Stay At Home Nation...: June 2011

Monday, June 27, 2011

70 Followers XoXoXo Cutting Edge Stencils Giveaway!!! ~ NOW CLOSED

This giveaway is now closed.

Thank you again to Cutting Edge Stencils, be sure to check out my review & how my stencil turned out HERE

~~Remember if you were not this week's winner, you can still snag 20% off your purchase by using the code SUMMER20 at checkout =D~~ Sorry this code ended June 30th.

CONGRATULATIONS to #43 Daphne H.

Thank you to all who entered & check out my weekly giveaways(every Sunday)
Also, check back to see what I giveaway at 110 Followers!
XoXo

Wow first, I just want to say THANK YOU to all of my awesome ~~followers~~ new friends!!

This happened faster than expected and for those of you who don't already know,

I have a thoracic herniated disc & other issues

with my back that I am currently receiving decompression therapy 3 times a week for.

With that being said, I am currently icing my back.

I am going to run this very generous Giveaway from CUTTING EDGE STENCILS for 2 whole weeks!

I am going to post my review of their stencils this coming weekend so keep an eye out for that too.

I have been in pain & have had little time for painting so please be patient.

As promised at 70 followers, let me reveal what CUTTING EDGE STENCILS has for one of my very lucky readers!!

One stencil of any value up to $50 as a prize for the winner plus FREE shipping!

How awesome is that?!?

So if you've been wanting to try stenciling yourself NOW is the perfect time!

Whether it's on the ceiling, floor, walls, fabric, canvas or furniture, the possibilities are endless.

Take a look at some of my favorites

Polka Dot Allover Stencil, LG scale

Designer Stencil "Aspen" Allover Stencil

Weeping Cherry Wall Stencil

Aren't these just awesome! Oh and did I mention their customer service is outstanding!

They even have a "How To Stencil" section found here filled with tons of tips to make the most out of your stenciling experience.
OK So now for the details on how you can get your very own!
All summer long you can get 20% off your purchase by using the code SUMMER20 at checkout!

Please play by the rules below to enter the giveaway:

Mandatory

*Be a new or existing follower of my blog and leave me a comment below letting me know = 1 entry

Additional Ways to Enter

(additional entries will not count if you do not follow StayAtHomeNation on gfc)

*Stop by Cutting Edge Stencils and let me know which stencil you like the best = 1 entry

*Blog, tweet, or facebook about my giveaway not just my url= 1 entry each time (per day) you do!!

*Follow me on twitter (I just registered) ~ @StayAtHomeIffy = 2 entries (leave 2 comments below)

"Like" Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook here = 1 entry

*Put my button (located at the top of my sidebar) on your sidebar telling about my

Cutting Edge Stencils giveaway = 2 entries (leave 2 comments for this to count twice)

Please note: You MUST leave a separate comment for each entry!

(Post your link in your comment below so I can verify each)

There are so many chances to win, but you can't win unless you ENTER!

This giveaway is currently open for U.S. residents only, & will close at midnight est on Sunday 7/10/11.

It will be a completely random drawing so the more entries you have, the better your chance to WIN!

I will notify the winner on Monday so please make sure I have your email address

so I can contact you asap.

Check out my weekly giveaways, a new one every Sunday!

A Special thanks to Cutting Edge Stencils!

Thank you for entering

Good Luck!

~Iffy~

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Crafting Kiddies Summer #3~ Cool Corner Bookmarks & My Favorite Things Party #4

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I am all about having fun with my kiddies, but everyone needs some quiet time right?

And what's better than making your very own corner bookmarks to encourage reading?

I first saw these over at I Could Make That and thought these are so cute & the kids would love this.

So we made some. Perfect for the summer reading they are going to be doing......soon.
They are so great because they can be personalized to whatever your child likes.
(color, print, animal, team colors-get creative)

We added all sorts of crazy teeth & I think they turned out pretty cute.
So be sure to check out Tally's detailed tutorial here

So now I would like to highlight a few of My Favorite Things from my party last week
(each Friday I will feature my Favorite 3 from the week prior)

Made on Fifth Street has given me the courage to attempt quilting
with this amazing quilt made of scraps

and Jami over at freckled laundry has many beautiful Lavender items
on her blog like this Lavender Window

And last but certainly not least is
this adorable baby book over at SewHappiness

Thank you for all your beautiful, crafty, creative, & yummy posts!
If you've been featured please grab my button (below or at the top of my sidebar) & post it proudly because you are in the Stay At Home Nation Spotlight

And Now it's time for another My Favorite Things Party so be sure to link up!
A new party will begin every Friday
(& run until Thursday night)

Rules to my Party:

1-Show off your favorites(crafts, recipes, DIY, anything you have posted on your blog that you love.

& Link up (2 entries allowed)

2- Paste my button (located above or at the top of my sidebar) into your entry post(Mandatory)

3-Follow Me if you like my blog-not required but it would be nice =D

Post a comment below letting me know & I will follow you back!

4-Leave me a quick comment just to say hi so I know who's partying with me this week

(again not required, I just like to get to know you guys)

5-Check out at least 1 other entry & comment on their post & let them know you saw them at my party.

Entries will list in reverse order-giving everyone a chance to shine at #1.

Much love

~Iffy~

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Monday, June 20, 2011

Giveaway #3~ Springwood Soaps ~NOW CLOSED

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This giveaway is now closed.

Thank you to Barbara @ Springwood Soaps, remember if you were not this week's winner, you can still snag 10% off your order by using the code SPRING10 at checkout =D

CONGRATULATIONS to #27 annemarie562000
Thank you for entering & I hope you love it!

I have a fabulous giveaway from Springwood Soaps this week!

Barbara let my try 2 of her soaps & they are wonderful on the skin!

This soap leaves your skin feeling clean & fresh.

My skin was so clean it would've squeaked if it could have.

I thought that feeling was going to end up leaving my skin feeling tight, but after I dried off my skin felt nourished & moisturized. I always put lotion or oil on my skin after my bath or shower but after using this soap I didn't(just to see what happened for reviewing purposes).

My skin felt great! Not rough or dry & no lotion needed.

There is a nice, light scent left on your skin & I really liked it.

I can't wait to try some of the whipped soaps she has to offer like the ones below

Lovely Lavender 8 oz Savon De Creme Whipped Soap

These soaps are Vegan & Do not contain any SLS, SLES, parabens or propylene glycol.

Who are they you ask? They are a husband & wife team that make delectable, moisturizing, and tantalizing soap, whipped soaps and shaving soaps!
(You can read more about the company in the Q&A at the bottom of this post)

Brownie Delight 2 oz Mini Savon De Creme Whipped Soap

Don't these look good enough to eat? Don't really, (remember they are soaps) can you believe it?!?

Glycerin Soap, Licorice Stick

Now let's see what we have for you...

Thanks to Barbara, one of my lucky readers a $10 gift certificate to use in her shop!

That could easily get you a couple of items. Choose from glycerin soaps, shaving sticks, whips, sugar scrubs & others.

There are so many great scents and these are wonderful for keeping your skin moisturized!

You can use the code SPRING10 to receive 10% off of your purchase.

(Note: All opinions are 100% mine per my review of the product)

Please play by the rules below:

Mandatory

*Be a new or existing follower of my blog and leave me a comment below letting me know = 1 entry

Additional Ways to Enter

(additional entries will not count if you do not follow StayAtHomeNation)

*Stop by Springwood Soaps and let me know which yummy scent you would love to try= 1 entry

*Blog, tweet, or facebook about my giveaway = 1 entry each time you do!!

*Put my button(located at the top of my sidebar) on your sidebar telling about my giveaway = 2 entries (leave 2 comment for this to count twice)

Please note: You MUST leave a separate comment for each entry!

(Post your link in your comment below so I can verify each)

There are so many chances to win, but you can't win unless you ENTER!

This giveaway is currently open for U.S. residents only, & will close at midnight est on Sunday 6/26/11.

It will be a completely random drawing so the more entries you have, the better your chance to WIN.

I will notify the winner on Monday so please make sure I have your email address

so I can contact you to mail it out asap.

Check out my weekly giveaways, a new one every Sunday!

Thank you for entering

Good Luck!

~Iffy~

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Q&A with Springwood Soaps

1-How did you get started?

Actually I got started making soaps because I have always had a lot of trouble with dry skin. Terrible so one day I broke down and decided that it was time to try homemade so after ordering some and realized that there was such a huge difference I then got online to learn all I could about soap and making it. Was very interested to find out just why this soap was so wonderful for the skin compared to commercial. After that I just enjoyed experimenting with it. My husband affectionately calls me the mad scientist because I love to work with different scents and materials to craft that perfect bar of soap! To be honest I haven’t been back to commercial soaps and I no longer suffer from such dry skin and rarely use lotion now.

2-What are your favorite materials or colors to use?
I love the shea , goats milk, and olive oil bases that we use. They are wonderful to work with and I am so excited to finally find the perfect supplier with the perfect base! Took me a long time of researching and trying new bases to get the quality that I love! I love to work with different colors and the incorporate them perfectly with the scent that is chosen. Steve is the master of mixing the perfect colors to get such creative kinds of soaps for our shop!

3-What does handmade mean to you?

Handmade is putting your blood, sweat and tears into something that will be treasured by generations to come.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day!! Cute & Easy Last Minute Card for Dad

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Happy Father's Day to the awesome father's out there! Especially to my husband,

my dad, my brother, my "Papa"& my father-in-law.

Look at this cute & easy card for Dad, Grandpa, or any father you know & love.

I was inspired by one I saw on Kiboomu

I made some of these for my 20month old, Michaela, & my 2 yr old nephew to give

the "fathers in their lives".

It's great for little ones who can't write yet since it gives such a personal touch.

First trace a hand onto construction paper(or craft paper)

Fold it over and cut out.

Now you have 2 hands.(I did this 3 times so grandfathers get one too)

Cut a long strip of paper and write your message of "I love you this much!!"

Glue the back of the end(right side) to one of your cut out paper hands

then accordion fold it and when you get to the end of the left side,

glue that to the other hand.

I used white elmer's glue.

Hold them to dry for a minute and then open them to dry the rest of the way.

I made the mistake of keeping them closed to dry and when I opened them they were stuck....

I had to tear them some to open all the way. (Learn from my mistake)

Write your message on the front & the inside of your hands however you like.

I like to put the year on my cards, so on these I put it on the back.

So simple, & so cute. Now go make some with your kiddies to give to dad =D

I'm off to make a coconut cake for my husband so he can enjoy it after dinner.

Much love

~Iffy~

Thursday, June 16, 2011

DIY Tile Coasters & My Favorite Things Link Party~ #3

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So Father's Day is Sunday, have you made something for the "fathers" in your life yet?
If not, here is a simple yet useful ~~craft~~ gift that you still have time to make.

DIY Tile Coasters-great idea right?
Perfect for even the hardest man to give to.
I came across this idea over at living with lindsay
she has a really great blog you should check out if you haven't already.

I didn't take pictures through the process because,
well I made them before I started blogging so
check out lindsay's tutorial here for more details & great tips!

Basically,
Paint your tiles with a layer of ModPodge
then lay your craft paper(which is cut slightly smaller than your tiles) ontop,
smooth down & let dry.
Then apply your ModPodge top coats(personal preference as to how many).
Stick felt pads to corners of underside &
you're done!
A fabulous gift your dad, husband, or any other father you know will sure to love.

Please come link up to My Favorite Things Party #3

Rules to my Party:

1-Show off your favorites(crafts, recipes, DIY, anything you have posted on your blog that you love.

& Link up (2 entries allowed)

2- Paste my button (located above or at the top of my sidebar) into your entry post(Mandatory)

3-Follow Me if you like my blog-not required but it would be nice =D

Post a comment letting me know & I will follow you back!

4-Leave me a quick comment just to say hi so I know who's partying with me this week

5-Check out at least 1 other entry & comment on their post & let them know you saw them at my party.

Entries will list in reverse order-giving everyone a chance to shine at #1.

And don't forget to enter my Giveaway from Sprinwood Soaps

(you have until Sunday 6/26/11 at midnight est to enter)
Join my weekly link party starting Fridays!!

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Idiotic Doctors

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I have been having some pretty major back pain for the past 4 months

& decided to do something about it about 5 weeks ago.

The pain has been progressively getting worse and
my wonderful chiropractor hasn't been able to give much relief this time.
So after the past 7 weeks of breath taking severe pain when getting out of bed in the mornings,
I went to an orthopedic doctor.
He sent me for an MRI,

but the dummy of a Dr
(~~Dominion Orthopedics Dr Steenlage~~) not to name any names)
ordered it for the wrong area of my back.

$135 for nothing, as the radiologist saw nothing conclusive.....hmmm wonder why?

So my Chiropractor sent me for an MRI of the middle of my back as that is where my pain is and
turns out I have a thoracic herniated disc.
From what I am finding it's not too common like 1 in a million.
The cervical & lumbar are where herniated discs tend to happen.
Leave it up to me though to have not so typical things happen.

So now I am looking for a Dr to see what my treatment options are.
Be patient with my posts as I am not running at 100% and cannot sit at the computer, or stand or lay down actually for extended periods of time.
Keep your fingers crossed for me that everything gets resolved quickly & completely.
XoXo

~Iffy~

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Giveaway #2~ Moonlite Fantasies ~NOW CLOSED

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This giveaway is now closed.
CONGRATULATIONS to #11 JENNA!! Thank you for entering & I hope you love it!

Are you ready for another giveaway already?!!?

This week's giveaway is from Moonlite Fantasies.

Bev sent me this neat, 2 piece, ceramic wizard hat

Here's how it looked before I painted it

and how awesome is this....

it's a (secret) box!

You can keep jewelry or nick knacks or baby's keepsakes,

the possibilities are endless. You could use it as a bookend or up on a shelf in a child's room.

It's very sturdy, so it looks like it will hold up well.

There are tons of paint it yourself pieces, finished, & even jewelry to choose from.

If you are ever searching for a "unique" gift for someone, look no further.

Plus it's so much fun painting your own!
Look at some of the great pieces they have to ofter

She has some painted, finished pieces like this old man gnome

and tons of waiting to be painted items for any occasion

like the 26 pc halloween magnet collection

or these adorable Turkey salt and pepper shakers

Just to name a few.

Bev is so generous that for the 1st one of my followers to place an order worth $100, she will also throw in this garden grab bag below (valued at $30)

And for the entire month of June any purchases of $100 will get a mystery grab bag~Free!
Don't miss the xmas in July sale too!

So are you excited to see what Moonlite Fantasies has for one of my lovely followers

How cute would this Whale Bank look in your kiddos' room?

You can paint it whatever colors you like to match a nursery, bigger kid's room, or you could even give it as a baby shower gift. This bank is cute even if left as is. It includes a stopper in the bottom as well.

So let's get this giveaway started

Here are the rules:

Mandatory

*Be a new or existing follower of my blog and leave me a comment below letting me know = 1 entry

Additional Ways to Enter

*Stop by Moonlite Fantasies and let me know your favorite piece &
what color you would paint it. = 1 entry

*Blog, tweet, or facebook about my giveaway = 1 entry each!!

*Put my button(located at the top of my sidebar) on your sidebar telling about my giveaway = 2 entries

Please note: You MUST leave a separate comment for each entry!
(Post your link in your comment below so I can verify each)

There are so many chances to win, but you can't win unless you ENTER!

This giveaway is currently open for U.S. residents only, & will close at midnight est on Sunday 6/19/11.

It will be a completely random drawing so the more entries you have, the better your chance to WIN.

I will notify the winner Monday so please make sure I have your email address

so I can contact you to mail it out asap.

Thank you

Good Luck!

~Iffy~

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Monday, June 27, 2011

70 Followers XoXoXo Cutting Edge Stencils Giveaway!!! ~ NOW CLOSED

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Crafting Kiddies Summer #3~ Cool Corner Bookmarks & My Favorite Things Party #4

Monday, June 20, 2011

Giveaway #3~ Springwood Soaps ~NOW CLOSED

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day!! Cute & Easy Last Minute Card for Dad

Thursday, June 16, 2011

DIY Tile Coasters & My Favorite Things Link Party~ #3

Idiotic Doctors

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Giveaway #2~ Moonlite Fantasies ~NOW CLOSED

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