FEATURES~~ FEATURES~~and more~~FEATURES

Ready for your weekly FEATURE fix, me too!!

Since I have a bunch to Feature tonight, let's just jump right into it shall we?

Alrighty then, here goes.

Megan @ Fowl Single Line did these AWESOME stick dragonflies. Can you believe how stinking cute they are, yeah me neither, and I want some, ALOT of them, all over my house. My only problem, is I still don't know what maple keys are, and thats what the wings are made from, any help, Megan???

Thanks girl!!

Megan @ Homemade Ginger redid these chairs, she got for $1.00. What, what you say, yeah, $1.00. Oh what a great deal, and the fabric she picked is so fun, and looks SUPER cute with her new desk, well newly painted new desk, lol. They are on a mission to NOT buy any new furniture, lol. It works for me.

Thanks girl!!



Erin @ Making Memories with your Kids has been working hard with some GREAT cookie challenge. SHe has been baking and eating, and baking and sharing for weeks now. Is there a light at the end of that tunnel girl? Lucky for us, we get to drool over all her yummy creations. Maybe the cold has got to me, but darn these look good!!

Thanks girl!!

Kate @ See Kate Sew redid her plain black pumps, with a 2 minute glue job, and some lace. Oh man that sounds bad, lol. But take a look, they are so cute. Oh and her blog, well, it's only FULL of the most awesome projects. So many ways to recycle stuff, and make beautiful art, and crafts from it. Oh you know I HEART that very much.

Thanks girl!!

Creative Mama @ Addithisimmasews  made the most gorgeous hibiscus outfit for her daughter. It is so cute, that headpiece is adorable. I found her while checking out parties a while back. She had linked up a sarree blouse, and well, I had to go check it out. I hit the jackpot, she is awesome. Tons of tutorials, and all my favorite Indian outfits. Score. Now I just need to see if I can sew, lol.

Thanks girl!!



Taheemem @ Taheemem's Blog is also a new found blog for me. I found her while visiting one of my favorite Indian blogging mommies. I checked her out, and she has a great thing going on. Great food, great pictures, and easy to follow. Very important, if you ever want to try soem new food. She shared some sesame balls, that not only look divine, but I can practically taste the sweetness, right not. Darn I so want one, or two, or three.

Thanks girl!!

Alisha @ Simple Mommy Secrets did one of the best menu boards I have seen. I LOVE it so much, and could so use one, and thanks to her incredible tutorial, make it too, he he. Her blog name says it all, you need to go see for yourself just how many more simple mommy secrets you can find.

Thanks girl!!

Ann @ Make the BEST of Things got a pretty dull cabinet for a $1.00. Then her incredibly creative daughter came along, and helped her mom, Ann, redo this cabinet with some old book pages, and hello, can you say hello, this is beautiful. I'd say she SCORED big time on this one. Oh and go say hello to this very special lady, she REALLY is making the BEST of all things in life right now. She could probably use all the love we can give her, and I know you guys have a lot to give. SHe is truly inspirational.

Thanks girl!!

Um yeah I'm pooped, no surprise there. I got dragged into these blogs, and couldn't get out. So when you get a chance, GO SAY HELLO to them, I promise you won't be dissapointed.

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Amaze me August #13~~ GIVEAWAY update.

I'm back from sunny, hot Florida, to FREEZING cold Georgia. Don't know what happened, since I left, but dang it's cold. Raining, and cold. I'm not happy at all, lol.

I miss Florida!!!

Ok, but on the bright side, I'm back to my blog. Good news, all around. I missed alot while I was gone, and after checking everyone out, and saying hello, and entering some HUGE sillouette giveaways (HOH) I am up late again, on a monday night.

Speaking of giveaways, holy moly, have you guys seen the popularity of those things, whimper, you guys better come enter mine you hear. I may not be giving away a silloutte machine, but I can assure you the gals who have offered to do my FIRST giveaway will not dissapoint you. There are at least SEVEN prizes up for grabs people, I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it. Naturally I need a few more days to work out all the remaining details, and then watch out, I'm going all out to make it big.

I am so thankful to all you guys for being my friend, and supporting me in every way possible. I can't wait to give just a little back, (with the help of my awesome blog friends).

Now lets get on with another GREAT party. You guys are incredible, and I will be doing my FEATURES tommorrow, so come back to see all my favorites. I am also doing some favorites from my Special  Christmas party **6 weeks 2 JINGLE**. For all of you who read that I will be doing a LATE feature for my Halloween party, be honest, is a month late, TOO LATE, lol. I mean we've passed Thanksgiving now. I suck, I know, but I am more than happy to do that Feature as well, if nobody laughs at me, and doesn't send me hate mail or anything. Tell me what you think, should I just let it rest till next year, or keep my promise, and do it already???

Ok, enough about that, here you go everyone, link up, look around and enjoy!!!

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Yikes STOP before you add any Christmas projects, check out my NEW ~~SPECIAL PARTY~~ ** 6 weeks 2 JINGLE ** oh yeah, now you can add it there. Whew, that was a close one!!!

Of course you can add them here too, just PLEASE add them there also, after all whats a special Christmas party without the Christmas projects. Make me happy, and add them there too will ya. ~!!!~

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Amaze me August #12~~ Florida update

We are finally down here in Florida, and after a horrible start, we are finally chilling in our 2 bedroom condo, and loving it.

We are planning Sea world today, and Universal and the beach, and some other things. I still have yet to see the Space Center, on the way home.

Last night I managed to make some yummy burritos, and even rajma (indian beans in chilli sauce) and basmati rice, fresh salsa, guacomole, and even brownies. I didn't even bring any of my spices, and made do with what I could find at Wal-mart, so there now I KNOW that even you guys can make some Indian food, anywhere :) May not be so exciting for anyone else, but I was otally happy, and my hubby, oh yeah he is like 5 pounds heavier, lol. Ok me too, shoot, thank goodness they have a gym, and pool, and tennis, and all that stuff here.

Ok so anyway, the internet, we have to pay for it, sucks, and it's per laptop, sucks, so since my hubby uses it mostly at night, I can't he he. So I am stuck having to update my blog, now, quickly. Sorry guys no features this week, unless I get more time to work on my blog, otherwise I will do it next week.

I am waiting to get a couple more pics for this giveaway I am planning, so I will set that up JUST AS SOON as I can.

Hope everyone is having a fabulous day!!

You guys are all doing such great projects, and I love seeign them, as usual. When, oh when will I ever be able to do some crafts?? Oh well, until then you guys give me so much inspiration, and I am so lucky to have all these wonderful ideas, on my blog, where I and everyone else can go see.

Thank you again, to EVERYONE who continues to support me in these parties, and lifts me up with such sincere, and kind words, and comments. I am so lucky to have you all.

Make sure to spread the word, about these parties, and of course my upcoming giveaway, I soooo appreciate it.

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Is SEVEN a good number??

Yeah, SEVEN, that's how many wonderful prizes are up for grabs to celebrate my 100 followers Giveaway.

I have been blessed to have many friends, already, who have been incredible enough to offer up something really special for you.

Keep your eyes out for details coming soon. I am still working it out, but as of now, just know that it's big, and super special.

THANK YOU all for being so wonderful.

I have reached Florida, and am looking forward to relaxing as much as possible this next week. I hope you all are having a great night, and have a WONDERFUL week ahead of you.

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100 Followers Giveaway~~~ Oh yeah!!!

Alrighty everyone, I am almost at 100 followers. Like just a few more, he he. Hint hint~~ follow me :)

Ok make it happen I just need a few more, then I can announce my very first giveaway. I am so excited!!!

THANK YOU to all my wonderful friends, you guys are awesome, and I really appreciate you so much!

So keep your eyes out for a giveaway, it's so special, I don't even know what it is quite yet. I guess I need to keep an eye out too, lol.

For anyone interested in doing future giveaways, drop me an email, or contact me anytime ... bellabeforeandafter@gmail.com

Thanks again to all my friends who support my weekly parties, and for everyone participating in my special party. You guys make me happy. 

Have a WONDERFUL day!!

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Me Stylish~~ Kendall thinks so :)

Oh yeah baby, just as I thought I could finally go to sleep, I just HAD to see this comment from Kendall telling me she awarded me with this awesome award.

So now that I have like a collection of them, I need to actually display them somewhere, BAD recipient (me) and then of course pass them on to my favorite blogs. Very hard choice!!

So until I do that, I'd like to say THANK YOU again to Kendall, @ Songbirds and Buttons. She's just staying busy, making lots of fun Christmas projects, he he, so GO CHECK her out already. Gosh what are you waiting for.



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Dollar Store Fall Centerpiece ~ No candles, cadlesticks~

For a chance to win TWO pairs of fabulous earrings from my gal Ami over @ ALI LILLY, head on over to Amy's in the ARTS where they are featuring NINE weeks of giveaways by some very talented ladies, who all go by the name AMY. 

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Ok now check it guys, I have had like ZERO time for creating anything fun. I am practically going bonkers. So while putting away all my Halloween decorations FINALLY, I decided to throw this beauty together really quick. I love how it looks, and if I weren't going away next week, I just might leave it up. BUT,,, since Im outta here, thank goodness, when I come back, it will be time to start all my Christmas decorating, lol. Maybe I will get it done in time to actually enjoy this time. 

So enjoy this SIMPLE free for me, since I already had everything, but otherwise DOLLAR STORE purchase centerpiece. I even got the candle sticks at Walmart last Christmas, for $2.00. They were marked down, Better Homes and Garden and original price was $19.99. Hello, I grabbed like 20 boxes, and that was everyones Christmas present last year, lol. 

Here it is, oh and thats a lovely shawl wrapped around the base. Love the colors. 

WHAT DO YOU THINK???

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Amaze me AUgust #11~~FEATURES

How's it going everyone. You guys ready for Thanksgiving next week? Anyone doing anything special, or going anwhere? My kids finally have the entire week off, totally excited. Usually it's only a 4 day holiday, BUT this year it's the whole week. So we are going down to Florida, for some much needed rest.

Time for another party, hope you guys have been more busy with projects than me. The only thing I've been up to is cleaning, and cleaning, and more cleaning, and of course organizing, but nothing fun to show.

So I will be looking forward to all the great projects you guys have made. You always impress me, so keep it up, show me what you got, and I look forward to seeing you back again, with more fun.

Here are my favorites from last week.

You have to go check out this awesome new blogger I found, she is seriously funny, and you know what, she loves free things, and even calls herself the thriftiest person around, can it be possible, lol. She also apparantly hates laundry, and make a joke of it with this washer makeover, which I LOVE.

Go say hello @ Yours, Mine and Ours

THANKS GIRL!!

Leah did some simple fall decorating. Yeah nothing fancy, but you know what, it's simple and beautiful enough that nobody has an excuse not to do it, ya know? (yup including me) Some faux leaves, and some scrap paper, transform her area into instant fall scape. (is that a word, that makes sense??)

Anyhow, my favorite part of her decore is this interchangable frame, she swaps out paper or pictures for each season. Perfect, and I want one, :)

Go say hello to Leah @ Living Life Crafty

THANKS GIRL!!

Ok, so you don't have a little man to dress in this. Thats OK, you will still LOVE this project, and for goodness sakes, at the very least go check it out, just so you can see her little cutie pie, all dressed up, he is SOOOO cute.

My little guy is just about this small, so I was literally drooling over how adorable this was, and can you believe Tricia made it, all by herself, in like one afternoon. Yeah she has mad skills, and I love her.

Go say hello to Leah @ Leafy TreeTop Spot

THANKS GIRL!!



SO last we have Kristine with this AMAZING bedroom makeover. Yeah it looks like a million bucks, but I can assure you, she did this ALL with a curbside budget. Everything was mostly redone, by this amazing woman, using some not so beautiful pieces. Her vision, and a lot of elbow grease, transformed it all into a stunning bedroom. Even I who doesn't typically care for white, would LOVE this bedroom. She simply did a great job, and she has TONS of before and after pics, LOVE IT.

Go say hello to Kristine @ The Painted Hive

THANKS GIRL!!!

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Chocolove Pancakes~~dining with Dino

You can't go wrong with pancakes, and certainly not when you add some yummy chocolate chips to the mix. Neither can adding some fresh fruit, and real maple syrup.

To make the experience complete gather all your dino friends and have them over for breakfast.

My other two were off to school, so little Dino D got a special treat this morning. He brought all his friends and we had tons of fun.

Use any pancake mix you wish, or make your own. I used a organic buttermilk mix, and added some flax seed to it. Then simply sprinkle some chocolate chips after you pour your pancakes, but before it cooks. The chocolate needs to sink in the pancake ya know. Ok, now flip, and finish off with your favorite fruit, I LOVE strawberries and bananas.

Ok guys, hope you ENJOY your breakfast!!!

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** 6 weeks 2 JINGLE ** fa la la la la, la la la la

Can you hear the music playing? Ok me neither, but soon, it will be everywhere. If you are in any way like me, mrs. LAST MINUTE, you will appreciate these parties I'm throwing.

Even though it is technically more than 6 weeks away, Christmas will be here before we know it. So lets start decking the halls, and bringing some holiday cheer.

Share all your fabulous creations, new old, very old, doesn't matter. You know what I want, ideas, a whole collection of them. For all those who participated in my halloween party **6 weeks 2 Spook** THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I will be doing a TOP 10 FEATURE this week. I know it's late, but again, read above, I am the worlds biggest procrastinator, and I suck I know. Will you guys forgive me if I do a Halloween FEATURE like 2 weeks AFTER Halloween?

I will really try my best to do FEATURES of the Christmas projects every week, maybe include them in my weekly Features for **Amaze me August** that should help me out.

You guys are all incredible, and I know you will rock my world again, with all your talent, and creativityl. Totally been seeing some incredible projects already, so come join the party gals. This party will probably stay open till the New Year, lol, giving me plenty of time to wrap it up, and do my Top 10.

Alrighty then, what are you waiting for?

LINK UP, and you know what to do to SPREAD the word around right???

Link Back Here...

GRAB my FABULOUS button (I like it OK)

and be my devoted follower, lol, yes I'm serious!

Happy Holidays!!

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Amaze me August #10 ~~ Features ~~

For anyone interested in a little FREE shopping, via CSN go to LUCY DESIGNS to enter a $35.00 gift certificate giveaway. Hurry this ends Sunday November 14th. I secretly hope I win, lol, but being nice, like I am, just giving you all a chance to win too :)

Welcome to my 10th Amaze me August Party. The rules are simple, link up any project, recipe, diy project, or anything else you want to share. There is no limit on how many entries you can link up, and all that I ask is that you....

1. Consider becoming a follower of my blog, and leaving me a comment telling me so.

2. Link DIRECTLY to your project, and PLEASE either grab my button, or at the very least link back to the party, so that others may also join.

3. Visit others, and share the love, EVERYONE loves comments.

Have fun!!!

Here are my favorites from last week, in no particular order. :)

Sarah @ a little of this, a little of that gave us a wonderful tutorial on how to create this lovely art display. Yes please, I need one of those for sure. And the vinyl on top, BEAUTIFUL!! Go check our her amazing blog for more wonderful ideas, she really does have a little of this and a little of that on there. Lots of fun!

Thanks Sarah!!

Kathleen @ Fireflies and Family showed us a really cute rudolph bell. I don't know a kid who wouldn't love one of these. It is super easy, and she has a full tutorial to show us how. Go check it out!

Thanks Kathleen!!

Kimbo @ a GIRL and a GLUE gun gave us a GREAT tutorial on a handmade Christmas gift for the music lover. Well, for her daughter, but either way, it's really cute. Go check out her blog, she is making ALL her Christmas gifts this year, and you know this girl Kimbo, is SUPER creative, so yes lets all drool over her creations, shall we??

Thanks Kimbo!!

Andrea @ Keepin it Thrifty showed us how to make a simple can holder. Yes I know, I've seen them before, but tell me this isn't cute. I'm telling you , its that great paper, lol. Good choice girl. Love it.

Thanks Andrea!!

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My bubble butt~~

In case you haven't read all about my journey to shed some pounds, catch up ~~HERE~~. Super now that you know what I'm dealing with, continue, lol.

Yeah this is a sad little post, about my big bubble butt. I finally got it, in the gym again, after neary two weeks. Golly gee gosh, here I thought I would surely be super motivated to do my thing, finally, after all, you guys were all cheering me on right?? Yeah well, that didn't last long, and with every excuse possible, (even though they seemed valid at the time) I managed to not work out at all, and eat like a piggy. Both not very hard to do, when busy planning a party, then you have tons of leftovers, oh bad, very bad.

I am happy to say that, I did make it back in the gym for a great one hour workout. 2012 was playing, and I've never seen that movie, it was pretty crazy, and now I have to see the rest. Only saw like half of it.

Also, we are nearing the last of the leftovers, so back to normal food, and some more recipe posts, lol. I know you guys have been missing my cooking, ha ha.

Oh and for the record I have not forgotten about posting my lovely pics,  in a bikini. Should have posted them BEFORE halloween, because they are super scary, but oh well. Coming soon, I promise.

Take care all, and stay well. Wash up, and don't get sick. Those germs are everywhere.

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