2 Unique Book Ideas!

A Creative Princess made a stylish clock out of 3 books like she had seen in a Redbook magazine! Wouldn't this book clock look so cute on a shelf?

Turn an old book into a perfect spot for a bird nest! Holy Craft created a beautiful mantle with this bird nest book being an intergral part of the display!

These were linked up to the Whatever Goes Wednesday party!

6 Spring Projects!

Can't believe another month has flown by! Here are the 'Points of View' for SPRING from six talented bloggers!!


I'm loving all of the projects. Check out the ones you love too!

#1- Darling window art from Michelle at A Little Tipsy
#2- A school countdown calender from Camilla at Rosy Red Buttons
#3- Cute vintage hoop art from Gwen at Gwenny Penny
#4 Amazing bird nest frame from Stacy at Not JUST a Housewife
#5- Happy and fun Candle holder from Jonie at Just Between Friends

#6- DIY flower decor from Amy at Ameroonie Designs

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Eggs and Nest Spring Mantel

I'm drooling over this spring mantel at Craftberry Bush! It's gorgeous. The white on white with little touches of blue is so pretty. The framed faux eggs and shadowboxes are beautiful. You've got to go over to this post to check out how the faux eggs were made and see all the pictures of the spring decor!

See the eggs and nest spring mantel.

Bird Nest Specimen Art

Specimen art is one of the trends going around. This bird nest specimen art made of burlap is ridiculously fantastic! They look like rosettes, but with the addition of the bird eggs, they look like nests. LOVE IT! Midwestern Sewing Girl has this beauty on her blog.

See the bird nest specimen art.

Nest Napkin Rings

These spring nest napkin holders from Scissors and Spatulas would be perfect for a spring or Easter luncheon or a tablescape. They are super simple to make and inexpensive too!

See the Spring nest napkin rings.

Spring Nest Chandelier

I love what The V Spot has done with an old brass chandelier! She turned it into spring nest decor! Her's is outdoors, but it could work inside too. You've really got to check this one out (and notice how she changes for different seasons and holidays)! Adorable!!!!

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See the Spring Nest Chandelier.

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Primitive Spring Apothecary Jars

I knew nests in apothecary jars would "spring" up this time of the year! I saw these one at A Diamond In The Stuff. You know what I love about these apothecary jars? They are made out of mason jars (candlesticks and a finial)!!! Totally cool for a low budget craft.

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Check out the primitive Spring apothecary jars.

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Cloche Nest

With it officially being Spring on Sunday, we can all start decorating with our spring decor. How about making a faux bird's nest in a cloche like The Cellar Door Stories! The cloche was formerly a cheese dome. It oh so easy and adorable.

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See the cloche nest.

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4 Reader's Submissions

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I get a lot of submission for awesome projects. I love it and I hate it. I love it because there is no way I can view all the amazing blogs, ideas and projects out there. I hate it because I can't possibly feature them all and I feel badly about that.

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Here are a few of the submissions I've received lately.

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Turn those plastic Easter eggs into beautiful speckled eggs for your spring decor. See how The V-Spot made these faux robin's eggs.

It's not too late to make a Lucky in Love shirt for you or a little one using this idea from My Own Road. Or you can save this idea for next year!

Born Again Crafter created this awesome wreath using old book pages. It only cost her $.45 to make! What a steal. See the book page wreath.

HoneyBear Lane turned an inexpensive store-bought clock into a Crate and Barrel knock-off clock. Love the colors and the big numbers.

See the Crate and Barrel knock-0ff clock.

Spring Categorically Crafting Show

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Isn't Spring wonderful? It means 'Spring Break' to many of us with kids or those of us who work in schools. I officially (but only partially) am on Spring Break!!! Gotta love a few days away from work to spend some quality time being crazy with the kids!

Let's see just a few Spring projects (since I am on Spring break!)

Such a simple, yet mossy Spring centerpiece. Find this at Reinvented. Go HERE.
Of course, Spring is the beginning of flowers. Don't you love this zipper flower necklace at Gettin' Crafty? Go HERE.
Few things say Spring like robin eggs. This display got the most views last week at the Nest CC Show. See it at Mad In Craft. GO HERE!

A turquoise bird house with a nest! Oh how lovely!!! Cheap Like A Birdie created this masterpiece HERE.

We have to have a Spring wreath in this post. This one by Domestic Princess in Training has so much that says "Spring." A nest, greens, little blossoms! See it HERE.
We probably should have two wreaths actually. Butterflies are definitely a sign that Spring has arrived. I can't wait to see some fluttering around SOON! Bits of Me has the butterfly wreath. Go HERE.

Please join your crafty post if, and only if, it corresponds with the category and theme of SPRING!!! (If it doesn't fit in this category, please link it up to Whatever Goes Wednesday.) Link up crafts, decor, sewing projects, food, tips, etc, that has to do with SPRING! If you have a lot of SPRING projects, please choose your favorites. (Please no more than 4 posts per blog). Link to the specific posts, not to your main blog page. I'm excited to see all the fresh spring crafts.

You can paste "Categorically Crafting" button onto your blog post. I would love to see these floating around so more people can post their themed projects. I will leave this linky post open until next CC Show. Keep checking back for more ideas!!!
The next 3 Categorically Crafting Shows are as follows:
April 16 - Candlesticks

April 25 - Food/Formula Cans

May 1 - Toilet Paper Roll Crafts (Save those rolls and make something fun!!!)

HAPPY TUESDAY!!!! More Links From Last Weeks Show!

Happy Tuesday!! Ok Ok I know...don't curse me!! Here are some more of the posts from last week's two different parties that made our little hearts go pitter patter!


These are the cutiest Nesting Frames frames, aren't they!! They came from Monkey See- Monkey Do make sure you go and check her out!! Great ideas there!!


Next comes the cutest shirts for a little guy! I just love them!! Go check them out at Sew Can Do. I am pretty sure that Chick Magnet is my fave but Bunny Hop is so stinking cute!! Go HERE to see them both and you decide!


Did you see this "Cork" Board? I love it!! I just need to figure out how to get all of those corks without drinking all the wine! Check out Katie Stasiak Photography, she has beautiful pictures also! Go HERE!

This Bathroom Makeover is really cute, my favorite part, the COLOR!! I go nuts for that color of green! Isn't it just fun! Not to overpowering for a small area like the bathroom, but it totally get's your attention! Go to seeTHIS and more at Trapped Between a Scream and A Hug. And can I just say that her blog name is me almost every day!!!


I love mirrors...and living in small places (or for any other reason) they just make everything POP! Check out this ordinary mirror made so much more EXTRAordinary!! See this and other great projects HERE at Show and Tell! The bathroom is just beautiful!! I even loved the before pictures!!

Living in the cold cold west, THIS was a necessity for my little guy! I am also pretty sure it kept him healthier than our daughter since everyone stopped to say how cute she was and breathed all over the poor infant!! Our carseat tent shielded him from the onlookers, see how to make aCarseat Cover (tent) for your little sweetheart at Craft Affection.
Tomorrow will be another Whatever Goes Wednesday! We hope you enjoy it and can't wait to see what you come up with in this weeks installment of Whatever Goes Wednesday!!

Still Time to Enter This Weeks Categorically Crafting Show! Check Out Some of the Highlights So Far

Don't forget to link up to this weeks Categorically Crafting Show! There is still plenty of time left, let us see your nests!! There have been some really cool ones so far, make sure you check out all of the great crafters and leave them some comments and tell them how wonderful we think they are!!

Here are just a few ideas posted today that we find fun and festive!

Over at Pickup Some Creativity she made these cute little haystack/rice crispy treat nests with her children. She used the noodles like you would in haystacks but the recipe for rice crispy treats. Then they added some egg shaped jelly beans and now have a fun and cute snack! Make sure you check the out HERE!

Make sure you go visit Organize Your Stuff Now, she has lots of great ideas! One of my favorites is this candlestick nest and egg holder. That would be really cute as an Easter centerpiece or really anywhere else!
To see the candlestick transformation, go HERE! (There is also an ADORABLE framed nest, be sure to see it also!)

I must be really hungry, or just want some sweets because HERE is another great food idea for nests over at Le Chateau Des Fleur's you must check out the yummy, yummy, YUMMY looking cupcake! I wish I could go through the screen to sample it!

NEST Categorically Crafting Show

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Welcome to a new Categorically Crafting Show. This week the theme is NEST!!!

Let's take a look at some of the nests I've found!

I heart this picture framed nest! So cute and classy! See it HERE at Sweet Little Smoothie.

This is too awesome not to show. This nest inside the shadowbox is precious!!! All Things Related has it HERE.
I need a large nest of very turquiose eggs because let's face it - Turquiose rocks! And so does this project by The Single Nester. Go HERE.I've gotta include burlap to make any round-up complete. Don't you love this one from Redberry Barn? See it HERE.
How are you setting your table for Easter? Maybe you could include nests or napkins folded as such as part of the tablescape. See how to do this HERE at Under The Table and Dreaming.

And I must also include edible nests! This nest almost looks too cute to eat, but you can't let chocolate go to waste. Thanks to Under the Table and Dreaming for an excuse to eat more chocolate. Go HERE.

Please join your crafty post if, and only if, it corresponds with the category and theme of NEST!!! (If it doesn't fit in this category, please link it up to Whatever Goes Wednesday.) Link up crafts, decor, sewing projects, food, tips, etc, that has to do with NEST! If you have a lot of NEST projects, please choose your favorites. (Please no more than 4 posts per blog). Link to the specific posts, not to your main blog page. I'm excited to see all the inventive ideas out there.

If you haven't completed the survey on my left sidebar, I would appreciate it if you did! Thanks.

You can save and paste "Categorically Crafting" button onto your blog post. I would love to see these floating around so more people can post their themed projects. I will leave this linky post open until next CC Show. Keep checking back for more ideas!!!
The next 3 Categorically Crafting Shows are as follows:
April 9 - Spring
April 16 - Candlesticks

April 25 - Food/Formula Cans

A Turquoise Spring!!!

Cinnaberry Suite spent $5 at the dollar store and came up with this beautiful turquoise spring display. It makes me want to run out and buy some turquoise spray paint and paint everything in my house this happy color. My husband would be little surprised/mad if I did. See how this was made HERE.

Don't forget the Whatever Goes Wednesday party tomorrow!!!

3 Amazing Party Posts

I'm so excited for next week Categorically Crafting Show with the theme "NEST." There are so many cute nests out there! This one is from Organize And Decorate Everything. Go HERE.

This bunny topiary is magnificent. Everything about it classy and elegant (especially the pot). See how to make the bunny HERE at Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss

Look really closely at the rod for this window!!! It's made from a tree branch. How fun and whimsical, but not tacky!!! See it at Superwoman. Go HERE.

All these ideas were taking from the parties this week. Thanks for linking these up!!!