Saturday, April 25, 2015

Saturday Sparks Link Party 112

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 112!

Another week to share and be inspired by the creativity of others. Show us your latest and greatest creations! 
 
"Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere."
~ Albert Einstein
   
 Now, lets get this weeks party started.

First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 111.


The French Desk at A Junkchick Life. Paige found a tired desk at a church yard sale and gave it a new life with black paint and some TLC.


A Restoration Hardware Inspired Mirror at CD's Country Living. CD found inspiration from a mirror at Restoration Hardware, but the price tag was not working for her. As luck would have it, she had the perfect attic find and used it to create her own inspiration piece.


A Simple Spring Vignette at Lovely Livings. LuAnn created a pretty tea inspired Spring vignette for her kitchen table.


Linen & Chalk Paint Vintage Chair Makeover at Anastasia Vintage. Stacy was the lucky recipient of a cute chair (with an unusual feature) that she transformed into a real beauty with some paint and new upholstery.


Hallway Gallery Wall at Little Bits of Home. An empty hall coaxed Samantha into creating this wonderful 'Gallery Wall' combining black and white photos with a special painting that added just the right pop of color.


Use What You Have: Why You Don't Need the Craft Store at Little Girl Designs. Jennie is starting a new series with a 'use what you have' theme that plays into the idea of 'making do' and challenges us to think outside the box and really get creative.


No Fuss Biscuits at Wife Mom Geek. Donella found and shares a quick and easy 'No Fuss Biscuit' recipe that she says her family loves.


Simply Delicious Crockpot Chicken Fajitas at Itsy Bitsy Paper. Linda loves her crockpot and came up with this delicious recipe for 'Chicken Fajitas' that is now a family favorite.

Mexican Chopped Salad

Mexican Chopped Salad at Old Things New. Warmer weather finds Patti making lighter dinners for her family such as this tasty recipe for 'Mexican Chopped Salad'.


What's Brewing? at Everyday Living. Life has many simple pleasures - coffee being one of them for so many people, including Pam. In this post, she shares the history of coffee and the many places she has had the good fortune to enjoy the fabulous brew.


Berries and Cream Chia Pudding at To Simply Inspire. Sherri shares the many benefits of chia seeds and a healthy recipe for 'Chia Pudding' that she says has the consistency of tapioca and is wonderful as a treat or breakfast. 


Vanilla Bean Cream Brûlée at Suburbs Mama. Rita is sharing her new favorite dessert recipe for 'Vanilla Bean Cream Brûlée'. It sounds like the perfect ending to a wonderful meal.

Pieced Pastimes

 Thanks to everyone for linking up to last weeks party.
If you were featured, please grab the featured button to add to your blog.

Now, onto the party!

Link up your latest inspiring posts such as:

Crafts
DIY
Gardening
Home Decor
Photography
Ponderings
Recipes
Repurposing
Sewing

Links are open through Friday morning.

Features will be posted at next weeks party at Pieced Pastimes, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.

I can't wait to see what you have been working on!

Pieced Pastimes

 Party Guidelines:
- Post the party button (above) or a text link back to the party on your post.
- Share your own ideas - not a roundup of other peoples ideas.
- Follow Pieced Pastimes via one of the social media links located on the upper right sidebar. 
- No advertising, Etsy shops or giveaways.
- Pin feature photos to Pinterest from the original source and not from this blog.
- Visit other links and leave a kind comment.

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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Saturday Sparks Link Party 111

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 111!

Sharing - a simple word with such a big impact.
Whether it is sharing a story, sharing a laugh or sharing your latest project here at Saturday Sparks - it is this act of freely giving of oneself to another that offers inspiration and fuel for the imagination. 
 
"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle."
~ Father James Keller
   
 Now, lets get this weeks party started.

First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 110.


Lichen and Moss Grapevine Wreath at My Nearest and Dearest. You know I love using gifts from nature in my decor and so does Ann. In this post, she shows us how to recreate this lovely wreath using natural items she gathered while outside walking.


Painted Guitar: Americana Style at Redo It Yourself Inspirations. Robin revamped an old learner guitar into this character filled beauty and shares all the details in this post.


Periodic Elements Family Sign at Casa Watkins. Steph was inspired by her daughters school project to create this family name sign using the periodic elements table.


Monthly DIY Challenge: Frosted Dollar Store Vases at Making it in the Mountains. Kristi shows us how she created these lovely frosted vases for a monthly DIY challenge she is participating in.


How to make Leather Bracelet for Men at Vikalpah. Sahana has a great tutorial on how to make these leather bracelets with the help of a wood burning tool and some creativity.


Laundry Room Makeover with Pallets at One More Time. Tammy updated her laundry room and made it more functional with some pallets and a cute denim theme.


Strawberry Cake Mix Pancakes Recipe at Lamberts Lately. Leslie shares a tempting stack of Strawberry Pancakes that she made for her daughters birthday breakfast. 


Spicy Stuffed Spaghetti Squash at Upstate Ramblings. Anne shares a spaghetti squash recipe with a spicy southwestern filling that sounds amazing.


Dark & Soft Dinner Rolls at Treat and Trick. Nora shows us how easy making dinner rolls can be with this delicious recipe for 'Dark & Soft Dinner Rolls'.


Green Peas Cutlet at Herbs, Spices and Tradition. Sadhna says her vegetarian mother-in-law was a wonderful cook and in this post, she shares a favorite recipe of hers for a 'Green Peas Cutlet'.

Pieced Pastimes

 Thanks to everyone for linking up to last weeks party.
If you were featured, please grab the featured button to add to your blog.

Now, onto the party!

Link up your latest inspiring posts such as:

Crafts
DIY
Gardening
Home Decor
Photography
Ponderings
Recipes
Repurposing
Sewing

Links are open through Friday morning.

Features will be posted at next weeks party at Pieced Pastimes, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.

I can't wait to see what you have been working on!

Pieced Pastimes

 Party Guidelines:
- Post the party button (above) or a text link back to the party on your post.
- Share your own ideas - not a roundup of other peoples ideas.
- Follow Pieced Pastimes via one of the social media links located on the upper right sidebar. 
- No advertising, Etsy shops or giveaways.
- Pin feature photos to Pinterest from the original source and not from this blog.
- Visit other links and leave a kind comment.

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Saturday, April 11, 2015

Saturday Sparks Link Party 110

Welcome to Saturday Sparks 110!

Todays party may be a bit late, but I have a good excuse....
As much as I love winter, I was more than ready for the arrival of Spring. Much like a guest who overstays their welcome, this past winter lingered on far too long. Luckily for us, the weather here in New England changes on a dime and such was the case today. 
So, my excuse for being late to the party....
I have been basking in our first full day of warmer temperatures and savoring the bright sun filled sky that seemed to have forgotten about us for a spell. It's amazing how much a beautiful day can lift your spirit. 
"No Winter lasts forever; no Spring skips its turn."
~ Hal Borland
   
 Now, lets get this weeks party started.

First up, the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 109.


Farmhouse Style Table Makeover for $20 at Noting Grace. Jen's dining room table wasn't working in her home, so she took the time and effort to make it what she wanted. In this post, she shares her trials, tribulations and gorgeous end results.


DIY Plank Top Dresser at Karens Up on the Hill. A cold winter found Karen in need of a place to store all her sweaters. Her solution was an inexpensive Ikea dresser that she revamped with some paint and a DIY plank top.


Second Baby Announcement at Love Create Celebrate. Linda shares some exciting news with the help of her little girl Ellie and a sweet DIY Baby Announcement.


Simple Southern Sunday No. 23 at Everyday Living. Pam shows us the beauty of Spring in her area, including this adorable Easter photo of her favorite little boy 'Braden' and ponders how the splendors of the season may symbolize the renewal of a life with Christ.


Onesie Cupcakes at Ash and Crafts. Ashley was inspired by another bloggers 'Bouquet of Onesies', and needed a gift for an upcoming baby shower. In this post, she shows how she created these oh-so-cute 'Onesie Cupcakes'.


Chain Piecing Half Square Triangles at From My Carolina Home. Half Square Triangles aka as HST's are used in many different quilt patterns and there are several ways to create them. In this post, Carole shares a quick chain piecing method that allows you to sew several HST's in one sweep.


DIY Book Jackets at Vintage, Paint and More... - Like so many of us, Cathy likes to use books in her decor. In this post, she shares how she customizes them with simple covers and different embellishments to compliment any style.


Carrot Pancakes at All She Cooks. Jessica shares a make ahead recipe for healthier pancakes using nutrient rich carrots. Sounds like a great way to start a day!


Crunchy Baked Cauliflower at To Simply Inspire. Sherri is sharing a simple and healthy dish that works perfectly as a side dish with dinner or as a snack.

Pieced Pastimes

 Thanks to everyone for linking up to last weeks party.
If you were featured, please grab the featured button to add to your blog.

Now, onto the party!

Link up your latest inspiring posts such as:

Crafts
DIY
Gardening
Home Decor
Photography
Ponderings
Recipes
Repurposing
Sewing

Links are open through Friday morning.

Features will be posted at next weeks party at Pieced Pastimes, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.

I can't wait to see what you have been working on!

Pieced Pastimes

 Party Guidelines:
- Post the party button (above) or a text link back to the party on your post.
- Share your own ideas - not a roundup of other peoples ideas.
- Follow Pieced Pastimes via one of the social media links located on the upper right sidebar. 
- No advertising, Etsy shops or giveaways.
- Pin feature photos to Pinterest from the original source and not from this blog.
- Visit other links and leave a kind comment.

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