I decided since I've been lucky enough to be included in some wonderful Etsy Treasury, it was time for me to share the love and create my own.
All things that remind me of my favorite place in the world.
Please do visit the amazingly talented folks I've assembled into this lovely treasury!
How about making a nifty knock-off of one of these pretty little Ballard Designs bottles?
Thanks to Amy at Design-Aholic for inspiring this "use what you've got" challenge!
Supplies: hot glue, empty bottle, twine, scissors
For the first few wraps, I used a bead of glue all the way around the bottle to secure it. 
As I got toward the center, I was able to wrap it around 4 or 5 times before adding a dot of glue to secure. 
And then as I neared the top I went back to using more glue- a bead every inch or so.
Once I finished, I decided the bottom should be covered too, so I flipped it over and glued it down in a coil. 
Embellished it with a shell and a cork I had lying around.
I have a bunch of burlap left from my Christmas stockings, I think I'm going to try one of these bottles next:
If you've done this craft before, let me know, I'd love to hear from you and see the finished product!
I spotted this terrific giveaway in one of my favorite blogs, Completely Coastal. Head on over and enter to win!
Just click the photo below for more info
This one is from Low Tide High Style. Take a gander at these yummy goodies she'll be sending to one lucky person:
Pop over to her blog and she'll give you three chances to win!
I wanted to share with you all this adorable blog I came across today. It's called Finesse Your Nest. It's written by Kendall and she's got all sorts of crafty and clever ideas for home decorating that won't break the bank!
So anyway, Kendall is celebrating her 100th blog post with an awesome giveaway! First she's going to give away this beautiful shell topiary:
And she's also going to include a bag of these fab little jute balls:
Both are made by her and entering to win is so easy! Just wander over to her blog to check it out! I'm a new follower and big fan, she's got some terrific stuff over there!
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