Wednesday, March 28, 2012

One Thing Leads To Another


Go Ahead, Click

Over in my sidebar you'll find Duni. She's a fellow etsy shop owner and fellow blogger.




Her blog, Duni's Studio is always full of lovely pictures, great craft projects and more.


This week Duni featured Mollie Makes Magazine, and wanted her followers to know that they also had a website where there were lots of tutorials and crafting how-to's.



I took the bait and she was right.  They even featured one of Duni's tutorials for a flower headband. Cute!

Then I found this paper flower post.


The tutorial led me here Crafted By Lindy, another blog by yet another fellow etsy shop owner. Talk about going in circles!  Oh yeah........circles.........check out this garland Lindy made.


Have you guessed what's it made out of? Yup. Cupcake liners. Fantastic idea-- what a cute way to dress up a party!

Don't you love the way that happens? That you go to one site, and it leads you to another? So cool.

Here's another one. Melinda is a follower of the Muse, and another etsy shop owner (who knew there were that many of us) who always post the sweetest comments (thanks Melinda!). 




Well, I stopped by her blog inspiration-earth the other day after reading one of her comments here.  I found this awesome tutorial Melinda did on natural wood stains.



Guess what Melinda used to get that wonderful aged look? Go ahead, guess. I'm not spilling the beans, you'll have find out for yourself right here. But don't you LOVE it? It looks like weathered barn wood. The tutorial is so simple, you'll be amazed.

While you're there, check out what she made with the wood blocks.........



How cute is that?

So many interesting, fun, crafty, artistic places to discover, so little time.

Enjoy your Wednesday. Mine is busy, busy and filled with design, ad planning, meetings and more. Hopefully I'll get a chance at the end of the day to take walk over in the field with Gar and the dog.



14 comments:

  1. I know what you mean! I could "hop" around blog land all day long and never it never gets old! That's the fun of it I think:) Plus, since I don't have cable anymore and thus no HGTV:( blog hopping is my only decorating fix.

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    1. there is a serious amount of awesome tutorials to find. it's like getting lost i a bookstore! no cable? how are you doing without it? i keep chanting i'd like to cancel, the price kills me. but i think we'd be lost without our sports!!!

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  2. Oh my goodness, Pam! What a wonderful surprise after a hectic work day!
    You are too kind! Thank you so very much. I feel so honoured ♥
    I'm going to try making those cupcake liner pompoms - so cute!
    Love those altered wood blocks!
    Thank you again!!

    ((hugs))
    Duni

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    1. More than welcome Duni. So glad you pointed me in the direction of MollieMakes website!!!! Great stuff. aren't those garlands the bomb?

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  3. Duni has the sweetest items, I'm glad she is featured in Mollie Makes magazine! Melinda's new block are fantastic. I love them so much, I see one of those sets in my studio really soon!
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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    1. LOl! You must send a pic to me when you get the blocks done. What a hoot!

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  4. I love how one thing leads to another - from one inspiration to the next! I can get lost hopping from one to the next, only trouble is, I often can't find my way back! I love the wooden blocks too...those just way too cool!
    And hey..finally did my blog love award post today! so much fun...can't thank you enough! :) cheers!

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    1. you're too funny. better leave clues along the way so you can find your way back next time! i'll check out yesterday's post. your posts almost always give me a laugh bonnie

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  5. Such a great post! Thank you so much for giving a shout out to my blog! I really appreciate it! Totally made my day! :)

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    1. You are very welcome. Love your blog and am now following. super tutorial and it looks so great above the birthday table!

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  6. Love DIY tutorials, especially the cupcake paper garland...now if I just had the time to actually do some!

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    1. Isn't that the truth Kate! I've so many on my 'want to try' list. Now I just need more time :)

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  7. Those "Journey" blocks are SO cute! Great idea!

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  8. Lol,you're too funny with your cryptic post... ;) Thanks so much for linking up to my blog, what a lovely surprise that was, it instantly boosted my day. I love tutorials and recently caved and joined Pinterest for exactly that reason. So many wonderful craft ideas, the only problem is finding time to do them all! ;)

    Thanks so much for being such a sweetheart, I always enjoy your posts and am glad I stumbled upon you. :)

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You comments make my day. Thanks for taking the time to visit Mercantile Muse and for commenting. I really appreciate it. ~Pam

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