DIY Crazy!

I'm perusing DIY blogs instead of working. Bad Joy, bad! And just had to share some of the most amazing craft projects that I'm bookmarking. I love crafts (well I love adult decor crafts, not to be confused with kid crafts). I love doing things myself, especially if it saves me money. So here are some of my favorite DIY projects I've come across and will HOPEFULLY get to do soon. Most of these projects are less than $5!!!

Click the picture to visit the blogs because you'll find even MORE fabulous projects from these amazing men and women.

Do you feel inspired? Do you just want the leaves to start changing already?! I know I am so ready to break out the sweaters and hot cocoa. I'm off to make a list of supplies I want to get to do some of these fun projects.

Which was your favorite? Do you have a wonderful fall decor craft?! If so share it with me!


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Joy is a stay-at-home-mom to three daughters. She is the wife of a worship leader & youth pastor. She runs her own Etsy shop selling handmade, hand-stamped sterling jewelry. Joy has taken courses in journalism, play writing, poetry, was in Honors English throughout school and has had small publications made of her work (mostly poetry).

Eden's Fantasy (adults 18+ only)

WARNING: 

Please don't read while at work or with young ones in the room. Thank you kindly!

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I have had a second opportunity to work with Eden's Fantasy and just wanted to share a little bit about the company and my recent review. First, I want to mention that I am a Christian. I am married to a youth pastor and worship leader. So you're probably thinking WHY am I even talking about this company. I'll let you in on a little secret... pastors have sex and the "missionary style" is not the only trick in the bag.

Without getting into detail about my private life *ahem* as I'm sure none of you care to know details I just want to say in all honesty, from a religious viewpoint, God made sex and He created it as a GOOD thing (in the context of marriage). He said, "Be fruitful and multiply..." And how do you reproduce? Well with sex. And He created the entire beautiful reproductive system and all the parts that fit together for it. It truly blows my mind how our bodies work and how we create life. Sex is GREAT and it should be enjoyed.

While I do not personally agree with bondage or vibrators for personal satisfaction I am free to browse the Eden's Fantasy website for the things I do find appropriate for my tastes and likings. Mainly the lingerie and the wonderful array of lubricants they have (which I have yet to try).

Eden's Fantasy sent me the Heartprint Bustier set and I want to tell you a little bit about it. First of all the fabric is so satiny and sexy. Two things that stuck out at me were that there are hooks at the bottom of the bustier to attach to stockings and yet the set doesn't come with stockings. The second thing is there are a million clasps on this thing which makes it a challenge to get on but fun to take off.

I am a bustier, breastfeeding momma so getting the right size was important. I used their sizing chart to figure out which would be the best fit for me and I would recommend for this piece that the sizing chart is true to your current shirt/bra size.

If you're in the market for something sexy to add to your wardrobe I do hope you'll check out Eden's Fantasy!


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Joy is a stay-at-home-mom to three daughters. She is the wife of a worship leader & youth pastor. She runs her own Etsy shop selling handmade, hand-stamped sterling jewelry. Joy has taken courses in journalism, play writing, poetry, was in Honors English throughout school and has had small publications made of her work (mostly poetry).

Stopping By To Say Hello

Hi there! I am Monica one of the new additions to GGG. I am so excited to have joined with Joy to bring you some great product reviews and giveaways. In addition I will be writing to all of you every Monday, we are calling it Monday's with Monica. Joy came up with that title, it does have a nice ring to it doesn't it? I will be sharing any great deals or freebies I come across, doing mini reviews, posting yummy recipes, or whatever else strikes my fancy. Until next Monday have a wonderful week and I look forward to hearing all your feedback!

***Monica***

Giveaway- Uganda Jewelry

 CLOSED

Winner- #26  Katie

NOTE: Please know this giveaway ended early as all the jewelry was sold and the purpose of this giveaway was to promote Holly needing to sell jewelry to raise funds to finalize the adoption of her daughter who she is getting from China this month!!!

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Remember the post I put up last night?! Holly was so moved by the posting that she is offering one of my readers a necklace and bracelet set if you help get the word out about the jewelry she is selling. Why is she selling this jewelry? She has a little girl sitting in an orphanage in China. The little girl is named Elaina and she needs her family to come and get her! But adoption is so expensive and instead of just asking for donations Holly is raising money through jewelry.

So YOU get fun jewelry and SHE gets her baby girl! Ugandan Jewelry is made by women in Uganda by making beads from magazine paper (that are sealed so they're very secure). We're saving the planet with recycled paper jewelry, helping raise funds to get a little girl out of an orphanage AND supporting Fair Trade workers in Uganda! It's a win-win all around!

You can view and purchase the jewelry HERE but make sure you visit the BLOG for directions on how to purchase.

So here's the deal- Holly is going to give one reader a necklace and bracelet that she has pre-selected (see images), a $25 value, for helping spread the word. You can earn entries by doing the following and leaving me comments for EACH ENTRY (one comment = one entry; don't write everything you did in ONE c.omment or you only get ONE entry):

Earn 2 entries per day that you TWEET the following (can tweet once a day for the 2 entries):
Help Holly bring Elaina home from China by buying Beautiful UGANDAN JEWELRY! http://purposedrivenfamily.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-here.html

Earn 2 entries if you update your Facebook status about Holly raising funds to bring her daughter home from China using the link: http://purposedrivenfamily.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-here.html

Earn 5 entries if you write a blog post encouraging your readers to visit http://purposedrivenfamily.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-here.html and make a purchase!
Must leave link to the post so I can verify! 

Earn 10 entries for every item you purchase from Holly (I will verify with Holly that you did so).

Remember that this is NOT to promote the giveaway; it is to promote people purchasing the remaining jewelry to help Holly raise funds.


ENDS in 2 WEEKS on OCTOBER 7, 2010.
Open INTERNATIONALLY


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Joy is a stay-at-home-mom to three daughters. She is the wife of a worship leader & youth pastor. She runs her own Etsy shop selling handmade, hand-stamped sterling jewelry. Joy has taken courses in journalism, play writing, poetry, was in Honors English throughout school and has had small publications made of her work (mostly poetry).

Purpose Driven Beading

I've been made aware of Holly's journey to adopting her sweet baby girl from China several months ago and have been deeply moved to help support this family. The first little girl they've been fighting for to adopt recently passed away. While the family weeps for one life lost they are even more fervent to adopt another little girl and get her in her forever home as quickly as they can.

Unfortunately adoption is incredibly expensive. Instead of just asking for donations Holly uses her creativity and finesse to make the most beautiful beaded silverware to help raise funds! I just placed an order for my two older girls, hoping that what little I can give can help! My silverware arrived a couple weeks ago and I LOVE them! I almost couldn't wait until Christmas to give them to my girls but wait I must.

Holly is not taking anymore orders for beaded silverware but does have some beautiful Uganda Jewelry pieces for sale RIGHT NOW and they're going fast. Necklaces are $20, bracelets are $5 each and earrings are $5 each pair.

For information on Uganda Jewelry AND on how to purchase please visit Purpose Driven Life. Help Holly's family get a sweet little girl, Elaina, out of a Chinese orphanage and into a safe and loving home!


I am not affiliated with Holly or her blog. I made a purchase for beaded silverware a few weeks ago and feel passionately about helping her get to China to get her daughter. I hope you do, too! Please leave me a comment if you make a purchase or have any words of support for the family.

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Joy is a stay-at-home-mom to three daughters. She is the wife of a worship leader & youth pastor. She runs her own Etsy shop selling handmade, hand-stamped sterling jewelry. Joy has taken courses in journalism, play writing, poetry, was in Honors English throughout school and has had small publications made of her work (mostly poetry).

Reviewer Applicants

If you applied to be a reviewer here at GGG I have not been able to get to the applications tonight. I am in some pain and needing to go to bed. I will get to them and back to all of you as soon as I am able! Thank you for your patience. I'm so excited to look through them but need to get better first! Make sure your email accounts accept my email or check your spam folders in the next few days.

Have a lovely night ladies!!!



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Joy is a stay-at-home-mom to three daughters. She is the wife of a worship leader & youth pastor. She runs her own Etsy shop selling handmade, hand-stamped sterling jewelry. Joy has taken courses in journalism, play writing, poetry, was in Honors English throughout school and has had small publications made of her work (mostly poetry).