I feel I definitely owe you an explanation. I am sure you have noticed that I have not posted one of my own projects in awhile now. :( My real job has taken over and consumed my life this year. We are moving into all of this new testing in 3 weeks, and it has been such a major bummer for the teachers and our students. I won't go into my rant here (LOL), but I will let you know that I will feel like a bird out of a cage once this test is over. I am probably way too much of a perfectionist in the classroom, and I feel the heavy burden of doing everything I can to help my students succeed. I am staying an hour after school 3 days a week to tutor those who need it.
My blog is one of my greatest passions, and I love all of the wonderful friends that I have made, and I cannot let it go. With that being said, I will be back to posting my projects and visiting with all of you like I used to do, before I ever heard the words, COMMON CORE! Thank you so much for letting me continue to blog through checking out your awesome projects for inspiration each week!!!
Pick of the Bunch and Top View Features:
I am in love with this gorgeous chair makeover ottoman by Junk Chic Cottage! I love those ruffles. Check out her fabulous chair makeovers, too!
Posed Perfection created these adorable burlap wrapped carrots. These are just too cute!
Iris Abbey shared this gorgeous chest makeover! My daughter has this exact same one in her room that she inherited from my grandmother. Oh, how I would love to paint it this color!
The Life of a Craft Crazed Mom shared this great hot air balloon pallet art.
Our Secondhand House revealed the new family room makeover, and it looks wonderful! Wow, such a huge transformation!
Penny's Vintage Home shared her amazing Easter pastel tree. What a beautiful post and tree!
The Crafty Blog Stalker shared some of her awesome dollar store crafts! Such great ideas!
Delicious Fabulous Features:
Tastes of Lizzy T shared her yummy Italian Skillet Chicken. It looks so delicious!
Shari Blogs shared this fabulous Copycat Starbucks Cheese Danish! Oh, my!!
I love this great idea for a Candy Bar Salad by Love Food, Will Share. Oh, what fun that would be!
Jodie Fitz from Juggling Food Family & Chaos shared this fun and yummy No-Bake Leprechaun Mix.
Congratulations to the top views this week! Thank you so much for partying with us last week. You can grab a featured button here!
Don't forget to link up to these great parties this week!
26 comments:
There is no doubt Kathy....you are extraordinary!! I'm certain your students and their parents greatly appreciate you. Best wishes for much success for you and your students on the big test.
We'll look forward to seeing all your fabulous creativity when it's over!!
Kathy, We all know what a dedicated teacher you are and understand your busy schedule. Thanks so much for continuing to host your fabulous parties each week. Good luck with your students and testing!
Kathy, thanks for the nice party. Your features are always so beautiful!
Hugs,
Heather
MySweetMission.net
Thanks so much for hosting; I've added your link to my linky page I hope that's ok?
Kind regards
Andrea
Kathy, thank you for hosting such a lovely party. I left teaching many years ago, but I still have tons of friends in the classroom. Common core is a nightmare for all involved. I hope that after the tests you have a little more free time to enjoy your crafting! :)
Thanks for hosting, Kathy. And a big thank you for featuring my Burlap Wrapped Carrots! What a fun surprise! I'm sorry you haven't been able to blog much lately with all the new responsibilities and expectations with work. Summer will be here before you know it. Hang tough, sweet lady! Your students are blessed to have such a dedicated teacher. Have a great week.
Blessings,
Nici
Thanks for hosting, Kathy. And a big thank you for featuring my Burlap Wrapped Carrots! What a fun surprise! I'm sorry you haven't been able to blog much lately with all the new responsibilities and expectations with work. Summer will be here before you know it. Hang tough, sweet lady! Your students are blessed to have such a dedicated teacher. Have a great week.
Blessings,
Nici
I feel for you teachers during this testing time. I'll be praying for you all. Thanks for hosting, and I can't wait to see what you have been up to.
Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com
I feel for you teachers during this testing time. I'll be praying for you all. Thanks for hosting, and I can't wait to see what you have been up to.
Shannon ~ bohemianjunktion.com
Hello My Friend! I have, definitely, been missing your creativity but, do appreciate that you always manage to keep hosting your weekly parties. I managed to link up 3 posts this week...woo-hoo!
Hugs to you!
JP
Hello My Friend! I have, definitely, been missing your creativity but, do appreciate that you always manage to keep hosting your weekly parties. I managed to link up 3 posts this week...woo-hoo!
Hugs to you!
JP
I hear your pain and frustration! We are going through the same changes here and our National Curriculum is causing nothing but stress and angst for teachers and students alike. I only do relief work now and marvel at the work hard-working teachers like yourself do every day. I hope our governments will just let us teach soon instead of having teachers conform to the whims of whichever govt is "governing" at the time.
Best wishes lovely lady!
Natasha in Oz
Kathy,
Thanks so much for hosting!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thank you so much for including my Easter tree witb all the great features this week...hugs, Penny
Hi Kathy, thanks so much for hosting and it is hard with working blogging and everyday life! So glad that you host this party each week! Good luck with everything. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and week.
Julie
Thanks for hosting, this party is always a lot of fun and I like looking at a variety of projects. I am sure your students and their parents appreciate everything you do on their behalf :)
Kathy, Thanks so much for featuring my Serpentine Chest. I'm about to head for bed, but decided to check the computer. What a delightful surprise. I'm very grateful. Ann Marie @ Iris Abbey
Thank you for hosting the link up each week and I am so thrilled that you featured my family room. Thanks so much!
Thanks you for featuring my Dollar Store Craft Round Up! Love your party and I wouldn't miss it!
Like you, I am a teacher. What you have said in your post is exactly reflects the problem with standardized testing - it squelches creativity and my favorite education speaker, Ken Robinson, has shown us through research exactly what happens when we take the creative out of learning. For you, a teacher, taking the creative out has made you neglect a part of your life that feeds your soul. Sigh. I understand and know exactly where you are coming from. Thank you for hosting this sweet party to keep us all in our creative spirit. ~Kelly
unDeniably Domestic
Kathy,
Thanks for the feature of my ottoman. Love your parties. You are the sweetest hostess. I am joining in again this week. Thanks for hosting.
Kris
We would all vote for you for "Teacher of the Year"! I admire all you do to teach our children Kathy. Thank you. Thanks also for hosting this party. Glad to be back after a long blogging break. Blessings, Patti
Kathy, I am a teacher, too-- and I was so fed up with all the nonsense you've mentioned that I quit my position last fall. Best decision I ever made. I continue to work with kids, but in a different way, and without the anxiety and detrimental decisions made by people who don't know a thing about being a great teacher!
Hang in there!
Thanks for hosting Kathy, appreciate joining in on Bouquet of Talent. Have a good week.
Joy
THANK YOU for the AWESOME feature & sharing our leprechaun nibbles :)! I added your button to that post..hoping the luck of the Irish is with you this week :)! ~ jodie
Thank you for hosting!
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