Jul 24, 2012

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 42}

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 42}
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!

 
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Jul 22, 2012

One Day. Once a Month. Thee Networking Blog Hop!

 

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Are you prepared to make some new bloggy friends??
Well, here's your chance!


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Link up to the homepage of your blog.

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....hop // network // have fun!

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Jul 17, 2012

15 Beautiful Block Party Ideas

Give me an excuse to plan a good party any day and I am one happy camper! Most find it stressful, but I find it rewarding and fun! In preparation for my Husband and I's HGTV My First Place episode I have pinned numerous ideas to throw a fun watch party! Since it is summer I am loving fun a flirty bright colors! Hopefully you find these pins as inspiring as I did. Below are a few of my fave pins from my Ultimate Block Party Pinterest boards.

Flowers
I think these are probably the most beautiful flowers I've seen! Such color and variety, sure to make your tables pop and standout! Stretch your bouquets by using stout mason jars and using less flowers in each.

To me, Sunflowers just scream summer. While these are beautiful as is you could make these easily with other kinds of silk flowers so that you can use them all year round! Use Styrofoam floral balls and hot glue the head of flowers all over each ball. String up with some twine and hang.

I have recently fallen in love with Dahlias, aren't they gorgeous?? Use three to fill up a small vase and place sporadically through your tablescape. The confetti here is a great touch too!

Lighting
{find it on my block party pinterest board}
Cover simple mason jars with mod podge and tissue paper and create a beautiful garden of lights for your backyard and patio. Use LED lights to prevent overheating and keep safe for little ones you may have running around in the yard.

{find it on my block party pinterest board}
Are these awesome or what? Light your outdoor tables from underneath to give your linens a warm glow. You can use the easy touch round lights and attach them to the table bottoms with Velcro.

Entertainment
Every block party needs some entertainment, why not create you own custom cornhole boards? If you haven't played corehole you should try it first chance you get. Fun for the whole family, whether you're are at a tailgate, on the beach, at a wedding or just hanging out with friends!

I've always wanted to make one of these photo booth walls! A very fun and different way to capture memories at a wedding or party. 

Bubble bottles with pipe cleaner wands, such cute presentation! These would be great for a wedding send off or to entertain kids at a party!

Sweet Treats
I just love these mini sprinkle whoopie pies! The perfect bite size, bet you can't just eat one!

I've seen cute little fruit cookies before but not this many together and with such cute presentation!

Fondue station! Now this is a fun activity for kids and even adults! Yes, it can get messy, but still a lot of fun! Try laying down parchment paper and labeling each topping. Perfect for a block party or kids event!

I personally can't wait to try these cookie dough popsicles! Made with almond milk, these are supposed to be low fat and low calorie...ummm, heck yeah!

Thirst Quenchers
I really love a good sangria and these look delicious!

Okay, I know this isn't a novel idea, freezing fruit in ice cubes, but I honestly never think to do it! Perfect for adding color to your party drinks!

Brighten up your tablescape with some bright mason jar goblets! These are so cute and you can customize with whatever color you like. You can make these on your own with candles sticks and mason jars or buy them online!

You can find even more block party idea on my Ultimate Block Party Pinterest board, happy pinning!






Jul 10, 2012

Sponsor Spotlight & Giveaway!

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to one of my wonderful blog sponsors, Little Becky Homecky! If you haven't visited this wonderful blog you are missing out indeed! Katie, yes, here name is Kaite, not Becky, and she hosts a cute little blog where she shares tons of sewing and crocheting projects and tutorials! Once a week Katie also hosts two different link parties. At her first link party, Mom's Monday Mingle, you can come meet other mommy bloggers and link up your blog for others to visit and follow! Her second link party, Fantabulous Friday, gives you an opportunity to come link up any of your projects and check out features from the previous party! Moral of the story? It's party central over here at Little Becky Homecky!!

Now, I wanted to give Katie and opportunity to tell us more about herself in her own words! Check out her response to some questions I asked her.

Why did you start blogging?

I just learned how to crochet and sew in 2011, and I had posted some of the projects on my personal Facebook page and had such great feedback from my friends and family. I had always read blogs, in fact, if it wasn't for the blogs out there, I never would have learned to sew or crochet! I wanted to have my own little place in the world to share my creations and hopefully inspire someone else to learn.


What are your favorite projects to blog about?

To say I crochet a lot is an understatement;) I really enjoy it! Sewing projects are always so fun as well, but I think crocheting is where my heart is right now. 


What is your favorite thing about blogging?

My absolute favorite thing about blogging is the feedback. I know it sounds very vain, but when you put something out there that you worked really hard on and someone else comments on it and likes it just as much as you do, that has to be the best feeling in the world!!


What is the best advice you could offer a new blogger?

Since I have only been blogging for 7 months now, I feel as though I am definitely still a new blogger….but what has worked really well for me is link parties and networking. The link parties allow me to put my projects and creations out there for the world to see on other blogs where their followers may not have known about me. I link up to quite a few link parties throughout the week and the traffic I get from them is always amazing! Networking is also great. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! I have met some amazing women through networking and had I not mustered up the courage to contact them, we wouldn't be as close as we are today!! You are your biggest cheerleader so go for it!

I hope you have enjoyed meeting Katie and that you will stop by an visit her today!! As a parting gift for stopping by, Katie wanted to give you a chance to win a $25 gift card from Target! Katie currently lives in Germany so she really misses Target and wants others to enjoy it since she can't, isn't that sweet! The winner will be announced next Friday, good luck!


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Jul 9, 2012

Link Party Features!

I just wanted to share the features from last weeks link party! We will be skipping this weeks link party but I hope you will take a look at these features and stop by to leave each of the lovely ladies some comment love!

DIY Fish Bowl Cake Pops from Pint Sized Baker
Are these not the cutest cake pops?! Such detail and I bet they are delish too!
Lemon Coin Purse from A Creative Cookie
A very simple and sweet (or should I say tart) DIY you can do with your kids!
Firecracker Lemonade from French Press
I LOVE lemonade and Pop Rocks! Never would have thought to combine the two, sounds tasty!


Jul 2, 2012

Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 41}

Hey gang! Thank you for linking up all of your wonderful projects last week, I love see what all of you have been working on. This week I chose to feature three of my favorite patriotic projects in honor of our great countries Independence Day, The 4th of July! If you haven't gotten your red, white and blue on there is still time! Try one of these great tutorials!


DIY American Flag Pallet Art from Mommy is Coo Coo

Interchangeable 4th of July Wreath from The Crafty Scientist  


Upcycled Window Pan Flag from Second Chance to Dream


Tuesday Tutorials Link Party {No. 40}
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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