Welcome to another Wonderful Summer Wednesday!
I hope that you are enjoying some Summer fun because we sure are.
The purpose of Wonderful Summer Wednesday is to give you ideas to make your summer a bit more fun and a bit more affordable. If you are a blogger and would like to join me be sure to write your Wonderful Summer Wednesday post and link up through the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this post.
Now, let’s have some bubblicious fun!
Every child that I know loves bubbles. Heck, I still love bubbles. And giant bubbles, that makes it even better. So what better way to spend a summer afternoon than making homemade bubbles…
All you have to do is combine 2 cups of liquid dishwashing detergent, 4 cups of warm water, 7 Tablespoons of glycerin and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Then shape a wire coat hanger into a big circle. I use a small kiddie pool to pour my bubble solution in but any container large enough for you to dip your wand in will work. You then simply dip and blow.
You kids will be thrilled at the large bubbles that they can create and it is so much fun. And affordable.
If you would like to join us by posting your own great affordable summer activity feel free to add it to the linky below:
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We have one of those outdoor fireplaces out in the yard here. Ok, so really it is a fire pit. But we use it like a fireplace at times. I am so excited about making Mexican S’mores in it that I can’t hardly wait until the weekend gets here. See I have a new friend and her name is Katy. Her mom owns and runs a great recipe site called Southern Plate (www.southernplate.com) and Christy and Katy put up a new tutorial about Mexican S’mores.
Let me tell you a little bit about my friend Katy. She is the most delightful child to be around. She wants to be Princess Taylor Swift when she grows up and she loves crafts…and baths. She is the cleanest 5 year old you will ever meet taking on average 3 baths a day. And she is smart and funny. Her best attribute has to be how crafty she is though. She made me a puppet, a book and a wall hanging while we shared a day together.
As you can see she is very talented. Just whatever you do…don’t dis the Swift in her presence. Please.
You can find Katy’s recipe and tutorial for Mexican S’mores here.
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Since inventing the high-speed rotary tool more than 70 years ago, Dremel has become the trusted name in high-speed rotary technology and have made my crafting days SOOO much easier! We use a Dremel for so much around here that it isn’t even funny. And the great thing about a Dremel is that it is lightweight and I feel like I can safely control it. Some day I might tell you about the time I wanted to drill a small hole in a shelf and ended up breaking the shelf and drilling the hole all the way through the floor. Yep, I did that. And that is why I am only allowed to play with a Dremel now.
The Dremel 4000 variable speed rotary tool offers the highest performance and most versatility of all Dremel rotary tools. The increased strength of its motor plus electronic feedback circuitry enables consistent performance at all speed levels. Dremel 4000 can use all existing Dremel accessories and attachments plus high-performance attachments to complete the widest range of projects. A slim, ergonomic body provides a 360-degree grip zone for comfort and control in any grip position.
* High-performance motor for maximum performance at all speeds
* Electronic feedback for consistent speed under load
* Variable speed for greater versatility
* Can be used with all Dremel accessories and attachments
SWEET!!!! I love this tool. I will show you what we have been making with it if you promise not to tell anyone cause they are going to be Christmas gifts. Do you promise? Ok, here it is:
Wind chimes! Made out of everyday objects.
These are so fun to make and are so easy with a Dremel!
Ladies, this will make the perfect gift for your husbands, that way you can use it too. Men, this will make the perfect gift for your wives so that maybe they won’t drill holes in your floor. Seriously though, they do make the perfect gift for just about anyone. And at an affordable price of $79.00-$99.00 it will even make Santa happy!
Dremel supplied product for this post, all crafts and opinions are those of my own.
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THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!!!
This edition of my Holiday Gift Guide focuses on the artist or craftperson in you or your family.. .Meet Corel Painter Essentials 4
Corel® PainterTM Essentials 4 is the ideal way to get started with digital art. This
simple-to-use home art studio is based on the world’s most powerful painting
and illustration software – Corel® PainterTM X.
With its streamlined user interface, easier workflow, and increased creative
options, Corel Painter Essentials 4 lets home users create beautiful, handmade
digital-art keepsakes that are perfect for framing, using in crafts projects, and
sharing as special gifts to friends and family.
This is one that I did. It is of our new puppy and her brother and sister. Corel Painter Essentials 4 is so easy to use and fun. I stayed up all night playing with all of the different features one night. You can do virtually anything with this program. From beautiful and serious to fun and funky. You will love playing with all of the features that it provides.
Digital Camera Users and Photography Hobbyists
Digital camera users and photography hobbyists use their cameras to capture special moments and to express themselves creatively. They are always looking
for new ways to add unique touches to their photos, and Corel Painter Essentials 4 gives them the ideal solution. The completely redesigned user
interface and the simplified Photo Painting System make it easy to add artistic flair to any project. With the new Smart StrokeTM technology, it’s now even
easier to turn a photo into a natural and expressive hand-painted work of art.
Scrapbookers and Arts & Crafts Enthusiasts
Working with photos, sketching, and painting are some of the hands-on projects enjoyed by scrapbookers and arts & crafts enthusiasts. Whether they want to
transform a photo into a painting, sketch or paint an original image, or add creative elements to any project, Corel Painter Essentials 4 makes it simple. Users
can create stunning images that are perfect for hanging on the wall or for adding an extra personal touch to scrapbooks or other creative projects.
Art Students and Teachers
Ideal for both at home and in school, art students and teachers have a way to explore the visual arts without the costs and mess associated with traditional art
supplies. Corel Painter Essentials 4 provides students with an ideal learning environment in which the techniques of classical art training are combined with
all the benefits offered by computers. Students can explore their creativity with digital media in ways that are just not possible with conventional art supplies or
photo-editing software.
There is no way I could tell you all of the options and features of Corel Painter Essentials 4. I can tell you that you that you will love it. It will make the perfect gift for the artist or crapft person in your life. I had a friend over and we had more fun playing with Corel Painter Essentials 4. We made our photos to look so many different ways and the drawing section provided hours of entertainment. It provides so many different features that I haven’t found in any other software. Beware, it is fabulous and addictive. You won’t be able to put it away. You will constantly be saying “ohhh, just one more picture”. And Corel is offering you the chance to win it for yourself.
Enter To Win: Visit Corel, then leave a comment here stating which Corel product you would most like to won and why. All entries must be received by Nov. 20th at 5 PM EST. All entries must have a valid US mailing address. Winner will be selected at random and will have 3 days to respond to the verification e-mail.
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