Sunday Linky Party #53 + Goodies

I've been wanting to raise some chickens, so this weekend, I've been doing some research on how to build a chicken coop. The many coop kits out there are a little out of my price range, plus, as a crafty person, I really should build it myself! Anyway, I should really do more research. Anyone else have experience raising chickens and have some good advice?

Anyway, check out this week's gallery!

Isn't this pleated pillow pretty amazing? It looks like something you'd find in Antropologie or some other quirky store. The great thing is, this pattern and tutorial (which you usually have to pay for) is free to download from March 1-23! So get it now while it's free at Craft Buds!

I love the colorful stripes on this renovated desk. It's definitely unusual and eye-catching, in a good way! Head over to Little House in the Big D for the tutorial.

What's better than stickers? Making your own stickers! This would be a really fun activity with your kids, or even with yourself :) I used to collect stickers and would have loved to make my own. Want to learn how? Find out at Art Club Blog.

Have you seen all the super pretty lace-imprinted clay bowls around on Etsy and the internet? I have and boy did I want them. Unfortunately, I can't afford to buy everything I want, so I'm thrilled that A Rosie Sweet Home has this tutorial on making your own!

You've probably seen plenty of lovely bag/tote tutorials around (*cough* such as in some of my previous linky parties :) but maybe you'd like to add an additional touch of poshness with leather-looking straps! Good thing Emmaline knows what we want and created this post.

Can you believe Easter's coming up soon? Time passes so fast. Well, Pajama Crafters are ahead of the game with this beautiful decorated flower egg. Head over there to get started on dressing your living room with season-appropriate decor!

I'm a little boggled by how all the scraps fit together to make such a beautiful composition, but I'm sure it'll make more sense once I try it myself. Head to Blue Bird Sews to learn how to make this rainbow sunshine pot holder.

Life tips:

• Did blogger delete your blog? Read what to do at Design Fluff.
• How to pick colors for your home and How to contain your computer cords, at Remodelaholic

Like potato chips but don't like all the grease and weird ingredients? Well, make your own simple potato chips at home, and all you need is a microwave! Really! Check it out at The Rickett Chronicles.

I like drinking healthy stuff (and sneak in an occasional cola...) so this green smoothie has caught my eye. It super green, which is interesting, and the ingredients are all good! Now I just need to make this to figure out how it tastes. Try it at Lady with the Red Rocker.

Need a crowd-pleaser that'll fill a big group of people? Try this Cuban flank steak with picadillo relish recipe and put it in some sandwich rolls. These look like cute little sliders that are popping up at so many restaurants :) Yum! Find it at Lady Behind the Curtain, and try her light Monte Cristo sandwiches.

More recipes:

• Pecan pie bars, No bake cake batter truffles, and Cake batter pancakes, by Making Memories
• Thai meat loaf, by Adventures in Dinner
• Quick coq au vin and Herman pear and apple cake, by Aisling Beatha
• Mint ice cream sandwiches, by Shaken Together
• Sesame chicken tenders and Vanilla bean banana pudding, by Will Cook for Smiles
• Gluten free breadsticks, by Scout's Stitches
• Eggplant rolls, by Mein Kochlust
• Pig on a stick with sweet and spicy dipping sauce, by Homegrown Beanes
• Snickers peanut butter muffins, Grilled teriyaki chicken, Homemade butterfingers, by Talking Dollars and Cents
• Quinoa mac and cheese, by Couponing and Cooking
• Easy strawberry cheesecake, by Inspired by Felicity
• French onion soup, by Marriage from Scratch
• Five meals with 300 or less calories each, by A Pinch of Joy
• Dutch oven barbecue chicken and rice, by Becca Cooks
• Crock pot tex mex chicken, by Paper Wings
• 3 ingredient raspberry punch, by Inspired by Family Magazine

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