Monday, October 31, 2011

Pink Hippo Party #53!

Happy Halloween!  Hope you guys have a great day trick or treating.. I am hijacking a friends internet to post our Pink Hippo Party for you guys as we got stuck in the East Coast storm!  No Power, no heat.. no nothing!  So now features either.. so let's get this party started!

Love,
Pinkapotamus

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Baby Birth Announcement Blocks

I decided that it was time to craft something, anything other than Halloween for about 5 minutes!  So here are some cute blocks I made from one of my besties birth announcement.
Better late than never, right?
No tutorial on this one.. but I will say I went old school and used my cricut and glue!
Don't forget to enter my current giveaway HERE
Happy Sunday!
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Love,
Pinkapotamus

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Halloween House

Awhile ago my MIL bought me a few of these:
Now.. I have been looking at them and thinking of what I could do with them.. but then they would kinda get lost in the stash.. and believe me there is some stash to get lost in!
So now that Halloween is here.. I thought it would be the perfect time to get one all done up.
So here it is .. my first paper mache Halloween House!
And here is how I made it!
I started by painting the top, bottom and edges black.
Next I cut out the shapes of the areas I was going to cover with scrapbook paper.
Then I glued the paper onto the house.
Last I added some fun little touches like a windows with a ghost, some scary jack o lanterns, headstones and the night sky with moon and bats!
And here it is on my shoe organizer.
And a few more shots.. cause I really LOVE IT!
Don't know why I didn't try this sooner.. silly me!
Hope you all have a Happy Halloween!
Oh and don't forget to enter my 3 giveaways going on now..
Quicksilver Creations
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Friday, October 28, 2011

Cherished Bliss Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is sponsored by Ashley
 at Cherished Bliss (http://www.etsy.com/shop/CherishedBliss) where Ashley is giving away 3 Lucy Rose PDF's
The Lucy Rose PDF Headband Pattern
and a Christmas Stocking Hat PDF
Christmas Stocking Hat Crochet Pattern
and a Mohair Beanie Crochet Pattern
Mohair Newborn Crochet Beanie PATTERN
Cherished Bliss offers photo props and patterns for newborns through adults. All of her hair accessories can be placed on a headband for children, or clips for adults.
Watch for new patterns coming soon!
Ashley also has an amazing blog at http://www.cherishedbliss.com/
where she has awesome tutorials such as the Fabric Tea Party
and this weaved burlap bed tray!
Stop by and wish her luck in her big move!
For the giveaway there will be 3 winners.. 2 winners will receive a Lucy Rose PDF and a crochet pattern and one winner will receive a Lucy Rose PDF.
To enter you must Leave me a comment for 1 entry for each of the following:
1. be a follower of Pinkapotamus
2. follow Cherished Bliss
3. visit Cherished Bliss on etsy and favorite her shop or your favorite item
4. follow Cherished Bliss on Facebook
And for 2 extra entries blog about this giveaway and send me the link!
Winners will be announced on November 4!
Good Luck!
Love,
Pinkapotamus

Thursday, October 27, 2011

TLC Creations Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is sponsored by TLC Creations (http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mindiemay) where Mindie
is giving away this gorgeous one of a kind adjustable Pink Beaded Ring which comes in its own matching drawstring bag!
TLC Creations offers a wide variety of handmade items from
Necklaces
Necklace Bib Style Rosette Twilight Engagement
and Earrings
Earrings Owl Sky
to Hair Accessories!
Bella's Bow Barrette Set
She is currently offering clearance prices on ALL of her
Mindie also blogs over at Bacon Time with the Hungry Hypo (http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/)
where she blogs about being a domestic diva!
She host a link party every week and features yummy recipes like delicious Turkey Chili
and her fun projects and outfits!
Don't forget to stop by and pay her a visit!
Now if you want to enter to win the Pink ring you need to comment and let me know!
For 1 entry each you must:
1. be a follower of Pinkapotamus
2. follow Bacon Time with the Hungry Hypo
3. visit TLC Creations on etsy and heart her shop or favorite item
4. follow Bacon Time on Facebook
And for 2 entries.. Blog about this giveaway and send me the link!

Good Luck! Winner will be announced on Friday November 4th!
You can enter Quicksilver Creations giveaway
HERE 
Love,
Pinkapotamus


Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Quicksilver Creations Giveaway!

Today's giveaway is sponsored by Quicksilver Creations (www.quicksilvercreation.etsy.com) where Adrianne
 is giving away a $20 shop credit good toward any piece in her shop or custom order. Quicksilver Creations offers hand-stamped silver and wire-wrapped jewelry for you and for the special ladies in your life.
Wire Wrapped Peridot Tree Necklace
Commemorate a special event, or just treat yourself to something fun with one of these pieces:
Vintaj Brass Bird Nest Necklace with Blue Freshwater Pearls
Oh I just adore the handmade tree necklace!
Adrianne also blogs over at Happy Hour Projects (www.happyhourprojects.com) where she presents one-hour tutorials like this puzzle ball
 and easy recipes for busy mamas like delicious banana bread!
Drop by and say hello!
Now if you want to enter to win the $20 gift certifcate you need to comment and let me know!
For 1 entry each you must:
1. be a follower of Pinkapotamus
3. visit Quicksilver Creations on etsy and heart her shop or favorite item
4. follow Quicksilver Creations on Facebook
5. follow Happy Hour Projects on Facebook
And for 2 entries.. Blog about this giveaway and send me the link!
Good Luck!  Winner will be announced on Friday November 4th!
Love,
Pinkapotamus

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Upcycled Window Halloween Style.. and Super Giveaway Alert!

I think I may have mentioned a time or two that I am a complete procrastinator in life.. so yes I am STILL trying to decorate for Halloween!
But before I share my project.. I just want you to know that tomorrow will start the first of 6 giveaways that I have instore for you over the next two weeks to celebrate my 500 followers!
Now onto the decorating!  This time I used this old window
 from my neighbors house to add to the decor.
I just cut out some some spooky shapes like a headstone, owl, tree and bats.
Then I glued them in place in the window.
Next I painted the frame black and added a "spooky" banner and some gravestones.
Last I set it up on my table at the bottom of the stairs.
Hope to see you tomorrow.. for some giveaway fun!
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