tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91553099131334066232024-03-05T02:04:30.863-05:00Liberty OriginalLibertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-90895292281105365582012-02-28T00:49:00.001-05:002012-02-28T00:49:46.866-05:00Swap Time and TTUT<center><a href="http://www.impulsiveaddict.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Image and video hosting by TinyPic" src="http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/analyzethisblog/swapbutton.jpg" /></a></center> <p>I am so excited to be writing this post!   Even though I have been absent from my blog, I have hosted another baby shower, shopped for my swap partner (the Lovely Stacy from <a href="http://stacysrandomthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Stacy Uncorked</a>), and received an AMAZING box of goodies.  Not to mention, poor little Finley has been sick AGAIN, baseball has started (in addition to Tai Kwon Do, for the oldest 2 boys), and gym season is in full swing (6 meets down, 2 to go).  But, enough banter, I am excited to share my swap details with you!!</p> <p><img src="http://distilleryimage0.instagram.com/e25a990261c911e1a87612313804ec91_7.jpg" width="427" height="427" /></p> <p>Um, can you say, </p> <p align="right"><font size="6" face="Blue Highway">WOW??</font></p> <p align="right"><img src="http://distilleryimage10.instagram.com/1dc6991461ca11e19e4a12313813ffc0_7.jpg" width="429" height="429" /></p> <p>Emily was completely enamored with the bow and yelled “MINE” as soon as she saw it.</p> <p>I have to say that Stacy and I have decided that we could definitely be twins based on our likes/dislikes.  I can’t remember when I’ve had more fun shopping and creating for someone that I don’t even know.  She completely spoiled me and I have to get her something else in the mail pronto to even things out.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0Xt_jxxor0Q/T0xq7fbeoMI/AAAAAAAABmo/9a70XXUD-mA/s1600-h/DSC_0056%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0056" border="0" alt="DSC_0056" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uvtru0IWaiE/T0xq7wT0H_I/AAAAAAAABms/yuveTM3PsjQ/DSC_0056_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" height="299" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f_Z6FLAXlss/T0xq8OMnXlI/AAAAAAAABm4/JZsu6iVZttY/s1600-h/DSC_0062%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0062" border="0" alt="DSC_0062" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FGeXobuUn_Q/T0xq8kOS8VI/AAAAAAAABnA/YThstdyZxYo/DSC_0062_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="484" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-rjDOKensTzw/T0xq9C8JdkI/AAAAAAAABnI/ekhQVrr6MNs/s1600-h/DSC_0065%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0065" border="0" alt="DSC_0065" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PzA_XvLeYF8/T0xq9vWMMxI/AAAAAAAABnQ/46ZEgRq35Co/DSC_0065_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="447" height="301" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-KNMXvo0qq7Q/T0xq91mx1vI/AAAAAAAABnY/3z4e7P_XhGI/s1600-h/DSC_0059%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0059" border="0" alt="DSC_0059" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kZ8F6qCtouo/T0xq-RoSFWI/AAAAAAAABng/jKjJomMoj6g/DSC_0059_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="303" /></a></p> <p>SO, I ate the chocolate before I took a picture of it.  And, the fancy beautiful pin cushion Stacy sent is already hard at work. </p> <p align="right">Just an FYI, </p> <p align="right">My favorite color is green </p> <p align="right">and I LOVE vintage.  </p> <p>How cool is my coffee cup?!? (I know you are jealous, no haters though!)  I can’t pick a favorite item, because I love, love, LOVE them all, but I can say that the above plate with the rooster salt and pepper shakers is one of the most thoughtful gifts I have ever received.  Vintage AND green!  It is front and center on my hutch in my formal dining room. </p> <p>Oh, and I have used my cup everyday.  (Good thing I do dishes regularly)</p> <p>So, here’s a shameless plug for Stacy (completely unsolicited… but when I love something, I like to share!)… visit her <a href="http://www.princessnagger.com/Products.html" target="_blank">Princess Nagger</a> site for yummy homemade items and custom gift baskets.  </p> <p><img src="http://distilleryimage4.instagram.com/4c43cb3c61ce11e18bb812313804a181_7.jpg" width="428" height="428" /></p> <p>I’m enjoying a “toasted almond” made with the Liquor Del Café that Stacy sent.  It is worth </p> <p align="right">EVERY </p> <p align="right">SINGLE </p> <p align="right">Weight Watchers Point </p> <p align="right">that I used consuming it.</p> <p align="left">I’m just sayin’.</p> <p align="center">Thank You Stacy!!!!  You ROCK!!!!</p> <p align="left">Of course, I’m linking up with</p> <br /><center><a href="http://confessionsfromanimplusiveaddict.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/Emmymom/HiRes.jpg" /></a></center> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-66507763538055009332012-02-07T22:48:00.001-05:002012-02-07T22:48:48.303-05:00Will You Be My Valentine?<p>I have been reminiscing about all of the Valentine’s that I made last year… </p> <p align="right">because this year I haven’t made </p> <p align="right">one </p> <p align="right">stinkin’ </p> <p align="right">thing.</p> <p align="left">Maybe this will put me in the mood?  </p> <p align="left">Maybe not.</p> <p align="left">It’s worth a shot!!</p> <p align="center">{Just click on the picture if you want to see the actual post}</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-heart-my-love.html" target="_blank"><img title="Heart Hand Mantel 2" border="0" alt="Heart Hand Mantel 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_HCWdGkjTH04/TT-iL-ZniyI/AAAAAAAAAkY/f66p4NFtZJU/Heart%20Hand%20Mantel%202_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="304" /></a></p> <p>Here’s the little heart that I made with Finley’s handprint.  His hand won’t even fit on that heart now!</p> <p align="right">[sniff, sniff… waahhhh]</p> <p><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2011/02/d-o-n-e-just-in-time.html" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab37/Libericand/Valentine Ideas/TraciHeart-1.jpg" width="318" height="741" /></a></p> <p align="center">Wooden hearts I made for teachers and friends.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2011/02/d-o-n-e-just-in-time.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab37/Libericand/Valentine Ideas/JackValentine-1.jpg" width="461" height="366" /></a></p> <p align="center">Valentine’s made for my kids’ classes.</p> <p align="center">AND, my personal favorite:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2011/02/adult-valentine.html" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://i847.photobucket.com/albums/ab37/Libericand/Valentine%20Ideas/PuzzleTagLO-1.jpg" /></a></p> <p align="center">The Valentine I made for my husband. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GJZVjFgFWfk/TzHwn6QI6RI/AAAAAAAABmc/g9JWcdcXHDs/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p align="center">Linking up with </p> <br /><center><a href="http://confessionsfromanimplusiveaddict.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/Emmymom/HiRes.jpg" /></a></center> <br /> <p>I LOVE reading all the posts that are linked up each week.  </p> <p>And also to a few of <a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">these parties</a>.</p> <p align="right">It’s time for me to get off my butt now.</p> <p align="right">It seems to be glued to the couch though.</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-46122826641936825312012-02-03T23:26:00.001-05:002012-02-03T23:42:05.757-05:00I Love You Enough to Let You Go… 14 Days Of Love Event<div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-SKJi_aOC1QI/TyyzP8oxFfI/AAAAAAAABik/VRBtEakgqQY/s1600-h/Picture%252520Close%252520Up%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Picture Close Up" border="0" alt="Picture Close Up" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dl_P8KHfcK4/TyyzQNY7OPI/AAAAAAAABis/i-wSSBidZUw/Picture%252520Close%252520Up_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="283" /></a></div> <div align="left">I am very excited to be participating in <a href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com/" target="_blank">Ashley’s</a> </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="center"><font size="6" face="Bella Donna">14 Days of Love</font></div> <div align="center"><font size="6" face="Bella Donna"></font></div> <div align="left">event…  14 Days of amazing projects via 14 different bloggers followed by a ginormous giveaway!!</div> <div align="left"> </div> <a title="Cherished Bliss" href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com/search/label/14%20Days%20of%20Love" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; border-top-style: none; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-right-style: none; margin-right: auto" alt="Cherished Bliss" src="http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m504/cherishedbliss/ValentineButtonVertical.jpg" /></a> <div align="left">My project is a love tribute of sorts.   Since my grandmother passed in April, I haven’t been able to cope with my grief all that well.  Every time I think I’m ok,</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="right"> WHAM… it hits me     </div> <div align="right"> <font face="Angsana New"><font size="3">all</font>  </font>               </div> <div align="right"><font size="3"><font face="Blue Highway">over</font> </font>         </div> <div align="right"><font size="3" face="Colonna MT">again.</font>  </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IPMZCHmzE34/TyyzRAqEDVI/AAAAAAAABi0/tWzBqDCCVWU/s1600-h/Completed%252520Project%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Completed Project" border="0" alt="Completed Project" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DSjOcIRhGJ4/TyyzRgMm5EI/AAAAAAAABi8/CSxO3Xsb1XQ/Completed%252520Project_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="353" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div>So, I’m going to share with you a multi media LOVE project today.  I call it </div> <div> </div> <div align="center"><font size="4" face="BatangChe">I Love You Enough to Let You Go.</font></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="left">Not to forget, but to let go of the sadness that paralyzes my every effort and live my life in a manner that brings honor to what she taught me.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">I started out filling my mind with as much inspiration as I could possibly absorb.  Check out  <a href="http://www.sewsomerset.com/" target="_blank">Sew Somerset</a> magazine (I love all of the <a href="http://www.stampington.com/" target="_blank">Somerset</a> magazines!!) for some amazing ideas.  I also read <font color="#333333"><u><a href="http://www.mycraftivity.com/" target="_blank">Delight in the Details</a></u> by Lisa M. Pace cover to cover about 10 times.  I outlined and sketched my ideas over the course of about a week.  I identified the components I wanted in my project (to represent my feelings) and scoured ebay, antique shops, and craft stores to find them.</font></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">I used a quilting hoop, but you can use canvas, cardstock, or whatever medium you want!  There is absolutely </div> <div align="center">NO WRONG WAY</div> <div align="left">to complete this project… that’s what I love about it.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mBfzDWYhuG0/TyyzSF2vklI/AAAAAAAABjE/ja_hIVXOPbI/s1600-h/DSC_0850%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0850" border="0" alt="DSC_0850" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VNj1oBODq2s/TyyzSXbSP9I/AAAAAAAABjM/2OBTwHKinnc/DSC_0850_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="430" height="290" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">I grabbed an old feed sack, hooped it, and arranged my components.  This process took a day or so while I rearranged things about 20 times until it “flowed.”  My poor sister probably has pictures of all 20 different arrangements as I asked for her input along the way. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wFHtbNPiiuA/TyyzSqHJDOI/AAAAAAAABjU/mR6UwHcIO6M/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="right">Layers are good.</div> <div align="right">Texture is better.</div> <div align="right">Variety is vital.</div> <div align="right">Details are KEY.</div> <div align="right"> </div> <div align="left">After everything is arranged, take a picture so you can remember exact details and spacing.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WuEDthof5hk/TyyzTGftGRI/AAAAAAAABjc/FU5arStA9jE/s1600-h/DSC_0862%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0862" border="0" alt="DSC_0862" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2MJiqSuxodU/TyyzTaaXmII/AAAAAAAABjk/r4XuT4rpal4/DSC_0862_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="315" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">I outlined the perimeter of my hoop with a water soluble pen so I knew my exact work space after I unhooped the feed sack.  </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://instagr.am/p/nfFeG/media/?size=l" width="365" height="365" /></div> <div align="center"> </div> <div align="left">I then sewed my components on one layer at a time using a variety of stitches, stitch lengths, and neutral thread colors.  This is part of an old quilt top found in my grandmother’s sewing room.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9H1mnZsCR6s/TyyzT9n3x-I/AAAAAAAABjs/bgUW1MxU6-4/s1600-h/Birthdate%252520Plate%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Birthdate Plate" border="0" alt="Birthdate Plate" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkwDpDWMb71tIN6glDAAFYUPKC3SCD54sGlUAqbJpfdfX-IrjgHALzK7l97sax721YG8Kz_n3bAE3P8xGoE2Ux1M8_taUdLE8lEixYzjTXpCtnivcEnmZwJ8HgcHumaAzkFi0zE57dN9Wd/?imgmax=800" width="442" height="298" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">Here is her birthday stamped in metal.  I stamped it, colored over it with a black sharpie, and then wiped the excess off with a damp cloth.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GRUAEBGc4W8/TyyzUlwmc_I/AAAAAAAABj8/vSCzyppbIio/s1600-h/Picture%252520Close%252520Up%25255B16%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Picture Close Up" border="0" alt="Picture Close Up" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fyW8pGoCRUc/TyyzU3p7xjI/AAAAAAAABkI/k_S77z3lcBY/Picture%252520Close%252520Up_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="456" height="307" /></a>  </div> <div align="left">A copy of a picture with my grandmother holding my mom and uncle. </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jYPnXMdy800/TyyzVhLyMJI/AAAAAAAABkM/ANfhSn3Ymoo/s1600-h/Love%252520Lifted%252520Me%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Love Lifted Me" border="0" alt="Love Lifted Me" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a6buf-VRsQ0/TyyzWFwKekI/AAAAAAAABkg/vxHWfZjt0d8/Love%252520Lifted%252520Me_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="311" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">“Love Lifted Me” sheet music, trim, lace…</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rKDuT6aZTa0/TyyzXM6GB6I/AAAAAAAABkk/Ns3nvQqgCNA/s1600-h/Rhinestones%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Rhinestones" border="0" alt="Rhinestones" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pxL-q_etkMM/TyyzX1RDXFI/AAAAAAAABkw/Fbz1EchJMDU/Rhinestones_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="316" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">BINGO and Bling…  (as far as my grandmother was concerned, the more the merrier on both accounts!)</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jesFhqWgIsg/TyyzYMa79FI/AAAAAAAABk4/4U7FItRCMhU/s1600-h/Button%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Button" border="0" alt="Button" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M5rAgmZ7Z5A/TyyzYlGBLoI/AAAAAAAABlA/KA-fxfSnzTk/Button_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="468" height="315" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">1938 Sheet Music, antique button, tulle, ric rac</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9L8aA0CQkr_3mOJYAVgr7HHqPL4d3uvdoF3yUKcnkHSUyH1qzxVuufU5L7-HXevCXeK7eQafXeSr3d2mivM8F_4qbFY379_YLQ1v_U2kdpPk8WL79V2-WNTr6hO0zYRiVyAjoNc-x0mw/s1600-h/Flowers%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Flowers" border="0" alt="Flowers" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHARzV58B-IXWUQ7CSO5aKGabuinWLscsuozUWbFOu3Pf-w1udoNRarqGq_FnfW0Ia-_5bZGVDouOlyXDj8pCsXOyujrdXlGdqUhYcebvgmrYscm76AaL2YnPdESFxCU5q4PlrqQcLepe/?imgmax=800" width="466" height="409" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">Chiffon and pearl flowers</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2Aoc_k4lXDA/TyyzZzfrQfI/AAAAAAAABlY/G4lFmyDcS20/s1600-h/Cherub%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Cherub" border="0" alt="Cherub" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LMtaL9zlb80/Tyyzaf-rpOI/AAAAAAAABlc/LnmNyuZe4sk/Cherub_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="471" height="317" /></a></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">Cherub clipart courtesy of <a href="http://www.graphicsfairy.com" target="_blank">The Graphics Fairy</a> with a vintage handmade doily and jewelry charm.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vdsPf-M6Y0k/TyyzasAUAzI/AAAAAAAABlk/kltFK760fAM/s1600-h/Because%252520of%252520you%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Because of you" border="0" alt="Because of you" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nSCbiBqBkxs/TyyzbBV9Z0I/AAAAAAAABlw/jlI49iHCjzk/Because%252520of%252520you_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="474" height="319" /></a> </div> <div align="left">The one thing I didn’t get a chance to tell her before she passed from this life to the next…</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="right">Never pass up an opportunity to share your love!!</div> <div align="right"> </div> <div align="left">If you missed Kim from <a href="http://www.thesasselife.com/2012/02/14-days-of-love.html" target="_blank">The Sasse Life</a> yesterday, go check out her upcycled love picture frame!  Don’t forget to come back to tomorrow and see what Aimee at <a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/" target="_blank">It’s Overflowing</a> has planned.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">Thanks Ashley from <a href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com/search/label/14%20Days%20of%20Love" target="_blank">Cherished Bliss</a> for coordinating this fabulous event!! </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">I’m also linking this project with a few of <a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">these ladies</a> this week!  Check them out. </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left"><span style="font-family: georgia; font-size: medium">This event is sponsored by…</span></div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.lilybellafabrics.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Lily Bella Fabric" border="0" alt="Lily Bella Fabric" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7T7JO1K4v7U/TxzBESsBniI/AAAAAAAAB6s/jOaLVJmPQ3M/Lily%252520Bella%252520Fabric.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="125" /></a> <a href="http://www.ribbonjar.com/" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Ribbon Jar" border="0" alt="Ribbon Jar" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TB9RD85vxqE/TxzBEjPUx3I/AAAAAAAAB60/KdJeAplhmKc/Ribbon%252520Jar.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="125" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/whimsycouture" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; 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padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Book Craft" border="0" alt="Book Craft" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-J-d_3ZCcreI/TxzBFdnPLqI/AAAAAAAAB7M/si1ICp9fZ8s/Book%252520Craft.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="125" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LeeLaLa" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="image" border="0" alt="image" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EiSt8Z9Mlrg/TxzBHJr_YRI/AAAAAAAAB7U/BJqbGokmnB0/image%25255B6%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="125" height="125" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mirilovelove" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="The Little Bird" border="0" alt="The Little Bird" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WdLwp9QbFDk/TxzBHTV-LQI/AAAAAAAAB7c/uJtHcnF7LL0/The%252520Little%252520Bird.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="125" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/victorialavertu?ref=em" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Vixen Made" border="0" alt="Vixen Made" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lAqMCJAIal0/TxzBHv16VfI/AAAAAAAAB7k/sVrp0-z8rfA/Vixen%252520Made.png?imgmax=800" width="125" height="125" /></a></div> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JooniebeadsTreasures?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Joonie Beads" border="0" alt="Joonie Beads" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GZ9dexmaj98/TxzBH3J9UVI/AAAAAAAAB7s/ZjjR-oRuDUE/Joonie%252520Beads%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="125" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MeredithsLittleShop?ref=pr_shop_more" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Merdith's little shop" border="0" alt="Merdith's little shop" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_04HyoSDqrs/TxzBIJVwHdI/AAAAAAAAB70/Zngeega_TPM/Merdith%252527s%252520little%252520shop%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="125" height="125" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.libertyoriginal.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Liberty Original" border="0" alt="Liberty Original" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-h1Pmdb5Tg1Q/TxzBIYMNgpI/AAAAAAAAB78/EAoX3RSIr1c/Liberty%252520Original.jpg?imgmax=800" width="102" height="125" /></a></div> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-39330924955776750142012-02-01T05:01:00.000-05:002012-02-01T05:01:00.384-05:00Pick Your Plum Challenge ~ Menu Board<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gCUrFC8z0dc/TyjHb5wYVgI/AAAAAAAABgY/KBM7OoqKF40/s1600-h/Menu%252520sign%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Menu sign" border="0" alt="Menu sign" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EEzGiJ8Rauw/TyjHdXjiYwI/AAAAAAAABgg/0fDc9aGUIR4/Menu%252520sign_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="303" /></a></p> <p>A few weeks ago, I received a a little surprise in the mail from my bloggy pal <a href="http://www.thejohansonjourney.com/" target="_blank">Janette</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WAli2oZDVuA/TyjHd9elN7I/AAAAAAAABgo/cVKOnPaihzo/s1600-h/new%252520pkg%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="new pkg" border="0" alt="new pkg" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3E1GbszTfUw/TyjHeG8tl-I/AAAAAAAABgw/ycP_inbge-8/new%252520pkg_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="433" height="292" /></a></p> <p>She and <a href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com" target="_blank">Ashley</a> are hosting a <a href="http://www.pickyourplum.com/?a=18145" target="_blank">Pick Your Plum</a> link party with a chance to win a $25 PYP product box!!  If you have blogged about a PYP product or completed project, you can link it up the whole month of February!</p> <p><a href="http://www.thejohansonjourney.com/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="STARTS FEBRUARY 1ST" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCf0nasb7GyB93kRef3L9ni5yaNqHcYsNP-WwFqm4Gl7T9W0OcI_Cfuc6NXQF3QQRclTj7RZS7g_F0NgENmacaRBKvG5qvNakjZ6hJ2j6ZkZCaHWGEw2vnYL9cDmr_OaJsrRDP07odQs/s210/ShowUsYourPlum.JPG" width="362" height="250" /></a></p> <p><font size="4" face="Angsana New">You can learn more about </font><a href="http://www.pickyourplum.com/?a=18145" target="_blank"><font size="4" face="Angsana New">Pick Your Plum</font></a><font size="4" face="Angsana New"> on their </font><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pickyourplum/" target="_blank"><font size="4" face="Angsana New">Facebook</font></a><font size="4" face="Angsana New"> page.</font></p> <p>Anyways, when I first received my free challenge project, I thought, </p> <blockquote> <p>“Holy Crap, what have I gotten myself into?!?”</p> </blockquote> <p>Then, I calmed down and focused…</p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Freestyle Script">[In case you didn’t know, I’m a night crafter.  It is VERY difficult to get good pics at night, so I don’t have a step by step tutorial for you today.]</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pZ_P7kJaaZE/TyjHe5Pr_pI/AAAAAAAABg4/tlii9fr0Iwo/s1600-h/Menu%252520Board%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Menu Board" border="0" alt="Menu Board" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-K4VrJMtj5A0/TyjHfR3vn3I/AAAAAAAABhA/4tJ0Dm0XADI/Menu%252520Board_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="437" height="294" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Algerian">Here’s what my project morphed into!</font></p> <p>I spray painted the metal with black chalkboard paint, spray painted the wood purple, glued one of my mustard resin mums onto the magnet, and mod podged away.  </p> <p align="right">I have some vintage sheet music (circa 1939) that I have been “saving” for the right project.  I have a tendency to collect, stash, and then NEVER use my coveted possessions.  Not today my friends!  (<font face="Ligurino">In all honesty, I had to seriously talk myself into cutting up the music for two straight days before I could actually do it.  C.R.A.Z.Y, I know, but I’m just keeping it real for ya</font>.)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pmGduMe0S7s/TyjHfizB4BI/AAAAAAAABhI/W_CPe0G4fZQ/s1600-h/bottom%252520corner%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="bottom corner" border="0" alt="bottom corner" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-NES7GzmgFo8/TyjHgK3_COI/AAAAAAAABhQ/PGd5u7K8BCc/bottom%252520corner_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="345" /></a></p> <p><font size="5" face="Amienne">Vintage</font> just isn’t complete to me without a little cotton lace.  Oui?</p> <p align="right">Ok, ok, I just really like the look of it.</p> <p align="right"><font size="5" face="Bella Donna">Do you blame me?</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Bf_CJg7p52Q/TyjHgW6a15I/AAAAAAAABhY/26954ECp7fw/s1600-h/Menu%252520sign%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Menu sign" border="0" alt="Menu sign" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-KYCVPtkqLlE/TyjHhw0P7ZI/AAAAAAAABhg/Ds80noxUeZU/Menu%252520sign_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="276" /></a></p> <p>This little “Menu” sign is one of <a href="http://www.graphicsfairy.com" target="_blank">The Graphics Fairy’s</a> bazillion FREE clipart images.  If you have never checked her out, NOW is the time to do so!  I printed it out on tagboard and inked the edges to give it the look I was going for.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZVePUQcG8DM/TyjHiSD3gkI/AAAAAAAABho/bzQcktnQB7U/s1600-h/Menu%252520in%252520Action%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Menu in Action" border="0" alt="Menu in Action" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OQ-PDKnjF2I/TyjHih2f1cI/AAAAAAAABhw/wzb7aCKtSRI/Menu%252520in%252520Action_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="442" height="298" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font face="Huxtable">The menu board in action, with a clothespin to keep the dessert recipe handy.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-psx9Vg_t-OE/TyjHjGe8-LI/AAAAAAAABh4/2JLsJizHfzU/s1600-h/Inspiration%252520board%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Inspiration board" border="0" alt="Inspiration board" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fM7Wf4Q7e3I/TyjHjsbFouI/AAAAAAAABiA/f18xY8YE2K4/Inspiration%252520board_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="276" /></a></p> <p>Originally, the title of the sheet music drew me in… “<font size="3" face="Nyala">Do as Thou wilst with me, O Lord</font>!”  I use the mum magnet to attach the “Menu” sign when I need a menu board or take it off when I need an inspiration board.  The kids actually stopped to read it and smiled. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GucwOO8hWAQ/TyjHj6uYczI/AAAAAAAABiI/ZUdTxdK1BCo/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p align="right">Bonus mom points!!</p> <p align="left"> </p> <p>I’m Linking Up With A <a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">Few Of These Girls</a> Too!</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-2196670160535598642012-01-23T23:45:00.001-05:002012-01-24T00:05:07.699-05:00She's Here!!<div class="mobile-photo">I have been incognito in Bloggerland and this is why:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrF9auXNKzs6ziDEranYQS5s4jUa4oA6kDzpETqvUSP_5uAw5GeEwBjVUOLW0aDKAKj-Zvaxq9xhcV2r61a2qk8E05jfdOFnUUxB1z222G8IgaN7gomXI76mznyLGXPgCyR0hUuCZN7hFa/s1600/IMG01-729200.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699575057441031218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrF9auXNKzs6ziDEranYQS5s4jUa4oA6kDzpETqvUSP_5uAw5GeEwBjVUOLW0aDKAKj-Zvaxq9xhcV2r61a2qk8E05jfdOFnUUxB1z222G8IgaN7gomXI76mznyLGXPgCyR0hUuCZN7hFa/s1600/IMG01-729200.jpg" /></a></div>Isn't she beautiful? We are all absolutely smitten with her.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img class="scaled-image" height="365" origheight="612" origwidth="612" src="https://instagr.am/p/jONSm/media/?size=l" width="365" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Emily didn't want to share Charlotte with ANYONE. She finally has a girl cousin that lives close to her and she takes that responsibility VERY seriously:). Jack asked to hold the baby and I thought Emily was going to shoot flames out of her eyes at him. He held Charlotte for about 2 min and 13 seconds before Emily was right there demanding her again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img class="scaled-image" height="365" origheight="612" origwidth="612" src="https://instagr.am/p/iChSH/media/?size=l" width="365" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Look at those eyelashes!! They go on for days!! I'm already rehearsing my "a lady is as a lady acts" Little House on The Prairie speech. I am so thankful that she is healthy and here safely. When a new baby comes into your life you can't help but marvel at the miracle of life. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;">It's amazing.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;">It brings you to your knees.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;">It makes you want to be a better person.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;">As you look to those new beautiful innocent eyes, you feel a moral obligation to make the world a better place for her.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;">It beckons you to remember the moment you first became a mother and renews your spirit amongst toddler tantrums, overscheduled days, endless piles of laundry, and quests for a healthy balanced life.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;">It reminds you that you had these same dreams and aspirations when each of your own children were born. And that somewhere along the way, life interrupted and robbed you of the feelings you swore you would never forget.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: right;">It helps me realize it's never too late to embrace the miracle. It's my responsibility to begin each day by providing hope, wonder, stability, and unconditional love for my kiddos no matter how old they get. Because if I don't do this for them, help them embrace this life, no one else will.</div><div style="text-align: right;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">If you actually made it to the end of this post, thank you so much for listening to me sound out my feelings. You know I love ya for it!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<center><a href="http://confessionsfromanimplusiveaddict.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/Emmymom/HiRes.jpg" /></a></center>Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-83000204373213977062012-01-18T23:04:00.001-05:002012-01-18T23:04:41.377-05:0014 Days of Love<a title="Cherished Bliss" href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com/search/label/14%20Days%20of%20Love" target="_blank"><img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; display: block; border-top-style: none; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-right-style: none; margin-right: auto" alt="Cherished Bliss" src="http://i1129.photobucket.com/albums/m504/cherishedbliss/ValentineButtonVertical.jpg" /></a> <p>I’m beyond excited to be partnering with all of these fabulous ladies to bring you the 14 Days of Love!  Ashley over at <a href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com" target="_blank">Cherished Bliss</a> has been diligently working and coordinating to make this event an amazing one.  This series will begin on January 25 with each blog posting a love themed project and of course, </p> <p align="right"><font size="4" face="CatholicSchoolGirls Intl BB">there will be giveaways!!</font>  </p> <p>I have taken a sabbatical with creating/selling coffee cozies as of late, but I have been working feverishly on a “new line” in support of Ashley’s love efforts.</p> <p>Here’s a sneak peek of the new look (not to mention the very cozy you can win during this event):</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MLXdhiVYKvU/TxeWUjCEAdI/AAAAAAAABfo/tU1hxXRRfLk/s1600-h/Love%252520Brown%252520Cozy%252520Detail%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Love Brown Cozy Detail" border="0" alt="Love Brown Cozy Detail" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p_Xf4WD9pog/TxeWU7kTKFI/AAAAAAAABfw/KkNnN51j93M/Love%252520Brown%252520Cozy%252520Detail_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="405" height="273" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OZjdsH_tXiM/TxeWVmC0FVI/AAAAAAAABf4/vNSR9EHNdiM/s1600-h/Love%252520Brown%252520Cozy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Love Brown Cozy" border="0" alt="Love Brown Cozy" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-393qnDztzM4/TxeWV8F8fXI/AAAAAAAABgA/aMR0q4Q8YIw/Love%252520Brown%252520Cozy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="410" height="276" /></a></p> <p>So, stay tuned!!!</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-85602510273199385802012-01-10T23:44:00.001-05:002012-01-10T23:44:28.555-05:00I’m No Photographer…<p>But I do LOVE to take pictures!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BN0NJCJxi4s/Tw0TmpWllxI/AAAAAAAABeQ/HXGe7pjSwt0/s1600-h/window%252520gaze%252520vintage%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="window gaze vintage" border="0" alt="window gaze vintage" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-P25bF9PpQGg/Tw0Tm6CKmxI/AAAAAAAABeY/boJKkrrQuxU/window%252520gaze%252520vintage_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="430" height="353" /></a></p> <p>Here are a few that I was able to take of my sister-in-law after her shower.  I do desperately wish that I knew more about photography and photo editing.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Nsv6eOGZVOc/Tw0TnoOFHvI/AAAAAAAABeg/Kr1InVdBr8s/s1600-h/Cindy%252520Jeff%252520Heart%252520vintage%252520copy%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Cindy Jeff Heart vintage copy" border="0" alt="Cindy Jeff Heart vintage copy" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0FmHM6AlGU0/Tw0TnwVUawI/AAAAAAAABeo/r8IuVQmhYv4/Cindy%252520Jeff%252520Heart%252520vintage%252520copy_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="289" /></a></p> <p>My brother-in-law and getting his hand in there.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2T5Xh5rtFM4/Tw0ToiMSVVI/AAAAAAAABew/N6HrZItdYoA/s1600-h/Linda%252520Cindy%252520BW%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Linda Cindy BW" border="0" alt="Linda Cindy BW" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6Y0MCVmPMGs/Tw0To6IEVbI/AAAAAAAABe4/uxNrKxTarFo/Linda%252520Cindy%252520BW_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="399" height="484" /></a></p> <p>My M-I-L and S-I-L sharing a special moment.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fqm6lqlZ_dI/Tw0TpQKTKRI/AAAAAAAABfA/7-Sfh5JPPPU/s1600-h/Andrew%252520Cindy%252520Vintage%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Andrew Cindy Vintage" border="0" alt="Andrew Cindy Vintage" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DbxDA4X0nUg/Tw0Tp9w0DwI/AAAAAAAABfI/twW5IayDWVs/Andrew%252520Cindy%252520Vintage_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="271" /></a></p> <p>Andrew loving on his baby sister.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hb5o7W3aQdo/Tw0TqWVpR6I/AAAAAAAABfQ/RxW2jsPB1xM/s1600-h/Cindy%252520window%252520Tummy%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Cindy window Tummy" border="0" alt="Cindy window Tummy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hUGWHWYH_Gc/Tw0Tq0PDcEI/AAAAAAAABfY/ugD7v_Qg9jo/Cindy%252520window%252520Tummy_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="286" height="484" /></a></p> <p>Look at that sweet baby bump!!</p> <p>I know there is an overload of baby and baby shower pictures over the last week.  Obviously, I have this baby on my brain and I can’t wait until she makes her debut!!!</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-9064776063678593992012-01-09T00:06:00.001-05:002012-01-09T00:06:09.414-05:00Love it When that Happens<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m1SSXzbIvQQ/Twp1kaPg9aI/AAAAAAAABZs/KjF-G33R3Mk/s1600-h/DSC_0383%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0383" border="0" alt="DSC_0383" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pW9EhnFl3Jc/Twp1kv1TdFI/AAAAAAAABZ0/o8nSVU7VXeE/DSC_0383_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="296" /></a></p> <p>Have you ever planned and planned and then planned some more for a special event only to have it go completely and utterly horrible??  Yea, me too.</p> <p align="right">BUT, that did NOT happen this weekend my friends. </p> <p align="right">Happy Dance!! </p> <p>Everything actually went according to schedule.  </p> <p align="center">{{gasp}}</p> <p align="right"><strong><font size="4">I</font></strong> wasn’t even late (I’m always late.  I try not to be. I can’t help it… getting better though)!!  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ebwt2Xpr5VA/Twp1lEk0PWI/AAAAAAAABZ8/ICI_s_cUBmk/s1600-h/DSC_0411%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0411" border="0" alt="DSC_0411" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MHggepfDaqg/Twp1lS2oVSI/AAAAAAAABaE/Oc_F5TykXX0/DSC_0411_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="center">WARNING:  THERE WILL BE MANY PICTURES IN THIS POST!!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xWA6nSBL-H8/Twp1lzoiJ5I/AAAAAAAABaM/gRxl8AItX6w/s1600-h/DSC_0415%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0415" border="0" alt="DSC_0415" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pU4d6iv4LL4/Twp1mO0F93I/AAAAAAAABaU/x8o5jczrEaM/DSC_0415_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="304" /></a></p> <p>My main centerpiece for the gift table was a bouquet of baby clothes!!  I saw this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg3tnvG1Ekk" target="_blank">tutorial here</a> on You Tube and based my arrangement ideas from it.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E5mfs0U6h5s/Twp1mv9mk7I/AAAAAAAABac/ulQ627Qtkcw/s1600-h/DSC_0382%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0382" border="0" alt="DSC_0382" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-AgBqaRfwSo8/Twp1m2IxYwI/AAAAAAAABak/ZzZJ4uX5T_8/DSC_0382_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="303" /></a></p> <p>I used pants, onesies, bibs, bloomers, and a ruffled skirt in the bouquet.  The above green flowers are a little skirt that I rolled tightly and then folded in half to make two “blooms.”  The leaves in the arrangement are green velvety  poinsettias from Michaels.  There are two different types of pink silk/paper flowers tucked throughout the bouquet to add a bit of variety.  I would have taken pics of the process, but it took both hands and sometimes my feet to get everything just right.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wh9Sxila7Gw/Twp1nDs6exI/AAAAAAAABas/1Te-ED3o8lM/s1600-h/c521137438a811e19e4a12313813ffc0_7%25255B1%25255D%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="c521137438a811e19e4a12313813ffc0_7[1]" border="0" alt="c521137438a811e19e4a12313813ffc0_7[1]" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-o9WFWUm_JyQ/Twp1nlnDk1I/AAAAAAAABa0/yBJkuPvDcjM/c521137438a811e19e4a12313813ffc0_7%25255B1%25255D_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="452" /></a></p> <p>I found this picture frame at Marshalls (Love that place).  I knew it would be a perfect little touch and that my sister-in-law could use it as a decoration in the baby’s room after the shower was over.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8nX2OjTR1qs/Twp1nydkS_I/AAAAAAAABa8/1Lx1pbFj6vo/s1600-h/DSC_0398%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0398" border="0" alt="DSC_0398" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-sad4j1wQqkM/Twp1oagfk2I/AAAAAAAABbA/Mftn3kz1m9U/DSC_0398_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="456" height="307" /></a></p> <p>I covered the the cardboard backing in green taffeta and added a rose with double sided foam tape to the front of the glass.  I didn’t use hot glue as I wanted her to be able to used it as an actual picture frame later on if she chose.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ZBiBBBLlmm8/Twp1o9QaSyI/AAAAAAAABbM/WnUo8ZnaIM8/s1600-h/DSC_0407%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0407" border="0" alt="DSC_0407" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dKfW_LXbMBQ/Twp1pOk4ngI/AAAAAAAABbY/Gr3jVk3WptA/DSC_0407_thumb%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="372" /></a></p> <p>Voila… easy but extremely high impact!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jz1RMKx6Isc/Twp1ptjTCVI/AAAAAAAABbg/jRYVMB21178/s1600-h/DSC_0438%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0438" border="0" alt="DSC_0438" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--bwh2oJ_77E/Twp1qPJPOZI/AAAAAAAABbs/SEEVQ_1e2OA/DSC_0438_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="466" height="314" /></a></p> <p>Time to wrap the presents…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bMMcVgC5oQM/Twp1qkQSm6I/AAAAAAAABb0/5ilWHuCv6W8/s1600-h/DSC_0441%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0441" border="0" alt="DSC_0441" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gqcZihxG1sM/Twp1qwCJnXI/AAAAAAAABb8/F0miyk7aXhA/DSC_0441_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="456" height="307" /></a></p> <p>The largest box was topped with sock roses and a tulle bow.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dqn87aiGurQ/Twp1rTdlYGI/AAAAAAAABcE/dzlkN5bJ7z8/s1600-h/DSC_0440%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0440" border="0" alt="DSC_0440" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cw8jZP8aVtI/Twp1rrPp6nI/AAAAAAAABcM/QGeGhpdwbWw/DSC_0440_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="446" height="300" /></a></p> <p>I tried to make each one just a bit different.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y36uRJf8Jcs/Twp1ryeb2EI/AAAAAAAABcU/ns8hdaILMbg/s1600-h/DSC_0442%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0442" border="0" alt="DSC_0442" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3a9OfCSDoVI/Twp1sbaAjRI/AAAAAAAABcg/RsJuXXofdpY/DSC_0442_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="440" height="296" /></a></p> <p>Now for pictures of a few other décor items that made me smile.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-UfnuOEEDIDo/Twp1syoS0wI/AAAAAAAABco/urXQr7XcJjs/s1600-h/DSC_0389%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0389" border="0" alt="DSC_0389" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-v1wxlldMXlg/Twp1tWFPPwI/AAAAAAAABcw/FEJV9PlQG7g/DSC_0389_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="484" /></a></p> <p align="center">(these are going on my mantel now, btw)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ax558v-PdRs/Twp1tqKlXdI/AAAAAAAABc4/oXgRy3FKTuA/s1600-h/DSC_0424%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0424" border="0" alt="DSC_0424" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CSWTX3_CCCA/Twp1t174yoI/AAAAAAAABdA/JSbiDJ0fsUY/DSC_0424_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="371" height="250" /></a></p> <p align="center">crinkle paper and vase filler jewels</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pII5V4FJBxs/Twp1ucSwLFI/AAAAAAAABdI/CtvfsU-gcT8/s1600-h/DSC_0430%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0430" border="0" alt="DSC_0430" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BBU8kA19780/Twp1u3QMj0I/AAAAAAAABdQ/NjDa0Asu3y8/DSC_0430_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="239" /></a></p> <p align="center">paper roses, spiral wood filler, eucalyptus</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f1yk4IAZCPk/Twp1vMqRvyI/AAAAAAAABdY/dA1JVpVBEwY/s1600-h/DSC_0458%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC_0458" border="0" alt="DSC_0458" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ye6c131lM3U/Twp1vzOGNUI/AAAAAAAABdg/P_01qA5Y17I/DSC_0458_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="268" /></a></p> <p>Oh, and the bunting (<a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2012/01/say-it-aint-so.html" target="_blank">see all the details here</a>) now lives on the wall above baby Charlotte’s crib.  </p> <p>In my defense, I DID warn you about the large volume of pictures.  My friend Jessica made all of the food and an adorbs diaper cake for the shower.  </p> <p align="right">Party food/baking and me: not so much.  </p> <p align="right">Decorations: all over it like flies on poo during a hot summer day in Georgia.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">Linking up here</a> and here:   <br /><a href="http://confessionsfromanimplusiveaddict.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/Emmymom/HiRes.jpg" width="137" height="132" /></a> <br />this week my blogger friends! </p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-73060843226807519542012-01-05T06:15:00.000-05:002012-01-05T06:15:00.197-05:00Say It Ain’t So<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-szutlYTpa5Q/TwU5I0j3sFI/AAAAAAAABWk/f6EjHd40K4U/s1600-h/c%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="c" border="0" alt="c" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ydb_ejeKctM/TwU5JMVfqtI/AAAAAAAABWs/7JhCJQQirls/c_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="446" height="300" /></a></p> <p>You are gazing upon the true and final version of my soon- to-be niece’s bunting.  I thought I was finished 2 times before this, but was sadly mistaken.  </p> <p align="right"><font size="3" face="Batang"><em><strong>No more tweaking, I promise!</strong></em></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-V61dOVAtSOo/TwU5Jku1VTI/AAAAAAAABW0/nEhatXwUmpY/s1600-h/Banner%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Banner" border="0" alt="Banner" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqnxGmtmyRNr2vRvJlEPrgA9zAQXdRRBbZcZg944foYB0irTsvifL3XyTA-lFax1Q0sr44UWs97Jr2KCailcIqrdoTP0qk6o9SCQIZGmUt5Wqgln-_MRGQYbObqbXTe4KBp-5WiOX3cZyI/?imgmax=800" width="451" height="206" /></a>This is my first attempt at making a bunting, although I have admired them for… my whole life I think.  I’m not a scrapbooker AT ALL, so this project was a bit overwhelming for me.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-12aa97P8tWo/TwU5KT46hmI/AAAAAAAABXE/m8vn9dm9mDM/s1600-h/Pennant%252520Blank%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Pennant Blank" border="0" alt="Pennant Blank" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP2Ag0wkNIaJB4mumxMqfpQjmkuRs3E0juPcBqwrs_TV1ZB7E9LrV-j8K2nTjxmrmyXKGuOJAvipqm80wWTKxrfd9k_avIMl0QKJvZMwz2aNAaizFFkt8E6Kvpcoc2sniT7w1TbDIR3xpW/?imgmax=800" width="448" height="302" /></a></p> <p>As always, the planning phase took as long as the execution phase.   I made my own pennant template (5x6) and then used a variety of of pink and green cardstock prints to make each pennant unique.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BmVdMcXs7Co/TwU5L3C05II/AAAAAAAABXU/3gg38mdrSYM/s1600-h/Letters%252520on%252520Pennant%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Letters on Pennant" border="0" alt="Letters on Pennant" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u24P3Okr-jM/TwU5Mc7cAEI/AAAAAAAABXc/IztYuOOOwHc/Letters%252520on%252520Pennant_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="441" height="297" /></a></p> <p>I set each letter on a pennant, switched the order of the pennants about 20 times, and finally decided on the placement.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-T_hNaw4-mlE/TwU5M1BjDWI/AAAAAAAABXk/uSRyvdOVmmE/s1600-h/Elements%252520Stacked%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Elements Stacked" border="0" alt="Elements Stacked" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-GGHa3UUklPVYnWekAZx36JUAmhedZ4u9NNBNYzG37yTlpoZmJpwOf32BaQgP67wB6pQTLCp72KspPczVvRWb-Z9sCt1-PfO_fqET7FLho-ePBCX0zhMQjiQO_feGt8LjK_br_XXW22Y/?imgmax=800" width="444" height="299" /></a></p> <p>I wanted a layered embellished look.  Another trial and error process of picking/changing shapes and prints ensued.  My goal was to make each pennant unique.  With 9 letters to incorporate, it was quite a task!!  When everything resembled the vision in my head, I used that double sided sticky foam stuff to secure the fabulousness in place.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Nvu0VFXU69I/TwU5NrQXW2I/AAAAAAAABX0/AiAn0f0ykR0/s1600-h/Banner%2525202%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Banner 2" border="0" alt="Banner 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5kPwCj2x1Gg/TwU5Nw-qOOI/AAAAAAAABX8/Dovue6nVkVE/Banner%2525202_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" height="212" /></a></p> <p>To attach the pennants, I sewed double sided bias tape across the the top.  To make sure the pennants stayed an equal distance from each other, I ironed little strips of steam a seam connecting the pennants to the bias tape.  A time consuming process, but it definitely made the sewing step a walk in Central Park!  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mhzoXHxinUA/TwU5OtR_vUI/AAAAAAAABYE/yLEiuuCU3RU/s1600-h/a%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="a" border="0" alt="a" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-u9PUXpkAUqU/TwU5Ox_rt6I/AAAAAAAABYM/1wpFK5L2y8A/a_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="437" height="294" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g0IiJRxTn78/TwU5PVEzc-I/AAAAAAAABYU/5LWAXIOQxKY/s1600-h/o%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="o" border="0" alt="o" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BuMjYyfQxho/TwU5P_I5tAI/AAAAAAAABYc/RgfdzNNb968/o_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="296" /></a></p> <p>After I sewed the letters together (and thought I was finished), things still just didn’t seem right.  It needed something else…</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pix7HYtK3Eh-9-nBCkyQyH3DbrpXCBLmasDgqSXEeIaoYokwgXsdoLe5ymGDgcwGhQDZtshs1hjYML4dyQ_JA4BMn4CWhyI5lO-EJqjQK3UW5sm5z31rZDXwg7YD_Px8ThQ4yqwg5_Zm/s1600-h/Flower%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Flower" border="0" alt="Flower" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EhUzUCSTiv0/TwU5Q2RmWMI/AAAAAAAABY0/_7l2-SqgPs0/Flower_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="289" /></a></p> <p>For the third time, I played around with prints and shapes.  At 12:30 am last night, it FINALLY came together!!!  I have never been more thankful for my stash of clearanced-have-to-buy-because-I-might-need-some-day crafting supplies as I was last night.  After I layered the flowers, my non-scrapbooking self had no idea how to finish them.  I scurried off to my small “scrapbook embellishment” bin in my sewing room and found these little perfect matching glittery green brads.  I  secured those babies like a pro if I do say so myself!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IuCOG3YRQkw/TwU5RgV3kLI/AAAAAAAABY8/BgJCW_ZABGk/s1600-h/E%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="E" border="0" alt="E" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDSRaZ5mvwSS-Q_QwbLwYjnAZcP3axfU4i7jmQrNWtiw0ZmT2FTd3ZdyNP6e2Ph6dHxS_sOTAWLIZMdFYpWYVgv7xAP6g_5GuBiF1lY-eLyv7pLAP7ejc0QO8MZ_cOdz5svzDwJajca9in/?imgmax=800" width="434" height="292" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Freestyle Script"><em><strong>SUCCESS!!!!</strong></em></font></p> <p>I’m sure there is an easier way to make these, but I’m happy with the outcome.  I will blushingly admit that it took me 3 days to complete this project.  I blame it on my perfectionism.  </p> <p>As I am typing this, I am cursing the thing in my basement called an elliptical.  I really need to reduce the proportions of my backside AND I need/want to get back to blogging.  Two birds with one stone?  We shall see…</p> <p><img src="http://instagr.am/p/egKzt/media/?size=l" width="420" height="420" /></p> <p><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">Linking up to a few of these parties</a>!!  Check out the fabulous inspiration if you get a chance.</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-65907664477098685202012-01-03T15:25:00.000-05:002012-01-03T15:25:49.213-05:00It's A Bunting!<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RrOVvCPSMbyI0GZky_P7wgDdywQylmo6WU8VCjxW68exbP1-XJn-6RWVQNJUL06ynFJmSWm2SAph0iOkrWanqyrC9QVhKinCO8O1ie3dD-RJuNFh5_S7ldEOmkwhWaY9jMpWF0H4VrfE/s1600/IMG01-738774.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5693501159211542034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8RrOVvCPSMbyI0GZky_P7wgDdywQylmo6WU8VCjxW68exbP1-XJn-6RWVQNJUL06ynFJmSWm2SAph0iOkrWanqyrC9QVhKinCO8O1ie3dD-RJuNFh5_S7ldEOmkwhWaY9jMpWF0H4VrfE/s320/IMG01-738774.jpg" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo">So, here is what I'm currently working on. My sister-in-law's shower is THIS Saturday. I'm trying my best to get everything completed for the decorations. I haven't even had time to actually sew the baby ONE SINGLE THING. How bad do I suck?</div><div class="mobile-photo"><br />
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More pictures of the completed project soon. This is my very first bunting, (thank you very much) and so far it's going as well as it looked it my head. It remains to be seen if it continues on that path.<br />
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<center><a href="http://confessionsfromanimplusiveaddict.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/Emmymom/HiRes.jpg" /></a></center>Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-79687191171370015052011-12-31T00:29:00.000-05:002011-12-31T00:29:43.569-05:00Posting Via Email<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiISjte-X0fmTEO_D3Rvk5IiIFO8bVAuZC4nGGlYBsbUgaB2UbLRRokFjvoexaU9uaXeQmlk8LyvDeAJhOqwoIPCMvJytYM9pNn-1iCNyK-I3mlBmoMtJF_rZ6jWsXVpYkfc1ulanvwHIm/s1600/IMG01-759509.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692159929709343474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiISjte-X0fmTEO_D3Rvk5IiIFO8bVAuZC4nGGlYBsbUgaB2UbLRRokFjvoexaU9uaXeQmlk8LyvDeAJhOqwoIPCMvJytYM9pNn-1iCNyK-I3mlBmoMtJF_rZ6jWsXVpYkfc1ulanvwHIm/s320/IMG01-759509.jpg" /></a></div>Emily's face when she realized she won first all around for the third meet in a row!!<br />
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So, please bear with me. I am figuring out this whole posting via email thing. I take so many pics with instagram these days and would love to share them with all of you!!Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-25674555582758081342011-12-30T22:44:00.001-05:002011-12-30T22:44:08.674-05:00Blog/Life Recap of Quarter 4<br /><center><a href="http://www.emmymom2.com/"><img src="http://i855.photobucket.com/albums/ab115/Emmymom/2011%20Blog%20Pictures/2011buttonblue200.jpg" /></a></center><center> </center> <div align="left">I kept telling my bloggy pal <a href="http://thejohansonjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Janette</a> that I was going to participate in the 2011 Review Extravaganza and I’m finally keeping my word!!</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="NewZurica"><em>Before I review my blogging goings on, I just want to tell you what I learned in life this December:</em></font></div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">1. Being out of town 5 consecutive weekends prior to Christmas isn’t exactly the greatest way to get prepared for said holiday.  Although I thoroughly enjoyed all my trips and wouldn’t take them back, Christmas really sidled up on my this year.  Now that I’m finally in the mood, it’s O.V.E.R.!</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">2.  Having the main floor of my house painted 2 weeks before Christmas wasn’t a very smart move either.  Yes, I’m loving the freshness and the color.  But, I didn’t have time to sit at home and babysit the painters for the entire week. Not to mention, I missed my daughter’s fieldtrip to the science museum waiting for aforementioned painters to show up on the second day (which they finally did at 2 pm… could have made it after all).  Also, not to mention, I wasted my last week without kids sitting at home instead of being out shopping for them (see #1 for the reason I needed to shop).</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">3.  When life gets too busy crazy, I don’t blog.  It’s not that I don’t want to, but it becomes one more thing on my “have to do” list.  I resent it along with everything else on that list.</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">4.  My kids continually amaze me, in both good ways and bad.  Emily took first all around in her third straight gym meet, Max and Jack both earned their green belts in Tai Kwon Do.  Finley learned the phrase, “I will never ever EVER be naughty again,” and used it daily.  He followed it with “I love you SOOOOO much.  You are my best friend.”  </div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="left">5.  My husband CAN still surprise me… he went to Jared for Christmas and made me feel like a princess. :))</div> <div align="left"> </div> <div align="center"><font size="3" face="Danto"><em>Ok, Blog Recap:</em></font></div> <div align="left"> </div> <p>October was a pinning, crafting, boot wearing, What I Wore Wednesday and Talk To Us Tuesday kind of month.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0qluZnSxlVk/Tv6E-CDLHUI/AAAAAAAABUM/r9ic7-eX-7c/s1600-h/Boots%252520front%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Boots front" border="0" alt="Boots front" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nmN-Fshznsw/Tv6E-U2sWjI/AAAAAAAABUU/34DDxD6nv20/Boots%252520front_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="221" height="484" /></a> <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8QujMGIJZN4/Tv6E_Eln5pI/AAAAAAAABUc/RI_gBI_Wf5s/s1600-h/Brownie%252520Spider%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Brownie Spider" border="0" alt="Brownie Spider" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TLBpHNVkE4o/Tv6E_Wjz0QI/AAAAAAAABUk/wM0o-v2w3Oc/Brownie%252520Spider_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="178" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yxAu1y-T3RI/Tv6E_iPU9jI/AAAAAAAABUs/oUKSkQaNx8o/s1600-h/Pirate%252520Pumpkin%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Pirate Pumpkin" border="0" alt="Pirate Pumpkin" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8f5CvpFEiyg/Tv6E_6GRuoI/AAAAAAAABU0/WH1tZ0_QczM/Pirate%252520Pumpkin_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="246" height="304" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ftJiHawMyNo/Tv6FASHTi3I/AAAAAAAABU8/I4NTd1ipzc4/s1600-h/Emily%252520Twirl%252520Outfit%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Emily Twirl Outfit" border="0" alt="Emily Twirl Outfit" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1qTT3lpvj64/Tv6FArj-25I/AAAAAAAABVE/qm1xXWj0lS0/Emily%252520Twirl%252520Outfit_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="269" height="399" /></a></p> <p>In November, I started to get busy with the kids but continued my addiction with Pinterest and boots, started new addictions with Twitter and Instagram, and spent a large amount of time in Jack’s class.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHoVYdUMYW_o1YkD2PThTZjDNZ6GBSf2sM41Y5u-0jDJvxswcd9bH_EuwLfrGXTPZvzkCq6BZ6bEWxpTkh-hyXJG1epkOu7V0JvlHZ2XfYzO-gTs3tB2ObAZDHyX-HtxLzeNTKR5sKfUSX/s1600-h/Boots%252520Close%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Boots Close" border="0" alt="Boots Close" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Mka42Brx_dg/Tv6FBaeBSYI/AAAAAAAABVU/0j6UvhvXMfE/Boots%252520Close_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="218" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-E2FZqYVTYf8/Tv6FBu1yLYI/AAAAAAAABVc/ezT-RmFNTDk/s1600-h/handprint%252520tree%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="handprint tree" border="0" alt="handprint tree" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kbxMNjxYn38/Tv6FB9U6VxI/AAAAAAAABVk/P5qvSBFT_vg/handprint%252520tree_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="214" height="244" /></a></p> <p>  In December, I tried to organize my Christmas plans via pinterest, spent all the time that I could in Jack’s class, and got my new laptop!!  Woot woot!!  I still don’t have everything switched over but I’m working on it.  Yeah, basically not a blogging month for me. :(</p> <p>Cheers to 2012!  My motto for 2011 was “Making the effort” which helped keep me focused on my family.  I think for 2012, I’m going to go for “Keep it simple.”  I still have a few hours to decide, right?</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-408839902322236692011-12-26T22:34:00.001-05:002011-12-26T22:35:21.226-05:00I have a NEW laptop!!<p>So, I have a new laptop people!!!  I’m back to blogging.</p> <p>                                   {{{cutting a jig}}}}</p> <p>I don’t exactly have any pictures uploaded on here yet. I still have to transfer all of my stuff over as well…  </p> <p>BUT, I just wanted to let those of you who actually read what I write that I am back in action. <img style="border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" alt="Smile" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vZa2jw2Hqbs/Tvk8tbNraII/AAAAAAAABUA/YmISGNu1Z4Q/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800" /></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><font size="7" face="Stereofidelic">GO SAINTS!!</font></p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-83483700352862250932011-12-05T11:03:00.001-05:002011-12-05T11:03:13.360-05:00Christmas Planning<p>WOW… I just realized that I have been OUT OF THE STATE for 12 days out of the last 17.  No wonder I feel like I can’t get caught up.  It was worth it all, though.  We spent Thanksgiving in Colorado with my BFF (aka my sister) and then headed to North Carolina this past weekend to ride the Polar Express (if you follow me on twitter, then you were privy to pics).  </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Gill Sans MT Condensed">Now, it’s already the 5th of December!!</font></p> <p align="left">It seems like I’ve been so excited for this season and tossing ideas in my head for so long… </p> <p align="right"><font size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><em>it’s time to EXECUTE and I’m STILL not sure where to focus my energy.</em></font></p> <p align="center"> <font size="4" face="Jolt"><strong>Here are some of the ideas I want to complete ASAP:</strong></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902280410/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/28006828902280410_zJlbguwI_c.jpg" width="268" height="400" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://thatvillagehouse.blogspot.com/2010/11/merry-welcome.html">thatvillagehouse.blogspot.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <p> </p> <p>I want to do a variation of this inside though…</p> <p> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902350043/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/148759593911229858_n3p4yVP3_c.jpg" width="305" height="320" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://diycrafts.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-candy-vases.html">diycrafts.blogspot.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <p> </p> <p>For my dining room table (guess I have to clean the craft stuff off first).</p> <p> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902233853/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/28006828902233853_lOYrbh2w_c.jpg" width="268" height="400" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://thecreativityexchange.blogspot.com/2010/12/fabric-covered-poster-board-christmas.html">thecreativityexchange.blogspot.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <p> </p> <p>For end tables or as accents on the bar in the kitchen?</p> <p> </p> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902285965/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/28006828902285965_SYhWWkAt_c.jpg" width="413" height="402" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1810089&categoryId=cat1710058">restorationhardware.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <p> </p> <p>This is a good one for the kids to get knee deep in!</p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Jolt"><strong><em>NOW… ideas for the kids and Jack’s class:</em></strong></font></p> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902261655/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/28006828902261655_c6BICd3V_c.jpg" width="409" height="604" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81281941/initial-christmas-ornament?ref=sc_3">etsy.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902350074/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/171559067024792768_0V4bt5DJ_c.jpg" width="416" height="279" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://planningwithkids.com/2009/12/10/christmas-party-treats-milky-way-sleighs/">planningwithkids.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902288233/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/28006828902288233_JJ2tDmmu_c.jpg" width="402" height="500" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://www.squidoo.com/christmaspattern?utm_source=google&utm_medium=imgres&utm_campaign=framebuster">squidoo.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902268929/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/28006828902268929_Of5iYAcx_c.jpg" width="320" height="240" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://craftfairy.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-gift-idea-reindeer-noses.html">craftfairy.blogspot.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902245621/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/28006828902245621_IbWs5r48_c.jpg" width="360" height="450" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/268828/button-wreath-ornament">marthastewart.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28006828902242826/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" border="0" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/28006828902242826_wedmHnas_c.jpg" width="250" height="333" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://www.thevirtualvine.com/snowman.html">thevirtualvine.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <p> </p> <p>Ok, I feel a little more organized… and a bit like the Little Engine… I think I can,</p> <p align="center">I think I can,</p> <p align="right">I think I can.</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-48608292055583136242011-11-14T16:37:00.001-05:002011-11-14T16:37:13.338-05:00“i am thankful” Handprint Tree<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GYlFBqABqIQ/TsGJ_qlTTuI/AAAAAAAABR8/MQltORiH888/s1600-h/handprint%252520tree%252520top%252520view%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="handprint tree top view" border="0" alt="handprint tree top view" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VFEoupaFX8o/TsGJ_1MPrWI/AAAAAAAABSE/oRLunYkVEiE/handprint%252520tree%252520top%252520view_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" height="659" /></a> I saw this idea on Pinterest…  AND I actually followed through and made it!!  I am in the process of helping each kiddo in Jack’s class make one BUT those aren’t quite finished yet.  It’s quick and easy…  a little paint and some cardstock/construction paper and you are good to go.  </p> <p>For this project, paint the hand and a little of the forearm brown so you have the tree trunk and the branches when you place the hand/arm on the paper.  Next, squirt a tish of green paint along the bottom and let your child use his/her fingers to make the grass.  I let little man make the leaves out of his tiny finger prints in red, orange, and yellow all on his own.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7KCoIRJcWNc/TsGKAoMBleI/AAAAAAAABSM/gGnPrs6MFcA/s1600-h/handprint%252520tree%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="handprint tree" border="0" alt="handprint tree" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZDHR1F_N12A/TsGKBGv4peI/AAAAAAAABSU/4U-tGxwU4XE/handprint%252520tree_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="494" /></a>Since we are so close the Thanksgiving, I asked Finn (and each child in Jack’s class) what they were thankful they had in their lives, typed them all out, and cut them into little strips.   I glued Finley’s for him, but each child gets to glue their thankful items anywhere they want on their tree.  I absolutely LOVE watching the creativity flow with the little people in my life.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BifmFQj4myI/TsGKBW0GD_I/AAAAAAAABSc/O1Ym0ghdUJY/s1600-h/Handprint%252520tree%252520name%252520plate%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Handprint tree name plate" border="0" alt="Handprint tree name plate" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Iac2MmS3q7c/TsGKB7PfozI/AAAAAAAABSk/W8gLpT0Ct9w/Handprint%252520tree%252520name%252520plate_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="305" /></a> </p> <p>Each child has their very own stamped name plate that will be attached with mini brads.  Kids are sooooo proud of their artwork and need something fancy now and then to accent it!!  (imo anyways)</p> <p>Linking up <a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">here this week</a>!!</p> <iframe style="width: 55px; 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line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/270546143/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/28006828902250975_BqtsaA95_c.jpg" width="431" height="288" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://holycrickey.tumblr.com/post/7394307755/diy-wallflowers-scented-plugin">holycrickey.tumblr.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/libertyoriginal/" target="_blank">Liberty</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <p> </p> <p>So, like a good many of you I’m sure, I pin all of these fabulous ideas with aspirations of recreating them all!  I spend so much time getting inspired that I run out of steam… </p> <p>BUT, my Bath and Bodyworks plug in oil scent was out and I remembered the above pin!  I followed the tutorial filling the empty container with water and essential oils.  I used about 20 drops each of orange and clove oils (that’s what I had on hand).  I plugged it in and holy crap, it smelled amazing!!  I wasn’t sure how well it would work, so I only filled it about 1/2 full.  It only lasted a week or so, but I will definitely do it again.  You can change up your scents more frequently and it is a much healthier alternative.  </p> <p>I am working on my posts about Finley’s birthday party (that was, ahem, almost 2 months ago) and finishing up a super cute craft in Jack’s class tomorrow.</p> <p>Stay tuned for the details!</p> <p>Linking up Here</p> <center><a href="http://keepupwiththejohnsons.com" target="_blank" border="0"><img src="http://i980.photobucket.com/albums/ae285/jessjohnson624/PinterTestButtonFINAL.jpg" /></a></center> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-36319307719921943762011-10-25T00:01:00.001-04:002011-10-25T00:01:25.850-04:00One More Snack… I can’t help it!<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--aFfxlHlesA/TqY0igyk2AI/AAAAAAAABLQ/kQGlnD8QQMo/s1600-h/Brownie%252520Spider%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Brownie Spider" border="0" alt="Brownie Spider" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZUlHUS_J0-s/TqY0izTF8BI/AAAAAAAABLY/6npPFYceb50/Brownie%252520Spider_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="413" height="305" /></a> </p> <p>I really got excited this year for the Halloween snacks…  didn’t plan on it but it just kind of happened.  When I was shopping for the <a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2011/10/banana-ghosts-nom-nom-nom.html" target="_blank">bananas</a> for my banana ghost/buddies, I found these yummy looking little brownies.  I knew the kids would love them and the spider brownie idea was born. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_XJnSimSKLM/TqY0jFRle-I/AAAAAAAABLg/nZarMs7LOTE/s1600-h/Brownie%252520spider%252520supplies%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Brownie spider supplies" border="0" alt="Brownie spider supplies" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Bx_r7JkpTN8/TqY0jfbkJNI/AAAAAAAABLo/TgRQQw0dx58/Brownie%252520spider%252520supplies_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="420" height="327" /></a> </p> <p>All you need is mini brownies, pretzel sticks for the legs, and butterscotch chips for the eyes.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WkOnfhPlb8w/TqY0jwdTHVI/AAAAAAAABLw/pTJhAuPB-N4/s1600-h/Brownie%252520Spider%252520leg%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Brownie Spider leg" border="0" alt="Brownie Spider leg" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KJ898B8cUv8/TqY0kP053GI/AAAAAAAABL4/06nxxaTWINQ/Brownie%252520Spider%252520leg_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="432" height="290" /></a> </p> <p>Place the pretzel sticks in the brownie for the legs.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gi9NU9c7qlM/TqY0kX-YssI/AAAAAAAABMA/C4d7IJGX7Mc/s1600-h/Brownie%252520Spider%252520legs%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Brownie Spider legs" border="0" alt="Brownie Spider legs" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FOe3C20sytA/TqY0kx18P2I/AAAAAAAABMI/pXZ8GNr2sIA/Brownie%252520Spider%252520legs_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="426" height="286" /></a> </p> <p>Then squish the butterscotch chips pointy side down to make the eyes.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBTmG39IXIVnC-5TKxEgPqRIZSzOHvwVfACl_oJgvNykwLJoZicCZVNgsTZniJMM69JGJQ5LWTJVC6xtmE63BzwZ-Uto01qwhxqiI0nrjXxV_lvXo2519bNdj7tmlY_CZXSK8Va4pKIuFm/s1600-h/Brownie%252520Spider%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Brownie Spider" border="0" alt="Brownie Spider" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xPybcp1H07U/TqY0lQaqkYI/AAAAAAAABMY/RJEfP3PTBWE/Brownie%252520Spider_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="421" height="308" /></a> </p> <p>Ta Dah…..  Brownie Spider!!  </p> <p>Okay, I know food posts are NOT my forte, but these little snacks were just too cute not to share.  I promise to get back to my sewing craftiness soon.  Thanks for indulging me my friends.</p> <p><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">Linking up here</a></p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-58821394520487089762011-10-23T22:04:00.000-04:002011-10-23T22:14:52.762-04:00Banana Ghosts… Nom Nom Nom<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ftChCBJLIT0/TqTKAZ9gLFI/AAAAAAAABIw/WBaHOD6W7X8/s1600-h/BananaGhost5.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Banana Ghost" border="0" alt="Banana Ghost" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p3N3s_Ems98/TqTKAhqbURI/AAAAAAAABI4/tYojdv2MhiA/BananaGhost_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="644" /></a> </p> <p>Aren’t they cute??  A <font face="Magneto">yummy</font> and <font size="3" face="Chelsey Thin">healthy</font> Halloween treat!  </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Dom">You want to make them with your kids don’t you?  </font></p> <p>Well, of course you do so here’s how:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lr-hlQ656Ns/TqTKAwsvkaI/AAAAAAAABJA/RscShIYTRAg/s1600-h/Bananaghostssupplies4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana ghosts supplies" border="0" alt="Banana ghosts supplies" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aSKLv0wgScU/TqTKBTNl_ZI/AAAAAAAABJI/YCWYn2LyOzQ/Bananaghostssupplies_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="442" height="323" /></a> </p> <p>Supplies:</p> <p>Banana (I cut them in half as I did this as a snack in Jack’s kindergarten class…  11 bananas are ALOT cheaper than 22!)</p> <p>Mini chocolate chips</p> <p>Regular chocolate chips</p> <p>You may even have all the supplies you need at home already.  :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TQKa6dBNqns/TqTKBkK796I/AAAAAAAABJQ/hcSyefFU-zw/s1600-h/BananaGhostspeeling4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana Ghosts peeling" border="0" alt="Banana Ghosts peeling" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-g3-iAn2xv8Q/TqTKB2_ALII/AAAAAAAABJY/mx6rIPTkrBE/BananaGhostspeeling_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="469" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Peel the banana.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IE5nZa2cfmc/TqTKCE0dQyI/AAAAAAAABJg/-XAqM9iI0AM/s1600-h/BananaGhostseyes4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana Ghosts eyes" border="0" alt="Banana Ghosts eyes" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-BoE1X7LY57U/TqTKCfEjjyI/AAAAAAAABJo/mKDUjhvkUA8/BananaGhostseyes_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="447" height="300" /></a> </p> <p>When placing the chocolate chips in the banana, push the pointed tip into the banana so it will stick in well.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3JXZNlQL7F8/TqTKC3BqnWI/AAAAAAAABJw/lWnyLS2AuWw/s1600-h/BananaGhostseye4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana Ghosts eye" border="0" alt="Banana Ghosts eye" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EniUOyYWptk/TqTKDCv0j5I/AAAAAAAABJ0/LvCHa2sdq6M/BananaGhostseye_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="305" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p align="center">Insert two mini chocolate chips for the eyes.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bjzv5y25ecI/TqTKDrhXCMI/AAAAAAAABKA/IhZxj7ulu0E/s1600-h/BananaGhostsmouth4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana Ghosts mouth" border="0" alt="Banana Ghosts mouth" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3ePxa70A3zO_pMezjE1tKjmSAtkUVVS5llOKZUvcCrs_pZtoUcWZ1F8sCgoMOPLYCKb6nr-ABANzlIWaergNkvO16zP1IrGhdfrfonx-HjHvfTWVrawrXdIpi4dAPuvTeK_sPJyJUBFC/?imgmax=800" width="460" height="309" /></a> </p> <p>Place one large chocolate chip under the eyes for the ghost mouth.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dFfngugfEh8/TqTKEatCvuI/AAAAAAAABKQ/De78td5E7Bw/s1600-h/BananaGhost4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana Ghost" border="0" alt="Banana Ghost" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0cAa6TVTh0g/TqTKEhQ0tKI/AAAAAAAABKY/ErbhtlHQSYg/BananaGhost_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="644" /></a> </p> <p align="center">That’s it!  You are done!!</p> <p>You can adapt this yummy snack for a year round treat.  Em was still hungry after she ate this one.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ip30mC2-c_w/TqTKEwIrvEI/AAAAAAAABKg/r2Gp_WKYtOg/s1600-h/BananaGhostYummy4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana Ghost Yummy" border="0" alt="Banana Ghost Yummy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8fxvsSyjNWg/TqTKFMExpWI/AAAAAAAABKk/bBy2mFOC9aM/BananaGhostYummy_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="432" height="371" /></a> </p> <p>So, she made a banana buddy next.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0kbBXlBOL4c/TqTKFmaLqGI/AAAAAAAABKs/lHr1DWY0Dmo/s1600-h/BananaGhostBuddy4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana Ghost Buddy" border="0" alt="Banana Ghost Buddy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-KL0LRPP2XaM/TqTKGA2TezI/AAAAAAAABK0/Rf4PBkbZnMM/BananaGhostBuddy_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="644" /></a> </p> <p>The kids can randomly stick the chocolate chips all over the banana for a “buggy” affect.  </p> <p>I mean, honestly, we all know that chocolate and bananas go fabulous together.  This is easier to make and much healthier than a banana split.  So, hand over the chocolate chips</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dUwaRXhFmo4/TqTKGWfTh9I/AAAAAAAABK4/rBpvt_CgJWw/s1600-h/BananaGhostsKids4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Banana Ghosts Kids" border="0" alt="Banana Ghosts Kids" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jQN9HDIksW0/TqTKHPoQWHI/AAAAAAAABLI/uiUvoP5pFmY/BananaGhostsKids_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="438" height="294" /></a> </p> <p>and let those kids create!!!!</p> <p><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">Linking up here this week!</a></p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-52041115141945332812011-10-21T07:25:00.000-04:002011-10-21T07:26:08.034-04:00Ghost Feet in Kindergarten<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Uy32Zu4X7cw/TqDomuZuZPI/AAAAAAAABHA/dvE-5Uxkd8U/s1600-h/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Boy%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Ghost Feet Boy" border="0" alt="Ghost Feet Boy" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-enDvbYl9ldw/TqDom73-Q9I/AAAAAAAABHI/Gwb0T8efIzo/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Boy_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="285" /></a> </p> <p>The first time I saw a little foot turned into a ghost was when I got a little one made from foam in the mail.  It was so stinkin cute!!!  Impressed, I thought to myself, “I’m going to do that!”  </p> <p><font size="3" face="Lynda">Never happened.</font></p> <p>Then, I saw this:</p> <div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/315775482/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/315775482_4jYgotOF_c.jpg" width="442" height="297" /></a></div> <div style="padding-bottom: 0px; float: left; padding-top: 0px"> <p style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px">Source: <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://thejohansonjourney.blogspot.com/">thejohansonjourney.blogspot.com</a> via <a style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com/johanson52607/" target="_blank">Janette</a> on <a style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline" href="http://pinterest.com" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p> </div> <p> </p> <p>Two days later, my son’s kindergarten teacher asked me if I would be interested in doing a Halloween craft for the class.  </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Bradley Hand ITC"><strong>SWEET!!!!  LITTLE GHOST FEET!!!! </strong></font></p> <p>was all that ran through my mind for a split second.  I was very excited when she liked my idea. :)</p> <p>Just in case you haven’t seen this around… all you need is white paint, black paper, and supplies to make the ghost face and VOILA!  You have preserved your little one’s foot forever.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5F9q3Q1te_8/TqDonF1OHJI/AAAAAAAABHQ/3rqomoJkIfM/s1600-h/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Girl%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Ghost Feet Girl" border="0" alt="Ghost Feet Girl" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zv1mH5Y1gIc/TqDonnHWi0I/AAAAAAAABHY/D1rmylsvwRs/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Girl_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="274" /></a> </p> <p>The kiddos were giddy the WHOLE time I was in the classroom which was super cute.  (Yeah, I let a bunch of 5 year olds sweet talk me.  Some of them are smooth talkers already!  God help their future girl/boyfriends, seriously.) I helped them with the footprint and let them create their own face with googly eyes and a black crayon.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EkqXNV3muOo/TqDon2JOEXI/AAAAAAAABHg/LS0XJ0_NUq0/s1600-h/Ghost%252520Feet%252520ribbon%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Ghost Feet ribbon" border="0" alt="Ghost Feet ribbon" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_CxMXgNflAc/TqDooH8n7uI/AAAAAAAABHo/0vr6peLXJbs/Ghost%252520Feet%252520ribbon_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="279" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Then, I punched holes along the bottom of the cardstock and threaded a ribbon through the holes.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I9aEAdKN3jk/TqDoomDQ3YI/AAAAAAAABHw/z0xEI9OtpW8/s1600-h/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Poem%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Ghost Feet Poem" border="0" alt="Ghost Feet Poem" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-teCnFHYpD5k/TqDopElBFdI/AAAAAAAABH4/Jdi4BGVYQyo/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Poem_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="422" height="283" /></a> </p> <p>Each picture is topped off with a little poem that my sister and I made up together over the phone.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z4vLP7r3a3s/TqDopRBWU_I/AAAAAAAABIA/rZUb4NJiick/s1600-h/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Boy%2525202%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Ghost Feet Boy 2" border="0" alt="Ghost Feet Boy 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Hus22yGFh5Y/TqDopjNIPNI/AAAAAAAABII/beAFZ-TO8ng/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Boy%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="441" height="296" /></a> </p> <p>The little boy ghosts have a blue sparkly bow tie and the little girl ghosts have a pink sparkly hair bow (sparkle makes everything more beautiful… just ask Bella!)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-a7k_iSRC2y8/TqDop_UvW3I/AAAAAAAABIQ/2HmXILLjiRA/s1600-h/Ghost%252520Feet%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Ghost Feet" border="0" alt="Ghost Feet" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gHbBAJ-EHTE/TqDoqBfj5lI/AAAAAAAABIY/cab2a9A_rZM/Ghost%252520Feet_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="443" height="334" /></a> </p> <p>I was so  impressed with each child’s creativity.  Even more, I feel so blessed that I was able to share in making this memory with all of them.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-liP7KYzNgcI/TqDoqpRwKiI/AAAAAAAABIg/5BC77r099v0/s1600-h/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Side%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Ghost Feet Side" border="0" alt="Ghost Feet Side" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-guFLJdXd4fA/TqDoqwsFIDI/AAAAAAAABIo/1aD2lMddrEQ/Ghost%252520Feet%252520Side_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="444" height="198" /></a> </p> <p>So, if you haven’t done this craft with your own kids yet… </p> <p align="center"><font size="4" face="Massey Extended">GO, DO IT NOW!</font></p> <p>I wish I would have done it several years ago the first time I saw it.  I am definitely doing it with all of my kids this year (even though Max’s foot is the same size as mine).</p> <p><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">Linking up here this week!</a></p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-20109929548416146972011-10-18T23:23:00.001-04:002011-10-18T23:23:41.346-04:00It’s Almost Wednesday<blockquote> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-TkkJhsFDB1w/Tp5CujOxS9I/AAAAAAAABFw/FvXKOTUDZHk/s1600-h/Girls%252520BW%252520crop%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Girls BW crop" border="0" alt="Girls BW crop" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xV8TTY1yLBg/Tp5Cu1sFhRI/AAAAAAAABF4/aaxE7P4Z74U/Girls%252520BW%252520crop_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="201" /></a> <font face="Pare Condensed">Those I call “friend”</font></p> <p>I seriously am trying to blog more my friends… I just can’t seem to find a balance between all of the many hats I wear.  If I spend more time blogging, I feel neglectful of my house and family.  If I spend all of my time with my house and family, I feel like I’m losing the “creative me.”</p> <p>(<font face="Lucida Handwriting">Which makes me a bit grumpy, sad to say but true.  If I don’t make time to unleash my creative side I’m not very fun to be around</font>.)</p> </blockquote> <p>Anywho, there’s my little sob story for the evening.</p> <p>NOW, for something a bit brighter;</p> <p> </p> <center><a href="http://takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/search/label/Welcome%20Wednesday"><img src="http://i952.photobucket.com/albums/ae7/KWynder/WelcomeWednesday.jpg" /></a></center> <p>I’m participating in Welcome Wednesday over at Take it From Me!!  Come join along. :)</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-84269214513632488242011-10-17T06:11:00.000-04:002011-10-17T06:11:00.112-04:00Apple Festival<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kkJlSdo0eIY/TpurX6GS9CI/AAAAAAAABDQ/8UpK6CQocvI/s1600-h/Finley%252520and%252520Daddy%252520Picking%252520Apple%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Finley and Daddy Picking Apple" border="0" alt="Finley and Daddy Picking Apple" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SdDhiKyrV7Y/TpurY1Tl76I/AAAAAAAABDY/R3JNoznCs-E/Finley%252520and%252520Daddy%252520Picking%252520Apple_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="484" /></a> </p> <p>So, I mentioned that I was all excited about fall this year.  We were actually able to go somewhere as a family that didn’t involve a sporting event or grocery shopping!!!  Honestly, I don’t know that last time we were able to do something fun like this with the kids.  </p> <p>Our destination:  The Apple Festival in North Georgia.  It only took us about an hour and a half to get there and it was WELL worth the drive. :))</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eYhBL1mGet0/TpurZ3chNkI/AAAAAAAABDg/HFxf5GFLh1Y/s1600-h/Jack%252520Picking%252520Apple%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Jack Picking Apple" border="0" alt="Jack Picking Apple" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1sRpyutgWx8/TpurblIE7DI/AAAAAAAABDo/-TyX2THi8tI/Jack%252520Picking%252520Apple_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="484" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7v_wBUdtgjw/TpurcliB0QI/AAAAAAAABDw/BP7XDL8OdRA/s1600-h/Jack%252520Apple%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Jack Apple" border="0" alt="Jack Apple" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-J0OCZUr6uwE/TpureDb2epI/AAAAAAAABD4/8YREMd68cTQ/Jack%252520Apple_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="424" height="285" /></a> </p> <p>Who would have thought that picking apples could make ALL of my kids so happy??</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MtxdqiG1CIg/Tpure4JQGNI/AAAAAAAABEA/umekspCpgYI/s1600-h/Max%252520picking%252520apple%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Max picking apple" border="0" alt="Max picking apple" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XjXz-9TBH5U/TpurgeSvRpI/AAAAAAAABEI/QTDbCwBwPWg/Max%252520picking%252520apple_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="442" height="534" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vPDUvFGq9Qc/Tpurg-KWFlI/AAAAAAAABEQ/lFhemRlonWc/s1600-h/Max%252520and%252520Finley%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Max and Finley" border="0" alt="Max and Finley" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xACuU1F17B8/TpurhqwEteI/AAAAAAAABEY/ErsEKcguf8U/Max%252520and%252520Finley_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="305" /></a> </p> <p>As you can see, Finn is over the top and Max is assuming his tween picture attitude.  Despite his “Seriously, Mom?” look that I want to slap off his face, he was almost as excited as the little ones (at least that’s what I’m telling myself.)</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-B1Tg9LTdiDo/TpuriCHV9SI/AAAAAAAABEg/ZWmxKVSMJ6k/s1600-h/Finley%252520and%252520Mommy%252520Picking%252520Apple%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Finley and Mommy Picking Apple" border="0" alt="Finley and Mommy Picking Apple" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-PYxqOopTJQ8/TpuriurMbdI/AAAAAAAABEo/NWPNfNkEaI4/Finley%252520and%252520Mommy%252520Picking%252520Apple_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="451" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3yHd4fYwFc0/TpurjfgHDrI/AAAAAAAABEw/6UdcPkQvOzk/s1600-h/Finley%252520and%252520Mommy%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Finley and Mommy" border="0" alt="Finley and Mommy" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4nsFp5eTvZc/Tpurj8XRNOI/AAAAAAAABE4/si8b-oawpag/Finley%252520and%252520Mommy_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="644" /></a> </p> <p>I don’t think Finley stopped smiling until he fell asleep tonight.  He kept running through the trees, knocking all the low apples to the ground, and SQUEALING in delight.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWF5rw_L42nBYNpzzG4Eou7XQkzox2pKvKE7NsvA7TQ3GqZ2P1RsFLsI8KipJ_ZWJFUVhRX8ROPzAv7v3L5kzWQY0X51u5RMNLJulsYweP5l86vCXyMVJLH6FaogWK2U4qDVReyBL0Fy1k/s1600-h/Emily%252520apple%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Emily apple" border="0" alt="Emily apple" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9mz65dXbe0k/TpurlLuySvI/AAAAAAAABFI/iz5jDy7FNvw/Emily%252520apple_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="644" /></a> </p> <p>In proper independent style, Emily took off on her own so I wasn’t able to get as many pics of her.  I was the loud mouth mom yelling, “EMILY” every minute that I couldn’t see her.  I’m sure everyone there was thinking, geez lady control your kids already.  She found some of the biggest apples… like seriously BIG:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SW-qUAjt_aQ/Tpurl5Qo-CI/AAAAAAAABFQ/xOd1R5mKMBI/s1600-h/Big%252520Apple%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Big Apple" border="0" alt="Big Apple" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6aBGMWn99cY/TpurmSdzk_I/AAAAAAAABFY/C3KqSRCF0OM/Big%252520Apple_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="440" height="295" /></a> </p> <p>It’s bigger than my hand!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pdlasWdKbVU/TpurnKWEMOI/AAAAAAAABFg/oGw4nn69D4c/s1600-h/Jack%252520Apple%252520Bag%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Jack Apple Bag" border="0" alt="Jack Apple Bag" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tgeI4WAt8ac/TpurnrA0dHI/AAAAAAAABFo/EuxrWnd_v50/Jack%252520Apple%252520Bag_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="292" /></a> </p> <p>Jack with one of our bags of loot.</p> <p>In the car on the way home, Finley said, “What a wonderful memory we made.”  Geez, he’s 3!  Where does he come up with this stuff??</p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-46436286627837590612011-10-14T14:01:00.001-04:002011-10-14T14:01:23.525-04:00Happy Fall… I even decorated!!<p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_QBFjr760So/Tph4fVzONiI/AAAAAAAABAA/Tc1GujAPHQI/s1600-h/Sunflower%252520Swag%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Sunflower Swag" border="0" alt="Sunflower Swag" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Oq5EfC3PeBI/Tph4flFHJSI/AAAAAAAABAI/ha1VklsOjwY/Sunflower%252520Swag_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="500" /></a> </p> <p>As much as I love fall, these past three years I haven’t had the energy to decorate for my favorite time of the year (what a coincidence… Finley is 3).  Since I’ve been spending so much time pining at home decor on Pinterest (if you haven’t checked it out, you MUST) I decided to go crazy and just go for it.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iWR7yAB5AVw/Tph4g-3s7lI/AAAAAAAABAQ/tD9097exbEE/s1600-h/Scarecrow%252520Decoration%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Scarecrow Decoration" border="0" alt="Scarecrow Decoration" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-S7HOSZ4miPo/Tph4ht0P8jI/AAAAAAAABAY/nYBY_bZe3Oo/Scarecrow%252520Decoration_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="432" height="295" /></a> </p> <p>Emily and I ran out a couple of weeks ago and spent all afternoon picking out just the right decor… scarecrows, hay bales, mums, pumpkins, lanterns, and new swags for the front door.  We picked out a scarecrow for each member of the family (didn’t plan it that way at first and ended up having to go back out and get one more).  The kids had fun picking out which scarecrow represented them. :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XKNMWJ78OYg/Tph4kK2abbI/AAAAAAAABAg/SZclLY1EMfY/s1600-h/Finley%252520Scarecrow%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Finley Scarecrow" border="0" alt="Finley Scarecrow" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vrwQxbI9Yfk/Tph4lhplauI/AAAAAAAABAo/jIe8DRSOiBg/Finley%252520Scarecrow_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="458" height="316" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Here is Finley.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2SL9QD9Eulo/Tph4nIJzaiI/AAAAAAAABAw/Brdu6brrsL8/s1600-h/Emily%252520Scarecrow%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Emily Scarecrow" border="0" alt="Emily Scarecrow" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0kZkAOgk_6U/Tph4oeJuqyI/AAAAAAAABA4/PUec9Fur3Ao/Emily%252520Scarecrow_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="464" height="317" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Here is Emily.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qyYoRfd3ySw/Tph4pmS0hfI/AAAAAAAABBA/0_72hFWChBc/s1600-h/Scarecrow%252520Decoration%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Scarecrow Decoration" border="0" alt="Scarecrow Decoration" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPilZyPlgkjsNBvvjaG5PMZXmB-zNJoDzwHzjCjV2w0uyqwDfYqjyUbOSGjILoc8y9u5JNsU9v6jnbsbHmohmgI217j0Tj_Hngl-K9sXUR8mOuqftMEn30wufWiS6Q9E7CKB0dsGG2AN_/?imgmax=800" width="339" height="500" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Here are Jack and Max.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-D_6I1KxB2Cs/Tph4r5KAp1I/AAAAAAAABBQ/0m_Cd_NvygQ/s1600-h/Front%252520door%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Front door" border="0" alt="Front door" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0tR5KYJhp4Q/Tph4tmFQA2I/AAAAAAAABBY/OUgzbgzPavY/Front%252520door_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="422" height="660" /></a> </p> <p>Lanterns are absolutely beautiful!!  I found all four of these at Marshall’s for a total of $50 instead of the $24-$119 price tag on similar lanterns at Pottery Barn.  I was EX.CI.TED to say the least. :)</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7VLyPhb5J6Q/Tph4uUj-8uI/AAAAAAAABBg/Nh6vq3sjXG4/s1600-h/Lanterns%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Lanterns" border="0" alt="Lanterns" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-clvmG2wrujI/Tph4vJU554I/AAAAAAAABBo/KD7LhUlIctU/Lanterns_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="362" height="500" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-z72DBGmlpi0/Tph4zOx1VLI/AAAAAAAABBw/Hp_qfbHfBTA/s1600-h/Lantern%252520Small%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Lantern Small" border="0" alt="Lantern Small" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-B1x2uxgXyt4/Tph4zy7zSKI/AAAAAAAABB4/-rxu1p2oZiA/Lantern%252520Small_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="500" /></a> </p> <p>This little guy is even solar powered.  I have candles in the other lanterns.  At night time, my front steps make me smile. :)  Wish I had a good picture, put I haven’t been able to get one.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oRfno6ye4Ho/Tph40r0_4uI/AAAAAAAABCA/d1Gb2VL9E4A/s1600-h/Pumpkin%252520Swag%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Pumpkin Swag" border="0" alt="Pumpkin Swag" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_WupJ8zg-ZE/Tph41E1RJcI/AAAAAAAABCI/9onwdP9DyMA/Pumpkin%252520Swag_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="500" /></a> </p> <p align="center">The pumpkin swag</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_CF5jvxizLFrPe9S5RinsJ8UOyNUvA1AHg_Oa6sLdXJZr2FNHwKEQN7dvzqFtHn9j89NoYnT1nh0thfjxWtR-udUv4BTvoe1e84NeFGfVDx4O2FsZ3p4va0V8EwzM3IC5nQu2s1aBTIxD/s1600-h/Finley%252520Peeking%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Finley Peeking" border="0" alt="Finley Peeking" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1WayiZ0pe8Q/Tph43WT46sI/AAAAAAAABCY/VJF8bRZ0sxs/Finley%252520Peeking_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="285" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Finley peeking to see when it was safe to come outside and play.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8cbpQUYEIVk/Tph44s5u7SI/AAAAAAAABCg/iOvUq9c9oPI/s1600-h/Welcome%252520Sign%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Welcome Sign" border="0" alt="Welcome Sign" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ueu_Lb4A3BU/Tph45b1kJJI/AAAAAAAABCo/sHlZxZZ-DdE/Welcome%252520Sign_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="309" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-V5-FjC_wUd0/Tph46fsgwQI/AAAAAAAABCw/RuzIUemk6EE/s1600-h/Front%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Front" border="0" alt="Front" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L_TA77ZCSbQ/Tph464OudWI/AAAAAAAABC4/4A-kB57fbdQ/Front_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="443" height="318" /></a> </p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Pristina">Here is everything put together!!</font></p> <p align="left"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VZAwRHdmFiQ/Tph47gdw8pI/AAAAAAAABDA/9fQkf9XXgz0/s1600-h/Perfect%252520Helpers%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Perfect Helpers" border="0" alt="Perfect Helpers" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7QeusbMla9Y/Tph48TRheAI/AAAAAAAABDI/fDQZNNCOj24/Perfect%252520Helpers_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="307" /></a> </p> <p>Here are my perfect little helpers for the day!!  I couldn’t have done it without them!</p> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="CK Artisan"><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">Linking up here this week</a></font></p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-52444957404248389752011-10-13T23:50:00.001-04:002011-10-13T23:50:52.775-04:00See Kate Sew Sweet Scallops Tote<p>Since my computer was actually behaving this evening and I was able to surf my favorite blogs a bit, I was able to find a lovely new bag!!  </p> <p> </p> <center><a href="http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9NHPFXSoYSo/TpcaoPwN3qI/AAAAAAAAE20/7EwkI0BSVVg/s1600/button2.jpg" /></a></center> <p>You can see the tutorial and get the patterns for this new lovely <a href="http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/2011/10/sweet-scallops-tote-pattern.html" target="_blank">here</a>.   Isn’t it fabulous?!  I like that it’s layered with the scallops… something a bit different from ruffles.  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE me some ruffles, but I’m really liking this look as well. :)</p> <p>Kate is going to have a linky party for those who want to sew the tote and show it off.  I’m seriously contemplating giving it a go.  I haven’t ever participated in a sew along before (nerves tightening in my stomach).  This might just be the perfect opportunity to get my feet wet!  </p> <p align="center"><font size="3" face="Script MT Bold">If you are a fellow sewer, want to do it with me??</font></p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-40005589577831930422011-10-11T23:04:00.000-04:002011-10-11T23:05:20.666-04:00No Sew Fabric Flower Headband Tutorial<p>Just in case you missed this tutorial when I guest posted at <a href="http://thejohansonjourney.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Johanson Journey</a>, here it is again!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Wagrcqjhq50/TpUDHYJd2UI/AAAAAAAAA5Y/qq9x2-6stOc/s1600-h/Headband%252520Tut%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Headband Tut" border="0" alt="Headband Tut" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DPmV1igrJUg/TpUDHnqGhjI/AAAAAAAAA5g/QTIfp1u-9JQ/Headband%252520Tut_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="438" height="296" /></a> </p> <p>I will forewarn you that I am a VERY visual learner and become easily confused with just written directions.  So, please humor me with my step by step pictures. :))</p> <p> </p> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-y9MeYTXdjDk/TpUDIHaB74I/AAAAAAAAA5o/3iUZLgmzY7E/s1600-h/HeadbandTut131.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 1" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iRxz2J-orOk/TpUDIvxz4wI/AAAAAAAAA5w/aK9pVxFjwgQ/HeadbandTut1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" height="172" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2kIdRj8Vork/TpUDI-3GGMI/AAAAAAAAA54/HbKLsrHYNTc/s1600-h/HeadbandTut1.54.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 1.5" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 1.5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-erH166-nbcA/TpUDJdj0CxI/AAAAAAAAA6A/wMIhV-f0XPI/HeadbandTut1.5_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="205" height="142" /></a> <p>Supplies needed are as follows:</p> <blockquote> <p>~ Polyester fabric </p> <p>~ Felt</p> <p>~ Ribbon (sheer works best)</p> <p>~ Scissors</p> <p>~ Lighter/candle</p> <p>~ Fabric glue (Fabric Fusion is the ONLY fabric glue I will use… and I don’t even get a dime for saying that :))</p> <p>~ Pearls, beads, crystals or whatever else you might like to embellish your flower</p> <p>~ Hot glue gun</p> <p>~ Stretchy headband</p> </blockquote> <p>These are so easy peasy to make that you can knock this project out in 30 minutes or less.  The hardest part for me is the “designing” process of choosing colors, fabrics, embellishments, etc.</p> <p>Freehand cut 3-5 circles of varying sizes for your flower out of the polyester material (I used 3 of fabric and 1 of netting).  It needs to be polyester so that you can heat seal the edges.  If you are into the frayed look though, burlap, cotton, and silk are all great choices.  You will also need to cut out 2 circles of felt that are slightly smaller than the largest circle of your flower.  You can see mine in the 2nd supply picture above.</p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hd9W8GfcRJ8/TpUDJhhmR3I/AAAAAAAAA6I/UoMVNCLmRbw/s1600-h/HeadbandTut23.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 2" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZO1Hpc83Sng/TpUDKOl1I4I/AAAAAAAAA6Q/l6LqINeUnZg/HeadbandTut2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="271" /></a> </p> <p>Grab your lighter and light a candle.  If you don’t have a candle, no worries!!  Using a candle saves my fingers from getting burned and also allows me more control over the manipulation of the fabric.  You can definitely accomplish the end result without one, however.</p> <p>Gently pass the edges of the fabric over the flame.  You will notice that the edges begin to melt and darken a little.  At this point, the edges are sealed and the fabric will no longer fray.  You will also notice that the fabric will naturally “draw up” and the circle will actually look like a little flower petal.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HkUyXamodb0/TpUDKekagII/AAAAAAAAA6U/RF5TMswZgVM/s1600-h/HeadbandTut33.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 3" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uNw5WT0E5FU/TpUDKl1UWVI/AAAAAAAAA6g/o8-Zub_hY_U/HeadbandTut3_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="281" /></a> </p> <p>Complete this step for each of your circles.  If you are using netting or toule you do NOT have to heat seal them.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9U7uwGFQ6Qc/TpUDK50Yx-I/AAAAAAAAA6o/lK7tDdZLy8w/s1600-h/HeadbandTut43.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 4" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v_VhqJMKPJQ/TpUDLExg0vI/AAAAAAAAA6w/CESdzBjaX1U/HeadbandTut4_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="405" height="276" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--kZJLBhf1EE/TpUDLnKK9-I/AAAAAAAAA64/lz5kTpdLiIs/s1600-h/HeadbandTut54.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 5" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GRJzYuzbaYE/TpUDL_Gu3zI/AAAAAAAAA7A/BjWwrYM9A_M/HeadbandTut5_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="409" height="279" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>Now you are ready to glue your circles together, one on top of the next and largest to smallest.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1HiEzkJISeM/TpUDME7krtI/AAAAAAAAA7I/7h729WV0QC0/s1600-h/HeadbandTut63.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 6" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 6" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kM1GbBIzOMA/TpUDMbI3_VI/AAAAAAAAA7M/kVTGwejy6vY/HeadbandTut6_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="273" /></a> </p> <p>Time to grab your ribbon.  This will be the center of your flower.  I didn’t measure the length of it, but  I can tell you it was about 1 1/2 times the width of my largest circle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Pad0gvP-cfE/TpUDMil-jSI/AAAAAAAAA7Y/GFiIkCOzaE8/s1600-h/HeadbandTut6.54.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 6.5" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 6.5" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Nif4TYEfnlw/TpUDM_Caf_I/AAAAAAAAA7g/meuL5M45ifA/HeadbandTut6.5_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="405" height="277" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wF_sgfyHIcA/TpUDND1HXVI/AAAAAAAAA7o/3Rn_Pt6B22U/s1600-h/HeadbandTut73.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 7" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 7" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuNBuSVEh1xZLv3HUpuLCJdfieauvGNb80R1GWChQQ15VYr4O-yFaTgfAT59uJcRH3qJcp1_S-daGYVgAJLgSS6yKPnH2oco69eLoBg3MJJipK-5S84zroiquScCsn-BY0rDq3aD_AKR5a/?imgmax=800" width="393" height="266" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ul48NbYjJus/TpUDNk5O33I/AAAAAAAAA74/aEBykGw56Rg/s1600-h/HeadbandTut83.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 8" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 8" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7TGIVE1C3qs/TpUDN4KhDOI/AAAAAAAAA78/sSf1T16UP90/HeadbandTut8_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="398" height="269" /></a> </p> <p>Hot glue works best here as it dries quicker than the fabric fusion.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-bev93ZH0Q7A/TpUDOFFFalI/AAAAAAAAA8I/XeNpEX73_QE/s1600-h/HeadbandTut103.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 10" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 10" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-25MNIyFDun4/TpUDOauVqrI/AAAAAAAAA8Q/-aI39Xmpi2k/HeadbandTut10_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="407" height="275" /></a> </p> <p>See the netting that snuck in there??  I just felt like the flower needed a little more…  it’s all about letting your creative side shine!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-A1QgtVnLe4w/TpUDOpF_xAI/AAAAAAAAA8Y/mgAF8AnOqp0/s1600-h/Headband%252520Tut%25252011%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Headband Tut 11" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 11" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-t8mXQuWsBio/TpUDPIj1JGI/AAAAAAAAA8g/cOrYyFZJQCo/Headband%252520Tut%25252011_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="395" height="267" /></a> </p> <p>Time to attach the flower to the headband.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sDvpLaLmHOk/TpUDPmuxOZI/AAAAAAAAA8o/UrZzYFtOp1s/s1600-h/HeadbandTut126.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 12" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 12" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Uxof0yISMrY/TpUDP7I0hcI/AAAAAAAAA8w/cC8SM1lQ9dI/HeadbandTut12_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="210" height="150" /></a> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 13" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 13" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gpUsTnHRCf4/TpUDP1s0-7I/AAAAAAAAA88/PUuIpdGP0BM/HeadbandTut13_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="211" height="149" /></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YqYaIK9ocN8/TpUDQSSVpVI/AAAAAAAAA9A/ncIss_xZKsU/s1600-h/HeadbandTut147.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: 0px" title="Headband Tut 14" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 14" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nnQ1-QYbBmI/TpUDQr1cFDI/AAAAAAAAA9M/a-T5eggfY8Y/HeadbandTut14_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="217" height="151" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BZ3dQxrotK8/TpUDQ7o3luI/AAAAAAAAA9U/V7FpkYFBF8M/s1600-h/HeadbandTut158.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 15" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 15" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-0pXFalbLzUo/TpUDRBofSJI/AAAAAAAAA9c/6vwm2w-5cSI/HeadbandTut15_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="214" height="157" /></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SA_p-jWJB9U/TpUDRW-wk2I/AAAAAAAAA9k/S27afPTViOw/s1600-h/HeadbandTut163.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 16" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 16" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vd_ezZCcqhM/TpUDRorVm1I/AAAAAAAAA9o/SIeIbF1rGLI/HeadbandTut16_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="215" height="146" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JjCVoD59wnk/TpUDRkyIcQI/AAAAAAAAA9w/vMnWw4oztOY/s1600-h/HeadbandTut1712.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="Headband Tut 17" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 17" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xDmEhVZpjxQ/TpUDR80Mn0I/AAAAAAAAA90/iGYnyqBI8PE/HeadbandTut17_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="199" height="153" /></a> </p> <p></p> <p>SO, one felt circle needs to be hot glued to back side of your flower.  Then, hot glue the head band to the center of that felt circle.  Add even MORE hot glue to the felt on either side of the head band (not over it because you want it to be able to stretch).  Place the 2nd felt circle over the headband and press.  Allow everything to dry and:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kq2aS7FML9Y/TpUDSCc-O3I/AAAAAAAAA-A/TGr-LkSs8mY/s1600-h/Headband%252520Tut%25252019%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Headband Tut 19" border="0" alt="Headband Tut 19" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XaNpBX6k_7k/TpUDSdpm0UI/AAAAAAAAA-I/bSQibwCLGQE/Headband%252520Tut%25252019_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="416" height="281" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VtzCZ1Hm8mY/TpUDS22G_VI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/JxSK63i5lFc/s1600-h/FHB%2525203%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="FHB 3" border="0" alt="FHB 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-H4RP1XBZV0A/TpUDTCLSK4I/AAAAAAAAA-c/5bHuwC70uBo/FHB%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="305" /></a> </p> <p>Wear it with your hair down…</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1ymWX5X_4lc/TpUDTXJw9lI/AAAAAAAAA-k/MuO4SKrkijI/s1600-h/FHB%2525202%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="FHB 2" border="0" alt="FHB 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-v8v85osKhrk/TpUDTtG6vYI/AAAAAAAAA-s/StcPfwaVOQU/FHB%2525202_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="280" height="406" /></a> </p> <p>or up…</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LtL9zTib3hE/TpUDTyB4h0I/AAAAAAAAA-0/mVGae5j-qoo/s1600-h/Headband%252520Tute%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Headband Tute" border="0" alt="Headband Tute" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8-G4ym7rHAgfqb3pLJBDso9AEThlEMom9J49Z9G0SRJvB5Xgeja8gaFilOef5dw1AhZED3x6Ab6HDs7Igo1h1aAba15VtEecdxDI6vPJekewdanl5tKEZGqYDloAJQKTxbCHvys9Fc_N/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="273" /></a> </p> <p>but wear it with sass!!</p> <p>I know it’s cliché, but the only thing that limits you with this project is yourself.  I hope you enjoy making one as much as I did.  </p> <p>One more thing, I would love, love, love to see your creations! So, pretty please take a picture and email it to me <a href="mailto:{libertyoriginal@comcast.net">{libertyoriginal@comcast.net</a>} or email me the blog post if you blog it.   Either way, I can rave about what a stellar job you did. :))</p> <p><a href="http://libertyoriginal.blogspot.com/2009/07/fabulous-linky-parties.html" target="_blank">~Linking up here this week~</a></p> Libertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07242135463099274634noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9155309913133406623.post-67673653981011463682011-10-10T22:45:00.002-04:002011-10-12T22:32:40.644-04:00ARRRGGGG Matey<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aDKV8jYHMoI/TpOtzoRSy4I/AAAAAAAAA4Y/dV0LN5SWuH8/s1600-h/Pirate%252520Pumpkin%252520Top%252520View%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Pirate Pumpkin Top View" border="0" height="629px" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y2_6tc1MaLo/TpOtz6FqVHI/AAAAAAAAA4g/2TaS_YrvaL0/Pirate%252520Pumpkin%252520Top%252520View_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Pirate Pumpkin Top View" width="435px" /></a> <br />
My kids’ elementary school has a silent auction every year with decorated pumpkins to earn money for PTA. <br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-family: Broach Thin; font-size: small;">This was the first year in 5 years that I have completed a class pumpkin all by myself! (yea, I was pretty excited to rise to the occasion…)</span></div>Special thanks to <a href="http://maidendshade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Kim over at Maiden D’Shade</a> for getting my creative juices flowing on this one. She had a fabulous tutorial about using lollipops to decorate a craft pumpkin that I totally loved from the minute I saw it. <br />
<blockquote><span style="font-family: Asia Extended; font-size: small;">(She also has some really cool ideas and tutorials for Halloween decorating!! If you have spent any time looking at Halloween decor on blogs, I’m sure you have seen some of her ideas.)</span></blockquote><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3TYAJ9iW3HE/TpOt0JF-vRI/AAAAAAAAA4o/TBvtV-xB8vg/s1600-h/Pirate%252520Pumpkin%252520Lollis%252520Top%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Pirate Pumpkin Lollis Top" border="0" height="287px" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-x5Qm8fJ4jIw/TpOt0kGb1LI/AAAAAAAAA4s/2rD4kOYi5pA/Pirate%252520Pumpkin%252520Lollis%252520Top_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Pirate Pumpkin Lollis Top" width="425px" /></a> <br />
I used a medium sized pumpkin and spray painted it with gold glitter paint. After this, I followed <a href="http://maidendshade.blogspot.com/2011/09/pumpkin-lollipop-holder.html" target="_blank">Kim’s tutorial</a> to add the lollipops. Hubbs doesn’t normally help me in my crafty endeavors but he patiently drilled all the holes for me on this one. <span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting;">(Thank you, dear… I know you read my blog even though you pretend you don’t.)</span><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lPlKhwf3b4A/TpOt03j9oRI/AAAAAAAAA44/-c3YwMF-xqE/s1600-h/Pirate%252520pumpkin%252520Lollis%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Pirate pumpkin Lollis" border="0" height="284px" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-W0qBf0OxLZs/TpOt1ZlV1AI/AAAAAAAAA5A/bCH5QIV1fUk/Pirate%252520pumpkin%252520Lollis_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Pirate pumpkin Lollis" width="420px" /></a> <br />
I used one of those medium sized memory boxes at Michael’s as my treasure chest (<span style="font-family: Pristina; font-size: small;">it was a pirate theme this year</span>) and spray painted it black. Wadded up silver and gold tissue paper served as the base in the chest for the pumpkin bounty. A pirate hat topped on her head and a fake pirate skeleton guarded her faithfully. :)<br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FhOE2I6gEDY/TpOt15FgBII/AAAAAAAAA5I/1f1WwD5ool8/s1600-h/Pirate%252520Pumpkin%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Pirate Pumpkin" border="0" height="494px" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uOfaZXqEyKE/TpOt2Afcf-I/AAAAAAAAA5M/hHkUvjg2DRc/Pirate%252520Pumpkin_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline;" title="Pirate Pumpkin" width="399px" /></a> <br />
I finished the whole thing with glitter spray paint. For the finishing touches, I hot glued ribbon tied lollis and scrap wooden shapes with “bounty” hand written on them to the outside of the box. Of course, I had to hot glue jute around the base of the box. <span style="font-family: Rapid Thin; font-size: small;">If I can, I will definitely incorporate jute or burlap in any project. :))</span><br />
The kids really wanted to keep it… but since we made it, we can always make another! <br />
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