Bear with me as you read this long entry - there's just so much to share! I went to a very fun sewing workshop at Whipstitch here in Atlanta. You see, I heard that Dana from Made was coming and I had to meet her! Dana is primarily a seamstress, but she does Mod Podge every now and again. Since I've been sewing for a long time (although it's taken a backseat to decoupage), I thought it would be fun to participate in a Saturday workshop, and it was. We had a blast! I also met some other awesome bloggers. Please visit my new-found friends. They rock!
Dana and I
Tiffany from Simply Modern Mom
Larissa from MMMCrafts
In other news, Father's Day is coming quickly, so I need to get you prepared! Here's a project from Roots and Wings that I really love, and it involves the kids. Please click on the picture below for the tutorial!
And finally - the giveaway for this week!! I didn't forget.
Here are the rules.
1. Comment on THIS blog entry. Are you looking forward to anything fun this summer?
2. Only one entry per person.
3. Contest will close this Wednesday, June 16th at midnight (EST).
4. PLEASE leave your e-mail address if it's not attached in Blogger - I need some way to reach you.
Last week's winner was Heather. Oh, and remember this giveaway?
I realized I never announced the winners, who were all contacted by e-mail. They are The Amazing Mrs. B, Julie, D, B & J, Betsy and BlueMoon.
Oh my goodness! I sure hope that I win!
ReplyDeleteAs a teacher, summer is a BIG DEAL to me. I'm especially looking forward to trips to the Dallas Museum of Art and the Southwest School of Art and Craft, but also to having time to putter and piddle and maybe even finish some projects.
ReplyDeleteI love Mod Podge and am going to have to look for the set with the tools now. With all the summer birthdays coming up, I need to stock up :-)
ReplyDeletelove that canvas art project! and cute shirt!
ReplyDeletemy daughters first birthday!! i really need to win, btw : )
ReplyDeleteI confess that summer is not one of my favorite seasons, especially when it's a real hot one! But I am looking forward to the fruit and produce I will be getting from joining a CSA!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delight to find our project on your amazing site! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE summer! I just love anytime my kids are home all day with me. I feel like I never get enough of them! We are going to Yellowstone. For us that is 2 days of driving each way. whew! But we're making the drive part of the fun. Plus, halfway we'll get to visit my Grandmother (who is my absolute favorite person in the world! She's the ideal Grandma and I'm so thankful my kids have gotten to know her!). Should all be a TON of fun! Hope yours is a good one. Looks like you've started your summer off with a bang!
Rebecca@RootsAndWingsCo
OMG your t-shirt is sooo cute! I look forward to backyard BBQ's and lazy hammock evenings.
ReplyDeleteMy in-laws just bought a house at the beach so I am looking forward to spending a LOT of time down there with them and my 3 children!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a terrific weekend! I'm looking forward to one thing this summer - my wedding! And I'm gonna Mod Podge the heck out of a cupcake stand for said wedding. :)
ReplyDeleteOh man, I really wanted to attend the workshop with Dana this weekend but already had other commitments. Bummer! Next time.....
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to more weekends at the pool!
I hope I have some fun summer surprises (you are a very cute lady - nice pics!)
ReplyDeletesweetiesuzy@aol.com
My husband and I are going to Comic Con! Woop woop!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to camping with my family!
ReplyDeleteThis summer I am excited to try all the projects I am finding on all these AWESOME blogs. We have lived in our house for 6 1/2 years, and I dont have ANY decor up because I never know what to do, but now i have a list a mile long. In fact, I bought my first bottle of MP last night!!
ReplyDeleteemilyajensen@msn.com
I cant wait for summer! I am going to New York for the first time. I am taking a hair coloring class. Im soooooo EXCITED! When I am not creating art with hair Im at home with my Mod Podge!
ReplyDeleteI went to Whip Stitch for the first time last week. Cute place! I unfortunately HAD to play tennis that weekend because of a shortage and couldn't schedule to attend the workshop. So wish I could have. Anyway, love to be in the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI really hope I win! (: I love your blog! I am looking forward to spending time with my husband and kids before my husband deploys.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
blancacarlson@live.com
I am looking forward to nice weather finally as it has been raining and icky forever here in Washington!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to spending time out in the warm weather with my boys. I just found your blog. I love it! kimprine1@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to beach trips, adventures, swimming, BBQing, camping, playing and, of course, Mod Podge-ing! :)
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to visiting my niece and nephew this summer!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a fun weekend.
ReplyDeleteThis summer I'm looking forward to the birth of my first child and learning how to be a mom :)
ReplyDeleteI love that card, so cute! I am looking forward to the nice weather and the late sunsets. I also LOVE taking my son to the spray parks!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to my Mom and little brother moving closer to us!@
ReplyDeleteMan, I'm not looking forward to anything as fun as hanging out with Dana. I adore her blog. I sort of think she's a rock star! Jealous! I guess I'll just have to make my own fun out here in the West.
ReplyDeleteI am embarrassed to admit that I cooked french toast and eggs yesterday for Father's Day and it took me ALL DAY to realize that it wasn't Father's Day.
ReplyDeleteDo you ever thinks MOMS get two days? No.
MY husband will, though. UNFAIR!
LOVE the photos - looks like you had a lot of fun, Amy!
ReplyDeletethat hands project is absolutely ADORABLE!
this summer, i'm looking forward to my Boys (hubbin and son) being off at the end of this week, and getting to enjoy some road trippin' before i find myself a new job. not happy to be unemployed, but very excited to be able to ENJOY some summer days, at least for the next couple of weeks! :)
(oh, and i'm looking forward to craftin', as there's a craft fair coming up, where i hope to sell my wares and maybe get a little bit of income!)
Looking forward to fourth of july weekend :)
ReplyDeletejrerwin6 at gmail dot com
I am looking forward to lots of hot, wet (pool/sprinklers/hose/water table) summer days with my boys:)
ReplyDeleteOops! Forgot to leave my e-mail address :)
ReplyDeletemysubmarinetothefuture@gmail.com
Cute project! I am looking forward to decorating my baby's room - due in September! : )
ReplyDeleteErica
erica_duga@hotmail.com
I really don't want the summer to fly by but a friend and I are going to our first CKC at the end of July and I can't WAIT!!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to spending time on the water this summer!
ReplyDeleteJust bought Mod Podge for a school project and searched your site for ideas. Glad I found the blog.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to free time crafting and sewing once school is out.
Hi Amy! It was great to meet you this weekend! Thanks again for the bobbin! I would love to win this giveaway... I have never used mod podge and I am intrigued!
ReplyDeleteI'll be following your blog- come on over to the Southern Institute and say hello!
Wow...that sounds like a workshop I would have loved!
ReplyDeleteMy big plans for the summer include organizing and purging clutter, and traveling to Scotland to visit my daughter!
Gotta love the Mod Podge!
Marilyn... mks129 at gmail dot com
I am so looking forward to the wonderful weather and the time with my boys! : )
ReplyDeleteI'm so busy during the year, I am looking forward to having more time to craft & I've gotten many fun ideas from your site! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy number one big plan for the summer is my wedding!! June 26!
ReplyDeleteAfter that, we're going on a cruise to Cozumel and Key West. WooHoo!
nicole.arnett@wku.edu
I hope I win :] I loooove mod podge!
ReplyDeleteThis summer, I'm hoping to do tons and tons of crafts and sewing. I've just uncovered the wonderful world of craftsy blogs, and I'm completely enamored with everything I see!
Thanks for your amazing blog!
This summer I would love to get organized and catch up on some of the great crafts I have been wanting to try. Also, I hope to spend tons of time with my kids saoking in the sun. Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice prize this would be! Love ModPodge for my altered items!
ReplyDeletethebug415@verizon.net
thank you for the fathers day idea!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered this blog and I am VERY happy I did. I have a bit of a love affair with Mod Podge!...for the summer hubby and I am planning and preparing for our first baby due Sept. 1st.
ReplyDeleteNot that it will be 'fun' but I'm looking forward hopefully to moving back to my home state this summer. (crossing fingers!)
ReplyDeletehadice@yahoo.com
I am looking forward to the beach!
ReplyDeleteandreamichellejones@yahoo.com
I'm looking forward to family trips and pool days. I'm a teacher, so every day of my summer if cherished time with my sweet baby girl.
ReplyDeleteWe're just looking forward to a Family reunion.
ReplyDeletebensgirll@yahoo.com
Help me please! The three short people that live in my home are holding me hostage. They've taken control of the Mod Podge, the scrapping table, and the craft closet. This summer, we were planning to clean all of the floors in the house with toothbrushes. And every week we were going to mow the lawn - by hand, with scissors. Apparently the short trio has a better plan. I can hear them talking about scrapbooking and altered art projects. OH NO, one of them said we're out of Mod Podge! They're coming for me and my purse. SHHHH, don't let them hear you - just save me from a summer without Mod Podge! aaaauuuuuuggghhhhhh!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's winter here in Aussie but I will be looking forward to summer really soon! I will be out there in the garden growing more vegies - you gotta love homegrown vegies!
ReplyDeleteWe don't have anything really fun planned, no trips or anything. I do have lots on my crafts to-do list. And we're planning a two night stay in Waikiki just to get away from home and because we're not taking a real trip anywhere.
ReplyDeleteflowerpower0097 at live dot com
Nothing in particular going on this summer, but I'm looking forward to spending time with my girls and doing some crafting. Thanks for another giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to lots of summer concerts!
ReplyDeleteI am a modge podge newbie, but LOVING it. I will also be making that adorable Father's Day card with my daughter! kasamz@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to spending a few days catching up with old friends! I would love to win this! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAmy, thanks for the Tshirt heads up. And thanks for the linkage! What a great time, and so good to meet you. I was having a heinous hair day though. ha!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to Air Conditioning! :D Summer in FL is just too hot for me!
ReplyDeleteI really want to swim! just float around in a pool in the sun.... with sun screen of course! :-p
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I are attending the Harley Davidson motorcycle rally in Charlotte, NC this summer.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to actually starting up my Etsy shop finally. I'm also looking forward to doing some redecorating as I move into a new bedroom in our home.
ReplyDeletei'm looking forward to our moving out from the place we're live in at the moment and going to live in the country side hopefully for many years..
ReplyDeletei hope i win this..
Tatiana..
log.23@hotmail.com
we're going to minneapolis for a twins game in their new stadium!
ReplyDeleteashscraps at gmail dot com
Summer for me will be a huge deal we are planning a trip to France ... with our children... its our way to get through this wet and miserable winter we have right now!
ReplyDeletecheryl dot peacock @ clear dot net dot nz
I am looking forward going to the seaside in my country (Croatia, Europe)! And looking forward to win this giveaway :-) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSchool's out and I get to spend more time with the grandkids. Yipeeeeeee. Love this project, it's even one I can do. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteFrankie
franakk@optonline.net
I am looking forward to spending time with my Army son and his family here with us for a short time this summer before he deploys. Oh, did I mention the 8 month old twin baby grandsons? They've been in Singapore and we are loving our time with them and, of course, their parents! Also waiting for the first ripe tomatoe and sweet corn.
ReplyDeleteI'm not here to try and win another contest...not being greedy :) Just wanted to say how beautiful you look in these photos! I love that smile of yours, Amy. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to continued early evening walks, fireflies and fresh garden vegetables.
ReplyDeletetresak@hotmail.com
I'm looking forward to WATER! :) It's already so hot, and this summer the kids & I will be sitting by the pool or at the lake next to the cool water!!
ReplyDeleteapril_vereb@yahoo.com
I've gotten my daughter interested in Modge Podge thanks to your website and ideas! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am looking most forward to spending more time with my family, and getting really involved in DIY projects, and this would help me soooo much!!!!!
ReplyDeleteemail: xobuggers@yahoo.com
I'd love to win, and I love the great dad hands down craft. I'm still working on what to give ours.
ReplyDeleteAs I just received the news that my cancer is officially in remission, I'm looking forward to a summer where I'm NOT getting poked and jabbed with needles!! OTOH, I'm looking forward to getting back to making some more jewelry for a craft fair in August, playing with our new puppy (squeeee!!), and cooking like crazy! Our daughter just turned 20, and we're having a cookout Friday night for 30 people. I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteschnuckiputzi@comcast.net
This summer, I'm looking forward to a few trips to various places... California is the main one though!
ReplyDeletemountaingirl531(at)yahoo(dot)com
SO glad to meet you in person and have you in the shop!! I looved this whole event, and am really thrilled that you were part of it. Someday you and I will own machines that will tolerate elastic thread, and then we can be as super cool as the other kids in class. Until then--am searching for the perfect victim to decoupage in vintage pattern tissue...
ReplyDeleteFun this summer - hmmmmmmmm just teh nice warm sun
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to spending a week with my grandchildren who live across country from me.
ReplyDeleteFor me, summer means Las Vegas. It's too hot for everyone but me and the hubs and we LOVE getting the place (mostly) to ourselves.
ReplyDeleteHi Amy. It was such fun meeting you on Saturday. Thanks for letting me borrow your awesome shiny scissors while mine wandered off!! I'm very excited to now follow your blog... loving the furniture revamps!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good giveaway to try out all the different mod podge.
ReplyDeletesuzettelee@mac.com
I'm looking forward to taking my boys to the beach in August!
ReplyDeleteemamil jennifer.goode22 at gmail
I look forward to summer trips to the cabin...fishing and family and fun!!
ReplyDeleteSmiles, Karen
leave a message on my blog please if I win!
The thing I'm looking forward to most this summer isn't until the end of August. I'm participating in the Warrior Dash, a 3.27 mile obstacle course at Copper Mountain in the beautiful rocky mountains. Gonna be crazy fun!
ReplyDeleteeep mod podge
ReplyDelete~lizz
viciousandrotten@gmail.com
hee hee
I am looking forward to repurposing many clothing items in my closet for the warm summer weather. I am also looking forward to time with my lovely family and moving to Chicago for grad school!
ReplyDeleteweddings are taking over my life this summer :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this prize. Everyone raves about modge podge. I'd like to try it for myself.
ReplyDeleteMy big plans for the summer include decking out my first baby's nursery and Mod Podge will definitely come in handy for that!
ReplyDeletechelsea dot dorn at yahoo dot com
I'm looking forward to taking my daughter to the pool. She loves it! rebolsen at gmail dot com
ReplyDeletei am looking forward to watching my kids play and have fun together.
ReplyDeletetwrightgirl at hotmail.com
My friend comes back to the US in a week, and we plan on a fishing trip. I'm excited for that!
ReplyDeleteI guess you could say that I am looking forward to having my first baby! :) I have LOTS of projects that I want to work on before she arrives so I could use some mod podge!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Jessica
jesso22@yahoo.com
Hey, i just found this blog, I have been looking for a craft blog and this one is purfect, and just in time for a give away too. my luck holds out I may win. I have lots of reading to do what a great summer. Pat @ patchwork9065@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteIt would be so nice to try the mod podge this summer. If not- going to the seaside is fun, too...
ReplyDeletemiazaharias at yahooo dot com
I am looking forward to going camping with my family! I can't wait to have some good weather though!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to taking my baby girl swimming. It's her first summer.
ReplyDeletei am looking forward to bringing a beautiful baby girl into the world this summer. it is my first child and i am bursting with anticipation.
ReplyDeletebtw, i loved stumbling across your site! being on bed rest for the remainder of my pregnancy allows me the luxury of web browsing and this blog was a pleasant surprise. i have been meaning to try mod podge for at least a year!
I am looking forward to camping with our family, doing many arts and craft projects with my 2 daughter's (4 and 5 years old) and being able to go to Mommy and Me at a friend's pool! (perhaps some tye dyeing too!)
ReplyDeleteWe are excited for summer this year! I am looking forward to doing many arts and crafts projects with my daughters (4 and 5), going camping, and getting ready for school in the fall! Today we start our first ever mod podge project!!!
ReplyDeleteSan Diego Zoo for the first time for my Son Beau we are exited!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to getting my left knee replaced in June. Think of all the things I will be able to make with Mod Podge during my convalescence!
ReplyDeleteI''m looking forward to go to Spain in summer vacation. Having a great time with my DH en children. I love to craft and take al kind of new ideas with me back home.
ReplyDeleteI love to modgepodge and that becuase of your great blog. I love to create new things and restyle my home.
Take care
This summer I'm just simply looking forward to the heat. The heat took its sweet time getting here this year. It was a long cold, windy and rainy Fall, Winter and Spring. So I'm ready to enjoy the heat. I look forward to the warm summer nights that's my all time favorite part of the summer!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway! Looking forward to a summer of practicing my photography and working on some home projects.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance!
Lisa
hianded@earthlink.net
I loving trying new projects! I hope that I win so I can try this out! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis summer I am looking forward to working on new projects, and spending as much time outdoors with friends and family as possible.
ReplyDeletenicolereneehein@gmail.com
summer has been gone in our part of the world but prior to it, since summer is school vacation, i was looking forward to a lot of me time since darling son spends summers at his grandparents. and me time meant shopping, scrapping, sewing, cooking and baking. things i always do but mostly because these are my obligations. during summers, i can do these for enjoyment. :)
ReplyDeleteOh how I love a good give away! I LOVE this blog and I get so many ideas from it, that have transformed my husband and I's old school 1950's house into our very own (FIRST) HOME! I'm trying to get my blog set up with my craftiness but I am always SO busy. I have a million projects that I have made that I would love to share, when I get a chance to even take a moment to myself. Which is why I am SUPER excited for summer. I am cutting down my hours at work to keep me from going insane :) So I can have time to get my Boutique up and going. I am SO excited!
ReplyDeleteMy email address is VogueinRogue@gmail.com
:)
I just recently (and finally) tried Modge Podge for a Mother's Day craft I did for my MIL and love this stuff!
ReplyDeleteThis summer I am really looking forward to spending time with my kids. My youngest started her first year of preschoo this year and my oldest started kindergarten, so I really did miss them while they were at school. We are doing a camp at home and I've been planning all kinds of cool outings, crafts and other fun stuff!
Thanks for the opportunity!
kmnelson77@gmail.com
My first comment on your blog! I've never used Mod podge, but I'm so excited to start making cool things!
ReplyDeleteThis summer I'm looking forward to a few weddings and time at the beach!
email: breeanna_777@yahoo.com
Hi there, Love your blog. I am looking forward to going up to Boston or down to Baltimore for a couple of weekends for the summer. Days/nights at the beach after work with the kids. I didn't know they make so much mod podge.
ReplyDeletevaulted2glory at yahoo dot com.
What a great giveaway! I'm looking forward to enjoying popsicles on our front porch, looking at our beautiful flowers. :) Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to working as an Art Specialist for a Girl Scouts camp!! I'm so excited!!! Bring on the ModgePodge!!
ReplyDeletecljasiulek@yahoo.com
I have a HUGE canvas my dad made for me, I look forward to painting that with my kiddos to make a masterpiece for their playroom!
ReplyDeleteLuv modge podge! Last post on my blog is a tim that i altered with Modge Podge and pretty paper! sorry if I'm too late to enter...just found you!!!
ReplyDeleteHuggs...kathy
http://chocolatechipsandcoffee.blogspot.com/
The best and easy way is, give gift card on father's day.
ReplyDeleteGift Card printing
Scratch Cards
Plastic Business Cards