Cheesecloth Ghosts

October 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When Audi was a young’un in Sugar House, Utah he enjoyed making cheesecloth ghosts with his family.  I had never heard of such a thing.  So over the weekend we had a grand time reliving Audi’s childhood and creating some Halloween decor that our house has been lacking.  These ghosts are really fun and easy to make.  Plus, we had practically all the necessities to make them (except for the cheesecloth) right here in the house!  Meaning these guys are super friendly on the decorating budget!  Casper was a friendly ghost, right?

Here’s what we did in pictures:

  

 

You can seriously use anything to create your ghost form.  Balloons, bottles, plastic forks for the arms, etc.  We used aluminum foil for the head and attached with duct tape.  Doesn’t duct tape have just so many uses???  Then drape your form with the cheesecloth.  And then… As you can see we used spray Mod Podge, because that’s what I had in my craft room.  Spray starch or hair spray would also work just fine.   Just spray all over and let dry.  Then repeat once the first application is dry.  After your ghost is completely dry you can carefully remove the form and you are left with a ghostly apparition that stands up all on his own!

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Halloween Decorating Obsessiveness

October 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Can you tell that I have a 4 year-old obsessed with perfect order in all things???

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Happy October!

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It’s finally here!

October 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment

October.  It’s finally that time of the year that I LOVE!  There’s just something about the crispness of the air and the fall colors.  Oh and the fall smells…  Like apple cider and pumpkin.  Yum, yum, yum!  Since it is October 1st that means there’s also some newbies on the sidebar.  Beginning of the month you know.  So check out some of our sponsors to see what they are up to.  You won’t be disappointed!

HAPPY OCTOBER!

Stay tuned to the Dandy for some more October fun…

The bookcases at our house get in on the fun of Halloween decor.  How do you decorate around your house?

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{Giveaway} Old Barn Rescue Company ***ENDED***

December 12, 2011 by 61 Comments

Only six weeks (or somewhere there abouts) until she makes her grand entrance!  Wow.  Where does the time go?  I’m somewhat hoping for 4 weeks left, but at the same time we need more time to get everything ready!  It has been quite the dilemma around here getting baby girl’s room finished.  We decided a while ago to do a bird theme with yellow and grey colors.  Audiologist man has been busy painting away.  Two accent walls are yellow and two are white.  That’s what I “thought” I wanted, but now I’m thinking the walls would look better all in yellow.  Unfortunately audiologist man isn’t happy with that thought, because 1.) he already bought tons of the white paint AND 2.) it’s already painted!   I totally see his reasoning and agree with him.  After all I was being totally irrational, right?  But at the same time…  I felt like the world was about to end.  So, what’s an overly emotional and hormonal pregnant gal to do?  Ask her friend’s decorating advice of course!  (She’s a fantastic decorator!)  Her answer?  Get some cute bird wall vinyl decals in yellow and grey to use on the white walls!  Isn’t that an awesome idea?  Plus, it merges all of the colors of the room!  So the hunt began and here is what I found:

   

   

All in yellow and grey of course.  Don’t you LOVE LOVE LOVE it???  🙂   I know that you are asking where in the world did I find such cuteness???  Well, the answer is Old Barn Rescue Company.

This shop carries some really unique wall vinyl!  Not looking for birds to decorate a nursery?  Well, well, well…

There’s something for every room and color scheme at Old Barn Rescue Company!  Let’s take a gander shall we?

For starters they have the most amazing inspirational quotes:

 

 

Then I think the design graphics are gorgeous:

Can you say, “Buh-Bye wallpaper”!

Old Barn Rescue Company also takes care of your needs with personalized and custom orders.

Ready to find out what’s being given away this week from Old Barn Rescue Company?  This fantastic quote from Albert Einstein:

A $37 value!!!

 

*** This giveaway is open to US and Canada entries only***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Get Dandy in your inbox by signing up for the brand NEW newsletter in the right hand sidebar.  (ex: “Dandy Smith = signed up!)

(3): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter (or if you already do) and then tweet about this giveaway.   (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter and tweet”)

(4): Like Old Barn Rescue Company on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5):  Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told!  You get an entry for each one that you do!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= emailed, blogged, texted, called, etc.”)

(6): Go to the Old Barn Rescue Company shop, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite wall decal. (ex: “Dandy Smith= I’m quite partial to those little accent birds! ”)

(7): Become a follower of the Old Barn Rescue Company Blog through Google Friend Connect or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Old Barn Rescue.”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries until Sunday, December 18th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, December 19th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

This posting and giveaway was sponsored by Old Barn Rescue Company, but all opinions are strictly my own.

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{Giveaway} Scentsy with Erica Powers ***ENDED***

November 21, 2011 by 134 Comments

Have you thought of what to give your neighbors for the holidays this year?  Are you doing any baking to give them?  Frankly I just do not have the time to make candy and cookies this year.  I just have too much going on.  Plus, our neighbors are really nice grandparent type people, so they always give Banjo actual gifts that would be like what Santa would bring him!  You know… toys, books, etc.  They give us nice home decor type gifts, too!  So somehow I feel bad just giving them cookies anyway.  So we tend to add them to our holiday gift giving list and buy them something little that they can enjoy this time of year.  Do you want to know what we are giving to our next door and across the street neighbors this year for Christmas?  Well, I’m going to tell you, so I sure hope none of them read my blog!  I don’t even think they know that I’m a blogger, though.  So that’s a good thing!   🙂    This year we are giving our neighbors this plug-in burner and some holiday scents for it:

From Scentsy of course!  I just love Scentsy, so I’m really  excited to give them their gifts!

In fact this week is all about featuring Scentsy products from independent consultant Erica Powers.  Have you heard of Scentsy before?  Well, for starters there are this fabulous looking burners, in various sizes, and they all plug-in!  So there’s no need to worry about a candle burning.  I actually have this exact burner in my home:

It’s my favorite!  I’m thinking that I need a new holiday one for myself…

                                     

Fortunately for me Erica has got ’em!  There’s also a ton of other burners to fit just about every holiday!

 See…  Burners from Scentsy make excellent holiday gifts!

Next there are tons and tons of different scents to choose from.  Believe me when I say that the scents are divine!  All you need is one little square and it will just fill the room with yumminess!

                                                                                                                 

Those of you who have been following Dandy Giveaway for a while probably remember Erica being featured before.  You will also remember that she’s extra generous with her giveaways.  🙂    So…  Get ready for a really dandy giveaway, because that’s what Erica is giving away!

For starters…

The winner is going to receive the beautiful “Jane” Full Size Premium Warmer:

Then…

The winner is also going to receive 3 Scentsy Bars:

And it’s winner’s choice of the scents!

 Told you it was a dandy giveaway!  🙂

 

*** This giveaway is open to US entries only***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Sign up for Erica Powers Scentsy Newsletter.  (ex: “Dandy Smith = signed up!)

(3): Vote for Dandy Giveaway on Picket Fence Blogs.  You can vote once a day, so each extra day you vote is anextra entry!  :)    (ex: “Dandy Smith= voted”)

(4): Like the Erica Powers Scentsy Facebook Page  or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5):  Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told!  You get an entry for each one that you do!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= emailed, blogged, texted, called, etc.”)

(6): Follow Erica Powers on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter & tweet”)

(7): Know some bloggers?  Email just 5 bloggers telling them about how they can monetize their blogs through Broadcast Bloggers!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= told bloggers.”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries until Sunday, November 27th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, November 28th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

This posting and giveaway was sponsored by Scentsy consultant Erica Powers, but all opinions are strictly my own.

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{Giveaway} Lewa’s Designs ***ENDED***

November 7, 2011 by 70 Comments

October has flown on by, so the countdown for the holidays is on!  In fact you have less than 50 shopping days folks!  And about half that many days for the decorating part.  Feeling the pressure now aren’t you?  Wow.  I didn’t realize November was starting to tick away until I did the math!  🙂   Well, this giveaway feature is going to solve two of the holiday stresses for you.  Lewa’s Designs has way dandy vinyl wall art that’s perfect for holiday gift giving and decorating!  Let’s start with the decorating shall we?  Sure I love to give gifts, but the decorating happens first and I’m just too excited for the audiologist man to haul all the boxes marked Christmas up from the basement!!!

Check out these Christmas Wall Decal Stickers:

See?  Perfect for holiday decorating!

Now for the gift giving…

Do you have a laptop owner on your list?

Lewa’s Designs has an entire slew of Laptop Decal Stickers!

Or you can give a Custom Monogram:

 Sooo many great decorating and gift giving possibilities at Lewa’s Designs!

What’s being given away this week from Lewa’s Designs?  Well, that would be the…

Small Size Birdies Custom Name & Monogram!

Give as a gift or keep for yourself!

(A $25 value)

 

*** This giveaway is open to US entries only***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to Lewa’s Designs, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite item! (ex: “Dandy Smith = LOVE that Christmas Tree! )

(3): Vote for Dandy Giveaway on Picket Fence Blogs.  You can vote once a day, so each extra day you vote is an extra entry!  :)    (ex: “Dandy Smith= voted”)

(4): Like Lewa’s Designs on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5):  Sign-up for the Lewa’s Newsletter, so you can get coupons, free giveaways, and information on new products!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(6): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter & tweet”)

(7): Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway through Google Connect (in the right hand sidebar) or if you already follow.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Dandy.”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries until Sunday, November 13th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, November 14th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

This posting and giveaway was sponsored by Lewa’s Designs, but all opinions are strictly my own.

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Halloween Theme

October 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment

I am huge fan of dressing up as a family in theme costumes!  I’ve only been able to get audiologist man to go along with this a couple of times.  He’s more inclined to dress in theme if we have a Halloween party to attend.  Unfortunately for me we have only went to a couple of costume parties in the 9 years we have been married.  Most of the time we get together with friends for October 31st and the kids just all dress up.  But I dream of throwing the ultimate Halloween party one of these days!  Maybe next year…  

The first year we were married there was a work party to attend and we went in 50’s costumes similar to these:

   

 

Then for Banjo’s first Halloween we partied with friends and I went as Velma:

 

Audiologist man as Shaggy:

 

And Banjo as little Scooby:

 

All of the above (and many more) group costumes can be found at Pure Costumes.  Also, if you make a purchase from their Facebook Store then you will get 5% off!

Oh and how could I forget…

 

 

 

Wasn’t he the cutest little Scooby ever???  🙂

This blog posting was sponsored by Pure Costumes, but all opinions are strictly my own.

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{Giveaway} My Grafico Arts & Crafts ***ENDED***

October 10, 2011 by 43 Comments

At my house you will find loads and loads of scrapbooking supplies.  There’s some in my craft room upstairs and then boxes of it in the basement.  It’s quite sad really.  There’s so many items that literally have never even been used.  I’m talking paper, stamps, die cuts… you name it and I have it.  I think my problem is I would buy these massive packaged of paper thinking that I would use it, but then really only needed it for a few specific sheets.  Then I went through this stamping phase where I started collecting all of these different stamps and ink.  I don’t even want to think how much I spent on it all!  And now where does it sit?  In a box.  I’ve often wondered what it would be like to have scrapbooking supplies right at your fingertips.  No more of this traveling out to the store and having to buy big packs of paper just to get the few select ones you need or all of those die cuts…You can even forget about throwing your money away!  How you might ask?  With My Grafico Arts & Crafts!  It’s THE place to get those supplies digitally and at major savings!  All you have to do is print from the comfort of your own home.  Here have a look at just a sampling of what’s available at My Grafico Arts & Crafts:

Digital Papers

 

Printables you can use as die cuts 

                                                                                     

                                                                              Digital Stamps

                

         

Even cute candy wrappers!

 Notice a theme here with all the Halloween decor?  Well, just so you know My Grafico also has digital for the upcoming Christmas holiday…

 

 

And of course there’s digital items for everyday! 

This week My Grafico Arts & Crafts is giving away a $25 gift certificate to one very lucky winner!  Enter away!  🙂

*** This giveaway is open to entries worldwide***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to My Grafico, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite item! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I need those candy wrappers! )

(3): Get Dandy in your inbox! Sign up for our newsletter in the right hand sidebar or if you already have. (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(4): Like My Grafico on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like My Grafico”)

(5):  Blog about this great giveaway!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= blogged”)

(6): Follow My Grafico on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter & tweet”)

(7): Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway through Google Connect (in the right hand sidebar) or if you already follow.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Dandy.”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries until Sunday, October 16th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, October 17th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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The Holidays Are Upon Us! (almost)

October 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Wow.  Can you believe that the second week of October is under a week away?  I cannot.  Have you decorated yet for Halloween?  I still haven’t done this.  The time just keeps ticking by and I’m already feeling soooo behind in my fall/winter holiday preparations.  There are just so many holidays coming up!  I have some ideas for decorating and planning for the upcoming holiday season that I’m hoping to accomplish.  Ready for the countdown???

#10:  First up… I haven’t went to an orchard yet to do some apple picking.  That’s a fave of mine in the fall, so I must be really dragging to keep me away from that!  (This pregnancy is making me soooooo incredibly tired!)  My dream is to learn how to make the bestest apple pie.  But maybe I should start out with something on a smaller scale like this:

I’m thinking that this would be fabulous to give to the ladies I visit teach.  🙂

#9:  Must investigate the best place to get pumpkins and stock up on my fall decorating staple!  I love this pumpkin decorating idea:

 Just the right amount of bling!

 

#8:  I absolutely adore this use of pumpkins and I’m totally doing this for the month of November around here:

Can’t you totally picture them as planters outdoors, but also centerpieces on the Thanksgiving Day table???  I can!

 

#7:  Speaking of Thanksgiving Day tables…

I really need to investigate how to perfect homemade stuffing.  Sorry Stovetop!

 

 #6:  Having a party?  Then the holiday party invitations are a necessity!

#5:  Another of my personal faves is the Christmas holiday decor that’s DIY:

 

#4:  Don’t forget about DIY holiday favors:

 

And…

#3:  Ornaments:

The retro look is so in right now and these are eco friendly, since they are make from cardboard tubes!

And some pipe cleaners that you probably already have in your craft room.  🙂

#2:  Oh and there’s always holiday thank you’s:

 

The top holiday planning that needs to be done sooner than later???  Drum roll please….

#1:  I really need to decide already on the holiday cards I will be sending out to family and friends.  Gotta get them ordered, addresses, and sent before December 1st!  Now here’s some really unique Christmas cards:

It’s a magnet that your recipients can hang on the refrigerator!  Now that’s my kind of way cute and dandy holiday card!  Be sure and check out all the dandy Storkie Christmas cards to find your favorite.

Good luck with all your holiday planning!  I best get started around here.  I’ve got A LOT to do!!!

“I wrote this blog post while participating in the Storkie holiday blogging program. I received compensation for my participation. All opinions are 100% mine.”

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Pure Costumes Coupon Code

October 3, 2011 by 1 Comment

It’s October!!! Which means…  My favorite season of the year!  I love the fall colors.  I love the cooler weather.  I love the hot apple cider.  I love the pumpkins and most importantly HALLOWEEN!  Are you ready for it?  I wish that I could say that I was already, but that wouldn’t be true.  Do I have my harvest smelling candle burning?  No.  Do I have the Halloween decorations up?  No.  Are they even out of storage?  No.  Do we have our Halloween costumes all decided on?  No.  I feel like such a slacker!  Sure it’s only the 3rd of October, but then I see all these other great blogs that have it all together already… and I feel way behind!  Let’s get started on the easy part first shall we?  Deciding on a costume for Banjo.  That part is made easy with the help of Pure Costumes, because they have every toddler Halloween costume imaginable!

Over the summer Banjo requested to be Thomas the Tank Engine and they’ve got him:

Last month it was Woody from Toy Story:

 Last week it was a pirate:

 

This week?  This guy:

Fortunately for me Pure Costumes has got ’em all!  But can anyone give me a suggestion on how to get Banjo to decide???  Stay tuned…

Want free shipping on your selections from Pure Costumes?  Get it when you spend over $65 by using coupon code ‘DANDY65’.

This blog posting was sponsored by Pure Costumes, but all opinions are strictly my own.

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