The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 174 & A Black Lace Stenciled Jar

FROM MY ARCHIVES | Black Lace Stenciled Treat Jar

Woo hoo, it’s Tuesday. My favorite day when I get to see what you’ve been creating. Every new season brings excitement but I really think the beginning of fall is the best. The weather cools and there are so many holidays coming that inspiration is abundant. It’s enough to make a creative person go into a crafty, decorating, cooking frenzy! So…what have you been up to? Halloween costumes and treats, fall décor, or are you planning ahead for the big holidays? I can’t wait to see.

Link up your own project - something you created, made, did or something that inspires creativity.

CELEBRATIONS: Purple & Orange Fall Centerpiece

This year I planned to go with neutrals for my fall color palette but this purple and orange burst of color happened accidentally.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 173 & Apple & Pumpkin Yum Inspiration

Oh dear… September is flying by. It’s the last Friday of the month already. How did that happen? I hope you all had a great week! Thank you so much for all the visits, comments and love you showed me all week. I’m so grateful. If you didn’t have a chance to visit this week, here’s what I shared.

Cork & Feather Place Cards  |  Bathroom Makeover |  B&W Treat Bags

And now for the projects in the Spotlight this week.

EXTRA CREDIT: Bathroom Makeover with Delta & Shower Door Giveaway

Friends, I’m so excited to show you my partial bathroom makeover. You know I’m not a home décor blogger and I know my bathroom isn’t going to win any awards but I am SO thrilled with the progress.

CELEBRATIONS: Black, White & Glitter Treat Bags

Halloween is around the corner and if you have little ones and hand out goodies at school these fun little treat bags would be a hit!

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 173 & The Rat Pack

From my archives | Rat Pack Party Rockers (little party hats)

Well it’s official. We are in fall as of yesterday. Woot! The weather has finally cooled here in Southern California and I’m starting to think about fall leaves, white pumpkins and all the wonderful food that is around the corner. Are you as excited as I am? High fives it’s pie season! Okay, let’s get the creative party started. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 172 & Basic Black Inspiration

Hip Hip Hooray! It’s Friday! High fives everyone. I hope you all had a fantastic week filled with fun and creativity. Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving me sweet and encouraging words. I so appreciate it. If you didn’t have a chance to pop by this week, here’s what I shared.

Letterpress Recipe Cards |  Fall Wreath Giveaway {enter here} |  Peanut Butter Chocolate Button Cookies

And now on to the features…

AU NATURALE: Fall Wreath & (The Wreath Depot Giveaway)

I mentioned awhile back that I started working full time again. My time for crafting and decorating is very limited. I work on blog projects and posts in the morning before work, after work and on weekends. But I always seem to be playing beat the clock and I haven’t had anything pretty in advance of the current season in a long time.

GOOD TASTE: Peanut Butter Chocolate Button Cookies

Did I mention we’re having an end-of-summer heat wave here in Southern California? We are. The kind of heat where you just don’t want to do anything. Plus, since we live near the coast, we don’t have air conditioning. We rely on an ocean breeze that has been letting us down lately.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 172 & Painted Terracotta Pots

From my archives | Painted Terracotta Pots

Welcome to The Inspiration Board creative party! I’m so glad you’re here. So, has the weather changed in your neck of the woods? Is it fall yet? Here in Southern California, we’re having an end-of-summer heat wave. And boy it’s sizzling. It’s hard to get motivated to transition to fall when all you want to do is go to the beach. I’m hoping you guys motivate me with your fall inspiration. I can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to.

INKLING: Lifestyle Crafts Embossed & Die Cut Recipe Cards

I’m trying to be organized this year and get ahead with some unique and handmade gift ideas for the holidays. I thought these letterpress and die cut recipe cards using my Lifestyle Crafts Evolution would be perfect.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 171 & Autumn Colors Inspiration

Happy Friday friends! It’s still very summery here in So. California but I’m pretending it’s fall. Sort of. I’m easing my way into the season. It’s hard to bring out all the fall décor when it’s beach weather. I always say it’s like shopping for sweaters when it’s hot blazing outside. Just doesn’t feel right! Anyway, thank you to each and everyone of you that stopped by this week. A big thank you for sharing your creativity on The Inspiration Board. If you didn’t get a chance to stop by this week, here’s what I shared.

Embellished Wooden Tags  |  Natural Fall Décor Ideas  |  Pretty Little Peat Pots

Now, on to the features…

CELEBRATIONS: Embellished Peat Pot Table Favors

I finally got my hands on some of those darling little peat pots. I found mine at the dollar store and couldn’t wait to fancy them up.

AU NATURALE: Natural Fall Décor Ideas

Fall is in the air. Do you feel it? Actually me neither. It’s been really warm here in in Southern California but I’m ready. I say bring on fall. To get me inspired, I gathered a few beautiful natural fall décor ideas.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 171

From my archives | Halloween Scary Jars

Here we go everyone! It’s Tuesday. My favorite day when I get to see what you all have been up to. I’ve been hosting this link party for over 3 years and I never get tired of waking up on Tuesday and checking out the links. So thank you for stopping by – I truly appreciate it.

Here we go…

IT’S A WRAP: Embellished Wooden Tags

Hello friends. I have an easy and sweet project to share with you today.

The Inspiration Board: Spotlight 170 & Peachy Keen Inspiration

Hello. Hello. Hello and a happy Friday to everyone. Well, we crafted, baked, stitched, painted and decorated our way through another week. Phew…  Thank you to everyone who stopped by this week, left comments and emails and shared projects on The Inspiration Board. I can’t tell you how much it means to me. If you didn’t have a chance to pop in this week, here’s a glimpse of what I shared.

Labor Day & Fall Ideas  |  Vintage Linen Sewing Kit Gift Box  |  Felt-O-Ween Book Review and Giveaway

And now for the projects in the spotlight this week.

HOMEWORK- READING: Felt-O-Ween {40 Felt Projects for Halloween} & a Giveaway

Hello friends! Get out your felt because these cute Felt-O-Ween projects are sure to inspire you. Today I’m sharing the book Felt-O-Ween by by Kathy Sheldon and Amanda Carestio. You may be familiar with this team since they’ve also brought us books like Fa La La La Felt and Heart-Felt Holidays.

SEW & TELL: DIY Sewing Kit Gift Box

Hello friends! Today I’m sharing this quick and inexpensive gift idea. A Sewing Kit Gift Box.

The Inspiration Board: Creative Party 170 & Old Book Kindle Cover

My faithful Kindle died over the weekend and so in honor of it’s years of service, I’m resharing my Old Book Kindle Cover from my archives. RIP Kindle!

Happy Tuesday and happy September everyone. Welcome to The Inspiration Board Creative Party! This past weekend we celebrated my birthday and my son’s birthday with our family. It was fun to have him home from college even if he did bring his laundry. I made his favorite cake and a batch of homemade muffins to take back with him. I hope you had a great weekend too.

Now let’s get this creative party started.

Etceteras: Labor Day Recipes and Décor Ideas

Happy Labor Day to my U.S. friends! Here’s in the U.S. we’re enjoying a 3-day weekend. Just as Memorial Day unofficially opens summer, Labor Day symbolizes the end of summer. Kids are most likely back in school or will be by next week and the evenings are turning cool. Yes, fall is around the corner.

So while I enjoy the last day of “summer” I thought I’d share some Labor Day recipe ideas and as we look forward to fall, some fall décor projects. See you tomorrow for The Inspiration Board Creative Party friends!

Old Fashioned Lemon Bars  |  Quinoa Pilaf  |  Mango Salsa  |  Caprese Crostini Skewers  |  Spinach, Apple & Glazed Pecan Salad  |  Classic Southern Chocolate Pie  |  Pomegranate Lemonade Ice 

A variety of traditional and new food dishes to try. From Classic Southern Chocolate Pie to Quinoa.