tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32592352009-11-27T05:48:36.319-08:00Random musings of a crazy, crafty, pop culture-obsessed girl!Alexahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17118224267577242315noreply@blogger.comBlogger964125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259235.post-50984686601265601712009-11-25T00:31:00.000-08:002009-11-25T00:37:06.561-08:00

My peeps are here all the way from Lexington and Louisiana (Chris & Kristy) so I'm keeping this short and sweet tonight. Did come upon this super swell type above by BjornStar that I just love. I totally dig cool typography. I'm ok at a few doodles here or there, but when it comes to really cool lettering, I missed that boat somehow. I admire people who can do crazy fonts and hand lettering

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Check it out! I have a really cool new (to me) set of glasses that I wanted to share. These glasses actually belonged to my Grandmother and I never recall seeing them once, but aren't they incredibly cool? I love them so much. Who knew that my grandmother had these stashed away? I'm glad my mom found them and thought that I would appreciate them. They are so neat that I don't even know if I

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Got this pillow in the mail yesterday and it made me very happy. My mom always gives us a gift around Thanksgiving time so that we can enjoy it during the holiday season. Well, this gift is super special because it is a pillow made from my grandmother's old holiday sweatshirt. My grandmother passed away this past July. She always wore this shirt at Christmas time. It's just a simple mouse

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Saw this video on television tonight and I found it to be super sweet. I guess it should make me want to buy the Amazon Kindle, but honestly I don't read that many books. I go through phases where I do from time to time, but most of my reading is in the form or magazines and craft books. Five other things that inspired me tonight:These cake pedestals found hereAlso love this clown inspired

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So, before I got my new Mac, I saw these pictures all over Flickr and I had no clue how they were done! Well, I know now. Basically, when you get a new iMac, a little camera comes installed in the computer. This camera records still photos and videos. There's a little program called "Photo Booth" that you play with to get silly and goofy pictures. A child (or in my case an adult...but this

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In addition to my Swell Life blog, I also am the main contributor to the social media sites of iLoveToCreate.com! What does this mean? Well, while I am a graphic designer for iLovetoCreate, I'm also hard at work finding cool things to showcase on the iLoveToCreate various social media outlets like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and the iLoveToCreate blog. I'm always in search of projects that people

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No joke! I've never made Shrinky Dinks before tonight. While over at Silvia's tonight, we decided to craft and she suggested Shrinky Dinks, to which she received a resounding yes from me!I actually own two packages of Shrinky Dinks...the regular kind and the digital inkjet kind. I've just never gotten them out and played, though I've always intended to. There are a lot of crafts like this that

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So, I spent a huge chunk of my day today cleaning my closet. Admittedly, my place is a wreck and I had to start somewhere. I have purchased some new clothes recently that I want to play up and it's really hard to do when your clothes are organized! So I went to it...I did several loads of laundry as well and tomorrow I plan on continuing with the task. I even bought some fancy (yeah, right)

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Here's a repeat project from last year that I made. It's quick and simple...yeah, that's me. And if you don't want to use paint, you could use a silver or gold pen too! The Thankful PumpkinSupplies:– medium or large pumpkin– Copper Pearl paint– thin drafting tape (I used Rainbow Tape)– newspaper– damp clothInstructions:1. Wipe off any dirty spots of pumpkin with cloth.2. Spiral tape around

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1. Where is your cell phone: charging in my bedroom.2. Your hair: is in dire need of a cut right now. Also, I used to hate it, but I've grown into it. 3. Your mother: Is one of the most talented ladies I know.4. Your father: Is very honest, true to his word and amazingly gifted at fixing ANYTHING. 5. Your favorite food: Don't know that I can pinpoint just one, but in no particular order...ice

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Tonight, my friend Katie and I went to Panera and then to Powell's Candy Shop in the Sierra Vista Mall. At Powell's, they had a full out holiday display filled with lotsa holiday candies and goodies. Katie was so excited and said she was totally in the holiday spirit. Me, not so much.See, I really don't get into the holiday spirit till the day after Thanksgiving. I take my holidays one at a

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I finally got my new Mac and I'm so excited about it and I just can't hide it! I got to play with a few of the features including the Photobooth application and the iMovie application and I made what you see above and below (my 365 photo...yes, I know I look crazed in it). I think my video turned out really cute. I'm excited about it and the possibilities I have with iMovie.It was a beautiful

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This past weekend, I attended the wedding of my friends Katie and Kyle. It was beautiful. Katie is very, very crafty and her little touches were all over. She's a big sucker for details, so entire thing had touches of both her and Kyle's sensibilities. Here's some pics I shot of the day...The happy coupleThe main color was green (as seen in her sister Lauren's dress), but fall leaves and

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I must be in a home decor mood...too bad I hate cleaning, huh? Anyway, I love décor and all the clever finds out there. I thought I'd share a few pretty ones today...enjoy :)Flower screen from felt cleaners via Design Sponge.Ceiling Medallion art from DIY IdeasLight fixtures using felt from Apartment TherapyTree Branch Curtain Rod from Casa SugarSimple marble Vase from Addicted 2 DecoratingHope

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1. I have kinda been a flake and I realized I never announced the winner of the Witchy Prize Pack...I asked a friend on Facebook to choose a number between 1 & 32, the number of entries I recieved and as you can tell, she chose 4. I scrolled down the list and picked the 4th one from the top and it was Levi's Mommy! I will be getting in touch with you about shipping info. I apologize for the

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If I ever get to visit New York City again, I totally want to hit up Dylan's Candy Bar! It really looks like the most colorful, fabulous place on earth! The video above features the owner, Dylan Lauren (she's Ralph Lauren's daughter) and she takes you through the shop.In the meantime, I guess I'll have to drool over the online offerings. These are some of my faves...Candy Dots BangleWhirly Pop

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Looking at this screen shot, you will notice 3 things (and perhaps more) about me...1) I never delete incoming mails when I get them, even on facebook. This explains the 92 messages. Bad habit I acquired even back in my hotmail days.2) My 365 photo of the day turned out to be a last ditch midnight effort...thus the photo of my gold holey earrings. When in doubt, shoot the most interesting thing

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Here's a screen shot of the room my mom worked on for Extreme Makeover for the Mattingly Family. She sewed the curtains and the pillows on the bed. The room turned out super cute and had a dog boutique theme (they have 5 dogs and even a doggy door going out to custom made dog houses in the back yard). I'm pretty sure the little girl said, "It's fantastic, it's perfect."I think she did a great

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Tonight by watching Mad Men, I made caramel apples. I always wish I could make picture perfect ones, but for some reason, mine always turn out with the caramel and clumps of the candy/nuts on the bottom. Does anyone have a solution to this? This is my second attempt at making caramel apples and both times they've ended up clumpy :( Anyway, the photos turned out cute, so it wasn't a total wash

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Yeah, I went there. I dressed up as Octomom today for Halloween! I taped them all over my shirt and leg and in my back pocket. I even carried one on a ribbon on the ground. It's a pretty silly costume (and impersonation), but I had fun with it. I handed the babies off and said, "Here, you take care of it, you're the taxpayer." I also said wistfully, "I'm just waiting for my Jon Gosselin to

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OK, ok, I realize Halloween isn't over yet and I'm already moving on, but I'm kinda Halloweened out. Not to say I won't be participating in Halloween festivities (I plan on sharing my outfit for work tomorrow...it will make you laugh), I am just ready to delve into other holiday crafting!Speaking of which, if you weren't aware already, I'm a member of an Etsy team... Fresno Etsy Especial. And

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So, with Halloween and Thanksgiving coming up, I have had a few requests for my pumpkin dip as shown above (Thanks Retta for letting me use your photo). At every party/get together I've attended, it has been a huge hit! And it is soooo super easy to make! I have to give credit where credit is due, I got this from user Tiera Lesley at All Recipes. I have a huge craving for pumpkin flavors this

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Well, it's the last week of Terrorific Tuesday 2009! I appreciate everyone who have participated in this fun lil' roundup of craftiness! I think a lot of people enjoy looking through these projects and getting inspired...that's why I put it together :) Now without further fanfare, I bring you week 4 of Terrorific Tuesday 2009!Trick or Treat!Frame and post it note holder dressed for

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So, if you are totally drained and don't feel like carving a pumpkin, why not attack it with a permanent marker? That's right, a pumpkin doesn't have to be carved or painted on, it can just be made totally cool with a Sharpie. Use a fine, wide or regular tip...whatever floats your boat!I simple drew different designs like skulls and crossbones, words, a spooky tree, swirls, stars, tombstones,

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Photo by Universal Stopping PointI know I share a lot of Halloween inspiration and get excited about the season (see photo above) here on my blog, but I thought I would share some fun links to some other web sites that will get your Halloween groove on!Geek Crafts has been featuring lots of fun unique and clever costume and décor ideas. The Dabbled Blog has TONS of compiled inspiration that you

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