May 29, 2012

The Lovely Knot - My New Etsy Shop!

You may be wondering where I've been lately, huh? Not a lot of crafts or recipes as of late, but I promise I will be back in full swing soon! I broke out of my non posting funk last week with a recipe for Blanco Chicken Chili, delish! This week I hope to have my newest heels tutorial and you won't want to miss it, very sassy!

So, since I haven't been whipping up tutorials for you, then what exactly have I been doing you ask? Well, for one, I've been shopping like a mad woman and decorating my sitting room which lacked furniture since we moved in back in December (room reveal coming soon!) AND I have been stocking The Lovely Knot, my new Etsy shop, with handmade stackable bracelets! I finally jumped on the Etsy wagon and can't keep the darn shop stocked (I know such a terrible problem right? hehe) So, while it isn't bursting with tons of items I do have a few for sale right now and more coming very soon, as fast as my little hands can make! I do hope you will visit my shop and maybe even add me to your favorites! Here are some of the items you can find in my shop, enjoy!
 
Slate Gray and Gold Burst Stackable Charm Bracelet
Black and Gold Leaf / Drops Stackable Charm Bracelet
Camel and Gold Drops Stckable Charm Bracelet
Green, Purple, and Pink Summer Fun Stackable Bracelets


Custom orders are accepted so feel free to stop by and request whatever your heart desires, I'm sure we can make what you are looking for!

May 28, 2012

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 37}

Welcome to Tuesday Tutorials! Come link up anything you've been working on that includes a tutorial! Before you link up, I hope you'll check out last weeks super cute link party features! I'm sure they would all love if you stopped by and left them some lovely comments!
Chocolate Nutella Popovers from Shaken Together
Oh my goodness these are definitely on my to bake list!
DIY Oly Studio Serena Chandelier from Pig and Paint 
This is such a great tutorial! Love the look and for sure the savings!
The Happy Scrappy Headband from The Little Giggler 
Such a cute and easy headband tutorial for your summer cuties!

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 37}
Welcome to the party! Link up your tutorials, cooking, crafts, sewing, DIY tips & tricks, I want to see it all! After each link party I will feature my favorite tutorials from the previous link party, so check back to see if you've been featured! I feature several posts on {The Kurtz Corner FB Page} and pin your projects to my Tuesday Tutorials Link Party Pinterest Board so make sure you become a fan/follow me on Pinterest and check it out! You can connect with me here!

 
Only Four {Easy} Rules
1. Please be a follower of {The Kurtz Corner}
2. Link directly to your post, not your blog
3. No Etsy Shops, giveaways or personal link parties 
4. Please grab my button or use a text hyperlink & link back to my blog 
Please follow the rules, it's only fair & good blogging etiquette :)

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May 23, 2012

Blanco Chicken Chili


I am a big advocate of soups and chilis that I can make in large batches and eat all week. Since I eat Blanco Chicken Chili at least a few times a month...yeah, it's that good...I decided to share my recipe so that you can make it at home too! I found this recipe on Recipe Source and have adapted it to my taste.

Blanco Chicken Chili

1 pound white great northen beans
2 pounds chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion - chopped
3 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 cans mild green chilies (4oz cans)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano - crumbled
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups chicken broth
3 cups montery jack cheese
sliced pickled jalapenos
sour cream
salsa
fresh cilantro - chopped

Day One:
Drain and rinse beans and place in a large heavy pot. Add enough cold water to cover the beans by at least 3 inches and soak overnight. Dice and cook chicken and store in the fridge.

Day Two:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and saute until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir in garlic, chilies, cumin, oregano, cloves and cayenne and saute 2 minutes. Drain the beans. Add beans and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours. Bring chili bean mixture to simmer before continuing with recipe. Add chicken and 1 cup cheese to chili and stir until cheese melts.

Before serving, add a large dollop of sour cream, salsa, cheese, cilantro, and sliced pickled jalapenos. This chili goes great with tortilla chips! Enjoy.

Recipe adapted from:
Recipe Source

May 22, 2012

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 36}

Welcome to Tuesday Tutorials! Come link up anything you've been working on that includes a tutorial! Before you link up, I hope you'll check out last weeks super cute link party features! I'm sure they would all love if you stopped by and left them some lovely comments! 

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 36}
Welcome to the party! Link up your tutorials, cooking, crafts, sewing, DIY tips & tricks, I want to see it all! After each link party I will feature my favorite tutorials from the previous link party, so check back to see if you've been featured! I feature several posts on {The Kurtz Corner FB Page} and pin your projects to my Tuesday Tutorials Link Party Pinterest Board so make sure you become a fan/follow me on Pinterest and check it out! You can connect with me here!

 
Only Four {Easy} Rules
1. Please be a follower of {The Kurtz Corner}
2. Link directly to your post, not your blog
3. No Etsy Shops, giveaways or personal link parties 
4. Please grab my button or use a text hyperlink & link back to my blog 
Please follow the rules, it's only fair & good blogging etiquette :)

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Link Party Features!

My oh my we have been busy here at the Kurtz household! Lots of shopping, decorating, traveling, and family time! I feel like its been forever since I've posted! I promise that I do have some new posts coming soon including my sitting room reveal, a few crafts, and a recipe!

Since I skipped (oopsy) last weeks link party here are the features from the last party! Be sure to stop by and leave these crafty ladies some love. As always thank you for linking up each week and making this such a great party! Be sure to come back later this evening and link up to the Tuesday Tutorials Link Party, can't wait to see what you've been working on while I've been MIA.

One last thing! If you haven't seen I have a huge 1st Blogiversary Giveaway going on now! Eight lucky winners will each win one of the eight great prizes so be sure to enter for your shot, only 2 days left! Good luck!

Three features from last weeks link party! You three ladies sure know how to craft and bake, awesome job!

Butterfly Art from Stay at Home-ista
My sitting room has some butterfly and insect influence (reveal coming soon!) so I really loved this cute little tutorial on how to make your own butterfly art, fun for the whole family!

 Almond Joy Bars from Reasons to Skip The Housework
Yuh-Um! I love Almond Joy Bars so this recipe is right up my alley!
DIY Pillow Cover from Pig and Paint
I have been yearning for a sewing machine and this would be such a great first project to use it for! Easy non-zipper pillow covers for my sitting room couch...which came with tons of high quality pillows, but unfortunately don't match the color palette of my room. The sewing machine is calling my name!

May 9, 2012

We're Turning One! - 1st Blogiversary Giveaway!!

Guess what? We're turning one on May 17th! 

In one year alone The Kurtz Corner has come leaps and bounds. I never imagined I would make it this far so quickly! What started as a random hobby, that I though I'd "just give a shot", has become a passion that brings me such joy! If I can inspire just one person by doing the things that I love to do then I have accomplished my goal. You all mean the world to me! I may not know all of you but I have developed some great {bloggy} friendships with some wonderful ladies out there who are so inspiring, talented, and generous! Keep rockin' it girls! I remember doing my happy dance in our old apartment when I broke 100 GFC followers! Well, just look at me now! Over 3,000 readers across all social media channels!! I am so completely honored and if you've stuck with me since the beginning, well, you my friend, are amazing!

Okay, okay, enough with the sappy stroll down memory lane. On to the main event! My 1st Blogiversary!! I have been down right giddy preparing this for you all! I wish I could win all of these great prizes for myself! Eight very lucky winners will win one of the following!!

THE PRIZES!
{The Twinery - I Dream in Twine sample pack, 18 colors, 270 yards in all - valued at $32.00!}
I think we all know how lovely The Twinery is, and if you don't head over to find out! The Twinery offers baker's twine in tons of great colors that you can use for crafting, packaging, and pretty much anything else your little heart desires!

{BlueMing Deals - Two $25 site credits (two winners)}
BlueMing Deals is the newest, and greatest daily deal craft site on the block! These deals are outstanding! There is a new deal each day on all kinds of craft supplies that you probably are paying full price for! BlueMing Deals definitely has something for every crafter out there!

{Bloom Designs - One custom invitation design}
Bloom Designs is your one stop shop for all things party, printable, and paper! Swing by for some inspiring party ideas and printables!

{Thrifty and Fabulous - $20 Etsy shop credit}
It's all in the name...Thrifty and Fabulous is just that! Erika makes beautiful jewelry and accessories that are sure to turn heads without breaking the bank! In addition, Thrifty and Fabulous is offering a 15% discount off your entire purchase! Enter CELEBRATE during checkout to redeem the 15% discount. No expiration date!

{Daydream Designs - $25 Etsy shop credit}
Daydream Designs offers a large collection of whimsical and dreamy jewelry pieces. Perfect for anyone who enjoys modern jewelry with a vintage twist!

{Simply Fabulous - Finger Agate Stone Ring & $10 shop credit}
Evanne from Simply Fab makes beautiful sliced stone jewelry, from necklaces to rings to earrings, no two pieces are alike! Truly one of a kind! In addition, Simply Fabulous  is offering a 15% discount off of your purchase! Enter KURTZCORNER during checkout to redeem the 15% discount.

{The Pleated Poppy - $25 shop credit}
I personally own a Pleated Poppy check book cover and I love it! Fun, sweet, and girly, The Pleated Poppy has something for everyone! In addition, The Pleated Poppy is offering a 10% discount! Enter KURTZCORNER during check to redeem the 10% discount. Valid until May 19th

THE DETAILS!
For your chance to win one of these fabulous prizes you must complete the eight mandatory entries below. Simply like each of the Facebook pages to complete your entry. Once you have completed the eight mandatory entries you will have the option of completing the ten additional entries to better your odds of winning!! Eight winners will be selected on 5/25/12 and notified via email.

Good luck and thank you for being apart of The Kurtz Corner 1st Blogiversary Giveaway!!


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May 8, 2012

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 35}

Welcome to Tuesday Tutorials! Come link up anything you've been working on that includes a tutorial! Before you link up, I hope you'll check out last weeks super cute link party features! I'm sure they would all love if you stopped by and left them some lovely comments! 

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 35}
Welcome to the party! Link up your tutorials, cooking, crafts, sewing, DIY tips & tricks, I want to see it all! After each link party I will feature my favorite tutorials from the previous link party, so check back to see if you've been featured! I feature several posts on {The Kurtz Corner FB Page} and pin your projects to my Tuesday Tutorials Link Party Pinterest Board so make sure you become a fan/follow me on Pinterest and check it out! You can connect with me here!

 
Only Four {Easy} Rules
1. Please be a follower of {The Kurtz Corner}
2. Link directly to your post, not your blog
3. No Etsy Shops, giveaways or personal link parties 
4. Please grab my button or use a text hyperlink & link back to my blog 
Please follow the rules, it's only fair & good blogging etiquette :)

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May 7, 2012

Link Party Features!

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I spent mine shopping in Canton, Tx at First Monday - the world's largest outdoor trade market!! I got some great new items for my sitting room which I am excited to say is finally coming together after living in our new house for about four months now! Hopefully I can put together a reveal for you all sometime soon!

On to the features! Here are a few projects that caught my eye from last weeks link party! be sure to stop by and leave them some bloggy love and come back tomorrow for the Tuesday Tutorials Link Party!

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Brooch Bouquet from Salt Tree

8 Layer Orange Chiffon Cake from Pops and Podge

Glass Tile Pendant Tutorials from Rae Gun Ramblings

Painted Upholstery Pink Chair from Bella's Crafty Mom