Friday, April 1, 2011

Partying Blogger Style

As a brand new blogger, I've been slowly getting to know the blogging community (a big shout out to my loyal followers and commenters) but I'm anxious to get to know even more of you and introduce you to my little space on the big world wide web.



Thank you 5 Minutes for Moms for throwing the Ultimate Blog Party with the fabulous goal of meeting wonderful and fabulous fellow bloggers.

If you're stopping by from the rocking party, welcome!

This blog was created as a place to document the budget-friendly ways my husband and I were learning to turn our house into a home for our family.  You can learn more about my family on my Into Our Family.  A list of our DIY and craft projects can be found on our Into Our DIY World page.  Don't forget to check out the sidebar for a quick glance at my top crafts such as Paper mache birds and paper crane mobile.

Please make yourself comfortable as you explore...oh, and very nice to meet you!

Kristen

PS If you like what you see, please comment and/or follow me.

24 comments:

  1. I enjoy upcycling as well!

    Stopping in from UBP! Please come and visit my post too! We have a big $208 Giveaway. Love for you to enter and to get to know our blog! http://stillblondeafteralltheseyears.com/2011/03/208-go-man-and-go-teen-skin-authority-giveaway-and-ultimate-blog-party-4-winners/

    The Chief Blonde
    Still Blonde after all these YEARS

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  2. Oooh, I love all things decorating and DIY. I recently tackled my first piece of furniture and cant wait to do more.

    Come by and visit me at motherhoodunabridged.com

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  3. Hi,

    Stopping by from UBP 2011. My name is Juliana and I hope you return my visit to my Personal blog or Shopping blog. Nice to meet you and see you around.

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  4. I love the new end tables! Sanding IS tough business...I've done it once before...once was enough! LOTS of work! Nice to meet you!

    Misty (from UBP 2011)

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  5. Stopping by from UBP! I love DIY projects, too. I can't wait to get some ideas from you!

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  6. If I could tell you how badly my husband and I wish we were in an apartment or townhouse right now! Sigh... We're on the Dave Ramsey plan and it sure sounds nice and it looks like yours is just as homey as a house can be!

    Just came by from UBP11 ~ Stop by our blog when you have a moment!

    Michelle @ FTSN

    http://www.fromthesamenest.com/2011/03/2011-ultimate-blog-party.html

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  7. I Kristen! I'm stopping by from the UBP! I love to upcycle and find frugal ways to decorate so I'm your newest follower now! Can't wait to follow along with you on your projects! Stop by and visit if you get a chance! I love meeting new bloggers!

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  8. Funny how some things look so much nicer with a fresh coat of paint, huh? Nice end tables! Following you from UBP :)
    Dualkinderteacher.blogspot.com

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  9. Wandered over from UBP and now a follower!
    Nice to "meet" you :)

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  10. hey kristen!

    kristin from delightfully dowling, here! i can't wait to explore your blog & learn more about you, your family & what you're all about!

    yay for UBP'11!

    delightfullydowling.blogspot.com

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  11. Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I love all your DIY projects. So inspiring. :)

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  12. Found you on Ultimate Blog Party. You have some great ideas and posts. Check out my site:http://butterscotchcaramel.blogspot.com
    Laurie

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  13. Hello! Love your blog and follow you. Find me at www.way2goodlife.com
    P.S. Also if you can find a minute and vote for me as elenka29 here http://www.mamavation.com/2011/03/vote-for-mamavation-mom-3.html
    (it's a competition to get into fitness bootcamp for moms. There is no registration - just click and submit). Looking forward to reading more of your posts

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  14. So glad you found me through UBP because then I got to find you! Definitely looking forward to some DIY tutorials! :]

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  15. Love your post on pinprick greeting cards! It looks like something I can do (which is saying a lot since I can't cut a straight line!) Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  16. Hi Kristin! Thanks for following my food blog . . . I'm following you back and definitely look forward to checking out your blog, I LOVE DIY and crafts :)

    You may like to check out my DIY/crafty blog LaBelladiva

    Have an awesome week . . . Gina

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  17. Hi, I found your adorable blog on the Ultimate Blog Party 2011 and I'm a new follower. Hop over and say Hi if you get a chance,Jennifer from Just
    Wedeminute

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  18. All the users aware about DIY project very well. I have checked it. Although things are interesting which you have decorated on DIY. Good job.

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  19. Love your blog. I always look for budget friendly decorating ideas!!
    Visiting from UBP.
    Hope you can come see me at http://willcookforsmiles.blogspot.com/

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  20. Found you by way of the UBP2011. Great DIY tutorials!

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  21. Howdy!

    YAY for you for being so crafty!! :0)

    I am so happy to have found your blog. I am stopping in from the Ultimate Blog Party and this is my very first year participating and this is SO VERY exciting!! LOL

    Anyhow...please stop by my blogs and follow whenever you get the opportunity:

    So Stylilized is where I am currently offering FREE Custom Blog Designs at http://sostylilized.blogspot.com/2011/04/ultimate-blog-party.html

    And...Jessica Lil Corner is where I am blogging about family and life at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com/2011/04/ultimate-blog-party.html

    I welcome your visit at either or both of my blogs and hope to have you stop by and follow really soon!!

    Have a very blessed day!! :0)

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