tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26339718757665518482024-02-18T20:22:34.596-08:00Rubbish SweetOne of the greater joys in my life (and I have many) is coming across something that someone might look upon as junk and seeing the beauty in it, imagining what it can become. I have created many things for my home and a few things for others, which I will be sharing along with my many adventures that I encounter along the way.♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-84260132282932719342011-09-30T23:56:00.000-07:002011-10-01T00:05:23.725-07:00Autumn SWEETS!Okay...since I now have Autumn on the brain I want to make sure I embrace it fully in all its glory. One of the things on my to-do-list is to do some baking and boy have I seen a lot of scrumptious recipes going around. Autumn and pumpkin and spice seem to go together hand and hand, so I am trying to decide which pumpkin recipe I should try out first. <br />
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It is between these yummy looking '<i><b>Baked Pumpkin Autumn Maple Doughnuts</b></i>' from '<a href="http://foodpluswords.com/2011/09/baked-pumpkin-doughnuts/">food + words</a>'. The name alone gets me, it SCREAMS fall. The only issue is the recipe calls for Autumn Maple Beer (which also sounds delish') but I am not sure that I can just find it "around town", so the search is on. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://foodpluswords.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/doughnuts2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://foodpluswords.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/doughnuts2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OR.........This recipe for '<i><b>Pumpkin Pie French Toast</b></i>' from '<a href="http://www.closetcooking.com/2009/11/pumpkin-pie-french-toast.html">Closet Cooking</a>'! I am a sucker for breakfast food. I think it is because I don't get it or make it very often seeing as though I am not a morning person. And when I say breakfast food I am not talking cereal or toast. I am talking....bacon & eggs..... OR FRENCH TOAST! You get the picture. This recipe right here could probably qualify as a dessert in my book. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UIXOn06Pz70/Su22G_qMuoI/AAAAAAAAI4g/3lKAcwxxtg8/s1600/Pumpkin+Pie+French+Toast+1+500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pumpkin Pie French Toast" border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_UIXOn06Pz70/Su22G_qMuoI/AAAAAAAAI4g/3lKAcwxxtg8/s640/Pumpkin+Pie+French+Toast+1+500.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">OR.....These '<i><b>Pumpkin Cookies w/Cream Cheese Frosting</b></i>' from '<a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/2010/10/15/pumpkin-cookies-w-cream-cheese-icing/">House of Hepworth's</a>'. These look simple and delicious, and they did get rave reviews.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> In all honesty these will probably be the ones I make first. So lets just say I will let you know how they turn out. I really can't resist a cookie with icing on it. So....there you have it. Cookies it is! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5079559745_5b9c82cc2b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="DSCN6292" border="0" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4107/5079559745_5b9c82cc2b.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, WAIT! We can't forget about these....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="Apple Pie Caramel Apple" height="320" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/212806181_mRltT2Mi_b.jpg" width="212" /><img alt="Pinned Image" height="320" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/171037558_QpZUG9e1_c.jpg" width="228" /><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/255955284_6si6YsRf_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" height="200" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/255955284_6si6YsRf_c.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">clockwise: '<a href="http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2009/09/apple-pie-caramel-apple.html">Apple Pie</a>', '<a href="http://allysonbakerdesign.blogspot.com/2010/11/twig-mini-caramel-apples.html">twig minis</a>', '<a href="http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/mini-caramel-apples-688916/">melon baller minis</a>'</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Some sort of caramel apple WILL be made. My husband loves them so they MUST be made, right!? I am loving the idea of these mini caramel apples....they are so cute and they look way easier to eat. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was recently gifted an '<a href="http://www.bigbearchocolates.com/">Apple Pie Caramel Apple</a>' at a <a href="http://www.mops.org/">MOPS</a> meeting that I attended and I have to admit that I <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;">was a bit hesitant since I am so used to the idea of caramel and/or chocolate. I couldn't rap my head around the white chocolate and cinnamon, but boy-oh-boy was I in for a big surprise. It was literally one of the best things I have eaten...NO JOKE! </span> It has definitely inspired me to try my own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> There has been another major change around here.....<br />
As some of you might already know, my husband has been pursuing a career as a Firefighter. He has been working so hard and now I can say his hard work has paid off because he is now a Firefighter for our County. I am so proud of him. While it is only a part-time position it is a huge step forward and foot in the door. It does mean that we are still not quite settled and the search for a full-time position continues (Ugh!), but a long awaited step forward none-the-less. We are so thankful.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I need to start taking more pictures because this is the only one of us together in quite some time....how sad)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGNdqpfY7flUVgGX7zxjLjPCK7n01vx4-7ARyFNCDmCj9loBVs1nO7CY8YRduZM6ESVdh7AWCQs7MuEjIQSLAWTg9dfJd03dsmXCm1Kgabrl328ldy7Dqzs1mx_7dy03L-SJ5qySfeH2Q/s1600/100_4122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGNdqpfY7flUVgGX7zxjLjPCK7n01vx4-7ARyFNCDmCj9loBVs1nO7CY8YRduZM6ESVdh7AWCQs7MuEjIQSLAWTg9dfJd03dsmXCm1Kgabrl328ldy7Dqzs1mx_7dy03L-SJ5qySfeH2Q/s640/100_4122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This summer we have been busy doing a lot of camping and fishing. It has been so much fun. We haven't had a good streak at actually catching fish but thankfully we finally caught something in our last attempts. It was quite exciting after having such a dry spell and a nice way to end the summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVK6uXu3yYiWxAeED4asLIqpb1hhm9299Qw3gdAzg8-HxSuct-u0mmCWnokYcO4Yg1vABezfxwE8EfYhTPuTN_W3fekqE30mHFhsb-uNmxacMekEYyUYt8VRh-9JoabV2j2CPVUPgzHk/s1600/fishing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVK6uXu3yYiWxAeED4asLIqpb1hhm9299Qw3gdAzg8-HxSuct-u0mmCWnokYcO4Yg1vABezfxwE8EfYhTPuTN_W3fekqE30mHFhsb-uNmxacMekEYyUYt8VRh-9JoabV2j2CPVUPgzHk/s640/fishing.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">I don't know about you but now that I am getting into a routine again I am so ready for Autumn to come! I love this season. I can't wait for cozy clothes, comfort foods, leaves changing, and all that good stuff. I just love fall. <br />
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♥ ♥ ♥ So, here's to embracing changes, thankful hearts, and to Autumn. ♥ ♥ ♥ </div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-24597146354435773202011-04-08T13:30:00.000-07:002011-04-08T13:30:26.337-07:00staycation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know it has only been a couple weeks since I have been back in the "swing of things" here in blogger world, but I am giving myself a weeks vacation already. My mother-in-law is coming into town for the week and I always like to give my guests my undivided attention (whether they like it or not). So I might not only take a break from blog posts but the computer as a whole. I can sometimes get consumed with all things "Internet" and that always tends to bog me down. Sooo......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am off to enjoy my Mother-in laws company, the extra helping hands with the kids and I am even going to treat myself to a stroll around the <a href="http://funkyjunkantiqueshow.com/">Funky Junk Antique show</a>...... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuT03egSXNv9wIHoKwyFs44LQ4rTtyQ9JPlvvqk23jHfdjVYw5ejtfEcuNJItXbqlfqQYnv5YYmA_v_DOKCIfCXUW09JwqilyXbN6gzGWEFIAdZ5g7ewCC29OTGP2yrxIn-_aTcLak-KU/s1600/postcardspring11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuT03egSXNv9wIHoKwyFs44LQ4rTtyQ9JPlvvqk23jHfdjVYw5ejtfEcuNJItXbqlfqQYnv5YYmA_v_DOKCIfCXUW09JwqilyXbN6gzGWEFIAdZ5g7ewCC29OTGP2yrxIn-_aTcLak-KU/s640/postcardspring11.jpg" width="502" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hopefully I will come back next week and will be able to share with you some sort of little treasure that I picked up there. I will go with camera in tow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well....it's time to sign off. I hope your week is as wonderful as mine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See you all next week....</div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-57002478556777246882011-04-05T18:36:00.000-07:002011-04-05T19:26:23.705-07:00Band of the week #2I must be in some sort of mood this month because I have really been into a more low key melodic sound. The band I chose this week is Bon Iver........ I love them!! I have included a play list at the bottom of this post because videos for their music are hard to come by or non-existent. The videos that I did find are live recordings...while they are still very good, they do not have the same sound quality. So I would suggest taking the time to listen to AT LEAST the first song on the play list below because it is OH-SO-VERY-GOOD!! I could listen to it over...and over....and OVER!!! <img border="0" height="0" src="http://c.gigcount.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEzMDIwNTE*NTYwNjQmcHQ9MTMwMjA1MTQ2Mjk4MiZwPTY5NDMwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*yMGNkYzI3YzczZDQ*MWQ1ODM*/NzI2NzNhZjZjNDVhYSZvZj*w.gif" style="height: 0px; visibility: hidden; width: 0px;" width="0" />Then when you are done listening to that check out his live studio version on the sidebar ----------> Sooooo beautiful!!<br />
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If you like Bon Iver check this out too.......<a href="http://www.vimeo.com/782189">video</a>(1).......<a href="http://www.vimeo.com/2555184">video(2</a>).....<a href="http://www.vimeo.com/5398206">video(3</a>)♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-11441182999121632032011-03-30T09:41:00.000-07:002011-03-30T13:22:56.758-07:0031 before 32<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Here is my list of 31 things to do before I am 32...</span></strong></div><br /><div align="center">-------------------------------------------------------</div><br /><div align="center">I got the idea here on <a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/11/28-before-29-a-goal-list-.html"><span style="color:#ff0000;">THIS</span></a> blog! The only problem is that I only have until Ausust so I better get started.</div><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />1. Drink more water (kind of boring, but needs to be done.) <br />2. Create a monthly calender of things to do with my children....include at least 1 craft a week. <br />3. Learn to can, preserve, and freeze. (bought </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Put-Up-Comprehensive-Preserving-Creative/dp/1603425462"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff0000;">THIS</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> book....excited to use it) <br />4. Take the kids fishing and camping. <br />5. Try container gardening (I thought this would be good since we might be moving) <br />6. Participate in the </span><a href="http://www.bountifulbaskets.org/"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#ff0000;">Bountiful-Basket Co-op</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">. <br />7. Try to make my own food dehydrator. (Saw it in a book and just want to try it) <br />8. Continue to learn about all the animals that I want to raise on the land we will one day have. ;) <br />9. Be outside more (go to park, on picnics, walks, etc.......with the family) <br />10. Turn TV off more....and turn radio on....or just be in the QUIET <br />11. Play more cards and board games with my man....and the kids. <br />12. Go on more dates with my man (find a babysitter close to home.) <br />13. Restore an old quilt that was handed down (I want to make one from scratch...eventually) <br />14. Make more things to sell. (I have a list) <br />15. Exercise more and eat healthier (this one is big...I still have to figure this one out...TBD) <br />16. Make more breads and muffins (need good recipes....have any??) <br />17. Go to more garage sales and thrift stores for home essentials (especially kitchen items) <br />18. Write more handwritten notes and thank you cards...... (write my MawMaw!!!) <br />19. Get the kids and myself dressed..... even if we are staying in (at least 6 days a week) <br />20. Read to the kids more (start Little House on the Prairie series) <br />21. Plan more things to do as a family. <br />22. Train Bruce to sit, stay, and lay. <br />23. Be more hospitable (have someone over at least once a month) <br />24. Read at least one book a month. <br />25. Pray more (read a book on prayer) <br />26. Memorize more scripture <br />27. Knit a kerchief or my man a hat. <br />28. Take a sewing class. <br />29. Recycle and be more consistent with composting. <br />30. Make lip balm, lotion, candles, OR more soap (and other household products) <br />31. Open an Etsy shop (4 months should be enought time .......RIGHT?!?!?)</span></p><br /><p></p><br /><p align="left">I know...I know! I might be stretching it a bit with a 4 month deadline and I will probably have to transfer some of these goals to my 32 before 33 list, but this is something to shoot for.....something to go to if I feel like I need to accomplish something......a good list of goals.</p><br /><p align="center">I will try my best to get these things accomplished....IT IS possible. Since I felt like I have waisted so much time waiting around for something to happen....I will waste no more.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 643px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589918049646879506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAeMw48b68CtDF5hPzvoyrLcU0Zqw3zGViFch_dJcKGbXO1HQDpZFCYJFoQQPhbRRYcOoyYUib9KPq4oUMxLJsyyMgAnzNyqgjnzcwJSGjJiK1hFZkqLaU7G2RMZWkU4NMRnihWvwcNQ/s400/stronger.jpg" /></p><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-size:78%;">via </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58178233/nietzsche-inspirational-cufflinks-with?ref=sr_gallery_1&ga_search_query=cufflinks+strength&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade"><span style="font-size:78%;">qacreate</span></a><span style="font-size:78%;"> <---- I ♥ this shop</span></p><br /><p align="center">Like I said before.....it's on!!</p><br /><p align="center">-------------------------------------------------------------------</p><br /><p align="center"><em>I was recently doing a bible study and read somehting in the<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Macarthur-Study-Bible-James-Version/dp/0849912229"> commentary </a>that struck a cord with me and has resonated in my mind. </em><em>It was further defining the words "labor" and "striving". </em></p><br /><p align="center"><strong><em>(Colossians 1:29) I....Labor, striving acccording to His working</em></strong></p><br /><p align="center"><em><strong>It reads</strong>: "Labor" refers to working to the point of exhaustion. The Gr. word for "striving" gives us the Eng. word "agonize" and refers to the effort required to compete in an athletic event. At the same time, he knew the effective "striving" or work, with spiritual and eternal results was being done by God through him.</em></p><br /><p align="center">I thought this spoke volumes on just how hard I really am to labor at what I do. I definitely don't push myself as hard as I should. I will be going back to this for sure, always keeping these key points in the back of mind.....pushing me just a little bit harder.</p>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-20644880461268094972011-03-29T11:10:00.000-07:002011-03-29T22:54:56.857-07:00to sell or not to sell???<span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;color:#000000;"><strong>THAT IS THE QUESTION.....</strong></span> <br /><div align="center">See all of these pictures........ <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 628px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589744950366555602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-eUqEvtHiP3BZwo5cPPjrVw8g1T-vhn_-d9mFPXjjqXGyN00Lwr9ZBp31tlcNQMRgkyet6-CLvlJFSLGYQOHQxpPkdztIKEmXpcjM33oWiYTEDI31g7OigpFdeSDVM346pB4hWpxf10/s400/100_4162.jpg" /> Well, I made them for my home..... <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 468px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 551px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589568673948566834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7T3Le-2MLf4UN6iXKyhyphenhyphenORH1EU9E17jzwhvCDy3DCKmXCOSF-f-xCYrLAx9UW6bIeFiTj8cg-G-ldySATikAOm14LYkn0H0i0Yo9QcP7sYpcHzsnG7j8u3Jy-XGbQ2lEc5428YOihJ5E/s400/100_4146-b.jpg" /> <br /><div align="center">This one out of an old frame, some wallpaper, and some cardboard....</div><br /><div align="center">.....YES! Cardboard! That is what you do when you are on a budget! A girl has got to do what a girls got to do! ;)</div><br /><div align="center">I do hope to try and work with some cork in this same way soon. We will see how that works out?!?!?!</div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 445px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 570px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589567806522698274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpYvoT0DuoosbcZ01gLnG_026mcXWbwmEnSxQuYmtoNfoMmtfsxRHuBS0G5qAlqfzrei596hme417xSfX3zUki9EpWOS0tVBO79MLNXpYFX01i5LtZNZf7t-J_AdpsDDEfP6eXK5RZuI/s400/100_4144-b.jpg" />I did not do a fantastic job cutting the cardboard because that is the way I do things when I get an idea...get excited to see the outcome...and am making it for my own home. (you can see by the crooked tine on the fork.....heehee.)</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 578px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 476px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589567599025403122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdr4VC1XaZrHUkLfsvxhHSzTuJICUAoCjyp-Wcg2izN8zsxrWdz08RNJHhqlVySP_JWI8IwvRRJkdEJZguN1OADzRAhDNHApUW8a4m1JPyz-J21HnLUALa57dTmoaXa83iLf-EP3ie9xo/s400/100_4165.jpg" /> <br /><div align="center">I also made these out of wallpaper and cardboard, but I did do a little bit better job cutting the cardboard this time.</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 579px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 592px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589567338563702642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgqSYP7vm2439AWxznygFcGIvHlTEvGVU73Y3CpoUR3S6mmXQbPSYhI-wC17_BjUx2tPlMfTYlZg2uvdT7V_05O94KO8Sm4_MzvmVEJWEW9Q56KxLA4Oi8g8w2yy787XOur9ykRnAiTg/s400/100_4163-b.jpg" /> Meet Bruce. I don't think I have introduced him here yet. This is good <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ol</span>' <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Brucey</span>.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 588px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 487px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589567212787565554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Ljp7G_UwoGaxIN5ORL481xSUQkUzVy9c34waNwOnFnn4b9RsbK9QgOTErjIlr9OUckDkJfXEC4CQw_g7FVw9H5xWYsoNj7jg8Xxfo3kkirPMeq24gduC0mUScwBKFLAc7Z9yfqJ6qqc/s400/100_4159.jpg" />I got this old window from a friend...painted it and got the idea to put a map behind it. I LOVE maps. I had looked at a few stores and couldn't find one, then happened upon this map a few days later up in a cupboard. This is a map my husband and I used while we were searching for our home.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 516px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 640px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589567078504186962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Uv9SoDr2UrAafMrr_fla1F19f09xqay_2j9btbYURYU0Dgh6pxWVedH2FrmKYL3weANIs1Gyc2Pv93w6ufeQaqH7q76ttgC34GKRy9GapDRlHp1x0RI-hKhWQcCXmTzrdgwXzTkBSCc/s400/100_4156-b.jpg" /> You can kind of see little teeny tiny <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Xs</span> that we had drawn on there to map at all the houses we were going to look at. The little heart is over the house we bought. Awe.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 518px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 422px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589567150710143794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFu4Tzg1HNJkNm8YobSqc_xYR7h0h6iGmOlyRhNCFqG7oNN_07ELpWc4I0MOh5U32bFheXuUs-Js-vKZ8DMUWt46C5A17eO3huRIpmSsi04hlIVwfD_AT90qPdUY2f90cEh4gUdH7Y1z8/s400/100_4157-b.jpg" /> I painted the word faith to remind us to have faith through out the <a href="http://rubbishsweetrubbish.blogspot.com/2011/03/take-27.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#339999;"><strong>journey</strong></span></a> that Lord is going to take us on and that we are going to end up exactly where we are supposed to. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 583px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 548px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589567965063227394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9gaMP1S_M-m-7HkLSMI4WIR1cQU80XTE_5-uo4Yfyk7OU2kfYtuWln1tON0hOLOyHLJdKJ2LKLWgX6Mu22j8vHn3ny0TBOJ98gdRnbJw05LwSY9BwfyjLunF62sDV6ablK-90poNGoIk/s400/100_4192-fave.jpg" /> I had a couple of old doors to a cabinet my husband made that I had saved so I cut some of our old fence boards to fit and VOILA. <br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 584px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 444px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589569308197372082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTagDOB43mJCjAId4SzvyG4DxN7Q1n81pr2eESjAVDRS4Tncz9ttGPHu0ta32bHKt8qwtRXahWgcIymWN63umqrfNzFI2eGIgP6kGddEs_fCwbmJUSLKD9LwxND9_u4nhJZUuZc_txR5M/s400/100_4197-bruce.jpg" /> Now back to the question... TO SELL OR NOT TO SELL?!?!??!</div><br /><div align="center">I think I could spend a lot more time making things for my home...but I really have a yearning to sell my "creations" whatever they might be. Would you buy stuff like this??? </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZss2oN9sXkvxuYjvTsFzWzQt3vXfzOjB4vz0lPXfupyPzJJJdxqhbmMdptmrwmfOrMOqLgIjnLRFuhKZESUTAe9uRlCEPkiSud3Q7LUQz7THG7Fe2nZPF3K8lkoHGMjxvRcrWPJL2kNg/s1600/100_4150.jpg"></a><br /><div align="center">or <a href="http://rubbishsweetrubbish.blogspot.com/2010/12/project-update.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>THIS</strong></span></a> ?? .......or <a href="http://rubbishsweetrubbish.blogspot.com/2010/08/more-hair-flair.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>THIS</strong></span></a> ??</div><br /><div align="center">That is my question!!</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="left">**side note** I had to take all of my pictures of of my wall because the lighting in my house is terrible...which equals horrible pictures and glare. I took them outside one at a time IN THE RAIN!! And then for some reason chose to stand in a spot that was right under where all the water drips off of the roof. (I suffer for my art..hehehe)</div></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-84121316808895089302011-03-26T16:55:00.000-07:002011-03-26T17:54:44.140-07:00♥ Orange you glad...♥<div align="center">So...things went a little different in the bedroom than I had planned...</div><div align="center">with the decor...that is.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">We don't spend a whole lot of money on home decor items or things for the home (unless we are renovating), which I have come to find as a blessing in disguise becuase this means that I have to get creative and pull together things that we do have....maybe even altering them a bit to fit what I am going for. And since we recently put our house on the market I have had to put those "skills" to use and do a little de-cluttering and a teeny bit of "staging".</div><br /><div align="center">As you can see in my now <strong><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;">orange</span></strong> bedroom...... This is where de-cluttering and getting creative with what I have around the house meet. </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS9paTjT-Tzcs9IrUV203Y_FiGPxzetb9lMm_jUIQQVaC55bfacQGgBfKY-r8pkYbHnESbUCZ8mUZ9z8270TJ8smCgoOrUnx9zg_HdHCxnjE-U7vNA7nqoJwbV0LCOM91bG6geZYpSvE/s1600/100_4099-b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 486px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 549px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588542755352486354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtS9paTjT-Tzcs9IrUV203Y_FiGPxzetb9lMm_jUIQQVaC55bfacQGgBfKY-r8pkYbHnESbUCZ8mUZ9z8270TJ8smCgoOrUnx9zg_HdHCxnjE-U7vNA7nqoJwbV0LCOM91bG6geZYpSvE/s400/100_4099-b.jpg" /></a> I don't know if you can see....but on the far right wall above there is a cd "rack" hanging. You can't see the whole thing but it spans pretty far on the wall. Well...prior to our de-cluttering there was another one hanging that went across the wall above the bed. My husband has an enormous cd collection and there is always an issue on where to put them ALL. With a small home there are not a lot of options so the bedroom was the solution. Since the bedroom only has two walls to hang things on......we had ourselves a cd headboard. (lovely and romantic) That is until we had to "stage" and my husband was ever so gracious to take down ONE of the racks. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">The <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>orange</strong></span> started to take place when I noticed that the only picture hanging in the room had <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>orange</strong></span> in it and so did an old painting that I had done which was just lying around in the basement. (my husband made the frame for it, isn't it lovely?) I had also bought my son a BRIGHT <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>orange</strong></span> microfiber sheet set that seem to catch every little fuzz and since he has allergies they had to find a new home in our room.....and that is how the <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>orange</strong></span> room began.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguq4SecefzMoJ0D-nMNN84L1f-UPaVLrxjDaJ_BtI3GMOoSu3y6qrAQhzajVByQ6TDFrBa4eX8SjzK-ll5We_uGHfOlLkHk8oOl-FFY1go1QcOTVyvkKzTxK29Q3P043aqM_F8GhrCYDM/s1600/100_4106-b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 479px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 624px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588542455798851586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguq4SecefzMoJ0D-nMNN84L1f-UPaVLrxjDaJ_BtI3GMOoSu3y6qrAQhzajVByQ6TDFrBa4eX8SjzK-ll5We_uGHfOlLkHk8oOl-FFY1go1QcOTVyvkKzTxK29Q3P043aqM_F8GhrCYDM/s400/100_4106-b.jpg" /></a> The fabric on the stool that matches one of the pillows on my bed is from an old skirt/vest combo I picked up at a church clothing giveaway. I picked it up because I loved the fabric...and what do you know....it has <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>orange</strong></span> in it. The stool was gifted to me from a friend. (it's not finished.)<br /></div><div align="center"><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUVshOHyERepnFZjF8gmYiX4wTilBcxhchd1A24RpYNfxlb-7nAIstX98o1mIHr5JMAsiQnR8IcN_ngas9SAZoFHnmD4T2MAWK7WBargzHkMO3W0_1znoARDpil3tbekTWojHuwCx8_c/s1600/100_4084-b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 480px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 597px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588542364378382818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidUVshOHyERepnFZjF8gmYiX4wTilBcxhchd1A24RpYNfxlb-7nAIstX98o1mIHr5JMAsiQnR8IcN_ngas9SAZoFHnmD4T2MAWK7WBargzHkMO3W0_1znoARDpil3tbekTWojHuwCx8_c/s400/100_4084-b.jpg" /></a> I made these two little pillows a while back from fabric I picked up at a thrift store and screen printed on them. They are still not finished but they do hang out on our bed until I get around to them (I am horrible with finishing work). I would love to start making these pillows with couples actual hand writing....wouldn't that be cute? (don't you go stealing my idea now!)<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi015FXnpoibib2DTxGDknlhNJMsCHS8-8_0U6dQEHDm0e6BvxXKcuQxZsUfKu_2u2-QmSkki59QUZUrwWHhNxp1r-0YpYTVEpWgGtOkGt2mb-S5DHZFHLtfbzuAp-XKgBzdY0-fDdxPus/s1600/100_4083-b.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 535px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 434px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588542289940170322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi015FXnpoibib2DTxGDknlhNJMsCHS8-8_0U6dQEHDm0e6BvxXKcuQxZsUfKu_2u2-QmSkki59QUZUrwWHhNxp1r-0YpYTVEpWgGtOkGt2mb-S5DHZFHLtfbzuAp-XKgBzdY0-fDdxPus/s400/100_4083-b.jpg" /></a> My husband made me the sturdy little night stand out of old flooring our neighbor gave us and I just felt like it needed a little something to go with the room.....so I threw some stenciled letters on it. Stencil a word on something and it adds a whole new dimension. At least that is how I feel. If it were up to me everything in my house would have some sort of lettering, label, or decal on it.<br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>Orange</strong></span> isn't for everyone. Heck, I wasn't even plannin' on going <span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><strong>orange</strong></span>...but it works and I like it. FOR NOW!!!! </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I know it's not FaNtAsTiC...but you should have seen it before (remember the cd headboard?!?)</div></div></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-73287205998708044152011-03-24T22:55:00.000-07:002011-03-29T13:21:33.840-07:00♥ band of the week ♥<div align="center">If you haven't noticed...I have added a little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">sumthin</span>' <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">sumthin</span>' to the sidebar of my blog! Each week I will try my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">darndest</span> to switch up the "band of the week." I love a wide <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">array</span> of music so I know that you might not like everything I throw at you.....or anything for that matter, but it's who I am and who I like....... so take it or leave it! Just kidding! </div><br /><div align="center">My hope is to share the love and maybe introduce you to something you might not have heard of or just haven't listened to in a while....</div>This weeks "band of the week" is: <span style="font-size:180%;"><strong><a href="http://www.myspace.com/fleetfoxes">FLEET FOXES</a></strong></span> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 474px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 468px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587894422148886802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfQjpVCFYP1sr22ISnbzYNFsYBLmJKMXLJN3hC0JRyGiCe3aCjNmHauGEUHXs0MBxo5ECj6gbbbAn-Nr3ZjbOwWieA3WIdIKWBNZDvuE7C-0Pbzh4Wtbfzt8OhJVt5BDAgQGomv4ps2Xo/s400/fleet+foxes.jpg" /> <br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#ff6666;">ENJOY!! </span></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-86246932348408788972011-03-24T20:51:00.000-07:002011-03-24T23:35:58.592-07:00♥ time flies ♥<div align="center">This past week we celebrated my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">little girls 4th</span> birthday. I can't believe it! My baby is 4! Where has the time gone? </div><p align="center">My mom came in to town to visit and spent the last couple of weeks with us and was able to help celebrate. We had an eventful week and had a lot of fun planning a fun little party. This is the first time I have ever attempted to invite more than one little friend to the kids birthday, so I felt like I had to prepare a little harder and plan a few more fun things to do.</p><div align="center">I got started making a guest list and picked a "theme".....<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 523px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587860386128523954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqH_3xG0uOQ9hShiO7Mp6Matq0LEkDCpYY0Up6M8TYjG4NspA86CgDCSHLKcsyKLsfR9H01OozWZYv_iwqGemrC-ay2qTVihztYNenjrg7mzNvmx5TTemsMvxzh2z3Nu29GHSDwZ5Wmd0/s400/ssc-collage.jpg" /></div><div align="center">We went with Strawberry Shortcake....or all things Strawberry! I couldn't believe it but we managed to find some things with "classic" Strawberry Shortcake on them. YAY!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Then, of course, you have to have some snacks or treats...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 583px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 597px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587860690623252098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUwdB4LXf1QzgJLhm3DKsxtika_bIEp7ZXErB8pWUJ3Ls-YoYrjZhkEWYpjcrVe2CdWYteB-SwGEYH_wAVSbW17D2cpgjahtwFC2ihpDW1dUrpv6rtbQtQb96DSarLxW91rz7H8Pd08Zc/s400/bday+food+collage.jpg" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Menu:</span> </div><div align="center"><strong>Strawberry Lemonade</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Chocolate dipped strawberry marshmallows</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Strawberry shortcakes</strong> (the kids made their own)</div><div align="center"><strong>Sparkle strawberries</strong> (they were supposed to be dipped in white chocolate and then <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">sparklized</span>, but I had some issues with the chocolate so we just had strawberries with pink sugar sprinkled on them. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Hahaha</span>.)<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Lots of strawberries and lots of sweets!<br /></div><div align="center">Next on the agenda was coming up with some games and some thank you treats to send home with the kiddos. I bought little seed starter pots with hopes to put a packet of Strawberry seeds in them along with some other goodies....only to be shot down by the lady at the store who told me you can only buy strawberry plants! Is this true?? The plant has to start from somewhere right?? I am obviously a novice gardener.</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 574px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 454px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587870080475154178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpO4KwqGtNdj6O8ON6sJpd-cEovaoF-Ug8_O2oAPbsI1Sr4UbxcZj15UlsLhT7c24iTL1ondbjuGsp4vm3IJGVscaUu1rw0Vk4GnF3bJ4QKgdGUDIh7IYXafBd-JgngMnIMvTNF-0RRDE/s400/party+collage.jpg" /> For games the kids played pin the missing jewel on Strawberry Shortcake's tiara and the strawberry bean bags I made were for a bean bag toss game (go figure). </div><p align="center">A friend of mine gave me some tissue paper to try my hand at tissue paper pom poms and I have to say that they are not as easy as one might think.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 625px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 405px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587873856032788690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIx4fdB3m3w0UDW-L45ap4GhUlWeFjX4oifHXWtHdUptGGbEcCiPhVIp_FwxnDzAUeVrCllV7F1TS3lu_rG6RZpV5ATcdIHGQwbX1QA1U_PZdoFa0yNUCxG7eopokPPzvAGXJusU4UL0/s400/lanterns.jpg" />You have to fluff the pom pom......but not too much or else you get a crinkled disaster!! They are worth the trouble though, even if they don't look that great they add a lot to the decor.</p><p align="center">We had planned on 9 other kids (this includes 3 toddlers) coming in addition to my two, but <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">unfortunately</span> some sort of bug hit our area and only one other little girl made it and our little nephew. This worked out fine because our teeny house was filled to the brim with family too. </p><p align="center">All in all I think the birthday girl had a good time and in the end that is what matters. </p><p align="center">I am not much of a host or a party planner for that matter, but it was fun getting creative with it all. I am just a little nervous thinking that I have to do this twice a year now. </p>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-8789030446747928012011-03-10T07:48:00.001-08:002011-03-10T10:46:58.624-08:00♥ take 27 ♥<div align="center"> Okay....I am going for it again. I am back in the swing of things (or at least I hope so).</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"></div>This has been one long, hard winter for me. It has been filled with a lot of days waiting around inside hoping that the cold dreary days would soon pass and that we would finally figure out what our future holds and the discontentment of the unknown would be washed away.<br />For those of you that don't know. My husband is applying "all over the U.S." for fire fighting jobs and we are getting ready to put our house on the market. With every application or interview there is a process that I have to go through mentally. I had to go through a process of letting go and take on the willingness to accept whatever the Lord lay before us. I went through feelings of fear and feelings of excitement and I have done a whole lot of WAITING. I like change!....I embrace it! (as long as it is within my standards and in my control), but this letting go thing...this is new for me....at least since I have became a mother and a wife. It is not only letting go, but a whole lot of trust....trusting my husband and trusting God. I have learned a lot about God's sovereignty and a lot about contentment in the here and now. I have painstakingly gained an understanding and appreciation that I am right where I am supposed to be for the moment (or longer) and I can now embrace it......joyfully. I am done waiting around. I feel like I cashed out and wasted a lot of time.....but no more. It's on.<br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 426px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 428px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582523002943377474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEAGcSF3Gwg3Iz2eiGvfRGlYBzs0Ozx6JtUm7XMe95ZNUW34R8BM_AwMDvTKf4ZtGgi5W7qshlaTX4CH3MswZ-ZWucsGD4-2FziZlDFUi6jEkbOwAJsgcmN1EnDCxAUYH4yNaDBxutUU/s400/heart+globe.jpg" /><a href="http://aurevoirparis.tumblr.com/"><span style="font-size:78%;">(via)</span></a></p><p align="center">Spring is right a round the corner and I couldn't be happier. I feel a little pep in my step coming on. The creative itch has already set in....hence 3 new "pieces of art" on my wall and few new flowers made for an assortment of new hair accesories I am working on. Things are good....God is great and you will probably be seeing a bit more of me around these parts.<br /><br />Please bear (bare?) with me through my blogs reconstructive work. It will be under construction for a bit. </p>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-36433944422404535752010-12-10T09:59:00.000-08:002011-03-10T10:59:55.617-08:00♥ Project update ♥I have been absent from blogger land for quite some time...so I thought I would jump on here and share a few projects that I have been working on. I have really been enjoying my sewing machine ...... <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 461px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549169760912357186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOpoV_BYMYKuufztF9Uj72-Xg-hgiijOWDgjf7_3vhP0kvN-cPER3dv7uSHzVVIk1TqPEwWmbxFShN8YMCc3h8llStErud3y755jv1a3qGskIb3JyAAP-EvmwT2m9Uo0tAT-kEGSFMkAw/s400/Zee+gnome.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 457px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 366px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549169887331458274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd_uxlcj3PmIIyQVf6K1m50ik4-2zRl9MdXnYdqLqn5ZzsGfdzBBg5JUgDhHyjs67JQSsKWpClR4JYZQu3rluL-MZxc_ksTk1P5GLAtG_xXKta_PJumP7TfCgPMghL1COu04Cy9ea7SRQ/s400/Zee+blocks.jpg" /><br /><div align="center">My little nephew just had his 1st birthday and my<a href="http://whimfancy.com/"> sis-in-law </a>put together a little gnome themed birthday party for him.....which I think was one of the cutest ideas (I love gnomes), so I ran with her theme and made him a little gnome <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">plushie</span> and also some soft blocks. I made one side of each block crinkle and put a few jingle bells in the middle. The bells didn't make much sound once inside all the stuffing so I ended up putting the bells in a small Nerds candy box (whatever works, right?). This was my first go at a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">plushie</span> and I think I am addicted now, this definitely won't be my last gnome </div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 447px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 337px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549170120985907762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TRL2YMSkQpK9ZhZ-jcJAFlXBl0D_e65yhkap6YELyIzndYtL-2VQq_0zN1OP16uPHdSaKNzf_hNxpTq42weYOtuhPuU6vz9nfJWL5iReT21i9f0MI3FU8QBRPIpsJnLPLBWX9lGOO_Q/s400/tissue+cozie+1.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 449px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549170255689713842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3xPn2S448w7rJ7lb-LnPzno_gaJtwccXoiXvUcAqOc3zXJI4MTbfDpfP_RwBgLa88HAGcZknDhEa_lExFgimTX7bNZp38GdgCVvJF-o0256s3zNWTmVwqMCVl5bQQbOPDIhyphenhyphen-eAgQK0s/s400/zipper+pouch+1.jpg" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 443px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549170428970788258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpEjSO5Qnl67P9sJH1-kW1ooaFan7AG-DxM_uykEm065saoByh1vd-U_qCzsQ_ziT6dUNQfx7l1QpxCd35Tb00NSel37amRu-8eLyM_tSfqmMy1g76o0OxFd22sXAYtG8DnH2t3yb0rHA/s400/100_3512.JPG" /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaA1NWp8oFlIgaauEG9mgo7X2JM-d_7WNYNtmYrz-EgHv3EF3SCp1rl_wffTychb3b1grmhh7IK2gG9TN6WgOL7f2mPMRrRr8JqRzq-ZxOX0R2n9UcFdKeApmHh77LRNX9CnRtBkTC4jA/s1600/pintissuepouch.jpg"></a>Since I am a beginner sewer working on small projects is so much fun for me because you get to see a quick outcome of your work and not to mention the fact that you get to play around with different fun fabrics and use up your scraps. I just might end up with a huge stockpile of pin cushions, zipper pouches, and tissue cozies.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmj7qCnT-LnRNLudjNrti0ztriuVVmJ8ppKgWllh375QI5_J8ppQtLIXDgvTQwktDDrMeG-aeM9u0t4jNeWt1pUIgAmb71cDw9xWd6EuwbUMOQSZq9acWsxiYCulTShOyULgrPGWSQYRg/s1600/robot.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 389px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 420px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549116284596254194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmj7qCnT-LnRNLudjNrti0ztriuVVmJ8ppKgWllh375QI5_J8ppQtLIXDgvTQwktDDrMeG-aeM9u0t4jNeWt1pUIgAmb71cDw9xWd6EuwbUMOQSZq9acWsxiYCulTShOyULgrPGWSQYRg/s400/robot.jpg" /></a> I made my son a robot, which for some reason, I can't seem to upload to my computer, but here is a different smaller version of a little robot monster I made. My daughter has now requested a pink one......which I can't wait to work on.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7CTY697F1E8sFF1-E61r4a9p949aL731Av3DldIHOhBvdYNyd005QwzHpu4Ym1NwKXu5Fc-obm-cqzvPunlWapKEF1IjNFP9o_WxCJrKTKJi17L8aZiCysQW1EbXe5AKLN8sVX7Beec/s1600/organizer.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 479px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 333px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549116181922740066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF7CTY697F1E8sFF1-E61r4a9p949aL731Av3DldIHOhBvdYNyd005QwzHpu4Ym1NwKXu5Fc-obm-cqzvPunlWapKEF1IjNFP9o_WxCJrKTKJi17L8aZiCysQW1EbXe5AKLN8sVX7Beec/s400/organizer.jpg" /></a> I actually started this organizer quite a while ago.....but just completed the finishing details this week. I wish it matched my decor!!!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0E7RtLP0-N-a6XvO9nAuPaIe7kM1RIRkpcRDalreQ3KjR5j6utzO2pcAFLxNLc1GAjaSrICG5L-cInObeN8Bv6NdL8jFcGYLzbumS7N0Q9Y3DB5u1rbHXTd4YrHAYdTVdr1X7IJcy14M/s1600/notebooks.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 511px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549116044561938530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0E7RtLP0-N-a6XvO9nAuPaIe7kM1RIRkpcRDalreQ3KjR5j6utzO2pcAFLxNLc1GAjaSrICG5L-cInObeN8Bv6NdL8jFcGYLzbumS7N0Q9Y3DB5u1rbHXTd4YrHAYdTVdr1X7IJcy14M/s400/notebooks.jpg" /></a> (These pictures came out kind of poorly...sorry. )<br /></div><div align="center">I recently inherited some wallpaper sample books from someone I know (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">YAY</span>, score!), and the wheels started to turn. I have been using the wallpaper for tags, but this is the first project that I made from the wallpaper. They are little notebooks...if you can't tell from the pictures.<br /></div><div align="center">--------------------------------------------</div><br /><div align="center">I have been keeping an <a href="http://www.thebestnesst.blogspot.com/">art journal</a> and have been filling it with lots of ideas, so I am hoping to be getting some product up on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> soon. Maybe!?! If I don't make it on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span> I will <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">at least</span> have some stuff made for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Spring</span> Craft Shows.<br />I have been doing a better job of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">organizing</span> my time, so hopefully I can get some posts up a little more frequently and maybe just maybe a new blog reveal. </div></div></div></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-90818360005895085982010-09-14T11:11:00.000-07:002011-03-10T11:01:07.266-08:00♥ moment of truth ♥<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">In the last 6 months I went from having no Internet for 3 whole years, to signing up and being introduced to a whole new world........facebook, blogging, Etsy, and a lot of putting myself out there. My creative wheels began to turn again, I had found a new area to turn my attention to. A little too much attention? YES! I jumped in with both feet! I almost immediately started this blog and began to work on stuff for an Etsy shop. It has felt great to have such a wonderful creative outlet, but it slowly began to make me feel guilty and a little off balance. It has consumed up quite a bit of my time mentally and physically, which is fine, if I could just find the balance.<br /><br /></div><div align="center">Right now my family and I are in the midst of a few life changes. My husband is trying to transition in to a new career, which might entail moving......will he get the job?...or won't he? Will me move 45 mins. away or across the country? I don't know. All I know is that there has been a lot of renovations going on around here, which fills up most of my time. That alone has been taking a lot of quality time away from my wee ones. So, needless-to-say, when I do feel like I have to get a post up on my blog or a project done.....the guilt begins to fester. My priorities are out of whack! I have tried to maintain a schedule, but this all just doesn't seem to fit in with all that is going on in our lives. </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I think my first mistake was jumping into it all a little too soon. I bypassed the planning and the praying it over. I definitely want to pursue my blog and the Etsy shop, but the blog posts will have to be at a slower pace and the shop will have to be put on hold. I have been praying about this for the past few weeks and feel at peace with my decision, I actually felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. My plate is just a little too full right now. Full of good things...exciting things.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">In the mean time.......</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">I will be focusing on my family....... getting the house ready to sell (just in case), my family prepared to move (just in case), and spending a lot more time with these two precious little beings.....<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 519px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 332px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516838619832486930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNc_Z8bGIv9FCHE_frVhxIXgoq4oKM7_7Vc8FcGgbv5EaIXWnxVRZKePUSmxXJx0dm9Vui3P-oT72Tw23SnsPOLuPbnitdUcR3XBSUr4XlTFWEgKYDqisoMh1AE1WN_WxyqpK7bbxWXqo/s400/100_3277.JPG" /></div><div align="center">experiencing moments like this.......</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 509px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516838625601839922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7u2knVAyKqoAjBfNiGMEgdbrQPMMMYus0FKeERqaAw9bhK3fDNhZJCHtjYRPrLS4FexvoxaCUzJnTnq8NjWqCBMCxhNVyD4t9KO3WjPzLSamSH8yusX93-h0ay8gCOzz8ameWuock4vc/s400/chloe+dirty+heart+hand.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 515px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516838644902496498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8lJrGUHhu_5eIo2GrMpcVW9_NpGCowYOuZ_GRAvqPhGCxCUvY4BZxB6ctOBAg5tuCMPC6NXzPOAlX5F5F5wv8ui-d3UQJ62hS4lwzGesWKBqIsAVWFZ8Y7GsqGtiPiuDzxpz2_nJ7T_I/s400/caleb+dirty+feet.jpg" /></div><p>AND I also look forward to the moments I feel at peace with sitting down to create, to sew, to draw......with out the pressure. I am excited to make things for my home with out the thought in the back of my mind that I have to get things done for the shop first. I look forward to working on projects to put in an Etsy shop that I plan on opening when the timing is right.....I look forward to building up my arsenal of handmade goodies to maybe one day have a booth at a craft show...... I look forward to being prepared.....to having a plan.....to maybe even build up a brand....on my time...on God's perfect timing. These are things I want to do, now is just not the time......and that is okay.</p><p>I recently read something in a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Calm-My-Anxious-Heart-Contentment/dp/1576830470">book that I am reading </a>that kind of underlined my decision:</p><p align="center"><em><span style="color:#339999;"><strong>Too often in our lives, accomplishment and doing overshadow growth and becoming. We frantically scurry around, trying to paint the picture with our activities, but our being must be settled before our doing.</strong></span></em></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#333333;">On that note.....I have a lot of growing, becoming, and settleing to do. I am not going away completely, just shifting focus.....FOR NOW!! I still look forward to sharing the things that I will inevitably create and the wonderful moments that I will have, I will just be sharing when I can......when the time is right. </span></p><p align="center"><strong><em><span style="color:#339999;">Ta Ta FOR NOW!</span></em></strong></p><p align="center"></p>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-1175644285850423412010-09-09T10:09:00.001-07:002011-03-10T17:43:36.534-08:00♥ freezer paper "screen printing" tutorial ♥Okay....here it is, my first ever tutorial. It didn't go as smoothly as hoped....but here it is!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 563px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 365px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516881391344726642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSC5hxkWxIAgvoRv-cQtfoMetN38Twi1Pz_n9soi74XX0mA8Ti82dEiNR5J5xFi-MmJbfhRiacUtHF44puVVBXj0lmT55WEC01I1pvyuk0oSUT6LVBppPqsVCfWb9waiRc1Z2alln2pcs/s400/fpsp+collage.jpg" /> <p align="center">When I saw this idea I knew I had to try it. I have always wanted to learn how to screen print and even had a little piggy bank to try and save for a small screen printing machine. I have only done a few projects but I thought I would share the process with you, so you can try it too, if you haven't already. </p><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#660000;"><a href="http://rubbishsweetrubbish.blogspot.com/p/freezer-paper-tutorial_10.html">CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL TUTORIAL!!!!<br /></a></span></div><div align="center">It is such an easy project to do......don't let it scare you....just try it. I have so many ideas that I want to try that I had to start writing them down. I know I will be covering some stains up on my kiddos clothes. There are a few shirts I just bought that I thought were going to be ruined, but now I can just "screen print" somthin' cool over the top and it's wearable (in public) again. </div><br /><div align="center">I also want to include my kids........ so the next project I want to do is to re-create their drawings on to a shirt or maybe a pillowcase. They draw some pretty cool little guys that would look really cute and I think it will be a great way to preserve some memories. </div><br /><div align="center">----------------</div><br /><div align="center">Here are a couple of my completed projects....</div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 503px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514989018878286354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuTwsA7HTNemZm1JE_mBiWutnnfLIrQ3jsXpEEJOR7q24XFrL7KRpaPdfKNbc2PGxbq1JftH2C_fPlyPi62_f1KFc0CnTFcg3Rb_hkq96Ko1rVx3BO-DZEocYlfn5msa0Digyh2oQtqFw/s400/FPSP+examples.jpg" /><br />I can't wait to get started on more and to share them with you. I would love to see anything you create.....so please send me a picture or link. </div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-4229731790281460372010-09-07T21:03:00.000-07:002010-09-07T21:43:02.618-07:00♥ OOPS! ♥I had every intention of having my freezer paper "screen printing" tutorial up on Wednesday morning but there seems to be a delay.......<br /><br />Well.....you see.....I went to do my tutorial and figured out that I left my freezer paper at set up today for our first <a href="http://www.mops.org/">MOPS</a> meeting. I put the kids back in the car to run back up to the church to get it and it was locked, which meant running to the store for more paper. I got the paper and thought I would start it up after dinner. I get my camera out and the batteries are going dead.......so the battery search began. I found some batteries in a toy only to put them in and have the camera die on my once again. I then found another pair in my husbands CD player (yes we have a CD player and not an IPOD, we are behind the times) I was able to take a few pictures, but taking pictures at night is never a good idea, they are either dark, blurry, or there is a glare or massive amounts of shadows. RRR!!!<br /><br />I take a few crummy pictures and start to cut out my stencil and carefully place it on the shirt to do the next step......which is to iron it on......only to remember that I brought my iron to the church as well. AHHHHHH!!!!!<br /><br />........and that is how my whole day went!<br /><br /><br />So needless-to-say the tutorial will have to be postponed. I will have it up Wednesday night or Thursday afternoon by the latest.<br /><br /><br />Here is a little somthin' somthin' to put a smile on your face in the mean time.....ENJOY!<br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pZ3cTwI9bIw?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pZ3cTwI9bIw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-22259251853326670862010-08-31T15:48:00.000-07:002011-03-10T11:03:56.686-08:00♥ my week ♥<div align="center">Here are a few things we did this week:</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I made a couple pillows for my couch. The pretty pillow in back was made from some fabric a friend gave to me and I got the burlap from the discount bin, because it was "damaged". I will be posting a tutorial next week on how I did the "screen print" of the deer head, it is super easy.</div><div align="center">I think both pillows could stand a bit more "stuffing", but that will have to go on my to-do-list for next week.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJ11e1XbyC79TeDEj3UgzOCaOYOuzq-xVuOLgKxQI7nfDm9R9x1dbHqlJCg_YKgX3TI76K910g2c6l_OY3sb_34-bzVc8Qq7sOgta1ovTuJoQnnpzcofGX63cr3jLIlOjwuFwz8WR35g/s1600/100_3193.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 525px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 342px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511711582704706114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJ11e1XbyC79TeDEj3UgzOCaOYOuzq-xVuOLgKxQI7nfDm9R9x1dbHqlJCg_YKgX3TI76K910g2c6l_OY3sb_34-bzVc8Qq7sOgta1ovTuJoQnnpzcofGX63cr3jLIlOjwuFwz8WR35g/s400/100_3193.JPG" /></a>We were still trying to get over our little illness this week, so what better way to keep the doctor away then by making and eating CUPCAKES! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQr_YvwJBm2C8MgqgFFJAbNUwVPBFWey46-Wp5-SvO2LdewuVg2Z3m4HPtE5XUeY-agqRG8whAC8ePmSUr5a6ILxcCD57YdyC4-50b8oyUaw30_9svzyFZ_THSKEqr2pLpSSuV3f1qSPk/s1600/100_3124.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 407px; HEIGHT: 433px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511711028440832210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQr_YvwJBm2C8MgqgFFJAbNUwVPBFWey46-Wp5-SvO2LdewuVg2Z3m4HPtE5XUeY-agqRG8whAC8ePmSUr5a6ILxcCD57YdyC4-50b8oyUaw30_9svzyFZ_THSKEqr2pLpSSuV3f1qSPk/s400/100_3124.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6JtVBd2hGdVkohAIWgs1eF6TecuIz8wcny59OB_xjVL9hEu0d993xZ7Uf4Qit_G4Z14pHdRDd3AeX-eTtLFFBc5leE9cKVKUyxeNHNxWVQx6BP7su0mFVaSXQ4dKiEBwcaW99gTu9EY/s1600/100_3126.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 397px; HEIGHT: 439px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511711032221146242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6JtVBd2hGdVkohAIWgs1eF6TecuIz8wcny59OB_xjVL9hEu0d993xZ7Uf4Qit_G4Z14pHdRDd3AeX-eTtLFFBc5leE9cKVKUyxeNHNxWVQx6BP7su0mFVaSXQ4dKiEBwcaW99gTu9EY/s400/100_3126.JPG" /></a><br />Since we had something nutritious to eat I thought it would be a good idea to get outside for some Vitamin D, so we headed out to my dying garden.<br />(It has been extremely neglected this year)<br />I thought I would go ahead and pull up all the carrots before they died with the rest of the plants.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 505px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 327px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511710500709768786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIiCcRxjGprNzmKFvaH-ohnqtiEQvF3wzqoAXpmtM9P_g_s_yuHB1CzTLAqDwXwyquQmCXcKPT7IW889gxSpVYpArk58aFVfW8iBnqQ1c5kfeS8obpwfXy1u1DI-JZAehrX86M2kv38m4/s400/100_3105.JPG" /><br />My lil' man did not want to do the picture <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">thang</span>, as you can see below, because the tops of the carrots were a bit itchy for him. He was trying to be a good sport but just couldn't take it any longer. At least not long enough to have a "photographic moment."<br />.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYswkXcBjCr2FHkUID7wifK9veZj-FP5HgSQVjJwkdRHBHbAxEMQfulFY6dhqrCa91n73_XXKxM8i-v-viCxt255E5fEIbDwHT37YDLw3nnTHdSzExfhTBIQcwZ3ig4QUn66bYbbttzY/s1600/caleb+carrot+2.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 270px; HEIGHT: 431px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511710127766563346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYswkXcBjCr2FHkUID7wifK9veZj-FP5HgSQVjJwkdRHBHbAxEMQfulFY6dhqrCa91n73_XXKxM8i-v-viCxt255E5fEIbDwHT37YDLw3nnTHdSzExfhTBIQcwZ3ig4QUn66bYbbttzY/s400/caleb+carrot+2.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HI8WY0tyT3vY8v4qo6VK8OvBXHhW_WcPpPsqR2DHyEeebjZHhwro2FWqwB86OC_pSEd0LtVfnpW9G7UAsg-PJiRtTmRV50EcGQS6XHQcobfuCGhh2gVTbpODHQOYe1rDLBpHPmW6bRE/s1600/caleb+carrot.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 249px; HEIGHT: 435px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511710225557100098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2HI8WY0tyT3vY8v4qo6VK8OvBXHhW_WcPpPsqR2DHyEeebjZHhwro2FWqwB86OC_pSEd0LtVfnpW9G7UAsg-PJiRtTmRV50EcGQS6XHQcobfuCGhh2gVTbpODHQOYe1rDLBpHPmW6bRE/s400/caleb+carrot.jpg" /></a><br />I was just happy to save the carrots.....they all got eaten up!<br />I feel like my garden was a failure this year, but I did get a lot of spinach out of it and was able to make some <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">pico</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">de</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">gallo</span> with my cilantro. So, it wasn't a total bust, I guess.<br />--------<br />I have had my mind on other (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">important</span>) things this week....can you tell.....<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirefWL-P7ECrS3AX2ca5F6duglCiMc7EeZNwvvyWUPh5IF2Ht8kOab5TPTs-cvOad0PHUbfeEKvqSUILgsRmtz6xwLUg0We3D9LxfPhaNFcKlADUaaM1a_-yfA3whjAL5vTT2CamakblQ/s1600/100_3122.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 458px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511709931356918210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirefWL-P7ECrS3AX2ca5F6duglCiMc7EeZNwvvyWUPh5IF2Ht8kOab5TPTs-cvOad0PHUbfeEKvqSUILgsRmtz6xwLUg0We3D9LxfPhaNFcKlADUaaM1a_-yfA3whjAL5vTT2CamakblQ/s400/100_3122.JPG" /></a>Yes! That is my toaster in my freezer. I don't know? That is just where I found it! </div><div>(I had to crop the photo a bunch so you couldn't see my VERY disorganized and not so super clean freezer.) </div><div>--------</div><div></div><div>Well....those are a few snippets from my week. I hope yours was splendid too.</div></div><br /></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-23286897669811160402010-08-28T19:01:00.000-07:002010-08-30T07:58:13.901-07:00♥ my music ♥<div align="center"><img style="WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px; VISIBILITY: hidden" border="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNzgwMTUwNTAwNjImcHQ9MTI3ODAxNTA4MDMyOCZwPTY5NDMwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz1lODIzNTAwMzc5YjU*ZTAxOTNj/MDk3Mjk3NDY5M2VmYiZvZj*w.gif" width="0" height="0" /> I am going to be taking my music off of the main page, so that is doesn't come on every time you visit my blog. I do not like how it starts over at the first song every time you click on something within my blog and it was beginning to irritate me (just a little).</div><div align="center">If you would like to listen to or revisit my play list it will be listed under MUSIC in my categories list located on the right hand side bar. I love music, so I am sure I will be adding music frequently and when I do I will be sure to add it into a post to announce the wonderful new addition. </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 450px; VISIBILITY: visible; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto"><p align="center"></p></div><br /><img style="WIDTH: 0px; HEIGHT: 0px; VISIBILITY: hidden" border="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyODMxODAxMjk2ODkmcHQ9MTI4MzE4MDE*MjI2NyZwPTY5NDMwMSZkPSZnPTEmbz*4YTdmMjg*NGFiNmU*YTc3OTlj/MjVhYmRiM2IxMzhhNiZvZj*w.gif" width="0" height="0" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; WIDTH: 450px; VISIBILITY: visible; MARGIN-LEFT: auto; MARGIN-RIGHT: auto"><object width="435" height="270"><param name="movie" value="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/mp3player_new.swf"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="flashvars" value="config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indimusic.us%2Fext%2Fpc%2Fconfig_black_noautostart.xml&mywidth=435&myheight=270&playlist_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.playlistproject.net%2Fpl.php%3Fplaylist%3D77888346%26t%3D1283180128&wid=os"><br /> <embed style="width:435px; visibility:visible; height:270px;" allowscriptaccess="never" src="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/mp3player_new.swf" flashvars="config=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.indimusic.us%2Fext%2Fpc%2Fconfig_black_noautostart.xml&mywidth=435&myheight=270&playlist_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.playlistproject.net%2Fpl.php%3Fplaylist%3D77888346%26t%3D1283180128&wid=os" width="435" height="270" name="mp3player" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" border="0"></embed> </object><br /><a href="http://www.playlistproject.net/"><img border="0" alt="Get a playlist!" src="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/images/create_black.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.playlistproject.net/playlist/19939416587/standalone" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Standalone player" src="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/images/launch_black.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.playlistproject.net/playlist/19939416587/download"><img border="0" alt="Get Ringtones" src="http://www.playlistproject.net/mc/images/get_black.jpg" /></a> </div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-48208877011965838522010-08-25T09:56:00.000-07:002011-03-10T11:04:58.588-08:00♥ Funky Junk ♥<div align="center">If you can.....you must go and check out the <a href="http://www.funkyjunkantiqueshow.com/">Funky Junk</a> show </div><div align="center">September 4 & 5<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span></div><div align="center">in the lovely <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sandpoint</span>, Idaho. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 449px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 458px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509394993856852386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQmKa3J_FtVQTbFsBhp1KDKn6SpfSAUkQch4Q1DPirxxrFbpmqSreaKAoc7tCuxQ6xQnO1OlT3OB9cLazQryWJab8i1nVCGTmutLGZb9BOwbOaA3JdLmBfH5RMU2vnteSYpy1q7Eh2Uoc/s400/Funky+Finds" /></div><div align="center">LETS GO!! If for no other reason but to go visit my friend's booth</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebestnesst">The Best Nesst</a>. She makes the cutest journals and cards and has some really awesome prints in right now. She will be vending there along with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WanderLux?ref=em">Wunderlux</a> (cute stuff too!).</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQ5uuDv0dvngNyyKblFQZSkuFDpoOOeA0CA-MuYNKp4Y9Ox49DVuOGsAFuRFrvzrFB03sFKjLYlmq0VxGpeFBtgyffH6-KrW00QsZ-EfbzfcbQlIIWuAG9-qeX3EioGCoVhjxUifjKxs/s1600/jenessa's+goods"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 489px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 354px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509393794402357186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQ5uuDv0dvngNyyKblFQZSkuFDpoOOeA0CA-MuYNKp4Y9Ox49DVuOGsAFuRFrvzrFB03sFKjLYlmq0VxGpeFBtgyffH6-KrW00QsZ-EfbzfcbQlIIWuAG9-qeX3EioGCoVhjxUifjKxs/s400/jenessa's+goods" /></a> There's Little Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland,....dinosaurs.....robots.....deer.....OH MY!! She also puts wonderful scripture or <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">quotes</span> on each one to help inspire and encourage you or someone else. You really should check them out...they are super sweet. She does a wonderful job at creating different looks for all different types of styles and taste. </div><div align="center">Check out her <a href="http://notesfromness.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;">BLOG</span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"> & </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebestnesst"><span style="font-size:130%;">SHOP</span></a> !!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I will be driving up to the show for sure (I'll let you know what I find). The drive up to Sandpoint is beautiful and it is a wonderful place to spend a weekend. If you go up there you must check out <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/pine-street-bakery-sandpoint">Pine Street Bakery</a>.....all I have to say is, YUM!!</div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-43500915776305433032010-08-21T16:23:00.001-07:002010-08-21T16:28:57.733-07:00♥ under the weather ♥<div align="center">All of a sudden I am not feeling so hot.......UGH! </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnq_zIv0RkFcGIR2Nkh551g3VBELwgGsJ84S5OVAZeq-K1IDL3lGrJi0cMLR6X0wK7kQUscLXrshfiAuIZ__wKFQuEYlMQngSlYr_YkCPdXQrZPtPFCM8mUlTcJxE74gzICpuXmHU0HBY/s1600/doente_large_large.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 421px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 270px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508008236086778178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnq_zIv0RkFcGIR2Nkh551g3VBELwgGsJ84S5OVAZeq-K1IDL3lGrJi0cMLR6X0wK7kQUscLXrshfiAuIZ__wKFQuEYlMQngSlYr_YkCPdXQrZPtPFCM8mUlTcJxE74gzICpuXmHU0HBY/s400/doente_large_large.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/2816146"><span style="font-size:78%;">(source)</span></a></div><div align="center"> I will be in bed.....OR on the couch resting. Poor me and my poor children if I still have this when my husband goes back to work.......this is a bad one! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ohhhh</span> my dear feather blanket.....here I come. </div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-72703924381885581312010-08-15T11:49:00.000-07:002011-03-26T13:12:05.357-07:00♥ Project 9: Conkerr Cancer ♥<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 195px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505711028412563074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Mp1ofK_NguRVp1j19DeA6xz2JTMKOFDlJtBvh-PxARIzhty4Byap1AswcYV8CDgEFP0YduTYnWwy2nBsxI8GwduRf7NREVE08ZHh1QthspsmhfwvQhMhOxdefTI69nz9qXgwJnTGGo4/s400/craft+hope.png" /><br /><div align="center">I came across this wonderful book on a <a href="http://www.dana-made-it.com/2010/08/hey-thats-me-in-craft-hope-book-and-at.html">blog</a>. The book is filled with different handmade craft projects you can do for a cause. The project they are working on right now over at <a href="http://crafthope.com/2010/07/project-9-conkerr-cancer/">Craft Hope</a> is called Project 9 and what they are doing is making pillowcases for a group called <a href="http://www.conkerrcancer.org/index.html"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ConKerr</span> Cancer </a>for terminally ill children. Pillowcases!!.....How easy is that?! I am so excited because I just got a new sewing machine from my terrific husband for my birthday and what better way to put it to use.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPrYDL6asD-Mz-FRwCXuE5rYLUWEKbANu7e4uiEDmDJBd5i2YX1xn0q1nOCy3yg-rWWHSp9KBhcruaKVE0VkINp3OjMQScJ5lEwyEXPd2ZK7XwGhBJ6YkOp2cXHuLQVraQ0GeGg298OM/s1600/craft+hope+book.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505711035013382226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUPrYDL6asD-Mz-FRwCXuE5rYLUWEKbANu7e4uiEDmDJBd5i2YX1xn0q1nOCy3yg-rWWHSp9KBhcruaKVE0VkINp3OjMQScJ5lEwyEXPd2ZK7XwGhBJ6YkOp2cXHuLQVraQ0GeGg298OM/s400/craft+hope+book.jpg" /></a> I picked some fabric up to start making some today. I am not sure how many I will be able to make, but a few is better than none. They requested that the pillowcases be made out of cotton and made with brightly colored fun fabrics. For each pillowcase I will need 3/4 of a yard for the base and 1/3 for the border. So if anyone is interested in joining me or donating some fabric please contact me via email: <a href="mailto:CarrieShan@ymail.com">CarrieShan@ymail.com</a> or leave a comment, the pillowcases will be sent to a coordinator at our/your local hospital. The project ends September 15<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>. </div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-92220409379115022792010-08-13T09:35:00.001-07:002011-03-10T11:06:27.955-08:00♥ such fun ♥<div align="center">We are back from our lil' journey over to beautiful Montana. What a great trip. Who can go on a trip with your in-laws and your husbands baby brother (age 19), to go visit extended family.....(all without your husband) and have a wonderful time??? Not many....so I have to say, once again, that I am super blessed. It was such a great trip. My in-laws rented a roomy suburban with a T.V. so the kids could watch movies a long the way, while their mother took all this in......<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 517px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504935140189597330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiKfh427oMxlJ7OiQQsvU751Mi_m_CdKabfMO-WVVzVsRuA0orAG34pdURGhh2Mnb4l52VdJ-08k2CF_4qhmGfwGqQdox6IUKlHPsqCyIs-P_FSHh1l5JbosFO4NobcE6Bne-zq0ayw6o/s400/montana.jpg" />It was this and much, much more! It was an overcast day so not all the pictures turned out well..<br /><br /><div align="center">Before we left we went to visit my husband's Aunt and Uncle who live on a farm right off the lake and that is where I experienced this......<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 459px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 277px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504934852021113794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-HQlZ38vDAGtEvUgpyMmpXNV6d9OjHQVGRDgL-wxRF_nY2iOr78k3j-ReSZpdSewph9ey8n0_Eldc06MCbr5_Ud9n3kTkZNZL4VU64kxSS4z-7FAysQzIruUl8e-PTrmfDIE5-lio-L8/s400/Tilly2.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 483px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504934857056560050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCl7ib5kZDJf00uQtqpqmyz7kAloAjByW3wBnvMcg8QmVrQ-wnBT-7cTHF3fVFMNR8VX871Eu5DnBHDYmvyfdzLUvqpu7vMzu_LBfpcFToroRZM-swxiHV-XWWpIkIzp23FD2HKDV-AII/s400/Tilly3.jpg" /> It was one of the most beautiful things I have seen in a long time. We walked into a gate and this beautiful horse comes galloping towards us through the forest. It was kind of surreal.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAH7Rf59BOLBgT-jn9ODZyh4SbW7bYZ3WccdWu46wE9owMbujUhNKDNVIn7zAL4zTrAyWpY90X1ZdFat6xBLJaif9QaBzy3tPFhiRZC3ZwS3vmYkrVqtH8GrQ6nm8oEvY9X_knCSs14Q/s1600/100_2885.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 471px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 435px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504934841348305746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMAH7Rf59BOLBgT-jn9ODZyh4SbW7bYZ3WccdWu46wE9owMbujUhNKDNVIn7zAL4zTrAyWpY90X1ZdFat6xBLJaif9QaBzy3tPFhiRZC3ZwS3vmYkrVqtH8GrQ6nm8oEvY9X_knCSs14Q/s400/100_2885.JPG" /></a> Both kids got to sit on her, which they enjoyed, as you can see from that huge smile on Caleb's face. They train horses and the things that my Aunt Peggy showed us were amazing! That horse did everything! It would pick stuff up for her, count out it's age, smile, hug, shake, lay down.....even cover up with a blanket (you name it). It was amazing!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(I don't know if you can tell, but through those trees behind them is a beautiful lake)<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq8E8Mubip6bWTfwGZXz6UHPtunuImz38NTj2RB3O4C_FRs22TxpCjT_T5M2M1QSjBsLZaukjziywF6tRE0Kpz5oyDjSoTANGhJl8YVMXXLCKPdGfRRiXSUDgbHD2mz0qVTOe28415eAg/s1600/100_2874.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 467px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 435px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504934836714683170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq8E8Mubip6bWTfwGZXz6UHPtunuImz38NTj2RB3O4C_FRs22TxpCjT_T5M2M1QSjBsLZaukjziywF6tRE0Kpz5oyDjSoTANGhJl8YVMXXLCKPdGfRRiXSUDgbHD2mz0qVTOe28415eAg/s400/100_2874.JPG" /></a> They have a sweet little week year old calf. Isn't it sweet?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisShJtmFlSlYP5CI1QcD9C-HqBaSOaDDlUpHHwSOwJJXbqRfRqgNuNpqFmihlO0zQj9gbIkNXQAJOt6enaMFz0atpppzonRHqWtf4AikJ4G6KMPL-N2CutYQmN8MmsHMzdfJfBAh6aseA/s1600/100_2893.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 469px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504934449670483362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisShJtmFlSlYP5CI1QcD9C-HqBaSOaDDlUpHHwSOwJJXbqRfRqgNuNpqFmihlO0zQj9gbIkNXQAJOt6enaMFz0atpppzonRHqWtf4AikJ4G6KMPL-N2CutYQmN8MmsHMzdfJfBAh6aseA/s400/100_2893.JPG" /></a> and chickens......<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeABr6HFEfsr0WUTtc5wjaLM3AMc-J_boVW67oWqx1xHbREYgwao2JZstCHOgbaqBKiGMC-YqjAKekYoG_w2ZjVUYHuDtGGttgwKWvDIEvMj_TnqK75VT2LxGvxE7MzJ5B97iHSdXdgI0/s1600/100_2891.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 462px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 362px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504934448424270450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeABr6HFEfsr0WUTtc5wjaLM3AMc-J_boVW67oWqx1xHbREYgwao2JZstCHOgbaqBKiGMC-YqjAKekYoG_w2ZjVUYHuDtGGttgwKWvDIEvMj_TnqK75VT2LxGvxE7MzJ5B97iHSdXdgI0/s400/100_2891.JPG" /></a> Chloe loved the chickens....she didn't want to leave the pen.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_n_H-m2HQ4R8nUTt7u_T44VUAn04XXzT2ojap_zguyfyjBjl3ELOwNP0vtj9S_DpQu8FEiXJ4y4GYFklsm65Vked7ZtqBsYnYkNkpmySnoIzcn12WX_uyJ17C-kHfBI_UcvtRIw7k38M/s1600/100_2899.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 453px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504934439446215586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_n_H-m2HQ4R8nUTt7u_T44VUAn04XXzT2ojap_zguyfyjBjl3ELOwNP0vtj9S_DpQu8FEiXJ4y4GYFklsm65Vked7ZtqBsYnYkNkpmySnoIzcn12WX_uyJ17C-kHfBI_UcvtRIw7k38M/s400/100_2899.JPG" /></a> Oh.....and I must mention. The best Cherries EVER! They were HUGE and delicious.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUUFWEGBMO4lj-a6YzDT4rz8uQpu-ogKo3oD4aVdGyNxoCCww5TIjFaJnE6oVNjwgeBLnZFvJFpZoL8Dz3KHU3vUceEhZTfCtq3lZrEZIFnqgOuGVeWMtQnT2GS-tdikzLJL10eea3jo/s1600/100_2905.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 444px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 337px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504934432707001618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikUUFWEGBMO4lj-a6YzDT4rz8uQpu-ogKo3oD4aVdGyNxoCCww5TIjFaJnE6oVNjwgeBLnZFvJFpZoL8Dz3KHU3vUceEhZTfCtq3lZrEZIFnqgOuGVeWMtQnT2GS-tdikzLJL10eea3jo/s400/100_2905.JPG" /></a><br /><br />My Aunt Janet took me to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?rls=com.microsoft:en-US&oe=utf8&rlz=1I7_____en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=pieces+polson&fb=1&gl=us&hq=pieces&hnear=Polson,+Mt&cid=13716854625552193650">the cutest little shop </a>where this lady does the coolest things with bits and pieces of things, like these chairs she turned into a swing. I loved it! </div><p align="center">It was a great trip and great company! What a great way to spend my birthday. I just wish my wonderful husband could have gone with is, but that's okay I am off to spend a wonderful weekend with him now. </p></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-51599866200443572252010-08-10T16:52:00.000-07:002010-08-11T06:21:33.995-07:00♥ Montana or bust ♥<p>The kids and I are off on a little road trip to Montana with the in-laws. Yay!...no dishes or laundry for 2 days......and maybe I can even get a little reading done along the way. It is such a beautiful drive, so I will be sure to take some pictures to share with you! </p><p>It just so happens to be my birthday so I am going to leave you with this fun little song. It tends to make me happy. I get it stuck in my head all the time but I thought it was kind of fitting today........I hope it makes you happy too. ENJOY! </p><p><span style="font-size:78%;">(make sure you pause my music in the bottom right column if you choose to listen)</span></p><p>HAPPY BIRTHDAY......HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!<br /></p><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FAt6IK97_2M&hl=en_US&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FAt6IK97_2M&hl=en_US&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-9302827541423734202010-08-08T09:07:00.000-07:002010-08-08T09:38:43.379-07:00♥ facebook ♥Okay......I was a little inspired by my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error"><a href="http://www.whimfancy.com/">SIL</a></span> (Jess), and <a href="http://www.star-chef.com/">BIL</a> (Pete), and decided to start up a little <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">facebook</span> page for Rubbish Sweet Rubbish. I have to admit that I feel a little silly not even having any product up in my shop yet, but we all have to start somewhere, right?<br /><br /><div><div align="center">I have come to the conclusion that even if I don't sell a single item in my shop, that this is all well worth it, because this has been such a fun and exciting experience for me. So, please come and support me and my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">endeavours</span>. You can click on the "like" button on the left column of this blog. My intentions are to post updates for the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> shop along with fun creative finds and activities.......we will see???</div><div align="center"> I am figuring it all out as I go.......</div><br /><div align="center">Thank you for all your support and encouragement. ♥ <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 323px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503077687978538498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcgdKSYtXbzeBFLlauSv43th_-BVwJypriXs1Oi2TOSIj2viFsvGaLTO9HTmmoc3fIbAtMJBiiWm_RSd1pBM92ZNqISaubzNID6-TDgs3We4IfB9epYDQIi8MlVosE4mzRadpC1-g4z-4/s400/lovely.jpg" /></div><div></div><div align="center"><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/3284330">(we ♥ it)</a></span></div></div></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-15951407649273828742010-08-06T18:06:00.001-07:002011-03-10T11:07:18.166-08:00♥ more hair flair ♥<div align="center">I finally finished a few more things for my upcoming <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> shop....pictures and all. I was feeling like I had more unfinished projects than I did finished, but I am getting there......<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">SlOwLy</span>!!! I haven't had all the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">supplies</span> I need so I have been working on what I do have which is felt......some of the colors are a little bright because I am using what my mother-in-law gave me, but I think they turned out pretty fun.<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 505px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502468278362500482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKs9f0e98x2rcWCUQOub59UCEetgmf3ZwXfBPo5SmryUHX3YUFltcnjXf84T6o4pk-8jMgV9ddJKNPaj1JdIeYY1ZfpkhCfPMBdOZ6J-GiioYCu6tJ9rTCeLr9o0wcAfldcoMcfgFzcUk/s400/maroon+flower+collage.jpg" /></div><div align="center">♥</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 505px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 227px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502468269699031986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnoSM_S2beB4vEMnVOIJ_AOcElIYPktip8VXnVi19pRDtX4QTLEF1l_cejlFCseUxzrysOEsTLvuqdqOIQBus54z-wPmtYotEd-Ukfxv-Wcy1rpKQnlKW8LLdS2kijmiA_wQq1DhGR6RE/s400/precious+collage.jpg" /></div><div align="center">♥</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 509px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502468264236225746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmD6MmU6tljdvkaAABLXFQJftuVDq6TfGKinvLWzFmUg3mNxc3O0SYQorVg1mzcIuBiJpjXXkoSNTpp660lTavzkhVDYtuGQlYhtwiD3m2D08V_p8mwMwg9XihW81a3MDyTcNYJZJR8uw/s400/yellow+heart+collage.jpg" /></div><div align="center">♥</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 519px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502468254347052242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt93PvJsEP8fjkSRaz2VtVQjPvB7mybizc7GWFqgTwhVoPPn2LYTnHawjc4KhLDTh1sx9xTrK1yzq0Snm67MH1ZrpUOU_3P8w5q5jMPpKGwoUWMCbKti0B0vO0b8k9SFna5eNobbBgJ1U/s400/Picnik+collage.jpg" /></div><div align="center">♥</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCJuFmHJr8NPfxR4jXxlHJdMJmw3J3H-iDIlxN0IDjKPZDuufssgip5SrTG2Yy4y51sVY_ZOq6gS-E_wNr7pRjPZipvVUev_-kUUckgO9YeFMj_OSz-ihxqYM1TmPQOFQURFOuaafh34/s1600/bright+collage.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 515px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 343px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502468370260474418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgCJuFmHJr8NPfxR4jXxlHJdMJmw3J3H-iDIlxN0IDjKPZDuufssgip5SrTG2Yy4y51sVY_ZOq6gS-E_wNr7pRjPZipvVUev_-kUUckgO9YeFMj_OSz-ihxqYM1TmPQOFQURFOuaafh34/s400/bright+collage.jpg" /></a> The hardest part of it all is trying to take pictures of yourself.....especially with my little Kodak digital camera and wee ones hanging on your arm (the one with the camera in it). I ended up with a lot of pictures of the wall or ones with the top of a child's head, but it was a lot of fun to be a little creative with my photographs....that is all new to me. </div><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sooo</span>....<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">whatch</span> think?? </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">♥</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">P.S....The<a href="http://rubbishsweetrubbish.blogspot.com/2010/07/s-e-w-exciting.html"> sewing machine </a>I got in the mail a few weeks ago doesn't want to work for me, I think the timing is off. I have been itching to sew. I can't make any hair scarves or bows without it......not to mention the laundry list of other projects I want to do. So sad!</div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-28877851342479088322010-08-05T17:25:00.000-07:002010-08-06T07:20:45.557-07:00♥ dish soap anyone? ♥<div align="center">I have always disliked keeping the dish soap on the counter in it's generic plastic bottle, but it always ended up there. I went to my SIL's house the other day and she had her dish soap in a cool looking wine bottle with a stopper on the top, so my wheels started turning. I came across this idea on another blog a couple weeks later....... AND I just so happened to have a cruet that wasn't getting much use.......until now....</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmOMLjKBCoy1g0PFSKVHVaeL0Mj2IMebIzxeCUHjDTAgIjx59dtqg9DSJu1Up3Q6rJeKZc6PBFzZCdGshyphenhyphenPOIAoztMvSreOTZAOlKSc7s_coziWztjHECou_fUvoruHquCgNWQ8PaoxI/s1600/100_2215.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 363px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502086583704999202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOmOMLjKBCoy1g0PFSKVHVaeL0Mj2IMebIzxeCUHjDTAgIjx59dtqg9DSJu1Up3Q6rJeKZc6PBFzZCdGshyphenhyphenPOIAoztMvSreOTZAOlKSc7s_coziWztjHECou_fUvoruHquCgNWQ8PaoxI/s400/100_2215.JPG" /></a>Isn't it kinda cute? I think next time I will try to get some dish soap that doesn't look so radioactive, but I love this idea. It was perfect timing too because my dishwasher had just bit the dust (it is fixed now thanks to my wonderful handy-man husband). It was kinda fun pouring it on the dishes like syrup (I know....I am sadly, easily amused).<br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(I can't find where I found this idea, so if anyone knows please let me know, so I can give credit, where credit is due.)</span></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633971875766551848.post-17539386457234727092010-08-02T11:43:00.001-07:002010-08-02T15:38:49.694-07:00♥ treasures ♥<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC9e6Bpes6nnHB5LbECat-gbNR4RVVfh-l_DwOzgCLgPFyDyNZBaelCV_MaKFMVYpHb999lMum0CX6pq4pxRjmb6IpMRf-5dSe5wDS5_fMfNY2u4Oj0NQMn6GyJXooV_z6dGKBMmT3hHQ/s1600/100_2435.JPG"></a>I headed to the basement this past week to look for some of my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">childhood</span> books I had put away for my kids to have one day. I was going to look through them to see if I had any beat up books with some cool illustrations in them that I might be able to use for some projects, when I found these........ <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500892444970969602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPEtQhjYsAnvix0DMHKgLgD5WSCnfiYVuf5CeQNbvWRa4KyGqgPx7A9bVgCkiJJNiyRuVwdadZmk7ua3-d3-HdATI9eVB0VNb_vUKN0pNyV8CaJusDho2Fo0BoX55qpmtAR0tGQiqF77k/s400/100_2435.JPG" /> <div align="center"></div><div align="center">First of all, the vintage wallpaper they are covered in is a treasure in and of itself, but when I opened them up look what I found.....<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjds2QCKBrAfPmZsdFn1GjyhEYfKAtX2zMnuRMQgJ9u2keycnpBB0u0FB7AC17q02TAVAiJtoEUtYV1MDyyABQ3E2wXa_b-jfs5aX8m-Jayof2WOkpIzp9DE_cFXe4oaETMEPIVwxJQPY4/s1600/100_2450.JPG"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500886248460464402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukA-XxOVcIdKYJWuDv8X9_JkmuW2Qvyqo0FWwwGhVDyCjlGxLopitHkFXfJ1o9T1o_T0kKwbMZplMXgeZ5IWn9d7zMTvI_c632vk2X5Rh5He8xVoteHvckBrymADNpmZyTf01gHlj5_s/s400/100_2437.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500886238520066194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemP3DQltqLtcEQT17zceQxulRGkJswyhXmrPKSNk-aJyMcOoZ9sQwP1wVrluclZE-DkfYxZPpS6kG8tUL7z2GdpmI5LUcUw-VMOOnCLxduQc-ehk1al_S1wZqp2CQdoYEtV3u7IvePj0/s400/100_2438.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 346px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500886229261272978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyP8pHlancJhHoD4cTLu1iLcAEeeUlk-Gb7wqkZjpzLsHrwQ2DKN-o9hkEJhtNRPO2k7_HTfMilNvPRmmN8-ZKyGKLYVDM1vK0IVRGWD-xbfaL9_4NwPieQCs-AIcDzyeFuf0orssjuV0/s400/100_2439.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 284px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500886222505895506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZVGzBzfYND15dNvPgWXbo-ZwP6eRCw-_QlTgl0CwtMmzKGEHLTXxXOlmc0jRv2ggyYLJ642wXB6QhRUdvlmWIsYAjCFBsjkKATUY_6ovjXW2dlq2vXSnWuj6fN5oIkxff53FcdulSrQ/s400/100_2441.JPG" /></div><div align="center">The smaller book is made up of short stories and poetry.....</div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500886211741125682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWAkIOo_CyBbe0S6U4ZCh2lebofjpQ-fjxqBkZ6ukGPxDOPU1pYcgs6g2DC8FL_DIXrIBwcGemoF5b8gsP4PsKVB4R3i92SmnmIZpAjrA0dvA0mL3CwG3OdOtnWrKp9lE0JMPix5m0eNA/s400/100_2442.JPG" /> <div align="center"><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid17FCcQU-Q9LRq0ldRZsQIBwt5n8WrFI_inbFqlgDrWrKlGmdhsDg0_rGFHg5Fh4Ts2jD1zh7KDqBbeGxg9GBCT3Zheqa-IRP79ioDh17mPOvtGI1jn2_xxhcA9nkj8AHJcPnXFADpwg/s1600/100_2444.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500885641145724354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid17FCcQU-Q9LRq0ldRZsQIBwt5n8WrFI_inbFqlgDrWrKlGmdhsDg0_rGFHg5Fh4Ts2jD1zh7KDqBbeGxg9GBCT3Zheqa-IRP79ioDh17mPOvtGI1jn2_xxhcA9nkj8AHJcPnXFADpwg/s400/100_2444.JPG" /></a> <em><strong>A GOOD PLAY</strong></em></div></div><br /><div align="center">We built a ship upon the stairs</div><div align="center">All made of the back-bedroom chairs, And filled it full of sofa pillows </div><div align="center">To g<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">o</span> a-sailing on the billows....<br />We sailed along for days and days, </div><div align="center">And had the very best of plays;</div><div align="center">But Tom fell out and hurt his knee, </div><div align="center">So there is no one left but me.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div></div><div align="center"><em></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>I will have to read this one to the kids tonight.....the picture <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">intrigues</span> me.</em><br /></div><div align="center"><em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500889289299810690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEM_CcpYNtGAGrrd1C0euw6b2YVY8TPITOj5ES00bNXJgJW4ccjmGXxF08jQydDTxg0qXmq7rtlqyUao_vf0jdUnWu7gh_i_JDiS6XGaxmxDBGHUYNhLYyzvSAfF5WSex38K5155cY5WU/s400/100_2450.JPG" /></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em>So needless-to-say these books are definite keepers. The night that I found them I read some of the stories to my kids and now I know that I can not depart from them. They even have little songs in them and Chloe has asked me to sing one every night since. I couldn't help but wonder if my Maw Maw once read them to my mother, since they were once hers. The coverings on the books also have some of the colors that I am adding to my living room, so now they sit out for all to enjoy. I love finding little treasures like these. </em></div>♥ Carrie Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10250535335904521794noreply@blogger.com1