Sumo's Sweet Stuff

FIRST- Sorry to Sumo for posting her swap two days late! Blame the weather and the lack of computer this weekend. BUT I am back and the computer is fixed so here is Sumo and her AWESOME blog Sumo's Sweet Stuff...PLEASE go and check her blog out if you already haven't...say hi or hey even follower her.

AND here she is--

Hello everyone!

I'm so excited to be guest posting over here today!

I'm Sumo, from Sumo's Sweet Stuff!

My real name is Summer, but my husband nicknamed me Sumo when we were dating. (Should I be offended?) Now he's got all of my family, as well as lots of our friends, calling me Sumo. I think Aunt Sumo sounds pretty great, don't you? I live in Utah with my husband, and our two beautiful daughters - Reece & Remi!

Growing up, I never used to be all that domestic or crafty, so I think no one is more surprised than my mom at how I've ended up where I am today! I started Sumo's Sweet Stuff last May as a place to keep some of my crafting projects so that my personal blog wasn't overrun with them. Somehow, that developed into a place to host giveaways, share tutorials, share recipes, and feature fellow bloggers' ideas and blogs! I also use my blog to promote my etsy shop, so if you're ever in the market for some baby girl accessories, come on over! Every Monday is Market Yourself Monday, where you can link up your latest projects, and visit other blogs to get some inspiration!

Here's a little peek at some of the things you can find on my blog:

Zipper Flower Tutorial

Easy (and tasty!) Bon Bons

Feather Wreath

Chalkboard Block

Seasonal Wood Board

Three Tiered Shirts


T-Shirt Dress


Fabric/Elastic Headbands


You can find something every day of the week at Sumo's Sweet Stuff:

Market Yourself Monday

Tutorial Tuesday

Mouth-Watering Wednesday

Things to Try Thursday

Feature Friday

Showcase Saturday

Sponsor Sunday

I also am involved in a joint blogging venture - Win, Lose or Blog. If you aren't following already, you should get on over there and do so! We have a lot of great sponsors, and not all of the prizes donated are going to the contestants - they are also going to people who comment! Plus it's just nice to cheer for those lovely ladies. We're also starting to do some giveaways, so what's not to love? We'll be doing more seasons as well, so if you think you want to participate, you may get that chance in the future!

Thanks again for having me! I hope to see you all over at Sumo's Sweet Stuff soon!

Thanks again Sumo.


Yay for my computer finally being fixed, we will be all up to blogging speed next week.

Creative Guest at Ucreate

Today I am lucky enough to be seen over at Ucreate.

I couldn't be more excited.  The blog is kind of awesome, Kari is kind of awesome, and I feel really honored that she would allow me to be apart of her blog today.

Also Today...it is hotter than the hubs of...well you know. I am wilting, not prettily might I add.

Boys are basking in the sun in a new little pool with a new little sprinkler going on simultaneously, and  I am seriously thinking about putting on my bathing suit and joining them...

alas I don't won't to scare all my lovely neighbors, so I will probably just eat 35 popsicles instead.

Swapping with Dee Dee

Time for another blog swap. This time I am swapping with 

Dee Dee, super cute girl with a super great blog.

Hi everyone. I am super excited to be blog swapping with Larissa! Another day in Paradise has quickly become one of my favorite blogs! I can't get enough of her projects.

Now to introduce myself, my name is Dianna but most everyone calls me Dee Dee.

I blog at whatever Dee Dee wants {she's gonna get it}. I am the mom to the coolest little red headed boy and married to my best friend. I know, cliché but really we were best friends before we ever liked each other. My husband Travis, is a butcher. You can check out some the yummy things we eat here.

I love buying kids clothes and am always buying my son something new to wear. Every Sunday on my blog I show off his Stylin’ Sunday picture.

I love lists, being on time, organization, cooking, reading, traveling and crafting. Sometimes husbands and kids don’t allow traveling, being on time and keeping things organized. At least I have all of those other things.

I learned to sew at an early age. I took numerous lessons (art, swimming, tennis, ballet, tap, jazz, etc) and the only one I stuck with was sewing. I love all kinds of crafts and am trying my hand at quilting right now.

I made these little notebooks for all my little lists I like to make. They also make great journals.

I sell them along with a few of my other crafts in my Etsy shop just for fun.

Recently I made these calendar blocks with a group of young girls from my neighborhood. Make sure to check out the tutorial, they are super easy to make.

I also made this little wallet gift card holder for Father's Day but I think it would be great for birthdays too.

I like to make my husband craft with me. He likes helping me with our Gocco printer and making cufflinks.

Stop by my blog, whatever Dee Dee wants {she’s gonna get it} and say hi.

I would love to meet you. Oh and make sure to enter the giveaways while you are there.

Thanks Larissa for letting me share your blog today!

Thanks Dee Dee. How great is she?

 I hope you are enjoying meeting all of these great bloggers 

I have been able to swap with. 


Take a little peak over at Tip Junkie today too...
you might see a familiar face.

See ya tomorrow!

Love Myself a Swap with Night Owl

I got another chance to swap today. I am so excited to introduce 
you to Leslie and her pretty amazing blog.


HELLLLOOOOO Just Another Day in Paradise followers! I am so excited to be swapping with Larissa today! Don't you just think she is so cute and has tons of FABULOUS ideas?

HOOOOO goes there?

Let me introduce myself! My name is Leslie and I am the creator of
Night Owl Crafting.

I started blogging back in 2008 and decided that my personal blog was being over taken by my crafts,so I started my craft blog. This is a place where I love to share my creations and inspirations that I receive from fellow bloggers and crafters. I host 2 link parties each week. The first one is on Tuesdays, yes that is today, and it is called

Hoo are you Tuesdays!  

This party is where you answer a few questions I ask each week and then link up your post! This is a party to get to know each other outside the craft world! 

The other one is held every Wednesday and it is called  

Hoo's got Talent?

This link party is where you can come and show off whatever you have been making!

I hope you will come and link up to both parties! I also am looking for more AMAZING blogs like Becky's to blog swap with me!

Today I would like to share with you some of my favorite projects I have done!

Starting off is my changing pad and it even has a tutorial!

Check out these lady bug pavers! They are so fun and easy to make!

I had so much fun making these adorable fabric pinwheels!

My most favorite recent project that I am in love with I copied from another blog, yes she knows!
Check it out on my bandanna tablecloth post!

I have so many more cute projects that you should come and check out over at Night Owl Crafting and please come join my link parties! I love meeting new HOOTS!

Thanks Larissa for letting me take over your FANTASTIC blog today!
I had a HOOOOT of a time!

Thanks Leslie! I Love that tablecloth, don't you? What a fun idea for a party.

Have a great day everyone. See you tomorrow for a super yummy recipe.

Blog Swappin' with These Creative Juices

Oooh my first ever blog swap...can you just sense my excitement!!!
You guys are super lucky today because Beckie from These Creative Juices is taking over my blog today...so sit back and get ready to be inspired! Take it away Beckie!

I just love blog swapping and finding new, fun, creative and inspiring blogs!
And Larissa's Just Another Day in Paradise is one for sure! I'm SO excited that she
was willing to let me take over her blog for the day!
So {HELLO} to all of Larissa's readers!
Well my name is Beckie and this is my blog...

My blog started off as a family blog that slowly turned into my creative outlet. I really enjoy being crafty and also getting good deals. So on my blog you will find lots of ideas and projects, as well as recipes, couponing and deals! I hope you will stop by and say hi because I love meeting new people!
Here are some things you will find at These Creative Juices...

Paper topiary
These are great for any kind of party or to use as decor. I use them in my craft room!

Napkin Wreath
Yep. You heard right. Napkins. Just don't be hanging it on your front door :)

You Inspire Word Frame
I made this for Father's Day last year....my dad cried (love it when it's a tear gift :)

Dinnertime Conversations
Make dinner fun with questions for the family!

Jute vase with paper dogwood blooms
Bring the springtime inside for cheap!



Herb Tins
For those of you, like me, who don't have a garden :(

{Thanks so much} to Larissa for letting me take over her blog for the day!

Let those creative juices flow!