Flaunt it Friday 156!

Hey party animals!<br /><br />It was brought to my attention last week that the Pinterest pin it P logo was popping up over all of the thumbnail links in my party.  I didn't realize this was happening.  I had recently added a widgit to my blog that would automatically put the Pinterest pin it P over all of my blog images when you hover over it with your mouse.  I had no idea it would work on my party thumbnails since those photos were not being added through blogger.  I do not want people to pin your links to my blog, I want people to go to your blog and pin from there... which I'm hoping is what most people would do. <br /><br />Anyway, I removed the Pinterest widget but now I'm bummed because I'd like to have the Pin It button come up on my blog post pictures.  So, I'm asking for your opinion.  If I add  my Pinterest P widget back to my blog and put a <b><u>BIG, BOLD</u></b> disclaimer to only pin links from the original blog and not my link up would you still party with me?  Do you know of any alternatives for Pinterest buttons?  I just have the tiny one at the bottom of each post which I don't think is enough.  What should I do??<br /><br />No Pinterest hover buttons tonight so party on... <br /><br />(How many of you are thinking "What in the world is she talking about?!")  If you don't get it, don't worry about it, no big thing. :)<br /><br />  <br /><div align="center"><a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/" title="Chic on a Shoestring Decorating"><img alt="Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" src="http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae163/kstrieg/flaunt_it_friday_button.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=279361&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

Flaunt it Friday 156!

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Flaunt it Friday 155!

Hey friends!  It's the last week of school around here, can't believe summer break is here already.<br /><br />I think that's a good reason to party. :)<br /><br />Let's do it.<br /><br /><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=276990&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

Flaunt it Friday 155!

Hey friends!  It's the last week of school around here, can't believe summer break is here already. I think that's a good reason...

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Flaunt it Friday 154!

Hey there party animals, it's party time!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/" title="Chic on a Shoestring Decorating"><img alt="Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" src="http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae163/kstrieg/flaunt_it_friday_button.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=274806&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

Flaunt it Friday 154!

Hey there party animals, it's party time!

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No Sew Burlap Table Runner

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l2gwMNKigNs/UZJivUtJnCI/AAAAAAAADlI/f7BAD64nohs/s1600/no+sew+burlap+table+runner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l2gwMNKigNs/UZJivUtJnCI/AAAAAAAADlI/f7BAD64nohs/s640/no+sew+burlap+table+runner.jpg" title="no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" width="430" /></a></div><br />Hey friends! <br /><br />Do you guys remember what an awesome seamstress I am?! <br /><br />You don't?!?<br /><br />Ok, well I know I've been a bit of a slacker with my blog posts lately so you may have forgotten...<br /><br />I don't sew at all!!<br /><br />I don't even own a sewing machine.<br /><br />In 8th grade home-ec class we had to make small dufflebags for our sewing project "final exam".  Each end of the bag was supposed to be a circle.  The ends of my bag were more like triangles (or tri-tangles as my 4 year old says) . <br /><br />I did not enjoy that project at all. <br /><br />In fact, I hated it. <br /><br />I started and gave up sewing all in the 8th grade at the ripe old age of 13.  Man... I was cool.<br /><br />Anyway, I would like to attempt some sewing again now that I am older and wiser.  Nothing fancy but just enough to sew a pillow cover or maybe some curtain panels.  I have some lessons lined up with my Grandma but for now I have to stick to my no-sew ways. <br /><br />I think you'll be really impressed with this one. It showcases my current sewing abilities.  ;)<br /><br />I made a no-sew burlap table runner.  Here's how to do it.<br /><br />1.  Go to Hob Lob armed with a 40% coupon (or the craft store nearest you) and buy the perfectly sized 12 inch wide burlap roll.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jWyw38_KR4/UZJXobgWk0I/AAAAAAAADk0/9Y9IirrIsOQ/s1600/burlap+runner+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2jWyw38_KR4/UZJXobgWk0I/AAAAAAAADk0/9Y9IirrIsOQ/s400/burlap+runner+1.jpg" title="no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" width="298" /></a></div><br />Since it is the perfect width for a table runner it is a great no-sew option.<br /><br />2.  Roll the burlap out to the length you'd like it to be.  I used mine on a console table and actually just rolled  it on top of the table to the length I wanted.<br /><br />3.  Get your scissors...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-perFF865-i8/UZJl24Lej1I/AAAAAAAADlY/7eeOyS2p9qk/s1600/no+sew+table+runner+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-perFF865-i8/UZJl24Lej1I/AAAAAAAADlY/7eeOyS2p9qk/s400/no+sew+table+runner+3.JPG" title="no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" width="298" /></a></div><br />Carefully cut the burlap in an oval-like shape at each end.  The oval shape will "dress it up".<br /><br />4.  Your table runner is complete!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1GS3spqwPGw/UZJnEnrY1kI/AAAAAAAADlk/_yj0wRGnvzg/s1600/no+sew+burlap+table+runner+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" border="0" height="449" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1GS3spqwPGw/UZJnEnrY1kI/AAAAAAAADlk/_yj0wRGnvzg/s640/no+sew+burlap+table+runner+2.jpg" title="no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" width="640" /></a></div><br />Is it fancy?<br /><br />No.<br /><br />Do I care?<br /><br />No.<br /><br />If you're using burlap, chances are you are not going for a "fancy" or formal look. <br /><br />Will this come unraveled if my kiddos pick at it?<br /><br />Probably.<br /><br />It may not be the best choice to use at your kitchen table that your kids sit at everyday unless you move it at meal time.  I have mine on a console table that is just for looks so it is holding up wonderfully.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KdwyZyQwDAQ/UZJoTfI12XI/AAAAAAAADlw/GmzRn4m0MT4/s1600/spring+console+decor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Spring Decor, no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KdwyZyQwDAQ/UZJoTfI12XI/AAAAAAAADlw/GmzRn4m0MT4/s640/spring+console+decor.jpg" title="Spring Decor, no-sew burlap table runner at Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" width="462" /></a></div><br /><br />Hopefully you're not thinking "Gee, that was the crappiest no-sew tutorial I ever read, all she did was cut it."  Well, exactly!  But hey, if you can't sew and you're looking for a cheap table runner then this is for you my friend.<br /><br />This was so easy and I'm so happy with the way it turned out that I plan on making a couple more of these for some other tables in my home.  I'll be able to get several runners out of this one roll of burlap that cost me about $6.

No Sew Burlap Table Runner

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Flaunt it Friday 153!

Well, hello there!  Another week has flown by...sheesh! <br /><br />I have entered the 2000's by joining Instagram.  I've actually had it for awhile but have only used it for personal stuff.  This Instagram is going to be blog-type stuff and maybe a little random thrown in too.  You can follow me if you'd like, just click the button below.  I'd like it if you did. :)<br /><br /><style>.ig-b- { display: inline-block; } .ig-b- img { visibility: hidden; } .ig-b-:hover { background-position: 0 -60px; } .ig-b-:active { background-position: 0 -120px; } .ig-b-v-24 { width: 137px; height: 24px; background: url(//badges.instagram.com/static/images/ig-badge-view-sprite-24.png) no-repeat 0 0; } @media only screen and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (min--moz-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (-o-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2 / 1), only screen and (min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), only screen and (min-resolution: 192dpi), only screen and (min-resolution: 2dppx) { .ig-b-v-24 { background-image: url(//badges.instagram.com/static/images/ig-badge-view-sprite-24@2x.png); background-size: 160px 178px; } }</style><a class="ig-b- ig-b-v-24" href="http://instagram.com/chiconashoestringdecorating?ref=badge"><img alt="Instagram" src="//badges.instagram.com/static/images/ig-badge-view-24.png" /></a><br /><br />Ok, let's party!<br /><br /><br /><!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=272345&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

Flaunt it Friday 153!

Well, hello there!  Another week has flown by...sheesh! I have entered the 2000's by joining Instagram.  I've actually had it for aw...

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Fairy Gardens... that's right, I said Fairy Gardens

Hello my lovely friends.  Have you seen the latest decorative type craziness around your neck of the woods yet?  That which is called "Fairy Gardens". <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xZIwFCjG3Sw/UYVvPV_lJmI/AAAAAAAADic/b-FbWIgjars/s1600/fairy+garden+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xZIwFCjG3Sw/UYVvPV_lJmI/AAAAAAAADic/b-FbWIgjars/s640/fairy+garden+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br />I walked into my local Jeffery Alans (a local decorating/garden/hobby type store that is a step-up from Hob Lob) and found this huge display of Fairy Garden paraphernalia.  I was totally confused at first.  I though it was like some upscale outdoor Barbie furniture type stuff.  And I'm thinking "<i>what in the world is Jeffery Alans doing selling Barbie furniture</i>?" but as I got closer, I realized this stuff was for fairies, not some tramp like Barbie (<i>just kidding Barbie lovers</i>). ;)<br /><br />These fairies are living large.  They have nicer outdoor furniture than I do.  Some even have beautiful gazebos with blingy outdoor chandeliers! <i>(in the cutest, trendiest colors no less!)</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d53xM68R_gM/UYVv5WoaBCI/AAAAAAAADik/TPHdugM9IEc/s1600/Fairy+Garden+6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d53xM68R_gM/UYVv5WoaBCI/AAAAAAAADik/TPHdugM9IEc/s640/Fairy+Garden+6.JPG" width="478" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If your fairy is too uppity to live in your garden you can make them their own little personal condo in a basket.  The fairy will insist on a blingy river with colorful stepping stones.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BADMCfpFVvE/UYVwZNMHb4I/AAAAAAAADis/W-YE_YQlhts/s1600/fairy+garden+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BADMCfpFVvE/UYVwZNMHb4I/AAAAAAAADis/W-YE_YQlhts/s640/fairy+garden+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Check out their great furniture selection...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5GUdtsYhPYQ/UYVw2tQaC0I/AAAAAAAADi0/QFMMDkK4mWY/s1600/fairy+garden+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5GUdtsYhPYQ/UYVw2tQaC0I/AAAAAAAADi0/QFMMDkK4mWY/s640/fairy+garden+5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Wouldn't you love a super-cute aqua trellis and matching outdoor dining set?!  I would!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ThNgaL0Cy7Y/UYVxJL0Z8nI/AAAAAAAADi8/c3ENTYzscNU/s1600/fairy+garden+8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ThNgaL0Cy7Y/UYVxJL0Z8nI/AAAAAAAADi8/c3ENTYzscNU/s640/fairy+garden+8.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Wishing wells, patios, bridges, hot pink butterfly benches, gazebos with built-in chandeliers, and more!  These fairies should be on <i>Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous</i>!<i> (or MTV Cribs to those of you too young to remember Lifestyles, which I watched as a little kid and really enjoyed!) :)</i><br /><i><br /></i>The fairies have their own selection of live fairy-sized plants to go in their fancy gardens.  These would last about a week at my house thanks to my alter ego,<b><a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2012/05/kitchen-herbs-in-numbered-pots-cuteness.html" target="_blank"> "Captain Black Thumb"</a></b>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AsYHZ8YkUFQ/UYVyYtfwe6I/AAAAAAAADjI/cLwdN-zwkow/s1600/fairy+garden+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AsYHZ8YkUFQ/UYVyYtfwe6I/AAAAAAAADjI/cLwdN-zwkow/s640/fairy+garden+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><i><br /></i>You can even buy a fairy if you think a "real" one won't show up to live in yours.  <i>($14.99, is that a deal for a garden fairy??)</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vlBW9vdssnE/UYVy9kbRmvI/AAAAAAAADjY/d4ypuq83jJY/s1600/fairy+garden+7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vlBW9vdssnE/UYVy9kbRmvI/AAAAAAAADjY/d4ypuq83jJY/s400/fairy+garden+7.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I felt like the stuff in the picture below was sorta for a tacky-ier looking fairy garden <i>(note the lawn gnome and the ugly dead tree with a "Fairy Garden" sign, if you have to put a sign on it labeling what it is it's probably not a very good fairy garden).</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d7BNa0jPrdo/UYVyvcqCUoI/AAAAAAAADjQ/Lap2ptbmhL0/s1600/fairy+garden+9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-d7BNa0jPrdo/UYVyvcqCUoI/AAAAAAAADjQ/Lap2ptbmhL0/s400/fairy+garden+9.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, have you seen any Fairy Garden stuff around your town?  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you think about it?  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I think it could be kind of a cute touch of whimsy to a certain type of flower garden.  Tucked back into some beautiful and colorful flowers.  But you'd really have to have the right flowery setting or it could turn really tacky really fast. I also think it looks like it could turn into an expensive project to have such a fancy garden for a fake fairy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'd love to hear your thoughts... Thumbs up or Thumbs down for the Fairy Garden?</div><i><br /></i>

Fairy Gardens... that's right, I said Fairy Gardens

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Flaunt it Friday 152!

Hey everybody!  It's already time for another party... Woot!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/" title="Chic on a Shoestring Decorating"><img alt="Chic on a Shoestring Decorating" src="http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae163/kstrieg/flaunt_it_friday_button.jpg" style="border: none;" /></a></div><br />BTW, where did last week go?  It was swallowed up by me writing decorating articles for <a href="http://decorating.answers.com/">Answers.com</a>.  Have you checked them out yet? I hope you will. I'm spending a lot of time on them. (You can probably tell because my blog has been a little bit on the sloooooow side... but I always make my party! I promise I've got more blog goodness coming) Soon my Answers.com articles will include more pictures which I think will be really helpful. Especially in my category. Ok, let's party!<!-- start InLinkz script --><script type="text/javascript"> document.write('<script type="text/javascript" src=http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=269843&' + new Date().getTime() + '"><\/script>');</script><!-- end InLinkz script -->

Flaunt it Friday 152!

Hey everybody!  It's already time for another party... Woot! BTW, where did last week go?  It was swallowed up by me writing decorating ...

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