tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71709004764827767312011-09-25T20:08:21.457-07:00Circumstance does not make me. It reveals me.Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14640899946191564645noreply@blogger.comBlogger651100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7170900476482776731.post-42939692297481574602011-01-17T14:32:00.000-08:002011-01-17T14:32:42.355-08:00

I know it's bad when I can't even remember the name of my blog! Then I realized that I didn't transfer any of my favorite links when I bought a new laptop.  It's even worse when I finally remember what I called it, but had to use google to find my way back! Hello, sweet neglected blog of mine.  Although by now, you're pretty used to me coming and going on a whim. I'm itching to be creative again.

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Our group of military wives is having a fundraiser bake-sale this week, and all though none of what I'm contributing is "baked" (I don't have much baking time in my schedule!) I thought these turned out rather adorable! We took icecream cones.  Dipped them in Wilton candy-melts, then rolled them in sprinkles.(I'm sure that you could also use almond bark, chocolate bark, or any other quick-set

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Good grief!  Is it really April!? All is well here... still alive and kickin!  Those who know me, know I'm a pretty sporadic blogger!  That happens when you're running a household with 2 teenagers, and a husband who is deployed most of our lives, haha. Last month I escaped the great NorthWET and headed to Maui to meet up with my sister...  Oh how I wish I could have stayed there sprawled out

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"He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands and his head and his heart is an artist." — Francis Of Assisi It's funny...  I didn't think I would have time to join the "Heart Session" however, once I started one heart, it was hard to quit making them. I hope that your Valentine is good to you, even if it means

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"A kind heart is a fountain of gladness making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles."~ Washington Irving 

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"When our eyes see our hands doing the work of our hearts, the circle of Creation is completed inside us, the doors of our souls fly open, and love steps forth to heal everything in sight." ~ Michael Bridge

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the patchedOriginally uploaded by mizsmoochielips“We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly”~Sam Keen

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Tattered heartOriginally uploaded by mizsmoochielips"Today, see if you can stretch your heart and expand your love so that it touches not only those to whom you can give it easily, but also those who need it so much."~Daphine Rose Kingma

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Frayed heart Originally uploaded by mizsmoochielips"Love yourself and all that is you... wear your layers with love."

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When I joined Heather's Petite MatchBox swap, I was partnered up with three ladies I had not "met" before :)  It was fun doing this swap with them!  Thank you, girls :) Kris of Love me some crafts sent a little box decorated in an old map, and glittery hearts with wings!  How cute... and although I didn't take a photo of EVERYTHING she managed to fit in her package, here are some of the

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Beloved Originally uploaded by mizsmoochielipsMessy messy messy. I need to stop doing this in the kitchen and devote myself to the unfinished basement downstairs from now on. I have been scrubbing paint splatters off the counter, everything ON the counter, the tile floor and my fingers. It's whatever. I predict I will be bored with this phase by the end of the month and move back to paper

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My 16 year old likes to tell her friends that I dated Kurt Cobain back in the day. It's totally untrue, but she secretly would love to believe that she is our love child. Crazy kid. Anyways, she's slightly obsessed with that (dead) man.  Kurt this,  Kurt that.  Nirvana on the iPod.  Kurt on her iPhone.  Kurt gazing at us from her walls.  Kurt books, and even Kurt shirts. It all started about 2

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A dear friend requested a bookmark for a friend of hers... Front:Back: I hope this special friend of my friend feels a calmnessthrough all that she endures in days to come...

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Attempting something new to me... with the comfort of glitter. I think I really need to practice more.  For sure.

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Another fun project completed from Paper Romance EzineI can't decide which side I want facing out :)This side... Or this side...   Maybe I'll just be a nerd and flip it every time I walk by!

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Dear Spring,   I know it's not even Valentine's Day yet, and it's barely past Christmas, and I don't mean to rush you... but can you please send the sunshine out to stay?  I am yearning to hear the birds chirping, smell freshly cut grass, and see the butterflies prancing! Just in case you delay in answering my plea, I've prepared my own jar of Spring.  I can hardly wait for the real thing!

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Step 1:  Go to your local thrift store and find a frame Step 2:  Tear that ugly thing apart Step 3:  Prime and spray paint the frame Step 4:  Cut some metal flashing to fit the frame Step 5:  Glue the flashing onto your backing  (use the back of the painting for this if you wish) Step 6:  Reassemble Step 7:  Hang and admire all day long

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Other than shopping, and diving into creative play,  my other favorite thing to do is dining out with good friends.  Can you relate?  So I thought I'd switch it up here and start highlighting some of the fabulous fooderies (is that a word?) that we stumble upon, haunt, and occasionally shut down! My own little food "critique" if you will, haha.  Although, I must warn you... I love fabulous food

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You know, the super cute and totally creative chick who blogs here? Have you seen the giveaway that she's having? She's celebrating her 100th Follower and 300th blog-post! Isn't it so gorgeous?  That is just one of the things she's generously giving to a lucky winner.

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I'm kind of loving taking online art classes!  Sometimes you learn new techniques, and sometimes you just gain inspiration from other people's creativity.  But the best part is how each person can take the same directions and create their own twist! These are two of the projects I've finally finished from the Paper Romance eZine... Sweetheart Banner tutorial from Holly Abston   Glam

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This past weekend, my sister purchased a little package of designer sugar cubes from a tea shop that we lunched at.  They were so stinkin' cute! Anyways, because I'm cheap (ha!) I didn't want to spend $7 on a package of 12, so I've decided to make my own. Would you like to make some too?   ~Sugared Hearts~ 2 Cups of sugar (I am making a batch of white granulated sugar and a batch of brown

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Getting in the romantic spirit! Or perhaps since there is no "man" in my house right now, it's just the "romantic" spirit? "Love" was found at Target a few years ago A bowl of kinda-heart-shaped-rocks in my newly thrifted silver dish A row of felt hearts that I made about 5 or 6 years ago A heart that my WhiteBoy painted for me a long time ago Some glass heart ornaments (Xmas-clearance

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I have burst in to 2010 full speed and I'm loving being totally exhausted at the end of the day!  How about you? I think the reason I like holidays (kind of) is because it gets me motivated in the creativity department. My Valentine's motivation came from signing up for Heather's Petite Inspiration's matchbox swap! So basically we were to take a matchbox - foof it up - and fill it with

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I can't help but wish I were somewhere warm and tropical right now.  Winter is not my cup of tea!  (Or cup of Coquito, in this case.) If you like eggnog, and if you like coconut, you absolutely must make this Puerto Rican drink. One of my friends turned me on to this one New Years Eve and I love this alternative to a festive nog.  It is really SO nummy! There are many recipes on the net

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I am taking the day off!  Yes.  I warned my girls last night that Momma aint doin' nuffin' for no-body today :)  How are you all holding up?  Our out of state visitors is back with her own family, Christmas parties are pretty much over with for this season, gifts are wrapped, house is clean (ok, that part is a white lie) and I finally got to sleep in today!  That was by far the BEST thing ever.

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My goofy girlies are already working on saving Santa a trip   The Graphics Fairy has this adorable image (minus the words) that I decided to use for our "girls night in" party invitations.  I desaturated them a bit (which saves on the color ink) and threw on some glitter for the areas that lost their pizazz from de-saturating, and viola. When we first started putting up Christmas stuff, my

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"This is my wishbone This is my hope for you Cause I pull the right side you pull the left heart You'll have some wishing to do" lyrics from The Side Project - Wishbone Since seeing Lori's adorable glittered wishbone, I knew I would not let the girls break this one this year! So it has been sitting on my windowsill above the sink until now. My girls collect heart shaped rocks for me every

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It's been a busy weekend, did you have a great one too?  We headed over to the Victorian town of Port Townsend, WA (like we did last year) to attend the annual Christmas Tree lighting, and visit from Santa, who arrived on a horse drawn buggy and read a poem to the town! We also ate the world's best mini-donuts that a lady was frying on the sidewalk, I kid you not!  I could live on these donuts

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! This Pencil Tree sits in the corner of my dining room where my wine rack usually sits.  Some of my friends might just recognize a few of their creations on it!  If you squint, that is.  (The setting on my camera for the lights makes the larger version of the picture really grainy.) I finally found the Rubbermaid container downstairs that held the

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The tree(s) is up, stockings hung, Santa guards the entry, wreaths in their proper positions, candy-canes on the buffet, and the advent cones are a hit at my house. I still need to shop, wrap, bake, finish decorating, and host a cocktail/white elephant party.  Right now I wish I was more like my Mother-in-law, who has probably already got her gifts bought, wrapped, labeled, and stored away

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My version was a mixture of inspiration from a few different blogs I peek at... (pictures will enlarge when you click on them)   I took a little bit of Tatertots and Jello's love of burlap + Added it to The Art of Confusion's idea of the cones + Mixed that with Maya Made's idea of "time tickets"  (I just used strips of printed paper instead of actual tickets because who knows where my roll

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Over the holiday break, my mailman was very good to me First, he delivered a great piece which I won in a drawing at Sherrys... she made this fabric "Four Agreements" and it is so inspirational... I love the verses.  Sherry also included an ATC, which is quite hilarious! It is hanging in my dressing area, so I can read it each morning as I prepare for my day.  Thank you so much Sherry, it's

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Yesterday our Police Force lost four of their own.Yesterday, Spouses became Widows and Widowers. Yesterday, a dear husband lost his wife.Yesterday, children lost their fathers Yesterday, two children lost their mother.Yesterday, our community grieved in the shock and horrorYesterday, everywhere, people were riveted by the senseless act of violence Yesterday, the wives of our military community

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...I'm halfway done, so I can reward myself with a little Blog-World time this evening :)  Besides, I miss talking with you guys.  Just talking.  With my coffee in my lap and my laptop balancing on the armrest of my couch.  I know, I'm living dangerously. So how are you doing?  Are you planning a huge Turkey spread?  Are you as worried as I am that the turkey will be a flop?  I have to tell you

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First, I received my partner's name for the Ornament swap that I blogged about the other day. Yippee! I had been waiting patiently (sort of) to find out who I was getting, and it's Sharon of SharDon Exclusives!  Do go check her out.  Another beautiful blog to add to my list of 3984794547732 blogs on my google-reader. I had the funnest time surfing through her blog checking out all of her

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Oh wait.  I'm married. Secret stash of Twizzlers. Check. Water bottle. Check. Tickets. Check. Me:  Team "Edward"  I mean, Sure he's pasty white, but did'ja get a load of that jawline?  Nice.  And his "dad" is so hott! Kiddo:  Team "Jacob" Kiddette:  Team "I'd rather be a Ninja" and Team "Mom, grow up!" and Team "omg, you guys are being retarded" I am SO ready for a late late "date

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One of the tutorials that was shared at Artist Class was how to make a paper-clay snowman ornament... This was our example to be inspired by: Meet Bubby-the-snow-clown.  Don't you just want to tweak his little nose and chubby cheeks?  I strayed just a little from the example, skipped the painted nose and mouth, and used vintage micah instead of glitter.  I still think he's very sweet :)

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Since I'd had a couple questions and emails about the recipes I'm using, here they are! Candy Cane Hearts: (I used Almond Bark but the blog I found this idea from uses Wiltons white candy melts) Lay your miniature candy canes on parchment paper (or waxed paper) in a heart shape. Put your white candy in a ziplock bag and microwave about a minute or two (depends on your microwave) until you can

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The madness has begun. Candies, and chocolates, and nuts, and toffees, and big messes in the kitchen... One box down, 2 more to go.  Rum cakes, and B52 balls yet to make! From my kitchen to the sandpits of Afghanistan... I know a few boys who are going to be gaining a few extra pounds this winter!  Heh-heh!  (love you guys and miss you all like craaaaazy!) Moving along...  may I offer

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I signed up for the Christmas Ornament Swap that is being hosted by Pampering Beki and figured I better get a jump start on it -  it's due to be mailed out before Thanksgiving! This is a snippet at what I've come up with. A little recycling... (yay me, go green) A little old santa and his bff, snowman-who is camera shy... A smattering of snow... (who doesn't love some micah?) A lot of

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I owe them my kindness and gratitude every day...  for what other group of complete strangers do I know who would willing lay down their life for ME? To those who have served before, and those who are serving today to ensure my Freedom, My simple "Thank you" does not express my gratitude.  This family appreciates you for what you have done, what you are continuing to do, and the countless

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I've never been one for selling and promoting on purpose.  Like really - I would have made a horrible "pusher!"  Good thing I never went into that career field.  Hehe But I have to tell you (with a little tiny bit of pride) that today at Artist Class, my project is being featured. What is Artist Class?  It's a private online blog of many amazing projects from different artists and bloggers who

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Since I first saw a different version of these unique beauties, I've been wanting to make one. 1. White Christmas Wreath, 2. Vintage Recipes Mid Century Modern, 3. All White, 4. details - paper roll wreath, 5. Paper Wreath, 6. folded paper wreath at hotel.  I wanted to share with you this link which has a great tutorial on how to make a paper wreath... hers is just gorgeous!  Living with

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I'm settling in where I continue to know safety and serenity.  The calming haven of my own nest in this mad world. My heart continually aches as the chaos and evil in this world shatter more and more lives.  Every. Single. Day. I needed to lose myself in glitter today...  lots and lots of glitter.   I needed a comforting nest of crumpled music... I needed the beauty of some tattered

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Long story short,  I'm jumping in on "Christopher and Tia's Flashback Friday" - isn't it crazy cool that I found another blogger with the same name as mine?!  Not only that, they're a military family as well. Anywho, my flashback picture starts out young.  And not the best quality of photos, obviously. Top right:  Coming to America and meeting my new mom Bottom right:  Trying icecream! Left:

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... and domesticating by way of adding splashes of nature's elements into my very neutral home. What are some of the ways you add the spirit of the season around your environment?  I'm always looking for new ideas!

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I ran across these lovely free printables via Vintage Indie and I wanted to share them here also in case some of you don't read Vintage Indie or shop at Paper & Cake (who graciously offers this free printable!) Aren't they pretty?  Run over and download your PDF just in time to plan your Thanksgiving meal!  While you're at Paper & Cake, check out some of their other gorgeous printables. Myself

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skel·e·ton / ˈskelitn/• n. an internal or external framework of bone, cartilage, or other rigid material supporting or containing the body of an animal or plant. Check out Cami's cute Skeleton Lady!  It was so cute, I had to borrow the idea :)

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I really like food photos. I also have a huge sweet tooth today. What are you craving lately? 1. Chocolate Malt Cupcakes., 2. Crave Cupcakes, 3. chocolate mousse cake, 4. Chocolate covered grapes for "Bliss in a Bottle" @ Sher - Bliss, 5. IMG_1352, 6. Sugar Coma!, 7. Marshmallow & chocolate sauce apples !!!, 8. google food 4-17-07, 9. green apple, caramel and milk chocolate bavarian cake, 10

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When no one is there to hear your secrets, who do you whisper your oddities to? When I was still pregnant with my oldest daughter, a friend told me about a dream she had.  In it I had given birth to a baby with a tail!  What a humorous memory to conjure back up today as I was creating horns for this baby face. Artist Class started this week!  The tutorials remain accessable through

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With Halloween almost over, you may be able to find these carvable faux white pumpkins on sale at your favorite store. I did. And then I picked up some Holiday Picks in the floral area. Threw some Martha Stewart stickers into my basket, along with some other pearl strand sticker thing Drug out some pretty lace.  Tore (not cut) a strip to tie around the stem of my fake pumpkin. And

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Do something good.  Do something good for a complete stranger.  Do something good for the good of the world.  Do something good to make someone smile.  And do it all without wanting anything in return. That thought kept running through my head this morning as I was cutting this Amoeba, and Lily of the Valley. Though I am trying not to get too personal about my world on this blog, I really want

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I have always loved paper cutting ever since coming across the technique about 5 years ago...  I'm not talented enough to make my own patterns yet though. So recently I came across a lady named Cindy who writes the Scherenschnitte Blog and she is not only amazingly talented, but she's very generous with her patterns! I decided to cut 2 two of her recent offerings, and thought they would be

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This is the sample that I am using for the Artist Class. If you would like the chance to win this Malediction Voodoo Heart, please leave me a comment stating your favorite interior decorating style with your email address linked to your comment! Check back on Monday Evening to see if you are the winner! (this has already been mailed to it's new home!) And there is still time to sign up for

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I have been invited to share my Voodoo Heart instructions at an online Artist Class workshop, how fun, and what a great way to celebrate my first month of "back to blogging." If you're interested in online "work at your own pace" step by step instructions and visual tutorials on how to make at least 12 very cool projects from some very cool bloggers... click here to REGISTER Use the discount

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You know, I could spend all day surfing through Home Interior & Design Blogs.  Serious. ALL DAY.  Love them.  Can't get enough of them.  I bookmark pretty much all the ones I come across.  For real. I call it "Domesticating."  I also call shopping "domesticating."  Well, when I'm not calling it "therapy" I mean.  But that's a different story. So is it ironic that I can spend hours browsing

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My recent assemblage might lead you to believe that there is a disturbing dark-side to my usual lace, glitter, and vintage paper inspired self. I assure you, I'm happy and well adjusted.   Honestly, I have no idea where this evolved from.  But I had so much fun creating the "rust" on this cage, crackling the hands, sewing the heart, learning how to make a noose, and cutting the vintage

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I think I may be unintentionally channeling some Tim Burton-ism this Halloween season.  How I would love to borrow his mind for just a day or a month.  Until that happens, hehe, I will patiently fiddle with my own version of his brilliance. This box has a glass front, however it was removed to take the photo.  :) ~box made with vintage handwritten letter from a mother to her child, animal

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Things are getting spooky around here. To keep with the spirit, I thought Voodoo doll cookies would be fun munching! Since I couldn't find my Gingerbread men cookie cutters anywhere, I found a site with instructions on how to make your own cookie mold!  Since mine is more Voodoo than Gingerbread-man, I purposely made mine "wonky shaped" instructions here:  http://www.wikihow.com/

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For our final portion of the workshop, I chose to use a cigar box... Mission complete!

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A Beautiful Life art journal  & memory book Page theme:  Beauty Within "There is beauty all around when there is love at home" I wanted to use my own photos with this journal - it seems we get to move so often with the military, so I like to keep a photo record of each house we live in.  Our flag is proudly displayed year round. Page theme:  Oh how I love It seemed natural to use

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I hopped on the "Beautiful Life" train a little late, so I'm just now getting my cover finished.  I'm glad Cami posted about this workshop... it's just what I needed to get kick-started. Simplicity is in the stars for me today... The book shell that I'm using is an old Hymnal found at a thrift shop.  I can't believe people donate Hymn books and Bibles to thrift stores, you would think maybe

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When I should be making something creative today, I've been playing in PhotoBucket's editing options.  Seriously easier than pulling up my Adobe PhotoShop and messing with my settings there, because I really don't know what I'm doing. So, I thought I'd take some fun, stupid, totally-should-have-been-sleeping instead of playing with my iPhotobooth in the middle of the night for the world's best

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A super sentimental piece of jewelry that I finally finished today...With winter nearing, I wanted to make something that could be worn as a single piece over sweaters and turtlenecks (which I pretty much live in once it gets cold here!)The piece connecting the 2 SS chains is a vintage braceletPearls intrigue me. Something so beautiful made from an irritating grain of sand. I chose to use many

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I really thought that I was so over Blogging, but I think it will do me good to resort back to this habit again. To pass my time through this year long deployment, I've made a promise to myself to make creative playtime at least once a week, and cook one new-to-me recipe each week. My hits and misses will be your reading fodder! Applause is always great, and Laughter is even better. (

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