It’s one of my favorite parts of the week: time to share the Positively Splendid stage with one of my talented readers! Today’s project comes from Maggie from Midwestern Sewing Girl, and it is darling beyond words. Take it away, Maggie! *** Oh yay!!!!! I’m so super excited to be here on Positively Splendid today!…
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Chocolate Pudding Cake Recipe
Once upon a summer morning, there was a mother who promised dessert to her three little ones. The day passed, and there was much mirth to be had by all. Dinnertime came many hours hence, and the mother realized something abominable: she had forgotten her dessert promise. Whoops!Scouring the pantry, the mother learned she had very few…
Faux Hammered Copper Tutorial
Today’s project was born out of necessity. I have a piece of furniture that is fine in its own right, but that needed some tweaking to make it suitable for its current prominent location in our front entry. For a bit of enlightenment as to the situation surrounding this piece, refer to the letter below….
Clean Mama Printables Giveaway!
GIVEAWAY CLOSED Congratulations to Amanda @ Serenity Now, #28 and Jodi, #3! *** Happy Friday, everyone! It’s giveaway time! Clean Mama Printables is an Etsy shop started by work-at-home mom, Becky, who keeps it “all” together with a cup of strong coffee and a checklist. She’s a former art teacher with a flair for graphic…
Summertime Halter Dress Tutorial from Wildflowers & Whimsy
I have a treat lined up for y’all today: April from Wildflowers & Whimsy is sharing a tutorial for a darling dress for a little girl in your life! Love this! *** Hi! I’m April and I blog over at Wildflowers & Whimsy! I’m an OCD seamstress with more than a hint of ADD. I…
Hi! I’m April and I blog over at Wildflowers’>https://www.wildflowersandwhimsy.com/”>Wildflowers & Whimsy! I’m an OCD seamstress with more than a hint of ADD. I am addicted to ruffles, covered buttons…especially the really big ones, shirring, and anything with tulle or lace! So if I haven’t scared you off with all my crafting disorders, stop by my…
A Favor – Reader Survey
Hi, friends! Stay tuned for the next installment of my Thirty Before Thirty progress next week. Until then, I have a bit of a favor to ask you. As Positively Splendid has grown, my heart is bursting with appreciation for all of you who, publicly or anonymously, stop in regularly and make this little creative haven…
Sunkist Valencia Oranges – Green is Good!
This post brought to you by Sunkist. All opinions are 100% mine. Our family eats a lot of fruit. And I do mean a lot. One of our favorites happens to be a tart, juicy Sunkist orange, particularly during the summer when that bright flavor is so refreshing. I have found, though, during summer months…
Flocked Fleur de Lis Lampshade Tutorial
Before we begin, head over to check out my post from yesterday for how to create Simple Ruffled Rosettes. Be sure to hurry back, though, so we can get started putting them to good use to give new life to an old lamp! I am in the process of creating a new sitting room/office in…
Simple Ruffled Rosette Tutorial
Friends, let me introduce you to a super simple flower you can make to embellish just about anything: home decor items, brooches – you name it! I was needing a quick element to add to a project I’ll be sharing with you tomorrow, so I came up with this process to achieve the look I…