As part of a BlogHer Campaign I was given the coolest toy to play around with. Check it:3Ms new 3M Mobile Projector!

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This small mobile projector allows big-screen viewing of your content just about anywhere. Plug it into your iPad or iPhone and project your images and movies. It’s as simple as that.

As a crafter I was excited to receive this projector so I can paint large murals onto the wall or create extra large art by projecting an image onto a piece of wood and then tracing it with chalk or a pencil.

As a mother and family person I am excited to be able to share home movies, YouTube videos and slideshow photos with my family and friends.

We had a great time watching some cartoons on Netflix using the 3M mobile projector and our iPad. The kids think the projector is the coolest thing ever.

We are also big fans of slumber parties! Our kids love having friends spend the night. Watching a movie projected onto the wall makes you feel like you are in a theater. The screen is huge!

This projector is so easy to set up. All you do is plug your iDevice (iPad, iPod, iPhone) into the projector and you are ready to watch. I love that is is so small, lightweight, and portable.

The new 3M projector is sold at Target. Learn more here and find special offers. It will also work with a PC (with additional cable purchase).

What’s your favorite way to do Family Movie night? Leave a comment for a chance to win a $150 Target Gift Card! (See rules below.)

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Be sure to visit the 3M mobile projector brand page on BlogHer.com where you can read other bloggers’ reviews and find more chances to win!

(Disclosure: I wrote this post as part of a paid campaign with BlogHer. The opinions in this post are my own.)

As most of you know, I love spray paint. I will spray paint anything and everything! Nothing is safe in my home from a can of good ‘ol spray paint.

With summer almost here I want to share a spray painting tip with you. Hopefully it will help you to not make the same mistake I made last summer.

I decided I wanted a bunch of picture frames painted white for my gallery wall.

It was August in Texas at about high noon which translates into at least 100 degrees outside with bright blue skies and lots of direct UV rays. Pretty much hotter than hell outside.

Perfect time to spray paint a few frames, am I right?!

The Primer went on fine. Things started getting ugly real quick though when I busted out the spray paint.

You see, it was SO HOT outside that the sun dried the paint too quickly causing the paint to snap, crackle, and pop.

It was a total mess! Definitely not the look I was going for on my gallery wall.

After lots of sanding I was able to start fresh, but it was a huge inconvenience for me!

The moral here? Now that it’s summer again, be aware of where you are spray painting. If possible work in your garage or wait until closer to dusk to bust out that can of paint. Don’t be a victim to unnecessary crackling.

Of course, if this is the look you are going for then by all means, paint in 100 degree weather in direct sunlight. You’ll have the perfect crackle effect.

H-E-L-L-O party number ONE HUNDRED!!

Holy moly crap-oly. How have I been doing this party-thang for 100 weeks?! Three digits? I am shocked.

I was going to have something fabulous planned for this big occasion, but alas, I’m STILL sick. Total bummer. Hacking away and suffering vertigo from all the phlegm in my noggin.

So here’s to 100… and here’s to 100 more! I will keep partying and featuring you guys in this great big ol’ blog world as long as I feel it is beneficial to YOU.

I love highlighting bloggers each week, especially new blogs! This party is a great way for me to be able to show off YOU and introduce you to the world.

Let’s show off all our awesome creations this week!

** So, are you new here? I throw the Hookin’ Up with HoH Party every week to give all of you a chance to find other awesome blogs to read. Below you will find several hundred mini links to other people’s blog posts. Have fun browsing through the links in search of new ideas. Also, if you are a blogger, please feel free to add your own links to the list!

!! Any projects I feature will be pinned on My Pinterest Board for everyone to see! Follow me on Pinterest to get in on the pinning action.

* Please refrain from posting links to shops and stores.

Please note: RECIPES/FOOD is a separate link. Please make sure you are linking in the appropriate section.

Here are my favorite links from last week’s party:

I just LOVE love love this basement makeover from JosieJones & Co. What an amazing space now!!!

Design Megillah is a genius. Yup, a genius. This twig ball is such a cool decor ball! Click through to see how she made it.

How awesome is this Paisley Stenciled Table from Domestic Imperfection? Very awesome and easy enough for anyone to tackle.

Why oh why do you guys temp me so much with amazing food? I am seriously drooling over these Cinnamon Sugar Donuts at Life.Love.Larson.. I am a sucker for anything breaded and covered in any form of sugar.

Sand & Sisal shows how to take a basic free wine crate and turn it into an amazing statement piece storage crate. Great job!

Oh my goodness, check out this awesome table that Life on Walnut Street covered in yard sticks. Holy awesomeness right there.

If you are trendier than me (you probably are) you will appreciate this tutorial to turn basic white jeans into colored ones! Aren’t these mint jeans from Welcome to the Good Life just seriously so fabulous?

Made In a Day is awesome. She wrapped a basic candle in fish net for a cool custom look. Her tutorial is great too, btw.

Sweet Sewn Stitches built the coolest spice storage rack that actually swings out so you can see both sides! This is very cool.

Not only does The Hell on Heels Housewife have a great blog name, she also has great DIY chevron window boxes. I love the little splashes of color mixed in.

I think this Urban Outfitters knock-off wall art is seriously awesomespice. This Girl’s Life shows how to create one of your very own.

Haute To Sew took a boring basic door mat and painted it not only chevron but also ombre. It’s double trendy and I double love it.

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