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Lauren does an excellent job matching up crafters across the country and even internationally. </div>
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We get to meet someone new and give them a little Christmas cheer. </div>
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We then get to show off our creations in the Ornament Link Up!</div>
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Below are the pictures of the kutsudama origami ball I made for my match partner, </div>
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Bethany gave me her Christmas decor colors of navy blue, gold and white </div>
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I found the prettiest polka dot navy blue paper at Michael's.</div>
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For the embellishments I used brass bracelet findings and pearl headed pins.</div>
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I received the sweetest email from Bethany once she opened her package.</div>
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It was so much fun brightening someone's day.</div>
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Sorry I have been missing, but these past two months have been very busy with school, work and storms. Thankfully, we had no issues with the storm. I hope you all had a great October and November. I figured I give you all an October in review to see what we were up to. <br />
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First up, we had a trip to Sesame Place with our friends. The entire park was decorated for Halloween and they even had Trick or Treating stations. It was really cute, what wasn't cute were the incredible lines. We waiting 1.5 hours for one ride. Even so, Michael was a trooper and didn't mind as long has he got to go on the rides. <br />
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We then decorated for Halloween! My little helper was very excited to decorate with Mommy. We also had fun harassing Jaime with the fake spiders. Daddy is not a spider fan. </div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Then we had the scary sewing project. Michael wanted to be a storm trooper for Halloween but I couldn't find the classic costume in stores so I ordered it online. The sizing was right in between of Michael's current size, so I opted to go the larger size. Boy, was I off. I am an amateur sewer at best, but this project had me a bit concerned. I took the pants in at both the top of the black knee area and also at the bottom of the shoe cover. I also took in the waist at the back seam. I didn't cut out the extra fabric, in case Michael wants to use it again, then I could just let the seams out. It came out pretty good if I do say so myself. :) </span></div>
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Here is my little Storm Trooper modeling his costume. He was thrilled. And if you are counting, this is his third year as a Star Wars character. He has also been Anakin Skywalker and Jango Fett (not Boba, he would be sure to correct you). </div>
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Even Luna had little Halloween make over for her crate. I made an envelope pillow cover for her doggie bed. I used <a href="http://artisticexpressionsbyelisabeth.blogspot.com/2012/01/envelope-back-pillow-case-tutorial.html" target="_blank">THESE</a> instructions. The fabric was a soft flannel and the pattern total fits her personality. She absolutely loved it! </div>
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And we can't forget her Halloween costume this year. She is my little jail bird. And the back of the costume says Bad-Dog. </div>
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I would have totally dressed her in her Princess Leia costume I made last year, but she destroyed the wig. I guess she didn't like the buns. :) Learn how to make it <a href="http://blog.makezine.com/craft/how_to_make_star_wars_dog_cost/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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Our friends threw the cutest Halloween party for the kids. There was pumpkin painting, bobbing for apples, musical chairs and all sorts fun treats. My friend Suzanne did an amazing job!! How cute are these guys.<br />
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Also, I must say that warm pumpkin wine with a cinnamon stick is AMAZING! Yum.<br />
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Due to Hurricane Sandy, Halloween was postponed here in New Jersey. On 10/31, we decided to carve our pumpkins and have hot chocolate.<br />
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Trick or Treating was held on November 4th. Michael had a blast both going out for candy and coming home to hand out treats. His costume was a hit with all the dads. :) </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We officially have a Kindergartener!</span></div>
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Michael started Kindergarten a few weeks ago and was thrilled to go to big boy school.</div>
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I shared a few first day pics with my family, but have finally gotten around to writing a post on the day.</div>
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There were tons of smiles from Michael and a few tears from me.</div>
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I took the day off from work so I could drop him off and pick him up.</div>
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Of course, I had to work around the school bus, since that was what he was most excited about.</div>
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"Only big kids get to ride the bus, mom."</div>
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Last year, I downloaded the "First Day" <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/free-exclusive-1st-day-of-school-printables/" target="_blank">templates</a> from How She Does and LOVED it.</div>
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Here is pic from last year.</div>
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So of course I had to keep the tradition going.</div>
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He's such a great kitty and watching him and Michael helped calm my nerves. </div>
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They were jumping up and down with excitement. </div>
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My big boy all set for his new adventure.</div>
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His morning K daycare teacher drives the bus to the school.</div>
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Miss Sue is awesome.</div>
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The boys all buckled in.</div>
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It was at this point they starting dancing in there seats.</div>
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Michael is also giving me the "take the picture already, lady" smile.</div>
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Ready to go.</div>
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And he's off!</div>
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I followed the bus to school (like the crazy mom I am) but Miss Sue was fast.</div>
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He was already in the new school building before I caught up.</div>
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I thought I would be more teary, but his excitement and happiness made him going so much easier.</div>
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Either way, any issues were in my head.</div>
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He had a great day and spent 20 minutes telling us every single detail of his day.</div>
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It hasn't all been perfect, though. </div>
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But, even with those issues, Michael has kept up his excitement over school.</div>
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We have all adjusted to the new daily schedule.</div>
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Michael is currently reading, learning to write and just began addition.</div>
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The hot summer weather broke last week</div>
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and we have had the most wonderful fall like temperatures!</div>
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Combine the gorgeous weather and over ripe bananas in my fruit bowl</div>
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and I thought banana bread!</div>
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I can bake again. :)</div>
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Then Jaime suggested chocolate chip banana bread.</div>
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Even better!</div>
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I consulted my dear friend Google and found <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread/" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" target="_blank">THIS</a> great recipe.</div>
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I made a few tweaks, </div>
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adding in vanilla, cinnamon and less banana (I only had 2).</div>
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I also added in one chopped Hershey's bar instead of chocolate chips,</div>
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since it was the only chocolate I had on hand and didn't want to go to the store. </div>
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Necessity is the mother of invention after all, right?</div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white;">2 cups all-purpose </span><a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread/#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px; position: static !important; right: auto; text-decoration: none !important; top: auto;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w0" style="border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-style: none none solid; bottom: auto; display: inline; float: none; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto;">flour</span></a></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">1 teaspoon </span><a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread/#" id="itxthook1" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px; position: static !important; right: auto; text-decoration: none !important; top: auto;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w0" style="border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-style: none none solid; bottom: auto; display: inline; float: none; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto;">baking</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w1" style="border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-style: none none solid; bottom: auto; display: inline; float: none; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w2" style="border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-style: none none solid; bottom: auto; display: inline; float: none; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static; right: auto; top: auto;">soda</span></a></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">1/2 cup butter</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">3/4 cup </span><a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/banana-banana-bread/#" id="itxthook2" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1px; position: static !important; right: auto; text-decoration: none !important; top: auto;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w0" style="border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static !important; right: auto; top: auto;">brown</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w1" style="border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static !important; right: auto; top: auto;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w2" style="border-bottom-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none !important; border-bottom-width: 0px !important; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; bottom: auto; display: inline !important; float: none !important; font-size: inherit; height: auto; left: auto; margin: 0px !important; outline: 0px; padding: 0px !important; position: static !important; right: auto; top: auto;">sugar</span></a></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">1 teaspoon of cinnamon</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">1 teaspoon of vanilla</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">2 eggs, beaten</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">2 mashed overripe bananas - 3 for a strong banana flavor</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white;">One chocolate bar, finely chopped. - Can also use 2 cups of chocolate chips</span></li>
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<li style="border: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break" style="border: 0px; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; word-wrap: break-word;">In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. </span></li>
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I cooked my bread for 60 minutes</div>
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and it looked like this out of the oven.</div>
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While it was cooling off, Jaime decided to taste test the crust.</div>
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Here is the inside. </div>
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The chopped chocolate was melted through on the bottom.</div>
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The bread had a wonderfully light banana and chocolate flavor,</div>
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not overly sweet and with a hint of cinnamon.</div>
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I used ingredients I had on hand and was really pleased with the results.</div>
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Hope you like it</div>
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I used it as one of my wedding songs<br />
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This week, one of my friends lost her husband .<br />
He was diagnosed with Brain Cancer late last year and<br />
lost his courage battle early Thursday morning.<br />
It was 11 months to the day of his diagnosis.<br />
This was the song she walked down the aisle to marry her soul mate.<br />
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My friend supported, cared and fought with him every step of the way.<br />
She also fought hard for their two small boys, ages 5 and 3,<br />
to make sure they had a sense of normalcy in the face of such pain and sadness,<br />
and to have good memories of both their daddy and mommy during this time.<br />
She is a super woman.<br />
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This song is in memory of Dan.<br />
Rest in Peace.<br />
And to Gina, Carson and Tyler; we love you.<br />
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Melysa - Moments with the Montanoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16185507113760460683noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929655933455646201.post-31511324213670912122012-09-08T15:28:00.002-04:002012-09-08T15:28:42.983-04:00Songs from the Vault Saturday #17<div style="text-align: center;">
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This week I'm featuring an oldie but a goodie.<br />
I chose it in honor of my little man's first day of kindergarten.<br />
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How can my sweet little boy be starting school??</div>
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Michael did relatively well.</div>
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I heard it on the radio the day it was released and<br />
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It's funny and quirky.<br />
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The best part is her dancing around<br />
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I also heard it was all shot in one take and with one camera.<br />
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It's fun.<br />
It's going to be a teenage girl anthem. :)<br />
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All of the closets and shelving in our house is the standard</div>
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A few years ago we removed the wire shelf in our laundry room </div>
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And if you have wire shelving you know how much fun it can be.</div>
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Especially in a pantry. </div>
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I felt like my pantry was always in disarray.</div>
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I will hang my head in shame and embarrassment and show you my pantry.</div>
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Told you it was a big old mess.</div>
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Enter Pinterest.</div>
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During my vacation, I headed over to Lowes to pick up some stick tiles.</div>
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I didn't like any of the patterns, and the cheapest box was about $18.</div>
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I found the contact paper section, that had more styles I liked, but was flimsy.</div>
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Bleh.</div>
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They had 2 different size depths so I grabbed one of each.</div>
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Installation was a breeze.</div>
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All you need is are scissors and measuring tape.
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See how I have that wonky angle.</div>
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I was going to worry about that in the next step.</div>
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You push them through between two wires.</div>
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They are pre-cut and spaced about every 6 inches on the liner.</div>
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I used one entire roll and about 1/2 of the other.</div>
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So here is the finished product!</div>
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Which took FOREVER.</div>
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Linking up to these great parties:<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Monday </strong></span><a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The Girl Creative</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> *</span><a href="http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Craftomaniac</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Skip to my Lou</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://madincrafts.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Mad in Crafts</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Keeping It Simple</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Sumo's Sweet Stuff</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">C.R.A.F.T.</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Making The World Cuter</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Alderberry Hill</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Singing Three Little Birds</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> *</span><a href="http://www.askannamoseley.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Ask Anna</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Get Outta My Head Please</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.threemangoseeds.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Three Mango Seeds</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.lisascraftblog.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Lisa's Craft Blog</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.pollywantacrafter.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Polly Want a Crafter</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">DIY Home Sweet Home</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://sewcando.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Sew Can Do</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://cookingwithkaryn.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Cooking with Karyn</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://anoriginalbelle.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">An Original Belle</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://destinationcraft.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Destination: Craft</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://toastiestudio.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Toastie Studio</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">I should be mopping the floor</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Everything Under the Moon</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Tuesday -</strong> <a href="http://tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> * <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugarbee Crafts</a> * <a href="http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Funky Polkadot Giraffe</a> * <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> * <a href="http://www.craftyconfessions.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Confessions</a> * <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a> * <a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Homework</a> * <a href="http://notjustahousewife.net/" target="_blank">Not Just a Housewife</a> * <a href="http://projectqueen.org/" target="_blank">Project Queen</a> *<a href="http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Diamond in the Stuff</a> * <a href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com/" target="_blank">Cherished Bliss</a> * <a href="http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blackberry Vine</a> * <a href="http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/" target="_blank">Uncommon</a> * <a href="http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Product Queen</a> * <a href="http://www.jillifyit.com/" target="_blank">Jillify It</a> * <a href="http://www.naptimedelights.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Delights</a> * <a href="http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">In the Old Road</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Thursday -</strong> <a href="http://www.somewhatsimple.com/" target="_blank">Somewhat Simple</a> * <a href="http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/" target="_blank">The Shabbycreek Cottage</a> * <a href="http://www.the36thavenue.com/" target="_blank">The 36th Avenue</a> * <a href="http://www.thrifty101.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thrifty 101</a> * <a href="http://www.acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Creative Princess</a> * <a href="http://www.houseofhepworths.com/" target="_blank">House of Hepworths</a> * <a href="http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Artsy Girl Connection</a> * <a href="http://www.katiesnestingspot.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Katie's Nesting Spot</a> * <a href="http://www.betweenuandme.com/" target="_blank">Between U and Me</a> * <a href="http://adventuresofthemichelenafamily.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Glimpse Inside</a> * <a href="http://christinasadventures.com/" target="_blank">Christina's Adventures</a> * <a href="http://madeinaday.com/" target="_blank">Made in a Day</a> * <a href="http://jane-adventuresindinner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Adventures in Dinner</a> * </span><a href="http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Embracing Change</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.52mantels.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">52 Mantels</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * <a href="http://www.thetaylor-house.com/" target="_blank">The Taylor House</a> * <a href="http://lovingthiscrazylife-melissa.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Loving this crazy life</a> * <a href="http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Crafty Blog Stalker</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Friday -</strong> <a href="http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/" target="_blank">Thirty Handmade Days</a> * <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Romantic Home</a> *<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank">Tatertots and Jello</a>* <a href="http://simplydesigning.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Designing</a> * <a href="http://creationcorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creation Corner</a> * <a href="http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blissful and Domestic</a> * <a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> * <a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction</a> * <a href="http://www.happyhourprojects.com/" target="_blank">Happy Hour Projects</a> *<a href="http://sassysites.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Sassy Sites</a> * <a href="http://www.whipperberry.com/" target="_blank">Whipperberry</a> * <a href="http://littleinspiration.com/" target="_blank">Little Inspiration</a> * <a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a> * <a href="http://www.herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Here Comes The Sun</a> * <a href="http://tidymom.net/" target="_blank">Tidy Mom</a> * <a href="http://www.raisingoranges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Raising Oranges</a> * <a href="http://happy-go-lucky-harvey.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Happy Go Lucky</a> * <a href="http://www.thegrantlife.com/" target="_blank">The Grant Life</a> * <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%22http://www.toysinthedryer.com" target="_blank">Toys in the Dryer</a> * <a href="http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/" target="_blank">Fingerprints on the Fridge</a> * <a href="http://www.bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bacon Time</a> * <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" target="_blank">At the Picket Fence</a> * <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/" target="_blank">Miss Mustard Seed</a> * <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chic on a Shoestring Decorating</a> * <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn</a> * <a href="http://craftionary.net/" target="_blank">Craftionary</a></span><br />
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I'm baaaack.<br />
Well, I've been here the whole time, but was take a little summer break.<br />
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birthdays, vacation, getting the house in order,<br />
mentally preparing myself for Michael to start Kindergarten.<br />
**SOB**<br />
Anyway, I'm back and this week I wanted to<br />
send a shout out to an artist that was in the new this week.<br />
You may have heard how he captured an intruder who broke in during the night<br />
while the entire family was sleeping.<br />
He subdued (aka punched him out) and held him until the police came.<br />
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I believe the intruder forgot a warning in this weeks song:<br />
"Don't you ever, ever, pull my lever. 'Cause I explode."<br />
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Even if you don't like rap, just turn down the sound and take a moment to look at his muscles.<br />
Go ahead, I'll wait....<br />
I also believe this video needs more shots of his muscles.<br />
I'm just saying.<br />
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I love this song and find it to be a great motivational song when I work out.<br />
It pumps me up.<br />
It should warn intruders.<br />
It's in my iPod.<br />
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This week I'm pumped up by the Olympic opening ceremony.<br />
Well, at least what I caught, I feel asleep at the end.<br />
But I have been watching Men's bicycling and Swimming this morning.<br />
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I loved the British music section.<br />
It was really fun and reminded me of so many great songs.<br />
So why not a little British invasion this week?<br />
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I love this song.<br />
I love the high hair and highlights.<br />
I love the smooth moves.<br />
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This week I decided to switch it up.<br />
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This week's song is another fun one.<br />
It's a one hit wonder.<br />
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Swimming, swimming in the swimming pool.</div>
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Or should I say, learning to swim.</div>
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Michael just finished Beginner Swim classes!</div>
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In one month, my little man went from having tentative, non face dampening, </div>
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to jumping with confidence off the diving block into the deep end, </div>
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with short bursts of underwater swimming.</div>
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It truly is amazing what 8 lessons can do.</div>
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That and a great coach!</div>
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This is Michael on his first class day.</div>
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He wasn't interested in taking off his water shoes, getting his face</div>
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Here is a video of my little man showing off his water "jogging".</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sorry, I wasn't able to rotate the video. Feel free to turn your head for optimal viewing. :)</span></div>
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Michael is the first to volunteer to jump into the deep end.</div>
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And his big splash.</div>
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I mean he is underwater and all!</div>
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(I'm a proud mama)</div>
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Here he is waiting for next turn. :)</div>
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Lastly, I had to show off this video of his new mad solo swimming skills!</div>
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Now of shot of Michael's favorite part of swim, the after swim snack.</div>
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We are moving on to Intermediate Swim class next week.</div>
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I have been on a look out for a pretty pendant on a long necklace</div>
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I while looking for the supplies for my wire cabochon <a href="http://momentswiththemontanos.blogspot.com/2012/06/all-wrapped-up.html" target="_blank">TUTORIAL</a>,</div>
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A light bulb went off.</div>
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Turns out I had everything on hand to make my own necklace.</div>
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Isn't sad when you don't realize or remember all the craft supplies you have?</div>
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and I was in business.</div>
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Glue your bead spacer to the middle of your filigree circle.</div>
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Once it dries, add one jump ring.</div>
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Use both pliers to open and then close the jump ring.</div>
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Set it aside.</div>
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Just twist open the jump ring and thread both through.</div>
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Told you it would be quick and easy.</div>
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the whole project took about 5 minutes minutes, minus the dry time wait.</div>
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It looks really cute with both dresses and pants and I love it.</div>
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I couldn't get the best picture of how sparkly it is.</div>
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I even received several comments on my nice new bling.</div>
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Yeah, that's how I roll. </div>
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XOXO,</div>
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So, I'm talking shoes again.</div>
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I'm my issues with shoe sizing and fit.</div>
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I found these adorable sandals last month for $5.</div>
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I mean, they are cute AND in my size so I snapped them up quickly.</div>
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Then I realized that they ran big.</div>
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So even these size 5's were too big for my right foot.</div>
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Like they were more like size 6.</div>
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But they were so cute!!!!!</div>
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After staring at them a bit, I realized that I could</div>
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adjust both the front and back straps.</div>
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And if I messed up, it was only $5 down the drain.</div>
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So I bought them.</div>
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They ended up sitting around for about a month</div>
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until I finally got the nerve to <strike>cut them up</strike> fix them.</div>
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It seemed like a pretty straight forward fix,</div>
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shorten both the front and back straps.</div>
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I pulled out some tools:</div>
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Needle and Thread</div>
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I started with the back strap, since it seemed easier than tackling the front.</div>
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I used the seam ripper to get in between the pleather straps and cut the stitching.</div>
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Try not to cut the strap itself.</div>
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I was lucky that mine came apart pretty quickly.</div>
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Slip the sandal back on and then remeasure the strap to a snug fit.</div>
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I marked the spot with my thumb.</div>
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Use the same stitch holes to sew the front and back straps back together.</div>
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After some deliberation, the easiest way to get the fit I needed</div>
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(not sure of the technical term??)</div>
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I was able to wear my new sandals immediately with no issues.</div>
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They are comfy and still pretty cute.</div>
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Even with my wonky feet.</div>
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Hope this inspires you to fix the fit on sandals you may have.</div>
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I have ideas for a few others in my closet.</div>
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I thought last week's heat was bad,<br />
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This week's song is a one of those get you moving numbers.<br />
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Exhibit A:</div>
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Poor baby, his bangs were a hot, crooked mess. </div>
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He looked like Friar Tuck.</div>
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Notice he is flipping me off.</div>
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Ever since, Jaime insisted we needed a pro to cut Michael's hair.</div>
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But this kid has a TON of hair and it grows so fast.</div>
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I was catching up on my blog reading when I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/05/diy-haircuts-why-the-heck-not/" target="_blank">THIS</a></div>
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It was a really good tutorial and gave me new hope.</div>
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Only thing was she uses scissors.</div>
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That had been my downfall before. </div>
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See Exhibit A.</div>
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A few weeks later, as I was running my hands through Michael's really-needing-to-be-cut hair,</div>
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If I can see it done, I'm sure I can do it.</div>
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I found two great tutorials that gave me the confidence to try again!</div>
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Besides, it's summer and no one would question it if my kid went to school with a buzz cut.</div>
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Buzz cuts hide all mistakes.</div>
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The first site is Frugal Fun for Boys and <a href="http://frugalfun4boys.com/2011/07/03/how-to-do-a-boys-haircut-with-clippers/" target="_blank">THIS</a> post has great pics and videos.</div>
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The second site is Heavenly Homemakers and <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/how-to-cut-boys-hair-like-a-pro" target="_blank">THIS</a> post has a wonderful picture of hair angles.</div>
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Using all three posts and reviewing the video several times, </div>
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His hair was long <span style="background-color: white;">around the ears and had no shape</span><span style="background-color: white;">. </span></div>
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I started at the bottom and used the size 3 guard all around the back and sides of his head.</div>
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I figured I could make it shorter if necessary.</div>
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I then used the size 4 guard at the temple and top back of the head.</div>
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I like his bangs longer, </div>
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Lastly, I cleaned up the sideburns and back hairline with a Jaime's beard trimmer.</div>
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I did have to give him the hairy eyeball a few times.</div>
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Jaime came to supervise right at the end and was very impressed.</div>
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He even said I can cut Michael's hair all the time.</div>
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I think he was happy about saving the $15 per cut.</div>
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We normally don't decorate for Independence Day.<br />
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There was a 5 Below store right next to the restaurant where we were having dinner last night.</div>
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Outside was a huge bin of pool noodles marked $1 each.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Didn't I see some cool, pool noodle wreath tutorials?</span></div>
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I can give it a try for $1.</div>
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So after dinner, we headed over and I picked up a few noodles and </div>
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some amazing decorative duct tape.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(for my next project)</span></div>
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After reviewing my pins and doing a few google searches,</div>
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I put this little number together this afternoon,</div>
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I am really digging it.</div>
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And it was so easy to make!</div>
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and literally cost me $1!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(insert happy dance)</span></div>
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What do you need to make your own wreath:</div>
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Pool Noodle</div>
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After a few light coats.</div>
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Next step is making the rosettes.</div>
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I had 3 pieces of paper that I cut in varying sizes.</div>
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2 pieces for the long paper and 4 for the shorter.</div>
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Fold each paper accordian-style and glue together end to end.</div>
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Then glue the two ends together to make a circle.</div>
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Here are my different sizes.</div>
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Then just push down on the top to make your rosettes.</div>
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I put a dab of hot glue in the center to keep the rosettes in place.</div>
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Next up is making the origami stars.</div>
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It took me at least 3 pieces of paper to get this process down.</div>
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This is a piece of 8.5 X 11 paper cut in half.</div>
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Fold the paper onto itself.</div>
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Take the lower right corner and bring it up to the top edge of the paper.</div>
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Make sure your corners are pointed and form a crease.</div>
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Bring it back down.</div>
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Take the upper right corner and bring it down to the bottom edge of the paper.</div>
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Bring it back up.</div>
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Bring toward the middle, then cut the paper where the middle of the X overlaps.</div>
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It will look like the picture below.</div>
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Take the middle point of the paper and fold it back onto itself,</div>
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Take the bottom right edge (red dot) and bring it up so the edge matches the middle fold.</div>
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It tried to make this easier with some colors.</div>
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So, take the red dot and move it to the blue dot and the edges line up on the red line.</div>
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You will end up with the below.</div>
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This is where you get to choose the size of your star.</div>
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Take your scissors and cut along the red line.</div>
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The lower and narrower, the smaller your star will be.</div>
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You are left with a tiny triangle.</div>
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Just unfold it.</div>
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You will see the middle of the star and the legs.</div>
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I just played around with the creases to make sure all were the same.</div>
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Basically, make the shape below for each leg.</div>
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You will be left with a perfect star.</div>
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I know it's a ton of pics, but the stars took about 3 minutes each.</div>
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That is, once I figured out my folding.</div>
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I made 3 for the wreath.</div>
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The last part was the fun part.</div>
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Placing the rosettes and stars in a fun patter and hot gluing them in place.</div>
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Once I was done, I realized I needed to break up the red.</div>
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I found some thin white ribbon, hot glued one end and looped it round the wreath.</div>
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All Done!</div>
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Jaime and Michael thought it was pretty cool.</div>
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I have to agree.</div>
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<a href="http://destinationcraft.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Monday </strong></span></a><a href="http://www.thegirlcreative.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">The Girl Creative</span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> *</span><a href="http://craftomaniac.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Craftomaniac</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Skip to my Lou</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://madincrafts.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Mad in Crafts</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Keeping It Simple</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Sumo's Sweet Stuff</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">C.R.A.F.T.</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://makingtheworldcuter.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Making The World Cuter</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://alderberryhill.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Alderberry Hill</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://singingthreelittlebirds.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Singing Three Little Birds</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> *</span><a href="http://www.askannamoseley.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Ask Anna</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.getouttamyheadplease.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Get Outta My Head Please</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.threemangoseeds.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Three Mango Seeds</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.lisascraftblog.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Lisa's Craft Blog</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.pollywantacrafter.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Polly Want a Crafter</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">DIY Home Sweet Home</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://sewcando.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Sew Can Do</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://cookingwithkaryn.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Cooking with Karyn</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://anoriginalbelle.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">An Original Belle</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://destinationcraft.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Destination: Craft</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://toastiestudio.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Toastie Studio</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">I should be mopping the floor</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> * </span><a href="http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-small;" target="_blank">Everything Under the Moon</a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Tuesday -</strong> <a href="http://tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> * <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugarbee Crafts</a> * <a href="http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Funky Polkadot Giraffe</a> * <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> * <a href="http://www.craftyconfessions.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Confessions</a> * <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a> * <a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Homework</a> * <a href="http://notjustahousewife.net/" target="_blank">Not Just a Housewife</a> * <a href="http://projectqueen.org/" target="_blank">Project Queen</a> *<a href="http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Diamond in the Stuff</a> * <a href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com/" target="_blank">Cherished Bliss</a> * <a href="http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blackberry Vine</a> * <a href="http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/" target="_blank">Uncommon</a> * <a href="http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Product Queen</a> <span style="text-align: left;">* </span><a href="http://www.jillifyit.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Jillify It</a> * <a href="http://www.naptimedelights.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Delights</a> * <a href="http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">In the Old Road</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Friday -</strong> <a href="http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/" target="_blank">Thirty Handmade Days</a> * <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Romantic Home</a> *<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank">Tatertots and Jello</a>* <a href="http://simplydesigning.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simply Designing</a> * <a href="http://creationcorner.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creation Corner</a> * <a href="http://blissfulanddomestic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blissful and Domestic</a> * <a href="http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Young and Crafty</a> * <a href="http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Delicate Construction</a> * <a href="http://www.happyhourprojects.com/" target="_blank">Happy Hour Projects</a> *<a href="http://sassysites.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Sassy Sites</a> * <a href="http://www.whipperberry.com/" target="_blank">Whipperberry</a> * <a href="http://littleinspiration.com/" target="_blank">Little Inspiration</a> * <a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/" target="_blank">Serenity Now</a> * <a href="http://www.herecomesthesun-kelly.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Here Comes The Sun</a> * <a href="http://tidymom.net/" target="_blank">Tidy Mom</a> * <a href="http://www.raisingoranges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Raising Oranges</a> * <a href="http://happy-go-lucky-harvey.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Happy Go Lucky</a> * <a href="http://www.thegrantlife.com/" target="_blank">The Grant Life</a> * <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%22http://www.toysinthedryer.com" target="_blank">Toys in the Dryer</a> * <a href="http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/" target="_blank">Fingerprints on the Fridge</a> * <a href="http://www.bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bacon Time</a> * <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/" target="_blank">At the Picket Fence</a> * <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/" target="_blank">Miss Mustard Seed</a> * <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Chic on a Shoestring Decorating</a> * <a href="http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Turn</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Saturday - </strong><a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/" target="_blank">Positively Splendid.com</a> * <a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/" target="_blank">Be Different Act Normal</a> * <a href="http://www.familyeverafterblog.com/" target="_blank">Family Ever After</a> *<a href="http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/" target="_blank">Lovely Crafty Home</a> * <a href="http://lollyjane.com/" target="_blank">Lollyjane</a> * <a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Funky Junk Interiors</a> * <a href="http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Too Much Time On My Hands</a> * <a href="http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Six Sisters Stuff</a> * <a href="http://www.countrymommacooks.com/" target="_blank">Country Momma Cooks</a> * <a href="http://www.nutmegplace.com/" target="_blank">Nutmeg Place</a> * <a href="http://www.natashainoz.com/" target="_blank">Natasha in Oz</a> * <a href="http://www.honestlydyea.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Honestly Dyea</a> * <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://pamspartyplanning.blogspot.com%22%3E%3Cimg%20border=%220%22%20src=%22%20http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/Kristisma3/button2.png%20%22%20style=%22border:%20none;%22/%3E%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">Pam's Party Planning</a></span></div>
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If you missed last week's song, check it out <a href="http://momentswiththemontanos.blogspot.com/2012/04/songs-from-vault-saturday-10.html" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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This week's song shows non-roasting oven,<br />
summer vacation, <span style="background-color: white;">beachy fun.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">It reminds of lots of good times at the shore.</span><br />
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If you missed last week's song, check it out <a href="http://momentswiththemontanos.blogspot.com/2012/04/songs-from-vault-saturday-9.html" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">HERE</a></div>
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honor of the 80s Party my girlfriends are having tonight.<br />
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I'm whipping out the aqua net, teasing comb and neon.<br />
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<b>I LOVE GEORGE MICHAEL!</b><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">ok, two things.</span><br />
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My room was plastered with George.<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Oh, swoon.</span><br />
This song epitomizes 80s fun, hair and fashion.<br />
It's a guilty pleasure.<br />
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Sorry I've been MIA, just been busy at work and at home.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">But I'm back and wanted to share my latest craft, a</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Wire Wrapped Cabochon Pendant</i></span></div>
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I am a sucker for all things sparkly and intricate.</div>
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This pendant has all the things I love,</div>
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and it's easy to do,</div>
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and it's purple!</div>
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You don't necessarily need a cabochon, any oval shaped</div>
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jewel, stone, rock would work just fine.</div>
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Cabochon</div>
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22 Gauge Wire - I used Sterling Silver (found at Michael's Craft store)</div>
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Needle nose pliers</div>
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Round nose pliers</div>
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So here is my pretty cab. I actually made this guys with dichroic and purple glass.</div>
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Measure out 10 inches of wire.</div>
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It will be a bit wild, as shown.</div>
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Find the middle of the wire and the middle of the cabochon.</div>
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Mark the middle and top and bottom third.</div>
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Bend the wire at the top third.</div>
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Wrap around the front of the cabochon</div>
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and then secure on the middle wire.</div>
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Repeat on the bottom end.</div>
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Once both ends are secure, cut the remaining wire lengths.</div>
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You can take your needle nose pliers and twist the middle wire to tighten.</div>
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The back should look like this.</div>
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And this is the front.</div>
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Now on to the embellishments.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">smooth them out into a curve (I used a pen) </span><span style="background-color: white;">and bend both ends.</span></div>
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Starting with the 2.5 inch length, </div>
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attach one end to the back bottom loop and tighten (squeeze) with the pliers.</div>
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Next take the 3 inch length and repeat.</div>
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You will need to play with your placement to get it just right.</div>
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Here is mine from the back.</div>
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Just be sure to bend all the wire ends in and squeeze so they are nice, tight,</div>
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Finally, attach the jump ring to the center point of your pendant.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">Here is a close up.</span></div>
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I attached mine to a wire necklace I already had.</div>
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Here I am modeling my new pendant.</div>
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Hope you like it as much as I do!</div>
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I really like the asymmetrical look and </div>
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how the silver plays off the colors in the cabochon.</div>
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I find that wire wrapping is a log of trial and error. </div>
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Believe me, I have kinked up plenty of wire trying to get the right look.</div>
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Just take your time and have fun.</div>
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You'll be glad you tried it.</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Tuesday -</strong> <a href="http://tipjunkie.com/" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> * <a href="http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/" target="_blank">Sugarbee Crafts</a> * <a href="http://funkypolkadotgiraffe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Funky Polkadot Giraffe</a> * <a href="http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/" target="_blank">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> * <a href="http://www.craftyconfessions.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Confessions</a> * <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/" target="_blank">Home Stories A to Z</a> * <a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Homework</a> * <a href="http://notjustahousewife.net/" target="_blank">Not Just a Housewife</a> * <a href="http://projectqueen.org/" target="_blank">Project Queen</a> *<a href="http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Diamond in the Stuff</a> * <a href="http://www.cherishedbliss.com/" target="_blank">Cherished Bliss</a> * <a href="http://www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blackberry Vine</a> * <a href="http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/" target="_blank">Uncommon</a> * <a href="http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/" target="_blank">The Southern Product Queen</a> <span style="text-align: left;">* </span><a href="http://www.jillifyit.com/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Jillify It</a> * <a href="http://www.naptimedelights.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Naptime Delights</a> * <a href="http://intheoldroad.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">In the Old Road</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong>Saturday - </strong><a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/" target="_blank">Positively Splendid.com</a> * <a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/" target="_blank">Be Different Act Normal</a> * <a href="http://www.familyeverafterblog.com/" target="_blank">Family Ever After</a> *<a href="http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/" target="_blank">Lovely Crafty Home</a> * <a href="http://lollyjane.com/" target="_blank">Lollyjane</a> * <a href="http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Funky Junk Interiors</a> * <a href="http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Too Much Time On My Hands</a> * <a href="http://sixsistersstuff.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Six Sisters Stuff</a> * <a href="http://www.countrymommacooks.com/" target="_blank">Country Momma Cooks</a> * <a href="http://www.nutmegplace.com/" target="_blank">Nutmeg Place</a> * <a href="http://www.natashainoz.com/" target="_blank">Natasha in Oz</a> * <a href="http://www.honestlydyea.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Honestly Dyea</a> * <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://pamspartyplanning.blogspot.com%22%3E%3Cimg%20border=%220%22%20src=%22%20http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v296/Kristisma3/button2.png%20%22%20style=%22border:%20none;%22/%3E%3C/a%3E" target="_blank">Pam's Party Planning</a></span></div>
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One we all know and probably sing out loud at weddings or at the bar.</div>
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Whenever I hear it, I smile and want to sing into my hairbrush.<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">I still think Olivia Newton John is the best singer EVAH!</li>
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We celebrated Michael's Pre-K Graduation on Wednesday.</div>
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It was an adorable little ceremony at his daycare for the 24 students in the class.</div>
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Teachers Miss Rae Leigh and Miss Kelly did an excellent job with everything!</div>
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Below is the Ceremony portion of the booklet we received.</div>
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It had the names of all the children,</div>
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and a small message to the kids.</div>
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So sweet.</div>
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Here are all the anxious graduates.</div>
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You can see that Michael is pumped to sing the "Toy Story" theme song.</div>
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We didn't think he would belt it out like he did.</div>
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But then got very serious as Miss Rae Leigh read the awards.</div>
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Here is Michael receiving his special award,</div>
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Class Anchorman.</div>
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Since he likes to report all the news to the teachers, parent or anyone that will listen. :)</div>
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Jaime was proud and leaned over and whispered "Stay Classy, San Diego"</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We love the movie Anchorman.</span></div>
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I love his smile and how he is reading his award!</div>
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Here you see the kids celebrating and at the end of the ceremony.</div>
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They were all dancing to "My Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades"</div>
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My little graduate!</div>
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Michael posing with Tita.</div>
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And then with me.</div>
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We bought Michael an Avengers Lego Set to celebrate.</div>
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He was thrilled. </div>
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So thrilled that he slept with the entire box.</div>
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Exhibit A: The top arrow is his head. The bottom arrow is the box. </div>
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LOL.</div>
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And to see how much he has grown,</div>
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this is his first day of Pre-K picture.</div>
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He looks like such a big boy.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">sob.</span></div>
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Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you, little man.</div>
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XOXO, </div>
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