WIP Wednesday-- Just One Thing

It was a horrifically busy week this past week.  Sadly I only worked on sewing just one day.  That wouldn't have even happened if I hadn't thought to take my yo-yo's with me as I ran the church rummage sale.

So, here you go, my progress on one valance.

I must stay busy on these, and I mean daily, even if it's only adding 2 or 3 on the super busy days.

Sit n' sew is Friday at the quilt shop, so God willing I will make it there to get more work done on the Arkansas Crossroads quilt top.
My friend gave me a bit of black and white fabric so that will be a help to finish that quilt.  I need to buy just one more fat quarter and that should be all I need.

I'm looking forward to checking out the soscrappy blog to see what this month's color is.

I link up with the following blogs:


Jo's Country Junction:  http://www.joscountryjunction.com/

Check Out The Father's Day Sale on Swagbucks

Swagbucks is currently offering double cash back or more at a number of stores for Father's Day. From Best Buy to Lowes, you'll get cash back (in the form of SB points) for buying your gifts online through Swagbucks. They also have offers where you can earn SB points towards free gift cards for getting the Dad in your life a subscription to Hulu or Dollar Shave Club! It's a smart way to buy the gifts you were already going to get, and Swagbucks offers coupons and deals when you shop online to your favorite stores on top of the points you earn. 

You can find all of the details here. If you haven't signed up for Swagbucks yet, you can also do that at this page and start earning points towards your first free gift card. As a bonus, if you sign up through me a spend at least $25 shopping online through Swagbucks, you'll get a 200 SB bonus - that's $2 in addition to the points you get for each dollar you spend.

These deals will run all the way through Father's Day on Sunday, June 18th.



p.s  Don't forget to search too as there are new collector bills through June 11th!!

Check Out This Disney Classic Paint-By-Number Kit

Do you like Disney Classics?  Do you like to paint-by number?
If so, then this kit is definitely for you!

This in not the ordinary paint-by-number set that you usually see either.  What I mean by that is that it's more advanced.  You don't just use one color, you have to mix the colors.  The spot might say 1,2 or 8,3,3 etc.  That way the colors are true to the actual scenes and characters.

Don't worry, the 48 page instruction book includes pictures of each color for each picture so you can match from it to make sure you have it right.
The book is also super sweet as it shows pictures from each of the Disney Classic movies as well as information and memorable moments from each one.

The kit includes 5 paint-by-number canvases and a stand for each one, 10 acrylic paints, 1 paintbrush and the Disney Classic Moments instruction and memorable moments book as shown below.

Pictures include:
Alice in Wonderland, Pinocchio, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Lady and the Tramp, and The Jungle Book.

My 3 older granddaughters all love to do paint-by-number so I am waiting patiently for a time when they can be here long enough for us to sit and paint together.  The 5th one I am going to let my youngest daughter paint.  It will be lots of great time together as a family painting pictures for all to enjoy.






Disclosure:  I rec'd this kit in exchange for a review.  I was not compensated in any other way and any opinions are my own.  Post contains affiliate links.

Frugal Friday With Marsha -- This Week's Deals and Free Donut Day!

Here are the deals that I am finding to share with you this week:

With the Fidget Spinners being all the rage right now, you will want to check out this deal:

Fidget Spinner RoundUp - ALL Spinners Under $3 Shipped


Some other good deals and freebies that I am seeing:

Crayola Sidewalk Chalk 24ct on Sale for $1.97 at Walmart

Free Subscription to Shape Magazine

Free L'Oreal Nail Laquer Colour Rich with Oil with Toluna

Free Air Head Bites Candy at Select Stores

25 Free Recyclebank Points


*********It's Free Donut Day!!  Check out the list to find out where to go to get your free donuts!!

2017 National Donut Day Freebies & Deals RoundUp - Today


Here are some sweepstakes for you to enter too.  Good luck!!

Win FREE Entenmann's Donuts for a Year

Win a Trip to Her Universe Fashion Show at ComicCon San Diego

Win Bose QuietControl 30 Wireless Ear Phones

Win a $500 Shopping Spree and Picnic Basket with Gourmet Goodies

Win 12 Cases of Jones Soda and a Diamondback BMX Bike

WIP Wednesday--A Finish

I promised myself I would work on something each day no matter what.  I was doing well....until yesterday.

First let me start with a finish.  I've been wanting to do the rag quilt for a long time.  I finished a baby blanket for my grandson that is due in September.
I have more of these to make or work on, once I cut the rest of my flannel pieces.

I sewed what 1 inch strips I had ready together for a start on a locker hook runner rug.......now I just have to figure out where I put the new package of canvas that I bought!

I got some more green strips put on to my string blocks.  I'm thinking one more color and I can feel like I can start putting the blocks together.

I put together a set of 6 coasters just waiting to finish when I get my sewing machine out again.

And, I actually got a start putting the fist valance together with the yo-yo's

So, as you can see, I did get in quite a few things worked on.  Now if I can just keep it up then more and more of the projects will start to get finished.

I link up with the following blogs:

Jo's Country Junction:  http://www.joscountryjunction.com/

Star Wars Fans Will Love the Star Wars Felt Craft Kit

Whether you are a Star Wars fan or you know someone who is, everyone will fall in love with this Star Wars Felt crafting kit!!

Make the 10 collectible felt characters for yourself or give them as a gift.  Give the kit to a Star Wars fan....that's what I'm doing.  My grandson has a birthday today.  Not only does he love Star Wars, but he also loves being creative.  I can't wait to see them once he's done.

The kit includes everything you need to make the 10 figures---Die cut templates, sheets of felt, needle, embroidery floss and the stuffing.
The 48 page instruction book not only includes clear instructions on how to make them, but also awesome real pictures of each character as well.

Who will you be buying the kit for?








Disclosure:  I rec'd the kit for the purpose of this review.  I was not compensated in any other way and any opinions are my own.  Post contains affiliate links.

The Hand-Stitched Surface : Slow stitching and mixed-media techniques for fabric and paper

The Hand-Stitched Surface is written by Lynn Krawczyk and 15 keep-sake quality projects that are perfect for those who want to step away from technology and embrace a quiet, meditative approach to handwork and creating art.

It offers techniques and beautiful  richly layered mixed media surfaces of both paper and fabric.
The book starts with an overview of tools and supplies.  This is followed by a section of stitching essentials which covers a range of basic stitches and how they can be modified.  You will learn the effects of mixing thread weights, unique ways to create patterns, how to explore color and tips and tricks on improvisational stitching.

Right away I see 2 projects that I look forward to doing----the Deconstructed Needle Book and the Doodle Love Lap Quilt.

In the Paper Projects section I found 2 things that my middle daughter will enjoy making-- the Paper Succulent Garden and the Origami Candy Catcher.

The back of the book includes templates for the projects that need those.  It's a comprehensive book with lots of illustrations for each step.  Whether you are a beginner crafter/sewer or an experienced one, there are projects for everyone.  Any of the projects would make great gifts as well.







Disclosure:   I rec'd a copy of the book for the purpose of this review.  I was not compensated in any other way and any opinions are my own.  Post contains affiliate links.

Frugal Friday With Marsha -- Time for Deals

The last 2 Friday's I have brought you giveaways over deals, coupons, freebies and sweepstakes to enter.  (If you have amazon fresh in your area and haven't entered the Pangea Nutrition giveaway for $150 worth of food, please do as it ends on Monday!)

It's time to see what deals and such I can find for my readers this week.

If you need diapers and wipes don't miss this deal on them.  Luvs are currently on sale at Kroger stores for $6.99.  The $2 coupon brings them down to only $4.99!
The Huggies wipes are on sale for $1.49 so just pay .99 cents for them after the coupon!


 

 



Here are some other coupons worth printing:


 

 

 

 

 

 




Here are some freebies for you to check out:

Free Sample of Starbucks K-Cups

Free Back to Nature Crackers or Cookies


Free Sample of Rachael Ray Nutrish Cat Food or PEAK Dog Food

5 Free Recyclebank Points

10 Free Recyclebank Points


And here are some sweepstakes to enter.  Good luck!!

Win a Weber Grill, Smoker & Portable Cart from NatureSweet

Win a Trip to Chicago for the Transformers:The Last Knight Movie

Win a $200 Ultimate Men's Grooming Prize Pack

Win a $5,000 Fuel Gift Card from Lazydays RV




Until next week, Happy Saving!

WIP Wednesday -- Cutting and Cutting

I had hoped to get my sewing machine out this past week, but it didn't happen.
I went into my room and started bringing out fabrics and batting to cut for the string blocks.  I ended up bringing out flannels for a couple of blankets I want to start too.

I cut what I needed then what was left of the piece of fabric I cut as well for other projects.
You can see that I cut 10 inch solid colors.  They are for the back of a quilt that needs to be finished.
I cut some 1 inch strips for a locker hook runner rug that I want to start.
I cut strips for another toothbrush rug.
I have a stack of 5 inch squares to add to my 5 inch stash.
I have both 7 inch and 10 inch flannel squares for a start on those blankets.
And....I have my stack of green strips with batting and backing for my string blocks.

Wish me luck that I make my goal of getting out my sewing machine today and working on these projects!!

I link up with the following blogs:



Jo's Country Junction:  http://www.joscountryjunction.com/

Happy Memorial Day from MyGiftCardsPlus

MyGiftCardsPlus is celebrating Memorial Day with huge deals! If you're not familiar, MyGiftCardsPlus is a site where you earn cash back (in the form of SB points from Swagbucks) for purchasing gift cards to your favorite retailers. 

Purchase gift cards now through Monday and you’ll earn an extra 33% cash back on all gift cards! (that’s 33% more SB for your gift card purchases). For example, when you buy a $50 Applebee’s gift card you usually earn 300 SB, but now you’ll earn 399 SB! Use gift cards to stock up on summer essentials, treat your family to dinner, or book flights and hotels for a long weekend getaway. You won’t want to miss these cash back deals, so click here to make advantage of this deal while supplies last!