tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82471000433196564972024-03-06T14:01:05.216-06:00Caits CreatesCaitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.comBlogger86125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-46280044816594098112013-06-11T19:56:00.000-05:002013-06-11T19:56:07.916-05:00Catch Up TIme <div style="text-align: center;">
I can't believe it has been 1.5 years since I posted! For those of you that will see this post and continue to follow me...thank you for being dedicated! The last time I wrote I was still in Graduate School and doing a lot of craft fairs. While I loved to craft, I found blogging about my crafts almost like a job or requirement. When I didn't blog, I felt like I was letting my readers down. It seems silly, but if you are a blogger, you know what I am talking about! </div>
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Anyways, life has slowed down a little (I think), so I wanted to fill you in and get you up to speed on my life. Here is the quick version in pictures...</div>
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I donated 9.5 inches of my hair to a cause. This is something I do every few years to try and "give back" </div>
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Graduated with my Masters....</div>
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Met my wonderful boyfriend...</div>
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Started a new job with the City of Columbia... </div>
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Became a home owner...</div>
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I am SOOO excited to be a home owner!! I have been doing small updates around the place for the last year. That is what has really kept me busy. Since I no longer live in a dorm (thank you graduate school), I am going to use this blog to slowly shift from pure crafting to more home updates. Don't get me wrong, there will still plenty of crafting mixed in with home projects. I am excited to show you what all I have been doing and plan to do. </div>
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It feels great to be back :) </div>
Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-32408462229674037082011-11-16T22:46:00.000-06:002011-11-16T22:46:36.072-06:00What's Cookin' Wednesday- Chicken Pot Pie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Easy Chicken Pot Pie </b></div><br />
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1 package of Pillsbury Pie Crust (2 in a pack) <br />
1 package of Carving Board Chicken Breast (Roasted)<br />
1 can of Campbells 98% Fat Free Cream of Chicken<br />
1/2 can of sliced carrots (rinse off to cut salt) or use fresh<br />
1 small can of peas<br />
2 baking potatoes<br />
1/2 teaspoon of chicken poultry seasoning *adjust to taste*<br />
1 can of skim milk<br />
1 pie pan<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Place first pie crust in the pie pan</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxrn-g1rjApNXGuO-j1mKQmHSSVqf5OyB4N50hNUXQJgunvS12Bl3miTFei5louu5pcGQuyQgIqcO38m8V9qXQ8LWi-YdgkekGawLMzuHpEfKtQXwVk1zHxsggN0rSE3Yhg-BKyVnrOI/s1600/IMG_2380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhxrn-g1rjApNXGuO-j1mKQmHSSVqf5OyB4N50hNUXQJgunvS12Bl3miTFei5louu5pcGQuyQgIqcO38m8V9qXQ8LWi-YdgkekGawLMzuHpEfKtQXwVk1zHxsggN0rSE3Yhg-BKyVnrOI/s320/IMG_2380.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Cut up potatoes and mix all ingredients into bowl</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcjKCYIarRMTYrQVsHyTNiVUBAmVXrH-3h3tVzscuVxOqHSNsDBRbF4TdI5hF5byWeZqyUivOPj1YFSoX52UQ5Ohn-OwPe4gLowQgrntTDP392TZ5puXX8MAfSYODozf8BmgmYF1blX4/s1600/IMG_2382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlcjKCYIarRMTYrQVsHyTNiVUBAmVXrH-3h3tVzscuVxOqHSNsDBRbF4TdI5hF5byWeZqyUivOPj1YFSoX52UQ5Ohn-OwPe4gLowQgrntTDP392TZ5puXX8MAfSYODozf8BmgmYF1blX4/s320/IMG_2382.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Place second pie crust on top </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTttHRRLn60DF-Sg9s5l6pBGJp2XSDCWk6F0WaN0AoCoDsUY3RHga2lofytin3So9280tg7OawuaR3Z_B39F3a8OR1Qp-8Gcgq74YYy9QINOmN8_oYrLl7cG-qRm9jCu7htxVwJyuZ5Bc/s1600/IMG_2385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTttHRRLn60DF-Sg9s5l6pBGJp2XSDCWk6F0WaN0AoCoDsUY3RHga2lofytin3So9280tg7OawuaR3Z_B39F3a8OR1Qp-8Gcgq74YYy9QINOmN8_oYrLl7cG-qRm9jCu7htxVwJyuZ5Bc/s320/IMG_2385.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Pinch bottom and top crust together</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyLo6HIM5_TwAiqmGvHYYX1PzlgORFIKfV72Mj41u6i7XOUjE38HkrPCzFrKpKQpQs9G-IS62SC7znMCMMa25rqixIDJ4W1AvE1VT4p5BsrgpWj_ZKDVK_BToJ_HuN5iCXh-LyR237x8/s1600/IMG_2386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifyLo6HIM5_TwAiqmGvHYYX1PzlgORFIKfV72Mj41u6i7XOUjE38HkrPCzFrKpKQpQs9G-IS62SC7znMCMMa25rqixIDJ4W1AvE1VT4p5BsrgpWj_ZKDVK_BToJ_HuN5iCXh-LyR237x8/s320/IMG_2386.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Place 4 cuts in the top of the pie and then place in the oven for about 30 minutes and then start checking in every 5 minutes until it is browning on top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-hJc2Mw5yKysAKIiLlOD71zpsRG7CTnNu4YPPFeP5JPIv7_CauA8z2nC782sdmnTD8BAFk_CBpTKfQXB2LKk6sZ0InYHNWyVp7ZFKvQaXvCEKKZiPFJqWOf_JnpYMl1CRYQodFX0ZoA/s1600/IMG_2390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-hJc2Mw5yKysAKIiLlOD71zpsRG7CTnNu4YPPFeP5JPIv7_CauA8z2nC782sdmnTD8BAFk_CBpTKfQXB2LKk6sZ0InYHNWyVp7ZFKvQaXvCEKKZiPFJqWOf_JnpYMl1CRYQodFX0ZoA/s320/IMG_2390.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-79883927364377415452011-11-06T01:28:00.000-05:002011-11-06T01:28:54.300-05:00Simple Solution Sunday- Sponges<div style="text-align: center;">How many of you use your kitchen sponge on a daily basis?! <i>I know I do.</i> Did you know the most unsanitary item in your house is your kitchen sponge?! <i>That's correct...even the toilet is cleaner.</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The best and easiest way to kill 99% of the microorganisms found in your sponge is to simply zap it in the microwave for 2 minutes {always make sure it is wet NEVER dry}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJaqBtyYuKZ48jVQ15E3up3cwuVTiL5KoCWxezeezXv8uqiLR9_Wsu5BPDFgznYMwVsB30czL7SsUxLQJH82g9i1ykCOwFK0fKl5Ref7cue-_UC2Ts5hXgqQwTo90pqqSDCn9G3qU4-A/s1600/microwave-l.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYJaqBtyYuKZ48jVQ15E3up3cwuVTiL5KoCWxezeezXv8uqiLR9_Wsu5BPDFgznYMwVsB30czL7SsUxLQJH82g9i1ykCOwFK0fKl5Ref7cue-_UC2Ts5hXgqQwTo90pqqSDCn9G3qU4-A/s320/microwave-l.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Another great way to keep your sponges dry and off the kitchen sink is to use a binder clip </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Keep in mind, sponges aren't just for cleaning dishes, they can also help keep your vegetables fresh longer. Line your refrigerator drawers with sponges to help eliminate moisture. When they become wet, ring them out and let them dry, before placing them back in the fridge {don't forget the microwave method first}. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFi2LsttcCjEkUKGlYX9Cat7Yl5DxL63j2OAtir7CjWqS5OLqOa506qQWk7EUCvPmRxiKL60qp0yqKS2EXr3v5wekVZi_0rABauzHpJZG-HxLOGf89DOdCWz4czuQjc2NCzcFuzDFsE4/s1600/crisper.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFi2LsttcCjEkUKGlYX9Cat7Yl5DxL63j2OAtir7CjWqS5OLqOa506qQWk7EUCvPmRxiKL60qp0yqKS2EXr3v5wekVZi_0rABauzHpJZG-HxLOGf89DOdCWz4czuQjc2NCzcFuzDFsE4/s320/crisper.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-80172775489123404392011-10-31T20:35:00.000-05:002011-10-31T20:35:49.088-05:00Happy Halloween<div style="text-align: center;">I spent the weekend at my parents house with my niece Hailey and mom Lisa (my dad was out of town working on his football book...you can follow his blog<a href="http://rollingdownhwy83.blogspot.com/"> HERE</a>). </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hailey decided she wanted to dress up as a gypsy fortune teller so Friday evening was spent making her this adorable outfit. {This is her serious look}</div><div><br />
</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQoJIaMwFEKpMeTGz8dI80fRkQUz3s3JVhMVBce4-Q8esOoTjHHtOZRuailI3ZwOSNv8DmaEGBYiK6DMmDhwCbfB0nlFyUllUwxf05_WIsOhy7m6gVQWs4IMEPkHskYg_jxGASh2kB_M/s1600/378784_241893022535114_100001432551020_719105_1768396499_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTQoJIaMwFEKpMeTGz8dI80fRkQUz3s3JVhMVBce4-Q8esOoTjHHtOZRuailI3ZwOSNv8DmaEGBYiK6DMmDhwCbfB0nlFyUllUwxf05_WIsOhy7m6gVQWs4IMEPkHskYg_jxGASh2kB_M/s320/378784_241893022535114_100001432551020_719105_1768396499_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My favorite part is the "crystal ball". It is simply made out of a styrofoam ball spray painted with glitter and a styrofoam circle covered in fabric attached with toothpicks! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Did you make your costume this year? I would love to hear how creative everyone is.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY HALLOWEEN </div></div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-63489218928628754602011-10-26T10:27:00.000-05:002011-10-26T10:27:41.636-05:00Can you forgive me?<div style="text-align: center;">First off, I would like to say I am sorry for my LONG blogging absence. I have been VERY busy/stressed the last several months with classes and work. I recently "resigned" from my nannying position and have found I have a little bit of extra time, so I thought, "what better to do with that time then craft?"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have <b>SO MANY</b> great projects I have been <strike>dying</strike> patiently waiting to try! So look for future projects from me that are inspired by other bloggers just like you! In fact, I have decided that this year all my family and friends will be receiving something "home made" so I have been strategically planning (<--that's one of the classes I am currently taking...funny I caught myself using the term) out projects to complete for each.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Until then...I am going to enjoy this much needed, wonderful rainy day! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfCl4po9e56Un2JWK7kW2gyjYvFX4hpwV9DvSI5eLkLcGqNUALCzk-XbP95TLBurXduyrD3GS-dVE7MMEu9nKtbCJw4xbQclLlsRkvbUbou-UXrpHx1lDuUvBmiFSHV3met_oh2kW_W4/s1600/Umbrella.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicfCl4po9e56Un2JWK7kW2gyjYvFX4hpwV9DvSI5eLkLcGqNUALCzk-XbP95TLBurXduyrD3GS-dVE7MMEu9nKtbCJw4xbQclLlsRkvbUbou-UXrpHx1lDuUvBmiFSHV3met_oh2kW_W4/s320/Umbrella.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-28473599585168463312011-06-10T09:58:00.000-05:002011-06-10T09:58:56.084-05:00A spin on tie fashion<div style="text-align: center;">I have been seeing SO MANY tie refashions lately that I just love! My dad is retired and has too many ties for me to even mention. I can't wait until I go home again to snag some up so I can do something fun and creative with them. Until then, here are a few of my favorites! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-13266248138033113362011-06-08T10:17:00.000-05:002011-06-08T10:17:27.440-05:00Cicada's in Missouri<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I don't know if EVERYONE has cicadas or if the midwest is the only blessed area (sarcasm). If you have them where you live I'm sure you are tired of them too, if you don't have them, consider yourself lucky! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A local homemade ice cream shop made national news by creating a batch of cicada flavored ice cream. They basically boiled the bugs and covered them in brown sugar and milk chocolate before putting them into the ice cream. Gross, right? Well apparently people liked it because it sold out...WOW! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_NDA08U11FeWiPIsQ4xzii0P_0wktsC6CCFJCI4YwWSKg8Ugf9rwk6wUp6Qkg-uRsfd3bgIl60iW0gUfHdQiGdy-_Zbpuv_5dmDkNKkoiyiIwFQ4oB37v_uArCobcO6uLIbD4ffdq7c/s1600/Sparkys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT_NDA08U11FeWiPIsQ4xzii0P_0wktsC6CCFJCI4YwWSKg8Ugf9rwk6wUp6Qkg-uRsfd3bgIl60iW0gUfHdQiGdy-_Zbpuv_5dmDkNKkoiyiIwFQ4oB37v_uArCobcO6uLIbD4ffdq7c/s400/Sparkys.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">photo rights (Columbia Missourian)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Why would you eat this? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><img src="http://www.joekaz.net/photos/wildlife/scaled/cicada_3.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I came across this video on YouTube and it's exactly how I feel about cicadas! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/OvJrEPEx27A?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Do you have cicadas where you live? What are your thoughts on them? </span></div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-48010979070713650222011-06-06T23:10:00.000-05:002011-06-06T23:10:08.079-05:00I'm back!!! With Photos to share :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm finally back :) Sorry it's taken me so long to get photos up. I don't really have any good excuses for taking so long except for I've been busy with unpacking, working, getting ready for classes and just flat out trying to relax! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Europe was a BLAST. We did have some crazy luck though. The Queen came to Dublin while we were there which closed a lot of things down. Then Obama was in London and of course the Ash Cloud from Iceland put a slight damper on things for a few days! All in all it made for a VERY memorable trip. Below are a few photos from our trip! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(For some reason the photo's look grainy on blogger...hoping these fix themselves)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got to go white water rafting in Norway on the Sjoa River. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfpobXUVDZZ9uRfkgoqds92AGpFI3lIYyGYsg3O9rGwEnBa3goCCBNS1Bai1gcmi3UhK4V_2TMYrK1VEPYxKWxC0xp6goeAFzlcHJvmEAoQIrcR-5XJ_NLwfbplM8-CsFckvnFxgBMGQ/s1600/DSC_6215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZfpobXUVDZZ9uRfkgoqds92AGpFI3lIYyGYsg3O9rGwEnBa3goCCBNS1Bai1gcmi3UhK4V_2TMYrK1VEPYxKWxC0xp6goeAFzlcHJvmEAoQIrcR-5XJ_NLwfbplM8-CsFckvnFxgBMGQ/s320/DSC_6215.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was GORGEOUS! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRFzVsDrK3DMKIwj7_OmOMWvUnZrcH-VXE5HJ5_cGr0mtOaW6dclO9XvRh48LgHD987uFW_O5IcFYos7j50GlEe1UycboF5y_ghd-RTfBfTbQAh3YlSmvbnxo7DpvkGnl5Eq8ngn8wiE/s1600/DSC_6370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLRFzVsDrK3DMKIwj7_OmOMWvUnZrcH-VXE5HJ5_cGr0mtOaW6dclO9XvRh48LgHD987uFW_O5IcFYos7j50GlEe1UycboF5y_ghd-RTfBfTbQAh3YlSmvbnxo7DpvkGnl5Eq8ngn8wiE/s320/DSC_6370.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Barrens in Ireland</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MV8qK_yh2Mcdp3MmQSSmP0o4JgXhIh7Bu4phxSS_gnAvyAYS-5EEn-_A5H8_mFU68sJmNsu9F8ASEI40uJFU-W0klrpSeii7P9MdfzuGLF3hxqXXcM3kyxZh8XWVRH7xzXuy84yaOrE/s1600/IMG_1766.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_MV8qK_yh2Mcdp3MmQSSmP0o4JgXhIh7Bu4phxSS_gnAvyAYS-5EEn-_A5H8_mFU68sJmNsu9F8ASEI40uJFU-W0klrpSeii7P9MdfzuGLF3hxqXXcM3kyxZh8XWVRH7xzXuy84yaOrE/s320/IMG_1766.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">St. Patricks Cathedral </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHG3Vop_tiQP3U8lUzydWZV2Ss__-Q8c2EdfYIFC2L0XCKhyDDrZTaKKxIBzCD-F0pZffVozEiIC0pJ30tdCWAuBcKgkrV_dRC11OAqBYZAAQtlIsdbD3PnQvUjI8nE-mdh3KO_XvVME/s1600/IMG_1470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHG3Vop_tiQP3U8lUzydWZV2Ss__-Q8c2EdfYIFC2L0XCKhyDDrZTaKKxIBzCD-F0pZffVozEiIC0pJ30tdCWAuBcKgkrV_dRC11OAqBYZAAQtlIsdbD3PnQvUjI8nE-mdh3KO_XvVME/s320/IMG_1470.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rock at the Scotland/England Border</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtyIVXY9V9QUyFkNusBXBYC4ouOCLMNHMm4u67EccZtY1rxX1yye_TQ4Xjr4Nu9XKWCSFtHWjZGyaypqIirpPiIllEfIWv_1u54barvLZvVrMdAOS-yL4xe6fYHBYSAbA7V-kwipc49GA/s1600/IMG_2202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtyIVXY9V9QUyFkNusBXBYC4ouOCLMNHMm4u67EccZtY1rxX1yye_TQ4Xjr4Nu9XKWCSFtHWjZGyaypqIirpPiIllEfIWv_1u54barvLZvVrMdAOS-yL4xe6fYHBYSAbA7V-kwipc49GA/s320/IMG_2202.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Countdown until the Olympics in London</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5jMavZUrCUCWGO6DXr42lGtzIBN9eB-ok-w2Wjnra6JFxT_l2uFzKFEePtlswVlFwdD4Jaet8RXly5-cNMyFQH5G9iHBoXDJP7cdAx-Bkg2_qRhFI_o-kTPSPyH0gzkNXBUFdKaLMEQ/s1600/DSCF4843.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5jMavZUrCUCWGO6DXr42lGtzIBN9eB-ok-w2Wjnra6JFxT_l2uFzKFEePtlswVlFwdD4Jaet8RXly5-cNMyFQH5G9iHBoXDJP7cdAx-Bkg2_qRhFI_o-kTPSPyH0gzkNXBUFdKaLMEQ/s320/DSCF4843.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this photo. The sky was so crazy that it almost looked fake! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBE7DbDRtyjozOe9JheDHrBBD9imCVMmdLLcmEzSUWRIpXT3JoVCEwpZ9WuPo8CM5aVRGVP9_uawCj6LXF92yRSKB3n6JAr06gFU7BDbLwCUz0pyHyvsRBBry4tLFqvHgdqXp6ic4qhM/s1600/IMG_1948.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXBE7DbDRtyjozOe9JheDHrBBD9imCVMmdLLcmEzSUWRIpXT3JoVCEwpZ9WuPo8CM5aVRGVP9_uawCj6LXF92yRSKB3n6JAr06gFU7BDbLwCUz0pyHyvsRBBry4tLFqvHgdqXp6ic4qhM/s320/IMG_1948.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tower Bridge</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6JHHJkBRh0evM8J8ceeQxISM_zcEh0aooXPYdAh7xFj35tyeCubeVQPccennHv1sH1RYZhUo85p_lO39vd-l3IwF4km_ca4S6FGpd6KMqSsMOwqUhwsoqd9NVGdZazsvnuivv4S0N00/s1600/IMG_2115.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP6JHHJkBRh0evM8J8ceeQxISM_zcEh0aooXPYdAh7xFj35tyeCubeVQPccennHv1sH1RYZhUo85p_lO39vd-l3IwF4km_ca4S6FGpd6KMqSsMOwqUhwsoqd9NVGdZazsvnuivv4S0N00/s320/IMG_2115.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An unfinished roman monument in Scotland. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0fNPo04wADGa6i6DiJMIHdyAC8UeNWcUomJbxc8gRYdYGlUYF6DJfKOBOFQTryVwDaaUXWmNtv7Y6e4Q4AsTmnU9ogY9CDM2sUHIStjlmuD7oYgQRcSRUdB7NGRShGAaY1pY6Fotwkk/s1600/DSCF4943.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim0fNPo04wADGa6i6DiJMIHdyAC8UeNWcUomJbxc8gRYdYGlUYF6DJfKOBOFQTryVwDaaUXWmNtv7Y6e4Q4AsTmnU9ogY9CDM2sUHIStjlmuD7oYgQRcSRUdB7NGRShGAaY1pY6Fotwkk/s320/DSCF4943.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">On the climb up Arthur's Seat (volcano) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0jN5VK6z7sykBMwVZvR5tzFMRxHzYnH9ixRDHITrDxCfs_9bmWLR5BowTPaUTclKV7DWh1GdwtQ8lbCLfGzh1F3KfSEgmoaKA7iP5Xpnd4XYZtUAPxzewr2Rd2CgRJ94pVDl8TGTsFw/s1600/IMG_1723.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV0jN5VK6z7sykBMwVZvR5tzFMRxHzYnH9ixRDHITrDxCfs_9bmWLR5BowTPaUTclKV7DWh1GdwtQ8lbCLfGzh1F3KfSEgmoaKA7iP5Xpnd4XYZtUAPxzewr2Rd2CgRJ94pVDl8TGTsFw/s320/IMG_1723.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The Ash Cloud was a pretty big deal in Scotland and Ireland. Airports closed for a day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA7ch0eV11Ta_xsv6yqUg-EdegK7X8rsIDKsMQdBUuNy9yxdfhsK8qLvF996X4-GIDEdp67jhSbmc1SWIqSRHGU9k-6TsFOKuT4QMGkM5fTD2AzcbBBYL3zVe9UeOt3ouahX76z3rJVE/s1600/IMG_2142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqA7ch0eV11Ta_xsv6yqUg-EdegK7X8rsIDKsMQdBUuNy9yxdfhsK8qLvF996X4-GIDEdp67jhSbmc1SWIqSRHGU9k-6TsFOKuT4QMGkM5fTD2AzcbBBYL3zVe9UeOt3ouahX76z3rJVE/s320/IMG_2142.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Locals spit on this heart because it use to be on the building where they would have to go to pay their taxes. So when they left they would spit on the heart. The building was torn down but to serve as a reminder they put the heart into the new ground. This is me attempting to spit :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hVIYHUkwKN_fNijrY7wexnKoivvVCdAh3qPXAnXvWWT5AxmWWe80XigVNytxW2_SErqgZnRuUeYQKmBSt3S9K0d1-Mxurmko283cOEB6UtuydAq8c-DItpALod9WkQpFI2SWHITYQv0/s1600/IMG_2155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3hVIYHUkwKN_fNijrY7wexnKoivvVCdAh3qPXAnXvWWT5AxmWWe80XigVNytxW2_SErqgZnRuUeYQKmBSt3S9K0d1-Mxurmko283cOEB6UtuydAq8c-DItpALod9WkQpFI2SWHITYQv0/s320/IMG_2155.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A beautiful Abbey. Melrose I believe? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC01UH4p2UzoskRi9hQ5xXPZi5Jsz68rmu32ton4HV92tyscikkUHRSK34wz3TYLHcTYdPPSoCW727NbLWZqFaqnF17TbujUUAxNfqUIlCGVgVySiEz3vakpkFOxzpBlv6CC-_z0fl3b0/s1600/IMG_2186.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC01UH4p2UzoskRi9hQ5xXPZi5Jsz68rmu32ton4HV92tyscikkUHRSK34wz3TYLHcTYdPPSoCW727NbLWZqFaqnF17TbujUUAxNfqUIlCGVgVySiEz3vakpkFOxzpBlv6CC-_z0fl3b0/s320/IMG_2186.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These are just a few that I wanted to share. I still have over 300 photos left to sort through :) However, classes started this week so it might be a little while until I get to them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-49444808207566657242011-05-27T00:00:00.009-05:002011-05-27T00:00:03.626-05:00Feature: Flower Hair Pin Tutorial<div align="center"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Crushed;"><em style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 23px;">Today's Feature comes from a good friend of mine, Kat. Kat has her very own blog at <a href="http://kat-pinsandneedles.blogspot.com/">Pins and Needles</a>! Please stop by and check it out!!</em></span><br />
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<div align="left">* 17ish inch strip of fabric (1-2 inches wide)</div><div align="left">* 1 inch circle of felt</div><div align="left">* Hair pin</div><div align="left">* Button or bead for center of flower</div><div align="left">* Glue</div><div align="left"><br />
STEP 1:</div><div align="left">Cut your fabric strip. It can be any fabric you prefer but should be thin enough to gather. Here I used a raw silk. The strip can be approximately 17-20 inches long, depending on how many layers of petals you want your flower to have. Leave the edges raw.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGBeX8uPV8CRCH-dUKWMs-jdtqAewnzipRgAcbfiXPy3_VXBKJ1prbkwYzWiBiSRO4_4RnYm-cQaOYf-bBVivTxSAghRwers2SJPiXWTfNhuQAn4FkIA8pICjbc9_cVjfAhCvL1TxH44/s1600/pin+step+1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605684888859368978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaGBeX8uPV8CRCH-dUKWMs-jdtqAewnzipRgAcbfiXPy3_VXBKJ1prbkwYzWiBiSRO4_4RnYm-cQaOYf-bBVivTxSAghRwers2SJPiXWTfNhuQAn4FkIA8pICjbc9_cVjfAhCvL1TxH44/s400/pin+step+1.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 268px;" /></a><br />
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<div align="left">STEP 2:</div><div align="left">Sew a basting stitch down one edge of the fabric strip.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wDrTahoH0ltQk8Mh56csiLWYnpHDisb6QvMY8TIk27cxHJsEgDuisOEfGY7kzusNLa1l8cauW3TFa1BnqBnT8BQdJwyYHoN2mqrgiUF2LTmHGEh5oy9VZROWfN215xzEoA63aaNOyeo/s1600/pin+step+2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605684878131255858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1wDrTahoH0ltQk8Mh56csiLWYnpHDisb6QvMY8TIk27cxHJsEgDuisOEfGY7kzusNLa1l8cauW3TFa1BnqBnT8BQdJwyYHoN2mqrgiUF2LTmHGEh5oy9VZROWfN215xzEoA63aaNOyeo/s400/pin+step+2.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 268px;" /></a><br />
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<div align="left">STEP 3:</div><div align="left">Pull one end of the thread to begin gathering the fabric. Once it is gathered to your liking, tie of the ends. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPj83BXCt4rqwFtkHmU7WBMAFYwvkmVtgszZn9nD8FB2UTxZDc5PxwwCiu2bucdOUBMDTQ5iCKduj3P11Mn45Ld093Z_fMAZX4zZKPs3kk92A_iiBksssDrUvLcqatShFMYKKJH3GX9eY/s1600/pin+step+3.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605682727970494930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPj83BXCt4rqwFtkHmU7WBMAFYwvkmVtgszZn9nD8FB2UTxZDc5PxwwCiu2bucdOUBMDTQ5iCKduj3P11Mn45Ld093Z_fMAZX4zZKPs3kk92A_iiBksssDrUvLcqatShFMYKKJH3GX9eY/s400/pin+step+3.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 268px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></div><br />
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<div align="left">STEP 4:</div><div align="left">Coil the fabric to create layers of petals. The gathered fabric will naturally want to do this.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">When I graduated college I suddenly found free time on my hands, so I rekindled my life long love for arts and crafts. Too bad since then I've gotten a job! Luckily the hubs is ok with my addiction. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJSjD0uIqHMuVpWG_0z7f86dLWvBzHNkev0-zGpaF1paI4v2UqZIkK1Rk3837cqNM6IMHcMvUFDoPSMBi6yjM5MZ5phxnz1afl2Zsog79_P59D9SpxA4KTlXx5hE9brUfcqWSqj56-wo/s1600/IMG_9402.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJSjD0uIqHMuVpWG_0z7f86dLWvBzHNkev0-zGpaF1paI4v2UqZIkK1Rk3837cqNM6IMHcMvUFDoPSMBi6yjM5MZ5phxnz1afl2Zsog79_P59D9SpxA4KTlXx5hE9brUfcqWSqj56-wo/s400/IMG_9402.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I post tutorials every Tuesday, recipes every Friday, and a ton of other fun crafty things. I hope to see you over at <a href="http://kittycatsandairplanes.blogspot.com/">Kitty Cats and Airplanes</a> soon! Thanks Cait!</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-2441950234894558692011-05-23T00:00:00.022-05:002011-05-23T00:00:02.223-05:00Feature: Liz Marie BlogWe landed in London yesterday! No tours planned for here, just a lot of walking and site seeing for us! I think I am the most excited to see the London eye...I hear it is amazing!<br />
<div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;">------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Today Liz from Liz Marie Blog is sharing some of FABULOUS redo's with you all! I came across Liz's blog a while back and have been a dedicated follower ever since. I love her style and ability to take something drab and turn it into fab! In fact, one of her more recent posts--<a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2011/04/makeup-storage-part-2.html">Makeup Storage</a>, is on my to-do list for when I return from my trip!! Enjoy! </div></div></div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQc9WAPmIhdey-2O8iVdXlIe4m6HmQcCr7Y8Tunn75Cm-hSyukrTjm8Nc8Vx-2DkRXdlfiKUq2eVAO4YHzwjgk5mlBkMHRHOAcK8K_ycBJi4lzxuBQAAjuVZIoRQwHWzyO-nROygvBECf/s1600/lizmbutton2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBQc9WAPmIhdey-2O8iVdXlIe4m6HmQcCr7Y8Tunn75Cm-hSyukrTjm8Nc8Vx-2DkRXdlfiKUq2eVAO4YHzwjgk5mlBkMHRHOAcK8K_ycBJi4lzxuBQAAjuVZIoRQwHWzyO-nROygvBECf/s1600/lizmbutton2.jpg" /></a>Hey Everyone!!! I am Liz from <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/">Liz Marie Blog</a>. My blog is full of DIY projects which I hope inspire my readers to try. Also, like Caitlin, I love re-doing old furniture & giving it new life. I am really excited to be a guest blogger here<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">at <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #ea9999;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Caits Creates</span></span>!! How cute is she & how<i> jealous</i> are you that she's in Europe right now!!? Lucky girl, I can't wait to see pictures. Anyways, I wanted to share with you a few of my latest & greatest projects with you guys...</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you all enjoyed seeing some of my latest DIY projects. Be sure to head on over to <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/">Liz Marie Blog</a> & leave me a comment so I can meet all of you!! I would also love to know if you try any of these DIY projects, come link them up at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lizmarieblog">Liz Marie Blog Facebook Page</a>. & a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">big</span></span> </span>thank you to Caitlin for asking me to do a guest post!! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">xx Liz Marie</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-59464127737306335092011-05-20T00:00:00.010-05:002011-05-20T00:00:01.363-05:00Feature: The Crafty ScientistWe landed in Oslo, Norway. The main reason for coming to Norway was so I could visit a friend of mine. We don't have set plans for Oslo like the rest of the trip--we're secretly hoping Oystein will act as our tour guide :). We are only here for the weekend, but will have plenty of day light to fit a lot of sight seeing in. Right now Oslo is experiencing about 19 hours of daylight per day, which is how Norway got the name "Land of the Midnight Sun". Who knew? <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"></span>I'm so thrilled to be here and a HUGE thanks to Miss Caitlin for having me - especially because I was crazy-disorganized and she had to coach me through it!</div></div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;">I started my blog - <a href="http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/">The Crafty Scientist</a> - in January of this year so I'm still pretty new to blogging. Basically, I used to write fun, fancy (frugal!) letters to my best friend while she was serving the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. I figured out ways to make fun stationery and started reading blogs to get mailing labels and cool printables and then when my friend returned stateside, I wanted to do more creative things... so my blog is where I share some things I do in between teaching my own giant lecture course (and I do my own grading - insert "oooo's" and "ahhhh's" here), finishing up my Ph.D., consulting jobs, spoiling my dog (and the boyfriend's dog) rotten, using my new DSLR camera and trying to learn a bit about photography, and a million other things...</div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;">So far, even though my blog is pretty new, I've explored blog design and made my own buttons, background, header, post divider... the whole nine yards! I've provided some links and told everyone what I learned in <a href="http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/2011/02/blog-design-question.html">this post</a>. I don't have a ton of money to spend on crafts and I don't have fancy tools so most of my projects are pretty easy to do and don't require expertise. I've also tried to incorporate some of my most favorite things into my projects. And some of my other loves include argyle, candy and sweets, monograms, jewelry, and paint chips - so some of my favorite projects obviously includes them!</div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/argyleandlemonheads.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/argyleandlemonheads.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;">First, there's this argyle wreath I made (and you can find the tutorial <a href="http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/2011/03/preppy-pyxis-argyle-wreath.html">here</a>). I really like my wreaths and so I decided to name them after constellations in keeping with the science theme. This was one of my favorites though - it was surprisingly easy once I figured out it was basically yarn, straight pins, and felt! Then came the <a href="http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/2011/04/lemonhead-wreath.html">lemonhead wreath</a>, hung up with some jute!</div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/monogramprojects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="205" src="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/monogramprojects.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;">My love of monograms and initials has led me to create two fun little monogram projects - and I definitely have more in the works - one with <a href="http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/2011/04/button-initial.html">buttons</a> and the other with <a href="http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/2011/04/felt-fabric-monogram.html">felt and fabric</a> I had on hand!</div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/Tutorials/Paint%20Chip%20Art/paintchipart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/Tutorials/Paint%20Chip%20Art/paintchipart.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;">Recently, I shared how I made <a href="http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/2011/05/paint-chip-art.html">these</a> works of art from paint chips and mod podge. And how I've made tons of them since then because I love to collect paint chips... and ideas for more paint chip projects (you can find my Pinterest pinboard <a href="http://pinterest.com/craftyscientist/paint-chip-projects/">here</a> to see them all).</div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/necklaces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/necklaces.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;">And of course, there's my love of jewelry... when one of my students told me she loved looking at the interesting necklaces I wore every day, I determined I had to keep it going and create even more to wear! Inspired by Beckie at Infarrantly Creative, I made these briolette necklaces where you can change out the ribbon to match your outfit! I love it!</div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/CSButton-Small.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/CSButton-Small.jpg" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hope you enjoyed my little trip down memory lane. A big thanks to Caitlin for letting me share my projects with all of you and I hope you'll visit me at <a href="http://www.thecraftyscientist.com/">The Crafty Scientist</a> and see more of what I'm creating!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/SignatureonTape-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="56" src="http://i1120.photobucket.com/albums/l487/CraftingScientist/SignatureonTape-1.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Century Gothic,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-64187573590564958472011-05-18T00:00:00.007-05:002011-05-18T00:00:07.472-05:00Feature: T-Shirt Redo from Dresden Carrie<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Still enjoying Ireland...One more day then on to Norway!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Today Dresden is guest posting from Dresden Carrie. I recently learned about Dresden's blog and before I knew it I had looked at every single post! It's then that I decided I should try my absolute hardest to get her to do a tutorial for you all. TADA! Enjoy :) </div><br />
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Hello everyone! What a pleasure to be here sharing a tutorial today. My name is Dresden and you can find me at <a href="http://www.dresdencarrie.com/">dresdencarrie</a>. I hope you'll check out my blog sometime soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a quick tutorial for you today that I used the <a href="http://silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette</a> for. If you don't have a Silhouette you can easily do this by hand...or buy a <a href="http://silhouetteamerica.com/">Silhouette</a>!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What you need:</div><div style="text-align: center;">t-shirt (I used a $3.50 one from Forever21)</div><div style="text-align: center;">scraps of fabric</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://silhouetteamerica.com/fabric.aspx">fabric interfacing</a> (a must when using the Silhouette and highly recommended but not necessary if you are doing this by hand)</div><div style="text-align: center;">sewing machine</div><div style="text-align: center;">coordinating thread</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 1: iron your scraps of fabric and iron the interfacing to the back (following instructions on pkg)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVsbmJW1oooUfcDylmKSFPuvRSxhBzIyMbtB80EWerLm-x46vDQDpG_m2TJtFzIQ6ZW-lwt10D-ICxoPZg1reks5pRULtzENcK6s9tv3lCcZ3TLJGFx4SXbMJYupj6mYOzOv3jJipC1M/s1600/photo-18.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVsbmJW1oooUfcDylmKSFPuvRSxhBzIyMbtB80EWerLm-x46vDQDpG_m2TJtFzIQ6ZW-lwt10D-ICxoPZg1reks5pRULtzENcK6s9tv3lCcZ3TLJGFx4SXbMJYupj6mYOzOv3jJipC1M/s320/photo-18.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 2: cut out your houndstooth pieces, I did mine about 2.5" x 2.5"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-v3w_HBOc6pfKYyEIfvZq1k8y5F12G-9YvaX0ItrQoGSV3dZzi9jkh9_WnyzgEwWNWfFpY-GsdCITMZwg3SmaUbl5-3E6N7zXzEd5WjAideB5o4cA1tem7Nm7-AiogNshIYvc0HOWKU/s1600/IMG_5295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-v3w_HBOc6pfKYyEIfvZq1k8y5F12G-9YvaX0ItrQoGSV3dZzi9jkh9_WnyzgEwWNWfFpY-GsdCITMZwg3SmaUbl5-3E6N7zXzEd5WjAideB5o4cA1tem7Nm7-AiogNshIYvc0HOWKU/s320/IMG_5295.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 3: lay our your pieces on your shirt, I did mine kindof scattered to add interest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYl2pGiG7XKLoRiKTH7Dbh3NTZnOi7g21ZEXl0y7VDIpmKhRi9fMhODlmmMJbF1SJ34niS5o6q4tlFvccBcfRldpfxRGwgN89v_ug4iCnkgxFv3hxejZupdhDE9NQeTr5w6b1jTKFrH0/s1600/IMG_5331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWYl2pGiG7XKLoRiKTH7Dbh3NTZnOi7g21ZEXl0y7VDIpmKhRi9fMhODlmmMJbF1SJ34niS5o6q4tlFvccBcfRldpfxRGwgN89v_ug4iCnkgxFv3hxejZupdhDE9NQeTr5w6b1jTKFrH0/s320/IMG_5331.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 4: iron the pieces down, this is the best part of the Silhouette <a href="http://silhouetteamerica.com/fabric.aspx">Fabric Interfacing</a>. It's double sided so you can iron it down and it will stick down.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 5: sew each piece on, I forgot to get a picture, but it's pretty easy. Just be sure to only sew through one side of the shirt! And be gentle with the t-shirt since it's a knit fabric you will have to be more cautious when sewing on it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjZA6ZtwbM_n7XmfrKPbZRW66BifV71WjprNU8RB_dCwxO8mruCyuxdjdMJv6QeXZhPJ3JaHpooV-dE2aHhoYyCD_jw0bx_lJrDvSboXI8VyAIZcFuoMc-vdvj1_OancqazzRUYtq2bs/s1600/IMG_5334.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZjZA6ZtwbM_n7XmfrKPbZRW66BifV71WjprNU8RB_dCwxO8mruCyuxdjdMJv6QeXZhPJ3JaHpooV-dE2aHhoYyCD_jw0bx_lJrDvSboXI8VyAIZcFuoMc-vdvj1_OancqazzRUYtq2bs/s320/IMG_5334.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 6: You're done! I washed mine after this step to make the edges of the pieces a little distressed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7wM7BC9kBZ_0I5bLFuXyPfAmh5L09LemL4o0tWfO9LD92izRx-RGcpNe_FE9EvhXxZ3kpu4ZqGrL-faWz6dqdgdpfW3Oljo9_n_VNc96hYTqgLz5so3QHw4ekqjS4G0geaWr0_1yoLo/s1600/IMG_5338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7wM7BC9kBZ_0I5bLFuXyPfAmh5L09LemL4o0tWfO9LD92izRx-RGcpNe_FE9EvhXxZ3kpu4ZqGrL-faWz6dqdgdpfW3Oljo9_n_VNc96hYTqgLz5so3QHw4ekqjS4G0geaWr0_1yoLo/s320/IMG_5338.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This project only cost me $3.50, I already had scraps of fabric from other projects and I had the fabric interfacing from <a href="http://www.dresdencarrie.com/2011/04/sneak-peek-and-giveaway.html">this</a> project. It's fun to come up with your own t-shirt designs, I look at shirts in the mall and all over the internet to get ideas...then I make them for a lot less $$! I hope this inspires you to do the same.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks for having me! I hope you all <a href="http://www.dresdencarrie.com/">come by</a> and say hi sometime soon!</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-74500234254055531102011-05-16T00:00:00.010-05:002011-05-16T00:00:06.792-05:00Feature: Jewelry Organizer from Born-Again Crafter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As most of you know, I am in Europe right now. In fact, today I am taking a tour to the Cliffs of Moher (MO-her) in Ireland--this has always been a dream of mine. If you don't know what it is, you should definitely read about it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliffs_of_Moher">HERE</a> or take a virtual tour <a href="http://www.360cities.net/image/cliffsmoher#264.40,-4.50,70.0">HERE.</a> Apparently, it might be part of the 7 wonders VERY soon :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-------------------------------------------------------------------------</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today Lyssa is guest posting and I just know you are going to love her! One of the best things about Lyssa is her ability to take something so old and worn--that most people throw out-- and turn it into something cute and unique. And that's exactly what she's done with her awesome, yet fairly simple and cheap upcycle project below! Enjoy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5oeHi-BKkg/TWCqaU1OpvI/AAAAAAAANjw/EGA4f6HXQRU/s1600/me+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n5oeHi-BKkg/TWCqaU1OpvI/AAAAAAAANjw/EGA4f6HXQRU/s320/me+pic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm so excited to be here with Caitlin over here at Caits Creates!! Thank you girl!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I live over at <a href="http://bornagaincrafter.blogspot.com/">born-again crafter</a>! My blog consists of a bit of thrifty goodness, sewing, scrapping and lots of redos. Love redos. And you can't have too many tutorials either!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also host a weekly "<a href="http://bornagaincrafter.blogspot.com/search/label/Thrifty%20Thursdays">thrifty thursdays</a>" & "<a href="http://bornagaincrafter.blogspot.com/search/label/Scrapbook%20Sundays">scrapbook sundays</a>" party so I would love for you to join me! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also just opened up a etsy shop called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettygreybench?ref=si_shop">Pretty Grey Bench</a>. Come check it out ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you curious about my name? Well, it came from after having my 3rd child, when no time was left for ME. So I am finding my crafty self again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'll be showing you how to make this:</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jewelry Organizer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuhtajQSPV_sfT_PGwUKDOFE_qQF4uIEypTaWWK8_mOvBamoj4UFOAoXn3i2nTbtI7rUlfzfOV1M-6rHdSj4vcEhyphenhyphen-qQHhGOss6t0KXhBkAIUfTaFCdrIBjj_Mo4fa6b3TVvEEFL5dVjF/s512/IMGP3423.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuhtajQSPV_sfT_PGwUKDOFE_qQF4uIEypTaWWK8_mOvBamoj4UFOAoXn3i2nTbtI7rUlfzfOV1M-6rHdSj4vcEhyphenhyphen-qQHhGOss6t0KXhBkAIUfTaFCdrIBjj_Mo4fa6b3TVvEEFL5dVjF/s640/IMGP3423.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I desperately needed something done with my jewelry. I was sick of having them in boxes and getting tangled up.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I saw this <a href="http://laughingdaisies.com/2008/10/22/necklace-organizer/">DIY jewelry organizer</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was amazed and determined to make that. So I hit all the thrift stores in search of a wooden silverware holder, thinking I would easily find one! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Well no, to my dismay, nothing!</div><div style="text-align: center;">But in my wanderings, I found this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: #0000ee;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwH3AWvSe2Gb8RCaskeFpwEq2QMFEGEMGPrF99kvmFih7KMjuPj3ZPQx-jJItWH4zYUisUrE8mJsV3PheL3RAjbYDLMnYsJML521bfqu4qmnAQHgAjfVvJWqp-ICAKQ52k9sWQKG1uLkam/s400/IMGP2888.JPG" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">It got me thinking...I could definitely use this for my organizer!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So first step was taking out the shelving.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: #0000ee;"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq3IwrJv8RppkMTVQf7hyphenhyphenbEAJ-dI32eiDuJJtyouReUPJzGNKSp3cvO0TgQJBhHT73Ub8hyZE5NuVdX8LJyg9CFqqt3folNs3fY2m22TfXZl_2rr6u5hamkQhxRN3MmtuiXO0hGWkXATg9/s400/IMGP3092.JPG" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">They were loose so I secured them with some wood glue.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vCc3WTme9EpaTTRSZ9F5FHPZowFG9m1fmTDhCHZGOEpD3f3oTYOV_SIfNnGiexhDE0g88_fl8_8RnT1HO4dV3LZox3hObAWYSf8Hcl5R88Y1MRc8DYx4hrah_pdD4DSLZgKh3IkaJp8U/s512/IMGP3094.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vCc3WTme9EpaTTRSZ9F5FHPZowFG9m1fmTDhCHZGOEpD3f3oTYOV_SIfNnGiexhDE0g88_fl8_8RnT1HO4dV3LZox3hObAWYSf8Hcl5R88Y1MRc8DYx4hrah_pdD4DSLZgKh3IkaJp8U/s512/IMGP3094.JPG" style="display: block; height: 512px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 384px;" /></a> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">After they dried, I used my mini jigsaw and cut the shelves to the sizes I want. I turned the whole thing vertical.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I painted both pieces white...or my husband did..since i'm 8+ months pregnant :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I measured the spaces for the next steps of modge podging paper on the back.</div><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6wvcMFZcI/AAAAAAAALSY/u8agLcl7JC8/s640/IMGP3129.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6wvcMFZcI/AAAAAAAALSY/u8agLcl7JC8/s400/IMGP3129.JPG" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Nice ;)</div><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6wz6wMugI/AAAAAAAALSg/dsAtfIsRjs8/s640/IMGP3131.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6w4TTPmJI/AAAAAAAALSo/yZtrYONQfNQ/s640/IMGP3133.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6w4TTPmJI/AAAAAAAALSo/yZtrYONQfNQ/s400/IMGP3133.JPG" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Then I had to put back the shelving.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Then I used my drill and make holes and added in cabinent knobs to hold the necklaces</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; color: #0000ee;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOHMvrUYVqB7MjvuQSX01zG0pAK31fA1fo1vu8X1RyUVUyj6bKuac2HjpQnJWrjVoq59D2NNHpMYDqvTqC0eMkw31IMxHZhswOIqdHH7Z7185iQx4vNB0NXaRPJ_NFyB0KUL95HejlZfw/s512/IMGP3421.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 512px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 384px;" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I glued a piece of dowel on the back so it would be angled a bit so no piece of jewelry would fall off.</div><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6xbQSqxEI/AAAAAAAALTU/m9eh2CrYjOo/s640/IMGP3143.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6xbQSqxEI/AAAAAAAALTU/m9eh2CrYjOo/s400/IMGP3143.JPG" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">And here you go! Atop of the necklace organizer is my earring organizer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had an empty frame and hot glued a large piece of lace that I found from this really cool store...the lace was like 25 cents a yard!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyways, lace or even tulle work great to hold earrings!</div><br />
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</div><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6xjCvxG-I/AAAAAAAALTc/nQMxVEiCAwI/s640/IMGP3146.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_KMApg44swh0/So6xjCvxG-I/AAAAAAAALTc/nQMxVEiCAwI/s400/IMGP3146.JPG" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This has been so nice! The smaller cubbies, I use for rings or stud earrings or bracelets!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is a great addition to my room :)<br />
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Hope this inspires you and helps you get a little organized!<br />
Thanks again Caitlin for letting me play over here today!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-54694156959309146782011-05-13T00:00:00.002-05:002011-05-13T12:43:14.565-05:00I'm leaving on a Jet Plane...<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">...Don't know when I'll be back again.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Oh wait--Yes I do. Ticket home say May 29th :)) </span></div><br />
Hello my lovely readers! As most of you know {unless you are new...welcome!} I am leaving for my trip to Europe this weekend, which is fingernail-biting-super-exciting!! Since I will be gone for about 3 weeks I have lined up several guest bloggers to keep the creative juices flowing here at CaitsCreates. All of the ladies I've chosen to feature truly are a creative inspiration!<br />
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Throughout the next few weeks you will see several tutorials involving: upcycling, clothing redo's, and just plain craftiness! Basically, these ladies will make you look at common/plain jane things like coffee filters and paint swatches (to name a few) in a whole new light.<br />
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As for me... my bags are packed-way too full, my batteries are charged and I'm ready to take on the world!! I'll see you all again in a few weeks :)<br />
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P.S. Let's hope that blogger stops having issues! Otherwise, things might not go as planned while I am gone!<br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Tennis Shoes are a must</b>! Sure your sandals are much prettier, but after you walk about 3 miles in them you are going to be more concerned with comfort. I learned this the hard way! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Eye Drops are your best friend</b>. Often our eyes have trouble adjusting to the new climate making them dry. You want to have eye drops on hand to ensure that your view of all the awesome sites is as clear and enjoyable as possible! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6mpdHGjrD2oobuO7KwBdfUBJ6-bZkh9lWwD6l2zS_ZhGBCtD-U1B6Y7RbGxzwW-voR6IRekzu_NDgePLfd6k0UaOroequS0iZUVUJqA6q-WMv_u40XISWxdqOX0D4IOMcUYPEabDiJWk/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-11+at+11.10.10+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6mpdHGjrD2oobuO7KwBdfUBJ6-bZkh9lWwD6l2zS_ZhGBCtD-U1B6Y7RbGxzwW-voR6IRekzu_NDgePLfd6k0UaOroequS0iZUVUJqA6q-WMv_u40XISWxdqOX0D4IOMcUYPEabDiJWk/s320/Screen+shot+2011-05-11+at+11.10.10+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><b>Walk around on the plane</b>. High pressure for long periods of time can cause swelling. If your flight is longer than a couple of hours (which most are) make it a point to get up and walk around the plane for a little bit. This gets the blood flowing better.<br />
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</div><div><b>Hand Sanitizer-</b> it's a must. Most places outside the US do not have clean bathrooms. Imagine the worst bathroom possible in the US and that is probably the best in other countries. Some places even make you pay to use their restroom. <b> </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgKTodEqd_d4_03KuIt9EBnnGJumTWsQNrO9Qcp1SJD5J0U5OgKfSqMtqnQayJ96Sjqq6EGoOMYJj6z6NHMtrwrSQRqXxaaW2zSvrGv33ohsSEfJpoezlh4bQhyGOB1Nz1G7FBc9912A/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-11+at+11.10.53+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHgKTodEqd_d4_03KuIt9EBnnGJumTWsQNrO9Qcp1SJD5J0U5OgKfSqMtqnQayJ96Sjqq6EGoOMYJj6z6NHMtrwrSQRqXxaaW2zSvrGv33ohsSEfJpoezlh4bQhyGOB1Nz1G7FBc9912A/s320/Screen+shot+2011-05-11+at+11.10.53+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><b><br />
Copy your passport.</b> Always make a copy of your passport in case it gets stolen or lost. If you are traveling with someone make them a copy too. It's best to leave the copy in your suitcase and not to carry it on you. Also, email it to yourself. Most people have smart phones and there is free wifi so you could easily access it. Make sure to write down the number for the US embassy for where you'll be traveling to. </div><div><br />
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<b>Invest in a Money Belt</b>. Most places outside the US have issues with pickpocketing. In fact, in parts of Europe the people have been known to even come up behind you and cut your shoulder strap off your purse and take the whole thing. NEVER CARRY YOUR PASSPORT IN YOUR PURSE! The money belt is great because it goes under the clothing so people can not see or nor take it easily. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-WlQfn6N_W-w59riZIkHbVPLPDwj6eFHm9A5q_ERjXJmBB0eXbT8I01ZlhAREqoZe9yJBiI9cdDrs_2mO-oF6c-jYBXPrjqvVeG5lWrTOdZUoO1eAFZxCWMb9Kq7o31QTpcE9jbUMt0/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-11+at+11.13.03+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-WlQfn6N_W-w59riZIkHbVPLPDwj6eFHm9A5q_ERjXJmBB0eXbT8I01ZlhAREqoZe9yJBiI9cdDrs_2mO-oF6c-jYBXPrjqvVeG5lWrTOdZUoO1eAFZxCWMb9Kq7o31QTpcE9jbUMt0/s320/Screen+shot+2011-05-11+at+11.13.03+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><br />
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</div></div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-3162412342752494552011-05-06T09:54:00.002-05:002011-05-06T09:55:34.970-05:00Yummy in my Tummy!<div style="text-align: center;">Looking for something sweet and yummy to make for Mother's Day or just because? Try one of these recipes. They all make my mouth water :) YUMM</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother's Day out there to all you wonderful mother's!<br />
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</b></div>Although I don't have kids {and don't plan to anytime soon} I do have an eight year old niece {Hailey} who LOVES to draw pictures. My parent's fridge is overflowing with all of her art work and she just keeps making more! This is what prompted me to make a display board "Hailey's Drawings". Now my parents can display her work in the hallway as more of a "gallery" instead of it just looking like throw-up all over their fridge.<br />
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This idea can also be used for bills, recipes, etc.<br />
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</div><div style="font-size: 13px;">First, I gathered my supplies </div><div style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmYP3duFQrN0-E4cxOovof7qA0cCGxVZBKZNelQn67t9zZmt_m7NODZoq5Xr6BDRpz2ned7LRIDlvf6GlAmBbok2qruKBY-mAOMBPasL7W_wR8u7n2-IW5Z9I6pAhqPbMxIGQXszmXSc/s1600/IMG_1106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifmYP3duFQrN0-E4cxOovof7qA0cCGxVZBKZNelQn67t9zZmt_m7NODZoq5Xr6BDRpz2ned7LRIDlvf6GlAmBbok2qruKBY-mAOMBPasL7W_wR8u7n2-IW5Z9I6pAhqPbMxIGQXszmXSc/s320/IMG_1106.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div> Ribbon, Black Paint and Clips from Walmart<br />
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Gorilla Glue and White Fabric Paint Pen.<br />
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Once I had all my supplies I painted the board completely black (4 coats)<br />
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After the paint dried I stenciled the letters "Hailey's Drawings" onto the board<br />
(this took me a few times to get it how I wanted it)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After stenciling I filled in the letters with the white paint pen. I found this was MUCH easier than the paintbrush and white paint I first tried to use! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GHWi07giTGIE-DWPee9dU3vNXhJYxIAhwSPUs9IL1NcMWXoEiMD2OEcE_6C97Yta3GVM285SIDU6B5LQezuL2zLD0yhwJ-JWiOUqXataJsOmVVY04p1Ndm0sSYnt0yKgPgdK2sB5miA/s1600/IMG_1118.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GHWi07giTGIE-DWPee9dU3vNXhJYxIAhwSPUs9IL1NcMWXoEiMD2OEcE_6C97Yta3GVM285SIDU6B5LQezuL2zLD0yhwJ-JWiOUqXataJsOmVVY04p1Ndm0sSYnt0yKgPgdK2sB5miA/s320/IMG_1118.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I repeated this step about 4 times until the white was vibrant against the black</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Qv48lnUuy-Jlh4cZPpedG2PsYoOiriI1Un-hZTD3to-UAS4JQLPtmuRCtkZwWMdy62nHPYUzHpUsmXb_c0kHBMWrXb94lmoc6FS6whkSh1ZDPIG5yE_wmX0UcCCJSb50xfFTtOoAnJQ/s1600/IMG_1124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Qv48lnUuy-Jlh4cZPpedG2PsYoOiriI1Un-hZTD3to-UAS4JQLPtmuRCtkZwWMdy62nHPYUzHpUsmXb_c0kHBMWrXb94lmoc6FS6whkSh1ZDPIG5yE_wmX0UcCCJSb50xfFTtOoAnJQ/s320/IMG_1124.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I added some clips (to hold the artwork) to the board with Gorilla Glue. I used a little too much which you can see where it is kind of overflowing...<br />
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So I decided to add some ribbon bows to the clips to cover the leaked glue<br />
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I also added hinges to the back of the board to allow for hanging. So in a little less than 3 hours (including the time it took the paint to dry) we now have a new and fun way to display Hailey's Masterpieces!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Board.........$5.50 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pain Pen.....$2.00</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ribbon.......$0.50</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Clips..........$1.50</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Glue...........FREE (had on hand) </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stencils......$4.00 (but will use again)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">TOTAL: $13.50</div><br />
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</div></div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-82003480437701073792011-05-02T00:00:00.002-05:002011-05-02T00:00:08.519-05:00GeoQpons & Retail Therapy Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm sure everyone can agree with me when I say I love to shop without spending a lot of money! Because I take pride in my thriftiness one of my newest goals for this blog is to share my money saving tips with you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here is the first of many...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently was introduced to an app called <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.geoqpons.com/gq/app/user/indexHome">GeoQpons</a></span> which I absolutely LOVE! It's a database for all the coupons available at different stores so I don't have to remember my standard coupons anymore for Hobby Lobby, Bath & Body Works, etc. If you are an iPhone/Blackberry/Android user I highly recommend you download this free app and check it out! Not only does is store all the coupons it also has a savings calculator you can utilize to figure out percentage discounts, a tab to add it to your calendar so you know when the sale starts or ends and a share tab that allows you to post to Facebook or Twitter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYnypK7YrkTil1RDo61ljBiCkwSPWCvqw9UYT0t2NLO_QXT7xLoFeXhx2P4RaZ1CGaoAngme9owIcS584DRP1smrTAGKymssyJ26SSPmHEKwXdAu8TZBfIQvb5O1OuHBLvVrs67WvIyE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-01+at+8.14.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfYnypK7YrkTil1RDo61ljBiCkwSPWCvqw9UYT0t2NLO_QXT7xLoFeXhx2P4RaZ1CGaoAngme9owIcS584DRP1smrTAGKymssyJ26SSPmHEKwXdAu8TZBfIQvb5O1OuHBLvVrs67WvIyE/s400/Screen+shot+2011-05-01+at+8.14.59+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">** I am not receiving any compensation for recommending GeoQpons to you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Now on to my Retail Therapy for the Weekend :) </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGn1-qH6bNUmuDtS7aRP4qOJJmGRXni4pyCi0PRoRorSyHHcCpQZ6e5LQ0KZCRMNZ-L5oH-fTsbAdOWd0pqGnsdg6kG8_jhlJOKeQV8SLKAoUubbUwVaWNL_yKvuCCPGJ_ZH7U-i1VlQY/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-05-01+at+7.52.19+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGn1-qH6bNUmuDtS7aRP4qOJJmGRXni4pyCi0PRoRorSyHHcCpQZ6e5LQ0KZCRMNZ-L5oH-fTsbAdOWd0pqGnsdg6kG8_jhlJOKeQV8SLKAoUubbUwVaWNL_yKvuCCPGJ_ZH7U-i1VlQY/s320/Screen+shot+2011-05-01+at+7.52.19+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> These are the coupons I used today, plus the Bath and Body works one on my GeoQpons.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kdlETEadsVJytWYrHKGO7qBrqcjqAMaVskK1GfaGFyHnJqJtkQfHzNxdaE39zG6p0SvMemdi8t60LltZWbpBGW91qAS8yaHuvxrj0TCpNoDm7il9OP-Wj5ps8deqPaSiuItHlz6OB1Q/s1600/IMG_1406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7kdlETEadsVJytWYrHKGO7qBrqcjqAMaVskK1GfaGFyHnJqJtkQfHzNxdaE39zG6p0SvMemdi8t60LltZWbpBGW91qAS8yaHuvxrj0TCpNoDm7il9OP-Wj5ps8deqPaSiuItHlz6OB1Q/s320/IMG_1406.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I used my 'free travel size coupon with any purchase' from B&BW to buy a hand sanitizer for $1.62 and got a free sweet pea travel size body wash for my upcoming trip.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyWGpNi5E6e_g6UnCNsXH_FzNhnOXOmN2FXqs42QSOYvZLKOo6TojbElZ9AwNGiU24qG5IE2I5ThZQ0ytclqCJPDJMOR372lbaJfX8xJhf63fM6eQJVqxat674M4sajPKy6vzkEnB3MiA/s1600/IMG_1407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyWGpNi5E6e_g6UnCNsXH_FzNhnOXOmN2FXqs42QSOYvZLKOo6TojbElZ9AwNGiU24qG5IE2I5ThZQ0ytclqCJPDJMOR372lbaJfX8xJhf63fM6eQJVqxat674M4sajPKy6vzkEnB3MiA/s320/IMG_1407.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I've been wanting a new pair of running shorts and how fun are these? They are originally $18.00 at JcPenny, but today they were marked down to $12.99 and after I used my $10 coupon all I had to pay was $3.22.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
NO PICTURES FOR THE ITEMS BELOW...<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">thought that might be a little weird</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then went to Victoria's Secret and claimed my free pair of Ruched back panties. There was no purchase necessary so I didn't spend any money here.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
My last stop was at Aerie were a purchased 4 more paires of panties. They were having a sale for $2.95 a piece and after my $10 off I wound up having to pay $1.93<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>TOTAL SPENT AT MALL</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Bath and Body Works........$1.62</div><div style="text-align: left;">JcPenny..............................$3.22</div><div style="text-align: left;">Victoria's Secret..................FREE</div><div style="text-align: left;">Aerie..................................$1.93</div><div style="text-align: left;">Total..................................<b>$6.77</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDHrphbwhzjgYlgFvoRXvMnn9Gvz2x1WMgIx89LGTVicrBqgZ-pnoOqx6ZWxZz8DUcCP-rGCVwwFS3V2sSXyyjKpxXaw7z29KsIPvsG-MliizGdY5z3CqvKdzmS0pRSeEaCjRGL7_GHc/s1600/IMG_1403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDHrphbwhzjgYlgFvoRXvMnn9Gvz2x1WMgIx89LGTVicrBqgZ-pnoOqx6ZWxZz8DUcCP-rGCVwwFS3V2sSXyyjKpxXaw7z29KsIPvsG-MliizGdY5z3CqvKdzmS0pRSeEaCjRGL7_GHc/s320/IMG_1403.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> A cool recipe holder for $1.00<br />
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Total spent at GoodWill<br />
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Burt's Bees Lotion.........$0.50<br />
Goggles........................$0.50<br />
Paint rollers..................$0.50<br />
Recipe holder...............$1.00<br />
Koozie.........................$1.00<br />
<b>Total............................$3.50</b><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't be happier with my purchases and how much they cost :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope everyone had a great weekend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-53495866454222429832011-04-29T00:13:00.000-05:002011-04-29T00:13:01.549-05:00Wedding Garter Revamp<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My brother and his fiance are getting married July 9th, 2011</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnLSe7nb_GppdyxGoHKLy8SsPPTaItOsB2qA71hIo_av2Hcs9PtytkMqyqolfUZYHkL7T1BobWEP6-HQgU1CNwjMhlOpwiBnjsQuTYROk9KaWCRpdwTbtM3_XVO0pyJpaZUSt7D66JIE/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-28+at+11.34.36+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbnLSe7nb_GppdyxGoHKLy8SsPPTaItOsB2qA71hIo_av2Hcs9PtytkMqyqolfUZYHkL7T1BobWEP6-HQgU1CNwjMhlOpwiBnjsQuTYROk9KaWCRpdwTbtM3_XVO0pyJpaZUSt7D66JIE/s320/Screen+shot+2011-04-28+at+11.34.36+PM.png" width="222" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and they are HUGE Red Sox fans</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9zNH6lpBF2ORWbkFot0Hm4UoFHcSwmocgrWaYchxHnjr4LLBeNP8XPfSDc0eU2r3fHN7DaZljfXktfw7RyvCDgJHmV55chj4hvTv0DSn_cQNKfl0ifPCU0Mt8pwKPSUCdtig6oNJ6L8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-28+at+11.34.09+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe9zNH6lpBF2ORWbkFot0Hm4UoFHcSwmocgrWaYchxHnjr4LLBeNP8XPfSDc0eU2r3fHN7DaZljfXktfw7RyvCDgJHmV55chj4hvTv0DSn_cQNKfl0ifPCU0Mt8pwKPSUCdtig6oNJ6L8/s320/Screen+shot+2011-04-28+at+11.34.09+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't have a lot of money to spend on a gift (big surprise) so I decided to make something personal for them. After all, I think personal/ homemade gifts sometimes mean more than the ones you buy off the couples registry!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to make a Red Sox garter for her to wear at the wedding :) This is a complete surprise and the ONLY reason I am posting this now is because I told her she was banned from reading my blog until after the shower on May 7th...or else she would ruin her surprise! So that means for those of you who know Amanda, please dont say anything! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, let me show you just how I performed this transformation! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had planned on starting from scratch but then found this garter at Dollar Tree over the weekend while I was looking for items for the bridal shower...you can't beat 50 cents! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7FzW8whHD27j5j6hyphenhyphen1-4QKfGLTZZgo_xLm_ji55LkaRNbsLxfXEj6i7o0naTO1AVBMReRJlW5G6V36YaWYrpsoncLftpb3UtoY1t5SaREt5XOTzAwMu7Sl_zSPg3gC64knrtPRNY0jh4/s1600/IMG_1345.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7FzW8whHD27j5j6hyphenhyphen1-4QKfGLTZZgo_xLm_ji55LkaRNbsLxfXEj6i7o0naTO1AVBMReRJlW5G6V36YaWYrpsoncLftpb3UtoY1t5SaREt5XOTzAwMu7Sl_zSPg3gC64knrtPRNY0jh4/s320/IMG_1345.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I begun by tearing the seam apart in the back...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgdkbw00yyaQEuI5aL-_ydQeiuTMST-7wa9yo3p6Nc3OnDd7uyHTAZUweKp_hPN9y-vTevSwbG3JJwuO_WkGfG0VxwEiuZx_XF5Rm42oKkaYW87hdKggHjVQEAoPatQTswPe0tK-0oOwc/s1600/IMG_1346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgdkbw00yyaQEuI5aL-_ydQeiuTMST-7wa9yo3p6Nc3OnDd7uyHTAZUweKp_hPN9y-vTevSwbG3JJwuO_WkGfG0VxwEiuZx_XF5Rm42oKkaYW87hdKggHjVQEAoPatQTswPe0tK-0oOwc/s320/IMG_1346.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then I removed the elastic to make the material lay flat </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9DoXbFLXN2gO-AB3-0DvDFzLf1MBg1RttmF-6EZh4EmAMT-Vtl8cXcOEZ9TlICEhvxmrIajUpVRb7exRy0r8rzdX746ursjDXrCvy_nGxbAbmPoO01x3HhinilUDhyphenhyphen7Mu9tkR6Zl9VI/s1600/IMG_1347.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9DoXbFLXN2gO-AB3-0DvDFzLf1MBg1RttmF-6EZh4EmAMT-Vtl8cXcOEZ9TlICEhvxmrIajUpVRb7exRy0r8rzdX746ursjDXrCvy_nGxbAbmPoO01x3HhinilUDhyphenhyphen7Mu9tkR6Zl9VI/s320/IMG_1347.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what you should have </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALwyE-Uj4iZw52HFT-KeFKzz95PW2YQTUZl_QGjWQTJYdRIb0ht0jlfAQ9Vui2929TsJo_eOI8vrNwYX_1_ioQLHw9MvejH2fqy0nrQfA-qsFYATjpH-IX2GE3H0SitbgQ9l0GVNbOlY/s1600/IMG_1348.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALwyE-Uj4iZw52HFT-KeFKzz95PW2YQTUZl_QGjWQTJYdRIb0ht0jlfAQ9Vui2929TsJo_eOI8vrNwYX_1_ioQLHw9MvejH2fqy0nrQfA-qsFYATjpH-IX2GE3H0SitbgQ9l0GVNbOlY/s320/IMG_1348.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then cut 3/4 yard of blue and red ribbon. I threaded my sewing machine with red thread and sewed the red ribbon on top of the blue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfb5MWS2ix26j4xW8yJ-5G7q9EoPvSgLK4iNZM-4xE1UNcO022cqdC4gyf2VdJ8GdSydutMTCDa4Oj4XW4R0le1wHEveJR_TRsBrNMMJAasJLHQImTbcNpShEKJnWQK09O0jaTm6LcSc/s1600/IMG_1351.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfb5MWS2ix26j4xW8yJ-5G7q9EoPvSgLK4iNZM-4xE1UNcO022cqdC4gyf2VdJ8GdSydutMTCDa4Oj4XW4R0le1wHEveJR_TRsBrNMMJAasJLHQImTbcNpShEKJnWQK09O0jaTm6LcSc/s320/IMG_1351.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Try to pull the ribbon on both ends as you are pushing it through the machine so you get minimal bunching</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfUQ2CdziDMLQx2VPGp4hhmKndQJQyUJt5nKFznk84zQ8EiX4nQUzm5bFcH5ShbT09LMIra-kkd183haC1LTD87Xr2Q9Q4l0edFyAyBDhTwIUVwegwGwimxDugBMEPqo0hclad1jMcsg/s1600/IMG_1352.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfUQ2CdziDMLQx2VPGp4hhmKndQJQyUJt5nKFznk84zQ8EiX4nQUzm5bFcH5ShbT09LMIra-kkd183haC1LTD87Xr2Q9Q4l0edFyAyBDhTwIUVwegwGwimxDugBMEPqo0hclad1jMcsg/s320/IMG_1352.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I sewed the ribbon on top of the garter. I used coordinating navy thread and went down both sides of the ribbon. It is VERY important to make sure you pull the garter as you go through the machine. If not the ribbon will not lay flat on top of the garter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4L25oi5bMfA2kImC8C4Tg8eOw-ASK9iPQ1tjTSi6LzPzj3HrdMBwbnkhurpuiThGpDyutBei8xidtraO_6BYh44d3r-g-StF4Ldz_iWT2KNpFJ0F5JH7DojfqEkeu14TuGcG97xNNyI/s1600/IMG_1354.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4L25oi5bMfA2kImC8C4Tg8eOw-ASK9iPQ1tjTSi6LzPzj3HrdMBwbnkhurpuiThGpDyutBei8xidtraO_6BYh44d3r-g-StF4Ldz_iWT2KNpFJ0F5JH7DojfqEkeu14TuGcG97xNNyI/s320/IMG_1354.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what it looks like after you have sewed on the ribbon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_FuTbuSCLIel21VbZaX1GaREGw2DPI31HygGuz_1-_FdhJnMHQ1PZ6Y8nGc74CeWMTqggckwb3klgXMQok5e1L2hhahwOhIKEspxc5AjyBYnynQ2Mqsf7lQAJm3Gdq-j-nacGWcwqeQ/s1600/IMG_1356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_FuTbuSCLIel21VbZaX1GaREGw2DPI31HygGuz_1-_FdhJnMHQ1PZ6Y8nGc74CeWMTqggckwb3klgXMQok5e1L2hhahwOhIKEspxc5AjyBYnynQ2Mqsf7lQAJm3Gdq-j-nacGWcwqeQ/s320/IMG_1356.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now it's time to put the elastic back into the garter. This was the most time consuming part for me because I goofed. So I'm warning you now, make sure that when you sew your ribbon on that you leave enough space for your elastic to fit back through. I didn't think of that and wound up having to cut my elastic to make it fit. Also, I used a needle to push it through, but I am sure there is something better to make this step speedier. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvF4C2DBzqdQrFHQALjDSbByqcdAJIuTrZCXLU-ES09crIaV5tBC3YMnMLHBuKnptN1z2HnUyo57rSYqmD1xjt3AKDyv744SrNcSB6pByooQG8fwJUKYP2DdOEvuVbwQGwTfI_sDVVzU/s1600/IMG_1358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvF4C2DBzqdQrFHQALjDSbByqcdAJIuTrZCXLU-ES09crIaV5tBC3YMnMLHBuKnptN1z2HnUyo57rSYqmD1xjt3AKDyv744SrNcSB6pByooQG8fwJUKYP2DdOEvuVbwQGwTfI_sDVVzU/s320/IMG_1358.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">After I got the elastic through I made sure to measure the garter on my leg again. Pull the garter tight and then allow about 1/2 ince for stitching. With the added ribbon I actually had to cut some of the material off because it was too bunchy. I then sewed the elastic at the end in place so that way it was more secure. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRI1LwAMVaiiAOkIa-4mXuQ7uJLbK6osLXhjZrNdgueobPpa8pLg2Ib-V7oY1jaI8GJUe9-HfOKdRxoq2cXmfbs3Zd0sWhKac0pif81n9ASfhBuU5sk_7Ygxk8mFUJYQKcTOJ859o7R4/s1600/IMG_1362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFRI1LwAMVaiiAOkIa-4mXuQ7uJLbK6osLXhjZrNdgueobPpa8pLg2Ib-V7oY1jaI8GJUe9-HfOKdRxoq2cXmfbs3Zd0sWhKac0pif81n9ASfhBuU5sk_7Ygxk8mFUJYQKcTOJ859o7R4/s320/IMG_1362.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally, I sewed the two ends together. I sewed over this part about 5 times, including back stitch, to ensure it was secure. Once I completed the garter I set it aside and worked on the embellishment. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj80rte0bsmi7IcsTOha08Wa2OEivphwqDTPyj0__JNZdiikuAX1KbXNChPxGhfGF76fJxsibaHYnS5iYJmxVKzu9LGTI7uRkY3vWKEbjXCWQma4xaRhwClZhpJGmzdfoTivYKsFhyphenhyphengKfo/s1600/IMG_1364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj80rte0bsmi7IcsTOha08Wa2OEivphwqDTPyj0__JNZdiikuAX1KbXNChPxGhfGF76fJxsibaHYnS5iYJmxVKzu9LGTI7uRkY3vWKEbjXCWQma4xaRhwClZhpJGmzdfoTivYKsFhyphenhyphengKfo/s320/IMG_1364.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the bottle cap embellishment I used these supplies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecP3nsSmqcAUedhRbmAQQnhJzrO3sEHdIiBhFk52MXvTXn1At8TShVPu-hP4sHgGAP05-0sWfD9DCxSYcj1nrKnWXuMj6oLPQpH6kT5JzLbY5Zh845FlAAk1iJt5W4fiW2YdVJqIIGc8/s1600/IMG_1370.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgecP3nsSmqcAUedhRbmAQQnhJzrO3sEHdIiBhFk52MXvTXn1At8TShVPu-hP4sHgGAP05-0sWfD9DCxSYcj1nrKnWXuMj6oLPQpH6kT5JzLbY5Zh845FlAAk1iJt5W4fiW2YdVJqIIGc8/s320/IMG_1370.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I had trouble finding a decent picture to use so I searched Etsy for images. I came across <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71436503/boston-red-sox-1-digital-image-for?ref=sr_list_1&ga_ref=related&ga_search_query=boston+red+socks+bottle+cap+images&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=">Sonyarita Designs</a> and decided that their images were the perfect size and for $1.75 for unlimited use I couldn't really resist. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjucRs-ctlMkXDorZPmiQeZmfMkuo9DMFvt6nR7BRfY4TEBGdtGbYZB27WsRN9tq0tqziQhBPLksjKc1WO15XBGRwY71Dq7I85oLCDnkybWRjMj7zbjE22M0iWd4KP6LSO6AqHTwj-qbv4/s1600/IMG_1365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjucRs-ctlMkXDorZPmiQeZmfMkuo9DMFvt6nR7BRfY4TEBGdtGbYZB27WsRN9tq0tqziQhBPLksjKc1WO15XBGRwY71Dq7I85oLCDnkybWRjMj7zbjE22M0iWd4KP6LSO6AqHTwj-qbv4/s320/IMG_1365.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I used my hole punch to get a perfect cut out of the image I wanted </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQa1RyWSaAjInPKFzXggLpJasy-toAv1a0g1wVHStXhsCF8TPTkNVvT-KirqAfmFOObw-bzD_9yrh6AW3nmKdkWehmIeO96Q-62Q6N6LvcxhvPbupdR7QT-qcXN8MMZ_yPDRu5zOr_Ew/s1600/IMG_1372.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCQa1RyWSaAjInPKFzXggLpJasy-toAv1a0g1wVHStXhsCF8TPTkNVvT-KirqAfmFOObw-bzD_9yrh6AW3nmKdkWehmIeO96Q-62Q6N6LvcxhvPbupdR7QT-qcXN8MMZ_yPDRu5zOr_Ew/s320/IMG_1372.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Afterwards I placed the plastic cover on top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2cL0XqQeyO1fy-cDqsiGUmUniOZ5C3u-SoI6pZy16H1lqOEAvKcQudQMgk4vD16COpFOZlzcwYOyS9gQRcsZmeRnTJneY2-xwCgBeWwK8haSnZ2BDnBtHDKfYFk4FC1LDQl7r-fiQg_g/s1600/IMG_1377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2cL0XqQeyO1fy-cDqsiGUmUniOZ5C3u-SoI6pZy16H1lqOEAvKcQudQMgk4vD16COpFOZlzcwYOyS9gQRcsZmeRnTJneY2-xwCgBeWwK8haSnZ2BDnBtHDKfYFk4FC1LDQl7r-fiQg_g/s320/IMG_1377.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I hot glued it on to the bottle cap</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJB-0kXlR9jD6uTYqVIE5UUwpqV2C0qm9HVqBhsX2EeuvCTu7LKkM0dvnyGNSWMXL2Wa7CDwIhqjk4TW6Cvkp0UqBrMnZimkKp47c256XfyKdIHbeZKNmhBBkNfRcFM7PT0SV7z1Ei0Y/s1600/IMG_1378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJB-0kXlR9jD6uTYqVIE5UUwpqV2C0qm9HVqBhsX2EeuvCTu7LKkM0dvnyGNSWMXL2Wa7CDwIhqjk4TW6Cvkp0UqBrMnZimkKp47c256XfyKdIHbeZKNmhBBkNfRcFM7PT0SV7z1Ei0Y/s320/IMG_1378.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> There you have it!! It is perfect...in my opinion...minus the minor errors :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvzKrF4pAASHiQw1Nr_-3RuVcRAkLYbASPp29C4sayUBauvjMeI6_sOCnfiQ5AUOnOgLBy8ydu0pe5UOAt_CDceFHuke1etgDzQyDYdlW0HKG4_Iz2_szAxOdYWYL_07Ifa-nVEJh6Ag/s1600/IMG_1393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDvzKrF4pAASHiQw1Nr_-3RuVcRAkLYbASPp29C4sayUBauvjMeI6_sOCnfiQ5AUOnOgLBy8ydu0pe5UOAt_CDceFHuke1etgDzQyDYdlW0HKG4_Iz2_szAxOdYWYL_07Ifa-nVEJh6Ag/s320/IMG_1393.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Normally I do a total costs, but since this is a gift I have decided not to. Let's just say that something like this is selling for around $35 and I made it for well under that in just a few hours! Since it is almost wedding season, maybe you can make something like this for someone special to you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hoping Amanda loves it! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-59072584187715230082011-04-27T00:03:00.001-05:002011-04-27T00:03:00.269-05:00New Unique Tee for ME<div style="text-align: center;">I am lucky enough to work at a College that allows "casual" Fridays. This means jeans and a college t-shirt for me every Friday! However, I get <u>SO</u> tired of wearing the same t-shirts over and over. As some of you know, I am rather <s>cheap</s> frugal and hate spending $10+ on a simple t-shirt. Well, I was cleaning at work a few weeks back and found a lot of old patches with our college seal on them...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> </span>The lightbulb went off and I immediately remembered Old Navy was having a $5 sale on their v-neck t-shirts...I got a gray one. Perfect! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTeWAajupCr_Bf5QN2CfQga7g2m4WX9x7h9DjRRthfpZr5vCWktFujEIx02qyaH98-sZacxafoK5DHzqOfyoFGrIhqA1ybu_u0TYoxJHm4D_U9NYpTNpZBf58oo3fPL3bO3TJ3glWpXA/s1600/IMG_1234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTeWAajupCr_Bf5QN2CfQga7g2m4WX9x7h9DjRRthfpZr5vCWktFujEIx02qyaH98-sZacxafoK5DHzqOfyoFGrIhqA1ybu_u0TYoxJHm4D_U9NYpTNpZBf58oo3fPL3bO3TJ3glWpXA/s320/IMG_1234.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I got out some heat 'n' bond I had on hand and cut a circle the same size as the patch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGbIRHSxh_fJTi-U0KPP09t_tD18lRZINtLy5g54URliGF18qsmt2e6rDeK7KwmBSNEIF6qtg-V_wBQ45MZdzUyTHraFcX13mNDVjG1E2zsvLEEM-SLCRe7XFXVAPRugNBzI3x19u6Qc/s1600/IMG_1236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghGbIRHSxh_fJTi-U0KPP09t_tD18lRZINtLy5g54URliGF18qsmt2e6rDeK7KwmBSNEIF6qtg-V_wBQ45MZdzUyTHraFcX13mNDVjG1E2zsvLEEM-SLCRe7XFXVAPRugNBzI3x19u6Qc/s320/IMG_1236.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I then attached the heat 'n' bond to the patch using the iron....so simple!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qUpjDRpsQiVBsw9wAfBtqzSFl1npMAFZeKWVm2odnNCrkvyMLvjuaD4qubOuXXijZAfau99PznIqDgRpTgmA2Ikej_e0j6KVmG3rQm2yvTXCMv-s54jmV3UrYfVk79qjV40pCwg2hmk/s1600/IMG_1238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_qUpjDRpsQiVBsw9wAfBtqzSFl1npMAFZeKWVm2odnNCrkvyMLvjuaD4qubOuXXijZAfau99PznIqDgRpTgmA2Ikej_e0j6KVmG3rQm2yvTXCMv-s54jmV3UrYfVk79qjV40pCwg2hmk/s320/IMG_1238.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">After the glue had bonded I removed the backing </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKh7hekuvKUaSdjKgAatqlTNGcIqqh8EPAnTNHXQj_So5r6CPmWemzBiHpsB2QsSolJz1rVt2_uDaTOZ77czeom0Gvt2O8dOppsXoWR5xiuKhbaJjPLLPy2uPMomOQH_A3gA2p2bro74/s1600/IMG_1239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKh7hekuvKUaSdjKgAatqlTNGcIqqh8EPAnTNHXQj_So5r6CPmWemzBiHpsB2QsSolJz1rVt2_uDaTOZ77czeom0Gvt2O8dOppsXoWR5xiuKhbaJjPLLPy2uPMomOQH_A3gA2p2bro74/s320/IMG_1239.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I put the shirt on and used straight pins to place the patch where I wanted it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRWtKam6FiWWJcAwrYuFY_TwlpDNPCNWlEahd7T7sGOmLAi2pCWiBvFqaS80kIOIgDsbf7jo7bjXNtTZf9Dksr09qvoWsrQjCd-DgMHhuG_6VRM_UaB1oovILppJafa6qJ25dcEDj128g/s1600/IMG_1240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRWtKam6FiWWJcAwrYuFY_TwlpDNPCNWlEahd7T7sGOmLAi2pCWiBvFqaS80kIOIgDsbf7jo7bjXNtTZf9Dksr09qvoWsrQjCd-DgMHhuG_6VRM_UaB1oovILppJafa6qJ25dcEDj128g/s320/IMG_1240.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I turned the shirt inside out and put the ironing board between the inside of the shirt. This was the glue doesn't bond to the back of the shirt as well...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLU93HvfsOFbe8HaMFpkkGOQ80zx-i23uviDhf5a2B_e1U2ecIvQLETCNH3rmL_rpEwTgJqZ7JCl0PSAp6ClKCYDLrFYvElGoYUScz50dafsgZay_lubUqq1jonuhfzlH4sZlngpeR4KM/s1600/IMG_1241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLU93HvfsOFbe8HaMFpkkGOQ80zx-i23uviDhf5a2B_e1U2ecIvQLETCNH3rmL_rpEwTgJqZ7JCl0PSAp6ClKCYDLrFYvElGoYUScz50dafsgZay_lubUqq1jonuhfzlH4sZlngpeR4KM/s320/IMG_1241.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I have a unique shirt that no one else will be wearing :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rtCq98jOg1HUP7eKx53zi2kAXNhUZspi7wL1EKvYFCmJS4CvQtc2GevZr89uv_AqLcbRWM8YF89WPSPufyamkxPt1vStOweXCIhwABLleE2ND_JQMFtsyVSEb30_LwH4g7SK1fcgc-I/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+8.12.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1rtCq98jOg1HUP7eKx53zi2kAXNhUZspi7wL1EKvYFCmJS4CvQtc2GevZr89uv_AqLcbRWM8YF89WPSPufyamkxPt1vStOweXCIhwABLleE2ND_JQMFtsyVSEb30_LwH4g7SK1fcgc-I/s320/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+8.12.56+PM.png" width="230" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">T-shirt...................$5.00</div><div style="text-align: left;">Heat and bond.......FREE </div><div style="text-align: left;">Patch.....................FREE </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Total.....................$5.00</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-34537811665940282552011-04-26T00:00:00.000-05:002011-04-26T00:00:01.073-05:00Interested in being featured?<div style="text-align: center;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Calling all crafty ladies!! </span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihraJYyxhldQ7D5StA9WR9gExabYyI6JDC0CNec4hME604b7A2wX43PpxlokrJR86FNAaG-6MnUo9qDJrFJeKu_S-5sXydUW2mn3MnW7lKaZjo4lb0uEy84q54rIuXIt4mAhqYzLgMQ5g/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+7.52.20+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihraJYyxhldQ7D5StA9WR9gExabYyI6JDC0CNec4hME604b7A2wX43PpxlokrJR86FNAaG-6MnUo9qDJrFJeKu_S-5sXydUW2mn3MnW7lKaZjo4lb0uEy84q54rIuXIt4mAhqYzLgMQ5g/s320/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+7.52.20+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">These next few weeks are going to fly for me with </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><ul><li style="text-align: left;">Planning and hosting a bridal shower </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Completing finals </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Packing for Ireland, Norway, England and Scotland</li>
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-14667322879053398722011-04-25T19:41:00.000-05:002011-04-25T19:41:49.191-05:00Weekend Recap<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's Already Monday!?!?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This weekend felt like a whirl wind...well actually, it kind of was! We had 2 different tornados on Friday. One hit Lambert Airport and put a shuttle bus into the building. Most of the night was spent around the TV watching the two separate storms move through. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWz4QBScjitIaAvKQMENllxDJgdauwuVopYmS8vzM_dOj8B6k7XDm110F71rng1ZEJ2jpeD9abAFaA1PhtusLhm8tzbEUz14IrjbX9Jj_ThiOCJ_m2MbrWTtNdWZ1-kkD4AwX6LS8jZ8A/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+7.15.30+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWz4QBScjitIaAvKQMENllxDJgdauwuVopYmS8vzM_dOj8B6k7XDm110F71rng1ZEJ2jpeD9abAFaA1PhtusLhm8tzbEUz14IrjbX9Jj_ThiOCJ_m2MbrWTtNdWZ1-kkD4AwX6LS8jZ8A/s320/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+7.15.30+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">(picture from Channel 2)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Saturday was a full day. I started the day dying eggs with my niece...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFkpqU0Ma3X1Dkp1WnXQh1irte8uXUSOwEJfngbFAifiDOB51Ub8RT6Pn35pb6qO3nKml_OOgnqNmEIhDJ3RTgewqYqitOV9X1YjEHGcZpWe9z4D6NnMVlfi8sY16yGSpcGMDsWhZ8pA/s1600/IMG_1248.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoFkpqU0Ma3X1Dkp1WnXQh1irte8uXUSOwEJfngbFAifiDOB51Ub8RT6Pn35pb6qO3nKml_OOgnqNmEIhDJ3RTgewqYqitOV9X1YjEHGcZpWe9z4D6NnMVlfi8sY16yGSpcGMDsWhZ8pA/s320/IMG_1248.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I met Abby at Panera so we could book some tours for our trip. I can't believe we leave in 20 days!! Here are the ones we have booked so far....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">After the planning I ended the day with a Couples shower for my brother and his fiance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGMCkMN_-IgBEUjXqPZOhOl8S6YeRBRxT31u1PaCb0WjiPT42j6Qdfk23fgkaDmT8kKinOd0Ixv4FM-Z2qFIEtToQtgDxaeE-KfQ5sSyABYygT79qm8OD1VzK8dhu0PsobZSUl5r5X3w/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+7.34.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHGMCkMN_-IgBEUjXqPZOhOl8S6YeRBRxT31u1PaCb0WjiPT42j6Qdfk23fgkaDmT8kKinOd0Ixv4FM-Z2qFIEtToQtgDxaeE-KfQ5sSyABYygT79qm8OD1VzK8dhu0PsobZSUl5r5X3w/s320/Screen+shot+2011-04-25+at+7.34.00+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Although there wasn't much time for relaxing, I still had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed seeing everyone!I hope you enjoyed yours as well :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-62046320506495107862011-04-21T09:12:00.000-05:002011-04-21T09:12:11.255-05:00Free Friday- Very Jane<div style="text-align: center;"><b>I'm positing this a little early...</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div>There is a NEW 'deal a day' site I want to introduce you too. The thing that makes this site different than all the others is it offers handmade and boutique items!! Please Check out...</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://veryjane.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH7-_qXi_I8R5srteXmBfam3slwDx6SKN9DxRRLl2ED-f0bHj0IGOIgeNKCVlmeq062XsxU0uCOWKQK-nMDMvIaY92KrL5HDkbtNebQzKV9YnSC4xYYgaxDAsDPG-WUQArRSfINQQYxLU/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.04.09+AM.png" /></a></div><div>veryjane is fairly new so to kick off their site they are giving away <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">FREE</span> items for 2 weeks. I'm not sure how long the website has been up or how many freebies are left, but here is the current <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;">FREE</span> deal...</div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6NbomKQgk1dFEiRpPYUpD4M7mCMr9popYoBMarPBeN78sqNsf3eVCtxua81UbSdM6LnB11AqTzEpMiN8HOsSAGkV-6NQsxQDO9tO0md7VIFE57vqzBsVDfykY8hdNGl27Ebp0NhFAI4/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.07.37+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP6NbomKQgk1dFEiRpPYUpD4M7mCMr9popYoBMarPBeN78sqNsf3eVCtxua81UbSdM6LnB11AqTzEpMiN8HOsSAGkV-6NQsxQDO9tO0md7VIFE57vqzBsVDfykY8hdNGl27Ebp0NhFAI4/s320/Screen+shot+2011-04-21+at+9.07.37+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div>It's Springtime Subway Art! You download the image for FREE and then just take it somewhere to have it printed in the size you want. There are LIMITED QUANTITIES so that's why I am sharing this post with you a little early! All you have to do is sign-up with your email address. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please leave a comment and let me know you got one!! :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Caitlin @ CaitsCreateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10418717123875501389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8247100043319656497.post-79311660918255770582011-04-20T09:16:00.000-05:002011-04-20T09:16:42.964-05:00Scarf in less than 5 minutes<div style="text-align: center;">I went to Joann's last week and bought a lot of fabric on sale. Can't beat 50% off already reduced prices!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the fabrics I bought is Mizzou's school colors...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgviWevFziP8QprGgo1aJ7LwueOZ6LCIfFqJRZmv2UmwZtCchpeONTtf3n1w1E-vSNxoltCg8nI8uoXT3sBhWscN1PbRCx2Ia7o8U1vh9JYvJ-m0xHP1Kng-KaOP0bGmdvn0oyywyqsyOw/s1600/IMG_1217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgviWevFziP8QprGgo1aJ7LwueOZ6LCIfFqJRZmv2UmwZtCchpeONTtf3n1w1E-vSNxoltCg8nI8uoXT3sBhWscN1PbRCx2Ia7o8U1vh9JYvJ-m0xHP1Kng-KaOP0bGmdvn0oyywyqsyOw/s320/IMG_1217.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I got a 1/2 yard for $1.25!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Z8FWwBqAdTqBalDjttI3xQlHwuqtIc0r4CX_OHVRSKjQsxDzZAM7at3WwGN2xkqdlNga_TDyM7YVz7fhGzMryi-g7W5DV7utO42D4lLn-pqDg7j8vaTTPRub1xGHbdRsjz-BGSJK4Xg/s1600/IMG_1218.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Z8FWwBqAdTqBalDjttI3xQlHwuqtIc0r4CX_OHVRSKjQsxDzZAM7at3WwGN2xkqdlNga_TDyM7YVz7fhGzMryi-g7W5DV7utO42D4lLn-pqDg7j8vaTTPRub1xGHbdRsjz-BGSJK4Xg/s320/IMG_1218.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided this would make a great scarf! So I wanted to cut it in half. I'm not sure what kind of material this is, but it's really light weight. The lady at Joann's was nice enough to tell me you have to tear it, not cut it, to get a perfect line. So I made a slight cut with my scissors and then ripped it into two. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDdUCzXRemmZ8FYh9fL-YWtPamHNSQI0t98-G7NOFgtgDGFwSbJ2g-IdggGADFLytrr520gf1KzjlyAr-fY1TsZrp1VOr_TWkD_yomQ7kkycGLFJ0Jzbj0H_hykhBMOnWtflulJc6z6bE/s1600/IMG_1219.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDdUCzXRemmZ8FYh9fL-YWtPamHNSQI0t98-G7NOFgtgDGFwSbJ2g-IdggGADFLytrr520gf1KzjlyAr-fY1TsZrp1VOr_TWkD_yomQ7kkycGLFJ0Jzbj0H_hykhBMOnWtflulJc6z6bE/s320/IMG_1219.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's a little shorter than I would have liked, but for $0.75 I really cant complain!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguo3RtGuNLhotWh6oPxh2nThuCz2O758KVgOvQ5ycHrzH6v2mBQqgBHOvwg4a1EdWwIRLFjiQBkWSG3t9Jq_ofQvq-vCRFutlYr-UKFiVVpRp0j3ygyEEzqvHcY3bstNGJt_WoDT_bnhU/s1600/IMG_1230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguo3RtGuNLhotWh6oPxh2nThuCz2O758KVgOvQ5ycHrzH6v2mBQqgBHOvwg4a1EdWwIRLFjiQBkWSG3t9Jq_ofQvq-vCRFutlYr-UKFiVVpRp0j3ygyEEzqvHcY3bstNGJt_WoDT_bnhU/s320/IMG_1230.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sorry this picture is blurry, but you can still see how cute it is! The whole process took me less than 5 minutes (I did it this morning before going to work). I might go back and sew a few stitches around the frayed edges, but for now I love it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Total Estimated Costs: </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Material.....................$0.75 (1/2 yard originally $2.50 with 50% off and then used half) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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