Tutorials & Tips Link Party {71}

July 30, 2012

Welcome to the 71st edition of Tutorials & Tips! If you’re looking for last week’s features, don’t worry you didn’t miss them. They have yet to be featured. I am a bit over my head in projects right now (back porch, boys’ bedroom, kitchen) and am excited by all the progress but forgetting I need to post as well! Tutes & Tips Not to Miss from last week will be featured tomorrow! Stay tuned…

In the meantime I have a few quick tips to share with you! When painting outdoors, use Glad Press & Seal wrap to cover your light fixtures.

If you’re painting spindles, this “paint roller” mit comes in handy!

And if it’s 100* outside while you’re painting, make sure you have a box of these in the freezer. They come in handy as well !

Tomorrow I’ll show you my completed back porch along with a $100 Lowes gift card giveaway. Speaking of giveaways, be sure to hop on over to enter the $200 Mirror Mate giveaway!

And now let’s see what awesomeness you all have been up to this week! If you’d like to link up, please be sure to read the rules.

Remember that everyone with a tip or tute is welcome to link up but only those who link back to me within their post will be featured.

Party Rules

Any tip or tutorial is welcome! Decorating, holiday ideas, room makeovers, cleaning tips, recipes, crafts, and sewing all count.
Keep content fresh! Please do not link the same projects week after week. I will delete posts that you’ve linked up here several weeks in a row.

If your post has been featured in a Tutes & Tips Not to Miss, please do NOT link it up again.

Link back. I only feature those who link back to me within your post.

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Amanda @ Serenity Now says:

July 30, 2012 at 9:53 pm

Oh my word, that banana baby looks amazing!!!! Thanks for hosting, Beth. Love the tip on the press ‘n seal too.

trek says:

July 30, 2012 at 9:55 pm

Paint glove is clever.

Confessions of a Plate Addict says:

July 30, 2012 at 9:58 pm

My grandson introduced me to those banana pops, but we like the milk chocolate…yum! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

- Beth says:
  
  July 30, 2012 at 10:03 pm
  
  I’m a dark chocolate girl but I wouldn’t say no to a milk one either . Thanks for liking up Debbie!
  
Kerry Rossow says:

July 30, 2012 at 10:04 pm

I love the press n’ seal tip!
Thank you for hosting, Beth!
Kerry at HouseTalkN

Aimee - It's Overflowing says:

July 30, 2012 at 10:21 pm

Thanks for hosting! XO, Aimee

Angie@Echoes of Laughter says:

July 30, 2012 at 10:36 pm

Wow! That paint roller mitt is brilliant! Thank you so much for hosting this party every week Beth! Can’t wait to see your porch! Angie xo

Suzan says:

July 30, 2012 at 11:06 pm

Thanks so much for hosting! Great tips
And thanks for hosting – it’s really appreciated
Hugs,
Suzan

Little Bit says:

July 30, 2012 at 11:48 pm

Oh I hear ya Beth, I’m having a heck of a time getting my projects done and trying to find time to blog… thanks for hosting… that’s one thing I’m going to have to cut back… only one or two parties per day, at least for the summer, so I’m picking my favs with the best referrals back to my blog, and yours is one at the top! thanks, Little Bit

Stacey says:

July 30, 2012 at 11:50 pm

Can’t wait to try the press n’ seal tip & I’ve never heard of the mitt. I will be looking for that very soon as I have a bannister to refurbish that I’ve been putting off due to the forty thousand spindles I’ll need to paint. Lol. Thanks for the tips! And thanks for hosting such a fun party!

Mary@athomeonthebay says:

July 31, 2012 at 12:58 am

Frozen chocolate dipped bananas… yum! Great way to cool down. Thanks for hosting.

Staci says:

July 31, 2012 at 3:57 am

A PAINT GLOVE!?! Are you kidding me!? What a great idea! My mind is churning with project ideas:)

Paula says:

July 31, 2012 at 5:21 am

I am going to share your mit tip with my mom who has many, many spindles that need stain.

Thanks for hosting the party. I’m looking forward to browsing through the links later today.

Deire~ says:

July 31, 2012 at 7:38 am

Note to self: Where to find frozen bananas… lol Thank you so much for hosting:)

Bliss says:

July 31, 2012 at 7:42 am

If I had a top 10 list of things I hate, painting spindles would be one it. I am pinning that paint roller mitt idea, even if it didn’t work as great as it looks like it would, it couldn’t be any worse than any other way of trying to paint spindles.

~Bliss~

Maury @ Life on Mars says:

July 31, 2012 at 8:24 am

Thanks so much for hosting Beth! I hope you have a great week!

Hollie says:

July 31, 2012 at 8:56 am

Thanks for the great tips on painting, and for hosting each week!

Trish @ Uncommon says:

July 31, 2012 at 9:19 am

Thanks for hosting the party! Fabulous painting tips! Have a great week!

Take care,

Trish

Meegan says:

July 31, 2012 at 11:03 am

Beth,
Thanks for hosting and making my week a little brighter! I LOVE frozen bananas!! Mmmmm…
Have a great week!
Meegan

Carmel says:

July 31, 2012 at 12:01 pm

I’ve always wondered if those frozen bananas were any good – thanks for the tip! Painting in 100 degree heat is so not fun, but I can’t wait to see your makeover!

Mary Ann says:

July 31, 2012 at 12:04 pm

Hope I am commenting on the right spot for the MirroMate Giveway. I absolutely love the Providence Oiled Bronze frame. It would make my bathroom look so elegant.

Shelley @ Calypso In The Country says:

July 31, 2012 at 12:21 pm

Great painting tips! Thanks for hosting!
-Shelley

Kassi @ Truly Lovely says:

July 31, 2012 at 7:02 pm

Thanks for hosting Beth! I saw those paint gloves on a Pioneer Woman segment! So useful!!!