Color in Motion 5K

So it goes without saying that I really shouldn't plan on running a 5K anytime soon! :P

Or maybe that I'd be pretty much incapable of running a 5K anytime soon- ha! But here's the thing... I keep hearing about this awesome Color in Motion race going on soon here in eastern Idaho. Quite awhile ago, my friend Monica told me she's got a whole group together, and I know my youngest sister will be in the thick of it too. And I think it looks so fun! I'd be walking way more than running and probably cross the finish line stinkin' last, but I'm intrigued enough that when I got an email from Amanda inquiring if she could guest post about Color in Motion here at Capital B, I was excited! So, even though I'm no fitness blogger, I think this post is one you'll enjoy and maybe be motivated by to join in on something awesome. :) And here's Amanda...

Hey guys! This is Amanda from Color in Motion 5k. I am so excited to tell you about one of the most fun events of the year, the Color in Motion 5K race. I also want to offer Sky’s readers an awesome deal for the Color in Motion 5K fun run on July 6 in Rexburg. This race will also benefit The Idaho Humanitarian Aid Project- Summerfest.  The Idaho Humanitarian Aid Project is our charity partner this year.  

**Use the discount code – capitalb01 - to register and get 10% off race registration at

http://colorinmotion5k.com/Rexburg

DIY Pinatas for any Party or Gathering!

Today I am posting as part of McKenzie from Girl Loves Glam's Summer Fun Series-

I've tried to come up with a really fun, and simple, idea-

I hope this will be something you can

enjoy and really use this summer!

Guest Post Catch Up

Wow, I haven't hardly been on my computer for more than a few minutes these last couple of days!
I didn't even get the chance to share that I was guest posting Friday over at Twin Dragonfly Designs about the rocket science of blanket forts ;)

 Check it out, along with Heather's entire last week of boredom busters for boys!

Blog Swap with Ten Cow Chick!

Today I'm excited to be blog swapping with Mariesa at Ten Cow Chick!

Even though her blog is WAY bigger than mine,

she was gracious enough to swap for the day!

Every time I stop by her blog, I'm uplifted and impressed with

how realistic and crafty she is!

Just her blog name alone is enough to make anyone who gets it smile!

I am soo excited that Sky was sweet enough to invite me to do a blog swap with her!

I'm honored that she'd think enough of my blog to want to do a swap!

I can't believe she has {FOUR} boys and

manages to make cute things and keep up an awesome blog.

Ohmygoodgravy I can barely keep up with my two little girls!

My name is Mariesa and I call myself the Ten Cow Chick.

It's a reference to the Johnny Lingo movie, in case you were wondering why

I would refer to myself as a "cow" :-)

I try to share my love of the gospel on my blog. I didn't serve a mission

so my blog is my way to let others know what members of the

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are all about.

Awhile back I shared scripture stickers on my blog

and that has been by far the most loved post by readers.

{Scripture Stickers}

My bow tutorials are also a big hit for people with little girls.

I learned how to make bows from the women in my ward (church group)

so it's fun to share this "talent" with everyone else.

{Bow tutorials}

I serve as the Activity Days leader in my ward

so I also post about our recent activities to share my ideas with other leaders.

If Sky was my neighbor I'm sure we'd be best friends!

Thanks for having me over at Capital B!

Thanks Mariesa!

I also tried her cream cheese filled strawberries recently- YUM!

Hope you'll come see me and all her fun ideas at Ten Cow Chick!

Come Visit!

Today you can find me over at Homespun Threads, happily joining in on her fun "Summer Soiree" Series! Click on over to check out our water gun targets, version 2.0!

Another place you can come visit (if you're close and able)= our Yard Sale this weekend!! 

We are busily going through each room in the house eliminating stuff we can live without! Come visit us and take home a little something for cheap! Friday and Saturday, 8-2!

Fun Spring Block: Blog Swap with GingerSnaps Crafts!

Today you can find me at

with a tutorial for some quick, clever Bib Clips

that will make a great addition to your next baby shower gift!

And Ginger is here at Capital B to

cure some Spring Fever for you!

This is my first blog swap- come visit me over at GingerSnaps!!

And if you've come here from there, welcome welcome!

Hi!  I'm Ginger from over at Ginger Snaps Crafts

(It's brand new, so please come follow along!)

I love, love. love followers!

I am so excited that Sky asked me

 to be a guest over on her lovely blog.

Thanks, Sky!

I met Sky through whoopdwhoop.com.

(It's a fun place where you list your creations,

trade whoops, earn whoops & get stuff!)

It is so much fun!

I've swapped Sky for

some of her creations.

Love them! :)

She is such a talented artist!

(I think the best part of whoopdwhoop

is the wonderful people you get to meet!)

Spring is finally in the air!

(It was a very, very long winter for us!  How about you?)

Time to get out the fun spring decor. :)

I just recently added this fun spring block

to my etsy shop, Ginger Snaps.

(You can buy it finished or as a kit make your own!)

Here's how I made it:

(Easy!)

1. First cut a 2 x 4 into a block that measure 3 1/2 inches by 7 inches long.

2.  Slightly sand your block, paying special attention to the edges.

3.  Choose a paint color.  I chose a bright purple. :)

4.  Paint your block.  It took me about 2 coats.  Let it dry.

5. You will use the vinyl negative (the part you usually throw away) as a stencil.
You can cut your own vinyl negative using a Cricut or Silhouette.
I used the elise font. (My favorite!)
(You can also buy one from my esty shop!)

Apply your vinyl lettering to your block of wood.

Make sure you press down firmly with your hand or a credit card. 

(You don't want any air pockets or loose areas.)
 

6.  Using bright spring-like colors carefully paint each letter a different color.
(Let them dry between coats.)

7.  After your paint has dried completely.

(I let mine dry over night, just to be sure!)

Carefully peel back your vinyl negative.

8.  Touch up any areas you might need to.

(You'll be amazed on how good a job vinyl can be when used as a stencil! :) )

9.  Tie a matching bow around your block.

10. Enjoy!

Thanks again, Sky!

Guest Posting Today!

Today I get the chance to guest post over at a fun craft blog:

Monica tuned me in to this one awhile back and I've had fun visiting Heidi ever since! While she is on a TWO week vacation- lucky gal- I get the chance to sub in and share!

I hope you'll head over to Craft Monkey and check out this fun project we did recently!


Also, didn't my weekend "frosting" turn out sweet:

I got the idea HERE and was thrilled when I paid $1 for five mini fun doughs at Michaels! Coop glued neon pom pom fuzzies over the entire top of his and thought it was the best thing ever =)