tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16679589014176736972024-02-18T20:51:57.060-06:00martha mondaysjenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08307012176653521496noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-45951866308318609592009-12-19T16:22:00.000-06:002009-12-19T16:22:45.120-06:00crafty christmas gifting<span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">am i the only one in a crafting frenzy?? i don't think anyone has mentioned that we have been crafting weekly. due to the holidays and our never ending lists of ideas, anyone who can has been getting together every monday. we rarely do the same craft as we all have different gifts to make and decorations to create. some of us are night owls and we tend to get into a groove around 11 pm. let me just say that crafting until the wee hours definitely makes for crafting hangover the next day. </span></span></span></span><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">i have been guiding some along in sewing (not that i know enough to do so), so you may see more sewing ideas in the next few months.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">i just posted a few tutorials on my own blog, but since i haven't posted on here in a very long time, i thought i would share. unfortunately, i don't know how to get the posts to this blog, so i will share the finished project and the link and you can read more there.</span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and, this is <a href="http://malahy.blogspot.com/2009/12/b-c-its-easy-as-1-2-3.html">my anthropologie inspired letter stand</a>:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrBRkao_svRa3YH2mkwp2tOn1jySjJtXLVXCzbTQQ2FAuK0NDFoObt0QQ05AxUF5RxpVlkT8wRUXwDu8BZ9e867-apxzkN7jMNES8_kQug822GVcBZqJsZMC4YvWfOLE7nxPVmjtD5ELI/s1600-h/DSC_2838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrBRkao_svRa3YH2mkwp2tOn1jySjJtXLVXCzbTQQ2FAuK0NDFoObt0QQ05AxUF5RxpVlkT8wRUXwDu8BZ9e867-apxzkN7jMNES8_kQug822GVcBZqJsZMC4YvWfOLE7nxPVmjtD5ELI/s400/DSC_2838.jpg" /></a><br />
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</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">i whipped both of them up on the same day with a little kiddie patrol help from my parents, so they are definitely doable in the next few days if you need a quick, hand crafted gift. only 5 crafting days left til christmas!</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-77227963045105487872009-12-09T21:23:00.004-06:002009-12-09T21:33:49.440-06:00Christmas Craftiness: Wooden Countdown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5peM2c6FaHC4q2PAV2a3iGvMtrsm01mVmkSHsgmE1zPS13_68o0ohRJbGS-JLhE-JWRAz-QC7pFW0Q8mg8w8Vw8Z8obrS9MQKAjGV7SYkDWWWtEuo1zr2jXUrfaWsT_jbGKnSqa5B5uF6/s1600-h/DSC06379.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5peM2c6FaHC4q2PAV2a3iGvMtrsm01mVmkSHsgmE1zPS13_68o0ohRJbGS-JLhE-JWRAz-QC7pFW0Q8mg8w8Vw8Z8obrS9MQKAjGV7SYkDWWWtEuo1zr2jXUrfaWsT_jbGKnSqa5B5uF6/s400/DSC06379.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413444045152134226" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7rHUb9rYrqnaCX8_PDni6dZxRaE09oXzR1W4RfDdZ1dx_c1VoVTuLIQR4VUPz9aVIfzXbAbiEtzIoRSH_gEbMNibu0_1L73Hw1OQrtMRutti0_xXSe2qzIHW2FCT9peJmje2dSOc3Pn2/s1600-h/DSC06378.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy7rHUb9rYrqnaCX8_PDni6dZxRaE09oXzR1W4RfDdZ1dx_c1VoVTuLIQR4VUPz9aVIfzXbAbiEtzIoRSH_gEbMNibu0_1L73Hw1OQrtMRutti0_xXSe2qzIHW2FCT9peJmje2dSOc3Pn2/s400/DSC06378.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413444040266278866" border="0" /></a><br />I've seen these countdown-type things all over the blog world. We have one where the numbers are on hooks, and it is a pain to change out the days. This one is something I can do when I walk by it, so it is much easier. I can rarely say that I had everything I needed to start and complete a craft project at my house (without having to buy anything), but this time I actually did.<br /><br />I used a Martha pack of paper for all of the paper parts. The blocks are 4 x 4s left over from several other projects on here, and the base is a 2 x 6 left over from my JOY plaques. I used my cricut to cut everything out: squares and numbers - George and Basic Shapes, Christmas - Mini Monograms. I painted everything and then used mod podge to glue and seal. I haven't distressed these yet, but I want to. I'm always scared because there is no going back once you start distressing. Maybe I'll do it next year if I get tired of the way they look then.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-87807635851317913492009-12-08T11:12:00.007-06:002009-12-08T11:46:29.135-06:00Christmas Craftiness: Wooden Plaques<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKdTEF8hddc4kvcSF0Mb-9KWYwwIhEp6sjTabDT86E91O1958xbt2GPC0QKxbEFuYqDPfMlpLzPBjjZsuvwmZsYKxHHavkLRkBax3XO8H6WyzNnMZzV85Rt3dqRCCwsUYHKNAwqB-h9Hm/s1600-h/DSC06347.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkKdTEF8hddc4kvcSF0Mb-9KWYwwIhEp6sjTabDT86E91O1958xbt2GPC0QKxbEFuYqDPfMlpLzPBjjZsuvwmZsYKxHHavkLRkBax3XO8H6WyzNnMZzV85Rt3dqRCCwsUYHKNAwqB-h9Hm/s400/DSC06347.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412916168486363218" border="0" /></a><br />I have been kind of obsessed with <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/">this</a> blog lately. The Shanty Sisters are crafty AND creative. I want to make so many of the things they create. I loved these <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/11/whitneys-christmas-joy-plaques.html">JOY</a> plaques that they made, so I copied them and tweaked mine a little. I have a friend that decorates with "grinch" green and red. I love those colors every year, so I decided to use that color scheme. The Shanty Sisters give a great tutorial, so follow theirs if you want to recreate.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgesegrXU0zN0-HKOiKcPpC1cFmKtT821tKL9ARtVlYe7OB7YjP1KSzfUI7-0VYZZyoVIhYKCOPHE1ondrIWby4lynUAMD9CQRyyQRx3fjVG5W9UJymQCvCEaYG0O_2MhngmNrWjy-q5D4y/s1600-h/DSC06350.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgesegrXU0zN0-HKOiKcPpC1cFmKtT821tKL9ARtVlYe7OB7YjP1KSzfUI7-0VYZZyoVIhYKCOPHE1ondrIWby4lynUAMD9CQRyyQRx3fjVG5W9UJymQCvCEaYG0O_2MhngmNrWjy-q5D4y/s400/DSC06350.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412916176323254546" border="0" /></a>Up close - I am still trying to figure out how they distress theirs. Maybe they have stronger arms than me, but I sanded and sanded until I thought my arm might fall off!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On my buffet - I took these pictures while I was still in the process of decorating, so it's not quite finished in this picture.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8XHJU6cf3OstDDMmmjVBTjw_AA7WgKS_qC2Rdu8pkKmznuy5jfR_V6mxB9sXkD2gUrVBlUuEGS01l-0SH7M6kZ-htyQN909vVWWw8DmH4kkT7cmSsCALxDesbbkyid53kNbalc6R6p-A/s1600-h/DSC06351.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii8XHJU6cf3OstDDMmmjVBTjw_AA7WgKS_qC2Rdu8pkKmznuy5jfR_V6mxB9sXkD2gUrVBlUuEGS01l-0SH7M6kZ-htyQN909vVWWw8DmH4kkT7cmSsCALxDesbbkyid53kNbalc6R6p-A/s400/DSC06351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412916185981380226" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-55178353338932770422009-12-08T10:58:00.004-06:002009-12-08T11:12:32.745-06:00Christmas Craftiness: Applique Shirts<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANgV6zMg9mGObdWxxkE0a6D8aMqFueoZu1jieMRjktmTGTOKO7oGKDcTtF7FvgPtyqaOFGOwjDpbChcR8DABYjBmajrwRUPx3cQ6EIdfpH3GPYQSER7IOC06gifFU2aPn_sh6fxfeF11I/s1600-h/DSC06384.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANgV6zMg9mGObdWxxkE0a6D8aMqFueoZu1jieMRjktmTGTOKO7oGKDcTtF7FvgPtyqaOFGOwjDpbChcR8DABYjBmajrwRUPx3cQ6EIdfpH3GPYQSER7IOC06gifFU2aPn_sh6fxfeF11I/s400/DSC06384.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412913799981460386" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">ornament shirt<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXK3npFcl5CxrFYdgaE05GjHm58gzenm5OGfuBockLcEHap9rgUt-2cDx4S_xBt8ImHItKt5OKqSdDqPIGIJf1Pj7NEdwLuairaIoY6sHWnIiRAIfdyBa-RR3YeHwLSMHTdiqUFgFyqIXZ/s1600-h/DSC06383.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXK3npFcl5CxrFYdgaE05GjHm58gzenm5OGfuBockLcEHap9rgUt-2cDx4S_xBt8ImHItKt5OKqSdDqPIGIJf1Pj7NEdwLuairaIoY6sHWnIiRAIfdyBa-RR3YeHwLSMHTdiqUFgFyqIXZ/s400/DSC06383.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412913798276632658" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas tree shirt<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQYT9FmAahNYC_wYA-PaX2pTtndAwgR5_cnK_q91rZeKkzB5mVvjocgRiJ0wk4mRPRg8Cwmqb85tZykzWVBhi0J6mFj5DeGwcIaoyWbPOK1DZUd5OsS2IZJnnGEIXJq3G7PKX7Kr5xKKOA/s1600-h/DSC06297.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQYT9FmAahNYC_wYA-PaX2pTtndAwgR5_cnK_q91rZeKkzB5mVvjocgRiJ0wk4mRPRg8Cwmqb85tZykzWVBhi0J6mFj5DeGwcIaoyWbPOK1DZUd5OsS2IZJnnGEIXJq3G7PKX7Kr5xKKOA/s400/DSC06297.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412913782879218338" border="0" /></a><br />a little cutie wearing her Christmas tree shirt<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkoJHX5pj0hljiQSPCC11QTNGqHXiAridTZ2W9K8HrDaQP5qACYuhAP5IsDjMRR1oXiXlSnUVhNEsbt6VAnYacMGbAyRV0TqE980cbwVfWSsLalfHB3ptXvA9pmpsrWbkVr3Vic66UNpfK/s1600-h/DSC06374.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkoJHX5pj0hljiQSPCC11QTNGqHXiAridTZ2W9K8HrDaQP5qACYuhAP5IsDjMRR1oXiXlSnUVhNEsbt6VAnYacMGbAyRV0TqE980cbwVfWSsLalfHB3ptXvA9pmpsrWbkVr3Vic66UNpfK/s400/DSC06374.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412913791336537474" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-24064593189592508422009-10-25T15:33:00.003-05:002009-10-25T15:39:46.261-05:00more blocks<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLY5kzdGQMUXYAEHQvQIUGf6jaJ-B63SMm9u06_oK7qrogzwjHlv5Pkxxgg_cVIgDxPN1d72aTBiaamNKSVp097yThH1Hdn8y_c2bsBbqKu8w9X-wotlAGtj5AelhK_T1kvo8YnBSkVVl/s1600-h/DSC06178.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLLY5kzdGQMUXYAEHQvQIUGf6jaJ-B63SMm9u06_oK7qrogzwjHlv5Pkxxgg_cVIgDxPN1d72aTBiaamNKSVp097yThH1Hdn8y_c2bsBbqKu8w9X-wotlAGtj5AelhK_T1kvo8YnBSkVVl/s320/DSC06178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396638929262287346" border="0" /></a><br />BOO!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIz5Hx_Ul_nB23ufM0FxshBvmCJ_ZLqsgw2pUgxQYseu28ZTCZ1Oq9nHdRHAzx9vSQKEpl8RkDiowU-GyVYhlT6OajTiI-Ii4yLc_kNpB5RARlLH9RLxO_btCwkFFZMgO9w2a0GONIrRgC/s1600-h/DSC06176.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIz5Hx_Ul_nB23ufM0FxshBvmCJ_ZLqsgw2pUgxQYseu28ZTCZ1Oq9nHdRHAzx9vSQKEpl8RkDiowU-GyVYhlT6OajTiI-Ii4yLc_kNpB5RARlLH9RLxO_btCwkFFZMgO9w2a0GONIrRgC/s320/DSC06176.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396638925264349346" border="0" /></a><br />EEK!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn6eswY-iOObk7s1xNu3yg_Zq5FmD3cvlmVM8sxdQZmb6oJeCZgS22dVVx44AKDuuxcLX4OlMH8SmvSPHeHN3eFzKD7MxBgToIKfWqGhO-UeGmIIAXiMaEJn9WdBq5-Tk2Qnfhv6JafGA/s1600-h/DSC06175.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn6eswY-iOObk7s1xNu3yg_Zq5FmD3cvlmVM8sxdQZmb6oJeCZgS22dVVx44AKDuuxcLX4OlMH8SmvSPHeHN3eFzKD7MxBgToIKfWqGhO-UeGmIIAXiMaEJn9WdBq5-Tk2Qnfhv6JafGA/s320/DSC06175.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396638920996714370" border="0" /></a><br />BOO!! again<br /><br />I cut my squares with a paper trimmer and used the Cricut cartridge <span style="font-style: italic;">Simply Sweet</span> to cut the letters.<br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-48220651294620146532009-10-23T08:47:00.003-05:002009-10-23T09:11:00.293-05:00believe blocks<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ7JsfUGnnXPgtlaYlsomVf7eINQgb8cVUwl__fhDPapT3rJIOLmjtRQyTC9VQXYx5jkdVmnQ2fghhWPbxB_iyONFrD0TiTotK6fhW4xj1BhVscSS7IBNUCxsLkMt4pzb70P3FFw5XB7S/s1600-h/013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 126px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395793364166392578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnJ7JsfUGnnXPgtlaYlsomVf7eINQgb8cVUwl__fhDPapT3rJIOLmjtRQyTC9VQXYx5jkdVmnQ2fghhWPbxB_iyONFrD0TiTotK6fhW4xj1BhVscSS7IBNUCxsLkMt4pzb70P3FFw5XB7S/s400/013.JPG" /></a>Back in June Beth made <a href="http://marthamondays.blogspot.com/2009/06/fathers-day-idea.html#comments">these</a> cute blocks for Father's Day. This week at craft night we decided to make them for Halloween and Christmas. These blocks were super simple and are a great present! Think initials, sport's teams, or quotes (short of course).<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtJ5DtkUjLK7co82yUPgxN6JlgLNy8WlPj0LUlZzVUTtFIA63TE0F95QPSiq8Us-GDKXHpGg_7iCwlQvcP6gU_2-MtkdYrwRVLWp7zgX0DSTIzvB8XnHCA0eMiq9jGOfvpEnM3Mrax2Xf/s1600-h/018.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395793360099205474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMtJ5DtkUjLK7co82yUPgxN6JlgLNy8WlPj0LUlZzVUTtFIA63TE0F95QPSiq8Us-GDKXHpGg_7iCwlQvcP6gU_2-MtkdYrwRVLWp7zgX0DSTIzvB8XnHCA0eMiq9jGOfvpEnM3Mrax2Xf/s400/018.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8a-ZNd6a8yFJeHZQsdvr7MvU3v-t4UlfY2tDnMkck0Eq3TlsA-Zq9v0XVrOrWSlPuNkU82TBoBhUlIwUX8uWTPbSCYB1gtfunye4bUOczioZEmW88v9dVmbiJBgQtVOUguUKgUddbYZr/s1600-h/021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395793358854499890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF8a-ZNd6a8yFJeHZQsdvr7MvU3v-t4UlfY2tDnMkck0Eq3TlsA-Zq9v0XVrOrWSlPuNkU82TBoBhUlIwUX8uWTPbSCYB1gtfunye4bUOczioZEmW88v9dVmbiJBgQtVOUguUKgUddbYZr/s400/021.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rtYtVvMCSqNTLHJRkNlNrp-lr6gsUdBF7H8YMWX8oh55Wwh-rlV_yFS3-85HMSPu9XeEyWNE_YKFN2to9sb0fmIM3RtBlCEC46ZS8ihkDyiWqKuzOKMTG5Lvj6BCbh0JoL_GMivs9WI1/s1600-h/015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395793354014274034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rtYtVvMCSqNTLHJRkNlNrp-lr6gsUdBF7H8YMWX8oh55Wwh-rlV_yFS3-85HMSPu9XeEyWNE_YKFN2to9sb0fmIM3RtBlCEC46ZS8ihkDyiWqKuzOKMTG5Lvj6BCbh0JoL_GMivs9WI1/s400/015.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-T4JZQnY_E_J4BBumEi1btGzffcYEhS3GeirW2x8cHM_ipU4Ckc9RFv6b0RvutBsus7SscGl81aj5rDDKU4SCAebKvMN-dn8wB9B4pMRk6dfMdY4oHetJSdVVq6R3wr4T-o8XmgclzJJ/s1600-h/014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395793350644805938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-T4JZQnY_E_J4BBumEi1btGzffcYEhS3GeirW2x8cHM_ipU4Ckc9RFv6b0RvutBsus7SscGl81aj5rDDKU4SCAebKvMN-dn8wB9B4pMRk6dfMdY4oHetJSdVVq6R3wr4T-o8XmgclzJJ/s400/014.JPG" /></a><br />Here are the supplies you will need (I'm horrible at tutorials so let me know if I've forgot something girls!): </div><ul><li>3.5x3.5 wooden blocks (these are made from 4x4 posts which are in actual size 3.5x3.5)</li><li>3x3 paper squares (I just cut mine with a paper trimmer). You will need 6 per block.</li><li>Mod Podge</li><li>embellishments (You can either make these with the Cricut or use pre-made ones)</li><li>letters (these can be made with the Cricut also or stamps or chipboard). I used chipboard cutouts and painted them with glitter paint. I think it is going to become a new obsession.</li><li>paint</li><li>distressing ink or paint</li></ul><p>Sand your blocks down and brush off. Apply paint to the corners (basically where your paper squares will not cover). Mod Podge your paper squares on to your blocks. To seal paper put another coat of Mod Podge on. Then simply decorate with embellishments and words/phrases/letters. You want to let these dry for a few days. I roughed mine up with distressing ink and sanded them down really good. </p></div></div></div>breannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12303681323996539120noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-88828622790283196282009-10-09T16:12:00.008-05:002009-10-23T08:47:06.092-05:00a is for applique addict<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ZTfostwwUyFAdq2eXQ8j5WhzZdv0t-CibNzXq0qZbNXRnjt6o_icD0B1G_edBpWlnMwQdwIZ39SWF-zw0shDXX8UA28UeItaaJJEMf_U8Z-rqVQHF7MMxMqndVglizn7wLODgO3I41W7/s1600-h/025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390712100566769234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ZTfostwwUyFAdq2eXQ8j5WhzZdv0t-CibNzXq0qZbNXRnjt6o_icD0B1G_edBpWlnMwQdwIZ39SWF-zw0shDXX8UA28UeItaaJJEMf_U8Z-rqVQHF7MMxMqndVglizn7wLODgO3I41W7/s400/025.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSXBL-Z6DLLHWmiIED1iaxgRBQSAmNNaRRBshqQY0xeepCOkHx7zxXxmw_gKqIvds8RVBz9wCSVrZNvJrocB5vVQd7N40YRBPcvSlaGeWZev3bq60I3w83JFTrNX5-HGKqbpeUoExAPpM/s1600-h/026.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390711964820746210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSXBL-Z6DLLHWmiIED1iaxgRBQSAmNNaRRBshqQY0xeepCOkHx7zxXxmw_gKqIvds8RVBz9wCSVrZNvJrocB5vVQd7N40YRBPcvSlaGeWZev3bq60I3w83JFTrNX5-HGKqbpeUoExAPpM/s400/026.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5gCT8ACxrlA8hyoTrO2l5VsXBkqWljd81qt6VPru2BY8YX0gEjlLSl043PccdWx8tpnCbLgdThh_ySS6EegOrVF8i3ci1Ng0AJdLxacrXaeB4f9KlvD8iQ59sy9xIq3D4t3L8JiSEM9j/s1600-h/024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390711766067392210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN5gCT8ACxrlA8hyoTrO2l5VsXBkqWljd81qt6VPru2BY8YX0gEjlLSl043PccdWx8tpnCbLgdThh_ySS6EegOrVF8i3ci1Ng0AJdLxacrXaeB4f9KlvD8iQ59sy9xIq3D4t3L8JiSEM9j/s400/024.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzsYwmFbACC5dgEZuow277koSPwOlZLUnVmW_07dioP4nr7acHbSJCxNMAK0ttww4Lziw6WvfH8pjl_1kOAu8wykXBN0JIJFC4YjFytGSjbCoJuR9UNQGzQlv1g2QPikyZUUo2hPWv0T0/s1600-h/030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390711757736066754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvzsYwmFbACC5dgEZuow277koSPwOlZLUnVmW_07dioP4nr7acHbSJCxNMAK0ttww4Lziw6WvfH8pjl_1kOAu8wykXBN0JIJFC4YjFytGSjbCoJuR9UNQGzQlv1g2QPikyZUUo2hPWv0T0/s400/030.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEsm_ZR7Ryata8WcCHD_IehSXAehtzvqvOhFmSUFxmHDhBLp2D2cTvK6_fv8j8yoawURCZ_Hf8C-LIuTtbNXfWTG8oeJz68fKiknoTYnDbQt9zaOicsk3BMiMF1OR8i5dLFacC6fEZiA0/s1600-h/027.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390711753192177442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEsm_ZR7Ryata8WcCHD_IehSXAehtzvqvOhFmSUFxmHDhBLp2D2cTvK6_fv8j8yoawURCZ_Hf8C-LIuTtbNXfWTG8oeJz68fKiknoTYnDbQt9zaOicsk3BMiMF1OR8i5dLFacC6fEZiA0/s400/027.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuostm24fiMplIbqyXbWB5VQTrA6npWtUyOKFOKOIx8IAemkUxZY0Kk-ZyMrisnnlwj86TvCzRd4SapLMmemjeNeHuS_ZZ-dncs9yLW3b-2ohWYfoRLlZQWIx0qfljlL_mzlMUHQIlySDF/s1600-h/024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390711744642533746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuostm24fiMplIbqyXbWB5VQTrA6npWtUyOKFOKOIx8IAemkUxZY0Kk-ZyMrisnnlwj86TvCzRd4SapLMmemjeNeHuS_ZZ-dncs9yLW3b-2ohWYfoRLlZQWIx0qfljlL_mzlMUHQIlySDF/s400/024.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTlpNY9qApFgpYVOUWQxVLeeiNWzD9qPV8-dyv4GKW-35kqJTZ7Nx7O512jte5YLJUnfM19xDWDkQS7ZaTjCZlDnlt7v7IV99oOvNtNizgnPzMfme6iuWRh_BomDjKt5n985MsHtcz-JC/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390711735620338930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTlpNY9qApFgpYVOUWQxVLeeiNWzD9qPV8-dyv4GKW-35kqJTZ7Nx7O512jte5YLJUnfM19xDWDkQS7ZaTjCZlDnlt7v7IV99oOvNtNizgnPzMfme6iuWRh_BomDjKt5n985MsHtcz-JC/s400/016.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Are y'all getting the drift that we are all addicted to all things appliqued?</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>breannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12303681323996539120noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-34910435942798011732009-09-24T23:51:00.005-05:002009-09-25T00:00:55.916-05:00More AppliquesSo I am NOT good at the tutorial thing, so I will follow Beth and just post pictures of the final products! Ignore the poor quality of my pictures taken late at night with HORRIBLE lighting! :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-llTrnAGVYZOEc9t8WDPONZ_LdrWL1LQBpXqvt3AUlyas6Hq93n9MGX1dF_CkmmrUp_BGNiPT2-gMDFp_7_dBsqYfLHCbezM3nbKf3zhcL3UY5P0ScnBGrPeM6-RQLasfYFrI5Itpun-7/s1600-h/DSCN2835.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385264713890758706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-llTrnAGVYZOEc9t8WDPONZ_LdrWL1LQBpXqvt3AUlyas6Hq93n9MGX1dF_CkmmrUp_BGNiPT2-gMDFp_7_dBsqYfLHCbezM3nbKf3zhcL3UY5P0ScnBGrPeM6-RQLasfYFrI5Itpun-7/s320/DSCN2835.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcipsOw8DqtqAZLTFtEvv49BTlmr1gwI8kPFovFo1sbL49FZ3DRN6o4-Q-UD__Qu2ltFDx_3oQtsYP4mKUCfRwVB1z8ShqJKKa1QwXABRbCul1RRk8fHfLJGUGNF_kkW0pmKT_c4Eu6k3/s1600-h/DSCN2834.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385264706500376210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVcipsOw8DqtqAZLTFtEvv49BTlmr1gwI8kPFovFo1sbL49FZ3DRN6o4-Q-UD__Qu2ltFDx_3oQtsYP4mKUCfRwVB1z8ShqJKKa1QwXABRbCul1RRk8fHfLJGUGNF_kkW0pmKT_c4Eu6k3/s320/DSCN2834.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSUnp2kqDg-vUT6Y9vYUMsLd3p8BlwqpBOXhDPKAkkTex5dwdpj80b0Zxo7N8uGKxiwhjpGhfCXulbnUXSHgfV0LK3y9vY46jbMAXGw1gSJLyAnnJzS7oXN_-9eIUin_lihCIne9OdTf-/s1600-h/DSCN2833.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385264701801968866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuSUnp2kqDg-vUT6Y9vYUMsLd3p8BlwqpBOXhDPKAkkTex5dwdpj80b0Zxo7N8uGKxiwhjpGhfCXulbnUXSHgfV0LK3y9vY46jbMAXGw1gSJLyAnnJzS7oXN_-9eIUin_lihCIne9OdTf-/s320/DSCN2833.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOg8ThwhP0fRmuoevGWhMNCFFV11egEOvtGpRNLpSMOShFmTP_lJQuiwzBnchozGi-W6kOzbO015QFo64MjEb0-ZgXV7eMAXEYVS3hJwm4Sw56_PErWGeT5-rGxcqxEwQMVexwf3_AZDB/s1600-h/DSCN2831.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385264691749570290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMOg8ThwhP0fRmuoevGWhMNCFFV11egEOvtGpRNLpSMOShFmTP_lJQuiwzBnchozGi-W6kOzbO015QFo64MjEb0-ZgXV7eMAXEYVS3hJwm4Sw56_PErWGeT5-rGxcqxEwQMVexwf3_AZDB/s320/DSCN2831.JPG" /></a><br />The turkey eyes are buttons, and the gobbler is a hot pink bead.<br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlvw2vZZYPCKqDB-8p_zfh5pufNs2oCCMN5pCwNK3d1xAXU-wXPjvxBHdOAgiNgC7lUKFLlaF6qO4wb3KDpRC6cKOyYU-K9WhZvvSMxo4Fkyp14Dfsk_RIfmBEFJCuHWsndP_KssGVbNn/s1600-h/DSCN2830.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385264686554254946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOlvw2vZZYPCKqDB-8p_zfh5pufNs2oCCMN5pCwNK3d1xAXU-wXPjvxBHdOAgiNgC7lUKFLlaF6qO4wb3KDpRC6cKOyYU-K9WhZvvSMxo4Fkyp14Dfsk_RIfmBEFJCuHWsndP_KssGVbNn/s320/DSCN2830.JPG" /></a><br />(I added this ruffle to make this boy shirt look a little less boyish.)<br /><br /><br /><br /><div>So I am NOT good at the tutorial thing, so I will follow Beth and just post pictures of the final products! </div></div></div></div></div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503316392934000177noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-44432478937568384932009-09-18T10:39:00.005-05:002009-09-18T17:13:22.246-05:00Applique FunMaribeth enlightened us on the appliqueing process. Now we can make cute, inexpensive shirts to match our childrens' clothing. Yay! Here are some of the shirts that I have made. All of these were cut with the Cricut. I cut like a 5 year old, so cutting by hand is not an option for me.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_Q5cCTDDok3gjNYEX2krVJiKjLcUOvi-Me4ra4trGSjRC5V5Mm7Wrw7pd39MjAUfUigJogm81yDEeGKhnIXwuWUkEUfr800YcR0Gv9sgP6dYU7awTgZVtL8s79vHa00JhfKQSXb_m0EC/s1600-h/DSC05926.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_Q5cCTDDok3gjNYEX2krVJiKjLcUOvi-Me4ra4trGSjRC5V5Mm7Wrw7pd39MjAUfUigJogm81yDEeGKhnIXwuWUkEUfr800YcR0Gv9sgP6dYU7awTgZVtL8s79vHa00JhfKQSXb_m0EC/s320/DSC05926.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382833622271916690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0h4z2OeUPhq04qqx3-416Qz3V9RzMxkPRV0c3BYwTH7xa3HFLcJp3l3PMuca7hQ6Y9BmDEgSqvyo8lcOpMnAfwH53bA9VURdqr1amzXJ2IpLbpJqukX3u0SvyDJGgM3w-YoNxFx_oKKN/s1600-h/DSC05927.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy0h4z2OeUPhq04qqx3-416Qz3V9RzMxkPRV0c3BYwTH7xa3HFLcJp3l3PMuca7hQ6Y9BmDEgSqvyo8lcOpMnAfwH53bA9VURdqr1amzXJ2IpLbpJqukX3u0SvyDJGgM3w-YoNxFx_oKKN/s320/DSC05927.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382833627541480242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwN_OrWfUyfs1as4wiU-5opwcPp2V8fTxsSGSHKkrEONBpdd4_oTzm7a-JDLCYSpczae36FwYzwaqIT-W1z9eAnTN3yMa5S88_z3Lr5JLyFXkH9a_YmjWCtvfjXcihQ39QCxHpsW8Xcm3/s1600-h/DSC05890.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwN_OrWfUyfs1as4wiU-5opwcPp2V8fTxsSGSHKkrEONBpdd4_oTzm7a-JDLCYSpczae36FwYzwaqIT-W1z9eAnTN3yMa5S88_z3Lr5JLyFXkH9a_YmjWCtvfjXcihQ39QCxHpsW8Xcm3/s320/DSC05890.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382833601738709442" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfURMbaMIopmRcEGdmKazAHoAzvh3570SE1AcTQ8q3xvNUW0pjdwyX3ScBV2j9eDYlN9pPC_JY3u9QDYfwvmUI454ne9zl6soBYqP9KxLFY5X9tP6JofUHuKJa3PPE-CAo_QbCQUJXLuk/s1600-h/DSC05892.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwfURMbaMIopmRcEGdmKazAHoAzvh3570SE1AcTQ8q3xvNUW0pjdwyX3ScBV2j9eDYlN9pPC_JY3u9QDYfwvmUI454ne9zl6soBYqP9KxLFY5X9tP6JofUHuKJa3PPE-CAo_QbCQUJXLuk/s320/DSC05892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382833612069059586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2U46gzkweiYUixmiIE3rvU0p_gIZk4kl2VIaTvcb8ZFub3PuI-kbGIT7ZY6sqr92-TJrRqRAu-Y8wBLs3Lxh5QABZkL5skn6NOGDpy49xoP7HiEfD8qMQhBMJefHernwJXrxYRki2fmF/s1600-h/DSC05868.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid2U46gzkweiYUixmiIE3rvU0p_gIZk4kl2VIaTvcb8ZFub3PuI-kbGIT7ZY6sqr92-TJrRqRAu-Y8wBLs3Lxh5QABZkL5skn6NOGDpy49xoP7HiEfD8qMQhBMJefHernwJXrxYRki2fmF/s320/DSC05868.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382833594173960626" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for taking the time to type out the tutorial, Jen:)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-37501389305111806912009-09-16T14:50:00.008-05:002009-09-16T16:19:19.477-05:00cricut made applique<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81PCmZYNnPxp8pFitBBB7MAjYOjd7nNlF89QaSgeoBIDpGFRk8RRNoJd8xEPNUBK_-doY5AMJYIardZm019paUGc9cVDi0bSFtkTQ3GjYV1mU8Y55AJE64PGYkvkI8S6nVLhfe06Bsd3f/s1600-h/IMG_8550.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh81PCmZYNnPxp8pFitBBB7MAjYOjd7nNlF89QaSgeoBIDpGFRk8RRNoJd8xEPNUBK_-doY5AMJYIardZm019paUGc9cVDi0bSFtkTQ3GjYV1mU8Y55AJE64PGYkvkI8S6nVLhfe06Bsd3f/s400/IMG_8550.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382163904350597458" /></a><br />During the month of August, we got together several times to applique some t-shirts. Hopefully, some of the other gals will post their cute projects too (hint, hint).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWRgcKi_qw1TBMgZbaniPCktiAwXg8_0ceuU-yRelcqjY7vRJxJ2FyojISzTeNl7XV2MCqzC4JTMwI_gbOlocKosDzd4MkOYsahatsUlid4PpywuBaKxqx6lXlhYfDenjx3DNTEj2W_ezo/s1600-h/IMG_8412.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWRgcKi_qw1TBMgZbaniPCktiAwXg8_0ceuU-yRelcqjY7vRJxJ2FyojISzTeNl7XV2MCqzC4JTMwI_gbOlocKosDzd4MkOYsahatsUlid4PpywuBaKxqx6lXlhYfDenjx3DNTEj2W_ezo/s400/IMG_8412.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382163912665239890" /></a><br />To make this one, I used:<br />cricut cutting machine<br />doodlecharms cartridge<br />three 4 x 6 pieces of fabric<br />heat and bond fusible webbing<br />an iron<br />scissors<br />embroidery thread and needle<br />patience.<br /><br />To cut the applique, I practiced the size and layout of the design by cutting it on to scrapbook paper first. I HIGHLY recommend doing that. There's nothing worse than wasting your pretty fabric. Well, maybe famine or pestilence. But wasting fabric is definitely right after that.<br /><br />Anyhooo - After I found the size and placement that I liked best, I took my fabric square and backed it with Heat N Bond.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">FYI: To back your fabric, follow the directions on the back of the Heat N Bond package. Or just have <a href="http://www.malahy.blogspot.com">Maribeth</a> do it for you. Like I did.<br /></span><br />After Maribeth prepped the fabric for me, I placed it on the Cricut cutting mat and chose my design.<br />I cut the design three times on three different pieces of fabric so that I could layer the fabric. <br /><br />I removed the paper backing from the newly cut design and carefully ironed one piece at a time to my t-shirt.<br /><br />Next, I chose my embroidery floss colors and began stitching. <br />I used a running stitch to outline the ice cream and a chain stitch to add some interest to the cone. <br /><br />Check out these <a href="http://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10/video-library-of-hand-embroidery.html">embroidery stitch videos</a> for more info. They helped me a lot.<br /><br />If my tutorial is super confusing to you (which is highly likely), keep in mind that there are ten million tutorials for making appliques out in bloggy land. I like this one at <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=518">Sew Mama Sew</a>.<br /><br />I loved appliqueing so much that I decided to get brave and make a monkey as well. I didn't use the Cricut for this one - I just traced it onto the paper part of the Heat N Bond and cut it out with nice, sharp scissors. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQL9DwFogk30UeawMn9SLd45bLqWoTQ9rDhGRtNyldNLXbkyMUeoNP1SWaHAEL-cg8CsPYaOJQfER0ynpiGUn0qN-69gryd8To-aaR2Tvo2cQ6eB8LWmMmamyMD8tD97HFRAJO0DjCBegs/s1600-h/IMG_8855.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQL9DwFogk30UeawMn9SLd45bLqWoTQ9rDhGRtNyldNLXbkyMUeoNP1SWaHAEL-cg8CsPYaOJQfER0ynpiGUn0qN-69gryd8To-aaR2Tvo2cQ6eB8LWmMmamyMD8tD97HFRAJO0DjCBegs/s400/IMG_8855.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382173868962625026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-ah_6xezHqXJszBOF3XpORrs56pqasIDPd37mgKgZLHnUikXrtdCNvJEzEi6kfoc8QVecKUWRSlKsfG5RR1RCRlU3vnAz1RPEk1SYwzAEidrABZWI51NpMgd7_yD3rLZ_ZFYOZi9Yz9B/s1600-h/IMG_8856.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN-ah_6xezHqXJszBOF3XpORrs56pqasIDPd37mgKgZLHnUikXrtdCNvJEzEi6kfoc8QVecKUWRSlKsfG5RR1RCRlU3vnAz1RPEk1SYwzAEidrABZWI51NpMgd7_yD3rLZ_ZFYOZi9Yz9B/s400/IMG_8856.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382173862461206914" /></a>jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08307012176653521496noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-77543298696640622492009-06-16T20:32:00.004-05:002009-06-16T20:52:05.679-05:00Father's Day IdeaI copied this idea...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.alphamom.com/holiday/2009/05/handamde_mothers_day_photo_cube.php">http://www.alphamom.com/holiday/2009/05/handamde_mothers_day_photo_cube.php</a><br /><br />...and made these photo cubes for my dad and father-in-law for Father's Day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVLZzZKodRcZ0Mcufz9TwuRotH135Cl39dS5dV7Wiwjp41BVdexd6wnxSAxL7Wlpu4_ACbT3csj3n2c1ygk2vlGwGA_NbZhXE3VowsnsskqTwhMy6qwNW4ZYfQ_JYWMkkzXDX8EDX1BU_/s1600-h/DSC05693.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdVLZzZKodRcZ0Mcufz9TwuRotH135Cl39dS5dV7Wiwjp41BVdexd6wnxSAxL7Wlpu4_ACbT3csj3n2c1ygk2vlGwGA_NbZhXE3VowsnsskqTwhMy6qwNW4ZYfQ_JYWMkkzXDX8EDX1BU_/s320/DSC05693.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348105271877947874" border="0" /></a>I chose to paint mine black.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOIV56QcvX09zjErMi7ongr-iy065o8PPfxw452D4QQuII2TaIHTITdUkIoL7mVtoKBb_UNLodHksPHH0MsQWApP9G7Y7gh874v22T6hiv-DY_6I1flSiw2b6P_68fVpmmCfYyUFEHxx_/s1600-h/DSC05692.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSOIV56QcvX09zjErMi7ongr-iy065o8PPfxw452D4QQuII2TaIHTITdUkIoL7mVtoKBb_UNLodHksPHH0MsQWApP9G7Y7gh874v22T6hiv-DY_6I1flSiw2b6P_68fVpmmCfYyUFEHxx_/s320/DSC05692.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348105267173514418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHQ53YGmqGfPz7MT94mb9iPTOoXyShhG-pXD2I7u3va2pKJFM3yaZSio22BSba8iVxzP8jbmM8uIzOf7r4UlLbZ_bo9HLdxN5qQ3I_1kp2WH8psJmBPa1cMlTQ8wh76NK3Pg50GVmzycN/s1600-h/DSC05691.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglHQ53YGmqGfPz7MT94mb9iPTOoXyShhG-pXD2I7u3va2pKJFM3yaZSio22BSba8iVxzP8jbmM8uIzOf7r4UlLbZ_bo9HLdxN5qQ3I_1kp2WH8psJmBPa1cMlTQ8wh76NK3Pg50GVmzycN/s320/DSC05691.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5348105255895920162" border="0" /></a>I like my modge podge shiny so I always put on several thick coats. That is why the flash looks funny in this picture.<br /><br />One tip: the tutorial says to use a 4x4. I went to Home Depot and asked the guy there to cut two pieces of 4x4. He told me that a 4x4 is actually not 4 inches, it is a little over 3 1/2. So if you make it, tell the wood cutting person at Home Depot that you want a perfect cube.<br /><br />This was super cheap. You have to buy the whole 4x4, but it was only $5.96 (now I have like 6 feet of 4x4 for some other random project I have yet to come up with). Definitely a recession-proof Father's Day gift.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-29839172528032608292009-06-11T23:36:00.005-05:002009-06-16T20:50:37.451-05:00Closet OrganizersTen weeks after having Meyers, I am finally feeling crafty. A baby sleeping through the night can do wonders for you! This is hardly crafty at all, but I was feeling left out since I haven't posted. So here are my closet dividers.<br /><br />I wanted to organize Meyers closet since I have been buying her a lot of dresses lately (thank you Jennifer T). Some of them are way too big, but I still want them in her closet. I made 3, 6, 9, and 12 month dividers. I haven't gotten around to the bigger sizes yet.<br /><br />No tutorial because this is so easy my ten week old could do it! I just used cardstock, scrapbook paper, and number stickers. I also used a hole-punching tool. You really need a long punch with a 1/4 of an inch hole. The Martha one that I used did not have a big enough hole. That is why only the 3 month one is punched. After all your paper is punched and stuck together, punch a hole and cut a slit. I had to play around with this some to make sure it fit between the wires on my shelves.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGtjZBdk8XknYCUIbRdLyjuZIKUugAfP7XK08gEpIiWyC-gJSv5L75WokMXrSCHGzA5WaWcxaQfBMiKm5oIzg0Dax-aAcctdF4kmLmxeGRH3DXat6xdEoQY0_ephLL7fXCSpG0xgPjJ53/s1600-h/DSC05650.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGtjZBdk8XknYCUIbRdLyjuZIKUugAfP7XK08gEpIiWyC-gJSv5L75WokMXrSCHGzA5WaWcxaQfBMiKm5oIzg0Dax-aAcctdF4kmLmxeGRH3DXat6xdEoQY0_ephLL7fXCSpG0xgPjJ53/s320/DSC05650.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346295807173986242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />And they could be much cuter. I kind of got in a hurry. I may change them later.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQE_PqhgGqj7Om5erf8b0YXlNxSW2lJUyhVb3K135hbBjAa8WAd2RKq2eJP2VARgrsUZ8HkAWTCJ0ZCpeQNsTjOcZJz_AOov-hLpUoM3wpI4pD19IcK1nfeJ3i6aP70Y04mGvxEXrTk9I/s1600-h/DSC05649.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXQE_PqhgGqj7Om5erf8b0YXlNxSW2lJUyhVb3K135hbBjAa8WAd2RKq2eJP2VARgrsUZ8HkAWTCJ0ZCpeQNsTjOcZJz_AOov-hLpUoM3wpI4pD19IcK1nfeJ3i6aP70Y04mGvxEXrTk9I/s320/DSC05649.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346295802971166226" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-38301598159661380632009-05-29T23:52:00.009-05:002009-06-01T14:47:26.914-05:00simple therapeutic neck wrapokay, so it's been an eon since any of us posted on here! i'm planning a little tutorial of the lampshade skirt i helped <a href="http://thetillmanfamily.blogspot.com/2009/05/lampalooza.html">jennifer</a> with (and maybe a drawstring skirt too, i promise the construction is the same!) but until then, here's a little something to make the blog less...quiet. it could also be a little test to see if anyone out there is still paying attention to it! ;)<br /><br />we haven't posted any sewing stuff here, but a few of us do sew, so i thought it was still appropriate. for me, most of my sewing comes in the form of sweet little clothes for my monster girl, which makes sense since i took up sewing to make things for her after seeing how much i could spend on pretty clothes! but i have recently completed a few projects that aren't clothing, and since they were super easy (just a bunch of straight seams, can't beat that!), i thought i'd post one of them here.<br /><br />seriously, if you have access to a sewing machine and you can drive a straight line, you can make these. and people will think you're so fancy!<br /><br />so here we go, therapeutic neck wraps. i made these for preschool teacher gifts, since over the course of the year, faith had four teachers (she had three at the start of the year, then one had a baby so she got a new one!) i came across a <a href="http://makingitfun.blogspot.com/2009/04/earth-day-spa-set.html">tutorial</a> for a spa set, changed it up a little bit, and filled them with a combination of rice and flaxseed for good cold and heat therapy uses.<br /><br />promise, super easy, i managed to get them all finished over the course of a nap with time to spare! the fiddleiest part was the encased seam edges, they were pretty thick at the corners which was a little difficult to navigate, but not too bad.<br /><br />bear with me, i've never written a tutorial before! :)<br /><br />materials:<br />piece of quilting cotton fabric, 12" x 22" (this is the length of a fat quarter, which you can get inexpensively at fabric stores, joann's often has them on sale for $.99)<br />thread<br />flaxseed and rice for filler (you can use one or the other, a combination, or another filler like buckwheat or feed corn)<br />essential oil (optional)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQ-drJgRcEtsZ2eBO4FgeUaoiHQ3I9yZNXf3yq6EVFhgOuVkZ8_0SPohB_e_HGu36Z8NlM37RuogGcaGFVOzf5e4zQf1YBdqili2vIQDz142S6YhkYN19AK7PXQayUqyBZoyibMmt7dGH/s1600-h/IMG_4679.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQ-drJgRcEtsZ2eBO4FgeUaoiHQ3I9yZNXf3yq6EVFhgOuVkZ8_0SPohB_e_HGu36Z8NlM37RuogGcaGFVOzf5e4zQf1YBdqili2vIQDz142S6YhkYN19AK7PXQayUqyBZoyibMmt7dGH/s400/IMG_4679.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342447370468680258" border="0" /></a><br /><br />step 1:<br />fold fabric lengthwise, wrong sides together and press<br /><br />step 2:<br />stitch around the edge of the long side and one short side, using a 1/4 in. seam allowance<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivONMlXRpfwkF1GLlHF7vdcrv0XFHBQpB8FgOqH0wDKFHF7WaMC937Yd2r8Ym0wep4rgcBs4BK3Z4P1a0Q8DRTfr6lp-i4CtOwCtDwES3mszDPNxU81KM241-nmKfETclGVKh2PtwuZK2o/s1600-h/IMG_4683.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivONMlXRpfwkF1GLlHF7vdcrv0XFHBQpB8FgOqH0wDKFHF7WaMC937Yd2r8Ym0wep4rgcBs4BK3Z4P1a0Q8DRTfr6lp-i4CtOwCtDwES3mszDPNxU81KM241-nmKfETclGVKh2PtwuZK2o/s400/IMG_4683.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342447361339808962" border="0" /></a><br />step 3:<br />fold edge over at stitch line, press, fold over again, and press. stitch along the folded seam, close to the inner edge. this makes an encased seam that helps keep all of the filling inside where it belongs!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxRKdTHTeQg2roc6rbMy65uJUYJig3YA49U2ldbLWl6CGL4e4aQEUAELkfVvcPyVLxtvXzhETLd1-gtMyGp_Sj7-Re4AEOK2jNx7shTZRR3VEe8nSSw9vjY-bQP1ZOYokbOIY7W0g-tTLh/s1600-h/IMG_4684.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxRKdTHTeQg2roc6rbMy65uJUYJig3YA49U2ldbLWl6CGL4e4aQEUAELkfVvcPyVLxtvXzhETLd1-gtMyGp_Sj7-Re4AEOK2jNx7shTZRR3VEe8nSSw9vjY-bQP1ZOYokbOIY7W0g-tTLh/s400/IMG_4684.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342447357152031634" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1671_5cCzpIqaq3ce8XfP3E0Em78_pYzrOOG4S0p4UOlJEPyyPtX1_iSDK6xsiMXSyifUGLpWvR_mWknJxy-m326Cxf0Y89kNSTwwXBmDhCXDp0HnY7kWw9R9YQY-M5Rr5oyvNWWeXU2N/s1600-h/IMG_4685.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1671_5cCzpIqaq3ce8XfP3E0Em78_pYzrOOG4S0p4UOlJEPyyPtX1_iSDK6xsiMXSyifUGLpWvR_mWknJxy-m326Cxf0Y89kNSTwwXBmDhCXDp0HnY7kWw9R9YQY-M5Rr5oyvNWWeXU2N/s400/IMG_4685.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342447351319311042" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopnpy7nw4FfBFJ71oPB5uHneR6UN0gGt5Qm4fLB5xLNOKoh6DsjROsYOQ0fdym6xC6a9E8aReZKhbAyZyPDxTikRLjdqdi2zaSjw8Q5cS0eqJ0-fwDz7sOkuM4u_ZEy5LuIvT7xA6KXCl/s1600-h/IMG_4686.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopnpy7nw4FfBFJ71oPB5uHneR6UN0gGt5Qm4fLB5xLNOKoh6DsjROsYOQ0fdym6xC6a9E8aReZKhbAyZyPDxTikRLjdqdi2zaSjw8Q5cS0eqJ0-fwDz7sOkuM4u_ZEy5LuIvT7xA6KXCl/s400/IMG_4686.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342444568363929954" border="0" /></a><br />step 4:<br />fold tube in half (taking the other end seam allowance into consideration), press, then fold each half in half again, pressing again. this provides guidelines for sewing the compartments that help keep the filling evenly distributed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUr0LSKWhum1_KLhs2T5KwXtv7WhxF6VqTrHxXtRZ71zxM3z3XX_zxeATPD445cs1ct438bA17LkQ-Eji1AGEHaV1XveXRWGhOd2XAMi62ynnTIYyjQO62bJBrwXnpufX58eOFhrjBCzs-/s1600-h/IMG_4689.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUr0LSKWhum1_KLhs2T5KwXtv7WhxF6VqTrHxXtRZ71zxM3z3XX_zxeATPD445cs1ct438bA17LkQ-Eji1AGEHaV1XveXRWGhOd2XAMi62ynnTIYyjQO62bJBrwXnpufX58eOFhrjBCzs-/s400/IMG_4689.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342444563650864818" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiqlDBucDCKXx73Bw7U8diL2bgytXPYWpJiO1nttNIITc3ELQ8HjW_mmwNTOdHoudAJDpIhzZH4UwQI6qrt8ylg9j1PThPSUz6d-D_YCaECCSdwI9n9eNMNhdIbfwS4qv3cc8JkrK5cdh/s1600-h/IMG_4690.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiqlDBucDCKXx73Bw7U8diL2bgytXPYWpJiO1nttNIITc3ELQ8HjW_mmwNTOdHoudAJDpIhzZH4UwQI6qrt8ylg9j1PThPSUz6d-D_YCaECCSdwI9n9eNMNhdIbfwS4qv3cc8JkrK5cdh/s400/IMG_4690.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342444558007488626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrwDrRoSym-CIQM83hkwJ7thVRIvh6wShQdKlK2gczPRWoSQDAXkQlv2GaMRR5sGxlcnZOwq7SVyyXuMKBfq-7xD4_q6yvcGO8oG014zTjjPCOqAsd9-pMQKdFwrYJ124ui9i_WJ6iM1E/s1600-h/IMG_4691.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrwDrRoSym-CIQM83hkwJ7thVRIvh6wShQdKlK2gczPRWoSQDAXkQlv2GaMRR5sGxlcnZOwq7SVyyXuMKBfq-7xD4_q6yvcGO8oG014zTjjPCOqAsd9-pMQKdFwrYJ124ui9i_WJ6iM1E/s400/IMG_4691.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342444552646663570" border="0" /></a><br />step 5:<br />fill 'er up! use approximately 1/2-1 c. of filler material per section (depending on how full you want it--just be sure to leave room to stitch the closing seam.), whatever you decide to use. you can also add a drop or so of essential oil to the filler for additional therapeutic qualities, if you like that sort of thing. most often people use lavender or peppermint, but since i didn't know if any of the teachers had allergies or sensitivities to fragrance, i left it out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOqtQbkfrFX3-JbOpBLCx_-HeyOKUKtCm7pYDiMtdgHKgZoE3Z2Cs4EPo6rfe6GhZC92EjQRKBJQo7e0svI2lSsOQ3QO5z_Zm30Mf5QrU4WytcHNKhinvRpZSPc0czWMC7-yi3nDyZxLx/s1600-h/IMG_4692.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOqtQbkfrFX3-JbOpBLCx_-HeyOKUKtCm7pYDiMtdgHKgZoE3Z2Cs4EPo6rfe6GhZC92EjQRKBJQo7e0svI2lSsOQ3QO5z_Zm30Mf5QrU4WytcHNKhinvRpZSPc0czWMC7-yi3nDyZxLx/s400/IMG_4692.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342444545896179314" border="0" /></a><br />step 6:<br />making sure the filler is out of the way of the pressed guideline, stitch across the body of the tube, making sure to backstitch at each end. it's important to keep the filler out from under the stitch line, otherwise your needle will break. don't ask how i know that! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbJlW82vIRxUA3uodtrA42VzwotLZQNpe5eXzo3uQbHNbn5Gk7oDgdHoye_8Y6MldQNgwWA_t51sW04VG56sk23pFF8GW193RuKZ9EhxZEfKXPwb7Gdsga4TLyc43cWpfttAU6rF_CA1Q/s1600-h/IMG_4695.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbJlW82vIRxUA3uodtrA42VzwotLZQNpe5eXzo3uQbHNbn5Gk7oDgdHoye_8Y6MldQNgwWA_t51sW04VG56sk23pFF8GW193RuKZ9EhxZEfKXPwb7Gdsga4TLyc43cWpfttAU6rF_CA1Q/s400/IMG_4695.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342442261627522242" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9YbtMySKImnzNKreJoE_ir6j6YYqKmCqQMA_c7hFs15GFWXyb9ExWBLHg39XlruF6kHzjltowz4kVUYTSAVP3MLFWVZWBSF-zu4gnn4v-KkO4svjHkjGrmigM1-Jcl2Ui6y6ov16zqx3/s1600-h/IMG_4697.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9YbtMySKImnzNKreJoE_ir6j6YYqKmCqQMA_c7hFs15GFWXyb9ExWBLHg39XlruF6kHzjltowz4kVUYTSAVP3MLFWVZWBSF-zu4gnn4v-KkO4svjHkjGrmigM1-Jcl2Ui6y6ov16zqx3/s400/IMG_4697.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342442256493903810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />step 7:<br />repeat two more times, creating an encased seam at the end like we did for the first to seams.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCuDwSMQIJAKKF-P3gEDDOjdIDvdH7OKSx-uDoWYkVbx_RyD3KFHptQcEiQGGWSDvm0lwMHfTvyqYz6NtEQ8-ZXZshJJgYD9AsGe6pY8_PiSdDWBzisdGY05QdJjI3yQdfPPmCRJvS0oc/s1600-h/IMG_4699.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCuDwSMQIJAKKF-P3gEDDOjdIDvdH7OKSx-uDoWYkVbx_RyD3KFHptQcEiQGGWSDvm0lwMHfTvyqYz6NtEQ8-ZXZshJJgYD9AsGe6pY8_PiSdDWBzisdGY05QdJjI3yQdfPPmCRJvS0oc/s400/IMG_4699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342442254840797026" border="0" /></a><br />and that's it! you're done. you can use these for hot or cold therapy, just pop them in the microwave for a minute or so for an hour of heat or store them in the fridge to ease bumps, sprains, headaches, etc.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOj3v3YrFBGhmiD1z04M8qcoGdojDQD8CcMxgStsfqZvODltjcNuJBQ9odQMvL-qNa2N85zBEJwzZQ42rlPz53sN1bSnhRlPZXN03khrZ8KkrdHfyF3YtLxYxNScnLiXSrun4k3W7MokL/s1600-h/IMG_4701.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTOj3v3YrFBGhmiD1z04M8qcoGdojDQD8CcMxgStsfqZvODltjcNuJBQ9odQMvL-qNa2N85zBEJwzZQ42rlPz53sN1bSnhRlPZXN03khrZ8KkrdHfyF3YtLxYxNScnLiXSrun4k3W7MokL/s400/IMG_4701.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342442248572511554" border="0" /></a><br />you can obviously make these in other shapes and sizes as well, i made a smaller one in fancy dora the explorer fabric to keep in a freezer bag in the freezer for when my monster girl runs into/falls off of/trips over something! and while the teacher gift ones were divided up into the 4 squares, the one i made for the tute had the longer middle section (i plan to use mine for migraines), but it's just a matter of preference!<br /><br />hope that all made sense, and any feedback would be greatly appreciated! :)krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06121334407285906233noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-37604520675239838482009-04-07T08:05:00.000-05:002009-04-07T08:15:20.576-05:00maribeth's spring banner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisozX40XoTulTvikL_9lwHxSAAxDAWo4gEhk2PFmUBpxGyT3fdzI1pMIeYwwLeRpbCOgMpLnBlzrPhGMLJyQJhYxh1m7vz6IQXWGpfC_m3LkDcaORCrd72cWDRBnAzjSrlRZIzjqd-cNPV/s1600-h/DSC_9533.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisozX40XoTulTvikL_9lwHxSAAxDAWo4gEhk2PFmUBpxGyT3fdzI1pMIeYwwLeRpbCOgMpLnBlzrPhGMLJyQJhYxh1m7vz6IQXWGpfC_m3LkDcaORCrd72cWDRBnAzjSrlRZIzjqd-cNPV/s400/DSC_9533.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321835745078887698" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">materials:</span><div>making memories garden party paper pack 6x6</div><div>cricut & accents cartridge</div><div>sewing machine</div><div>white cardstock</div><div>making memories paper flowers</div><div>pearl stickers</div><div>making memories ribbon</div><div>corsage pin</div><div>white crepe paper</div><div>autumn leaves buttons</div><div>small clothes pins</div><div>white twine</div><div>tim holtz distress ink in walnut stain</div><div>dauber</div><div>sand paper</div><div>green thread</div><div>mod podge</div><div>foam brush</div><div>glue dots<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1PorJEmroi0NEL64K9TcxNTg7oF7gGKPFjilwZe-6EFrNvIE83RBYpRHcaLb-2mIzLKQI4THTwns0Y8vxbFUV56ZVxexOqw2It2Ea0YNnR_WXAsiL7XAWCPFUidZ_RYic3RUQmPWstmQ/s1600-h/DSC_9534.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1PorJEmroi0NEL64K9TcxNTg7oF7gGKPFjilwZe-6EFrNvIE83RBYpRHcaLb-2mIzLKQI4THTwns0Y8vxbFUV56ZVxexOqw2It2Ea0YNnR_WXAsiL7XAWCPFUidZ_RYic3RUQmPWstmQ/s400/DSC_9534.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321835737802147458" /></a>what to do:</div><div>1. cut letters and flower shape using cricut. this step could be completed with any shape and could be handcut. the letters can be purchased as well.</div><div>2. using distress ink and dauber, antique letters and shapes to your liking.</div><div>3. adhere letters to flower shape using glue dots.</div><div>4. embellish:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>s:3 paper flowers & pearl stickers, p: ribbon & corsage pin, r: create crepe paper rosette <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>accent with layered buttons, i: paper flower & button<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fZnPp_NamKbcQ5a7q39Fvr8SuORwL8k-EPavalAJ-mRSfkt10QiFR5IpV9mtUp0OoOoMtZ9T9Ri17lYqVn9sHY9Cnfy_YKlj2Tmk0TOwLxRG5JGfF_8d4Lrcz_gkwWiLD0-NGEwu2Mu4/s1600-h/DSC_9535.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0fZnPp_NamKbcQ5a7q39Fvr8SuORwL8k-EPavalAJ-mRSfkt10QiFR5IpV9mtUp0OoOoMtZ9T9Ri17lYqVn9sHY9Cnfy_YKlj2Tmk0TOwLxRG5JGfF_8d4Lrcz_gkwWiLD0-NGEwu2Mu4/s400/DSC_9535.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321835737628321602" /></a>5. create butterfly: trace butterfly template onto paper twice. trace again in smaller size. using mod podge and brush, glue pieces together creating two butterflies (one large & one small). using sewing machine, stitch two pieces together down the center leaving threads longer to create antennae. distress with ink and sand to liking.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJppGV4KgqCvoV9R63x2htUswYvcA1sOFKz6q6DcPv0ipJy8xmdODFwx943Hnuxs26onf-CZrOfas0trOl0NVIvK6OMwQVqHG4BD6zAQ9yTwImTKB9DyeF1_ciI3m3vODEIjaqea1J4u-/s1600-h/DSC_9537.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdJppGV4KgqCvoV9R63x2htUswYvcA1sOFKz6q6DcPv0ipJy8xmdODFwx943Hnuxs26onf-CZrOfas0trOl0NVIvK6OMwQVqHG4BD6zAQ9yTwImTKB9DyeF1_ciI3m3vODEIjaqea1J4u-/s400/DSC_9537.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321835735605560818" /></a>when working on this banner, the papers reminded me of vintage aprons so i decided to clothes pin the flowers to white twine to create a laundry line effect. i hung it in my dining room window, hence the night time picture so you can see the details. please ignore the sticky little finger prints. i just love how spring-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">y</span> it turned out!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-57425954716183928702009-04-07T08:00:00.000-05:002009-04-07T08:10:02.414-05:00maribeth's bunny garland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxEIyYDoNVMEDLVrCQT4_rIKixmWjthKcEo9EuQu4MJLm3XkR_JT_NncVqoSryWDlHx4ed-AKSbq3pCZpbDrJ8TatMLX92v6MOgeO-HpPY7Z3gbeD_XESe0XaTWHPJaWbBhwIJW_YfMSy/s1600-h/DSC_9543.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxEIyYDoNVMEDLVrCQT4_rIKixmWjthKcEo9EuQu4MJLm3XkR_JT_NncVqoSryWDlHx4ed-AKSbq3pCZpbDrJ8TatMLX92v6MOgeO-HpPY7Z3gbeD_XESe0XaTWHPJaWbBhwIJW_YfMSy/s400/DSC_9543.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321831968366733650" /></a><a href="http://marthamondays.blogspot.com/2009/03/bunny-garland.html">jennifer's bunny garland</a> inspired me to make a similar one. i drew this bunny last year to create an applique for my children to wear during easter. on the applique, i used a chenille dot from a vintage comforter. for the garland, i used a variety of embellishments-<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7JTtmuzXkk0_3qONZV3-Ajfz7esBJRt9rnKr3M7slOr38s92c4HDciCEsljFkdFaQEbgl7p8sGAwOe0Z9nbtpn0d4YsoHVz-yEyOUiXC3G_ssfRbzMLRkuG2fETzYAwXsIK6UNuwiOQQ/s1600-h/DSC_9539.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7JTtmuzXkk0_3qONZV3-Ajfz7esBJRt9rnKr3M7slOr38s92c4HDciCEsljFkdFaQEbgl7p8sGAwOe0Z9nbtpn0d4YsoHVz-yEyOUiXC3G_ssfRbzMLRkuG2fETzYAwXsIK6UNuwiOQQ/s400/DSC_9539.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321831966087214610" /></a>1. making memories brad 2. prima paper flower and pearl sticker 3. handmade pompom from embroidery thread 4. autumn leaves button and making memories tulle flower (cut into circle) 5. prima paper flower and pearl sticker<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikr8_XoV7zYIhIuUdX2wCzDFf8bsYZMgqKX2u-qAQ3rTioYKdXP7_SRZnqW4C7Ky064sxP6zTNM9-_NtGK-TRyIKJuWaU80myVfRzPFYyUshlv0tyLW2kkeTNf_uW3BO1HWNqnnMK_NlAI/s1600-h/DSC_9547.jpg"><br /><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikr8_XoV7zYIhIuUdX2wCzDFf8bsYZMgqKX2u-qAQ3rTioYKdXP7_SRZnqW4C7Ky064sxP6zTNM9-_NtGK-TRyIKJuWaU80myVfRzPFYyUshlv0tyLW2kkeTNf_uW3BO1HWNqnnMK_NlAI/s400/DSC_9547.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321831965667892994" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">if i were a good crafter, i would have taken pictures before and after, as well as created a tutorial for the pompom, but i just didn't think ahead. i will create a tutorial in the future, i promise. until then, let me know if you have any questions!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-43514575106283975992009-04-07T06:05:00.000-05:002009-04-07T06:05:00.242-05:00maribeth's easter eggs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7q21Z1seUFbYcQ7xZcokY0o0OZavGkZmlOG0UTO7hox1OflhBzasIa7Gp6gZjoy1jH7ONG0jloNdyftbxmMJS0ZbVS1QA45tjQ1E7iIRGS4qEymKFEhyZBDAjqP-kap9tIhA95Pn_yjj/s1600-h/DSC_9544.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">here is my version of the craft:<br /></span><img style="text-decoration: underline;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7q21Z1seUFbYcQ7xZcokY0o0OZavGkZmlOG0UTO7hox1OflhBzasIa7Gp6gZjoy1jH7ONG0jloNdyftbxmMJS0ZbVS1QA45tjQ1E7iIRGS4qEymKFEhyZBDAjqP-kap9tIhA95Pn_yjj/s400/DSC_9544.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321809097120356498" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxHLNTrjSI-z_l4LZhN7kQ1EJqWhvvwCiPzoVE6IUXrTrdDssKG-cKR0P3C_0HY5_2jhzpmwLlbmnKcU_UPLOkEDRO-EgEnpIZqO3rcbUNlsaNpUh2bd37CMLKFiBvWYHsGZqnNLJB4UL/s1600-h/DSC_9552.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlxHLNTrjSI-z_l4LZhN7kQ1EJqWhvvwCiPzoVE6IUXrTrdDssKG-cKR0P3C_0HY5_2jhzpmwLlbmnKcU_UPLOkEDRO-EgEnpIZqO3rcbUNlsaNpUh2bd37CMLKFiBvWYHsGZqnNLJB4UL/s400/DSC_9552.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321809096432167362" /></a>i used the exact same materials and steps as jennifer did <a href="http://marthamondays.blogspot.com/2009/03/easter-eggs-and-bunny-garland.html">here</a>. the main difference was that my eggs are smaller. i purchased a package in the easter section of hobby lobby. the kraft colored eggs are just the original paper mache with white polka dots added. then, (of course,) i distressed and sanded them. because my eggs were smaller, when i decoupaged the one egg, i cute my paper in 1/4" strips. <div><br /></div><div>for display, i used some reindeer moss and jennifer "zshushed" them for me. "zshushed" means to fluff or pretty up for display purposes. i hope i spelled it correctly!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-55667885914588923022009-04-06T20:35:00.013-05:002009-04-06T21:47:08.860-05:00Sonya's Decoupaged Photo Frame<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3P_rYoC3KNza68YwLVvojB4UjOB3Vt09S2x2tjedWMucMlGI57vBruUe38aafpXoTL-jHwj8Qy7ADwbiPCUjYW8aTXFoeCrJ_WSEveT8Y4QR4sRUqL63zOeUaGYnbsjpC3msiPKF78Y/s1600-h/04-06-2009-049.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321758056167241058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 291px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3P_rYoC3KNza68YwLVvojB4UjOB3Vt09S2x2tjedWMucMlGI57vBruUe38aafpXoTL-jHwj8Qy7ADwbiPCUjYW8aTXFoeCrJ_WSEveT8Y4QR4sRUqL63zOeUaGYnbsjpC3msiPKF78Y/s400/04-06-2009-049.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><br />I have had this family photo for two years and have never found a frame that I really liked (or could afford), so I decided to make my own! <a href="http://www.thetillmanfamily.blogspot.com/">Jennifer</a> did this several months back, so I took her lead and here is my results.</div><div></div><br /><div>The How-To!</div><div></div><br /><div>Supplies:</div><div></div><br /><div>8x10 (size is up to you) unfinished wood frame with glass included (Michael's -$3.00 with 50% off coupon) </div><div>Modge Podge (I used satin finish, but whatever you like is good.)</div><div>Modge Podge sponge</div><div>2 sheets 12x12 decorative paper (Actually, you only really need one, but if it has designs that you want to match up and run the same direction you will need two.)</div><div>Acrylic paint of your choice color & paint brush (I used DecoArt Americana's Bittersweet Chocolate.)</div><div>Ribbon and/or any embellishments you choose</div><div>Craft glue or hot glue gun</div><div>Fine sandpaper</div><div>Distress Ink<br /></div><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321757807181825746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4hvLx_JhyphenhyphenQ6xdaIqnC3XtcmTzHBkdxkqA-OqOhS2ObSveWwrZb9fVUbR6bYTStwwmnReFIlRHLNWtSUFqdqaFSLSoD3czusvgKMA7OLCL2P1mfdyLvHdUfb5rvoxLh4ymKq4SXxdvOZg/s400/04-06-2009-002.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div>1. Remove glass and backing from frame and sand down the entire frame until smooth. </div><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321757803884512098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn0ptWg6pMIO17OrfvRfzzPOui_TdxmlhGEjIyQ_FKQFFEP_JKp8DSTac4rh20bieg6M_6ll_3JY1WjYtSwr8foPTPsqSHUdKSmA_DRMUP-YmJRBNpSOOksnHlk-fLI_aQ0HdtoBfrruY/s400/04-06-2009-001.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p>2. Paint frame front and back (if desired) and allow to dry completely.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321757804556914994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLwKXn4fa7CAoZpoP85KDaVLqaCZCBdd66g_laLBxDl2wx1KZaWMsuoqw-aUG31cEsq4DXOpFObKrHaFcX55bLMTr60g70ahNC37ESY8ydIeMeJZI_7LNdQVqoM7fUPrBtLjsQraIWUrM/s400/04-06-2009-008.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321757806456431634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaZmQW-O74DR_uXJ8Z0_ageIh3BHXqu4nrwz5eDR-geIRBMs96nnsNHnW6uXjyAf2ZdOf8OXf9T4BPi6N753xKo46ipc0HbA8P6t6vPz1GCqPjQ0CabOt5TpLt-c2yMrnDRiNS_9lwUCs/s400/04-06-2009-009.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p></p><br /><p>3. Measure area on the frame that you want to cover and cut paper into 4 strips. Remember that you will have to be careful how you cut the paper to be sure that your paper's patterns are running the same direction. If you are really smart, you can measure and cut the paper into right angles. I failed geometry and I am way too lazy to figure that out so I did it the easy way, which in my opinion, is the best way. :)</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321757812518144482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzojA_dTRJxlXXUZbJztd16QJ7vxeRMNtJdhVoeoDBgiaRZMuuKRCXt9Id2vS7JVlo2rUUbiSxbPBSsEORGrKw6Ai2LS4o1e6TqmAjWx7HLtlKfG_Dww7ullG1XTIbFigpGuBDv0PeRj8/s400/04-06-2009-021.jpg" border="0" /> </p><br /><p>4. Spread Modge Podge on back of paper and on the frame and place horizontal strips first. Apply vertical strips next. (I made mine overlap the horizontal strips.) Because this is my first Modge Podge experience, I learned it may take quite a bit of Modge Podge and lots of pushing and pressing down as bubbles tend to be a common problem. They eventually do come out so be prepared to work with it some. Cover entire frame liberally with Modge Podge and let dry.</p><br /><p>5. After drying and if you like the distressed and vintage look like we do, go nuts sanding the frame with a fine sandpaper and apply a little Distressing Ink in the corners and edges. </p><br /><p>6. I lined my ribbon up on the seams where the papers came together and used craft glue, wrapping the ribbon to around to the back. You could also use a glue gun, but I felt like I had a little more control with the craft glue. I didn't want to see any glue coming out from under the ribbon.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321758056039365330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpBJyQYMtnIYfF1BqSTYSwFuy2eQTfLJ-J5vto60ORR-3HM4EJf9gDlMmNLIwu2UsOoOOQ3hUKFHsKEMUX01QyM7MTqxdBdxDfmyElRykP6XcJbuPxJVQkkFksSSP_Eg7cfda0YhPfPc/s400/04-06-2009-047.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p></p><br /><p>7. Add a bow or buttons, whatever you like, and put glass back in frame. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321767443903490354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguyyXF8FZn0yX7RSVY187LG4Q6Rc_0FgIvOwbJC9HKxZUwma3i1x6P48GZ99FejrWCzE-mLNgYhBbFbrVIyFNQzFnXfWFo_lkx0rIL-LGgRBT5_ceSJbgpQKgjbM7iiazxlqLOMUUKrP0/s400/04-06-2009-048.jpg" border="0" /></p><br /><p></p><p>8. See? Easy Peasy! And believe me, if I can do it ANYONE can! The whole thing cost me $4.50. I love the way it turned out! </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321758061722570498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 326px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0ilgfORT5nhJei_RW88TDbyX28DI9U2841TdBOclkVuYcF9QhATMZx91QgY4NCkZpoSDUXCYvo_qAeOtsV6GNbfkgVwMleu623uSNtLEZPAc_TGjR0gy9kUlkQZlnkOKc4PNDZ7QBJk/s400/04-06-2009-057.jpg" border="0" /></p>Sonya @ Balentine Blisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14284872948356077508noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-19928949895267906382009-04-04T10:01:00.005-05:002009-04-04T10:07:23.843-05:00kris's spring banner<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Nf7JYxKcyW9LvyZR-8fqBo99cXxOX43qubGHtJ2RkpFiV1IQBdcVSZGdjWa9GWAd4SpPn9UgyviRNTOnQ4mSzB_41sdTaqireQ-VqlOCqHt6BtlEN7gc_S1VpoTpW8JkTdDchao5olEh/s1600-h/IMG_6173.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Nf7JYxKcyW9LvyZR-8fqBo99cXxOX43qubGHtJ2RkpFiV1IQBdcVSZGdjWa9GWAd4SpPn9UgyviRNTOnQ4mSzB_41sdTaqireQ-VqlOCqHt6BtlEN7gc_S1VpoTpW8JkTdDchao5olEh/s400/IMG_6173.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320852518506734466" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZTvxVai3l0Oy_3ISYcRv-qs8Yf9XMAL59YxBi85pj7JZFONbQPqQvoSsZ3k_n-SQDzLOatPXaISBr4x0T-7OW_FHnmIUFryq4dgKbxVPPRsWEsqXmk1xwjKs5-SyIRU9zte4bsFEEWui/s1600-h/IMG_6175.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1ZTvxVai3l0Oy_3ISYcRv-qs8Yf9XMAL59YxBi85pj7JZFONbQPqQvoSsZ3k_n-SQDzLOatPXaISBr4x0T-7OW_FHnmIUFryq4dgKbxVPPRsWEsqXmk1xwjKs5-SyIRU9zte4bsFEEWui/s400/IMG_6175.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320852511771854482" border="0" /></a><br />okay, jennifer posted all the nitty gritty details about how to make her spring banner, but i just wanted to post proof positive that even newbies can do this! i've never been one for paper crafting, it tends to baffle me (fabric is more my medium of comfort), but nonetheless, here is my spring banner in all it's glory!<br /><br />this is also a fun way to see how unique the banners are, depending on what paper and accents you choose, since the letters are the exact same as the ones jennifer used, and yet our final banners are very different. :)krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06121334407285906233noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-11775588155489010922009-04-03T22:53:00.019-05:002009-05-16T20:24:31.897-05:00Jennifer's Spring Banner<span style="font-style:italic;">Arghh... I need a new camera...</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_m6udHc94OIJjxsRGDPEW5Xa2V0vByC9kNBlDsmUh0EaMSHAKDR69b5KS0UkzS6DtV0jq1tRHVolv-1WezznccnIR3Xi2nMoUXL8QDy1a6LyXD3ctWNd84M_p-ERDqCbADxzJATybY93/s1600-h/IMG_6627.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_m6udHc94OIJjxsRGDPEW5Xa2V0vByC9kNBlDsmUh0EaMSHAKDR69b5KS0UkzS6DtV0jq1tRHVolv-1WezznccnIR3Xi2nMoUXL8QDy1a6LyXD3ctWNd84M_p-ERDqCbADxzJATybY93/s400/IMG_6627.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320693909941129634" /></a><br />This tutorial was originally posted on:<a href="http://littlenannygoat.blogspot.com/2009/02/banner-tutorial-finally-already.html"> nannygoat blog</a>. This is just my take on it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Supplies:</span><br />2 pieces plain colored cardstock<br />2 pieces scrapbook paper<br />2 pieces coordinating scrapbook paper<br />glue (I prefer Martha Stewart's Gel Adhesive)<br />glue dots<br />2 kinds of ribbon<br />Chipboard letters (I found my kit at Archivers in the Hot Spots section for CHEAP)<br />Hole punch (I used my Cropodile)<br />Cricut (If you don't have a Cricut you can use a 6" scallop punch and a circle cutter or punch)<br />Mini Monograms Cartridge for Cricut<br />Corner rounder (I looove the fiskars one)<br />Scissors<br />Paper cutter<br />Distress Ink in Walnut Stain<br />Dauber<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQygYvOyzz18bFJpkUFxcDXogFBs-5h_YB3x180F4C13UIwApLVq7WnyfYfvKdeaqLWGUnlB7tP7zD5QQASAzUMgdQCWXDw5OSFfLkZgZxw8cEYsMP3AJmSGvzf48Adc1qlmWHI7JBC0N/s1600-h/IMG_6592.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQygYvOyzz18bFJpkUFxcDXogFBs-5h_YB3x180F4C13UIwApLVq7WnyfYfvKdeaqLWGUnlB7tP7zD5QQASAzUMgdQCWXDw5OSFfLkZgZxw8cEYsMP3AJmSGvzf48Adc1qlmWHI7JBC0N/s400/IMG_6592.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320679663115904754" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How To Do It:</span><br />Decide which letters you would like to use from the chipboard kit<br />then decide which order you would like your patterned paper to be in (this part takes me the longest)<br /><br />Using The Mini Monograms Cartridge, make three 6 3/4" <span style="font-weight:bold;">circles</span> from one of the patterned papers<br />Then cut three 6 3/4" <span style="font-weight:bold;">scalloped circles</span> from the plain cardstock<br /><br />Using scissors or a paper cutter, cut your coordinating scrapbook paper into <span style="font-weight:bold;">small squares</span> and glue behind negative space of chipboard letters to create a backing for the chipboard (like I did with letters P, I, and G).<br />Cut <span style="font-weight:bold;">larger rectangles</span> from the plain cardstock and round the corners with a corner rounder.<br /><br />When all of your pieces have been cut out, use the Distress Ink to <span style="font-weight:bold;">stain the edges</span>.<br /><br />After all of the pieces have been stained, <span style="font-weight:bold;">assemble</span> them using a glue adhesive<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOkJAPspcoPuhOfm5Xj1csoh1LcXIF6ljkFY_o8kltwK5dnsuoLv2ICnWbc77orKUAtNz0Ugy_qS7XOQVcLcFfvfpYd_gx07tvP8wkk8AGihkBgGc-NWh4O3B5p0Io5M7qQmlt2lRCL7w/s1600-h/IMG_6614.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOkJAPspcoPuhOfm5Xj1csoh1LcXIF6ljkFY_o8kltwK5dnsuoLv2ICnWbc77orKUAtNz0Ugy_qS7XOQVcLcFfvfpYd_gx07tvP8wkk8AGihkBgGc-NWh4O3B5p0Io5M7qQmlt2lRCL7w/s400/IMG_6614.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320686517283124978" /></a><br /><br />Next use a hole punch to <span style="font-weight:bold;">cut holes</span> for the ribbon.<br />Use two kinds of ribbon to <span style="font-weight:bold;">tie</span> the pieces of the banner together.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Embellish</span> as desired.<br />I used paper flowers, buttons, and rhinestones to embellish mine.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT04Wl2U3UtFLK9X3NU8Ew-k2usXqLzOXC26Sq2eyFc9yCChv0YyOLrlG8pJT_8we0_YhbuHHaWJbWmmgFWI9kS1SqfZveGXC3egIt9tA_icb1yTyU-qeH3fkMk5oOT2OeWDqMYCL7Akdi/s1600-h/IMG_6613.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT04Wl2U3UtFLK9X3NU8Ew-k2usXqLzOXC26Sq2eyFc9yCChv0YyOLrlG8pJT_8we0_YhbuHHaWJbWmmgFWI9kS1SqfZveGXC3egIt9tA_icb1yTyU-qeH3fkMk5oOT2OeWDqMYCL7Akdi/s400/IMG_6613.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320686519223018514" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKzkqyZUYXaVhIVwbr513TNYh3v3V_cT-XCBt04qcwX2WOkLaR4SIwQuBkWZGogoLEPyyH8No6dGU8r8b_Qa3cZeWC6q6q1dV6ZLbOYb7ibIY5wkePPBsgJbvNaKaxM56PiYTtvWaWvbx/s1600-h/IMG_6639.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzKzkqyZUYXaVhIVwbr513TNYh3v3V_cT-XCBt04qcwX2WOkLaR4SIwQuBkWZGogoLEPyyH8No6dGU8r8b_Qa3cZeWC6q6q1dV6ZLbOYb7ibIY5wkePPBsgJbvNaKaxM56PiYTtvWaWvbx/s400/IMG_6639.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320694008101252610" /></a>jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08307012176653521496noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-86430803784501382612009-03-27T12:15:00.002-05:002009-03-27T12:29:53.671-05:00bunny garland<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6PfgrEQ21pyP_P421n3F1WhAx7mGBalGYzCDXC2VwxgnbfOvQn2Xona-nQMbmnZVTtIM04kt2Mut8PujWIevg1OndcNRkZqbjNb3T6RuQ5DFg16JoxsYvJhVJRRXSpuLJCn4RwMrb9ZC/s1600-h/IMG_6510.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX6PfgrEQ21pyP_P421n3F1WhAx7mGBalGYzCDXC2VwxgnbfOvQn2Xona-nQMbmnZVTtIM04kt2Mut8PujWIevg1OndcNRkZqbjNb3T6RuQ5DFg16JoxsYvJhVJRRXSpuLJCn4RwMrb9ZC/s400/IMG_6510.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317920932859412418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFPqQPXo0_rIyMgPd9cDbwFUMrD1VqNaQqoQrJazvqQ5nKaG3viqTQ_Avi6lfH3Qyr0qF405uL9Pt_u2idRroxb_tSU-k_QHB4tKuoT1AVV7zhum7wYLfxzHckJl1I8kKWP7R0VhJizdU/s1600-h/IMG_6517.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFPqQPXo0_rIyMgPd9cDbwFUMrD1VqNaQqoQrJazvqQ5nKaG3viqTQ_Avi6lfH3Qyr0qF405uL9Pt_u2idRroxb_tSU-k_QHB4tKuoT1AVV7zhum7wYLfxzHckJl1I8kKWP7R0VhJizdU/s400/IMG_6517.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317920931924345922" /></a><br />This little easy peasy project was inspired by Martha Stewart's 2008 Easter decorating workshop.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Materials:</span><br />Bunny template from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/easter-workshop-weeks-4-staff-crafting?autonomy_kw=bunny%20garland&rsc=header_4">Martha Stewart's Website</a><br />Scissors<br />pencil<br />twine<br />hole punch<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How To Do It:</span><br />1. Download Bunny Template from Martha Stewart's Website<br />2. Trace Bunny to Scrapbook paper<br />3. Cut out Bunny<br />4. Punch 2 holes on bunny<br />5. weave twine through bunny holes<br /><br />Ta DA!!!!jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08307012176653521496noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-80236990832592573232009-03-27T11:41:00.023-05:002009-03-27T12:32:25.616-05:00jennifer t.'s easter eggs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPG2bvmvXfVeu2KZ4rfHGxuKHB0y4j3oB9ZvUfjaxz53HdQ7pSxCm_QCoKJ7lXir1klJ_B2OKvfCMtLsITW_bmfCrmo_eDVkWHj43eA_mdc-RAkXRhRWKSyPzsxLwV5FZPgBjqVkdLWgxd/s1600-h/IMG_6513.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPG2bvmvXfVeu2KZ4rfHGxuKHB0y4j3oB9ZvUfjaxz53HdQ7pSxCm_QCoKJ7lXir1klJ_B2OKvfCMtLsITW_bmfCrmo_eDVkWHj43eA_mdc-RAkXRhRWKSyPzsxLwV5FZPgBjqVkdLWgxd/s400/IMG_6513.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317909009542836290" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppN5ddwLo4Xmc64Xw1j26vJYh-U0lXUWR6FT4fvHvfIxVwbPXIQgGVXkXg4Wg_PsSVlZZl-Btd3qHIFP1a5SYdgYb9hMO7oafxb_9xzimV9DOxFVcAukpQ81HWiOsX3QYnAmjU_y6fkom/s1600-h/IMG_6515.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppN5ddwLo4Xmc64Xw1j26vJYh-U0lXUWR6FT4fvHvfIxVwbPXIQgGVXkXg4Wg_PsSVlZZl-Btd3qHIFP1a5SYdgYb9hMO7oafxb_9xzimV9DOxFVcAukpQ81HWiOsX3QYnAmjU_y6fkom/s400/IMG_6515.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317909002730330290" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">materials</span><br />paper mache eggs (from wood section at Hobby Lobby)<br />acrylic paints (hobby lobby)<br />scrapbooking paper (archiver's - basic grey paper)<br />mod podge - matte (Hobby Lobby)<br />distress ink (Archivers)<br />sandpaper (Wal-Mart)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">tools</span><br />paint brushes <br />dauber <br />scissors or paper cutter <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How To Do It:</span><br />Decoupaged Eggs - <br />1. cut scrapbook paper into thin strips (1/2" or so)<br />2. use paintbrush to apply thin layer of mod podge to undecorated paper mache egg<br />3. wrap scrapbook paper around the egg - one layer at a time.<br />4. after egg is completely covered with scrapbook paper, use a fine sandpaper to lightly sand it<br />5. I also squeezed the egg in my hand to help the paper adhere better<br />6. apply a thin layer of mod podge to the entire egg to seal<br /><br />Green/Pink Eggs -<br />1. paint egg with acrylic paint<br />2. paint pink polka dots on egg<br />3. use fine or medium grade sandpaper to distress<br /><br />Pink Eggs -<br />1. paint with pink acrylic paint<br />2. sand with fine or medium grade sandpaper<br />3. lightly apply distress ink w/ dauber<br />4. sand with fine sandpaper again<br /><br />Blue Egg -<br />1. paint egg with acrylic paint and let dry<br />2. mix white paint with a little bit of water<br />3. apply water/paint mix to egg<br /><br />FYI: Here's a picture of the Distress Ink and Dauber I used -<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFw__LI5llFV9V02JSXoCh-XLx00rQs6l5PgwuYXvqHojpttzPJ6Iy9mNcHuLoQfdxXVP_HCd300JvFV__eLMHNP6CePf0ttCudVU_LzbVJy0aZmIgrKw3gtX9_uxocaxYOSpf2Zz_S34b/s1600-h/IMG_6516.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFw__LI5llFV9V02JSXoCh-XLx00rQs6l5PgwuYXvqHojpttzPJ6Iy9mNcHuLoQfdxXVP_HCd300JvFV__eLMHNP6CePf0ttCudVU_LzbVJy0aZmIgrKw3gtX9_uxocaxYOSpf2Zz_S34b/s400/IMG_6516.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317909005770612978" /></a>jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08307012176653521496noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1667958901417673697.post-90235852194483351472009-03-24T12:39:00.011-05:002009-03-27T11:17:58.939-05:00welcome to our blog<span style="font-weight:bold;">Martha Mondays</span> was created as a fun way to document and share the projects we create together at our Monday Night Craft Club.<br /><br />Why the name "Martha Mondays"?<br /><br />Martha =<br />After Craft Maven Martha Stewart...<br />and Martha of the Bible<br /><br />Mondays =<br />the night our Crafty Club gets together.<br /><br />After our Craft Club meets, one or more of our "Martha Wannabe's" will post a picture and little tutorial for how they created their project. <br /><br />We hope you enjoy reading our blog and that it inspires you to have your own Martha Monday fun!jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08307012176653521496noreply@blogger.com2