tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88816572265866466512024-03-19T09:36:51.776-07:00Madame Mimi's Bag of TricksMimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-56882830587804267092012-08-02T15:41:00.000-07:002012-08-02T15:41:38.705-07:00The Correspondence Box!The youngest daughter said she didn't really want anything for her birthday except something I made or money. She was trying to save up for her Opera Workshop this summer, which by the way is going very well. She mentioned some time ago that she would love some kind of kit full of things to write letters and stamps and maybe make a few cards for those occasions she needs them real quick. Hmmm, what would be the perfect container for such a kit? Then I spied it, sitting in my entry hall, a vintage overnight bag! You know the thing, kind of boxy and stout with ample room for stuff. It had already been decorated a bit by the previous owner so I just added a few more decorations in the form of a few fairies and Behold! The Perfect<br />
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She loves vintage, old looking things so this was Excellent. <br />
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I decided I needed to line the inside lid so I picked up some vintage looking paper with a travel to Paris theme and I was set. After a bit of Mod Podge and with a bit of black elastic and a staple gun I made little places to hang things. (scissors, adhesive,pens, whatever)<br />
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Next I made a bunch of blank cards and some decorative paper fronts, then I whipped up some embellishments that could be mixed and matched. Sentiments! She needed sentiments so I made a variety of add-ons that would be perfect for the occasion of the moment, (birthday, get well, thank you, sympathy, congratulations.) I made each type of embellishment a box and labeled them. I added all the necessary glues and adhesives and included some stickers and jewels, some assorted sizes in envelopes and filled an envelope with all the different kinds of postage she might need and I had created the ultimate away from home Correspondence Box! I'm pretty proud of it, and the best things is, she loves it, and uses it!<span id="goog_892629290"></span><span id="goog_892629291"></span><br />
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<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-66190173967299820412012-07-26T13:23:00.000-07:002012-07-26T13:23:45.813-07:00Pioneer Days in MonticelloI did my booth at Pioneer Day in Monticello. I've been preparing for this for a while as I've told you. I had one goal in mind, I wanted to buy the Luttlerloh Pattern sewing system so I can sew better fitting things for my girls, and me I suppose. <br />
My booth was well stocked, I made it like a mini boutique for dolls.<br />
I DID IT!!!!! I reached my goal, and my new pattern system is on its way! First project, performance dress for Jennifer.<br />
It was fun, but sooo stinking hot. I almost melted, and I'm sure I could have burst into flames at any given moment! But let's not remember that. I did well enough that I've signed up to go do another booth, this time in Enterprise, UT . My sweet daughter in law set me up and since she's going to help her mom with a booth, I'm going with her and my son. What a shame, more sewing time! LOLMimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-19899069844745951172012-07-12T14:12:00.000-07:002012-07-12T14:12:48.705-07:00Geppetto....or is that The Shoemaker......<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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She called me Geppetto the other day, and I looked at her and said..."No, Geppetto made a boy for himself, that's not what I'm doing here!" Her reply...."You made me!" "Ok, fine, so that makes you Pinnochio or Pinochiette...Dance, or better yet, cut out some more soles for these shoes!" I'm sewing, sewing, and sewing some more. All kinds of fun things for an 18 inch girl/doll to wear. Jeans, T-shirts, Capris, Bermuda Shorts, Jumpers, Princess Dresses and Shoes!!! I love making shoes! I'm filling a booth for the Pioneer Day celebration here in Monticello. I haven't done a craft booth on this scale in quite a few years. I got my feet wet again around Christmas, and decided I would give it another whirl. Come see me on July 21 at Veteran's Memorial Park here in Monticello, Utah. And if you have any 18" doll lovers in your circle, do I have some great Christmas,Birthday, any time gifts for you!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-2983690913607249872012-06-08T13:11:00.000-07:002012-06-08T13:11:17.633-07:00Essentials....Jeans and a cute t-shirt.... essentials for any girl's wardrobe. Right?! I've mastered sewing jeans, and I whipped up this "sweet" baseball T for the 18" doll. I had to share a picture I was so proud of myself! The pockets are just like the real big people version, as are the back pockets. I used Expressions t-shirt vinyl to put the words on the shirt. EASY!!!! <br />
I'll post more and better pictures later when I have the time and the camera to do it right. Last night I settled for the phone camera and didn't clean off the work area to give the illusion that I'm a tidy person! <br />
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Thanks to Liberty Jane Patterns for the amazing jeans and t-shirt patterns!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-8082088093509484452012-05-23T14:39:00.000-07:002012-05-23T14:39:16.691-07:00Just 5 minutes!For Mother's Day, my daughter Jennifer gave me a little journal, it's all plain so I can decorate it, and in the back it has a little pocket. In this pocket, she inserted a little article about writing in journals. She knows that some years ago, I stopped writing in my journal, this was mostly due to the fact that I was going through some very heart wrenching events and I found my journal to be depressing and full of sad things. I didn't want my future loved ones to read such miserable stuff, and so I fell out of the journal writing habit. But, Jennifer wants to know what I think, and who I am, so being the persistent person she is, she gave me this journal. I like the idea of decorating it, and after reading the article, I've given myself permission to write in my journal again because the article indicated that I should set a timer for 5 minutes, and just write whatever comes to my mind, even if it's just a list! How easy is that! I started doing this every night, and I love it! I don't always record events of the day, I just write what's on my mind, which truly is a better way to come to know me. I think some pretty strange things sometimes, and random thoughts blow through my head on a regular basis. So at least my journal will be great entertainment for generations to come and they'll know who I really was. I'm not formal, I just write precisely what my mind is thinking at that moment. You should try it, it's very freeing and reflects who you really are.<br />
Happy Journaling!!!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-7072689075887703382012-05-19T11:51:00.001-07:002012-05-19T11:51:40.397-07:00Thoughts.....What I'm up to.....etc......Since my last post, I've purchased a couple theme books to create my Commonplace books, sewed 5 princess dresses wrapped them in white tissue paper and put them in lovely miniature dress boxes and made a dozen cards. I also learned how to make a photo box so I can take better pictures for the blog. I just need to put it together. I've also been to Northern Utah twice, once to attend a concert that Jennifer's Masterworks Chorale choir gave at The Cathedral of the Madeline, and again this past week to attend Jennifer's vocal recital in which she performed two incredible songs. I love to hear her sing. I took Chantelle on this trip and we made it a fun girls time. We attended a couple movies and went up Provo Canyon and had a picnic hiked around Bridal Veil Falls, shopped. We just had fun together! But now it's time to put the nose to the grindstone and get some creations on this blog! We'll see how the day off pans out.......In the meantime though, here's a picture of my goofball girls on our picnic.....<br />
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They called this picture....Mom Kidnapped Us! I tell you, it is never boring hanging out with these two!<br />
<br />Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-52774605437987431872012-04-17T15:08:00.000-07:002012-04-17T15:08:56.507-07:00Common Place BooksAs many of you may or may not know, I'm a huge fan of Sherlock Holmes, I've read all the stories, and own several copies of the complete collections of Sherlock Holmes. Anyway, Sherlock Holmes is always putting things in his "common place book"; I have wondered for some time exactly what that was. I've done a bit of research and found out that during Victorian times people would write down things they had learned, formulas, recipes, poems, stories, whatever they thought was of importance and wanted to remember.I am going to start one for things I hear and learn. It sounds lovely, and like another excuse to use all that lovely designer paper to make a cover. I think a little theme notebook would work nicely, and would be easier to tote about. I'm always learning something or hearing a quote I like and I forget too easily these days. It would also be nice to make one just for my crafting. I know there is Pinterest, but I love the feel of a book and turning each leaf to peruse what I've recorded. I also have ideas all the time and need a place to record them. Hmmm....two lovely books covered in luscious designer paper...... Elementary!<br />
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I've learned to make shoes, real shoes for the dolls which I'm quite proud of, and I did get this dress sewed up....almost. I still need to finish the back opening. I love princess dresses......that's because I'm a princess....well maybe a Queen now.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see I'm cutting off the sleeve here.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Then I designed a pattern. I use paper towels to do pattern designing because you can try it on the doll as you go. It acts like fabric, and if needed, you can even sew it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the snow pants pattern I finally decided was right.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Coats have filling, that's what keeps you warm and makes them puffy so you have to sew carefully.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, I'm still using the antique!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>I used the rib knit cuff material from the coat to make the cuffs on the little coat, and waistband and collars on the pants and coat. It all worked quite nicely.<br />
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FYI, I'm diving into this 18" doll clothes market, so keep your eyes out for my soon to be coming Etsy site!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-27076491558171364652012-03-09T12:35:00.000-08:002012-03-09T12:35:05.200-08:00Latest Creations.....Made on the Antique!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEczOdwj31xvQT_Bt-WNdg7HJ1Y1iWfZRJ2noL99fo4NT8j-gS3F2sZoW4fkjj8W4wIy4VfptNAMti2IrmN9Kp4ONfWUavnkfLh9PRPrTzfopuAICFo8jIkrQ5tJGMCAwvK9ARZg-IUvbx/s1600/downsized_0309120352b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEczOdwj31xvQT_Bt-WNdg7HJ1Y1iWfZRJ2noL99fo4NT8j-gS3F2sZoW4fkjj8W4wIy4VfptNAMti2IrmN9Kp4ONfWUavnkfLh9PRPrTzfopuAICFo8jIkrQ5tJGMCAwvK9ARZg-IUvbx/s320/downsized_0309120352b.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I think I'm in Love with this antique machine. It is the smoothest, consistent sewing machine I've ever used. It's so nice that instead of just finishing the little t-shirt/jeans outfit, I made two and another little jumper dress with blouse. I looked at my clock and it was 3 am!!!! Wow!!! I didn't even hear my bed calling me. See what love does to you! <br />
Here are the two little t-shirt/jeans outfits I whipped out, please excuse how dark the picture is, I'm not all together that late or early depending on whether you're getting in or out of your bed.<br />
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Now I'm off to Las Vegas to listen to my niece sing in a big performance! Plus I get to see my sister and my own sweet song bird, Jennifer!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-8178724362194680572012-03-08T09:42:00.000-08:002012-03-08T09:42:48.547-08:00More Tales of a Sewing Machine.....Oh My!So I borrowed a sewing machine from my church. The sweet lady in charge of that dropped it off at my house while I was at work. I had sewed on our church's sewing machine before, it's a lovely older Bernina, kind of like mine, so I was prepared for a relaxed evening of sewing.<br />
I carried the sewing machine in its case to my room and set it lovingly on the table, Oh what a night I was going to have.....Little did I know exactly what a night I was going to have!!!!!!!<br />
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This is an antique! This is something I'm not sure I can do! I drove quickly to the church and looked in all the cupboards for that elusive Bernina....it was NOT there....Who took the Bernina? Really?<br />
By this point I was feeling a little panicky, but a little voice in my head said, "Pull it together girl, your Mom sewed on one of these once, your Grandmama and your Great Gran, you can do this, you come from a long line of amazing women." I went home ready to tackle the unknown. I sat down to thread it and was completely baffled, everything was there, but it didn't thread the way anything I've ever used threaded. And again that little voice said....."You have the internet!" Duh!!! YouTube saved the day, they had a video with just this same machine and how to thread it, put the bobbin in and even wind a bobbin. I fiddled around with sewing different stitch lengths and discovered reverse and I was on my way. The only thing this machine doesn't do that I kind of need is zigzag. I love this machine, it's so smooth and sews like a dream. After too much time had elapsed, I actually completed an outfit and a half! I'll show you the other one when I finish it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpb64-0WDsmG_sQ_df1ZTOd3ZCOegzR2HfVdt0f8m1-CLRNbgFmmvuzJRflI9nSzOrGBFf5vgJM46jBjn_ZsVj5h_8s9B86viJUhvUQsyV-VcDnslCUiw4NnBFNI6cC7_VLxlaHwbdVEU/s1600/downsized_0308120051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpb64-0WDsmG_sQ_df1ZTOd3ZCOegzR2HfVdt0f8m1-CLRNbgFmmvuzJRflI9nSzOrGBFf5vgJM46jBjn_ZsVj5h_8s9B86viJUhvUQsyV-VcDnslCUiw4NnBFNI6cC7_VLxlaHwbdVEU/s320/downsized_0308120051.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>I had to have her model the new dress beside the machine that made it! Now comes the hilarious part...<br />
Years and years and years ago, my Mom gave me an old sewing machine that had belonged to my Great Gran, I wanted it because it came in this amazing table that folds the machine inside so you can use the top. I use it as my nightstand. As I was sewing along on the borrowed antique, I realized I have that same machine, sitting right beside my bed!!!!! Oh brother......When I return this sweetheart, I'm breaking out my Great Gran's machine until mine comes home from the doctor. Who knows, I may just keep sewing on it.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-23684531860962436602012-03-07T15:30:00.000-08:002012-03-07T15:30:29.941-08:00Tales of a Sewing Machine.....As many of you know, I love to sew, especially for other people and especially for other people's dolls. I got a request for some doll clothes for a birthday. I was so excited to get home and get to sewing. I broke out the fabric stash and found just the right fabrics and cut them out. Then I pulled out my beloved sewing machine. It has been acting strange lately, but it seemed ok. It turns itself off, and I know what it is, it's the plug for the power supply cord. But, it wasn't too annoying until last night. The sewing machine simply would not stay on! You will laugh, but I even taped the cord down in just the right position but that gave out too. Imagining myself a handyman I unscrewed the back panel and took it off. Hmmm......Greek to me! So after putting it back on, it wouldn't even pretend to come on. Whoa is me....I LOVE my sewing machine. I bought it myself, I picked it out from the sewing machine store, it was the one that looked at me with big eyes and I was in love.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJEFlhcPlw0eEr80LfLUMcDj6lwSi6Z02HsPCQtXYjQobpiBuJTiLkGUAsEDbEdKQXYNf4HfqBePjMbWIvexNZwAgKy1rGPvbwvp3UB6LwuzI3dW-PgAZSYriw7l9RpiYBywrwNKSr45N/s1600/ATT00012.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJEFlhcPlw0eEr80LfLUMcDj6lwSi6Z02HsPCQtXYjQobpiBuJTiLkGUAsEDbEdKQXYNf4HfqBePjMbWIvexNZwAgKy1rGPvbwvp3UB6LwuzI3dW-PgAZSYriw7l9RpiYBywrwNKSr45N/s200/ATT00012.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div> Ok, so it doesn't have eyes, but I do love it. Looks like it's making a trip to the Sewing Machine Doctor in Provo next week. Thank goodness Jennifer is meeting us all in Vegas and can take it back. In the meantime, I'm borrowing a machine to whip out a few little outfits. I'll post pics when I'm finished. Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-73365256600981666312012-03-05T12:19:00.001-08:002012-03-06T10:58:21.832-08:00Beautiful Crafts from the Auto Parts Store! Really!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dZ6q-S9ueELnjdC7t7F_na1wu5WQJTaijUTBHaC2AE51Jshu4-1U-cRRX2zvQlgPJO2nuK2NLk4fgehwMUMs4b4fwA6turWToRPh-WP3CYrT9627q5lJtkc_MbIU7PKnUIDlIRpq5swx/s1600/downsized_0305121223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dZ6q-S9ueELnjdC7t7F_na1wu5WQJTaijUTBHaC2AE51Jshu4-1U-cRRX2zvQlgPJO2nuK2NLk4fgehwMUMs4b4fwA6turWToRPh-WP3CYrT9627q5lJtkc_MbIU7PKnUIDlIRpq5swx/s320/downsized_0305121223.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>This week I'm going to make these cute little bracelets with the American Girl Doll Book Club. They are so cute and simple, and best of all......inexpensive!<br />
I think I puzzle the men at our local auto/home supply store on a regular basis because I often go in to buy auto/hardware type things for crafting, not at all what they were made to do. Years ago I saw this wonderful clear plastic tubing on their shelves in the back and I've been trying to devise some way to play with it. Well, this week I did!<br />
To make these charming little bracelets, you will need about 8 inches of clear tubing with an inside diameter of 1/4 inch. This size is for little girls, to make a longer one, of course you'll need a bit more. You will most likely trim the 8" to fit the specific girl.<br />
Also you will need to get some 3/8" inside diameter tubing. You'll only need one inch per bracelet.<br />
Gather up some tiny beads (ones that will fit in the bigger tube) and glitter if you want.<br />
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</tbody></table>Slide the little tube into one end of the big tube, like this...<br />
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Slide the open end of the tube over the little tube as far as it will go and Voila'....A really cool bracelet.<br />
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Get crafting.....Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-78215418229382241972012-03-01T19:00:00.000-08:002012-03-01T19:00:40.618-08:00Anxiety.....Why?I wish I knew why I had the anxiety when I start a new endevour. I know I can do it, but I just worry and beat myself up. Years ago when I started my porcelain doll business, I did the same thing. Luckily I had a wonderful friend who also did dolls who helped me and directed me to the best way to be profitable. She got me to teach all over Utah Valley in night classes, and in my home and I taught at the college. But when we would go to do Big doll shows, I would be a nervous wreck the whole time. I did ok, but my teaching always trumped my selling. I love teaching and people aren't critiquing your wares. I loved competition for some reason, and entered and did well in those, but for some reason people looking at my dolls for sale and deciding to buy was just too much judgement. I guess with competitions there are specific criteria and I could meet those. (BTW, I'm a trained porcelain doll judge so I had a wee advantage) <br />
I've been looking on ebay and Etsy to get some ideas for what is selling and for how much. Ebay is a little tawdry in my eyes for selling handmade things. Kind of like a big ol' swap meet. I'm leaning toward Etsy. I suppose I should just jump in the water and quit dilly dallying on the sidelines. So, if you see me all pale and wan looking, you'll know why. <br />
Onward.................and Upward.........wish me luck..............Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-45426886688952199272012-02-29T15:35:00.000-08:002012-02-29T15:35:54.860-08:00Little Buckaroos.....I've decided to go into the business of making embellishments for people so they can make their own cards or put them in their scrapbooks or whatever.<br />
The mascot for our schools is the Buckaroo....a fancy name for a cowboy really if truth be told, but everyone is a Buckaroo, be they in 1st grade or 12th...or even if you're grown. We even have a Buckaroo Blvd.<br />
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Our colors are Black and Orange, thus the black and orange get ups. But I did some cowgirls in pink.....<br />
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Stay tuned for how to make a little box from a walnut! Really!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-79911989649761322422012-02-22T13:38:00.000-08:002012-02-22T13:38:38.178-08:00A Morning in The Life of Mi......MimiEvery morning I have a little routine with the furry characters in my life. My little dog Alexander anxiously reminds me that we need to feed the Chickens, he hardly lets me get dressed and my morning rituals done before he's bouncing off the door and my legs...so it's off I go with a scrap bucket in hand.<br />
First I feed my little pony......Esmerelda! I love her, she makes little whickery noises and acts coy so I'll give her some oats.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdXWdld07nnK-XClHLc8nWbViQSu6asS5ia9f8Yt2Hq1tlHjxaqePeXTLvW46MlSdcrxOHr1t8qtGAw604-o8CoOuEfDVQ2NFGAWNrWxWGzdlMPeWBsQmQMd1ng1dTpb-L06OsXzRUhEL/s1600/downsized_0221120849b.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxdXWdld07nnK-XClHLc8nWbViQSu6asS5ia9f8Yt2Hq1tlHjxaqePeXTLvW46MlSdcrxOHr1t8qtGAw604-o8CoOuEfDVQ2NFGAWNrWxWGzdlMPeWBsQmQMd1ng1dTpb-L06OsXzRUhEL/s320/downsized_0221120849b.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>The other day the geese came up and hissed and flapped their huge expanses of wings at her and tried to persuade her through intimidation to leave the hay so they could eat it.....Geese eat hay in the winter in case you didn't know. Esmerelda was having none of that and a fight soon erupted! She backed up and wound up for an enormous kick, luckily the geese had moved. Such a squawking and flapping and hissing , kicking and bucking began, I just cowered in the hay barn behind my safe fence until she won! The geese were incensed! But...today, they've made their peace...See!<br />
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Anna always hangs out for some loves while I fill the water bucket for the chickens...<br />
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I'm generally accompanied by one of our many cats, quite often Henry, he's the outdoorsman of the bunch.<br />
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And that's a morning in the life of Mi.....I love this life!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-32150900065072391752012-02-21T13:48:00.000-08:002012-02-21T13:48:24.820-08:00A Night Out With My Girls....LaTraviata....Art Gallery...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>My girls and I spent the weekend together and attended the Opera; La Traviata; and visited an art showing at the Covey Center for the Arts. La Traviata was simply magnificent! Jennifer's voice teacher had the lead...he is so handsome, and his voice is like butter. Of course the play is tragic, but all operas are.It was romantic and sweet and made us cry. Perfect! <br />
We all got dressed at Jennifer's apartment and to our surprise, we had all chosen red and black outfits. We are so related.<br />
Before the opera started, we attended a gallery showing of some amazing art and sculptures. I snapped some pictures so I could share. <br />
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This horse was incredible. I was totally fascinated by its tail which is made from motorcycle type chain. Its hooves were pistons. All the sculptures are made from mechanical bits and pieces. I had these visions of picking through some of the shop's old parts and crafting something too. Hmmmm, I need to learn to weld.<br />
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I thought you might like to take a little gallery stroll without leaving your warm house.<br />
Keep crafting!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-48927649962450601522012-02-10T10:55:00.000-08:002012-02-10T10:55:13.208-08:00Monkeying Around With a Honey of a Box.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeGaH_eEgv4a1e5TE4szJc7qxJdgMKMi2tewaz5fITqUTU2Zg-fxiSApDHe67ZdiJM9HH6TVPmHu9u-g3Eapwl8mAXbvEk0tSaVtH8cavIZaykXZm9c86UOQKC_Gedk0NatIcmnscx9Y4/s1600/downsized_0209122314a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeGaH_eEgv4a1e5TE4szJc7qxJdgMKMi2tewaz5fITqUTU2Zg-fxiSApDHe67ZdiJM9HH6TVPmHu9u-g3Eapwl8mAXbvEk0tSaVtH8cavIZaykXZm9c86UOQKC_Gedk0NatIcmnscx9Y4/s320/downsized_0209122314a.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>The Honey of a Box turned out so nicely that I decided to put a new spin on it. I need variety for my Valentines! I went out on a limb, and got wild with some luscious green BoBunny dotted paper that I picked up here in town at Unique Creations. First I created the wee monkey with the Valentine...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have these adorable little letter stamps I used to stamp "love" on this heart, it needed something more.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hugs and kisses...who doesn't like those?!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>On the top/lid thing I embossed a little Valentine tag stamp from a "Stampin'Up set I have. I love heat embossing! I used two sizes of tag shaped punches and there you have it, a cute lid embellishment!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">10 Hershey's Hugs or Kisses fit very nicely in the box!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>I put Bit-O'-Honey candies in the Bee Mine box.....mmmmm.......Bit-O'-Honey....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8 Bit-O'-Honey candies will fit this box if you fold the wrapper ends over.</td></tr>
</tbody></table> Here's my Valentine's Day line up.......All ready for the giving!<br />
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Now go whip up some happy!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-80095600094157933702012-02-08T15:36:00.000-08:002012-02-08T15:36:33.842-08:00Shape Card ObsessionI have come to the conclusion that I am obsessed with making shape cards! When I look at a potential new cartridge for my Cricut, I always am on the look out for images that can be converted into shape cards. Are they symetrical, are they large enough, will they look good on their own with a little embellishing? It's gotten out of hand......SEE......<br />
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</tbody></table>Hmmmmm, <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Valentines Day </span></span>is coming...............Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-80999763775491179632012-02-02T15:51:00.000-08:002012-02-02T15:51:54.472-08:00A Little Honey of a Valentine's Day Box......In honor of Valentine's Day, I've created another little box for giving. I've decorated it with a bee, but you could do with it as you like.<br />
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Here are the basic instructions so you too can make one of these honeys!<br />
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Cut a piece of heavy card stock to 8 1/2" x 7" (You need to use heavier card stock when making boxes so they are strong enough.)<br />
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On the 8 1/2" side, Score@ 1/2", 2 1/2",4 1/2",6 1/2" Don't flip this side.<br />
On the 7" side, Score first @ 1/2" then 2 1/2" and flip the paper over and do the same on the other side. Trust me on this.<br />
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Now break out those scissors, we're going to do some cutting.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It will look like this before you cut the 1/2 portions off.</td></tr>
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From here you need to prepare the box for folding properly by cutting little slivers from the sides of the outer flaps. Trim a sliver from each side of the 4 outer flaps and then on the 1/2" lip, cut a small corner off...like this:<br />
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Now fold and crease all the scored lines and you'll have something like this.....<br />
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Turn your box over and add adhesive to the right sides of the outer flaps, then turn over and carefully add adhesive to the lip, being careful not to get the other parts stuck to your work surface.<br />
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Use a 3/4" punch to punch just a little half moon shape so it's easier to open the box.<br />
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FYI: I used the Provo Craft Create a Critter cartridge for my Cricut, and Baby Steps for the words, The Colored paper is Stampin'Up Cherry Cobbler for the red with a variety of others for the embellishments, I used a white gel pen, Stickles glitter and some googly eyes I found at Dollar Smart in Blanding, UT.<br />
Get Creating and watch for the next little goody I pull from my bag of tricks!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-89913768252042588602012-01-30T12:56:00.000-08:002012-01-30T12:58:26.056-08:00A Tour of My Unusual Bedroom.....As promised, I am going to let you take a peek at my really strange bedroom. It's a work in progress, so don't judge! Here is what you'd see if you were standing in the door.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It has a little entry hall thing going on. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>To the left there is the door, behind which is the shower....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I kind of closed the door so you can see it.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>You'll see the hinge for my husband's closet. His closet doesn't go all the way to the ground, don't ask me why, the person who built it is no longer here to ask. Hmmm, wonder if we could tear out the wall and make it a full closet? Hmmmmm<br />
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Now, I'll show you what I have been dealing with for a sink and vanity...DO NOT laugh! Well laugh, I do..<br />
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Here's a shot of the infamous "Water Closet"! It had carpet in it, but I think bathroom carpet is disgusting so I pulled it out and found ancient linoleum...the real thing, not vinyl, linoleum! It is kind of pretty, but in bad shape. <br />
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If you were sitting on the edge of my bed, this is what you would see. My roll top desk which is covered with my 11 1/2" doll collection and a couple other dolls. There are some built in shelve above it that hold pictures and little sweet things that people have given me. I plan to put my treadmill beside this, where the clothes basket is now. That way I can watch the tv while I walk. I hate walking outside in the winter, I have an aversion to falling on the ice we get in our driveway.<br />
You'll notice the entire room is paneled in gray paneling, I would change it, but that would require money and time I'm not sure I'm willing to devote to doing drywall, plus, that sounds an awful lot like WORK! <br />
But, I did purchase some beautiful fabric to make curtains...<br />
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Here's a diagram of my room so you can visualize it better.<br />
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</tbody></table>Well the Louvre this ain't, but it was a tour none the less.Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-90221344117163071282012-01-26T21:25:00.000-08:002012-01-26T21:25:48.830-08:00What happens when I get obsessed!I've been so obsessed with avoiding Hoarderhood that I've forgotten to post anything on my blog in WAY too long. I have been mildly absorbed with getting rid of excess stuff and making my living space more liveable. My room has been a source of embarrassment for longer than is mentally healthy, but no longer....Want a tour! I've been making plans to do some cool decorating in my boudoir. Let me explain a bit so you understand....Like I said, I live in my Grandma and Grandpa's old house. My Grandpa (bless his heart) was a cowboy, and an amazing innovator and being such, some stuff in my house is beyond interesting. Take my bedroom for one. He wanted to have a master bathroom so he went about creating one.....kind of. He had several small closets in the room so he simply modified them to accommodate bathroom accoutrements! I have a wonderful walk in shower right behind my bedroom door. And in the back of my bedroom in a very narrow former closet, I have what I refer to as my water closet.....A toilet and a generous towel cupboard! But the thing that probably is strangest is the bathroom sink on one of the walls of my bedroom. I guess he ran out of spare closets. I loathe the sink and vanity, they are UGLY!!! But, genius struck and I know what I'm going to do. I was given an antique cabinet thing which I'm going to turn into my vanity complete with an artful bowl sink and faucet. I may have to live like I'm in a motel, but it will be a stylish motel! <br />
Tomorrow I'm off to crop 'til I drop with my fab group of friends, that should inspire some creativity for sure. Look for some interesting things from my bag of tricks next week. <br />
I'll leave you with a cute picture of my furry baby....Alexander......<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peeking over the kitchen table hoping I'll toss him a treat!Yes, He's spoiled!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-74692321486302412752011-12-31T10:51:00.000-08:002011-12-31T10:51:27.338-08:00A Little History Found in Grandma's Closet.....Having my youngest daughter home for the holidays has been awesome, it has also been very productive. We've managed to de-junk and de-clutterize (my new word) both my kitchen and bedroom. For those who don't know, I live in my Grandma and Grandpa's old home. I love it even though it is a little rustic, it has character. Well, I use Grandma's closet, and there were a few things left on the back of one of the shelves, not things of great monetary value, just interesting. I'm also a huge newspaper lover and was thrilled to find this San Juan Record from February 3, 1972!! It's in rough condition, but I was delighted with the walk down memory lane. I even found my cousin in one of the pictures! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although we change, this picture of the Goosenecks remains timeless and unchanged!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>I was tickled to find proof that Monticello did indeed have 3 grocery stores once upon a time.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jensen's which was located where Blue Mt. Foods is today</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monticello Merc, located, well where it is today but with food and clothes and stuff! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And Blue Mountain Foods, located where the new Maverick sits today. Remember Clare Toppance?</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>And how many of you remember this guy? <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The teacher who inspired me to read the classics... Mr. Morris Nelson! We multi task here on the frontier.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Of course my reading and my daughter's reading were influenced by two of the people in this next one....Do you remember these people? Give you happy feelings?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">L-R Hal Jensen, our elementary principal, Marilyn Hugentobler (who taught my daughter in 2nd grade) and of course Mr. Harold Allen....our librarian. He inspired me to read new and exciting things, I loved his reading voice, it was comforting to me and I looked forward to library time every week.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Nell's Newsy Notes kept us all in the loop here in Monticello.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What's not to love about his writing?</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>Parley Redd Merc in Blanding always did full page grocery ads, I even went on to make their ads for a while when I worked for the San Juan Record during the early 80's<br />
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</tbody></table>Sports can't be forgotten.....And this needs remembering....Monticello beat San Juan in basketball!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monticello Drill Team....At one time they were known as the Buckettes, but thankfully they changed that. I mean really....Buckettes? </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And you had the San Juan Broncettes.....kind of explains the MHS name...well a little. No matter what they were called, they were amazing to watch.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>This is really blurry, but I thought it was interesting to note...We did have a theater down town at one time, next door to the pharmacy. I loved it, and I loved the Drive In movies too. Remember those? They're a horse pasture now with only a little evidence of the Drive In remaining.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You'll notice Jack Hazen won a free show if he brought in the ad.....wonder if he did? And, who is Jack Hazen? Anybody?</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And now, the article that really inspired me to share...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xt54Bs-EpWM/Tv9UiY94M8I/AAAAAAAAAcM/HmQ1EFyWTIU/s1600/1231111014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xt54Bs-EpWM/Tv9UiY94M8I/AAAAAAAAAcM/HmQ1EFyWTIU/s400/1231111014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>This is a picture of some of the girls who were involved in the Mini-Course Quilting. They are left to right:<br />
Patty Black, Mitzi Bond, Brenda Gardner, Liz Trujillo, Lisa McDonald, Joy Randall & Arlene Howesa.<br />
I remember tying quilts at noon hour with Mrs. Jensen, I think that's when these quilts were worked on a lot since mini courses only were an hour a week. I loved Mini-Courses with all my heart, and took archaeology more than once. Do you remember Mini-Courses? I think they should do them again....I would volunteer to teach one!<br />
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So now you've peeked into my past and the past of our town....gained new insight into what made me Me! get it Mimi. Haaahaa I always have something in my bag of tricks!<span style="color: red;"> </span><br />
<span style="color: red;">HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!.</span>...I'm off to party with my BIG Family!!!Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-19225785989471151242011-12-24T13:01:00.000-08:002011-12-24T13:01:50.285-08:00The Last Christmas Project.....Finished!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6t6-Xp15D8Q/TvY8I3Y5iyI/AAAAAAAAAY8/YPUdQ7NIMF4/s1600/downsized_1224110011a.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6t6-Xp15D8Q/TvY8I3Y5iyI/AAAAAAAAAY8/YPUdQ7NIMF4/s320/downsized_1224110011a.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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I think I live for pressure! I like that push/thrill you get when you have lots of things to get done. Well, to a point! I thought I had Christmas in the bag, all I had to do was make some candy and wrap some gifts....but you know how the best laid plans go.....Someone called and needed some candy boxes...Sure! I can do that, no problem, and it really wasn't, I can do my stuff later right? Then someone came by my work and wanted a pair of pajamas made to match her daughter's American Girl Doll.....Easy job, I can do that....really I can....and I did! See........<br />
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And, I think I have all my presents wrapped and under the tree, today I'll finish delivering my wee chocolate boxes and Then I'm going to take a bit of a rest before I fill my time up again.<br />
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See my very cluttered work area....I think after Christmas and New Year I'll put all the project stuff away and vacuum!<br />
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<span style="color: red;">M<span style="color: #38761d;">E</span>R</span><span style="color: #38761d;">R</span><span style="color: red;">Y</span> <span style="color: #38761d;">C</span><span style="color: red;">H</span><span style="color: #38761d;">R</span><span style="color: red;">I</span><span style="color: #38761d;">S</span><span style="color: red;">T</span><span style="color: #38761d;">M</span><span style="color: red;">A</span><span style="color: #38761d;">S</span> AND A <span style="color: magenta;">H</span><span style="color: cyan;">A</span><span style="color: magenta;">P</span><span style="color: cyan;">P</span><span style="color: magenta;">Y</span> <span style="color: cyan;">N</span><span style="color: magenta;">E</span><span style="color: cyan;">W </span><span style="color: magenta;">Y</span><span style="color: cyan;">E</span><span style="color: magenta;">A</span><span style="color: cyan;">R</span><span style="color: purple;">!!!!!</span>Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04537050651186253554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8881657226586646651.post-61407031915745876292011-12-15T12:30:00.000-08:002011-12-15T12:30:52.160-08:00When Inspiration strikes!My job really has absolutely nothing to do with crafting.....NOTHING. I work in a Honda motorcycle dealership just so's you know....anyway, I changed the tape in our packing tape dispenser the other day and just as I finished a customer walked in. I put the empty tube on the counter and promptly forgot it....this explains my house really....So this morning as walking by the counter, I notice the forgotten tube and one of those amazing creative inspirations strikes. There lays an awesome potential craft item...and it was free!!!!! I tried it on my arm and it fit....hmmmm, creative inspiration started stirring in my brain and well.....I'll let you see what happens in the next few days. I'm extremely busy for the next couple days, but the ideas are just whirling in my head.....Here's the aforementioned tube......What do you think?<br />
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