• Home
    • Tour
      • Coastal Guest Room
      • Dining Room
      • Family Room
      • Front Porch Ideas
      • Kitchen Nook
      • Mud Room Built Ins
      • Shop My Home
  • DIY Projects
    • Chalk Painting/Painting
    • Crafting
    • Furniture redo
    • Organizing
    • Sewing
    • Wall treatments
    • Window treatments
  • Entertaining
    • Celebrations
      • Baby Showers
      • Birthday Parties
      • Bridal Showers
      • Graduation parties
      • Super Bowl Party
      • weddings
    • Holidays
      • Christmas
      • Easter
      • 4th of July
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Valentines
    • Outdoor Entertaining
    • Tablescapes
  • Fashion Ideas
  • Recipes
    • Breads
    • Desserts
    • Main dishes
    • Pasta
    • Salads
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
  • Travel
    • California
    • Hong Kong
    • Italy
    • Mexico
  • Contact Us
    • Let’s Collaborate
    • Karins Kottage Media Kit | Lifestyle Blogger for Women Over 50

Karins Kottage

Everyday Style and Living for Women Over 50

Home » Creative Summer Ideas Weekly – Link Up & Be Inspired!

in Karins Kottage Linky Party

Creative Summer Ideas Weekly – Link Up & Be Inspired!

Welcome back to this week’s linky party, friends! July is in full swing, and I’ve gathered creative summer ideas for my weekly– link up to help you feel inspired in your home, your kitchen, and even your wardrobe. I’m featuring six fabulous bloggers this week who’ve shared a little bit of everything—crafts, décor, DIYs, and recipes. There’s something for everyone!

If you’re new here—welcome! I’d love for you to join the fun. This is a place to connect, share your latest blog post, and find fresh inspiration from talented creators. Be sure to link up and say hello in the comments!


🐚 DIY Decoupage Oyster Shell Napkin Rings

From Bay to Beach
These oyster shell napkin rings are absolutely stunning! With beautiful patterns and coastal charm, they’d elevate any summer table. A creative and elegant DIY to try using paper napkins and rope!


🏡 Creative Summer Decorating Ideas to Inspire

Sonata Home Design
Looking to refresh your space for the season? This post is packed with summer decorating ideas that are colorful, welcoming, and totally doable. Great tips you can use today!


🖤 MCM Dresser Makeover in Cast Iron Black

Creative Moments
Talk about a furniture glow-up! This mid-century modern tallboy went from drab to dramatic in rich black paint. A fantastic transformation with a high-end look.


🌿 Thrifted French Country Summer Vignette

Thrifting Wonderland
This charming vignette blends timeless style with vintage finds. If you love curated collections and subtle summer touches, this is your kind of decor inspiration.


🦷 Tooth Fairy Monster Pillow (Free Pattern!)

Creatively Beth
This fun sewing project is adorable and functional—perfect for kids losing their first teeth. The free pattern makes it easy to stitch up your own little monster pillow!


🍓 Cheesecake Pudding with Mixed Berries

It All Started With Paint
This dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious! With creamy pudding and juicy berries, it’s the perfect no-bake treat for summer gatherings.


Karins Kottage Happenings

Recently, I shared one of my favorite summer fashion finds—this lightweight gold maxi dress with pockets, rolled sleeves, and so many ways to style it! You can dress it up or down for a breezy, elegant look.
👗 Read the post here


Join the Linky Party!

Now it’s your turn! Share your latest DIY, recipe, fashion, decor post, or summer craft below. Let’s keep the inspiration flowing all season long—and don’t forget to invite a friend or two to join the party!

Thanks so much for being part of the Karins Kottage community. I love seeing what you create!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

16 Comments

Stay connected to the Kottage

don't miss a thing
☞  SIGN UP TO receive THE LATEST news and updates from Karins Kottage ☜
You’ve successfully signed up! Check your email for details.
Previous Post: « Perfect Gold Maxi Dress for Summer (with Pockets!)
Next Post: Effortlessly Chic Summer Outfit for Women Over 50 »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lee Ann from Creative Moments says

    July 11, 2025 at 11:56 am

    Thanks for featuring my MCM dresser, I think perhaps you may have pinned the wrong photo meaning to get the completed photo??

    Reply
  2. Beth says

    July 11, 2025 at 11:50 am

    A big THANK YOU Karin for including my Tooth Fairy Monster Pillows with the inspiration this week! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Don’t forget to join us over at the Creatively Crafty Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
    https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-2/
    Pinned!
    Creatively, Beth

    Reply
  3. Laura @ Our Grand Lives says

    July 10, 2025 at 7:12 am

    Thanks, as always, for hosting us all! It’s always fun to stop by to see what everyone is up to! That dress (and color) looks great on you! Have a wonderful week!

    Reply
  4. Jennifer says

    July 9, 2025 at 9:32 am

    Thanks so much for hosting each week. I am definitely checking out some of the features this week. Have a wonderful time!

    Reply
  5. Linda @It All Started With Paint says

    July 9, 2025 at 8:11 am

    Thank you so much for featuring my pudding cups. And thanks so much for hosting us all this week. Oh, and love that dress! It looks amazing on you! 🙂 Linda

    Reply
  6. Rita C at Panoply says

    July 9, 2025 at 7:54 am

    Happy Wednesday, amd tha k you for the party! Love the tooth fairy pillow. Funny how having grandchildren changes one’s focus. 😊

    Reply
  7. Thrifting Wonderland says

    July 9, 2025 at 5:46 am

    Great party as always. Thanks so much for hosting each week. Appreciate the feature for the “thrifted goods”. Have a great week.
    Lynne, Thrifting Wonderland

    Reply
  8. Debbie-Dabble says

    July 9, 2025 at 5:40 am

    Karin,
    That is a great dress…the color looks great on you!!
    My Link Ups for today’s party are # 66, 67 and 68!!
    Thanks so much for hosting this wonderful party!! I really appreciate the time and effort that goes into it along with visiting all the links!! I hope you are having a great week!!
    Hugs,
    Deb
    Debbie-Dabble Blog

    Reply
  9. Pam says

    July 8, 2025 at 2:04 pm

    Love the dress! Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      July 8, 2025 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you so much Pam 🙂

      Reply
  10. Susan says

    July 8, 2025 at 10:30 am

    Hi Karin!
    Thanks for hosting. I appreciate the feature!
    Dresses with pockets are THE BEST!
    Have a great week!
    ~Susan

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      July 8, 2025 at 4:45 pm

      I know right! Dresses with pockets are just the absolute best. Always a pleasure to highlight your fun ideas. Thanks for supporting me.

      Hugs,
      Karin

      Reply
  11. Julie Briones says

    July 8, 2025 at 8:55 am

    Such a fun party, as always, Karin! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      July 8, 2025 at 4:46 pm

      Hi Julie! Thanks for stopping by.

      Karin 🙂

      Reply
  12. Steph@Stephcreatesthings says

    July 8, 2025 at 4:07 am

    Karin, thank you for hosting. Have a great week!

    Reply
    • Karins Kottage says

      July 8, 2025 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks for linking up! 🙂

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Home
  • DIY Projects
  • Entertaining
  • Fashion Ideas
  • Recipes
  • Travel
  • Contact Us

Footer

Looking For Something

Let’s Get Social

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

RSS RSS feed

  • Let’s Raise the Woof! A Darling Puppy Birthday Party
  • A Fun Colorful Summer Outfit for Women Over 50
  • Classic Summer Staples For Women Over 50
  • A Casual Spring Outfit with a Gauzy Purple Plaid Tunic

Copyright © 2026 · Market theme by Restored 316