tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19733464827618868662024-03-05T00:15:25.080-08:00WannabmarthaAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-48207532938647863522011-04-06T09:35:00.000-07:002011-04-25T10:13:20.087-07:00Mudroom Reveal!Whew! It's done!! And I lurve it to death. Total days? About 8 full days with some painting, pickeling, and lots of cutting. Thanks to our lovely Handyman Mike. He rocks it.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfbrBmFiOe91KjopyLY5WkYk3pd3OM5RXO0_fjnRi_KfIERPKSsNuj4WT5BuSoKpPWLhwTuMdniBriCeDY30euwhC0mxzkWMgju-quuE5g3kU3LmfSqLz_9gDfum6HS8lhZyp_SItg9aJ/s1600/DSC02309.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNfbrBmFiOe91KjopyLY5WkYk3pd3OM5RXO0_fjnRi_KfIERPKSsNuj4WT5BuSoKpPWLhwTuMdniBriCeDY30euwhC0mxzkWMgju-quuE5g3kU3LmfSqLz_9gDfum6HS8lhZyp_SItg9aJ/s400/DSC02309.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592512312761592338" /></a><br />This would be before the hooks are up...we scored the baskets up top from Aldi for $7.00 a pop! They are fabric with a wire frame. The top shelves hold winter stuff in summer, and summer in winter. The middle shelves hold things we need, but don't use often.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnyADnzIPJck812T62wCGhqzV_CvMW1JYaSpPfJhlQQFdB0A75LopyWjSJKBXb_ToclEHYyjtYakfJosvDGgR7U_leShZxpMNzGOP7sjGywhuWXIbxu8o4c0cTomeyd72kZkfTVx2i9fXk/s1600/DSC02314.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnyADnzIPJck812T62wCGhqzV_CvMW1JYaSpPfJhlQQFdB0A75LopyWjSJKBXb_ToclEHYyjtYakfJosvDGgR7U_leShZxpMNzGOP7sjGywhuWXIbxu8o4c0cTomeyd72kZkfTVx2i9fXk/s400/DSC02314.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592512924291596066" /></a><br />Here it is with the hooks and all our crap. The bottom baskets hold our current shoes. The left side is boys, the right side is girls.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPVTFc2-qNkJJPnVwsAu4N1oSzZoH9OhFEagCFyP4fxWtYs31frDImihHs1QlkjBRBmFoCkRmAt5EUZnZTEnncHDP7ZX818-wqc1w7a8wEdRX5z2KszTx9Ksmv6wZuWwxM__4wJW4pIFi/s1600/DSC02318.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsPVTFc2-qNkJJPnVwsAu4N1oSzZoH9OhFEagCFyP4fxWtYs31frDImihHs1QlkjBRBmFoCkRmAt5EUZnZTEnncHDP7ZX818-wqc1w7a8wEdRX5z2KszTx9Ksmv6wZuWwxM__4wJW4pIFi/s400/DSC02318.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592513441924181714" /></a><br />I don't know why it took me so long to really pressure the husband to do this - it is so much more effecient, and I really just love it! (the kids do too!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSukdapIMVwMgWlCuqOdVp4OIp6XeDJ2q_5h9pwGqX9bleq8VIPbvpA0kgJMGwrKS1oYAWj7n64sgaBVKpOV5Ro5ZsqBVosFKHm15T-kd_0i7ObHxsym5xbGhUWXnRtDEWhiqR-hYmYxzG/s1600/DSC02322.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSukdapIMVwMgWlCuqOdVp4OIp6XeDJ2q_5h9pwGqX9bleq8VIPbvpA0kgJMGwrKS1oYAWj7n64sgaBVKpOV5Ro5ZsqBVosFKHm15T-kd_0i7ObHxsym5xbGhUWXnRtDEWhiqR-hYmYxzG/s400/DSC02322.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592514007203915026" /></a><br /><br />Linking up to!!<br /><br />http://www.centsationalgirl.com/Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-29934270141966009462011-03-12T08:53:00.000-08:002011-04-02T07:37:40.170-07:00Oh Joy!Well, it all started with a foot/leg going through our ceiling. A noticable water ring stain on the drywall ceiling, lead to the discovery of a blocked dryer vent.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickA_tWXQntHj9n8Uqu3445Vyq0nfzsyPnaBF2Dwe85qykzdOt24Wqy9tLVZrm5NtuRUs9W_pHDJtbz8MdCBb_r8s_eN1sq7cSsEoPO-Fl4FNcuR3Otc0QeOMbc1rKmqdJBufnxyYFDzBm/s1600/DSC02206.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEickA_tWXQntHj9n8Uqu3445Vyq0nfzsyPnaBF2Dwe85qykzdOt24Wqy9tLVZrm5NtuRUs9W_pHDJtbz8MdCBb_r8s_eN1sq7cSsEoPO-Fl4FNcuR3Otc0QeOMbc1rKmqdJBufnxyYFDzBm/s320/DSC02206.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583240526805079730" /></a><br /><br />I figured since the guys were here anyway, why not make some changes in this house. You must understand this: My husband grew up in a house full of women. Stylish, classy women. Women who love to shop, decorate, know what colors go with what, could tell you the difference between a slate blue and a navy and WHAT makes them different. <br />That said, when I want to make some changes in our house, he ALWAYS has a say. ALWAYS. And I get veto'd a lot. A LOT. So, I rarely even bother. Well my friends, the time has come. After 14 years of marriage, I'm stickin' to my guns. Wish me luck. Lots of wine may be consumed.<br /><br />We are re-doing our mudroom. OH JOY!<br /><br />Before: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrjm5DXzZKKKwY49MrBm0vfLsVl9xRUpMyDeS6pIuriocdT-tM7W2oei_KY9OurtJtFDc9je6R4lbxv3kf6wUkO4FNfyZ15eNsTc6Mpjh0uV7USBbXgg0VqgLI17Hw0PW20xTb_ZLIXyW/s1600/DSC02287.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrjm5DXzZKKKwY49MrBm0vfLsVl9xRUpMyDeS6pIuriocdT-tM7W2oei_KY9OurtJtFDc9je6R4lbxv3kf6wUkO4FNfyZ15eNsTc6Mpjh0uV7USBbXgg0VqgLI17Hw0PW20xTb_ZLIXyW/s320/DSC02287.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583241026327741634" /></a><br /><br />See that sink? Yeah, we never used it. It actually was a wonderful place for lots of empty boxes. Piled to the ceiling. Never broken down. The closet? Couldn't get to it because there was so much CRAP in front of it. <br /><br />During: We are going to get some wainscoting, and put that up against the walls. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCINprXSvyKWXJbGpmi_5XD6QcsqugM_uznxtJzn2dz4RFTc26uY8x3QULRmJlOuekRdAKaLFcfPwxSmPP2X4jmPCqzfJufmfs1dcPOautA9lIOJ254N6LlFhbYWs3wEn1MTrm2bxJ12i_/s1600/DSC02289.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCINprXSvyKWXJbGpmi_5XD6QcsqugM_uznxtJzn2dz4RFTc26uY8x3QULRmJlOuekRdAKaLFcfPwxSmPP2X4jmPCqzfJufmfs1dcPOautA9lIOJ254N6LlFhbYWs3wEn1MTrm2bxJ12i_/s320/DSC02289.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583641471851170514" /></a>So we hired our amazing handy-man Mike...and he got to work. The shelves so far look amazing...and I'm in love. However, I'm ready to get my house back in order. This is it so far! I'll update again once it's all done. Yipee for a new mudroom!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitB_nBSqhqiG6xNuYutnzM0O_nJR99CHGWc2Co8lSj-jug5FXfOx68mPfgB4lu_3bqlrLAKkp-sEhwOhrjrK0S0Dp8be9qq5YlNfN7S7P4CqtpCdc4q0RnJziyxs_AFv07EEXdWJp40k5l/s1600/DSC02306.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitB_nBSqhqiG6xNuYutnzM0O_nJR99CHGWc2Co8lSj-jug5FXfOx68mPfgB4lu_3bqlrLAKkp-sEhwOhrjrK0S0Dp8be9qq5YlNfN7S7P4CqtpCdc4q0RnJziyxs_AFv07EEXdWJp40k5l/s400/DSC02306.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590994601996290658" /></a>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-5712144874785057612011-02-11T15:32:00.000-08:002011-02-11T17:56:23.767-08:00She's getting older.Funny how that works. Feed em, water em, teach em, and they grow. Crazy.<br /><br />This year she decided to do a cooking themed birthday party. Since I was having a scrap night with some of my closest friends prior to this, we each made an invitation for her to send.<br /><br />We are making 2 teams of 4, and pulling out the cake pans, making some buttercream AND fondant (more on that later).<br /><br />Decorations are the most fun. I scoured and found beautiful after beautiful tutorials on cupcake liner garlands. Pom-Pon's. So cute and easy!!<br /><br />Ingredients: (keeping with the theme, ya know)...<br />2 packages of different colored cupcake liners<br />1 package of small doilies<br />1 package of large (not cone) coffee filters<br />1 needle<br />1 package of colored floss<br />Time<br />Patience<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572613723096484130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTln88Qu1ejlxJXQrL3_y1Z8f9j-HBQLVRj9ZI8DIyJcjQHSe8xIGspRNwsh5OGL_Fkp29nw-lQCR8Uwo-7nK2q-HApqTCw_Dl5VVB-bjDobC7nRBbC_3BxaHuI1gaX8gpXcQEkes3eJJ7/s320/DSC02226.JPG" /><br /> Take a piece of floss and thread through a medium sized needle. String the materials, varying in pattern. Be sure to also thread them off center sometimes, it adds to the variety.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572614469087502338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI22WwDW5vXTEdw0EH4gvXGwGmPClA9TisozEGUZLMUyHCnRuoOq1nYor_9xKfaD40QI2djbeDnaAY_MWpCI4oOS9eTHHUgAWSfwf5ZAGesbWWalxqNJVLMqkk1qUWUJ_8SObR5Pr3vphT/s320/DSC02219.JPG" /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWkmHJfIf8mOzWpNmeRj8CEgzRo-xwtkjEPq1Ue0hBlgjE9HECMD2eEkgKt_zUjGONnGT9HqPHoByRVYLYW73Ko1QDHSKfO0JH7KrCvw4dXboTvO38yKc6ZILLIJ5zicwmQPL9zi-IAoY/s1600/DSC02221.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEWkmHJfIf8mOzWpNmeRj8CEgzRo-xwtkjEPq1Ue0hBlgjE9HECMD2eEkgKt_zUjGONnGT9HqPHoByRVYLYW73Ko1QDHSKfO0JH7KrCvw4dXboTvO38yKc6ZILLIJ5zicwmQPL9zi-IAoY/s320/DSC02221.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572615737242973442" /></a><br /><br />It's so easy, and that growing weed loves it!<br /><br />I'm planning on making some cupcake liner Pom-Pon's, which I will feature next time. Wish us luck!Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-60344717810280198262011-01-30T11:27:00.001-08:002011-01-30T11:38:37.466-08:00Valentine's Day!!I really need to commit myself to updating the blog more often...
<br />Valentine's Day is upon us here, and each year, I scour the wonderful blogs looking for cool, crafty ideas for the kids to hand out at school.
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<br />This year, we are doing these!
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<br />Uber easy, super duper looking treat. Instructions? Here ya go.
<br />Box of on-sale smaller candy canes
<br />Sucker sticks (found at the local craft store)
<br />Plastic pretzel bags (also found at the local craft store)
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<br />Take your candy canes and arrange them on a parchment lined cookie sheet in the shape of a heart.
<br />Bake at 300 for about 2 min.'s
<br />Take them out, stick the stick in the bottom middle part of the heart. Squeeze the heart around the stick. Let cool
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<br />Drop them in the pretzel bag and Wahla! Done!
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<br />Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-67411522195974289242010-12-16T18:18:00.000-08:002010-12-17T07:51:06.240-08:00OMG. It's December.And the time has as always slipped away. I am currently in the midst of some craftyness, but with a pinched nerve in my neck (how did this happen?!??!). So I surf, blog, and dream instead of crafting. I have so many projects awaiting me. Like this one
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<br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551471508763098754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdyL8u52yWouZrSyieNq_5xmfwaj9X6OK_R6lXc0qs5H_CwCnUkNIBLjZMUd6TiTrJs-GBFPkUMpdIS0xQXQci0dwqDbx4h_HlZsrFNI2Ga-lLMqPaJAUe_uE1QdzblMANblkWMBYopEfl/s320/soap.jpg" />I have all the materials, and then BAM! Shooting neck pain, muscle relaxer, and heating pad
<br /></p><p>I did finish this one though...</p><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551472102575821362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IKs-zWrY52yP0Zp02Z-CahY4d7UGSotQrdnQ7CTZtfHtIYc1WwVg1xtKAjZRQ6DlHpSI0MbTH1ty0psfvPtHz8fhe9-Lszi75OV-OFp9xmYJT7aXJliOY3mTkITrG3WiLXmUPf2bBKkN/s320/ball.jpg" />Super easy and inexpensive gift for a co-worker. It's a glass ball, plain, and then I took sparkly rub ons and embellished. I topped it off with a pretty ribbon! :)</p><p></p>love this one!!
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<br /><center><a title="BetweenU&Me" href="http://www.betweenuandme.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_6zoM_qQxLCU/TIcWYLHqPWI/AAAAAAAAAho/12P-oT2iuHE/CrazyCute.jpg" /></a></center>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-37719171949920358292010-10-17T16:18:00.000-07:002010-10-17T18:33:32.027-07:00Having Crafty Mojo Rocks.<div align="center"> In the past month, I have completed:<br /></div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">4 dryer vent pumpkins, </div><div align="center"><br />Thirteen 12x12 layouts for my children's albums, </div><div align="center"><br />3 cards,</div><br /><div align="center">baked cheeseburger cupcakes, </div><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">decorated my house for the witching day, </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">made two glass cool things, </div><div align="center"><br />went dumpster diving for a really cool table, </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center">spray painted a frame, </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">cut chicken wire for said frame (not easy!!), </div><br /><div align="center">painted a real ugly collector's spoon holder for my daughter that I found in Iowa while antiqueing with my cousin,</div><div align="center"><br />and made a cool frame/shadow-box thingy at Archivers.</div><br /><div align="center">Busy bee, I am! Buzz Buzz! :)</div><br /><div align="center">I love this weather, it's cool out, I'm not sweating while I work, and the paint dries a little bit better.</div><br /><div align="center">Crafty viewing pleasure...</div><br />Thank you Amnesty day for bringing me this crazy black painted old table. See the leaf that pops up? Underneath all this black paint I think there is pine. Yes, pine. Ah....<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529192520124264882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfvkm2fycoGb2q7fPk0HiJK8yokviAKdCu7AinP15rZfHdm6j9guvRggq2hU-tIG1IAba3xSu_HA8zdlrYoRTF4DqCrLO3K9mcD41-lZFRYIhdS9G4xoRuv61IAFAW4dJUs0Uh3NPLt8FV/s320/DSC01878.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529190344633455778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMUpZewwujYbKUqomr4av3ZI1Lh0BaANFKSxKDWn4un5DNkgP_MH4F-oJ_jLqoV1ycJThbj8R37yO-jHyqxCLNxhAfFe6UJa9r9kcAJ00MQKc0vwLcM20bIkIh9UTgTM8VM8AIznYGbMoJ/s320/DSC01879.JPG" border="0" />50 cent frame. Take off the back, paint it white (again), staple in some chicken wire, and you have a holiday card holder. It's a work in progress.<br /><br /><p align="center">Oh, and one more thing - I watched my husband and daughter try out the new Easy Bake Oven. Priceless.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529191461652979602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlLVkPJE9_ByeWavpE9EPTjoVmWgxpR9fbVTtVjqL87dx_G3rxCSKEz4S3RIJcLXNDcTtI5YQJfK3S0T_qqfwEC4xIdhM8fUsVf6uuPrsNunQ9MEpxqx3eGjj7AE4Kyw3Te3HXbgT60KBK/s320/DSC01885.JPG" border="0" />Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-19254710172723571102010-09-28T14:58:00.000-07:002010-09-28T15:14:47.643-07:00Fall!!<div>Boy, I got my crafty mojo back! Now if I just had some time! I saw this cool, inexpensive craft out there in blog-land, and thought it was so cute. Wanna make a cute pumpkin?? I have so much fall stuff out at home already, but I had to do this too - even for friends and for the office.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Go straight to Menards or Home Depot now. Buy a box of dryer vent. It was about 9.00 for 8 feet of the stuff. It's silver, and it's used to hook up to your dryer.</div><div></div><br /><div>Cut it. Like so.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9xcaahL9YO2A6vEDSvhvZULQJlthtOtXEyc1AHdEDpDWPa4Bh1R_du6GnkouLL0wKKWeSP2Tvb3A-or0iPVk7e8WWtHjyDujD1zim45uSky5QkQDmt7-M652eLpgIGvg7uM_-HHWvO5m/s1600/DSC01876.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522088076426426546" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo9xcaahL9YO2A6vEDSvhvZULQJlthtOtXEyc1AHdEDpDWPa4Bh1R_du6GnkouLL0wKKWeSP2Tvb3A-or0iPVk7e8WWtHjyDujD1zim45uSky5QkQDmt7-M652eLpgIGvg7uM_-HHWvO5m/s320/DSC01876.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Hot glue the ends together. Be careful, it's hot!</div><br /><div></div><div>Then you have this:<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522088406496800466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tITwpdDsqsqm1wUghZdDHVrFZrqhy6XclpujeQwdhLkUHzIoVMhSLMEpiY7nbmHClV3v3UjjOLHzqo-Fu_JGFoBzS7mEdGUuWUApLf4cUhTMkY73GDMkkD9M1ikTzVsCYJzyJ4GAvxny/s320/DSC01877.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>While you are at Menards or Home Depot, by a can of Rustoleum orange spray paint. I used to work for them (shhh....it's a looong time ago), and they rock. Paint that baby orange.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522088880939985330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfbCG6CjeRTw8PWsR1Syu2H5r10ufATb6UaytmRrwk6_F7YkulFEPWa6zHXFjN57cbPulYDovyiS6pYM1aO9zPiKKcUDulB2vsbAt07hjCeqXodxffu9p3DJxjnkjbg9i5gSTz4Wyi-dkU/s320/DSC01880.JPG" border="0" />Once it's all dry (get the underside too!), stick some whole cincinnamon sticks in the center, tie it with some ribbon or raffia, and Viola! You have yourself a pumpkin! For about $10.00.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522091080909346290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimr_T2yxxOAMueBDzsZp8c-QjFFxCfKUCE798Wb9V1-Blebdmdhxr4jlKSvHRopvNxJXomjjDAncUe4b1lHt0d_DcX4IXRiz7u9K2Q5_0xDgEA0lVIAxlovYBJ13DIM2Aa9qfBHhFRDRrb/s320/DSC01882.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Happy Crafting!!<br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-11143254587527500222010-09-17T12:03:00.000-07:002010-09-17T12:13:24.691-07:00Autumn.Can't believe that summer is gone. My last post was summer. Now it's autumn/fall. What happened???<br /><br />Well, honestly, not much of anything. Not much craftiness. More home/work stuff. I did make something for my office, but I don't have a picture to share. Basically, I did this.<br /><br />One acrylic stand up photo frame for a letter<br /><br />Cut out lovely letters that will spell something - I spelled "LEARN". I used a pretty font on the cricut, so it was easy peasy.<br /><br />Apply a co-ordinating color behind the cut out letter. Slip it all into the frame. Wahlah!<br /><br />I'll post pictures as soon as I take them. I also have something else brewing up too, but can't post it here, as it might get to the person that it's for!!!<br /><br />Happy Crafting!Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-39871856460698538792010-06-28T16:07:00.000-07:002010-06-28T16:23:32.004-07:00Summer time fun!<div><div>Well, I am officially off work! Whoot! That means, time to play catch up - if I haven't mentioned that already. First up, office clean up. </div><div> </div><div>5 bags of shredded documents. </div><div> </div><div>I took a picture but then deleted it. It made my OCD go overdrive. We also put together our gazebo on the deck. 4 hours later, it looked like this. We had to take a trip to Geneva, IL for the rest of the parts. They only gave us the big pieces. FUN.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHe7t1rl77LSAxuu765zvNPO-5-hi9XetMvloIuJlfawIUHmKPneBx6ODhDLuA7q0VslxfDGYw2P5-7AGSAoMXrpS4B1RHSLEeqAS1_Nh0oFb43DzHbp52e9rboYObov3Dd2TIKe3Za76/s1600/DSC01644.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487966184802587650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHe7t1rl77LSAxuu765zvNPO-5-hi9XetMvloIuJlfawIUHmKPneBx6ODhDLuA7q0VslxfDGYw2P5-7AGSAoMXrpS4B1RHSLEeqAS1_Nh0oFb43DzHbp52e9rboYObov3Dd2TIKe3Za76/s320/DSC01644.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidk_rOUwIAJxv1x8Ikd_jkZWW3aYGVYxLArPttOZ2XdqJyrM5hbuEJUoHTyEiUvm4NfYBr39flBOsh1JRXotJZ7OojTYU7tUokrHi_E5zu1LQOBpS32YPxc-nUKrM66RgCzd4jB3K4fu9W/s1600/DSC01650.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487966881540728050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidk_rOUwIAJxv1x8Ikd_jkZWW3aYGVYxLArPttOZ2XdqJyrM5hbuEJUoHTyEiUvm4NfYBr39flBOsh1JRXotJZ7OojTYU7tUokrHi_E5zu1LQOBpS32YPxc-nUKrM66RgCzd4jB3K4fu9W/s320/DSC01650.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div>We also took in a Cubs game - we went to Cellular Field (sox home) where you can't get AT&T reception on your phone. Seriously. What a scam. Anyway, we had great seats, and Zambrano got kicked out of the game for fighting Lee. Good stuff!</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWPuVIVYD3KPlUUruHhrdG7Z2GCNKxVA6quwvMFIvwMwAB0h5b2W5Ye4arGkhJG1HbLU6rsRKJms-tzQVzaNJDsnaisdJw5QDvcx4dUM6Z5P_mXcE9fKLU7BGv7KqIjKZ-CQPfXjXmGCG/s1600/DSC01696.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487967492409138066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWPuVIVYD3KPlUUruHhrdG7Z2GCNKxVA6quwvMFIvwMwAB0h5b2W5Ye4arGkhJG1HbLU6rsRKJms-tzQVzaNJDsnaisdJw5QDvcx4dUM6Z5P_mXcE9fKLU7BGv7KqIjKZ-CQPfXjXmGCG/s320/DSC01696.JPG" /></a> So what if we lost? We haven't been doing good for 100 years.</div><div><br /></div><div>In between all that, I managed to whip up 2 batches (that's 24 in 2 days) of Pancake Muffins. Can you say YUMMO? My fam LOVED them. The recipe (and my daughter helped me spell that, the little friggin' genius - she's 7) anyway, can be found <a href="http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2010/01/maple-syrup-pancake-muffins/">here</a>.</div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohMUENgHAx5k8tLcVTLeQwn58Q_RL78vtVFpkV8QF3AQJhsqijfmauoRws27fOtNuJiSvGphiAk03nMv_H4QwJU1WEKLm5-bbSqPOoNXMVYZUafFzkyPVkgeLZF1p9vvFnufZWtYb6QaD/s1600/DSC01648.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487968134834983266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohMUENgHAx5k8tLcVTLeQwn58Q_RL78vtVFpkV8QF3AQJhsqijfmauoRws27fOtNuJiSvGphiAk03nMv_H4QwJU1WEKLm5-bbSqPOoNXMVYZUafFzkyPVkgeLZF1p9vvFnufZWtYb6QaD/s320/DSC01648.JPG" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Also, I finished my beautiful basket. Now to put plants in it. BBQ is in T-minus 15 days. Lord help me.</div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-50581944281101193572010-06-25T10:24:00.000-07:002010-06-25T10:32:51.115-07:00Re-cap from 365 post<div><div>Yeah! I got my new card reader - that was fast, huh? So, here's a recap of this week. We had AWESOME storms this week - another trip to the basement bathroom - this time eating dinner by the toilet. Lovely.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I37I_dj0_5pnHCwgEAqqh-U7li_4mXu8jbOhHx8F88uvWSaX-CMfMgXvg6m2DVTDu8yfAPZ3CwvFHCv7thCUxt1LMgY0W3pP48eqjrJzaG0WiT-NS4RB_7eg5OOZh2A5SyIs_YoYhd5p/s1600/DSC01654.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486764062054326354" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I37I_dj0_5pnHCwgEAqqh-U7li_4mXu8jbOhHx8F88uvWSaX-CMfMgXvg6m2DVTDu8yfAPZ3CwvFHCv7thCUxt1LMgY0W3pP48eqjrJzaG0WiT-NS4RB_7eg5OOZh2A5SyIs_YoYhd5p/s320/DSC01654.JPG" border="0" /></a>See the wonderful power lines that are right beside our house? So pretty.<br /></div><div>My fav. flower has started blooming in my garden.</div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf30-Ls_SxEIIRr6AZaplKeAaiyvIonHetWb711LSMUCUqwzogwM1TryQSdmmXCTcNt-YIHM4WIZcBsMzffGD4YB7KyATwqnCpLFLWJcs11eXiRUqbUmoTcUEOvqTBTiPGG3ACoeD3aiVh/s1600/DSC01657.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486764459437305282" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf30-Ls_SxEIIRr6AZaplKeAaiyvIonHetWb711LSMUCUqwzogwM1TryQSdmmXCTcNt-YIHM4WIZcBsMzffGD4YB7KyATwqnCpLFLWJcs11eXiRUqbUmoTcUEOvqTBTiPGG3ACoeD3aiVh/s320/DSC01657.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div>After the storms, came a rainbow, but somehow, it came out darker than I thought. I really need to read the instruction manual on my camera and spend a few hours playing. Yeah, I have that kind of time.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWj1h_3WF_QLgg0V1AgWlpLNl_hQjJF9bE4dRongdsiqVqunr_gBXCQXUetnEJxjFeGMPy7Xa2xWq-kgXntRjfBSi3UtMN9KQcy89i8fqtVwwpQ7g2P91VcqJTyvbzKvHisx7Yym-dnHl/s1600/DSC01672.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486764946563502802" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiWj1h_3WF_QLgg0V1AgWlpLNl_hQjJF9bE4dRongdsiqVqunr_gBXCQXUetnEJxjFeGMPy7Xa2xWq-kgXntRjfBSi3UtMN9KQcy89i8fqtVwwpQ7g2P91VcqJTyvbzKvHisx7Yym-dnHl/s320/DSC01672.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />And...last but not least, I actually got down to biz and got some craft on. Can you guess what I'm going to do with this old, ugly basket that I scored for a BUCK at a garage sale? </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZZhG951eEI9idURnjdvcH-AKWMAQQyP7r201f8u6aCiVqxcBYUMXJg7PzACMBKZKi9GwKU3FZifJvY4vbK5giLANxFZpY3el8BoLAUxsiOZ9Bfx33tmqf6ksjBoVJoWT16VN5ADAlxFm/s1600/DSC01673.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486765367430782530" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJZZhG951eEI9idURnjdvcH-AKWMAQQyP7r201f8u6aCiVqxcBYUMXJg7PzACMBKZKi9GwKU3FZifJvY4vbK5giLANxFZpY3el8BoLAUxsiOZ9Bfx33tmqf6ksjBoVJoWT16VN5ADAlxFm/s320/DSC01673.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-39275026994248803302010-06-20T16:19:00.000-07:002010-06-20T16:42:48.949-07:00Ideas aboundSo I have seen quite frenquently the whole 365 photo idea. I brought it up with Mr. I, and he laughed. I know that I need to start taking more pictures. Starting today. And I was GOING to download the pictures I took today, but my Dazzle card disk reader isn't working!!!! So, you'll have to wait for pics.<br /><br />Father's Day weekend was loads of fun. We're in high-gear for BBQ. Plants are planted..and we spent the better part of the day in the heat sweating setting up a big gazebo. Also realizing that it requires 4 people to help instead of 2.<br /><br />The children fought. We saw Karate Kid (very good). We cooked dinner. And here it is, not even 7 and I'm wiped out.<br /><br />Does anyone even read this? I'm thinking that this whole blog thing isn't really for me. I don't know if I'm even wasting my time.Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-63103309866557318862010-06-12T18:32:00.000-07:002010-06-12T19:18:55.601-07:00Summer...Ahhh...Been very busy here with baseball, crafty-ness, getting ready for our bi-annual BBQ...etc.<br /><div><div>Here's what's been going on...1st up, baseball. Jake's team is well...they try.</div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRfT4ux78o3mj12a3YcV0-qSaqvmrBlaQ98rm9EjGe9Wusxtsl-RH6Rwn_2qvQRqIimUB8uNSrzJPee1r4aa6taa98F35MnV8UDVvxLn-LVd8cGmK7Q9oPnFSQi3xc3minpNQxHWXVy1B/s1600/jake.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482066155967097458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBRfT4ux78o3mj12a3YcV0-qSaqvmrBlaQ98rm9EjGe9Wusxtsl-RH6Rwn_2qvQRqIimUB8uNSrzJPee1r4aa6taa98F35MnV8UDVvxLn-LVd8cGmK7Q9oPnFSQi3xc3minpNQxHWXVy1B/s320/jake.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And the BBQ...well, let's just say that there was a reason that we skipped a year. Between flowers, gazebo's, hanging lights, cool cups, burger cupcakes...wha? Yes, I said Burger cupcakes.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KZHV5y_fW4szO81Blem5tuZHZBXg1Kwo67JyAwP1L-8snBO-YkmMrU7bc6tRUpn9SG4JBmH8EtKsrO6Uv1eVVEOXRF3XBwUuUAHhcIyfvtOKm_MO4H6N5snm6inh-9uLAoMuYRYAVrs4/s1600/burgers.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482067383896066482" style="WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-KZHV5y_fW4szO81Blem5tuZHZBXg1Kwo67JyAwP1L-8snBO-YkmMrU7bc6tRUpn9SG4JBmH8EtKsrO6Uv1eVVEOXRF3XBwUuUAHhcIyfvtOKm_MO4H6N5snm6inh-9uLAoMuYRYAVrs4/s320/burgers.bmp" border="0" /></a> And these cool cups that I'm SO very excited about...</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH7cHvXpINky26ZPzEsM3RUpLGW0cBMt-_-9MR-v-REa1hAk_bMQukkUOCE6AglCL9OHHzZQG_ZzRhJ6TDdDww_KrI7eRwD5P-w9nN2Sqd7ShNbWCMg3f5bNaK1saQWYi67S9okXfNdIW/s1600/ETCH-IT-RED-B3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482068257201532018" style="WIDTH: 212px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 219px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjH7cHvXpINky26ZPzEsM3RUpLGW0cBMt-_-9MR-v-REa1hAk_bMQukkUOCE6AglCL9OHHzZQG_ZzRhJ6TDdDww_KrI7eRwD5P-w9nN2Sqd7ShNbWCMg3f5bNaK1saQWYi67S9okXfNdIW/s320/ETCH-IT-RED-B3.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>At the end of the school year, I always give the teachers a gift. Last year I made pails with goodies in them. This year, I found this somewhere in this wonderful blog-o-sphere...</div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIYrMx_U6LJHngKUoLRWBJYBw3HQIwCksRJ62PtLysjDVE1OVmAbVLJk_GL7pZsILslR0SAIo_XDGRr_sAvhMi62WKB9T8xsTtD414u3wvo1UOr6BJF94w6NZ1H5jIOBoBKJC3lb2qVKT/s1600/cos.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482069490920087442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 218px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIYrMx_U6LJHngKUoLRWBJYBw3HQIwCksRJ62PtLysjDVE1OVmAbVLJk_GL7pZsILslR0SAIo_XDGRr_sAvhMi62WKB9T8xsTtD414u3wvo1UOr6BJF94w6NZ1H5jIOBoBKJC3lb2qVKT/s320/cos.bmp" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7t_DkTNBF2cuO8wBp_iZVCC5Z67hKMmsn7WEvxCmFjEOKBLmybywWHACbf_1xerfzBJjwDHnytqW-sEgV3W06MvKusjNWDUR1TvXtbD4grO0MVmVEK1y0k4PIWUK5SjWyYIpueTGS4PvM/s1600/pippen.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482072771538968338" style="WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7t_DkTNBF2cuO8wBp_iZVCC5Z67hKMmsn7WEvxCmFjEOKBLmybywWHACbf_1xerfzBJjwDHnytqW-sEgV3W06MvKusjNWDUR1TvXtbD4grO0MVmVEK1y0k4PIWUK5SjWyYIpueTGS4PvM/s320/pippen.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Oh, and I found a new blog I ADORE. Ree has been around forever, and I know I'm slow to discover her and her wonderful-ness. Check her out over here.</div><div></div><div><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">http://thepioneerwoman.com/</a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>I've been tinkering with the idea of switching either to Typepad, or some other bloggy place. I've been trying to plant a bug in Mr. I's ear about him creating my very own space. After all, that <em>is</em> what he does for a living...if that doesn't pan out, I suppose I'll do the switch. Any suggestions? </div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-89556241096767850812010-03-31T15:58:00.000-07:002010-04-02T07:03:25.422-07:00Happy Passover and Spring!!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPdqzdFPWxJkem1WSsN2iq7tMSGSgyCo0WiME8dbIUe8nCQTTJWYRpR_CnDQ2BwX9ZVLhuDtLbiI9SaDY9ZB7vHMTGMDUIYXay5BY-swfHjW8b_-sONQ9iKSBm5iM9ysd2531qy2GPlMy/s1600/DSC01461.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454971289121400546" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSPdqzdFPWxJkem1WSsN2iq7tMSGSgyCo0WiME8dbIUe8nCQTTJWYRpR_CnDQ2BwX9ZVLhuDtLbiI9SaDY9ZB7vHMTGMDUIYXay5BY-swfHjW8b_-sONQ9iKSBm5iM9ysd2531qy2GPlMy/s320/DSC01461.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLKRBCJYmWHg2iVQYshASNlVwnoH8nRhkgkdbVpTQ8jQ7EEEBF5bh11t1Yw-jqEnsoTMeCatFbVbZJh0tUXyj2Acx0k0pxx5hZNovv8vek6epVScoQmd9PWhSQJ_hjq4nOQSv_X2HPqkD/s1600/DSC01473.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454970614050855458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLKRBCJYmWHg2iVQYshASNlVwnoH8nRhkgkdbVpTQ8jQ7EEEBF5bh11t1Yw-jqEnsoTMeCatFbVbZJh0tUXyj2Acx0k0pxx5hZNovv8vek6epVScoQmd9PWhSQJ_hjq4nOQSv_X2HPqkD/s320/DSC01473.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Spring has FINALLY sprung here in Illinois. We were able to enjoy the Flower and Garden Show downtown. The kids and I had a blast, and they enjoyed seeing downtown Chicago. I am SO grateful for the wonderful weather, spring break, and flowers attempting to pop up. Since I work at a school, I have spring break off too, so we've been busy with playdates, errands, going downtown (tomorrow) and Passover!!</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>This year, I revived my Peeps for Passover (see these Pics..... <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stylecouncil/441046093/in/set-72157600038845249/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/stylecouncil/441046093/in/set-72157600038845249/</a>) and also, we are inviting new friends to our Seder. A Seder is a ritual meal shared with family and friends saying blessings, and eating and drinking a lot. We hide the Afikomen, (which is a piece of matzoh) and the children run to find it and get a prize). Instead of toys this year as prizes, I've bought each child - including my nephew who is a Freshman, magazines to the tune of their tastes. Who knew "Bop" was till out there?</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mnEoB9YL28cn88TtYTT7-3o1bhswO9ygFoltMiVs380Ak3qYEWDcrMIvSqO5vx6UT8E0st0x4mUp8Z-kBqTmbArsi-LYZxzrdr0EBDvdSngCsC1jeXcw57CWN5ThGNKBjqtXNJGUfZYb/s1600/DSC01481.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455532166040299490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mnEoB9YL28cn88TtYTT7-3o1bhswO9ygFoltMiVs380Ak3qYEWDcrMIvSqO5vx6UT8E0st0x4mUp8Z-kBqTmbArsi-LYZxzrdr0EBDvdSngCsC1jeXcw57CWN5ThGNKBjqtXNJGUfZYb/s320/DSC01481.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br />I made this a few years ago, and it hangs in our foyer.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-81951218886302769332010-03-13T18:11:00.000-08:002010-03-20T14:35:56.436-07:00Bad Blogger.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBADRYpsV1jmhA6gueOlgxMAHz6RvykGQ_fgKsVUm0IpiiwjvKfiO007PS-p3vbJp8FOWiR2iYLl-nPOFUqb_vcbAzFyVbeDFKwI1yzuXgAxmTCeTysj6SWJl-0mdzpCVtBf7Wp_NfRbPJ/s1600-h/stiching1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450828921460708226" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBADRYpsV1jmhA6gueOlgxMAHz6RvykGQ_fgKsVUm0IpiiwjvKfiO007PS-p3vbJp8FOWiR2iYLl-nPOFUqb_vcbAzFyVbeDFKwI1yzuXgAxmTCeTysj6SWJl-0mdzpCVtBf7Wp_NfRbPJ/s320/stiching1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thanks <a href="http://micheleomega.typepad.com/">Michele</a> for the kick in the ass (by linking me) that I so needed to update this joyful, yet neglected spot. Since January, this has occured.<br /><br /><ul><li>I finished the Ipod Valentine's. The kids' friends loved them. One even thought it was real! Yes, I bought 48 Ipod's. Ha!</li><br /><li>I realized that my paying job isn't all that it's cracked up to be. People are not what they seem (waving of hands in mysterious manner)</li><br /><li>My nanny up and quit on me. Poof. Gone. All during my supposed relaxing weekend scrapbooking in WI.</li><br /><li>I found a cheaper alternative to childcare.</li><br /><li>I shoveled more than I've ever shoveled in my life. Damn Chicago winters.</li><br /><li>But, on the flip side, Spring is here, and I'm seeing tulips sprouting up.</li></ul>So - re: Scrapbook weekend. (we'll skip the nasty nanny story. It involves a lot of tears, drama, throwing up, and general bitchy-ness. You wanna skip that mess, trust me.)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoww8dWdBZ8JRr3LPhQ2DORuQV0JltFJbPm4xYenWtVmfl8JNNWI1ncFZTj65nued7YwbWbSb6V3chaSHD83mR40tJk5mYnuDxwMeo-zBLAwhCrdt6Ofmu2OxMi78yzXTcyXA1orMRqCqe/s1600-h/candy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450828090665927090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoww8dWdBZ8JRr3LPhQ2DORuQV0JltFJbPm4xYenWtVmfl8JNNWI1ncFZTj65nued7YwbWbSb6V3chaSHD83mR40tJk5mYnuDxwMeo-zBLAwhCrdt6Ofmu2OxMi78yzXTcyXA1orMRqCqe/s320/candy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Mmmm. A candy cart.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWW_V3tRhNBXAojc5IfYeaNzwpPXt7y2qjlkM65pK85byC65lQSaJmDqRjp3yNsqKe3wsYiPFCNphHffE46PjAdZHTBam_4kfubXKSqUft7g2XW61Gez_4ZEhFf_9JJFok_X9xS_Qj_Vo/s1600-h/house.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450828473849449170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWW_V3tRhNBXAojc5IfYeaNzwpPXt7y2qjlkM65pK85byC65lQSaJmDqRjp3yNsqKe3wsYiPFCNphHffE46PjAdZHTBam_4kfubXKSqUft7g2XW61Gez_4ZEhFf_9JJFok_X9xS_Qj_Vo/s320/house.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p>The weekend warmed up a bit, notice the lack of snow on the driveway. What a great house.</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnJFciKdU6g34YPTcOaN3KKU1HqM984KijWlt2vLlqdOnr5adme5pwCaYac4iTwBMwP8phKlQcH87HXLX-zaeDpMmY8TGlBlUtnZat_cCSWrnSJMblvt0VuD3q3K_4Z_VUOw-PWuIpdbl/s1600-h/stithing2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450829381483773218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKnJFciKdU6g34YPTcOaN3KKU1HqM984KijWlt2vLlqdOnr5adme5pwCaYac4iTwBMwP8phKlQcH87HXLX-zaeDpMmY8TGlBlUtnZat_cCSWrnSJMblvt0VuD3q3K_4Z_VUOw-PWuIpdbl/s320/stithing2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br />Michele stitching again. That girl can sew her papers like no one's biz.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiUzWKgdB_AxaBk0vSna-kwnPEjqrAAr8h9ZD3QhMYfLo3lRw4sVQSZv02zQP-5-yQhyphenhyphenN23lB8CBg_rS2f_2QXWoJ4bWP7U7w8lMgMMDyLHIOLDR4t6mdS194csrBRShO5bSZatGxqdhl/s1600-h/matriarchs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450829654577890402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiUzWKgdB_AxaBk0vSna-kwnPEjqrAAr8h9ZD3QhMYfLo3lRw4sVQSZv02zQP-5-yQhyphenhyphenN23lB8CBg_rS2f_2QXWoJ4bWP7U7w8lMgMMDyLHIOLDR4t6mdS194csrBRShO5bSZatGxqdhl/s320/matriarchs.jpg" 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 />And I actually got 10 layouts done. Even with the drama.<br /><br />We are going back in October. Even though it is 8 months away, I can't wait. Good friends, awesome host (Thanks Karen!!) and too much food.<br /><br />I'm back on the blogging trail - watch out!!!Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-65004887649692605862010-01-17T14:46:00.000-08:002010-01-17T15:13:31.285-08:00Catch up and V-Day!<div><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;">This is going to be a Momma of a post, lots of things to catch you up on! First, we had a mammoth snowfall here in Western IL - about 9 inches. It was purty.</span></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427847716942751298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3rDdNeFnfEdusKdd81QHQT8YBLxD0hbJPf-idG9hafTnNk-wquF28KLP5gej4CZdghtQkT7u_D_Ng0s8iO-xEbkGkgo_hKXDtFmg4eTjqMDgt2csYmPVKbGGZADkb6IS6kGC5pl5VbjAp/s320/DSC01287.JPG" border="0" />Then I made some pretty 4 D snowflakes for the Holidaze that I just couldn't bring myself to bring down after the holidaze. SO easy to make!!</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-5oV2nwF8Xo1YuZ7-qFwnD0BkgVCP6LmZQMXF5ULyF3r5Zku6n8iropULeh_lg8ZeKr12o-J1TO5uq1GyEHX-Dn8bNLIPZ77B6GgZnyJc3AVezxp88zAmYShmauQfdXnYE_ku96UEub5/s1600-h/DSC01286.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427848237138092194" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU-5oV2nwF8Xo1YuZ7-qFwnD0BkgVCP6LmZQMXF5ULyF3r5Zku6n8iropULeh_lg8ZeKr12o-J1TO5uq1GyEHX-Dn8bNLIPZ77B6GgZnyJc3AVezxp88zAmYShmauQfdXnYE_ku96UEub5/s320/DSC01286.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>V-Day is around the corner and that means I am very busy making 45 treat bags for my children to give out at school. This year, I am making IPod treats. It is a bit more labor intensive than I thought, so this will probably be the last time I do them. </div><div></div><br /><div>Supplies:</div><br /><div>2 - 6 inch long string</div><br /><div>a box of sweethearts (you know, the hearts that have sayings on them?)</div><br /><div>Cardstock that is 4x7</div><br /><div>2 candy Rolo's</div><br /><div>glue</div><br /><div>2x2 pieces of aluminum foil</div><br /><div>Tape each end of a piece of string to a rolo. Tape the loose end to the candy box.</div><div></div><div></div><div>Wrap each rolo in a piece of aluminum foil.<br />Wrap the cardstock strip around the candy box and secure it with a glue stick.</div><div><br /></div><br /><div>Cut paper shapes and write text for the scroll wheel and playlist (or <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/assets/cms/pdf/crafts/RockCandy_3.pdf" target="_blank">download</a> Family Fun's) and use a glue stick to attach them to the box. Write a valentine message on the back of the box.<br /></div><div>This is the mess.</div><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427847076644854082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuYAFyJSfMVptO3kPDccwfW-Ptfl8iBKTxjkmS7juXr7ANktQpSbdY8qWY7vSv_RmbUZ9J4bk19MyRui7G-HfgcJBpiw47SyuCvsnBnIlv81lSVJ_WsNhIMjbcxyeQRGc09unxmJZTOa0I/s320/DSC01291.JPG" border="0" /><br />Yeah, never again. But it's cool-looking!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW01nTu7rGLl4pVG75Yt-1Un25M_1WI7DFYnYJ0OQOmRNvKRhxvREA_Nnalo32Auo2bXcTTZbJC44S0xvYmE_TAZ9k-AdV6QHPgLJ0tSZnzmK7cytu8Hd3A8pM6k_frVp29k5Py6EVXuqy/s1600-h/DSC01292.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427848971000254146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW01nTu7rGLl4pVG75Yt-1Un25M_1WI7DFYnYJ0OQOmRNvKRhxvREA_Nnalo32Auo2bXcTTZbJC44S0xvYmE_TAZ9k-AdV6QHPgLJ0tSZnzmK7cytu8Hd3A8pM6k_frVp29k5Py6EVXuqy/s320/DSC01292.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I have some other ideaers for Valentine's Day decorations around the house. Mr. I is going to cut some wood, and it'll involve pretty paper and glitter. How can you go wrong with glitter? I'm hoping to knock it out tomorrow, since we don't have work or school because of MLK Day. </div><div> </div><div>A few people have mentioned to me that they are keeping up with my blog, and it warms my little heart to hear that. :)</div><div> </div><div>Have a crafty day!</div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-11425553884405586292010-01-01T08:01:00.000-08:002010-01-01T08:06:18.874-08:00I know I've been gone...So much has happened! I can't believe I haven't updated this blog since May. Bad Blogger. Well, here's a re-cap. Summer flew, with lots of fun and warm weather. I gardened, planted potatoes, crafted, and got a job! I am now a school nurse at the local elementary school and love it. I have found that I have very little time for anything else besides coming home, cleaning, taking care of kids, making dinner and collapsing into bed.<br /><br />Good thing though, is that I get the same holidays off as the kids, which means Thanksgiving break and winter break. This past winter break (I go back to work in 4 days), I spent a lot of time thinking about re-doing my space. Although I love the space I have now, I know I could utilize it better. I have 3 walls just screaming for cabinets. I have seen a lot of spaces online where kitchen cabinets are featured. I would love to re-do it all. I feel like I'm only using my big old dining room table and everything is crammed on there.<br /><br />Any suggestions? Oh, and Happy New Year! I hope to post more stuff this year - that is my goal.Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-49351156109194181842009-05-18T09:28:00.001-07:002009-05-18T12:23:56.795-07:00It could be better, thanks for asking...But I won't go there. I'll try to think crafty, happy thoughts and everything will be ok.. <div><div><div><div><div></div><br /><div>Here is the finished product for the centerpieces. It turned ok, dontcha think? I know the retiring teacher will like them, and it's a total surprise! :)</div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUUDTCUlvHjajlMpf-4Ut4Io2ZYI1sgfv9IWwqfsYJt2tYW8e38OgFMr5-Uqi-wPdJC0UtjsOOz2k7oZC0f3DmuQ2qnhdAlXqlZkGlCeQt6XqDI7avZutQRC-vwcMXN1E8r8Zz7RC4b62R/s1600-h/DSC00650.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337217412569919666" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUUDTCUlvHjajlMpf-4Ut4Io2ZYI1sgfv9IWwqfsYJt2tYW8e38OgFMr5-Uqi-wPdJC0UtjsOOz2k7oZC0f3DmuQ2qnhdAlXqlZkGlCeQt6XqDI7avZutQRC-vwcMXN1E8r8Zz7RC4b62R/s320/DSC00650.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Also, this area has been bugging me lately. (Like I have <em>any</em> energy to do something with it!). This is the area next to my crafting space. Currently, there are two tables there...and a big TV box that the kids have been coloring on for a year. I'm going to toss the box, move the rectangle table into storage, but the round table is from my Mom's house and I don't want it in storage. The garbage to the left of the sliding glass windows obviously needs to go out -reminents of my cleaning out the storage area last week...</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFFYTRSMstyGwvCJdcHm0eYYoXOhqchWcMmgj07AFlzUfhU78ypVlv5HvwTaIWFbmzVWYs8OHmakN4TCBdm0tgx-0-pfG7BhrLpoQt7JNuEE-cvSX4pdiGhTbtqe0-aYYfkc4GzyBF24n/s1600-h/DSC00652.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337217760146008818" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIFFYTRSMstyGwvCJdcHm0eYYoXOhqchWcMmgj07AFlzUfhU78ypVlv5HvwTaIWFbmzVWYs8OHmakN4TCBdm0tgx-0-pfG7BhrLpoQt7JNuEE-cvSX4pdiGhTbtqe0-aYYfkc4GzyBF24n/s320/DSC00652.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Orginally, I was thinking of putting some wicker furniture and a table down there because eventually, outside that sliding glass door, we'll screen it in, and put patio pavers down...<br />but in the next room is our sectional/tv/video games...I'm thinking too much furniture...Then I thought about extending my craft area out, but I use the back wall for shelving, etc. and it's so....<em>open</em>...</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEDXqeIDYkEemODIPJraKG5GJ-EP27Mb7wkslJuqnRKGPxA2ZsBINo2UjgDAqI8lVFqevMBooPoxXeOba-fOi8Wlb3hpVWrgiIaYYDMLmKbLGj8L85hA1EUiSJ9h9ADthNutCSbY0F_N9/s1600-h/DSC00653.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337246412721250834" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEDXqeIDYkEemODIPJraKG5GJ-EP27Mb7wkslJuqnRKGPxA2ZsBINo2UjgDAqI8lVFqevMBooPoxXeOba-fOi8Wlb3hpVWrgiIaYYDMLmKbLGj8L85hA1EUiSJ9h9ADthNutCSbY0F_N9/s320/DSC00653.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Help! What would you do with this space? Jen? LOL...</div><div> </div></div></div></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-80492572921716089432009-05-08T09:20:00.000-07:002009-05-08T10:12:41.668-07:00Been busy! Craft Central!<div><div><div>I've been so busy lately, and I loooooove it! :)</div><div> </div><div>I finished those cards yesterday for my lovely sister-in-law! She has two weddings to go to, so I quickly put them together. Tying a Tiffany bow is hard!</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92TxRuPr9LSFOqbG3mWBAoas83ioR7Xxz7rJrm7CxKRCPMf2vDYzzmyH1yeWYWkcguMxzZx1iBzZJWkMHRYQDSZiIUiqimYwXUOFAZenYjwsrAriOfWzGf2AsPC7ljhBwFFR6qVUZxKa1/s1600-h/DSC00568.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333500463927917122" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh92TxRuPr9LSFOqbG3mWBAoas83ioR7Xxz7rJrm7CxKRCPMf2vDYzzmyH1yeWYWkcguMxzZx1iBzZJWkMHRYQDSZiIUiqimYwXUOFAZenYjwsrAriOfWzGf2AsPC7ljhBwFFR6qVUZxKa1/s320/DSC00568.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtjPiDDVMKA_73X_rQ21RZxZdLrisA8vZVSpe99wKhSvnZcuTuKe-iHDx8eXvIMlpqLQhNjpk5sHFY0LLg0tZGXGqafbuwDdUsVE57IikhB7yQHI1hIZKXN9hlBVeDZwG1_IlBl1Aazxj/s1600-h/DSC00567.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333500626415080354" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZtjPiDDVMKA_73X_rQ21RZxZdLrisA8vZVSpe99wKhSvnZcuTuKe-iHDx8eXvIMlpqLQhNjpk5sHFY0LLg0tZGXGqafbuwDdUsVE57IikhB7yQHI1hIZKXN9hlBVeDZwG1_IlBl1Aazxj/s320/DSC00567.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div></div><div>Here are the un-finished centerpieces that I'm working on for my friend and soon to be retired teacher! </div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXZpE7oHyccOoWUCEaT-RWzK_eHvrGAAYx3Xgla0FBz3LGi0zI6xqsYetTsg51OumqQDwFGCKobVUfXAop1lKUSIxCF9mzz-cGFBhASu754fCHZ_CX0uSaMzzBZCyVCRET9EyjB4A9i97/s1600-h/DSC00563.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333500941594575858" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXZpE7oHyccOoWUCEaT-RWzK_eHvrGAAYx3Xgla0FBz3LGi0zI6xqsYetTsg51OumqQDwFGCKobVUfXAop1lKUSIxCF9mzz-cGFBhASu754fCHZ_CX0uSaMzzBZCyVCRET9EyjB4A9i97/s320/DSC00563.JPG" border="0" /></a> I took some branches that were dead, cut them, spray painted them white (with my old client Rustoleum!) and stuck them in terra cotta pots. I added moss on top to hide the foam that they were stuck in. Next step is to make leaves with my ever-so-handy-dandy Cricut, and then Modge Podge the many faces that she has taught over the years. I have two weeks to finish 5 of these...I think I'll be fine time-wise.</div><br /><div></div><div>Also this week, the girl and I enjoyed our first watermelon of the season. Not from our back yard though, those darn rabbits keep on eating the sprouts!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl87Fm8M9wSvSUYVlFMZsO44gpOd2qkTar2qH019IXnFVm3-wOz7f8DFKQxWyuwnQJdhhJ1qcIgia-6gMJ06CsgsCqvAOJnXF0qfeDp7wZylCL2DuMW5OI1PetCodkIkfILS0kTmLWTS09/s1600-h/DSC00562.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333501724289419634" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl87Fm8M9wSvSUYVlFMZsO44gpOd2qkTar2qH019IXnFVm3-wOz7f8DFKQxWyuwnQJdhhJ1qcIgia-6gMJ06CsgsCqvAOJnXF0qfeDp7wZylCL2DuMW5OI1PetCodkIkfILS0kTmLWTS09/s320/DSC00562.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div>I guess I need to re-read the manual for my new camera (Sony SLR)...because these pics suck with the lighting! </div><div> </div><div>Thanks for looking, and happy crafting!</div></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-36980470058809412512009-05-06T17:50:00.000-07:002009-05-06T18:02:11.327-07:00Just ramblin'I was surfing around, and saw this...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQXqyGhOXF1LYKjwaeG58DKGsUgOdVvOMZJhqw4_8EpC81LVCujOXyzhfGJrm9Knwf3i7duqTcG8raeihB16ya-9iWNFnXxrF9aMdJr81IPdSFs2y1VtigplPtLo6vUH667ENvYj3QhWS/s1600-h/quarter-roll-birthday-card-gift.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332878747717154962" style="WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitQXqyGhOXF1LYKjwaeG58DKGsUgOdVvOMZJhqw4_8EpC81LVCujOXyzhfGJrm9Knwf3i7duqTcG8raeihB16ya-9iWNFnXxrF9aMdJr81IPdSFs2y1VtigplPtLo6vUH667ENvYj3QhWS/s320/quarter-roll-birthday-card-gift.jpg" border="0" /></a> Isn't that the coolest thing ever? It's a card/poem/gift. The numbers are actually rolled quarters in tissue paper, for the year of the child. The coolness can be found here: <a href="http://giverslog.com/?p=1215">http://giverslog.com/?p=1215</a>. I'm still trolling around her blog, but so far, lotsa neat stuff!<br /><br /><br />I have another couple of projects going on at the moment. I am in the process of making wedding cards, one is a Tiffany Box design, as the bride has themed her wedding in Tiffany. Upon further investigation, I have found more brides picking this theme! Seems to be the hot "new" thing...<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfyQEP4W28q3fDvok7430wKCCUPZPVKS6wuxdBJ8iKuTvruzUFmqLkchj9Hg54ugfhWB4KFYfqdNTYZFFBpTOVFTSJwXNGZchriaqWCZ0uK7SUfWv7xA6vF5DZVe04MoeJK10cEULsuHd/s1600-h/ALP_B_W_EN_0002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332880097082020754" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOfyQEP4W28q3fDvok7430wKCCUPZPVKS6wuxdBJ8iKuTvruzUFmqLkchj9Hg54ugfhWB4KFYfqdNTYZFFBpTOVFTSJwXNGZchriaqWCZ0uK7SUfWv7xA6vF5DZVe04MoeJK10cEULsuHd/s320/ALP_B_W_EN_0002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />On another note, I am also making centerpieces for a soon-t0-be-retired teacher at my Temple. The lighting is dark here, but I'll upload a pic tomorrow.<br /><br />This week is going to be a tough week for me, and I am not sure how I'm going to get through it and end up on the other side. But, I'm going to keep busy, and thank goodness I have a lot of projects to do just that!<br /><p>TFL and happy crafting!</p><p> </p>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-35444036784892150422009-05-03T19:14:00.000-07:002009-05-03T19:19:50.203-07:00And the winner is...of the blog candy that is: Jen R!!! I'll leave send you an e-mail. I'm somewhat dissapointed in the amount of comments, but this was my first blog candy give-away, so I'll roll with it.<br /><br />Life has been very busy here, summer activites are warming up, as is the weather.<br />Doesn't stop me from plugging along though! :)<br /><br />I'd love to share a picture, but since it's a gift for Mother's Day, I can't...but I will after Mom's Day! :) I have some plans to do this week, so I'll be updating later this week..Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-84551902981392517352009-04-26T11:02:00.000-07:002009-04-26T11:17:52.593-07:00Stationary box and Blog Candy!!!<div>My children's school is having a silent auction! And so I thought this might be a good opportunity to get my stuff out there, and show some people what I'm capable of doing! I found this AWESOME tutorial on stationary boxes online. She does a step-by-step of how to make this cool little box that holds tags, cards and notecards. And a pen too! Check it out and don't be daunted of it's complexity - I was! It was easy to put together, albeit time consuming.</div><div> </div><div>You can find it <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PTZ4KAM5HE">here</a>. There are 2 parts to it, so be sure to look for the other part.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Here is the finished product.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpspEqOzC9Cb9KJsBP9zQSzaX7GYsTVYVK0p_rNrRHJj5iVrnbaIOHsCmMm9cjB0JlDxN54Jszw2TozQGg6GK-RnuSYwTWJmkcA1pmv4UNXj7kH824m1OgLcGRYDiUpezyMZIm4YELXIX/s1600-h/DSC00481.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329064285939646338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXpspEqOzC9Cb9KJsBP9zQSzaX7GYsTVYVK0p_rNrRHJj5iVrnbaIOHsCmMm9cjB0JlDxN54Jszw2TozQGg6GK-RnuSYwTWJmkcA1pmv4UNXj7kH824m1OgLcGRYDiUpezyMZIm4YELXIX/s320/DSC00481.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsPbHUkw9KD-Ih_9s0EwccClTgldKlPyINaO7im5MqjwiQuIr7bv1Cmo_BcGFmTTFRA2sJojH3ZaF5Fm2ypU6CgGq7V74k3hEwWYtPMmHSUqYQFfLiRRU3Xg1bjWxip8-GJ67Pac1zpuH/s1600-h/DSC00483.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329064832847539938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsPbHUkw9KD-Ih_9s0EwccClTgldKlPyINaO7im5MqjwiQuIr7bv1Cmo_BcGFmTTFRA2sJojH3ZaF5Fm2ypU6CgGq7V74k3hEwWYtPMmHSUqYQFfLiRRU3Xg1bjWxip8-GJ67Pac1zpuH/s320/DSC00483.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqp3FtHWb_lZzAeGfP8jMUWh5rpSrgqrrTAOZXqMpDYZD331W8k_VW1LR5d41Hy_mVnqorKhw5lC-Be_FZF9RsBBwvxj6NIKVoF2wCVBZTaii1ft0G-h0iqRrrjPKtFDlLRYswrSwgJ-3u/s1600-h/DSC00485.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329065572658600754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqp3FtHWb_lZzAeGfP8jMUWh5rpSrgqrrTAOZXqMpDYZD331W8k_VW1LR5d41Hy_mVnqorKhw5lC-Be_FZF9RsBBwvxj6NIKVoF2wCVBZTaii1ft0G-h0iqRrrjPKtFDlLRYswrSwgJ-3u/s320/DSC00485.JPG" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHQ9BvNyJbxWlvtgsOIeBxbduIOQvK96zl70HoKyJP_vRLZcZuzsx0z8t1X2EGR4PGkkY35cI5u_IPv9KL-sxyh-O_PFdWhUsX4Kf6E6Nf-w4BaPQlLIMVBPN-GGaHG3U2aW47fM5iDiU/s1600-h/DSC00482.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329064546062984738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUHQ9BvNyJbxWlvtgsOIeBxbduIOQvK96zl70HoKyJP_vRLZcZuzsx0z8t1X2EGR4PGkkY35cI5u_IPv9KL-sxyh-O_PFdWhUsX4Kf6E6Nf-w4BaPQlLIMVBPN-GGaHG3U2aW47fM5iDiU/s320/DSC00482.JPG" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><div>I also made some cards to go in, I have more to make though. I am going to make another box today, since it's been storming off and on, and we don't have plans till later. Also, wanna have some blog candy? I'll give one away, if you wanna play! Just post a link to your site to here, and leave a comment, and you'll be entered. I'll draw names next Sunday...Fun?</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Crafting!</div><div><br /></div><div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-75398340036522332772009-04-21T10:40:00.000-07:002009-04-21T11:04:08.544-07:00Bad Blogger, Bad Blogger...I'm so sorry that I haven't done much here lately! Bad Blogger!<br /><div><div><div><br /><div>With Passover behind me, I'm back downstairs making head way with my biz, and cranking out cards and invites again! I am donating a bunch of cards and note cards for the kids' school auction this month, and that has kept me busy!<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yl7RqFB6Z_Cm2CE_ouwkLBQFmpcTD6HnULdRGfrAAkJr19o_b8hOyMAwCnwhEW8R6Qx-Ek3pvXnQ0xjSYLWAAqSOja06kCkx0mV-X9IvaDzYU3t9TKg880KmE4y-eEPUJiFv24Mk2V3Q/s1600-h/DSC00468.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327204648587933602" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8yl7RqFB6Z_Cm2CE_ouwkLBQFmpcTD6HnULdRGfrAAkJr19o_b8hOyMAwCnwhEW8R6Qx-Ek3pvXnQ0xjSYLWAAqSOja06kCkx0mV-X9IvaDzYU3t9TKg880KmE4y-eEPUJiFv24Mk2V3Q/s320/DSC00468.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumk_Op5mzl_euCs4pFOQ-f3V4WQqxUPc7ecf6DziEzPlhSia1XV8BjQGntDqc3ITgmuGeOpF6Pe8GbqHzMi-cpph2jTzGnmWFf088jpoiXO1hnKgCRU4gTVq-CNgDaO6JGxcRh9rPAKs8/s1600-h/DSC00472.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327204900974171682" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumk_Op5mzl_euCs4pFOQ-f3V4WQqxUPc7ecf6DziEzPlhSia1XV8BjQGntDqc3ITgmuGeOpF6Pe8GbqHzMi-cpph2jTzGnmWFf088jpoiXO1hnKgCRU4gTVq-CNgDaO6JGxcRh9rPAKs8/s320/DSC00472.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtIbdeypfN2Mg7KOuC8WOex_4nKDRgbKCqcIKMmHvsyYZHFskxKx14qISVDF32732aSoSfXrh9Vom8shgEhxeXSrq_Jd2ankgl7v_ovfUtw802FiBALwcnPJYxSu_CnrbiArG94-_Yurh/s1600-h/DSC00470.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327205266571983490" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtIbdeypfN2Mg7KOuC8WOex_4nKDRgbKCqcIKMmHvsyYZHFskxKx14qISVDF32732aSoSfXrh9Vom8shgEhxeXSrq_Jd2ankgl7v_ovfUtw802FiBALwcnPJYxSu_CnrbiArG94-_Yurh/s320/DSC00470.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>And then a few greeting cards as well...</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrVUPk4CM3MTBI3JJDCs9ibl7GbDGQ5kaxGyZxUb43SZzEX_Rgl8s1TGL9f9iwzk2_oOq2a_aG9CyGYYHqlrMl89Y87A1hYJ_L2NhED1u9q5rHs8EnVXtl1pD_uO0eF4x1Exmq6IJaNwD/s1600-h/DSC00467.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327205740352613826" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGrVUPk4CM3MTBI3JJDCs9ibl7GbDGQ5kaxGyZxUb43SZzEX_Rgl8s1TGL9f9iwzk2_oOq2a_aG9CyGYYHqlrMl89Y87A1hYJ_L2NhED1u9q5rHs8EnVXtl1pD_uO0eF4x1Exmq6IJaNwD/s320/DSC00467.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div></div><div>The weather was nice for a few days since my absence, so my little girl and I went to feed some ducks...</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidiw2YoACAkA54zY0KUX_lYjoAv2VAj3konySe5NsuG6tLs_RsOkn-4kpAHhODakoNopJfT6t66lMHTPZihS43q61LTi68Dmm8H4R_9n-3fvBv2YsZf9FwVOzWD2USxg-eHw_49j7By3Xy/s1600-h/DSC00462.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327206304158167250" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidiw2YoACAkA54zY0KUX_lYjoAv2VAj3konySe5NsuG6tLs_RsOkn-4kpAHhODakoNopJfT6t66lMHTPZihS43q61LTi68Dmm8H4R_9n-3fvBv2YsZf9FwVOzWD2USxg-eHw_49j7By3Xy/s320/DSC00462.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I also got some gardening done. It's raining here now, so I'm stuck inside, and going back downstairs to work! I'll update soon, as I have something in the works...</div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOfVScEVlDkam46LWojJAmhMSNm-LmOliIuJ8oIE6csvscHtMBsfpcA7DHKRgweA2aFiFY-B9vyyXAUF0ezeTA3kDHvy5qCTS048SI1-KbZbrH2yB8gHVpePeGdQYgRI6yYHYoC4LBEeW/s1600-h/DSC00465.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327206768032531202" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOfVScEVlDkam46LWojJAmhMSNm-LmOliIuJ8oIE6csvscHtMBsfpcA7DHKRgweA2aFiFY-B9vyyXAUF0ezeTA3kDHvy5qCTS048SI1-KbZbrH2yB8gHVpePeGdQYgRI6yYHYoC4LBEeW/s320/DSC00465.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-16482139573119824672009-04-07T16:46:00.000-07:002009-04-07T17:00:56.231-07:00Passover is coming!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q2MhGNp2PhFUISazg74DOhpRS8EbvxaJS9BN8-DjYaJEL89_iHe_Dw9fsa4fRKxLs5gFXNOp_9hdTAJI1IJj1dZ4WlRjzOxx6B3rtEfHtplsB8O3pIkpEMowE5WGrs4sBMxiKm4g3eaj/s1600-h/peeps.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322103114380406146" style="WIDTH: 1px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 1px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q2MhGNp2PhFUISazg74DOhpRS8EbvxaJS9BN8-DjYaJEL89_iHe_Dw9fsa4fRKxLs5gFXNOp_9hdTAJI1IJj1dZ4WlRjzOxx6B3rtEfHtplsB8O3pIkpEMowE5WGrs4sBMxiKm4g3eaj/s320/peeps.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>And that means that I am busy. Cooking for 13 people, planning creative ideas to keep the kids entertained, and generally stressing.<br /><div><br /><div></div><div>I came across this in my search for passover clipart (BTW...there is none...)</div><div><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stylecouncil/441046093/in/set-72157600038845249/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/stylecouncil/441046093/in/set-72157600038845249/</a></div><div> </div><div>(sorry for the link, Blogger would not let me post a pic...)</div><div></div><div> </div><div><br /></div><div>And after Mr. I saw it, he said "YES!! You need to make this for the kids on Passover!". Yeah, like I don't have other things to do, but it was cute...Mmmm...so off to Party City I went, and the next day, I created this:</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrIn9MdIQO4XN-BgTio01Kh8Roalw5lBkSzi7WnqHNfYvfBEsVvABM9l-d10VXiL3XAPCAtaVBt-99UT9n30DehwzvCxZHg1SNDpJ3KGlHrUf75QSYc4JNvLTsedJP1SDmmRrrMWkH8XJ/s1600-h/DSC00353.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322101840364682482" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglrIn9MdIQO4XN-BgTio01Kh8Roalw5lBkSzi7WnqHNfYvfBEsVvABM9l-d10VXiL3XAPCAtaVBt-99UT9n30DehwzvCxZHg1SNDpJ3KGlHrUf75QSYc4JNvLTsedJP1SDmmRrrMWkH8XJ/s320/DSC00353.JPG" border="0" /></a>The first plague, the river turns to blood.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloE5D50F_mqHTaknnPOqxHUp9WGnf6ud0qM_VteBylPbV3Wc5vWORdbu_dC_w7V9ZZljUR8ff1u1DB5hBBRUnq-ZFYpprcRh8bV1hUilXUa9WvyfKIXJPpX7ypr72N2QHqMJ-1893nY7F/s1600-h/DSC00356.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322102121191788290" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloE5D50F_mqHTaknnPOqxHUp9WGnf6ud0qM_VteBylPbV3Wc5vWORdbu_dC_w7V9ZZljUR8ff1u1DB5hBBRUnq-ZFYpprcRh8bV1hUilXUa9WvyfKIXJPpX7ypr72N2QHqMJ-1893nY7F/s320/DSC00356.JPG" border="0" /></a> And then come the frogs.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVYI521eY08SArICdYRt8fY4iAkQuoDfn0TdEOTVYVvumQVWg2DdhLQ_c0c-u6zVjOvlm-3RFtP5S_hXhi0FiO37E_hAM5p33cZYvYWz1TuCH7na9dTwTvtSVuGd4_XYTlSVllhnTE7O0/s1600-h/DSC00351.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322102363153728626" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVYI521eY08SArICdYRt8fY4iAkQuoDfn0TdEOTVYVvumQVWg2DdhLQ_c0c-u6zVjOvlm-3RFtP5S_hXhi0FiO37E_hAM5p33cZYvYWz1TuCH7na9dTwTvtSVuGd4_XYTlSVllhnTE7O0/s320/DSC00351.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />And then comes the lice...</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OUL0UEvfv3GT9TJ8uzXs-IRNLyYZZRJtwLSLadm5YNNBHIIrI4wM1piK7op3QRiRhpnT6aDfeqSJkj2utOP7lnXoNiKvfSwKcLQhRDfVgSKzIF_qhydDLYxm-2FynCeFUPXLYwflFgYK/s1600-h/DSC00349.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322102591205052578" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6OUL0UEvfv3GT9TJ8uzXs-IRNLyYZZRJtwLSLadm5YNNBHIIrI4wM1piK7op3QRiRhpnT6aDfeqSJkj2utOP7lnXoNiKvfSwKcLQhRDfVgSKzIF_qhydDLYxm-2FynCeFUPXLYwflFgYK/s320/DSC00349.JPG" border="0" /></a> And flies...</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>So, I've done 4 so far. There are 10. Passover is Thursday. And I am doing 3 other swaps with Cafemom and Splitcoast stampers.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div>Busy! Busy...<br /></div><div> </div><div></div></div></div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-64320158869050634912009-04-01T19:18:00.000-07:002009-04-01T19:26:46.474-07:00Spring has sprung!<div><span style="font-family:georgia;">It's finally hitting the western Illinois area. Spring. (although this wacky global warming has got it 75 degrees one day and then it snows.)</span></div><div> </div><div>Some lovlies:</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMAcYnd4IujgM3ntuOMPPX4TCWQBuE5l3g5P-yLjMBRv53kKr_jaxsJsCCjroyj4hZw_-mJFmvs-nBp9qQNu1RzgBIj5DYUACTcpR-n_iMSUFYFpuO9ck1p61f0bktfr5RFMLlRO0z7uL/s1600-h/DSC00326.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319913481932263938" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMAcYnd4IujgM3ntuOMPPX4TCWQBuE5l3g5P-yLjMBRv53kKr_jaxsJsCCjroyj4hZw_-mJFmvs-nBp9qQNu1RzgBIj5DYUACTcpR-n_iMSUFYFpuO9ck1p61f0bktfr5RFMLlRO0z7uL/s320/DSC00326.JPG" border="0" /></a> My lovely, over-growing lilac bush/tree.</div><div><br /> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4EiDuwdRIcCXgztVgMzrqOBQlDZS1v-mEg0OCrGG69ax8PjZl4m16W-1F72rhFwubGH-s7URH-OWqs1as6defoJ4x4D-bTwlJiwuCg7UjXaJNRCMUuwRhlbG7w0yEd2DnmpCC7gVP0VN/s1600-h/DSC00323.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319913734032954802" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4EiDuwdRIcCXgztVgMzrqOBQlDZS1v-mEg0OCrGG69ax8PjZl4m16W-1F72rhFwubGH-s7URH-OWqs1as6defoJ4x4D-bTwlJiwuCg7UjXaJNRCMUuwRhlbG7w0yEd2DnmpCC7gVP0VN/s320/DSC00323.JPG" border="0" /></a> Daffodils and tulips trying to grow!</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgfVQtmWgSmcoKGXzDhmy4rbG5jGVO5q4jBl0MW34ZCsppndAVQrFM2w1rX-65ARQW0vfuaHYF9aQFU1SZd2loGEcBlhKCbe3Zi16bVR7sCxkCsphMUozAXPl3JW9su39iIfitk_FxfGx/s1600-h/DSC00325.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319914055151078178" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgfVQtmWgSmcoKGXzDhmy4rbG5jGVO5q4jBl0MW34ZCsppndAVQrFM2w1rX-65ARQW0vfuaHYF9aQFU1SZd2loGEcBlhKCbe3Zi16bVR7sCxkCsphMUozAXPl3JW9su39iIfitk_FxfGx/s320/DSC00325.JPG" border="0" /></a> Grape Hyacinths!</div><div> </div><div>Ok, and scrappy/crafty stuff...I'll update what I'm working on tomorrow - I haven't started the next batch of work yet, but will~<br /></div><div> </div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1973346482761886866.post-66161526197968653912009-03-23T16:20:00.000-07:002009-03-23T16:32:29.864-07:00I think the sickness is over.And now the work begins! Before the "sickness", I had a cocktail party and presented some of my cards...well....out of that came some jobs. DUH! And then the house got sick.<br /><div>Slowly, but surely, I've been working on the cards and jobs I had gotten almost a week ago.</div><br /><div>Here. Lookie.</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb-E_59iLHWAiENAwQfN-QuXamS_khoTm7TFiLhycvuZIndOo6jFCITYbvrcNgbL49OPHH7_4enfZq5lHzLkNPCRpf3n487K3wYmWFykks0HVxI5oRbwS0seLBwTai-5QdIytUMpJ4I8C/s1600-h/DSC00309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316528738013648482" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb-E_59iLHWAiENAwQfN-QuXamS_khoTm7TFiLhycvuZIndOo6jFCITYbvrcNgbL49OPHH7_4enfZq5lHzLkNPCRpf3n487K3wYmWFykks0HVxI5oRbwS0seLBwTai-5QdIytUMpJ4I8C/s320/DSC00309.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjsc1P_L__sdqdMFeW6rRq06FFJNUOA33wewv2hLcpVyZWoDVATwWNemMQxxYvhZX7lqJGRqPJ3gRStZwzl7p_uHiWlt3t9xhlp93dTJ3ld2j72aRcFthWLVhF-IHscs09rUh4zL88u2c/s1600-h/DSC00310.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316528911977943842" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWjsc1P_L__sdqdMFeW6rRq06FFJNUOA33wewv2hLcpVyZWoDVATwWNemMQxxYvhZX7lqJGRqPJ3gRStZwzl7p_uHiWlt3t9xhlp93dTJ3ld2j72aRcFthWLVhF-IHscs09rUh4zL88u2c/s320/DSC00310.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div>Can I just tell you how much I love embossing? The "surprise" is embossed in Chocolate Brown - my fav. color. You know, it's the "new" black...</div><div> </div><div>Also, I had orders for Grad cards - they have been on here before...</div><div> </div><div>I found this really cool website while I listened to my family hack their lungs out the last few days. Check it out: <a href="http://www.curbly.com/">http://www.curbly.com/</a></div><div> </div><div>All kinds of DIY stuff... Neat-ness and sometimes stuff where you ask <em>"<strong>REALLY???" (like the UFO juicer...)</strong></em></div><div><strong><em></em></strong> </div>Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15860417254043349116noreply@blogger.com1