The End of a great party!

Hey sweet sweet friends and blog family!

As I'm sure you have noticed Lori and I haven't been around much lately. We have both been busy living life unplugged except for our weekly party with you gals. This past week we decided to take a break from the party for a time. We aren't sure when or if we will start back but want you to know that we have thoroughly enjoyed each and every week you have shared your favorite projects, recipes, and thoughts with us. Thank you for being apart of this Making Monday Family and I hope that you continue to be apart of our blog land lives :)

Keep on making, writing, and sharing!
We love y'all!!

Making Monday!!

Welcome to Making Monday

Hello friends. I hope you've had a wonderful weekend and Mother's Day and I hope your upcoming week is great. Thanks for joining us for another party. We love the diversity of what's shared here each week ~ it's our favorite day of the week!

This is a party where you can find fun new creative ideas and tasty recipes shared by amazingly talented people. Every Monday bloggers stop by to link up their posts and share with all you party goers. By joining in {both bloggers and non-bloggers} you will discover new blogs, be inspired to make something new, try a yummy new recipe, and most importantly make new friends!

This party is hosted by Gracie and me, and your projects will be shared on both of our blogs. We love that you're here and we love featuring you on our social media so be sure to follow us so you can see if your post gets shared!

Grace Langdon Art | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

A Bright and Beautiful Life | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

We also pin to our Making Monday Pinterest board and we'd love to have you follow along! This is a place you can find projects from all the previous parties, too, so it is like a party every day!

 

This is what your hostesses have been up to lately:

Gracie has a Summer Spruce Up Giveaway going on right now.

Hop on over right now because you won't want to miss it!

 

The Discovery Game: for a married couple

Lori reviewed a fun and romantic game for married couples.

You won't want to miss this one either!

 

Check out these fabulous features for this week, chosen by Lori:

Peanut Butter Cookie Bars ~ Jo Ann at A Pretty Life

 

Easy Individual 7 Layer Dip Cups ~ Manuela at A Cultivated Nest

 

Work for Hire: DIY Chore Chart ~ Emily at My Love For Words

 

DIY Floral Placecard Holders ~ Marie at Blooming Homestead

 

Cotton and Tulle Skirt Tutorial ~ Emily at Nap Time Creations

 

Create a Custom Headboard Tutorial ~

Laura at Inspiration for Moms

 

Disney Princess Bippity Boppity Boutique Party ~ Sarah at Bombshell Bling

 

There are such lovely projects every week and we're so grateful to have such a creative community come together each week!

Y'all are the bomb!

If you were one of the features PLEASE grab a button and share it with some friends.

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Welcome to Making Monday

Today Reed and I are heading out for our first day on the water this season! We CAN NOT WAIT to be river rats and lake lazies this summer :) 

This is a party where you can find fun new creative ideas and tasty recipes shared by amazingly talented people. Every Monday bloggers stop by to link up their posts and share with all you party goers. By joining in {both bloggers and non-bloggers} you will discover new blogs, be inspired to make something new, try a yummy new recipe, and most importantly make new friends!

This party is hosted by Gracie and me, and your projects will be shared on both of our blogs. We love that you're here and we love featuring you on our social media so be sure to follow us so you can see if your post gets shared!

Grace Langdon Art | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

A Bright and Beautiful Life | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

We also pin to our Making Monday Pinterest board and we'd love to have you follow along! This is a place you can find projects from all the previous parties, too, so it is like a party every day!

 

This is what your hostesses have been up to lately:

Passion is Contagious!

Gracie shares how she was enlightened at a conference she participated in.

 

Have you ever had shrimp on pizza? This Shrimp Scampi Pizza is buttery and garlicky, light and refreshing.

 

These are the fabulous features for this week, chosen by Lori:

Adorable Bag in a Box Purse ~ Linda at Stamping with Linda

 

A beautiful FREE Printable ~ Jenn at Clean and Scentsible

 

Delicious looking Homemade Pita Chips ~ Emily at Nap Time Creations

 

Cheery Mother's Day Flower Crafts ~ Mama Lola at Bear & Lion

 

Super cute Homemade Baby Toys ~ Merissa at Little House Living

 

Tasty looking Mother's Day Breakfast Ideas ~ Jenn at Clean & Scentsible

 

There are such lovely projects every week and we're so grateful to have such a creative community come together each week!

Y'all are the bomb!

If you were one of the features PLEASE grab a button and share it with some friends.

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And don't forget, if you didn't make it as a feature this week, check out the Pin board and to keep linking up, next week could be you.

 

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Don't forget to check out our Pinterest board where we pin plenty of projects from each party!

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Making Monday 85

Welcome to Making Monday

I don't know about y'all but this past week has been nothing but rainy. It has been stinky, I'm ready for the sun to come back!! 

This is a party where you can find fun new creative ideas and tasty recipes shared by amazingly talented people. Every Monday bloggers stop by to link up their posts and share with all you party goers. By joining in {both bloggers and non-bloggers} you will discover new blogs, be inspired to make something new, try a yummy new recipe, and most importantly make new friends!

This party is hosted by Gracie and me, and your projects will be shared on both of our blogs. We love that you're here and we love featuring you on our social media so be sure to follow us so you can see if your post gets shared!

Grace Langdon Art | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

A Bright and Beautiful Life | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

We also pin to our Making Monday Pinterest board and we'd love to have you follow along! This is a place you can find projects from all the previous parties, too, so it is like a party every day!

 

This is what your hostesses have been up to lately:

I've been a little crazy with my new job, so check out this fun Cloud Light from the files! 

Toffee Shortbread Cookies - Lori always has the perfect recipe for the week. These cookies look fabulous! 

 

These are the fabulous features for this week, chosen by Gracie:

1. Flat Iron Curls are my go to, this is a great little tutorial on how to get the look!



2. What a great revamp to a small piece of your wardrobe! DIY Scarf Vest



3. Spring brings around lots of yard work and pretty plants. Here is a great idea for an unconventional DIY Bird Bath!



4. YUM! This summer Sweet & Sticky Roasted Tomato Bake is going on our recipe list!

5. ROOTBEER FLOAT MARTINI! Um yes. 

 

There are such lovely projects every week and we're so grateful to have such a creative community come together each week!

Y'all are the bomb!

If you were one of the features PLEASE grab a button and share it with some friends.

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And don't forget, if you didn't make it as a feature this week, check out the Pin board and to keep linking up, next week could be you.

 

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Don't forget to check out our Pinterest board where we pin plenty of projects from each party!

An InLinkz Link-up

Making Monday 83

Welcome to Making Monday

This is a party where you can find fun new creative ideas and tasty recipes shared by amazingly talented people. Every Monday bloggers stop by to link up their posts and share with all you party goers. By joining in {both bloggers and non-bloggers} you will discover new blogs, be inspired to make something new, try a yummy new recipe, and most importantly make new friends!

This party is hosted by Gracie and me, and your projects will be shared on both of our blogs. We love that you're here and we love featuring you on our social media so be sure to follow us so you can see if your post gets shared!

Grace Langdon Art | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

A Bright and Beautiful Life | Facebook | Pinterest | Twitter

We also pin to our Making Monday Pinterest board and we'd love to have you follow along! This is a place you can find projects from all the previous parties, too, so it is like a party every day!

 

This is what your hostesses have been up to lately:

God is Good ~just remember that God hears your prayers and He has a plan that you could never imagine. He has a reason for whatever you're going through.

 

Pull loose items together by putting them on a Picture Frame Tray that you can make in about 5 minutes using craft paint and a picture frame.

 

These are the fabulous features for this week, chosen by Lori:

How to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs ~ Jenny at Our Family World

 

Tiny Home Office Meets Creative Workspace ~ Ann at My Nearest and Dearest

 

Handmade Stuffed Owl Tutorial ~ Bobbie at A Vision to Remember

 

Copycat Starbucks Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino ~ Heidi at Simply Thrifty

 

Solar System Exploration Crafts for Kids ~ Bekki at Domestic Mommyhood

 

Creative Ideas for an Organized Bathroom ~

Emily at My Love for Words

 

How to Hang Care Patio Lights ~ April at Illistyle

 

There are such lovely projects every week and we're so grateful to have such a creative community come together each week!

Y'all are the bomb!

If you were one of the features PLEASE grab a button and share it with some friends.

<div align="center">
<a href="http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com" title="A Bright and Beautiful Life" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MakingMonday-NewFeatureButton.jpg" alt="A Bright and Beautiful Life" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

And don't forget, if you didn't make it as a feature this week, check out the Pin board and to keep linking up, next week could be you.

 

<div align="center">
<a href="http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com" title="A Bright and Beautiful Life" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.abrightandbeautifullife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/MakingMonday-NewLinkPartyButton.jpg" alt="A Bright and Beautiful Life" style="border:none;" /></a></div>

Don't forget to check out our Pinterest board where we pin plenty of projects from each party!

An InLinkz Link-up