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Monday, June 23, 2014

16 Summer Salads

Monday, June 23, 2014

16 Summer Salads

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Summer barbecues are the best! Getting together with friends and family and sharing delicious food is always something to look forward to. If you're in charge of bringing the salad to your next get-together, you're in luck! Today I'm sharing 16 delicious summer salads that I'm sure will be a hit at any barbecue, or even just for a quiet dinner at home.

16 Summer Salads at artsyfartsymama.com

1. Berry Delicious Fruit Salad from Dizzy Busy and Hungry
2. Chicken Taco Pasta Salad with Catalina Dressing by Chelsea's Messy Apron
3. Grandma's Potato Salad by Julie's Eats & Treats
4. Pasta Chicken Salad by Artsy-Fartsy Mama
5. Pesto Pasta Salad by The Pioneer Woman
6. Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad by The Blond Cook
7. Easy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad by Simply Stacie
8. Berry Almond Salad with Chia Seed Vinaigrette by Dinner, Dishes, and Desserts
9. Ginger Sesame Chicken Salad by Your Homebased Mom
10. Italian Ham Pasta Salad by Sarah Titus
11. BBQ Chicken Salad by I Heart Nap Time
12. Arugula Pasta Salad by Two Peas & Their Pod
13. Ranch BLT Pasta Salad by Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice
14. Piña Colada Salad by Artsy-Fartsy Mama
15. Buffalo Style Pasta Salad by 3 Boys and a Dog
16. Mom's Macaroni Salad by Favorite Family Recipes

Friday, June 20, 2014

JORD Wood Watches

Friday, June 20, 2014

JORD Wood Watches

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JORD Wood Watch Review at artsyfartsymama.com #JordWatch

I'm a sucker for unique pieces of jewelry. Jord Wood Watches are made from all-natural wood, which makes them beautifully different from all the other rubber & metal watches out there. They come in multiple creative styles and designs for both men and women. Each watch has scratch resistant faces and are splash proof (not waterproof). The grain and colors of the woods vary so your watch is definitely unique to you!

JORD Wood Watch Review at artsyfartsymama.com #JordWatch

I chose the Ely watch in black, and I couldn't be happier with it! Though it is made of wood, it is surprisingly lightweight and I love that it can be worn with everyday clothes or with something a little more dressed up.

You can find more about JORD Wood Watches on FacebookInstagramTwitter, and Google+.

I received the JORD Wood Watch in exchange for my honest review. As usual, all opinions are 100% my own.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

DIY Dollhouse

Thursday, June 19, 2014

DIY Dollhouse

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Entertainment Center to DIY Dollhouse and Dress-Up Cabinet from artsyfartsymama.com #upcycle #dollhouse #Barbiehouse

This is my very first *big* furniture makeover, and I'm SO thrilled with how it turned out!! I can see why these kinds of projects can be addictive. It's so fun to see a piece of old, worn out furniture transformed into something new and beautiful!! My daughter has fallen in love with this dollhouse with a dress-up cabinet and we have so much fun playing together with it.
Monday, June 16, 2014

Kids Fruit Jewelry

Monday, June 16, 2014

Kids Fruit Jewelry

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Kids Fruit Jewelry Tutorial at artsyfartsymama.com #kidscraft #summer

I think summertime is one of the most colorful seasons. I love seeing all the bright colors in the clothes, decorations, and especially the food! When my daughter saw these cute fruit beads, she wanted to make some fun summer jewelry with it. Of course I obliged, and she had so much fun creating some new summer accessories!

Kids Fruit Jewelry Tutorial at artsyfartsymama.com #kidscraft #summer

Supplies:
1mm Stretch Magic elastic cord
Fruit Beads (found at Wholeport)
Super Glue

Kids Fruit Jewelry Tutorial at artsyfartsymama.com #kidscraft #summer

Cut a 10-12" length of elastic cord, and tie a double or triple knot at one end. Pull the knot tight, and add a drop of super glue. Hold tight for a minute or so until the glue is dry. This will help keep your knot from coming undone.

Kids Fruit Jewelry Tutorial at artsyfartsymama.com #kidscraft #summer

Now your kids can have at it! Dump the beads out on a table, and let your child string the fruit beads to create some "sweet" jewelry! This could also be a great activity for smaller children to create patterns with the fruit.

**Ignore the cheesy fingers - we obviously are big fans of crafting and snacking!!

Kids Fruit Jewelry Tutorial at artsyfartsymama.com #kidscraft #summer

Add beads until the bracelet fits around their wrist comfortably. Since each bead is a different size and shape, it's hard to say exactly how many you'll need. Finish off the bracelet by double or triple knotting the ends together and seal with a drop of super glue.

Kids Fruit Jewelry Tutorial at artsyfartsymama.com #kidscraft #summer

My daughter has loved wearing her fruit jewelry this summer. Plus, this was a fun project to keep her little hands busy, and it goes quickly enough that these would even be great for your kids to make for their friends!

I received product from Wholeport. All opinions are my own.
Monday, June 9, 2014

Kids Bedroom Decor with Wallternatives

Monday, June 9, 2014

Kids Bedroom Decor with Wallternatives

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Kids Bedroom Decor with Wallternatives at artsyfartsymama.com #Wallternatives

We just moved into a new house, and I love how after a little fresh paint, it's kind of a blank canvas. We've collected a lot of wall art in my daughter's previous room, but I'm ready to make a change to her room decor instead of trying to make it all work here in a new place.
Sunday, June 8, 2014

12 Free Father's Day Printables

Sunday, June 8, 2014

12 Free Father's Day Printables

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Father's Day is on it's way! Do you have any gift ideas in mind? If not, you can print off any of these 12 FREE Father's Day printables that will make a great gift for dad (or grandpa)!

12 Free Father's Day Printables at artsyfartsymama.com #FathersDay #printable #roundup

1. Tie-riffic Father's Day Set from Amanda's Parties To Go!
2. Free Printable All About Dad Book from Eighteen 25
3. Father's Day Stache Jar from Artsy-Fartsy Mama
4. Father’s Day Card & Gift Tag Printable from Elegance and Enchantment
5. “I’m Tied To You” Printable from The 36th Avenue
6. Father’s Day Mountain Dew Printable from Poofy Cheeks
7. Father's Day Treat Jar from My Sister's Suitcase
8. Printable Father's Day Cards from Landeelu
9. "I'm Nuts About You" Father's Day Printable from Designing, Dining + Diapers
10. Father's Day Countdown from Somewhat Simple
11. You're the Best Pop Father's Day Printable from A Pumpkin and A Princess
12. Father's Day Questionnaire from Fab N' Free

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Summer Lovin' Word Set

Saturday, June 7, 2014

Summer Lovin' Word Set

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Summer Lovin' Word Set at artsyfartsymama.com #summer #WoodCreations

It's always a lot of fun creating new decor for a new season! As soon as I saw this Summer Lovin' Set from Wood Creations, I knew I just needed to have it. The design is adorable, and besides the fact that it literally says, "summer", the sun and watermelon shapes mixed with the fun colors just bring the summer season into our home (without the heat)!

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Free Printable Summer Bingo

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

Free Printable Summer Bingo

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Who's excited for summertime?! Playing games is a fun way to keep the kids entertained, and Bingo is always one of our favorite games to play. I had a lot of fun putting this Summer Bingo set together. With the game being all images, it's easy for kids of all ages to play! So go grab some buttons or candy, print out the Bingo sets, and get playing!

Free Printable Summer Bingo at artsyfartsymama.com #summer #freeprintable #printable #bingo

Just like my Halloween BingoThanksgiving Bingo, Christmas BingoEaster Bingo, and Birthday Bingo, I'm sure this version will be a hit with everyone, young and old!

Download the Summer Bingo Set
(single PDF file includes 8 Bingo cards and calling pieces)


I've gotten a lot of requests to make more than 8 Bingo cards for larger groups that will be playing Bingo. To help solve this problem without having to create a whole bunch of card designs, I've put together a version that will make it easy for everyone to customize their own Bingo card.

Free Printable Summer Bingo at artsyfartsymama.com #summer #freeprintable #printable #bingo

Print out the Blank Summer Bingo Set, which comes with a blank card (with the "free" space already added), all 24 Bingo pieces, and the calling cards. Print out the cards on cardstock, and the Bingo pieces on cardstock or regular copy paper.

Cut the Bingo pieces by following the lines. Glue the pieces wherever you want on the card with glue stick or Elmer's glue until all the spaces (except the "free" space) are covered. This would be a fun activity for older kids to do all on their own. Younger children will need some assistance with the cutting, but my daughter had no problem gluing all the pieces down herself.

(single PDF file includes blank Bingo card, Bingo pieces, and calling pieces)

Free Printable Summer Bingo at artsyfartsymama.com #summer #freeprintable #printable #bingo

Game Instructions 
1. Pick some kind of object to mark your squares: buttons, candy, beans, M&Ms, wrapped candy, cereal, or any other small items work great!
2. Give each player a Bingo card and markers (or put your own together with the DIY set). Have each player put a marker over the free space.
3. The caller will draw a calling piece and announce the item on the card. Each player will cover that item on their card with a marker. Once a player has 5 squares covered in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally), they call out "BINGO!" and win the game!

Some things you should know before downloading:
*Artsy-Fartsy Mama printables are for PERSONAL USE ONLY.
*You may NOT modify, re-sell, redistribute, or claim the design as your own.
*Please do not remove the credits/watermarks.
*If you post this on the internet, credit must be given to Artsy-Fartsy Mama & linked back to my blog.

Download Instructions:
On the top left under "File", click the "Download" option. A pop-up window should appear. Make sure the "Save File" option is selected, then click OK to download.

To lengthen the life of the prints, I would recommend printing the Bingo cards and calling pieces on cardstock and then laminating. All files are 8.5x11 inches and put together in a single PDF format.


Have fun!! Would love to hear from you if you play using my printable!