Featured Friends Friday

Again, lots of creative ideas from our Ta-dah Tuesday linky party!
Have a look at some that caught my eye...

Samantha over at Mommy's Timeout came up with this super creative idea to use skateboards as shelves...love it!

How adorable is this tag blanket from Mindy at Twisted Copycat!



How fun are these cupcakes for Mother's Day? Or a birthday party?
Visit Bird Crafts for more great pictures!

Check out Marie's blog Emma Calls me Mama to see the transformation of this chair and the pretty space she made for herself and her daughter.



Thanks so much to those who linked up and partied on Tuesday!
If you were featured here feel free to grab a button (on the left sidebar)

More Earth Day Crafts!

Sorry....I couldn't resist some more of these fun ideas to celebrate Earth Day!
Click on picture to be taken to the fabulous people behind these ideas!

These ADORABLE flowers are made out of soda cans!

And I love love this shirt....just wish I would have found it earlier to make some for my kids :(

Great projects for toddlers...finger paint the earth onto paper plates!

Check out the post below for more ideas for Earth Day!

Earth Day Ideas!

The first Earth Day helped inspire the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the passage of the Clean Air, Clean Water, and Endangered Species acts. Each year, April 22 marks the celebration of Earth Day, which is now observed around the world.

Fun Facts About Earth Day

• Earth Day Networks estimates that 500 million people from 4,500 organizations in 180 countries will participate in Earth Day events during the month of April.
• Earth Day is big with schools. On many school calendars, it is the third most activity-inspiring holiday, after Christmas and Halloween.
• Companies have even gotten into Earth Day. Last year, office supply store Staples introduced office paper made entirely without new trees.
• As part of the celebration, some communities make Earth Day a "Car-Free Day."

In celebration of Earth Day here are some great things to do with your families!
See something that interests you, just click on the picture and it will direct you to the site with instructions!

Also don't forget, Disney's movie Earth comes out tomorrow....my kids are dying to see this!

Come join the party....Ta-Dah (check me out) Tuesday!

Yippie! It's that time again! I really enjoyed headed on over to the blogs that linked up last week (I really tried to leave a comment on each and every one....if I missed you, I'm sorry) and can't wait to see what you have up your sleeves for this week!

Can we do something a little bit different? I love how Diana over at New Friend Friday has it set up where you comment on the person who has the link just before yours....can we try that? Everyone loves some comment love....it puts a smile on your face doesn't it?!

Remember: Link up only your post and please no giveaways.
Also add this button to the bottom of your post so other know where to come and party!
Thanks and can't wait to check you out!

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On the Menu Monday

BBQ Chicken Pizza
California Pizza Kitchen knock off!

Ingredients:

10 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons favorite barbecue sauce
bbq chicken pizza dough
cornmeal or flour, for handling
2 tablespoons shredded smoked gouda cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 small red onion, sliced into 1/8-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

To make BBQ Chicken: In a large frying pan, cook the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until just cooked, 5 to 6 minutes. Do not overcook. Set aside in the refrigerator until chilled through.
Once chilled, coat the chicken with 2 tablespoons BBQ sauce; set aside in the refrigerator.To make the pizza: Place the pizza stone in the center of the oven and preheat to 500 degrees F for one hour before cooking pizzas.
Use a large spoon to spread ¼ cup BBQ sauce evenly over the surface of the prepared dough within the rim. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon smoked Gouda cheese over the sauce. Cover with ¾ cup shredded Mozzarella. Distribute half the chicken pieces evenly over the cheese (approximately 18 pieces). Place approximately 18 to 20 pieces of red onion over the surface. Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup Mozzarella over the top of the pizza.
Transfer the pizza to the oven; bake until the crust is crisp and golden and the cheese at the center is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes. When the pizza is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven; sprinkle 1 tablespoon cilantro over the hot surface. Slice and enjoy!

Hope your gearing up for another Ta-dah (check me out) Tuesday
Linky Party tomorrow! I can't wait!

Two simple ways to revamp ugly wood boards!

While cleaning out my craft closet I found these unfinished boards and thought I could spice em up a bit....here's what I came up with.

I have hardly ANY spring decor so I took some scrapbook paper, wood flowers and ribbon and made a simple spring sign.

Next, my bathroom is completely undecorated so that will explain why this sign is all lonsome. I needed something. I just painted this with cream paint and then stenciled the letters on. After I sanded it down and stained the entire piece. I added jute around the edge and voila!
Two simple ways to spice up some ugly boards!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!
(I'm going to get my yard ready for trees and shrubs and grass!)
I'll be back Monday!