tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69829004224833652822024-03-14T00:54:02.783-05:00i---CreateAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-45085364522121013762012-03-10T09:32:00.000-06:002012-03-10T09:32:30.687-06:00My favorite travel blogs.I love reading travel blogs! They are full of so many great pictures from all around the world. Today I'm going to share some of my favs with all of you! (I'm writing about the blogs in the order I discovered them)<br />
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#1. <a href="http://mrmrsglobetrot.blogspot.com/">Mr and Mrs Globe Trot</a><br />
They share some amazing photos from their travels around the world. Right after their wedding they ran away and had an incredible 6 month honeymoon. They are photographers by trade, so the pictures are phenomenal! <br />
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I love the little synopsis of their adventures of each area. By looking at their pictures, I feel like I am understanding the culture and people that live there. They are very talented writers and photographers!<br />
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*All of these photos are from <a href="http://mrmrsglobetrot.blogspot.com/">http://mrmrsglobetrot.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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#2. <a href="http://www.travelingtriplets.com/">Traveling Triplets</a><br />
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They are 3 triplet sisters who love to travel! All three of them share this website and post on the various experiences they have had. From teaching english in China to making videos in Peru, they've done a lot! Recently one went to France and currently she is sharing about that trip. The blog posts are very fun to read and to the point. Here are some of my favorite pictrues:<br />
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They don't always take themselves so seriously as you can see. ^ This is a picture from one of their <a href="http://www.travelingtriplets.com/2012/02/freaky-friday.html">"Freaky Friday"</a> posts, which they do every Friday.<br />
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They even have an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/travelingtriplets?ref=seller_info">etsy shop</a> inspired by their travels; there are even a few authentic pieces from places they visited!<br />
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*All of these photos are from <a href="http://www.travelingtriplets.com/">http://www.travelingtriplets.com/</a><br />
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Please stop by and take a look at these amazing blogs! What are your favorite blogs to read?Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-69956662680538255642012-03-08T17:36:00.000-06:002012-03-08T17:36:27.015-06:00mud balls.The name doesn't make them sound very nice, but they are delish! I saw this recipe on pinterest and decided I had to try it. These mud balls were so quick to make, it only took 20 minutes from start to finish!<br />
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Here's the recipe:<br />
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1/4 Cup Peanut butter<br />
1/4 Cup Honey<br />
1/4 Cup Wheat Germ or Oat bran<br />
1/4 Cup Chocolate Chips<br />
1/4 Cup Coconut<br />
1/2 Cup Oatmeal<br />
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Melt the peanut butter and honey together over low heat. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir together. Once cool enough, shape into little balls. Enjoy! Makes about 12 balls, but this recipe could be easily doubled or even tripled. Very simple and no bake/minimal mess.<br />
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Lately I've been kinda busy. I am involved in FFA and my winter contest is ag sales. I love it! We go into a room and mock sell whatever product we choose to a couple judges. It's very fun and i enjoy getting to know other members from all over the state. </div>
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I'm going to start doing some more blogging again. I kind of hopped off the train a few months ago, but now I miss it. Coming up next is a recipe for chili and enchiladas. mmmmmm</div>
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P.S. If you're wondering which one I am, in the first picture I'm in the
middle and in the second I'm on the right. In the last one I'm second to the right.</div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-22786981361481081502011-11-16T20:36:00.001-06:002012-02-29T20:02:28.860-06:00Today I'm inspired by:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I stumbled upon <a href="http://collectionaday2010.blogspot.com/">this blog </a>where the lady took a picture of one of her collections every day for a year. Here are some of my favorite collections:</div>
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I love the simplicity of the both of these rooms. The one on the right looks so functional!</div>
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These aren't sewing rooms, but they sure are neat. I love the storage on the right. It has the right balance of rustic and functional. </div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-38654071490123969422011-11-11T11:11:00.000-06:002011-11-11T11:11:01.851-06:0011-11-11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's 11-11-11. This won't happen again until 2111, when most of us won't be around. I find this day so exciting because it's veterans day and it's 11-11-11! <br />
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Please remember all of the soldiers, the ones who have returned, the ones who are serving, and especially the soldiers who have paid the ultimate price.<br />
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When it turns 11:11 remember to make a very important wish! What will you be wishing for?Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-10045651527697020582011-10-24T20:32:00.000-05:002011-10-24T21:53:38.624-05:00Weekend Recap<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
What have I been up to this weekend? Mostly relaxing and getting ready for the 5 day week coming up. I have my last volleyball game on Monday so then I'll have more time to craft and blog! </div>
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Today I made a few bows...<br />
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I planned on only making a couple<br />
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but then I saw some really cute prints!<br />
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I also started painting some frames. I am planning on hanging them up in my room once I get new bedding and the walls painted. The colors are so beachy and fresh! <br />
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P.S.I used my <a href="http://i---create.blogspot.com/2011/07/hair-bows.html">hair bow tutoria</a>l.Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-15237073478493282942011-10-17T12:01:00.001-05:002011-10-17T12:01:15.310-05:00Perfect Pencil Pouch: a Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a tutorial one of my favorite pencil pouch! I use it every day at school to carry my pencils, pens, and calculator from class to class. It would be great for stashing things in your purse to keep them organized. <br />
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To start determine how big you want the pouch to be. I suggest 6"x8" for a standard pouch. This will fit a calculator, pens, and pencils. You can switch up the sizes for fitting different things.<br />
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Cut out the pieces: 2 of each.<br />
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Pin them wrong sides together and make sure the sides match up.<br />
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Sew lines down the stripes. Make sure to be careful to go straight--the stripes can be kind of an optical illusion after a whiel! I suggest about 5 seams to hold it in place. Repeat with the other set of denim and fabric.<br />
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Pin the zipper on upside down to the striped fabric. Sew a 1/8 inch seam. This is to hold it in place for the next step.<br />
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Flip it over and pin the panel up onto the zipper. Sew along the zipper on the fabric.<br />
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This picture shows the nice piping effect you get from sewing the zipper on this way.<br />
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Turn it inside out and pin. Make sure to open the zipper up 1/2 way so you can flip the bag inside out when we're finished. The bottom seams should match up so you can sew a 1/4 inch seam along the bottom.<br />
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Next pin it so the zipper and bottom seam match up. Sew the short sides.<br />
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Flip it inside out, trim any extra strings and there you have it, a perfect pencil pouch!<br />
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<b>Age</b>: 16<br />
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<b>Breakfast</b>: Baked Oatmeal (I'll have to share the delish recipe sometime!)<br />
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<b>Color:</b> Turquoise, white, gray, and coral<br />
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<b>Dessert</b>: ice cream! (cookie dough to be exact)<br />
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<b>Essential Clothing Item</b>: a simple necklace<br />
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<b>Food:</b> Ham and tapioca pudding...not together of course<br />
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<b>Gold or Silver: </b>Silver<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Job:</b> babysitter and uh blogger if that counts :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Knick-Knack</b>: A glass seahorse we got on vacation</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Least Favorite Chore</b>: Dusting...it isn't very rewarding</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Movie: </b>Food, Inc.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Under your bed</b>: An extra leaf for our dining room table. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Veggie you like</b>: Beets and asparagus are my favorite</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Why do you run late</b>?: I usually don't. I go by the FFA motto: "Early is on time and on time is late"</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>X-Rays:</b> Just for dental stuff</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Zoo Animal</b>: Giraffe</span><br />
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I was looking around the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/">purl bee</a> blog when I stumbled across these adorable citrus coasters! Although they remind me of springtime I still think they are adorable. I think these are going on my crafty to-do list :)</div>
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I also saw these fruit inspired apple coasters. They would be perfect with a glass of warm cider on a crisp fall day!</div>
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These coasters would be perfect for all year round. You can change the paper to match the style of your house or the colors of a certain room.</div>
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<br />Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-33214671719552822692011-10-01T13:58:00.000-05:002011-10-01T13:58:22.055-05:00i---am busy!<div style="text-align: center;">
So what have I been up to? Quite a bit, actually! I am going to walk you through what a day in my life is like. </div>
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8:30-9:00 free time!</div>
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As you can see I am quite busy during the school year. Not to mention every Friday night I take statistics for our HS football team. I am in no way complaining because I love being busy -- to an extent. Just last night<i> </i>I sewed a zippered bag and I realized how much I have missed sewing. It was the first sewing project I have done since school started! I think I have been going too fast so I am going to slow down and enjoy life--after all isn't that what we're supposed to do?</div>
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Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-38809344870628452282011-07-19T07:15:00.000-05:002011-07-19T07:15:00.137-05:00i---Pin: Camping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/7431103_vImlm7Vs_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/7431103_vImlm7Vs_c.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> This week I am on a canoe trip with our church youth group. It is 6 days in</div><div style="text-align: center;"> the woods away from civilization. It should be really fun! I won't have very good </div><div style="text-align: center;">pictures because I am just using a disposable waterproof camera. Maybe in a few weeks</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I will post pictures from the trip. For now, I'm off to paddle my canoe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/27258305_vUP2q4oP_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/27258305_vUP2q4oP_c.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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8 Cups Rolled Oats<br />
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finely chopped almonds<br />
finely chopped walnuts<br />
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1.5 tsp salt<br />
3/4 Cup Brown sugar<br />
1/2 Cup Pure Maple Syrup(the fake stuff works, too)<br />
1 Cup Peanut Butter <br />
1 Cup Vegetable Oil<br />
2 TBS ground cinnamon<br />
1 TBS vanilla<br />
2 Cups Craisins or raisins (optional)<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.<br />
2. Combine the oats, wheat germ, oat bran, soy nuts, pecans, almonds, walnuts, and coconut in a large bowl. Stir together the remaining ingredients (except for the raisins) in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then pour over the dry ingredients, and stir to coat. Spread the mixture out evenly on the baking sheets.<br />
3. Bake in the preheated oven until crispy and toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir once halfway through. Cool, then stir in the raisins or cranberries before storing in an airtight container.<br />
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*you don't have to use the exact amount of nuts shown. I sometimes use more than needed if I want to use up a bag.<br />
*To finely chop the nuts, just stick them in a food processor! Works much better than chopping with a knife.<br />
*Take the granola out of the oven when it is still a little bit wet. Keep in mind that it will clump together when it is out of the oven.<br />
*For storing I put it in 2 ziploc bags. I freeze one and leave the other one out to eat. <br />
Granola is perfect for snacks and breakfast. I enjoy mine like a bowl of cereal: with milk in the bottom! I also drink a glass of orange juice. This granola keeps me full until lunch time with all of the protein it contains.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/02713420875630133948" rel="nofollow">Ruby Taylor</a> said...Love what I have seen on your blog...I am now a follower and gladly placed your button on my blog!! http://rubyinga.blogspot.com <br />
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Please <a href="mailto:a.braaten@rrt.net">email </a>me within 48 hours so I can get these magnets shipped! If you don't I will choose a new winner.
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<div style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Cut a 4x6 inch rectangle of fabric. Fold it in half the "hotdog" way. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iZdMfUoiIVU/ThN-9KGQ6iI/AAAAAAAAATs/b-7xQV6VndI/s1600/DSC_0088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iZdMfUoiIVU/ThN-9KGQ6iI/AAAAAAAAATs/b-7xQV6VndI/s320/DSC_0088.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 2: Sew along the short side and 1/3 of the way into the middle. Repeat so both sides are sewn. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YWPFt4u1yFE/ThN-_cB1e0I/AAAAAAAAATw/IG1yYGXbqa4/s1600/DSC_0089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YWPFt4u1yFE/ThN-_cB1e0I/AAAAAAAAATw/IG1yYGXbqa4/s320/DSC_0089.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 3: Turn it right side out and tuck the hole in. (you may need to iron this)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cu2T-xgJB3c/ThN_A1ZaSHI/AAAAAAAAAT0/hxcqF8Cv9LE/s1600/DSC_0094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cu2T-xgJB3c/ThN_A1ZaSHI/AAAAAAAAAT0/hxcqF8Cv9LE/s320/DSC_0094.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YWPFt4u1yFE/ThN-_cB1e0I/AAAAAAAAATw/IG1yYGXbqa4/s1600/DSC_0089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 5: fold the sides in and wrap the small piece of fabric around. I use fabric tack glue to secure it, but you can hand sew if you like.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8vuH8B4uob0/ThOqd6WbSdI/AAAAAAAAAUc/Ufu0DdSqpbk/s1600/DSC_0097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8vuH8B4uob0/ThOqd6WbSdI/AAAAAAAAAUc/Ufu0DdSqpbk/s320/DSC_0097.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What would you attach these adorable bows to? </span></div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-37957666123999832202011-07-12T15:34:00.000-05:002011-07-12T15:34:01.017-05:00i---Race: Turtle Races!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-TcP4tcBgw/ThytfOSk-OI/AAAAAAAAAbU/3C0WyMxOwzY/s1600/DSC_0164.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g-TcP4tcBgw/ThytfOSk-OI/AAAAAAAAAbU/3C0WyMxOwzY/s400/DSC_0164.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This weekend we picked up a few friends and headed off to the turtle races. I</div><div style="text-align: center;"> thought this turtle portrait was too cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-41318311029121312112011-07-12T14:47:00.001-05:002011-07-12T14:48:21.604-05:00i---Guest: MD School Mrs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fNQjyqriWW4/ThXBiptY-5I/AAAAAAAAAag/RO99W2d0-lY/s1600/DSC_0022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fNQjyqriWW4/ThXBiptY-5I/AAAAAAAAAag/RO99W2d0-lY/s400/DSC_0022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a guest post on <a href="http://mdschoolmrs.blogspot.com/">MD school Mrs.</a> today! I am showing how to make i---create granola. It is my favorite recipe of all time and looks delish! Wouldn't you love a bowl of this for breakfast!?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</a></div>What flowers are you loving this summer?Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-15457774883701607242011-07-11T13:20:00.000-05:002011-07-11T13:20:34.431-05:00Dear 16 Year old me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/_4jgUcxMezM/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_4jgUcxMezM&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_4jgUcxMezM&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found this video on <a href="http://youtube.com/">youtube</a> and think it has a pretty powerful message. As you are heading out to the beaches, make sure to wear sunscreen and protective clothing! You will be glad you did.</div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-16927065418754312112011-07-07T09:11:00.000-05:002011-07-07T09:11:53.992-05:00i---Guest: Pink Lemonade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eoZeT5lo7eE/ThN_EkKKcOI/AAAAAAAAAUA/GhsI9ehVsZA/s1600/DSC_0117.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eoZeT5lo7eE/ThN_EkKKcOI/AAAAAAAAAUA/GhsI9ehVsZA/s400/DSC_0117.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I have a <a href="http://www.pinklemonade-blog.com/2011/07/guest-blogger-abby-from-i-create.html">guest post</a> on Pink Lemonade today! Isn't this exciting :) I show how to make hair bows. Very cute, easy, and fun! <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><blockquote><a href="http://www.shoppinklemonade.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Pink Lemonade" src="http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx137/ComeShopPinkLemonade/paige4.jpg" /></a></blockquote></div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-57798340740131565882011-07-06T15:44:00.001-05:002011-07-09T17:24:16.817-05:00i---Give!<div style="text-align: center;">I have a super fun Giveaway going on right now. I am giving away these charming magnets! Aren't they adorable? </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Wouldn't they look fantastic on your fridge! I can only imagine the to-do lists they would hold up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-g4tqNbgO_lryg4r7Lcdkj22LZiHC87JzVQ-UsyranK1UMxjUe6tk3fmnVuAKO77r6ljolUeF-_pssi5qUA8QVU1l-8P4G40Jp4Lgz2652Si1BAkpuvgN1wvv2KNEykNU1g4bBIhR0A/s1600/c76052e42ec0460cadd45dee98f7ccd4_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2-g4tqNbgO_lryg4r7Lcdkj22LZiHC87JzVQ-UsyranK1UMxjUe6tk3fmnVuAKO77r6ljolUeF-_pssi5qUA8QVU1l-8P4G40Jp4Lgz2652Si1BAkpuvgN1wvv2KNEykNU1g4bBIhR0A/s1600/c76052e42ec0460cadd45dee98f7ccd4_6.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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Good luck and let the entering begin!<br />
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*Giveaway closes Thursday, July 16, 2011 at 6pm Central.<br />
**Make sure to check back BEFORE Saturday, July 18, 2011 to see if you won. If the winner doesn't contact me within 48 hrs I will choose a new one. :)Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-59866108013352439052011-07-06T09:07:00.000-05:002011-07-06T09:07:14.486-05:00Polymer Clay Watermelon Magnets<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made these watermelon magnets yesterday out of polymer clay. They were pretty easy to form and then I put them in the oven to bake. After they cooled, I attached magnets to the back with hot glue. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY08Q8MklxBYzWcD1wE7lFVTO1ZIFWmppYGlkHRtfJMFpsKc0jCLMr6amMl-O2Cz7V_MmyFAUtyM8O_swMZY08yeZKKo2pRSTRFOoIxmiA4CdfaWZO6W1ENwlLWHIX2wrJUV5y8ZvldHc/s1600/watermelon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY08Q8MklxBYzWcD1wE7lFVTO1ZIFWmppYGlkHRtfJMFpsKc0jCLMr6amMl-O2Cz7V_MmyFAUtyM8O_swMZY08yeZKKo2pRSTRFOoIxmiA4CdfaWZO6W1ENwlLWHIX2wrJUV5y8ZvldHc/s320/watermelon.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>*photo taken with instagramAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-36503289514657554392011-07-06T03:15:00.000-05:002011-07-06T12:59:24.972-05:00Ruffled iTouch Case Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oS2f0BHs8d0/ThSSabWdVPI/AAAAAAAAAZo/yHr226dlQR8/s1600/DSC_0032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oS2f0BHs8d0/ThSSabWdVPI/AAAAAAAAAZo/yHr226dlQR8/s320/DSC_0032.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This tutorial is how to make an iTouch case. I have been wanting a case for my iTouch for a while, so I finally bit the bullet and made one myself! This case takes about 1 hour to make and it will protect your iPod from many dents and scratches. You can adjust the dimensions if you are going to use it for an iPad or iNano. It will work for any device as a matter of fact.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0d5xw2kZTYU/ThSR4SuMnCI/AAAAAAAAAYs/YCfCjje7dAM/s1600/DSC_0009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0d5xw2kZTYU/ThSR4SuMnCI/AAAAAAAAAYs/YCfCjje7dAM/s320/DSC_0009.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Cut your fabric. The outside, lining, and batting should all be 6.5x5 inches. The ruffle fabric should be 3x8 inches.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BlvbQJpYwmo/ThSR65ggNUI/AAAAAAAAAYw/qhvdlHLsSy0/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BlvbQJpYwmo/ThSR65ggNUI/AAAAAAAAAYw/qhvdlHLsSy0/s320/DSC_0012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 2: Sew the outside and batting together. Measure up 1.5 inches on the top and bottom and sew a line. This will help keep the batting in place when you use the case.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x54HyiLWdEs/ThSR969ho7I/AAAAAAAAAY0/G7iYwTd-s8w/s1600/DSC_0013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-x54HyiLWdEs/ThSR969ho7I/AAAAAAAAAY0/G7iYwTd-s8w/s320/DSC_0013.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 3: On the ruffle fabric iron the long sides in 1/4 inch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AC1dx1jtXjw/ThSSAjcYJWI/AAAAAAAAAY4/l-tC2J3VJGU/s1600/DSC_0014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AC1dx1jtXjw/ThSSAjcYJWI/AAAAAAAAAY4/l-tC2J3VJGU/s320/DSC_0014.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 4: Sew on the ruffles in the center of the outside fabric. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YdMktHO5gZg/ThSSGqd0K9I/AAAAAAAAAZA/kcRXjEoy9Bc/s1600/DSC_0016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YdMktHO5gZg/ThSSGqd0K9I/AAAAAAAAAZA/kcRXjEoy9Bc/s320/DSC_0016.JPG" width="320" /></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60zJUdRnGaU/ThSSIhxkv5I/AAAAAAAAAZE/u4yVzRQoSmQ/s1600/DSC_0017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60zJUdRnGaU/ThSSIhxkv5I/AAAAAAAAAZE/u4yVzRQoSmQ/s320/DSC_0017.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Step5: This is where it gets a little tricky! You are going to make a sandwich with the zipper on the inside. Place the outside fabric face up and lay the zipper face down on the top of it. Then add the lining fabric face down and sew a 1/4 inch seam along the edge of the zipper. Repeat with the other side.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RFSFUAOLfFg/ThSSQAG7P8I/AAAAAAAAAZU/Zl5vxztnM90/s1600/DSC_0024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RFSFUAOLfFg/ThSSQAG7P8I/AAAAAAAAAZU/Zl5vxztnM90/s320/DSC_0024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what it should look like after you have both sides done. Make sure to open the zipper about halfway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uqXZbx1RFHs/ThSSSCoZEUI/AAAAAAAAAZY/L2Z4parOyCE/s1600/DSC_0025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uqXZbx1RFHs/ThSSSCoZEUI/AAAAAAAAAZY/L2Z4parOyCE/s320/DSC_0025.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Step 6: Fold the case open like so. Stitch around all sides leaving a hole at the bottom so you can pull it right side out.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2RJyO-h2fE/ThSSWJxA5mI/AAAAAAAAAZg/tweQIXnVrhQ/s1600/DSC_0029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2RJyO-h2fE/ThSSWJxA5mI/AAAAAAAAAZg/tweQIXnVrhQ/s320/DSC_0029.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Step 7: Fold it right side out and stitch up the hole in the bottom. There you have it!</div>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-77153200015046142442011-07-05T22:16:00.000-05:002011-07-05T22:18:04.987-05:00i---Pin: Caffeine Overload!I am starting a series called i---Pin and I will post a pinterest collage every Tuesday. This weeks theme is caffeine overload! Hope you enjoy the caffeinated pictures. :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DnXpz6ZOmbs/ThPS-GHyRBI/AAAAAAAAAXM/xmhnpA09qEw/s1600/15066176229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DnXpz6ZOmbs/ThPS-GHyRBI/AAAAAAAAAXM/xmhnpA09qEw/s640/15066176229.jpg" width="628" /></a></div><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/56867972/">Truffles</a> <br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/56881173/">coffee owl</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/9956838/">Pouring Coffee</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/7778146/">Many cups of coffee</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/22430935/">Heart Hot C</a><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/22430935/">hocolate</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/4070116/">Turquoise Chocolates</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/56871623/">Chocolate Coconut Bars</a><br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/4240233/">Geometric Pattern Chocolate Bar</a>Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6982900422483365282.post-79610075225576809372011-07-05T19:51:00.000-05:002011-07-05T19:51:24.016-05:00Eye Chart Print.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1khxlLnClOA/ThOuuh9AyMI/AAAAAAAAAUk/ZjuyeCC_peY/s1600/DSC_0027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1khxlLnClOA/ThOuuh9AyMI/AAAAAAAAAUk/ZjuyeCC_peY/s640/DSC_0027.JPG" width="427" /></a></div>I saw a print like this on etsy and I knew I had to have it! The only problem was that it cost $15(no frame included). So I decided to create one. It was pretty simple. I just opened a word document and started messing around with fonts and text sizes. After about 1/2 hour, I had it perfect! I printed it on computer paper and put it in a $3 walmart frame. I am very happy with how it turned out!Abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08227269548045971103noreply@blogger.com1