tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84693849331197814722024-03-14T05:55:31.246-06:00Sister Sally'sAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-24033005772661283912013-09-30T16:12:00.001-06:002013-09-30T16:12:22.933-06:00Mesh Ribbon Pumpkin Wreath Tutorial and a Girls Night Out<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This craft is really very simple to make. It will take 3-4 hours to complete, depending on how much crafty experience you have.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">My girlfriends and I got together and made these as our Girls Night Out activity, and it was sooooo fun! The project is kind of mindless so talking didn't distract for the work and we laughed, ate, laughed some more, and left with a cute fall wreath!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">18" Embroidery Hoop </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(see notes at the bottom of this post for supply adjustments if you would like to make a smaller wreath)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Hemp string (around 2 yards)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Latch hook rug backing</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">4 rolls 5 1/2" wide ( 30ft. each) orange mesh ribbon</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2- 12" pieces bright green mesh ribbon (5 1/2" wide)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2- 12" pieces black or brown mesh ribbon (5 1/2" wide)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Approx 75 orange pipe cleaners, cut in half</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">5 lime green pipe cleaners for little vines (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 orange poster paper sheet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Scissors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ruler</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wire cutters</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Glue gun & glue</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cut a piece of the latch hook rug backing into a square that is slightly larger (about 2" wider) than your hoop. Using your hemp string, "sew" the rug backing onto the embroidery hoop like this picture. This does not have to be perfect, just secure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Now before you attach the backing to the frame, you will want to also cut your poster paper into a square that is about 2 inches larger than the hoop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Cut 3 rolls of orange ribbon into 10" strips.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Use the instructions in this photo collage for the next steps in making the wreath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Repeat these steps until you've rolled all of your cut ribbon pieces.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Starting in the middle of the hoop, push the pipe cleaner through the mesh, using two separate squares next to each other. Pull the pipe cleaners down tight, and twist them together 3 times.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Work from the center outward, You don't need or want to fill every open square in the frame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once you have attached all of the rolls, you will want to cut additional orange ribbon into the 10" pieces to finish up and fill in any gaps (I cut an additional 20 strips and used them all).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Don't worry if you can see through the mesh a little in spots. You will be using the poster board to cover the back of the wreath and it will close up those "thinner" area's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Using your wire cutters, occasionally, stop and trim the pipe cleaners down to where the twists end. Once in a while stop and pull the orange roll ends up so that they are not trapped under other rolls.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Once you've filled your wreath with the orange rolls you will go on to the leaves and stem.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Using 1 piece of 12" green mesh ribbon, roll the ribbon up on an angle to create a long thin roll with pointed ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This will give you the appearance of 2 leaves in different heights to place next to the stem of the pumpkin. Repeat this step with the other piece of green ribbon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For the stem, I used black mesh ribbon, but I think that brown would be really great too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Take the 2 pieces of black ribbon and stack one on top of the other (I did this to make the stem more dense and noticeable). Roll these up like you did the orange ribbon. Use a pipe cleaner to tie the ribbon into a 'stem' shape, then attach it to the top of your wreath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure you tuck the small end of the roll down inside under the orange ribbon so that it is hidden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wire on your stem in the same way as the orange ribbon, and then leaves in the same way, placing them close to the stem. I like to put the shorter end next to the stem, and then the longer end next to the stem on the other side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you want, you can make the cute curly vines to add to your wreath. Simply twist green pipe cleaner around something small and round (I used a ChapStick tube). Straighten a little bit of one end of the pipe cleaner, thread it down through a whole in the frame, bend it and bring it back up though a whole right next to the one going in, twist the 2 together a couple of times. and it's finished! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you would like a few of the vines to be longer simply twist 2 pipe cleaners together, bend the twisted section down and wrap it around the pipe cleaner,right where the 2 pipe cleaners come together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You will need to make a hook to hang the wreath, and here is how I did mine. I used a pipe cleaner, bent it into a large circle and then attached it behind the stem in the exact same way I attached the vines. I did give it a few extra twists together for added strength.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Using your glue gun, attach the poster paper to the back of your wreath, placing the glue on the hoop and pressing the paper on. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monica, with her 14" wreath</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the top left photo is my daughter Chelsey, sitting on the couch, on her phone. She claims to have helped us. Whatever-lol</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tiffany, with her 14" wreath</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My crazy friend Katie had foot surgery a few days before our party and she has to use this little scooter thing to keep her foot elevated while she hobbles around. She made a 12" wreath.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kylee made the 14" wreath</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My wreath is the 18" size</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I purchased all of the supplies for my wreath at my local <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/home.cfm" target="_blank">Hobby Lobby Craft Store</a>. You can find the latch hook rug backing where the yarn and embroidery supplies are. I calculated the cost of my 18" wreath at $35.00.</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For a 14" size wreath, you will need a 14" embroidery hoop, 3 rolls of orange ribbon and about 60 pipe cleaners.</span></li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-40372298904395553502013-09-05T10:00:00.000-06:002013-09-05T09:58:04.337-06:00Halloween Paper Bag Trees<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Cut off and discard the bottom of a medium-size brown grocery bag. Then slit open one side so you have a rectangle. Place a small beverage bottle on the center of it. <br />
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Gather the paper around the bottle and twist it around the neck. Snip down from the top to create several strips that will become limbs. Twist them to within 3 or 4 inches from the ends. <br />
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Snip the untwisted ends, as you did in step 2, and then twist them into finer branches. <br />
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Remove the bottle and fill the trunk with pebbles or other weights. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-63681921257557004502013-08-27T08:00:00.000-06:002013-08-27T11:37:28.104-06:00Beautiful Necklace Tutorial from My Girlish Whims<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It has been almost a year since my last post on this blog! I can't believe how quickly time goes by.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This past year has brought many changes to my life, some good, some difficult, but I am grateful for the blessings I have received along the way.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I have been dying to get back in the swing of the crafty world, but I haven't had time to really get my craft on, so I'm going to start with sharing AWESOME tutorials from talented and creative people I have discovered along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Rebecca from </span><a href="http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">My Girlish Whims</a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> has great tutorials and lots of know-how when it comes to making jewelry. Her teaching style is so easy to follow and her photos are the best! Step by step, she walks you through the process and you end up with a fabulous piece to wear and tell all of your friends that YOU made it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Great necklace, right? I wanted to share it with you, so here is the link to the tutorial and a great blog!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2013/02/valentines-day-necklace.html" target="_blank"><i>Valentine's Necklace</i></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">At least as far as my little company goes...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Here is a quick freebie printable; </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It was originally posted on one of our other sites, but we haven since closed up that blog.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I have had many requests to make this available again, so I finally got my act together, and here is my jewelry subway art!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">{I am by no means a graphics skilled person, so this is just amateur work-but it's fun!}</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This was a pretty simple craft for me to make (that's why I made it). It took some time, mostly waiting for the Mod Podge to dry, but it went together quickly, and I like the results!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Last fall I created some <a href="http://sistersallys.blogspot.com/2010/10/shabby-chic-halloween-pumpkins.html" target="_blank">pumpkins for the Halloween holiday</a>, and this is just a quick take-off from that original idea.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2 Foam pumpkins</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">2- 12x12 scrapbook papers for each 1/2 pumpkin </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Mod Podge</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Sponge paint brush (or any paint brush)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Scissors</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Glue gun (and glue-<i>duh</i>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Raffia</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Craft wire</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Stapler</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Get your pumpkin, and slice it in half, from the middle of the stem down to the base of the pumpkin (I got my father to do this, so it was super easy for me).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">He used a sharp kitchen knife, laid the pumpkin on a towel so it wouldn't slip too easily, and wore a pair of protective gloves. It was pretty quick actually, I had just enough time to pour myself a Diet Coke.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Next, take your 2 scrapbook sheets, cut 1 of them into 4 pieces, and the other sheet into 2 equal halves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">For one of my pumpkins, I actually used a gift/lunch sack that I had purchased at my local Hobby Lobby store. I simply cut the sack open, discarding the bottom of the sack.</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Slightly press and pinch the paper around the inside edges of the pumpkin. this will help give you a guideline on keeping the paper where you want it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Now, remove the paper, cover the top of the pumpkin liberally with Mod Podge, and start pressing the paper onto the pumpkin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you are using a heavier paper, such as card stock, you will need to coat the back side of the paper with Mod Podge before placing it on the pumpkin to help soften the paper and make it more malleable. Remember to also apply the Podge to the edges of the pumpkin, and inside far enough that the paper can fold over and adhere inside. Press the paper onto the pumpkin as smoothly as possible, removing all the bubbles underneath.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">With the remaining paper pieces, simply cover the rest of the pumpkin. Coat the exterior with a nice layer of Mod Podge. Allow to dry. You may want to apply a second coat to make sure it is well sealed (especially if you are going to use these outside).</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">I left a small part of my pumpkin uncovered so that you can see how the pumpkin looked during progress.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Allow a lot of drying time after this step. I left mine overnight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> The next day, I took my 2" wide grosgrain ribbon, rolled out a strip on the floor, put the pumpkin 1/2's on top of the ribbon, decided how far apart I wanted to hang them, measured and marked the ribbon, and went to work attaching them.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I put some hot glue on the back of the pumpkin, and pressed the ribbon on until it was almost cooled. while the glue was still a little warm I popped a couple of staples in to help make secure the ribbon and pumpkin together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I used my craft wire to make some of those cute little curly-Q things that pumpkins have. I wound the wire around a marker, and bent one end downward so that I could push it into the pumpkin. That was my plan. Not a good plan. I stabbed my blistered fingers with that wire numerous times before the light in my head went on.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I took my bead reaming tool, a small hammer, and tapped a hole into the pumpkin. The I glued the little curly thing and called it good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> The final thing I had to figure out was how to hang this on my front door. My door is 8 feet tall, and I can't use the typical over the door wreath hanger. Also, I have just had my exterior doors repainted, so there is no way I'm putting a hook on there! I've seen the awesome ribbon idea on Pinterest, so I decided to give it a go. I used a key ring for my hook, and just glued the ribbon over on itself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">After that, the finish was in sight! I used one of those brilliant removable 3M Command hook things, stuck it upside down on the door, dropped the ribbon over the door top, and I WAS DONE!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I am happy with the finished product, and I'm happy with the way it turned out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Oh, and what did I do with the extra 1/2 pumpkin I had? I finished it in the same way as these 3 pumpkins, suspended it inside an open back frame, and gave it to a friend for her birthday. Yep, I forgot to take any pictures of it. Lame.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started making this lotion MONTHS ago.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I first came across the tutorial via Pinterest in February of this year (2012) and I've been wanting to get this post up for months now, but life has a way of deciding my schedules for me at times...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, enough about me, back to the lotion...I must say I love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's incredibly easy to make, and when used regularly, it <u>really</u>, <u>really</u> helps keep my skin soft and moisturized.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My old skin is like a lizard hide, after being left in the sun for months, in the desert, without any rain...really horrible. I blame this problem on my children. In fact, I blame ALL of my "problems" on my kids-that's why I had them...ha!(ooops, that was more about me).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, try this cool DIY project for yourself. I think you will be glad you did! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 (16 oz.) bottle baby lotion</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 c. (8 oz.) solid coconut oil</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8 oz vitamin E cream</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 (8 oz.) empty bottles or jars</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The lotion is fairly thick, so I used a large spout funnel, and just gently tapped the lotion down into the bottle. It worked very nicely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The little jar in the photo is from the vitamin E cream. I simply removed the label and washed it out (see tips on using this jar).</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">You can buy a 2-pack of vitamin E cream in the lotion section at Walmart for about $4.00.</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <i>Big tip:</i> Use pump bottles or "rocker lid" bottles for the lotion. I found that the mix separates after a while if its in a jar or large mouth bottle. When you use the pump or rocker top, the air doesn't seep in to help separate the lotion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I bought a dozen rocker lid 8 oz. bottles on Etsy, for around $12.00, but I don't remember the shipping cost.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, you get the idea, right?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(small update: I discovered that you can buy the smaller travel size rocker top and pump bottles in 3 packs at Dollar Tree. 3 bottles for $1.00-gotta love that!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I do find that my hands feel slightly "oiled" after I use this lotion, so I just keep a small wash cloth by the bottle to wipe my hands on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think this makes a really fun gift, or a quick activity for a girls birthday party, or an excellent baby shower favor!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want to try making this with a wonderful "girly" smelling lotion, like something from Bath & Body Works, but so far I haven't done it. If you give that a try, let us know how it turns out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;">Recipe source:<a href="http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/02/make-your-own-simple-moisturizing.html" target="_blank">One Good Thing By Jillee</a></span></b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have seen links to this particular tutorial on Pinterest countless times. It's obviously a favorite, and so I want to share it with you! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The blog that is linked to the "Pins" is <a href="http://www.meetthedubiens.com/">Meet the Dubiens</a>. Its a really fun blog to read through, she has some great tutorials, and awesome "bento box" lunches for young one's...check it out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> What you'll need:<br /><br />1 tub petroleum jelly (Vaseline)<br />1 pkg of kool-aid drink crystals - whatever flavour you want, or you can make a few<br />lip gloss containers (see my note below*)<br />labels printed out on sticker paper<br />scissors or 1 inch paper punch</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It looks so simple to do, and from all the comments on the blog, its obvious that the lip gloss tastes good too! (BE SURE TO READ THE <u>UPDATE REMARKS</u> NEAR THE TOP OF THE POST-there are some great tips for making this even easier.)</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">AND JILL PROVIDES FREE PRINTABLE LABELS LIKE THE ONES SHOWN IN HER PHOTO'S! </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">*On her blog, Jill mentions that she bought her jars on Ebay, so I jumped over there, and by using the words "empty make up jars" in the search box, I found lots of different jars, like 50 -.<b><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-Clear-cosmetic-empty-jar-Pot-sample-container-0-17oz-/160692697579?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256a07f9eb">17 oz. jars for $17.50</a> </b>including shipping. Get some friends together and split the purchase and cost! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Visit Jill over at her blog, and get all the information you need to make this fun project. This would be a really fun thing to do at your daughters birthday party, or give as Valentine gifts.</span><br />
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Have you all heard of <i>Pinterest?</i> I am obsessed, I spend waaaaay too much time browsing the Pinterest sites, but heavens, the inspiration I find! </div>
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A couple of weeks ago, I found the most awesome, fabulous, creative, divine and gorgeous wreath I have ever seen, so I immediately pinned it to my <a href="http://pinterest.com/auntpegs/wreaths/"><b>"</b><b>Wreath" board</b></a> and began to obsess over it. It turns out this wreath I coveted, was for sale in this store: <a href="http://petalsnplumes.etsy.com/">http://petalsnplumes.etsy.com</a>. She has absolutely gorgeous stuff!</div>
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I couldn't really afford the well earned price of her wreath, so I decided to make one similar, but a bit more within my budget.</div>
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This is by far, my own favorite crafty project for this year. I love all things witchy, and this one totally feeds my love.</div>
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I started with just your basic grapevine wreath (24"), from Hobby Lobby for $6.00-but I used my 40% off coupon, making the wreath $3.60.</div>
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I purchased the glittered pumpkins, black crows, and all of the fall leaves from my local Dollar Tree store, total cost there: $11.00. The flowers I used were actually from an old centerpiece I had, and was planning to discard so those cost me...NOTHING!</div>
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I bought 3 boxes of Christmas ornaments (yep-xmas ones), also from Hobby Lobby. Glitter black, purple, and orange. There were 6 ornaments in each box, and I split those (and the cost) with a friend of mine who also made this wreath. Each box was $3.60 on sale ($10.20 total, divided by 2= $5.10).</div>
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These awesome fabric painted witch legs I purchased on <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Chic-N-Prim-Cottage?_rdc=1">Ebay</a>, for $13.00, shipping included (this was item that I received a bit of a discount on because I bought multiple's-they are normally about $18.00 with shipping). My girlfriends' legs have orange stripes. </div>
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I purchased this hat in the Halloween costumes at Target ($3.00), and then I clipped the
wire in the hat brim, pulled it out and replaced it with lighter weight craft
wire that I could bend easily. I stuffed the hat with black tissue
paper, and then folded the back of the brim underneath, to keep the
tissue paper in place, and stapled it to the front side of the brim.</div>
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The boa came from Hobby Lobby (obviously I love this store), and was split between 3 wreaths. Cost of the boa was $6.99 (not on sale dang it). Dividing by 3 (another friend used some) makes it $2.33 for me.</div>
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Lastly, the ribbon and tulle were all items I already had, so I can't really give an accurate cost for them, but I used approx 4 yards in the bow for the hat, and maybe 2-3 yards total for the loops and streamers throughout the wreath. Tulle measurements were about 18" for each one I gave them a bit of a "ruffled" look by folding and stapling them a bit before gluing them down.</div>
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I convinced my friend Joy to give me 2 of her spiders, so those were free for me! Really she is so kind and wonderful and giving that she offered these to me (I'm buttering her up for future projects), so no large pleading scenes were needed.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was definitely not my best photo taking day, but the natural light was cloudy, but I know you can see the idea. I hope you like this wreath as much as I do, and that it inspires you to make something wonderful for the Halloween season.</span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Total $$$ spent by me for this wreath: $38.03 </b></span></i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>(plus our sales tax). </b></span></i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>GREAT PRICE, I SAY!</b></span></i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-36395282695206350032011-09-19T09:00:00.000-06:002011-09-19T09:00:13.744-06:00Hanging frames with ease<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">About 18 months ago I moved to a new home. I hate moving. I hate unpacking, so I admit that I still have stuff in boxes and things waiting to be hung, but I have made it my personal mission to get caught up on this stuff by the end of the month.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">With that said, I have got to complain about hanging photos, wreaths, and anything else requiring a nail in the wall. I hate, loathe, detest, and despise it! but as much as I hate it, my husband hates it even more and refuses to do any hanging so I am stuck doing it on my own (hence the reason I still have stuff waiting...).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The other day while killing hours (literally hours) checking out great stuff on <a href="http://pinterest.com/auntpegs/">Pinterest</a>, I ran across something so brilliant that I almost gasped. Then I thought "why didn't I think of that?"</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I want to share with you the outstanding idea <a href="http://mmscrapshoppe.blogspot.com/">Michelle from The Scrap Shoppe</a> posted.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Her simple yet brilliant idea allowed her to hang this awesome collage with ease!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I know, right?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the link to her quick and easy tutorial so that you can feel that ah ha moment too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://mmscrapshoppe.blogspot.com/2011/07/picture-frame-hanging-tip.html">Picture frame hanging tip</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(don't forget to check out the rest of this blog too-Michelle has such great things)</span> </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com1Juniper Haven Dr, Riverton, UT 84065, USA40.5276811 -111.969933840.5156116 -111.9896748 40.539750600000005 -111.95019280000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-28363627566117848512011-08-01T09:00:00.005-06:002011-08-01T09:00:08.176-06:00All about the shoes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-size: large;">Wait until you see the tutorial I stumbled across several months ago...Paper shoes!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">These are beyond adorable!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lori at <a href="http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/">Paisley Passions</a>, (a HUGELY popular blog, and one I adore) created these shoes back in September of 2010, but the tutorial is so popular that I still see links out and about.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I really wanted to give you wonderful followers the link too, because there are soooo many fun things you can do with these!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Think Halloween witch shoes, bridal shoes, girls night out shoes, bunco gatherings, Christmas, New Years, Mothers Day, Easter, St.Patricks...see what I mean?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Lori has kindly provided the template so that you can get to work using your imagination to create an entire "wardrobe" of party favors!</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Have fun!</span></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://paisleypassions.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-all-about-shoes.html">It's ALL About the Shoes.</a></span> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lori's own quote about her awesome shoe design: <span style="font-size: small;"><i>"Aren't they DARLING???????? I just LOVE them! They look super cute when they are stuffed with some "goodies" as a party favor."</i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And I agree with her completely! THANK YOU LORI!</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-39091010794024782302011-06-14T09:00:00.001-06:002011-06-14T09:00:11.851-06:00~Chocolate Emergency Kit~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I first got the idea for my <b style="color: #783f04;">Chocolate Emergency Kit </b>when I saw the adorable chocolate emergency valentine craft on <b><a href="http://makingmemorieswithyourkids.blogspot.com/2011/01/chocolate-emergency-valentine-craft.html">Making Memories With Your Kids</a></b> blog. This blog has truly fun, creative and cute crafts and food recipes~ you should stop by and browse there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My little emergency kit is very simple and quick to make. Although I would love to have a done something more elaborate with far more creative and beautiful embellishments, my time and talent just doesn't allow...I have no talent for matching colors and figuring out super cute embellished designs. This is why my little gift is super fast and easy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEcylyJWxOU8SD-PYLpDHLjjkDbrWGfEjYPl3t5XxHbdxb7TbF91CEQ9JKvQgOXK5icwTlUqEwUYXp2E_SXRqWJXNLvSQKFgHKuKc0uynNPokBt2Sat3wLVOftZHPsPM8tZSLOLCuCmoz/s1600/108.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLEcylyJWxOU8SD-PYLpDHLjjkDbrWGfEjYPl3t5XxHbdxb7TbF91CEQ9JKvQgOXK5icwTlUqEwUYXp2E_SXRqWJXNLvSQKFgHKuKc0uynNPokBt2Sat3wLVOftZHPsPM8tZSLOLCuCmoz/s640/108.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span style="font-size: large;">Here is a list of supplies you will need;</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~1 can <b><span style="color: #783f04;">Hershey's Chocolate Syrup </span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~1- 8 1/2" x 11" or 12" x 12" patterned scrapbook paper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~Double sided tape or double sided tacky strip</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~16" of ribbon</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~8" of ribbon in a different color</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~Small pieces of scrap paper in colors that </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">coordinate with your patterned paper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~A plastic spoon</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~A small strip of paper with the words </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"In case of emergency... pop top!" printed or written on it.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~Paper trimmer</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">~Scissors</span></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Using your paper trimmer, cut a 3 1/2" x 10" strip of paper from your patterned paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1m_Y6sODCwdHqipAqxtCpjbi1CMqHC93PNfa7xvcDb2rL5kDmC12wD9Ys_H4O5ZAZKBh7MTjiElbcklmImmL2-BmLSuEULmK-QX6azsCPeXhQE2c-ehEU8LP6ojHbI8EhP2eMISItmyyf/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1m_Y6sODCwdHqipAqxtCpjbi1CMqHC93PNfa7xvcDb2rL5kDmC12wD9Ys_H4O5ZAZKBh7MTjiElbcklmImmL2-BmLSuEULmK-QX6azsCPeXhQE2c-ehEU8LP6ojHbI8EhP2eMISItmyyf/s400/002.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmXSfxalYo4gUdnoAndPehx5jl01fBEU2yQTJpd31tDehOHx3Cd9aiqCy42oGANNMGIDteMOG1vxHgDQ0ksTJS2Ca_vGBTEKLE1hZ5v7wQf9eBouiDRtWqYvbQQP8dcUxZ6FYqmJ_7tXf/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibmXSfxalYo4gUdnoAndPehx5jl01fBEU2yQTJpd31tDehOHx3Cd9aiqCy42oGANNMGIDteMOG1vxHgDQ0ksTJS2Ca_vGBTEKLE1hZ5v7wQf9eBouiDRtWqYvbQQP8dcUxZ6FYqmJ_7tXf/s400/012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I made 3 of these "kits" for some girlfriends so I used a slightly different paper for each one, and chose different color ribbon for each one. My color choices were a bit lame, but I ran with what I had on hand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVawVrS9nXOSkyg-dOJOPA1wWnE5-UKHk7slCuC2Fo3WJCk9adyCiC1gSu02LW2X_xovlJ6XgdF-HxYNLd6QT0cHuTYD9hLaWnUQggiW72wFYRgvwXoHya3oHPrEorcJp2JaEgdogYgu5r/s1600/105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVawVrS9nXOSkyg-dOJOPA1wWnE5-UKHk7slCuC2Fo3WJCk9adyCiC1gSu02LW2X_xovlJ6XgdF-HxYNLd6QT0cHuTYD9hLaWnUQggiW72wFYRgvwXoHya3oHPrEorcJp2JaEgdogYgu5r/s400/105.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From here it's simply a no-brainer. Make your tag by gluing layers of coordinating paper together, and punching a hole on one end for the ribbon to slip through.</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tie the larger piece of ribbon around the can in a half knot. place the handle of the spoon over the crossed ribbon and then tie the ribbon over the spoon in a simple knot (not a bow ). Trim ends to your desired length.</div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Slip the smaller piece of ribbon under the knot of the larger ribbon, attach the tag, then tie into a bow. Trim ends and your finished!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_VpRswkgpmPPkwHAcOimUiKyGjNuYtzqwvujmAo3ySa5FqroHBnscw8Rv7zHat8GvvJ-_VFkEhcNe3RBSI-fO2DNg02LqVepVctiaSbrN_ntAOTLdyz33YkiNosYYO8p0MJACG6QHCd4/s1600/106.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_VpRswkgpmPPkwHAcOimUiKyGjNuYtzqwvujmAo3ySa5FqroHBnscw8Rv7zHat8GvvJ-_VFkEhcNe3RBSI-fO2DNg02LqVepVctiaSbrN_ntAOTLdyz33YkiNosYYO8p0MJACG6QHCd4/s400/106.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<b><i>While you are over at 36th Avenue, check out the other fun crafts and stupendeous idea's...more brilliance! </i></b><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b><i>MAKE YOUR OWN BEADS...OUT OF PAPER! </i></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;">This is such a fun and simple craft idea. A wonderful project for your kids during the summer, when they run to you and say those evil words: <b style="color: #cc0000;">"I'm bored!"</b>.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And I bet anything you will want to make some for yourself</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">(oh and this project is also VERY inexpensive to make-you can't lose)!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thirtysixthavenue.com/">The 36th Avenue blog</a> has the complete tutorial and some great tips, so jump right on over there and get the complete how-to's!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><i>I love living in Utah. I loved raising my children here. It is a spectacular place with mountains to ski in, lakes to boat and swim it, the amazing Great Salt Lake, the Bonneville Salt Flats, Arches National Park, Zions National Park, a rich history of pioneer endurance and settlement, Park City Resort (my mom Sally was raised there), the Sundance Film Festival, home of the 2002 Winter Olympics, beautiful deserts, the Shakespearean Festival, world renowned Universities and hospitals, wonderful people, and soooo much more.</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i>This is also a place of funny quirks and idiosyncracies (sp?), and Jeff Foxworthy has pointed out some hilarious insights about us "Utahns". If you live here, have lived here, vacationed here, driven through here, or possibly even flown over Utah, you will most definitely understand and laugh about the following... </i></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don't work there, you live in Utah.</span></div>
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If you've worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you live in Utah<br />
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If you've had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed the wrong number, you live in Utah.<br />
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If 'vacation' means going anywhere south of Salt Lake City for the weekend, you live in Utah.<br />
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If you measure distance in hours, you live in Utah.<br />
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If you know several people who have hit a deer more than once, you live in Utah.<br />
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If you have switched from 'heat' to 'A/C' and back again in the same day, you live in Utah.<br />
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If you install security lights on your house and garage but leave both unlocked, you live in Utah.<br />
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If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in Utah.<br />
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If you design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit, you live in Utah.<br />
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If the speed limit on the highway is 75 mph -- you're going 80, and everyone is still passing you, you live in Utah.<br />
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If driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow, you live in Utah.<br />
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If you know all 4 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, and road construction, you live in Utah.<br />
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If you find 10 degrees 'a little chilly' you live in Utah.<br />
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If you actually understand these jokes and forward them to all your friends, you live in Utah.</span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-35984539681481939012011-04-18T09:00:00.003-06:002011-04-18T09:00:01.184-06:00Easter Printable-The Greatest Man<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>This is a simple, printable 8 x 10 image that carries a</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>wonderful statement.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>A truly perfect print for Easter or for the whole year through.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>I hope you love this message as much as I do!</i></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This is my little nod to the fun St. Patrick's Day celebrations!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Besides having a divine dinner of Corned Beef, cabbage, steamed potatoes, green bread and Irish Cream brownies, we love to sport just a little green around our house! And here's a little Irish wish for you and yours:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Come through your door.</i></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-35811339877261927512011-03-03T09:00:00.003-07:002011-03-03T09:00:19.313-07:00Lucky Leprechaun<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i><u>Here is a quick post about my St. Patrick's Day craft...</u></i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;"><b><i><u><br />
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It's short and sweet because I also did the same craft for Valentine's day <a href="http://sistersallys.blogspot.com/2011/01/youve-framed-my-heart.html">'You've Framed My Heart' </a>bwaaahaaa!<br />
I don't really have a name for this one... Leprechaun Squared? Boxed Lucky Charm? Touch O' the Irish?<br />
(Geez, maybe I need a nap...)<br />
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Well, this is my March craft project. Sad but true. I do have a couple of things I want to make when I have those sleepless nights, but then sleeping pills help eliminate those moments-ha ha ha!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We have partnered with 3 amazing women to begin this exciting chapter in our lives.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">These 3 women, Joy, Ludean and Linda are currently working together in a professional capacity, but the goal for Joyful Creations is to grow large enough for them to leave their positions and focus on jewelry full time.</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I thought I would show you what I made for this...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-7B3_GVY43WBZmfcTnidnHUoAeBNRZ3p4PUeQmoU7YIu3SfcnHHQDvP9hgKgRjwdtAIW-IJ-13L_nuSfQzB6uIASvblNHNoJ_bZjm5MAz56qzqyHKnGiOddyvxbffQdBY-Twc_MPn8T_/s1600/DSCF6435.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-7B3_GVY43WBZmfcTnidnHUoAeBNRZ3p4PUeQmoU7YIu3SfcnHHQDvP9hgKgRjwdtAIW-IJ-13L_nuSfQzB6uIASvblNHNoJ_bZjm5MAz56qzqyHKnGiOddyvxbffQdBY-Twc_MPn8T_/s400/DSCF6435.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I made a fun calendar stand that I personalized just for them with some inside joke images to keep them smiling...they loved them!</span><br />
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When I moved into my new home 11 months ago, I found a small wall space near my front door that I thought would be the perfect place to decorate for seasonal or holiday celebrations. Well now I know that I sorely lack decorating talent! My attempts at making this space fun and festive have turned out to be boring and sparse!<br />
NEW GOAL FOR 2011-get some decorating inspiration and know-how!<br />
(Oh, really my list of self-improvement needs is turning into a novel!)<br />
Here are a few shots of my current Valentine inspired table. Rather boring...<br />
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You can find the tutorial on how to make this here:<br />
<b><a href="http://sistersallys.blogspot.com/2011/01/coffee-filter-wreath-for-valentines.html">http://sistersallys.blogspot.com/2011/01/coffee-filter-wreath-for-valentines.html</a></b></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Have I mentioned my addiction to Hershey Kisses? My most favorite candy ever</span>!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">That is a picture of my husband and I taken about 100 (really 12) years ago.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You can find the instructions on making this cute frame here:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Green here I come</span>!</b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-14093938024607289982011-01-28T09:00:00.016-07:002011-02-07T23:12:47.321-07:00A Coffee Filter Wreath for Valentines!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I know that everyone have (or should that be has) seen these coffee filter wreaths all over blogland, me included, (where do you think I got the idea?) LOL.</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I saw this idea back in October at <a href="http://www.thepennyparlor.com/2010/09/coffee-filter-wreath.html">PENNY PARLOR</a>, and fell in love. I couldn't wait to make one! As usual, time got away from me and I didn't have a moment to get one created...until now!</i></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>I like how this turned out and I love the red accent, the ruffles seem so romantic for this lover's holiday.</i></span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">This wreath is simple. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Super simple. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Even I can make one and have it turn out decent</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><u>(please do not notice that my wreath is egg shaped-</u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><u>that would be rude)</u>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Purchase a package of basket coffee filters-Dollar Tree for these...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Take each filter individually, and fold it in half, then in half again, and once more in half.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fold the pointed end up.</div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To make the edges of my "ruffles" red, I simply took a sharpie marker and colored the edges of the filter bundles before separating them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then it's just a matter of using your hot glue gun to attach the filters! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It did take me a few filters to really get the hang of it, but I found putting the glue along the folded edge at the bottom of the filter and then just pressing it to the wreath worked well. No kidding. <b>Easy</b>. 3 sticks of glue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do think it might be easier if you use a smooth wreath form such as a styro one, but I say work with </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what you've got! If I had wrapped the wreath with some ribbon or even duct tape it might have gone more</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">quickly, but I'm not sure it would be worth the effort. Yep, I'm lazy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then just tie some ribbon around it to hang from (from Dollar Tree) and it's done!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I should win an award for thrifty.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm so proud...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-57743910582017464332011-01-22T09:00:00.002-07:002015-04-23T12:47:17.245-06:0011 Step Program For Those Thinking About Having Children<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">For those of you who haven't yet made the crazy choice to have children, this is a great guideline for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">11 Lessons that you can expect to learn in the years to come. For all of you that have wee ones, you will love this!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My 2 kids, Chelsey (now 25) and Chase (now 26)<br />
This photo was taken 2011</td></tr>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 16px;">Lesson 1</i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 24px;">1. Go to the grocery store.</span></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span">2. Arrange to have your salary paid directly to their head office.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">3. Go home.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">4. Pick up the paper.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">5. Read it for the last time.</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 2</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Before you finally go ahead and have children, find a couple who already are parents and berate them about their...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">1. Methods of discipline.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">2. Lack of patience.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">3. Appallingly low tolerance levels.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">4. Allowing their children to run wild.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">5. Suggest ways in which they might improve their child's breastfeeding, sleep habits, toilet training, table manners, and overall behavior.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Enjoy it because it will be the last time in your life you will have all the answers.</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 3</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">A really good way to discover how the nights might feel...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">1. Get home from work and immediately begin walking around the living room from 5PM to 10PM carrying a wet bag weighing approximately 8-12 pounds, with a radio turned to static (or some other obnoxious sound) playing loudly. (Eat cold food with one hand for dinner)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">2. At 10PM, put the bag gently down, set the alarm for midnight, and go to sleep.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">3. Get up at 12 and walk around the living room again, with the bag, until 1AM.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">4. Set the alarm for 3AM.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">5. As you can't get back to sleep, get up at 2AM and make a drink and watch an infomercial.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">6. Go to bed at 2:45AM.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">7. Get up at 3AM when the alarm goes off.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">8. Sing songs quietly in the dark until 4AM.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">9. Get up. Make breakfast. Get ready for work and go to work (work hard and be productive)</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Repeat steps 1-9 each night. Keep this up for 3-5 years. Look cheerful and pulled together.</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 4</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Can you stand the mess children make? T o find out...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">1. Smear peanut butter onto the sofa and jam onto the curtains.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">2. Hide a piece of raw chicken behind the stereo and leave it there all summer.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">3. Stick your fingers in the flower bed.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">4. Then rub them on the clean walls.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">5. Take your favorite book, photo album, etc. Wreck it.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">6. Spill milk on your new pillows. Cover the stains with crayons. How does that look?</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 5</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Dressing small children is not as easy as it seems.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">1. Buy an octopus and a small bag made out of loose mesh.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">2. Attempt to put the octopus into the bag so that none of the arms hang out.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">Time allowed for this - all morning.</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 6</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Forget the BMW and buy a mini-van. And don't think that you can leave it out in the driveway spotless and shining. Family cars don't look like that.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">1. Buy a chocolate ice cream cone and put it in the glove compartment.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Leave it there.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">2. Get a dime. Stick it in the CD player.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">3. Take a family size package of chocolate cookies. Mash them into the back seat. Sprinkle cheerios all over the floor, then smash them with your foot.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">4. Run a garden rake along both sides of the car.</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 7</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Go to the local grocery store. Take with you the closest thing you can find to a pre-school child. (A full-grown goat is an excellent choice). If you intend to have more than one child, then definitely take more than one goat. Buy your week's groceries without letting the goats out of your sight. Pay for everything the goat eats or destroys. Until you can easily accomplish this, do not even contemplate having children.</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 8</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">1. Hollow out a melon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">2. Make a small hole in the side.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">3. Suspend it from the ceiling and swing it from side to side.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">4. Now get a bowl of soggy Cheerios and attempt to spoon them into the swaying melon by pretending to be an airplane.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">5. Continue until half the Cheerios are gone.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">6. Tip half into your lap. The other half, just throw up in the air.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 1.5em;">You are now ready to feed a nine- month-old baby.</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 9</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Learn the names of every character from Sesame Street, Barney, Disney, the Teletubbies, and Pokemon. Watch nothing else on TV but PBS, the Disney channel or Noggin for at least five years. (I know, you're thinking What's 'Noggin'?) Exactly the point.</span></div>
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<i style="color: red; line-height: 1.5em;">Lesson 10</i></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Make a recording of Fran Drescher saying 'mommy' repeatedly. (Important: no more than a four-second delay between each 'mommy'; occasional crescendo to the level of a supersonic jet is required). Play this tape in your car everywhere you go for the next four years. You are now ready to take a long trip with a toddler.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">Start talking to an adult of your choice. Have someone else continually tug on your skirt hem, shirt, or elbow while playing the 'mommy' tape made from Lesson 10 above. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">This is all very tongue in cheek; anyone who is a parent will say </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span"><b>'it's all worth it!' </b> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Source: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=488740192859&id=667655198">Amy Lawrence</a> Thanks Amy!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-69250442315472772002011-01-20T09:00:00.021-07:002011-02-07T09:43:38.428-07:00You've Framed My Heart!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>I LOVE SIMPLE CRAFTS, AND THIS IS ONE OF THEM!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><b><i>This was a super fun craft for me to create!</i></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><b>I purchased an unfinished wood frame from a local wood working company, quickly painted it black with craft acrylic paint, and drilled a small hole through the top. </b></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Because this blog is dedicated to my mom Sally who is a senior citizen, when I received this email it really hit home. I decided to share it with you... It's real food for thought...and a downer, so I promise tomorrow to post something fun and happy. Still, read this...</span></i><br />
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<b>LETS COMPARE THE CARE OF OUR SENIOR CITIZENS WITH THE LOVELY PEOPLE WE PAY TO HOUSE IN OUR JAILS & PRISONS...</b><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><u>Let's put our senior citizens in jail & our criminals</u></span></span></b></span></b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"><u> in nursing homes</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">..</span></span></b></span></b></div>
<b style="color: #741b47;">This would correct two things in one motion:</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;"></span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Seniors would have access to showers, hobbies and walks.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">They would receive unlimited free prescriptions, dental and medical treatment, wheel chairs, etc.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">They would receive money instead of having to pay it out.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">They would have constant video monitoring, so they would be helped instantly if they fell or needed assistance.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Bedding would be washed twice a week and all clothing would be ironed and returned to them.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">A guard would check on them every 20 minutes.</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">All meals and snacks would be brought to them </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">They would have family visits in a suite built for that purpose. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">They would have access to a library, weight/fitness room, spiritual counseling, a pool and education...and free admission to in-house concerts by nationally recognized entertainment artists. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Simple clothing - i.e.., shoes, slippers, pj's - and legal aid would be free, upon request. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">There would be private, secure rooms provided for all with an outdoor exercise yard complete with gardens. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">Each senior would have a computer, a T.V., phone and radio in their room at no cost. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">They would receive daily phone calls. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">There would be a board of directors to hear any complaints and the ACLU would fight for their rights and protection. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47;">The guards would have a code of conduct to be strictly adhered to, with attorneys available, at no charge to protect the seniors and their families from abuse or neglect. </span></span></li>
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.6em;"><u><b>As for the criminals : </b></u></i><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">They would receive cold food. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">They would be left alone and unsupervised. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">They would receive showers once a week. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">They would live in tiny rooms, for which they would have to pay $5,000 per month. </span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">They would have no hope of ever getting out. </span></span></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large; line-height: 20px;">It's so true and yet heart breaking. Lets remember to reach out to our senior communities, remember them and honor them. As for the criminals...</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8469384933119781472.post-32062011686290478742011-01-05T22:30:00.002-07:002011-01-15T20:32:03.057-07:00The forgotten Gift IdeaEven though the holidays have just ended and you have given a gift to possibly every person in your state (or so it may seem to you), I have a great idea to help you be prepared for those little surprise moments when you need a quick gift to give. There is always the forgotten birthday, the unexpected drop in, a housewarming party, that father/mothers day and who knows what all, so I keep several of these little gifts in my pantry as a fast go-to when I am caught unprepared (happens more than I will admit). This is very simple and just by giving this basic idea some additional thought, I know that our readers will come up with even better idea's (remember to share them with me, I always need help)!<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">(I purchase the <i>H and H brand 30-second salsa mix</i> because it is the one my family likes the most, and this is in no way a solicited endorsement. Just some info about the item I like.)</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">I only have a couple of photo's from the Christmas version of these cookies, but you will get the idea (also the pictures are not great quality, I just quickly took a few before my party started)...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',sans-serif;">The recipe and instructions are here: <a href="http://auntpegsrecipebox.blogspot.com/2011/01/cranberry-hootys-cookies.html">Cranberry Hooty's Cookies</a></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhSHVcth3tqQAZx7Yna_kUQFzWlMiV3CeBktETXoyByP76ZvJNYl2y1x_JLWdIZVsz6Bpl-LUy4i4qFdzZc4Y4h67Rc0v07OFIj3h8Mc6ZMLP-3DxC0KIgXuvqY91Yj_nsALiugBRYhzs/s1600/DSCF5927.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqhSHVcth3tqQAZx7Yna_kUQFzWlMiV3CeBktETXoyByP76ZvJNYl2y1x_JLWdIZVsz6Bpl-LUy4i4qFdzZc4Y4h67Rc0v07OFIj3h8Mc6ZMLP-3DxC0KIgXuvqY91Yj_nsALiugBRYhzs/s320/DSCF5927.JPG" width="214" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here is a copy of the instructions sheet I created. It allows you to make 9 tags at 1 time.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/46239592/Cranberry-Hooty-Recipe-PDF"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Cranberry Hooty's Instruction tags</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The fabulous tags I purchased are part of a wonderful Christmas package from here:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://kelcoledesigns.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36&products_id=447">KelcoleDesigns.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">When I made the jar mixes for Thanksgiving, my tags said </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oO9fkJSeKKm9oQVxhtqmEnvNWAV_sqbm11TjHtSh3voeA6li4qmn6V69zgzUne9bPwJY_y2WWdJN60cOyuNbGXSzWimy34Lb1O9X1aIyMBHGA7zcvqOlThvJgB_4eDw1ckY3-9MMKLSw/s1600/Keep+Calm+%2526+Cranberry+On+image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7oO9fkJSeKKm9oQVxhtqmEnvNWAV_sqbm11TjHtSh3voeA6li4qmn6V69zgzUne9bPwJY_y2WWdJN60cOyuNbGXSzWimy34Lb1O9X1aIyMBHGA7zcvqOlThvJgB_4eDw1ckY3-9MMKLSw/s1600/Keep+Calm+%2526+Cranberry+On+image.jpg" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">you can buy this image at a fabulous price here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63253776/personalized-keep-calm-printable?ref=v1_other_2">CraftilyEvAfter.etsy.com</a></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10147232867204622864noreply@blogger.com0