Trish and I are thrilled to have Hilani from, Handmade by Hilani, here today at Uncommon Designs! You’re gonna love the fun sewing project she has for you. This Fabric Wrap Bracelet is adorable and a great gift idea. Take it away Hilani… Hi Uncommon Designs fans, thanks for having me! I’m Hilani, from over at Handmade by Hilani. I love to sew, and when free time of
Operation Smile…Changing Lives Forever
Nothing warms my heart more than to see the smile on a child’s face! But, did you know that every 3 minutes a child is born with a cleft lip or cleft palate? This can leave them unable to speak, eat, and smile. These children are often rejected and shunned. And often, their families can not afford the medical treatment necessary for these children to live a full life. That’s
Burlap Covered Vase Tutorial { A Quick and Easy Gift Idea }
Does anyone get a little overwhelmed this time of year? Between Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother’s Day, sports try-outs, end of the year programs and everything else…. I can get a little frazzled! Today I am going to share with you how to make this beautiful burlap covered vase. It is quick, super-easy, and a very inexpensive gift idea! Just perfect for the insanely busy time of year!
Uncommonly Yours…{ Link Party 26 }
Happy May everyone! Yes, go check your calendars, it really is May! Somewhere along the way, we lost April! Anyway, welcome back to another Uncommonly Yours link party! We are excited to have you join us! Here are some incredible features from last week’s party… Eclectically Vintage has the most incredible vestibule makeover! Go see!! I love the combination of this wreath by Creatively Living!
All Wrapped Up: April Edition
April…. sweet, sweet April… where did you go? This past month may have hit the record books for me as being the fastest month in history! I had visions of spring cleaning, updating outdoor spaces, and getting my life organized. Alas, I did not get any of those lofty goals accomplished, but Bonnie and I have been busy with one fun craft project after another! Here
Appliances Online Giveaway Winner…
Thank you to each of you who linked up and entered our $50.00 Amazon gift card giveaway sponsored by Appliances Online and their Bosch Washing Machines ! The winner, as determined by Random.org, is entry… #8 Dori @ The Red Feedsack “Thanks for your fabulous link party and for your give-away, which I’ve entered! (Link #8) Dori Congrats to Dori! We will be contacting you by
A Little “SNAP” of Color…{Leviton’s Newest Product : Renu}
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Leviton for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Want to decorate your home in a “snap”? Leviton’s newest product Renu can do just that! As seen on the DIY Network, Renu is a great way to update the look of a room in a “snap”. Renu products are available in 20 paint colors, picked out
Appliqued Apple Towel…{ A Teacher Gift }
Can you believe May 1st is Tuesday? The month of May is always such a busy time for everyone with performances, sports, school wrapping up, not to mention incredible weather! I wanted to get a jump on the end of the year gifts for teacher’s and this is my sweet, little appliqued apple towel I made! The fun fabrics and ric-rac just make me smile! Are you ready
Teacher Appreciation Ice Cream Social { From the Vault }
Show the teachers at your school that they really made the grade this year by hosting an Ice Cream Social! These pictures were from a back to school party I planned at the end of the Summer last year, but it would be perfect for a Teacher Appreciation surprise! Everyone loves ice cream and these extra “cool” school inspired touches { like this pencil vase and
Goodwill “Hunting”… { A Repurposed Frame }
Goodwill, our local thrift store, is such a great place to find unique items to transform into something new. Trish and I visit Goodwill with different “glasses” on than we would have in a traditional store, it is less about what we see that we need or want, and more about how can we take something plain and turn it into something great! Today, I am
Uncommonly Yours…{ Link Party 25 and a Giveaway }
**GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!** Seriously…25 weeks! This little link party has been so much fun and we enjoy you being here! So this week, we have something special for you… This week’s Uncommonly Yours link party is sponsored by Appliances Online and their Bosch Washing Machines. and Appliances Online is generously offering Uncommon readers a chance to win a… $50 gift card to Amazon! Want
How To Make a Tiered Vintage Tray
I have a confession…I seem to have acquired ADD as an adult ( or maybe I just now am willing to admit it!! ) !! I just LOVE all the ideas all over the blog world and it makes my head spin at times. I WANT TO MAKE THEM ALL!! But, alas, I am only one woman with a family…so..baby steps! My





