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June 27, 2013

Kindle Fire Giveaway & Fun in the Sun Linky Party!

Fun in the sun summer blog hop

We couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off Summer then with a fabulous group of bloggers sharing their amazing talent and creativity as part of this Fun in the Sun Blog Hop!

Have you seen all of the ideas and inspiration?

Let’s take a look back at these incredible projects, recipes and crafts all celebrating Summer!

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Kristin from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia showed how to make Pom Pom Lanterns

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Kim from Sand and Sisal showed off this Simple Summer Centerpiece

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Shannon from Fox Hollow Cottage made a fun Aloha Summer Pool Noodle Wreath

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Becca from Adventures in Decorating shared her gorgeous Summer Porch

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Heather from Setting for Four shared her lovely Summer Mantel

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Debbie from Debbiedoos shared 5 Quick Summer Craft Ideas

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Courtney from French Country Cottage shared a lovely Summer Table Setting

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Mary Beth from Cupcakes and Crinoline made this gorgeous Beach Inspired Dessert

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And Maryann from Domestically Speaking made the Ultimate All American Sundae

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Vanessa showed how to turn an old TV cabinet into a Chalkboard Outdoor Coffee Table

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Angelina from JoJo and Eloise shared the recipe for these Avocado Blueberry Coconut Cream Popsicles

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And Roeshel from The DIY Showoff shared her fun Summer Carnival Mantel

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NOW IT’S YOUR TURN! 

We want to see your Summer projects, crafts, recipes, ideas and inspiration!

Link up to the party below and get in on this “Fun in the Sun” action.


Now, would you like to enter to win a KINDLE FIRE??!! We’re so excited to be giving one away and you can enter to win here: a Rafflecopter giveaway
We’re also going to be pinning some of your projects to our Fun in the Sun Pinterest Board and sharing on FB so be watching for some awesome features!

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Whew! That’s a lot of fun in one place, right??

We hope your Summer is off to a great start and that you get plenty of time to enjoy a lot of Fun in the Sun!

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  1. Susie E says

    June 27, 2013 at 5:13 AM

    Love the porch and patio ideas!

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  2. Dori says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Love all the great ideas!

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  3. Charlene@A Pinch of Joy says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    What a fun blog hop! Hope y’all are having a great summer!

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  4. Melissa Ellen's Loft says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Love all the project ideas and delicious looking recipes! Thanks for hosting!:)

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  5. Sandy Heath says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:46 AM

    I am looking forward to time at the beach, boating, reading with my toes in the sand and crafting!

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  6. Jodi S says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Love all the ideas!

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  7. Kristin says

    June 27, 2013 at 7:08 AM

    Great ideas! I’m looking forward to planning a great summer party!

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  8. Linda says

    June 27, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Love your blog – sisters. What am I enjoying most this summer? Coffee and Jammies until 9:30-10:00 a.m. each morning. Shhhhhh………..don’t tell on me.

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  9. Linda says

    June 27, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    I think there are so many great summer fun ideas here…and I am going to try them! Thanks! oh…and I sure would love to win the Kindle Fire! 🙂

    Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  10. Jill Flory says

    June 27, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    I would love to have a Kindle! Fingers crossed!

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  11. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks LOTS for hosting sweet friends! We have an old Kindle and LOVE it! Such a fun group of blogging decor inspiration! XO, Aimee

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  12. Marty Walden says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Awesome summer inspiration. I linked up! We’ve already had our family vacation so I’m just looking forward to hanging around with the kids and getting together with extended family on the 4th.

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  13. Leena Lanteigne says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    So many wonderful, cute, creative and summer projects! Doing some of these will be a blast! Happy Summer! Hugs, Leena
    PS I am entering your give away as well 🙂

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  14. Leena Lanteigne says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    I am looking forward to taking my grand babes to see the ocean for the first time! Hugs, Leena

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  15. Michelle H. says

    June 27, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Trying to spend a little time everyday doing something “just for me!” I love the inspiration I get from all the blogs and pinterest boards!

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  16. Carol @arewethereyet says

    June 27, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Some beautiful projects – need to get our new patio in summer shape! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  17. Nancy B says

    June 28, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    I’m looking forward to spending some time at the beach this summer!

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  18. Shamene says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    thank you for hosting the link party!

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