INSANE, right?

Go here to get yours.  The deal runs through the 31st.

What did I make with the fabric interfacing that the nice folks at Silhouette sent me this month?  You’ll have to check back Monday to see.

I’ve been spending a lot of time over at the DIY Blogger House.  We’re in the home stretch, for sure.  The inside is top secret until after the Parade of Homes starts next week, but once I can share I think you’ll be surprised just how much we’ve all used our CAMEOs.  It truly is my favorite crafting tool.

And speaking of the DIY Blogger House…Jen (yes THE Jen from Tatertots & Jello) and I did a little local TV spot about it last week.  I can’t figure out how to embed, but you can check it out here if you wanna.

And tonight?

Tonight I’ll be wearing one of these (also crafted with my CAMEO) and hanging out with some of my people on Earth.

See you Monday.

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For the details on the 40% off sale at Silhouette, scroll down one post.

So, the DIY Blogger House is moving along at warp speed.  At least that’s what it feels like when you’re trying to finish projects in time to start moving stuff into the house NEXT TUESDAY.

I snapped this picture Sunday night, and it’s already outdated.

There’s no more bare wood on the outside.  The soffit (or whatever technical term I should have used) has been completed.

Inside, things are moving along as well.  On Sunday, there were cabinets still missing doors and no countertops.

Last night that had all been taken care of as well.

The rooms I’m working on still all look pretty much like this:

But, my family room, kitchen, and garage look like I have a hoarding problem.  Or maybe it’s normal to have this propped up on the back of your couch?

Today I’m working on giving our thrifted changing table a facelift.  Step one was to paint the whole frame a delightful shade of green.  Step two is a coat of paint on the shelves.

2 had faux wood grain and one did not because it had been replaced at some point.  No wonder we got the table for $20, ey?  I think you’ll like what I’m doing to the shelves after this.  Stay tuned!

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I got the fabrics for the nursery over at the DIY Blogger house yesterday and they are even better than they looked on my computer screen when I ordered them.  I’m seriously dying.

So, I’ll be sewing up a storm for the next few days.

In the mean time, in honor of CHA (which is happening right now), Silhouette is offering a KILLER promo:

That’s right…between now and the 21st, you can take 40% off of pretty much EVERYTHING (the CAMEO and gift/download cards are not included) using code “CRAP”.  This is pretty much the best deal you’ll see all year (right up there with Black Friday) so it’s a great time to stock up.  I need a couple of blades myself…and I’m sure that means I’ll spend five times that, just for good measure. 

Go here to shop Silhouette.

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So, I got a new computer at the very end of May.  My old one had served me well for many years of use and abuse so the blue screen of death was not a huge surprise.

And then, not 5 weeks later, the hard drive on the new computer crashed.  In fact, that last post up there took me about an hour to post, in 5 minute increments because that’s as long as the computer would stay on.

Of course we were out of town (making our annual pilgrimage to the biggest car show around to feed Macy’s addiction).

And then it took 3 days for someone to confirm that the hard drive was indeed dead.  And then it took 2 more days to get through to the general manager and persuade him that a replacement computer instead of 2-3 weeks for repairs was what was right.  And then another 1.5 hours at the store to actually make that happen.  That’s fun with 5 kids (because OF COURSE I had an extra one with me).

So, I’m back.

I emailed winners of the CAMEO, Lowe’s gift card, and Where Women Create magazine.  They’ve all responded and claimed their prizes.

In the mean time, I developed a little bit of an Instagram addiction.  If you’re on Instagram, look me up….“crapivemade”.

I (yes, I) built a headboard last week.  You’ll be hearing more about that soon.

There’s also some SERIOUS progress being made on the DIY Blogger house. I went over last night and took a bunch of pics.  The front door is TO DIE FOR.

So, what’s new with you?

How’s summer treating you?

Are you ready for 3 nights of football camp this week? Me either.

Talk to you soon!

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First of all, here’s the promotion if you don’t think you’re going to win:

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SilhouetteStudio Designer Edition software

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$269.99

Go hereto add the bundle to your cart and use code “CRAP” to take advantage of the savings.  This promo runs through July 11th.

If you already have a Silhouette, you can get 50% off the Designer Edition software($24.99!!!)using the same link and code “CRAP”.

The Silhouette Studio® Designer Edition contains all the same functionality as Silhouette Studio® plus the following designer features:

• Ability to open, manipulate, and cut .svg files
  Rhinestone tools to convert designs into rhinestone templates and create your own rhinestone designs
  Sketch tools to convert designs into several styles of sketchable art
  Creative knife tools to allow you to clip designs using different patterns
  Enhanced eraser set to modify designs with more precision
  Built-in ruler and guide lines for precise alignment and drawing
• There are a whole crap ton of video tutorials on the Silhouette YouTube channel, if you want to learn more.

WANT TO TAKE YOUR CHANCES AND TRY TO WIN?  HERE’S WHAT COULD BE IN IT FOR YOU:

One lucky Crap I’ve Made reader will win her (or his) very own Silhouette CAMEO™  + the Designer Edition software upgrade.

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment on this post.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY:

Follow the Silhouette blog.  Come back and leave a comment ON THIS POST (on the blog, not on Facebook or in response to your email subscription) saying that you did.

***2 possible entries per person***

Giveaway is open to US residents age 18 and over only and closes Monday, July 9th at noon MST.  Winner will be chosen at random using a WordPress Plugin (And The Winner Is…) and notified by email.  Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

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I was SUPER excited when I got my latest Lowe’s Creative Ideas email.  It said:

For June & July, your challenge is to make your outside space more appealing, more fun and more memorable. Give your backyard a little lift that will keep your loved ones laughing and smiling all summer long.

When we bought this house, we had some landscape plans drawn up.  These plans included a lounge area in one of the corners of my backyard with a fire pit.  Then we remembered we had 2 little kids (man, those were the days ) and a swing set that needed a home.  So, the fire pit never happened and we put the swing set in its place.  That was almost 9 years ago and the swing set has had better days.

The time has come to get rid of that sucker and install the fire pit…or has it?

I went to Lowe’s and saw this sucker right out front:

It’s a fire pit kit that includes the metal ring and a cover for under $200.  It comes in 2 color schemes (with other pavers/castle stones/etc available, too).

They were in the back of the garden center at my Lowe’s.

I came home to make a final color decision and as I walked back into the house, I noticed this situation with my deck:

And then I looked closer:

Dude.  My deck is about to collapse.

So, instead of the 9 years in the making fire pit, I’m fixing my deck.  Woo?

And I’m making BC put this behemoth somewhere else

because I feel like it’s kind of to blame.

Stay tuned to see how that all plays out.

In the mean time, Lowe’s wants to give one of you a $100 gift card to make your own backyard memories this summer.

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment on this post telling me what your summer backyard project entails.

That’s it.  Quick and easy.

Giveaway is open to US residents age 18 and over only and closes Tuesday, July 3rd at noon MST.  Winner will be chosen at random using a WordPress Plugin (And The Winner Is…) and notified by email.  Winner has 24 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

And while you’re waiting to see if you won, head on over for your FREE Subscription to Lowe’s Creative Ideas Magazine:

Or, check out the Lowe’s Creative Idea’s app (also free)!  I have it on my iPhone and it’s delightful!

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If you’ve been around a while, I’m sure you are.  We’ve done some giveaways for them before.  If not, here’s the short version:

GroopDealz is an online deals boutique that offers the greatest variety of on trend jewelry, accessories, home decor, party trends, children’s goods and so much more all at a fraction of the retail price!

Every day GroopDealz features a variety of fabulous limited finds that have been hand picked for a unique shopping experience! Be sure to come and see what deals are waiting for you today and sign up for their daily alerts so you never miss out on a great buy!

GroopDealz is also all about the giveaways.  I’m pretty sure you’ll want to head over there RIGHT NOW to sign up for the latest giveaway (hint: A CAMERA)!

***This post is sponsored by GroopDealz***

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Here are the details up front, if you’re in the market for a CAMEO or a Silhouette rhinestone starter kit:

Go HERE and use code “CRAP” to take advantage of the savings.

Wanna see what I made with the rhinestone starter kit the nice folks at Silhouette sent me?

Amy, Tauni, Lara (if she’s well enough…send her some prayers, will ya?), and I have tickets to the Neil Diamond concert next month.

And we’re pretty sure we need shirts.

Plus, since we’re craft dorks, we’re pretty sure we need to make them ourselves.

I traced a silhouette of Neil from The Jazz Singer in my Silhouette Studio software and cut him out of heat transfer and then used the alphabet that comes as a free download with the rhinestone starter kit and did rhinestone letters.  I think my actual shirt for the concert will be with the clear rhinestones so I can look my Diamond-est.  Or Diamond best.

Getting the rhinestones all positioned in the cut out is not nearly as bad as you’d think when you use the brush included in the starter kit and follow the directions.

And then you pick them up with clear transfer tape (also included in the kit) and position them on the shirt and iron.

So, do you think Neil will be impressed?

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Are you all familiar with Where Women Create?

The most recent issue showed up on my doorstep.

And because I was so excited, I didn’t get out my big girl camera so you get cell phone pics!  YAY! 

Right there in the The Business of the Studio section (written by Cindy, whom I adore, from Riley Blake Designs) is a list of “25 Inspiration & Educational Blogs”.

And if you look really closely, there amongst all the awesome is some Crap.

So, on account of my excitement about being IN Where Women Create and my general adoration of their lovely publication, I’m giving away a copy!

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment on this post saying which publication you dream of being featured in.  WWC?  National Geographic?  Playboy?  Doesn’t matter!  Just leave a comment!

Giveaway is open to US residents age 18 and over only and closes Sunday, June 24th at noon MST.  Winner will be chosen at random using a WordPress Plugin (And The Winner Is…) and notified by email.  Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

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So, remember the DIY Blogger House for the Parade of Homes thing that I’m doing?

Things are moving along!  We’ve got just over 40 days until the Parade of Homes starts….YIKES!

You can follow along and get the latest news on the project here.

There’s also a new video (which I have not watched yet because I don’t want to see my hat hair captured on film).

DIY Blogger House

So what’s the “idea so crazy it just might work”?

Lara and I are in charge of the kids’ rooms.  We thought we had a crib, but that didn’t work out.  We’ve had a couple of failed KSL transactions and it’s crunch time.  We NEED a crib, because as Lara says, “A nursery without a crib is just a living room.”  So, in the true DIY blogger spirit (which I think scares our designer friend Brian a little), I’m looking to round one up.

Are you a SLC area local?
(I’m willing to drive like 1.5 hours)

Do you have a crib and/or changing table you want to get rid of?

We’re not picky because it’s getting a makeover.

It could even be recalled…no baby is actually going to sleep in it!

Are you willing to sell it cheap?

Do you need barstools?  I have 10 (6 of one style, 4 of another) in my garage that we could discuss trading.

Do you need an IKEA EKTORP TULLSTA chair?  I have one with two white slipcovers that we could trade.

How about a pink IKEA office chair?  I’ve got one of those, too.

Pottery Barn Kids Daisy Garden bedding?  Also that.

And we haven’t even scratched the surface of “CRAP I NEED TO UNLOAD” yet.  (Sisal rug…bike…a couple of random shutters…)

So, do you have a crib or changing table?  Do you want to sell or trade?

Shoot me an email ([email protected]) and let’s make a deal!

Full Disclosure: I am being modestly compensated for my participation in this project, I say modestly because how cool is it that I’m getting paid to design a fabulous house with 4 of my good friends? And, while I am being compensated, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own. I wouldn’t have jumped in if I didn’t think it was an amazing opportunity.

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