tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60748387161588510202024-03-06T01:31:41.840-06:00Miss Matched and MarvelousThe life happenings, creative outlet and nonsense that happens here at the Nicholson house.Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-65555166612878541832011-06-07T19:46:00.006-05:002011-06-07T20:30:56.006-05:00Trophy Husband PartyMany of you know that my Husband & best friend in the whole world had Gastric Bypass at the end of December. With it are all kinds of obstacles, big and small. It was a big risk to make. But he made it for us! His family. We love him, support him and are so incredibly proud of all that he has accomplished!...We decided a party was in order! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0sFUuOrE8oxQhnCSYVRXritoR0iyraLQRvdInhZZoxpdvgOPZ9P72EaCPR6n_Uzcq14LFUP5HgrwDbNOBB5gacyqiQO2_l3lC4MoRfTO5Hd5dCNqCOO8i6xz3RV7vhCMwORfTVvqtPnXB/s1600/trophy.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0sFUuOrE8oxQhnCSYVRXritoR0iyraLQRvdInhZZoxpdvgOPZ9P72EaCPR6n_Uzcq14LFUP5HgrwDbNOBB5gacyqiQO2_l3lC4MoRfTO5Hd5dCNqCOO8i6xz3RV7vhCMwORfTVvqtPnXB/s320/trophy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615647723555505538" /></a><br /><br /> TROPHY HUSBAND PARTY!<br />I invited our closes friends and family to join us for a bonfire to celebrate the beginning of summer and under the disguise that I wanted them here to share my birthday as well. At least that is what I told Tim! lol. I had been preparing this party for MONTHS in my head. This brain was full of so many ideas, some I found from inspiration in other parties, some of my own. He was clueless until about 20 minutes before we were expecting company. Here he is after he JUST realized what was going on.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYql6CofFFRaeO2get56tBdhRNxZLbxYR40zYc2hl6MH7dz-vsnOBgmKcI7rkVGpV4aZKEBSWRzC0omiAAw6Z-pdZNBYce-oHwSDPVvzpjZA2vdCfF4p9x2pHCtY_XhADoe3m6rBmw2Od/s1600/treaction.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIYql6CofFFRaeO2get56tBdhRNxZLbxYR40zYc2hl6MH7dz-vsnOBgmKcI7rkVGpV4aZKEBSWRzC0omiAAw6Z-pdZNBYce-oHwSDPVvzpjZA2vdCfF4p9x2pHCtY_XhADoe3m6rBmw2Od/s320/treaction.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615651964976747282" /></a><br /><br />Here is what he found!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-M-kkPhiFywxIZQJ4k-DDctu2Bgwaxj8JMfSa8T4TZ6BqFhGKGF5kC5fsd5N2XdCc3jwtsGJ2oLl3v-KKtNRn1MAJlYZSrZlA21EfwajPybSAjSqhMnjFfwZyAbaorVnafXaacldbbTX/s1600/ttable.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0-M-kkPhiFywxIZQJ4k-DDctu2Bgwaxj8JMfSa8T4TZ6BqFhGKGF5kC5fsd5N2XdCc3jwtsGJ2oLl3v-KKtNRn1MAJlYZSrZlA21EfwajPybSAjSqhMnjFfwZyAbaorVnafXaacldbbTX/s320/ttable.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615647734502752002" /></a><br />THE SPREAD. We were in the back yard, and the garage was the back drop. I see now i needed something more colorful for the background so the banner would show better. But it was late in the game. Oh well, now I know for next time!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnGImLeDqYYLj28_M7f1EKkNywZGCd7vQsV-Iqx-QzTE9bUmWR7MhUDlUbNiCHK09c6tu1IQ84d1g_B55ORieWB5sS0Fi6ylfY-OJ3J_GI6fLR0vAaZudgCRKgzIDIUXiiWpEgZRuxjSNC/s1600/tbanner.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnGImLeDqYYLj28_M7f1EKkNywZGCd7vQsV-Iqx-QzTE9bUmWR7MhUDlUbNiCHK09c6tu1IQ84d1g_B55ORieWB5sS0Fi6ylfY-OJ3J_GI6fLR0vAaZudgCRKgzIDIUXiiWpEgZRuxjSNC/s320/tbanner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615647740916712930" /></a><br />THE BANNER: term I use loosely. I just painted chipboard letters in black and white. Very sloppy. I wanted it to take on a tarnished pewter look, like a trophy. So I literally dipped my pain brush in both blackand white at the same time and just slopped it all on. Wrapped with copper wire and considered it done!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCseedyT0Zxfc4wNN6fd0pwNENalK1H6KFvX4Ou23rxvXGxdw7yJSiAUztHMzMDc-F_NyURL4aghgTCgzt-LyIydyGw2UVX7VyqQa67z3iAX31l9ElUunk-L_SOfTaLQX-xFxcuSLOcKAu/s1600/tsprings.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCseedyT0Zxfc4wNN6fd0pwNENalK1H6KFvX4Ou23rxvXGxdw7yJSiAUztHMzMDc-F_NyURL4aghgTCgzt-LyIydyGw2UVX7VyqQa67z3iAX31l9ElUunk-L_SOfTaLQX-xFxcuSLOcKAu/s320/tsprings.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615651950681543426" /></a><br />MOOD LIGHTING: I bought these old rusty springs at Junk Jubilee in DesMoines this spring, for this exact reason. Dropped in a couple of small jelly jars and a tealight, hung them by copper wire!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCgkfPJiH6Bxkok4SCSdI1ubdtn5qVMYz4PsvKRGWArx-4VOFxyOw4aokH4Dqy6cwi261uFQCEani_F-CalIb7c3Q-F0aMLlwR6APpIkXZUq0A_V0G8cLK_G0gxWDYnJbZDaDsR3cRj78/s1600/ttoppers.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXCgkfPJiH6Bxkok4SCSdI1ubdtn5qVMYz4PsvKRGWArx-4VOFxyOw4aokH4Dqy6cwi261uFQCEani_F-CalIb7c3Q-F0aMLlwR6APpIkXZUq0A_V0G8cLK_G0gxWDYnJbZDaDsR3cRj78/s320/ttoppers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615647745274875090" /></a><br />CUPCAKE TOPPERS: I want to appologize right now, I know I found the download online somewhere, but for the life of me can't find it now. If its yours, please leave a comment and I would love to give credit! I did edit it a bit to show the date we got married. 1998. wow, 13 years already. dangaloo! oh, and remind me to share the recipe for those cupcakes. SUPER easy, Low on Points for those on weight watchers and soooo delish!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHt2Wv6NkYHngjx3L2_Er8jDL-ZdT-brK9_7Ev1pR_o1N4Z70qKkyBEEh0UbrtgFgZLDh2dRMLLK_fljg4EYyDRf56YypkxdGYVb3ikKuv1ZuMjA5nk1oW9MzgHM6sekDOubSvOQDWR1Jv/s1600/tawesomeness.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHt2Wv6NkYHngjx3L2_Er8jDL-ZdT-brK9_7Ev1pR_o1N4Z70qKkyBEEh0UbrtgFgZLDh2dRMLLK_fljg4EYyDRf56YypkxdGYVb3ikKuv1ZuMjA5nk1oW9MzgHM6sekDOubSvOQDWR1Jv/s320/tawesomeness.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615647755279157954" /></a><br />KEEP CALM: Hahahahaha! This sign cracks me up. I think I found it by googling signs for men or something of the sort. Scarey thing, is that I'm pretty sure that Tim has said this, or something very similar at some point in our relationship. Yeah...I'm just that lucky! lol<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN7_1Yzu6KcApt8NypkXcMnHSDxmCuyLyxqewkyiVg4bfzOcZi9NcAuoxdZijevBiOVL8lORh9veXblyBRVOAptsvowoTZ8SYeUT4bg37YG12vf7T9XLtkOquKhKpEWmR7qfXOnXEuBKUY/s1600/tcooltown.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN7_1Yzu6KcApt8NypkXcMnHSDxmCuyLyxqewkyiVg4bfzOcZi9NcAuoxdZijevBiOVL8lORh9veXblyBRVOAptsvowoTZ8SYeUT4bg37YG12vf7T9XLtkOquKhKpEWmR7qfXOnXEuBKUY/s320/tcooltown.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615651930834194866" /></a><br />COOLTOWN: Ok, another fantabulous sign. This will remain framed and in the basement in his mancave. Lucky for me, he doesn't sport the mullet. However, I did hear more than one comment about the sign and refrences to past boyfriends or long lost family members! What a hoot!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxNI15BZ6iJRCS-eN034xnVaKzGEb-l0D5x1DADGMHeak07hpBAVdl4lFmjwwUo4hTgU-o0_W23LIgyhZVFBtZP-a1emUNhgSGALAT88fqNxmYcxpruyC2u9xEIuqymeUgk9-Rh0_XaSz/s1600/tking.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxxNI15BZ6iJRCS-eN034xnVaKzGEb-l0D5x1DADGMHeak07hpBAVdl4lFmjwwUo4hTgU-o0_W23LIgyhZVFBtZP-a1emUNhgSGALAT88fqNxmYcxpruyC2u9xEIuqymeUgk9-Rh0_XaSz/s320/tking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615651940955838866" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSquzzGXamNRWGZvR-vFHoFyzy8dEQ_cfGNTWDqwSR06Ix1UWJPatwyrIScW0GZ75t-yuULLiAKyrIL-RyYBB1rmivB3NdjmEn_97H3vELADkZQn2TQOKb0d8gabEcRA14msMYL4DgBz81/s1600/tbowl.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSquzzGXamNRWGZvR-vFHoFyzy8dEQ_cfGNTWDqwSR06Ix1UWJPatwyrIScW0GZ75t-yuULLiAKyrIL-RyYBB1rmivB3NdjmEn_97H3vELADkZQn2TQOKb0d8gabEcRA14msMYL4DgBz81/s320/tbowl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615651941994588530" /></a><br />SMORE'S FIXIN'S: Another google search produced these fabulous pictures for the marshmallow stabbers! Love the retro look to them!<br /><br />And who coulf forget the TROPHY?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6AHhbn1CuMR2vrqTCqjQJeA6KAi29riM1V4KhM8VibyFa0dhyphenhyphenpoFH0kxcqubA9lZo2UGFTCp8480fGjFsk4gbFasztQHf9_Z_mHvBNf_D_bE4Orw0r5u_DBQvkEMtNcnRcO1oS7PEA5C/s1600/tmachoman.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 198px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK6AHhbn1CuMR2vrqTCqjQJeA6KAi29riM1V4KhM8VibyFa0dhyphenhyphenpoFH0kxcqubA9lZo2UGFTCp8480fGjFsk4gbFasztQHf9_Z_mHvBNf_D_bE4Orw0r5u_DBQvkEMtNcnRcO1oS7PEA5C/s320/tmachoman.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615654064201165154" /></a><br />Oh wait...thats not him.....let me look again<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7DF3rVRtejbvGJTvwTTWwhAlJCe1kHnzkuesi0Ej31xT4TkLVRle2o1wpQPywUENQ2uoAbA7r1MEiO4ZrcC4jvEEK6x2X68xR18KHt2844O-DRn0Lt0bvIxV4UlPHA4xBh3ebb2smD-J/s1600/051.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu7DF3rVRtejbvGJTvwTTWwhAlJCe1kHnzkuesi0Ej31xT4TkLVRle2o1wpQPywUENQ2uoAbA7r1MEiO4ZrcC4jvEEK6x2X68xR18KHt2844O-DRn0Lt0bvIxV4UlPHA4xBh3ebb2smD-J/s320/051.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615654711498224034" /></a><br />There he is! Amazing he is! Down 135lbs since December 22nd. And he's not done. And even without the weight loss...he's an amazing man, amazing father, amazing friend, son, brother. I'm sure I've forgotten something else he's incredibly awesome at. But he truley is a Trophy Husband!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-52686697283868289522011-03-09T19:00:00.007-06:002011-03-11T20:52:46.970-06:00Somewhere over this Rainbow!!!I can't believe that our Becca is 5! Sooo much I could say about this little girl, but words just wouldn't do it justice! I did however, want to style a perfectly bright and cheerful party, that would make you smile, just as much as she brings a smile to everyone's face that meets her!<br /><br />Guests were met with Rainbow Balloon Wreath! WE recived sooooo many compliments about this wreath. I have to tell the truth. It was up for about a week before the party, and neighbors stopped to tell us how much they loved it!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriwpewQbYo6XIqfWb64BhwoVByUXMFGyYIi8jhyeMJMuK0B1rcmR0xr4934HwbtNYSvAYeK0eDjsnW5DbD9h4Uv0nGXnLQdYWls2nOWD4y6DYQmUk-gOBo-3wSsvJb1zwElBdrt-vMik_/s1600/004.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriwpewQbYo6XIqfWb64BhwoVByUXMFGyYIi8jhyeMJMuK0B1rcmR0xr4934HwbtNYSvAYeK0eDjsnW5DbD9h4Uv0nGXnLQdYWls2nOWD4y6DYQmUk-gOBo-3wSsvJb1zwElBdrt-vMik_/s320/004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582253147591507554" /></a><br /><br />Rainbows Rainbows EVERYWHERE! I used the bay window as the presents staging area and of course it needed to be topped with ROYGBIV!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XdTM5Zq63c9Oablt-WwfPNEsCOwqPvVpWrPixVW5-4G25ovE-Ezwp3XTNF6-3NtzXtac6Tpj2Ww3nN9OBuM2cNO8XNyEdMqCT26LbeTAMi9qZK2jTkU-7kwOU23jwI2nMwDuUVDKu89C/s1600/046.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XdTM5Zq63c9Oablt-WwfPNEsCOwqPvVpWrPixVW5-4G25ovE-Ezwp3XTNF6-3NtzXtac6Tpj2Ww3nN9OBuM2cNO8XNyEdMqCT26LbeTAMi9qZK2jTkU-7kwOU23jwI2nMwDuUVDKu89C/s320/046.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582258420188482850" /></a><br /><br /><br />The Birthday Banner! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ewSeNRy_aIloTsCB8D4rQTTlumJ_HYquIvy2675RxGf_grY8QStlcv-Oa7c2CV67Np7p9o9_dnKxbPb_aFz3Ut7_IgitoHKdSDdXEDXAzEzCEhfRJR9UoLckhRud78dZPx756ib6fC68/s1600/sign.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ewSeNRy_aIloTsCB8D4rQTTlumJ_HYquIvy2675RxGf_grY8QStlcv-Oa7c2CV67Np7p9o9_dnKxbPb_aFz3Ut7_IgitoHKdSDdXEDXAzEzCEhfRJR9UoLckhRud78dZPx756ib6fC68/s320/sign.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582258428848502674" /></a><br /><br />Style me Rainbow!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEyMxkWTa-V2iAMYeWhZDX_Qj_l-UW_f7s4HMOc5YPjaWp1gSp2ssJix3VAKGPzVJZMN7Lpx3GQFfXIIGGY15A4lGJ2mARzxMoJcooqIObdq8waFEkLyLK7YymIqpbc51NCKwSE_tYO52/s1600/025.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEyMxkWTa-V2iAMYeWhZDX_Qj_l-UW_f7s4HMOc5YPjaWp1gSp2ssJix3VAKGPzVJZMN7Lpx3GQFfXIIGGY15A4lGJ2mARzxMoJcooqIObdq8waFEkLyLK7YymIqpbc51NCKwSE_tYO52/s320/025.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582253152661543346" /></a><br /><br />Rainbow Wands for everyone! Made of simple dowel rods and ribbons...what little girl doesn't want to dance around with one of these?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWG6qAgZIxJnnG1dFfcDuRxQA20K0yPUK2Vfg3o-h3yclF__qIR2nrpnwO3MxvFX_69szFVmKtx4kPtAjfoWBIqg3LnmAMvSZm8pn43UqnSsrHcdFPSv2IeRL1O0b82KZ8vNzmXFfeaJTs/s1600/rainbow+wands.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWG6qAgZIxJnnG1dFfcDuRxQA20K0yPUK2Vfg3o-h3yclF__qIR2nrpnwO3MxvFX_69szFVmKtx4kPtAjfoWBIqg3LnmAMvSZm8pn43UqnSsrHcdFPSv2IeRL1O0b82KZ8vNzmXFfeaJTs/s320/rainbow+wands.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582253173914394082" /></a><br /><br />The kids craft table had a rainbow assortment of bubbles to add to the take home bags. We also painted each child's initial and made sand art bottles!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d69OXmcRqnEJ_EnGnIdvDR9BkoKUuJUix3a3wECr7hvcopiqtSBzrAFrXGhyphenhyphen9hx_4H3olRf71g9qAnZ0E-aNT9IgPeRojES8kDEjJjiW1J0wuSUuPETxAjcRGng2y2Dij501WCKoVY4w/s1600/056.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8d69OXmcRqnEJ_EnGnIdvDR9BkoKUuJUix3a3wECr7hvcopiqtSBzrAFrXGhyphenhyphen9hx_4H3olRf71g9qAnZ0E-aNT9IgPeRojES8kDEjJjiW1J0wuSUuPETxAjcRGng2y2Dij501WCKoVY4w/s320/056.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582253158892650290" /></a><br /><br />The food was a huge assortment of sweets...and of course this momma thought a little selection of fruits and veggies were necessary as well. To my surprise, fruits and veggies went first! Rainbow Cake (both inside & out), white chocolate dipped marshmallows (with sprinkles...which make everything better), giant lollipops, gel-dyed sugar cookies, Skittles, veggies, fruits, and water bottles!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbehbcTSPLRPYgQeUeUkYLy213JB87l5iN5CtAQ-exa5PBx3qtTod0FZvQ-4xxXNohET1nhPNI1Rk3RZtpeAb-PH_FTGAewW9c197AL7j7tpwV0pjfjq26ZJRuWojX0x_0hJ-mXdZ-D4eY/s1600/033.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbehbcTSPLRPYgQeUeUkYLy213JB87l5iN5CtAQ-exa5PBx3qtTod0FZvQ-4xxXNohET1nhPNI1Rk3RZtpeAb-PH_FTGAewW9c197AL7j7tpwV0pjfjq26ZJRuWojX0x_0hJ-mXdZ-D4eY/s320/033.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582258427106192898" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AjGcolwyCwmkrOwMjoi56AbiwBioe9wD_FMxSaKhJOzwjN60cVv_KzRYn7T031gAOxu0Pu_Sv4vMxgbBQwMGwdks8SLLz4cuUYKlO8efFsZxmfBV13SpiAuyMcQqbkf46xPRvUA8g1f4/s1600/food.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_AjGcolwyCwmkrOwMjoi56AbiwBioe9wD_FMxSaKhJOzwjN60cVv_KzRYn7T031gAOxu0Pu_Sv4vMxgbBQwMGwdks8SLLz4cuUYKlO8efFsZxmfBV13SpiAuyMcQqbkf46xPRvUA8g1f4/s320/food.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582258412759514130" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aLbgxO1O70DqI5qF6TmbDvyzAqctp2xxkUe6NSnM7_HuMlDeSMaUYyGgY6TcKm8bwdvtZB4Payl1VwlBMelV_JwBNNmsmqMigaoz-QPIAEyziVFAyCKNQR7K4zCPTi0CIAwnex3-qtGy/s1600/water.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0aLbgxO1O70DqI5qF6TmbDvyzAqctp2xxkUe6NSnM7_HuMlDeSMaUYyGgY6TcKm8bwdvtZB4Payl1VwlBMelV_JwBNNmsmqMigaoz-QPIAEyziVFAyCKNQR7K4zCPTi0CIAwnex3-qtGy/s320/water.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582253163913537682" /></a><br /><br />Last I heard...allllllll kinds of dreams come true! Happy 5th Birthday Becca!<br /><br />Linking to the following blog parties! Check them out by clicking on the buttons and seeing all the fabulous work thats been done!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb119/tightwadtips/buttonwithstarfish.jpg" border="0" alt="Transformation Thursday" /></a><br /><br /><br /><center><a href=" http://www.atthepicketfence.com"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKydxdpEXo1R_d5cBEwGkypuTO37AB1luRtZGx3uls026swnLNAA-LqmWTsPa4XDS9rtwWZcbHUUYoEqgV4UBylQ6XW2SOwe2ZGyS0F4dYLh2Z4M3QerjeSdEvPYezrXnHXcAGI34NU4s/s1600/inspiration+friday+button.jpg"/><br /></a></center><br /><br/>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-91581845751720645922011-01-10T12:42:00.006-06:002011-01-10T13:59:40.487-06:00Fresh StartMy goodness! As much as I love the holidays, decorations, cheer and hustle and bustle, I was sooo over it much earlier than normal this year! So, needless to say, Christmas came down as soon as I could find the time...which still wasn't as early as I wanted it to be! Then it took me longer to normal to take it down after my Grandpa Don passed away and family dropped everything to do what we could from 1400 miles away!<br /><br />I've been so inspired by <a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">Donna's style of natural, unfished or weathered textures over at Funky Junk Interiors</a>, that I wanted to add a little of my own. I started with our entry that has been a little empty and not quit finished as I have envisioned since we moved in last fall. Here is a picture after the move and the addition of our monogram!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHI3khxVYg2Btmxksmj7xT08crC-_WE6jXeGyF0in-0tZIHi0uF_x5bfRYOX6eKEbiMmWByl3faImcK-ATA_RU18j-dqGZfWOMb7MZTHumWnp0AQQohyphenhyphen_f7gIkKwgXFqLlH_CEnjb9obXo/s1600/178.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHI3khxVYg2Btmxksmj7xT08crC-_WE6jXeGyF0in-0tZIHi0uF_x5bfRYOX6eKEbiMmWByl3faImcK-ATA_RU18j-dqGZfWOMb7MZTHumWnp0AQQohyphenhyphen_f7gIkKwgXFqLlH_CEnjb9obXo/s320/178.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560633818901745586" /></a><br /><br />There was absolute Z.E.R.O. change made from that time last November, to this Christmas! So many other areas of the house to pay attention to! However, I added a bit at Christmas time with these super deals I found at target the day after Christmas last year! The pre-lit tree was on clearance for $14 and the large red tub for $12! That makes this girl happy! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IyExrq2Cz1hHHs_nU7_TWIi5Tnrc1IpBE2btqV0BmxIgVz_4d5IS4CjBdP1KtR-m2GMeVZMHDoeCVZFyu-X1wvSZpxcuF1DmOL4g-zmlfzgacLrnYqKyo_UjzKXpdekqb3Zg9rIQFXKP/s1600/023.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6IyExrq2Cz1hHHs_nU7_TWIi5Tnrc1IpBE2btqV0BmxIgVz_4d5IS4CjBdP1KtR-m2GMeVZMHDoeCVZFyu-X1wvSZpxcuF1DmOL4g-zmlfzgacLrnYqKyo_UjzKXpdekqb3Zg9rIQFXKP/s320/023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560633816948013666" /></a><br />I made the garlandfor the tree myself with just some cream embroidery floss, 1" punch and some two sided tape! Super simple and was easy to do infront of the tv!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksJmCjIgYHkhA5rbfEbM-TdLTgdJIDlcoa2a4IOgNSM8SWDBS10e3e4_U2dCjDRwkXPZlfFo5S5O7DCPtBKlv9wkOZTZjdnCTdDJKUh8RJLlAokXrmBjgHujncQvo2gX6rAtV7MpySvR_/s1600/100.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksJmCjIgYHkhA5rbfEbM-TdLTgdJIDlcoa2a4IOgNSM8SWDBS10e3e4_U2dCjDRwkXPZlfFo5S5O7DCPtBKlv9wkOZTZjdnCTdDJKUh8RJLlAokXrmBjgHujncQvo2gX6rAtV7MpySvR_/s320/100.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560638056784213714" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkGtMPxr2VT7MvtnYR2AXaNVXmishtV4WA1m5CTh_BFJHr-gteyqadwGfgNukwWz5IkJke4aX-DGTXsePdY10ldEcvw9wyWGEZsLXq8ti1N9HdypvZVsNvVDGqGuhP-tzpCtN4BAL9Vxf/s1600/101.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJkGtMPxr2VT7MvtnYR2AXaNVXmishtV4WA1m5CTh_BFJHr-gteyqadwGfgNukwWz5IkJke4aX-DGTXsePdY10ldEcvw9wyWGEZsLXq8ti1N9HdypvZVsNvVDGqGuhP-tzpCtN4BAL9Vxf/s320/101.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560638046559255186" /></a><br /><br /><br />This weekend however, I was able to gather some of my favorite pieces and<br />make a small natural vinette! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-4ioAt75VVWFTwirpRDUdez0GjziIhl2pD5YrewYoEi66Rba8pWw4euG6JsOBosDWSjsz1wC4CNuzFLx_PAyDOpshAsXh3u2WAOBeJK14ue5ptmgsdzLk-2lAcvosq9CEHjuwpcSdPaM/s1600/front+view.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV-4ioAt75VVWFTwirpRDUdez0GjziIhl2pD5YrewYoEi66Rba8pWw4euG6JsOBosDWSjsz1wC4CNuzFLx_PAyDOpshAsXh3u2WAOBeJK14ue5ptmgsdzLk-2lAcvosq9CEHjuwpcSdPaM/s320/front+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560647015976752802" /></a><br /><br />The large crate on the floor is something I snagged when a local grocery store when out of business. Picked a couple of the best ones that weren't rotten on the bottom and added some antique glaze too it to darken it up a bit. The lantern on top was the same one that housed aqua and silver christmas balls durring the holidays <a href="http://missmatchedandmarvelous.blogspot.com/2010/11/its-beginning-to-look-lot-like.html">here</a>. The other crate on the floor is a Planter's Peanut crate. It is completel closed up, never opened....except by the mouse that gnawed its way in. I should take a picture of the hole! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCoqC_8OJNhIlSGhE95kvRZxBhJrRLCdaNLp-9U6WnBrhykTnwPV0FuTKSf4QI0QHCd4CqKbrY1FfJTE51ZVzpSrq0AMKal1rcwaGIOiKWlUCCvXPyV0-r662M81MvO8pbfAqGxd1Drpei/s1600/peanuts.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCoqC_8OJNhIlSGhE95kvRZxBhJrRLCdaNLp-9U6WnBrhykTnwPV0FuTKSf4QI0QHCd4CqKbrY1FfJTE51ZVzpSrq0AMKal1rcwaGIOiKWlUCCvXPyV0-r662M81MvO8pbfAqGxd1Drpei/s320/peanuts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560648869276054786" /></a><br /><br /><br />The egg print might be a litte springy for January, but I needed something that was neutral but heavy enough to balance everything. My husband's fishing hat joins the group in the upper left hanging from the coat hooks.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD0MvCk0qrL_Xwne4VjFNATFm5Nm-rLsS04KJY9ZhT7mSbgzOS0zqWwSdZbPg15JUZOeg86G9-0MF6zrwePyLTYeXTHbQsefH4QA7gnckG2hU_YdKHBk8R0rpfIFDd1jdbg1uNuBbOjg7/s1600/top+view.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkD0MvCk0qrL_Xwne4VjFNATFm5Nm-rLsS04KJY9ZhT7mSbgzOS0zqWwSdZbPg15JUZOeg86G9-0MF6zrwePyLTYeXTHbQsefH4QA7gnckG2hU_YdKHBk8R0rpfIFDd1jdbg1uNuBbOjg7/s320/top+view.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560647022397707202" /></a><br /><br />The two light green architechual pieces came home with me from a fabulous store in downtown Des Moines. I added an iron scroll piece to one and a chipboard stencil to the other. I put several layers on the chipboard to help it appear bronze like the frame and letter N below it. I think it turned out pretty swell if I do say so myself. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPjlZ5Bm6NxF32CBhIISwb9Umc36eW-UIXPP9x0dLGz5Esbahj1sSG_hNJ98c7T9rG3W4yTH85A0UpmfjT8lYqQZfazalE8mT8j9xOPEq2t2UgNgavTCqsNIwmdHZYOMC5h_JHCJdhp18/s1600/3block.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPPjlZ5Bm6NxF32CBhIISwb9Umc36eW-UIXPP9x0dLGz5Esbahj1sSG_hNJ98c7T9rG3W4yTH85A0UpmfjT8lYqQZfazalE8mT8j9xOPEq2t2UgNgavTCqsNIwmdHZYOMC5h_JHCJdhp18/s320/3block.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560647000258235922" /></a><br /><br />I'm very happy with it and even then spread the love to the livingroom bay window! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFiB-BHuet9kNRRjX5HG6tcZAZNez7KWqC0fRAzc4YP-aVEFB6KKiCvqryNhL9cp-flkFm0K7Q3XDQ_QdY4Enf3RLgZKnTTTeff5I0r6_VfOSIBgKZ1DiL9zZH7mwckiuBhvq2K_65JiBr/s1600/chair+bunny.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFiB-BHuet9kNRRjX5HG6tcZAZNez7KWqC0fRAzc4YP-aVEFB6KKiCvqryNhL9cp-flkFm0K7Q3XDQ_QdY4Enf3RLgZKnTTTeff5I0r6_VfOSIBgKZ1DiL9zZH7mwckiuBhvq2K_65JiBr/s320/chair+bunny.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560647007781464978" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMWFXqhxQI2FS4bIP0Qy6O5WS8Ptoztnd75K_7OLz2yOU6ToQdYzMT4w4cTGUYX38FAW9ejHYopNF-JlJ1822cHiwabvg_X9wmWRuB_g4mM97eoZF3_ko3l8DlQXWQAho0ZhPgqzZZHdy/s1600/105.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMWFXqhxQI2FS4bIP0Qy6O5WS8Ptoztnd75K_7OLz2yOU6ToQdYzMT4w4cTGUYX38FAW9ejHYopNF-JlJ1822cHiwabvg_X9wmWRuB_g4mM97eoZF3_ko3l8DlQXWQAho0ZhPgqzZZHdy/s320/105.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560648875888286962" /></a><br /><br /><br />Natural makes me happy!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-40271136225139347162010-11-27T19:50:00.009-06:002010-11-27T20:36:59.584-06:00Upcycled Magazine to a Christmas Tree!So I was flipping around the internet and came across <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/magazine-christmas-trees">a video </a>of Martha (yes that Martha) making Christmas Trees by recycling magazines! Hmmm. I sat and awe at the ease of this project (although time consuming) and decided I would use up one of the hundreds of magazines laying around. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHQoPzlDersc7cvCaCkbw0s8Uxqy3D2GD_kkVKD_nADLttNJ-xFXh2TrrMssRCCGvPBYJTXhNKm99-56uGOMPUiTmlJhA5hwf3WYp47MPCoht51rF9AClnMmht0CSlmws6Mcf57ASw3SD/s1600/029.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHQoPzlDersc7cvCaCkbw0s8Uxqy3D2GD_kkVKD_nADLttNJ-xFXh2TrrMssRCCGvPBYJTXhNKm99-56uGOMPUiTmlJhA5hwf3WYp47MPCoht51rF9AClnMmht0CSlmws6Mcf57ASw3SD/s320/029.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544416590132755906" /></a><br />This is a close up of the finished project, with the tutorial following! I will take a daylight photo and add it tomorrow!<br /><br /><strong><em>Here is a prep-step</em></strong>: Bend the spine of the magazine so that it loosens up a bit. Push the pages back a couple at a time so that the book doesn't automatically close on you anymore. This will help your tree be full all the way around. <br /><br /><em><strong>Step One</strong></em>: Starting with the cover, take the upper right corner and bend down and towards the spine. Continue through the entire magazine. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUx9AjqIBs8NPzGkk-caT5xI6AxOnhUDZLKwdDyohZk2uCn8fjesulGDWWm0dh9hzaaLUXOPyWNGfyug5M_MBxGe8dCLjVovV5ybjwOhNfYR-UWaeLuo0psHr6I2H7k4BED1znH-dVcokP/s1600/step+1.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUx9AjqIBs8NPzGkk-caT5xI6AxOnhUDZLKwdDyohZk2uCn8fjesulGDWWm0dh9hzaaLUXOPyWNGfyug5M_MBxGe8dCLjVovV5ybjwOhNfYR-UWaeLuo0psHr6I2H7k4BED1znH-dVcokP/s320/step+1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544417825929277010" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNV3LfpjlzLydRofuqmYSpHlyDvgjQtwtRD963eynYTcuru4zhumxxo6GoJAmj1UpU3JMavKD28E0Tkud-Sf852yqZf9aKcjPXib27pC9eSb_TFFxU-ay9wR0h-iRO_qpPv9m8IIA3alOS/s1600/003+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNV3LfpjlzLydRofuqmYSpHlyDvgjQtwtRD963eynYTcuru4zhumxxo6GoJAmj1UpU3JMavKD28E0Tkud-Sf852yqZf9aKcjPXib27pC9eSb_TFFxU-ay9wR0h-iRO_qpPv9m8IIA3alOS/s320/003+%25282%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544422279017640178" /></a><br />This is a picture of a completed step 1 on all pages. A big bushy tree.<br /><br /><em><strong>Step Two:</strong></em><br />The long edge of your angled page needs to be brought towards your spine again. Crease well. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEDUeqR54eL0rMVF-z09mJ4w6EksD3NlKTFE59elO-PHGQep4uWEtggPkyzvAT1RHyNgacKJzNf5j-QItvX08krh9-fHh1GqlzIqxRQTp__LnOF1NwmTrkhXUsL96RF-DA3crUl-oy60C/s1600/step+2.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXEDUeqR54eL0rMVF-z09mJ4w6EksD3NlKTFE59elO-PHGQep4uWEtggPkyzvAT1RHyNgacKJzNf5j-QItvX08krh9-fHh1GqlzIqxRQTp__LnOF1NwmTrkhXUsL96RF-DA3crUl-oy60C/s320/step+2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544417836253683890" /></a><br /><br /><em>Step Three</em><strong></strong><br />Turn your page (as shown below) <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjvVcP_Syn8OEGVzY-ok61cmfHLeu0AEsshyphenhyphenGU-16aqWoLfMbXIWIiqYzxeuseOH7wphC6fMQrgqCF8_n_PbLajRNhgmvyZJurkYchAz4oEfa0cOrnUB8_sAMOEe5bZjAfdRJZ74WU9gD/s1600/step+3.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjvVcP_Syn8OEGVzY-ok61cmfHLeu0AEsshyphenhyphenGU-16aqWoLfMbXIWIiqYzxeuseOH7wphC6fMQrgqCF8_n_PbLajRNhgmvyZJurkYchAz4oEfa0cOrnUB8_sAMOEe5bZjAfdRJZ74WU9gD/s320/step+3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544420899586015362" /></a><br /><br />Take the extra piece at the bottom (I have no technical term for this floogy, other than floogy and then Im not even sure how to spell said term) and fold it up into ad under the previous folds. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqPal5EkIbhJn_OJ8ynpb0XVkKhMHUaQQPX01xL9sPf583CuPjWU9QWDAuChXj7tvdnL6Hgtxghe-Ex9cjuQKvJ2q5zzewbGPSRTQw9EXUBvfepc1uF9ptRPHCAe0eNaweh5qBiH71sal/s1600/step+4.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqPal5EkIbhJn_OJ8ynpb0XVkKhMHUaQQPX01xL9sPf583CuPjWU9QWDAuChXj7tvdnL6Hgtxghe-Ex9cjuQKvJ2q5zzewbGPSRTQw9EXUBvfepc1uF9ptRPHCAe0eNaweh5qBiH71sal/s320/step+4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544420907168779890" /></a><br /><br />Here is what it should look like after all folded in.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEpFCT-HvSUQAV3KaFFssXXUXHJc_OFl5Ydj-d6H9_a51VSj-4QOLfn6UGNdYTOvZbPRcRb77Y5nqII-pVjFFdeYMHbdTwPE-wh9cQF5YAo70gixgBwkO8gZpJoOHc5WllDkNFuBx9gR1/s1600/end+of+step+4.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEpFCT-HvSUQAV3KaFFssXXUXHJc_OFl5Ydj-d6H9_a51VSj-4QOLfn6UGNdYTOvZbPRcRb77Y5nqII-pVjFFdeYMHbdTwPE-wh9cQF5YAo70gixgBwkO8gZpJoOHc5WllDkNFuBx9gR1/s320/end+of+step+4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544420929722428898" /></a><br /> <br />This shot was taken 1/2 way through the magazine on step 4!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-zWgZl3ptrf8Nc6JG6AHbgpKvPiUXMAZ7Ew9d5dShS4C2NZmvoUSxuj_yVw7Iy_X6Px7WvOgAFRoXJrsRZ8cswnit9iB2Bzg8O5_6owpAnZ_NnvluSsnKhD4tA6JM3obbvUCRWqEqLrd/s1600/half+way.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-zWgZl3ptrf8Nc6JG6AHbgpKvPiUXMAZ7Ew9d5dShS4C2NZmvoUSxuj_yVw7Iy_X6Px7WvOgAFRoXJrsRZ8cswnit9iB2Bzg8O5_6owpAnZ_NnvluSsnKhD4tA6JM3obbvUCRWqEqLrd/s320/half+way.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544422888667035218" /></a><br /><br />Next, I sprayed it with my favorite Catalina spray paint and doused it with silver glitter. It took about 3 coats of spraying to cover. However I was honestly tempted to stop at just 2. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVtzh4TE_AcRaz7pkczbDCH0L_eVUaCAlUxeZuD-3XbmUH52AHQhke5grg4NYujiw-ZPxqQe472Va22Qsmnch6rbhGbDlF-AjwV1oV7aOS7ERCqmdKCnetLvC3v-idhlkEk95C_MTnqXG/s1600/009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnVtzh4TE_AcRaz7pkczbDCH0L_eVUaCAlUxeZuD-3XbmUH52AHQhke5grg4NYujiw-ZPxqQe472Va22Qsmnch6rbhGbDlF-AjwV1oV7aOS7ERCqmdKCnetLvC3v-idhlkEk95C_MTnqXG/s320/009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544423612214218082" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVaGUjoE7HYBp_QeYVJfWizjNEovXoEA7Hx_R0oNqmamzNYbfkIPGP4zBgOBjJfKsPQgMMDmgPvsEf3EUgUm8XK7pEwyvjFEXcwOx4M1S1HyuyTE8gMrgikls8fTfUlBKconR_qVhU18T/s1600/048.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvVaGUjoE7HYBp_QeYVJfWizjNEovXoEA7Hx_R0oNqmamzNYbfkIPGP4zBgOBjJfKsPQgMMDmgPvsEf3EUgUm8XK7pEwyvjFEXcwOx4M1S1HyuyTE8gMrgikls8fTfUlBKconR_qVhU18T/s320/048.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544423638871352482" /></a><br /><br />I hope you enjoyed the tutorial! Give it a try. This is a great project to complete while sitting infront of the tv!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-32085915171698168012010-11-22T19:07:00.005-06:002010-11-22T20:33:28.423-06:00Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!Last week I slowly got out my tabletop decorations and spread a little Christmas cheer around my house. *disclaimer...don't ask my husband...he's a grinch!*<br /><br />Here's a bit of what I did! The tree is going up this week!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1roSdljbmL9qdbsIrr6koz6-W3LCsjKE8Exhm1A2pCHWM7P_77qjPmuHo_r8phPXfZeBcGvLqjK5ixEYRCsUr3eDq65TZ4iYXTVCTQTyrPncJMlI1Kv02A7ZXHjw5-Gx9m2GH88xd5wX0/s1600/033.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1roSdljbmL9qdbsIrr6koz6-W3LCsjKE8Exhm1A2pCHWM7P_77qjPmuHo_r8phPXfZeBcGvLqjK5ixEYRCsUr3eDq65TZ4iYXTVCTQTyrPncJMlI1Kv02A7ZXHjw5-Gx9m2GH88xd5wX0/s320/033.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542548347550283938" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExLuzeHyKjwGSpPAHurTFkEn3BSuSj33PSDsgZX8OiK90dHwxv93cw7ApMRpzRBN6nT5fDVaCmdHtDygVFRrhXa4ZoFRBOXzmd0wJXezF-hT1GaHrIJY-JsIuXDEDmcu_JMap1OZ6b49g/s1600/063.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExLuzeHyKjwGSpPAHurTFkEn3BSuSj33PSDsgZX8OiK90dHwxv93cw7ApMRpzRBN6nT5fDVaCmdHtDygVFRrhXa4ZoFRBOXzmd0wJXezF-hT1GaHrIJY-JsIuXDEDmcu_JMap1OZ6b49g/s320/063.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542553635196415090" /></a><br /><br />I made a flag bunting with some scrapbook paper and ribbon I had on hand. The picture is a little dark. Which is exactly why the entertainment center needed something ele. Its a dark walnut stain against a dark brown wall which was the previous owners choice. I like it one my one wall, but in time I hope to change the wall color. There are lights in the towers on the sides, however because there is mirror in it as well, it was better for picture taking to have them off. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQ68qvujpKJVJtbAVWSwX5XQpJpRzaXFSZelyLtbFOf9Ly5bU2_Uq624QpC9bq3iyomYVy4jD6ycqtclGVDtwiszsK2qeeYa_DrwRLoZ-g9aTwrRxu4JYZTW8KMnxsl5qjlWRFQA4Gwv0/s1600/025.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQ68qvujpKJVJtbAVWSwX5XQpJpRzaXFSZelyLtbFOf9Ly5bU2_Uq624QpC9bq3iyomYVy4jD6ycqtclGVDtwiszsK2qeeYa_DrwRLoZ-g9aTwrRxu4JYZTW8KMnxsl5qjlWRFQA4Gwv0/s320/025.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542548344591795714" /></a><br />Here is my hutch in the dining room. I'm forgoing the traditional green with red and sticking with my white, red and blue that is in the rest of the house. I love this. The snowman plate gives me the vintage/retro feel that I want to lean towards in my kitchen and dinningroom.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEx0TVGRMJSWzlv3FcPug32C9A-lVwM8LxtNtj_X4BHlkyYpoURhKdQVJkbtxNwPbQynfCmQKAfJuNI-X2RuQUjdHtfUtZk6XFfarTaKjpgzF0u835REqBb-J2v2RMNrr4s3ZB0CEOjXsl/s1600/028.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 236px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEx0TVGRMJSWzlv3FcPug32C9A-lVwM8LxtNtj_X4BHlkyYpoURhKdQVJkbtxNwPbQynfCmQKAfJuNI-X2RuQUjdHtfUtZk6XFfarTaKjpgzF0u835REqBb-J2v2RMNrr4s3ZB0CEOjXsl/s320/028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542548336986160178" /></a><br />The large lantern on the antique school desk was gift I received last year. I knew immediately I was going to fill it with clearance christmas ornaments that I got at 75% off the day after Christmas last year. All those balls for only $5. Love it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcF9iszEVcHkBJZIPAraUhFA3GHC7gKVidjQbxJwNburpF6wRLexD1IwTpOGlqIKmoJF88geQg5w9qoRBeDYE1H3vBIoNxhWztMmzMdG5QmI3sBhWD0N26UALUSgQdeRef_gu9z4RwbO1/s1600/001.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGcF9iszEVcHkBJZIPAraUhFA3GHC7gKVidjQbxJwNburpF6wRLexD1IwTpOGlqIKmoJF88geQg5w9qoRBeDYE1H3vBIoNxhWztMmzMdG5QmI3sBhWD0N26UALUSgQdeRef_gu9z4RwbO1/s320/001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542548321743328114" /></a><br />Ok, confession. This is not a Christmas decoration, and not new to the livingroom, but it realy pops against the white on the shutter tha my dad made into a flower box for me. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGW0O3tlIAouoin7TXcf-a0_EQvW0gHK0vWe8dOKa69Xfjs1XVQ3E1hAFGksoqQYZ1-6IFpOwdYzcPvj4A7j0RBtZZ4yQbwApERHUfvGdB64_jgEIXG2iVcW5K87yu_5hPFtG6ohZTJoBO/s1600/035.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGW0O3tlIAouoin7TXcf-a0_EQvW0gHK0vWe8dOKa69Xfjs1XVQ3E1hAFGksoqQYZ1-6IFpOwdYzcPvj4A7j0RBtZZ4yQbwApERHUfvGdB64_jgEIXG2iVcW5K87yu_5hPFtG6ohZTJoBO/s320/035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542548244038608674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKFajqttRHhD3WlBRg3vxDY1BXX1bM-fKnj1k2HZzZPqwVfRHe86TpP8bXvsQpPowBOVrJegbAys4DfhH15XJ_fdm-ftWDgLkaSfU1zCqMzyUQ82d6cqJk5jscTk5W4xs7I6dos10Q91M/s1600/039.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJKFajqttRHhD3WlBRg3vxDY1BXX1bM-fKnj1k2HZzZPqwVfRHe86TpP8bXvsQpPowBOVrJegbAys4DfhH15XJ_fdm-ftWDgLkaSfU1zCqMzyUQ82d6cqJk5jscTk5W4xs7I6dos10Q91M/s320/039.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542553629050974098" /></a><br />The 3 ceiling tins needed something additional to add more contrast. Added this old (and rather ratty) wreath and added some white to it as well for just more texture. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGIouFIXt_I2vbNUokKnPWUag7HwUr1shVADAxFtMQZR5OK__d1_-gJBC1TmSwETLdC2s-xxne52DLeHBtMCOrve9g7gYnnjxWinoUEtHP6kH2-O0gjwNnOanJtYJT4FOzzC4ReLpaMrj/s1600/124.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGIouFIXt_I2vbNUokKnPWUag7HwUr1shVADAxFtMQZR5OK__d1_-gJBC1TmSwETLdC2s-xxne52DLeHBtMCOrve9g7gYnnjxWinoUEtHP6kH2-O0gjwNnOanJtYJT4FOzzC4ReLpaMrj/s320/124.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542553659719971522" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_vl9rjHtj9a1Bj2NE404gULdw6BsSoIpJt2YTR3FZQkU4Ax7Dz5UlhL2xGq3mwIQZ1_BLc9_mO11kpRunX6WSSIFb2hVQy6iUwGUWm7snxy9lHJTbNcWTLnrY3KkWq3ZOB1cFqNdx-U2/s1600/023.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_vl9rjHtj9a1Bj2NE404gULdw6BsSoIpJt2YTR3FZQkU4Ax7Dz5UlhL2xGq3mwIQZ1_BLc9_mO11kpRunX6WSSIFb2hVQy6iUwGUWm7snxy9lHJTbNcWTLnrY3KkWq3ZOB1cFqNdx-U2/s320/023.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542553644438789170" /></a><br />And this is my entry tree. Just a little bitty one, but again, got for 75% off the day after Christmast last year. Great buy for just $7.50 prelit! I placed it in a large read metal tub I found on clearance a couple of months ago in the kitchenware section at Target. Placed an old stained cream table cloth around the base of the tree and made my own garland (tutorial coming). Had to include both daylight and night time captures here! lol.<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed! Stay warm and dry and watch for a tutorial on a couple more christmas projects!<br /><br />I've linked to the following parties! Check them all out! Lots of ideas and inspiration out there!<br /><center><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_x908CSKJhI4/TOW0K1CUFcI/AAAAAAAAUTs/BfgLUI7tEKI/s400/5.jpg" /></a></center> <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="The DIY Show Off" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ydn4kd0aaEY/SvO1EQ53tuI/AAAAAAAABt0/h5tFf_uXQiY/S990-R/DIY+Blog+button.jpg" /></a><br />Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-45838876634518095862010-11-17T15:24:00.006-06:002010-11-17T16:13:15.304-06:00Book Bags for Sprout Preschool!I've been busy with a lot of organizing bookfairs, fundraisers an event I will be holding called Kids Night Out and now book bags! In the weeks since surgery this is how I have assumed my pose! lol. This is my life. Foot up, wrapped and itchy! Laptop near buy and either crusinin this wonderul web for inspiration, or keepingup with by besties!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYVFFf9AXlI80Ye-CGfMCWTwQNVacdRGr5-SF3ijYhjzQSCaPc5DpA6nWKmiY6HtLOhrRNITujxQo9l1SsTChWPQ7NkPJhC-UWDWGukj55c-gNO74oZr8g36TQgl3fDqtjbfdW6U-A3ZIq/s1600/001+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYVFFf9AXlI80Ye-CGfMCWTwQNVacdRGr5-SF3ijYhjzQSCaPc5DpA6nWKmiY6HtLOhrRNITujxQo9l1SsTChWPQ7NkPJhC-UWDWGukj55c-gNO74oZr8g36TQgl3fDqtjbfdW6U-A3ZIq/s320/001+%25282%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540633599032521986" /></a><br />So yesterday I finalized my design that would be stenciled on the canvas bags and today, while my punk was at school...got busy!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0lA0wNoiSw7QtnXfrKY4Yw7yyMvzXNwDWnr2xDlywqHV0iOJDRzJ_rwLRAf2NaSS5R7QS6cH8hYdHWSvIQeY9aV_Ds6aluzHggmdoqai1iev3W1DR1yQ7FJ5UcBudUKCRCyAhUpZ6GA_/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG0lA0wNoiSw7QtnXfrKY4Yw7yyMvzXNwDWnr2xDlywqHV0iOJDRzJ_rwLRAf2NaSS5R7QS6cH8hYdHWSvIQeY9aV_Ds6aluzHggmdoqai1iev3W1DR1yQ7FJ5UcBudUKCRCyAhUpZ6GA_/s320/016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642513053597650" /></a><br /><br /><br />I started with the "Sprout" which is the logo of our church's preschool...by the same name! I wanted to incorporate our logo in with installing the love of reading into our children. Here is what I came up with just on Microsoft Word because I don't have any of the fancy photo editing software. Old school I tell ya! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmC15QBezYSkCrp3in84bfpc3FO8S-9rcbM0fxDRk7VgV6p3PPH0hX7rS98EMja14ZR9RuL7Da2bf6LunDIvLoeHn2oDo9TGIMGs0Edi1BT6lfQOHEMegnTDhPhMOYtDG_Y9VZ3iPL1EV9/s1600/013.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmC15QBezYSkCrp3in84bfpc3FO8S-9rcbM0fxDRk7VgV6p3PPH0hX7rS98EMja14ZR9RuL7Da2bf6LunDIvLoeHn2oDo9TGIMGs0Edi1BT6lfQOHEMegnTDhPhMOYtDG_Y9VZ3iPL1EV9/s320/013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642471723876274" /></a><br /><br />I got out my freezer paper which I've been hearing all over blogland works like a charm for making stencils. I traced my pattern, then using a craft knife carefully cut it out!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yqTnLAZm8srjq9gceqVmILIEXi-amVe_qxN4Hr528bbjNJ0SLIIoZ2xsPelnfWz7tD0pwtg4EK8YOmKs-TFu5FGcO44y4Cbblbf3OngG0RlpOuEKVMgOhkqhinmNiTIIYe9NcBx0IZnv/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6yqTnLAZm8srjq9gceqVmILIEXi-amVe_qxN4Hr528bbjNJ0SLIIoZ2xsPelnfWz7tD0pwtg4EK8YOmKs-TFu5FGcO44y4Cbblbf3OngG0RlpOuEKVMgOhkqhinmNiTIIYe9NcBx0IZnv/s320/015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642472309750018" /></a><br /><br />I used my iron on a cotton setting to adhere the freezer paper shiny side down to the canvas bags, then proceeded to paint on the fabric paint!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wbO2t7q4WDi9m9cUe6zY-Mrhx_6rVmw0WfrVmmeiluLW1PJPGFWHeN8QyqHT8Mucx_ATfQBRfIR1tbqytcq_auKHc44qNq6veJckPbBgaV1G-epXGrTTlJEtvFmVK4vGKS44a3EXYaTV/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2wbO2t7q4WDi9m9cUe6zY-Mrhx_6rVmw0WfrVmmeiluLW1PJPGFWHeN8QyqHT8Mucx_ATfQBRfIR1tbqytcq_auKHc44qNq6veJckPbBgaV1G-epXGrTTlJEtvFmVK4vGKS44a3EXYaTV/s320/017.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642516648905250" /></a><br /><br />10 Bags later, here they are!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEVWrPz-9TXexk5j5Ecn0jkceiy0sHlCqaOHGk4rB_F0vRlzfIlKH8eN0Xe7XA1exBw7aZDMXirAZVrWDrts0S-SnYWEoIrFJAFeq70wQGlXwVP1Snryh7NXya3AagXSoihCAY9ZiaE33/s1600/006+%25283%2529.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEVWrPz-9TXexk5j5Ecn0jkceiy0sHlCqaOHGk4rB_F0vRlzfIlKH8eN0Xe7XA1exBw7aZDMXirAZVrWDrts0S-SnYWEoIrFJAFeq70wQGlXwVP1Snryh7NXya3AagXSoihCAY9ZiaE33/s320/006+%25283%2529.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540642457793372114" /></a><br /><br />I'm very happy with them and believe they will be a fun addition to the classrooms at Sprout Preschool!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-43679565855688191892010-11-01T17:42:00.002-05:002010-11-01T17:48:47.461-05:00I was featured!What a wonderful suprise and honor to hear from Rachel at <a href="http://www.oneprettything.com/">http://www.oneprettything.com/</a> That my <a href="http://missmatchedandmarvelous.blogspot.com/2010/10/enchanted-forest-baby-shower.html">Enchanted Forest Baby Shower</a> would be featured on her latest baby shower round up! <br />Yesterday was the day! Mark it...Sunday, October 31st...I made it big! Ok...tiny lie. Tiny exagerated. Tiny wishes I suppose! lol, but hey! I will take what I can get!<br /><br />Thank you, Rachel for featuring my post! For everyone else, you simply must go to <br /><a href="http://www.oneprettything.com/">http://www.oneprettything.com/</a> and check out all the amazing talent oozing from all the features! I'm honored to be in such company!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-3278178681558726492010-11-01T16:33:00.004-05:002010-11-01T17:06:55.647-05:00Kids Night Out !Quick note: The bunion on my right foot surgically removed last Thursday. For the mean time...I'll be sitting on my back side for the next 4-6 weeks. yep...this is me <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8l7WiI_y__GpU_LzU899RG8_KfTdydfaYTu3afwimG5irCY8EoQ-7QLd_c1a8R6syouaBOXau-sFRRcssoW0KN9miz1_KC_ezsiIWYiUVvaDCALl-fwKys2s7LWZhfS5QttBgO_EovWz/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8l7WiI_y__GpU_LzU899RG8_KfTdydfaYTu3afwimG5irCY8EoQ-7QLd_c1a8R6syouaBOXau-sFRRcssoW0KN9miz1_KC_ezsiIWYiUVvaDCALl-fwKys2s7LWZhfS5QttBgO_EovWz/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534706105697731138" /></a><br /><br />I will say that means a lot of frolicking around this web of amazing talent and fabulous finds to get inspiration and of course Christmas ideas! I really should have no excuse for not getting any amount of crafting and party styling done in the next few weeks. <br /><br />I am taking on yet another adventure of loving what I do and doing what I love!<br />I'm so enjoying styling parties, that I can't get enough. Literally. After the last one, Tim says, " no more projects, no more parties. Rest and rejuvenate! " <br />Although I must say it all sounded nice...I kinda laughed and rolled my eyes at him too!<br /><br />Within a week, I have found not only a project, but a project involving a party!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_gxtlarAK4ZWwJ5MG6SNx_71nTOK5HeJOgok2DxqpIETbgjsdnWtJw2AgPCPb0qDDQZ-YUR6wdesp__f-NeHciZJiS29gz8TR5Jcm4QZ5i7dWu4wzSdPM0_gqhbC_9BvewZpP485Oebk9/s1600/kids-crafts.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_gxtlarAK4ZWwJ5MG6SNx_71nTOK5HeJOgok2DxqpIETbgjsdnWtJw2AgPCPb0qDDQZ-YUR6wdesp__f-NeHciZJiS29gz8TR5Jcm4QZ5i7dWu4wzSdPM0_gqhbC_9BvewZpP485Oebk9/s320/kids-crafts.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534704326189418706" /></a><br /><br />KIDS NIGHT OUT!<br />I will be hosting an evening for children with themed activities, crafts, snacks and games. It will be sooo much fun! For 5 hours, the kids will hang out with me, keeping busy and have a blast, while their parents are out running errands, having date night, girls night, poker night, renovation night...whatever they want to get done without having the kids underfoot! If you are in the area and would like your children to have a great night...message me and we'll get them signed up for December 6th! Our first event!<br /><br />So...with that said...I have to get busy with finding activities, games, crafts and take homes for the kids to keep busy with! <br /><br />I'm so excited about this! I hope you are too!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-69322616472712164302010-10-21T11:30:00.001-05:002010-10-21T11:37:08.076-05:00I love fall and all that comes with it!Fall has arrived on Dyrnan Drive!<br /><br />So I <a href="http://nicholsonnonsense.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html#1172200852146995351">posted</a> about Junk Bonanza <a href="http://www.junkbonanza.com/"></a> and how incredibly awesome it was. Seriously. The atmosphere, the people, the junk,the deals, the laughs. Did I mention the junk? <br /><br />Here's the junk that was in my trunk when I came home! Well, at least the biggest peice of junk. Not sure what it was or what it was meant to be...but its mine and <br />its F.I.N.E fine (to borrow from Aerosmith). <br /><br />Here she is...in all her galvanized goodness...naked from the inside. Well, except for sand to keep it from blowing over.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNqfRdFJ_KKTO_6KQHWFowYFmTwQKohQQnUqUduElQARREJg945HIAi4UUQ21RYnTpwHsvRPG1YRh-mpudFF0ZwyktLLSLgIVJEnXmGUXVhCbKRKlGaQg_2unz_-ulirU6lspoJ81zKCVo/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNqfRdFJ_KKTO_6KQHWFowYFmTwQKohQQnUqUduElQARREJg945HIAi4UUQ21RYnTpwHsvRPG1YRh-mpudFF0ZwyktLLSLgIVJEnXmGUXVhCbKRKlGaQg_2unz_-ulirU6lspoJ81zKCVo/s320/003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521362585230386098" /></a><br /><br />And now with some dried Switchgrass, seed heads and twigs from the yard painted red. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwutgDXzqxg_IMZJg3in-bIZz8PEaH8H_ttbmEcM10-Mt1kyXnmpH6kKP0-mc270A5DmUR_nkbR4qiibXu3GkwvoJYzumhXexMkfCdwYgR-_xbKjvkjo_SGewbgbltQYZB70ZS26O5E2qz/s1600/006+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwutgDXzqxg_IMZJg3in-bIZz8PEaH8H_ttbmEcM10-Mt1kyXnmpH6kKP0-mc270A5DmUR_nkbR4qiibXu3GkwvoJYzumhXexMkfCdwYgR-_xbKjvkjo_SGewbgbltQYZB70ZS26O5E2qz/s320/006+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521362602667422962" /></a><br /><br />From goodness to glorious-ness! (is that a real word?)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Mq-vGWqAxE5agucNzD3BfeBTMx1wOlBoct5L5GlX8pI6paj37YLtB3GYkHrLVAdL4UZ3xf959CP7Z4eugxzCqD8ldyCej1ncshoL3gE8QOjXHg2AMr3yUgKPixFOff-w7sUINhjkMEos/s1600/010+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Mq-vGWqAxE5agucNzD3BfeBTMx1wOlBoct5L5GlX8pI6paj37YLtB3GYkHrLVAdL4UZ3xf959CP7Z4eugxzCqD8ldyCej1ncshoL3gE8QOjXHg2AMr3yUgKPixFOff-w7sUINhjkMEos/s320/010+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521362607311541090" /></a><br /><br />Once I get my other peices out and into their new homes from the Junk trip, I will post those also! Thanks for visiting! I've linked to Shabby Chic Cottage's Transformation Thursday! Check out the rest of the amazing projects out there!<br /><a border="0" href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb119/tightwadtips/blog%20design/transformation-thursday-button2.png" /></a>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-40126437390459432442010-10-17T20:36:00.009-05:002010-10-20T17:22:55.473-05:00Enchanted Forest Baby ShowerThis baby shower for my great friend Aubrey was not only a great time to spend celebrating with great friends, but I had sooo much fun planning and styling this party! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtiudT50euOagPCy9wSdcD87XDcfIzSgn4GLm9UfD0Kw88-RmozV08Q7YKperw7BDVWU43dfa8PGfbnvKyy2jhmhG-oo7NaO5YT2jKp55UfCSTlk38XJtCPelmH0NuTkgasWez0ahZ-XI/s1600/Baby+Banner.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtiudT50euOagPCy9wSdcD87XDcfIzSgn4GLm9UfD0Kw88-RmozV08Q7YKperw7BDVWU43dfa8PGfbnvKyy2jhmhG-oo7NaO5YT2jKp55UfCSTlk38XJtCPelmH0NuTkgasWez0ahZ-XI/s320/Baby+Banner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529195847165418322" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uu8zZnSLE56j2ZJiJa2uiSlMe4Y5szTtEdf7X-5AgUOtWQqmjo0lk9UUjpM3nRttQ-9Xt9IofRQbWMHbw36_Imd6Ji0UwDj2Ne81HvVlwqet0NoECLqfIHIvJidhu5gGRCA5b5Z19CLI/s1600/tablescape.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uu8zZnSLE56j2ZJiJa2uiSlMe4Y5szTtEdf7X-5AgUOtWQqmjo0lk9UUjpM3nRttQ-9Xt9IofRQbWMHbw36_Imd6Ji0UwDj2Ne81HvVlwqet0NoECLqfIHIvJidhu5gGRCA5b5Z19CLI/s320/tablescape.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529195853197669586" /></a><br /><br />Aubrey and Eric found an adorable Eddi Bauer Enchanted Forest bedding set for their Red & Tan nursery that is just the cutest neutral thing ever! All the tiny little forest critters include, rabbits, hedgehogs, squirels, fox. So I decided to run with the theme and add a little feminin touches to boot! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPX7RDdNvZSMnUqZnFpVu6BhyphenhyphenS7ekZrVqP43tPfXwzdtL-7j0IpaZsoMMPlGGTc2nCuvFviP_5WN8sSnq6JycnPae7-KOhrzh1QpfcE2Kg5jDBMIYv0sKlh77UUIBiIeYrUPOXoW6ODyJx/s1600/fox.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPX7RDdNvZSMnUqZnFpVu6BhyphenhyphenS7ekZrVqP43tPfXwzdtL-7j0IpaZsoMMPlGGTc2nCuvFviP_5WN8sSnq6JycnPae7-KOhrzh1QpfcE2Kg5jDBMIYv0sKlh77UUIBiIeYrUPOXoW6ODyJx/s320/fox.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529195848377690018" /></a><br /><br />I decided instead of doing a traditional cake or cupcakes for the dessert, we would do S'mores on a Stick...you know, to keep with the theme. I will be doing a tutorial on these later! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZ4Ja1uinv4psGIFpS8ZhjOwHhgtRFZ2W26Q6RrJ7KpXJxSSZIQszAc99p47bo9kxZ_FFmU8Jyg1r4tpz3pdoEB8tykwGCvnPSL2OxPPOrsjE0kx6tIaToMi-2dB25-JN_5HTnTp0H4U2/s1600/055.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZ4Ja1uinv4psGIFpS8ZhjOwHhgtRFZ2W26Q6RrJ7KpXJxSSZIQszAc99p47bo9kxZ_FFmU8Jyg1r4tpz3pdoEB8tykwGCvnPSL2OxPPOrsjE0kx6tIaToMi-2dB25-JN_5HTnTp0H4U2/s320/055.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529195835202507010" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswsFZeW2tEEZbC6bS1CD0yg-H23rrHx7GO1jV8vHTWNDDS3ca9_nTef7oyJIiKIW-I5EnNlritzgpPoZV_Qn4jfJw3wbJiYlFLKbmvSWHV8H8aC_Dd2uVhdsvGtPp5Qu2MEw11KnvQuvw/s1600/064.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjswsFZeW2tEEZbC6bS1CD0yg-H23rrHx7GO1jV8vHTWNDDS3ca9_nTef7oyJIiKIW-I5EnNlritzgpPoZV_Qn4jfJw3wbJiYlFLKbmvSWHV8H8aC_Dd2uVhdsvGtPp5Qu2MEw11KnvQuvw/s320/064.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529197428311643586" /></a><br /><br />Couldn't have an Enchanted Forest without some little Toadstools! These will be included on the tutorial as well! Super easy...and got LOTS of giggles, oohs and ahhhs!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4avP6eprmA9bMrHnIjF0UpHdA3jjIeUJD5i93lYAT6dTEhehzhwIkYGmTi28Bbg60dbU4-XHnIeu-ToIQM00wzY94OuFwBMpYuOiLeXEVl03POcAFxtqV0zWnOmDL8C5oV9BpIMsqgxaI/s1600/064+(2).jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4avP6eprmA9bMrHnIjF0UpHdA3jjIeUJD5i93lYAT6dTEhehzhwIkYGmTi28Bbg60dbU4-XHnIeu-ToIQM00wzY94OuFwBMpYuOiLeXEVl03POcAFxtqV0zWnOmDL8C5oV9BpIMsqgxaI/s320/064+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529201156275635474" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3JspC60tEcd1vNSaSq_FY_AXHA2ltKCFG7zLNo4H3hrwF8O1zvxsu-TxTuZvW4nr3KydxP5cEoJgKf05lhzbWmszzZ3JHRmsusXbjerXQt9P-Cbiaer0BAKAtvJNFVFXarJcbg5IqAiF/s1600/candles+squirel.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3JspC60tEcd1vNSaSq_FY_AXHA2ltKCFG7zLNo4H3hrwF8O1zvxsu-TxTuZvW4nr3KydxP5cEoJgKf05lhzbWmszzZ3JHRmsusXbjerXQt9P-Cbiaer0BAKAtvJNFVFXarJcbg5IqAiF/s320/candles+squirel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529201147783446514" /></a><br /><br />Pasta salad, veggie pizza and some Critter Crunch (aka..homemade carmel corn made by my girl Karla). It was a simple, inexpensive and unexpected spread that was a hit!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDwtK9SFfeVq6sVpFjiQRwo9LPrh9UNuXHAd0v2ncdOFnidf_CEclU64ngheY-YZY39zi2KHki_bHaZhYyV257d4zwX99I3RMjX3yEBqN5mnRY05ZQEulJqNQsD1QpiQCi2uXii3mBgN-/s1600/066.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhDwtK9SFfeVq6sVpFjiQRwo9LPrh9UNuXHAd0v2ncdOFnidf_CEclU64ngheY-YZY39zi2KHki_bHaZhYyV257d4zwX99I3RMjX3yEBqN5mnRY05ZQEulJqNQsD1QpiQCi2uXii3mBgN-/s320/066.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529201143459118866" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzG1BncZAX2e6NoNcqOwTQsArcBwooUNjIA8vEjO09A16DeVDSPedFyeuIQGm-RkuO4sNNkzWyZSHVyFbT2bCuFdjn5f75yTAkqMc8-fBGlboLZLcgzuh7Qyp53q9MVYeWvbzkmELzpJb/s1600/012+(2).jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzG1BncZAX2e6NoNcqOwTQsArcBwooUNjIA8vEjO09A16DeVDSPedFyeuIQGm-RkuO4sNNkzWyZSHVyFbT2bCuFdjn5f75yTAkqMc8-fBGlboLZLcgzuh7Qyp53q9MVYeWvbzkmELzpJb/s320/012+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529201142859301154" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNH8CL7_qqL7-0vEriAl4t4Jnf4lxpICBi_7MmWVaOHbxUIfZ4-pl2K1L5da2ibiZadZr74ru_k70iTcNGrvbzgZb4XId1xo6GAb7uTsfWLplZRkVTCEmghuKlwX93NwxFeXwYRqYhSRPb/s1600/Toadstools.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNH8CL7_qqL7-0vEriAl4t4Jnf4lxpICBi_7MmWVaOHbxUIfZ4-pl2K1L5da2ibiZadZr74ru_k70iTcNGrvbzgZb4XId1xo6GAb7uTsfWLplZRkVTCEmghuKlwX93NwxFeXwYRqYhSRPb/s320/Toadstools.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529195833259698594" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbzib3LatRBRLXDjYhS6U8mSXnLpXrViSGBFyXMcee9gSRB77ju-033GheuxTGEAAEGuPoIiNbh4oQcqabh8EI9f2r0oaJE9rOWc0EnMD-bfHFjFk00AnL0N1Kvht1D6SQpjmtm1-1vcl/s1600/drink+station.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHbzib3LatRBRLXDjYhS6U8mSXnLpXrViSGBFyXMcee9gSRB77ju-033GheuxTGEAAEGuPoIiNbh4oQcqabh8EI9f2r0oaJE9rOWc0EnMD-bfHFjFk00AnL0N1Kvht1D6SQpjmtm1-1vcl/s320/drink+station.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529197432819007202" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTDSMxd58Jzg1feGOLIbp7_l4y5fOfoYdXdbGKIFzjgmk1mPTss3SuJGiMdd3Z69cDW_BKVfR3Q27rbsMkpxMDUl-bD3jeBztdpyWRCVhJefFAr4D5nZ0DfyT3sWoM6_awNsMRjoDjWLZ/s1600/017+(2).jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTDSMxd58Jzg1feGOLIbp7_l4y5fOfoYdXdbGKIFzjgmk1mPTss3SuJGiMdd3Z69cDW_BKVfR3Q27rbsMkpxMDUl-bD3jeBztdpyWRCVhJefFAr4D5nZ0DfyT3sWoM6_awNsMRjoDjWLZ/s320/017+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529197426625232898" /></a><br /><br />This was my first BIG baby shower as a party stylist. I'm not sure which was more work...the baby shower, the wedding or the benefit I've been doing since summer! lol. There are so many things I loved about each of them! Makes me get out there and want to get more! Need a party stylist? I can even do online consults for those that are not local! Leave a comment and I would love talk about how to style your party!<br /><br />I've linked to the following parties! Check out the other amazing projects these talented ladies have been up to!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii164/Magnolias_Moonlight/butterfly-09-t-1.jpg" /></a></center><br /><br /> <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="The DIY Show Off" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3rgL71zMe0i27n8fCc3-VLFql16ChBayTKpIqI9eE_pXr4RmMWuByQcSfdGmhgZzy9fjfShVudzsY7AsPuuGKY3W95GPgZHsQOfi0h6Y0zmdclyGfpi4SyrBckuivCN43EIlO6BDx-k/s990-r/DIY+Featured+Button.jpg"/></a><br/>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-84205037637061116992010-10-04T12:43:00.005-05:002010-10-04T13:01:05.787-05:00Sneak Peak into the forestI've been planning a babyshower for my girl Aubrey since the day I found out the first couple of weeks in April! Needless to say, thats a lot of time to gather materials for this "Enchanted Forest" theme. Aubrey found an adorable bedding set with the theme and figures I was going to run with it!<br /><br />I've been wanting to use a lot of natural elements, maybe a little pinch of magic and some little woodland creatures. <br />The baby girls nursery will be in reds and tans, so I'm running with that also. Add in a bit of white to add feminity and we're all set. <br /><br />For the first time since my brain took over and started coming up with all these ideas, i spread out all the bits and pieces to see what I had to work with. This is minus the serving peices! lol. Good thing I have a large table!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimm_yCZZGu5UTM0MyVCfzSZS6_fX5iLSeDVid6hU30uh5STmthB8gGpsbRv3ju5ecYegg6t54XlZ1XXVVLis9_8nW_Vh7OHP0eh4yMnaVMQ5YvTMPAjSjaUwX9KMjODS23psaWVOdWb-pB/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimm_yCZZGu5UTM0MyVCfzSZS6_fX5iLSeDVid6hU30uh5STmthB8gGpsbRv3ju5ecYegg6t54XlZ1XXVVLis9_8nW_Vh7OHP0eh4yMnaVMQ5YvTMPAjSjaUwX9KMjODS23psaWVOdWb-pB/s320/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524251495586114498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZu4PTN_kA7gb28gevuEHYOs938TXEcMTHQ4m2KRDm7f1rpk3HIZ8OVsb9sMcg1kY8RsjiOGJ1ZUEHdLvEdIatQaWeElPkPbAyOFkk9SnoW0kspsRMEctM65KyB9IvSOs5rACLtoJ8fJJE/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZu4PTN_kA7gb28gevuEHYOs938TXEcMTHQ4m2KRDm7f1rpk3HIZ8OVsb9sMcg1kY8RsjiOGJ1ZUEHdLvEdIatQaWeElPkPbAyOFkk9SnoW0kspsRMEctM65KyB9IvSOs5rACLtoJ8fJJE/s320/004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524251489678062482" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06WTPPE2OOE6k22Ak7_7m0bAaT16f1UjJsEpbNtneOgYsPk_Yd_p0nrB1L9BbECiPxZ0HCKIaL2Hp9nvUdxQQ1vhGFBop3J87nMTBp0WyRTIlDlwBQF-F8g4vx2By9SEYBIjYub6MS1HK/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj06WTPPE2OOE6k22Ak7_7m0bAaT16f1UjJsEpbNtneOgYsPk_Yd_p0nrB1L9BbECiPxZ0HCKIaL2Hp9nvUdxQQ1vhGFBop3J87nMTBp0WyRTIlDlwBQF-F8g4vx2By9SEYBIjYub6MS1HK/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524251479132820146" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Im excited to add a couple of "nature" inspired treats to the table as well. Can't wait to see it all come together!<br /><br />Just another 2 weeks and I'll have pictures to show of the party! Stay tuned!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-68048085491930116592010-09-11T21:07:00.005-05:002010-09-11T21:35:54.178-05:00Svoboda/Krizek WeddingCongrats to one of my best girls, who just happens to be my cousin, Katie and her husband Jason! It was such a priveledge to be asked to help with decorations and create special peices for you and your perfect day! What a beautiful bride you are!<br /><br />I've been waiting for a long time to post some pictures of the peices i've been working on. I know I've been sharing my excitement with many of you...so here ya go!<br /><br />100 yellow tissue flower napkin rings and 100 blue scallops with yellow K's! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifR20wRqQLaoNTjYwrVa73tuo5o_196_GFIqsfM2sxh3QlXHd5KPkT_dk-5b1wBxYoHTX7l5Rf6fBIhEZSzbHOVDw7gM7Yl-mLFmCsjBHlfNCb52-QEiYgad6IagBb_vEnXtIL40WRAR3c/s1600/014+(3).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifR20wRqQLaoNTjYwrVa73tuo5o_196_GFIqsfM2sxh3QlXHd5KPkT_dk-5b1wBxYoHTX7l5Rf6fBIhEZSzbHOVDw7gM7Yl-mLFmCsjBHlfNCb52-QEiYgad6IagBb_vEnXtIL40WRAR3c/s320/014+(3).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515845307619963490" /></a><br /><br />Cupcake stand used for 300 mini cheesecakes after dinner. We filled the crystal bowls with chex mix and mixed nuts for snacking while the wedding party had photographs after the ceremony. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVMmY-kz7gOQVEbDSKQwi7F-lfKqEIokg9BOlmc4uTFolLlZjxd2qsiX5I5rxozlpluEz68Ge1kaPhr7xtKdL7VNn0nVV_AcDbLBzR_FKOMjKt0CIYvORDFMoUnfDhViE7qS_EBCuzt8c/s1600/003+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKVMmY-kz7gOQVEbDSKQwi7F-lfKqEIokg9BOlmc4uTFolLlZjxd2qsiX5I5rxozlpluEz68Ge1kaPhr7xtKdL7VNn0nVV_AcDbLBzR_FKOMjKt0CIYvORDFMoUnfDhViE7qS_EBCuzt8c/s320/003+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515844095122806690" /></a><br /><br />12 Aisle Markers on stakes for the outdoor wedding at Fox Ridge Golf course.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWZ-uvhmNOaHdV6_9_oE81ftKPZ1PgfjDamE7Ju3nG0MImfCVixlgpxytlhaicT7EhJWS2IczdbXyAwGuRZg3fvyh2Ox2xHmzyLu37NMKAhAqDPJSoekSdJlpV21SXHQSZtc7TDI2UB4V/s1600/035.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWZ-uvhmNOaHdV6_9_oE81ftKPZ1PgfjDamE7Ju3nG0MImfCVixlgpxytlhaicT7EhJWS2IczdbXyAwGuRZg3fvyh2Ox2xHmzyLu37NMKAhAqDPJSoekSdJlpV21SXHQSZtc7TDI2UB4V/s320/035.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515844080817439698" /></a> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOaxkPrP8GS95ZW3V6x_a2BGibtImH9DqhDZkvsDqrIIvra0sUKaAREoAaJneJDu4QV8FSsxwUcFUhYyqyc02tUBeqSIiOZ2-zvaNoc6__fT0die_XxFnRVl_9TY8-q3P6XKWhPM2ILsP/s1600/038.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOaxkPrP8GS95ZW3V6x_a2BGibtImH9DqhDZkvsDqrIIvra0sUKaAREoAaJneJDu4QV8FSsxwUcFUhYyqyc02tUBeqSIiOZ2-zvaNoc6__fT0die_XxFnRVl_9TY8-q3P6XKWhPM2ILsP/s320/038.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515844070400872050" /></a><br /><br />Crystal Trees from Hilltop Gardens on the reception tables, uplit to make them sparkle. She also decided on tall pilsner's with yellow calla lilys and diamonds.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QWqjukZZkGBsBklAIYw4rZfKahpwfEWbYgg-9dJACF7cwbCREzfdKpBQwMpo_hkA_dEuSZHq7pz7aOGWdicZHFDNU9z2FzywnH_m3r5yu2CAIJeyoR4sWY2OTucM0qsTZp5Rkd6JfhU8/s1600/046.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QWqjukZZkGBsBklAIYw4rZfKahpwfEWbYgg-9dJACF7cwbCREzfdKpBQwMpo_hkA_dEuSZHq7pz7aOGWdicZHFDNU9z2FzywnH_m3r5yu2CAIJeyoR4sWY2OTucM0qsTZp5Rkd6JfhU8/s320/046.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515845323052891826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhaV7yDeo09dwAXWIRWf1lMtw7RPQJbn8Y5I0LoFaTrpqukR97WcAH614Ef5BuS5oGaxvHE-O5_XOwKLG0jfq9vS1tnnr8sO5AWBH_C7hiFlL6jUUYB0SaFgs5NcY8T6By_3__jjRaQT4/s1600/011+(3).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDhaV7yDeo09dwAXWIRWf1lMtw7RPQJbn8Y5I0LoFaTrpqukR97WcAH614Ef5BuS5oGaxvHE-O5_XOwKLG0jfq9vS1tnnr8sO5AWBH_C7hiFlL6jUUYB0SaFgs5NcY8T6By_3__jjRaQT4/s320/011+(3).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515845330442769954" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfr4tE0u3HYYMr78cuxrY1igl7xG1VVYkoluuvmMZXzEchZxE_CraHRKRZB9hxOiTCrFt7FdQ-_9t-mLOEApbaCkQ1VBSOD6o8D7kvZPipmXFMVX-S7bUH5hGbv2r_sde6QJFWAbDJXQ6/s1600/006+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEfr4tE0u3HYYMr78cuxrY1igl7xG1VVYkoluuvmMZXzEchZxE_CraHRKRZB9hxOiTCrFt7FdQ-_9t-mLOEApbaCkQ1VBSOD6o8D7kvZPipmXFMVX-S7bUH5hGbv2r_sde6QJFWAbDJXQ6/s320/006+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515849808123174530" /></a><br /><br />Just married sign! This was just the circle banners, however this blustery day required some extra support so they didn't flip and flop so much in the wind! We made it work and still looked great. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEC8GiomihA6Ikg_eVODm3UYcmdoe1cIn0OHRJGQ3h4Rwvs0z1AJhGcVGU57pViUTNOKDomHfU6yIJTruvTlYUB6pXPJ-EP67ztBeVQsP-DKYItUXIfH8Cf9oRM0vfPCG4rmNPVSP1uUb/s1600/058.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEC8GiomihA6Ikg_eVODm3UYcmdoe1cIn0OHRJGQ3h4Rwvs0z1AJhGcVGU57pViUTNOKDomHfU6yIJTruvTlYUB6pXPJ-EP67ztBeVQsP-DKYItUXIfH8Cf9oRM0vfPCG4rmNPVSP1uUb/s320/058.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515844059021728946" /></a><br /><br />This was so much fun to participate in! Thank you again,Katie and Jason for inviting me to be part of your special day! Here's to many many memories to be made!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-73816732777408635082010-09-06T20:50:00.004-05:002010-09-06T21:06:47.715-05:00Crafty Birthday for Ms Brynn!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ52rdSsEL21L8BJbx4ggPB4YkemcPK32Ufc_KnxAwLMvKgdIIjJHVTIbNWOFqWs3_wJpq6n5_oW1zHsn7esrqb0QakJH9o3mknnAAYYUdzAc_WcXI2WjBaz0BQSiSzjledq5URVnfPiC2/s1600/017+(4).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ52rdSsEL21L8BJbx4ggPB4YkemcPK32Ufc_KnxAwLMvKgdIIjJHVTIbNWOFqWs3_wJpq6n5_oW1zHsn7esrqb0QakJH9o3mknnAAYYUdzAc_WcXI2WjBaz0BQSiSzjledq5URVnfPiC2/s320/017+(4).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513986277619995314" /></a><br />Ms Brynn is turning 11 and had a super fun crafty party for her friends today! <br />I created several Tissue Paper Flowers for to hang above the table where the kids but on their own creative touches on some projects! Brynn wanted yellow, pink and purple and we ran with it! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQAS2VX9T5FztpOOyxzYifBVK2G6ozCDr7BnsXyun8MadyJiJVnpUJJbZCqX7JSkJ1sgGEhVw3ff2tETOJgpCb8hFmOIDjS3yredb85TMKxIQTkJFoiysItEHZjJunUvuE0qHQq0gWGLF/s1600/014+(6).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrQAS2VX9T5FztpOOyxzYifBVK2G6ozCDr7BnsXyun8MadyJiJVnpUJJbZCqX7JSkJ1sgGEhVw3ff2tETOJgpCb8hFmOIDjS3yredb85TMKxIQTkJFoiysItEHZjJunUvuE0qHQq0gWGLF/s320/014+(6).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513986284595314834" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EkwGLHxzZZ7RYQxPBW2-UEcH4J70jI0rciv-eFY4HIzKD4MZkqvqF3HurmISTIO5Vio9Q5L3lSAMrd5DRs28cL_FRZY6tt5NUoAUI51plRTH8D5bX2qoqE2N0lTXa8ELrhQcpAzHg4WZ/s1600/032+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EkwGLHxzZZ7RYQxPBW2-UEcH4J70jI0rciv-eFY4HIzKD4MZkqvqF3HurmISTIO5Vio9Q5L3lSAMrd5DRs28cL_FRZY6tt5NUoAUI51plRTH8D5bX2qoqE2N0lTXa8ELrhQcpAzHg4WZ/s320/032+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513986291052633986" /></a><br />I made a banner for her in her colors to hang above the supply table that Brynn so cleverly set up! She's got quite the knack! I may have competition very soon! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AxY81-fuZ_znQvn_BgoRUYrgvlObQjT47MUWUrpgj5OOKoKHQVGho2n1Oo-dhyphenhyphen-LSW28ZqVxwQK0aeruVMAgP-0IAhnvMGHZe4o45YzRzCo0tzHAWT2BuZEiMcvOpUZq2Jn9t73Uq1LU/s1600/020+(3).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7AxY81-fuZ_znQvn_BgoRUYrgvlObQjT47MUWUrpgj5OOKoKHQVGho2n1Oo-dhyphenhyphen-LSW28ZqVxwQK0aeruVMAgP-0IAhnvMGHZe4o45YzRzCo0tzHAWT2BuZEiMcvOpUZq2Jn9t73Uq1LU/s320/020+(3).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513986300594680802" /></a><br />The girls covered and decorated clipboards, pencils, gift bags, little flowers on stems, and I taught them how to make their own Tissue Paper Flowers! <br /><br />They all had a blast and I am so appreciate being asked to be a part of Brynns special day! Thank you Bengstons! Lets do it again!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-41731935167956192362010-09-02T00:11:00.004-05:002010-09-02T00:26:49.519-05:00Things are Sprout - ing up!One of my many prayers was answered earlier this year when a good friend from High School (and daughter of our Sr Pastor at HVC) that the church would be opening a Preschool this fall! I was so incredibly excited! I've been wanting Becca to be in a Christ centered environment to help Tim and I guide her and help teach her the basics. God loves her and is her friend. Along with that, I wanted her to learn some basic values that Tim and I may have teaching in a way that her very curious and impressionable brain would grasp. Thank you God for hearing our prayers. <br /><br />I was super motivated to help get things ready and Abbi has been generous and kind in allowing me to be involved. The last two weeks we have been crazy busy, rearranging, decorating, hanging, cleaning, cutting and organizing. Soooo much fun and makes me sooooooo happy! <br /><br />Here are just a couple of pictures that I took today. We are not done by any means. But we are very close!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XA88hNDf5Q7MjxP46o06e57a15P7BdsQXjNRVB5dxV30w1Kt6Bu0ga65TkeV1bjEEXxK3TfkzqIMJSoGPWT0FjkhNnwmNM7_-bf8fqVNnDPuux62R3a3myz8vz7g8ReX42hhBQo5ynIU/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5XA88hNDf5Q7MjxP46o06e57a15P7BdsQXjNRVB5dxV30w1Kt6Bu0ga65TkeV1bjEEXxK3TfkzqIMJSoGPWT0FjkhNnwmNM7_-bf8fqVNnDPuux62R3a3myz8vz7g8ReX42hhBQo5ynIU/s320/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512182869283784210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowBnlIuKA0bySPllzu9PTJiWFSrncTN9gR__CY1m6qB01TPCkHRaV7_abs0JYQXjzLPJmdHCqJBn1w4q9IR54B3vWUfRXNPRpYs0oZIr3dypuUQ2pmbQB9rDhWOVHW9CnpyM2f3YbThjG/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiowBnlIuKA0bySPllzu9PTJiWFSrncTN9gR__CY1m6qB01TPCkHRaV7_abs0JYQXjzLPJmdHCqJBn1w4q9IR54B3vWUfRXNPRpYs0oZIr3dypuUQ2pmbQB9rDhWOVHW9CnpyM2f3YbThjG/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512182855878889554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VCHnTIhlYFfYZZyV1FYMgXC815XJUNLNZG-UYbdLb8Xe2aToZtlHyHW3hUuDSqiyuKzBCpHpAmcWpvWokt5eTjfj944YKpwf9fw5YacdYajMjhx8EiD5B_nRBVXbQ-HpAP9EZbFhYJKI/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VCHnTIhlYFfYZZyV1FYMgXC815XJUNLNZG-UYbdLb8Xe2aToZtlHyHW3hUuDSqiyuKzBCpHpAmcWpvWokt5eTjfj944YKpwf9fw5YacdYajMjhx8EiD5B_nRBVXbQ-HpAP9EZbFhYJKI/s320/001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512182849168230258" /></a><br /><br />Becca can't wait until Tuesday for her 1st day! I've got to remember to have my camera batteries charged and ready that morning. (or i will ever hear the end of it!)Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-5606188208610823442010-08-29T21:11:00.006-05:002010-08-29T21:41:15.906-05:00WOW! Its been forever since I've been on and made my announcement! I think it be very possible that I've lost any followers that I may have had in the first place. But I promise to post more updates. They may not be lengthy, but they will be there! Sneak peaks of what I'm working on and then the final reveal of the events I've styled! <br /><br />So my goodness! Here are some shots of the Benefit I did for one of my besties, Lori Gerst. I apologize for the pictures. It was hard to capture anything without old orange knotty pine paneling or hunting/fishing themed decor in the background from the Isaak Walton League we had the party at. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFxHe_J37p3qXzXjTTDNdLqHL6OgdAgIwgffjd7Ysu4i2CD_vwe4p0X2H7WO3ylBDIAkCsNgYvMlJHHuc6QJvmiM7emq1MGRi6IOAh-_2b_LPr_Gl5vrh050EwHA3E-R4-DQ5osigMQqn/s1600/020.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFxHe_J37p3qXzXjTTDNdLqHL6OgdAgIwgffjd7Ysu4i2CD_vwe4p0X2H7WO3ylBDIAkCsNgYvMlJHHuc6QJvmiM7emq1MGRi6IOAh-_2b_LPr_Gl5vrh050EwHA3E-R4-DQ5osigMQqn/s320/020.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511021588652981970" /></a><br />Here is the outside of the event. We strung up bras to go with the "Supporting Lori" theme we had going! <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37IAxq9hA4KBJscnRJepyeuyMkD_f6RZvfguiA8wB-ncVVAepthq7ny4ofXl-0S7GFHG4chgdTPr0kU2d947oSEkkJf770k3VlaO8aFfsbiWJoTNUU2E2JYBoLVN05RAamlwE-n0lEcL5/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi37IAxq9hA4KBJscnRJepyeuyMkD_f6RZvfguiA8wB-ncVVAepthq7ny4ofXl-0S7GFHG4chgdTPr0kU2d947oSEkkJf770k3VlaO8aFfsbiWJoTNUU2E2JYBoLVN05RAamlwE-n0lEcL5/s320/008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511021532346012850" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizICVxS5d7MvazZcpSWUnYgwC4nGhT0W88qO2dRSVVJUuwV1Y4VI75PgFzsblv-nrlM0Pd0rfyBxM4QXBsdi0NLz5YuQpt-zWuoqTfWRNZS4LquYZROxaEDV43atgXpy4R4pHpfeiZABR6/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizICVxS5d7MvazZcpSWUnYgwC4nGhT0W88qO2dRSVVJUuwV1Y4VI75PgFzsblv-nrlM0Pd0rfyBxM4QXBsdi0NLz5YuQpt-zWuoqTfWRNZS4LquYZROxaEDV43atgXpy4R4pHpfeiZABR6/s320/006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511021564680991682" /></a><br />The table tops had vases with pink or multicolored daisies and a "bra". Extra bras were scattered on the tables for added color and personality.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZUbMIXdak_dosfq7k15_gg227m_k9viTj-148PaCgEmNaHWCu8Fa5F3JYv5nHvJVmyMMX4vcivlgdE72BWdoiQHYQcIHjiaYhVHvYHW0BSTk-PIfzug6S60hH53KsrgtGtvvvTedTfme/s1600/013+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZUbMIXdak_dosfq7k15_gg227m_k9viTj-148PaCgEmNaHWCu8Fa5F3JYv5nHvJVmyMMX4vcivlgdE72BWdoiQHYQcIHjiaYhVHvYHW0BSTk-PIfzug6S60hH53KsrgtGtvvvTedTfme/s320/013+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511021551538396002" /></a><br />Another bestie helped by making a "Cancer Sucks" sucker tree, to add to the bake sale table.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-FzbeyGMyussVSGSh5eUCs-1kGnCby5hgBuaghO-hwrBz03_YYZL9nJBSqeJgL9DPatsz8Ce6F7zBo2zZVaFOcrSXyZM1dmwXIwJBvNrwpVcz9t0rpQ-lT_yQ8uNdH2PxErNG1AO79oq/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp-FzbeyGMyussVSGSh5eUCs-1kGnCby5hgBuaghO-hwrBz03_YYZL9nJBSqeJgL9DPatsz8Ce6F7zBo2zZVaFOcrSXyZM1dmwXIwJBvNrwpVcz9t0rpQ-lT_yQ8uNdH2PxErNG1AO79oq/s320/014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511024348002525554" /></a><br />We had many compliments on the idea, however, not many suckers sold. Shoot. Good idea, better luck next time though, huh?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9T8EkdB2BqJ1KR7LZTW23EX5xruunS2LE32e1tGq-6VxLhCERl0hjNlSG6BZvf5ndvOSfiQfaFjdjJs75LLFS6Xf6GXg5SkP6k0JeWaKN85Dff32f0gBqfdLgqfnSyy0BmFrcnVBU4ATe/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9T8EkdB2BqJ1KR7LZTW23EX5xruunS2LE32e1tGq-6VxLhCERl0hjNlSG6BZvf5ndvOSfiQfaFjdjJs75LLFS6Xf6GXg5SkP6k0JeWaKN85Dff32f0gBqfdLgqfnSyy0BmFrcnVBU4ATe/s320/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511021540730333714" /></a><br />Another swag of support for Lori! <br /><br />On to a birthday party and wedding! Posting pictures this next week!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-23865188666161510692010-07-29T00:10:00.003-05:002010-07-29T00:37:04.471-05:00God has spoken!So let me just say that I've missed blogging soooo bad! But I've been crazy busy being creative and working my fingers to the bones doing some party decorations for my best girl Lori's Breast Cancer Benefit this coming Saturday. I've had.a.blast. creating the "Support Lori" theme. I'll share more on the theme and decorations that I've created with some great help from my friend Aubrey! I'll post pictures after the event, but I'll give ya a sneek peek with this...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcp55a9dCeDQQEsW6GJqdvmoFHCXkr9mcyt29t2xDxN2yTsK4g3eYYJT-C8aA16Fglx0__2eXECUvlUhcU5tJwzgeIQ2Dk1-dvg9Xrc7pLezB4LkoO657dIxMXL68V9FxFN0RGvpwZss9/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcp55a9dCeDQQEsW6GJqdvmoFHCXkr9mcyt29t2xDxN2yTsK4g3eYYJT-C8aA16Fglx0__2eXECUvlUhcU5tJwzgeIQ2Dk1-dvg9Xrc7pLezB4LkoO657dIxMXL68V9FxFN0RGvpwZss9/s320/002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499192564882681650" /></a><br /><br />Along with this, I've been asked to help with decorations and styling my cousin Katie's wedding and reception. She had some great ideas, colors and sense of style already in mind, so we reached into the corners of our sightly crazy brains and came up with the perfect combination of simple and handmade. Loving every second of this process and am so honored to be asked to help. <br /><br />3rd on this list is a baby shower I have coming up in October that I simply cannot wait for! I can barely contain myself! My previous mentioned super friend Aubrey & her husband Eric are expecting their first long awaited little bundle and I'm so excited to celebrate this baby with an Enchanted Forest shower theme! I have a close full of props and decor already. hmmm with 2 months to go...I'm liable to go a bit over board! But whooooo cares? I'm loving it and can't wait to style this party!<br /><br />So...if you can't tell, I'm extremely pumped about all the creating and partying I'm gonna be doing very soon! So much so, I have been contemplating the market for such a service. Not so much a party planner. I don't want to plan a whole event....you know, location, food, entertainment, etc. I don't want that....but I want to decorate and theme your party! But its all about class. Style. <em><strong>Thats it...I want to style your party! </strong></em>Make it fabulous and memorable! <br /><br />But I've had my serious doubts about just how far I could go with this. How far do I <strong><em>WANT</em></strong> to go with this? I've been very prayerful about it, talked to my family about it and have left it in God's hands to bring the need to me, or show me the path. <br /><br />So thats where the title of this post comes from. <br />Last Sunday after church, a young man came up to me. I've never seen him before, and found out later he was with a youth group from Aurora, Il. So this young man said to me that he believed he had a phrophetic word for me. Now...for those of you that may not have ever experienced this, seen it happen or maybe don't understand it...Don't be affraid of it. It is simply amazing to hear God's heart spill out in words from a another believer. <br /><br />So he says to me, " I'm seeing you standing in front of a huge blank canvas...and God told me that he has put a paint brush in each of your hands. He sees you painting like crazy, but he wants you to know that he has not yet provided all the colors yet. There is more to come, but he wants you to push on with what you are doing". <strong>Insert me bawling and snotting all over myself at this point.</strong>. Simply amazing. He was right on, it filled my heart with confidence and took away any doubt I had about moving forward knowing that God sees what I'm doing and hears my prayers, and will provide for me. <br /><br />So here it is...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8ABfvkR3RoeAP3TMlFXPSm8I5D9_IqH-LNw72SZNtdu2_aYT81Y7dcGodTncNUok4HWE6aY2LibvaXkE43irmqcP-F70bF-1-BmBW9IbmrNiXAsnfnPkhGQPLZI7nNDhA9a-iNosBQqg/s1600/logo+capture.PNG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 197px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8ABfvkR3RoeAP3TMlFXPSm8I5D9_IqH-LNw72SZNtdu2_aYT81Y7dcGodTncNUok4HWE6aY2LibvaXkE43irmqcP-F70bF-1-BmBW9IbmrNiXAsnfnPkhGQPLZI7nNDhA9a-iNosBQqg/s320/logo+capture.PNG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499191351830964802" /></a><br /><em></em><br /><br />I've created a Facebook page for MissMatched & Marvelous Party Styling, along with some of my styled event pictures!<br /><br />I may post some teasers now and again, but I will never post a clients full spread until after their event. But let me tell you! I get sooo excited while creating, its hard not to share right away!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-62503160462596735652010-07-28T18:31:00.001-05:002010-07-28T18:32:59.893-05:00Things are happening!Ladies and gents (if there are any of you out there that follow)...there are things happening around here! Exciting things, New things, Fantabulous things! <br /><br />I will be posting an announcement soon! So sorry for way I've been neglecting blogland lately. Busy Busy Busy! <br /><br />Check back soon for exciting things!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-34899406574529601132010-06-20T21:16:00.002-05:002010-06-20T21:24:42.961-05:00I have a new crush! Cupcakes!I've found and fell in love with a new blog. Kimberly at <a href="http://attemptingcreative.blogspot.com/">Attempting Creative</a> is a genius in everything she does. Cooking, crafting, sewing...heck even at being just plain adorable! She may not know me from the other 100+ followers she has, but I am now consider myself loyal. Kinda like a kid asking over and over "are we there yet?" I find myself checking her blog throughout the week wondering when the next post will come! Maybe i'm a bit of a blog stalker? First step is admitting it...right?<br /><br />So go check her out. She's got a Cupcake Carnival with oodles and gobs of good receipes and amzing photos to get your mouth watering and sweet tooth begging for mercy! Click on the button below!<br /><a href="http://attemptingcreative.blogspot.com/search/label/cupcake%20carnival"><img alt="cupcakes" width="150" src="http://i809.photobucket.com/albums/zz13/attemptingcreative/cupcake_carnival_small.jpg" height="233" /></a>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-27640950484123319042010-06-02T13:54:00.004-05:002010-06-08T01:33:55.234-05:00Graduation party decorations<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU0QA5k6SAqavm630JiGxT-aX1WYPfFm8y7sWWfmP151hAF1djzLAOliMazJwmGqRRhpvzdnivQBnt9NWK0KfnxupiaSHueOHhEne7fTkGriL8YYDPZNobDzUW0FQ-2JQccaODWhxvAFG/s1600/023+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioU0QA5k6SAqavm630JiGxT-aX1WYPfFm8y7sWWfmP151hAF1djzLAOliMazJwmGqRRhpvzdnivQBnt9NWK0KfnxupiaSHueOHhEne7fTkGriL8YYDPZNobDzUW0FQ-2JQccaODWhxvAFG/s320/023+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480285533061614418" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVdZB7MkfM1BKx_L6crD-Vf3SQv2CDhnm6LW-og93EsbHDRvGnN9Tcgd2GA-rTQyRT1GZ7TRkbUnp2aA8L3aSm5RALqfPDFLUJ_9drfbupXh6UxWJU1u4cpezH8dN_ZuP5MItWDAeA0N93/s1600/011+(4).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVdZB7MkfM1BKx_L6crD-Vf3SQv2CDhnm6LW-og93EsbHDRvGnN9Tcgd2GA-rTQyRT1GZ7TRkbUnp2aA8L3aSm5RALqfPDFLUJ_9drfbupXh6UxWJU1u4cpezH8dN_ZuP5MItWDAeA0N93/s320/011+(4).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478253918110809810" /></a><br /><br />I was asked about a month ago to help with and make decorations for a friend's daughter's High School Graduation party! I am so excited to help! So after putting together some ideas, it was decided to go with pinwheels for decorations on the tables and as cupcake toppers! School colors are red and black and Ally (the graduate) wanted to throw in some bright pink as well! At first I was worried at how the three colors would come together...however, after my first trip to Hobby Lobby to grab paper for the projects, I was S.O.L.D!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi190g95sAj9vkmWYbNedWpYKvItmNrALzI5F4LH9DXXzoCF-qUEepUs5XH0gYKIqYvbOn_aynnoZiuoXazSaSRoMRs1mIqDtCCwjM2LRDBugVj6r2PNbwiqyHIdmP90sTOtT1vc_TO9moC/s1600/006+(3).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi190g95sAj9vkmWYbNedWpYKvItmNrALzI5F4LH9DXXzoCF-qUEepUs5XH0gYKIqYvbOn_aynnoZiuoXazSaSRoMRs1mIqDtCCwjM2LRDBugVj6r2PNbwiqyHIdmP90sTOtT1vc_TO9moC/s320/006+(3).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5478253923484466386" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLhuZBChxj6an567rsnymXPIbgNe2_T9pJL91CZVsBOWQ_BMATJ-SImspw91ft2b7jMias-VI7oeMq2pv-zpZu7pfKl0cAB7qLMWUJdaikbeAoM2YoL2T7XLRwjG-oVb8g4pmlQzPmR3v/s1600/026+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLhuZBChxj6an567rsnymXPIbgNe2_T9pJL91CZVsBOWQ_BMATJ-SImspw91ft2b7jMias-VI7oeMq2pv-zpZu7pfKl0cAB7qLMWUJdaikbeAoM2YoL2T7XLRwjG-oVb8g4pmlQzPmR3v/s320/026+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480285531125665346" /></a><br /><br /><br />I made 30 pinwheels for the table tops, spray painted soup cans filled with play sand. I put the pinwheels on small dowels painted white and called it done! It was a lot of time spent cutting, punching, taping and painting. But all in all, it was very easy and very inexpensive! Easy enough to do infront of the tv! lol. My kind of craft! <br /><br />I also crafted a penant banner spelling out Congratulations in the same paper colors and sewn directly to a ribbon. This was hanging on front of the food bar. I'm having a hard time getting a good picture of it. This was the best I got. But let me tell you! It was soooo cute!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-YpbgimY_mtskQMinjCcgyrnSIDJ2Eju0J_bpXfoPGEJwOiKgVSauScC-BJkzh5YINexhE2J818fUIUrAJAGFlHMXx2V9cx7QLAwt69lL6DAxYvwVK_5rTqc74fwbf-osuASj1hnOAGY/s1600/033.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP-YpbgimY_mtskQMinjCcgyrnSIDJ2Eju0J_bpXfoPGEJwOiKgVSauScC-BJkzh5YINexhE2J818fUIUrAJAGFlHMXx2V9cx7QLAwt69lL6DAxYvwVK_5rTqc74fwbf-osuASj1hnOAGY/s320/033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480285519908740770" /></a><br /><br />The cupcake toppers are a mix of pinwheels and some cut outs I made. Of course the foil cupcake wrappers put a little "bling" on the plates as well!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PefMDR3uZ34ZMaT-j_nmqHStPghCsX-TTkxyUKC7X5k4wZHN4QaxaPKN8KLJaKjZAtKHcaylnu4pSwF0Ofjbdhlj9wWCf7OuRcfr4FwqQd0-xIyrURGBGkvnKwJhoAQcfgEXQF8SCZ-X/s1600/028+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_PefMDR3uZ34ZMaT-j_nmqHStPghCsX-TTkxyUKC7X5k4wZHN4QaxaPKN8KLJaKjZAtKHcaylnu4pSwF0Ofjbdhlj9wWCf7OuRcfr4FwqQd0-xIyrURGBGkvnKwJhoAQcfgEXQF8SCZ-X/s320/028+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480285553199411842" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_XTEVw658airYnBhFZpuTZ8JEMpF7TxDEnA0MEa2xoIC65an1NnFEoZrPjMOdmdkkpBX80iFCpJXopZpaZgaT83U0KXW5j8VBACT5WexFXj9MhBvh6XkhtuYkqwNsNWdbtU2njwdd6LA/s1600/031+(2).JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp_XTEVw658airYnBhFZpuTZ8JEMpF7TxDEnA0MEa2xoIC65an1NnFEoZrPjMOdmdkkpBX80iFCpJXopZpaZgaT83U0KXW5j8VBACT5WexFXj9MhBvh6XkhtuYkqwNsNWdbtU2njwdd6LA/s320/031+(2).JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480285543067638178" /></a><br />Now...onto the next paper crafting project for a friends benefit!Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-1279893811057022382010-05-16T16:15:00.009-05:002010-05-18T00:10:32.417-05:00GW lamp, GS shadeSo after seeing sooo many good GW finds in everyone else's home in blog land, I've started to frequent the store more often. I've found some little glass dishes and candy bowls that I love, a framed canvas pictured that I bought just for the frame (I'll cover the canvas and do my own bit) but this lamp was my gem! Well, doesn't look like much to begin with, but for $4...I could risk it not working!
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<br />Here is my end table in the livingroom with the old lamp. Too spindle-y and not enough "GERTH" if ya know what I mean! Something chunky, something a little more...me!
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<br />So because the wall behind my couch is chocolate brown, I knew I would need to paint it. I have alot of white and cream accents with my big lantern, newel post, ceiling tins on the wall and my shutter with the flower boxes in them. So it was only right to continue with the cream.
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<br />I roughed it up with some sandpaper, and used my Warm Scones sample from Ace Hardware and threw two sloppy coats on this baby! It already had some pits, cracks and knicks in it, so I just made ure that the paint did not fully cover those!
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<br />Um! Super happy with it...even without a shade. Gotta find a shade! So yesterday while out snooping around garage sales, I found this pretty little thing! Vintage, retro, original...LOVE HER! I prayed the whole way home hoping it would be the right size for the lamp! But at only $2 there was no way of passing her up!
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<br />So whatch think? Is it a right fit? Look at her details! I. love. her. Yes...Its a her! Just the right amount of whimsy with the vintage, rusty, chippy accents in my livingroom...and even the more modern couch!
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<br />I'm linking up to the following parties! Click on the buttons below and check out the other great ideas! You'll be sooooo inspired!
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<br /><center><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii164/Magnolias_Moonlight/butterfly-09-t-1.jpg" /></a></center> <center><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special" src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/signmakergirl/satnitenew150w-1.jpg" /></a></center><center><a border="0" href="http://www.reinventedkb.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.eightcrazyimages.com/trashTotreasure.png" /></a><center><a href="http://asoftplace.net/"><img border="0" alt="DIY Day @ ASPTL" src="http://i534.photobucket.com/albums/ee349/GDest07/Kimba/kimbaDIY125.png" title="DIY Day @ ASPTL"/></a></center>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-41620842424253278392010-05-11T12:43:00.005-05:002010-05-11T13:05:31.895-05:00Pencil Holder & Note holder!I had this super spectacular idea to come up with a crafty and cute, yet handy caddy for pencils to help my Mom organize her desktop for Mother's Day. She is super helpful and always helping my family and my sister to cart around kids before and after school, helping me while I recovered from knee surgery and getting herself, My dad, and me to Dr's appointments the last couple of months. With all the appointments and responsibilities it became difficult to keep track of all the schedules. This homemade gift would be a perfect compliment to the Day Planner that I also got her for Mother's Day!
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<br />I started with a clean jar, cork, jute, fast drying craft glue and for something a little extra, a little picket fence!
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<br />Now...I apologize, as I am horrible at taking "in progress" pictures. But the steps are pretty easy to follow.
<br />Measure the height of your jar you are covering. Cut the cork to that measurement and roll the cork around the jar, glueing as you go. I did two layers to give plenty of depth for pins/tacks to stick into later.
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<br />I have to admit. I wanted to just leave it with the cork only. However, I was so excited to get going that where the lip of the jar was smaller than the rest, it left a void between the cork and the lip and looked funny. So...what to do next? How can I fix this flub up?
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<br />JUTE! Wrapped it all in jute, then Hot glued the little picket fence around the container. I'm including two pictures of the finished product. Plain, and with Mom's "REMINDERS" to help her keep track of her day! Pretty enough to set on the kitchen counter, desk top or next to her chair with her pens and paper!
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<br /><center><a border="0" href="http://todayscreativeblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v674/ScrapToMyLu/getYourCraftOnResized.gif" /></a>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-48273996803219743932010-05-08T13:00:00.012-05:002010-05-10T10:30:29.382-05:00Banana Cream Sandwhich CookiesFirst thing is first! <br /><strong>Happy Mother's Day</strong> to all the selfless, dedicated, and wonderfully perfect Mommas out there! <br /><br />This year we decided to pass on the big elaborate meal and save some moola and eat treats instead after lunch! Eat...thats what we do best in my family! <br /><br />I've been inspired by so many wonderful posts out there in blogland with tempting treats, and decided to make my own! <br /><br />This particular recipe was inspired by the packaging of <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/easy-and-easier-valentine-treats/">Bakerella's Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies</a> and the melt in your mouth flavor of the <a href="http://karascupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/08/chocolate-banana-cream-daisy-cupcakes.html">Banana Cream Frosting recipe from Kara's Cupcakes!</a> These two ladies have outstanding sites that share thier creativity and passion of all things sweet and fun! Check them out if you haven't already!<br /><br />Now...I just hope I do the inspirations proud! Try out the recipe and share your successes...or flops for that matter! Cause I have more flops than I can list and would love to be comforted by yours! lol. Oops Did i just say that?<br /><br />I'm starting off with the following ingredients that you probably already have in your cupboards...ok, maybe not the Banana Extract. But it was less than $2 Walmart.<br /><br />1 yellow cake mix<br />2 eggs<br />1/3 cup vegetable oil<br />1 tsp banana extract<br />powdered sugar for decoration<br /><br />Combine and blend the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil and banana extract. (disclaimer..picture below shows lemon extract from a previous recipe with same steps. Saving space on my computer from uploading another pic)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5h0_fa0QTp32tuSwv2C0-nkz2EG5CxU5V9xgUz34mTROJGMooQu5CfVBov5XLgBnxGbeF5VlteWN-MnZYJTCcAOh4tloDkCAf2IGpnK90PIZcFN2zCOlu27Spg9wayfVsHUQldCUagXGc/s1600-h/010.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5h0_fa0QTp32tuSwv2C0-nkz2EG5CxU5V9xgUz34mTROJGMooQu5CfVBov5XLgBnxGbeF5VlteWN-MnZYJTCcAOh4tloDkCAf2IGpnK90PIZcFN2zCOlu27Spg9wayfVsHUQldCUagXGc/s320/010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451203972004910018" /></a><br /><br />Drop teaspoonsfuls of dough in to a bowl of powdered sugar. Roll around until they are lightly covered. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-n5b56g2_J0Dz9mzPJViEMxgv8iCpLuTga6Q3OkRdh7JKTAB8GjMrt5_4_WAd0B6aQY4bRlt_tz3jLR2-33tKKnfs-U3ljHKyDas7m0jO3d_1Ba3BxGsbxYrPXV2FSeijZ4qCbE9soat/s1600-h/013.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib-n5b56g2_J0Dz9mzPJViEMxgv8iCpLuTga6Q3OkRdh7JKTAB8GjMrt5_4_WAd0B6aQY4bRlt_tz3jLR2-33tKKnfs-U3ljHKyDas7m0jO3d_1Ba3BxGsbxYrPXV2FSeijZ4qCbE9soat/s320/013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451203981214827298" /></a><br /><br />Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 6-9 minutes in a preheated oven. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2L5F9HHmZCdU7ZsG7S_ey2sdINZ6loRDBXaOmggGEE3zYD5XCBoEK8LUh8VbHZ5Ww_JNTo77VBR2qMPka-vwMCyzJN1ChqXKLk0Hc6elvFhmneKax8en0wpa3FmOFOYiPtw5uJBsilArV/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2L5F9HHmZCdU7ZsG7S_ey2sdINZ6loRDBXaOmggGEE3zYD5XCBoEK8LUh8VbHZ5Ww_JNTo77VBR2qMPka-vwMCyzJN1ChqXKLk0Hc6elvFhmneKax8en0wpa3FmOFOYiPtw5uJBsilArV/s320/016.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451203990766885666" /></a><br />The bottoms will be slightly browned on the bottoms and slighlty chewy on the inside. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQjx5-MuuWQmXuN4_bhKPxE3SnBP7uy7vrm1rALnn0hgOAr3W_N8wEj7WDrI_Sj3rZT0sPYP-HbonHBrI2_vWEkZ8Lezh_PlCD-xslQ42bgqFR4ATF-GTv0vQKN3VFtZBcrJGqNJrSEo0/s1600-h/022.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQjx5-MuuWQmXuN4_bhKPxE3SnBP7uy7vrm1rALnn0hgOAr3W_N8wEj7WDrI_Sj3rZT0sPYP-HbonHBrI2_vWEkZ8Lezh_PlCD-xslQ42bgqFR4ATF-GTv0vQKN3VFtZBcrJGqNJrSEo0/s320/022.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451203999103919538" /></a><br /><br />FANTABULOUS BANANA CREAM FROSTING<br />1/4 cup butter room temp<br />4 oz package of cream cheese room temp<br />1/2 of a 1 lb box of powdered sugar<br />1/2 box banana cream pudding mix<br /><br />In a mixer, cream butter, cream cheese and vanilla. <br /><em>*This is where my mixer died...sniff sniff!</em><br />Gradually add sugar and pudding mix until smooth<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEW0YIH321yETNH2R9aKd-SAHbaIgp2xqa7ofExYctsVcv7-cEqn80SiMOF3L4-4RHMmIOg8m92SVVGK5oZ8829My1YVVw2Bk4vvqEZNbj1yHH82zDusQ54ClcMsF_qDquoCks5ndOcxe2/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEW0YIH321yETNH2R9aKd-SAHbaIgp2xqa7ofExYctsVcv7-cEqn80SiMOF3L4-4RHMmIOg8m92SVVGK5oZ8829My1YVVw2Bk4vvqEZNbj1yHH82zDusQ54ClcMsF_qDquoCks5ndOcxe2/s320/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469074522699378290" /></a><br /><br />Turn one cookie upside down, and spread your frosting as thin or as thick as you like before the guilt sets in! Place another cookie on top!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZ02-Kppq1XrdCv4tX3mcrwEDzVj6fWdMpXFLy5NneaE2y7fMUXQGAbC5I5ZKOThGg1tbEoAWSdxvRBit0I-XeEAJEKA8tU1YRjOs2Shs9voPJ_9RMYeK8LOvKnNhvBZ-hqDeJ4zkXKu0/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZ02-Kppq1XrdCv4tX3mcrwEDzVj6fWdMpXFLy5NneaE2y7fMUXQGAbC5I5ZKOThGg1tbEoAWSdxvRBit0I-XeEAJEKA8tU1YRjOs2Shs9voPJ_9RMYeK8LOvKnNhvBZ-hqDeJ4zkXKu0/s320/012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469075788690149090" /></a><br /><br />This recipe is just enough for 10 sandwhich cookies. And actually, unless you are serving a ginormous crowd, that should be plenty, cause these little cookies are delicoulsy sweet. However, If you wanted to double the frosting recipe, it would be just enough to top all 20 of the cookies individuly rather than as sandwhiches!<br /><br />Let me know if you try them!<br />I'm linking to the following parties! Click on the buttons and check out the other wonderful decorating, partying and cooking ideas!<br /><center><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii164/Magnolias_Moonlight/butterfly-09-t-1.jpg" /></a></center>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-27126035860417321552010-05-03T17:02:00.009-05:002010-10-22T22:36:29.647-05:00For the love of all things louvered and weathered!First of all... Kudos to my mom for the idea and to my Super fab Dad that put it together!<br /><br />Dad tore down a barn several years ago and salvaged these out of the rafters I believe! Not knowing what to do with them at the time, but being smart enough to know not to toss them...he keeped them in the rafters of his own rafters. They are now lining my fence on the side of our house giving extra texture, height and color to my most shaded spot! But wanting to do more than just lean them up against the fence Mom came up with this idea. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdue2Nkx17pKTH6hVdLfImLE5HVC45G9Q-Lv2nlYYVo61GG_L-WpTzLMRiFq1aYdNTyk9PQSmsNt5tsJVKVP_FcTOhwzZyniMseR5FCyDfmLcQrqCZOWrXptfKqcLABNTzEpXMIRY433X4/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdue2Nkx17pKTH6hVdLfImLE5HVC45G9Q-Lv2nlYYVo61GG_L-WpTzLMRiFq1aYdNTyk9PQSmsNt5tsJVKVP_FcTOhwzZyniMseR5FCyDfmLcQrqCZOWrXptfKqcLABNTzEpXMIRY433X4/s320/015.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467170314721138386" /></a><br />Dad used 2 shutters, and cut them each midway up. He nailed them together at the corners and used a small block on the inside of the frame. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBmOWEPi-r53AM4rukvyysWC3yzaOKx6oAn36UhwSi6IIk4PwJC60mmJ4SbiVBlCoDtn8oIOCxKQXc_vQU4iBKMeVZdORdafowHsL55RQRqpZSjBHsGVJuzP7eH-OrMRgnXrIfta-N_fb/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBmOWEPi-r53AM4rukvyysWC3yzaOKx6oAn36UhwSi6IIk4PwJC60mmJ4SbiVBlCoDtn8oIOCxKQXc_vQU4iBKMeVZdORdafowHsL55RQRqpZSjBHsGVJuzP7eH-OrMRgnXrIfta-N_fb/s320/007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467170322848940770" /></a><br />This is so we could put a false floor in the bottom (we put 2 bricks in the bottom incase a strong wind threatened to blow the piece over) and again about 6 1/2" from the top rim. (that measurement is so that I could place the fern pot down inside without seeing it. You could change this measurement to fit your containers. Both floors have a hole drilled for drainage as shown. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKe_2lPany1DJrLaMpZUnRqPu8zzpZtXfAG-pfvYSyG7pVwVnZqvJZQRNBIPKKznleShN1N3M6tzapvTLPKIlWVbHJN0zSZ30WSkOq8pXPDjlYsA3-4up7gwFH_WGGb8GegrltuJO5uBtz/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKe_2lPany1DJrLaMpZUnRqPu8zzpZtXfAG-pfvYSyG7pVwVnZqvJZQRNBIPKKznleShN1N3M6tzapvTLPKIlWVbHJN0zSZ30WSkOq8pXPDjlYsA3-4up7gwFH_WGGb8GegrltuJO5uBtz/s320/011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467170328614157202" /></a><br />This is the finished peice! the height is just right so that if I wanted to hang something above it I still can!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_VKAa5BgSftoA0IpyErpV3fG7KkW3-SCT7qvpYULxVwdxU5cbYope8KTQ3gqiwG-mzAK5vY-jvEDrxeIXRIzH0G49FN_RaGbFt1uh476ke-szOHr4Eof6hMjwBFnwpho5fO6Q-W2ry9c/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_VKAa5BgSftoA0IpyErpV3fG7KkW3-SCT7qvpYULxVwdxU5cbYope8KTQ3gqiwG-mzAK5vY-jvEDrxeIXRIzH0G49FN_RaGbFt1uh476ke-szOHr4Eof6hMjwBFnwpho5fO6Q-W2ry9c/s320/014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467170336970626338" /></a><br />Yep...thats me in the reflection!<br /><br /><br />I'm linking to Funky Junk's Saturnight Special! Click on the buttons and check out the other great projects! There is a whole section just for awesome shutter ideas!<br /><center><a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special" src="http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b243/signmakergirl/satnitenew150w-1.jpg" /></a></center>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-8193244115376658202010-04-16T09:32:00.003-05:002010-04-16T09:44:20.354-05:00Dreaming up more ideas!Sitting on my backside for the last 2 weeks has provided me PLENTY of time to dream up more projects to keep us busy. That is once I'm able to put weight on this leg of mine and can move a little better!<br /><br />So I've said from the day we moved in, that Tim and my bedroom is the least attractive in the whole house. However it would be the very last room we would touch because no body would ever need to see it. Its on the 2nd floor and there is no reason for company to see it or be upstairs, unless we're showing it off! <br /><br />Currently, it looks very Swiss Chalet style. Dark 70's paneling on the bottom of the walls, and dark brown furring strips trimmed out on the top portion of the walls every 16" or so all the way around. Very original to the 1975 date they built the house. But to take off the paneling, and tear off the strips of trim would leave a mess of the popcorn texutred walls and ceiling. So why not cover it up again!? <br /><br />I've found my inspiration! Wide plank horizontal paneling!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfjPBpzk3uIQ4dH-GKbzu470QHZibYN86Kmzh_o0U63piCwsZwCmHtrYBslSuMCluZr0eUwckR6L5wFmxASLgT38kfPm8PFp0jQ62PD5gERJKmHdN5iDW7gEs3Bmw6TgU-VyNyV7jP8Fs/s1600/MG_2197.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfjPBpzk3uIQ4dH-GKbzu470QHZibYN86Kmzh_o0U63piCwsZwCmHtrYBslSuMCluZr0eUwckR6L5wFmxASLgT38kfPm8PFp0jQ62PD5gERJKmHdN5iDW7gEs3Bmw6TgU-VyNyV7jP8Fs/s320/MG_2197.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460745364202603538" /></a><br />I love the look. Very cottage-y. I think it would make our bedroom look more like an attic conversion than an after thought!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVZ-wk10uoIzmChhXwIwQ520oQ6Tsp1-2IluRJOuyGftygNASG6ihAhC0n9-2E_vlmnmdKsUe2A7D_wWVI6KNRzD0BvjSnTIYWrDliCIwnvHo776fWKvIDilp4LdeS7a3yxSAw6teU2Ni/s1600/horizontal-paneling.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOVZ-wk10uoIzmChhXwIwQ520oQ6Tsp1-2IluRJOuyGftygNASG6ihAhC0n9-2E_vlmnmdKsUe2A7D_wWVI6KNRzD0BvjSnTIYWrDliCIwnvHo776fWKvIDilp4LdeS7a3yxSAw6teU2Ni/s320/horizontal-paneling.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460745373317882818" /></a> <br />The painted finish is yummy too! Love this blue/green. Not sure on color scheme. Heck, by the time we finish all the other projects and are ready to tackle the bedroom, I may change my mind completely. But today....this is what I want!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5Ot6rH10rWvhFwgacf9bW9Fcm9VSgoxJbpUv6Pwql0Qs1LsOpe6YQ3kQxhDRp885IuveQwjrdptzd6x19ey7iMX97Dp2IkkuWua6hBHl13U5-tQcgBeCQQaQoJrWz8oVhmeBWH2svgFQ/s1600/accents_bath1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB5Ot6rH10rWvhFwgacf9bW9Fcm9VSgoxJbpUv6Pwql0Qs1LsOpe6YQ3kQxhDRp885IuveQwjrdptzd6x19ey7iMX97Dp2IkkuWua6hBHl13U5-tQcgBeCQQaQoJrWz8oVhmeBWH2svgFQ/s320/accents_bath1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460745367284936402" /></a><br />Whatcha think? Yes, No? How to go about it? Paint the planks before installing? Or after they are up and attached?Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074838716158851020.post-50496002393134427762010-04-09T15:23:00.003-05:002010-04-09T15:34:33.746-05:00My Crush on Restoration Hardware<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSa8GVFqJbXh_CvJRumc3NfiUJR-puuAiydXmtTX4Pva9Oj81z0PWM7g0AoJKwM23BuwmKzHw1mUHiBC-H1QOpwxZEBqfChRq8vGlSzslPPrY9CPROCzHHxR01mXYhw7mAjj78L1vs9-sa/s1600/birdcage+memo+station.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSa8GVFqJbXh_CvJRumc3NfiUJR-puuAiydXmtTX4Pva9Oj81z0PWM7g0AoJKwM23BuwmKzHw1mUHiBC-H1QOpwxZEBqfChRq8vGlSzslPPrY9CPROCzHHxR01mXYhw7mAjj78L1vs9-sa/s320/birdcage+memo+station.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458238056022592914" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/rhbc/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod213167&navAction=jump&navCount=8">birdcage memory board. </a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94p3kvojfSGkh89cj87tcg8HGz4Oad4TJCZsI7xhi8a84swD5DOrfljKM9e4abkX5FUykLvTR7EaBeBJOPQ0PsZtz-lCWQvnWPHTRyrevLI3L_0SaqZAZv7Y33BNtSTCqOmI1uyuOp-wz/s1600/star+print.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94p3kvojfSGkh89cj87tcg8HGz4Oad4TJCZsI7xhi8a84swD5DOrfljKM9e4abkX5FUykLvTR7EaBeBJOPQ0PsZtz-lCWQvnWPHTRyrevLI3L_0SaqZAZv7Y33BNtSTCqOmI1uyuOp-wz/s320/star+print.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458238048124899298" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/rhbc/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod103507&navAction=jump&navCount=10">star print. </a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsyhZwEp9rPIe63jRFuDXVTqRu-cyLeMELfy9IJEoDQKHvJVXxcDBdViuM_Qop3WZ9FPU34sjoZURB3jcLonzPPle1CcJyPl8TyT0oKRwuFwsbK_og2Sp5v-JL91rXe5BbNlauspov9KD/s1600/floating+butterfly+art.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTsyhZwEp9rPIe63jRFuDXVTqRu-cyLeMELfy9IJEoDQKHvJVXxcDBdViuM_Qop3WZ9FPU34sjoZURB3jcLonzPPle1CcJyPl8TyT0oKRwuFwsbK_og2Sp5v-JL91rXe5BbNlauspov9KD/s320/floating+butterfly+art.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458238038776922418" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/rhbc/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod213175&navAction=jump&navCount=22">floating butterfly art.</a>Missyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17974968809377302806noreply@blogger.com0