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Arts & Crafts, Sponsored

Fire Mountain Gems Swarovski Crystal Giveaway with Jewelry Crafting Tutorials & Video

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Swarovski Crystal Coral Pendant
Fire Mountain Gems

This beautifully asymmetric Swarovski crystal coral bead , from Le fidèLe Design’s affiliate Fire Mountain Gems, is inspired by nature and draws on the mysterious beauty of the ocean’s coral, as well as the play of light on the water’s surface. The intricate facets reflect rainbow rays for maximum brilliance.

Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set with
Swarovski Findings

This focal piece can be used as a pendant for necklaces or as a component for earrings and other projects. Click on the links for tutorials featuring the crystals that will help to get you started in making your very own creations.

Single-strand Swarovski Necklace with Sterling Silver Chain

If you’re not into jewelry crafting, these Swarovski beads also look beautiful when simply strung onto a ribbon or chain, and make for exquisite gifts that look so much more luxurious than the low price this Le fidèLe Design’s supplier offers them for. (How perfect would these Swarovski crystal coral bead be to use as pendants for bridesmaid’s gifts in a seaside wedding?!)

Earrings with
Swarovski Crystal

One lucky follower can win one of these beautiful coral inspired Swarovski beads which are just perfect for summer! To be eligible for entry into this August giveaway, simply sign up for the free LefideLe.com e-mail newsletter that keeps you informed when new groups of articles have posted. (Click here for a link to the Contact or Subscribe page.) If you already receive the e-mails then you are automatically entered… loyalty does have its rewards!

And here’s something FREE for all of my readers… a 73 page Swarovski E-Book on Trends, Inspirations and Project Designs with jewelry making instructions… just click here to snag yours now!

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads 40th Anniversary Sale

Watch this tutorial video on how to use an Ice Pick Bail to quickly and easily turn a bead into a lovely pendant for a necklace:

¡Bien Suerte! (= Good Luck!)

Faithfully Yours,

Leigh

P.S. Click on the image below to see more Swarovski Crystal Innovations from Fire Mountain Gems!

Arts & Crafts, Interior Decor, Recipes, Sponsored

Free 23 E-Books & Labels on Arts, Crafts, Cooking, & Gardening from Craftsy!

The online learning site Craftsy has generously offered some super cute labels to download and print for free. Simply click on the image below for a link to the webpage posting them.  Also from Craftsy are 23 amazingly free e-books on a variety of arts, crafts, cooking, and gardening subjects! Just click on a picture to find the book it depicts. Then you can download it and keep it forever to reference whenever you want to.  Yea!! Note that Craftsy is a Le fidèLe Design’s affiliate, so I may be compensated if you decide to make a purchase after clicking on these links, but these e-books and labels really are free… and free is really great! This is why I took the time to pass them along to you. I do hope you enjoy them. I can’t wait to read them myself!

Faithfully Yours,

Leigh

Parties & Tablescapes, Sponsored

Get your Paw Patrol Party On With Birthday Express!

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links

Paw Patrol birthday party supplies
No job is too big, no pup is too small!

The Party of the Month is Paw Patrol! And, of course, Birthday Express has all paws on deck to help you plan the pawww-urfect Paw Patrol-themed party. Here are some fun ideas that are sure to get your tail waggin’!

Invitations – Get your guests into the Paw Patrol party spirit with these Paw Patrol Invitations! The package includes 8 invitations (with envelopes) and features all of the Paw Patrol team.

Party Decor – With Birthday Express’ Paw Patrol Scene Setter and Swirl Decorations, your guests will be transported to Adventure Bay with Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Rocky, and the rest of the gang! You could provide each guest their own Paw Patrol Paper Mask when they walk in the door, and there’s even Paw Patrol Ribbons and Medals that can be given away as prizes with your Paw Patrol Party Games.

Food & Drink – The possibilities are endless for food and drink at a Paw Patrol Party. In addition to Paw Patrol Party Games, you could get various-sized dog bowls and use them for chips, dip, candy, and other snacks. You could also make dog bone-shaped sandwiches or cookies! And the birthday boy or girl will love the Party Patrol Birthday Cake Candle Set.

As Marshall says … I’m fired up!!!!! about Birthday Express’ new Paw Patrol theme!
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PAW Patrol Party in a Box – Deluxe – 8 Guests
PAW Patrol Party Favor Box
Dog Bone 18″ Pinata

Recipes

Super Bowl of Chili (Recipe with Three Options: Beef, Turkey, or Veggie)

The following recipes have been recommended from Le fidèLe Designs affiliate Abe’s Market who has sponsored this article. I thought I’d pass them onto to y’all because I don’t invent recipes that include chili powder, corn, or soy… but I think there are many of you out there who would enjoy these anyway. (If you have allergies, you can try adding more beans to replace the tofu in the vegan chili, omit the corn in the turkey chili, and replace the chili powder with other spices of your choosing.)

Faithfully yours,

Leigh

Nobody wants to be stuck in the kitchen during the Big Game. Make the following recipes ahead and keep them warm until kickoff. The use of an all-natural slow cooker sauce made entirely of vegetables and seasonings speeds up prep time considerably. Using lean ground beef, turkey or all vegetables ensures a low-fat delicious meal!

(Click the link here to take an extra 25% Off Jesben Slow Cooker Sauces from Le fidèLe Designs affiliate Abe’s Market with Code: SNOWDAY until 2/1!)

Super Bowl of Chili – 3 Ways: Beef, Turkey, or Veggie:

Abe's Market Chili

SLOW COOKER SUPER BOWL OF BEEF CHILI
Ingredients:
1-2 lbs lean (90%) ground beef
1 jar (24 oz) Jesben® Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce
1 can (approx. 15 oz) red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can (approx. 15 oz) pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
3 T chili powder
1 T ground cumin

Instructions:
Place meat in slow cooker.
Add beans.
Sprinkle spices over beef and beans.
Pour entire jar of Jesben® Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce on top of meat, beans and spices. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours or until meat is fully cooked.
With large spoon thoroughly stir cooked chili, breaking up ground beef into chunks and then into smaller pieces with back of spoon.
Serve in bowls and enjoy!
Makes 8-10 servings

SLOW COOKER TURKEY CHILI
Ingredients:
1-2 lbs ground turkey
1 jar (24 oz) Jesben® Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce
1 can (approx. 15 oz) black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can (approx. 15 oz) yellow corn kernels (rinsed and drained)
3 T chili powder
1 T ground cumin

Instructions:
Place turkey in slow cooker.
Add beans.
Sprinkle spices over turkey and beans.
Pour entire jar of Jesben® Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce on top of turkey, beans and spices. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours or until meat is fully cooked.
With large spoon thoroughly stir cooked chili, breaking up ground turkey into chunks, and then into smaller pieces with back of spoon.
Serve in bowls and enjoy!
Makes 8-10 servings

SLOW COOKER VEGETARIAN CHILI
Ingredients:
1 lb chopped portobello mushrooms
1 lb diced extra firm tofu
1 jar (24 oz) Jesben® Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce
1 can (approx. 15 oz) cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can (approx. 15 oz) dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
3 T chili powder
1 T ground cumin

Instructions:
Place mushrooms and tofu in slow cooker.
Add beans.
Sprinkle spices over veggies and beans.
Pour entire jar of Jesben® Italian Tomato, Peppers & Herbs Slow Cooker Sauce on top of vegetables, beans and spices. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Stir thoroughly and keep warm in slow cooker until ready to eat.
Serve in bowls and enjoy!
Makes 8-10 servings

Note: If you prefer less heat, chili powder can be reduced in any of these recipes by 1 tablespoon. On the other hand, if you like your chili hot, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to taste. Also, feel free to get creative with your ingredients!

 

 

 

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Making a Custom Book to Make the World a Better Place (One Fundraiser at a Time!)

Fundraise with Blurb custom books (This is a sponsored post from Le fidèLe Designs affiliate Blurb, helping to bring you free & fabulous content!) If you are involved with any type of organization – animal rescue, PTA, even little league, you’ll probably need to raise money for it at some point. Creating a Blurb custom book to sell (or give away to donors) is a simple yet effective way to fundraise.

Tips for charity book-making:

  1. If your subject is the tiniest bit photogenic (like animals, the environment, or kids), think about putting together a simple yet classic photo book to sell. It’s easier than it sounds! Just use one of these six professionally designed templates and you’ll get a stunning book… without having to hire a professional designer. There is always at least one creative-type in every group who’s ready for a worthwhile project!
  2. Think about your narrative—what’s the story you want to tell? Using a mixture of words and images will tell people exactly what you do, and why you do it. With an inspiring story, you’ll find people are so much more open to your message. (Check out this great online book-making tool to get started.)
  3. Another great fundraising idea is to create a cute little notebook or planner covered with your organization’s logo atop a heart-inspiring photo. It’s so handy that people will actually want to carry it around… and carry your message with them!

Here’s a How To for the Right-Brained Folks: Feel free to forward this post to the charity-driven creator in your group, and if you have any of your own tips or tricks on how to raise money for a good cause, I’d love to hear them!

Faithfully Yours

Leigh

P.S. You can also publish your own travel, poetry, art, photo, portfolio, children’s, wedding, baby, memory, planner, notebook, memoirs, or even cookbooks! (Click here for a video on how to make a photo book!)