Crafts

If you know me at all you know that I LOVE jewelry.  Ok, maybe you wouldn’t know that… I LOVE jewelry, I just don’t always wear the stuff I really want to wear because I’m a total dork and don’t think that I can pull it off sometimes… that doesn’t stop me from loving a good piece of bling.  Well, in walks Stella & Dot!

Have you seen some of their aaaamazing pieces?  Hello, let me introduce you…

 

  

Aren’t they divine!!  Megan my sweet friend and Stella & Dot Stylist is offering one SUPER lucky WhipperBerry reader this little beauty!!!

She let me pick, and I fell in LOVE!!  Check out the detail on the coins… I just love it!  Here is what you need to do to enter…

• Visit Megan’s Stella & Dot site and return to WhipperBerry and tell Megan and I what you would LOVE to add to your wardrobe.

For extra entries…

• Visit Megan’s Stella & Dot Facebook page and leave a comment telling her hello from WhipperBerry and “like” her page.  She rolls out some amazing deals you won’t want to miss out on!!
• We would LOVE for you to follow WhipperBerry via Twitter, Google Friends Connect or through Feedburner. 
• Blog, tweet, tell all your friends.  Come on… who doesn’t love a great giveaway!?!

Return to WhipperBerry and leave a comment for each entry.  The giveaway will run through June 19th with the winner announced on Monday, June 20th.

{If you happen to be in the Vegas area… leave us a little note.  Megan will draw a Vegas friend out of a hat and hold a fantastic trunk show for you and your friends.  Word on the street is that you {as the hostess} scores a ton of loot!!}

Welcome to a new week everyone!!!  I just finished going through this weeks party while watching a movie with my sweetie and I’ve got to say… you are some amazingly talented friends.  We need to have a craftdate sometime!! 

First things first… We had {two} super fun giveaways this week and I’m sure you are all dying to know who won!!  Well, Congrats goes to…

Kara comment #55 on the Rosie Posie Designs Giveaway

Doubly Blessed #13 for the Say It on the Wall Giveaway

{Both winners were selected by Random.org}

Here is what caught my eye this week!!

Fabric Flowers from Polka Dot Bungalow

Maxi Dress from I am Momma Hear me Roar

Apple Cupcakes from The Johnson Family

Shabby Apple Dress from Suburbs Mama

Painted Rug from Sew Dang Cute

Sugar Cubes from Nifty Thrifty Things

Van Treat Box from Sandy’s Space

Pinwheel Cake Pops from Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats

Batman Tie from I Sew, Do You?

Summer Laundry List from These Moments of Mine

Favorite Quotes from Simple as That

Dresser Makeover from EllaBoo & Co

Wall Hanging from  Persia Lou

Star Garland from The Country Girl Chronicles

Mini Album from PaperVine

Father’s Day Printables from Delightfully Noted

Thanks for linking up EVERYONE!!  I am truly humbled every week when you take the time to link your fantastic projects!!  I wish I had more time to be able to comment on ALL of them!!

I am sooo excited about today’s Friday Flair because along with all of the fun in getting to see what you’ve Whipped-Up this week… we also have a super fun GIVEAWAY!!!

Sweet Ashley from Rosie Posie Designs contacted me a little while ago and I have to say… I was sooooo impressed with her fun little shop on Etsy. Check out what she makes…

Custom Melamine Plates and Platters!!!

Wouldn’t these be the cutest gifts for a Birthday, Mother Day, Wedding, Baby or Bridal Shower, just because you love your cute kiddos!! These are too CUTE!!!

Ashley is offering a free plate or platter for one lucky WhipperBerry reader!! Here is what you need to do to enter…

• Visit Rosie Posie Designs and pick your favorite plate or platter and return to WhipperBerry and let us know what you would LOVE to win!

For extra entries…

• Visit their Facebook page which is called Paperlicious Girls and “like” them.
• Visit Ashley’s blog and become a Follower.
• We would love for you to follow WhipperBerry via Google Friends Connect {if it’s working, it’s been a little iffy lately}
• Follow our WhipperBerry Twitter feed… you never know what you’ll find when you follow us on Twitter!!

Return to WhipperBerry and leave a comment for each entry. The giveaway will run through this Sunday, June 12th with the winner announced on Monday, June 13th along with our Say it on the Wall giveaway winner!!! Thanks Ashley!!

Now on to the PARTY!!

It’s Friday Flair… show us what you have {Whipped-Up} this week!

Here are the sticky rules {you know rules are in place so that no one gets their feelings hurt or their eye poked out! So let’s play nice.}

• Please link up only your own projects, and link to the specific post, not your blog home page. No Etsy shops or giveaways, please.

• You must grab a WhipperBerry button and include it somewhere in the post you’re linking, or on your home page (a text link is great too).

• Stay and mingle (remember, it’s a party!), and leave a couple comments for other guests!

With summer gently tapping us on the shoulder I thought I would share my new LOVE… Creamy Iced Choffy!!!

You all know that I am a huge Choffy fan {If you don’t know what Choffy is… click here to learn all about this heavenly brewed CHOCOLATE!!}

This treat is the highlight of my morning routine.  Here is what you need to do…

*  Brew some Choffy according to the package directions.

*  Fill {I mean to the top} a large glass with ice.

*  Pour the brewed Choffy over the ice until the glass is 3/4 of the way full.

*  Add some milk {not all the way to the top} you still want some room.

*  Add a splash of flavored creamer to sweeten the deal!!  I prefer Sugar-free French Vanilla or Hazelnut to keep it all on the up and up.  That way I don’t have to feel guilty drinking this EVERY day.

*  If you still would like it a little sweeter you can add sugar or I add a packet of Truvia {love the stuff!!}

You’ve got to try this!!  To order some Choffy of your very own… click Here!!  IF you’ve tried Choffy I would LOVE to hear how you like to prepare it… email me [email protected] and let me know what you think!!

Do you ever feel one step behind the fashion curve? Are you big hair when everyone else is sleek and smooth? Are you blue eye shadow and coral lips? Do you stare at your closet of flared pants wishing they were skinny jeans?

Here at WhipperBerry, we love to admire the latest trends. While you can still catch us in T-shirts and jeans, we love to spruce up! It’s usually the price tag that keeps us from updating our wardrobes as often as we’d like. If you’re in the same boat, today’s your lucky day! Bring out your pairs of flared leg pants and we can help you turn them into your favorite pairs of skinny jeans with nothing more than thread, chalk and daring!

Did I hear a gasp of excitement? Good! Let’s get going!

You’ll need:

A piece of white chalk

Scissors

White cotton/poly thread

Sewing machine with a straight & zigzag stitch

1 pair flared leg jeans

To begin with, turn your pants inside out and put them on. Have a good friend mark a straight line with chalk. They should begin at your knee, the snuggest part of your current pair of jeans. You want about a ½ inch of wiggle room between the line you mark and your leg. Starting at your knee, draw a line from this point straight down to the hem.

Do the same on the other side of your first leg, being sure to leave ½ inch of wiggle room on that side too. At this point, go ahead and do the same thing to the other leg.

Take your jeans off (leaving them inside out) and bring them to your sewing machine. You’ll need regular white cotton/poly thread and a straight stitch. Sew one side, directly on the chalk line, from your knee to the hem.

Straight down, no big deal. When you switch over to the other side, flatted your material from the seam. Naturally there is extra fabric and you want to keep this for comfort. Starting at the other seam, flatten your pant leg and then stitch just like you did the other side. It’s important to flatten from the seam to keep your lines straight. Otherwise you can end up with a twisted look to your leg.

When you’re done stitching, clip your threads, but don’t trim your seams just yet. Go in and try on your pants. Here you can determine if you like the fit, if you’d like them tighter or looser. Remember….try on first…cut later. Once you’ve determined that you’re in love with your new look, trim a ½ inch from the seam.

Run a zigzag stitch along the raw edges to finish them off and keep them from fraying.

Now repeat for your other leg, following all the steps denoted above.

And there you have it, the best looking FREE pair of skinny jeans you’ve ever seen! Now go strut your stuff in your cutest shoes and tell your friends you did it yourself!

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• Creations by Kara {Look What I Made}
• Sew Much Ado {We Did It Wednesday}
• Handy Man, Crafty Woman {Wicked Awesome Wednesday}
• Organize and Decorate Everything
• Seven Thirty Three {Sugar & Spice}
• Paisley Passions {Wandering Wednesday}
• Polka Dots on Parade {Wow Me Wednesday}
• Bowl Full of Lemons {One Project at a Time}
• House of Hepworths
• Somewhat Simple {Strut Your Stuff}
• The Shabby Chic Cottage {Transformation Thursday}
• A Little Tipsy {DIY Under $5}
• 30 Days Blog {Pity Party}
• Just a Girl
• Tatertots & Jell-o
• Tidy Mom
• Fingerprints on the Fridge
• Finding Fabulous