Wednesday, November 28, 2012

The Fine Art of SHAMELESS Self Promotion by Margot Potter

Hello amazing people!  Today I'm honored to review and tell you about an amazing new ebook by my friend Margot Potter!  You may know her for her brilliant jewelry designs or her fantastic DIY projects or even from her blog:  MARGOT POTTER
I'm honored to call her a friend. Trust me, her advice has kept me from jumping off of a
 ledge many times.  And, the advice in this book will save you, too!
In this book Margot walks you from point A to point Z about, you guessed it, THE FINE ART OF SHAMELESS SELF PROMOTION!  At times she's holding your hand and at other times she's kicking you in the butt!  That said, she is ALWAYS encouraging and supportive.  Pepper in her wonderful sense of humor, and what you have is an enjoyable learning experience that will teach you how to be the most amazing YOU!  Whatever you want to do with your life, this book will show you how to get there.
Margot takes you from assessing your brand and creating a logo for yourself to niche blogging and the importance of SEO.  That's Search Engine Optimization, kiddos!
Included in this book are interviews with some pretty amazing people, too, and their journey to success.  Full disclosure here, I'm one of the interviews. 

HEAD OVER TO HER BLOG AND DOWNLOAD A COPY TODAY!
I promise you, you'll be glad you did!

Monday, November 26, 2012

MAKE YOUR OWN BOXERS, BABY!

I sleep in boxers every night and I love it! Especially soft cotton boxer shorts which are harder and harder to find!  I decided it was time to start making my own with cotton fabric that I liked and it was surprisingly easier than I thought!  Here's the down low on how to make your own boxers. A great gift idea and a nice alternative to full length pajama bottoms.
My fancy boxers just hanging out there for the whole world to see!
Here's the DIY video
 You'll need:
Old pair of boxers to take apart for a pattern
Sewing machine with zigzag capability
1 yard of fabric per pair
Scissors
Fiskars pinking shears
Fabric marker
2" wide ruler
Straight pins
1" wide elastic to go around your waist
Matching thread
Iron
 Cut down the center front and up the center back of the old boxers shorts, right on the seam
On one half, cut up the inseam (the leg seam) 
 Cut off the elastic right at the stitch line as shown
Press your pattern and place it on your folded fabric
Trace around your pattern like this:
2" across the top where the waist band is,
1/2 around the center front seam (crotch seam) and center back seam (butt seam) and down the leg seams,
1" across the hem.
When it's marked, carefully cut it out.  You will be cutting two layers of fabric.
 Measure the elastic for the waist band and add 1"
 Stitch the waist band in a loop to create a big rubber band.
With the right sides of the fabric together and using 1/2" seam allowance, stitch down the center front and center back of the boxers. 
Pink the edges after you've sewn them. 
 Line up the inseam and stitch across using 1/2" seam allowance
Trim with the pinking shears
Evenly pin the elastic around the waist of the boxers. 
 Stretch the elastic and zigzag it to the top of the boxers all the way around.
Fold the stitched elastic inside 
 Stitch all the way around again using a zigzag stitch while you stretch the elastic.
Turn your hem in 1/2" and then another 1/2" and straight stitch around each leg.  This is called a turn and turn hem.
You're done!

WIN IT MONDAY!


WIN IT MONDAY.....AND YOU GET TO PICK which BIG ASS BOOK you want when I draw your name tomorrow! Today's winner is Kat Schriber from Caro, Michigan! 

OK Possums! Like I said before, you must enter each day to be eligible for that day's 
contest. So here are the rules:

1. Subscribe to my Youtube channel and comment on a video you haven't seen before. 
2. SHARE this post ON FB and leave a comment HERE that you did.
(and which video you commented on)
Good luck to all of you! And HAPPY BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING MONDAY.

Saturday, November 24, 2012

WIN IT!

It's time to celebrate the spirit of giving and get this box of bling out of my living room!
WIN IT!  Today (after a very long turkey week) I am starting to give away copies of THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING to celebrate the holidays.....Well, let's face it, I just love giving things away to all of you!  You guys are awesome!
RULES:
1.  Subscribe to my youtube channel, and leave a comment about part 1 of my Big Ass Book of Bling interview!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap3hFx1WlCk
2.  SHARE this and leave a comment here that you did!
That's all......GOOD LUCK!

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

6 EASY PROJECTS TO MAKE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY TABLE!

THIS TABLE SETTING is mainly from my back yard and the 99c store.  Learn how to make these 6 easy projects to spruce up your HOLIDAY table! 
Wishing you the BEST holidays ever!
Learn to make this entire low cost table setting!
Beautiful feather napkin rings.  Bend the wire to shape.
Here's the how to video
 For the centerpiece you'll need twigs from the back yard, Krylon Metallic Gold spray paint and ribbon from the 99c store.
For some extra pizzazz add some clip on feather birds!
So easy! 
Tie ribbon around the stems of your wine glasses for easy dress up. 
 Use Dritz Fray Check to make no sew fabric napkins
Cut with a decorative edge scissor.  These are wavy edge scissors from Fiskars 
 Using Elmer's glue, wire and book pages, you can make these feather napkin rings
 Two layers glued together over the wire and cut to shape-
 Then when dry, all you have to do is fringe!
Bend the wire in a loop and you're done.
 Using Elmer's glue, adhere printed out images to the back of 99c store glass plates. 

 Cover the rest of the plate with book pages and let dry.
Trim the excess.
 Coat with Minwax Clear Aeorosol Lacquer to make them last forever.  Hand wash ONLY!
 Glue glass pieces together with E-6000 to create some interesting candle holders.

 Using Elmer's and images is a great way to make dessert plates.
Spray the back with Krylon Gold Metallic spray paint and then finish with Minwax Clear Aerosol and you're done!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Sunday, November 18, 2012

DAY 7 of 7 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!

WELCOME TO DAY 7 of 7 Days of Giveaways
to celebrate the official launch of THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING!  NEW RULE TODAY,  READ CAREFULLY. I officially only have one more box of goodies left for one lucky winner. TODAY we are honored because we're including for a 2nd time
THE SPELLBINDERS GRAND CALIBUR PRIZE PACKAGE!
(Which includes a selection of die cuts)

THE RULES ARE EASY!
1.  Subscribe to my FB page.
2.  Subscribe to my Youtube Channel and leave a comment on a video
3. SHARE this post on your FB page!
4.  LIKE the Spellbinders FB page! 
YOU MUST ENTER EACH DAY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THAT DAY'S CONTEST
I will be picking a winner every day from that day's entries!
OUR PRIZE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF:
Autographed copy of THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING!
A SELECTION OF FISKARS SCISSORS
SELECTION OF ELMER'S PRODUCTS
KRYLON GLITTER BLAST 6 PACK
KRYLON STAINED GLASS PAINTS
MINWAX CLEAR AEROSOL CLEAR COAT
RING POPS (YES, RING POPS)
FYI!
I could NOT fit ALL of the prize package in this photo!  It's MUCH BIGGER than what is represented in this photo.....MUCH MUCH BIGGER!

Good luck!
We will be checking all the entries to make sure that all of the rules are followed so please make sure to accomplish all 3 tasks.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

DAY 6 OF 7 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS! GOOD LUCK POSSUMS!

WELCOME TO DAY 6 of 7 Days of Giveaways!
To celebrate the official launch of THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING I have several boxes of goodies for 7 lucky winners this week.  Today our HUGE EXTRA PRIZE IS.......
THE FISKARS FUSE!
THAT'S RIGHT EVERYONE!
The rules are easy!
1. You MUST LIKE Fiskars on FB and tell them I sent you!
2.  LIKE The Big Ass Book of Bling on Amazon.com
3.  Subscribe to my Youtube Channel and leave a comment on a video
4. SHARE this post on your FB page! 
YOU MUST ENTER EACH DAY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THAT DAY'S CONTEST
I will be picking a winner every day from that day's entries!
THE OTHER PRIZES IN OURAMAZING PRIZE PACKAGE CONSIST OF:
Autographed copy of THE BIG ASS BOOK OF BLING!
A SELECTION OF FISKARS SCISSORS
SELECTION OF ELMER'S PRODUCTS
KRYLON GLITTER BLAST 6 PACK
KRYLON STAINED GLASS PAINTS
MINWAX CLEAR AEROSOL CLEAR COAT
RING POPS (YES, RING POPS)
FYI!
I could NOT fit ALL of the prize package in this photo!  It's MUCH BIGGER than what is represented in this photo.....MUCH MUCH BIGGER!

Good luck!
We will be checking all the entries to make sure that all of the rules are followed so please make sure to accomplish all 3 tasks.