The SweetTalk Shop: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

{Wordless Wednesday} SweetTalk Shop Craft Ribbon

Saturday, February 25, 2012

SweetTalkin' Sunday Linky Party #7

I love when Sunday rolls around so I can see what all you have been working on.

~ Thanks ~ Thanks ~ Thanks ~

for linking up all your creative ideas.

On Wednesday I will be picking at least 3 links to feature.

This is link party #7 so it may go all the way back to #1, but you all are so creative and I would like to show my appreciation by doing the feature.

Plus there will be a button to add to your blog that you were featured!

Okay I'm not going to list a bunch of rules this time. I want to give you a chance to visit some give aways and maybe some shops that we all didn't know about.

So there is only 1 rule!
Please grab this button and add to your blog, linky list or post.

Many Smiles!!!

{SweetTalk Shop} DIY Ceiling Light Update

I don't usually have more than one post a day.

But I've been inspired by all the great DIY home improvement blog posts and pictures you see on Pinterest. I've been looking around my home seeing what I can do on a very limited budget.

Well today I tackled a very simple project that I' just thrilled with the results and can not wait until tomorrow when I can do more of the fixtures in my home.

This is what I am talking about.

This is so early 90's looking. These lights hug our ceilings all over our home.

I bought one can of flat black paint and Ab-ra-ka-dab-ra!

I have this beautiful light hugging my ceiling in my Master Bath.

I started there in case it was a fail. No one would be the wiser but me and Mr. B.

I have to say I am thrilled and don't you think it's pretty!!??

Oh and this cost me a total of $3.06 for a can of paint, but then I will have to divid that by how many I get done with the can tomorrow. YAY!!!

{SweetTalk Shop} Decorating Tip ~ Curtains

Wow did that title catch your eye??

I tell you every time someone wants to give me decorating advice or tip I listen.

Cause decorating is not my forte'!!! With that said, you probably wonder why I'm giving out advice Huh???

Well because I learned it from my Aunt Net (short for Annette).

And she is a Decorating Diva.

Should have had her own biz way back in the day.

Back in the summer of '08 when our current president decided all families or people should get some tax refund to jump start the economy. Remember that?? Well Mr. B decided he wanted to use the money and get a huge flat screen tv for our living room. So we needed an updated look!! YAY!!

We had those vertical blinds over our french doors and the huge picture window in the dining room. And I wanted curtains and we didn't have the extra money. So in comes my Aunt Net with her wonderful decorating advice. So off we went to Bed Bath and Beyond to pick them out.

This is what I got.

Burgandy Flat Sheets

I love them!!!

And when I decide I want a different color, it won't break the bank.

The set cost me $16. I think we got the full size ones.

I just had to buy a rod and these hooks to hold them up. Used the same color in both rooms and I could not be happier. When they need washing I just wash and hang back up and let them dry naturally. The reason being, since we have vaulted ceilings I had to hem the length and since I don't sew. I used the iron on webbing stuff that is sticky and I don't want that coming off.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

{SweetTalk Shop} 3-2-1 Cake Update

Do you remember these sweet little cakes??

I posted the recipe here.

And yes, I still have the mix to pop one in the microwave when I get a hankering for some chocolate.

I wanted to share that tonight at the end of the cooking cycle, I added a splash of liquid coffee creamer.

Oh the yummy goodness. Even Mr. B said it gave it a richer flavor.

I used this one tonight.

But I bet a tad of Kahlua or Bailey's would be just yummy too!!

Saturday, February 18, 2012

SweetTalkin' Sunday Link Party #6

Another week has gone by!

I survived the internal audit at work.

There were some awesome link ups last week, you people inspire me with your talent.

I look forward each week to seeing what you all have to show me.

I am so happy that you continue to support this linky party.

Over the last three weeks the number of links has doubled each week.

Lets see if we can get it to double again this week.

Feel free to link up 2 or 3 things you would like to share.

We like to see it all

Crafts

Recipes

Inspiration Boards

Funny stuff

Photography

Parties

Please take a minute and visit some of your neighbors here.

They may just have some inspiration for you too!!

Here are the rules;

Add a direct link to your post along with a name. (NOT a link to just your blog)
Please no shops or giveaways
Share your Sweet Blog love. Visit some of the other links posted here.
By posting a link here you are giving me permission to maybe use your link in a follow up blog post.
Oh and please grab my button below, post on your blog somewhere or on the blog post that you are linking up.

{Sweet and Easy Crafts} Cutting Board

Decorative Monogramed Cutting Board

First I designed the image, I'm sure you could even use an image of your child's art!

I went with a copper colored background

with Black Fluers and Black Monogram

It matches my Kitchen backsplash.
I bought the glass 7.5x7.5 cutting board at the "Dollar Tree"

On the backside or underneath the cutting board
I covered it with Mod Podge to hold my image on.

While MP was still wet, I placed the image and let dry.

Then I covered the image again with MP to seal.

I like it, looks good against my backsplash !

I haven't tested to see how well it has sealed. If it doesn't seal well, I will still use just for decorative purposes. But here you see it as it is meant to be.

Don't you think it's Pretty???

The best part to me, it it cost me a whole one doll-ar!!!

Here is hoping you are having a wonderful weekend!!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

{SweetTalk Shop} Blog Finds

I've said it before I read a lot of blogs

and I've featured some of the blogs I read and

I think it is time to show off some of my finds.

You may have read some of these, but I think they are worth highlighting.

So take a minute and visit them and see what else you may find on these sweet blogs.

In alphbetical order by bloggers first name. Don't want to play favorites here.

First up is Ashlee

Ashlee Proffitt Designs

I know Ashlee personally, I sometimes attend the church that her husband and she planted

here in the Tampa Area along with Aaron's parents.

They have 2 of the cutest tow headed little boys around and with a little girl on the way.

Ashlee is a stationery designer and has some really awesome talent.

She recently launched

"Inspired Kids"

Click the name above to go to her Etsy site.

I will not even try to describe them, they are just too precious for words.

But I promise you will not be disappointed.

Check out her site. She is having a giveaway for one of the prints you will see in her Inspired Kids Collection. You have until Sunday February 19th to get in on the drawing.

Now lets meet Bethany

Pitter and Glink

Bethany is a super crafter, I have been ~~stalking~~ following her blog for a while.

Do you ever wonder how you came across a super blog? I know I do.

But I think it is just clicking on something that caught my eye and

then loving what I saw and deciding I wanted to be in their company.

Bethany made the super cute earrings you will see when you click on her link about.

So simple and just adorable.

And I have to admit that I fell in love with the name of her blog

and I had a blonde moment because for the life of me,

I could not figure out what she did to make the name of her blog.

Please don't judge me.

I found out this week I'm premenopausal so I'm blaming that

on all my shortcomings these days.

Snoop around in Bethany's blog,

I'm sure you will find lots that brings you back for more.

Eva is up next!

She blogs over at

tales of the scotts

The link above takes you to a wonderful tutorial about no reply comments.

I agree with her, I love to reply to the comments left on my blog.

And if you have your settings wrong like I did, so please don't feel bad!!

Or really if you just don't know, go check out her tutorial.

It is step by visual step on how to fix it so we can get all chummy!!

Eva is also a crafter and I have pin some of her lovelies on Pinterest.

So after you get your settings all right,

so I can chat with you then scroll all through her blog

and see how talented and informative she is!!

May I introduce Mary

Sweet Little Bluebird

Mary and I have become fast bloggy friends.

We share different sites to link up and our love for crafting and some really yummy drinks.

So click the link above and see all the yummy goodness.

Iced Coffee has always been a favorite, but who can afford Starbucks everyday??

Plus I'm quite sure the homemade varitey is much better.

Mary is a new blogger, but her blog has grown by leaps and bounds.

She is on fire and her blog is just the cutest around.

Mary loves frames and Hobby Lobby, and if she can show me

something simple to make and beautiful all the better.

Sarah came by my blog by request!

you can find her on

Alderberry Hill

I linked on her site and then told her about my linky party on Sunday's and she did not dissappoint.

She linked up the stuff you will see when you go and visit her site.

I rushed right out and bought all the fixin's

This stuff is just what I need. Healthy and sweet.

So try you some and let me know what you think

And I end with Vivienne

She is at

The V Spot

I have to be honest I haven't browsed her blog much,

but her link for cleaning coffee pot caught my eye today

and I had to share her site.

I want to be able to find her again and what better way than to link her up here.

I did notice that she told how to clean stove tops too.

And the before and after pictures won me to her site to stay.

Go over and find out how to get a better tasting cup of coffee without fancy smancy cleaners.

I will be taking Friday off from Blogging!

My son, Big C, just came home from college for a long weekend

and I plan to spend an evening hearing all about the happenings since Christmas Break.

He shared some news and I will share here soon.

Remember it's a personal blog too, so you get to celebrate with us!!

It's been a while since I did any braggin on my Boys. And hopefully Lil C will have some bragging news come Monday or the early part of next week.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

{SweetTalk Shop} Valentine Wishes!!

Today people all over are celebrating St. Valentine's Day!

Well we celebrate our love everyday!

But Mr. B likes to see me smile a little bigger on holidays,

so the sweet man he is brought me my favorite rose.
THE YELLOW ROSE!

Aren't they PRETTY??!!!

I would say "He Loves Me!!!"

Happy Valentine's Day My Dear Friends!!!

Saturday, February 11, 2012

SweetTalkin' Sunday Link Party #5

It's that time again!!

I'm so happy you stopped by. If you have something you would like to link up feel free!!

Recipes

Crafts

Funny Posts

Photography

Pinterest Boards

Parties

We want to see it all!!

If not, please visit some of the links and give'em some love!

Here are the rules;

Add a direct link to your post along with a name. (NOT a link to just your blog)
Please no shops or giveaways
Share your Sweet Blog love. Visit some of the other links posted here.
By posting a link here you are giving me permission to maybe use your link in a follow up blog post.
Oh and please grab my button below, post on your blog somewhere or on the blog post that you are linking up.

{SweetTalk Shop} Craft Saturday Ribbon Glittery Bow

Can you believe it is Saturday again??

I love simple crafts! As it seems so does a lot of other people.

I want to thank everyone that pinned, commented or shared my Sweet & Easy BookMarks.

They were a hit on Pinterest!!

My blog as gotten more hits today than in the last year!

So a HUGE THANK YOU!!!!

I have to admit, I'm not a bow person.

I was blessed with 2 boys and didn't have to worry with all the foofoo ribbons and bows.

But I love seeing all the little girls dressed all sweet and frilly.

So here is my atempt at a bow.

I don't know how to sew!

That is why I have a Pinterest Board that says, "Reasons I want to learn to Sew".

I just looped ribbon back and forth,

stuck a brad in the middle,

cut the the loops and fanned out the pieces.

Hot glued the ribbon to the bobby pin,

and put some hot glue on the head of the brad and added some glitter.

Not too bad!

Then I atempted to make one with the loops in tack.

Now I have a pin for both nieces!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

{SweetTalk Shop} Introducing Nick Sabia!!

Please take a moment and listen to my Dearest Friend, Penny Kay's son. I was there when this boy was born. His mom and I have been friends since before we started school. We practically lived at each others houses. I've been blessed to have her in my life over the years. These past 5 years have been the hardest with her living across the Bay and we both work Full-Time and have sons that had activites that have kept us closer to our home areas. Nick is an aspiring artist! I am so very proud of Nick and how he is going after is dream!!!

You can listen to more of Nick's music here!!

Monday, February 6, 2012

{SweetTalk Shop Cooks} From Pioneer Woman

Are you a fan of The Pioneer Woman???

I am!!

I love her recipes,photos and photo challenges, giveaways, and pictures at the ranch!!

Do you watch her show on Saturdays? I dvr them and watch later with Mr. B, he likes the recipes!!

Well she made brownies a couple of weeks ago, she calls them.

"Knock You Naked Brownies"

I'm not going to type out the recipe and show you a ton of pics. You can click on the name up there and go to her site and get all the details!!

But I will tempt you with how mine turned out.

Are you still with me???

All that yumminess is almost gone here.

I think I may have to hide the last one and savor it over the next few days!!

Let me know if you make these delish Brownies.

My absolute favorite now!!!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

SweetTalkin' Sunday #4 {Linky Party}

It's SweetTalkin' Sunday!!!
I look forward to seeing you all every week.

Thanks for your continued support in this linky party!!

Link up whatever you got!!

Recipes

Crafts

Funny Post

Photography

Pinterest board

Party ideas

Room Makeovers

I want to see them all!!

Here are the RULES:

Add a direct link to your post along with a name. (NOT a link to just your blog)
Please no shops or giveaways
Share your Sweet Blog love. Visit some of the other links posted here.
By posting a link here you are giving me permission to maybe use your link in a follow up blog post.
Oh and please grab my button below, post on your blog somewhere or on the blog post that you are linking up.