tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67028364538738910782024-03-05T23:36:07.886-08:00Your Crafty FriendAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06693300275736972349noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702836453873891078.post-15026987915296888472013-08-27T08:15:00.000-07:002013-08-28T18:22:43.698-07:00Pillow Update on a Budget<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So, off to Target I went and fell in love with their new Threshold line. It was just what I was looking for in color and design. In this post I'll share with you my first step, which was updating my boring couch pillows. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There I was in the decorative pillow aisle falling in love, till I looked at the prices and started to do the math in my head. I wanted 9 pillows, and at a minimum of $25 a pop, that would come to at least $225 in pillows. In my head, I could hear my hubby saying, "You spent $225 on what???" So, I came up with a plan as I put those beauties back on the shelf and headed over to the kitchen aisle. That is where I found the same beautiful designs and colors in the form of napkins and placemats but at a fraction of the cost. So, $32 dollars and a little elbow grease later, I had myself 9 beautiful new pillows and was bragging to my hubby, asking him to guess how much I paid. Don't you love playing that game with your husband?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is my before: We got this super comfy couch at RC Willey, and it came with these blue pillows. They were nice but boring, all the same color and too dark. Can't you hear my couch screaming for help?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Here is the after. I just love the colors--they make me and my couch sooooo happy. Now, let's get started on this tutorial.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Threshold Ombre Placemat $3.59</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Threshold Grey Placemat $4.49</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Room Essentials Dot Napkins, set of 4 $8.99</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. I used 3 pillows that came with the couch to be recovered, plus 2 small long pillows I bought at DI, a local thrift shop for $4</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">7. Not pictured, I had 1 bag of filling from Joann for the placemat and dot pillows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First up, is my cute coral small and long pillows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">These are a super easy sewing project. I bought a set of 2 kitchen napkins that were 28" by 18" and I found 2 pillows at the DI for $4 to fit inside them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. I folded the napkin right sides together to form an envelope pillow.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. I pinned it and sewed straight up on both sides.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Turned it right side out and inserted pillow.*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">*<i>Note: </i>If you didn't want to buy a pillow to go inside, you could complete steps 1-3, and then fill pillow with filling and hand sew the envelope opening closed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I bought a set of 4 Kitchen napkins that were 18" by 18". With these I made a regular pillow that I stuffed with filling I had from Joann's.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. I put 2 napkins right sides together and pinned on all sides.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. I sewed up all 4 sides *make sure you leave an opening to insert filling*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Before turning the pillow right side out, I cut the tips of the corners to help make nice, pointy corners when the pillow is filled. I then filled the pillow with filling and then hand stitched the opening closed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I bought a set of 4 Kitchen napkins that were 20" by 20". I used the napkins plus 2 yards of scrap fabric to make 3 envelope pillows that I inserted my old couch pillows into. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last up, my 2 placemat pillows. These are the easiest pillows to make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. I used a seam ripper to rip an opening just enough to fill the pillow--about four inches long. (Make sure your placemats have two layers, or this won't work).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. I filled the pillow and then hand stitched the opening up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. The next time you are in the market for some pillows, try checking out the kitchen section. You never know what you might find, and you might save your self some $ MOOLAH $ like I did--which of course will be used on your next DIY project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Again here is a before shot of my living room. Soon I will share with you how I took care of my other problem spots.</span></div>
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Hello all, I thought I would share with you one of my quick and easy updates in my master bedroom. Now, I have one of those super ugly but oh so utilitarian laundry baskets. Don't you hate those thing you need out in plain sight but that aren't very nice to look at? Well, you can't have that. So, if you have one of those mesh and PVC monsters let me show you what you can do.<br />
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Doesn't it just scream dorm room?<br />
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AHHHHH! Much better, I had this curtain I got at Ikea in the AS-IS for $4 I used to transform my eye sore.<br />
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This curtain has tabs on the inside that I just feed the top portion of PVC pipe through. Then, I just sewed a channel on the bottom to feed the bottom PVC pipe through. I did have to cut slits in the channel for the corner PVC pipes.<br />
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1. Measure you basket, mine was 80" x 28", then add 1" to length for seam and 4" to height for channels to feed PVC in. So I would cut a 81" x 36" piece.<br />
2. Sew a 1/2 inch finish seam on short ends. Then sew a 4" channel on top and bottom to feed PVC pipe through. When feeding pipe I would simple cut slits in channel to allow for corner pieces.<br />
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I had such a fun week my BBF Melissa came into town from Arizona for a visit. It was so nice to catch up, hang out and see the sites together.<br />
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The first day we spent shopping, of course we had to drive in to town to visit Target. While, we were out we got some nail polish to try out this great nail art. We called it "Captain America" nails, of course after we painted them I realized we were going to the temple the next day and how great they will be in there.<br />
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Day two we went went to the Oquirrh Mountain temple and did a session together. It was both our first time at or in the Oquirrh Mountain temple. It was so windy I thought for sure I was going to give some one a show. hehehe.<br />
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While we were at the temple my kids did a craft in which they made super hero costumes out of t-shirts. I just laughed cause the first thing to come to mind was Redneck Super Hero.</div>
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Then of course on day three we had to got to Temple Square. It just never gets old, I love to visit the Salt Lake City temple. We also got to go to Jordan River Temple as well.<br />
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It was sad to see her go, but I had so much fun while it lasted. We have been in Utah a year and slowly we are growing to love it, but it is still so hard to be far away from family and friends.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06693300275736972349noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702836453873891078.post-404748048100515762013-06-19T20:53:00.000-07:002013-07-01T18:18:33.956-07:00Easy Homemade Salsa<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, in the Fisher Family salsa is like water. My hubby has a short list of things he has to have in the kitchen at all times. Salsa is numero uno followed by tortilla chips, Kraft mac and cheese, Costco kosher hot dogs, Coke Zero, eggs and cheese (diet of a champion, hehehe). Any way this is the super easy, did I mention tasty salsa, that keeps my hubby happy. It can't be any easier then this folks you just throw all ingredients into a blender and blend, that's it.<br />
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<b>Easy Homemade Salsa</b><br />
2 cans stewed tomatoes<br />
2 cans green chilies<br />
1 medium onion<br />
1 Jalapeno (no seeds)<br />
2-4 limes juiced<br />
1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos<br />
1 tablespoon chopped garlic<br />
salt & pepper to taste<br />
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Put all ingredients into a blender and blend. If you would like more heat leave some Jalapeno seeds. Also, you can add some cilantro, but my hubby doesn't like it.<br />
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So, this is my take on Tequila Lime Chicken because here in Utah you can't buy Tequila at the grocery store. So I decided to try it with out Tequila and what I got was YUMMY. This is a great marinade for those summer time BBQs.<br />
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Fiesta Lime Chicken<br />
1 Jalapeno<br />
3 limes<br />
5 garlic cloves, peeled<br />
1 teaspoon kosher salt<br />
1/2 cup chopped cilantro<br />
5 tablespoon olive oil<br />
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts<br />
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Cut Jalapeno and remove seeds (or leave some or all for some heat) Squeeze the lime juice into a food processor or blender. Add garlic cloves, jalapeno, kosher salt, cilantro and olive oil and blend.<br />
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I love to cut the chicken in half, it grills up nice and even and hey you double how much chicken you have.<br />
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Then put chicken and marinade in Ziploc bag and put into fridge to become limey goodness.<br />
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When I grill these beauties I like to spoon some of the marinade on to the chicken to get extra tasty goodness.</div>
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Hope you get to try it out at your next BBQ. Here in my house it seems we make this every week. This chicken is great served with some corn on the cob or cut up and add to make tasty chicken quesadillas or tacos. My kids and husband can't get enough of it.</div>
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Second. I used a utility knife and big ruler to cut out my letters.<br />
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Third. I bought a roll of Jute @ Home Depot for $1.50. I used it to wrap each letter.<br />
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Fourth. I attached the Jute wrapped letters onto a old cabinet door I got @ a salvage yard for $2.00.<br />
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Voila... Easy & cheap DIY project just the way I like it. Can't wait to show what else I've been working on. Hope to see you soon. Happy crafting!<br />
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One of my callings in my church is to the Nursery. When I first got called it was a hot mess, but at the start of the year we descided to do an total overhaul. I made this music time bag that has proven to be highly success with my once roudy kids. I have a bag filled with fun items that stand for different songs and each child takes turns picking an item out of the bag. It took them just 2 weeks to get the hang of our new music time. Now they are so excited to do music time. Best of all it's a great tool to keep them revrent and to sing nice and loud. They know if they do that they get to pick next and they love to pick a item out of the bag.<br />
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Here are the different items I've have chosen.<br />
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Wheels on the Bus: I have a flip book, the kids love flipping the pages and doing all the hand jestures.<br />
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Itsy Bitsy Spider: I have this Itsy Bitsy Spider book.<br />
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Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed: I made this monkey glove. The kids love putting it on as we sing.<br />
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Monkeys Swinging in a Tree: I have a monkey and crocodile.<br />
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Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam: I made these sunbeam sticks out of felt and popsical sticks. I hand them out when we sing and the loves waving them in the air as we sing.<br />
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Once There Was a Snowman: I found this cute little snowman. Soon I hope I get to replace him when the snow finally stops.<br />
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I Love to See the Temple: I made these fun "Magic Wands" that I hand out while we sing. The kids love waving the ribbons in the air.<br />
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Like I said this bag has worked some miracles in my nursery. My kids sing more, take turns and stay reverent during singing time.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06693300275736972349noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702836453873891078.post-20500116754344769402013-04-17T17:46:00.000-07:002013-04-17T17:56:50.690-07:00Kitchen update: Toaster Redo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been busy working on my kitchen and living room and soon you will see more, I'm almost done. I rent this beautiful house ,so unfortunately I can't paint and if you know me you know how much that is killing me. After our first white winter here in Utah I'm in need of color, so nothing is safe in my house right now and this toaster was the first thing to get taken over by my spray can.<br />
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Here is what I have to work with it's not bad but it needs some color. That yellow vase by the sink is what started it all. My friend gave it to me before she moved to sunnier pastures....take me with you. I didn't realize how much I liked yellow.<br />
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Look at Mr. Toaster just sitting there so sad, so white, he didn't see me coming.<br />
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Here is another one of my favorite and easy peasy treats to make. It is another one of my most requested to make, because it taste like heaven. Now, I'm not a white chocolate fan, but I love this popcorn, it is a perfect salty & sweet snack.<br />
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Ingredients<br />
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Microwavable popcorn<br />
White chocolate (I like to use the Wilson candy melts)<br />
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Yep, that is it folks 2 ingredients already easy. I like to use 2 bags of popcorn with 1 bag of candy melts.<br />
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Step 1. Pop the popcorn per popcorn directions. Empty into large bowl and be sure to keep an eye out for unpopped kernels and remove them. You don't want to cover them with white chocolate and later bite into them, not fun.<br />
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Step 2. Melt chocolate. I melt mine in the microwave by putting chocolate into glass microwavable safe measuring cup. I then put into microwave at 15 second intervals taking it out each time and giving it a good mix till it is completed melted.<br />
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Note: You always want to give it a good mix because sometimes it does't look like it is melted until you mix it, as in the picture above. Trust me I learned the hard way when I first over cooked my chocolate, there is no saving it once you over do it.<br />
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Look how yummy and smooth it is, refrain from licking the spoon, that comes when you are done.<br />
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Step 3. Pour chocolate onto popcorn.<br />
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Step 4. Give it a good mix.<br />
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Step 5. Lay out popcorn on aluminum foil or wax paper to dry. When dry break apart into to serving dish and enjoy.<br />
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Be warned this stuff is like crack. I had to hold off my kids so I could get a picture of it.<br />
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<i>What is a Prayer Bracelet (or Personal Progress Bracelet)?</i><br />
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It is a beautiful beaded memory wire bracelet that has a charm that you can move around to keep track of doing daily spiritual task. There are letter beads on the bracelet that stand for the spiritual tasks: MP = Morning Prayer, SS = Scripture Study, WJ = Write in Journal, EP = Evening Prayer<br />
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One Of my callings in my church is Activity Days. Which is a class we hold for girls from ages 8-12. We meet twice a month and have an activity that pertains to one of the handbook topics. April is my month and I have the topic of Learning and Living the Gospel. I decided to make this beautiful bracelet. I have made it before for Young Women's camp and called it a Personal Progress Bracelet, so if you are called to YW this is a great project for you too. I thought this applied just as well for the Activity Day girls.<br />
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Beads (Hobby Lobby, they have great color choices and one bag works great per girl)<br />
Letter beads (Hobby Lobby, they sell a bag of one letter)<br />
Memory wire (Michaels, They sell a longer piece then HL for cheaper, You can get 20 bracelets from one)<br />
Head pin (Michaels)<br />
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Look at the beautiful color choices. Makes it hard to pick just one.<br />
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Lets get started. Like I said this is my second time doing this craft so always give the girls bowls to hold the beads and a plate to work on, keeps from beads going everywhere. I like to prep this project by putting supplies for each bracelet in a ziploc bag.<br />
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I cut the memory wire and curl the one side so the girls can start beading.<br />
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I hand the bag of supplies to each of the girls and have them make the charm first.<br />
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<b>Step 1</b> Feed beads onto the charm pin.<br />
<b>Step 2</b> Feed clasp onto the charm pin.<br />
<b>Step 3 </b>I have the girls tell me when they are done and I go around and loop the pin.<br />
<b>Step 4</b> As you can see the clasp is in the loop.<br />
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They simple feed the beads and letter beads onto the memory wire as desired. I have the girls tell me when they are done and I loop the other end of the memory wire to finish the bracelet.<br />
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Here are the girls making the bracelets. This is a great and easy project for a group of girls. They all had so much fun making them. I love this project cause it not only a cute bracelet it also has a spirtual purpose. Hopefully for at least a week it reminds and inspires them to pray, read their scriptures and write in their journals. Like I said before this can be used for Young Women and Activity Days.<br />
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I'm so excited I finished my very first real quilt and it wasn't a Pinertest fail. Yeahhhhhh. I've had a boy version of this quilt pined on my Pinertest for awhile now and have been wanting to try it. So, when I heard I had some nieces on the way I decided to jump right in and give it a try.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The quilt and free pattern:<span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><a href="http://generationqmagazine.com/current-issue/summer-2012/mod-chevron-baby-quilt/" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-out; background-color: white; color: #56a4eb; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px; text-decoration: none;" title="Mod Chevron Baby Quilt">Mod Chevron Baby Quilt</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-size: 12px; line-height: 21px;"> by Rashida Coleman-Hale.</span></span><br />
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I wanted to share some of the obstacles I had to overcome in case you have the same.<br />
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What I love so much about this quilt is that it's baby without being too nursery looking. It has a bit of a retro feel. Now for me I live in a small town and we don't have a fancy fabric store. I'm thankful we have a JoAnn but trying to find like girl fabrics was an obstacle. Rashida also has 12 different fabrics which at first overwhelmed me. This is what I did to chose my fabric and how much I bought of each.<br />
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I first started by looking for a couple of colorful patterns that went together. Right away my eye was drawn to this fabric. It was perfect cause it has lots of colors to pull from. (I loved how it was girly without having pink or being to nursery like the original quilt)<br />
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I then used this fabric to find 2 complimentary fabrics and I fond these 2.<br />
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So far so good. I then took my original fabric and started to search for more solid colored fabrics. This is what I found. I was lucky to first find the purple paisley and then find they had the same paisley in green.<br />
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Yeah, I was happy with that so instead of 11 pattern fabrics in the original quilt I have 7. I purchased 1/4 yard of each except the purple, I purchased 1/2 yard. (Because this is the fabric I used as the middle big line, so I needed more of that fabric. everything else I had more then enough with 1/4 yard)<br />
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Then I searched for the base solid fabric and that was tough, but I found the beige fabric with a light pattern. I purchased 1 1/2 yards of that. So here is all my fabrics together aren't they pretty I couldn't wait to get home and transform them into a quilt.<br />
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Neutral fabric 1 1/4 yard (25 squares)</div>
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6 Pattern fabrics 1/4 yard</div>
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1 Pattern Fabric 1/2 yard (6 squares for middle line)</div>
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Backing Fabric 1/2 yard (no piecing required)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cutting</span><br />
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1. Cut neutral fabric into 5 strips at 7 1/2".<br />
2. Cut each strip into 7 1/2" squares. You will have 25 when done. You need 24 for HST (half square triangles) and one left as a whole square.<br />
3 Cut 24 7 1/2" squares from the pattern fabric.<br />
The pattern fabrics make up 6 lines. I have 3 solid lines and 3 quilted lines.<br />
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1. Pair up one neutral square and one pattern square, right sides together. Draw a diagonal line on the wrong side from corner to corner.<br />
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4. Press HST open, pressing seams.<br />
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5. Use square ruler to line up diagonal seam line and trim block to 6 1/2" square. Repeat for (46) HST blocks.<br />
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6. Trim single 7 1/2" square to 6 1/2" square.<br />
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7. Following illustration, arrange blocks.<br />
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8. Piece blocks together into rows, left-to-right. Each row has 6 blocks and there are 8 rows.<br />
9. Piece rows together top-to-bottom.<br />
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10. Layer top, batting and backing together. Pin all three layers together to prevent shifting when basting. I basted the quilt by sewing the chevron lines.<br />
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11. Cut off any extra batting. I used the backing as the binding.<br />
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12. Cut down the backing to 1 1/2" all around to be used as binding.<br />
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13. Fold backing/binding in half and press.<br />
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14. Fold backing/binding on quilt and pin.<br />
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1. Fold up one side.<br />
2. Fold corner in.<br />
3. Fold other side in half.<br />
4. Fold up other side to make mired corner.<br />
5. Sew binding and enjoy.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. My name is Desiree and I'm married to my best friend Adam. We just celebrated our 10 year anniversary and due to things like Army deployments, we have grown together stronger then ever. (Army Strong)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Elizabeth, is now 9 going on 12, she is a mommy in training. She loves all things grown up and to be super glued to my hip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Conner, is 7 and as boy as they come. He LOVES Lego's, Super Heroes, wait the list is too long. My son has a wonderful imagination, he could play with a rock for hours</span>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have just moved from the warmth of Arizona to the snow in Utah. Hence, why I started this blog. We left all family, friends and city life to move to a small town in Utah that actually has a Main street.</span> </div>
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I know it has been awhile since I've posted but Life has been crazy. I was working on some great stuff that soon I'll be able to post. But for the past 2 weeks I've been in and out of the Hospital with my poor Hubby. He has been internally bleeding, can we say SCARY!!! He is feeling lots better and I'm thankful for all the prayers sent our way. I hope to get to leave the hospital today and get back to regular life by Monday.<br />
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Even though I have been unable to post anything. I have enjoyed being able to look at a lot of great blogs and posts. You're great post have kept me occupied as I sit in the hospital. Great job everyone.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06693300275736972349noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702836453873891078.post-9554384489932678532013-03-24T22:52:00.000-07:002013-03-24T22:56:21.539-07:00Adventures in Blogging #3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, I've gotten a few questions on my blog design. No I didn't use a designer just a lot of trail and error. (lots of choice words yelled at my computer)</div>
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1. I used great tutorials from Ashton at <a href="http://www.somethingswanky.com/">Something Swanky</a>, She has a few DIY Design post you should check out.</div>
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2. She suggested to have a second blog, you use to host your blog pictures and design elements. A blog just for your eyes. I do that and love it, I often use it to test out things without worrying it will mess up my blog. </div>
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I followed Ashton steps in; <a href="http://www.somethingswanky.com/how-to-create-your-own-social-media/">How to Create Your Own Social Media Icons</a>, <a href="http://www.somethingswanky.com/2-different-ways-to-make-custom-header/">Make A custom Header</a> and <a href="http://www.somethingswanky.com/2-different-ways-to-make-custom-header/">How to link multiple URLs to One Image</a>. I also got my social media icons from Carrie at <a href="http://www.carrieloves.com/2012/12/free-social-media-icons-updated/">CarrieLoves</a>.</div>
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A. I used <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/">PicMonkey</a> to create my header, which includes my header, media icons and NavBar all together as one picture. </div>
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B. I then posted the picture on my test/design blog to get the URL, so I could load it up to <a href="http://www.image-maps.com/">Image Maps</a>. I used Image maps to link all my social media icons and NavBar (pages) to the one picture. I then got my HTML code and posted that to my test/design blog.</div>
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Got to go into town yesterday and of course one of my stops was TARGET. Well, I was on a mission and not only did I complete my mission but I got Brownie points. My son has a birthday party on Saturday and I needed a boy present. My present supple is running low since the move. Well, today I replenished my supply. Target clearance was overflowing with gems I had to stay focused. I found these gems in the 70% clearance. Not only did I get future presents but as spring break and summer approach, these will be great to entertain my daughter. (Money well spent!!!)<br />
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Customize Skateboard Regularly $19.99/ Sale $5.98<br />
Store & Create Caddy Regularly $12.99/ Sale $3.88<br />
Create Bangles Regularly $9.99/ Sale $2.98<br />
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Bling Blocks Jewelry Regularly $9.99/ Sale $2.98<br />
Candy Wrapper Jewelry Regularly $9.99/ Sale $2.98<br />
Chat Beads Jewelry Regularly $4.99/ Sale $1.48<br />
Pearls & Charms Jewelry Regularly $5.24/ Sale $1.57<br />
Gift Wrap Regularly Regularly $3.99/ Sale $1.18<br />
Gift Wrap Regularly Regularly $4.14/ Sale $1.24<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Bottom Line Regularly $81.31/ Sale $24.27</span><br />
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So, last week I had my melt down, blogger overload, but this week I regrouped and had some success I would love to share with you.<br />
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1. I successfully completed step 6 "Make sure you gain Google authorship" in <span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">, </span><a a="" href="http://thenymelrosefamily.com/2013/01/8-tips-to-maximize-your-google-presence.html" style="background-color: white; color: #8b8b8b; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px; text-decoration: none;">8 Tips to Maximize Your Google+ Presence</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> by Jenny @</span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;"> </span><a href="http://thenymelrosefamily.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arvo; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21px;">The NY Melrose Family</a></span>.<br />
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2. I read and successfully completed, <a href="http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/11/how-to-verify-your-blogger-blog-on.html">How to Verify your blogger blog on Pinterest</a> by Jamie @ <a href="http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/">Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom</a>. She has a great tutorial and if I can do it without a hitch, there is a good chance you too can have success.<br />
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3. My blogging has allowed me to reconnect to one of my very best friends, Lisa. She too has started blogging and it has been great to grow together. It's so nice to rant to someone who knows exactly what you are talking about and feeling. She has started a GREAT Blog that is a great resource for Celiacs, <a href="http://theeverydayceliac.blogspot.com/">The Everyday Celiac</a>, I'm so impressed and excited about how many people it will help. She also is working on a personal blog, that I can't wait to check out.</div>
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4. On a personal note I made it through a week of exercise at the hands of my new TRAINER. Well, I decided I wanted to get back into shape, swimsuit season is fast approaching So I decided to ask my husband to help me out. I asked him to be like mean personal trainer, something like Jillian. Boy I didn't think he would have such joy rising to the occasion. He defiantly channeled his basic training days, but I got what I asked for. </div>
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Walked into Target and Easter was in the air. In the dollar section were these cute bunny ears which inspired this craft. You can look at <a href="http://craftygirlaz.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-letter-craft.html">Halloween Letter Craft</a> for tutorial on how to make. Have fun crafting...<br />
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The Paper is from a all season stack from Hobby Lobby. I used Easter eggs, grass, ribbon and rhinestones to embellish the sign.<br />
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I found these cute little chicks at Micheals. I used a 1/4 yard of furry green fabric as the grass.
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#1 Has she gone crazy.<br />
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So, I have really started to commit to my blog and start getting it out there. I moved from Arizona and all my family and friends to a small town in Utah. Overnight I had lots of time on my hands and nothing really to fill it. I love to do anything and everything crafty. So, I thought I would begin blogging to stay connected and to share my work. Anyway, if you're a blogger you understand the mountain you have to climb to get from point A to Z.<br />
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It's been a few months and WOW I have come along way. I have a few more ups then downs, but man the downs are a bummer. Thursday I hit my blogging overload... Have you been there? I feel like I was on information overload. I'm so thankful for so many great bloggers sharing great info, but I was in the middle of reading this great post, <a a="" href="http://thenymelrosefamily.com/2013/01/8-tips-to-maximize-your-google-presence.html">8 Tips to Maximize Your Google+ Presence</a> by Jenny @ <a href="http://thenymelrosefamily.com/">The NY Melrose Family</a>.<br />
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Something I knew nothing about before blogging. I finished reading step 1 and it went over my head. I could understand the words, but at first I couldn't figure out what she was saying to do. UGHHHHH! I began yelling at my computer as if that would help. My husband was looking at me like I had gone crazy. And there it was the start of my melt down. I was tired of reading something great, that made me realize I was doing things wrong, yet again.<br />
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So, my husband slowly approached me like I was a wild animal and ask, "What is wrong?" (bless his heart I'm sure he wasn't expecting what followed. I began ranting and ranting and ranting. Spitting out random words like SEO, Pin it Button, Link Party,Google+, that made him go WHAT???? He really had to talk me away from the edge. He helped me regroup and focus on why I was blogging. To connect, to create friendships, to share. He asked me to set 1 goal to work towards. So, I looked at him and said I want more followers, my first goal is 15. He then RAN out the door to work. (Just kidding backed away slowly I could attack again)<br />
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This is why I have a great husband. Later that day I logged on my blog and saw I had 2 more followers. I jumped for joy and as I looked to see who these lovely people were. I saw one of them was my husband. He just made me smile and believe he would do anything to make me happy.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Wow, today is my 10 Year Anniversary with the love of my
life. Where has the time gone, I really do feel like the time has blown by. It
felt like yesterday I was just hanging out with the "Quad" and bang... I
have a 9 year old daughter and 7 year old son and live in Utah (thought that
would never happen... never say never!) It has been a roller coaster ride for 10
years, ups and downs, laughs and cries and sometimes screaming, but as we stop
here at 10 years. I say, "I want to ride it again." So hopefully another 10 years...
and then another 10 years... till we reach eternity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I love the church saying "I never said it would be easy, but that it would be worth it." I know that often applies to life, but I equally think it applies to marriage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yummy green dessert for St. Patty's Day, but no matter when
you make these they will be a hit. I always get rave reviews for these and
after making them once. I get requests to make these over and over. </span>My husband's Job always requests these, I'm starting to think they are making up potlucks to get these.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>First.</b></span> Mix Brownie mix according to box.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Second.</span></b> Drop in Oreo cookies (I do about 3 at a time). Then coat Oreo with the brownie mix and pull out and drop in greased cupcake pan. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Third.</span></b> Bake at 350 for 15 min. Take out of oven and allow to cool. I then use a knife to scrape along the rim for easy removal of Oreo brownies. Makes 2 dozen brownies.</div>
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I love to watch the surprise on peoples faces as they take a bite out of the brownie and find the wonderful Oreo surprise in the middle. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Let me know how you like them.
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So one of my favorite gifts is from my BFF Melissa, She made me a Temple bracelet. I keep it in my Temple bag and love to use it. So, when I heard both my Sisters-in-Law were going through the Temple, I knew exactly what I wanted to make them. </div>
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What is a Temple bracelet? It is a pretty bracelet that has a clip attached to hold your Temple name slip while doing a session.</div>
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Don't you love those days that are filled with meaningful conversation, roaring laughter, good food and above all the spirit. Also, they loved the bracelets you can see them wearing them in this beautiful picture we took right before we went to the Mesa Temple.</div>
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Today, I made my favorite crock-pot recipe, Crock-pot Apple Pie. </div>
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I love this dessert recipe because I get to use my food storage and crock-pot to produce yumminess.</div>
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5 cups de-hydrated apple</div>
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5 cups water</div>
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6 tablespoons sugar</div>
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2 cups regular rolled oats</div>
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2 cups packed brown sugar</div>
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1 cup flour</div>
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1 teaspoon cinnamon</div>
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1 cup butter</div>
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Mix apples, water and sugar in crock-pot.</div>
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Mix all the strudel ingredients in a bowl.</div>
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Put on high for about 2 hours, till most of the water is gone. Take lid off for 15 minutes.</div>
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Saturday, Tina and I hosted a Couples Game Night and it was so fun. It was nice to bound with other couples without our kids. We had everyone bring a snack to share and it was all so yummy. We played two games and I would like to share them with you so you can play them with your friends.<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Newlywed Game</span></u></strong></div>
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Just hand out some paper and pens and ask the following questions. Have the wives and husbands answer the questions. At the end see which couple has the most matches, least matches and which couple has the best fight, I handed out prizes for each that I purchased on my <a href="http://craftygirlaz.blogspot.com/2013/02/traget-trip-221.html">Target run</a>. This is a great game to get to know each other, it was fun to see people come out of their shell.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">1. Where was your first kiss?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">2. What color did your wife wear on your first date?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">3. How long does it take your wife to get ready in the morning?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">4. </span>What color are your
wife's eyes?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">5. </span>Where will your wife
say she had the best vacation with you?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">6. </span>What is the most
embarrassing thing your husband has done around you?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">7. </span>What dish does your
wife prepare that she thinks you enjoy the most?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">8. </span>Which one of your
husband's habits would you like to break?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">9. </span>What color tie would
your husband like?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">10. </span>What comic character
best describes your husband?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">11. </span>Where did your
husband take you on your first date?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">12. If you asked your husband to cook dinner one evening, what
dish would he prepare?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">13. How would you rate your wife's morning breath? On a scale
1-10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">14. What percent of house work do you do? for husband</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">15. What was the first meal that your wife ever cooked for you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">20. What would be your wife's dream vacation?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">23. What did you get your husband for his birthday last, and
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">26. How many pairs of shoes does your wife own?</span><br />
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This is the funniest game to play with a group of people. Every time we play my side aches with laughter. It is a sort of like charades.<br />
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1. Cut a piece of paper in to strips (about 1x2 inches) <br />
2. Hand out 3 strips of paper to each person (depending on the amount of people you may hand out more or less strips.)<br />
3. Have each person write a name on each piece of paper. (It can be anyone, actor, singer, comic character, person in the room, etc. keep in mind you want the other people in the room to be able to guess the name.) put all the names in a bowl.<br />
4. Break the group into 2 teams (we did girls vs boys)<br />
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How to play:<br />
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Overview:<br />
This is a 3 round game. Each round is played until all the names in bowl have been guessed. At the end of each round tally how many names each team has guessed and put all the names back in the bowl. At the end of the 3 rounds the team with the most points wins.<br />
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How each round is played:<br />
Each team takes turns trying to guess as many names as the can in 30sec.<br />
Round 1: You can act or say anything to help your team guess the name (except the name on the card or what it rhymes with) <br />
Round 2: You can act or say only 2 words to describe the name. (except the name on the card or what it rhymes with) <br />
Round 3: You can only act to describe the name on the card.<br />
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It may sound hard to only act in the 3 round but keep in mind you will be using the same names in all 3 rounds so by the time you get to round 3 it is easier then you think. While playing last night I saw the best Moonwalk (Michel Jackson), the best Karate chop (Bruce Lee) and the best truffle shuffle (Chunk from The Goonies) Trust me once you start playing this game you won't be able to stop. It is truly the best game to get people out of their shell and having fun.</div>
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This is one of my favorite projects and I'm going to share it with you. It is super easy, cheap and in the end so usefully. I use my notebooks all the time they are cute and I always have a pen and paper. The mini notebook is always in my purse and always comes in handy. Let's get started...
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>First.</b></span> We start by applying the paper to the notebook.<br />
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1. Cut the paper. I cut one piece for the front and back cover, 1 piece for the binding and 1 piece for decoration.<br />
2. I then apply Mod Podge to the composition book where you will apply the front and back cover.<br />
3. Attach the front cover to the composition book. Run your hand over the paper to rub out any bubbles.<br />
4. Apply Mod Podge to the binding area. Then atach the paper to the binding.<br />
5. Apply Mod Podge to the decoration paper.<br />
6. Attach decoration paper to notebook.<br />
7. Apply Mod Podge to the entire notebook.<br />
8. Let the Mod Podge dry. Because I applied Mod Podge to the front and back at the same time I stand the book up to dry.<br />
9. I use a file to go over the edges and scrape off any excess paper, like on the rounded corners.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Second.</b></span> Apply ribbon to the notebook.<br />
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1. I sew the ribbon on with my sewing machine, yes you can sew paper give it a try. I use the zig zag stitch for this project.<br />
2. I make loops in the ribbon to hold the pens to the front of the notebook. I use the pen or pencil to size the loop, I remove the pen or pencil (while still holding the loo) and run the book through the sewing machine to make the loop. I like to do 4 loops in different sizes.<br />
3. On the back I sew the ribbon to the back to secure it and leave a tail that will attach to the front with Velcro to secure the notebook closed.<br />
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1. I make a bow.<br />
2. I use my hot gun to attach the Velcro to the ribbon, to secure the notebook closed. I use hot gun to attach bow to the ribbon, it makes the notebook look so cute, but also hides the Velcro.<br />
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You're done Enjoy. I never have to ask someone for a pen when I'm in a meeting cause it's always on the front of my notebook.<br />
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So one of my favorite things my family does is taste tests. We have a big family there are usually 10 adults at Sunday dinner, so we have a perfect panel to have a taste test. It's a fun active to see what we like best.<br />
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On this Sunday we had waffles for dinner and so it was a perfect time to try out Syrups.<br />
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1. Mrs. Butters Worth</div>
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2. Log Cabin</div>
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3. Great Value</div>
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4. Aunt Jemima</div>
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5. Spring Tree Maple</div>
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6. Organic Maple</div>
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Let me tell you it is harder then you think. In our family we were shocked to find out that the best was Log Cabin and then next Great Value. The worst was Organic Maple and Spring Tree Maple. Who knew, I have never bought Log Cabin but now I will. Next, we want to try out ketchup and BBQ sauce. </div>
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