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June 30, 2013

10 Clever Projects To Make This Week (Link Party Features)

How is everyone’s weekend going? I’m enjoying my last day in San Diego on a fun girl’s weekend! It has been so relaxing and fun but I’m ready to see my hubby and munchkin tonight. :)

It was so much fun having Janel from NellieBellie co-host the Inspiration Gallery with us this week. Here are some of her top picks from the party, starting with her own version of Dippin’ Dots with piping bags and pudding.

Frozen Pudding Dots

Now, picking what projects to feature was a Hercules task. You all are so ridiculously talented that I would have featured each and everyone of you if I could. But, that would be a terribly long post. So, I picked out some of my favorites for their cleverness and quirkiness. Because, well…I’m all about clever and quirky.

10 clever and quirky projects to make this week

So…10 clever crafts to make this week!

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Origami Fish Art from Architecture of a Mom

Flea-Market-Bundt-Pan-Succulent-Planter

Repurposed Planter Succulent Centerpiece from Making Home Base

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Sheet Music Sailboats3_thumb[14]Sheet Music Sailboats from Confessions of a Plate Addict

Mustache-Cups-for-Kids-at-thatswhatchesaid.net_thumbKid’s Mustache Cups from That’s What Che Said

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Toilet Paper Birdhouses from Sew-Crafty Kids

cakeplatewithknifelegs1DIY Cake Plate from Atop Serenity Hill

Not exactly a craft. But oh my gosh….

SAM_1080k-1Blueberry Mojito Popsicles from Twigg Studios

StrawSparklersDIY Straw Sparkler from Hubby Made Me

SourCreamPartyFavor_iGottaCreate_withSnackBagWestern Fringe Sour Cream Party Favors from I Gotta Create

Beach-Inspired-Mason-Jar-DecorBeach Inspired Mason Jar from A Pumpkin and a Princess

Thanks so much Janel! Be sure to pop over to NellieBellie and visit.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Christine says

    June 30, 2013 at 7:59 am

    I wish I had known you were in San Diego this weekend, I live there. Would have been great to meet a fellow blogger! I hope you had a great weekend. It certainly was a hot one for SD! Not normal at all.

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  2. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    June 30, 2013 at 8:02 am

    Wow! Thanks so much for featuring my sheet music sailboats! I hope you are having a great weekend!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  3. big brother says

    July 7, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    great post I’m a huge Big Brother fan from Sweden

    Reply

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