tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72440330871036063022012-01-24T16:04:40.334-05:00Mandeenoreply@blogger.comBlogger1841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-35524496806764980722012-01-23T12:35:00.000-05:002012-01-23T12:35:20.707-05:00

If it wasn't for the pine trees, there would be no green! The winter days are incredibly short and with the recent cold and dreary weather I've been feeling very tired and 'blue'.  I hate to even leave the house on most days, but with three very active girls, I don't really have much choice.  So, I find myself dreaming of spring with the birds returning from their far off southern places and

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Red and pink are the colors usually associated with Valentine's Day, and their literal meanings may surprise you... Pinterest RED is a strong color that conjures up a range of seemingly conflicting emotions from desire to violence.  Red can even have physical effects such as increasing blood pressure and respiration rate. Pinterest  Red represents power, danger, lust and passion. Pinterest

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Last year I made a "New" Year's resolution (of sorts...it was in June or July that I put my hand over my heart and swore to the powers that be).  I promised myself, and those of you who follow my blog, that I would create a tag representing each and every month for an entire year.  So far so good.  I've managed to create 6 tags with only 6 to go.  You can find links to the completed tags here:

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My daughters take after me in so many ways, and I'm thankful for most of the similarities.  They have generous hearts, a quick sense of humor and a love of anything creative.  They always make me gifts, and I treasure each and every one.  My 9 year old daughter, Madison, learned about pressing flowers in school a few months back and took it upon herself to pick some flowers this past fall and

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I hope everyone had a blessed holiday with family and friends.  Christmas is certainly a favorite and has been since I was a little girl.  My parents were always generous (with family and with charities) and have passed that wonderful generosity onto both my sister and I.  I absolutely love searching for that perfect gift, and seeing the smile when it's unwrapped on Christmas day is just the best

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I have some exciting news!  Exciting for me anyway...I've been published!!Creating Vintage Charm magazine featured my Burlap Holiday Treat bags in their Winter issue.  What an honor to find myself among such talent!  I absolutely love burlap and the other featured Etsian artists have found unique ways to use it...everything from table runners to stockings. This publication is filled with

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I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving.  I certainly did.  I treasure every minute we get to spend together, and do everything I can to create long lasting memories for my three girls because family is so important to me.  I have many fond memories of our very large family gathered around the dining room table that had been added onto to accommodate everyone and it extended into the living room

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I love nothing more than an old time vintage feel when it comes to holiday decorating.  I especially love the ornaments handmade from old pieces of muslin or your grandmother's stained doilies....even vintage sheet music and book pages make a wonderful medium.  A beautiful way to re-purpose those cherished items (usually sitting in a draw or in the attic) so they can be enjoyed year after year.

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There goes October and we're already looking at 6 inches of snow on the ground just 3 days into November.  I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that the girls and I went trick-or-treating in snow.  I can honestly say that although it's been cold on Halloween we've NEVER had to deal with the white stuff before. Such is life.  We still had a great time, though my oldest refused to

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Progression is a natural occurrence in every aspect of our lives.  From how we communicate to how we live to the way we age.  We don't have to like everything about it, but we do have to bend and sway with the changes or we'll wind up like the infamous cat lady...living out of touch with reality and depending on the obsolete for our day-to day decisions. Take for example, newsprint.  It used to

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The girls have been back to school less than two months and already they've had their school pictures taken.  Our school system has some sort of deal worked out with the photographer because they return in the spring for another session of school pictures...obviously to take advantage of those parents with way more disposable income than the average Joe Schmo (like me).  With that said, we get

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It would seem that my 'Autumn Memories' card and all your votes have pushed me through onto the next round in the card contest hosted by Practical Scrappers.  I am extremely grateful and humbled by this entire experience.  Grateful that there is enough interest in my creativity to warrant the time and effort to vote, and humbled that I'm among such amazing talent.The competition is fierce,

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My favorite time of the year.   Cool, crisp morning air...wrapped up tight in my favorite sweater.Smudges of yellow, orange and red like paint on a canvas pass beneath my feet.The sun bounces between the nearly bare branches and warms my face.Thoughts of hot apple cider quicken my stride.Soft whisps of chimney smoke welcome me back home.What's not to love, right? In the spirit of Autumn, and for

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 I love paper.  I swear you can create a.n.y.t.h.i.n.g. out of it.  Anything!  It's an amazing medium simply because it's inexpensive, easy to manipulate, it's everywhere in all sorts of colors and textures, and it can yield a variety of surprising results.  Some of those said results completely blow me away... From the pages of a telephone directory is born a stunning dress.  Designed by

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It used to be that whenever someone mentioned flags and banners sailing and signaling flags came to mind.   Signaling flags are composed of different colors, shapes, and markings, which used alone or in combination, spell out different messages. The flags include 26 square flags for the letters of the alphabet and ten numeral pendants. The colors of the flags were selected because they are the

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With the last challenge behind me (without entering), and two failed attempts put away in a dark corner where I can't dwell on them, it's onto the next Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger.  Delightfully Random I love this!  It looks so kitschy and colorful...certainly outside my box, but I'm going for it!Of course, with my confidence taking a blow with the last challenge, I turned to Valerie Salmon at

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Another month passes by in the blink of an eye.  It's already starting to look like fall around here with the leaves changing into deep hues of gold, orange and red...though we've managed to hang onto a few extra days of summer weather (getting as high as 80 degrees some days).  The days are warm and the nights cool...just perfect in my book.  The fall season is my favorite here in Maine, but

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They've been cleared to go home!Aren't they the most precious little bundles of sweetness you've ever seen?Life is good!                 

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I've been participating in Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Challenge for a couple of weeks now, and the last one was a little tough extremely frustrating for me.  I'm not sure why, but I honestly tried.  Twice.  Both attempts were complete flops. Garden Glory The inspiration photo was sweet enough...I loved the color combo.  Not something I would usually gravitate towards, but that's what these

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I've mentioned in previous posts that I'm one of those people who will go waaaaay out of her way just to goo and gaa over someone else's baby.  I've also said that I would have a whole bunch of babies myself if I didn't have to pay for them or want to retire to someplace nice someday.  With that said, I'd like to introduce you to the newest members of our family. Kayleigh MarieSeptember 6th9:

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September and October are busy months for me.  I have 5 birthdays to create cards for, so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone (as they say) and go to Moxie Fab World for inspiration.  It would seem that they're just as busy with 6 challenges all going on at the same time.  That sort of works out for me though...a challenge for each card. My first card was inspired by the horizontal

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There isn't anything classier than pink and black, and The Shabby Tea Room is challenging you to create a paper project with a wedding, anniversary or celebration theme using these colors and any neutrals such as white, cream or kraft.They even provide enough eye candy to get your mojo flowing...The designers outdid themselves with this challenge (as they always do!), and there are already quite

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A couple of months ago, I challenged myself to do a tag representing each month.  This is September's tag. It's made with scraps...everything was either lying around leftover from a previous project or something I had taken out and never put away (which happens more than I care to admit).  The image was printed and never used because of the coloring ( I think my printer was low on ink), but I

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per-fec-tion (n):  the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects. I grew up being told that nobody was perfect, and I honestly believe that, but I sometimes forget that everything I do doesn't have to be.  I'm constantly striving for perfection; especially when creating.  I have this feeling that if someone is going to be paying for it then it

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It's that time again...Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger!  I look forward to playing along with their weekly challenges, and I was especially excited about this one because I am absolutely in love with the inspiration photo. Sunday in bed Aren't those pillows just the loveliest things you've ever seen?  I love the monochromatic color with all the texture...it's just heavenly and full of

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This first week back from vacation has been hectic to say the least.  The kids started school on Monday, so we've had to get back into that routine, and I'm trying to get caught up with all my emails and business responsibilities.  Admittedly, I thrive in chaos, so it's almost refreshing (is that odd?).My oldest, Molly, is starting 6th grade.  That's Junior High, folks!  I'm in complete denial

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We just got back from vacation.  Every year, my parents, my sister and her boys, and my girls and I spend a week on the lake together.  We haven't had much luck by way of weather over the years, but this year we hit the jackpot. The water was perfect and the sun plenty.  It was what we all needed to recharge, and yes, this is our kind of camping.Our dog, Scooter, loved teasing the ducks and

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For someone who's lost their mojo, I've been pretty busy as of late.Maybe it has to do with the confidence boost I got from all the ladies participating in last week's blog challenge over at The Shabby Tea Room.  I was left so many nice comments and then found out this morning that I got an honorable mention for my 'Tea for Two card'.  Could I be cured?!  I'm not going to go that far, but I want

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Isn't this AMAZING?!  This was created by design team Linda and John Meyers for the VIA Advertising Agency in Portland, Maine.  They've recently moved their offices into the old Baxter building which served as Portland's public library from 1888 till the 1960s.I thought it was an ingenious use of old books...way to recycle!  Thanks for stopping by,M.

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"Dear Creative Block, I always welcome company, and I'm usually a tolerant and patient woman, but I have to assert you've been lingering around my studio longer than I care to tolerate.  Who invited you anyway?  Please make other living arrangements as soon as possible.   Sincerely and as nicely as possible,M." I've been spending a lot more time blog hopping these days desperately searching for

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I love babies!  I love everything about them...the way they smell after a bath, the way they smile at you and coo.  I would have an entire house full if I didn't want to eventually retire to someplace warm!  I stopped at three beautiful girls, but I still stalk all those babies I see out in public.  Yup, I'm that person!! I found this adorable vintage photo and I knew I had to use it.  Isn't she

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Don't you just love a party?  The perfect party is what every girl dreams of! Starting with the invitations... your guests will certainly feel honored once they've opened one of these!Tied up with a classic black ribbon and personalized name tag... once untied, they pop open to reveal a glitzy pink, silver and black invite to party Paris style! Oooo la la!As your guests arrive, present them with

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What a wonderful weekend.  The girls spent all day Saturday and Saturday night with their Grandparents, so I had some precious time to myself.  I went shopping with my sister and was able to get my youngest outfitted for school (she's going into Kindergarten and still thinks Mom is stylish enough to pick out her clothes).  I also purchased a couple new shirts for myself and some 12"x12" DCWV (

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I've been wading in a creative slump as of late, so I hopped on over to Moxie Fab World's Tuesday Trigger for inspiration.   French Knot/Squares to Cherish This reminds me of my Nana.  I used to love watching her make afghans just like this so many years ago.  We would snuggle up together on the sofa and she would tell me stories while she crocheted/knit.  It's a memory I'll cherish forever. I

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Growing up only 30 minutes from the coast of Maine was amazing!  I have so many fond memories of my parents taking my sister and I on day trips to the ocean to play in the surf, bask in the sun and explore for sea shells.  Every summer towards the end of July-beginning of August, we would rent a cabin for two weeks at Old Orchard Beach.  It was my favorite time of the year, and it's my

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My day starts at 5:15.  A cup of coffee (or three) and some time with Freddy and Mr. Tiggs... my pleasingly plump kitties who decided long ago that mornings were the time to make their needs abundantly clear with constant head bumps and excessive purring.  My nephews arrive at 6:00 for their 12 hour stay with the girls and I.  I feed them their second breakfast (you know how growing boys can eat

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I began journaling at a young age.  I have stacks of old journals in a variety of forms...from old notebooks to elaborately adorned pieces of art.  I sometimes go back and read them; thankful that I established a habit of writing down the events of the day and how I felt at the time.  I realize that every letter, every word, sentence, and paragraph is a time in my life that has led up to the

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In previous posts, I've mentioned my love of journaling.  I've been journaling for years now, and I'm always looking to inspire others to journal as well.  I think it's a wonderful outlet and a way to remember important life experiences.  Creating unique journals is a passion of mine, and I'm always looking for new themes.  Botanical seems to be the trend now-a-days.  It can be found

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CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) will be hosting it's conference and trade show on July 19-21st in Rosemont, IL at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.  It's a perfect time to snatch up the latest and greatest products from your favorite companies before they hit the stores, and to participate in demonstrations and meet and greets.  It's a dream for me to attend someday.  Most of the

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I grew up walking down to Kennebec's for an ice cream or a bag of penny candy...back in the day when a penny was actually worth something and you could walk Main Street without a care in the world.  My sister and I knew Frank Anicetti long before he became known as the "Moxie Man", and I remember him as a large dark man with a small smile always playing at the corner of his mouth (until we asked

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I thought I'd get a little personal with this post and tell you 10 things that maybe you don't know about me.  I'm not exactly top blog material, but I thought it would be a fun change and a way for my followers to connect with me ( all 7 of them! LOL). 1.  My favorite color is light blue.  I also love to wear white shirts, but I can't manage any longer than an hour before I've dribbled coffee

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I have a few birthdays in July that I create cards for, and I always try to stay away from being too patriotic, but I love using the standard colors.  Of course, you can only do so much when combining red, white and blue; especially when you're trying to do a birthday card. This first card was created for my nephew, Kolby.  I was inspired by a card in the new Paper Crafts magazine.I stuck with

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Have a happy and safe 4th with friends and family!M.

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I'm always creating for someone else.  They tell me what they want and what colors to use, and I get to work.  I love what I do, but I sometimes feel like I want to create just for the sake of art...and for me. I've decided that I'm going to challenge myself by doing a monthly tag.  Small enough not to take up too much time, but it will give me the opportunity to get elbow deep into techniques

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Presents are my favorite part of birthdays, Christmas and anniversaries.  That's right.  I said it!  I love presents!  But I love giving them too.  Finding the perfect gift for that someone special and seeing that spark of happiness in their eyes as they open it is a serious close second to opening a gift for myself.  Meticulously wrapped in pretty paper with ribbon and a huge bow.  The

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My idea of relaxing and someone else's may not be the same, but I can always count on something creative coming from my play-time.  Whenever I have nothing to do (or rather don't feel like doing anything that resembles responsibility), you'll find me spending time with my girls going to the beach or shopping (we're girls...we LOVE to shop!). But, on the rare occasion that they're not around you

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I hope that everyone had a fantastic Father's Day.  I took my Dad to breakfast at one of our local diners and then spent some time hanging at his house.  He loved the picture of his grand girls (to hang from the rear view mirror of his car).  I also gave him a One Republic CD and a Henley shirt.  He asked for both.  He has great taste in music.It was a beautiful day in every way.  I spent the

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Father's Day is on Sunday, and I've been working on a few items for my Dads (and my husband).  I like to create a gift as I think it's a little more personal, and what Dad doesn't like a handmade item from his baby girl (though I hate to admit that I'm far from being a baby girl these days)?It's hard to come up with something original (rather something that I haven't already made), and this idea

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-36857812506476987212011-06-14T08:03:00.000-04:002011-06-14T08:03:31.144-04:00

My Molly is officially onto her next memorable milestone...junior high.  I'm not sure how I feel about it yet since the last 11 years have been a blur for me.  I look at her and still see the little girl always trying to make me smile.Watching her 5th grade graduation last Friday brought back so many memories of my school days and all the dreams I had for my future.I was inspired to create this

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-1147674966217017242011-06-11T05:00:00.001-04:002011-06-11T05:00:05.071-04:00

Have you ever tried a product that just made you giddy with happiness?  How did I not know about this years ago?  I promise I'm not living under a rock, and I know that Maine is waaaaay out of the way, but I only found out about Cream City Ribbon just a short time ago, and...I'm in love.  Not only is Cream City Ribbon Eco-friendly (it uses USA grown biodegradable cotton fiber, water based dyes

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-12318346745275669302011-06-10T05:00:00.002-04:002011-06-10T07:02:19.744-04:00

I had a best friend growing up.  We spent every minute together and when we weren't together we were talking on the phone.  I miss her.We don't see each other very often these days because she moved away ~ those damn grown up responsibilities, but no matter how much time has passed, when we do talk, it's girl secrets just as before (and kids, husbands, cellulite...).My BFF is an inspiration for

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-40589491946888311502011-06-08T16:59:00.001-04:002011-06-08T17:10:36.527-04:00

My favorite time of the year is summer, but it's so short-lived here in Maine that you have to have a back-up, and for me that is spring.  The flowers and trees are starting to bloom and bud, the birds are back singing their songs, and the peepers are croaking till all hours of the night.  I love the smells that come with spring as well...the best being freshly cut grass.  I don't even mind the

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"There is only one happiness in life ~ to love and to be loved."George SandHow sweet is!  I can remember falling in love for the very first time.  Although we parted a few years later, I will never forget that feeling...as if every tiny euphoric moment was dancing on my skin.  All was perfect with the world, and I wanted it to last forever, but like all good things, it came to an end.  A rather

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-63593981235097457492011-06-07T11:03:00.000-04:002011-06-07T11:03:49.720-04:00

Two posts in one day!  Has to be some kind of record (for me), but I wanted to share with you the completed class page I did for my daughter's teacher.  It will be included in the scrapbook album that the parents are presenting to her on Friday afternoon.I have such a hard time with photos like this...all sorts of different colors, so this one took me a few hours to do.  In the end, I didn't

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-54621747757757656872011-06-07T05:00:00.003-04:002011-06-07T06:26:53.756-04:00

Spent all day Saturday with three of my favorite people.  My girls.  We went to lunch and then headed to Ft. Popham where we explored, played in the sand & surf, and looked for sea shells in the sun.  Simple pleasures that I will cherish forever.  I absolutely love spending time with them because they're each so special in their own unique ways.  I feel as if I'm learning something new and

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-70067378682871127842011-06-06T05:00:00.003-04:002011-06-06T15:28:12.211-04:00

My daughter, Madison, and nephew, Kolby, are both finishing up second grade this year.  They've been blessed with the same teacher since the beginning of first grade.  Miss Morrow.  Not only has Miss Morrow fostered a love of school and learning, but she's instilled a sense of confidence and an understanding of true friendship in each and every one of her students.  I've personally witnesses an

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They say that all great things must come to an end.  Well, I refuse to accept that with arms wide open and a grin just because they say so; especially when those great things involve my girls growing up too fast.My oldest, Molly, will be attending Junior High in the fall.  I'm not even sure when that happened.  In a blink of an eye she went from the most adorable cooing baby to a tween with an

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-28391786728814400582011-05-31T05:00:00.001-04:002011-05-31T07:50:13.618-04:00

Two things you should know about me:  I am addicted to coffee and I love freebies.  One has absolutely nothing to do with the other except I wish coffee was free. Mel Stampz has some amazing ledger sheet PDFs that she's sharing...for free!  There are so many creative uses for ledger sheets, and I find myself turning to them quite often.   Inside pages to "journey to love"

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-74197268685946573672011-05-30T07:15:00.000-04:002011-05-30T07:20:09.516-04:00

I wish you all a safe and happy Memorial day with family and friends.  Let's not forget those who have died in our nation's service.

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"Don't toss that!"  My girls hear it all the time.  It's gotten to the point where they ask, "Can you use this?" before they throw anything away.  With that being said, I have an embarrassing pile of what would seem like paper trash in my studio.  Maybe it appeals to the little environmentalist that lives inside my head, but I see an everyday object as potential for art.  Besides, I'm cheap.  You

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I absolutely love finding a new way to use an old item.  Recycling ~ Going Green is the direction our planet is taking and for good reason, so I'm always trying to do my part.  Though I have been known to toss a soup can in the regular garbage now and then.  I'm wracked with guilt afterwards and usually lay awake at night waiting for the recycling police to make an example of me.  I figure I make

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-28912253694311445842011-05-27T17:18:00.002-04:002011-05-29T05:05:51.070-04:00

I can't seem to find a mere 30 minutes to sit down and update this blog.  I start my day with honest intentions; even writing it down in black ink on my calendar, but by days end it's been crossed out.  I then pencil in a little arrow next to it...pointing to the following day.  Tomorrow.  I'll get to it tomorrow.  And what happens tomorrow?  The same missing time.  I'm ashamed to say that I have

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-80370936557156189282011-04-18T08:33:00.000-04:002011-04-18T08:33:14.169-04:00

I know it's been quite some time since I've posted anything, and I honestly have no excuse other than I've been a tad busy with family and my small Etsy shop.  I certainly hope the seven of you who follow my blog understand and find it in your heart to give me another chance.  I can't promise anything other than I'll try harder to post on a regular basis.  I do have a lot to share by way of

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Yesterday I mentioned receiving a holiday basket from my Scrapbook.com friend, Starr, and that I had to emphatically refuse my sister's offer to buy it.  It turns out, she actually wanted to give it to a colleague as a birthday gift.  Well, I couldn't let that opportunity pass, so I made her one this afternoon.  Side one It has the same look as the one I made to send Starr with the exception

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My youngest started preschool this week.  She's only four but has a distinct way of fooling others into believing she's wiser than her years.  Let me explain.  Picture my darling little princess at the hardware store with her father and I.  We walk by the fly swatters, and having never seen one before, she asks what it is.  My explanation is simple:  "It's used for pesky little flys."  "Can I

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I was asked to participate in a holiday basket swap by Deb (DKravec) at Scrapbook.com.  My first and certainly not my last!  If you've never done one, then you should make it a priority.  Honestly, it's fun AND you get goodies in return - the best part!  I'm not gonna lie!!  Here is the Thanksgiving basket that I'll be sending to Starr (Stormydog). First side I absolutely love the colors of

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-89134879576955591872010-09-13T18:08:00.000-04:002010-09-13T18:08:44.615-04:00

I've already admitted to having a hard time with masculine cards, but I'm on a roll!  I created this vintage inspired card from a printed image of sailboats.I used Crate Paper's Prudence Collection for this card, a little twine and a couple of miscellaneous chipboard elements to finish it off.That was easy.  Sigh, if only I believed that. Thanks for stopping in!M.

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I don't usually have any problems designing a new card.  If I happen to stumble into a rut, there is a plethora of inspiration out there on the Internet and in magazines and on TV...virtually everywhere you look there is an idea screaming to be worked on.   However, when it comes to "guy" cards, I'm at a loss...as I think everyone else is since there isn't much for masculine inspiration flitting

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We all have someone we adore and look up to.  I was blessed to have parents whom I cherish beyond words... for all they sacrificed in order to give me the most amazing childhood.  My dad isn't my biological father, but I've always considered that just a technicality.  Biology doesn't make you a dad.  Sitting down with you and meticulously going over algebra does a dad make.  Playing pass with you

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Manila file folder = pocket organizer.  It just amazes me that something so simple can turn into something so darn cute...and practical!  Who doesn't collect notes and receipts when they're planning a party?  Especially a baby shower or bridal shower.  This little organizer is so adorable that you could pass it onto the bride-to-be or mother-to-be as a keepsake afterwards.  Cover and

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-6184545502382323372010-08-11T14:12:00.000-04:002010-08-11T14:12:21.177-04:00

I created yet another memory album for my Etsy shop.  This one took quite a bit of time to finish, but I absolutely love the way it turned out.  If I weren't so impatient for the finished product, I'd certainly make more of these... Cover Mariposa Moments with envelope inserts Ten pages of embellishment heaven!  Butterflies and blooms all around.  I also included some vintage printed images

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If you're anything like me, you get a creative idea and draw it out with little notes ... like colors, what paper/prints you want to use and embellishment ideas.  Currently, I use a standard 8.5"x 11" size notebook with divided pages - the top is blank for drawing out your image and the bottom is lined for jotting down your ideas.  I'm not sure where I picked it up, but I've been using it ever

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-24341939234060259152010-08-04T17:35:00.001-04:002010-08-04T17:36:00.853-04:00

I just finished updating my Etsy shop with a darling little shabby-chic memory/photo album that I finished yesterday.  What a fun project!  I used a lot of embellishments with this and so it measures just over 2" thick.  Most of the products used came from The Scrappy Gourmet's Inspirations card kit.  Obviously, I didn't make the cards...I opted, instead, to use all the goodies for this album.  I

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Happy August!  I can not believe that it's August already and that summer is almost over with.  It won't be long now before the girls head back to school.  I couldn't help myself...I made another organizer.  This time I used the shabby & vintage style that I love so much and colors that make me happy.  I'm not sure if I'm going to list this one in my Etsy shop or not.  I absolutely love the way

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-75630761672271469712010-07-29T21:32:00.001-04:002010-07-30T09:44:16.989-04:00

I've been thinking it's about time to redo the downstairs bathroom.  My youngest was notorious for using the wall behind the door for creative expression.  She would sneak in, lock the door and let loose with these little tiny circles and squiggles.  She's  four now and has since figured out that the bathroom is not the right place for artwork (removing the lock helped!), and so I think it might

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-66995491203258442162010-07-28T08:20:00.000-04:002010-07-28T08:20:58.099-04:00

My daughter's, Molly and Madison, meeting their nephew, Jaxon, over ice cream.  This was the first time they've met him and their older sister, Ashleigh.  She's lived in another state most of her life, and made the decision to venture to Maine to connect with her father and meet the rest of her siblings.  Family is everything and this was a special day for everyone!Thank you, Ashleigh!M.

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Moxie Fab World is at it again...throwing down challenges... that I can't refuse!  For this week's challenge they're asking for a project that "incorporates a peace sign in an innovative way". Dare I say it?  I remember the days of peace and love, so this was something I could do.  BUT...there is really no possible way of doing groovy in the shabby & vintage style that I love so much, so I found

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With three children I never really have time to myself, and I'm honestly okay with that. I get to go to the store every once in a blue moon all alone, but for the most part I have all three or at least one of my daughters with me all the time. ALL the time. I know I'm not alone in my lack of privacy even in the bathroom. I cherish every single moment with them because I realize that in a blink

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I was so excited the other day to find that Moxie Fab World was hosting card style challenges to celebrate the release of their new magazine, Card Style. Well, the first challenge I participated in had me feeling pretty confident ~ it's a style that I love and do quite often - Shabby & Vintage. No problem there; however, this next challenge - Classy & Elegant seemed so far out of my norm that I

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...you make me feel at home! I am completely in love with this style, and when I happened upon Moxie Fab World's challenge to create a shabby & vintage card to celebrate the release of their special issue, Card Style, I was torn. Make the card first or head out to my nearest craft store. Moxie Fab World is hosting these Card Style challenges all week with the deadline for submissions being August

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-87066135462870137492010-07-14T12:59:00.004-04:002010-07-14T13:18:16.465-04:00

This is how I'm feeling today. Happy happy happy! I was asked to design and create 45 wedding invitations and reply cards for a new customer this morning (she actually picked up one of my cards from the bulletin board business card holders I made the other day). I am so excited and honored to be a part of this special day. It's going to be an intimate beach setting and the colors are sage, peach

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So, I'm on a roll with these bulletin board business card holders. I made this one for my sister to take to work with her. She has quite a few women in her office, and I thought the shabby chic look might go over better there.I made this one using American Craft paper and a bit of vintage lace and seam binding. The flowers are just die cut out of the paper, layered and crumpled. I hand cut

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-49274234072283092052010-07-11T16:08:00.005-04:002010-07-12T07:53:48.225-04:00

I just wanted to share another one of my bulletin board business card holders. I made this one with Webster's Pages paper, Making Memories clear and chipboard clock faces, buttons and vintage graph paper, a grosgrain ribbon and a clear stamp from Oriental Trading Company. I machine stitched around the outside and the buttons are hand sewn. Thanks for looking!M.

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I don't know about you, but I'm struggling on a very tight budget these days, so any sort of business advertising is virtually out of the question (unless it's free!). I passed by a bulletin board the other day and it was full of items to be sold and people asking for rides (all the things a public bulletin board should be used for), but everything was all jumbled together and hard to read.

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I love the Dollar Store. I wouldn't exactly buy frozen food (yes, they now have a frozen food section) or anything you would put on your face, but for the everyday items like shampoo, deodorant, frames, flip flops, party favors and the like, it's fantastic! I found these heavy chipboard coasters (10 for a $1.00) quite a while back and bought two packages with the idea that I could use them for

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I don't remember being so fierce and stubborn when I was ten. In fact, I think I was still playing with dolls in our makeshift tree house with my younger sister. Those were the days of innocence and wonder. These days, our children are forced to grow up so much faster. They have to deal with too much in the world outside our safe homes...sometimes I worry just sending them to school.My oldest,

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I hope everyone had a nice July 4th. It was warm enough here that we spent two days at the beach just relaxing and trying to stay cool. We also had a BBQ at my parent's (on the coolest day of the long three day weekend). I absolutely love spending time with family, and we all had such a blast. Speaking of blast...we went to the fireworks in the next town over, and I have to say that it was

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I had a nice lunch the other day with a dear friend from high school. Teri and I haven't seen each other since then, but we've stayed in touch through Facebook. She was coming up to Maine from New York to visit with family, so we took advantage of the time and got together at Grazianos Casa Mia for a nice lunch. Grazianos is a popular destination for the most amazing Italian food, and it just so

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I'm not sure how you store your scraps, but mine have literally taken over my office. I started off organizing the bits of paper left over from other projects into plastic containers organized by color, the ribbon pieces went into a large recycled cookie jar on my desk, and the vintage images that I printed out and never used got tossed into a desk drawer hoping to one day make it onto a card.

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With summer upon us and all the flowers blooming in the garden, I was inspired to make another invitations set for my Etsy shop. Only this one is for a tea party. What little lady doesn't appreciate a fancy tea party? All her friends could wear their best dresses and bring their favorite stuffed animal or doll. I can just picture it, can't you? I tried a little something different with the

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Hello again, Friends. I've got another journal/memory album to share with you. This one is made from a 1927 Trigonometry book that my Grandfather used back in his days at the University of Maine in Orono. It's quite special because of some handwritten notes here and there, so I decided to use it as a gift for my cousin's birthday. She'll certainly appreciate it. I kept the colors more

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I have a new item to share that will be posted in my Etsy shop. It's a Travel Journal/Memory Album that was created out of a vintage 1925 book ~ The Ideal Fitter by American Radiator Company. I received quite a few of these types of books from my Grandfather when he passed as he was a retired Mechanical Engineer. A lot fun to create but a little scary at the same time as I was cutting into a

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I hope everyone had a pleasant Mother's Day. I know I did. All three of my baby girls made me something special and my darling husband got me some chocolates (my weakness) and a couple of DS games that I've been asking for. I felt so appreciated. For my Mom, I made this love notes pocket out of a plain paperbag. I absolutely love to recycle everyday items and have it turn out so darling.

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Do you ever feel invisible?"Have you ever looked fear in the face and said I just don't care?"Have you ever been afraid of the breath before the words?Have you ever felt this way? Have you ever hated looking at yourself in the mirror?Do you recognize the person you've become?Are you afraid of the hourglass on the table? "Have you ever wished for an endless night?Lasso the moon and the stars

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-18191918378573150102010-03-09T14:39:00.003-05:002010-03-09T14:59:21.147-05:00

I promise that I haven't been ignoring you. It's just that I've been extremely busy these last few weeks. I do feel awful for two reasons: #1. I haven't been keeping my New Year's resolution and we're only into the third month (how pathetic am I?) and #2. I've kept pushing my blog updates to the bottom of my priority list. I hate that I've done that, but with my girls in swimming, Girl

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-3791138694470937462010-02-12T16:42:00.005-05:002010-02-12T17:10:12.033-05:00

I've been busy getting Valentine's Day out of the way. Don't get me wrong....LOVE Valentine's Day, but it's the busiest time of the year for someone like me. Here are a few of the cards you can find in my Etsy store: Reverie Creations.I have to admit that this next card was my way of taking a break from all the "mushy" love stuff (as my nephew puts it). In the end, it became a birthday card (

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-73322956251434449792010-02-04T07:32:00.006-05:002010-02-04T10:35:25.243-05:00

My cousin asked me the other day to make her husband a memory album of sorts for Valentine's Day. She wanted it to reflect all his passions: Harley Davidson motorcycles, hot rods, license plates and antique guns. She also wanted me to make it look vintage and leave her room enough to add her own writings and mementos of their special times together; such as pictures and memorabilia. This is what

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-71710477276747439382010-01-29T11:06:00.009-05:002010-01-29T11:35:54.479-05:00

My cousin's daughter just turned 16. I was able to convince myself that I wasn't all that old because my girls were still young, but I remember Katherine crawling around in diapers like it was just yesterday. You can guess how I feel now! No more delusions...giggle. With that short blink of time, she went from baby to young woman and it inspired me to create a couple of baby girl cards along with

Mandeenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244033087103606302.post-44347534571159272392010-01-25T11:42:00.009-05:002010-01-25T12:51:00.906-05:00

What an incredible weekend!! I was extremely busy but not the stressful kind by any stretch of the imagination. I have to say that it wouldn't have been possible without the support of my wonderful family; especially my DH. On Saturday, I basically sat on my butt in my office all day. I participated in the Flowers to Flourishes Extravaganza 2-day Sale, and seriously went over my budget. I

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