Your Whims Wednesday #253 {And Features}

Time for another Your Whims Wednesday Party!

Your Whims Wednesday

Here are some of my favorites from the last link-up!!!

Grapefruit Smoothie Bowl by Simply Stacie
Grapefruit Smoothie Bowl - This easy smoothie bowl recipe is healthy and naturally sweet way to kickstart your mornings. It's made with creamy blend of Sweet Scarletts Texas Red Grapefruit, Greek Yogurt, pineapple and a banana. Top it with some fresh blueberries, seeds and coconut. Yum!

Shades of Pink Style from Living on Cloud Nine


Spring Decor by The Logbook
Spring home decor shared on The Logbook. The weekly feature from The Creative Corner - A link up for craft, home or DIY posts created to inspire! thedempsterlogbook.com

Greek Yogurt Lemon Cheesecake Bars by Spoonful of Flavor
Greek Yogurt Lemon Cheesecake Bars | Lightened up, creamy and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, these Greek Yogurt Lemon Cheesecake Bars are the perfect dessert to make this spring!
 
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I show off my girlish whims weekly on my blog, and now I want to see yours with 
Your Whims Wednesday!

Guidlines:
1. Link up as many projects as you would like: as long as it is one of your girly ways, you can link it! I'd love to see crafts, recipes, style posts, etc. Anything and everything feminine :)
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3. Take a quick moment to comment on at least one other entry. We we all love comments!! 
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Your Whims Wednesday #252 {And Features}

Time for another Your Whims Wednesday Party!

Your Whims Wednesday

Sorry I spaced on last week's party! Here are some of my favorites from the last link-up!!!

Smoothie Bowl by Five Minutes for Mom
Love Crunch Smoothie Bowl

Tiny Felt Donuts by Flamingo Toes
Sweet Felt Doughnuts

Nursing Friendly Outfit by The Red Closet Diary
Utah Fashion Blogger, Nursing Top, Striped Diaper Bag

Pineapple Gin and Tonic by Unusually Lovely


Thanks to all who linked up! Grab a button if you were featured :)
 
Featured on My Girlish Whims
 
Now... onto this weeks party!

I show off my girlish whims weekly on my blog, and now I want to see yours with 
Your Whims Wednesday!

Guidlines:
1. Link up as many projects as you would like: as long as it is one of your girly ways, you can link it! I'd love to see crafts, recipes, style posts, etc. Anything and everything feminine :)
2.Please add my button (code at the top of this post) to either your blog post or somewhere on your blog. 
3. Take a quick moment to comment on at least one other entry. We we all love comments!! 
4.I'd love if you would follow me as well :)


New Mother's Day Jewelry Program at Walmart!

Mothers Day will be here before you know it...what are YOU planning on getting for your mom??? I'm lucky because my mother just so happens to love all of the jewelry that I make so I never have to worry about going out and buying her a present, I just have to find time to sit down and make her something!

This year I'm one step ahead of the game because Cousin Corporation has an amazing new set of Mother's Day themed jewelry making products out in Walmart stores and I got to try out a few of the new items to make my mom something!

Here's a sneak peak at some of the new items in Walmart stores:


And here is the necklace that I decided to make!

The program has a bunch of great charm options that you can use for bracelets or necklaces, and I decided to use the key charm as a focal point for my necklace.  It came with two loops so you could connect it to chain on either end to make more of a choker style necklace or thread cord through either hole to make a wrapped bracelet, but I decided to just use it as a charm. I only needed the top loop so I used wire cutters to cut off the bottom one to make it look more like a regular key!

Next I gathered up a bunch of other beads to use as accent beads for the necklace including a large and small pearl that were included in one of the new strands available at Walmart!

String all of the beads onto head pins

Use needle nose pliers to bend the wire 90 degrees directly above the bead

Use wire cutters to trim off all but about a 1/2 inch tail

And then use round nose pliers to bend the tail back around into a loop.

You should be left with a cluster of pretty beads all ready to be made into a necklace!

Gather all of the beads up on a large jump ring

And squeeze the ring shut using needle nose pliers

Use pliers to open another jump ring and attach it to the key charm

And then attach this jump ring to the large jump ring holding together the other beads

Cut a long length of chain using wire cutters and string it through the large jump ring.  Use needle nose pliers to attach a clasp to the necklace using a small jump ring on either end of the chain.


You should be left with a classy and fabulous key charm necklace perfect for gifting to your Momma!

Although let's be honest...this necklace is just my style as well.  Maybe my mom won't mind if I try wearing it out and about a few times before I give it to her as a gift? What she won't know won't hurt her...right?? ;)

What type of project would you try tackling for a DIY gift for your mom??? The nice thing about the new Mother's Day program at Walmart is that there are a variety of different jewelry components - some that you can use as an advanced beader and some that are more beginner friendly! So don't be scared to check the program out if you are a newbie to jewelry making, there are lots of different easy options available and I'm sure anyone's mom would appreciate a handmade beaded creation versus ANOTHER candle to add to their collection any day!!

Your Whims Wednesday #251 {And Features}

Time for another Your Whims Wednesday Party!

Your Whims Wednesday

Here are some of my favorites from last weeks party!

Serenity Paired with Chatreuse by Fleurani

Cabbage and Broccoli Slaw with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing by Kiku Corner
Cabbage and Broccoli Slaw with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing

DIY Nursery Decorations by Morgan Manages Mommyhood
This DIY nursery decoration is simple, easy and adorable! Decorate your baby's room with a collection of them or make one or two to add some fun to a small space.

Maple Bacon Cake Pops by Mom's Messy Miracles
Maple Bacon Cake Pops are a yummy sweet and savory treat that anyone will love!

Thanks to all who linked up! Grab a button if you were featured :)
 
Featured on My Girlish Whims
 
Now... onto this weeks party!

I show off my girlish whims weekly on my blog, and now I want to see yours with 
Your Whims Wednesday!

Guidlines:
1. Link up as many projects as you would like: as long as it is one of your girly ways, you can link it! I'd love to see crafts, recipes, style posts, etc. Anything and everything feminine :)
2.Please add my button (code at the top of this post) to either your blog post or somewhere on your blog. 
3. Take a quick moment to comment on at least one other entry. We we all love comments!! 
4.I'd love if you would follow me as well :)