Monthly Archives: May 2011

Ruffle Lamp Tutorial

Published May 19, 2011

Yay!!!! I finally finished this pesky lamp!

Not before I messed it up a few times first, though. {click here to see how many different times I tried to make this lamp cute… and failed.}

Even though this lamp has been ugly for a few months now, I never gave up!

Here is the finished product! Cute, right? Yeah, I think so too.

If you want to ruffle your own lamp, all you’ll need is some spray paint, ribbon, and TONS of hot glue.

Here’s how I did mine.

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Sneak Peak

Published May 18, 2011

I really need to get my craft together…

I started this lamp FOREVER ago, and I am still not finished.

So, I’m going to show you why this lamp has taken so long while I head back to Hobby Lobby… Continue reading →

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Easy Canvas Prints review

Published May 16, 2011

I am so excited to introduce you guys to my newest sponsor, Easy Canvas Prints.

Photos to Canvas

I love to decorate with photos, especially photos of my family. And to me, when you put your photos on canvas,… Continue reading →

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Freschetta Pizza Winner

Published May 16, 2011

Congratulations to Johnny for winning the Freschetta Pizza and Bamboo cutting board.

Johnny said:

Freschettas has been our favorite since college. They are totally the best!

Johnny, please email me your US mailing address.

mycorduroydreams@gmail.com

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Guest posting- Saga of Seven Sisters

Published May 14, 2011

I am thrilled to be guest posting today at the Saga of Seven Sisters. This is such a cute blog my cousins do, and I’m excited to be able to participate today. Their blog is all about growing up with… Continue reading →

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Meet Nat

Natalie Dalpias

I'm a stay at home mom to the world's 3 cutest kids. I am happily married to my best friend, and we have so much fun together.

Sometimes life gets a little crazy around here, so I craft, decorate, design, sew, and cook to keep me sane {and avoid housework}.

I love to share the things I'm doing with you, and I hope you'll share what you've been working on with me too. Being a blogger is a ton of fun, and the best part is connecting with so many wonderful people!