Top Ten Tuesday ~ Military ~ No. 11

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! I've fallen in love with all the quotes, ecards, and pics I find on Facebook and Pinterest. They crack me up, they make me cry, and there's a number of them that get a nod of the head... yep, that's exactly my life. So once a week I give a run down of some of my favorite. This week Top Ten Tuesday is for Memorial Day and the remembrance of our military men and women! Thanks to you and your families for everything you do!

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***While I'm thrilled to share my step-by-step directions, the good and the bad, these are intended for your personal use. I'm always happy to hear and see what my bloggers have been working on. BUT a lot of work goes into these creations and while I have no issues sharing so you are able to create the work for your precious homes please understand that selling an exact duplication of my designs is highly frowned upon. :( Please always be considerate of another artists work. Thank you!***

1 Year Anniversay!!!

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Happy Anniversary!!!

It's been one whole year since DIY Vintage Chic was created and I can't believe not only how much it's grown but how I had time to create and post all of this!

Below are the top five most viewed posts.

Vintage Wine Crate Coffee Table ~ This project sent my blog into overdrive. I woke up one morning last summer to find my computer smoking it was getting so much traffic. {Just kidding} It went Pinterest crazy! Since then I've developed the Inspiration Page for all of those who have created a similar table. I finished the matching Side Table. And I also started selling my tables for those non-DIYers out there. Contact me if you're interested.

Custom Side Table ~ Seems like everyone prefers my furniture project. Buy a big flower pot and fill it with your favorite decoration to create a custom table.

Spoon & Fork Artwork ~ My knock-off wall art incorporated a number of techniques. Image transfer, textures, painting and stencils were all included to create this piece.

Upcycled Wine Bottle to Plant Nanny ~ Save those old wine bottles before your next vacation. Follow my directions for keeping your plants watered while you're out having fun.

Message in a Bottle Invites ~ Here's one of the biggest reason I was soooo busy last year. MY WEDDING! For our destination wedding I created these Message in a Bottle Invites to go along with my vintage travel theme.

And my most viewed Tutorial...

Transfer Image to Wood ~ I number of my projects use this process. {Read the comments for additional ways to transfer images!}

Here's to another year of blogging! Cheers!

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Linking up with: I Should Be Mopping the Floor's Mop It Up Mondays, Pursuit of Functional Home's Pin It Monday, Common Ground's The Marketplace: Etsy and Online Boutique Showcase, Craft-O-Maniac's Craft-O-Maniac Monday, Crafty Spices' Wordless Wednesday, Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday, Ginger Snap Crafts' Wow Me Wednesday,

***While I'm thrilled to share my step-by-step directions, the good and the bad, these are intended for your personal use. I'm always happy to hear and see what my bloggers have been working on. BUT a lot of work goes into these creations and while I have no issues sharing so you are able to create the work for your precious homes please understand that selling an exact duplication of my designs is highly frowned upon. :( Please always be considerate of another artists work. Thank you!***

Top Ten Tuesday ~ Mondays ~ No. 10

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! I've fallen in love with all the quotes, ecards, and pics I find on Facebook and Pinterest. They crack me up, they make me cry, and there's a number of them that get a nod of the head... yep, that's exactly my life. So once a week I give a run down of some of my favorite. This week Top Ten Tuesday is coming a little early. I'm struggling with Monday!

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***While I'm thrilled to share my step-by-step directions, the good and the bad, these are intended for your personal use. I'm always happy to hear and see what my bloggers have been working on. BUT a lot of work goes into these creations and while I have no issues sharing so you are able to create the work for your precious homes please understand that selling an exact duplication of my designs is highly frowned upon. :( Please always be considerate of another artists work. Thank you!***

Top Ten Tuesday ~ Mother's Day ~ No. 9

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! I've fallen in love with all the quotes, ecards, and pics I find on Facebook and Pinterest. They crack me up, they make me cry, and there's a number of them that get a nod of the head... yep, that's exactly my life. So once a week I give a run down of some of my favorite. This week we're gearing up for Mother's Day! Mom's, you have the hardest job in the world; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year... FOREVER. Thank you to all the mama's out there but a special thanks to mine!

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***While I'm thrilled to share my step-by-step directions, the good and the bad, these are intended for your personal use. I'm always happy to hear and see what my bloggers have been working on. BUT a lot of work goes into these creations and while I have no issues sharing so you are able to create the work for your precious homes please understand that selling an exact duplication of my designs is highly frowned upon. :( Please always be considerate of another artists work. Thank you!***

Healthy Strawberry and Banana Nut Bread

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Once again I've traded in my paint brush for a spatula. I promise I do cook/bake more than once a year. I just don't post everything but occasionally there's something terrific that comes along that I need to share with you all. Like my Camoflauge Cookies from last summer.

Much like my artwork, I don't usually follow instructions when cooking. Below is my... concoction I created from multiple recipes.

Healthy Strawberry Banana Nut Bread
{Print PDF Here}
Ingredients:
~ 3-4 ripe bananas mashed
~ 1 cup sliced strawberries
~ 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce*
~ 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
~ 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
~ 1/2 teaspoon salt
~ 4 tablespoons ripe avocado mashed
~ 1 cup light brown sugar
~ 4 eggs
~ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
~ 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
~ baking spray

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease either two 8x5 inch loaf pans with baking spray or line 2 muffin pans. {Or one of each like I did}

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt with wire whisk. Set aside.

In a large bowl cream avocado and sugar with an electric mixer. Add eggs, bananas, apple sauce and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until thick.

Add flour mixture and stir. Mix in strawberries and walnuts. Do not over stir.

Pour batter into loaf pan or muffin pan and bake on center rack. Loaves will require 50 minutes. Muffins only need about 25-30 minutes. {Or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.}

Remove from pan(s) and let cool on wire rack.

* Alternative, use Greek Yogurt in place of the apple sauce. Better yet, use strawberry Greek yogurt!

Slice and ENJOY!

 The muffins are much easier to grab and run in the morning!

I also added a bit a flax seed for an extra health kick.

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Linking up with: French Country Cottage's Feathered Nest Friday, Common Ground's Be Inspired, A Jennuine Life's Nifty to Thrifty Thursday, My Fav Finds' Pinworthy Projects, The Cottage Market's Junkin Joe Vintage and Thrifty Finds, The Charm of Home's Home Sweet Home, Pursuit of Functional Home's Breaking Rules Party,

***While I'm thrilled to share my step-by-step directions, the good and the bad, these are intended for your personal use. I'm always happy to hear and see what my bloggers have been working on. BUT a lot of work goes into these creations and while I have no issues sharing so you are able to create the work for your precious homes please understand that selling an exact duplication of my designs is highly frowned upon. :( Please always be considerate of another artists work. Thank you!***

DIY Staining Projects

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With my recent search for various kinds of stains for my Natural Wood Stain Tutorial, I've come across a some pretty terrific projects. Here are a few of my favorite!

Saw Dust and Embryos caught my eye with this beautiful Buffet Table Redo.

The Happier Homemaker created a World Map

The Design Sponge shows off a project from Amy Rice's book. Her stencil chair

Centsational Girl demonstrates how to create her DIY Chess End Table

DIY Vintage Chic {yes, that's me!} Stained Woodcut

HGTV's Curb Appeal spruces up a Porch Floor

Ashen Felter gets artist with staining in the Wood Stain on Birch

551 East Design uses a number of stains for a Stained Dresser

Domestic Imperfections created a Paisley Stenciled Table

Ambitious Procrastinator uses a stencil for this Cabinet

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Linking up with: Primp Junktion's Primp Your Stuff, The Thrifty Home's Penny Pinching Party, Savvy Southern Style's Wow Us Wednesday, A Jennuine Life's Nifty to Thrifty Thursday, Embracing Change's Creative Inspirations Linky Party, The Shabby Creek Cottage's Transformation Thursday, The Brambleberry Cottage's Time Travel Thursday, Beyond the Picket Fence's Under $100 Linky Party, 52 Mantels' Thursday's Are Your Day, Importing Grace's Grace at Home, Somewhat Simple's Blog Link Party, Craftionary's Friday Link Party, French Country Cottage's Feathered Nest Friday, My Fav Finds' Pinworthy Projects, The Cottage Market's Junkin Joe Vintage and Thrifty Finds, The Charm of Home's Home Sweet Home, Pursuit of Functional Home's Breaking Rules Party,

***While I'm thrilled to share my step-by-step directions, the good and the bad, these are intended for your personal use. I'm always happy to hear and see what my bloggers have been working on. BUT a lot of work goes into these creations and while I have no issues sharing so you are able to create the work for your precious homes please understand that selling an exact duplication of my designs is highly frowned upon. :( Please always be considerate of another artists work. Thank you!***