tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25153852737820766582024-02-19T14:41:34.700-08:00fAveritte creationsUnique and often silly creations for young and young at heartfAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.comBlogger141125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-73995689959652459052013-07-31T17:16:00.000-07:002013-07-31T17:16:23.692-07:00Welcome Wednesday with Paper Finch Studio and a GIVEAWAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">Lisa creates whimsical fine art & quirky robot illustrations; Ethereal beauty combined with humor, wit and silliness from pen and ink, paints and pencil. I loved exploring her shop...and she has offered a giveaway of one of her prints. Check out all of the giveaway details at the end of the interview. Now please say "Howdy" to Lisa :)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">When I was about 2 years old, I remember drawing all over my bedroom wall with a box of crayons. My Mom was not happy to put it lightly, but we both laugh about it now. I was scolding for drawing on the walls then but people pay me to draw and paint on their walls now!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I come from a creative family, so I grew up watching my grandfather paint to Bob Ross, my aunt creating modern art and sculpture, my mom writing children's books, my dad's music, and my cousin's illustrations. Creativity was strongly encouraged and supported, </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I was sitting on my floor one night, drawing little birds on paper. My husband came in and remarked about how fragile and free my little finch illustration looked, and encouraged me to start selling my art. With that first flame of inspiration, Paper Finch Studio was born.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b>Describe your creations</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I create whimsical fine art & quirky illustrations; Ethereal beauty combined with humor, wit and silliness, and TONS of randomosity. I like for encouraging people to explore and discover new stories born out of my ink and paint. Full of rich color and palette knife texture on canvas, detailed pen and ink, and sometime even a few splatters of coffee my whimsical art is sure to captivate, amuse and inspire. It's a wild, beautiful, expansive wonderland!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b>What inspires you?</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I'm inspired by the natural world, organic shapes, the illustrative brilliance of Edward Gorey and B. Kliban, Tim Burton films, and fireflies.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I have a very eclectic taste in music. Last night I edited listings to the tunes of Bob Marley, and the night before that painted to David Bowie. Last week I created a painting inspired by the soundtrack of the French film, Amelie. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Basil Lemonade</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">(Makes about 6 cups. This drink goes fast, so you might want to double the recipe if you have the basil.)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Step #1: Make an Awesome Lemon Basil Syrup</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">4 cups packed fresh basil sprigs (top 4 inches; from a 1/2-pound bunch)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">4 cups water</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 cups sugar</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">9 (4- by 1-inch) strips lemon zest (I just peel a bunch of lemons with a vegetable peeler. This also makes juicing a lot easier in Step #2.)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1. Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2. Let stand at room temperature, covered, 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until cold, about 1 hour.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">3. Strain syrup thorough a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard and then compst the solid stuff. Your garden will love you! Syrup stays amazing for about a week. Then it starts attracting zombies.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 cups basil lemon syrup</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 cups cold water</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 cups ice cubes</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice (I recommend getting a good-quality juicer if you become addicted to this drink)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Garnish: fresh basil sprigs; lemon zest strips</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Stir together all ingredients in a large pitcher, then pour into tall glasses half filled with ice.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Lemonade, without ice, can be made 3 hours ahead and chilled.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Most importantly: Air. After that, probably the chance to be inspired and to inspire others.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b>Now let's see what one lucky winner will receive...</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">...</span><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">any robot art print of their choice!!! Check out the complete collection to choose one from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/paperfinchart?section_id=13000839"><b><i>here</i></b></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">These are just a few you can choose from...and they would be so great in a child's room or any fun spot!</span><br />
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Full of beautiful accessories...I love the fabric choices Amy uses for her handmade creations. She is also offering one of her items as a giveaway for one lucky winner!!! See all of the details for the giveaway after the interview...now please welcome Amy :)<br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>What is the first creative memory you have? </i></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">My mom gave my friends and I sewing lessons. I think we must’ve been 6 or 7. I made sleeping bags and Christmas stocking for my favorite stuffed animals. I loved to help my mom sew and pick out fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>What or whom inspired you to begin creating your craft?</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">My mom taught me to sew and always encouraged me to sew and take needlepoint, sewing, and other craft classes. She says that having a hobby or interest you are passionate about is the secret of happiness!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Several years ago, I left the high-stress corporate world behind to start a family. I still needed a creative outlet, and kept on sewing. When my children were very small, I made pillows, curtains, and purses for myself and for friends and family.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">In 2010 when my youngest started school, I opened up my shop. I wanted to try my hand at sewing for a wider audience. I love to buy fabric and try out new patterns, and thought an online shop would be a great way to do all of those things.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>How did you come up with your shop name?</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">It is from an English proverb: A full cup must be carried steadily. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">For me, it has several meanings: taking time and care to do things right, optimism, and my love of a good cup of Earl Grey.</span><br />
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<i style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b>Describe your creations</b></i><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I love putting colors and patterns together. The items I sell in my Etsy store are accessories: purses, wallets, messenger bags, tablet/computer carriers. That goes back to carrying your stuff steadily! I also make Nuno felted scarves when I want to take a sewing break and experiment with mixing pure color combinations.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>What inspires you?</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Many things: nature, colors and patterns, travel, my friends and family, food, literature. I just returned from a vacation to Paris and have so many new ideas.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>What do you listen to or watch while creating?</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I have several genius mixes and play whichever one strikes my fancy. Mixes include blues/classic rock, 80s & 90s pop, jam bands, current band favorites, Brazilian music, jazz, and classical.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>Please share a favorite recipe</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Chicken Marbella from The Silver Palate Cookbook</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">4 chickens, 2 1/2 pounds each, quartered </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 head of garlic, peeled and finely pureed </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup dried oregano </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 cup red wine vinegar </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 cup olive oil </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 cup pitted prunes </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 cup capers with a bit of juice </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">6 bay leaves </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 cup brown sugar </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 cup white wine </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup Italian parsley or fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">In a large bowl combine chicken quarters, garlic, oregano, pepper and coarse salt to taste, vinegar, olive oil, prunes, olives, capers and juice, and bay leaves. Cover and let marinate, refrigerated, overnight. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Arrange chicken in a single layer in one or two large, shallow baking pans and spoon marinade over it evenly. Sprinkle chicken pieces with brown sugar and pour white wine around them. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, basting frequently with pan juices. Chicken is done when thigh pieces, pricked with a fork at their thickest, yield clear yellow (rather than pink) juice. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">With a slotted spoon transfer chicken, prunes, olives and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of pan juices and sprinkle generously with parsley or cilantro. Pass remaining pan juices in a sauceboat. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">To serve Chicken Marbella cold, cool to room temperature in cooking juices before transferring to a serving platter. If chicken has been covered and refrigerated, allow it to return to room temperature before serving. Spoon some of the reserved juices over chicken.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>What is one thing you cannot live without?</b></i></span><br />
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Here are this weeks staff picks:<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/108210511/thick-green-ribbed-winter-socks-womens">Hand Knit Socks from Sarandipity</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/89617771/mismatched-pair?ref=shop_home_active">Mismatched Pair of Earrings from Cherished</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153585375/an-iridescent-bluepurple-large-lentil?ref=shop_home_active">Lampwork Bead from Polychrome Beads</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/77600535/cookie-coasters-set-of-4?ref=shop_home_active">Cookie Coasters by Cherished</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/154035621/interchangeable-pendant-necklace-with?ref=v1_other_2">Interchangeable Pendant Necklace by C Evans Designs</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124427093/handmade-lampwork-necklace-cored-large?ref=shop_home_active">Blue Lampwork Bead Necklace from C Evans Designs</a><br />
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Happy Linking & Sharing!!!fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-54485048410333347182013-06-21T06:58:00.001-07:002013-06-21T06:58:19.647-07:00Fun Friday with Washi!!!Washi tape. All the craze. I admit...I LOVE it!!! I use it for my packaging on my Etsy orders and I have even used it to create a few invitations.<br />
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Why do I love washi tape? There are a few reasons:<br />
1. It is available in so many stinkin' cute patterns and beautiful colors<br />
2. It is reusable...yes that is right folks - REUSABLE!!! So ultimately if you receive an order from me and you see I spruced up your package with washi tape...PLEASE rip that tape right off and go decorate something with it :)<br />
3. It is easy to use...not super sticky and easy to tear off.<br />
4. You should be able to find it in your local craft stores like Hobby Lobby or order online. I have ordered many a roll from Etsy :)<br />
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Now for some FUN and beautiful washi tape crafts to delve into this weekend with the kiddos :)<br />
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LOVE the washi tape roof on this birdhouse from <a href="http://delicateconstruction.com/2012/04/washi-tape-kids-projects.html">delicate construction</a>!<br />
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How about some cute post cards to send?!?<br />
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UM...yes please! Decorate a cardboard box...<br />
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...for your washi tape decorated wooden dolls from <a href="http://washitapecrafts.com/2013/04/washi-tape-kids-craft-wood-dolls/">Washi Tape Craft</a>!<br />
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Spruce up cardboard paper towel or toilet paper rolls :)<br />
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Say what!? A popsicle stick kazoo decorated with washi tape from <a href="http://earlylearning.momtrusted.com/2013/06/popsicle-stick-kazoos/#_a5y_p=613723">mom trusted</a>!!! (Great photos with step by step directions)<br />
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Ok...that is it for now...I seriously could keep adding project after project! Have a great weekend :)fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-40813780783539737862013-06-19T08:18:00.000-07:002013-06-19T08:18:30.801-07:00Welcome Wednesday with Hugs & Love by SabrinaPlease join me in a big 'ol "HOWDY" for Sabrina and her Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HugsLove">Hugs & Love by Sabrina</a> for Welcome Wednesday!<br />
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A fellow Tennessee Etsian who offers a rather unique item that I was not even aware existed...weighted blankets for individuals with sensory disorder. So please welcome my friend Sabrina!<br />
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<i><b>What is the first creative memory you have? </b></i><br />
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Hm, that is a tough one as I have always been one to try different, creative things. <br />
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<i><b>What or whom inspired you to begin creating your craft? </b></i><br />
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I started sewing for my daughter. She was getting a doll from Santa and I wanted to make some bedding for a cradle that I had when I was little. So I borrowed a sewing machine, made the bedding...and some clothes for her, and another blanket. :)<br />
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<i><b>How did you come up with your shop name? </b></i><br />
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Something I have said for a long time to people that was hurting or sick or was just sad, was hugs and lots of love. So when trying to think of a unique name, I chose Hugs & Love by Sabrina. I want my customers to know that with each item, I send a hug and love.<br />
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<i><b>Describe your creations</b></i><br />
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A little bit of everything, lol. My main selling item is the weighted sensory blankets, which I started making due to my daughter being diagnosed with SPD and her OT recommended one. But I also enjoy making receiving blankets and applique baby bodysuits. <br />
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<i><b>What inspires you? </b></i><br />
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Colors, patterns, my daughter, my family, just life in general<br />
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<i><b>What do you listen to or watch while creating? </b></i><br />
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Depending on my mood, I either have Pandora or my MP3 playing (which ranges from country to 60's music, to pop) or I just sew in silence. <br />
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<i><b>Please share a favorite recipe</b></i><br />
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Crockpot Ham! It is super easy and yummy. You get a boneless centerpiece ham, take off all wrappings, put it in your crockpot, pour dark soda (I use Dr. Pepper) over half of the ham, cook on low for about 6 to 8 hours. Serve with your fav sides!<br />
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My family! But material wise, sadly it is my cell phone. :(<br />
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<i><b>Where can we find you? </b></i><br />
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Owls made their presence last weeks...so here are the three staff pics!<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123523466/sweetheart-owl-girls-coat?ref=shop_home_feat">Sweetheart Owl Girls Coat by Little Goodall</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/121327478/plush-owl-set-with-rattle-yellow-gray?ref=v1_other_2">Plush Owl Set with Rattle by A Little Bit of Joy</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/117953052/no-knot-sewn-fleece-tag-baby-blanket">No Knot Sewn Owl Fleece Blanket by Sarandipity</a><br />
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And the three most viewed items are...<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130890684/black-and-blue-hemp-macrame-owl-necklace?ref=v1_other_1">Black and Blue Macrame Necklace from Infinity Designs</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/150442909/statement-bib-necklace-art-deco?ref=shop_home_active">Statement Bib Necklace from An Astrid Endeavor</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/153932117/jellyfish-pendant-wearable-art-handmade?ref=shop_home_active">Jellyfish Pendant from C Moore Glass</a><br />
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It is the second year I have had my step daughter participate in the program at a local library(last summer we had our own program here at home) and it is such a joy to see her getting excited about reading...IN THE SUMMERTIME!<br />
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Today's Fun Friday is dedicated to a few fun ideas and activities for summer reading.<br />
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Here is a graph just to show you a few facts about the impact reading in the summer has on children.<br />
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Pop up a tent in the yard or on your back deck like <a href="http://www.karasclassroom.com/2013/05/summer-reading.html">Kara's Classroom</a> did...what a FUN spot to read!<br />
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Or have them pick their own spot like this cute idea from <a href="http://happyhomefairy.com/2012/05/21/how-to-make-summer-reading-fun/">Happy Home Fairy</a><br />
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Get them excited by making bookmarks, like these from <a href="http://spottedcanary.com/">spottedcanary.com</a><br />
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Make a bookworm and add a body segment for every book they read...watch it grow! From <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/step-into-some-summer-reading-6-free-printables/">how does she?</a><br />
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And don't forget the fun snacks like these "bookworms" from <a href="http://www.serendipityfromjewels.com/2011/03/reading-treats.html">Sweet Serendipity</a>!<br />
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Or fun grape caterpillar kabobs!<br />
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Please share your fun summer reading craft and snack ideas in the comments...HAPPY READING!!!fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-30080417769602884322013-06-13T14:57:00.002-07:002013-06-13T14:57:49.926-07:00Tottin' Thursday with Out of the Mouth of BeansToday's Tottin' Thursday is just a few list of words The Beans says...that I love so much!!! I wish I could bottle his little voice up :)<br />
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Here The Beans is for my luau birthday party in May...yes he needs a hair cut(and I gave him a good 'ol fashioned homemade hair cut a few days after this pic was taken) and yes he is wearing a hula skirt!<br />
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straw ba berry - strawberry<br />
up down - please sit down<br />
Rambo foot - he brings me my flip flops to let our dog Rambo in from outside<br />
dina SOOOOORE - dinosaur with the emphasis on the saur<br />
Sponge Bob ni night - please momma cover me up with my Sponge Bob blanket for night night<br />
play cow - please play on the Kindle<br />
gram PAW - any dinosaur that looks like Little Foot's grandpa from The Land Before Time<br />
elephant in da sky - clouds<br />
monkey nacks - Curious George fruit snacks<br />
rain shower - take a shower<br />
tree star - anything star shaped(tree stars are the leaves in Land Before Time)<br />
me draw - pencils, crayons, pens, markers<br />
Gary - snails<br />
Hey! You ayight? - Hey! Are you alright?<br />
Meh you! - Miss you!<br />
I lub you! - I love you!<br />
pleez dan - please dance<br />
fozzy - sorry<br />
poon - spoon<br />
wut do now? - What do we do now?<br />
no waaaaaaay - no way<br />
Can I hep you? - Can I help you?<br />
That's berry beyoudifull - That's very beautiful<br />
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Just a few of my fave's I could think of off of the top of my head...what cute words do or did your words say? I would love to hear them in the comments :)<br />
<br />fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-2797314839960904312013-06-12T08:38:00.001-07:002013-06-12T08:38:47.532-07:00Welcome Wednesday with Not Your Average Bow-tique and a GIVEAWAYThank you all for joining me for my first Welcome Wednesday where I will be featuring a fellow handmade artisan. Read along and discover just a bit more about the creations and the artists!<br />
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Please help me welcome Samone and her Etsy shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/notyoaveragebowtique">Not Your Average Bow-tique</a>!!!<br />
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Samone offer<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">s bows beyond your wildest dreams! She is also offering one of her spectacular creations as a GIVEAWAY!!! Please find all of the details at the end of the interview...now please say "HELLO" to Samone! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>What is the first creative memory you have?</b></i></span><br />
<br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">As a child, when I wasn't putting on my own dramatic theatre productions (for myself), I spent most of my time drawing. I dreampt of being an artist when I grew up. I remember I loved Winnie the Pooh and one day when I couldn't have been more then 4, I spent a whole evening drawing this replica of classic pooh standing on a chair, attempting to reach his infamous honey jar. I loved that drawing and will always remember it as my first masterpiece! lol! I cherish the picture to this day! </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>What or whom inspired you to begin creating your craft? </b></i></span><br />
<br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">My love of bows began when I married the man of my dreams and found the bow of of my dreams for the flower girls to wear at our wedding. From that day fourth, I promised to love, honor and cherish bows (and the tutus that complete them) all the days of my life! </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>How did you come up with your shop name?</b></i></span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I spent most of my life trying to find ways to fit in. It took me growing up and really learning to follow God's word to learn that my purpose in life was not to fit in but to stand out! Now I want to show the rest of God's children that they too are meant to shine! So, I named the shop Not Your Average Bow-tique because when I began making bows I didn't want to make them look just like everybody else's "average joe selection". I wanted to make items that were as unique as the little angels that would adorn them...and that's just what I did!</span><br />
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<br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>Describe your creations </b></i></span><br />
<br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Not Your Average Bow-tique specializes in stacked and over the top bows, none of the "average joe" selection here. I make over the top bows, bow ties, tutus, tea hats, and stay tuned for dresses. My style is anything but ordinary and always original. My designs are inspired by my children, so every bow is destined to be as unique and whimsical as the crown of the angel it adorns. These are bows beyond your wildest dreams because I love love to help you design accessories that let your imagination run wild!</span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>What inspires you?</b></i></span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">My whimsical style is a reflection of my children. With three under six (two girls and one boy) my life is filled with enough excitement to inspire fairytale's and legends. So when it's time for crafting I have enough imagination to make any little darlings wildest dreams come true! </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>What do you listen to or watch while creating? </b></i></span><br />
<br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Although I love music my "business hours" are usually set within the wee hours of the morning and with three little ones at home and a tired husband, I can't take the chance that the music might wake them up. So, I usually watch tv. I love to watch Everybody Love's Raymond, Seinfeld, King of Queens, and The New Adventures of Old Christine. Anything that can make me laugh till ribbon spills out my nose is welcome!</span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><i><b>Please share a favorite recipe <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Ingredients for 16 Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls: </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">(I used a deep 13 x 9 baking dish)</span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 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color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 tsp white sugar </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup heavy cream (can sub milk, but cream is better) </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 tsp fine salt </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup melted butter </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/2 tsp vanilla extract </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger and 1/4 tsp allspice) </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 large egg </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup granulated sugar </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">3 to 4 cups all purpose flour (divided), as needed </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">(add enough flour to mixer so that dough just barely pulls away from sides, and a very soft, slightly sticky dough is formed) </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">*knead for at least 6-7 minutes </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">For the filling: </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">5 tbsp melted butter, brushed on rolled dough </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">3/4 cup packed brown sugar </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup of granulated sugar </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">2 tbsp ground cinnamon </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">*For the glaze: </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup room temperature cream cheese </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1 cup powdered sugar </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup milk, or as needed </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 tsp vanilla extract, optional </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">*adjust glaze by adding more powdered sugar or milk to achieve desired consistency </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds to garnish </span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>What is one thing you cannot live without?</i></b> </span><br />
<br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">I can't live without my family! My whole family has always been my source of love, faith, encouragement, and inspiration, and I would'nt be here with out them!-O and lots and lots of GOLDEN OREO COOKIES!</span><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: #ebf6f9; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><b><i>Where can we find you? </i></b></span><br />
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fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-18563901964626241342013-06-11T16:29:00.001-07:002013-06-11T16:30:50.063-07:00Tennessee Tuesday with Two YearsWelcome to my first Tennessee Tuesday...let me explain the title.<br />
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I grew up out west...my first 18 years in Southern Idaho and my next 11 in Western Colorado. Packing up my belongings and infant son(at the time) to drive all the way across the country to move to a state I had only visited once was very exciting...but very scary!<br />
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We have been here just a little over 2 years and this post is just some basic observations I have discovered living in my new state...Tennessee.<br />
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- Expect to be called, honey, sweetheart, sweetie, darlin' and m'am where ever you venture...this too means in the drive-thru at McDonalds<br />
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- Those honey's, sweethearts, sweeties, darlin's and m'ams will equally flow from the mouths of men and women...pretty much every human you come into contact will drop one of those names for you<br />
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- With some individuals...their accents are so strong I feel like I need a closed captioning machine I can point at them and it will spell out their words they are saying to me. I have become a little more accustom to the accents...but some of the true country folks I sometimes have to just nod and grin.<br />
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- There will be bugs. Lots. Of. Bugs. And not your little tiny gnats(well actually they live here too), but I am talking not your faint of heart bugs. Large. Thick. Creepy. Flying. Crawling. Hissing. Biting. Glowing. Quick. Bugs. I have learned to stock up on bug spray and fly swatters. I have learned to just accept that I will have to just share our property with loads of bugs.<br />
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- While we are talking bugs...lets transition into the arachnids that reside here. Can you say freakin' HUGE!!! GINORMOUS!!! And their creepy legs are thick which makes them even more frightening...you can hear them pitter across the tile...no kidding!!!<br />
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- But your enormous butterflies and your beautiful lightning bugs are a true gift from nature<br />
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- Every trip I take down our back country road...I will see either one or a few of the following: possums(dead or alive), snakes, squirrels, furry caterpillars, buzzards, bobcats, lizards, turtles, red cardinals, wild turkeys...it's like I am living in a zoo!<br />
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- Speaking about driving...what is with the on-ramps onto the interstate being so dang short!!! Many times vehicles are left driving on the side of the road over the bumpy things waiting to be able to merge over.<br />
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- Oh and I automatically just wave to every vehicle on the back roads now...every one waves!!!<br />
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- I am still yet to get used to the speed limit on the interstate of 70...I always grew up with it being posted as 75<br />
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- The springs are magnificent(sans the tornadoes)! Mornings and evenings are just the perfect temperature...perfect for meditation. I love smelling the honey suckles that surround our back deck...listening to the birds singing. I try to do this at least once a day to bring all of my thoughts together and to drown out the negative. I am at such peace at these moments...I can truly and literally feel how blessed I am.<br />
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- The summers...so hot & humid it literally takes your breath away. I also have very curly hair in the summer months!<br />
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- The winters are pretty mild as compared to Idaho and Colorado. I found myself missing actual powdery snow this past winter. The snow here is not snow...it is simply wet and soppy slush.<br />
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- I have yet to try a fried pickle! Everyone calls what ever flavor of soda a Coke. "What kind of Coke would you like?" The first time we ate out...I was a bit confused.<br />
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- Grown men do wear overalls...and I must say I like them!!! I asked the hubster if he would sport some for me when he gets a little big older :)<br />
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- College sports are taken very seriously here. Very seriously. Very.<br />
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Overall...I do love it here...it is so beautiful! People truly are friendly and more then most are glad to lend you a helping hand and will give you the shirt off of their back...even complete strangers.fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-49826444013716705932013-06-10T07:00:00.002-07:002013-06-10T07:00:49.632-07:00Manos(Hand) Made Monday the First<!-- start InLinkz script --><br />
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Love these two ideas from <a href="http://licouponqueen.com/">licouponqueen.com</a><br />
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Here are a few cute ones from <a href="http://easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com/">easypreschoolcraft.blogspot.com</a><br />
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Have fun creating for DAD!fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-90327474144289299742013-06-06T17:00:00.002-07:002013-06-06T17:00:45.426-07:00Tottin' Thursday with my 'Lil Song BeansWelcome to the first Tottin' Thursday!!! Tottin' Thursday is all about sharing stories about my 'lil man The Beans. The Beans will be 3 on July 1st...sniff...sniff...<br />
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The Beans has had "music in his soul" and a "song in his heart" since he first was aware of his own movements!!! He dances non - stop! We have taught him some groovy moves from the lawn mower, sprinkler and the running man...but let me tell ya...he definitely has the moves like Mick Jagger :)<br />
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When The Beans was still being cooked, I would put my headphones on my belly for his listening pleasure while I napped. Ahhhhhhhh...pregnancy naps. One of the best things about pregnancy. Well your first pregnancy when you can nap and do not have to stay awake to look after another human. I would just have him jam out to whatever randomly played on my MP3 player...anything from Johnny Cash, Black Eyed Peas, Dave Matthews Band, Shinedown, Michael Buble, Imogen Heap, Manchester Orchestra to name a few. I never looked to deeply into any of the studies about babies listening to music in the womb...I just thought if he could actually hear inside there...he may like something to wiggle to!<br />
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I constantly sang to him. Rocking him. Bathing him. On our stroller walks around the neighborhood. Scooping food into his mouth. Constantly. I love music and was hoping that he would love music too! I sang everything from the current pop songs on the radio to some good 'ol nursery rhymes. I wanted him to learn nursery rhymes because I loved singing them in school. LOVED IT!<br />
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Well now after almost 3 years of constant singing and music...The Beans has finally started to sing whole entire songs! For the past couple of months I noticed him trying to sing with songs...and I am proud to say the first longer song he learned is "I Will Wait" from Mumford & Sons(I am a little obsessed with them).<br />
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He started singing nursery rhymes on his own...his favorites are Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Itsy Bitsy Spider. He sings out his ABC's and songs from his favorite programs. It seems like overnight he just started singing them to us without us trying to prompt him.<br />
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BUT HIS MOST FAVORITE OF ALL SONGS...is non other then Old MacDonald. And let's just say this kid belts it from his gut! Which leads me to the main reason for this post...while grocery shopping the other day The Beans was loudly singing Old MacDonald. He had his own twist on it though...the animal on the farm was a bear. A bear?! Where in the world did he hear that?<br />
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While he was belting it out aisle to aisle...I was racking my brain trying to think of what movie or video he could have heard them singing as a bear on the farm. I couldn't think of one and instantly was so proud of my 'Lil Song Beans using his big 'ol bubble head(yes he really does have a big head!) and using his imagination to add his own twist to a familiar song.<br />
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I loved that he was singing but was trying to get him to sing just a little bit softer...but he wasn't having it. I am talking down right belting it out. Not screaming or yelling...but like opera singing belting it out! Complete with a "RAWR RAWR HERE" with his hands up like claws.<br />
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People were staring and smiling. Some laughing. Kids pointing.<br />
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Down one aisle a little elderly lady came up to our cart to tell me that my son had just made her afternoon. She has been behind us for quite a few aisles and was actually grocery shopping with a smile on her face because my little boy was so happy! Talk about GUSH!!! So I quit asking him to sing quieter...he was bringing joy and smiles to the grocery store :)<br />
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So next time you hear a youngster belting out their favorite song...just let them be. It is a beautiful thing. Truly.<br />
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Do your kids belt out any songs in public?fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-7065005282300972482013-06-05T11:41:00.000-07:002013-06-05T11:41:41.478-07:00Welcome Wednesday with Glad to Meet Me!Welcome to my first Welcome Wednesday of 2013...it has been awhile! Welcome Wednesdays will be dedicated to featuring other handmade artisans and having them answer a few questions so you can take a look into their creative brain. If you yourself have a handmade shop and would like to be featured...please shoot me an email and I will send you all of the questions and information I need. faverittecreations@gmail.com<br />
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This Welcome Wednesday will be a little different...first off it will be about me...and I want to make it a little different because I can! Hey I am the one running this show right? I thought it would be fun to invite you all to learn a few quirky things about me. Me as a mother. Me as a human being. Me as a creator. Following are a few little factoids about me...so get ready. My name is Amy...nice to meet me!<br />
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Five Things About Me as a Mother(well in my household I am called either "Mom - Mom" or "Momma")<br />
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<li>I am grateful for everyday with my son(The Beans) and my step-daughter(Hermadine)...see what I did there? Used their fun nicknames :) I experienced a few miscarriages(which I will be sharing my story with you someday soon) and never, ever thought I would become a mother to a child I carried. But with an awesome Doc that I put all of my faith in(PLUS he has the same humor my hubster and I have)...I was blessed with The Beans on July 1st of 2010. A day that has changed and shaped my life forever.</li>
<li>Every. Single. Day. I just watch The Beans. A few times during the day as a matter of fact...his good 'ol creepy momma quietly stands outside of his bedroom watching him play. I soak in the way he lies on the ground as if to be at the same eye level with his millions of plastic toy animals. I study his facial expressions. I watch his small fingers trace letters in his books while he reads to me in his almost 3 year old voice. I hold his toddler feet in my hands and am amazed that my body helped to create those 10 scrumptious pickles(toes). I just take his spirit and gobble it up. These images are literally burned in my mind. No snapping of pictures can capture what I get to view. Every. Single. Day.</li>
<li>I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE introducing new things and experiences to Hermadine. Just this week she had her first indoor picnic on a blanket in the living room floor and we shared an artichoke. She thought it was rather stinky...but said she had fun plucking the leaves off, dipping them in butter and scraping the "meat" off with her teeth.</li>
<li>I slightly neglect some of the housecleaning. Slightly. Well...laundry may stay unfolded for a few days in a basket on the couch...and I don't clean up the kitchen every single night. I just don't. And I don't wanna!!! Housework will still be there in the morning...but moments with my babies will be gone in a blink of an eye.</li>
<li>One of my favorite times of day is in the wee early hours of the morning. The little pitter patter of The Beans feet walking into our bedroom is so assuring. The sound assures me that I am blessed. We may not have a lot or money...but I am blessed because for about 30 minutes I will get one-on-one snuggle time with my little man. Well not exactly one-on-one...there is of course all of The Beans babies: his lovey dog Buster, his elephant from the zoo, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Melman the giraffe from Madagascar, Pooh Bear, a tiger, a larger elephant...I think that is it. I need to get him a wagon to drag his babies around!</li>
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<li>I down right loathe touching raw meat! I will create make shift gloves out of plastic baggies so I do not have to touch it. You will hear many a "YUCK", "EWWWWW", "GROSS" etc...from our kitchen during dinner time.</li>
<li>I have an obsession with the entire series of The Office. I have watched all of the seasons, except for the final season on Netflix a butt load of times. Yes a butt load! "That's what she said!" Sorry...I had to :)</li>
<li>I don't like drinking water. Plain and simple. I just think it is so bland and gross. I recently have been trying to at least drink about 20 oz of water a day...but I have to squeeze quite a bit of lemon in it for me to swallow it down my gullet!</li>
<li>I am a hoarder. A hoarder of chap sticks and lip glosses. I literally have over 100. Why you may ask? Well let me tell ya...I need every new flavor every single brand comes out with OK?!?</li>
<li>I have a soft spot for animals. I will literally(almost literally) swerve into the other lane to dodge a fuzzy caterpillar, squirrel, possum, buzzard, snake, turtle........but I will kill the crap out of a spider!!! The crap!!! Well any that are larger than say a speck of salt!</li>
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<li>I am the designer, fabric shopper, customer service, fabricator, marketing agency, sewer, shipping department, postal delivery driver, photographer, bookkeeper...I DO IT ALL for fAveritte creations!!!</li>
<li>My brand is named fAveritte creations because my last name is Averitte(pronounced like the word favorite without the f)...well I threw a f in front of it. fAveritte creations</li>
<li>I know in my heart and soul why I create mainly childrens items. Giving a child pure joy is one of the grandest feelings in the world. It gets me all choked up actually. I also know it is because growing up...some of my BFF's were my toys and stuffed animals.</li>
<li>I hoard my scraps. Hoard big time!!! I have totes full. I have a gazillion plastic bags full. Someday I will use them. I have design plans...just need more time. Very small scrap pieces I blend in a mix with my polyfil stuffing to help recycle.</li>
<li>I use a washi tape on most of my packaging. I use this because one: washi tape designs and colors are fabulous...two: washi tape is reusable!!! So when you receive an order from me...pull that beautiful piece of tape off of the cellophane and go use it to create a card...or as a label...or wrap around your favorite pen...the opportunities are endless!</li>
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<br />fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-24741106974239616652013-05-06T11:17:00.000-07:002013-05-06T11:17:33.884-07:00Mommy Monday with Elephants for MOM!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am, I will, I plan...to blog more and have brainstormed a few different themes/ideas that will allow me to add more blogging into my already hectic schedule!!! So here goes the first one...Mommy Monday...dedicated to none other, then Mom, Mommy, Mum, Momma or as my son has recently started calling me, "Mom - Mom". I will focus mainly on wonderful gift ideas...and what better timing with Mother's Day approaching this weekend!<br />
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I will be choosing weekly themes and sharing with you what fantastic goodies I find on this wonderful information super highway I like to call the internet! This weeks theme: ELEPHANTS in honor of my little peanut :)<br />
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So here's to you Mom...<br />
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Well as of 6:07 this morning...I am 31 years old and what better way to celebrate it then with an AWEmazing giveaway from 17 different sponsors!!!<br />
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My goal with this giveaway is to show just how many wonderful artisans create beautiful handmade items on Etsy. There will be a different winner for each item to help spread the love of handmade :)<br />
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1. Please have fun browsing though all of the beautiful goodies!<br />
2. You do not have to do all of the entries for each sponsor, BUT the more you do...the more chances you will have at winning!<br />
3. There will be a different winner for each item...YAY...23 different people will receive a wonderful, hand crafted item! How awesome is that!?!<br />
4. Sponsors can enter to win any of the items EXCEPT for their own.<br />
5. Please read each item description carefully because some may have restrictions on international entrants for shipping purposes and/or some may have shipping charges.<br />
6. Winners will be chosen through the Rafflecopter widget which uses Random.org to choose out of the entrants<br />
7. The giveaway ends at midnight on Saturday, May 18th with the winners announced on Monday, May 19th here on my blog. I will send the sponsors winners information as well on Monday the 19th.<br />
8. After the giveaway has ended, winners will communicate directly with the individual sponsors to determine means to receive their items.<br />
9. Have fun! Spread this giveaway to all of your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors...everyone loves a chance at winning free stuff.<br />
10. And finally, PLEASE hop on over to the sponsors facebook pages and give them a huge "thank you" hug for offering up such fantastic creations!!!<br />
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ARE YOU READY FOR EYE CANDY AWESOMENESS!?! Here are your items up for grabs...I have them listed in alphabetical order according to the shop names. Have a blast and good luck!!!<br />
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1. Set of 2 Disney Princess ponytail holders...see details <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130509546/choose-2-fabric-button-hair-elastics?ref=shop_home_active">here.</a></div>
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fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-85408036950084717832013-03-31T19:23:00.000-07:002013-04-01T05:54:41.281-07:00Mommy Monday with a Competition<br />
I have enjoyed the last 4 months off from blogging...but have missed you all!!! Last year I ended up trying to blog at least 5 days a week...it got OLD for me to be so committed to trying to blog that much a week and I was burned out. I am a busy, busy momma!!! So this year I am not committing myself to any certain times a week to blogging.<br />
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I will at least try to blog once a week on one of the following days:<br />
- Mommy Mondays in which I will share some adventures in mommyhood<br />
- Tummy Tuesdays full of nom nom nom recipes<br />
- Welcome Wednesdays for featuring fellow Etsy shop owners or Etsy products<br />
- Treasury Thursdays I will share my latest treasury I currated on Etsy<br />
- Fun Fridays will be filled with kids crafts and activities<br />
- Shop Squalor Saturday will be focused around my Etsy shop<br />
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Thank you to all that have followed my blog and adventures :)<br />
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<b>STARTUP NATION LEADING MOMS IN BUSINESS COMPETITION</b><br />
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Last year I came across this fantastic contest for mom based businesses...and thought I would submit my little company. I ended up ranked 164th out of over 1000 contestants!!! I was so thrilled :) You can vote daily until April 30th...and then through votes and a panel of judges; the top 200 US mom-based businesses will be selected and the women that run them honored.<br />
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Here is a link to vote for my shop...and thanks in advanced for all of the votes!<br />
<a href="http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/contestant/12937/index.php">fAveritte creations - 2013 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business Competition</a><br />
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A TRIBUTE TO MOMS IN BUSINESS from <a href="http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/">StartupNation</a><br />
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Everybody knows one. Like a super hero, she balances running a family with the heroics of running her own business. We’re talking about moms in business, of course. And now, StartupNation is conducting its third annual ranking of these astonishing entrepreneurs and the businesses they run.<br />
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But, how do we know who’s the best of the best? We’re leaving that in part to you. Over the next few months, it’ll be your daily votes that determine the top 200 Leading Moms in Business. In addition our judges will determine special awards and accolades for moms within the top 200 who deserve special recognition.<br />
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<li><strong>April 30, 2013: </strong>You can enter your business until midnight Pacific Time on. Judging and vote tabulation will occur after April 16. StartupNation will select a variety of moms from among the finalists and create editorial feature stories about them.</li>
<li><strong>May 8, 2013: </strong>Winners are announced.</li>
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AS A HUGE THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOU THAT VOTE FOR FAVERITTE CREATIONS, MAKE SURE AND ENTER BELOW TO WIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO MY ETSY SHOP!!! I will announce the winner after the rankings are posted on or after May 8, 2013.<br />
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One lucky voter will win a gift certificate in one of these values:<br />
If my final rank is...<br />
- 201 or higher, $25<br />
- 101 through 200, $50<br />
- 2 through 100, $75<br />
- 1st place, $100<br />
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fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-23704532310580841352012-11-09T07:11:00.001-08:002012-11-09T07:11:16.588-08:00Fun Friday with Make Like a Tree and LEAFWe have spent the last couple of weeks jumping in piles of leaves, karate chopping and kicking the leaf pile and trying to ride a razor through the pile(very interesting watching Mommy try). So before you bag up your leaves...gather a few for some great leaf fun activities this weekend!<br />
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Leaf drawing and doodling with metallic sharpie markers from <a href="http://www.artfulparent.com/2011/11/leaf-doodles-and-mandalas.html">The Artful Parent</a>...so simple yet so much FUN!<br />
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Pretty high on my cute meter are these cute fox leaves!!! I found this on Pinterest from a foreign blog that I could not understand so I don't have a link for you with instructions...sorry!<br />
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I am personally IN LOVE with this leaf lantern from <a href="http://www.5orangepotatoes.com/blog/2009/11/01/preserving-leaves/">5 Orange Potatoes</a>!<br />
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Here is a different take on the traditional leaf rubbings...use tinfoil from <a href="http://homeschoolmama3.blogspot.com/2010/11/thats-wrap-fall-theme-week-2.html">homeschoolmama3</a><br />
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And here is an activitity for the month of December to lead you up to Christmas day...just wanted to let you all begin on it now. Wrap 25 different Christmas/holiday/winter themed books and let your children pick one to open each night to read for bedtime. I am super excited about this...my toddler son LOVES TO READ! I rounded up 10 books that would fit the theme that we already had in our collection and I found 5 the other day at our local Goodwill...just 10 more to go!<br />
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<br />fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-79215598208203856022012-11-04T06:16:00.000-08:002012-11-04T06:22:34.409-08:00Salutations Sunday with Crafty Frog DesignsPlease shout out your salutations for Vivian and her Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyFrogDesigns">Crafty Frog Designs</a> for my Salutations Sunday!!!<br />
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A shop filled with a wide array of small bags/clutches to hold all of your gadgets! Plus a few other fabulous creations...receive 10% off with coupon code: FROGGY<br />
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Now let's discover Vivian's creative story!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102787851/lace-clutch-bridesmaid-clutches-pouch">Lace Clutch</a></td></tr>
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<em><strong>What is the first creative memory you have?</strong></em><br />
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My first creative memory is actually what started my business. I was bored and wanted a new bag! So I looked through my old clothes, began ripping them apart and hand stitching it all together. I did not know how to sew, and wanted to learn. So i made a very small bag and braided the handles.<br />
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<em><strong>What or whom began your creative journey on Etsy?</strong></em><br />
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I was sewing a lot after my first hand stitched bag. I was buying fabric like crazy. Sewing bags, that didn’t look so good! But I got better, and taught myself. I eventually bought my first little sewing machine. I was making so many items, i started giving them away. When my husband gave me an idea, Why not sell them? That was a brilliant idea! I didn’t know where to start so I just searched the internet, and found Etsy!<br />
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<em><strong>How did you come up with your shop name?</strong></em><br />
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My daddy always has called me Vivian Cara De Rana which means Froggy Face in Spanish. Ha- Ha! I have loved frogs ever since. I began collecting all types of frogs. Also my mom has always been crafty with us. We always made cute crafty items. And now I am always crafting with my daughter. So that is when Crafty Frog Designs came to be! <br />
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I have a variety of unique handmade handbags and accessories. I am a mother and I am always looking for items that make my life a little easier. So some of my items are made for a mom but yet they are so stylish! I make purses, walletS, iPhone wallets, clutches, zipper pouches, diaper clutches, and so so much more! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/112306990/ipad-sleeve-ipad-case-ipad-cover-ipad-1">iPad Case</a></td></tr>
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Being a mom inspires me. I love making items that makes my life easier. For example the bifold wallet, it can hold so much and it has a wristlet so you can just take it out of your purse and have everything you need. <br />
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I usually just keep the TV on for my daughter and listen to the TV shows she is watching. When I’m sewing at night I listen to my music. It keeps me moving, and motivated. However being a stay at home mom can be overwhelming, so when the kids are asleep I sometimes just listen to the sewing machine. Just nice and quiet! Ha-Ha!<br />
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<em><strong>Please share a favorite recipe</strong></em><br />
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Mantecaditos<br />
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INGREDIENTS:<br />
sugar 1/2 cup<br />
shortening 1/2 cup<br />
butter 1/2 cup<br />
egg yolk 1<br />
vanilla 1 tsp<br />
almond extract 1 1/2 tsp<br />
flour 2 1/4 cups<br />
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Mix everything together and make little circles and put them on foil. Bake at 350 for 15-20 min. These are so yummy!<br />
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<em><strong>Where else can we find you?</strong></em><br />
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My shop: <a href="http://www.craftyfrogdesigns.etsy.com/" target="_blank">www.craftyfrogdesigns.etsy.com</a><br />
Facebook: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.facebook.com/CraftyFrogDesigns" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/CraftyFrogDesigns</a><br />
Twitter: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.twitter.com/vivianj1990" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/vivianj1990</a><br />
Blog: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://craftyfrog90.blogspot.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">craftyfrog90.blogspot.com/</a>fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-34293938162394605982012-10-21T08:35:00.002-07:002012-10-21T08:35:46.405-07:00Salutations Sunday with Josh and Teo and a GIVEAWAYPlease shout out your salutations for Jenny and her Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoshandTeo">Josh and Teo</a> for my Salutations Sunday feature!<br />
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Practical but stylish handmade creations for babies and mamas! <br />
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Jenny has also offered one of her creations for a giveaway...please see all of the details after the interview. Now let's discover her creative story...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101648253/toy-leash-tether-strap-for-sophie-the">Toy Leash Tether Strap in Rainbow Stripes</a></td></tr>
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<strong><em>What is the first creative memory you have?</em></strong><br /><br />The first time I remember being called artistic was in Grade 1. I had just finished painting a picture of a tree and my teacher Mrs. Patterson asked me if she could keep it. I was so proud of myself! My Mom told me later on that my teacher was really impressed with my painting because it was so realistic – with lots of branches and leaves. There’s a bunch of other moments but this one was my first. My forte is sewing and I remember experimenting quite a bit with a needle and thread before my Mom would allow me to use her Singer. I tried to sew clothes for our dolls and even stitched up Barbie’s head! At the time, I didn’t think to use beige thread so we ended up with FrankenBarbie. Please don’t ask why she needed to be sewn up :) Let’s just say that 3 sisters and 1 Barbie equals trouble!<br /><br /><em><strong>What or whom began your creative journey on Etsy?</strong></em><br /><br />My second child was 7 months old when I opened up my ETSY shop. Prior to that, I was posting pictures on Facebook of all the stuff that I made. Like many here on ETSY, I kept hearing “you should sell your stuff!” I opened up my shop at the end of April 2011 and listed 5 items. After my first sale, my shop took off and I’ve had the opportunity to sell to customers worldwide. ETSY is known for handmade and that’s why I chose to sell on ETSY vs other websites. In fact, I got my first national magazine feature when an editor at Chatelaine magazine saw my toy leash on ETSY.<br /><br /><em><strong>How did you come up with your shop name?</strong></em> <br /><br />I kept bouncing ideas off of my husband but nothing stuck. One day, I thought about why I was doing this and who I was doing this for and decided to name my shop after my two boys. Both boys are such an inspiration to me so I decided to name my shop after them. As they start to grow, I’m sure my shop will evolve too. Everything I make is designed and tested for them. If it works, then I put it in my shop. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93182451/sophie-leash-for-sophie-the-giraffe">Toy Leash Tether Strap in Green, Brown, Yellow</a></td></tr>
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<br /><br /><strong><em>Describe what creations you have in your shop</em></strong><br /><br />My shop mirrors what I was searching for when I was pregnant with my first son. I ended up sewing many items for my baby boy (now toddler) because I could not find stylish products for baby boys. Hence, all of my fabric choices are unisex so that moms with boys aren't left in the cold! I sell toy leashes, wrist wallets, mini coin wallets, toddler backpacks, tricycle bags, nursing covers, and slim stroller bags. <br /><br />My most popular items are my toy leashes. I love them and still use them to hold snack cups and toys. I originally designed it to be used with Sophie the Giraffe but it can be used for so much more. I also sell a slim stroller bag which is invaluable to me. I designed it after I got tired of lugging around a clunky big bag. The stroller bag is one of my favourite designs and follows my motto of “practical but stylish”. Lately, I have been sewing toddler backpacks, which I love. Each backpack is custom made and discussed at length by myself and my customer. Throughout the process, I usually end up getting to know these customers very well and I love seeing the pictures they send of their little ones with their new backpacks. I am currently designing some new items and hope to share them soon!<br /><br /><em><strong>What insprires you?</strong></em><br />
<br />Every day things inspire me. I look to my children for a lot of my inspiration as well as my day to day life. I market my items as stylish and practical because I love things that are stylish and practical. If it’s not useful, I don’t care how pretty it is. Sewing for boys is a great opportunity to demonstrate some creativity. The marketplace doesn’t have enough “boy” themed items so the sky’s the limit!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77621193/diaper-stroller-bag-slim-design-shopping">Slim Stroller Diaper Bag</a></td></tr>
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<em><strong>What do you listen to or watch while creating?</strong></em><br />
<br />I usually don’t like to listen to anything while creating as I find it distracting. However, I have started listening to audio books. That gives me the best of both worlds… crafting and reading. I like to sew when I’m at my happiest. If I am tired or not in a good mood, I do not sew. When I sew relaxed and happy, the outcome is always a good one!<br /><br /><em><strong>Please share a favorite recipe</strong></em><br />
<strong><em></em></strong><br />I have lots but a favorite recipe that I make for my kids is yogurt pops. I posted a tutorial on my blog : handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/2011/10/tutorial-chocolate-and-yogurt-pops.html . I like to layer them with pudding, applesauce and yogurt. The trick for me is to make them in tiny ketchup cups so that the portion size is smaller. Little kids just can’t eat big popsicles and that’s just more mess for me. <br />I post my other fave recipes on my blog: handmadebyjt.blogspot.ca/p/recipes.html<br /><br /><em><strong>Where else can we find you?</strong></em> <br />
I love to blog about the stuff I make. My blog name isn’t my shop name because my blog is a mish mash of stuff I make, stuff I sell, time with the kiddies, and random musings!<br />Blog: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://handmadebyjt.blogspot.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">handmadebyjt.blogspot.com/</a><br />Facebook: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.facebook.com/joshandteo" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/joshandteo</a><br />Pinterest: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://pinterest.com/joshandteo" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">pinterest.com/joshandteo</a><br />Twitter: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://twitter.com/joshandteo" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">twitter.com/joshandteo</a><br />
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<strong><em>And now let's find out what creation Jenny is offering for her giveaway...</em></strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82671326/sophie-the-giraffe-toy-leash-tether">Toy Leash in Black and White</a></td></tr>
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<li>1 toy leash from Josh and Teo's Etsy shop of the winners choice (this black and white one shown is just one example...there are many to choose from in her shop)</li>
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***Shipping included for US & Canada entrants ONLY...all other international entrants will have to pay a $5.50 shipping fee<br />
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<strong><em>Now to enter...</em></strong>please keep in mind you do not need to do all of the entries, but the more you do the more chances you have at winning!<br />
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Nicole is offering free worldwide shipping on any order from now until the end of 2012 (Easter-Standard Time) with coupon code: WTBFREESHIP412<br />
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And DON'T FORGET HER GIVEAWAY!!! Details after the interview...now let' discover Nicole's creative story<br />
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<em><strong>What is the first creative memory you have?</strong></em><br />Well… apparently I was creative even before my memories were established. My mother just LOOOOVES to tell this story about me! I was little enough to still wear a diaper (you can see where this is going) and, during my afternoon nap, I wasn’t very tired. I slowly came down the stairs, holding a handled mirror out in front of me, very carefully balancing “cookies” to offer to her guest. I can only imagine the horror on my poor mother’s face when she saw what I had used to make the “cookies.” I also, in my careful descent down the stairs, left a hand painted mural behind me on the wall. Oh my! The joys of motherhood :)<br /><br /><em><strong>What</strong></em> <em><strong>or whom began your creative journey on Etsy?</strong></em><br />
A relative recommended it to me after seeing some of my sewing projects and I was hooked!<br /><br /><em><strong>How did you come up with your shop name?</strong></em><br />
Bees have always been so interesting to me, the way they’re so fragile and yet, so mighty. Just like humans, I guess. “We Three” came from one of the happiest times in my life when my first son was born. It was my loving and supportive husband, Ben, my new little Jack and me, we three. We’ve since had our second son, Dexter and we have to have one more to make my shop name relevant! (At least that is what my husband tells me.) So, if we’re lucky, bee number three will be making an appearance next summer or fall!<br /><br /><strong><em>Describe what creations you have in your shop</em></strong><br />
<br />Goodies for babies and children. I’m drawn to cold weather clothing and styles. Not the cold weather, just the clothing. There are lots of different hats and jackets but you'll also find bunting, blankets, and a new addition, The Dapper Fox softie.<br />
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<br /><strong><em>What insprires you?</em></strong><br />
Nature and love, especially the bond that exists between parents and their children. It’s bewildering, overwhelming and bittersweet but being a parent has made me happier than I could have ever imagined. And I’ve always been fascinated by nature- so complex and beautiful.<br /><br /><em><strong>What do you listen to or watch while creating?</strong></em><br />
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If I don’t hear Papa trying to wrangle two little boys upstairs, I’m listening to Van Morrison or Christmas music (I know. It’s too early… but I know you’re secretly thinking of Bing Crosby and wanting to hear some White Christmas; it’s okay. This is a safe place.)<br />
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<em><strong>Please share a favorite recipe</strong></em><br />
I hate cooking. Well, that’s not entirely true. I hate cooking when I (1) don’t have time, (2) don’t have ingredients and/or (3) don’t have any ideas on what to cook. Usually, all three attack me at once! However, a true fall-time staple in our house is spiced apple cider. You need: one gallon of cider, three cinnamon sticks, a tea blotter filled with equal parts whole cloves and whole allspice, ¾ cup sugar. Dump it all in your crockpot on low heat, give it a stir and wait for the delicious aroma to waft through the house! Perfect for get-togethers. Also, when the party's over, put it in the fridge and re-heat in the microwave- instant "Mmmm!"<br /><br /><em><strong>Where else can we find you?</strong></em><br />
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Quilts and jewelry...two of my favorite things :) Let's discover Melissa's creative story<br />
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<em><strong>What is the first creative memory you have?</strong></em><br /><br />When I was maybe in the 9-12 age range, I started doing a lot of cross stitch and latch-hooking, all from kits at first. I remember being really thrilled to get all those colors of yarns and flosses, and loving the way the picture emerged as you followed the diagrams. But eventually, I wanted to do my own thing, so I started graphing designs of my own. The first one I can remember was a small latch hook rug with a unicorn and, um, I think there might have been a rainbow, too. Ok, so I didn't have any taste, but I had creative impulse like you read about!<br /><br /><em><strong>What or whom began your creative journey on Etsy?</strong></em><br /><br />That'd have to be my sister-in-law, Jenn. Her current shop is Writesy Press, an independent-title self-publishing house. She just self-published "Ripple the Twine" – which she calls “a tomboy-meets-townie love story.” And before that, she made and sold cool things of varied descriptions from repurposed materials. (She recently closed that shop to focus on her writing.) She is also a whiz with faux paint finishes...the entire end wall of my kitchen and living room is faux brick: my idea, her paint expertise. It's so real-looking most people have to go up and touch it. She is a pioneer with nerves of steel, and I stand in awe, and then slooooowly try to follow her example. And darn it, she's younger than I am!<br /><br /><em><strong>How did you come up with your shop name?</strong></em><br /><br />Pretty literally. I'd been thinking for months about what the heck to name a shop that I could live with for a while...something that kind of captured my personality, and hopefully, the personality of my work. But I had come up with nada. Then, it just kind of happened. <br /><br />I'm a cat person...surprise, right? One day I was following my orange tiger cat George down the carpeted steps to feed him, and when he stopped at the bottom, I gave him a rub and got a nice little “zap” of static electricity, and said, out loud to George, “Ooh, zappy cat!” And then, “Oooh! ZappyCat!” Eureka.<br />
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<em><strong>Describe what creations you have in your shop</strong></em><br /><br />I sell quilts and smaller quilted or patchwork things, like table runners and pillows, and right now, am wrapping up a prototype of a quilted weekend bag. That covers the “quilts” part of “Quilts, Jewelry and Things in Between” – my tagline. The jewelry is my outlet for my bead obsession – earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings, so far, made from beads, wire and whatever new technique I am on the scent of. The “things in between” is a work in progress...I have been working on a shoulder bag prototype made from repurposed jeans, fabric scraps and beads. You can see a little piece of that in my shop logo, actually. Beading on fabric is slow work, but I'll get there eventually. I'm impatiently waiting for a shop I found recently to offer a class so I can learn more about that. The owner there made the bracelet of my dreams (but, sadly, not my budget), and I can just see the perfect way to whittle down my bugle bead stash (so I can reorder, of course!).<br /><br /><em><strong>What inspires you?</strong></em><br /><br />Color...interesting materials...texture...movement...pattern. In everything. You name it!<br /><br /><strong><em>What do you listen to or watch while creating?</em></strong><br /><br />Usually, iPod shuffle or Pandora internet radio. Lately, I can't get enough of my Jeff Buckley station, but I also rotate pretty heavily between my Elvis Costello, Joe Jackson, Blondie, the Pretenders, Modest Mouse and Arctic Monkeys stations. Just depends on whether it's a melancholy day or a manic one. And whether I'm feeling 80s, 90s or 00s!<br />
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<em><strong>Please share a favorite recipe</strong></em><br /><br />It's getting to be soup weather, so I think I'll go for my version of my mom's version of Tortellini Sausage Soup. I'm kind of a just-go-for-it cook, so apologies to any of you out there who are in need of accurate quantities!<br /><br />Beef stock (homemade's the best, but a couple of vacuum-sealed containers or about 5 regular sized cans – preferably reduced sodium – will do fine)<br />Two 28 oz cans of tomato puree<br />One can of peeled whole tomatoes<br />One regular size can of tomato sauce<br />One can of tomato paste<br />Your choice of veggies: I use onions, sweet peppers and garlic all the time, but sometimes occasionally throw in a sliced carrot or two just for some extra veg<br />One pound of sausage...good quality, non-gristly is the way to go here...cheap sausage will be a dealbreaker! Also, I've made this with pork (my favorite) and with chicken or turkey sausage (good, too)...go with whichever you like<br />Optional: a nice belt of red wine (make sure it's one that goes with tomatoes...some don't! Nothing too sweet or too sharp, in other words.)<br />Grated parmesan (even better if you have a rind to toss in the pot)<br />Spices: Again, go with what you like, but I use dried basil and oregano, and a bit of salt<br />Package of either fresh or frozen tortellini<br /><br />The directions: Chop the veg. Brown the sausage and drain all but a tablespoon or two of the fat. Toss the veg in the remaining fat and cook until things start to soften up a bit. Then it's all about dumping: dump the stock and all the tomato products into a big stock pot and dump the veg and sausage in that. Add that glug of red wine, if you want, and your parmesan. Then simmer until everything's heated through and you're happy. Just before you're ready to serve, add whatever spices you want and add the tortellini and cook til it's done. Then eat up. If you're a cheese nut like me, sprinkle some Parm on top of your bowlful. Good, good stuff on a chilly day.<br /><br />By the way...pretty sure you could do this in a slow cooker without much difficulty. You slow-cooker people know who you are and what you need to do!<br /><br /><em><strong>Where else can we find you?</strong></em><br /><br />Right now, it's just me and Etsy, but I'm working with the goal of starting the craft fair circuit one of these here days! I have the tent...now I just need to produce! Anyone got some extra hours you want to send my way?fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-37933891561532105972012-10-07T08:38:00.002-07:002012-10-07T08:38:50.432-07:00Salutations Sunday with The RecoveriePlease join me in saying howdy to Dani and her Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheRecoverie">The Recoverie</a> for my Salutations Sunday feature!<br />
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The printing process is quite extensive, and no two pieces will be exactly alike. I hand carve all my original designs, and custom mix all my inks. Now let's discover Dani's creative story...<br />
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<strong><em>What is your first creative memory?</em></strong><br />
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Making daisy chain bracelets in a park with my mom while on a field trip in elementary school. Making sculptures out of wet sand, sticks,shells, and seaweed at the beach. Watching her sew my ballet rose petal skirt and crown for my big ballet debut. Too many to even name. I was lucky to come from good artistic genes and people constantly encouraging and supporting my creativity. I don't think I would have pursued the art field otherwise!<br /><br /><strong><em></em></strong><br />
<strong><em>What or whom began your creative journey on Etsy?</em></strong><br />
I found Etsy a few years ago shopping online. At first I just thought it was cool, but then began to realize how far it stretched, and what that could mean for me. After I moved to San Francisco and started selling at local shows, people kept asking if I had an Etsy shop I could direct them too. The next few months I stopped doing shows and set up my site, and now I'm up and running.<br /><br /><strong><em>How did you come up with your shop name?</em></strong><br />
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I wanted the name to reflect a general meaning for old things becoming new again, and given a new life. The name "Recoverie" also ended up lending itself well to the reupholstering aspect of my shop too. <br />
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<br /><br /><strong><em>Describe the creations in your shop</em></strong><br />
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I started out selling 8 x 10 prints of my simple designs and small found home accessories. I have now expanded to soft home goods like pillow covers and dish towels printed with original patterns, and small furniture that I refinish and reupholster. I really enjoy creating the designs and applying them in a functional way.<br /><br /><strong><em>What inspires you?</em></strong><br />
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I am completely inspired by the architecture in San Francisco where I live. Most of my textile designs started after seeing a certain shape on a building and building off of that. I also love Art Deco and especially Art Nouveau shapes. <br />
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<strong><em>What do you listen to or watch while creating?</em></strong><br />
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Any kind of music. TV and movies distract me, but if you plug me in at a coffee shop with headphones and a good chai tea, I'm a machine.<br /><br />
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Cheesecake Truffle Bombs 24 -32 truffles <br /><br />For the Cake-Truffles <br />* 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened * 3/4 cup sugar * 3 large eggs * 2 teaspoons vanilla * 1/3 cup whipping cream * 1 pinch salt For the Dipping * 12 ounces milk chocolate, melted * 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted <br /><br />Directions <br /><br />1. Preheat oven to 350. Line an 8- or 9-inch square pan with parchment paper; spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside. <br />2. In blender: mix the cake ingredients until smooth, pour into prepared pan. <br />3. Bake until set (about 30 minutes); cake should be firm, but not dried or curling around the edges; cool in fridge. <br />4. While the cake is chilling, line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. <br />5. Cut cake into 24 or 32 small squares; place on lined baking sheet; freeze for 1-2 hours. <br />6. Near the end of the freezing time, melt dipping chocolates (SEPARATELY). <br /><br />7. TO FINISH: Using a fork dip each square in the melted chocolate on all sides; set on parchment lined baking sheet until set. These can be dipped in another chocolate or drizzled with white chocolate (optional). <br />8. Freeze briefly to set. <br />9. Transfer to small confectionary paper cups (optional). <br />10. Seal truffles in a zip-top freezer bag for up to two months. <br />11. Serve frozen or slightly thawed.<br /><br /><strong><em>Where else can we find you?</em></strong><br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheRecoverie">Facebook</a><br />
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I'm hoping to get my site, <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.recoverie.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.recoverie.com</a> up and running by the end of this year, otherwise I have been selling at a lot of local San Francisco shows such as the Indie Mart. Updates and information about my shows can be found in my Etsy shop announcements.<br />
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fAveritte creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13735680444007656742noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2515385273782076658.post-7428230587836354752012-10-02T09:06:00.000-07:002012-10-02T09:06:16.156-07:00Tribute Tuesday with Alyssa Critters and a GIVEAWAYSuch a fun and adorable shop today for my Tribute Tuesday with Alyssa and her Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alyssacritters">Alyssa Critters</a><br />
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Home of adorable crocheted octopus and jellyfish plush amigurumi...Alyssa has also offered one of her "critters" for a giveaway...please see the giveaway details after the interview.<br />
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Now let's discover Alyssa's creative story<br />
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<em><strong>What is the first creative memory you have?</strong></em><br /><br />As a child, I would always love to make things, and one of my favorite things to do was try to create something instead of buying it. One of my birthday parties was held at home in our backyard and I was super excited to make sponge-painted t-shirts with all my friends! However, anyone who’s ever been in South Florida during September can guessed what happened next: torrential downpour! We moved all the stuff to the porch and I’ll never forget all the paint stains we made during that super fun day :P <br /><br /><em><strong>What or whom began your creative journey on Etsy?</strong></em><br /><br />My grandma gave me all her old crochet and knitting supplies when I was in my last year of high school, and I taught myself how to use them with a combination of the books she gave me in Spanish and YouTube videos for some of the more tricky stuff. As any crafter knows, there comes a time when everyone you know is sick and tired of all the things you make for them! (; This coincided with lots of requests coming in from people that had seen my creations through someone else (one of those “my friend’s sister’s aunt’s cousin’s daughter’s best friend” kind of thing haha) and just had to have one! My eyes were opened to the fact that other people would love to have my creations in their lives, so I researched online venues that would allow me to sell my handmade goodness. The rest is history (;<br /><br /><em><strong>How did you come up with your shop name?</strong></em><br /><br />I started my shop with the username “alyssacritt” just like I use everywhere else online because my full last name (Crittenden) is just too long. My shop started out with random crocheted items, pop-up cards, and beaded bracelets. Once I decided to focus on colorful creatures, I reevaluated my brand and ended up changing the name! (: I think the new name suits me much better, and everyone gets a kick out of the play on my last name.<br />
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<br /><br /><strong><em>Describe what creations you have in your shop </em></strong><br /><br />I sell adorable crocheted critters called amigurumi, which is basically Japanese for knitted or crocheted stuffed animals. At various times I have sold cards and bracelets and other random goodies, but those are mostly on a whim. Eventually, I always realize the difficulty of selling certain goods online when the buyers can’t pick up the product themselves, and then I decide to stick with adorable plushies! <br />
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<strong><em>What inspires you? </em></strong><br /><br />Like any other crafters, one of the most inspiring things is taking a trip to the craft store! I love to ride my bike to the local Jo-Ann’s and browsing the ENTIRE store! Sometimes you can find supplies in a section that you would’ve never thought to look in and find a new and unexpected purpose for a fun product!<br /><br /><em><strong>What do you listen to or watch while creating? </strong></em><br /><br />I listen to a lot of old music, but my favorite genre is 80’s music. Hey, I was alive for four months of ’89 so that’s allowed, right? :D When I am alone, I usually have music on while I am creating. But when I am spending time with my little brother or the two kids I babysit, I often crochet while watching cartoons with them like Phineas and Ferb and Avatar the Last Airbender. <br />
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<em><strong>Please share a favorite recipe </strong></em><br /><br />One of my favorite recipes is a microwave chocolate cake that I discovered fairly recently! I mean, it only has seven ingredients (one of which is Nutella!) in practically microscopic proportions that you can mix in a microwave-safe bowl and then three minutes later you have a tiny, delicious chocolate cake! :D I created this simple graphic to explain the recipe. I love to top it with fresh whipped cream or serve it with ice cream. <br /><br />Basically, you mix these ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl:<br />1 egg<br />3 tbsp milk<br />3 tbsp oil<br />4 tbsp Nutella<br />3 tbsp sugar<br />2 tbsp cocoa<br />4 tbsp flour<br />Microwave for about 3 minutes. You can cut into it to check if it is done because microwaves vary (:<br /><br /><br /><em><strong>Where else can we find you?</strong></em><br /><br />I created a Facebook fan page for my shop where I post coupons, new creations, and interesting things from around the web: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.facebook.com/alyssacritters" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/alyssacritters</a><br /><br />And I’m on Twitter, of course! <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.twitter.com/alyssacritters" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/alyssacritters</a><br /><br />I have a blog (sort of) at <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.alyssacritt.tumblr.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.alyssacritt.tumblr.com</a> and <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.alyssacritters.tumblr.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.alyssacritters.tumblr.com</a> where I post things that I make, some of my Instagram photos, and funny or interesting things that I find.<br />
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NOW LET'S SEE WHAT ONE LUCKY WINNER WILL RECEIVE!!!<br />
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One large octopus in your choice of color!!!<br />
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<br />NOW TO ENTER...please remember you do not have to do all of the entries...but the more you do the more chances you have at winning!!! Good luck :)<br />
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Designer of bold and luxurious handmade jewelry. Each creation is one-of-a-kind and never duplicated.<br />
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You can receive 20% off with coupon code: T1W2012 ...AND she is offering one of her creative pieces up for grabs in a giveaway!!!!! See all of the details after this interview below<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84619339/faux-turquoise-bracelet-gold-beaded-cuff">Turquoise Bracelet Gold Beaded Cuff</a></td></tr>
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<strong><em>What is your first creative memory?</em></strong><br />
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First creative memory is kindergarden. We had to finger paint and instead of creating a picture of a house and trees like the other kids, I dipped fingers in every paint color and just went wild on the canvas. The teacher called my mom to tell her I didn't "obey the rules" by painting a "picture". Mom replied, "no, this is not a picture, but it is ART". That was the first time I realized I don't see things or express myself like other people do.<br />
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<em><strong>What or whom began your creative journey on Etsy?</strong></em><br />
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I started my creative journey on Etsy after being laid-off 2 times in one year. During the time I was not working, I sold my jewelry to pay the bills and I learned quickly there is a market for my work. I had heard of Etsy but didn't know what it was until I did some research. I decided to become a legitimate business and opened a shop - I had my first sale in the first week and I was hooked!<br />
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<strong><em>How did you come up with your shop name?</em></strong><br />
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My shop name just came to me one day. I realized I would be the designer, the artist, the bookkeeper, the marketer and the customer service rep and I remember thinking to myself, "how is this one woman going to manage all this?" Thus the name was born!<br />
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<em><strong>Describe what creations you have in your shop</strong></em><br />
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I initially created strung jewelry several years ago. You might have seen my work in 2011 on the cover of Bead Style magazine and more recently in Easy Beading vol 8. I later started purchasing beading magazines and taught myself the various stitches and fell in love with bead weaving. So I now I create mostly beaded cuff bracelets and an occasional statement necklace here and there. Each piece takes a minimum of 4 hours to create (not including the process of getting it out of my head into a design) and some have taken up to 10 hours!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/96964387/beaded-flower-bracelet-cuff-with-blue">Blue Beaded Flower Cuff Bracelet</a></td></tr>
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<em><strong>What inspires you?</strong></em><br />
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I am inspired by just about anything as you will see by my jewelry. A butterfly, a mosaic tile table, asian art, textiles, tattoos, shoes, you name it. I see something I like and I try to turn it into a cuff.<br />
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<strong><em>What do you listen to or watch while creating?</em></strong><br />
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I listen to music of all kinds while I'm creating and I find the music influences the outcome of my design. If I'm listening to heavy metal/alternative, I'll end up with something wild with studs or marabou feathers. If classical music, it ends up being flowery or ruffly. Many times I'll have an idea in my head and I find in the end the piece comes out not only differently, but better, without my having given it thought. I find if I don't push the design it tends to flow out of me naturally.<br />
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<em><strong>Please share a favorite recipe</strong></em><br />
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This is a great Southern recipe that goes well with any type of meat. If you've eaten polenta, you've eaten grits, so don't be scared of them!<br />
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Grits with Corn and Vidalia Onion<br />
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1 tsp canola oil<br />
1 Vidalia onion, grated<br />
2 ears fresh corn on cob (will scrape off)<br />
2 cups whole milk<br />
2 cups water<br />
Course salt and fresh ground pepper<br />
1 cup grits (NOT instant, it won't cook correctly)<br />
2 tbsp unsalted butter<br />
3/4 cup ptarmigan cheese grated<br />
1 tbsp chopped flat leaf parsley<br />
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives<br />
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Heat oil over med heat. Add onion and coon about 2 minutes until transparent. Remove the corn kernels from the cob and cook about 4 minutes. Add milk, water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to boil over high heat. Whisk in grits, then decrease heat to low, whisking occasionally to prevent sticking, until grits are creamy and thick (about 45 min). Stir in butter, cheese, parsley and chives. Adjust as to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy!<br />
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<strong><em>Where else can we find you?</em></strong><br />
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Store: <a href="http://www.thisonewoman.etsy.com/" target="_blank">www.thisonewoman.etsy.com</a><br />
FB (thisonewoman)<br />
Twitter (@this1wman). \<br />
Blog: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://this1woman.wordpress.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">this1woman.wordpress.com</a><br />
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NOW LET'S SEE WHAT EMME IS OFFERING FOR HER GIVEAWAY!!!<br />
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Contemporary Beaded Cuff Bracelet (valued at $95)!!!!<br />
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