You ROCK #12 Features

First the Bad News:  I am taking a break from the blog till January.  For those that are keeping track, I haven't posted much anything since early November. I went back to work full-time.  It was a great opportunity; one that could not be passed up. Because of this, the blog has been ignored except for the link party, features and guest bloggers on a weekly basis.  I want to do more than just this, I just need to figure out how. So please be patient with me; I will return with a plan. Until then, have a great holiday season and see you in 2012!

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Now the Good News...
here is the most viewed link-up that ROCKED IT last week....

This DIY CLAY STAR by Creative Chaos. These beautiful stars are simple to make even a child can make them...um, yeah, a kid made this...wow. 


Here are My favorite three projects in no particular order:

These MINI SNOWMAN CUPCAKES by Mrs. Fox's Sweets. How does that saying go again..."If they look too good to eat, they probably are..." Mmmmmm!  

Next is this DOILY BOOK PAGE WREATH  by Twigg Studio.  If you can roll a cone out of paper, you can make this...so shabby chic!

These PANCAKE DREIDELS by The Crumb Factory are super easy to make and I love how these were made for DINNER...talk about happy kids eating everything on their plate...

So there you have it...4 terrific projects from 4 very different crafters.  Thank you to all who linked up last week...make sure to come back this coming Friday.  We will continue to Make and Create together. If your project was featured, make sure to grab your button.

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You Rock #11 Features

I am totally speechless...we hit one hundred and one links this past week....wow! You all have been super busy making and creating and it showed.  Every link was filled with inspiration galore...my Crafting/Sewing/Cooking/Baking to Do List just got longer...wish I had more time in my day...oh well. 

So, here is the most viewed link-up that ROCKED IT last week....

This DIY Cinnamon Candle Holder by Delightful Creations. What a beautiful way to highlight the warm and wonderful aroma of cinnamon...go check out the tutorial.


Here are My favorite three projects in no particular order:

These hand made Norwegian Stars by At Number 29 look complicated to make, but the tutorial that was used seems simple enough.  Gonna make these with the kids during our winter break. 

Next is this Cheesy Chicken Dorito Casserole by In this Crazy Life.  In my "recipe" book, anything made with Doritos is sure to be  a hit...

This Baby Name Sign by The Brown Eyes Have It is such a wonderful gift for any baby...big or small, and super easy to make...

And the link that had me saying, "She did WHAT to her wedding dress!" came from Threading My Way. All I can say is Wow...and to think that my beautiful white dress has been hanging out in my parent's house for 11 years...it's time to repurpose.

So there you have it...5 terrific projects from 5 very different crafters.  Thank you to all who linked up last week...make sure to come back this coming Friday.  We will continue to Make and Create together. If your project was featured, make sure to grab your button.

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You ROCK #10 Features

I know that most of you are super busy right now preparing for your Thanksgiving feast, so I'll make this super quick...This week we had 79 super awesome link ups...Yes! So, thanks for taking a moment from your busy day to link up here at RoCa every Friday.  Also, remember that there is NO link party this coming Friday... so see you December 2nd...

So, here is the most viewed link-up that ROCKED IT last week....

Question, what does a short sleeved shirt + too big tights = ?  
A way too cute shirt redo that Keeping it Simple made for her little girl on her 1st birthday...such a sweet way to remember such a day. Check out the tutorial and see what else she did with the tights...clever.


This week, I'm breaking the rules again...here are My favorite three projects were in no particular order:

These hand painted chicken towels by Backwoods Cottage are so country chic....

 Tom Turkey looks so cute as a bow!  I "Shir" Can Craft! did a great job....

Made in a Day shows you how to make this fun and easy swirly scarf...

The House of Bledsoe made these hand and footprint turkeys with her sons...

This table runner by Randee's Organized Chaos is fabulous and easy to make... 

So there you have it...6 terrific projects from 6 very different crafters.  Thank you to all who linked up last week...make sure to come back this coming Friday, December 2nd so we can continue to Make and Create together. If your project was featured, make sure to grab your button.

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You Rock #9 Features

Here's a huge shout out to all 68 of your link ups! You all just keep "up one-ing" the previous week's party.  Every single post was super creative in every way...thank you, thank you, thank you to all who linked up and shared your incredible inspiration with us.

So, here is the most viewed link-up that ROCKED IT last week....

This ever so easy fabric flower headband tutorial

by Precious Little Poppets. These would look very pretty in any color or pattern and did I mention that they are super easy to make?Seriously, check it out...and you are so very welcome...I just added another project to your "to craft list". 

My favorite three projects were:

This snuggle pet bed by Modesty Matters.  This bed is so cute and practical. I just got to figure out how to make it for my aging 60 pound lab mix...the mini winnie is not a problem at all.  Both dogs will love us even more once I finish their beds. 

Next are these mini chocolate peppermint pancakes that Inspired by Family made.  Chocolate + Peppermint + Pancakes + MINI = a guilt free"I-can-have-one-more-if-I-want-to-kinda" attitude because, well, these yummy delights are MINI sized.  

And last is this great recipe for play dough by  Sew Fantastic.  This is the perfect thing to make for all the kids on Thanksgiving Day...or any day for that matter...a kid can never have enough play dough.

So there you have it...4 terrific projects from 4 very different crafters.  Thank you to all who linked up last week...make sure to come back this coming Friday so we can continue to Make and Create together. If your project was featured, make sure to grab your button.

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You ROCK #8 Features

Wow...I can honestly say that last weeks party was the best thus far...we had many fabulous knock-offs, scrumptious recipes and awesome DIY tutorials. Every single post was super creative in every way...thank you, thank you, thank you to all who linked up and shared your incredible inspiration with us.

So, here is the most viewed link-up that ROCKED IT last week....

This "I-can't-believe-this-is-a" knock-off Pottery Barn Pillow
by Don't Disturb This Groove. Seriously, this looks just like the original without the original price tag.  Go check out the tutorial and make a one or a couple...

My favorite three projects were:

This biker's wreath by c.w. frosting.  I've seen wreaths made from many things but a bike's old tire...and spare bike parts, and origami flowers and coffee filters...now this is pure genius and manly. Go check out the tutorial...

Next are these drop cloth pillows that Pitter and Glink made.  Love the stencil work, the ruffles and the color combinations.  They all work together beautifully...

 Next in line is this mouthwatering hot fudge sundae cake by A Pinch of Joy. Um, dear sweet sisters of mine, makers of anything and everything thankful day feast...can we sub a pumpkin pie for this instead? Pretty please...

And last is this ever so clever and brilliant reminder for our little ones. A bathroom print out by The Crumb Factory that speaks volumes. Need I say more...

So there you have it...4  5 terrific projects from 4 5 very different crafters.  Thank you to all who linked up last week...make sure to come back this coming Friday so we can continue to Make and Create together. If your project was featured, make sure to grab your button.

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You Rock #7 Features

Can you say WOO HOO!?! We had 82 FANTASTIC project link-ups last week. 
All of  them are very creative in every way...thanks for all of you who linked up and shared your inspiration with us.

Here is the most viewed link-up that ROCKED IT last week....

This scrumptious Toasted Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich
by Joyful Homemaking. OMGosh! Are you kidding me? No wonder it was the most viewed link last week...who can resist this combination of flavors? I am so making this for the kids in the morning. 

My favorite three projects were:

This Knot Just Any Old Necklace by Cass Can Sew.  Simple and super easy to make...and I love the polka dot ribbon and how nicely it goes with the floral fabric.

Next is this Wedding Stitchery that Adventures of a DIY Mom made for her cousin who recently got married.  What a great wedding gift.  Check out the tutorial...there's a free pattern if you want to make your own. 

  

And last, is this tote bag by tousled day. This bag is a labor of love...really...it was made by hand..every single stitch.  And it was also a learning experience in many ways for Marija.  

So there you have it...4 terrific projects from 4 very different crafters.  Thank you to all who linked up last week...make sure to come back this coming Friday so we can continue to Make and Create together. If your project was featured, make sure to grab your button.

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You Rock #6 Features

We had 63 incredible project link-ups last week. 
All of  them are very creative in very special ways...thanks for all of you who linked up and shared your inspiration with us.

Here is the most viewed link-up that ROCKED IT last week....

The Elizabeth Dress by A Couple of Craft Addicts. This is such a beautiful dress, so vintage looking yet it has a bold modern twist on the back...go check it out.

My favorite three projects were:

This Scrap Necklace by Dazed. And then some.  Didn't know scrap silk and beads could look so amazing...sorry little sis...gonna cut up that silk giraffe blouse you gave me and making me one of these. 

Next is this Shag Heart Pillow that Shannon Sews made piece by piece...and all her hard work paid off because the finished pillow is just amazing.

  

And last, are these clothespin ballerinas by Southern Crafty Girl. These are off the chart too cute! Go check out what happened to the other clothespins that didn't make the ballerina makeover.

So there you have it...4 brilliant projects from 4 very different crafters.  Thank you to all who linked up last week...make sure to come back this coming Friday so we can continue to Make and Create together. If your project was featured, make sure to grab your button.

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You Rock #5 Features

Inch by inch, this party is a cinch! We had 57 superb link-ups last week. All of  you are very creative in very special ways...thanks for all of your inspiration.

Here is the most viewed link-up that ROCKED IT last week....

This Beaded Indian Corn Pin by Lady with the Red Rocker. How cute and fun is this? It it captures the colors of Autumn beautifully... 

My favorite three four (Ha! gotcha!)projects were:

This Popsicle Stick Puzzle by Flip Chick Designs.  So clever. This is a great project for kids big and small...and the picture possibilities are endless...you're just gonna have to check out the tutorial to see why.  

Next is this reversible fall dress that Strictly Homemade sewed for her baby girl.  
I can't decide which side I like the best...both are adorable!

 Melanie Ham Designs made this Anthropologie bracelet knock-off. Sophisticated. Stylish. Chic. Classy. Nuff said.

And last, is this DIY Pallet Headboard by The Rooster and the Hen. I am totally speechless.  This headboard is gorgeous and just what I need in my master bedroom...um, hunny, I need to borrow the truck, gonna pick up some pallets...

(This headboard was linked up 13 minutes before the closing of the party...

just goes to show you, it's never too late to link-up!)

So there you have it...5 brilliant projects from 5 very different crafters.  Thank you to all who linked up last week...make sure to come back this coming Friday so we can continue to Make and Create together. If your project was featured, make sure to grab your button.

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