tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85676016496240857912024-03-12T21:11:41.204-04:00my sOnflowerI'm a proud mom, a happy wife, and life long creator.Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730268315258979046noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-35369423305090084892012-04-20T11:57:00.002-04:002012-04-20T11:57:39.395-04:00A day of reflection and planning<div style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
Dare I say I'm ready to make a switch. I've been researching blogging platforms and web design. I just feel like something isn't right with this blog. Like that peddle I'm pushing has been touching the floor for a while now but I'm still maxing out at an impressive 2.3 MPH. Discouraged, anxious and dedicated ...{if there can be such a combination}... I'm considering making a big change. Like upgrading from my golf cart to a sleek new Jag.</div>
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The other night my Husband and I were imagining the day when our little guy will loose his first tooth. It's a long way out ...{I hope}... The thought reminded me of a tradition in my family as we grew up. When each of the three sisters had their first loose tooth my mom made a huge deal about going to JoAnn fabrics for some special fabric and ribbon. We'd eagerly head home to begin work on a new tooth fairy pillow. Oh how I love family traditions. As I mentioned the story to my Husband he laughed trying to play down the fact that he wished he had such a creation when he lost his pearly whites. Oh men... he's convinced tooth fairy pillows aren't for boys. While I was perusing some of my favorite blogs this morning I came across something amazing with the most perfect timing. you guessed it... a super wonderful DIY tooth fairy pillow and wait there's more this awesome mom blogger created this pillow for her... SON! Perfect. Do check out this awesome <a href="http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2012/04/how-to-make-a-tooth-fairy-pillow/" target="_blank">DIY toothfair pillow</a> by Ashley of The Handmade Home. This couldn't have been scripted better had I paid a hollywood script writer to help me prove my point. You better bet that when our little man gets that first wiggly tooth I'm packing the whole crew up to head to JoAnn's ...{Daddy and all}...</div>
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Back to work on my new blog design and banner. Have a great weekend everyone!</div>mysonflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02274836184494383034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-80641386707550848012012-04-04T21:35:00.000-04:002012-04-04T21:35:13.935-04:00Make it happen...<div>
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Okay so lately I’ve been on an up and down super busy roller
coaster of emotions.<span> </span>I’m happy, I’m
proud, I’m confused, I’m not doing enough.<span>
</span>I’m not perfect yet I’m proud.</div>
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So here's to hopping up and making it happen! </div>
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So this post goes off topic from many of my recent posts but for a very valuable reason. I just read a very hurtful blog post from a woman who very cruelly writes about how "miscarriages are NOT baby deaths." If you really want to read her post<b>{keep in mind by licking you might get upset and you will certainly help boost the number of people who have viewed her blog}</b> <a href="http://blogs.babycenter.com/mom_stories/03292012-miscarriages-are-not-baby-deaths/comment-page-3/#comment-14966515" target="_blank">here</a> it is. I very strongly disagree with her post and this mentality that a baby lost during pregnancy isn't a baby. I took a considerable amount of time crafting my comment to her post and am proud of what I have to say on the topic:</div>
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I respectfully disagree with your opinions
on this delicate topic. I truly had no idea that a parent could be so
confident that loosing a pregnancy does not by virtue of what it is
include loosing a child.<br />
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As a VERY PROUD mom of two boys {one in heaven and one here on earth}
I feel it is my obligation to speak from my experiences. To throw out a
blanket statement as you do “miscarriages are NOT baby deaths” is
incredibly hurtful to me and plenty of people who have and have not lost
a child. What’s wrong with imagining for a moment that a death whether
it occurs at 15 weeks or 15 years is in fact the death of a child?<br />
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As a blogger myself I take considerable care when crafting a post
because I’m concerned about how my words may impact others. The way you
so cruelly discounted the words of those who consider a miscarriage to
be the loss of a baby shows me that you don’t take the same care!<br />
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My question to you is why do you feel so passionate about this that
you discount the sadness and grief of parents and the life of a child? <br />
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I’m so happy to see that a number of people have taken the courage to
comment and share their stories in the hope of encouraging people such
as yourself to stop throwing stones. I would like to remind you that
you’ve been given the ability to communicate with others. Please use that
to do good rather than to judge and belittle the life of innocent
babies who pass away before they can be properly welcomed into this
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{So apparently I'm a terrible mom~ I can't find Damon's footprints right now}</div>
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I found a lot of other items from our hospital stay but no footprints.</div>
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I'll update once I've found them. Ha ha</div>
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I believe very strongly that the only way that people will begin to understand the true loss of a child who passed away during pregnancy is when parents {like me} talk about their experiences. I guess the point I most wanted to get across in my comment was<b> what good does posting something so hurtful do? </b> Okay so say the entire world agrees with her that a miscarriage isn't the loss of a baby would she feel satisfied that she changed the world for the better? What if the entire world agreed with her <i><b>except</b></i> one brave couple who experienced this loss and cared enough to see their child as a baby rather than "the idea of a baby" (as was suggested by that blogger). Would she try to convince them that their child wasn't truly a baby? <i><b> And in the end what good would that bring about?</b></i></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">...{I'm so proud to be the mom of Seth Alexander and Damon Brent. </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">a grape vine wreath {I made my own but they also sell them at craft stores}</span></div>
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1 can of spray paint {I used <a href="http://www.krylon.com/products/indooroutdoor_paint/" target="_blank">Kyrlon Blue Ocean Breeze</a>}</div>
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cardboard or a drop cloth</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">3 perfectly cheap plastic eggs</span></div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232;">jute or a natural looking yarn</span></div>
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Lay your wreath on a drop cloth or piece of cardboard</div>
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Start shaking your spray paint {follow the directions for the best coat}</div>
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Paint your wreath </div>
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{I like the shabby chic look so I didn't stress about getting the coat perfectly even}<br />
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Turn on your glue gun and begin working on your eggs</div>
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Start at one end of your egg and apply a dot of glue.</div>
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Press one end of the jute onto the warm glue</div>
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Continue working around the egg adding only as much glue as you can wrap before it dries.</div>
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Turning my vision into a reality was easier with the help of a sharpie. <br />
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Switch it up: I used three different patterns for my eggs<br />
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Completely wrap each egg delicately cutting off the jute at each end. </div>
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Once your wreath is hung lay the eggs onto the wreath and pick the composition that looks right to you.</div>
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Damon was amazed by the last full moon. Prior to that I'd never noticed him point at it or talk to it. Once he noticed he wasn't about to forget. His first words the next morning were <b style="color: #f1c232;">"moon, moon"</b> as he pointed towards his window.</div>
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For the last two weeks he's been chatting amount the moon. Living our in the country we're spoiled with great views of the night sky. ...These blurry pictures certainly don't do justice to our view. Last night we saw a glimpse of the moon between clouds and today as Damon and I were playing he noticed the moon out our front window. We laid together admiring the moon for 10+ minutes <b style="color: #f1c232;">...{way longer than this little man generally stays still}... </b></div>
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Yesterday when I dropped my little man off for a day of fun in the toddler room at school my heart sank. My sweet cuddly full of kisses and ever smiling little man wasn't acting so sweet. Actually he was being mean... unintentionally of course. He's 20 months old and still not quite sure of the best way to show his frustration. My mommy intuition leads me to believe he was upset because I was about to leave him for a day of sorting prom dresses and meetings <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">...{more about that in a future post}...</span></b> anyhow he grabbed one of his best buddies on the cheek.</div>
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Red in the face and full of shock I bent down and used my calmest mommy voice to remind him that he wasn't being very nice or gentle. After mommy asked him to be gentle he kissed his friend and ran off to play with a puzzle. There I stood embarrassed and full of guilt. For hours after I left him there... in that room... I stressed and beat myself up. </div>
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Yes, I know he's 20 months old and doesn't always think before he acts but I was convinced that it was all my fault. I must be doing something wrong. I must not have read the right book about parenting a little boy. I grew up with sisters. This boy thing is entirely new to me. The closest to this got growing up was sparing without our gear on. <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">...{my sisters and I are proud 2nd degree black belts}...</span></b> So it wasn't until I was searching for some writing inspiration that I finally got it. I'm a great mom, my husband is a great dad. And Damon is a great little man. </div>
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Imagine our bedtime routine after taking his vitamins and brushing his teeth we usually read a story together. Mommy cuddling Damon as Daddy reads. Then we carry Damon into his room share a bunch of kisses and lay Damon into his bed. He'll let out a little whimper just to remind me that he loves me and each minute we spend together. Brent leaves he's Mr. Logical convinced that Damon should cry himself to sleep if necessary. Mommy on the other hand hums and gently rubs Damon's back. Sure I see the value in Damon falling asleep on his own and without the company of mom but there's something so special about those few minutes we spend there in the dark. I remember our day and the fun we've shared, I think about the many cute messes around our home waiting to be cleaned and I imagine our future together. </div>
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Still not convinced? Take our recent outdoor adventures for example. Damon's newest thing is to grab my finger and run me around the yard. I love it. There's something so special about that bond when he's literally sharing his enthusiasm and excitement for life with me. As we're running I do my best to see it from his point of view. <span style="color: #f1c232;"><b>...{Where did all of that white stuff go? Now there's these tiny green things popping up and whoa this one has purple on it. Look mom look!}...</b></span> As he playfully steps on my crocuses. </div>
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Minutes before I began writing this post I'd been battling that feeling that I don't have much to contribute that what's flying in my head doesn't matter to anyone but me and that I'm not succeeding. I struggled and struggled to find some inspiration. I added a couple pins, caught up on several of my favorite blogs, drafted a long to do list for my future blogging endeavors still I was feeling off. Then I came across <a href="http://www.littlemissmomma.com/2011/06/mommas-fears.html" target="_blank">this guest post</a> on one of my favorite blogs Little Miss Mamma. </div>
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I swear the way guest blogger <a href="http://www.thewiegands.com/" target="_blank">Casey</a> wrote about her experiences as a proud mommy spoke to my heart. I teared up and began writing. Thanks Casey for reminding me that mommy-hood is such a beautiful blessing.</div>
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Immediately I knew I must capture some of our little moments. The sort of things that make each of my days beautiful and full of life. I hope you enjoyed! </div>
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I'm not going to make it a habit to blog about my day job but tomorrow I'll be super busy. In 2009 I orchestrated my first prom dress giveaway. This year will be our 4th annual event. On Wednesday we received a total of 207 donated dresses. <b style="color: #f1c232;">...{That's right two hundred and seven dresses not to mention a couple bags of shoes}... </b> This huge day of donations came from community members a bridal shop and students at a local college. It's safe to say that this years collection event has topped all of our other years. Hopefully the giveaways will impact more students that ever before too! I'll be posting more about our Prom Closet soon. </div>mysonflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02274836184494383034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-76780939447137742732012-03-16T14:21:00.001-04:002012-03-16T15:29:39.471-04:00Here comes the sun!<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
As a proud Central New Yorker I'm so excited for days that are 70degrees in mid-March. <b><span style="color: #f1c232;"> </span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #f1c232;">...{The warm spring air against our cheeks the bright sun warming our hearts and dedicated crocuses popping through crumpled leaves}...</span></b> </div>
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<b><i>Enjoy our week in pictures and feel free to link to your springtime posts! </i></b></div>
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The first extra warm weather day with a lone patch of snow. Finally it's melted.</div>
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Damon is constantly amused by himself. He loves snuggling beneath the quilt on our bed.</div>
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We are so truly blessed to have such a happy and healthy little man in our lives.</div>
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Silly mickey Mouse glasses. We've owned these since our trip to Florida last year. </div>
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I'm so glad that he finally enjoys them.</div>
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What a beautiful day for a boardwalk adventure. </div>
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Damon loved tossing pine cones on the mossy forest floor.</div>
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We had a blast decorating for Easter! </div>
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We had a potty first this week. As to not embarrass Damon in the future I'll just say I'm proud to announce our little kiddo is making progress!</div>
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I painted this with watercolor pencils. If it looks familiar it makes up part of the mysOnflower logo.</div>
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While pulling weeds in Seth's memory garden I inadvertently disturbed a few crocuses. They now have a beautiful home in this Peter Rabbit planter.</div>
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Last but not least my newest wreath inspired by the beauty and brilliance of a robin's nest. This concept has been bouncing in my head since the snow began to fall months ago. </div>
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A limited number are available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mysonflower" target="_blank">the mysOnflower shop</a>. </div>
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Stay turned I will be posting a DIY for this beauty next week.</div>mysonflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02274836184494383034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-25255990407515285442012-03-11T22:00:00.000-04:002012-03-16T10:30:38.945-04:00DIY social media buttons ...{buttoning up}...<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
Here it is the third and final part to my series on creating your very own social media buttons from your drawing or picture.</div>
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As I mentioned in part 2 this same process can be done for a number of blogging needs. If you haven't already read parts 1 and 2 check them out here.</div>
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Social media buttons part 1 <a href="http://mysonflower.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-social-media-buttons-creating-your.html" target="_blank">...{creating your art}...</a></div>
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Social media buttons part 2 <a href="http://mysonflower.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-social-media-buttons-becoming.html" target="_blank">...{becoming a button}...</a></div>
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And here we go with part 3 ...{buttoning up}...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1st </span>There are a few approaches to assigning your picture a html code. Here's what I do. Begin a draft blog post. Don't post this just keep it in draft form. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2nd </span>Insert an image. Select the button you created during part 2.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3rd </span>Right click on the button and select> open in a new window.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">5th </span>If you already have social media buttons that connect users to your other social accounts the process from here is fairly simple. If this button will be your first I found an AWESOME blog post that helped me to add my first buttons to my blog. Here is the blog post that really helped me get started <a href="http://www.peptop.com/web/add-social-media-buttons-to-blogger/" target="_blank">Pep's Top Blog</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">6th </span>Back to finish the job.</div>
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Let's assume you now have a gadget that allows you to add HTML format to finalize your buttons. Open that gadget.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">8th</span>Paste the address for your website ...{pinterste, etsy, facebook etc}... within the quotes right after <a href=" <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">"target="_blank"></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">...{If you found this series helpful please send it around and be sure to button up with this button made just for you}... </span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm glad to help!</span></span></div>mysonflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02274836184494383034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-59389573097023443922012-03-10T22:00:00.000-05:002012-03-15T22:30:34.496-04:00DIY Social media buttons ...{becoming a button}...<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">
If you haven't already done so check out part 1 of this series DIY social media buttons <a href="http://mysonflower.blogspot.com/2012/03/diy-social-media-buttons-creating-your.html" target="_blank">...{creating your art}...</a></div>
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Here's where things get a bit tricky. But to be honest not to sound super cliche but if I can teach myself how to do this in a day I can certainly teach you how to with a blog post.</div>
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Please don't be scared off with the number of steps. I literally put each action in it's own step to make it easier.</div>
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So to me this concept of creating your own handmade social media buttons is a simple way of showing your awesome blog followers a little piece of you. And obviously this whole DIY project could be done for anything blog stickers or buttons and simple images. Here we go...</div>
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GIMP <b><span style="color: #f1c232;"> </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f1c232;">...{Gimp is an image manipulation program~ </span><strike style="color: #f1c232;">best part is</strike><span style="color: #f1c232;"> it's free~ </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #f1c232;">I can't even say that. There are so many awesome things about GIMP}...</span></b> </div>
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Check it out for yourself and don't just trust me read reviews online before you download.</div>
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The picture of your newly created masterpiece </div>
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Your favorite beverage</div>
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<i style="color: #c27ba0;">A message about GIMP. </i> I just found this program last week. In that short amount of time I've created my first blog banner, created the collages for my upcoming DIY projects and I've added my website to a number of my photos. I don't know a single person who uses this program nor have I contacted the company but I did my research before downloading. So far so good, my computer is still running smoothly and I've been able to experiment and create some awesome things all while teaching myself. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I'll assume you've already downloaded GIMP.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1st</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Open the program</span> then go to File> Open> and select your picture.</div>
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Be sure that you have two open toolboxes Windows> select Toolbox & Windows> Tool Options, Layers</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2nd</span> Go to the main toolbox ...{with all of the little icons}...</div>
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Select the circle tool </div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;">if you're really adventurous you could use the free select tool}...</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Don't be envious of my classy arrow in the top right. I'll working on doing something better in the future~ promise!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3rd</span> use this tool to make a perfect circle around the section of the image that you want to keep ...{for a symmetrical circle hold shift while forming your shape}...</div>
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If it's not centered simply click and drag the circle to where you want it</div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;"> or if it's not the right size grab onto a corner and drag to the shape you want</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">4th</span> Press Control and X (to cut your shape out.) Don't panic when it disappears!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">5th</span> go to File>New> click OK (size doesn't matter right now)</div>
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From now on forget about your first file but don't close it just yet...{it's always great to have the option of opening it back up and pressing Control Z to undo your last cut in case something goes wrong with your new file I'm all about backup plans here people!}... </div>
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Time to make your background transparent ...{I love this step it makes me feel so professional!}... </div>
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Click in the blank white space and press Delete!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">7th</span> Press Control P (to paste your shape onto the transparent background)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">8th</span> Move your image to the upper left corner of the screen.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">9th</span> Go to the menu bar and select Image>Canvas Size</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">10th</span> Using the small arrows decrease the size of the canvas until it fits snugly around the outside of your shape. </div>
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<span style="color: #c27ba0;">(as shown in the first picture below if your shape isn't exactly symmetrical)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">11th<span style="font-size: small;"> Time to great creative ...{again}...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Go to the menu bar and select either Colors or Filters to experiment with some neat special effects. For this project I went to Colors> brightness and contrast. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">R<span style="color: #c27ba0;">emember after ANY change that you don't like just press Control Z to get back to your previous state. GIMP will allow you to Control Z about a zillion times in a row which is amazing.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">12th </span>It's re size time!</div>
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Go to the menu bar and select Image>Scale image>adjust width and height to your desired size.</div>
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turns out my shape was more oval than circle but I'm fine with that}...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">13th </span>Go to the menu> File> Save</div>
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I added .png to the end of your file name you could use .jpg or .gif also though some of these formats don't support transparent images from what I understand.</div>
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(blogger allows you to import .png files double check that your site does)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">14th </span>If you saved as .png new window will pop up click> export</div>
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Now your ready for the final part of this series <span style="color: #f1c232;">...{buttoning up}...</span><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">~i promise part 3 is simpler}...</span></b> Way to hang in there and make a beautiful button you ROCK!<br />
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<i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">I'm glad to help. If you have any questions send them my way! </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Hang in there and be sure to add the </span></i><br />
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Super simple DIY social media buttons this concept is great for adding a personal touch to your blog or site!</div>
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Fine tip markers ...{make sure they're waterproof}... </div>
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<b style="color: #f1c232;">...{I used watercolor pencils because they make very brilliant colors}...</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1st </span>sketch your design and begin shading your piece.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2nd</span> Apply a small amount of water to your brush and delicately apply it to your paper.</div>
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If you have areas you want to emphasize trace them with the wet brush in the direction of your pencil lines.</div>
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Isn't this stuff awesome? I'm so in love with watercolor pencils! I remember the first set<strike> I</strike>
"we" ever owned. One year for Christmas my Aunt Jennie and Uncle Bruce
sent my sister Amanda a set. She was nice enough to share as we
experimented making postcards. I didn't realize how much I would come
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<b>...{Sorry back to the project}...</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3rd<span style="font-size: small;"> Let your painting dry. This shouldn't take to long.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Taa Daa! </span></span> </span></span>A masterpiece. Scan or take a picture of your final work. If you're taking a picture try to do so in natural lighting and without a flash.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Now it's time to edit this beauty in part2 <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">...{becoming a button}...</span></b></span></div>mysonflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02274836184494383034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-49927727266841429262012-03-07T12:07:00.000-05:002012-03-10T14:21:06.555-05:00Social Media Buttons<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
I just completed a cute little series of social media buttons. Check them out to the left! </div>
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The best part of these little beauties it that they're one of a kind. And guess who painted those cuties. That's right yours truly. I love the idea of adding my handmade touch to this blog. I'll be adding a DIY social media button post sometime very soon. Not that there's anything wrong with the typical button look but I feel my followers will get to know me better with each personal touch I add to my sOnflower.</div>mysonflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02274836184494383034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-77814345042799316822012-03-03T13:25:00.000-05:002012-03-03T13:25:03.428-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Busy day! I'm still getting over this cold. I spent most of the day creating the new and improved my sOnflower banner. Woo woo! Yeah! No seriously, do you have any thoughts?</div>
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I'm so impressed by the creative bloggers I follow. Most of them have been doing the whole blog thing for a while and have a bit of money to hire a designer. It's so intimidating entering into the realm of blogging with so many awesome people out there creating their own wonderful blogs. Hopefully there's room for me.</div>
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I'm super frugal to the point of being convinced I can do something on my own just to save a little money. Just ask my husband how many times I've told him I'll build us new kitchen cabinets. As goofy as it sounds that project is still on my to do list and yes one day I'll accomplish it. This banner is case in point. Anyway hopefully it will bring a new level of professionality to my sOnflower ...{yes I know, professionality is not a word~ but I like it& it gets the job done}... Sure there's room for improvement! Not to pat myself on the back or anything but I'd say it's pretty good considering I have no web design experience...{until now}... and I just downloaded a design program 2 days ago. </div>
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That's one of my favorite things about my experience as a blogger I've been pushed to try new things, to experiment, to learn and to trust in my abilities.</div>
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</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">I'm battling a long lasting cold and have decided to hunker down and get some rest. This gives me the perfect opportunity to make some serious blog adjustments. You'll likely see the look of the my sOnflower blog change over the next several weeks. As things change please throw some feedback my way. I'm always eager to hear what my great followers have to say about things!</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I decided to roll out a new blog feature... <b style="color: #f1c232;">My Mommy Lessons!</b> As Mr. D teaches me new lessons I'll hand write them and add photographs to this pretty little blog. I'm starting with Mommy Lesson #100 though I'm confident my boys have taught me countless lessons 100 seemed like a nice place to kick things off.</div><div style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br />
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Friday was my first crafting day of the year. It was quite productive. Here's a quick and inexpensive DIY project. Hope you enjoy creating these as much as I do. The look is so versatile and can be altered for any room of your home. Of course the luminaries that you see here will be added to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mysonflower" target="_blank">my sOnflower shop </a>soon.</div>
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~an empty glass container ...{sauce jar, wine bottle etc}...<br />
~tissue paper or another thin paper ...{I've found some beautiful papers at the <a href="http://www.commercialartsupply.com/" target="_blank">Art Store</a> in<br />
Syracuse}...<br />
~a nice complimentary ribbon, twine or lace<br />
~inexpensive craft glue <br />
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~a battery powered candle<br />
~any other embellishments you would like stamps, buttons etc.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;">First</span></span> eat some delicious spaghetti smothered in pasta sauce. Okay so I suppose using an empty container that's been sitting around your home or is rescued from your recycling bin would work fine too. Clean it out, remove the label and any stamps that have been printed directly on the glass. If you can manage get the sticky stuff off that's great too. I've found that removing the annoying sticky stuff with Windex and paper towels should do the trick. ...{don't beat yourself up perfectly removing the stickiness it'll likely be covered up later}...</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Second.</span> Select something to cover your jar with. I've used tissue paper for the base of most of these pieces. cut your paper to fit around your jar. When measuring the height leave enough room to wrap your paper around the bottom and top of your glass. I cut my paper to 7" x 11" this was the perfect size for my standard spaghetti sauce jar.</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">A side note.</span> If you will be adding stamps now is the time. Select a permanent ink ...{I used <a href="http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?CATID=cat2825&PRODID=prd19324" target="_blank">Staz-on</a> black ink}... Stamp directly onto your glass container. After the ink is dry you're ready to continue on.</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Third. </span>Mix an inexpensive glue ...{I used a store brand similar to Elmer's}... with water. You want to get this to a paint like consistency.</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Fourth.</span>Coat your jar in glue painting the surface ...{I find that holding the inside of my jar kept my fingers pretty clean and allowed me to rush the project along nicely}... </div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Fifth.</span> Gently lay your paper onto the jar leaving room at the top and bottom to be wrapped under the bottom and to neaten the top edge.</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Sixth.</span>Use your slightly moist brush to smooth out the paper. ...{be careful not to readjust your paper once it's set it becomes very brittle and will tear easily. If you're like me and wind up with a tear gently smooth it out with your brush coated in glue. Still no luck? Add a small piece of paper to cover up your goof}... <br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Seventh. </span>Add a brush of glue to the bottom of your container. Then gently wrap your paper around the edge and pleat it on the base of the jar.</div>
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Ninth.</span>Once the glue has dried you're ready to decorate. Some of my designs are very minimal paper and a nice ribbon, others include floral petals or burlap and twine.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ089uOGQoo5tKQDgAJf-xq5ehpkMEDU37-OCzsdcs-ycw2JN5Du7XfQkiu6GBNaQE0mCXKP2HVjWHs4RbHqAFXeVEy8EqwClZWsvafpetW4gd5WiPHMjs0kLx4BkeTNxDq2x-lOl3TY/s1600/picture+517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdQ089uOGQoo5tKQDgAJf-xq5ehpkMEDU37-OCzsdcs-ycw2JN5Du7XfQkiu6GBNaQE0mCXKP2HVjWHs4RbHqAFXeVEy8EqwClZWsvafpetW4gd5WiPHMjs0kLx4BkeTNxDq2x-lOl3TY/s320/picture+517.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;">Ta Daa.</span>Be creative and enjoy! I recommend using battery powered candles for these luminaries since most jars are so deep. If you have pictures of your project to share send them my way and I'll be glad to post them.</div>mysonflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02274836184494383034noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-72048318543015066882012-01-04T22:11:00.000-05:002012-01-04T22:11:40.107-05:00Vacation & Happy 2012!<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So we wrapped up an awesome 10 vacation days together. We enjoyed so many fun times and have made a load of new memories. One thing I haven't made... well anything related to my sOnflower shop. I dreamt of productive afternoon work sessions in the studio as Mr. D. napped. Turns out there wasn't a single one of those. We spent days sleeping in... that's right until 7:30! We lacked the routine of a work week and had a blast visiting friends and family around town.</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm always very hard on myself. I didn't used to be but as I've assumed the roles of mom, wife, and now blogger and business owner I make to do lists that could last a year and expect to complete these tasks within a week. I beat myself up when I've failed to accomplish everything on that terrible list. I'm still so full of ideas and inspiration but and nervous about the ways that these projects will become a reality. Starting this week my official job will occupy 30 hours of my week ...{last year I worked 20 hours a week at the day job}...</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hate to add creative time to the calendar after all it should be fluid ...{an as the idea springs into my head sort of thing}... but I'm just not sure I can pull off approaching projects as the inspiration comes to me.</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">...{and here are some vacation pictures}...</span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mommy and Mr. D enjoying a visit to the MOST Dino exhibit. So amazing!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A visit to the MOST in Syracuse. I love this picture!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Working on Mr. D's new Christmas stocking :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So many presents so little time.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hope everyone is enjoying a happy healthy 2012! I wish everyone great new successes in the new year!</div>mysonflowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02274836184494383034noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-7394321858094062552011-12-25T23:52:00.000-05:002011-12-25T23:52:50.167-05:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</span></i></span></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm a lucky lady and days like this are perfect for bringing me back down to earth. Just a few short years ago I dreampt of a Christmas morning like the one we shared today. Sweet wake up kisses from a precious child, giggles and goofiness as we nibbled on monkey bread, opened packages and played with toys. <b style="color: #f1c232;">...{today was a perfect day to remember how fortunate we are and how much our lives have changed in recent years}....</b> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8nL9QZ5cP5w/Tvf6pPNck6I/AAAAAAAAAAQ/WSJbjiCRZqg/s1600/IMG_3176.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8nL9QZ5cP5w/Tvf6pPNck6I/AAAAAAAAAAQ/WSJbjiCRZqg/s200/IMG_3176.JPG" width="150" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y88iKklSykc/Tvf7heCrBVI/AAAAAAAAAAg/4jHLTGNfP2c/s1600/pictures+022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y88iKklSykc/Tvf7heCrBVI/AAAAAAAAAAg/4jHLTGNfP2c/s200/pictures+022.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I'm still getting acquainted with the many demands that come with adding <b>...{my s<span style="color: #f1c232;">O</span>nflower}...</b> to my plate. In all I'm <b><span style="color: #f1c232;">thrilled</span></b> to be a <i style="color: #c27ba0;">shop owner</i>, an <i style="color: #c27ba0;">outward creator</i> and a <i style="color: #c27ba0;">blogger</i>. Yet I'm feeling the demand of letting others down, slamming into creative blocks and fearing that I don't have what it takes. I learned a lot during my "12 days of Christmas" endeavor... I'm a busy person and I need to acknowledge that Christmas is one of the busiest times of year in our home adding a new requirement for each day was rough and clearly didn't work out as perfectly as I had hoped. In the end I decided that extra moments with my husband and Mr D. were better than stressing about the blogging thing after all I need to do what's natural and fun. Thanks for listening.</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">A word of encouragement for a super special new beginning...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/215398794647502368/">Thanks to pinterst!</a><span id="goog_1311222301"></span><span id="goog_1311222302"></span></td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I love to garden and I get disappointed by gray winter days that are wound together to form a beautiful season of dreary.<span> </span>To help spruce up our home I created a few very inexpensive terrariums.<span> </span>The moss for this little beauty lives inside a glass jar with an adorable cork top.<span> </span>I gently rescued the moss from the North side of our home.<span> </span>To add some dimension I used a strong adhesive to glue a wine glass into the center of the large glass jar.<span> </span>The entire project took a matter of minutes and cost me less than $5.00. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Glass jar with cork top $3.00 (craft store)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Wine glass … $0.50(Salvation Army)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Super strong glue (my husbands work bench)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>...{<span style="color: #f1c232;">a CNY love</span>}...</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><div class="MsoNormal">I love local food. I can’t pick just one so here’s a quick list:</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dino BBQ</div><div class="MsoNormal">Most Central New Yorkers would agree Dinsour is pretty awesome. In fact I was fortunate enough to have Dino BBQ today. My sister loves Dinosaur so much that it was her one and only choice to celebrate her college graduation. Okay so maybe she was bribed. Walking into the Dinosaur you’re slapped right in the face with chaos, good chaos of course local brews, tasty food, loud blues blairing, walls covered in art …{and sharpie designs}…, tattoos everywhere and hundreds of guests who’ve already jumped on the Dino train. Not to mention Dinosaur BBQ was featured on Man vs. Food clearly that spells quality! <a href="http://www.dinosaurbarbque.com/">Dino BBQ</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #c27ba0;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #c27ba0;">Harrisons bakery</div><div class="MsoNormal">As you walk into Harrisons Bakery you’re transported back to the 50’s and 60’s. It seems that nothing has changed. Harrisons carries a large variety baked deliciousness …{cookies, breads, cakes, pies, and ice cream in the summer}... Totally worth your time when you’re in the mood for a perfectly delicious old-time treat.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jreck Subs</div><div class="MsoNormal">Sounds silly right? I can’t help it as a Central New Yorker I have come to love the finest in subs… Jrecks. Unique bread varieties, the works, great deals what’s not to love? I know I’m not alone in my love for Jrecks I’ve heard of a number of people who no longer live in the area who frequent a shop when they’re back in town. <a href="http://www.jrecksubs.com/">Jreck Subs</a></div></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
<b>...{<span style="color: #f1c232;">one of my most prized creations</span>}...</b><br />
<span style="color: #0b5394;">I'm so grateful for this opportunity, this blog and my support system. Certainly one of my most prized creations worthy of days 4~6 of the countdown is the my sOnflower shop. A huge shout out to all those who have helped along the way. Do check out all of the buttons at the top of my page linking my sOnflower across the web. <i><span style="color: #a64d79;"> Please join me on this beautiful journey.</span></i></span><br />
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</div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>...{</b><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">a piece of beautiful inspiration</span></b><b>}...</b><br />
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Off to new adventures. Wishing you many new journeys!<br />
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</span></b></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Empire Brewing Co. Sunday Brunch. Pure delicious, I really don't know what more to say. We went last month and were blown away by the food, extra special drinks and the live music. The morning we visited was during Syracuse Beer week so themed music set the tone for a great meal. If you're in the area this brewery should surely be on the top of your list of places to eat. </span><a href="http://www.empirebrew.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">http://www.empirebrew.com/</span></a></div><div><div><div style="color: #c27ba0;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Every great dream begins with a dreamer. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.</span></i></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b style="text-align: -webkit-center;"> ~Harriet Tubman</b></span></i></span><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></div></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730268315258979046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-68688354692492569842011-12-14T21:47:00.000-05:002011-12-14T21:47:55.851-05:00Moss garden<div style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So I live in what some call the <b><span style="color: #ffd966;">snow capital of the North East</span></b> the idea of months of complete winter makes me a <strike>bit sad</strike>! Okay...{<i style="color: #ead1dc;">really sad</i>}... I'm a <b style="color: #ffd966;">sun</b> and <b><span style="color: #ffd966;">warm weather</span></b> kind of gal!</div><div style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I decided to take matters into my own hands to bring <b style="color: #93c47d;">beautiful dashes of green</b> into our home this winter. I love the look of moss and decided <i><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">snuggle moss</span></i> from our yard in a planter.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="color: #3d85c6; float: left; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr style="color: #073763;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;">Where did all of that dirt come from? I found that a fork and spoon where the ideal size for this planter. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;">The moss I collected has sprigs of grass and little lawn weeds. I love how they add spice to the fluffy moss. I've been nursing the plant on the left since I rescued it from Wegmans years ago. Don't get me wrong Wegmans is amongst my favorite places but the plant didn't look healthy there. I'm not sure what it is. Any ideas?</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;">This beautiful moss creation now lives in our bathroom. The added moisture keeps it happy. And the best part is... we'll still have a</span> <b style="color: #ffe599;">little grass to cut all winter long</b>!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I hope you have time before the snow flies to add some green to your home. This project is so simple, easy to care for and will be a beautiful addition to your home this winter and beyond. Comment below if you need tips.</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730268315258979046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-66402764435329656012011-12-14T21:42:00.000-05:002011-12-14T21:42:34.290-05:00On the 2nd day of Christmas...<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">On the 2nd day of Christmas ...{I present you}... day 2 </div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>...{<span style="color: #f1c232;">a CNY love</span>}...</b><br />
<b> <a href="http://stelizabethbville.org/home/">http://stelizabethbville.org/home/</a></b><br />
</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">St. Elizabeth Ann Seton! I love our church community. The place where we tied the knot, where Mr. D and I were both baptized and truly the first church I felt that I was a part of. I can't say enough about Father Finnegan, Deacon Dotterer and the parishioners that make this place so welcoming and special. </div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
<b>...{<span style="color: #f1c232;">one of my most prized creations</span>}...</b><br />
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<b></b></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I just posted this one to Etsy today. My first re-claimed jar luminary. If you have glass jars that are empty and no longer of use to you save them. I'll be posting a how to create luminary post after Christmas.</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>...{</b><b><span style="color: #f1c232;">a piece of beautiful inspiration</span></b><b><span style="color: #f1c232;"></span>}...</b><br />
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<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">"Above all we must realize that each of us<br />
makes a difference with our life. Each of us<br />
impacts the world around us every single<br />
day. We have a choice to use the gift of our life to<br />
make the world a better place - or not to bother."</span></i></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
<i>-Jane Goodall</i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So perfect, may we all choose to use our gift of life to make this complicated world of ours a better place.</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </div></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730268315258979046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-32234866000739238212011-12-13T22:03:00.001-05:002011-12-14T21:17:18.798-05:00On the 1st day of Christmas<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Here goes... My 1st 12 days of Christmas blogging bonanza. So far I've loved the process of starting my sOnflower shop, I've found great inspiration in so many things around me and of course I love CNY. Each day leading up to Christmas I'll share one of my favorite Central New York ...{CNY}... locations, a prized creation and a bit of something beautiful that inspires me. It's my little way of thanking you for the support you've provided me with this endeavor. Here's to me hoepfully posting something that will inspire you or speak to your heart. Merry Christmas everyone! </div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>...{<span style="color: #f1c232;">a CNY love</span>}...</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhn9onXUl2n6AIIXmHKPmgooajxpFy0bE-m3bNjd3dS8YQCunwSIzD3gFRESqGcpm23HZRIVLDmNwFoRajtyG3p8JJSndn07lwyRPbS5ugKmarzwAqj1gHPgBmzIPx5lz45H4HUfQSr_A/s1600/IMG_2978.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhn9onXUl2n6AIIXmHKPmgooajxpFy0bE-m3bNjd3dS8YQCunwSIzD3gFRESqGcpm23HZRIVLDmNwFoRajtyG3p8JJSndn07lwyRPbS5ugKmarzwAqj1gHPgBmzIPx5lz45H4HUfQSr_A/s200/IMG_2978.JPG" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqs0nFVyjUfn4PZsTBtXvTMwqfRrVymQTh7rfmSvo-nfFz5XbT8DNYDoQAchehfSlRS4RmmyVRzHgGdPkG7axZkw8B9SDKlqgt6lbkHehB9HMLQXy7948ngba0YCqOc6AKQ7koZjBATdY/s1600/IMG_2975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqs0nFVyjUfn4PZsTBtXvTMwqfRrVymQTh7rfmSvo-nfFz5XbT8DNYDoQAchehfSlRS4RmmyVRzHgGdPkG7axZkw8B9SDKlqgt6lbkHehB9HMLQXy7948ngba0YCqOc6AKQ7koZjBATdY/s200/IMG_2975.JPG" style="cursor: move;" width="150" /></a></div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The Regional Market located across from Carousel Center. I love the market for so many different reasons. It's the perfect place to find fresh produce straight from the farmer, baked goods so fresh they warm your hands and to many hand crafted items to count. I'm sure I'm not the only local with this on my list. The market is always packed with people from all walks of life. Our visit last Saturday was welcomed with booths of holiday wreaths, decorations and fresh breads. Please do check them out the dedicated vendors would love to see you: <a href="http://cnyrma.com/">http://cnyrma.com/</a></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>...{<span style="color: #f1c232;">one of my most prized creations</span>}...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0OqiWArcBqC5Mnsmt3FEpjRHzSVCpHoFWAZmFlA-Xuyvy-CtFLYXUib9H5hHUa3CS4JByjYQZ0H6DLu2U8SAfd2uTise_35apacZlP64KoXPM7WwTaVvsjPM5VQOGpBttwCvT8VgFrgM/s1600/Picture+044.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0OqiWArcBqC5Mnsmt3FEpjRHzSVCpHoFWAZmFlA-Xuyvy-CtFLYXUib9H5hHUa3CS4JByjYQZ0H6DLu2U8SAfd2uTise_35apacZlP64KoXPM7WwTaVvsjPM5VQOGpBttwCvT8VgFrgM/s200/Picture+044.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YvBoT75WawySrc8FcKoeoC3uioKyBR7I56rUvzaMt-cRSeRmBR47NeiSFqmfWYBrxppJ_PJs6xMLbXB_xj4YX_JQmsZHD-FSEICCN5AVn1q44_ppeJEix65TOromdLFyrmqG76Cmaqg/s1600/Picture+039.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1YvBoT75WawySrc8FcKoeoC3uioKyBR7I56rUvzaMt-cRSeRmBR47NeiSFqmfWYBrxppJ_PJs6xMLbXB_xj4YX_JQmsZHD-FSEICCN5AVn1q44_ppeJEix65TOromdLFyrmqG76Cmaqg/s200/Picture+039.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br />
<div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This was the first set of cards I designed and created for my sOnflower shop. I love the message to "follow your dreams." In reality this card could have been made just for me reminding me of the importance behind believing in myself. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84361689/follow-your-dreams-5-card-set">http://www.etsy.com/listing/84361689/follow-your-dreams-5-card-set</a></div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><b>...{<span style="color: #f1c232;">a piece of beautiful inspiration</span>}...</b></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">So I'm proud to say that in love with pinterest. And today I officially became a member (after a lengthy 2 week stint on their waiting list). Here's a perfect quote that I hope will empty your today of all that you're worrying about.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HlRkJBJzN78/Tq2s5W6BrqI/AAAAAAAAA8E/VXhZ3DXleXw/s400/worry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="253" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HlRkJBJzN78/Tq2s5W6BrqI/AAAAAAAAA8E/VXhZ3DXleXw/s320/worry.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">http://spirituallythinking.blogspot.com/2011/10/worrying.html</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> See you tomorrow for day 2 of my Christmas blogging bonanza.</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730268315258979046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-82895115757135040922011-12-11T14:58:00.000-05:002011-12-11T14:58:11.383-05:00Worldwide candle lighting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHA2pfPBMAXIOsA6seimHfRmltSdBgTvAc7vaoEVzYyxajCjymvrBdhIFUu0aAGx9ap0QjwdzB932h-PYzaNimBD4s9qtLyXn5NPJwAxdT2d58rIZsRp1Tmpdy5uYRSwnQPAB9d2-j1s/s1600/worldwide+candle+lighting.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAHA2pfPBMAXIOsA6seimHfRmltSdBgTvAc7vaoEVzYyxajCjymvrBdhIFUu0aAGx9ap0QjwdzB932h-PYzaNimBD4s9qtLyXn5NPJwAxdT2d58rIZsRp1Tmpdy5uYRSwnQPAB9d2-j1s/s1600/worldwide+candle+lighting.bmp" /></a></div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hi Everyone, Tonight is a perfect opportunity to support the families of children who have passed away and to remember those special children. Since our son Seth Alexander passed away during our pregnancy in 2009 we have made this day a special way to remember him and the rest of the children who have gone to heaven. Please light a candle tonight to honor these brief lives.</div><div style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thanks,<br />
Erica</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730268315258979046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8567601649624085791.post-46050430202765700292011-12-09T09:45:00.000-05:002011-12-09T09:45:46.153-05:00Jingle all the way<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Another morning searching for creativity. Then I quite literaly happened upon this quote from an etsy shop owner. </span><span style="color: #888888;"><span style="color: #c27ba0;">"I no longer see ruts as a bad thing. Instead, I use them as a sign that I need to take a moment to stop, breathe and reevaluate." —</span> </span><a href="http://app.bronto.com/public/?q=ulink&fn=Link&ssid=12675&id=k93kbx2hc6llil8bn07v0ig6qzjik&id2=it1jpbk1agp9cygk8vur1xzk353zr&subscriber_id=boqzhvjagcolfzdrgvtnytvasgowbci&delivery_id=bwpayifxvonavqjsvgkhlazqhentbhp&tid=3.MYM.Wu8Z.Acju.DVjz..N7Wq.b..l.Bg.a.TuFyQg.TuGG8w.XyWFmQ" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0192b5; text-decoration: none;">DolorisPetunia</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><b style="color: #f1c232;">Man what perfect advice. </b> Wishing technology was on my side, I'm ready to make the best of it. Dear camera fairy please swoop in and fix this little broken camera! Please! How about looking at the computer volume while you're here. Oh and can you sprinkle me with fairy dust so I can get to work, stay on task and make this another super productive day in the life of this my sOnflower shop owner.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">My happy little to do list:</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Business card designs</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">At least 2 new creations for Etsy</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Finish the second candy cane wreath</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Finish the next two sets of votive holders</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Experiment with seashells!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Create a how to post for jar luminaries</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Have fun!</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">Oh and don't forget to do the laundry and whip up something for dinner!</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: none;">As odd as it may sound I love this!<b style="color: #f1c232;"> It's the perfect work day and I end most days feeling very fulfilled with my creative endeavors!</b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0192b5; text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02730268315258979046noreply@blogger.com0