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We are SO excited to have received this amazing award from Crafty Like Lindy! 

Her blog is definitely 'stylish' and if you haven't become a follower of hers...you should!

She had the delicious recipe for Cherry Blossoms that I featured a few weeks ago. They were so good.

Thank you Lindy:]

To accept this Award you must:

1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award.

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers.

4. Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award!

So here we go...7 things about Amanda:

1. The hotter the better! 

Food that is...I cant get enough of spicy & hot foods. 

Our garden this past year consisted solely of hot peppers and they made the best hot sauce, rubs and salsa I've ever had!

2. I am 23, have been married for 4 years and have a nearly 3 year old. 

People think I'm crazy & too young to have a family but, I wouldn't change one. single. thing.

3. There is nothing more therapeutic to me than painting the walls in our home. 

I love the change and seeing the finished product.

4. I don't have a runners body...my legs are really short but,

I love to go for a nice run and the occasional race.

5. I am super competitive. 

Which can be a curse because I take everything personally and obviously cant win at everything.

6. My favorite food is cheese...and I'm lactose intolerant:/

7. I love to make crafts as easy as possible...I'm all about the glue gun and tape!

Now , for 15 blogs who have made an impact on The Paisley Cupcake:

1.Giggles, Glitz & Glam....The cutest name in blog history:]
and she has made some adorable tutus...I think my lil girl needs one!

2. Sugar Bananas...I featured her a few months ago for the yummiest lip balm and sooo easy to make:]

3. Miz Helen's Country Cottage...my mouth waters everytime I take a look at her blog. Yummy Recipes!

4. Sand To Pearl...Introducing the queen of upcycling! There are some great tutorials I especially love the leg warmers for girl & dolly...I am going to do this for my lil gal!

5. Sew Into Crafts....cute cute cute! This bag won me over:]

6. From the Hive...her recent post Checker Board Quilt is soo cute. Beth's blog derserves some recognition.

7. Felt so Cute... These Valentines pillows caught my eye. LOVE THEM!

8. Designer Garden...Love. Her. Style! this pic says it all!!!

9. I'm a Mom not a Professional...as a SAHM myself, amen!!! Love this blog and this cute scarf:]

9.A sprinkle of this...a dash of that...Give this newcomer to blog world a warm welcome! She deserves it:]
I love her tutorial for a toddler belt....heaven knows my toddler has been needing one! I am sooo making one.

10. Little Eme...cute blog, cute background, cute stuff! I want a lil boy just so I can have this  sock monkey hat!

11. Flexible Dreams...I think we could be friends...love her humor & her blog:]

12. The Quick UnPick...relatively new to blogging...she gets an A+  for her crafting ablilties! Check her out and become a follower!








13. My Boss is Teething...Funny & real. Jen's blog is totally on its way to popularity!



14.Mostly Food and Crafts....OMG...her Jalapeno Popper Dip made my tummy rumble!!!
Cant wait to make it:]

15. Taradara...Once again, I adore this bloggers style! Check her out...she has an esty shop if you like whatcha see:]

Thank you all our readers for making what we do, important! we Heart all of you & your many blogs:]

Versatile Blogger Award

We received an award from Kimbo @ A Girl and a Glue Gun!

Thanks Kimbo!

Sadly there are rules with awards... here we go!

The Rules:

1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award.

(see above) :o) 

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

1) I have a fabric addiction

2) I recently lost 60 pounds

3) My camera is terrible

4) I believe in gratitude and sending "thank you" cards!

5) I had my last baby in my living room, and will be doing that evermore

6) I love love love fresh produce from my garden

7) Seven is my lucky number!

3. Pass the award along to 15 other bloggers who you recently discovered and think are fabulous.

If you haven't checked out these ladies yet, do!

Close to Home (go see her caramel apple buffet!)

Handmade Mommy (I especially love her quilting inspired crafts)

Trendy Pockets (such great crafts!)

Lit & Laundry (I am a bit of a bibliophile, and I heart her Author reviews)

Just Another Hang Up (crazy amazing pillows!)

Christina's Creative Side (Go see her cute party ideas!)

One Little Word She Knew (Natural, healthy product reviews and tips)

Crystal's Craft Spot (Super fun themed Challenges weekly!)

Just Kidding Around Atlanta  (Check out her Puking Pumpkin!)


Ticking and Toile (So cool!)


Singing With Birds (a-MAZ-ing desserts!)

4. Contact the bloggers you chose and let them know about the award.

Check!


<3 AmberLou

Beautiful Blogger Award

Yay! We have been honored to receive the award...

This comes to us from Jamie at C.R.A.F.T!
Thank you so much for your kindness Jamie!

Now, to pass along the award...
Rules:
1. Thank the person who gave you this award.
2. Share 5 things about yourself.
3. Pass the award along to 5 bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic!
4. Contact the bloggers you've picked and let them know about the award.

5 things about ~jan
1. I enjoy organizing kitchen cupboards.
2. I love to create from stuff I already have at home.
3. I cannot whistle or snap my fingers.
4. I love to garden but complain continually about it.
5. I can pinch a penny and turn it into a dime... so I've been told.

My 5 blogs who are inspiring
1. Babblings from Brooke
2. Bags by Bre
3. The Magic Onions
4. Jellywares
5. Junkrestore

Thanks again Jamie... ~jan