tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73384764298197404762012-02-22T14:17:31.249-05:00"Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better." -Andre GideBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.comBlogger251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-50547763656048953042012-02-11T17:34:00.004-05:002012-02-15T11:36:58.865-05:00

A lot of our fond memories surround those fun times with family members. I can think of some back in my childhood of driving to visit my grandparents, aunt, uncles or just spending time with my own parents. I loved hearing them tell stories of the depression, of learning their skills for their careers, and of fun mischievous stories of pranks they played on each other. This scrapbook encourages

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IngredientsVegetable Oil2 eggs1 1/3 cup milk7 Tablespoons of Spelenda2 1/3 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract1 large ziplock bag DirectionsFind a large skillet and fill with about an inch of Vegetable oil and have it start heating (I use medium heat) In a mixing bowl mix together the eggs and milk first, then add in each ingredient and mix

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How did she grow up so fast? I still feel like it wasn't that long ago that I brought my baby girl home! She attempting talking, she's crawling, sitting up, thinking really hard about walking. She had her birthday party the other day and thought I would show some of the fun times.  Eva got a special shirt from a church memberAnother church member made this special, beautiful birthday cakecousins

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The thing I think about with these items I have in my shop is how a lot of times it's just easier to give someone a gift card. Especially if it's for someone you don't know really well. There's a pressure to try and think of something they'd like and don't all ready own. Best thing about gift cards is that they can even be put towards a big purchase of something they were wanting. For instance,

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At 5am October 24th,  I woke to an odd feeling of tightening. I wasn't sure if it was finally the contractions I was told I should feel or if it was more false labor contractions aka Braxon Hicks contractions. I waited it out but it seemed pretty rhythmic, but not very frequent so I went back to bed. By 8am they were a little more insistent and noticeable so I woke up my husband and told him that

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According to the doctors my due date is tomorrow, October 20th. My husband and I are so very anxious and excited for our first child's arrival. Our daughter has certainly spoiled me to this whole pregnancy thing. She never gave me a day of morning sickness, she's not caused me too much pain or worry. God has blessed us with a wonderful time, and we know it's only going to get better. I recently

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I've been asked by a few people about the process of using my CraftRobo and cutting out the pillow boxes. Here's a short video I did just to show the basic process.

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I've been slowly using my free time to put more items in my shop. I'm still looking for a good paper store that has some really great deals on bulk buys. I've used paper-source.com and checked out their clearance area but then realized that if anyone wants to buy more then what I have to offer I might not be able to purchase more of that paper pattern. I've also been adding more "supplies" for

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Graphic by Rebecca Brewer "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind." Job 12:7-11 The logo above is for a

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Here are some items that I've used and think you would find useful also! When it comes to putting the ribbons around the pillow boxes I use these Glue Dots Glue Dots 3/16 Inch Mini Dots I've really found this Craft ROBO handy when it comes to cutting out the boxes. Sure saves a lot of time and hands so that one doesn't have to use scissors. Also makes sure there's lots of precision and

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A while ago a friend of mine and also a great book designer (Linen Laid & Felt)reccommended a website for finding all types of new and exciting papers called http://www.paper-source.com I went through and purchased some of their sale/clearance items for me to practice on and have some fun with. You've seen one purchase I made with the silver ivy on the frosted paper. And now I'll show you the

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I've finally posted my first item in my Etsy shop!! Frosted Pillow Box Frosted Pillow Box This pillow box is made from some very elegant paper. I love the subtle hint of silver shine on the leaves. I see using some of those pastel mints to fill this pillow box.

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I have to laugh a little that the very day I posted about the vinyl I had ordered is the day that it showed up on my door step. All these pretty colors. Now to start sketching out my designs to use with them! I purposely bought extra green for the grass design I've been working on. On a side note someone seeing my previous blog mentioned to me a great site that has all kinds of cool vinyl art

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My Aunt(in-law) Jean Shrewsbury introduced me to this new decorating art a few months ago. A lot of stores are starting to sell them too. It's the Vinyl Words(see examples at Amazon.com) Poetry. The great thing about them for me is that they aren't permenant. You can put them up, take them down without worrying about messing up your walls. Being a house renter that's a great thing! The other

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I've been playing around with various accessories and how to use them on the pillow boxes. And have a few small sample papers that I've been using as well. Soon I should have this down and really get down to creating. I also came across this cool box design. Figured it could come in handy for small presents like Jewelry Other then that I've been busy with doing Vacation Bible School projects

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Here's to a wonderful Father! My dad.This photo was taken at my wedding during the father daughter dance. Also something special my dad was the one to marry George and I. :) FB Image And let's add a   Happy Father's day to my father-in-law! :) FB image

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One of our married couple friends, Joey & April, had their baby shower today. In just under 6 weeks they are expecting their son, Kenai, to enter the world. Just for fun I thought I'd come up with a card to attach to the present George and I got for them. Using a template I had the Craft ROBO cut out the design. Then pulled it off the carrier sheet.  Which is the sticky sheet that holds the

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In an attempt to learn and fine tune a new crafting interest of mine I've been playing around with a few gadgets and looking around for hints and tricks online on how to use them. My first find was the Sizzix Big Shot. I mainly liked the idea of being able to add embossing and impressions to cards and envelopes that I send out. My second find was the Craft ROBO. I liked the idea of not having

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When we'd first moved into this house I saw that we would have an extra bedroom and I declared it would be my arts, crafts, office room. Well, you know how it is. You unpack the things you need right away and then all the little knick knacks and decorative things remain in the boxes. We slowly piled all those boxes along with all my college art supplies in the spare bedroom. It became more and

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For those who haven't heard I am pregnant. Which means a lot of my time has been devoted to trying to set up the house and prepare ourselves for the pitter patter of little feet. April 8th we were told that it is a girl! We are going to name her Eva Catherine Note I posted on Facebook: What will her name be? I just found out today at 12 weeks 1 day pregnant that I am having a little girl! Her

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Wow, I haven't written in this blog for forever. Things go way too hectic! I'll try to get better at this. So I've been watching a couple friends of mine crafting their own things and have been feeling the itch to start doing some personal crafting and selling myself. I'm currently looking into Lampwork beadmaking. Unfortunately I'm having trouble finding a class to learn it (and see if it's

Bechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04502064448190953303noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7338476429819740476.post-83883291800776174062008-09-30T22:30:00.001-04:002010-06-08T13:28:37.006-04:00

Today is the day!! George and I have become happily one! off to Alaska!

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Here's my wedding playlists for the wedding. I used a lot of soundtracks as songs mainly because George and I are big into watching movies, and also (my family knows this and teased me on occasion for it) usually if I'm watching a good movie instead of the first thing from my mouth being "I want that movie" it was "I want that soundtrack" Songs that Played before the ceremony (while people were

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I've lived in an apartment on the edge of campus for 5 years now. I do claim I have a wonderful view from my balcony. From this view I've watched them create a walking trail, a pond, and now they are in the proccess of building a welcome center (I personally and annoyed at that but oh well, I graduated from this place today and am done with it) (scroll to the bottom to view animation) So I

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