AMAZING Features week #43 & #44 ~ ANNOUNCEMENTS ~

Amaze me August

TOP 10 FEATURES

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Thanks to everyone who keeps this party going, and to all the new participants every week. I am so thrilled to have you share your amazing projects with me. 
Did you guys hear the news:
ONE - My blog is turning ONE on Wednesday August 3, 2011.I am planning a HUGE celebration in September, which will be filled with all thingsGREENECO FRIENDLYREUSABLEHANDMADEand WONDERFULAre you just so excited to see what I have planned?You will find out the ALMOST complete list and links to everyones shop next Wednesday.Just so you know, the total prizes already are worth more than $400.00.
TWO- Next Wednesday I am starting a new party here. I've been talking with April from WILDFLOWERS AND WHIMSY, and we both agreed that it's time we do this. Her party will be a WIWW theme party called ROCK your RUNWAY. How awesome does that sound?

My party will be sharing helpful tips on FITNESSHealthy (mostly) ORGANIC MealsYOGAWeekly challenges to get our butts, hearts, and bodies in shape. 
Will you help me deicide on a name?I was thinking:
HEALTHY & HAPPYWednesdays
FEEL GOODWednesdays
What do you think? DO you have any other suggestions????
Alrighty thats about it for now. Enjoy these fabulous features. They are all so incredible. 
If you've been featured make sure to grab a button, TELL your friends, and display it proudly.

Yummy Rolled Chicken Tacos @ A PUMPKIN AND PRINCESS
Pretty Garden Party @ CEDAR HILL RANCH

Spicy Chicken Wings @ FABULOUSLY FLAWED

Upcycled Tie Necklace @ CRAZY WONDERFUL

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies @ WILL COOK FOR SMILES

Upcycle Tin Can Organizers @ CRAFTIONARY

Wood garden Path @ DOMESTICATED NOMAD

Huge Upcycled Wooden Butterfly @ LUCY DESIGNS

Succulents in a Jar @ DESIGNING MAIN STREET

An Incredibly Beautiful Garden @ BROWN PAPER PACKAGES

Boy Bling @ AGAPE LOVE DESIGNS

Annie Sloan Paintjob @ DREAM HOME DIY

Homemade Leather @ WAYWARD GIRLS CRAFTS

My First Handbag @ KEEPIN IT THRIFTY

Ways to Use Doilies @ PITTY PAT PAPERIE

Beautiful Wedding Venue @ CRAFTAWORLD

Watermelon Sadnwhich @ KITCHEN FUN WITH MY THREE SONS

Cat Walk @ MAGDA MAGDA

Crochet Flowers @ ANNEMARIE'S BREIBLOG

Home Remedies for Common Ailments @ ALIAS CREATIVE LIFE

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WIWW #3 ~ AKWARD poses ~

Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by to see me today. I did a couple posts on WIWW and it was so much fun, and I had the sweetest nicest comments, so I want to try to make it a habit to dress up AT least once a week, and get out of my yoga clothes, lol. 

This weekend I went to a baby shower, remember the BABY CONVERSE CAKE? It was for that, and I got dressed up, just a little. I don't really like wearing dresses, but this dress is so comfortable, and I love that it hides EVERYTHING, like it's seriously magical, he he. I wore a nice chunky belt, high on the waist. I also don't wear heels anymore, because my feet hurt too bad, but these sandals I could actually stand in for more than an hour. 

Now get ready to laugh, because I HAVE no idea how to pose for pictures, I have NO IDEA.

My sweet 6 year old daughter was my photographer, thank goodness she has MAD skills, because she actually made me look OK. Love you princess!!

The dress is from Khols.

Sandals from Ross.

Headband from Agape Love Designs. 

Necklace from Charm Bracelet Diva.

Would you believe me if I told you I didn't even shave my legs, YIKES. I had NO time, so I was totally sporting stuble all day, lol. 

Oh and CAN ANYONE give me some pointers on how not to look constipated in all my pics. I so wish I could pose naturally, please help. 

Oh and thank you brick wall from my local CVS, I will be back to see you soon, love the brick background, but hate people looking at me while I'm trying to take pics, WEIRD.... 

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Amaze me August #47 ~ How to make FONDANT baby converse ~

Welcome to the 47th edition of:

Before I start the party, I wanted to share with you another CAKE decorating tutorial. Are you guys enjoying these tutorials???

In case you missed the rest, here's a quick link to the others I've done so far. 

PREGNANT BELLY CAKE TUTORIAL

MONKEY CAKE TUTORIAL

SIMPLE TWILIGHT RED VELVET CUPCAKES TUTORIAL

Also to check out the COMPLETED cakes make sure to check out

EURO STYLE CAKES

While you're there why not join the PARTY planning Linky Party!!

Alrighty then, lets get to this tutorial. 

HOW TO MAKE FONDANT BABY CONVERSE SHOES

So what do you think? Easy? Hard? Do you think you can do it now, he he. It took me quite a while, obviously it was my first time, and just getting the template right was a bit hard. I still need to work at it more, but overall I think for my first time, I am very pleased.

To check out the COMPLETED cake, it is SO cute, make sure to check it out here:

BABY CONVERSE CAKE

Now why don't you show me what you've been up to this week! 

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Pizza Quesadilla Recipe

Here's a super quick way to eat Pizza, without actually making pizza. It's fast, and easy, and tastes just like a thin crust pizza. Just add pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. 

The after pic just doesn't do this justice, but trust me it's GOOD.

Make sure to come back tonight to link up all your awesome projects. 

I have some fun things to show you this week. 

Hope you have a great day everyone!!

P.s. I am over at my sweet friend Maria's blog today sharing my recipe for a delicious

ROMANIAN CREMA DE ZAHAR ARS aka FLAN
So if you want to learn how to make this :

Make sure to stop by 

AGAPE LOVE Oh and while you are there, make sure you check out some of the wonderful giveaways going on right now. She is celebrating 500 followers with a HUGE party!!!

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