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You Inspired #7 and Party Features!!

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Today, I’m off to the SNAP conference – I can’t wait to meet up with some new blogging friends – it’s such a fulfilling experience to talk face to face with people who get me and what I do, you know?  Are any of you going to be there?  Track me down, okay?  You saw my Casual Lady post from Tuesday, so you know who you’re looking for!!

Now, onto some features from last week’s You Inspired party!!  I am just so amazed at all of your projects and I’m pinning away!  There were a handful of the most interesting and unique projects last week that I’m sharing here today.  You have to go read about these projects – they are so cool!

 Cut-Out Family Silhouette at DIY with Grant and Kiley
Rustic Juniper Log Mantel at DIY with Grant and Kiley
Harry Potter Wands at Falafel and the Bee – you won’t believe what these are made from!!
And then, there were just so many awesome, inspiring sewn projects linked up!!  Two of my favorites:
And just a couple more:
Oreo Cookies and Cream Cake at Bird on a Cake

Alrighty!  Pretty incredible stuff, huh?  I’m ready to see what you’ve been doing this week!

Link up your projects – be sure to link to your specific post, not your homepage; and I’m not picky, share something that will inspire and motivate others to get creative this week, too.

  • Visit some of the other links and leave some comment love – you are going to be blown away by the talent out there!!
  • I would also love it if you included a button or text link to Girl. Inspired. in the post that you’re sharing – thank you!!
  • By linking up to the You Inspired party, you are giving permission for me to feature your projects (with proper credit, of course!) on the Girl. Inspired. blog, as well as other Girl. Inspired. social media outlets!
  • Be inspired and have fun!



You Inspired #6

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Alrighty!  So it’s been a busy week!  I finished all of my PR&P sewing and photographing – check back tomorrow for the reveal of Week 3 designs – focused on “the details.”  Woohoo!  I even squeezed in some craft room clean-up and a little extra sewing!
Thanks for stopping by last week and sharing your projects!  Let’s check out the top five most viewed projects! 

 Dolly and Me Back Packs at Alida Makes
 Day of the Dead Jacket at Falafel and the Bee

Let’s get the party going this week, shall we?

Link up your projects – be sure to link to your specific post, not your homepage; and I’m not picky, share something that will inspire and motivate others to get creative this week, too.

  • Visit some of the other links and leave some comment love – you are going to be blown away by the talent out there!!
    • I would also love it if you included a button or text link to Girl. Inspired. in the post that you’re sharing – thank you!!
    • By linking up to the You Inspired party, you are giving permission for me to feature your projects (with proper credit, of course!) on the Girl. Inspired. blog, as well as other Girl. Inspired. social media outlets!
    • Be inspired and have fun!


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    Show me what you’ve been up to!

    You Inspired #5!!

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    Thank you SO much for stopping by and sharing your creations with me!  I love visiting your blogs and seeing what you’ve been doing!  Be sure to check out the features from last week’s party in this earlier post!

    Did you catch my April Fool’s post on Monday?  Let me reassure you – I only sewed toilet paper to my child’s clothing in the name of a joke!!

    AND, if you haven’t already, be sure to enter for a chance to win a $100 Staples giftcard and check out my sewing space – all spruced up compliments of the Martha Stewart Home Office with Avery Wall Manager!!

    Ready for this week’s party?

    Link up your projects – be sure to link to your specific post, not your homepage; and I’m not picky, share something that will inspire and motivate others to get creative this week, too.

    • Visit some of the other links and leave some comment love – you are going to be blown away by the talent out there!!
      • I would also love it if you included a button or text link to Girl. Inspired. in the post that you’re sharing – thank you!!
      • By linking up to the You Inspired party, you are giving permission for me to feature your projects (with proper credit, of course!) on the Girl. Inspired. blog, as well as other Girl. Inspired. social media outlets!
      • Be inspired and have fun!


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      Show me what you’ve been up to!

      You! Inspired! #2

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      It’s time for our next You Inspired party!
      Last week was awesome and THANK YOU so much for sharing your projects and making the first ever party here a smashing success!  I was able to visit so many great blogs and see another side of you!  Be sure to check out the ten amazing projects I featured last week for their great use of color!!
      I’ve been absolutely buried with to-dos this week, so I’m looking forward to taking a break and checking out what you all have been up to!
      I have some big plans for the next few days around here…Stop back in tomorrow to see some of my favorite projects from the party featured!  Then, Saturday, I have a great limited-time pattern sale and a pattern review to share with you.  Sunday, I’ll be showing some sneak peaks of a variety of fabric/trim/pattern bundles that I’m putting up for sale Monday morning in a huge collaborative DESTASH between some of your favorite bloggers/designers.  And then Monday, MONDAY, I have a GIGANTIC giveaway – another incredible collaboration – you are not going to believe the prize packages!  SO!  Don’t miss the next few days around here, okay???
      Now, back to the party… Ready?
      Link up your projects – be sure to link to your specific post, not your homepage; and I’m not picky, just share something that will inspire and motivate others to get creative this week, too.

      Visit some of the other links, too, and leave some comment love – everyone always loves to read comments!!  
      • I would also love it if you included a button or text link to Girl. Inspired. in the post that you’re sharing – this will help us all!
      • By linking up to the You Inspired party, you are giving permission for me to feature your projects (with proper credit, of course!) on the Girl. Inspired. blog, as well as other Girl. Inspired. social media outlets!
      • Let’s get this thing started!!  Grab a button and let’s party!


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      Show me what you’ve been up to!

      You! Inspired! #1

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      The day is here!!  I am so excited I can hardly stand it!  Welcome to the first ever You Inspired link party.

      I am looking for all kinds of creative inspiration and I can’t wait to see what each of you has been working on!  I know there are so many talented, amazing bloggers/artists out there – I want to get to know you!  I want everyone else to get to know you, too!  


      Link up your projects – be sure to link to your specific post, not your homepage; and I’m not picky, just share something that will inspire and motivate others to get creative this week, too.

      • Visit some of the other links, too, and leave some comment love – everyone always loves to read comments!!  
      • I would also love it if you included a button or text link to Girl. Inspired. in the post that you’re sharing – this will help us all!
      • By linking up to the You Inspired party, you are giving permission for me to feature your projects (with proper credit, of course!) on the Girl. Inspired. blog, as well as other Girl. Inspired. social media outlets!
      • Let’s get this thing started!!  Grab a button and let’s party!


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      Dingy to Darling

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      Ruffles and fabric flowers are popping up everywhere.  And I needed a little something green for Olivia to wear to school on St. Patrick’s Day.  I started fooling around and I got sort of carried away.  But it’s okay because the other girls need green attire for their 10-minute preschool walk-thru in the morning.  My favorite part of the project is the onesie makeover for Addie.  When a white onesie has made it’s way through two older sisters, it needs a bit more than Biz and Bleach.  I tried ruffles to spruce it up and I love the result.  Talk about dingy to darling!  Want to make one?  Here’s how I did it:
      Pretty St. Patty tops ready for preschool:
      A closer look at the fabric flowers for the hair or clothes:
      I love the frayed edges.  You could go to the trouble of turning your edges or using a non-fraying material if you’re not feeling it, but this was so quick to do and it works for me.

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      It is my hope that you will find inspiration on the Girl. Inspired. blog. All photos are copyright protected by Girl. Inspired. If you wish to share something that you have seen here, I am absolutely thrilled! Please use only one picture with a direct link back to the project you are referencing. Thank you so much for your understanding!

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