tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83944041223382028212024-03-24T10:56:02.595-07:00YOU HAD ME AT CRAFTUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger318125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-82204280240940612562013-03-13T19:26:00.000-07:002013-03-13T19:44:28.875-07:00The YHMAC says GOOD BYE for nowHi Friends~<br />
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WOW! 3 YEARS! I could have never imagined back on April 21, 2010 when the first post of YOU HAD ME CRAFT appeared that this party could have gone on this long! And what a PARTY it as been!<br />
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I wholeheartedly attribute the success of my blog to ALL of my friends, fellow bloggers, and talented crafters that have joined and visited me here over the years!<br />
THANK YOU THANK YOU and a million times THANK YOU!!!<br />
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It is always bitter sweet to say good bye to something you have loved so much for so long, but equally heart warming to know that the time is right to move on to something new.<br />
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Effective today March 13, 2013, I announce the close of my blog<br />
YOU HAD ME AT CRAFT.....for now.<br />
<i>{ cause ya never know what the future might hold, lol} </i><br />
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Life is just simply taking me in a new direction, and I no longer
can give my blog the attention nor the time it demands and deserves. I guess I
knew the end was coming for a while now, but it’s been hard to break away. <br />
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Here's a clue of some of the "things" that I've been up to! </div>
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And yet another little guy joined my munchkin crew {grandkids) just last month! </div>
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I'm so grateful for all the wonderful people I've "met" here along the way and for letting me be a small part of your creative lives. I have learned and grown as a crafter because of you !<br />
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You'll still see me lurking around your blogs, posting comments and maybe see me on some crafting social sites. So Hey! Don't forget to say HELLO!<br />
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Wishing all of you the very best that life can offer and all the blessings a loving Heavenly Father has in store for you!<br />
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BIGGEST HUGS and HAPPY CRAFTING!!!<br />
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ALEX <br />
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Made Cape Crusader's PJ's, Capes and Masks</div>
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One for Batgirl...</div>
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One for Batman...</div>
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Ready for action!</div>
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Visited with these their alter egos {SSHHH} Remember, they have secret identities :)...</div>
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This one's too young to fight crime yet :)</div>
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I came home and spruced up my Fall Mantle with a new "SPOOKY BURLAP BANNER" </div>
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AND, I'm working on a WITCHY BURLAP PILLOW COVER</div>
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WHOLE WHEAT BRAIDED LOAVES !</div>
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Whilst perusing some photos in the hopes of clearing out any unnecessary files on my computer, LO and behold I realized I had completely FORGOTTEN to post these AWESOME CARDS I received way back in the spring in a CARD SWAP I did with all my designer friends at <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/">MY PINK STAMPER</a>.<br />
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So with out further adeu ...here's the loot I got!<br />
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Didn't everyone just OUT DO themselves? !!! Robyn certainly has a knack for choosing some awesomely creative designers and I was honored and privileged to be part of that group! I've since retired from all design teams to pursue my sewing, diy and home dec ventures, but I do admit, I miss being part of such a fun group of creative minds { sigh}<br />
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Speaking of...I am totally embarrassed to admit that cannot recall with exactness which card was made by which designer... BUT I do know you can hop on over to <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/">My Pink Stamper</a> and check out Robyn's side bar for more information and creations from her Pink Designers!<br />
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And last but not least here's the card I contributed to the swap!<br />
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I'm obsessed with DRESS FORMS! Reminds of my sewing buddy Ethel :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-85840844172760160762012-09-07T18:09:00.000-07:002012-09-07T18:11:07.861-07:00Dress Making SuccessHi there ~<br />
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Remember when I ventured off to the <a href="http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/2012/08/off-i-go-to-la-fabric-district.html">LA Fabric District </a><br />
a couple of weeks ago and came back with my fabric haul of knits?!<br />
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That's less than half of it....Oops!!!<br />
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WHA-ELL!!!...talk about "worth my time"! As soon as I could, I challenged myself to make a DRESS! Yup, a FULL real ready to wear, top and bottom garment! To be honest, I was scared to death... but determined! After all... I had invested time and money in acquiring the fabric, right?!, AND spent countless hours searching blogs and pinterest for ideas and tutorials.<br />
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I was committed and there was no turning back NOW! Let the pattern drafting, cutting, sewing, serging and fittings begin!<br />
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Here's what I got for my efforts...{insert feelings of giddy satisfaction}<br />
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AAAaaa!!! I REAL DRESS!!! Something I could actually wear in public! I hadn't constructed a full garment like this since my days of trying to make Halloween customs for my kids! {sighs of happiness and relief }<br />
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Using my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Brother-1034D-Lay-In-Thread-Serger/dp/B0000CBK1L">Brother Serger 1034D</a>. I gift I'd gotten myself almost a year ago, I was able to produce PERFECT GATHERS! I'll never do gathers the old way again! EVER! Not to mention, finish the seams with a secure neat stitch! Highly recommend this machine, even for the novice sewist :)<br />
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If there was anywhere in this project I thought I would screw up, it would have been attaching the set in SLEEVES! But YAHOO! Success the first time, thanks to all those tutorials I studied. And LOOK the sleeves even have a cuff :)<br />
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AHHHH... and how can I forget the tip I learned about using a TWIN NEEDLE for finishing hems and top stitching for a PRO store bought look!<br />
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And last but not least...here I AM all ready to go church with my new DRESS! Taking pictures of yourself is so AWKWARD!<br />
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I hope to do some simple technique tutorials myself in the coming months so I can share what I learned. In the meantime, check out my <a href="http://pinterest.com/alexandraconde/">PINTEREST </a>PAGE under my boards for SEWING TIPS and SEWING PROJECTS for ME and KIDS. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-15117506781452713862012-09-06T09:27:00.000-07:002012-09-06T09:39:27.972-07:00Flying Objects Hi there ~<br />
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<span class="userContent">So at our last FACETIME session, my grandson Ethan
announced he wanted a FLYING OBJECTS THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY !Meaning
airplanes, rockets, jets and helicopters. Absolutely no NON engine
objects ALLOWED ( kites, balloons etc ) Heavens NO! So I went a little crazy
in the craft sewing room, pulled out my new CAMEO ( love it) and sewing machine and serger and went CRAZY making banners,
party favors, and decorations! Before I knew it I had a complete FLYING OBJECTS BIRTHDAY PARTY SET...just add cake, balloons and a bunch of 6 year olds, LOL! </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I packed it up neatly in a box, headed to the post office and off it went to my grandson in Utah...flying objects indeed!</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I'm happy to report he received his special care package yesterday and he's THRILLED and all READY for his birthday party shin-ding this weekend!!! OHHH, how I wish I could be there to see his sweet little happy face.. but alas, the miles separate us :( ... BUT! I know my daugther will take great pictures and soon we'll be sitting and chatting enjoying our next FACETIME session! Gotta love technology, flying objects and all!!! </span><br />
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<span class="userContent">THE BANNER...</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Using my <a href="http://silhouetteamerica.com/silhouetteCameo.aspx">NEW Silhouette Cameo</a>, felt, thick striped ribbon folded in half like binding, assorted fabrics and pellon 800 interfacing, I came up with this terrific personalized banner! If you want some tips on how to cut fabric using an electronic cutting machine like the Cameo or Cricut this is a <a href="http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/2011/08/week-11-made-it-myself-mondays-guest.html">GREAT TUTORIAL </a></span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent">Next...the SPACE SHIP TABLE TOPPER</span></span><br />
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<span class="userContent">I simply headed to Joanns', got a yard and 1/4 of novelty fabric, ran it thru my <a href="http://www.sewingmachinesplus.com/brother-1034d-sergermachine.php">Brother 1034D Serger </a></span><br />
<span class="userContent">to finished the egdes, ironed it and wha- la...perfectly coordinated with the rest of the party stuff :)</span><br />
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<span class="userContent">Next the...WALL and CAKE TOPPER DECOR</span><br />
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Again, using my Silhouette Cameo, I downloaded some free shapes using my $10 free shapes card that somes with the Cameo when you first purchase it, and cut these out in a various sizes. These can be used on the wall with the banner or attached to some toothpicks and used to decorate a cake :)<br />
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Then THE PARTY FAVORS...<br />
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I googled "airplane party favors" and found with several pictures and tutorials on how to make these adorable party favors out of Lifesavors, Smarties, Packs of Gum and rubber bands. Who thinks of these things ??? - GENIUS !!! What would us crafters do without google images, pinterest and blogs??? Luckily, we don't need to find out!!!<br />
Note: next time I would use the white mint lifesavors because the fruit ones are sticky to handle. <br />
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And finally ...PERSONALIZED MINI PARTY FAVOR BAGS<br />
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<span class="userContent">I found these mini lunch sacks at Michaels, so cute!!! This was my first time using the PRINT and CUT feature on my CAMEO and I was BLOWN AWAY! Super easy to do with this machine. I found this tutorial on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD8xFGQhQPY&feature=plcp">Doodling Debbie's You tube </a>Channel on how to make customize tags, rounding text into a circle and printing and cutting. Thanks Debbie for sharing your talents on how to use the Silhouette Cameo! She has a great <a href="http://www.paperpulse.blogspot.com/">BLOG </a>too!!! I've learned so much from her :)</span><br />
<span class="userContent"><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-37360625865485054642012-08-31T17:12:00.000-07:002012-08-31T17:13:38.346-07:00Stripes REVEALEDHi there ~<br />
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Okay, here she is...my latest sewing project I promised to show you!<br />
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I am IN LOVE with this SKIRT and how she turned out. Not to mention how comfy she is to wear!<br />
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Check out my matching skills...pretty nifty eh ? :)<br />
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And so glad I gave using a TWIN NEEDLE a try. The finished look is so pro :)<br />
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Want to learn how to make one? Here's where I got all the info you need...<br />
<a href="http://icandyhandmade.blogspot.com/2012/06/mini-tut-and-pattern-mismatched-maxi.html">MISS MATCHED MAXI MINI TUT</a><br />
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<a href="http://elleapparel.blogspot.com/2011/09/maxi.html">Elle's Apparel MAXI TUT</a><br />
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Thanks to these FAB sewing blog gals, I have a skirt I want to wear everyday!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-2359173165474187442012-08-29T11:26:00.000-07:002012-08-29T16:03:42.101-07:00Okay...the truth and Stamp Up Series 6 Hi there ~<br />
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Yeah...so I'm on a sewing CRAZE right now! In the last two weeks, I've sewn 2 dresses, 4 skirts, 1 pre schooler hoodie, 1 toddler hoodie dress, an infant dress and a baby hat! I can hardly believe I just typed that let along sewed it! But I DID! ...and I am SO EXCITED to sew more projects!<br />
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What's my secret? Well 3 things...#1 JERSEY KNITS -don't know why I was so intimated by this awesome textile, it's so easy to work with ... #2 SEWING BLOGS and #3 PINTEREST...bet you're not surprised with # 3 :)<br />
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Here's a sneak peek of upcoming sewing posts...<br />
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But for all you PAPER CRAFT JUNKIES that began following my blog looking for card making inspiration...don't despair! I am still cutting, scoring, folding and embellishing my other favorite craft past time, PAPER !!!<br />
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Here's yet another card I made at one of those FUN Stampin Up Parties I go to...<br />
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Once again, I chose not to use a sentiment YET! Depends on the occasion and who I'll give it to, of course...since I started doing this, it has made my life SO MUCH easier when I need to grab a card QUICK! I can pretty much chose any card in my portfolio, GRAB my large collection of sentiment stamps, personalize it and OFF I GO... LOVE IT !!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-51929988643290732602012-08-24T10:40:00.001-07:002012-08-24T10:54:29.529-07:00Not Scarey SPICE anymore Hey there ~<br />
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Told you this wasn't turning into a sewing blog. Here's a new CAMEO project I worked on to organize my spice cabinet. I've had this idea filed away in my head for at least 6 months and finally got to it !!!<br />
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STEP ONE : Clean out your spice cabinet. EEK messy and hard to find things! <br />
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CLEAN SLATE ! Clean and ready to start over!<br />
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STEP TWO : Get yourself a neat LAZY SUSAN (got mine at the Crate and Barrel Outlet)... <br />
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AND some small COOL but functional GLASS JARS. Also picked those up at the Crate and Barrel Outlet. Wash and dry them completely.<br />
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NEXT...GRAB a cute but simple DECORATIVE LABEL file from the <a href="http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/v2/viewShape.aspx?id=18170">Silhouette Online Store</a>. Like this one...</div>
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NEXT STEP : Choose a LABEL, size it up and CUT it out on CHALK BOARD paper. I got mine from Pick Your Plum ( sold out) but I'm sure there are lots of other places that sell it.</div>
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THEN : Before pealing off the labels. Use CHALK BOARD MARKERS ( I ordered mine at Amazon.com) and write out the names of your spices. </div>
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ALMOST DONE...Now fill up each jar with a different spice and slap on your COOL LABELS :)<br />
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TADA!!! Organizing my spices has never been so much fun! Love the LAZY SUSAN, makes grabbing what I need a cinch! <br />
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TIP : when choosing a jar, make sure it has a wide mouth so you can fit measuring spoons in them...OR your index finger and thumb when you just want a PINCH. <br />
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I LOVE MY NEW CAMEO!!! <br />
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<br /><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-56335854049064650922012-08-20T13:11:00.000-07:002012-08-20T13:29:21.955-07:00Off I went, to the LA Fabric DistrictHi there ~<br />
I promise, this is not turning into sewing blog! But truth be told, I'm on a sewing kick right now and when I sink my teeth into a medium, I usually go crazy with it for a while. Confession : I'm obsessive that way, please don't judge me :)<br />
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It all started a few weeks ago when my daughter in law, Sheridan was visiting and she wanted to go the LA Fabric District and invited me along!<br />
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OHHHH! I had forgotten how fun that place is! If you like fabric, notions and bargains, of course :) Well I definitely do. I've had a love of textiles since I was a little girl but my sewing machine and serger had been sitting idle for some time while paper crafts had taken center stage. Love that paper too! Wish I had 4 hands and more hours in the day for craftin...I want to do it ALL, LOL!<br />
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Subsequently I didn't pick up much fabric for myself during that trip cause I wasn't sure what I wanted to sew. But I thoroughly enjoyed showing Sheridan around and seeing her love of fabric begin.<br />
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Then other day, I pulled out a knit stripe I did buy and whipped up a simple <a href="http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/2012/08/chevron-yoga-skirt.html">yoga chevron skirt </a>that I posted last week. The obsession was on and I instantly knew I had to plan an encore trip to the district to get MORE FABRIC!<br />
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Here's how it went...but first let me mention if you're in the LA area and planning to go, checking out a shopping guide is essential before planning your trip! This place is a sea of wholesalers and retailers and you could easily get overwhelmed and worse yet, not get the best deal, if you don't know where to go. <a href="http://www.newnestdesigns.com/p/guide-to-downtown-la-fabric-district.html">Here's</a> a good one and I'll tell you where I went too.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">FIRST STOP....The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising FIDM </span></b>919 South Grand Avenue. Not in the district, but close to it. <br />
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Project Runway is filmed here, but for non contestants and students like myself, the place to go is their <b style="color: blue;">Scholarship Store</b>. It's filled with discounted clothing, accessories, even wedding dresses. But the draw for me was the little room in the back with a wall of fabrics for $1 , $2 and $5 a yard. I picked 2 bag fulls of goodies here. Mostly knits and all $ 1 a yard ! YAY!<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">NEXT STOP...Michael Levine Loft 900 block of Maple.</span></b> It's across the street from the main store which is cool too, but the main store is not for bargain hunters. They do have a lot of stuff, it's like a Joann's on steroids, including designer cottons, but I think the prices are better elsewhere.<br />
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I was on the hunt for knits and jerseys. BINGO the loft did not disappoint! Can you believe $ 2.50 a pound?!! I filled another 2 bags here...luckily I parked directly above this store on their roof top parking lot. No frills here and the elevator is a bit scarey, but it's safe and convenient to drop off bags of heavy fabric in your trunk in between store stops. Please keep in mind thou, if you're a primadonna the district is not for the faint of heart. It can be crowded, unfamiliar and a bit grungy. But I love all that stuff, after all I was born in New York so I'm originally a big city girl. I find the beat of a crazy downtown shopping hot stop fun, diverse and inspirational. Not the stuff you find at your everyday local suburban strip mall. <br />
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NEXT STOP...LUNCH! Have you ever had a BACON WRAPPED HOT DOG with grilled onions, peppers and guacamole salsa? Sounds crazy, I know...but trust me, it's de-lish! <br />
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NEXT STOP...probably my FAV store for knits and wovens is<br />
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WOW! I don't think I've ever purchased this much fabric is one HAUL, but I have so many projects in mind and the prices were so good I couldn't resist. Plus the district is in LA and I live in San Diego, a bit of a drive.<br />
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<b><span style="color: blue;">Final TALLY 8 BIGS filled to the brim with knit fabrics! </span><span style="color: blue;">YAHOOIE! </span></b><br />
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OH BTW speaking of driving...very important. Use that navigator to help you get around town and monitor traffic. There are a lot of roads and ways to get around downtown but some flow faster than others. I never take Interstate 5 downtown, it's pretty much a parking lot. The 110 and 405 are much better bets and avoid traveling at peak times. Go early, get shopping and leave early or what would be an hour drive could turn into a nightmarish 3 to 4 hour drive!<br />
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OKAY FOLKS...time to fold and organize my stash and GET SEWING! <br />
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Stay tuned for my next project!...and If you'd like to see more pics of what the District looks like...sorry, I'm not to best at taking pictures, especially when I'm obsessing...check out this <a href="http://decorateyoursoul.com/?p=2385">blog post</a>. It also shares some fun hot spots to see spitting distance from the district. I'm already planning my next trip :)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-83266997772231429362012-08-15T10:37:00.001-07:002012-08-15T10:37:50.538-07:00Chevron Yoga Skirt ~ Hi there ~<br />
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Well HI YA peeps! I know, I've been gone for a while huh? But I promise for good reasons...<br />
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# 1...my lovely daughter in law Sheridan graduated from college..whoop! whoop!<br />
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# 2 ...My husband and I got to attend church with my son Jaime (pictured above) as he was released from his church calling as 2nd counselor in a bishopric ( sort of a big deal if you're a mormon )<br />
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# 3...Got to hang out with these two cuties....<br />
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# 4 ...while my daughter and her husband (picture below)...<br />
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# 5...brought this little bundle into the world....<br />
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Hello my new granddaughter....ABBEY NINA STEVENSON... YAY for grandkids and HAPPY FAMILY occasions !!!</div>
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Nothing like a BIT O' JOY to get your CREATIVE juices flowing. So immediately after getting home from my trip. I whipped out the sewing machine and decided to make this...<br />
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HELLO comfy, stretchy and cool CHEVRON YOGA SKIRT !<br />
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OH YES, and meet my new SIDE KICK....her name is Ethel! She's my new best friend sewing buddy! <br />
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Want to make a CHEVRON YOGA SKIRT for yourself? Check out these two super awesome blogger tutorials...<a href="http://sugarbabyboutique.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-to-make-chevron-maxi-skirt.html">HERE</a> and <a href="http://elleapparel.blogspot.com/2011/09/maxi.html">HERE </a><br />
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The tuts are for maxi skirts, but I didn't have quite enough material so I just adjusted the length and didn't make mine so full. I am in LOVE...I think I'll make a million is every color! Sounds like a encore trip to the LA fabric district is in the cards for me :)<br />
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The UPS made a super happy DELIVERY last week...can you guess what it was?<br />
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My NEW <a href="http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/">SILHOUETTE CAMEO</a> !!! YAHOOIE!!!<br />
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I SQUEALED and TWIRLED around the room like a school girl when I saw it! WEEEEE!!!!<br />
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I did have to wait a bit to get it though , 2 weeks to be exact for it to arrive. I had taken advantage of the <a href="http://www.ohmycrafts.com/">Oh My Crafts</a> 25% off coupon that was offered not too long ago, even though I had there was some kind of BRU HA HA associated with the coupon, some error had occurred and therefore Oh My Crafts was delaying delivery. I really didn't know what the facts were BUT since I've always had excellent customer service from Oh My Crafts and they had sponsored my blog at times before. I decided the wait was worth it and OH YEAH the savings...25% OFF was a smoking deal ! I'm a sucker for a bargain :)<br />
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With in minutes of opening the box and downloading the software, I was cutting my first shapes! WHOOP WHOOP !!!<br />
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Just like everyone told me...the cuts turned out GREAT! But oops, I forgot to take a picture of my finished cut. I wound up playing around with some rolled flower shapes, it was fun! I used my $10 FREE SHAPES CARD which was included, to download some fun shapes too.<br />
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I'M SO EXCITED for all this machine has to offer. OF COURSE, the down side is, there is always a learning curve when acquiring a new, especially electronic toy, BUT I'm just going to set some time aside and learn, learn, learn, play, play, play :)<br />
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If you guys know of any resources that might be helpful to me in learning the Silhouette...by all means...give me a shout out ! I've already been poking around and found <a href="http://www.paperpulse.blogspot.com/">THIS</a> site and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/doodlingdebbie1?feature=watch">THIS</a> You tube channel for tutorials, shapes and tips!<br />
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Thanks so much to everyone that has shared the excitement with me as I transition from Cricut girl to a Cameo girl :)<br />
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On a sadder note...I just wanted to say, love and prayers go out to all those that have been effected by the awful tradegy in Aurora Colorado this past weekend. I was horrified and deeply saddened as I watched the events unravel.<br />
May God bless and protect us all and let's remember...even in the very face of evil...GOOD does prevail.<br />
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The anniversary getaway was AWESOME! It was so much fun to explore the central California coast! It's like going back in time when the California landscape was undisturbed and natural. The seaside towns of Morro Bay, San Simeon and Cambria were charming and offered yummy food and lots of natural beauty eye candy. Hearts Castle was amazing and the coast line was spectacular! I love that there wasn't one big box store or chain restaurant to be found! <br />
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OH...all good things must come to an end, but the happy memories linger. I'm so grateful I had this special time with the hubby :)<br />
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Which brings me to my next card. Doesn't this remind you of those CARE FREE SUMMERS as a kid?! Once again, I'll add the sentiment later depending on who the lucky recipient and occasion are. Check out my previous posts to see the other Stampin Up Party making cards I posted. <br />
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And stay tuned for MORE!!! Thanks for stopping by!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-73160609565742171742012-07-14T08:08:00.000-07:002012-07-14T08:09:09.915-07:00Happy Summer and SU series # 4Hi there ~<br />
Well, so far this summer has certainly been filled with SUN and FAMILY FUN! Just finished visiting with my son and his wife and spending a whole lotta time in, on and by the water...I have the best tan! And I got the BEST news! They are EXPECTING! That's grandbaby # 4 on it's way! YAHOOIE!!! I AM THRILLED!!!! <br />
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Now it's off to celebrate probably the BEST decision I've ever made! Marrying my DEAR HUSBAND 29 years ago! We're heading up the coast to explore Cambia, San Luis Obispo and Moro Bay...they say it's beautiful!<br />
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While I'm gone...HERE is another installment of my Stampin Up Card Party projects. You'll notice that some of them don't have sentiments stamped on them yet. When I make a lot of cards all at once, it's my preference to do it that way, then depending on the need and the occasion, I can add an appropriate sentiment later - clever, huh ? :)<br />
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I'll be using this one to give to my DH on our ANNIVERSARY in a couple of days! I love HEARTS and I'm always looking for ways to use them other than valentine's day.<br />
Thanks again for my sweet friends <a href="http://www.chickstampmagnet.blogspot.com/">TINA</a> and <a href="http://pamgstamps.com/">PAM</a>, the gals that host these AWESOME card making parties! If you're interested in ordering any Stamp Up stuff, check our their blogs, they both can hook you up! Mention that I sent you :) <br />
Okay...off to finish getting ready for my trip!<br />
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For all you USA'ers...HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!!<br />
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I figured this year I would make a differentiation since we all know the BLOG and CRAFT world is MULTINATIONAL. I think my friends to the north {Canada} just celebrated their Independence Day, AY?<br />
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Well, from wherever you are in this great GLOBE...I do hope you enjoy FREEDOM there, like I do in this AMAZING NATION of THE UNITED STATES :)...HAPPY FREEDOM DAY!<br />
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And SO IMPORTANT.. I want to THANK all the EXTRAORDINARY military men and women and their HERO families for the SACRIFICE they make everyday on my behalf to keep me safe! THANK YOU!<br />
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Now onto the cards! As you can see, I'm quite the PATRIOT and so proud of my CUBAN AMERICAN HERITAGE.... { both my parents and in laws left communist Cuban to be blessed with liberty in the USA}...I don't often send out July 4th cards... BUT I do love RED, WHITE and BLUE.<br />
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So here's my PATRIOTIC INSPIRED CARDS that I actually WON at one of the fun stamping parties I attend. My friend TINA actually made these - she is super talented! She used the fun TYPEWRITER stamp from Stampin up. I have an awesome set!<br />
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Have you checked out the super CUTE Patriotic Stamp Sets Robyn from <a href="http://www.mypinkstamper.com/">My Pink Stamper</a> has available! One set is brand new and has images!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-21167507411227431002012-06-29T09:06:00.000-07:002012-06-29T09:06:12.063-07:00Typo - Stampin Up Series # 2~ Hi there ~<br />
I love this little retro inspired card using Stampin Products. I made this card a while back at one of the STAMP A STACKS parties I attend! What's a Stamp a Stack ? I explain it all in <a href="http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/2012/06/stampin-up-series.html">My Last Post</a>.<br />
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The sentiment is the best part ...it's interchangeable ! Gotta love versatility.<br />
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If you're interested in purchasing Stampin Up products...let me know and I can hook you up! Just private facebook me <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AlexandraConde">HERE</a> or use the contact me form <a href="http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/p/contact-me.html">HERE.</a> They just came out with a whole new catalog and you can view it <a href="http://204.228.150.61/catalogs/flash/en-US/2012_2013_ibc_agb30v/index.html">HERE</a>. My wish list is HUGE! <br />
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More changes...and here they come! Most of you probably don't know that I attend a monthly {sometimes bi-monthly} Stampin Up party called a "STAMP A STACK". This is where our crafty friends get together at out local Stampin Up demonstrator's house and create 10 FUN CARD designs. She supplies everything we need and we just show up and start crafting. It's SO much FUN! and talk about relaxing!<br />
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The basic card designs are demonstrated but we can then alter and change up our card however we like. Which I usually do a bit, just for fun and to make my cards my own.<br />
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I've never posted any of these cards before and I have a TON to show you! Hope you enjoy them!<br />
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By the way, if you like any of the elements used in these cards, they can be purchased from Stampin Up and I can hook you up, if you want to order. Just send me a private message <a href="http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/p/contact-me.html">HERE</a> or send me a private message on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AlexandraConde">HERE</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/AlexandraConde"></a><br />
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This little ditty is the card I gave to my dear HUBBY for FATHER'S DAY! He loves the ocean and loves to sail.<br />
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It is now OFFICIAL. I packed up MISS CRICUT and all her friends, went to the UPS store yesterday afternoon and she is ON HER WAY to her new home ! I can't believe all this is happening SO FAST!<br />
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I have to ADMIT, this whole process has made me GIDDY! The excitement I feel in my craft room is ELECTRIC! Who knew making this change would provide such a JOLT in my crafting mojo! I've been looking around at what still remains at the YHMAC headquarters, which incidentally is still alot. And I've rediscovered all my "CUTE as a BUTTON" stamps, my NEW image stamps from My Pink Stamper, my water color pencils, markers, my fabric, sewing machine, serger, ribbons, embellishments and on and on and I feel like I'm shopping in my own private Hobby Lobby!<br />
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Can't wait to start posting projects I've already made!<br />
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And not to MENTION the ARRIVAL of what is sure to be the next PRINCESS in my craftroom...MY NEW SILHOUETTE CAMEO!!!!<br />
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I ordered her yesterday from <a href="http://www.ohmycrafts.com/">OH MY CRAFTS</a> and they had a TERRIFIC coupon deal for 25% OFF. I was thrilled to only pay $217 TOTAL including shipping! Normally the thing goes for $269.99, and I was totally prepared to pay that :) But how much sweeter is it when you get a deal :)<br />
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I'll keep you posted on her arrival and MAIDEN cutting ceremony!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-87504926117100073042012-06-21T07:17:00.000-07:002012-06-21T17:10:56.378-07:00Epic ?~ Hi there friends ~<br />
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Well did I ever have a busy afternoon YESTERDAY with my announcement that I was SELLING my beloved CRICUT EXPRESSION along with all my PROVO CRAFT products. HA, you would have thought I had made an EPIC announcement that I was pregnant or something, LOL! {which actually would have been epic since I'm way past my child bearing years}<br />
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But seriously, THANKS SO MUCH for everyone's support, advice and interest in my ...shall we call it...MID CRAFT CRISIS ???<br />
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Truth be told, I had been thinking about making this kind of move for a while. And since I had been MIA from my craft room with travel, family visitations, and well... just lack of crafting mojo. I decided it was time to SHAKE things up and make a change.<br />
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Thanks to the overwhelming response, I sold my BUNDLE within hours of posting my intent to do so. And I do apologize for those that missed out. I had to go with the only fair thing and sell it "first come, first serve". It was a SMOKING DEAL at $ 250 for EVERYTHING plus shipping. I'm so excited to pass the torch.<br />
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BUT NOW WHAT ?! Shall Alex go on with no cutting machine ???!!!! HEAVEN'S NO !!!<br />
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SO I NEED YA'LL's HELP ! Which CUTTER do I buy ???<br />
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I've done some research and I think I am going with the Silhouette CAMEO, but want your guys input! I KNOW you guys have an opinion on this...so SHOOT AWAY those COMMENTS!<br />
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Here's one of the many videos I found on the CAMEO.<br />
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It's kind of hysterical though.... the music sounds like the theme from the BORN IDENTITY, LOL!!! Maybe I'm going to become a papercrafting ASSASSIN, hahahaha...OKAY, I'm having too much FUN with this
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BUT DO stayed tuned! If you've followed my BLOG or YOU TUBE channel lately. You know I've mentioned there are MORE EXCITING CHANGES coming at the YHMAC HEADQUARTERS. This is just the tip of the iceburg :)<br />
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OKAY ! NOW SHOOT AWAY THOSE OPINIONS! (comments)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8394404122338202821.post-12596567978559143732012-06-20T14:15:00.000-07:002012-06-21T07:31:33.861-07:00FOR SALE<div style="color: #cc0000; text-align: center;">
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Well...after much thought and a few pre- FAREWELL tears, I've decided to SELL my CRICUT EXPRESSION and ALL my accessories, even my CARTS! Oh dear, you would think I was selling my children's first home. I'm ridiculously emotional about the whole thing, LOL!<br />
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So... if you are so inclined to take MISS CRICUT and all her CRICUT friends and welcome her into your craft room...here are the DEETS...<br />
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Accents Essential<br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"> Twinkle Toes</span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="color: purple; font-size: large;"><b><br /> * 42 ASSORTED COLORS CRI- KITS Gel PENS plus housing (never used)</b></span></span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I am selling ALL these items as a BUNDLE ONLY....please email me at thecondes@gmail.com if you are interested. </span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Shipping extra to USA addresses only. Payment will be arranged thru PAY PAL. </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">Note: Perhaps I will consider selling the items individually, if I don't have any takers on the bundle.</span><br />
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OH MY !!! It's been like a month since I've POSTED ! But there's a good reason for that, I PROMISE! My craft room has been lonely. Don't know, maybe I just lost my mojo temporarily, but there hasn't been much CRAFTING going on at the YHMAC headquarters....EXCEPT...everything changed yesterday, when I spent the day...and I do mean the ENTIRE DAY working on this gift for my sweet husband for Father's Day!<br />
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I know what you're thinking...#1 FATHER'S past already and # 2 Seriously Alex, any crafty GIRL can see that this was a simple vinyl cricut cut project, why would it take the entire day to make? WELL, you would be right on both counts, but's here's the SCOOP...<br />
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I originally wanted to cut out a STENCIL with my CRICUT using freezer paper and stencil PAINT the whole poem on muslim and then FRAME it.. WELL...after lots of trail and error, MOSTLY error, I had to SCRAP the whole idea and go with the vinyl. I'm really HAPPY with how it can out. I just wish I hadn't wasted all that time with the freezer paper idea.<br />
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ANYWAYS, my husband was out of town on actual FATHER'S DAY, but comes home tonight. So I'll give it to him them :)<br />
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Too add to the history of the gift. My husband loves to sail and on June 14th we also celebrated 33 YEARS of having begun our courtship together in HIGH SCHOOL back in 1979, so the gift is also sort of romantic, to commemorate that too!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So excited to be writing this POST! I am just getting back from spending an awesome time with my daughter, her husband and my grandkids, and all this comes on the heals of my wonderful Florida trip which I told you about in my <a href="http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/2012/05/surprise-party-success-and-winner.html">previous post</a>! What a great month of May I've had! I'm still on cloud nine and so grateful for my family ties! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And there's more FUN ahead! Remember I was telling you there would be some changes here at the YHMAC headquarters? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seems like the trend in blogs these days is a clean, simple and uncluttered layouts and I finally decided to jump on the band wagon and change my look! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm back from the MOST AMAZING trip with my family and my MOM'S 80th SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY ! I cannot wipe the HAPPY grin off my face, I feel like the Joker in Batman with his permanent smile {a sane one ofcourse, lol} and shake the warm feeling I have inside since coming home and I hope it remains with me forever ! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It would take me hours to describe the events that took place, it was one AMAZING ROLLER COASTER experience after another of fun, laughter, surprise, dancing, tears of happiness and reuniting with uncles, aunts and cousins I hadn't seen in years and even meeting family members I had never seen before that recently escaped from communist CUBA! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But the icing on the cake was seeing my MOM'S FACE when she pulled up on the driveway of her house and saw a BIG TENT filled with family and friends that had come out to honor her...she was stunned and overjoyed! She had no idea that we were doing this for her! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will be posting a video montage of the event as soon as I can organize the pictures my husband took, but in the meantime I'll share the slide show presentation I made for her that was shown at the party, if you want to take a peek. Can you pick me out of the pictures? I'll give you a hint...I'm the youngest of 4 children and I was born in 1965. 11 years after my closest sister. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you enjoyed the posts I pre scheduled while I was gone and the GIVEAWAY I did! I'm so happy to announce the winner of...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Had to share one of my new GO TO recipes since I've been on this healthy eating kick! I've lost 10 pounds and feel great! This recipe is GOLDEN and definitely hits the spot when you are craving a noodle dish and it's SO CREAMY! No need to down all that awful fat and calories from traditional fettucine! Thanks HUNGRY GIRL for coming up with this winner recipe! And thanks noodle people for coming up with Shirataki Fettucine Noodles that only have 40 calories per pouch! Yes, you read that right!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm almost embarrassed to admit it... BUT, I've never been involved in CARD SWAP, until NOW of course! WOW, was I missing all the FUN! The Pink Designers gals got together last month and decided we could all use more birthday cards in our stash, so BIRTHDAY THEMED cards was our assignment! We had a little over three weeks to make and send our 12 CARDS and envelopes to our gracious host. Thanks Helen for hosting :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had a BLAST making these! Lately I've been obsessed with DRESS FORMS, so this was the perfect opportunity for me to create something using this pretty shape as my inspirations! You like?...</span></div>
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Dress Form and Layer cut @ 4 inches using the Nifty Fifties Cart</div>
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Shape and Shadow cut at 4.25 using the Elegant Edges Cart</div>
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Patterned Paper, Ribbon, Corner 1/4 Circle Punch, Bling, Inking and extra paper cut to size to frame the sentiment inside.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">BTW...as we speak I'm on my way to FLORIDA for my MOM'S BIG SURPRISE PARTY! She has no idea were are all flying in to surprise here! She's gonna FREAK...in a good way of course :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's do a little CELEBRATING right here with a GIVEAWAY! Everyone's INVITED for a chance to win this...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, I'm getting ready for my trip to FLORIDA for my mom's SURPRISE Party. Don't worry. She doesn't read my blog. I don't think she even knows or cares what a blog is, LOL! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, I've been a good girl and pre-posted several PROJECTS, recipes etc for your viewing PLEASURE {or mine, really} and here's one of them...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tell ya, the HEAVENS opened when I found this recipe on <a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/11/06/one-minute-chocolate-cake/">Katie's Blog</a>! This girl is a GENIUS and we all might want to worship her {just kidding, but kind of}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It is insanely DELICIOUS and actually healthy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Don't forget to check out <a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/11/06/one-minute-chocolate-cake/">Katie's Blog</a> for the recipe and calorie counts! But before you go leave me some LOVE and let me know you stopped by :) </span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0