tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58604576494255290282024-02-20T10:39:09.211-08:00Scrapbooking Made Simplescrapbooking ~ card making ~ tips ~ helps ~ because together, we can make the world a better placeJaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-25593170842453768842009-12-09T17:05:00.000-08:002009-12-09T17:12:17.661-08:00Happy HolidaysI have been busy lately! Photo pendants have been selling like crazy in <a href="http://www.sjrr4.etsy.com">my etsy shop</a>! I'm so excited about the busy-ness, but I'm swamped and all my free time is spent crafting.<br /><br />This is what my craft table looked like yesterday.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4it7z1hiKqtaLKtOSb5p9haEX6kh9ohurmOd73Bzw8dkBkyPqEZnE_pvMLovtwG1tEZfjms7MJymoTznp14xj57a_t7R_pCn5fldJLDZ6OgIMMZ-woOIhSAQSVgO2J4i9OU9URfrXlxI/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4it7z1hiKqtaLKtOSb5p9haEX6kh9ohurmOd73Bzw8dkBkyPqEZnE_pvMLovtwG1tEZfjms7MJymoTznp14xj57a_t7R_pCn5fldJLDZ6OgIMMZ-woOIhSAQSVgO2J4i9OU9URfrXlxI/s320/image0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413395748384126194" /></a><br />I'm working on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sjrr4?section_id=5043722">marble magnet sets that go in matching tins</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sjrr4?section_id=5094165">refrigerator scrapbooks</a> and, obviously, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sjrr4?section_id=5067533">photo pendants</a>. Whew!<br /><br />Here are all the photo pendants. And, this was before I printed the 8 or so more that I printed that evening!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzDRdR-aQlgCyCQxOPJ0fKwVI5SmThACWdJQHrNC9QC8C5tpsjz-MlywLDNa7NEq1w0BTDnWgJsEGlpYoMxuJTqEBGMR2IqUMjUun5HDRfXWe4wZS3RsIU1hQRh6856ZN4HgLQPL7GMI/s1600-h/image3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfzDRdR-aQlgCyCQxOPJ0fKwVI5SmThACWdJQHrNC9QC8C5tpsjz-MlywLDNa7NEq1w0BTDnWgJsEGlpYoMxuJTqEBGMR2IqUMjUun5HDRfXWe4wZS3RsIU1hQRh6856ZN4HgLQPL7GMI/s320/image3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413395737108956018" /></a><br />I'm pretty much done with orders before Christmas, I think. I have orders that were already placed that I need to finish and mail, but I'm only taking local orders now. I can't guarantee orders will arrive in time for Christmas.<br /><br />I have changed the name of my business from Scrapbooking Made Simple to Cherry Tart Designs. I wanted something less specific since I'm not only selling scrapbooked items anymore. I don't know what made me choose Cherry Tart Designs, but I love it! Check out my new etsy shop: <a href="http://www.CherryTartDesigns.etsy.com">www.CherryTartDesigns.etsy.com</a>. I'm working on getting more items posted, but you can at least enjoy my new banner. *grin*<br /><br />I will also no longer be posting on this blog. You can follow my crafting on my new blog: <a href="http://www.CherryTartDesigns.blogspot.com">www.CherryTartDesigns.blogspot.com</a> Check me out! Stop by and say hi!<br /><br />Can Christmas really be 16 days away?!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-83361835156881333292009-11-07T07:49:00.000-08:002009-11-07T08:28:33.810-08:00My biggest order yetThis week, I got a convo on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sjrr4">etsy</a> from a lady that works for <a href="http://www.rowefurniture.com/">Rowe Fine Furniture</a>, a furniture manufacturer, asking if I would be interested in a big order. They have a new line of furniture by an international fashion designer and she wanted me to make marble magnets using pictures of the exclusive fabrics. <br /><br />How cool is that?!<br /><br />There are 12 new fabrics, so 12 magnets in each set. I was so excited to see that 12 magnets fit perfectly into the rectangle tin that I use for my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sjrr4?section_id=5094165">refrigerator scrapbooks</a>. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-eL3yuCzJKup372EP1fYVZZ-SBCoPbAMzkJUmTWAwaNomDMfMfwbZSxlpqJLl04KtHqCJs7F9SHyiycsOvqUscfmOCebPAKxm0ukvO5iCJ9dCEKSRLnxakjhpm_qcvh6NjoluN0MsEQ/s1600-h/image1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid-eL3yuCzJKup372EP1fYVZZ-SBCoPbAMzkJUmTWAwaNomDMfMfwbZSxlpqJLl04KtHqCJs7F9SHyiycsOvqUscfmOCebPAKxm0ukvO5iCJ9dCEKSRLnxakjhpm_qcvh6NjoluN0MsEQ/s320/image1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401397479554325538" /></a> <br />So, we chatted back and forth and she requested 55 sets (that's like 110 of my 6-magnet sets!). I told her I could have them finished in 2 1/2 weeks. Am I crazy? I'm not sure...<br /><br />I've placed my order for more rectangle tins and neodymium magnets and I've bought enough glass marble gems to sink a boat. I think I'm ready.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the challenge and the sense of accomplishment that I know will come when I finish such a large order. <br /><br />But my fingers may never be the same again...Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-5606247328811725362009-10-07T20:12:00.000-07:002009-10-07T20:13:05.217-07:00Christmas Corner at Maude Cobb<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5YIKLm9rXQEKNXpCYpjld8-hPTlZkVauW5AKQSWWvLNySt6HwXQgusIANrZyp2TziV14DKVTn6N5sn0SwgBRNJF-EQRc049-H1vQqi-adbQMlPmB-K-ECLco3OYxcaemHjAxMsygBQr8/s1600-h/christmas+corner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5YIKLm9rXQEKNXpCYpjld8-hPTlZkVauW5AKQSWWvLNySt6HwXQgusIANrZyp2TziV14DKVTn6N5sn0SwgBRNJF-EQRc049-H1vQqi-adbQMlPmB-K-ECLco3OYxcaemHjAxMsygBQr8/s320/christmas+corner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390055058972369570" /></a><br />The <a href="http://www.christmascorner.org/">Christmas Corner</a> Arts and Crafts Extravaganza is happening early this year! Do some holiday shopping (Halloween and Christmas) now and relax later! <br /><br />Where: Maude Cobb Convention Center<br /><br />When:<br />Friday 9-5<br />Saturday 9-5<br />Sunday 11-4<br /><br />Price: Tickets are $5. <br /><br />My friend, <a href="http://www.allforfunphotography.blogspot.com/">Josie</a>, and I are sharing a booth again this year. We figure scrapbooking and pictures go together well. I'll try to remember to take a picture of our booth this year... I totally forgot last year! <br /><br />We're also going to be neighbors to <a href="http://www.theroedels.us/home/happenings">Alison</a>, <a href="http://ryanjanetteandbabymakesthree.blogspot.com/">Janette</a> and <a href="http://davidandamymitchell.blogspot.com/">Amy</a>. Check out Amy's creations in her etsy shop: <a href="http://www.amyslittlebowtique.etsy.com ">Amy's Little Bowtique</a>. Notice her bottlecap bows? Hmmm, for some reason, those amazing bottlecaps look very familiar... I love how Amy put them in her bows!<br /><br />So, come out to shop, chat and sample yummy food (no food in our booth, unfortunately), and, make sure you stop by and say hi, too!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-43460700269999569972009-09-28T20:15:00.000-07:002009-09-28T20:19:38.308-07:00Custom Order - Dierks Bentley Bottlecap MagnetsI love getting custom orders! A few weeks ago, my brother-in-law, Kyle's cousin FaceBooked me and asked if I could make her some bottlecap magnets with photos of her favorite person, country singer Dierks Bentley. <br /><br />She e-mailed me photos and I got to work. Unfortunately, the weather was rainy and I learned the hard way that the glaze I use doesn't like the humidity. <br /><br />So, I reprinted them and tried again a few days ago when it was sunny. Unfortunately, I discovered that I was using a different photo paper and the new photo paper didn't like the glaze! Grrr!<br /><br />But, now that I have figured the problem out, I feel much better.<br /><br />And here are her magnets:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvQ1C0-AQJ5C1kKTwnAzXSIDlDR8M5jUg20x0KI44n1bqL_yOj6IpJy2M1BTiy_rAwtjkGbU-WEDZ8zNJ3PuGk7Ass3K2qlA0z-2FrlSY8fzs9_-y27HReL3nPZTiQxLqJ7v_LpTs0Jc/s1600-h/image12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvQ1C0-AQJ5C1kKTwnAzXSIDlDR8M5jUg20x0KI44n1bqL_yOj6IpJy2M1BTiy_rAwtjkGbU-WEDZ8zNJ3PuGk7Ass3K2qlA0z-2FrlSY8fzs9_-y27HReL3nPZTiQxLqJ7v_LpTs0Jc/s320/image12.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386723610137419042" /></a><br />Close up:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Y9f4zB8KtbdW1lEAJHVNzp2T9nAUvYSgJOgLgS5mU1_LuFDVbjrGh0fxfd1s4KMRNIzKkwhwqS8qFLHI50DrutwPVBeRYbKJPJRxtfuH66ppj_oqaBZV2ka5x3XTU7w1wffyMFfIitQ/s1600-h/image11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Y9f4zB8KtbdW1lEAJHVNzp2T9nAUvYSgJOgLgS5mU1_LuFDVbjrGh0fxfd1s4KMRNIzKkwhwqS8qFLHI50DrutwPVBeRYbKJPJRxtfuH66ppj_oqaBZV2ka5x3XTU7w1wffyMFfIitQ/s320/image11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386723601418714178" /></a><br />Yes, she has even met Dierks. Check out the two bottlecaps with her picture, too. Pretty cool, eh?!<br /><br />I can make bottlecap magnets out of any images you have! Just contact me for more info!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-30654485438534367242009-09-16T09:27:00.000-07:002009-09-16T09:29:05.703-07:00What free time?!<div align="left">Somehow, I came up with this crazy idea that having both kids in school would give me free time. Free time? What's that?! I have yet to sit and read a book or go out to lunch with a friend or anything because I haven't slowed down.<br /><br />It is nice to be able to do what I want to and not feel like I'm neglecting kids. But, at the same time, I really miss having them here. The summer was great and I enjoyed our time together. Knowing that both boys are doing great and are in just the right place for them makes it easier, though.<br /><br />My <a href="http://www.sjrr4.etsy.com/">etsy business</a> has taken off with custom orders. And, two boutiques here in town have started selling my bottlecap pendants. Up In Stitches is a fun store in downtown Longview. They have a lot of "vendors" that sell their items there. I also have them at <a href="http://www.polkatotboutique.com/store/Default.asp">Polka Tot Boutique</a> in north Longview, by the new Wal-Mart. This is my first month to sell with both stores, so we'll see if it goes well.<br /><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382096695259474322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuaeGC1Yz3suJbLo3CBcoVi3Uo4lGGGr1oq_1b6m0P2Fh7wGDUnsBD3xUMVQTPH7LQjXh2DElH2uumKKwwUE3vZsXOrQy0yMy0NFXDPAH9karsVivj_ep6zjR7xzOOb0Q-tZ5pzGCJMJO/s320/image2-1+-+Copy.jpg" /> <p align="center"><em>Any Longhorn fans?</em> </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DLuUgirBLuPbCIBuEILBLFSrR2KNsphMJU35ZKOhSZedrAp2JxPZokbXdUk5ao4ewF6hjsnfZBUV8_xo7nVBpoyGUxMmXKsI8QNWX2b2APX8DX6kVPCD5P1JlYxwKYYYpKjLkhTHq5TR/s1600-h/image2-1+-+Copy+(3).jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382100291309623442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DLuUgirBLuPbCIBuEILBLFSrR2KNsphMJU35ZKOhSZedrAp2JxPZokbXdUk5ao4ewF6hjsnfZBUV8_xo7nVBpoyGUxMmXKsI8QNWX2b2APX8DX6kVPCD5P1JlYxwKYYYpKjLkhTHq5TR/s320/image2-1+-+Copy+(3).jpg" /></a> <em>Or are you more of an Aggie?</em><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SytYuxFxKXio5YdXIhtKuAjIj6JAdCYkB_vC-BOmeQfqi6Qk2U3BzwahzAAOnuH9B_cs2o8mq2UofJN_0IGgL99hfHHkEUbAHWT2HcyEj9CfOrsCTYePF5ajMPckuep0zUb4ACBCgU7X/s1600-h/image1-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382096659723631170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0SytYuxFxKXio5YdXIhtKuAjIj6JAdCYkB_vC-BOmeQfqi6Qk2U3BzwahzAAOnuH9B_cs2o8mq2UofJN_0IGgL99hfHHkEUbAHWT2HcyEj9CfOrsCTYePF5ajMPckuep0zUb4ACBCgU7X/s320/image1-2.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><em>Punk Princess overload...</em> </p><p align="left">The other day, I saw someone with one of my bottlecap pendants on and I didn't know her, so I know I didn't sell it to her. That was way cool!! </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPdNddrG9GU017wpReWfmFWxvlmBn29Zc_eygZzN2veaxXC0K-uUfyysooCvFjwZoUJck98r76JtrbMFj9gMG1oGBuqAcRWc2_TiSrx9bUMMuwCkvOb7CQ55TtipTOmR3fXG1o__4R1dY/s1600-h/image2-1+-+Copy+(2).jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382096689827433602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPdNddrG9GU017wpReWfmFWxvlmBn29Zc_eygZzN2veaxXC0K-uUfyysooCvFjwZoUJck98r76JtrbMFj9gMG1oGBuqAcRWc2_TiSrx9bUMMuwCkvOb7CQ55TtipTOmR3fXG1o__4R1dY/s320/image2-1+-+Copy+(2).jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><em>How 'bout them Cowboys?!</em> </p><p align="left">My friend, Amy, is using my bottlecaps in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7985751">her bows</a> and she has done a fantastic job! All of her bows are adorable and seem to be selling really well. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgej4NzSnt0Sfa95MMcbqUcGUu8SAi6Gn0QeUuwdRsPyXQN9hjyBTvdZD9swyjpUjoafzWqdAd6Lr5A2PWogoAiWjk_WWCbKc9CyyEVX5AVOIM9KYlsKSudBwkvrACDgTagXZkp7pwjvrM/s1600-h/image1-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382096677598116786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgej4NzSnt0Sfa95MMcbqUcGUu8SAi6Gn0QeUuwdRsPyXQN9hjyBTvdZD9swyjpUjoafzWqdAd6Lr5A2PWogoAiWjk_WWCbKc9CyyEVX5AVOIM9KYlsKSudBwkvrACDgTagXZkp7pwjvrM/s320/image1-1.jpg" /> <p align="center"></a><em>Personalized with the initial of your choice. </em></p><em><p align="left"></em>So, that's why I haven't been blogging lately. Yes, it's just another excuse... But, it's a good one, right?!</p>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-72441215954123423852009-07-28T19:01:00.001-07:002009-07-28T19:37:44.692-07:00When nothing else will do...I began making Scrabble Tile Necklaces not too long ago. I'm really enjoying them! I had a great idea for how to disply them using stick pins on a corkboard. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any pins that turned the right direction.<br /><br />So, I got out my hubby's needle nose pliers and a box of stick pins and started working. I knew exactly what I wanted, so I didn't mind the effort involved.<br /><br />I started with a beautiful framed corkboard from Hobby Lobby (half off, of course). Then I used crochet string (or whatever it's called) and I began a grid.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KIx5OUgfwmPHeGY1Obi83PqvW9NdNh_m1vb1vSrcMBr2Sqqk0JpKY-Os8lz59Mxtc8QXlEwwBiNDg9ep-qVqp2y9_3dGPVYWeA6Fw2aB4-81XU3iY54yPz1mn9OT-1znnqQablEYWRc/s1600-h/image6.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KIx5OUgfwmPHeGY1Obi83PqvW9NdNh_m1vb1vSrcMBr2Sqqk0JpKY-Os8lz59Mxtc8QXlEwwBiNDg9ep-qVqp2y9_3dGPVYWeA6Fw2aB4-81XU3iY54yPz1mn9OT-1znnqQablEYWRc/s320/image6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363698412600696754" /></a><br />Almost done...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdI-RiWEOjDWt7OBCVxWsSVn_NP6dkt4piawDZBF4cHkodY959oEWqDAnOjDv8yyi151INMAH9nW1Cn7xHHWde7M5Y2F5nEI-qBnJ-J-NXIEtqU0MMzmqsK71K9f5w_PISSNUdxte0aY/s1600-h/image7.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWdI-RiWEOjDWt7OBCVxWsSVn_NP6dkt4piawDZBF4cHkodY959oEWqDAnOjDv8yyi151INMAH9nW1Cn7xHHWde7M5Y2F5nEI-qBnJ-J-NXIEtqU0MMzmqsK71K9f5w_PISSNUdxte0aY/s320/image7.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363698404998115826" /></a><br />Finished! Now, that wasn't too bad, was it? Um, yes, yes, it was because I wanted to make sure everything was perfectly, evenly spaced. But, I got pretty close and I was pleased with the grid.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc4XpqNqFAnWheyOZM45I0tVh73Fhu1BkMDG8nyhDgnchLOFQ0iSvO8kGQUNEWrNY4FjTIvTjv5btAkBqgUwX6yYtf3hmeHZ9Xiq8FFODCF-PdE0nr1WiO7E5foem-JciCBmsEKzf8iQ/s1600-h/image8.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMc4XpqNqFAnWheyOZM45I0tVh73Fhu1BkMDG8nyhDgnchLOFQ0iSvO8kGQUNEWrNY4FjTIvTjv5btAkBqgUwX6yYtf3hmeHZ9Xiq8FFODCF-PdE0nr1WiO7E5foem-JciCBmsEKzf8iQ/s320/image8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363698400632445026" /></a><br />Then I used a Sharpie marker and put a dot at each intersection on the grid.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUIj_SGiO7KN03mF6oVhhS-7bbq7tnDcSC_25c28xTyk6blfApvNu8Bi_c4tZM1HJ6ymP2zEBuMYkr78K-px5_pLS8jG3wTjchP8lAbBkCwobjbH7UUjfyHTDFAnCLpUxPKEpLahf3i8/s1600-h/image10.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeUIj_SGiO7KN03mF6oVhhS-7bbq7tnDcSC_25c28xTyk6blfApvNu8Bi_c4tZM1HJ6ymP2zEBuMYkr78K-px5_pLS8jG3wTjchP8lAbBkCwobjbH7UUjfyHTDFAnCLpUxPKEpLahf3i8/s320/image10.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363698395298832546" /></a><br />Then, at each dot, I put a twisted and warped... um, I mean, lovingly shaped and bent push pin. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6o7-cmnmrUvNx3vNR4gZoAJ6OJ-fDkG1QloyA7WzUDAWfvcJhwh2Io2CCOJrDulS3QbG4YRdBktXVLTJkXsny5gEPJRdHA59ANt1IFdZCP8h3GAwBXXMaFciOAzjzhyphenhyphen8O8z3xEpxKS5Q/s1600-h/image11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6o7-cmnmrUvNx3vNR4gZoAJ6OJ-fDkG1QloyA7WzUDAWfvcJhwh2Io2CCOJrDulS3QbG4YRdBktXVLTJkXsny5gEPJRdHA59ANt1IFdZCP8h3GAwBXXMaFciOAzjzhyphenhyphen8O8z3xEpxKS5Q/s320/image11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363698384395748162" /></a><br />You can see it took two bends to get the shape I wanted so that the bail of the pendant would sit flat and the pendant would hang just right.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGiww_l7Mkvv_b7LINSVoGnXNNlbDAua_miAymOB4gRBPGnDq1DzlvHviTjpa3F1-knkqqnpRXb9bvePrPvUga414YXQdMVlYifBZPOhnyk-neoAdchHPSgLZhxssjkRezz108g44oPU/s1600-h/image13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXGiww_l7Mkvv_b7LINSVoGnXNNlbDAua_miAymOB4gRBPGnDq1DzlvHviTjpa3F1-knkqqnpRXb9bvePrPvUga414YXQdMVlYifBZPOhnyk-neoAdchHPSgLZhxssjkRezz108g44oPU/s320/image13.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363699760820268722" /></a><br />After I shaped about half of the pins, I began removing them one row at a time, adding a dab of glue, and then putting the pins back in. About 1/3 of the way through, I realized that it would have been quicker to not put them in the corkboard until I was ready to glue them down. That would've saved me an unnecessary step. Oh, well.<br /><br />Here is the finished display on a beautiful easel. The easel was a splurge--it wasn't on sale!--but it was love at first sight! I even bought a cheaper one somewhere else and decided I just really wanted this one. So, I returned the first one and bought the one I liked best and we lived happily ever after.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1M_lpw2SVUAoiYVsxK6jUlhjfZ5LY8Y_-ncZEZTSGdWf8BUWP4z3woh1mBBPzuqSp13e4QXNX5amKXR-0ONzkXm9A4WJse9kYb0_3QRBDm1SRzLWf4G391KK0pYea7JUORPgmDdfw8Q/s1600-h/image43.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1M_lpw2SVUAoiYVsxK6jUlhjfZ5LY8Y_-ncZEZTSGdWf8BUWP4z3woh1mBBPzuqSp13e4QXNX5amKXR-0ONzkXm9A4WJse9kYb0_3QRBDm1SRzLWf4G391KK0pYea7JUORPgmDdfw8Q/s320/image43.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363699754315854178" /></a><br />I really think this will be eye-catching at craft shows!<br /><br />I think I have one of those personalities where I get addicted to things. My life was just fine and complete until I discovered I could make Scrabble Tile Pendants and now I just. can't. stop.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9a1g5CbaX7p5HO3FPT6zBWqkrdat-7QyTvj1pw_F5YL_t3IF20NtpRoZqy6pNctbWGnAubkANGnAL5ttdbCbblDAjfd5fSyoiveWLSTnC-T4ezJ37doDEi_CDVxJDcHE7-A8PzQJ3Piw/s1600-h/image46.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9a1g5CbaX7p5HO3FPT6zBWqkrdat-7QyTvj1pw_F5YL_t3IF20NtpRoZqy6pNctbWGnAubkANGnAL5ttdbCbblDAjfd5fSyoiveWLSTnC-T4ezJ37doDEi_CDVxJDcHE7-A8PzQJ3Piw/s320/image46.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363699751650185154" /></a><br />I suppose I'm not really *trying* to stop...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDi2u2gDTo8CEY7MiNtevivQohUcZRNc_3vgEWUE8-sCKu5Dp12FD1MEuIgDYF0vT5Jp-xWb9DOby8PVYV8JtFPkoNcXk6IdBHvNCdXdNcskpcqiiNvvRVPN_ae0epoTJS0UBPB7oPHg/s1600-h/image47.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDi2u2gDTo8CEY7MiNtevivQohUcZRNc_3vgEWUE8-sCKu5Dp12FD1MEuIgDYF0vT5Jp-xWb9DOby8PVYV8JtFPkoNcXk6IdBHvNCdXdNcskpcqiiNvvRVPN_ae0epoTJS0UBPB7oPHg/s320/image47.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363699742718973442" /></a><br />Here are a few pretty pendants. I was taking pictures to list them in my etsy shop and I decided I liked the one in the front with the color bursts. So, it's not going to be for sale. Sorry.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-8ZQvVbf6f2luWbWO_4jTOrTyaTeDdLSEy1A5eWGWFrZaZpcbyaN3Xx5AbjCTM5C_hRI2v-IeB86vjX6Rq8ll5892MmyHuZnwdAlMmUeLz4Y5zllTT7dPc0-hFB7y404DIq2tdqnJBI/s1600-h/image135.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-8ZQvVbf6f2luWbWO_4jTOrTyaTeDdLSEy1A5eWGWFrZaZpcbyaN3Xx5AbjCTM5C_hRI2v-IeB86vjX6Rq8ll5892MmyHuZnwdAlMmUeLz4Y5zllTT7dPc0-hFB7y404DIq2tdqnJBI/s320/image135.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363699740259984658" /></a><br />But, I have lots more. And, I do mean *lots*!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoYK1flCtyjHkYjW4t7-wtYVUuWvW9_B8ZuWl1qE8rxzTnYfgeg4h_F6YafLrgis7WzKM2VOqHkHCtfBtivLeaa6KBRJNQj1qNakE76TfQ3E6dTuA2uq3UK3mFKdncR-zPk42TTFSZkFg/s1600-h/image143.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoYK1flCtyjHkYjW4t7-wtYVUuWvW9_B8ZuWl1qE8rxzTnYfgeg4h_F6YafLrgis7WzKM2VOqHkHCtfBtivLeaa6KBRJNQj1qNakE76TfQ3E6dTuA2uq3UK3mFKdncR-zPk42TTFSZkFg/s320/image143.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363702160768970194" /></a><br />Here's another favorite that I haven't quite decided if I'm keeping or selling. If you're quick, you might beat me...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBKkhPJAdiCgPsDBtVROE9UkAdiFIy_xMknPbz_I2bitbHG3A3a3dwPIMk_LNeGV0fvLJrw9jRSuyUEmgOnWvQDcp0T2ftL6iw_uOnzRwDTLgMB-JfOSGJD-4gRH9nVbdTuO-qyjsklc/s1600-h/image138.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBKkhPJAdiCgPsDBtVROE9UkAdiFIy_xMknPbz_I2bitbHG3A3a3dwPIMk_LNeGV0fvLJrw9jRSuyUEmgOnWvQDcp0T2ftL6iw_uOnzRwDTLgMB-JfOSGJD-4gRH9nVbdTuO-qyjsklc/s320/image138.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363702155884021842" /></a><br />Someday, it will stop raining here and I'll have some decent lighting to take pictures of the necklaces available to hang the Scrabble tile pendants and my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5037627§ion_id=5067533">photo pendants</a> from. But, not yet...<br /><br />A little Japanese<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaM4ZW_4uV6vONh931tek9nxSsPISvgdyck1hX_pdWuoysE0f-vu9rklUnBBcXf4GF9AgYtWQRYcvgLfr50sMkz1ErI3RnbxgQZHl63fmN6r0HzVRRoaoCsg_jzBErfBqhJRN8mrSdz9Q/s1600-h/image139.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaM4ZW_4uV6vONh931tek9nxSsPISvgdyck1hX_pdWuoysE0f-vu9rklUnBBcXf4GF9AgYtWQRYcvgLfr50sMkz1ErI3RnbxgQZHl63fmN6r0HzVRRoaoCsg_jzBErfBqhJRN8mrSdz9Q/s320/image139.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363702147136452338" /></a><br />A little modern<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWseGSE-GCHoONFc2Zmf-tMvp0A3R439DHWZC5ocHsoH_ZR7-Yu-q4KSdhUNDJrq0vaNIH-bWo-G5IW2MvC8tgJqLo60yZT8mm0AL2CNQuRLMXU5eqfw-6X7tESM_ttSMBuTn2D3Ow-d4/s1600-h/image148.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWseGSE-GCHoONFc2Zmf-tMvp0A3R439DHWZC5ocHsoH_ZR7-Yu-q4KSdhUNDJrq0vaNIH-bWo-G5IW2MvC8tgJqLo60yZT8mm0AL2CNQuRLMXU5eqfw-6X7tESM_ttSMBuTn2D3Ow-d4/s320/image148.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363702148610772466" /></a><br />A little swirly<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6YcXdbx-QLNp51yaWzT5WiecbSjdHM4OotJJ1Qj2xI9Jpe3gUF8Ichl4qZ3UEMVsTxJnEoyl7LprRWPb2YP7XCAGgHIyTI6t3AWcBE-FTWe6WHVAyORpNW12rDvpMmD4PkFYxR9wJAg/s1600-h/image152.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI6YcXdbx-QLNp51yaWzT5WiecbSjdHM4OotJJ1Qj2xI9Jpe3gUF8Ichl4qZ3UEMVsTxJnEoyl7LprRWPb2YP7XCAGgHIyTI6t3AWcBE-FTWe6WHVAyORpNW12rDvpMmD4PkFYxR9wJAg/s320/image152.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363702143276090066" /></a><br />I would say check out my <a href="http://www.sjrr4.etsy.com">etsy shop</a> for more Scrabble pendants, but I haven't listed any yet! So, don't go check out my etsy shop for Scrabble pendants. Although, you can go check it out for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5037627§ion_id=6297662">bottlecap necklaces</a>! *grin*Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-18393958514812365592009-07-20T05:31:00.001-07:002009-07-20T05:31:52.996-07:00Bottle Cap Choker NecklacesI was so pleased with how my niece's <a href="http://scrapbookingmadesimple.blogspot.com/2009/07/princess-party-gift.html">bottle cap necklaces</a> turned out, that I caught the bottle cap bug and began looking for great images to use, more bottlecaps to purchase and tips on how to keep the lacquer from bubbling. I just jumped in with both feet! I come by that tendency naturally, as my mom is the exact same way!<br /><br />I discovered that there are crafty people out there that sell images that are the perfect size for bottle cap necklaces! Yay! So, I spent hours poring over different images searching for my favorites.<br /><br />After I had made about 200 or more bottlecaps, I decided I ought to make the choker necklaces for the caps to attach to. So, I learned, through trial and error, what to use for the necklaces.<br /><br />Then I went back and forth with a few ideas, trying to think of how to display the necklaces and bottlecaps at craft shows. I have come up with one favorite idea, although I'm open for any brainstorming anyone else can come up with, and I thought I'd share my idea for how to store and display the necklaces.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3jHnIrT0JCff77TTTAR-rvaE6vYzs7LA4ahJ66ZXrQihGvswrv64_TGBdgE-5sM7GEG_cv_rmKbakbx_3t_BVrH0Myw2kiEslURE0KLRQoKde5mJJoPesVNEcegGUZA9wlDaFXr2Y0I/s1600-h/image11.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360332279552455954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3jHnIrT0JCff77TTTAR-rvaE6vYzs7LA4ahJ66ZXrQihGvswrv64_TGBdgE-5sM7GEG_cv_rmKbakbx_3t_BVrH0Myw2kiEslURE0KLRQoKde5mJJoPesVNEcegGUZA9wlDaFXr2Y0I/s320/image11.jpg" /></a><br />So far, I have black, white, bright pink and pale pink. I haven't been able to find other colors, but, really, those are the most common colors in my bottlecaps.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M74zNxta3kISX_DDzZd9UM9OGr211SU87IK_zY6vNfxvYR09ha9jVJ6-1d6pyyczF7OFFe8T4P0-coQ3PI8880cSAvNe0Zvz_ITdkyE1qpBKRaVMRPsD1A4CtgnqzkPzwQ9HPXh67wE/s1600-h/image12.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360332275569739090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7M74zNxta3kISX_DDzZd9UM9OGr211SU87IK_zY6vNfxvYR09ha9jVJ6-1d6pyyczF7OFFe8T4P0-coQ3PI8880cSAvNe0Zvz_ITdkyE1qpBKRaVMRPsD1A4CtgnqzkPzwQ9HPXh67wE/s320/image12.jpg" /></a><br />I'll probably have the jars sitting on the table with the lids off. And maybe have a few out of the jar?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikH7C9jrI2jcnQXBRdCFfKJozepL92eGiqjOw33raCVtsAhfenqs9k610eIdIBeknL99BxZvhLVwlgbG-94rPKzyMlcQ3XQF4AYtfyxUB__YOvX4ofs6y4cVQlcHIlo9DLnbXARzijdYc/s1600-h/image14.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360332263225319474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikH7C9jrI2jcnQXBRdCFfKJozepL92eGiqjOw33raCVtsAhfenqs9k610eIdIBeknL99BxZvhLVwlgbG-94rPKzyMlcQ3XQF4AYtfyxUB__YOvX4ofs6y4cVQlcHIlo9DLnbXARzijdYc/s320/image14.jpg" /></a><br />The magnets on the back of the bottlecaps attach to the metal wahers. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW4RbLk1APxx7RWCRdsJeFM1-5wBAz4GjWElN3grqJkfu85b9DgROGnkbJEQcL6A6Wrl4Zj3q5A4dK5HvTudfTq-kXusNbsjbSQD4VQF_ORbgGRA9rJhERg1brMBEd1G8hD3GV5KcWRY/s1600-h/image16.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360332255228316882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW4RbLk1APxx7RWCRdsJeFM1-5wBAz4GjWElN3grqJkfu85b9DgROGnkbJEQcL6A6Wrl4Zj3q5A4dK5HvTudfTq-kXusNbsjbSQD4VQF_ORbgGRA9rJhERg1brMBEd1G8hD3GV5KcWRY/s320/image16.jpg" /></a><br />You can mix and match chokers to bottlecaps.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8a62dX7GShG0FUE9WJ4uMRlh2abygKTobZbq2MOFYpzCccnLVHAW3c5rjcj8esLtpnbnnNy__KJol9S79vT2sENPpdQNBG0l2U11imZAl4oODT0zEaWjJgjSNS6qfz8A3QvRCBdMo1mY/s1600-h/image18.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360332253567746930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8a62dX7GShG0FUE9WJ4uMRlh2abygKTobZbq2MOFYpzCccnLVHAW3c5rjcj8esLtpnbnnNy__KJol9S79vT2sENPpdQNBG0l2U11imZAl4oODT0zEaWjJgjSNS6qfz8A3QvRCBdMo1mY/s320/image18.jpg" /></a><br />Side view of the way the cap snaps onto the choker.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBRN9Pa47tmhApuxEZZVGAO3ZBtjuhpbkzLBzMHxvXUfiZmCaCPtj6Oor4nY-wTbTI_p9VRJ33yIYNcjKnd_MLKgKvYQ6RdywjgCZaaxuiN5B-JxjP2ql1aUUaguHKU-AlRSlGUo9WIg/s1600-h/image43.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBRN9Pa47tmhApuxEZZVGAO3ZBtjuhpbkzLBzMHxvXUfiZmCaCPtj6Oor4nY-wTbTI_p9VRJ33yIYNcjKnd_MLKgKvYQ6RdywjgCZaaxuiN5B-JxjP2ql1aUUaguHKU-AlRSlGUo9WIg/s320/image43.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360510397823907522" /></a><br />Back view.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOwHQjanfwcktZgFjyQRK63SnmpkvtquCfb4U_V4r5qndnXpyJGMOC-Kl2H4hjXed5d81PqbAt6-QkcUFHuOH5Z3WzLhnCqxM3VUG0SBzIMoICB2snj1M4EMD2Lg-hM0-fSvqgsLC8T6g/s1600-h/image44.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOwHQjanfwcktZgFjyQRK63SnmpkvtquCfb4U_V4r5qndnXpyJGMOC-Kl2H4hjXed5d81PqbAt6-QkcUFHuOH5Z3WzLhnCqxM3VUG0SBzIMoICB2snj1M4EMD2Lg-hM0-fSvqgsLC8T6g/s320/image44.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360510396092377762" /></a><br />A few samples of the necklaces I've been busy making. Tinkerbell galore!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9oF8pg93W1F6GZOkjXms00jkm5slb9FCV8bVd3PyGf5dH3F8ax1iJw4sa4y7eAbIlS5wcxAwitiau_Q23FLK6ge3Odo6H1uQosoRlkauVPB_dxlrHJvK0k48M-y8dLT-fEbRm8YF9D0/s1600-h/image21.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9oF8pg93W1F6GZOkjXms00jkm5slb9FCV8bVd3PyGf5dH3F8ax1iJw4sa4y7eAbIlS5wcxAwitiau_Q23FLK6ge3Odo6H1uQosoRlkauVPB_dxlrHJvK0k48M-y8dLT-fEbRm8YF9D0/s320/image21.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360510416054663234" /></a><br />"boy crazy" with some bling<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsmeLXqUF76oS45Piqbwo9QfWIX8ojQ_MWED1lKhDIYwr7Yeb2MD-SlZMSUYOuCfqJ5PsqvioNpYvJf7yY8YLGfZt0ldynC1cnuWLdi3gjvQSRBiX6GPJZkFI1FY0RNsr7M7n3Bi8EAn4/s1600-h/image24.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsmeLXqUF76oS45Piqbwo9QfWIX8ojQ_MWED1lKhDIYwr7Yeb2MD-SlZMSUYOuCfqJ5PsqvioNpYvJf7yY8YLGfZt0ldynC1cnuWLdi3gjvQSRBiX6GPJZkFI1FY0RNsr7M7n3Bi8EAn4/s320/image24.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360510408436321906" /></a><br />You can wear more than one choker at a time for a layered look.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJchM1JqoZTrHkjDO38ITBC8sQFxeH37jv-Kcc58LBATQHRiScy8taUphA4BB4o_WMzB9sYacgPh_mM3UlLZaFUUWfwDZ-OS36T0MVYDMSOIPChe4Azklldzhwu4SOe-0Le9PIAExJR2s/s1600-h/image26.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJchM1JqoZTrHkjDO38ITBC8sQFxeH37jv-Kcc58LBATQHRiScy8taUphA4BB4o_WMzB9sYacgPh_mM3UlLZaFUUWfwDZ-OS36T0MVYDMSOIPChe4Azklldzhwu4SOe-0Le9PIAExJR2s/s320/image26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360511304693255682" /></a><br />"Drama Queen"<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhnthiEKa_pSQvsEkMctY-PzDAE3jmbpzngY0Tbo1XoaxX5m8E9ECPcTKpU-4fRrPDa1cgc2TL2Xvbh8G7x2rsviRH71Q9BpEz2Oj0pE3OgfcY_ZFiZhjaedOEKWZJaeJIirsAJQjWPM/s1600-h/image35.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhnthiEKa_pSQvsEkMctY-PzDAE3jmbpzngY0Tbo1XoaxX5m8E9ECPcTKpU-4fRrPDa1cgc2TL2Xvbh8G7x2rsviRH71Q9BpEz2Oj0pE3OgfcY_ZFiZhjaedOEKWZJaeJIirsAJQjWPM/s320/image35.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360510403143105922" /></a><br />Cinderella<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHMQqgDeu7qANv5TRXEl_dXKAKD2u99IZReYQIRKSx70YPafbVqz5yrGqmEISaEZO4aLaLcWgyJpZEBreyCm6J-tVS90SXuiEVhcn1xQu0i4-HHiuVR0k0GXCOyn6EvbrSD7Mnn4wr74/s1600-h/image53.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHMQqgDeu7qANv5TRXEl_dXKAKD2u99IZReYQIRKSx70YPafbVqz5yrGqmEISaEZO4aLaLcWgyJpZEBreyCm6J-tVS90SXuiEVhcn1xQu0i4-HHiuVR0k0GXCOyn6EvbrSD7Mnn4wr74/s320/image53.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360511309211963042" /></a><br />Mix and match chokers<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCYqum3IQbosXghKPfLVL_UOL-3aGZIfU1eBzZpLMcFP7T26yP20-xuBW26JgiWzWRBEl7zTJqjQO7UNkqHUsuR2nnY47r7n9pVmjLxVHHRRQrLzTlOOuIATLYZfiLxy7gGnqU-kQKTk/s1600-h/image51.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCYqum3IQbosXghKPfLVL_UOL-3aGZIfU1eBzZpLMcFP7T26yP20-xuBW26JgiWzWRBEl7zTJqjQO7UNkqHUsuR2nnY47r7n9pVmjLxVHHRRQrLzTlOOuIATLYZfiLxy7gGnqU-kQKTk/s320/image51.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360511317448906178" /></a><br />"You want thing-a-ma-bobs? I've got twenty!"<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1gjVuk0nfLHpU-fXrZ0hfobJ_y9w6LBShMZX0vwq7KUP6ByR8ynCV78G_a6yIshZifvHmI_vaO0TyQkrdXj98VqJyfVSmEwidjVFmob3ucxlO5vrc48pPj0BCdZoqpdkrDtOMdZQ5lo/s1600-h/image27.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1gjVuk0nfLHpU-fXrZ0hfobJ_y9w6LBShMZX0vwq7KUP6ByR8ynCV78G_a6yIshZifvHmI_vaO0TyQkrdXj98VqJyfVSmEwidjVFmob3ucxlO5vrc48pPj0BCdZoqpdkrDtOMdZQ5lo/s320/image27.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360511305963478994" /></a><br />I have skateboarders, fun phrases, sports, cheerleading, you name it, I either have it or I can find it. I'm very excited to see how these sell!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-34307931233587923412009-07-19T17:21:00.000-07:002009-07-19T17:56:50.510-07:00Princess Party GiftMy niece had her 6th birthday recently and I was invited to her Princess Party. I was honored! I wanted to make something special and wanted something different than the items I have made before. I remembered that my crafty friend (and neighbor) had made some bottle cap necklaces for party favors for her daughter's birthday and I decided to give it a try!<br /><br />I had leftover bottle caps from years ago when I decoupaged some for a scrapbook layout of my sons' birthday party, so I pulled them out. I wanted to make princess caps because it was a princess party. I remembered a set of mini playing cards that I had picked up probably years ago in the Wal-Mart check out line that had all the Disney princess on the back. Yay, I hadn't thrown them away!<br /><br />So, I got to work. It was trial and error, but I was super pleased with how they turned out.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxnMCTfYjvicnrn9IW8x-qW7DCCeTo37WS-ob_gfo_GWoPBHyfMJpUCTOl9u4EZ8BAD6ouosEvb5hh93GA2R2Itu58zfig7wCLZfNn9MbYJSt4lAiYcmLtS1O944YnJ-AAbvKuoTnuxM/s1600-h/image5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360334423749116866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizxnMCTfYjvicnrn9IW8x-qW7DCCeTo37WS-ob_gfo_GWoPBHyfMJpUCTOl9u4EZ8BAD6ouosEvb5hh93GA2R2Itu58zfig7wCLZfNn9MbYJSt4lAiYcmLtS1O944YnJ-AAbvKuoTnuxM/s320/image5.jpg" /></a><br />For the record, although I might not be well versed in all things girly, I do know that Tinkerbell isn't technically a Disney princess. But, she is super cute and she fit perfectly with the girls. *grin*<br /><br />I included magnetic pink and white choker necklaces that are interchangeable.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXY0YUSDKtTi9SWaSc6dZw7Ns1gh0POyhs9m4B7VgO4KlXc0HsCsvs0yMauthvE3xNZxyAf3m_BMpdAXBJkSEJl9VrPhFoM2U8hZV-FChBe_0irQF8ZSXfa_w0TAxdnG0xJ09-2pdQDY/s1600-h/image9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360334430432019314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXY0YUSDKtTi9SWaSc6dZw7Ns1gh0POyhs9m4B7VgO4KlXc0HsCsvs0yMauthvE3xNZxyAf3m_BMpdAXBJkSEJl9VrPhFoM2U8hZV-FChBe_0irQF8ZSXfa_w0TAxdnG0xJ09-2pdQDY/s320/image9.jpg" /></a><br />I packaged the necklaces in a tiny little Chinese take-out box.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfJ811Sy1gRbU5emxTCrKAH6KsyYAn7rQAlCIyX1HXGAc1cRfIkJzKfmupvlO99WHLVgzU2-GKEhQl7Elb-veyXEnUq9AS1fbIk19MoeOG4kFlx1vLhii0SJlBijB1R-lmh_R_U3Hsvc/s1600-h/image18.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360334419596480642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfJ811Sy1gRbU5emxTCrKAH6KsyYAn7rQAlCIyX1HXGAc1cRfIkJzKfmupvlO99WHLVgzU2-GKEhQl7Elb-veyXEnUq9AS1fbIk19MoeOG4kFlx1vLhii0SJlBijB1R-lmh_R_U3Hsvc/s320/image18.jpg" /></a><br />Then I made a quick card using a clear princess stamp and my copic markers.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEmqWzGf8RQ-Y7nphcjgn9YZUjzJ2TwDAQx7IeCxZrQ38J9RQlQT6NQlLQ2ynl86t28nLmoplCu-bgxjUc_HL2XgheB50eGZCvxcHOLV5htQbvnk6X9rfq0uYuv4sk1RyVIrQfmBiSV8/s1600-h/image20.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNEmqWzGf8RQ-Y7nphcjgn9YZUjzJ2TwDAQx7IeCxZrQ38J9RQlQT6NQlLQ2ynl86t28nLmoplCu-bgxjUc_HL2XgheB50eGZCvxcHOLV5htQbvnk6X9rfq0uYuv4sk1RyVIrQfmBiSV8/s320/image20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360337979593464210" /></a><br />I was very pleased with how everything turned out and the Birthday Princess seemed to like them, too. <br /><br />And, here's my sweet niece, Julia, who invited me to her princess party (actually, my sister, Christy, really invited me) so I could leave my three boys at home and enjoy some girl time with pink, purple, sparkles, make up, dress up and giggling.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbQpfHq8Py57vQs4TxvSA44ZDCCKEBZ6SMrwVQcvWySBa6JpNssFXPM2MNgKhkA8S78JbAXqHpJRsVYkC3oq15zlDdYunjQzAMlCiMg0Q8WsupJ17qk1dYSUCoaaCIayZ4SHac-XZ2Yk/s1600-h/image108.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360334413174177794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghbQpfHq8Py57vQs4TxvSA44ZDCCKEBZ6SMrwVQcvWySBa6JpNssFXPM2MNgKhkA8S78JbAXqHpJRsVYkC3oq15zlDdYunjQzAMlCiMg0Q8WsupJ17qk1dYSUCoaaCIayZ4SHac-XZ2Yk/s320/image108.jpg" /></a><br />And they all lived happily ever after...Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-77570174489034562752009-07-14T07:41:00.001-07:002009-07-14T08:45:02.738-07:00Finally, a new pendant!I have been wearing a photo pendant with a picture that is at least a year old! It's okay if the kids aren't with me, but if they're with me, you can tell they've changed a lot. Mainly, Russell has his glasses and that changes his whole look!<br /><br />So, after a fun day at <a href="http://rinehart4.blogspot.com/2009/07/sci-port.html">Sci-Port</a>, the boys and I enjoyed some time at a <a href="http://rinehart4.blogspot.com/2009/07/shreveport-water-pictures.html">beautiful waterfall</a> across the street and I got the perfect picture!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheZce_VibANnvJ6iN0SuYtbqn9KgsykU6-sik8hGE3JRqgWnArP4iKT3tZI25qvKmQhe_VQYHHYG-jIn4JbVT6Iu9bxyi7E9GXP5o2k38bCSWb5M_PRY0BZBHfkavqTiJDG3mRzdxr8Y/s1600-h/image93.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiheZce_VibANnvJ6iN0SuYtbqn9KgsykU6-sik8hGE3JRqgWnArP4iKT3tZI25qvKmQhe_VQYHHYG-jIn4JbVT6Iu9bxyi7E9GXP5o2k38bCSWb5M_PRY0BZBHfkavqTiJDG3mRzdxr8Y/s320/image93.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358326834362359826" /></a><br />I had already decided I wanted a tall <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24228895">pendant</a>, so I just needed a tall picture. I am so, so pleased with the final result and I've been wearing it all the time! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOMjv0QvEo1k0GZz0WpK46ZLHS6OS8ppcJiYNX-uKUyawj07kAPC8qy7va_3kFFxcJUeWgFHGYc1aHJX8cvjmv0WdS_iT5H120FFI_bvSW3TxP2QIOiOVSbZe6X7qRGfwtoariOSn8As/s1600-h/image31.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKOMjv0QvEo1k0GZz0WpK46ZLHS6OS8ppcJiYNX-uKUyawj07kAPC8qy7va_3kFFxcJUeWgFHGYc1aHJX8cvjmv0WdS_iT5H120FFI_bvSW3TxP2QIOiOVSbZe6X7qRGfwtoariOSn8As/s320/image31.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358326823945409746" /></a><br />I get lots of compliments on it. This shape is very eye-catching.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnNSRlBnti8AIQI7MNPQmJgfGztiExAqjb7ezpS3bdgNr-4_wJMHQ6sjbjEdKo1XlzluzP2h-Odl-YYb7fpNIu04MHt0GOjF_AXYFuLDU3xfPrw1_A8eDRq7sscnMDdY8hRg8yeH6g1k/s1600-h/image30.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSnNSRlBnti8AIQI7MNPQmJgfGztiExAqjb7ezpS3bdgNr-4_wJMHQ6sjbjEdKo1XlzluzP2h-Odl-YYb7fpNIu04MHt0GOjF_AXYFuLDU3xfPrw1_A8eDRq7sscnMDdY8hRg8yeH6g1k/s320/image30.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358326818723828146" /></a><br />For a look at all the photo pendant sizes available, check out my <a href="http://www.sjrr4.etsy.com">etsy shop</a>!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-25381779921443489632009-06-04T13:33:00.000-07:002009-06-04T13:45:43.061-07:00Congratulations, Graduates!My mom wanted some simple, can be for a boy or girl, no school colors, graduation cards, so I made a set of 10 in an assembly line style.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbH7-h1Q6lkPD62RAAlS2ZNjxtdd5gHgD_2iYtnLkICOMCwivPxRKnTKvZakiYFIBKZSOe9aTd9b5jLB1GJbuixU1h9EUgR_BuHbpNkUbp-hMexT0PwcfgLSBE6mBwOaW0PbzNcA4Fag/s1600-h/image16+(3).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdbH7-h1Q6lkPD62RAAlS2ZNjxtdd5gHgD_2iYtnLkICOMCwivPxRKnTKvZakiYFIBKZSOe9aTd9b5jLB1GJbuixU1h9EUgR_BuHbpNkUbp-hMexT0PwcfgLSBE6mBwOaW0PbzNcA4Fag/s320/image16+(3).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343573860318425698" /></a><br />I did 5 red and 5 blue. The images were stamped in black ink and colored with copic markers. If you look closely, you can see that I pierced a little curly-q thingy that makes it look like the hat just flipped. At least, that's how it's supposed to look.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE5_MWc4bvsySllup9LDn0S0b9isBxP6NdvOn8nciDIBw1cNh0f1adQH0ggEtORZqrWobEsExj-NC2r0X8lVj6IXZZRd6giyvJNv4E-V4v8TgnXjT75i7-aKPHSTCVP4LUcCQSXpWpzc/s1600-h/image17+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQE5_MWc4bvsySllup9LDn0S0b9isBxP6NdvOn8nciDIBw1cNh0f1adQH0ggEtORZqrWobEsExj-NC2r0X8lVj6IXZZRd6giyvJNv4E-V4v8TgnXjT75i7-aKPHSTCVP4LUcCQSXpWpzc/s320/image17+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343573844895780386" /></a><br />After printing, cutting out and mounting the words, "Congratulations" for the inside, I realized that I probably have a stamp that says that. Oh, well. At least it all matches since I didn't have a stamp for the phrase on the front. And we all know matching is best, right?! :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07l1rcOex0eMv3bE0zgI1XmaO52XoQDcJbvNSTlzBdCim2YKfCEPqDXvzk-kPk35exS5Fbik67Xev5uezEuZJZsakC1SSE5LOCgQbM_akoZJ9UOKwD6rSWWNIQqHOLhiHY58z1uGEuFo/s1600-h/image18+(3).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07l1rcOex0eMv3bE0zgI1XmaO52XoQDcJbvNSTlzBdCim2YKfCEPqDXvzk-kPk35exS5Fbik67Xev5uezEuZJZsakC1SSE5LOCgQbM_akoZJ9UOKwD6rSWWNIQqHOLhiHY58z1uGEuFo/s320/image18+(3).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343573841394221538" /></a><br />Simple, but I was very pleased with how they turned out.<br /><br />Congratulations, Graduates! Or is that <a href="http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/2009/06/maybe-we-should-stick-with-good-job.html">Congradulations, Gratuates</a>?...Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-31023297057695761422009-05-30T18:36:00.000-07:002009-05-30T18:40:20.110-07:00Chore JarsWell, we've started consistently doing chores around here. Okay, I already was doing them, but now I've allowed my children to partake in the great joy that one receives as a result of doing chores on a daily basis. <br /><br />Ever since I posted about <a href="http://rinehart4.blogspot.com/2009/05/chores-chores.html">wanting the boys to have regular chores</a>, I've been "testing" them to see what they can do. I have been pleasantly surprised to see all that they are capable of and how eager they are!<br /><br />I'm also wondering why I didn't start this sooner! These kids are a huge help!<br /><br />I took popsicle sticks and wrote the boys' chores out, one on each stick. Then I used baby food jars (the large ones--I knew I was saving them for a good reason!) and decorated them. I know, I know, that step was unnecessary, but it was fun! <br /><br />I just used fun clip art images I found online. Russell got an alien in a space ship:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXLT02UAJd5Ue10lJPWYm-Rcb7RJGgxOsF5aOjXGTJQf2gz0VFRBpBYGYn-f4Mx6fTt3JYfJLFqYY950OAzJO0UZb6NV892M1gwRlvS41E_70QZIJSllO8pZ1QXP3rWfKjLbUcN8ccEx7/s1600-h/image76.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcXLT02UAJd5Ue10lJPWYm-Rcb7RJGgxOsF5aOjXGTJQf2gz0VFRBpBYGYn-f4Mx6fTt3JYfJLFqYY950OAzJO0UZb6NV892M1gwRlvS41E_70QZIJSllO8pZ1QXP3rWfKjLbUcN8ccEx7/s320/image76.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341787412721392034" /></a><br />And Randall got a rocket ship:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK7bSc8uZKNaAO-UPqDzwq48liF4MyRqfvvgl-S-xLytqxr4RSAyzdKIC8lWuiJ0QQZOlaEJPhlbuDYW2L0RoVMuwsa5pLUomfW_zKpoRROOYgm4GGd1gL0mqRXqV95Ex3LbDppm0dKjv/s1600-h/image77.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnK7bSc8uZKNaAO-UPqDzwq48liF4MyRqfvvgl-S-xLytqxr4RSAyzdKIC8lWuiJ0QQZOlaEJPhlbuDYW2L0RoVMuwsa5pLUomfW_zKpoRROOYgm4GGd1gL0mqRXqV95Ex3LbDppm0dKjv/s320/image77.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341787409700882370" /></a><br />As you can see, each boy gets two jars. One has "To Do" on it and the other has "Done". I choose the chores each morning and put them in the "To Do" jar. As they finish them, they, obviously, move the popsicle sticks to the "Done" jar.<br /><br />I also have extra chores that they can do (after they've finished their regular ones) and they can earn extra money for doing them. They are marked with a red dot so I remember that they are extra. And, I have an extra jar for the chores that aren't necessary that day (like emptying the trash or putting away clean clothes, etc).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUvh4gzLNwF4eyIeC5NGFYMB-hTB6vvq5OTYXlpEUmPInLktylxHLGp82oi9LlEOJ3544LjMz-_4u2IGFWThyqlOaCsZ0LXeo9220HbjieI-0usNYL7-LZA59bZgdSbN1aGn-SfSweDLi/s1600-h/image75.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHUvh4gzLNwF4eyIeC5NGFYMB-hTB6vvq5OTYXlpEUmPInLktylxHLGp82oi9LlEOJ3544LjMz-_4u2IGFWThyqlOaCsZ0LXeo9220HbjieI-0usNYL7-LZA59bZgdSbN1aGn-SfSweDLi/s320/image75.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341787418620134914" /></a><br />For a list of the specific chores I gave each boy, check out <a href="http://rinehart4.blogspot.com/2009/05/slave-labor.html">my family blog</a>!<br /><br />Some of these still require my supervision, but I've been so pleased with their willingness to help and with how teachable they've been to my instruction on how to do the chores!<br /><br />Well, we're enjoying blasting off to chores!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qKZ-NzMYXx0FQs0OKd93CSxAtvZ7ua5WcG4SLRbzExiGuv-6hba_NF3epVc8rR5LxojTRA71WOZBBqayxY14DzkIt1fEnjBWz0aH7nZD00mePTMyrHFDNLgghv4kK0ZolImWXEW8kDE3/s1600-h/alien+ship+clip+art.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 165px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3qKZ-NzMYXx0FQs0OKd93CSxAtvZ7ua5WcG4SLRbzExiGuv-6hba_NF3epVc8rR5LxojTRA71WOZBBqayxY14DzkIt1fEnjBWz0aH7nZD00mePTMyrHFDNLgghv4kK0ZolImWXEW8kDE3/s320/alien+ship+clip+art.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341793460827338914" /></a><br />And, I leave you with a joke. <br /><br />What did the alien say to the rose bush? <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlDIbLc9E2dZG3J8ypL9YFw3Dawy-dwklZlcwifFbgphQ4_nQ9RweE8EzqyWrSEhD3lkXQUEFVfX64Bq3kqe69ZsZOLzI9UWvQ5f0BSrJwFUKyZ0Y4DO9hobjRNHAOq0hapWYbXoiNrje/s1600-h/alien+clip+art.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 104px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlDIbLc9E2dZG3J8ypL9YFw3Dawy-dwklZlcwifFbgphQ4_nQ9RweE8EzqyWrSEhD3lkXQUEFVfX64Bq3kqe69ZsZOLzI9UWvQ5f0BSrJwFUKyZ0Y4DO9hobjRNHAOq0hapWYbXoiNrje/s320/alien+clip+art.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341793454398469538" /></a>Take me to your weeder!<br /><br />Ba-da-dum!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-38247655752392544202009-05-29T07:21:00.000-07:002009-05-29T07:39:23.345-07:00VentingI am frustrated and want to vent. <br /><br />I did a search last night for "magnetic scrapbook" to see if my etsy stuff shows up in searches. I was curious how many pages you would have to scroll through before finding my <a href="http://scrapbookingmadesimple.blogspot.com/2008/06/refrigerator-what.html">refrigerator scrapbooks</a>. What I found was someone that makes the exact same magnetic scrapbooks as I do. Her description was even very similar to mine, almost word for word in parts. <br /><br />Now, I realize that I don't have a copyright on my idea, but she could at least give me credit, like when I stamp a card and "case" someone else's.<br /><br />Or she could have made it look a little different than mine! She used the same idea of using a brand new, plain metal tin and the same kind of magnets, same placement of magnets and everything. <br /><br />I know that some of you might be rolling your eyes at me and think I'm making a big deal out of nothing. Am I? I don't know. I'm not trying to be ugly, I'm just bummed that the very thing I was afraid would happen, did happen. I should have known it would happen since I did put my idea up on the world wide web, but she's even selling on etsy. <br /><br />Aargh.<br /><br />I could get a copyright, but it looks like it's very expensive and there's still no guarantee that someone won't see my idea and copy it anyway. <br /><br />There's nothing I can do (at least I don't think there is). So, I have a choice. I can sit and think about it and be mad (which is what I want to do) or I can get over it (which is what I *want* to want to do).<br /><br />Oh, well. It's not like we can't both make them and both sell them. I love making them and I imagine she does, too. It's not the end of the world, is it? <br /><br />Okay, I feel better after venting.<br /><br />I was pleasantly surprised to see, in my googling, that someone blogged about a tin and some magnets that they ordered from me last summer. What a <a href="http://www.rpsoapworks.com/?p=2814">nice surprise</a>!<br /><br />So, I'll end on that note!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-4902237434177162412009-05-23T09:02:00.000-07:002009-05-23T09:02:00.562-07:00Happy Birthday, Cap'n Aidan!I sold a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24961275">pirate paper bag album</a> on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5037627">etsy</a> the other day and what a fun album to personalize. Cap'n Aidan is just a little younger than Randall and I can imagine what a fun party he had!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCH6EiTMC_GHqF_I4ahwX-1__bop3pZbgs9AOy4euYmP0C6sER7Itb0bs9diWopKHG8uFTLFko9McSXtWg65KO6dOMAu_FC31RzeP9ghGXkYlKzh4h9IVcBY0xyP4L3Sc4c77Rl93q4s/s1600-h/image2+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHCH6EiTMC_GHqF_I4ahwX-1__bop3pZbgs9AOy4euYmP0C6sER7Itb0bs9diWopKHG8uFTLFko9McSXtWg65KO6dOMAu_FC31RzeP9ghGXkYlKzh4h9IVcBY0xyP4L3Sc4c77Rl93q4s/s320/image2+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338822685153697842" /></a><br />Have fun putting pirate memories in your album!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-51300052888219806022009-05-22T18:03:00.000-07:002009-05-22T18:04:34.236-07:00Teacher GiftsBack when <a href="http://rinehart4.blogspot.com/2008/12/teacher-gift-and-card.html">I made Russell's teacher a crayon initial</a>, I had grand intentions of making one for each of Randall's teachers, too. It just didn't happen. So, I was determined to make them for the end of the year.<br /><br />My neighbor, Allison, wanted to make one, too, so we spent a few hours together one evening and cut up crayons. We're such cut-ups. Ha, ha. Ha. Hmmm.<br /><br />Anyway, I was very pleased with the result! So, of course, I had to take a picture. For some reason, when I make a gift, I like it so much, it's hard to give it away. Although, I don't know what I'd do with two crayon intials (especially considering I don't have a 'K' or a 'P' anywhere in my name...). But, if I take a picture, I have no trouble giving it away. I know, I'm weird.<br /><br />So, here they are:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmDxP9Rhko6pMXBXDsi0ZFXutJyCkesgpoU0L11K7GIlkZC7Jh2r8CSozXQcoO_miyQG15mEpLNzetfZvFYb9OzgwRnPKoY_42D7d9ZM1LS5UfdCJ7dulRjsakx1hrLpqhzDq3w0eGvT4/s1600-h/image20+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcmDxP9Rhko6pMXBXDsi0ZFXutJyCkesgpoU0L11K7GIlkZC7Jh2r8CSozXQcoO_miyQG15mEpLNzetfZvFYb9OzgwRnPKoY_42D7d9ZM1LS5UfdCJ7dulRjsakx1hrLpqhzDq3w0eGvT4/s320/image20+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338812209842846738" /></a><br />And, just because I'm so crafty and cool like that, I even wrapped them up in a very professional manner.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPQ4wHinkAilfT4JCaVMarApyI_X5ZDkkfyotF1LjVXutDFDE9OKw99SiIuoEwCW53eW-w-PLjT1OuJfcBVjP7isRAS1L8IIb8lEVRmc10FI_Of1O9zsLZPvr7uafxLeZk3kSvi2i16t_/s1600-h/image21+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDPQ4wHinkAilfT4JCaVMarApyI_X5ZDkkfyotF1LjVXutDFDE9OKw99SiIuoEwCW53eW-w-PLjT1OuJfcBVjP7isRAS1L8IIb8lEVRmc10FI_Of1O9zsLZPvr7uafxLeZk3kSvi2i16t_/s320/image21+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338812208620568242" /></a><br />Oh, wait, I must've forgotten to take a picture of them all wrapped and spiffy in their matching paper with <a href="http://funkyphreshpapierkreations.blogspot.com/2008/12/paper-bow-tutorial.html">handmade bows</a>. Or... Maybe the whole "matching wrapping paper and handmade bows" was just in my wildest dreams. You spend too much time cutting crayons and sniffing tacky glue and you, too, can have wild dreams...<br /> <br />I used the basic idea of the <a href="http://testosteronetimesthree.blogspot.com/search?q=crayon+initials">crayon initial</a> from <a href="http://www.testosteronetimesthree.blogspot.com/">Dawn's blog</a>. She helped me last time (because I don't have PhotoShop and I waited until the last minute before beginning my project), but this time, I was a big girl and did it by myself. It was much easier than I expected. I used Word and made mine to fit an 8 1/2 x 11 frame. <br /><br />No handmade cards this time with the busy-ness of the end of the school year. I know, I know...<br /><br />By the time the kids graduate from high school, they will have left a trail of initials and broken hearts... er, crayons.Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-64984279404459001042009-05-11T19:49:00.000-07:002009-05-11T19:49:00.511-07:00Baby ShowersI have had quite a few baby showers lately and I always forget to make a card! <br /><br />I had two in one weekend and I finished the presents (refrigerator scrapbooks and diapers), but had to rush at the last minute for cards. Here are the quick cards I came up with. I was very, very pleased and I'll definitely make more--maybe even sooner than 10 minutes before I need to leave for the shower... maybe...<br /><br />One shower was for a Mama having a little girl. So, here was Kirsten's gift bag and card.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVlQjZAa1Sy0NcFbuK8dsi3lm4Bvqij_HkagZmBs2XjYwZf4iAEShC7DdG_b3LmsrTKw26F_gBFUckWV9pvSB1c01GCE3gCpU0-UCNk4m2KW2JJ1UQhPmhrm-jIMnx_X4AdLu_P5EuKk/s1600-h/image14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVlQjZAa1Sy0NcFbuK8dsi3lm4Bvqij_HkagZmBs2XjYwZf4iAEShC7DdG_b3LmsrTKw26F_gBFUckWV9pvSB1c01GCE3gCpU0-UCNk4m2KW2JJ1UQhPmhrm-jIMnx_X4AdLu_P5EuKk/s320/image14.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334022837598465394" /></a><br />A close up of the card. The paper matched the refrigerator scrapbook she got with both her daughters' names on it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNDXs1ycVzrS5eGkHsmoQt04ureujpSGlTQIqs2EFXMSnu7O8VNx28DsXvqXILaCiXTE7Q7nIDrGN4mwW3RJfUuBh6C5ZY2gIOeNlgwaomekudCLnxuxZI-B2sbj2PXM_x3us4Vt_zOo/s1600-h/image15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNDXs1ycVzrS5eGkHsmoQt04ureujpSGlTQIqs2EFXMSnu7O8VNx28DsXvqXILaCiXTE7Q7nIDrGN4mwW3RJfUuBh6C5ZY2gIOeNlgwaomekudCLnxuxZI-B2sbj2PXM_x3us4Vt_zOo/s320/image15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334022832077805202" /></a><br />The other was for a Mama having a little boy. We don't know his name, yet, so here was Baby Fruge's gift bag and card. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyo_-sdfQZDYIGpdFMKCuzchx0wNrmvF1QXV4fu2BTn82unNDPnH3ZB6xILA8dpWHEXFnnE62leMGcRloPu_kCAQ6As_8q2EW3bG-q2vjWOOkeJgQ5RzZyIhbT06qHkhXHTm067VKNXGs/s1600-h/image26.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyo_-sdfQZDYIGpdFMKCuzchx0wNrmvF1QXV4fu2BTn82unNDPnH3ZB6xILA8dpWHEXFnnE62leMGcRloPu_kCAQ6As_8q2EW3bG-q2vjWOOkeJgQ5RzZyIhbT06qHkhXHTm067VKNXGs/s320/image26.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334022827700848354" /></a><br />And a close up of the card.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYI4bqgv_XBw2KA2m9Y9CMpgrKuBope6nYL2SVVdc2LDyV8_7nXNPQXvFoemuTVIkvNw8r1VGqvUUehl1t58Lc6XG6JP2b5_6KlFAguk9Agzk_q2bVoALWnm6nMM7B_zeUEy_B46JPtU/s1600-h/image27.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxYI4bqgv_XBw2KA2m9Y9CMpgrKuBope6nYL2SVVdc2LDyV8_7nXNPQXvFoemuTVIkvNw8r1VGqvUUehl1t58Lc6XG6JP2b5_6KlFAguk9Agzk_q2bVoALWnm6nMM7B_zeUEy_B46JPtU/s320/image27.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334022826056519442" /></a><br />The stamp was one of a set of 4 that I got from the Dollar $pot at Target and I mainly just used cardstock for the paper. I used my copic markers to slightly color the images. And, I used a scrap of ribbon and a piece of crochet thread to tie the cards on. <br /><br />I loved how their gift bags matched (not that anyone noticed... or cared) I know, I'm a dork. I'm okay with that.<br /><br />So, the moral of the story is, whatever you do, don't drink the water here! I think babies are contagious!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-29942541732390946612009-05-10T21:15:00.000-07:002009-05-10T21:15:00.584-07:00Wii Love our Mom!My mom watches my sisters' kids 5 days a week because they both work full-time. When she wants to go to the fitness center to work out, she just takes the kids. Well, my younger sister is pregnant again and soon Mom will have a newborn to take care of. The fitness center she is a member of doesn't have childcare for young babies, so she looked into getting a Wii Fit so she could exercise at home in the evenings. <br /><br />My sisters and I decided to surprise her with a Wii and a Wii Fit for Mother's Day to say a huge "thank you" to her (from my sisters) for all that she has sacrificed to be home with her grandkids and (from me) for the times when she offers to watch my kiddos while I run errands or when I just need a break. She is available for sleepovers when the kids want to spend the night with her. <br /><br />She is a great Grammy to our kids and we wanted to surprise her this year to say "thank you".<br /><br />Here is the card I made for everyone to sign for Mom.<br /><br />I took a <a href="https://www.craftsetc.com/store/item.aspx?dep=51&cat=44&subcat=9&IsOnSale=0&IsFeatured=0&IsNew=0&ItemId=59728">stamp of a little girl holding her lunch bag</a>, <a href="http://rubberstamping.about.com/od/techniquesandtutorials/ht/Masking.htm">masked</a> the bag (to remove it) and drew a mini Wii-mote for her to hold instead. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JHfZa-5YoiRK_3d7IiRApe4cqh0Jrs4HvRPCW2nnbBrBJeFiXC-e0MuNwmlfUmcwPxlydJs-Mmw7o0IYH-DLEpsoTauYYdeEIFcAQGHqlfhPRQhEPHwSPIfkmCjvRJmRcfBotac2joo/s1600-h/image136.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-JHfZa-5YoiRK_3d7IiRApe4cqh0Jrs4HvRPCW2nnbBrBJeFiXC-e0MuNwmlfUmcwPxlydJs-Mmw7o0IYH-DLEpsoTauYYdeEIFcAQGHqlfhPRQhEPHwSPIfkmCjvRJmRcfBotac2joo/s320/image136.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334046123786227522" /></a><br />Then I drew a circle around her to make it look like she was a Mii in the Mii Marketplace. Don't they have little circles around them when they're waiting for you to choose the one you want to be? Anyway...<br /><br />A close up of the Wii-mote. I was so, so pleased with how it turned out!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCBd_IQKevz__B0AmEMpZYx5VLT6BBFzx_Zuaj0Od8mstiRtex6n3gvTc9C_oA2xoaFSCpXQls9Qn_O8MqmfEnxbSzoOpHXhnGS7d-5TdWQD4EvcytyFxrs62aK4mx3owVSXf3Jtdmvk/s1600-h/image137.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJCBd_IQKevz__B0AmEMpZYx5VLT6BBFzx_Zuaj0Od8mstiRtex6n3gvTc9C_oA2xoaFSCpXQls9Qn_O8MqmfEnxbSzoOpHXhnGS7d-5TdWQD4EvcytyFxrs62aK4mx3owVSXf3Jtdmvk/s320/image137.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334046120723556034" /></a><br />And, my Mom loves puns, so, even though I kind of give her present away, I had to make the inside say this:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2rD_BdJ9Tf8FQp-NmyCRPcjWMHnxZUDcvlu0j1ViW8Fm3UzaEGvcwjK3FPEdF0OqDvLwEhIiDqKfMnbQuYymDm6Ey7BJZ8xSfCk7Vx58DUWxDTp9Oya3oA4zn9mjOeBi0KCct34qTug/s1600-h/image138.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN2rD_BdJ9Tf8FQp-NmyCRPcjWMHnxZUDcvlu0j1ViW8Fm3UzaEGvcwjK3FPEdF0OqDvLwEhIiDqKfMnbQuYymDm6Ey7BJZ8xSfCk7Vx58DUWxDTp9Oya3oA4zn9mjOeBi0KCct34qTug/s320/image138.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334046118042647106" /></a><br />By giving the presents away in the card, I didn't have to wrap them since they're big! I could just leave them in the car and get them after she read the card.<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day! I hope all had a great and wonderful day! Wii did!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-91537880024009581032009-05-08T09:49:00.000-07:002009-05-08T10:08:21.684-07:00Gig 'em!I recently had someone request an Aggie-themed refrigerator tin and I was so excited because I had just bought some Texas A&M paper, along with Texas Tech, Baylor and UT papers, at <a href="http://scrapbooknsuch2.com/">Scrapbook N Such</a>'s garage sale! Great timing! I also got stickers and a few embellishments for some of the schools, too.<br /><br />So, I got to work and was very pleased with the final product!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTVzPJ3_RIqbwB2pA9ILjirkEb3ptngXKLJ3H_ORFN8m6WRRc6wc77nNY11yN1q16_97ecfVFBcFQo0fOmlMBG8w5Rxu2T_OvMPUcg9UbHrR7pD_OrvURfKnNwd9RGiwKU2MXiVHuffk/s1600-h/image1+(2).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiTVzPJ3_RIqbwB2pA9ILjirkEb3ptngXKLJ3H_ORFN8m6WRRc6wc77nNY11yN1q16_97ecfVFBcFQo0fOmlMBG8w5Rxu2T_OvMPUcg9UbHrR7pD_OrvURfKnNwd9RGiwKU2MXiVHuffk/s320/image1+(2).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333500866352974498" /></a><br /><br />And, inside:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zPQH7fpf3tXhVNPo5XRpY4Bl_SNHoAi40-HTot1_VRRNcL3tLqLEW7zbgPoBvGINPtoy2i0EqQGge76yM6praHeQK7VBjPZ_ddjWZMkSemSwoVL1WJfwzWp5a0RfusvWDAbXOWlbBAY/s1600-h/image2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 118px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3zPQH7fpf3tXhVNPo5XRpY4Bl_SNHoAi40-HTot1_VRRNcL3tLqLEW7zbgPoBvGINPtoy2i0EqQGge76yM6praHeQK7VBjPZ_ddjWZMkSemSwoVL1WJfwzWp5a0RfusvWDAbXOWlbBAY/s320/image2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333500861820006002" /></a><br />Perfect for an Aggie parent or grandparent! Also great for any Aggies off at college to hang on their little mini fridges!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-41455303160682423622009-03-02T06:35:00.000-08:002009-03-02T06:50:57.516-08:00She's One!A friend's little girl turned one and the party was Saturday. I knew I wanted to make a girly card, because Mom likes pink, princess and all things girly.<br /><br />So, I made this set.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjKgc6A-waeDYitD77CxpIIsC65D2sB9gFDtWEHVsUXG-phpwgJiB4TUaN_f6OdG5PR1lp8rObH0VmJOCdxBzOG3x1pe_wUdRrLdo5bBeyScRQNZAdtVgYuOxe2lMjrggNmoFyb_f_XI/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308599779111245282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjKgc6A-waeDYitD77CxpIIsC65D2sB9gFDtWEHVsUXG-phpwgJiB4TUaN_f6OdG5PR1lp8rObH0VmJOCdxBzOG3x1pe_wUdRrLdo5bBeyScRQNZAdtVgYuOxe2lMjrggNmoFyb_f_XI/s320/image0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The card uses <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/">Taylor</a>'s <a href="http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/2009/02/taylored-expressions-cupcake-challenge_27.html">sketch TECC57</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx6qFOgbG7xz4NmIgEdFU0BTxL7X6M1aYdqgDeN__BMoqB09GnfHSG1oHGh56bH_KJO6WfsiGfZ0wFyFxFavDh0LPojgWSvvLf5fAlV6fCnKHzC0tWVmP2cw57ohY1eI81ihWFhenJkvU/s1600-h/TECC57(sketch).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308600369345554706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx6qFOgbG7xz4NmIgEdFU0BTxL7X6M1aYdqgDeN__BMoqB09GnfHSG1oHGh56bH_KJO6WfsiGfZ0wFyFxFavDh0LPojgWSvvLf5fAlV6fCnKHzC0tWVmP2cw57ohY1eI81ihWFhenJkvU/s320/TECC57(sketch).jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Close up of the card.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjXK9ae_zjJ-6QF94ZGht0-OnXlTTovLUQ2IrTppANrGA1RVTreDSaTViaA1fF73uFVxNgtpx1LV-ZKRDCB-ZVdFIaGIaR1X1eWSy6EYWyQf9biiFg1nN7Ew3KDerYB8HwMSFk0wLN1o/s1600-h/image1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308599774194420882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjXK9ae_zjJ-6QF94ZGht0-OnXlTTovLUQ2IrTppANrGA1RVTreDSaTViaA1fF73uFVxNgtpx1LV-ZKRDCB-ZVdFIaGIaR1X1eWSy6EYWyQf9biiFg1nN7Ew3KDerYB8HwMSFk0wLN1o/s320/image1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Close up of dimension, although, you can't really tell the image is up on foam squares.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpwbIzUpT6RBgzy4EZgQ-f_M-RSVMtBOoXQAgRaEjWL1GrRZqDnvgr7F1ohtzCNfmGK2wjse715tty6OlQmJtYg64bTXVpc1LHl6By8ywtp4uzusdTlftE1IetAC4JJR-DrrmRsJD9-I/s1600-h/image2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308599765928177090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglpwbIzUpT6RBgzy4EZgQ-f_M-RSVMtBOoXQAgRaEjWL1GrRZqDnvgr7F1ohtzCNfmGK2wjse715tty6OlQmJtYg64bTXVpc1LHl6By8ywtp4uzusdTlftE1IetAC4JJR-DrrmRsJD9-I/s320/image2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The girly <a href="http://scrapbookingmadesimple.blogspot.com/2008/06/refrigerator-what.html">refrigerator scrapbook</a> with a picture of the birthday girl and the word "Princess" done using <a href="http://scrapbookingmadesimple.blogspot.com/2008/08/how-to-place-alphabet-stickers.html">stickers</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRB0Hk-64Zm5RqwdA09IScfvqRFygScWNrgbMjdqmZ6YnWtL8Uv2FKHWFmFHxeNL72lLSg3F4r2bZI9NlMla7GFvQ7BAQ6tua5Ei-PMtZddsUJmMNbMa0L_-Rwj1RT9_Y5YpnkG_ssNP8/s1600-h/image3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308599757718109906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRB0Hk-64Zm5RqwdA09IScfvqRFygScWNrgbMjdqmZ6YnWtL8Uv2FKHWFmFHxeNL72lLSg3F4r2bZI9NlMla7GFvQ7BAQ6tua5Ei-PMtZddsUJmMNbMa0L_-Rwj1RT9_Y5YpnkG_ssNP8/s320/image3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I don't know if anyone else at the party noticed, but the tin matched the card. I was so proud. I love matchy-matchy!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lYI5zt6VXqlHJpUJJWOa3snlbGHdnMW8jWuvQhC7f01hUk-hggUq7OtiOjuitGFXgo1Sbu9N6Z3BHX4jtCCrTbEs-ug2xQrG8Lfu7TwBNbG0MdJS_OxQRDqzcPU76cKNRFGgbzlW2k0/s1600-h/image5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308599756661954834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1lYI5zt6VXqlHJpUJJWOa3snlbGHdnMW8jWuvQhC7f01hUk-hggUq7OtiOjuitGFXgo1Sbu9N6Z3BHX4jtCCrTbEs-ug2xQrG8Lfu7TwBNbG0MdJS_OxQRDqzcPU76cKNRFGgbzlW2k0/s320/image5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Card Details:<br /><br />Stamps: Stampabilities Ballet Shoes<br />Paper: cardstock, My Mind's Eye patterned papers<br />Tools: copic markers, paper cutter<br />embellishments: sticky pearls from Target's Dollar $pot, stickers</span></span>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-19967661730208823532009-01-21T19:39:00.001-08:002009-01-21T19:48:21.763-08:00Check it out!I've been featured! And, I'm the first to be featured!<br /><br /><a href="http://handmadewhimzy.blogspot.com/">Tricia</a> of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5159680">Handmade Whimzy</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6299746">Pink Pear Designs</a> contacted me recently and asked if I would mind being the first in line of etsy shops that she will be promoting. A new etsy seller and their shop will be featured every Wednesday.<br /><br />So, check out our "<a href="http://handmadewhimzy.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-weekly-featured-etsy-artist.html">interview</a>" of sorts. Our paths crossed last Christmas when she ordered a <a href="http://scrapbookingmadesimple.blogspot.com/2008/06/paper-bag-scrapbook-albums.html">paper bag scrapbook</a> that she wanted personalized to give to grandparents. We did fishing quotes and grandparent quotes. It was different than what I usually do, but it turned out to be perfect. Tricia was fun to work with and very friendly!<br /><br />So, go check out <a href="http://handmadewhimzy.blogspot.com/">Tricia's blog</a> and be sure to tell her I sent you!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-18068741161579582142009-01-17T19:12:00.000-08:002009-01-17T19:58:57.370-08:00Valentines for FriendsI recently came across a great idea for Valentine's Day cards. I'm not really a big fan of buying cartoon character cards with corny sayings, but it's just what you do at Valentine's Day, so I suck it up and buy them.<br /><br />Well, this year, I came across a wonderful idea on <a href="http://http//stampersblog.franticstampers.com/">a blog I stalk</a> for handmade valentines. That, alone, is not the wonderful idea. The great idea is that you let the recipient color the valentine themselves. It's not too time-consuming for me to make them and it's a fun, different kind of valentine for the kids to receive.<br /><br /><a href="http://http//stampersblog.franticstampers.com/2009/01/16/limited-supply-challenge.aspx">Here's Fran's valentine</a>. It is so, so adorable! Simple, yet perfect. The boys will love choosing images and stamping them and then I'll cut them out and matte them. Perfect!<br /><br />I just recently invested in a <a href="http://http//www.justritestampers.com/category.aspx?categoryID=117">Just-Rite Stamper set</a> and the <a href="http://http//www.justritestampers.com/ProductDetail.aspx?productid=JB-07275">small alphabet</a> that goes with it. I figured I would put the saying that you usually see inside the valentine on the Just-Rite stamp and then put them on lollipops or something. I was so excited that I stamped out 20 or so of them for my oldest's class and matted one with a nestability scallop circle to show off to my mom and sisters (we all went to a Mary Kay party this afternoon).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIZk-erDxh2w_uLQ438Mlw5PhY7Dc3Xv77tjhUtg9lhwFXwf92lR0Aysrz7ivDX3vwL_isrZB6Qaqk7DLB59lZ90wHHLheawfsL3v5_AOfT150EfaCI_r0BlW8vIIjPp7wUr38WqUdN4/s1600-h/image88.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292472049994260050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIZk-erDxh2w_uLQ438Mlw5PhY7Dc3Xv77tjhUtg9lhwFXwf92lR0Aysrz7ivDX3vwL_isrZB6Qaqk7DLB59lZ90wHHLheawfsL3v5_AOfT150EfaCI_r0BlW8vIIjPp7wUr38WqUdN4/s320/image88.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Aren't they so neat?<br /><br />Imagine my surprise when my first sister that I showed it to took one look at my handiwork and laughed out loud! The nerve. The first words out of her mouth were "Venereal Disease?!" <br /><br />What?! No, VD. Valentine's Day.<br /><br />I just shook my head at my poor sister. She, of course, couldn't believe that I didn't realize it looked like that.<br /><br />So, I showed it to my other sister and my mom. And they both laughed, too. Without hesitation. Without reading all the words I had painstakenly spelled out, letter by letter.<br /><br />I consoled myself with the reminder that it was <em>my family</em>. Maybe my whole family (except for me, of course) were all just a little weird. So, I showed it to the parents of the friends my boys had invited over for today's birthday party.<br /><br />I got raised eyebrows, embarrassed grins and a few gasps. Oops.<br /><br />So, needless to say, I will be <em>remaking</em> the lollipop covers for my son's class, seeing as how I really don't want the parents of his classmates wondering what kind of child he is and whether or not they should be concerned.<br /><br />Here are a few options for the remakes. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiG9AY02zUzOAMFBsS43zPBZE5M64Xj_0jZoHgf3NidG1C55YHLk-2bWRt7UZCfwL313pwNQYhNLjZ1D1nP0izeM0C7DuwBK7LfmWDkH91pB0ldrZsC6RO4hbGewX0QSLecOWsMQicElQ/s1600-h/image91.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292472041952933778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiG9AY02zUzOAMFBsS43zPBZE5M64Xj_0jZoHgf3NidG1C55YHLk-2bWRt7UZCfwL313pwNQYhNLjZ1D1nP0izeM0C7DuwBK7LfmWDkH91pB0ldrZsC6RO4hbGewX0QSLecOWsMQicElQ/s320/image91.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I'm thinking the lips are too girly for a boy to give away (although I do think they're so cute), so I will probably go with the hearts, unless inspiration strikes and I get another great idea... Something better than the first, I hope...<br /><br />So, tell me. What was your first thought when you saw the valentines?Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-32672306583731662482009-01-12T08:28:00.000-08:002009-01-12T08:28:00.598-08:00Thanks 'snow' much!I made this card for <a href="http://iheart2stamp.com/">Jen's</a> <a href="http://iheart2stamp.com/2009/01/10/sketch-for-you-to-try-with-more-tarts/">Sketch For You To Try</a> (SFYTT). I didn't make it a square because I don't have any square envelopes.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQf-A_BSTqTibtjpYSAy0bol0Y1F1D2zy7Q0gAB5pGzGZYe11K24X0VI_4zpd2gMCQ4CAeKYKdJ3RUabZl3KwZuPCZRdWiC8cDcB7YqWSjTJP13sWpf1xEiUCr-zxP4Y3RCaETghbQyuE/s1600-h/sfytt_011009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290155863005330450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 318px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQf-A_BSTqTibtjpYSAy0bol0Y1F1D2zy7Q0gAB5pGzGZYe11K24X0VI_4zpd2gMCQ4CAeKYKdJ3RUabZl3KwZuPCZRdWiC8cDcB7YqWSjTJP13sWpf1xEiUCr-zxP4Y3RCaETghbQyuE/s320/sfytt_011009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I wanted to make a "thank you" card for my Aunt for the sweet and thoughtful gifts she sent for my boys for Christmas. She is so good at giving gifts that are fun, different and perfect for their ages.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhIJ4ggnghd85rpzRs4VEhZLDAXvZoQkd-ezvZjik5l3A80Ig71lv1xh72QVZ0A5ryHVjU4TObTR4u5jRXAy5XFbQrUB7TJkVKGf6OggQOUp6fwv5_MJhBFKkiS6rDj0tI75WkAPKELb8/s1600-h/image8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290155852635519554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhIJ4ggnghd85rpzRs4VEhZLDAXvZoQkd-ezvZjik5l3A80Ig71lv1xh72QVZ0A5ryHVjU4TObTR4u5jRXAy5XFbQrUB7TJkVKGf6OggQOUp6fwv5_MJhBFKkiS6rDj0tI75WkAPKELb8/s320/image8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYBURrOvbFh8JvbpsI3eOByjfCT3U6ugMbbjUk2bdg_MQ_VK2dVFz_4zw8UQF9BpKRnVhekUf2XyMEQMJ1FqkHRe9MPqygyZMOw5T6tFJS5J239Eyf4jab5oCp5FRsoPcoN7odle1jn4/s1600-h/image9.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290155855673347122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYBURrOvbFh8JvbpsI3eOByjfCT3U6ugMbbjUk2bdg_MQ_VK2dVFz_4zw8UQF9BpKRnVhekUf2XyMEQMJ1FqkHRe9MPqygyZMOw5T6tFJS5J239Eyf4jab5oCp5FRsoPcoN7odle1jn4/s320/image9.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />The inside says, "Thanks 'snow' much!"<br /><br />I used my cuttlebug a lot for this card! I used the flowers die for the big white snowflake in the bottom right corner. I held all the layers together with a brad. Then I used the Snowflakes folder to emboss the green background. I also used my nestabilities for the main image.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Stamps: Inkadinkadoo (no name--Snowman with Birds)<br />Paper: cardstock, Basic Gray Figgy Pudding patterned paper<br />Tools: copic markers, paper cutter, circle punch, nestabilities, cuttlebug flowers, cuttlebug snowflakes folder<br />embellishments: brads</span>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-89849528019575354642009-01-11T08:15:00.000-08:002009-01-11T08:15:01.000-08:00Fancy Smancy Gift Card HolderThis <a href="http://stampingaddict.blogspot.com/2008/04/mens-billfold.html">Men's Billfold</a> is so neat! I found the directions on <a href="http://stampingaddict.blogspot.com/">Lorri's blog</a>. It looks like it would be hard, but it's really quite easy, although maybe a little time-consuming. <br /><br />I made this a while ago and was saving it for a perfect occasion. I got one! My husband and some friends recently <a href="http://rinehart4.blogspot.com/2008/12/how-do-you-spell-chaos.html">tiled our kitchen</a> and this went to one of the guys with a huge thank you (and a Lowe's gift card). We are so blessed to have great friends! I typed "Thank you" on the computer and matted it on the front. I forgot to take a picture of it like that, though, so the front looks very boring...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJINqJFL9fVNONEArM-fxb6-W7M69VZgCWOcH_nO4uROkUA1IA1kFD0jkrnvGqy1cu-cn6QRqsVoskzG47rsY9PBWvzqOBWerjLA6sOJYxOhLECWJccCMVPE8G42rOP5GC7uk7KdVOjc/s1600-h/Sets+Etsy014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJINqJFL9fVNONEArM-fxb6-W7M69VZgCWOcH_nO4uROkUA1IA1kFD0jkrnvGqy1cu-cn6QRqsVoskzG47rsY9PBWvzqOBWerjLA6sOJYxOhLECWJccCMVPE8G42rOP5GC7uk7KdVOjc/s320/Sets+Etsy014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289349090590353394" /></a><br />I cheated for the picture and put two small magnets inside to hold the wallet closed for the pictures because it kept wanting to pop open. When I gave it, I was able to tuck it in an envelope, so it's okay that it doesn't stay closed on it's own.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_KsWoq-steG-IaBG7cNmWYHcppjGFfHMV-B7bOgMv9X3NUS9jTb_h_vYLSFEFvCJn920RchAcGjLUQ5qWJdfMIwAEdZKuY3wapMNC-UUnuMQ0RI42LIujK8mx5stAi3ESsf0WE9g3fY/s1600-h/Sets+Etsy013.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_KsWoq-steG-IaBG7cNmWYHcppjGFfHMV-B7bOgMv9X3NUS9jTb_h_vYLSFEFvCJn920RchAcGjLUQ5qWJdfMIwAEdZKuY3wapMNC-UUnuMQ0RI42LIujK8mx5stAi3ESsf0WE9g3fY/s320/Sets+Etsy013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289349092405959890" /></a><br />The inside, empty.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgLFWypd0qSgEiX3sT1BXtQXo9FqggxJfSixjCPsTfMqd6w97pbHAP1h1-VoY1bld1QguTORDh2uXopcuqOZB_9rqE55M0X73GaoW4oJpL5rHmL30Y8L3OkNM0yfLE76WN1RcYVbDwd8/s1600-h/Sets+Etsy012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCgLFWypd0qSgEiX3sT1BXtQXo9FqggxJfSixjCPsTfMqd6w97pbHAP1h1-VoY1bld1QguTORDh2uXopcuqOZB_9rqE55M0X73GaoW4oJpL5rHmL30Y8L3OkNM0yfLE76WN1RcYVbDwd8/s320/Sets+Etsy012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289349081258486898" /></a><br />The inside, full. Unfortunately, that's not what our friend got inside his. :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTvPzDu0JUhV3eo2IfeXBP_MvpuA7EDUV9qsnvHGDtWVFZGeNg5J3I23kdpHoyc3VvH6FbCz9tzkbf6XozX1ZtvdSGiZLNu8p1b03UKB1NwOZh7O5O1TQpE45MzJYeaT7Ggar3JPIreY/s1600-h/Sets+Etsy011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTvPzDu0JUhV3eo2IfeXBP_MvpuA7EDUV9qsnvHGDtWVFZGeNg5J3I23kdpHoyc3VvH6FbCz9tzkbf6XozX1ZtvdSGiZLNu8p1b03UKB1NwOZh7O5O1TQpE45MzJYeaT7Ggar3JPIreY/s320/Sets+Etsy011.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289349083290842866" /></a><br />Look how much you can stuff inside!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtk-nqBqR4mwZXhWeEXNp-Df6M8eoOpiLhGS8YOPXWLj2oXIgQH9hyphenhyphen3TThnxJNnPTZhGXrIiPCNW5Q2FE-QI4wJP13IaQN1cMMvMe_g8eIsvYjO84xNzGPfTkYc8ZSYJQdfuNgssMOv4/s1600-h/Sets+Etsy010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZtk-nqBqR4mwZXhWeEXNp-Df6M8eoOpiLhGS8YOPXWLj2oXIgQH9hyphenhyphen3TThnxJNnPTZhGXrIiPCNW5Q2FE-QI4wJP13IaQN1cMMvMe_g8eIsvYjO84xNzGPfTkYc8ZSYJQdfuNgssMOv4/s320/Sets+Etsy010.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289349073713808994" /></a><br />If I ever make another... maybe?...I think it would be fun to give this with pictures in the pockets. Or maybe the kids could draw pictures and we could trim them down and put them in the pockets. Or handmade coupons that fit for the recipient. Hmmm, lots of neat ideas!<br /><br /><a href="http://craftstylish.com/item/3406/beat-the-clock-with-these-fathers-day-last-minute-gift-ideas">Here's another take on the same wallet</a>. <br /><br />And, yet <a href="http://stampingthroughthetulips.blogspot.com/2008/05/another-birthday-pull-out-your-wallet.html">another take on her design</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/photowallet.php">Here's</a> a neat idea for a sort of similar wallet, maybe more for a girl instead.Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-49225085162117500012009-01-10T08:07:00.000-08:002009-01-10T08:07:00.183-08:00A Little Birdie Told Me Paper Pieced CardI am trying to be more consistent in my scrapbooking and stamping and not so sporadic! I think doing challenges and using sketches will help me!<br /><br />This card uses this sketch as well as <a href="http://blog.ginakdesigns.com/">Gina K</a>'s <a href="http://blog.ginakdesigns.com/2009/01/01/challenge-day-7-you-want-a-piece-of-me.aspx">challenge to paper piece</a> on the card. Sorry the picture is so small. I deleted my original picture, then couldn't find where I found the original and had to use that one. Anyway, maybe you get the idea...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqUvecsaTj2TkcusbtCvBFvBM8jCd_SgGw7KcErLJobAtq-cGf-feOIo78i_cyTksVvn0BAPq35o4rHq-lTV-M8Qd93QZI4_zWhV0v8uMYNkMYwfRlR6uCmWal0B4hTsQxQT8PbSv43A/s1600-h/VLV01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 80px; height: 62px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUqUvecsaTj2TkcusbtCvBFvBM8jCd_SgGw7KcErLJobAtq-cGf-feOIo78i_cyTksVvn0BAPq35o4rHq-lTV-M8Qd93QZI4_zWhV0v8uMYNkMYwfRlR6uCmWal0B4hTsQxQT8PbSv43A/s320/VLV01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289345845269187858" /></a><br />I had already decided to use the bird on my next card and had cut him into a square, so I didn't follow do a circle image.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDpz37McOg19KDzKZQH50fI5m_N61Q2V4-5aaAvMvrLxRI5dOpHlC_mFL34eDTW3pMO8ahWLCHAViE4CocSYvYF3MQFvwEvemf3AVsaFd74-8NFSyROvcPWb1LMbM6BFz6SNJGkpIvogI/s1600-h/little+birdie+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289342650678944338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDpz37McOg19KDzKZQH50fI5m_N61Q2V4-5aaAvMvrLxRI5dOpHlC_mFL34eDTW3pMO8ahWLCHAViE4CocSYvYF3MQFvwEvemf3AVsaFd74-8NFSyROvcPWb1LMbM6BFz6SNJGkpIvogI/s320/little+birdie+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />A close up of the paper piecing. We were also challenged to use metal, which I didn't realize until after I'd finished the card. Hopefully you can't tell the clip is an after-thought. *grin*<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1rj8Co0ejN928hPJCtp2SB4QYdkdPsrpDKY6-LoQZNFHP3MOP9Bj7BVv32UCM6QnSzzsLa6a1N4WJwJZhkB10Zr8RGkvTeNl8ca-auYjWh5XhpxWvouZtDeMRa0Rfet7lT-kD41ws7Uw/s1600-h/little+birdie+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289342643291062546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1rj8Co0ejN928hPJCtp2SB4QYdkdPsrpDKY6-LoQZNFHP3MOP9Bj7BVv32UCM6QnSzzsLa6a1N4WJwJZhkB10Zr8RGkvTeNl8ca-auYjWh5XhpxWvouZtDeMRa0Rfet7lT-kD41ws7Uw/s320/little+birdie+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Check out more cards made using the <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=407758">Verve Sketch</a> and <a href="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=GINAKJAN2&what=keywords">Gina's You Want a Piece of Me? challenge</a>!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Stamps: Fairest of Them All Bird<br />Paper: cardstock, My Mind's Eye patterned paper<br />Tools: copic markers, paper cutter, paper distresser</span>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-26988383656379236332009-01-09T06:52:00.000-08:002009-01-09T07:16:37.826-08:00Baby's First Christmas OrnamentI "met" a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6137628">gal on etsy</a> that lives in Longview (and even knows a friend of mine--what a small world!) and she asked me if I could make a square, wooden ornament that was personalized on all sides for her son's First Christmas ornament.<br /><br />She showed me a picture of what she wanted and asked if I could make it cheaper than the one she'd found.<br /><br />I am pleased to say that I made it for half what she would have had to pay and minus the shipping since she's in Longview, too.<br /><br />I'm letting it dry completely (so it's not "tacky") before I let her know it's finished, so I thought I'd take some pictures.<br /><br />I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was actually quite simple to make. Maybe I'll do a tutorial for anyone interested in making one of their own. You could probably figure it out yourself, of course, but it's always fun to have someone walk you through it.<br /><br />Here's a front view. She wanted Christmas paper, but not girly colors.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRalHzbFf4schn_9wg7OCRqhQVw-rYzY95aYdrAqKIJn-x0TGRFYZhUkK1rGqwBaCtmgKUMXgx7Rn5XFPZ8CjBxpngJE3DUMRuYLOz8Ur2mSkrbkXL4V7KiK34ikoNyJrterjXCP7WjVY/s1600-h/image3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRalHzbFf4schn_9wg7OCRqhQVw-rYzY95aYdrAqKIJn-x0TGRFYZhUkK1rGqwBaCtmgKUMXgx7Rn5XFPZ8CjBxpngJE3DUMRuYLOz8Ur2mSkrbkXL4V7KiK34ikoNyJrterjXCP7WjVY/s320/image3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289308274705962082" /></a><br />Here's an attempt at a picture of the bottom.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBp0H4SZYmgAhsXgjBciRsS8uZI7S5JdrToSp3FTArZt59S1ykO40mlugHMl7S3u9dfNUfeNzQv_kO5TYUoulZ_sT5RjPu3ArMNM3-fzOMWwiAikJzYFmdQBs1utaP2xGGzg7lkUEgoM0/s1600-h/image4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBp0H4SZYmgAhsXgjBciRsS8uZI7S5JdrToSp3FTArZt59S1ykO40mlugHMl7S3u9dfNUfeNzQv_kO5TYUoulZ_sT5RjPu3ArMNM3-fzOMWwiAikJzYFmdQBs1utaP2xGGzg7lkUEgoM0/s320/image4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289308266725361298" /></a><br />An attempt at a picture of the top.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sRt8L4k2hpUwal9Ne4h2ohmvpoO9sodFbenkCmI5g19snL30J1FZ0Eu_ZKgUkSvzEps7KK-Fj9-L1QORGZSCX4twVg4glvRPZfnWr9a7qp3TRsWc118hykSs6ed7E2p1nqLQvaOCDMY/s1600-h/image5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sRt8L4k2hpUwal9Ne4h2ohmvpoO9sodFbenkCmI5g19snL30J1FZ0Eu_ZKgUkSvzEps7KK-Fj9-L1QORGZSCX4twVg4glvRPZfnWr9a7qp3TRsWc118hykSs6ed7E2p1nqLQvaOCDMY/s320/image5.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289308269456194098" /></a><br />I distressed the edges and then sealed the paper with mod podge and the exposed wood areas with a varnish.<br /><br />I was going to try to use beads somewhere, but I'm just not seeing where. I could hang a short strand from the hook on top and let it drape over one side, but I'm just not sure.<br /><br />So, Merry First Christmas to Connor!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860457649425529028.post-58096496362686114692008-12-23T18:51:00.001-08:002008-12-23T18:54:13.227-08:00Gingerbread cookies and Christmas notesThe plan was to sing carols to the neighbors as we delivered these gingerbread cookies and Christmas cards.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiYq8sX8KA3IXaGNPS93IvT4zD56r6_yyxPgVbqQbi5jhKDhV0yhLTX4-0SGifCaR5KE5XZf6qT4kwpvR7z2ssaSoFAcJDnm8a6ZrsREGSC-HF_UYfmUh-9jwvylG8i6VURhcqgbkFo2P/s1600-h/image1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHiYq8sX8KA3IXaGNPS93IvT4zD56r6_yyxPgVbqQbi5jhKDhV0yhLTX4-0SGifCaR5KE5XZf6qT4kwpvR7z2ssaSoFAcJDnm8a6ZrsREGSC-HF_UYfmUh-9jwvylG8i6VURhcqgbkFo2P/s320/image1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283182368959218034" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMpeRut6iUNES_vULoN3-wKV3G5DEkFNwPPVC99ys7pVmk6DEef7jwi3sxiRA7n-LSS0fa1gZ0pUYCT4yEBDDUQT4bsW-lLOo5UvoFn4LJxnM3ixUUXDJ6X5BQ6ic6uPLhcchUBtg8uSG/s1600-h/image2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDMpeRut6iUNES_vULoN3-wKV3G5DEkFNwPPVC99ys7pVmk6DEef7jwi3sxiRA7n-LSS0fa1gZ0pUYCT4yEBDDUQT4bsW-lLOo5UvoFn4LJxnM3ixUUXDJ6X5BQ6ic6uPLhcchUBtg8uSG/s320/image2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283182360389898226" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-Gsrgs_2C7xGC92FVEIYc6n4pkaVpmVMIMwC8E4VKxTupDFTUtb6OwmWvEB5gx-66bLw8FW0KAOTagL0UJyY8kRMidHSsOjMbG_mVKB5J76Ouz5mBYlNQ2y3g2Q_sLs1RlhMVr_Q55Kv/s1600-h/image0.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO-Gsrgs_2C7xGC92FVEIYc6n4pkaVpmVMIMwC8E4VKxTupDFTUtb6OwmWvEB5gx-66bLw8FW0KAOTagL0UJyY8kRMidHSsOjMbG_mVKB5J76Ouz5mBYlNQ2y3g2Q_sLs1RlhMVr_Q55Kv/s320/image0.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283182353537181474" /></a><br />In the end, all we did was deliver them and wish a Merry Christmas (it was cold and kids were cranky), but we all enjoyed making the cookies and I had fun making the cards.<br /><br />I actually used clip art for the snow people image. I knew I had a gingerbread stamp, but I couldn't find it anywhere. So, I searched online and used a simple clipart image I found.<br /><br />Wouldn't you know it, I found the gingerbread stamp a few hours after I finished the cards... Figures.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and your family, with or without the Christmas carols. :-)Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02141551680379695870noreply@blogger.com0