August Mid-Month Sponsor Love

I'm celebrating the middle of the month with a shout out to all of my awesome sponsors!

Nancy of NFallonDesignStudio (and her Etsy shop)

• Nancy posted pictures from her wedding reception this month.  She had a beautiful outdoor reception.  Check out some of the photos here.
• Nancy is still hard at work with her sewing projects.  See how far she's come with her coin purses.
• Look at Nancy's beautiful garden.  She's had a lot of success with her flowers and herbs this year.
   

Jamie of ForLoveofCupcakes

• Jamie has a great blog hop called I <3 a="a" blog="blog" my="my">.  You can link up any blog post from the past week.
• Do you have a baby or toddler?  Jamie offers great tips that she's compiled about transitioning a toddler to a toddler bed.
• Jamie offers a cheap and fun date idea that is perfect for just about any kind of couple.
   

Edi of Memoriesforlifesb

Edi recently listed some mini wooden notebooks that are perfect for back to school.

 Mini Wooden Notebook - Starburst Design

Mini Wooden Notebook - Bright Ideas

Mini Wooden Notebook - Live Out Loud

As always, Edi takes custom requests for her mini notebooks.

 

Linda of Lindab142

Linda has some beautiful amber quartz items.

 Amber Quartz Bracelet Beaded

Amber Quartz Earrings

Amber Quartz Necklace

 

Nicole of KnitNicoleKnit

Pick up some earrings from Nicole.

 Sky Blue Heart Earrings

Cream and Blue Button Earrings

Ruby Red Button Earrings

 

Linda of PruittCreations

Linda has some great new kids items that are perfect for school.

 Child's Tote - Roller Blade - Skating - Lunch or child size tote

Crayon Carrier Roll-up - Cute Kitty

Child's Tote - Lady Bug and Daisies Print on blue - child size Back to School

Angela of AngleAh

Angela has beautiful new chokers and button items in her shop.

 Vintage button earrings embossed with American eagle - great for eagle lovers

Chic choker made with pale ribbon and silver vintage buttons

Button fascinator - made with retro diamond pattern buttons 

 

Valerie of additionsstyle
I love Valerie's geometric pieces.

 Geometric Bracelet Chain Hexagon Hardware

 Geometric Earring Dangles Hardware Hexagon

Statement Necklace Bib Geometric Hexagon Hardware

Anna of movetheneedle

Pick up a greeting card from Anna

Wavy Blue and Gold Bird Greeting Card

Rounded Zebra Greeting Card

Rounded Black and Gold Butterfly Greeting Card

 

 Paige of Little Nostalgia

• Paige is already excited about Halloween.  Check out some of her recent Halloween finds.
• Since she and her husband moved to their new house this summer, Paige has been recording some of their funnier conversations about home projects.  She also shared some of the recent quote items that she's found since she started doing this.
• Paige has been hard at work on all sorts of things around her new place.  Take a look at some of her latest accomplishments.

Kristen of Milo and Molly

• Kristen and her husband have been hard at work on their dining room for months.  Check out the final reveal.  It is beautiful!
• Sidewalk chalk makes everything in life a little better.
• Take a look at some of Kristen's latest thrifting scores.

I hope that you found some useful resources today!

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Fall Photo Ideas

another edition of color combination inspiration

Welcome to another edition of color combination inspiration!  I hope that you're able to find something here that sparks a new idea of some sort for your creative endeavors.  As always, I've done my best to mix up the subjects that I feature.  You can pull color combinations from any source for literally any type of creative project.  Click on the photos to visit the original sources.  Enjoy!

Last month, blue/brown and specifically turquoise/brown was very well received by many readers.  I'm starting with several fabulous turquoise/brown features.

 Red/Black from Megan

  

Purple/Green from Megan

  

Soft Moss Green/Rose Pink from Judy

  

Pink/Navy from Janet

  

Earth Tones With Blue from Kathy

Let's keep it going! 

What color combinations are you loving right now?  Have you experimented with any new color combinations recently?

Newest article:

First Day of School Ideas

Where I Linked Up Today:

Scavenger Hunt and I Heart Macro on Monday (8/13/12)

Welcome to another edition of the photo Scavenger Hunt and I Heart Macro!  Enjoy!

1) Mobile (Phone)

Of course the first time that we saw a rainbow in Milwaukee, I didn't even have my phone with me, let alone my camera.  This picture is from Jake's phone.  We were in front of the VA when this happened.  Getting to see the veterans' reaction to the rainbow was priceless.  They were beyond excited.

2) Hanging By a Thread

Literally.  I'm really bad about making time to complete functional sewing projects that only take a few minutes.

3) Collage

Recently I took the summer shot for this unofficial set.  I'll have to get a winter shot this year.

4) Always Look On the Bright Side

Angel always looks on the bright side when we're eating, even when she has no interest in any particular food in the meal or snack.

5) Home

Nothing says home like home cooked food.  This is one of my all time favorite meals.

Check out Ashley's blog to see what other people submitted for the themes this week.

Here's my shot for I Heart Macro this week.

The Monthly Photo Challenge Update:

I've been keeping up with the monthly challenge pretty well so far.  Check it out here: August Photo A Day Challenge.

Where else I linked up today:

Treasury Round Up - 8/12/12

It's been another good treasury week!  Please help me thank the curators who featured my work this past week by visiting their shops and checking out their treasuries.

Jamie (PoppyHillCreations) included my Beaded Wrap Bracelet/Necklace - Intertwining Leaves in her It's SO Easy Being Green treasury.  I love the mix of items here.  Check out Jamie's Spring Tulip Digital Paper Pack and Digital Clip Art Combo - Purple, Green, Yellow, Red - For Personal or Commercial Use.

LeAnn (pasqueflower) included my Button Dangle Earrings - Two-Hole Explosion in her Back to School with BBA - Primary Colors treasury.  This is such as cheerful collection.  Check out LeAnn's Pool Party Bunting - Birthday Party Bunting - 12 Flags - Bright Colors.

Kathy (tapestry316) included my Button Bracelet - Double Yellow in her Ahhhhh! Summer fun! treasury.  This is another great mix of items.  I love all of the color in the treasuries this week.  Check out Kathy's That Mr Random Dude is a BIG CHICKEN - ACEO print - 7 Card Draw.

Edi (memoriesforlifesb) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Whimsical Manicure in her Pink and Teal - a Favorite Color Combo! treasury.  I am not a huge fan of pink, but Edi's love of this color combination has given me a new appreciation for it the past few years.  Check out her Custom Engraved Baby Photo Album Personalized Leather.

Bev (EsmeraldasStudio) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Climbing the Bargello Rainbow in her summer hot cuffs treasury.  This is a truly inspired collection of beadwork.  I'm honored to have my work included here.  Check out Bev's African series giraffe patterned bead embroidered brown, rust, and cream cuff bracelet.

Thanks to those who linked up with me last week!  Here are a few of the items that they featured last week.  Click on the photos to check out the product listings.

I am really touched by all the people who I have inspired to start their own treasury round ups with awesome shop features and write ups!  Please link up with me and grab a button for your own post.  I know that not everyone posts these rounds ups on Sundays, which is fine.  I will leave this link up open all week.  The most current post is now linked at the top of my blog, just under my header so you can find it easily at any time during the week.

If you link up, take the time to visit and comment on at least one other post.  No one benefits from linking up if we don't all support each other.  Thanks!

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Saturday Link List: the August resource edition

Welcome to my Saturday Link List!  My resources editions primarily include resources for bloggers and crafty people with anything else that I like to throw into the mix.  Enjoy!

Creative Approaches to Marketing Your Business from Oh My Handmade

Punchfork - The best new recipes from the top food sites

13 Tips to Combine Photo and Social Media for Greater Exposure from Social Media Examiner

7 Places to Build a Free Portfolio Online from Christin Sander

Free Tutorials from Nicole's Classes

Photo Software Tutorials, Camera Equipment Tips, and Design Information

This article is applicable for many types of writing.

Easy Ways to Generate Ideas for Your Next Hub from ChristyWrites

Paper Tape &  Stickers: Free WorldLabel.com Printable

10 Great Ways to Learn How to Quilt from Millionaire Tips

Four Lessons for Financial Success from The Etsy Blog

10 Great Websites to Buy Cheap Craft Materials Online from craftybird

Create your own link list and grab a button for your post or simply spread the word on your blog.

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Did I feature your work here?  Grab a button for your blog or web site!

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At long last, my list of saved resources is dwindling!  If you have a great blogging or crafty resource that you'd like to share, leave it in the comments.  Thanks! 

Did you use one of the resources, tutorials, or recipes from my link list?  Leave me a link in the comments or send me an e-mail (randomcreative28@gmail.com) with your photos and stories.  I would love to post them here.

Stay tuned next week for the August tutorials edition!