tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831842017342046772024-02-07T16:53:00.342-08:00ThePensiveOwlEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-90905003132623722532012-07-21T13:46:00.000-07:002012-07-21T13:50:47.895-07:00Hmmmmm. . . . . A lot of time has passed since my last post in April. Life has been busy, even though it is summer time and I am "<span style="background-color: white;">technically" free from work. Between conferences, reading, cleaning, organizing, trips to the thrift store (and repeat to infinity), hanging out with friends and family, exercising, and some slothing around, this summer has been awesome so far! Still have one week to go and then back to work. I stopped today and thought about all the things I learned to make/made this summer and would like to share! Not all at once though, that would probably take the entire week!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Through trial and error (nice way to say "I encountered some frustration at times"), inspiration, and determination I made everything from changing pad sheets to shelves to aprons to boppy covers to blankets to burp clothes and my own sew-in labels. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">You can also drill holes in multiple plates and change out plates as needed for different occasions. You just need the one set of thread rod, aluminum tubing, nut, washers, and knob. The total cost to make this tray was about 8 or 9 bucks. I got the plates from Target, but if you look at your local thrift stores you will be able to find plastic plates that will cost you a whopping 25 cents to a buck. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Z_MPeVFgoK3y8wJ_kaH3KNmDMapkNsNwkyBMOSUBHbM2fJF-FT8Prg7vBjYW6hUEhwSLV5BeVIKho46n1g_MV_VB7EK3XmFfDpP7kRt2kwuYz_xj0gtPfw12CxUtCYENU44_lVG-7UX8/s1600/IMG_7075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Z_MPeVFgoK3y8wJ_kaH3KNmDMapkNsNwkyBMOSUBHbM2fJF-FT8Prg7vBjYW6hUEhwSLV5BeVIKho46n1g_MV_VB7EK3XmFfDpP7kRt2kwuYz_xj0gtPfw12CxUtCYENU44_lVG-7UX8/s320/IMG_7075.JPG" width="229" /></a><span style="background-color: white;">From start to finish, this project takes ~45 minutes to one hour. I had to practice drilling in the cheapest plate (25 cents) that I had. I am glad I did though because I ended up cracking it. I changed up my technique and successfully drilled through the next two beautifully. If I have time, I will put together a tutorial for this including the tips that I thought would have been useful to know before hand. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This tray is actually for someone. Shhhhh!, don't tell them, it is a surprise. If you ask my family and friends, they will tell you that </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">"If she has just learned how to make, that is probably what your next present will be." So true, once I start, I have a hard time stopping! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">If you want to see some more of what I have been up to, visit my Etsy shop, </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePensiveOwl?ref=search_shop_redirect" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">ThePensiveOwl</a><span style="background-color: white;"> or "Like" me on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThePensiveOwl" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Facebook</a><span style="background-color: white;">. Thanks for looking!!!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Aprons galore are housed there, such as: </span><br />
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And Special Thanks to Dave for braving the heat to take pictures with me! Love you!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Thanks for looking, and keep your eyes and ears out for a new post again soon! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-55270241636236133832012-04-22T11:23:00.000-07:002012-04-22T11:23:29.558-07:00Earth Day Tradition!Earth Day Tradition from start to finish (almost finished)!!!<br />
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This is the third year that we have put a garden in our backyard. It all started with Esther, our old roommate, who has since moved away to sunny Arizona. If it had not been for her, we may have never started. Thank you, Esther! She essentially gifted us all the materials that made up our first garden that consisted of two 4' by 4' raised beds. Last year, we planted in those two beds. This year, we upgraded to two more 4' by 4' beds. In an attempt to rid the garden area of the evil wire grass, and thus to avoid much future weeding and muscle aches, Dave and I put in a long day yesterday. We began by borrowing his parent's tiller and buying topsoil, mushroom compost, peet moss, and plants.<br />
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Here is what our neglected back yard looked like early on Saturday morning:<br />
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Hidden in the masses of "grass", mostly assorted weeds, are the original two box beds.<br />
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Aha!, there is one of the box beds after clearing out some of the weeds. Notice how happy Dave looks! We discovered red onions, potatoes, and a leek amongst the weeds.<br />
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Snake! This guy kept popping up despite our attempts to re-home him. I even pulled him out of the tiller tines, miraculously unscathed!, due to all of the weeds stuck in the tines. Scroll down to see Dave working hard to remove weeds from the tines. . . . Thanks Dave! </div>
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Yay! Once we had the weeds cleared and the spot tilled up, we laid down the landscaping cloth. No more weeds (I hope!).<br />
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I am so excited for our plants to grow! This summer I am going to try to can tomatoes, make pickles, and make tons of salsa! So far our garden includes tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapenos, eggplants, strawberries, basil, cilantro, and rosemary. More will be coming next weekend, along with mulch to fill in around the beds.<br />
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<br />Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-47047471054364240022012-03-25T15:51:00.006-07:002012-03-25T16:21:11.789-07:00Free Day!<div style="text-align: center;"><span >Sunday Funday! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Dave and the puppies are sleeping on the couch. I am camped out in my craft room determined to make something today. I ran across <a href="http://kojo-designs.com/2011/06/kojotutorial-the-blue-dress-strapless-gap-dress-knock-off/">this tutorial</a> while spending borrowed time on Pinterest.</div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">This dress looks so simple and it really is! She even broke the steps down to be completed over 4 days, anyone can do this! Anywho, here is my interpretation. I did not add a lining due to limited materials. I found some seersuckerish material stashed away on my shelf that I had bought from the thrift store prolly' over a year ago. I think that I shall wear this dress while vacationing at the beach! Actually, maybe I will make five or six and then my luggage will weigh about 1/2 pound!</div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVHblZhxEbF33UjMr67hUQrI0QkLxZyQPnidhVCWxZi6NYZxmBfYq9EmcD3AXKQkr7e2TwtUZ6uEf-mqsI_ZTAs0RBK8VDz4gM67H0y-tADhy4xk6CwBhLTse_NcfERgQMG0iivMLXDfpt/s320/DSCN1916.JPG" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Good for parties or as a simple swimsuit cover. </div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihP_IOpRRtEwgLqLjty6nwFiI350rY_bVDey8mvoIUUOsJSejBjsDcV7OoVPXqVzfzwxXoYUl8y-qQXBkIvK6DIdw9vdcb0e_9uaJo5C-9yfRXUZO66MrnaIVu-Sq6X-2uGa4syV4sBCjS/s320/DSCN1944.JPG" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">The beagles were impressed and we were so happy that we decided to celebrate! </div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3eOKDGhAm79O12Lh3O9nkpdMdvV9K9IhefDO53ZDMNJtDxsyFnFE3TfC6Xp8NmehLkDgerXsQKwU7vYUt-ojh89nvJMMNEAWUtxoAVGvWqqYo8R7bfNkqpriii8EcutU-6ZQ_MRkFuyb/s320/DSCN1975.JPG" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">Versatile piece of clothing! </div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDB6w_uUIr-XyCFp5YL4Unv7uJY3CTUK_lAoRGeWIlK-YGh5C4GeRSaapRkeJwqx3VGP7yn05g25_RHR4BRjtvqyXMP89TlTac4WizG_S_k4Smi_56j77zJiUs8AzCQ8fqdcuGrHAaSw-d/s1600/DSCN1943.JPG" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDB6w_uUIr-XyCFp5YL4Unv7uJY3CTUK_lAoRGeWIlK-YGh5C4GeRSaapRkeJwqx3VGP7yn05g25_RHR4BRjtvqyXMP89TlTac4WizG_S_k4Smi_56j77zJiUs8AzCQ8fqdcuGrHAaSw-d/s320/DSCN1943.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723976231133569442" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dave agreed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyfqBzkBllDLIXNSO1XIHWJ1Qd_WGeyJEHmwFHwCfY6sSRQDOm_T4PV2yf_uM7q1xenuibpYg8PjvOhQYK9zhIegNTJrXZ7MCNWPob1F0lkJWkCw1Lozt-fJ59piHCI-GOmza3oKa-DBd/s1600/DSCN1928.JPG" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyfqBzkBllDLIXNSO1XIHWJ1Qd_WGeyJEHmwFHwCfY6sSRQDOm_T4PV2yf_uM7q1xenuibpYg8PjvOhQYK9zhIegNTJrXZ7MCNWPob1F0lkJWkCw1Lozt-fJ59piHCI-GOmza3oKa-DBd/s320/DSCN1928.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723975988260252818" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >And then stood on his head!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLCN5n4PovkrXXPUBFtyTbJ9OVRszKKmedwoxFHjfITG5UvROKXPtQWPXvXHiJruSOeIfIB_4VWlbnbQLTi8RPmxVITUJCOzn-rEK-ssrRqhyIQFTTPTKaY0lOBdHdYQ9vMOh2YDo-PZP/s320/DSCN1921.JPG" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span >Sunday Funday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihP_IOpRRtEwgLqLjty6nwFiI350rY_bVDey8mvoIUUOsJSejBjsDcV7OoVPXqVzfzwxXoYUl8y-qQXBkIvK6DIdw9vdcb0e_9uaJo5C-9yfRXUZO66MrnaIVu-Sq6X-2uGa4syV4sBCjS/s1600/DSCN1944.JPG"></a></span></div><br /></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-44821562862916991012012-03-05T13:12:00.006-08:002012-03-05T13:31:49.636-08:00Snow Day, Sew Day!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 100%; font-family: Georgia, serif; ">All the little snowflakes cause mass shutdown of the city! Yippee! </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgZkyIZWLTYBpuUPOczX2kFCjcQzYAFwxSI1vvxe_mrAV2s_5ahLGq0MoRNuGDrxifsHZQcB6CiphG4pXvTK4FdWcpkCWZFVUvDcAsmDOdH23tQHcwYNKOLNS6coGMRGNx7EUI7zMixKb/s1600/IMG_5912.JPG" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgZkyIZWLTYBpuUPOczX2kFCjcQzYAFwxSI1vvxe_mrAV2s_5ahLGq0MoRNuGDrxifsHZQcB6CiphG4pXvTK4FdWcpkCWZFVUvDcAsmDOdH23tQHcwYNKOLNS6coGMRGNx7EUI7zMixKb/s320/IMG_5912.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716525457196002546" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span ><u><br /></u></span></div><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;">Check out this jumper I made today while hiding from the snow. You can get the tutorial </span></span><a href="http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2011/05/little-girls-crossover-pinafore-pattern.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SmashedPeasAndCarrots+%28Smashed+Peas+and+Carrots%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">here</a><span ><span style="font-size: 100%;">, from Smashed Peas and Carrots. </span></span><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08mFvOsoVNzP_PReTi2f8D0r4YQqUsvyAjpGaFCbeDxgmt2tc1wctf5WPlSOzJxXuK5bImUPH1q8FO9MWXoiIqzZIKS-8PZZM0JDM3E_udlB8vbWX3dBN4cznhK9RNq0Bmmn72A6QEEk0/s1600/IMG_5919.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj08mFvOsoVNzP_PReTi2f8D0r4YQqUsvyAjpGaFCbeDxgmt2tc1wctf5WPlSOzJxXuK5bImUPH1q8FO9MWXoiIqzZIKS-8PZZM0JDM3E_udlB8vbWX3dBN4cznhK9RNq0Bmmn72A6QEEk0/s320/IMG_5919.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716525449150275810" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8t9sdETSJ1mfT-VahbVLZpsMTwZsdnYG7Hq1SHKB9RjsA3grIPpNfsdS_wXY939yV_eytFINB8gY3X7efs1wUwyjiUYVgu3yP_YjhrG92TdG42589x6uShSLL5eZpBR5K0ILoHDv_azqK/s1600/IMG_5920.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 234px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8t9sdETSJ1mfT-VahbVLZpsMTwZsdnYG7Hq1SHKB9RjsA3grIPpNfsdS_wXY939yV_eytFINB8gY3X7efs1wUwyjiUYVgu3yP_YjhrG92TdG42589x6uShSLL5eZpBR5K0ILoHDv_azqK/s320/IMG_5920.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716525445039270002" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 100%; ">Such a cute summer dress! </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXgX35ugPxY0OmSj1gYxuL2L0KmFaETJMrRz0XTXn_RgnJEoacHrTBKLJim6Gx4_k3wdKmU-li7E_8snYqPzv5aOZBZcRwyOiyL6KkJ-jYHSvM9EscpMB8eqE_iHo9kU8XZ6DqnotC6GlI/s1600/IMG_5922.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXgX35ugPxY0OmSj1gYxuL2L0KmFaETJMrRz0XTXn_RgnJEoacHrTBKLJim6Gx4_k3wdKmU-li7E_8snYqPzv5aOZBZcRwyOiyL6KkJ-jYHSvM9EscpMB8eqE_iHo9kU8XZ6DqnotC6GlI/s320/IMG_5922.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716525430678581874" /></a>I wish the snow would come more often! </div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-17407814534056664782012-03-04T11:11:00.013-08:002012-03-04T17:44:34.875-08:00Sip & Sew<div style="text-align: center; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><span>Love your teeth!</span><span style="font-size: 100%; "> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">The Tooth Fairy is always watching and will tell your dentist if you are being naughty! </div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieLiQJqLUtGV_qZcKf8e6cM2Tatfk8gjUfGL14lKAj0Xfc94c6wBsRc3XA4sCKXzTimEdY0G50lpYOgHK5931sU7f6GSBO4ctBKnf1k7ylLi-ALGUotSuFeOVEDF2hSJsxnzuAzdUIsu4g/s320/IMG_5845.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716132799039984114" /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">To other news. . . . .</div><div style="text-align: center; "><span><br /></span></div><span><span style="font-size: 100%;">My teacher friends from work and I have started getting together for an event we call "Sip & Sew". This involves one teacher who is very knowledgeable about sewing feeding the other "students" (myself and other teachers) helpful hints about the ambitious projects that we dream about making. It also involves "sipping" multiple types of fancy libations to keep us motivated! I have been very impressed with what we amateur sewers have created! </span></span><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br /></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 100%; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; ">These are some more of the flowers that I learned how to make at one of our earlier events.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1yELGGirxuGrvpWV3MjUXlc4rmZq9FgSLWH7Ecqv1TCYu3kGArGtiYyNRVh1EdHVOU1lS84NUooETB8sfghLTHG988ecf7PlzXsdj7GGv8vgoRDYKaB751ZHBHYntnrFreNuZE32b63c/s1600/IMG_5904.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1yELGGirxuGrvpWV3MjUXlc4rmZq9FgSLWH7Ecqv1TCYu3kGArGtiYyNRVh1EdHVOU1lS84NUooETB8sfghLTHG988ecf7PlzXsdj7GGv8vgoRDYKaB751ZHBHYntnrFreNuZE32b63c/s320/IMG_5904.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716123177148456658" /></a> This a stash all bag that I created using <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/07/25/the-boxy-cosmetic-bag-tutorial/">this tutorial</a> from Skip to My Lou's blog. Awesome tutorial, very easy to follow.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3eZOqqvBGmqwK0ER3YnqclZw1oKFD_xGqaZddnsK2vf4GJGTgi8XJq6wpO1gckU-yTRr6gWmbbK9BmRgYzi_H0VYWopWZQdvuA-yjpk9X2YoW_Jj8kukzr1ZRG5iTa2SCTtT_4J9P-MoX/s1600/IMG_5908.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3eZOqqvBGmqwK0ER3YnqclZw1oKFD_xGqaZddnsK2vf4GJGTgi8XJq6wpO1gckU-yTRr6gWmbbK9BmRgYzi_H0VYWopWZQdvuA-yjpk9X2YoW_Jj8kukzr1ZRG5iTa2SCTtT_4J9P-MoX/s320/IMG_5908.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716122826113627010" /></a>It was super easy and can easily be completed in under an hour. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJemhqA1mOgTv962FNvqVCbMbVENdz9Z5CvsjV_tRWDBnUri3U90XQ9SxctwmNeGPzrNw2Hrborhw7NkUY0evHPBWDGFVztmxwAfPtts3zJXsrC6_EPnOW-x7qmKvuyqXnJzE6QuXjAJPi/s1600/IMG_5906.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJemhqA1mOgTv962FNvqVCbMbVENdz9Z5CvsjV_tRWDBnUri3U90XQ9SxctwmNeGPzrNw2Hrborhw7NkUY0evHPBWDGFVztmxwAfPtts3zJXsrC6_EPnOW-x7qmKvuyqXnJzE6QuXjAJPi/s320/IMG_5906.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716122820235402514" /></a>So, I went ahead and made 3 more. These are nesting bags that will make a perfect present for my sister's birthday! I added handles at the ends of the zipper. I used duck cloth for both the outside and the lining. These should last f o r e v e r!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VWvL04qAeQVj8P0iSF8dB99ds47sDGeCqtHOkrQNztP86PTLfFTDGF7ohrDpskVp5a3U7vWsYR-5UAO_iKSv8aq8I5VTjRnN-VgWx4jEJrO88fOtwYX0pf6lJWc13P7oA-4oGg_3OZdy/s1600/IMG_5899.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-VWvL04qAeQVj8P0iSF8dB99ds47sDGeCqtHOkrQNztP86PTLfFTDGF7ohrDpskVp5a3U7vWsYR-5UAO_iKSv8aq8I5VTjRnN-VgWx4jEJrO88fOtwYX0pf6lJWc13P7oA-4oGg_3OZdy/s320/IMG_5899.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716122812272459858" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3GV2GpWEI3ZruHV6XHHqPgFheHY2wPvL-0qOqdNgX9L2hs_It7bOK81y2MszSW4pw9rhCjJIQ-VTycAu4japeYSL_jAMt_xFq0a_iNc7qO9Q0T4H_xmeUqjJLokvbREh1jSdruAeapNE/s1600/IMG_5900.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_3GV2GpWEI3ZruHV6XHHqPgFheHY2wPvL-0qOqdNgX9L2hs_It7bOK81y2MszSW4pw9rhCjJIQ-VTycAu4japeYSL_jAMt_xFq0a_iNc7qO9Q0T4H_xmeUqjJLokvbREh1jSdruAeapNE/s320/IMG_5900.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716122808771879826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqousrX5d7XH82LHhRqUUR5yMwhpyENIhRH3DreyDsCEwXT5CDnefk4DMZP3q1qLCkfiHm7eIPi0J_cCo3fE_WuJgb4_uisoh83cv1hFXtAZJkhNzevOLtRQh-_qzyOzLNGH7X9jG35BT/s1600/IMG_5901.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqousrX5d7XH82LHhRqUUR5yMwhpyENIhRH3DreyDsCEwXT5CDnefk4DMZP3q1qLCkfiHm7eIPi0J_cCo3fE_WuJgb4_uisoh83cv1hFXtAZJkhNzevOLtRQh-_qzyOzLNGH7X9jG35BT/s320/IMG_5901.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716122797824148450" /></a>I anxiously await our next Sip & Sew! I need to find something else to make. Perhaps some <a href="http://iveyhandcrafted.blogspot.com/2011/01/tutorial-pom-pom-flowers.html">pom pom flowers</a> or a <span style="font-size: 100%; "><a href="http://prudentbaby.com/2010/03/baby-kid/diy-pillowcase-baby-dress-pattern-2/">pillow case dress</a></span><span style="font-size: 100%; "> <a href="http://instagr.am/p/HxM1sFwdTw/">My friend made one hella cute pillow case dress</a> yesterday at Sip & Sew! You can make these and send them to </span><a href="http://dressagirlaroundtheworld.com/" style="font-size: 100%; ">orphaned children</a><span style="font-size: 100%; "> so they have something beautiful to wear! </span></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-72110631059519397942012-02-04T20:13:00.000-08:002012-02-04T20:56:10.828-08:00Making Fabric Flowers<div style="text-align: center;"><span ><u><br /></u></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV66pg4iRlR3LkJD4E5N05XZIWLSKOvGUNzGrX0XIStb1BGvMaX08YEr1J2ifkwDfnEf8rWzbhavE3e5M62QrcLc0N6BJXJKnNF1G2Ov66wTHve2BsaWyJ2P55rE-WaiINffds5Gom5Jdh/s1600/IMG_5757+%2528728x1024%2529.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV66pg4iRlR3LkJD4E5N05XZIWLSKOvGUNzGrX0XIStb1BGvMaX08YEr1J2ifkwDfnEf8rWzbhavE3e5M62QrcLc0N6BJXJKnNF1G2Ov66wTHve2BsaWyJ2P55rE-WaiINffds5Gom5Jdh/s320/IMG_5757+%2528728x1024%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705502175204243042" /></a>This is Speedy who is laying on top of Scout, she is under the blanket. Speedy, Scout, and I all surfed the web today for fabric flower tutorials! We found some pretty great tutorials and collections of tutorials. Check out these sites for inspiration and instructions! <div><br /><div><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/03/22/10-beautiful-fabric-flower-tutorials/">http://www.skiptomylou.org/2011/03/22/10-beautiful-fabric-flower-tutorials/</a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and here:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/fabric-flower-tutorials/"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/fabric-flower-tutorials/">http://www.tipjunkie.com/fabric-flower-tutorials/</a> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are a ton more out there so don't despair if you don't see something that you like. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div>Thanks to my school teacher friend who taught me how to make these fabric flowers! They are so easy and fast to make, incredibly satisfying! My dogs helped me make these today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhetK9cN5EYZCh5vl-L6DX1yGGtp16PAeEGvvGhdnPsPw4cjiyKI56-j7aoz5jOAE1Bg-BFPWda0t3jiPe9F0-ad4atCX0TzZEDtjs9vU4-BaA3UTjanSnL2dC8UITRj3OUuO_ZqmcR9Z-n/s320/IMG_5769+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" style="text-align: right; " /><span style="text-align: right; "> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; ">You can use these flower on hair pins, headbands, as pins, bouquets, on necklaces, etc., etc. . . . .</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "> </span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs1n3zo_dCA3OSV2SGFO1q4oVfwFMy7n-I7NfU3KLsHuQYLwA0iywky683ZlRfptE9Pzw4FONpOZQAaqlROcUvk3J4sRdXg3_oeZdQJNVYUKvCWMVHsgcsp97UgHtFU25pxRdWJMS67Pa/s320/IMG_5762+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" /><span style="text-align: right; "> </span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4q2m6jbTRsAUKk5NEx8iXO_v5eNnpnd6dmCSjbuGCjKQfLzfK1POE32W978HrHepZ0brs60A8SBuetUXzRigD3bGzsWS_PumhQROutdtlXubVJmjJWq1H4eaI3VjtvxlSVNU9fToAn4_/s320/IMG_5760+%2528761x1024%2529.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; ">I had to go out and buy some stretchy headbands so I could put a flower on one. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_VDc4PXE-Y-r4zYY-0dL8tntICBdvv-wlFoeiBnML-KjeZ9rpXak67lfsGi7XYF4inJHCaOb0ZAOIOvDswuwmvfXVu8si01X4-zQJnE1CmUDQLPIkd0x5ejWCIRPRwHq5xJV5yFvgMQG/s320/IMG_5766+%2528710x1024%2529.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; ">I love this simple flower! It would look great in anyone's hair and can keep you smiling all day long knowing you have a flower in your hair! So cute. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNIvkZaKZzr3lam62deIznHeoSiiK3XwO7JW97jbZL3L650NGce00kwwqJ5vqGRLufLwUowT0Dp-GobEfMUbifztZi12B8htl-LJQVnqHiNIfWfO_1xJtMoMQ02xAb1E3RdBwpivj47s1g/s320/IMG_5780+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJT9JV7orJ8gIGmQeyCsJ0_NKSY76Vp3xRFFpbgQ3yyD7vySWyqA8YHyHqo9eOsAnAN8Oke-zltH2LatXtdV8PgoK6vbrCeiLtyElvd7Qr8eJGSBP1WzAppOvjTtsKS9Mln3jRY237fJK/s320/IMG_5779+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" /> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; ">Then we moved onto felt flowers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right; "> <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQsltaj7hKo5V9qw81gaEFj3eniIEDxBbNQCW2b3AnZBkMR34g7X8cY9Bm3LeyskLIuudOKUwOTeUmIpNfs3h9Q6ul_njPqsiB5ci4TC9nqBjRpj_lLy8tWhisZJQd_78g6AIG4E4QeAv9/s320/IMG_5771+%2528743x1024%2529.jpg" /> </span><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ2fpsiHMJp1oQ47wpqlZ0gLTIWkyrLW6gIiwukJ62LDKN8VUCNaNx0_ydfuBMjrSgpYrIAjFkVeeT2xo9acGE9aOfvApbKeuv4iP5pb4htLVx2kh1RP4zac9gLr9O8QItTmn46WApnPp5/s320/IMG_5777+%2528765x1024%2529.jpg" /><span style="text-align: right; "> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right; ">No sewing required! Just cutting and gluing with the trusty hot glue gun. Tomorrow, the dogs and I shall attempt to incorporate one or more of these felt flowers into a headband. Scout and Speedy are very excited about this. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoaT8fUG51gg8hY_sGcovwaG25T55mSqoMVniOMBsKcGdLXWVpPR8Jg4r9e6KO6eyVUpNKq6me_wAf5rSwgizfKeKs18AanY1tplkRGT56jSpTeHndUOsfbcH2OUBDYk6E7Px0M-nmaD7d/s320/IMG_5772+%25281024x747%2529.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: right; ">As I continue to create, I would like to begin posting tutorials on the things I make. I just need to get a little more organized and find the time balance! Anywho, Goodnight to You! It is late and as we all know, puppies need their beauty rest! </span></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-37826994492146597372012-01-16T18:08:00.000-08:002012-01-16T18:16:17.365-08:00More Flowers. . . . .<div>Monday free from work! Lots of time to make button and pen bouquets while watching Miss Marple on Netflix!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoP9bXOgRb8GB_iJj8U422oE75A0vyZrHaN_1Vw9EutgRPRkbHHLiFs-N1joxC4O3qVDQIOqSirVpAP8kVBXAr9bIYXyjEqIpxS9YkjzTqPFD5pl1tSYao5QW8ilV34syOKN3BDX1ZVor3/s1600/IMG_5750+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoP9bXOgRb8GB_iJj8U422oE75A0vyZrHaN_1Vw9EutgRPRkbHHLiFs-N1joxC4O3qVDQIOqSirVpAP8kVBXAr9bIYXyjEqIpxS9YkjzTqPFD5pl1tSYao5QW8ilV34syOKN3BDX1ZVor3/s320/IMG_5750+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698418235894829938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMPD3JkdGy67YI1CEP6LCF0T67lr4GQTsk7Y0A328SW0USvr9uLRMrJ1i52iN__ZEl4K0c7PyF6GXM94pV4_Y7xeIwhMIzFfNbXqjJ5lJE8fwNu9hunmGwL60MdTHvchpnYc7sF6JmaKU/s1600/IMG_5748+%25281024x747%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMPD3JkdGy67YI1CEP6LCF0T67lr4GQTsk7Y0A328SW0USvr9uLRMrJ1i52iN__ZEl4K0c7PyF6GXM94pV4_Y7xeIwhMIzFfNbXqjJ5lJE8fwNu9hunmGwL60MdTHvchpnYc7sF6JmaKU/s320/IMG_5748+%25281024x747%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698418231680853842" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghRkQPAtn9G11gp_ZEOzy4QVXkk5CYxkbIQyuZ5dX_Av3NFP9ggnBP_UpCkAtWynI61IzEbOsqnBzT2YoNG4EDXOS_EZiNhLOEmbyb7oV_T65z8lHaBKchz39nTaJFe7ZDCgYUkgf7tzuc/s1600/IMG_5747+%25281024x754%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghRkQPAtn9G11gp_ZEOzy4QVXkk5CYxkbIQyuZ5dX_Av3NFP9ggnBP_UpCkAtWynI61IzEbOsqnBzT2YoNG4EDXOS_EZiNhLOEmbyb7oV_T65z8lHaBKchz39nTaJFe7ZDCgYUkgf7tzuc/s320/IMG_5747+%25281024x754%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698418223399569474" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCY5vMX-Nj26WtfUvIYs0JSCXP-zJ36z8mR7qy0GsX8pEu2mjq9PTVd3ghiuCNTek-kucH4oEoE0eWrkP7C6-WEUtZY5PqPJDDXNDtBqoDUhQrt46YX0QlJTTigPnJfMM_FBnL-sRGjaV/s1600/IMG_5745+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCY5vMX-Nj26WtfUvIYs0JSCXP-zJ36z8mR7qy0GsX8pEu2mjq9PTVd3ghiuCNTek-kucH4oEoE0eWrkP7C6-WEUtZY5PqPJDDXNDtBqoDUhQrt46YX0QlJTTigPnJfMM_FBnL-sRGjaV/s320/IMG_5745+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698418223752101618" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CCFJnFtiE50LhTIIku4mbowbPs3eDsgTJ-ragMiP-CbklQ7qy0vlRkC9l6DPzeIEDpIq_hqe9yHJM8EvipSKtGr-7rvWoeRxD5QM8_YBSW91jZ7C4r4G-NmooMV-ky4BjQKo308E5lof/s1600/IMG_5743+%25281024x762%2529.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 238px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7CCFJnFtiE50LhTIIku4mbowbPs3eDsgTJ-ragMiP-CbklQ7qy0vlRkC9l6DPzeIEDpIq_hqe9yHJM8EvipSKtGr-7rvWoeRxD5QM8_YBSW91jZ7C4r4G-NmooMV-ky4BjQKo308E5lof/s320/IMG_5743+%25281024x762%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698418216835038834" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-60205686433906999972012-01-05T16:16:00.000-08:002012-01-05T17:06:48.634-08:00Adopt a Puppy!<div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouzXKLGeMzp-yP_R7Xm40EZK_e9-SWizUvpWYsv0yiC1fL7pya-uU0RtuVpb9rBew4ZFzfow-PbgFHWxS0fkMX8oDtRtQD_H15fmr5hvMLXeFT7gZ8Vwf2g6DKKfmDQ-3iTAwjm_t-c3i/s1600/IMG_5735+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiouzXKLGeMzp-yP_R7Xm40EZK_e9-SWizUvpWYsv0yiC1fL7pya-uU0RtuVpb9rBew4ZFzfow-PbgFHWxS0fkMX8oDtRtQD_H15fmr5hvMLXeFT7gZ8Vwf2g6DKKfmDQ-3iTAwjm_t-c3i/s320/IMG_5735+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694309556117940530" border="0" /></a> While trolling the thrift store, <a href="http://diversitythrift.org/">Diversity</a>, I came across an old craft book all about making kids toys. This is where I found the pattern for these incredibly cute dog hand puppets. I may now be making these puppets for the rest of time.<br /><br />I think these beg for googly eyes, but was unable to find them at the craft store I went to. What craft store doesn't carry googly eyes? I guess this version with all pompoms for the eyes and nose is more kid friendly, hopefully eliminating the need for the Heimlich.<br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgIfeDjsgTynOD8ue91EFmIShjK61mc41mOUvq1tk7VjCX-SWt1lAqI7iiaA1eWQTfB8Vv7XQe3LO1eYNqBbkEEkdzC82E2aGhbGkPmTlgzl6O_hbJ9cUHRueh6S1VfAMAwLdZp-ZfoMF/s1600/IMG_5710+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisgIfeDjsgTynOD8ue91EFmIShjK61mc41mOUvq1tk7VjCX-SWt1lAqI7iiaA1eWQTfB8Vv7XQe3LO1eYNqBbkEEkdzC82E2aGhbGkPmTlgzl6O_hbJ9cUHRueh6S1VfAMAwLdZp-ZfoMF/s320/IMG_5710+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694308897084323730" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I repurposed one of my old hats that my dog, Speedy, so lovingly nearly destroyed during one of her early chewing rampages. Once I had made one, I decided that I needed more mainly because I cannot resist stuffed animals. This has been true all of my life. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMjfjwt07S_W8iX9J1r20DrTNzwFg1mKC6PBqvydCroWuUrHkm7TP5b8HHKYLgIRw377S2WEpyISmS4VOYEpXzt3vGzJvwKiPALFBFavOE9jCHOyt3_X8zS_gZQDUNwPvcPf4ojOy336v/s1600/IMG_5722+%25281024x729%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 228px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXMjfjwt07S_W8iX9J1r20DrTNzwFg1mKC6PBqvydCroWuUrHkm7TP5b8HHKYLgIRw377S2WEpyISmS4VOYEpXzt3vGzJvwKiPALFBFavOE9jCHOyt3_X8zS_gZQDUNwPvcPf4ojOy336v/s320/IMG_5722+%25281024x729%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694309567360338642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">You can tell all of your secrets to a stuffed animal and they won't tell anyone. They sit and listen to you, maintaining fantastic eye contact and will not interrupt.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRx2N5laBh7LOIYXm6NDOJmUWYJTDXARC4jXWh2sYfqeIgGwdqm9AKroKjXni8alJbzSLex9beew5L2J-y4bLv8g8KZqZOnGzEj36fxi_bD_5PlfgAtSIU4IEfYblliDyNE6SmItDpa9QM/s1600/IMG_5731+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRx2N5laBh7LOIYXm6NDOJmUWYJTDXARC4jXWh2sYfqeIgGwdqm9AKroKjXni8alJbzSLex9beew5L2J-y4bLv8g8KZqZOnGzEj36fxi_bD_5PlfgAtSIU4IEfYblliDyNE6SmItDpa9QM/s320/IMG_5731+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694309551966012466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDNFwnb_D01uW8OaoX_nTM-oNXS1CCTKV5rL1EwEiow2ebQ0xlohU2hOQ_FY6hJhItM9j6r-n_E2YN4XkYIdVi9IBabAwBfXCaE0gF3W7K1Hak7AFr2JG70B1t7sMf5Sb0k3CT9hy8bp5O/s1600/IMG_5723+%25281024x750%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDNFwnb_D01uW8OaoX_nTM-oNXS1CCTKV5rL1EwEiow2ebQ0xlohU2hOQ_FY6hJhItM9j6r-n_E2YN4XkYIdVi9IBabAwBfXCaE0gF3W7K1Hak7AFr2JG70B1t7sMf5Sb0k3CT9hy8bp5O/s320/IMG_5723+%25281024x750%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694308903077004386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF16bI4ryJK4vZ_IK-XoMTpOOGjIRN5sVIIXrbMkLgzpowWUFb1ZMW1E3nCASD8gLFzxZyjTAVdlx322c107OGrdVX5eEmlpkL35fzRKao0RLzSWNwD63bIc99ahRHcgxRdJrLNiGmsaox/s1600/IMG_5715+%25281024x765%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF16bI4ryJK4vZ_IK-XoMTpOOGjIRN5sVIIXrbMkLgzpowWUFb1ZMW1E3nCASD8gLFzxZyjTAVdlx322c107OGrdVX5eEmlpkL35fzRKao0RLzSWNwD63bIc99ahRHcgxRdJrLNiGmsaox/s320/IMG_5715+%25281024x765%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694308900469985650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOKLY5xIXE0z1azUjzTgjw8iLE7WwYOcDy3at_UbtkbcPofpZ0wyNRY_v9p3mb3wEYDyr2Qw3FzBQFokr-cdbQAJ-WdFZHq33ORz7Rmf1wJq3FxXJQqYxyRRUriI4j8KL6467Ws3igRs9/s1600/IMG_5719+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQOKLY5xIXE0z1azUjzTgjw8iLE7WwYOcDy3at_UbtkbcPofpZ0wyNRY_v9p3mb3wEYDyr2Qw3FzBQFokr-cdbQAJ-WdFZHq33ORz7Rmf1wJq3FxXJQqYxyRRUriI4j8KL6467Ws3igRs9/s320/IMG_5719+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694308902956819922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you are in Richmond, VA area and want to check these out, you can go to <a href="http://cloverkids.com/">Clover</a> in Cary Town. Clover is a kick-ass consignment shop for kids clothes, wears, toys, and assorted awesome findings.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoLXatBpe1U7mFCEWnTv-iW9ek9jQzMsJSJ8ma5QHB5CLlMg37D1Iop4V7sclsQFcl-L8vGhQjjdsv7PE5ITnMttWxMrpZHNZgk4SPsoo2fudRybl1tMuLSxo2h6y-Zqjh_ycU2DOWWBD/s1600/IMG_5713+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJoLXatBpe1U7mFCEWnTv-iW9ek9jQzMsJSJ8ma5QHB5CLlMg37D1Iop4V7sclsQFcl-L8vGhQjjdsv7PE5ITnMttWxMrpZHNZgk4SPsoo2fudRybl1tMuLSxo2h6y-Zqjh_ycU2DOWWBD/s320/IMG_5713+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694308901028684914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkms06Uq3TTo2-a2mqHRvr4aFkIL3Ra_4UgqINPXMtL6ABvsmlrt4Dkv2M5EtWBtZe1IV7Nt5Lo3b-IZsZ87q9K_aqlShIlFKiDxlu0-yfqMEWQ4QVgZJfltv93vSDZaOoMRru3nxFxssn/s1600/IMG_5729+%25281024x750%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkms06Uq3TTo2-a2mqHRvr4aFkIL3Ra_4UgqINPXMtL6ABvsmlrt4Dkv2M5EtWBtZe1IV7Nt5Lo3b-IZsZ87q9K_aqlShIlFKiDxlu0-yfqMEWQ4QVgZJfltv93vSDZaOoMRru3nxFxssn/s320/IMG_5729+%25281024x750%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694309554571153906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Anywho, I highly recommend that everyone have at least one or maybe two or more. . . . .<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjax01sDh1FdbPWXEdv7LgZFs6zaWojAHomeZar0_VY9LaRM8JaZVmKToPROuohBs451MeuWv36GboJwrnsheiZxtdI31kCgUIcE0dFDatR3SY9EDAc668tZhIRQ_RdUCC1lOzBu3GoqDU6/s1600/IMG_5737+%25281024x753%2529.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjax01sDh1FdbPWXEdv7LgZFs6zaWojAHomeZar0_VY9LaRM8JaZVmKToPROuohBs451MeuWv36GboJwrnsheiZxtdI31kCgUIcE0dFDatR3SY9EDAc668tZhIRQ_RdUCC1lOzBu3GoqDU6/s320/IMG_5737+%25281024x753%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694309563921717394" border="0" /></a> </div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-69255739914549437042011-12-11T14:19:00.001-08:002011-12-11T14:27:21.284-08:00Flowers in Action!Here are some great pictures! These are the mini-bouquets that I made for one of our friend's wedding. The colors turned out really well with their color scheme. Thanks for the photos!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgON5bEIWrrBUS_smqDCsW0cPK0AszOeWm9gZiNFTo9ri4Mt_S1PzM_K7lNHAvKgwoiicnVCC5TVZQFJh3t9AjhCefc3Cq-S9Ac30yER0TpDlCUkUjl1eDtZyWOkYiGsqLbaiGnF0V-6APP/s1600/_MG_8573-hebahassan.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgON5bEIWrrBUS_smqDCsW0cPK0AszOeWm9gZiNFTo9ri4Mt_S1PzM_K7lNHAvKgwoiicnVCC5TVZQFJh3t9AjhCefc3Cq-S9Ac30yER0TpDlCUkUjl1eDtZyWOkYiGsqLbaiGnF0V-6APP/s320/_MG_8573-hebahassan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685000467783155106" border="0" /></a>These were fun and easy to make!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWEgI7jq4p289bEgVTEwXUKGtH490W8CPKK4HNbIgNN6OUERlZQLn62luIU1zY-2POKVvkFQ9dpurNU1xG3Lh9xiXvCTKbeft-zu47Y3wIBeKS2OuuFL6i5HXKaViSyNixGQIdi8me8Ux/s1600/_MG_8579-hebahassan.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4CFus3ZcoyUiUY2E4tABgKF2rmSBQAaFOjgUGPsr42yHNxhMg-SE3FMDams-HxFdwX5Nw6BhUtmHMIJ9kjqOOC6mnoJdeld7gvSlFi393Io3z1XeC2BYZyvE6B1FyG6k4rQ0NbeOQ83o/s1600/_MG_8576-hebahassan.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR4CFus3ZcoyUiUY2E4tABgKF2rmSBQAaFOjgUGPsr42yHNxhMg-SE3FMDams-HxFdwX5Nw6BhUtmHMIJ9kjqOOC6mnoJdeld7gvSlFi393Io3z1XeC2BYZyvE6B1FyG6k4rQ0NbeOQ83o/s320/_MG_8576-hebahassan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684999851647890258" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSFY5DIoW79hFi9Y3HyGCfRGsN_hBnfUxJgd4HEFHzv1KJHeTDomOWjG55Hzqoo2ZCwpMFH9PFsHVj0R8e8_rAF9CSuf-ylwFCK91WGaW8LaMBwVaR27yJXeuSAFf2jqNmCz2ave__cWd/s1600/_MG_8330-hebahassan.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSFY5DIoW79hFi9Y3HyGCfRGsN_hBnfUxJgd4HEFHzv1KJHeTDomOWjG55Hzqoo2ZCwpMFH9PFsHVj0R8e8_rAF9CSuf-ylwFCK91WGaW8LaMBwVaR27yJXeuSAFf2jqNmCz2ave__cWd/s320/_MG_8330-hebahassan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684999842285269362" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLhVXbAJju6RFwwzdGah19sfnng35zboWR2hg53xYecuG7_qvnmrxScp4w1uH009cLKdF_WL2EzccrvLyZwVvXtHiQhSU5MCM6heRRldQSF5J70TlsNOlGodT0T3oLarEm6XXRtOuxyd3/s1600/_MG_8187-hebahassan.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimLhVXbAJju6RFwwzdGah19sfnng35zboWR2hg53xYecuG7_qvnmrxScp4w1uH009cLKdF_WL2EzccrvLyZwVvXtHiQhSU5MCM6heRRldQSF5J70TlsNOlGodT0T3oLarEm6XXRtOuxyd3/s320/_MG_8187-hebahassan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684999838447837506" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWEgI7jq4p289bEgVTEwXUKGtH490W8CPKK4HNbIgNN6OUERlZQLn62luIU1zY-2POKVvkFQ9dpurNU1xG3Lh9xiXvCTKbeft-zu47Y3wIBeKS2OuuFL6i5HXKaViSyNixGQIdi8me8Ux/s1600/_MG_8579-hebahassan.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWEgI7jq4p289bEgVTEwXUKGtH490W8CPKK4HNbIgNN6OUERlZQLn62luIU1zY-2POKVvkFQ9dpurNU1xG3Lh9xiXvCTKbeft-zu47Y3wIBeKS2OuuFL6i5HXKaViSyNixGQIdi8me8Ux/s320/_MG_8579-hebahassan.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5684999870145230226" border="0" /></a>Lovely!<br /></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-91182337422966146692011-11-26T14:41:00.000-08:002011-11-26T15:14:54.402-08:00Cozies from the workshopThanksgiving Break! A quiet house while others are at work and the dogs are busy lounging in the sun. I went up to my workshop and went to work re-taping/repairing my dilapidated light box. After that, I took some time to put together some new coffee cozies.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7geuAUt6maHbcM-FdK8icBYeu2tOnAErp6blYaBYjSiqrYhmyrKbXluU8aDD_QMe6PVYZ3e7tUkfb4TiTKq-cOU-kEWXPzGX77qL3MrnNJzDNNvN6jh2vxrFyRoDMxdKE7rzovlaHtJQ/s1600/IMG_5575.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7geuAUt6maHbcM-FdK8icBYeu2tOnAErp6blYaBYjSiqrYhmyrKbXluU8aDD_QMe6PVYZ3e7tUkfb4TiTKq-cOU-kEWXPzGX77qL3MrnNJzDNNvN6jh2vxrFyRoDMxdKE7rzovlaHtJQ/s320/IMG_5575.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679439278335955442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibUNF2T11eY2alq74Kf_AbGzMRq2BmQo9mFKVLNikKMr095QHiK02tcvBz7pBDjlnCA7AIeYy1iUYjTxFJ5O6s1WC_-3W7YPdrSRPPLgSzsBMlOoCQu-y6rZbixU1h_35jO1v4BpNzoxv/s1600/IMG_5576.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibUNF2T11eY2alq74Kf_AbGzMRq2BmQo9mFKVLNikKMr095QHiK02tcvBz7pBDjlnCA7AIeYy1iUYjTxFJ5O6s1WC_-3W7YPdrSRPPLgSzsBMlOoCQu-y6rZbixU1h_35jO1v4BpNzoxv/s320/IMG_5576.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679439283245537426" border="0" /></a>If you are in the Richmond, VA area, you can check these out at <a href="http://houseofhomemade.com/">House of Homemade</a> located in Church Hill.<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTH8X-h6-_uC5a7CaB-_XSdX6DJeP2FMN7_xs6CavSgJdZOhYND87K-7VxmEARO3a-a4TcLWU-wzF6BOnNURWZZ_cncUW3BKKFyJgyphd6x1vA4swzhDzNdpyvfgZoobwc6sLWsCk_Idhn/s1600/IMG_5571.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTH8X-h6-_uC5a7CaB-_XSdX6DJeP2FMN7_xs6CavSgJdZOhYND87K-7VxmEARO3a-a4TcLWU-wzF6BOnNURWZZ_cncUW3BKKFyJgyphd6x1vA4swzhDzNdpyvfgZoobwc6sLWsCk_Idhn/s320/IMG_5571.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679439285410740754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>And, down they go!<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvurp2ghOgNv7J-csjItZXKT8KiNcKN4bXjrdG7KzSQpvdISCTw5ma59b01WlII4BgUvIMUBW2HIGgcNfawj0udNSGDZpSfmXrx9nfO8Tztb978AXOWJScTFLP6FRF14A6bN2HFxd_YUA/s1600/IMG_5573.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjvurp2ghOgNv7J-csjItZXKT8KiNcKN4bXjrdG7KzSQpvdISCTw5ma59b01WlII4BgUvIMUBW2HIGgcNfawj0udNSGDZpSfmXrx9nfO8Tztb978AXOWJScTFLP6FRF14A6bN2HFxd_YUA/s320/IMG_5573.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5679439290700248306" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7geuAUt6maHbcM-FdK8icBYeu2tOnAErp6blYaBYjSiqrYhmyrKbXluU8aDD_QMe6PVYZ3e7tUkfb4TiTKq-cOU-kEWXPzGX77qL3MrnNJzDNNvN6jh2vxrFyRoDMxdKE7rzovlaHtJQ/s1600/IMG_5575.JPG"><br /></a>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-68126706932839075522011-07-04T15:24:00.001-07:002011-07-04T15:57:37.615-07:00Even dragons brush their teeth!!!<div style="text-align: center;">I have been away at a school nursing conference; YaY for school nurses! Time for another display board!, as seen below:</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-yC5Enda-eBP7DzS8jW7nWqWlqNX8ZOgKSBz-dspZfs0quE9TxdAbF6m9PJ8-5yidAY56r6WNLy0ItLcIDqZ1UajjnG_xxrKhhRpzb_l9DDl4xD3ncPCnPfcwzC4dWsN_zrd_ss9FKpj/s320/IMG_4937+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625627418606265714" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>Then, work must be done so it can be filled. I have been putting together whatever pops into my head lately, and it has been a lot of fun. Animals, dangly things, visits to <a href="http://www.carytownrva.com/merchants.php">CaryTown</a> and Diversity for inspiration and materials. . . . . </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXO-24ALzMEaSgOhwbHWDkBH6Wi_bn1Ru8TJKh1bF-1TWPbJt7aQ4ihfiew6yc3VFRTAic0XYgMnMcpSp0ETA476sAC12op39SRo6-poTjKrScoYEB0gmaHx1lN5KFhwYxtHE73uaSMV7P/s1600/IMG_4898+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXO-24ALzMEaSgOhwbHWDkBH6Wi_bn1Ru8TJKh1bF-1TWPbJt7aQ4ihfiew6yc3VFRTAic0XYgMnMcpSp0ETA476sAC12op39SRo6-poTjKrScoYEB0gmaHx1lN5KFhwYxtHE73uaSMV7P/s320/IMG_4898+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625627437468182882" /></a>Re-purposed pin made into a necklace:<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhky_hvr9W0tJcNQNM7gACDJzCJo1m5OfVPcd5vmxVgfZ2flwpK6XDNHfjEmvX7C1D3qEPJiJcqK8xr4mInN_TTqAug1qkqXCiADg-mnER9ELAoelu7W1HE38to8rNjgjCj3rSXPVngaCKL/s1600/IMG_4932+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhky_hvr9W0tJcNQNM7gACDJzCJo1m5OfVPcd5vmxVgfZ2flwpK6XDNHfjEmvX7C1D3qEPJiJcqK8xr4mInN_TTqAug1qkqXCiADg-mnER9ELAoelu7W1HE38to8rNjgjCj3rSXPVngaCKL/s320/IMG_4932+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625627432341602658" /></a>Re-purposed stamping from the wonderful <a href="http://www.carytownrva.com/merchants.php">Luxor Vintage Clothing</a> (they do not have a web page, just location and contact info.) They have clothing, jewelry, odds and ends, oddities, etc., etc., pretty awesome store:</div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN1Ys0YY4SitxPEHT5ULFrs37K1Pw4YNJqz02CCsOB8ECZmFjSVFDOPW_BllNcU7BCj6pJd233Rvk1Pl7bnRdfFK7QNWXPFhE_gXmtnlajJdlrnwpF16nqezcoQvzKWLw3ERw02EEGV7y/s1600/IMG_4946+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtN1Ys0YY4SitxPEHT5ULFrs37K1Pw4YNJqz02CCsOB8ECZmFjSVFDOPW_BllNcU7BCj6pJd233Rvk1Pl7bnRdfFK7QNWXPFhE_gXmtnlajJdlrnwpF16nqezcoQvzKWLw3ERw02EEGV7y/s320/IMG_4946+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625627430067007458" /></a><br /></div><div>More beads from Bangles and Beads:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJJ_4FVh3CgpcxCsKAKzABvylFy8xvULvKUr1AqzLi2LhVffyHNm3-qJ8YoLRpDEEPzBWNj-QnL9Ax6Ja55N20QuK0pv29MU1WECDtK41lPcsgSb2j0MBAAIRvQvO7NyqIB5N2IfCMJoN/s1600/IMG_4908+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpJJ_4FVh3CgpcxCsKAKzABvylFy8xvULvKUr1AqzLi2LhVffyHNm3-qJ8YoLRpDEEPzBWNj-QnL9Ax6Ja55N20QuK0pv29MU1WECDtK41lPcsgSb2j0MBAAIRvQvO7NyqIB5N2IfCMJoN/s320/IMG_4908+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625627422536378978" /></a>I think this may have been my favorite piece this time around. I made an old necklace into a headband:</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AbmQwaEAQEIqbXygxUPy6wRNO8Q4oY_F3ya5CUWJf2ON4RVSsolx-2GZ4QM4KpptyKskT2Wf0W4_IuQ0rd9MPd53yFZ_bUqDwoYpQR_lArxL85nzwCCObBQO3sjydY5Bt6WGZXXVXRB-/s320/IMG_4890+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625630616731507954" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>So, the food pyramid is out the door. Now, you just need to look at your plate and know what to put on it! <span class="Apple-style-span" >Half of your plate should be fruits and veggies, one quarter should be lean meat or protein, and one quarter should be whole grains. As always, use fats and sweets sparingly.</span> I won this plate, along with many other awesome teaching tools, at the National Association of School Nurses annual conference. I could carry this awesome plate around with me everywhere: </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfRKTnk0d6OkMLRmZlNYzifETU7LnHtVX2OTOEsDHG14Zz7w508z7HUu7FdNwSD0WQDmHlET2BiHwypJdm5xqa-UBIMYp45ygjigUyKMLND-keePASgrd9nz_uISREpqwk-dDQHLz6kCf/s320/IMG_4961+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625630937888203458" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">This may have been the best thing I won though. This dragon has a set of dentures! It is for teaching the young'ns about dental hygiene!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHzDcjZ7-fliq-Oq9O2obkkcFceM2pg2oXsdESCnE-ggvKsi167cPbn1yXyUzPFDCOa7z-9wbKOY6PFhIQG3GEHMEQ5t_USjfEUftVcD_xjCBoijOWwv_uARf-VjrkRBTnFVZt-u5CtLi3/s320/IMG_4951+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625630619408400354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>And, for a close-up of the teeth: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxGAQkpyX7Nzk1-Q6liR-mmwd8fKyEZJJzmPfNYaifoX6v8aHNnWUvVWT1tp1n3UdGbe_MPiQw2LucWwvnFgdiBsljiktmdn224QygcrQovAFzoQaVsgD0le9A4h_QPYuaCGNGXx7brQqI/s320/IMG_4953+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625630631892357858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div>Look at those white teeth, BLAM, the flash couldn't take it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91KtTwxqKtaNDgXZ7ad7rZ0T1Z6XrzRxk-Iqz5ZPmF_B7-SUBWJ2tiHFyS9WyhmazwgnFKvflF1MIGVdHqhIfpZ1UxUXlQQ0XjXzvr7xNiG-uKmVjQY9CwaGjkctP2rLca4_TUwBwTkiW/s320/IMG_4957+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625630639631006578" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-84893416245014990782011-06-20T16:58:00.000-07:002011-06-20T18:16:35.507-07:00Puppies and Kittens, Oh My. . . . .<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">Do you see them? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKr61pm37CdSnbJ_0WpdnNM0eT9dL6LCt0SkIs27v8aCYa7Fh-TRXYUKFBqZ5R2tRKqoE8iE8_57A3ZymjlF6tsa-nbb5rDdyVrxxFjXnzKWancJsd9mFEpPwIu-D8a-ThEG3qw1rjrmU7/s400/IMG_4844+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" style="text-align: center;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620459766771152034" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLuR7jNkLfYpBZTewrhfWirbEawFZGQjBqCbpaDuh6sd3wSJ8f64nUcUWdbXgKgk_kIVXQMTz7LLjFu6krNioHjWfN32Uo8U7Y8Whe80XWfkLU1Zc4Vh4ax3k5nWQNjZlHuvBZwmLekPz/s1600/IMG_4799+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBLuR7jNkLfYpBZTewrhfWirbEawFZGQjBqCbpaDuh6sd3wSJ8f64nUcUWdbXgKgk_kIVXQMTz7LLjFu6krNioHjWfN32Uo8U7Y8Whe80XWfkLU1Zc4Vh4ax3k5nWQNjZlHuvBZwmLekPz/s400/IMG_4799+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620461013571728946" /></a></div><div>Pictured above is the display board that I made from foam, a picture frame, fabric, cardboard, and lots' a hot glue. It was actually really easy to make and with a frame from <a href="http://www.diversitythrift.org/">Diversity</a> (my favorite thrift store) it only cost about $7 to make. So, what do you display on such a thing?</div><div><br /></div><div>Well, I have been working on making jewelry lately (as evidenced by the following pieces) due to it's quick satisfaction and endless possibilities. I could make jewelry non-stop but I could not wear all of it. <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div>I would also drown in debt and I don't think Dave would like that very much. I have also been making jewelry because it is a still activity. I have had some kinda sinus infection that has greatly impeded my ability to do anything that requires any type of movement. Thus, I turned to the chair in my workshop and stayed sitting there to stop the feeling that someone is beating on my head. (I hate being sick). Now, I just need a venue, Etsy and/or</div><div>physical space.</div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV1XUGSEnQOI6b0EM53HywzUXev0QUBbBrtVM9PehefaAakWBkDNbT1jyQGk-yTMS-lvUfvHk4keKRbFiGrlvBSSLky89fPalijFCz4BH-uvP0BKBiw5e62ogRcI4CuBOoXCHV1azw3Vjk/s400/IMG_4784+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have found a lot of awesome chain at Diversity, which costs much less and is often more unique than some of the new chain I have access to. Although, I must give mad props to <a href="http://banglesandbeads.net/catalog/">Bangles and Beads</a>, my favorite bead store. If you are ever in Richmond, VA and want some awesome beads, findings, tools, etc., etc., this is the place to go!!! You will find everything you need to create pretty much whatever you want.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtg4jHrG4JHYD__hOb9YysKF0AXbWcvF7sNykGBc-z8MED2M9YkwSeVexmLtqV6LjFJfNZHYVm-ylkkZi8p0UNcnwm1vTRyg9UPAvqKmTKI2tgd36CeKc0wr7rSadu-6Q9eFbM0ORwSrr6/s400/IMG_4807+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I <3 these earrings. I almost kept them for myself. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqHlLkCcIM8mPn9Xhbo3aD-AP9t_b7f6dTwbTyiheZCj1eOOk_zPhWljgZiHxq_ER_ru-K2PsM6S0nagc4TzcauR-6bwxsOkyKpCBb9sI4iR5AOXKZYmbwpmXZ3pXLqngdh8hZJRIWUgGy/s400/IMG_4835+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes, all you need is a single bead!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmFghulgScVo3kHty8TglNVCdWrBu2q1gMz-m5r3-TAd_G_tUIglm5bDPZCzaiURjGpQFA1uBIqE87k8KkdhLifG_mO_ooV7XVaHTWorSUSDvizrdTPOc0AuAPjlnQUGvP64B9ztMrsXyv/s400/IMG_4820+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone who attended our wedding knows that I have an unhealthy relationship with teapots. I've got a ton in the house after using them as decorations for our wedding. Most of them are boxed up, but I have been pulling them out, giving them a purpose. I have seen some necklaces made in this similar style and decided try one out. You can make them to dress up (with pearls/mother of pearl buttons) or make them to wear casually, like this one. I like the bright chain, it will add some shine to your day!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeu6VQrbzX8qbTF1_d9ma_GGgdQwq4drCwgKeIoljwYvjSpNDjKZiDtRWbPeW4uoVi-HqNazileqK5ZiIDiB867XeYc1Uu1q9CgSKE_h-0V2HVuaXVDViIxOaVh1l4ziAaew-ABy9_41sN/s400/IMG_4825+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also thought about keeping this necklace. The colors are great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After all this jewelry making, I filled up my display board! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSoPif0PH-qYPbeul5-aBVj0kOX3nH9Os20KYl-iGiLia1M1oJPWFaA1KrgUnvXfhNCXF7Rv50pM7DouhvxRgTgE8GRP9TQGSnbOdsD1WjKRrot-Y6ZnCWbzC1gRHFD8I-1w3_E28USi0l/s400/IMG_4864+%2528600x800%2529.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">What is this? This is true love! Dave stopped at the pharmacy after his long workday and bought me nasal spray and other remedies for my sinus infection! He even got me a rose! Who says chivalry is dead? What a sweetheart!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3vIcOS_zY1lE7ffuBRHhQC4V3F3fS0zX0VRYklzpNon2M7FyYBHVGku1fQznaV5r6tfTd_oi4pdZr39PpWddowHT6ij3xH_jfJJw06st52CeZcnpkI0AuVi7O7JFANgp-BlEHm0La_7E/s400/IMG_4870+%2528800x600%2529.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Relief that I was able to fill up my board and that I got temporary relief from my invisible head beatings!!!!! 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She is getting married and wanted to give something to each of her 7 best friends. Dave had showed her pictures of our button bouquets that I made for our wedding and she really liked them. So, I made her 7 mini bouquets for her friends that are to be worn as corsages. Her colors include red, orange, and coral/pink. This is what I came up with as a finished product after collaborating with her. I love these tiny bouquets; they are a unique gift that can function as a decoration/memento for the rest of their lives. </p> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87qCK5WmCngj9WL01046GZ8VCbrIfZ1-HWmGIPcVfUjAaBN8EGdE-iSPauz3rWN4nlbdB9XC1VGtTJucoJvkN6V3HMcQ6qSVXC_MGtjOwGR4SWesN0flfy9x4Y44x8036D2yPhHrVBlMz/s1600/IMG_4761.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87qCK5WmCngj9WL01046GZ8VCbrIfZ1-HWmGIPcVfUjAaBN8EGdE-iSPauz3rWN4nlbdB9XC1VGtTJucoJvkN6V3HMcQ6qSVXC_MGtjOwGR4SWesN0flfy9x4Y44x8036D2yPhHrVBlMz/s400/IMG_4761.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609374431002732274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkh8u7GlIe4OV79oMfv5Q03rb2LNQlWtVDB027zsDLyLR1si3xiMptGBDsfg24P3BGYfsGmaQBKqG_LHikmeuImlZ83j86xCYb03t_5Lay9dwAa09YX_JfV_fU83vpgx63gYT_7D7_COy1/s1600/IMG_4755.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkh8u7GlIe4OV79oMfv5Q03rb2LNQlWtVDB027zsDLyLR1si3xiMptGBDsfg24P3BGYfsGmaQBKqG_LHikmeuImlZ83j86xCYb03t_5Lay9dwAa09YX_JfV_fU83vpgx63gYT_7D7_COy1/s400/IMG_4755.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609373488481465970" border="0" /></a><br />The long red strings are there to tie the corsages to the wrist. I also included an extra piece of coordinating orange ribbon in case they need to be more secure.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6DvUnhmdzXgeUiEHkVOaBPZ68KGVDwJ3m3yeWwT2m01F48unkCM_pIUtKmSPRGdoa1vONTo5cqY0ssfhXZTYlb7OlR8RGGxR4cPAh-nyD597A5Fb2FZe2KJnQO-i6gwAJpd81gNuLiI-/s1600/IMG_4758.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-6DvUnhmdzXgeUiEHkVOaBPZ68KGVDwJ3m3yeWwT2m01F48unkCM_pIUtKmSPRGdoa1vONTo5cqY0ssfhXZTYlb7OlR8RGGxR4cPAh-nyD597A5Fb2FZe2KJnQO-i6gwAJpd81gNuLiI-/s400/IMG_4758.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609373489762124994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjSU4kTedV44GNo7e25EDhOt2QBuMk0PAEFMmeZpMQ4O5Alr-jse0NZzIP4fWfJD7eKSzuN5QhHpJdhMqH2FeKFfUnTxXmogD10wR_elCwCg1SEzlfWsOS_nfi92EnfAs5yJvZpaJXS30/s1600/IMG_4764.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjSU4kTedV44GNo7e25EDhOt2QBuMk0PAEFMmeZpMQ4O5Alr-jse0NZzIP4fWfJD7eKSzuN5QhHpJdhMqH2FeKFfUnTxXmogD10wR_elCwCg1SEzlfWsOS_nfi92EnfAs5yJvZpaJXS30/s400/IMG_4764.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609374441933501810" border="0" /></a><br />I am happy to report that all of the buttons, the organza flowers, and the boxes are from Etsy shops. The organza flowers were actually made by a woman in Turkey. The color is awesome. I am ecstatic that these are completed!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiuGiXKC2u5JJfNLNji_oxbV2Q_byWrDLSx4Jofev1MsdayT5LCuWfm5R_hf2xPlBDm6cMdIRyOhwVwhnwPr4dm2L1hUdwX20Ws4WZgDDkz6B1E3sdreb45zLF8do-ylwCFGeBHLuwj03w/s1600/IMG_4685.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAc9QizgeNZ-IB4kle5ThMvK6CwegO_VMJIlPyDIm2SmZFihpgWtw2nqTscS4C9kX4jbCKWXz3suJaOZzsCaSab4hmZ3kDaQw7qZzOOk44XrAPIax_vYGMJz3tWd7Mg7RNytZ8UGbl2Mu/s1600/IMG_4726.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTF0toLRnR3WwW_FaQaTdptfeLQjNJ1ubtt4KNsJ_2dc_TYrrHykD7VNAqDBqRNMHkyxRpu6Rl3bqfykTaM7OvRbSWnST3bQ_X8aZYx4OIbduHT7RiIdmTnUUyJOUEW_zqwjgbhvWljYqj/s1600/IMG_4722.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz3wLkiLuhEzyfVE-XcFw85yllrZ3gH5TZWP5lGVnLcSFNj0F8hzAF4PM3L9Ze266qwrK8NNhk141L0lLZeRcI9TAU1DbhegFSYcDIc6tdosIyFuanEVzP22HRa0dBF6rwJZoOVH4K3ljz/s1600/IMG_4716.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjml7NzkpZZLM3E7iXC5SIewKELcLXb6bjI4jvGYDivpZIPw0Ir8GyEZKd6xp8V1RTE-RFTAsumewHwPW2p5Q_6xP6d-cZvh6cRFRCTW6Lifs4G7FYZj00vh1HXNykZ6iYVqPzycDry_HPn/s1600/IMG_4711.JPG"><br /></a>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-21731333540151565732011-03-09T18:20:00.000-08:002011-03-09T18:23:16.483-08:00Lucky<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8emYXt5aANsRcFoNqQwx3bD2V0nA5NCdf-Kyj6ylmYQBzDWwapHDmAEgGO3HiPgE1FsPfFsUQVLfvuIwdkmiThF_S2Tcw0mAYLF-sYW9uo-HzIyFonxdfxUE4BKmJ4exNcZixChHUKXG/s1600/IMG_4576+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-8emYXt5aANsRcFoNqQwx3bD2V0nA5NCdf-Kyj6ylmYQBzDWwapHDmAEgGO3HiPgE1FsPfFsUQVLfvuIwdkmiThF_S2Tcw0mAYLF-sYW9uo-HzIyFonxdfxUE4BKmJ4exNcZixChHUKXG/s400/IMG_4576+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582271134479000114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbpLavzdsAdA4Jpiqu6kVlMBFy-1V-5HIeAupYrFNGLbJw1289-950Js-nenF0F8fPuA65NTasbZ8Wt7hJHonFR8KmLbiqBS9XWUoYCx8RlUBMzidZ1fs7KgeV0gWnKrDyDsXdhCdd6oe/s1600/IMG_4575+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijbpLavzdsAdA4Jpiqu6kVlMBFy-1V-5HIeAupYrFNGLbJw1289-950Js-nenF0F8fPuA65NTasbZ8Wt7hJHonFR8KmLbiqBS9XWUoYCx8RlUBMzidZ1fs7KgeV0gWnKrDyDsXdhCdd6oe/s400/IMG_4575+%2528768x1024%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582271132753482146" border="0" /></a><br />Here is Lucky, enjoying his rawhide!Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-49010757317532654132011-02-21T14:06:00.000-08:002011-02-21T15:48:41.381-08:00Dogz, Baby Stuffz, and Shelvz<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS03qX8iwsxycbxC0uMqdGMjXdeUYnwkc4gNnh8t2k9I8uroHLMKBb6PR0J-mCBmBYtZSKeCuDLCiDEDca09rKCsztLaNQjqKTRjxSJyAddQfNfdKWEv-ySdt9-f6OSUP3KV44UsGGZYbE/s1600/IMG_4542+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS03qX8iwsxycbxC0uMqdGMjXdeUYnwkc4gNnh8t2k9I8uroHLMKBb6PR0J-mCBmBYtZSKeCuDLCiDEDca09rKCsztLaNQjqKTRjxSJyAddQfNfdKWEv-ySdt9-f6OSUP3KV44UsGGZYbE/s400/IMG_4542+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576292591046159938" border="0" /></a>Check out our new dog, Speedy! Scout and Lucky seem to like her just fine. She is more laid back than Scout, maybe Speedy can teach Scout some relaxation points. Ahhhhh, give it a try Scout. Speedy enjoys rolling in the grass, eating other dog's poop (we are working on this), and carrying around the stuffed hedgehog that squeaks.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8VVzz3bpBJN73GKjm-hLalyIitcvPB84hgCPX_84ncEI8Tshz4WQnYcssGzoEBCLU3enW2-p87VVNMbtbxRIFnUmKiQFMPgsXRt7BUqLiPkOZo6y5xTyWa7y_2tEqrexlFPvgWjKtZhz/s1600/IMG_4547+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8VVzz3bpBJN73GKjm-hLalyIitcvPB84hgCPX_84ncEI8Tshz4WQnYcssGzoEBCLU3enW2-p87VVNMbtbxRIFnUmKiQFMPgsXRt7BUqLiPkOZo6y5xTyWa7y_2tEqrexlFPvgWjKtZhz/s400/IMG_4547+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576287090818776466" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwv28BTKEPGBjjJLr7IwLjIwojs0sqcbA9vArokJL2I1McCRokV8QU-KfuI4CcyLDTRxHZMIC2sOHuLHXNMuXGpt9X3Mt1RIjlBgqDkvpE33QsQhq_rUJ6-B9byrzSK-smnFce_uIIr_t/s1600/IMG_4553+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwv28BTKEPGBjjJLr7IwLjIwojs0sqcbA9vArokJL2I1McCRokV8QU-KfuI4CcyLDTRxHZMIC2sOHuLHXNMuXGpt9X3Mt1RIjlBgqDkvpE33QsQhq_rUJ6-B9byrzSK-smnFce_uIIr_t/s400/IMG_4553+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576287090198268082" border="0" /></a>Yay for babies! Not for me, but other people's babies! I have had a lot of fun making these easy sets that include a blanket, 4 burp cloths and a tag blanket. They look great together and are sooooo soft! This set is for a family member's new baby.<br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKZqBqsrRRU78b8wI7g1C_v-P0QpDfafzU3Kyg3969Ys1nv3mlQACLO2tPGRDbxX5pcyVBuOeB523XSYBh6Euqtx76KRmybCCtDY5Zi85HSr20nYpVqG7dfK-iflHFCDenn4quSs9OW_q/s1600/IMG_4556+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKZqBqsrRRU78b8wI7g1C_v-P0QpDfafzU3Kyg3969Ys1nv3mlQACLO2tPGRDbxX5pcyVBuOeB523XSYBh6Euqtx76KRmybCCtDY5Zi85HSr20nYpVqG7dfK-iflHFCDenn4quSs9OW_q/s400/IMG_4556+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576287087874768482" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzw6YC6Ck8udhSks6MDUFioQ73NGTkYiTiglCBCX8ImRSpPnjqOcCiLVgZb93oNvEigjjoAOPkaWTVTTM58-thipW8J28ZYTKRjbszbA9oWoJYeMhzE_7YnWF1Yy2YPptpw5WYVXK-JPp/s1600/IMG_4559+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCzw6YC6Ck8udhSks6MDUFioQ73NGTkYiTiglCBCX8ImRSpPnjqOcCiLVgZb93oNvEigjjoAOPkaWTVTTM58-thipW8J28ZYTKRjbszbA9oWoJYeMhzE_7YnWF1Yy2YPptpw5WYVXK-JPp/s400/IMG_4559+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576287083265510002" border="0" /></a>I love tag blankets! They are super-cute and super-easy to make! The possibilities are endless! The owl here looks like he has a sweater vest on and he is wearing a tie. Is he going to work or watching Mr. Rogers? Whooooo knows?<br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqy2kqVWiYdGfrKWbYciyqy6G9HgjBAqQmn1aEooqEX4b2Ya9xqlAR_LG1xrAfXLPwHvljRJKEG150wC2FC8-8SbdgtwQsjlVptDtQFveB8qVzgSWpZUHG2z5wHoOHwKexlYiot5i8OZyp/s1600/IMG_4566+%25281024x768%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqy2kqVWiYdGfrKWbYciyqy6G9HgjBAqQmn1aEooqEX4b2Ya9xqlAR_LG1xrAfXLPwHvljRJKEG150wC2FC8-8SbdgtwQsjlVptDtQFveB8qVzgSWpZUHG2z5wHoOHwKexlYiot5i8OZyp/s400/IMG_4566+%25281024x768%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576287072594915234" border="0" /></a>Also, here is the finished product. We filled them up quickly and they look great. Wow, how much stuff can a person have and at what point do you realize that YOU have SO MUCH stuff? I used to think it was whenever a person moved to a new place, but now that I am not going to move anytime soon, I realize that we do have A LOT of stuff. . . . . Need to put a cap on that.<br /><br />Anyway, on to making falafel and white bean and roasted garlic soup. NOM, NOM.Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-78461197534952918852010-12-31T13:58:00.001-08:002010-12-31T14:20:41.210-08:00<div>I also promised someone that I would post pictures of the latest blanket that I made. It consists of 9 fat quarters from the sale bin at my favorite quilting store. It is a disappearing 9 square blanket. Instead of batting, I put fleece in the middle. It is super soft and warm. I almost want to keep it for myself or give it to someone. That is pretty much the way I feel about all the blankets I have made. Lots of crazy prints here, but they all seemed to work together. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7X7cW34t3R75fo6hyphenhyphenaTEtmTBlwBwPJpqfePcmdPFpkXXpzDJamen8UmCl687lROUog6Z8q92MezVv0Or24SEqHo1PSCE1BbVEqcdoxR2See0GJ_IYmtRf8Qw2oR8rT8OF-XSiGaSb4Sf/s400/IMG_4029.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556971619813879954" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div>I threw in some ties using embroidery thread to make it more durable. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXg0fttolXWFwq6nGReQgJAe8ajaAm0Gm7ne5hagPw5b9Tk4T_D-sqlTn6_jLHhDhxUaJTSxmlDfDtujEYFIrqdDk9VZS4hDBTxOIyaqTgMQau5R4XLvRtvduXYRtmaexjDZswu_m3w5x3/s400/IMG_4048.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556971632037286882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></span></div><div>This blanket was fun and easy to make. It was my first "pieced" blanket. I think that I would like to get into quilting eventually. Not sure if I have quite enough patience for that or not. . . . . </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuyEkGhy2NFlQTlfKiiidU7D5MOrY4uKTDTzut8LpS-ODdRG3qDdhst0GFEI-DnlIJV5ltvEKJSlmMiQ9CHD_2t77W0mZjaLtsbsZEUJbuVUhxzME1ROeOxb6yiKt4TRCulcKIC1XeaD_/s1600/IMG_4042.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSuyEkGhy2NFlQTlfKiiidU7D5MOrY4uKTDTzut8LpS-ODdRG3qDdhst0GFEI-DnlIJV5ltvEKJSlmMiQ9CHD_2t77W0mZjaLtsbsZEUJbuVUhxzME1ROeOxb6yiKt4TRCulcKIC1XeaD_/s400/IMG_4042.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556971636101019394" /></a>I was very happy with this and plan on making more in the near future. It is approximately 62" x 43". I love the backing with the pink black-eyed susans, also from the sale bin. I am posting this one to my Etsy shop. Hopefully, it will find a happy home!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8X-2d6LMFwRpPZ3Ra55I1lMOkhZdXUe7_dzqkgh60dyYBIJBRGxR_2_IUa-PgN9umDa5K40abpSwyhxVX1Dfej9lwucUIF9G1BHJFAU3pKQet5g9fACOuc8UKhPb_JT7FYR6u4KMuyWD/s1600/IMG_4041.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW8X-2d6LMFwRpPZ3Ra55I1lMOkhZdXUe7_dzqkgh60dyYBIJBRGxR_2_IUa-PgN9umDa5K40abpSwyhxVX1Dfej9lwucUIF9G1BHJFAU3pKQet5g9fACOuc8UKhPb_JT7FYR6u4KMuyWD/s400/IMG_4041.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556971627685329378" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-44837032938884508512010-12-31T13:35:00.000-08:002010-12-31T13:56:27.353-08:00Working on the house<div>Back at home after Christmas! Time for something new to do. I decided to put up the shelves that I have wanted in the kitchen. After spending all day yesterday shopping and finding the right materials, I went ahead and got started. Three 1' x 12" x 10' pine boards, stain, semi-gloss polyurethane, a China bristle brush, 200 screws, and a bunch of brackets came home with me. Trying to find inexpensive, nice looking brackets was difficult. I went to four different stores and didn't find much. I also looked on-line but was either put off by pricey-ness or bracket weakness. . . . . These shelves need to hold a lot and they need to stay up on the wall. I finally decided to go with some pretty simple ones (will show later). The wood is coming along nicely.</div><div><br /></div>This is the wall where they are going to be. Very plain. Can't wait to get these up and display some dishes and prolly' some artwork as well!!!<div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDU2ivdnHamETUKe1ZPx-_kY40AkZ5F7a6-VoBtsFvrnXBfCmY7e4L39QvzTxjMfpQ7vG1-JAkhMqTfKa0siXRJDrVyn77pFDQDKn5vcCfXwb66YPk_Z-2ZlInKyZc4tycalSdSj8Ohcm/s400/IMG_4013.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556965246146743282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px; " />Shiny, shiny semi-gloss polyurethane works awesomely. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzOnuDLj_F6eDSzK6sD6z8UbYtrLTpBg6xjMJZsBoWeiws7CMbyQboX6q8XzSFyFuGLGAUiDTnzQlN6NjNOhnkxKnIy7RizqV5XkOMrdWkNo4tPXrFufX3hR2oKdEAsPE-wxbcb11S481/s1600/IMG_4015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAzOnuDLj_F6eDSzK6sD6z8UbYtrLTpBg6xjMJZsBoWeiws7CMbyQboX6q8XzSFyFuGLGAUiDTnzQlN6NjNOhnkxKnIy7RizqV5XkOMrdWkNo4tPXrFufX3hR2oKdEAsPE-wxbcb11S481/s400/IMG_4015.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556965260889196706" /></a><br />Drying boards. . . . .<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5ws3TNSnfTXiUf0YM0oXDMq3SujKdcCgJ8GDE7b_iuEywtrUXM7fO1TBJ5Navd32DHYkeCaxiuZzqru7MXgv7xXVDSEATUggakrz1RzeIQHuUTrZWN07XHbL49aGvHGRXFnS6CbE9D_8/s1600/IMG_4007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw5ws3TNSnfTXiUf0YM0oXDMq3SujKdcCgJ8GDE7b_iuEywtrUXM7fO1TBJ5Navd32DHYkeCaxiuZzqru7MXgv7xXVDSEATUggakrz1RzeIQHuUTrZWN07XHbL49aGvHGRXFnS6CbE9D_8/s400/IMG_4007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556965257962037586" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">The boards need one more coat of polyurethane and tomorrow I will begin the tedious task of measuring and marking where the brackets will attach to the walls. Oh what fun!!! That is all the excitement for now!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-683184201734204677.post-25176806607844922832010-10-16T20:28:00.000-07:002010-10-16T21:20:02.026-07:00This shall be my second attempt to keep a blog. One starts with good intentions, like you are being studied. Then, when the excitement and glow wears off, the blog is dead. So, I will start again. I love to make things, anything and everything. And that is what this blog is going to be about, as well as other random life happenings, inspirations.<br /><br />Today, I made a light box with my brother-in-law. He found directions from this link:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.studiolighting.net/homemade-light-box-for-product-photography/">http://www.studiolighting.net/homemade-light-box-for-product-photography/ </a><br /><br />I want to be able to take better pictures of some of the things I have made and this foam box is going to help me do it.<br /><br />Here are some of my nephew's play friends. . . . .<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tmwAuA0NIg9o4H0y1wYzauhVNQLaZGbGoRsD5RsqdC2WMSTCtL2bnreyS8U1clsL_TJoMhS1UAEQ5FSD2QXEQAMI2Y0i17fE36HgSWOEaEuSbZj2DV_rOIKFi4KutaeiKRHX6FDDTiqv/s1600/.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1tmwAuA0NIg9o4H0y1wYzauhVNQLaZGbGoRsD5RsqdC2WMSTCtL2bnreyS8U1clsL_TJoMhS1UAEQ5FSD2QXEQAMI2Y0i17fE36HgSWOEaEuSbZj2DV_rOIKFi4KutaeiKRHX6FDDTiqv/s400/.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528856315739529890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj73MC1xyvki0n8tynfqbJ-GIddN8-QXTn24lt7lDtNt5dbcmKhiZbf_5-mcvJhVs4_TeD2Npjde8m7jGpDNDmf2uubV-AjXqkJC026_zHLp0Fenua8jiO1kUHvAiXG0GLGYdmCk9wCbady/s1600/.jpg"><br /></a>And a reversible headband that I made:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGfY5qtYQs33DfzbYvh-wQF_VAc0GcgMuQXBpCSvoU44OBCyeQwCHLneorXZd8zgK3Rbs4drMvZQ_ywEM0FDrMxAaQO1npr-81h6RlJ99ogm5bbImFLGLWdxAy_CMiw5kPldELzic-c4M/s1600/.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlGfY5qtYQs33DfzbYvh-wQF_VAc0GcgMuQXBpCSvoU44OBCyeQwCHLneorXZd8zgK3Rbs4drMvZQ_ywEM0FDrMxAaQO1npr-81h6RlJ99ogm5bbImFLGLWdxAy_CMiw5kPldELzic-c4M/s400/.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528857090188879618" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And, here are some bouquets that I put together:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iGvooKUdrEjPfSa7Z3eKnfPcxmgAegY-bezZQxaY6YMhJQUTFO1QxcSUT2AdAd-Dcf_bGB32onxxRXHX2LP2H_bJ5SXJXrbnHJjkD-A9P3psijheboVuJPKkQXcVLmXbkgDS1-2mAFiU/s1600/.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iGvooKUdrEjPfSa7Z3eKnfPcxmgAegY-bezZQxaY6YMhJQUTFO1QxcSUT2AdAd-Dcf_bGB32onxxRXHX2LP2H_bJ5SXJXrbnHJjkD-A9P3psijheboVuJPKkQXcVLmXbkgDS1-2mAFiU/s400/.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528857831555278754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8gLqIqWDZj2q7TJCGJPtWQ_jeMKBoX5x0bN24IvdO9k-mYJ6gN_9M3nMCEmeikdCu0eCDNMANcTkdNwNSSRK4yfD0DYue69bXNibhrgn6SdVyl53TCqnHpIldufeETX8qA3i2m9rQOfM/s1600/.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8gLqIqWDZj2q7TJCGJPtWQ_jeMKBoX5x0bN24IvdO9k-mYJ6gN_9M3nMCEmeikdCu0eCDNMANcTkdNwNSSRK4yfD0DYue69bXNibhrgn6SdVyl53TCqnHpIldufeETX8qA3i2m9rQOfM/s400/.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528858512658961714" border="0" /></a><br /><br />There is still a lot of gray-ish-ness going on in the background, but I need to mess around with my camera and the clamp lights some more. I was pretty satisfied with these initial results; pretty satisfying for 30 to 40 minutes of work. I will post a picture of my light box next time. But now it is time for me to get to bed! Bye for now!Emhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17939160114385204625noreply@blogger.com0