tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67386871776923212292024-03-05T21:08:19.345-08:00Happiness and Joy Expressed Through ColorLife as a designing mommy, my trials and errors, pretty creations, goofy thoughts, cool tutorials, stuff about my kiddos and some other good stuff thrown in for fun!!Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-43866966003576475822010-05-09T05:23:00.000-07:002010-05-09T05:23:36.917-07:00Happy Mother's Day!To all of you sweet mamas out there, Happy Mother's Day! I hope your day is filled with love, hugs, and giggles! Being a mommy is the best thong that has ever happened to me. I was blessed with 4 wonderful, beautiful children and I am forever grateful for the blessings that they have brought into my life. I learn from them everyday.They make me smile, cry, scream, and laugh...but I would not ever change a moment. <br />
Here are some photos of me and my 4 little loves, and one of their Grandma too :)<br />
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Enjoy these beautiful poems...they are some of my favorites :)<br />
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<b>Before I was a Mom </b><br />
<i>Before I was a Mom</i> -<br />
I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.<br />
<i>Before I was a Mom </i>-<br />
I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.<br />
<i>Before I was a Mom</i> -<br />
I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and My thoughts. I slept all night.<br />
<i>Before I was a Mom</i> -<br />
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.<br />
<i>Before I was a Mom</i> -<br />
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life <br />
so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.<br />
<i>Before I was a Mom</i> -<br />
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.<br />
<i>Before I was a Mom</i> -<br />
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known The warmth, The joy, The love, The heartache, The wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.<br />
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<b>Only One Mother</b><br />
Hundreds of stars in the pretty sky,<br />
Hundreds of shells on the shore together,<br />
Hundreds of birds that go singing by,<br />
Hundreds of lambs in the sunny weather.<br />
Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,<br />
Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,<br />
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,<br />
But only one mother the world wide over.<br />
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<b>And Grandma's too... </b><br />
While we honor all our mothers<br />
with words of love and praise.<br />
While we tell about their goodness<br />
and their kind and loving ways.<br />
We should also think of Grandma,<br />
she's a mother too, you see....<br />
For she mothered my dear mother<br />
as my mother mothers me. <br />
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PS: I am doing a giveaway in honor of Mother's Day! Please go to my Facebook fan page to learn more <a href="http://facebook.com/elizabethgwenoriginals">http://facebook.com/elizabethgwenoriginals</a>Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-47636281205363947272010-05-06T16:46:00.000-07:002010-05-06T16:46:57.740-07:00Luxurious Oatmeal Milk Bath Tutorial compliments Forest Hill SoapsJust in time for Mother's Day! Thank you Susan for this wonderful tutorial! Please be sure to check out <a href="http://www.foresthillsoaps.com/index.htm">Forest Hill Soaps </a>for beautiful handcrafted soaps, lotion bars and more!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Oatmeal and milk are well known for their skin soothing and nourishing qualities. It only takes a few minutes to make an oatmeal milk bath. You can even ‘dress it up’ into an aromatherapy bath!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 13.5pt;">Instructions<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 12pt;">You will need<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 15pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">3/4 cup uncooked oatmeal <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 15pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Blender <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 15pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Mixing bowl <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 15pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">3 cups powdered milk <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 15pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">1/4 cup sea salt or Epsom salts <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-left: 15pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt;">·<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Several drops of your favorite essential oil or blend. (optional) examples: lavender, peppermint, rosemary<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 18.75pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Using the blender - pulverize oatmeal into a fine powder. Or you can use baby oatmeal—just be certain it contains only oatmeal, and no fillers.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 18.75pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Transfer the powdered oatmeal to a mixing bowl and stir in the powdered milk and sea salt or Epsom salts.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 18.75pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">If you want an aromatherapy experience with your bath add the essential oils to the oatmeal/milk/salts mixture<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 18.75pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Mix until the oils are thoroughly incorporated with the other ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 18.75pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Store your oatmeal milk bath in an airtight container in the refrigerator.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 18.75pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Add about ¼ cup to running bath water and relax!!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 18.75pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 7.5pt 0in 7.5pt 18.75pt;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div>Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-36857584973427544842010-05-06T16:40:00.000-07:002010-05-08T05:08:48.279-07:00Feature! Forest Hill SoapsI have been MIA for a little bit, and I apologize, but I am back with a wonderful feature for <a href="http://www.foresthillsoaps.com/">Forest Hill Soaps</a>! <br />
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I absolutely LOVE handmade soap! It always smells and feels wonderful, not to mention how beautiful it is! It is like a small piece of art that will keep you clean :D<br />
Don't forget to Like Forest Hill soaps on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=301159019893">Facebook</a><br />
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My name is <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273188482_0">Susan Peterson</span>, and I am a wife and mom of 2 (17 and 18 yo) and registered nurse. I have always been interested in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273188482_1" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">natural skin care</span>, but found it difficult to find quality products; hence the start of our soapmaking adventure. Over time we perfected our 'receipe', and at the urging of family and friends, began <a href="http://www.foresthillsoaps.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273188482_2" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Forest Hill Soaps</span></a> in 2009. We make cold process soap using high quality <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273188482_3" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">vegetable oils</span>, essential and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273188482_4" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">quality fragrance oils</span>, natural colorants-----no dyes, and no preservatives. The only animal products we use are honey and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273188482_5" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;">goats milk</span> in select soaps. I also enjoy handpainting our casted soaps---these are individually handpainted--a process that takes several days to complete. Some of our other products include <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1273188482_6" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;">bath salts</span> and teas, milk baths, whipped body butter, and our very popular <a href="http://www.foresthillsoaps.com/Lotion%20Bars.htm">Solid Lotion</a>.<br />
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We walked around, a lot! We ate greasy burgers for lunch, and had Dippin Dots, Funnel cake and all the yummy not-so-good-for-you foods that go with amusement parks. The kids went on tons of rides and had so much fun. Connor was not impressed at all though and he was NOT into the rides at all. Even the carousel made him freak out, so he just hung out with me.<br />
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And, I got to meet my BFFOL SANDRA of <a href="http://joeyandaleethea.etsy.com/">Joey & Aleethea</a>!! That made the day even more super cool! Her kiddies are even more adorable in person (if you can even believe that!) and it was so great to finally see her for real! We have "known" each other online for like 3 years! Lorelai instantly took charge with Joey and took his hand and kept him close. They were very inseparable. SOOOO cute!!<br />
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So, all in all a pretty darn good time at the amusement park. Terry even had a good time and hubby usually does not go for crazy places like that. He was a very good sport!<br />
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Hi! I have been so busy sewing, and cleaning, and everything else but I wanted to post here and show you all some of what I have been up to. Last weekend we went to Virginia to hang out with my husband's cousin and his wife. They had an Easter egg hunt in their community and my 2 youngest kiddos got to participate. They ha d a wonderful time and Connor was even brave enough to walk over to the Easter Bunny and say hello! <br />
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I decided that matching outfits would be SO cute for the kids for pictures. So like a true crazy person I sewed ALL DAY last Friday and made 2 ties for my boys, a dress for Lorelai, and a wrap skirt for Briana. They looked really cute and I was very proud of myself. I only got to snap a couple of pictures in front of the house because Connor was getting really crabby. He had had enough pictures for the day. I took them to the Target portrait studio in the morning and he had his fill of patience :)<br />
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Or you can have her enhance a piece of art your child has drawn. You just send her the digital file and she does the rest! How special for her to take your little sweetie's artwork and make it into something they can cherish forever! <br />
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I love kids art. That’s basically why I do what I do. It all started when my son (now 7) was in a baby playgroup. I wanted to create something personal for the moms as a gift. I came up with Raspberrykidz, the originals all based on the babies from that group. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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When Ethan started drawing, there were so many pictures I wanted to keep, and I found them all so inspirational. I looked at them and saw more than the little scribbles he did, I saw pictures I would have trouble doing myself. He just came up with these whimsical pictures (as so many kids do), without overthinking anything (as so many adults do). I loved them, and I wanted to enhance them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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So, based on his drawings, a whole new side of Raspberrykidz was created. I reworked his pictures into full-color, matted, professional computer prints. Friends began to ask me to take their kids’ drawings and do the same thing.<br />
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It’s a great way to hold onto that special drawing your child may have drawn on scratch paper, the back of a menu or lined paper that you might just want cleaned up so it can be framed and on display. They have also proven to be a big hit with grandparents, as they are so personal and unique.<br />
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This is also the perfect thing for me to be doing, as I am a stay-at-home mom. Ethan is in 2nd grade, and my daughter Samantha (who is also quite the little artist) is in kindergarten. We live in Chicago where they attend a public <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1268353389_1">fine arts magnet school</span>. I think the arts are so important for kids (and adults!). Children’s drawings have really inspired me, and my goal is for the prints I do to keep inspiring them to continue with their artwork.<br />
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Ballerina pig by Samantha:<br />
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Can you say AWESOME??? What little darling would not be proud to sport a pendant showing off her very own artwork? Thank you SO much Rachel! Your work is truly fantastic :)<br />
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Rachel is also a fellow member of the Etsy Kids Street team! Check out the website <a href="http://www.etsykids.com/">here</a>!<br />
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Thank you Rachel!Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-22000054445142568872010-03-11T11:03:00.000-08:002010-03-11T11:03:33.023-08:00Happy Thursday!I have not posted any randomness in a while so I thought I would pop in and say HELLO!! To all of my awesome followers and friends:)<br />
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I made a super cute airplane T for Connor. He loves airplanes and helicopters so much! He gets very excited when he sees them in the sky. Here he is sporting his airplane T<br />
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I just love how the birdie adds in an unexpected POP of color :) And I added loads of ruffles! I love ruffles!<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I am a stay at home mother, faithfully tending to my muse, sweet Amelie Jo. </div><div style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Not so long ago, I owned a web boutique, where I sold American made and handmade children's clothing by many talented Etsy artists. I had an epiphany, one sunny afternoon, when I found a vintage portrait of a wise, old owl and a blank, white tee in my baby girl's closet. I was soon lost in creativity, carefully adding colorful buttons and a bit of hand embroidery. I fell in love with the result and had much too much fun with the process!</div><div style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I realized that I had just created a piece that I had been searching for since my child's birth - an affordable, organic, vintage inspired tiny bit of heaven, punctuated with a little flair and a whole lotta love! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Evciaf6ihU4clOQUXhPxsToQKHOwIQ-SCC4a2OEVGKIJ8h9MQk0CtkY9WebNugVAgJzLljD7uq1d3CkJL5GF0t4YjzK6werCYXD66FtAYd8wwwH5K-RiqQP9xJ5C9wN-EBj3yncsej0/s1600-h/il_430xN.122154671.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Evciaf6ihU4clOQUXhPxsToQKHOwIQ-SCC4a2OEVGKIJ8h9MQk0CtkY9WebNugVAgJzLljD7uq1d3CkJL5GF0t4YjzK6werCYXD66FtAYd8wwwH5K-RiqQP9xJ5C9wN-EBj3yncsej0/s320/il_430xN.122154671.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #38761d;">I have never had formal training. I seem to pick up craft work easily through watching others and reading. I have an idea in my head and I try to create it. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. What doesn’t work is what I learn the most from.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #38761d;">The ‘studio’ is a space that I share with my husband in the basement. A special room that he built that is cozy and warm. His intention was that we share the space, however my crafts seem to have taken over!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #38761d;">I am a stay at home mom, so I work whenever my sweet Amelie Jo is sleeping. That usually means that I do not get a lot of sleep! I also have a 13 year old step daughter who lives with us almost full time and is involved with 4H. A 13 year old and a 15 month old both need a lot of attention, so my work takes a backseat to them.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="color: #38761d;">I prefer to use organic cotton for the shirts that I make. I am very interested in living an organic lifestyle – I make my own cleaning products and purchase organic or locally grown food- and feel that organic cotton is the best material for baby skin. Plus, I tea stain most of my items and organic cotton is the perfect material for doing so. I love adding vintage buttons because they make my items one of a kind. I would like to use more upcycled materials in the future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDswIJA8q4-L4VUbPKD83IXNlKJ2EWBqjqETfHRtZskBW8ETGYN0JyjmYJ2HNMe0Z-CmncQpTDwmDMq7VEFyEVU7YPrhpQfOqrgyHKOaRqXsLsCOe-mKIlkumb3S5mwiOjTSZXFULluM/s1600-h/il_430xN.126992804.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgDswIJA8q4-L4VUbPKD83IXNlKJ2EWBqjqETfHRtZskBW8ETGYN0JyjmYJ2HNMe0Z-CmncQpTDwmDMq7VEFyEVU7YPrhpQfOqrgyHKOaRqXsLsCOe-mKIlkumb3S5mwiOjTSZXFULluM/s320/il_430xN.126992804.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">At the moment, I only sell my work on Etsy, however I am interested in wholesaling to boutiques.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">People should buy handmade because a lot of love and care goes into each item that an artist sells. Handmade is sweatshop free, out source free and the customer can be satisfied that they have not taken advantage of another citizen of this world in order to wear a fancy t shirt. Handmade keeps art alive and growing. Most handmade artists give back to their communities in small and large ways, which helps future generations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOhTqX-y35P3RqTEQ-PctD1wzwA13POMwELmyKgUBxNeWkSPNSrgoQKMqCKiOA3mIGzzFOQS7uFwxvKCRY5uFTjwHz-uDPIHkHzlBLAjZzYBv_9ZYpeR9Zr8E57ryQHxzs5Fe_1kqVASI/s1600-h/il_430xN.123635601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOhTqX-y35P3RqTEQ-PctD1wzwA13POMwELmyKgUBxNeWkSPNSrgoQKMqCKiOA3mIGzzFOQS7uFwxvKCRY5uFTjwHz-uDPIHkHzlBLAjZzYBv_9ZYpeR9Zr8E57ryQHxzs5Fe_1kqVASI/s320/il_430xN.123635601.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="color: #38761d;">My goals are to keep growing my shop and product line. I want to always be able to stay at home with my sweet Amelie Jo, so I would like to be a successful shop owner and crafter. Someone that my family can be proud of.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5Wnvt2zG6M3eqo_CBEG_yNRJ4FmpMqOcsW3zcaGWeKp5jHDurMFLQYy_w04lKrkgN0tsihllg5BX8_f8rlNcYWmRXKTFos4D_c34HILJU7sFG4DIuA8Yc-NmpP1BpBYtCxNXjytoLOo/s1600-h/il_430xN.125066532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5Wnvt2zG6M3eqo_CBEG_yNRJ4FmpMqOcsW3zcaGWeKp5jHDurMFLQYy_w04lKrkgN0tsihllg5BX8_f8rlNcYWmRXKTFos4D_c34HILJU7sFG4DIuA8Yc-NmpP1BpBYtCxNXjytoLOo/s320/il_430xN.125066532.jpg" /></a> <span style="background-color: white;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #38761d; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The first item I ever sold was an organic onesie with an owl on the front. I don't make it anymore because I am interested in other styles at the moment. My favorite part of what I do is just, simply, being creative. I find that the more I work the more creative I become. There are nights I lay in bed dreaming of new items to make and the next morning I try to find the supplies I need to create them. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: purple; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">My inspiration has and will always be my daughter, Amelie <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1267790711_0" style="border-bottom: 1px dashed rgb(0, 102, 204); cursor: pointer;">Jo</span>.</b></div><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I would like to offer free shipping on my '</span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1267790711_1" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #e06666; cursor: pointer; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Easter Parade</span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">' shirt or onesie (that is the one right above this paragraph!!!! Isn't it delish?) . Buyers may use the code 'FREESHIP' in the comments box and I will refund the shipping through </span><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1267790711_2" style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">PayPal</span><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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And also that means that my husband will be graduating form law school, we will be packing, we will be moving. If he can find a job somewhere, that is where we are going. It seems that a job is still pretty hard to come by but we are staying positive. And praying a lot :) Something will come up and the next chapter of our lives will begin.<br />
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The actual moving part I am pretty excited about! I have already begun Spring Cleaning and trying to de clutter my home so that we are not bringing anything with us that we are not using. I am too sentimental, I like to keep everything! But that will soon be changing, Freecycle here I come!<br />
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Anyway, I am trying to finish up as many projects a I can before we move. I am working on a very awesome Quiet Book for Connor. I found the best tutorial here at <a href="http://quietbook.blogspot.com/">How To Make a Quiet Book</a>. I have 3 pages done so far. I just want to have it done by Easter so it can go in his Easter basket. I am on the hunt for other handmade Easter gifts for the kids too, so if anyone has anything cute, give me a shout!<br />
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Come back Tomorrow to see who I am featuring :)<br />
Here are some of my recent projects: <br />
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</div>I am working on a Scrappy wallet (shhhhhh, it's a surprise, lol) <br />
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<b>Look at some of the beautiful submissions for last week's question "What would be on your bucket list?" submitted so far as you read through our interview. The rest are available on the <a href="http://www.whatwouldproject.com/whatwouldproject-home.html">website</a>!</b><br />
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<b>Q: What is the What Would Project?</b><br />
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The What Would Project is a community art project where everyday people have the opportunity to contribute there ideas based on the ‘what would’ question of the week. We encourage everyone to participate and embrace this opportunity. Being an artist is not a requirement, just be yourself and have fun!<br />
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The beauty of art is that there is no right or wrong. Everyone has a different interpretation of art which is embraced and encouraged. We provide an open canvas to all who dream, love, fear, regret and so much more. At the end of the day if you find yourself inspired then we have accomplished an amazing goal.<br />
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<b>Q: Where did the idea come from?</b><br />
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The idea evolved from general conversation between the two of us. We thought it would be interesting to see how people would respond to all the different questions revolved around the ‘what would’ scenario. People respond very differently to situations that life presents and something about that is very intriguing.<br />
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The more we talked about how we could make this idea work, the more the project grew and became what it is today. Both of us are creative and artistic in our own way. We have spent many years of our life enthralled with different art forms and appreciate all of them equally. With that, the What Would Project was born.<br />
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<b>Q: How did you get started?</b><br />
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The project was launched just a few weeks ago so we are still in the beginning stages. We’ve taken a multiple approach to reach out to as many people as possible. Social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and online forums have been a great place for us to start getting the project out to people. <br />
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It is also important for us to make a presence in the community. We leave our postcards for strangers to find in multiple places around our hometown and take them with us when we travel.<br />
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<b>Q: What do you hope it turns into?</b><br />
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The most important thing to us is that the integrity of art, the project and those who contribute to it is not compromised. We’d like to instill a rejuvenated appreciation for art of all forms. Whether a submission is from a famous artist or from a school student, it will all be appreciated the same to us and to our project. <br />
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Our vision for the future is open. We would like to be able to branch the project into other forms of media and art that can be admired by everyone. The long-term goal is to inspire others to think creatively and maybe differently than what they are used to. In a world that is ever changing, for better or for worse, art will continue to play a critical role of self-expression and we hope to play a big role in that.<br />
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<b>Q: What else would you like to share? </b><br />
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<div style="color: red;"><b>Do you have a ‘what would’ question that you would like to see posted on our site? Send us your best ‘what would’ questions for a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card. We will review all submissions received and select a winner and have that question posted on our site. Please feel free to submit more than one!</b></div><br />
The deadline for your entry is 3/4/10 and the winning question will be posted on 3/10/10 here on this blog and also on the <a href="http://whatwouldproject.blogspot.com/">What Would Project Blog</a> . Email your question to <a href="mailto:contact@whatwouldproject.com">contact@whatwouldproject.com</a><a href="mailto:contact@whatwouldproject.com">contact@whatwouldproject.com</a> or leave a comment here on my blog for your chance to win!<br />
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Be creative. Be yourself. Be inspired. <br />
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The project continues at <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.whatwouldproject.com">www.whatwouldproject.com</a><br />
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If you are interested in submitting your masterpiece for this weeks question <b>"What would you like to find at the end of a rainbow?" </b><br />
Submissions are due by 3/9/2010 and they will be posted on 3/10/2010<br />
This is the link to the <a href="http://www.whatwouldproject.com/FAQ%27s_project.html">FAQ's</a> on the web page with the address to send in your creation! Go get creative!<br />
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Thank you Lindsay and Matt!Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-50928897477969102652010-02-19T03:50:00.000-08:002010-02-19T03:50:22.126-08:00Fun Feature Friday Presents Trendie Treasures and a LadyBug Bow Tutorial<div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">For my very first Fun Feature Friday, I interviewed Remma Matai. She is the mama behind <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrendieTreasures">Trendie Treasures</a>, and WOW is she talented! Her designs are fun, bright and beautiful! The fabrics in her designs just scream happy! This is my favorite item in her shop:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBaqiIMVdv2LZTH3103LLhM_ilNPm8Lk7s7ajfxWZGAUBmlEwVWbh0L1xp8OvhGZ2HgSivrNGU0IOxKqQQ4utbAx2w6QHQwoaLQSnHoiD0-VpJVTxMpRz5xoMHwpXWsaHxmEo2q71udI/s1600-h/il_430xN.103604082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMBaqiIMVdv2LZTH3103LLhM_ilNPm8Lk7s7ajfxWZGAUBmlEwVWbh0L1xp8OvhGZ2HgSivrNGU0IOxKqQQ4utbAx2w6QHQwoaLQSnHoiD0-VpJVTxMpRz5xoMHwpXWsaHxmEo2q71udI/s320/il_430xN.103604082.jpg" /></a></span></div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #674ea7; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Everything in her shop is fabulous, and picking just one item is very difficult! Along with children's clothing, Reema makes gorgeous drapes. This is what she says about the fabric she chose for them: "For my new drapery panels, I’ve used 100% linen with velvet print because I love the look and texture and I appreciate how linen softens and wears over time. Also, flax (the plant which becomes linen) requires fewer pesticides and fertilizers than many other crops." </span><span style="font-size: small;">Go and see for yourself! They are LOVELY! Here is her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrendieTreasures">shop. </a></span></div><div style="color: #cc0000; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the interview for a LadyBug Bow Tutorial! </span></div><br />
Here is what Reema had to say:<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I grew up with fabrics all around me in my mom’s boutique. Now, I’m mother of two kids, love to design kids clothing. This is what I always wanted to do.. have my own line of handcrafted clothing, accessories and all beautiful things I can imagine…Thanks to Etsy, I’ve been able to make it happen.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SKVTJ2oMBmSzKIgJ-f28An5o4-NXBZGcf1gm8XY4VuRg0KYYHkPRHQOVA97tZgzQ0O-spc9e8gPVQlbFCMF0XSm6eSpRyAXrvItWK1SrWzqdCbGVfPFYDeNbardNvEETUVEkro3BfV4/s1600-h/il_430xN.103617723.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0SKVTJ2oMBmSzKIgJ-f28An5o4-NXBZGcf1gm8XY4VuRg0KYYHkPRHQOVA97tZgzQ0O-spc9e8gPVQlbFCMF0XSm6eSpRyAXrvItWK1SrWzqdCbGVfPFYDeNbardNvEETUVEkro3BfV4/s320/il_430xN.103617723.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">When I’m not working, I’m usually enjoying with kids, love the outdoors, playing tennis, swimming, sledding, hiking or biking. In summer, we love to go to beaches, parks and farms for day trips. Winters, we go skating, skiing or bowling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAJNgt6WN_xDWhtv_pOPGDL7ErQh_nMgas2TMiJ75jQM2xNTiplv6_ywOJ1JRaEDuBFZArFHm3FWdDAEopKe_IAUpijJHMF3ok33bYPd_6idXYzRnKNQ_lKshsWPfmvejW6hNQ3kv91g/s1600-h/il_430xN.121991793.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAJNgt6WN_xDWhtv_pOPGDL7ErQh_nMgas2TMiJ75jQM2xNTiplv6_ywOJ1JRaEDuBFZArFHm3FWdDAEopKe_IAUpijJHMF3ok33bYPd_6idXYzRnKNQ_lKshsWPfmvejW6hNQ3kv91g/s320/il_430xN.121991793.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"> <o:p></o:p>My inspiration;</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I like designs to capture different moments of life, often inspired by kids themselves and their lively nature, leaving a bit of space for the quality fabric to be admired. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbe43qmt6DJQCEIuQymfRbKDvKPF5A1yXNLaPGXT5G604_YLEHvS4YTk5UXVNLW5WEkwt10UcYvcpyNjFAxawft0wwAFDN4chnc_uLcDEbEWF_VVVtx3Ql5wSDLvPd0kJSFF13fGqfYjQ/s1600-h/il_430xN.104156224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbe43qmt6DJQCEIuQymfRbKDvKPF5A1yXNLaPGXT5G604_YLEHvS4YTk5UXVNLW5WEkwt10UcYvcpyNjFAxawft0wwAFDN4chnc_uLcDEbEWF_VVVtx3Ql5wSDLvPd0kJSFF13fGqfYjQ/s320/il_430xN.104156224.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">My Etsy shop <a href="http://trendietreasures.etsy.com/">http://trendietreasures.etsy.com</a> offers handcrafted children’s clothing and drapes/curtains designed with simplicity and creativity. All children’s clothing is designed for comfort, style and a some fun. </div><div class="MsoNormal">For my new drapery panels, I love the look and texture of linen with velvet print. Also, flax (the plant which becomes linen) requires fewer pesticides and fertilizers than many other crops.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">My favorite item from my shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33357165">The Ruffled Pink Polka Dots Dress</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fOUllGJsYINo6U3HbXlt6NyhByL8Qbdk1m-IirVf7pVNrpqMmeEDuiE27O1xNuxz7bx7J7JALIV_YX0__7fARtcPrZqJ5FnUifN3OeIcovM0Q4lDWL1QVsmUKfJ8Wesx5sn5Mpg4ZQk/s1600-h/il_430xN.98603713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4fOUllGJsYINo6U3HbXlt6NyhByL8Qbdk1m-IirVf7pVNrpqMmeEDuiE27O1xNuxz7bx7J7JALIV_YX0__7fARtcPrZqJ5FnUifN3OeIcovM0Q4lDWL1QVsmUKfJ8Wesx5sn5Mpg4ZQk/s320/il_430xN.98603713.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">I’m a member of <a href="http://etsykids.blogspot.com/">Etsy Kids Team</a> and <a href="http://team.etsy.com/viewteam.php?id=454">Etsy Treasury Team</a>. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/TrendieTreasures">http://www.facebook.com/TrendieTreasures</a><br />
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<a href="http://twitter.com/trendietreasure">http://twitter.com/trendietreasure</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Reema was kind enough to share this great tutorial with you! Please leave a comment here for her telling her thanks, and maybe let her know what your favorite item from her shop is!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Making Little Bug Bows as seen in my shop listing <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">STARTING OFF <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">A. How to make antennas – <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">1. Using 3/8” Grosgrain Ribbon cut your ribbon to the size ONE INCH cut. Notice that on each side of the ribbon there is a “woven” type edge – where it’s a little thicker than the middle part of the ribbon.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">2. Using sharp scissors, cut both “edges” off. You can just throw the middle part of the ribbon away – you won’t need it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">4. Hold one end of the antenna with the alligator clip or tweezers. Using your lighter, </span><b><i><span style="font-family: "Arial,BoldItalic";">quickly </span></i></b><span style="font-family: Arial;">brush it along the cut edge of the ribbon – sealing it.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">PRACTICE THIS over and over until you get it. It shouldn’t take too long.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">5. To get a CURVED antenna – just concentrate the lighter’s heat in one spot. The ribbon will naturally curve. PRACTICE this as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">6. Now repeat with Antenna # 2 and you have a set.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><br />
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Just when we thought it couldn't get any better than <a href="http://www.youcanmakethis.com/">You Can Make This</a>, <a href="http://www.swakembroidery.com/">SWAK Embroidery</a>, and<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1265294261560">You Can Quilt Thi</a><a href="http://www.youcanquiltthis.com/">s</a>, Kim and Kris, or Kris and Kim bring us this totally awesome Online show ! The DIY Dish will show us how to do all kinds of crafts! It is going to be GREAT! I am a visual learner so I just know that this is going to be incredible. My girls also LOVE to do all kinds of crafts and now I can bring them to The DIY Dish and we can learn how to make things together! Rainy days won't stand a chance!<br />
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Plus, and this is SO great, they are giving away not 1 but 2 Janome sewing machines! Go here to the new "<a href="http://thediydish.com/">The DIY Dish</a>" site to find out how to get your chance to win one of these babies!! The models are the <a href="http://janome.com/index.cfm/Machines/Sewing-Quilting/DC4030">Janome DC 4030</a>, and the <a href="http://janome.com/index.cfm/Machines/Embroidery/MC350E">Janome 350e Embroidery Machine</a>.<br />
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I have always wanted an embroidery machine! I just dream of how much adorableness I could add to some of my creations :)<br />
Hey, a girl can dream, can't she? SO, as you can see I am all about this giveaway, and I want you to have a chance too, so head on over <a href="http://www.thediydish.com/">here</a> and get yourself entered! Good luck :)Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-11524299954866329432010-02-03T17:13:00.000-08:002010-02-03T17:13:30.296-08:00Easter DressThis has got to be one of my favorite dresses! I LOVE the way it turned out!! It took me forever to make it. These ruffle dresses are a killer. I think it was around 10 hours all said and done, but WOW! The colors are fabulous. Bright and happy!<br />
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Unfortunately Punxsutawny Phil says winter will go on, but I am optimistic :) <br />
Wouldn't it be lovely if it was actually warm by Easter? Well, I know in some places it will be, but here it is anyone's guess.<br />
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Anyway, just want to share the gorgeous colors of this dress. I hope that the mommy I made it for loves it on her little girl!<br />
Thanks for taking a peek! <br />
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Here are my lazies relaxing in the family room. Aren't they cute?? They probably won't be happy that I posted this candid photo right after they woke up. Well, except the smiley one ;)<br />
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I enjoy the whole process of sewing (well, the cutting isn't really my favorite but I do it). It is very relaxing (usually, that is unless I sew something backwards or upside down. That is NOT relaxing). It is really neat to see a small cut piece of fabric turn into something. Something useful, and pretty!<br />
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So, that is what I have been doing. Taking small pieces of cut fabric and turning them into these beutiful creations:<br />
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Of course I am always nervous that maybe I didn't get it just right (EEEKK!!)<br />
But I try very hard to bring my customers vision to life. <br />
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So, this post is just to show off some Scrappy Coupon Organizers that I just finished. They came out beautifully if I do say so myself ;)<br />
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You are all so awesome! Thank you for entering, for all the lovely comment, and for just being so GREAT!!! Please check back. I will be doing another awesome giveaway sometime soon :)Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-11250978423185080932010-01-16T06:33:00.000-08:002010-01-16T06:33:03.481-08:00Winner coming soon!!My oldest daughter and I are counting up everyone and their entries, so we will be drawing a winner soon!! Come back and see who it is so you can celebrate with us!!<br />
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P.S. this may take a while, lolElizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-85809057600869834912010-01-05T16:51:00.000-08:002010-01-08T06:38:58.851-08:00Birthday G I V E A W A Y***PLEASE don't forget to leave a comment here on this post so you can be entered! Just tell me which things you completed from the list below so I know how many entries you get :) *** <br />
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Yep, I have decided to give YOU a gift for my birthday!!! How awesome you say? Yes, it is!!!<br />
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This is my newest design! Doves are a symbol of peace and love, and these are things I wish for all of you in this new year! I drew this dove by hand and appliqued it to a roomy, and sturdy corduroy bag. This bag is about 17" wide, 14" high, and the strap can be any length you wish. I make the strap wide for comfort on your shoulder. Inside are 3 slip pockets to hold your cell phone, keys, lip balm, pens, whatever! There is a layer of canvas sandwiched between the outside and lining for strength without too much stiffness. It closes with a magnetic snap.<br />
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One L U C K Y reader will win a Peace Dove bag of their very own ($52 retail value!!!)!!! YAY!!!!!! <br />
Leave me a comment here for each item you do and a winner will be randomly selected on Friday January 15th, 2010 which is my birthday :)<br />
I will email you if you have won and you will be able to choose the color of your bag, and the dove's colors also!<br />
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1. Follow my <a href="http://elizabethgwenoriginals.blogspot.com/">blog</a> (1 entry) Leave a comment<br />
2. Follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/ElizabethGwen">Twitter </a>(1 entry) Leave another comment<br />
3. Fan me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lizzard608?ref=name#/pages/Elizabeth-Gwen/100375419269?ref=ts">Facebook</a> (1 entry) Leave another comment<br />
4. Visit my <a href="http://elizabethgwenorignls.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop and tell me what your favorite item is! (1 entry)<br />
5. Heart my shop on Etsy (1 entry) Leave another comment<br />
6. BLOG about my giveaway and leave the link here in a comment (1 entry)<br />
7. Tweet about my giveaway every day for another entry! (1 entry per day per <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPG5vyxkjuxeB9-sIYZ6y_qAr1Qybf6caIRL-lgGbLio4lEovpoau4x2cflL9LEHBxSEPTXZtPIUqby7fyi3SHKalYnnng0V6uSG5wWKpqX0-Gtp0Le5K9YeJxcV8lCOrKOQdLBRg0lo0/s1600-h/get_convo_image.php.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423425118681266498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPG5vyxkjuxeB9-sIYZ6y_qAr1Qybf6caIRL-lgGbLio4lEovpoau4x2cflL9LEHBxSEPTXZtPIUqby7fyi3SHKalYnnng0V6uSG5wWKpqX0-Gtp0Le5K9YeJxcV8lCOrKOQdLBRg0lo0/s200/get_convo_image.php.jpeg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a>person) Comment with the link!Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com294tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-7263612092814000672010-01-05T16:23:00.000-08:002010-01-05T16:36:23.401-08:00Awesome giveaway from a SUPER talented mama!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicr__HRCERhW4S4fDVCIPosNW83Ilu-zAgR1DFgxgaddUr_ajsXELkC0PkOkwG5GaWjXiQhvx6KrZwJy7AxIIlrg_4xpGCIxGZWWaim87t4v1CBO6dbRexmwArtKUaMxUNJthEDmmhAU/s1600-h/e-book.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicr__HRCERhW4S4fDVCIPosNW83Ilu-zAgR1DFgxgaddUr_ajsXELkC0PkOkwG5GaWjXiQhvx6KrZwJy7AxIIlrg_4xpGCIxGZWWaim87t4v1CBO6dbRexmwArtKUaMxUNJthEDmmhAU/s200/e-book.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423418626421969874" border="0" /></a><br />I have always loved the creations that Cynthia of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellabebeco">Bellabebeco</a> comes up with. Her use of color and cute fabrics is inspirational! Each design is even more beautiful than the next, and you can have one for your very own!<br /><br />She is doing this really awesome giveaway <a href="http://bellabebeco.blogspot.com/2010/01/time-for-giveaway.html">here</a> on her <a href="http://bellabebeco.blogspot.com/2010/01/time-for-giveaway.html">blog</a> to celebrate the new year! All you gotta do to enter is become her fan on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bellabebeco/125257360721">Facebook</a> and you get 1 entry. Leave a comment <a href="http://bellabebeco.blogspot.com/2010/01/time-for-giveaway.html">here</a> on her blog for another entry, BLOG on your blog about the contest for another entry, visit her <a href="http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=bellabebeco">ME Page</a> and leave a comment telling Cynthia which set you like the best (good luck, I think that is a near impossible task because they are all so beautiful!). And after you enter, tell your friends to enter too because if she gets to 100 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bellabebeco/125257360721">Facebook</a> fans, she will do 2 DRAWINGS!! 2 lucky winners would be awesome!! Good luck!! P.S. the giveaway ends on Friday, January 15th 2010.Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-89268268413713050392010-01-05T09:48:00.000-08:002010-01-05T10:04:15.611-08:00Sewing away for SPRING!!I am so ready for warm weather!! It always hits me in January. I want sunshine, and warm breezes. I miss taking the baby for afternoon walks! And morning jogs :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1d4ch997r1BV02dkCZ4k2lp7noPRJaF21MbcFiHPjOWq4ajsRE7A6UJTFWUMNwAhnmKxz9tjmjI4IaNsQwa4G5HyeO-em4WayVByBnhDAGO82T9j4sio2dEu8iKCMNxoiqtl1zTuzIQI/s1600-h/IMG_7421.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1d4ch997r1BV02dkCZ4k2lp7noPRJaF21MbcFiHPjOWq4ajsRE7A6UJTFWUMNwAhnmKxz9tjmjI4IaNsQwa4G5HyeO-em4WayVByBnhDAGO82T9j4sio2dEu8iKCMNxoiqtl1zTuzIQI/s200/IMG_7421.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423317733250385570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjz02lPr3CI8rt5fnAvsjTfHq7BCAaefh5Zwvw0AqfmutWWUBEIWKr5evsgEbMoLvID43rvTd9GbqnbIp1J7VLw7MsLzNmH8DpqrYrDrnG21_qV_j-zKUnDBGdQW3haKjynOLPWlaAROc/s1600-h/IMG_7427.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjz02lPr3CI8rt5fnAvsjTfHq7BCAaefh5Zwvw0AqfmutWWUBEIWKr5evsgEbMoLvID43rvTd9GbqnbIp1J7VLw7MsLzNmH8DpqrYrDrnG21_qV_j-zKUnDBGdQW3haKjynOLPWlaAROc/s200/IMG_7427.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423315200501603218" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well, I can't make the seasons change any faster, but I have decided that I can start working on my spring line, and so I have! I have these gorgeous new corduroy purses, some twirl-y patchwork skirts in the making, and LOADS of fun ideas waiting to be made!! I am very excited, and I have <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TLy3ZVq-13dSRLXhGMfX3QT4KNuTdBP5SZbJWXrLr7EEMNdQeglx3sT8tzhyphenhyphenH5RCdNWMwDvRGKRZ24YcWHNyptJ6PbQ-AhzcOOCRBE755rbLAc5c1uPXRmXHHYmxyS6xXfIU3qMP0v4/s1600-h/IMG_7432-1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TLy3ZVq-13dSRLXhGMfX3QT4KNuTdBP5SZbJWXrLr7EEMNdQeglx3sT8tzhyphenhyphenH5RCdNWMwDvRGKRZ24YcWHNyptJ6PbQ-AhzcOOCRBE755rbLAc5c1uPXRmXHHYmxyS6xXfIU3qMP0v4/s200/IMG_7432-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423315198057787522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEhQGnHLIaBs_ubEdZl9M-SU9IdeIAZPmpJDlfo8-qOYIPWQ8J3UVdSsO5RjTMbVuI3kzp27hW2e8c9Xst_Hekvmi9jZq-4VNEshDvMlA42AF8cbjTUrQEeJSYkY2BYfbtQlbPs8_77Y/s1600-h/IMG_7419.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEhQGnHLIaBs_ubEdZl9M-SU9IdeIAZPmpJDlfo8-qOYIPWQ8J3UVdSsO5RjTMbVuI3kzp27hW2e8c9Xst_Hekvmi9jZq-4VNEshDvMlA42AF8cbjTUrQEeJSYkY2BYfbtQlbPs8_77Y/s200/IMG_7419.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423317726749013634" border="0" /></a>a couple of photos to curb your curiosity a bit ;)<br /><br />I will post more photos as I get more done, but for now this is my new Peace Dove Corduroy Hobo, and my mama patchwork twirl skirt (it's just a peek really because it isn't quite finished!)<br /><br />Keep checking in! I may just decide to give away a beautiful Peace bag to a LUCKY reader!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyujPF3X9gpXSZURoATegPLjte17YJc5mO2IsY8czD7V-U6llR_e9S7YXhTlS_FF5YT_KTKiFk3qy3QGnqWwvVghhSN9JosgYgLACzt2IIfmVdmyTwWoYqTP2b_YgjCZ6wNw-wL5v1DDA/s1600-h/IMG_7420.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyujPF3X9gpXSZURoATegPLjte17YJc5mO2IsY8czD7V-U6llR_e9S7YXhTlS_FF5YT_KTKiFk3qy3QGnqWwvVghhSN9JosgYgLACzt2IIfmVdmyTwWoYqTP2b_YgjCZ6wNw-wL5v1DDA/s200/IMG_7420.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423317735194734450" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsRnyQwbK603L-qdl4Map7BvtnzNYOIIbh8J8lODYO-bhCOjHM0Sgg-P3PD5rU-ohe-Ds98qV773o-SRyMPMH8dTbRy4prF_lwOqm-CJo3tuzfL0IGqQp0eqodpSSxu9q8IyN7jZNslc/s1600-h/IMG_7418.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDsRnyQwbK603L-qdl4Map7BvtnzNYOIIbh8J8lODYO-bhCOjHM0Sgg-P3PD5rU-ohe-Ds98qV773o-SRyMPMH8dTbRy4prF_lwOqm-CJo3tuzfL0IGqQp0eqodpSSxu9q8IyN7jZNslc/s200/IMG_7418.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423315204072319298" border="0" /></a>Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6738687177692321229.post-18611131440778785512010-01-02T16:48:00.000-08:002010-01-02T17:01:54.568-08:00Happy 2010!Wow, I cannot believe how fast 2009 went. It is crazy how fast time goes by these days! I am very excited for this new year! I have lots of great ideas for my shop(s) and SOOOO many things that I want to make. I am gearing up for the spring already, trying to jump ahead for once.<br /><br />Today is my husband's and my 9th anniversary! It was very low key. We celebrated at home. I made steak and dill potatoes with a nice salad. It only cost us around $16 and we fed 6 people! If we would have gone out that bill would have been well over $100! SO for this new year, we are trying to not spend money whenever we can. Very hard for me to do since I am kind of a shop-a-holic. But I am very determined to not shop unless it is something we absolutely need. Actually, that is one of my New Year's resolutions. I have a small list of resolutions, and I am going to try very hard to keep them :)<br /><br />So we didn't get to got to the New Year's Eve party because the baby was sick. We just stayed home and watched re runs of The Office. I would have been in bed at 10pm but the older kids went to a friends. Had to wait up until midnight. I was so tired, LOL. We got to watch the ball drop. Always fun. I liked it better when we lived in California. The ball dropped at 9pm, then the kids could go to bed because it was the new year! Of course they were much younger then. I don't think they would fall for that now!<br /><br />I hope you had a great New Year's, and I wish you happiness and blessings. Please check in from time to time! I am going to be trying to keep posting more often :)Elizabeth Gwen Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08951297642545467465noreply@blogger.com0