tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26187116300074116792024-03-13T09:33:46.509-07:00Bunches and BitsKarinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093152292669985140noreply@blogger.comBlogger239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618711630007411679.post-15978573360295051752015-06-12T07:00:00.000-07:002015-06-12T07:00:02.619-07:00My Creative Space<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love seeing where other crafters create. What their crafty spaces look like, and how they keep organized.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now it's my turn to share my Craft Studio. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Each of the Design Team members at <a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pink Elephant Blog</a> is showing what their creative spaces look like There are some wonderful organization and storage ideas to be found - go take a <a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/search/label/Creative%20Spaces" target="_blank">look</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have a dedicated room<i> (I know - I'm a lucky girl)</i> that is in the basement so it stays cool in the summer <i>(the temperature here in California is currently 100+ degrees),</i> and also warm in the winter. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But unfortunately, it also gets very little natural light, which was apparent as I tried to take pictures and found it hard to capture the true colors. I guess it's time to call the electrician and get those recessed lights installed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The room has a counter height island table in the center - under the chandelier - with storage on each of the surrounding walls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At the end of the table I installed a hanging paper roll. I don't worry too much about getting paint or ink on the table top because I like that used/distressed look. But it's nice to have at my fingertips for those super messy projects. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Continuing around the room, i have a large framed cork board filled with different bits and pieces that make me happy. Part inspiration. Part storage. Part organization. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I change it up for the seasons, or whenever a whim moves me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Underneath I have some vintage cameras - and other vintage office equipment sitting on a toy chest made by my dad <i>(originally made for my now-teenage daughter)</i>. That's where I store unfinished projects. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This room originally had no closets, and was used by the previous owners as a Media Room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We built out closets along one entire wall, but left a little corner nook. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I wanted to have a separate writing area with open shelves that hold note cards and pretty bowls of paper clips and push pins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One side holds mostly fabrics and sewing notions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My husband and I made hanging frames to hold spools of ribbons<i> (just one of my collecting obsessions).</i> Nothing makes me happier than having a rainbow of ribbon at my fingertips. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The left side wall is where my sewing machine sits. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The wooden sewing cabinet was given to me by my mother when I moved into my first apartment. It's the machine I learned to sew on as a teenager. I now use a new sewing machine, but the old one is still in the cabinet <i>(someday I'll get around to getting it working again). </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">On the other long wall, we created a workspace from a piece of white laminated wood. It's supported by two file cabinets on one end, and attached to a cube storage unit on the other end. A little painted wood trim to finish the cut edges and it looks like a custom built-in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I use a mixture of vintage and new glass jars for storage. The window ledge above my work desk has jars filled with buttons, ribbons, brushes and twine in neutral shades of cream & white. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I store my punches on towel bars mounted to the wall. it worked well for me as I don't have a huge collection of punches, but I'm quickly outgrowing this storage method. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The bottom of my workspace used to be completely open, but I recently added these colorful curtains. Not only do they match the sewing machine cover, and window swag - but they also hide some not-so-pretty plastic mismatched storage bins. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Some of my favorite fabrics are tucked into metal bins. Buttons and flowers in glass jars are spread out throughout the cubbies as colorful accents - but still easy to get. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I was looking for a craft idea that would help teach simple sewing skills. Several of my mom friends (and their girls) have expressed an interest in leaning how to hand sew. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I thought this pretty little framed fabric art piece would be the perfect project. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Once the grass was sewn in place. I positioned the hoop and cinched it down. Then I marked where each of the flowers would be, using a <a href="http://sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-french-knot" target="_blank">fabric marking pe</a>n. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The Large flower is made from a fabric <a href="http://www.missbeesdesigns.com/yoyotutorial.pdf" target="_blank">YoYo</a> with a blue button center. The Orange flower is shaped button (tied with a blue bow). The Pink flower is stitched using the <a href="http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations.com/lazy-daisy-stitch.html" target="_blank">Lazy Daisy</a> embroidery stitch with<a href="http://sublimestitching.com/pages/how-to-french-knot" target="_blank"> French Knots</a> for the center. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lucky for me - my mum has a collection of nearly every color of embroidery floss ever made. So fun choosing just the right shades from this box (<i>1 of three</i>) of candy colored threads. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But first I think we will make a few more in different sizes. I can imagine stacked button flowers. Rolled felt flowers. Maybe a kite flying in the wind? So many ideas swirling around in my head....I better gather up a few friends and have a sewing craft party. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One thing in the list for this year is to get back to making Bento Lunches for {not so little} Little K. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Inspired by my Bento Buddy Sheri at <a href="http://happylittlebento.blogspot.com/2015/01/happy-new-year-from-me-at-happy-little.html" target="_blank">Happy Little Bento</a> to get back to it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Unfortunately I didn't have much to work with today, but I'll be sure to put my favorite Bento foods on the shopping list this week.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Sticky rice (leftover from yesterday's lunch) with a Turkey and cheese flower decoration on top. Cucumber sticks and blanched carrots & cauliflower fill the veggie tin. I also included a fruit squeeze, peanut butter crackers and a fruit bar. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But there is no reason I can't include a little something Pretty in her lunches. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've forgotten how much fun it is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Unfortunately my (downstairs) workroom is a mess, so I end up using the (upstairs) kitchen as a work space. I have these little bowls of pins in several locations throughout my house as I'm working on projects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Which is not a big deal (other than the fact that they are not very cute). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">But in the past 2 weeks I have dropped/slit/knocked/pulled these bowls onto the floor at least 3 times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pins scatter everywhere.... the Bowls break.... I end up Searching for hours to be sure to find all the Pins.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love this reminder to take a moment and look for the beauty that can be found in every day. Picking up my camera again after a {too long} hiatus. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Come see what everyone else is up to this month over at <a href="http://rebekahgough.blogspot.com/2014/08/ten-on-ten-august-2014.html" target="_blank">A bit of sunshine</a>.</span></div>
Karinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093152292669985140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618711630007411679.post-22215483716031205102014-06-12T07:00:00.000-07:002014-06-12T07:00:06.407-07:00Summer Bucket List and my Favorite Fonts<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Every Year we make a Family Bucket List.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At the beginning of Summer we are so excited about the possibility of all the Fun things there are to do....and by the end of Summer we are usually disappointed that we didn't do any of them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Although there is something to be said for just chilling out, relaxing and doing nothing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><i>(Note: need to put more of that on our Bucket List)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Plus - I'm a List Maker - so this project is perfect for me. It's a big pretty List that is displayed out for the entire family to view.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I used a 8 X 10 white picture frame and added some paper flower embellishments (hot glued) to the corner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Pink - Orange - Turquoise - Lime Green - they make me Summer Happy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Our list of Summer activities includes simple every day things we can do without much planning. Each one is listed in a different happy Summer Color and typed using some of my Favorite Go To Fun FONTS:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I think Pinwheels are one of the easiest and cutest ways to add a little Spring embellishment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have used them on Cards, as Outdoor decoration and as Cupcake Toppers.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(read more about this Birthday Celebration <a href="http://bunchesandbits.blogspot.com/2011/04/big-10-birthday.html" target="_blank">here</a>) </span></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Instead of making them out of Paper, this time I made these sweet little Pinwheels from Felt.</span></div>
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<br />Karinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093152292669985140noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618711630007411679.post-73157945669494165662014-04-03T07:00:00.000-07:002014-04-03T07:00:03.756-07:00Project Life: Week 8<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Another Week documented using <a href="https://beckyhiggins.com/" target="_blank">Becky Higgins</a> <a href="https://beckyhiggins.com/about-project-life/" target="_blank">Project Life</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have you seen how people are making their own dots now? Time to break out the Pony Beads and Perler Beads and give it a try. More on that later. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Incorporating pictures from my iPhone, DSLR and Little K's iPad this week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's smaller than the rest of the 12 X 12 pages - and would probably work better as an insert - but it was the perfect ratio of Horizontal to Vertical slots for my needs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With a copy of our Bowling Scores. I remember once - a long time ago - that I used to be a Good Bowler. Not so much anymore - but we had a lot of fun. I blame it on the Lights. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I finished this weekly spread of Project Life only a few weeks ago, and already I have forgotten some of the sweet events of our daily life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Then I sort through my cards and choose ones that work well with the colors in my photos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I participated in the Monthly Photo Challenge <a href="http://rebekahgough.blogspot.com/p/ten-on-ten-photo-project.html" target="_blank">Ten on Ten</a> - and created a collage incorporating my photos from throughout the day into one 4 X 6 photo (I didn't manage to get all 10 photos taken - that's why there are only 8 pictures in the collage). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> - Week Number (using dimensional stickers)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The first thing your Party Guests will see when they arrive is the Front Door - so it's important to have at least a little sample of what will be inside to greet Party Goers as they arrive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">For our Woodland Theme Party - I made a duo of Simple Wreaths.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A basic straw wreath form wrapped with torn fabric strips and decorated with felt and burlap flowers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You can read more about how to make this wreath at The Pink Elephant blog <a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/2012/11/project-thursday-simple-fall-wreath.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">1) Taking pictures of all those elements (because I'm usually rushed right to the last second)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm playing a little Catch Up on the Woodland Party that we hosted a while back. Today I'm posting about the DECOR.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The dining table was set with Tree Stumps, Green Glass, Candles, a Mini Terrarium, Woodland Creatures and lots of moss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You can see the <a href="http://bunchesandbits.blogspot.com/2012/11/woodland-party-invitation.html" target="_blank">INVITATION</a> that set the theme here. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I found several woodland creatures - each made from grass and twigs at Hobby Lobby. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Another tree trunk supports a mossy pot filled with white and green flowers and the highest stump is used as a holder for a large 3 wick candle. Keeping it high above the wood and moss ensures there will be no fire like we encountered <a href="http://bunchesandbits.blogspot.com/2011/11/fall-harvest-party.html" target="_blank">last year</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Even though the tree stumps had cured for quite a while - I set them on glass trivets (not directly on the table) so that no moisture mark the wood table top. Bits of moss and ferns filled in the gaps. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lucky for us - we live in a wooded area so the tree stumps and branches (and even the moss) are easy to find. But if that is not the case for you (as it would not have been if we were still living in Arizona) - I have noticed lately the craft stores now sell raw cut slices of wood to support this current Woodland Trend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">You can find all the details <a href="http://thepinkelephantchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/03/project-thursday-tissue-paper-flowers.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The bright colors make me happy. This pack has design details including push pins and paper clips (since it's Planner themed) - but it's also just a sweet combination of happy elements that seem to work with many of my photos. My favorite are the cloud cards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love to include memorabilia in our Project Life albums, but try to limit them to small/thin things. After my first year where I included everything from food packets to pencils, I've learned to keep it simple so the albums don't "explode". Ticket Stubs are a perfect simple addition. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Remember when I talked about using that cool Flip Pocket last week? And how I should have adhered it to a picture instead of to the pocket <i>(you can read about it<a href="http://bunchesandbits.blogspot.com/2014/02/project-life-week-4.html" target="_blank"> here</a>).</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A friend asked me if I had any ideas for a cute Fox inspired Valentine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The truth is, I was kind of begging for someone to ask me for help, since little K and I no longer make class valentines (Elementary School parties were the best).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I came up with this Pink <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Foxy Valentine</b></span></span> Treat Bag.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It is made from cardstock cut out pieces (I used several colors of pink plus white), and a poly bag secured inside to hold a sweet treat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My first time using phone pics only (the big camera is a little sad) but it was a busy day on the go and too hard to lug the DSL around. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am participating in a Weekly Photo Challenge Group at <a href="http://www.thephotographerwithin.com/" target="_blank">The Photographer Within</a> this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"Turn the clock to zero, honey. We're starting up a brand new day." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"And when you smile the whole world stops and stares for awhile." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love the idea of spending more time with my camera again, but the members/participants of this group are hard core professional photogs - so it's pretty intimidating. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I feel like I am getting into a groove. I'm finding a routine that works for me. My goal is to be done and posted/blogged by Wednesday, even though I haven't made that schedule yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I think my downfall is that I'm not scheduling enough time on Mondays to work on Project Life. I need to re-allocate time on my calendar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The cards used this week were again from the Project Life Seafoam Core Kit and Studio Calico January Project Life Kit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am a big fan of Green and Orange (not just at Halloween time) so the colors in this layout make me happy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I made a "lift" tab from washi tape that I <i>thought</i> would show what to do. My husband nearly tore the flap off as he tried to "pull" the picture flap. I'll be adding the words "lift" to that little washi tape tab. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's a great way to show the progression of a single event without taking up too many spots in your week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I first saw this idea from Barbara on <a href="http://instagram.com/babz510#" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. She also did a tutorial on her <a href="http://thepicinicbasket.blogspot.com/2012/04/project-life-week-15.html" target="_blank">blog</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They are made using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/C-Line-Pockets-Holders-4-Inch-6-Inch/dp/B000XAHEI8/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1334699626&sr=8-22" target="_blank">these</a> clear adhesive backed flip pockets. I should have thought thought it through a bit more before I stuck the flip pocket to the back of the page protector pocket. It works great for this week, but in that spot next week (on the back side) you will be able to see the adhesive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I had some fun modifying one of the Seafoam 3 X 4 cards. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I punched out just the word "this" and added some stickers to complete the phrase I wanted for this picture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">At first I had an idea to make a Heart shaped String Art wall hanging - but I wanted something that our entire family could create together. I modified my plans and changed the design to be a 4 letter word.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I used a piece of scrap wood from my stash. It should have been a little bit longer, but I managed to squeeze the letters to fit OK. I sanded the board lightly to smooth away any splinters and rough edges and wiped away any dust with a cloth. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I printed the outline of the letters using a Word document, each of the letters are sized so they fill one entire 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of paper. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Next, a large piece of graphite paper was slipped underneath and the letters were traced to transfer the letter shape onto the board. It's not important if the lines are not perfectly straight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">The letter outlines are used as a guide to where the nails will be hammered in. I marked freehand dots spaced along the lines (approximately 1" apart) for where I wanted each of the nails. Don't worry too much about getting everything lined up, it will be nearly impossible. That's what gives this Art Piece it's homespun feel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I used 18 gauge X 3/4" long nails. Make sure the nails have a head (not finishing nails or brads) so the string/embroidery floss doesn't slip off the top of the nail. Hammer the nails along the outline of each letter, leaving half of the nail sticking up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now it was time for the FUN part. With the family gathered around, we each picked a color of embroidery floss (I used Red, White, Light Pink and Dark Pink).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Each letter required 2 skeins of embroidery floss. Start by tying one end of the floss securely around one of the nails, and begin to wrap from nail to nail across the letters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I love how each of us went about wrapping our letters in a slightly different random way. The differences are subtle, but I can tell each letter was done by someone different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This will be added to our Valentine Decor this year and Little K is already planning what she wants to make (on her own) for her room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I remember doing a similar kind of yarn art as a kid, I love how all those retro crafts are making a comeback, with a modern twist. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Happy Crafting - I would love to see what you make with this project idea, so please share. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I fell a little behind this week, but I did manage to get the layout done and posted....so I'm happy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I don't love the color combination - I call it Melon and Blue. I was hoping it would turn out more exciting, but it falls a little flat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I try to pull colors from my weekly photos when choosing the cards and embellishments. Some weeks flow together easily - this was not one of those weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I seem to say that a lot these days. It's true - they really do grow up so fast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most times I'm excited to see how she has matured into a beautiful and kind young girl who is confident and independent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Other times - I miss some of the <i>Good Old Times</i> from when she was in Elementary School.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One of those times is Now - around Valentines Day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We LOVED making Class Valentines Together.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here is a Round Up of some of our favorites we made in Past Years:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you have kids in Elementary School - it's time to start thinking about making those Valentine Cards. Hope these ideas spark something creative in you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If Not - I am always happy to consult. I've got dozens of Kid Valentine Card Ideas that I'll probably never get to make.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In Middle School - they send each other flowers - Aaargh. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">It's way too soon for that. </span></div>
<br />Karinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093152292669985140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618711630007411679.post-71350699620896165432014-01-16T15:06:00.000-08:002014-01-25T15:31:42.152-08:00Project Life: Week Two<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I never saw what the appeal was of random scattered sequins, but since they have been in my Studio Calico Project Life kits nearly every month - I figured it was time to give them a try. There was a little packet that contained a small mix of sequins in exactly the right colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I'm still undecided as to weather I like them or not, but I'm happy to give them a try. One of the reasons I like getting the kits - it makes me use things I might otherwise pass on. </span></div>
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<br />Karinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093152292669985140noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618711630007411679.post-52520315426048482412014-01-15T11:51:00.000-08:002014-01-15T11:51:16.897-08:00Oilcloth Lunch Bag<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Now that Little K is in Middle School - and has to carry around her lunch (since her school doesn't have lockers) - we try to use smaller lunch bags that don't take up too much space in her back pack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Usually that means I pack her lunch in a Paper Bag (decorated with drawings and Washi Tape <i>of course).</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I try to include re-usable containers. Because I still like making {simple} Bento Lunches, plus it helps reduce the amount of wasted plastic baggies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This sweet stack able set from <a href="http://www.paperchase.co.uk/home+amp-travel/lunchtime-accessories/icat/htlunchandpicnic" target="_blank">Paper Chase</a> is one of our favorites. Unfortunately the containers are just a bit too big to sit flat in the bottom of a paper bag (as are most of our Bento containers).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I decided it was time to maker a New Lunch Bag that fit all our needs:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A colorful, re-usable Lunch Bag made from durable/washable Oilcloth Fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have had several pieces of Oilcloth in my stash for some time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I purchased them from an Online retailer - back when it was hard to find Oilcloth. Now most of the big fabric stores carry lots of adorable designs in stock every day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I think this Pink Strawberry and Green Gingham was originally planned to be a Splat Mat for Little K. She's almost 13 now - and pretty tidy these days - so probably won't need to make that project. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Because the fabric had been folded for several years - there were deep set creases that I was afraid I would not get out. I was pleased to discover that they were easily removed by ironing on the reverse side using medium heat. The Oilcloth will get very soft under the heat of the iron and can easily be stretched out of shape (be careful not to pull too much), but it quickly cools down and regains it's stiff form. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Most often these bags have a velcro closure</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(I found the stress of daily opening causes the oilcloth fabric to quickly wear and tear away)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">They also look very sweet using an old fashioned clothes pin clipped to the top</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(but its not very practical for a lunch bag that gets smashed into a back pack)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">(Little K has been using her new bag for a week) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">With just these 4 fabric patterns - there were so many fun combinations....I could stop.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">And I still have some oilcloth fabric left - so there may be more to come.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I hope you enjoy making some of these cute lunch totes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you don't feel like sewing them up yourself - I have listed a few of the extras for sale in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/bunchesandbits?section_id=10549660&ref=shopsection_leftnav_1" target="_blank">SHOP</a> if you would like to buy one pre-made and ready used. </span></div>
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<br />Karinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00093152292669985140noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2618711630007411679.post-19657066086429549092014-01-08T15:00:00.000-08:002014-01-25T15:31:54.463-08:00Project Life: Week One<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last year I did a good job keeping current (at least for the first 6 months) but never made time to upload/post/blog. I've gotten so much inspiration form all the other PL participants - I'm committed to sharing my pics this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I used only a few simple embellishments this week - mostly from the Studio Calico monthly kit. Loving the transparent overlays.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Every year I like to keep the format of the Title Cards somewhat consistent throughout the album. This year I plan on using Thickers to call out the Weeks. I won't necessarily use the same color/style each week, but the fact that they will all be dimensional, and directly placed onto the Title Card will </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">One thing I consistently struggle with, is hand written journaling. I know it's important to have my personal handwriting included as part of these memories...but I really don't like how it looks. Mostly because I'm a terrible speller, plus if the words aren't positioned aesthetically on the card - it drives me NUTS (yes....I know I have issues).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I may have found a solution. Instead of journaling in black or brown as I have done mostly in the past. I used a complimentary (lighter) color. Any mistakes that I don't like - blend into the page better - instead of Jumping Up and screaming...."Look at what a mess this is". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I probably need more explanation of what's going on in these pictures, but instead of stressing about it - I forged ahead and completed the week with minimal journaling. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">There are 51 more weeks to go - plenty of time to write more later. </span></div>
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