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The Best Way to Store Vinyl {IKEA ALEX Storage Unit}

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I am obsessed with vinyl, I use it ALL THE TIME!!  Seriously, it is my go to craft.  When I want to create something, it usually involves vinyl.  I like it so much that I have a full page with all of my vinyl crafts.  One of the most common questions I get about vinyl is what is the best way to store vinyl.  Well the answer is FLAT!  Unless you buy vinyl in a roll, the best way to store it is flat because if you roll it up then it doesn’t stick to the mat as well and it doesn’t cut as well.  When you roll it up, you get creases in the vinyl and so sometimes the blade cannot cut all the way through (if you have used vinyl and it was rolled up, you know exactly what I am talking about!).  I have been storing my vinyl flat for 6 years and I won’t store it any other way.  For the past 6 years I have just stored it on a shelf but I am remodeling my craft room and we are doing some built in shelves but I don’t want my vinyl to just be on it, I wanted to have it hidden but still flat.  So I bought this awesome storage unit and I LOVE it!  It is PERFECT for storing 12×24 sheets of vinyl!

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DIY Kitchen Crafts {MMM #429 Block Party}

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DIY Kitchen Crafts make some of the best gifts. Everyone needs something for their kitchen and a handmade craft is sure to be a big hit. Whether it’s a personalize coaster or hotbed these awesome tutorials with have you created the cutest kitchen creations!
DIY kitchen crafts. Great tutorials for kitchen decor and projects.

Wood Burnt Coaster | Pot Holder Emergency Kit | Kitchen Subway Art

Customized Coffee Sleeve | Snack Cups | DIY Potholders

15 Minute Placemats | Teacup Light Shades | Etched Drinking Glasses

DIY Kitchen Conversion Chart | Map Coasters | Home Tray

Star Potholder | Casserole Carrier | Potholder Towels

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Home is the Key- Habitat for Humanity

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This is a sponsored post with Habitat for Humanity.  All opinions are 100% my own.

I love my home.  My kids love our home.  It is a place that we can relax, spend time together, have shelter from the weight of the world and just be ourselves.  Homes are very important for everyone, especially families.  Home is the key for family, kids need a place to feel safe and loved.  Did you know that for the past 40 years, Habitat for Humanity has been building homes for families that are in need?  They don’t only build homes for these families but they are giving them a place to be safe and loved, a place where they can grow and make memories.  I am happy to say that I have partnered with Habitat for Humanity for a campaign called, Home is the Key.  The campaign is to help bring awareness to people and help raise funding so they can continue to do amazing work in communities around the country.

When I thought about my home and my family and one area that means a lot to me, I immediately thought about our kitchen table.  It is amazing how one piece of furniture can hold so many memories.  So I thought that I would share with you why the kitchen table is so important to my family and me (plus there is a fun little printable that I made up that is perfect for any kitchen!).

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Ikea Hack- DIY Computer Desk with Kallax Shelves

For the past year or so I have been remodeling our house.  We are gradually getting everything to be more gray and whites instead of browns.  Well one day I decided that I wanted a new modern barn door for my craft room.  When we made it, it made me start thinking about redoing my…

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Easy Dinner Ideas {MMM #427 Block Party}

I am always in need of good and yummy dinner ideas to make for my family!!!  There were lots of good ones linked up last week, so I thought it would be good to share them all with you!!!

Ideas for a Green Spring {MMM #423 Block Party}

The weather has finally started warming up this week in a way that makes me think it’s for good.  It’s got me thinking all things green and leafy and fresh.  Here are lots of recipes to tempt you that will work for St. Patrick’s Day and on through the rest of spring Key Lime Pie…

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