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March 19, 2013

Fourteen Fabulous Spring Projects and a Linky Party!

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What happens when fourteen fabulously talented bloggers collaborate together? They come up with some of the most amazing spring projects you’ll see this season!

It’s definitely been “a spring thing” around here for the last two weeks and we’re excited to wrap this blog hop up with a round-up of all fourteen amazing spring ideas, in case you missed any the first time, and an AMAZING linky party across 13, yes that is THIRTEEN, blogs! If you link it up we promise EVERYONE will see it!!

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Here At The Picket Fence you often get “two for the price of one”, we enjoyed getting to show off two spring ideas during the party!

Bird's Nest Cupcakes in Mason Jars from At The Picket Fence

Heather’s Bird’s Nest Cupcakes in Mason Jars shows that “Spring really is…for the birds!”

Spring Centerpiece and Mantel Decor from At The Picket Fence

Vanessa showed us how daffodils can brighten both a table and a mantel, and shared the beauty of being the daughter of a farmer’s daughter.

Here’s a recap of the other amazing ideas, recipes, crafts and home decor from these talented gals!

 

Lemon and Blueberry Butter Cake from Cupcakes and Crinoline

Mary Beth, of Cupcakes and Crinolines kicked off our blog hop with this GORGEOUS Lemon and Blueberry Butter Cake!

Spring Table from Dear Lillie

Jennifer, of Dear Lillie, set us a place at her beautiful Spring Tablescape in her decked out for spring dining room!

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Kristin, of My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, shared with us how to make this darling Scrap wood Spring Sign.

Easy DIY Spring Centerpiece from Simply Klassic Home

Our other Kristin, of Simply Klassic Home, gave us a lesson in creating an Easy and Frugal Spring Centerpiece!

Spring Easter Mantel Romatic Shabby Aqua Decorating

Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage shared her beautiful Spring Mantel complete with a re-purposed pillow sham!

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Debbie from Debbiedoos shared a round-up of 10 Fabulous Spring/Summer Crafts.

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Heather from Setting for Four showed us How to Decorate a Mantel for Spring.

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Angelina from JoJo & Eloise gave us a fabulous tutorial for making a darling Spring Chevron Tote Bag.

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Maryann from Domestically Speaking showed us how to make this lovely Blue and Green Spring Wreath.

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KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms shared her simply adorable Tea Stained Eggs.

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Courtney from French Country Cottage shared the beautiful simplicity of Spring Blossoms.

spring kids project

Jennifer Rizzo of the Jennifer Rizzo Blog wrapped up the fun and showed off her lovely Spring Decor and a Sweet Kids Project.

 Now it’s YOUR TURN!

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Link up your own fabulous Spring Projects here and have them show up on all 13 Blogs!! That’s right! We know you have been busy welcoming Spring too and we can’t wait to see all of the talent and inspiration collected in one place.

You can also share your project on the It’s A Spring Thing Blog Hop and Linky Party page on Google+.

So, what are you waiting for? Link on up!

And thanks so much for joining all of us for the Spring Thing Blog Hop and Linky Party!


 

18 Comments Filed Under: Good Ideas, Holidays, Round-Up, Spring Tagged With: desserts, mantels, spring, spring crafts, spring decorating, spring recipes, wreaths

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  1. laura@Top This Top That says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Hey girl(s)!! I will bring bunnies and chocolate next time!! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Hi Heather and Vanessa!
    So much gorgeousness has been linked up. I will have to come back this afternoon to visit everyone!

    Reply
  3. Deneen says

    March 18, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Heather and Vanessa, These projects are amazing! Love so many! Thank you for this party. You girls are great!

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    March 18, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting this fun party! Can’t wait to browse all the links!

    Reply
  5. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Always happy to party with you gals!….Have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  6. Lynnie says

    March 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Thank You for hosting this Linky Party, so many beautiful projects! Love it!

    Reply
  7. Easter With Little Easter says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Oh, this is fun. And I’m so happy to be joining your party!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  8. Happier Than A Pig in Mud says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    What a fun party, I’ve never seen one with so many links! Thanks and have a great week:@)

    Reply
  9. Maria (Magia Mia) says

    March 18, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Thanks for hosting such an awesome party. An overwhelming amount of inspiration. It’ll take me a week to see it all!

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    March 18, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Hi! This is definitely one of the best parties I’ve ever blogged at. I am actually writing ideas and blogs down, so I
    can remember all this good stuff. The ideas are endless. Wow, it is actually enough to put in a magazine, pictures and all. Different ideas, recipes, decor…you name it all these gals have it all. Thank you so much for hosting and doing all the work behind the scenes that you do. I really appreciate it.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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    • At The Picket Fence says

      March 20, 2013 at 7:28 AM

      Thank you Debbie! Tons of great inspiration, isn’t it?! Appreciate you coming by to see us. ~Heather and Vanessa

      Reply
  11. Jeanette @ Creating a Life says

    March 18, 2013 at 10:21 PM

    What a party! Thanks so much for hosting!

    Jeanette @ Creating a Life

    Reply
  12. Lee says

    March 19, 2013 at 11:37 PM

    Some fabulous inspiration here for Easter and Spring. We are heading into Autumn here in New Zealand after the longest, driest summer since 1940! I will wish we were heading back into Spring, its my favorite time of the year. Is it me, my age but is a year going quicker than it use to.

    Thank you for the work you do for these parties.

    Lee 🙂

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  13. Karen says

    March 20, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I am so late to the party but I made it! I am all set for Spring, what adorable projects you have shared. They all make me feel so happy just looking at them. Hope you two are well and the first day of Spring finds you with Sunshine!

    Reply
  14. Hollie says

    March 22, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Such beautiful creations for Spring, thanks for hosting!

    Reply

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