tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20429216836575955002024-02-07T05:28:48.336-08:00Betty Boogie's OddventureA bit about my projects, thoughts and obsessions.Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-86830692802587927222011-12-04T17:27:00.001-08:002011-12-04T18:51:45.657-08:00Sunday SolitudeEvery Sunday morning I sneak away for a few hours of ALONE time. I escape to go hunting, treasure hunting!!! I have one thrift shop in particular that is my Sunday stop, a Junk store in the best possible way, I drag home something amazing just about every time. Today was no different.<br />
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I've been buying sweaters to make sweater-coats a la<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/katwise"> Katwise</a> for Miss 11 and Miss 6, so whenever I get the chance, I snap up sweaters that will work. I think I might have almost enough sweaters to make them now. When I make them I'll be sure to show and tell all about it. Today was pretty slim picking on the sweater front, being December and all, but I did pick up 2 good ones so not a bad Sweater day.<br />
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Then I found the Treasure of the day! My Friend "E" has been looking for a sewing machine and had asked me for advice, I of course thought VINTAGE is BEST and told her so. Since then I've been on the lookout for a nice vintage machine for her. Today I spotted it from across the room, I bee-lined over to the lovely turquoise plastic case with small black letters spelling out S I N G E R across the lower edge. Ohhhhh this was going to be good!!!! I hoped. The latches were quickly undone and once I had it opened I was NOT disappointed. LOVELY, Lovely, lovely...... Turquoise vintage sewing machine, so dreamy, I was ever so slightly tempted to hoard all it's loveliness to my self. Knowing better than to do that I got on the phone to see if "E" had a machine yet, she didn't, and truthfully I'd have bought it even if she did, cause you know, it was just too lovely to pass up, someone I know would need it, Right???<br />
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I talked to the Gal at the Thrift store, She is super nice, and she told me she was the one who accepted the donation and that she had the story to go with the machine. Can you believe that??? An awesome machine and it's History to boot? Ok, so here's the story, it's sort but sweet. "This woman was around 60 and had received the machine as a gift from her parents when she graduated High School. She had gotten it brand new and had sewed many things on it and said it worked like a dream."<br />
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The machine is a Singer 347 Style-Mate. It does Straight stitch, Zig-zag, and Blind Hem stitch. It even has the original manual, it sews so nicely and I oiled it up and checked inside, there was no lint so I'm pretty sure it was serviced recently or at least since last time it was used. It's in excellent condition and needs only a few tiny things to make it LIKE NEW. The Buttonhole attachment was there too, in it's original box with all the little cams and even the Styrofoam inserts to hold everything still. What a find!!!! <br />
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Hope you all had a great weekend and a relaxing Sunday as well.<br />
<br />Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-8101160163978559802011-12-01T23:12:00.000-08:002011-12-01T23:12:17.792-08:00My New ETSY SHOP!!Well, I finally opened my<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BettyBoogie?page=1"> Etsy Vintage Clothing shop</a>! I've got some fun things listed and I'm really excited to post some awesome things I have in storage too, including a few Designer pieces. SOON the house will be finished and I will be able to get to all my goodies, AND I'll be able to MAKE things to sell!! I really can hardly wait! This house project has been a long long project, I will be so glad to finish up and have space to do what I want.<br />
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Here are some teasers and samples of things that should be up within a week.</div>
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Giraffes on a Sunday Walk Lamp.</div>
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Cotton Candy Jackie O Jacket</div>
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Sheer Slip Nightie, lace over chiffon</div>
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Scary clown shirt</div>
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Mocha party dress</div>
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Boucle suit in Sea colors</div>
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Brown Crepe Party Dress</div>
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Teal Wool Coat</div>
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Red Wool Coat with Mink Collar</div>
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Hooded Velvet Evening Coat - Dreamy~</div>
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Lovely Hood Makes a Dramatic Collar!!</div>
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So there's your sneak peak, some are actually up right now, so check it out and come back later for the others. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to find that special piece.</div>
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I'll be keeping you all posted about the progress on the house as well. Our goal is to be finished by Christmas! I am so psyched to move in and I'm picking colors and pouring over ideas via. Pintrest. </div>
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You can Follow me on Pintrest, it's my newest time sucking hobby and oh so much fun! <a href="http://pinterest.com/bettyboogie/"><img alt="Follow Me on Pinterest" height="26" src="http://passets-cdn.pinterest.com/images/follow-on-pinterest-button.png" width="156" /></a></div>Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-43267244295219706892010-12-21T10:57:00.000-08:002010-12-21T12:25:54.980-08:00Paper Wreath, $1 craft without the dollar store.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-yf6B32Hv1NoVk3i7ePGF65vXBf9eqWnU7KjmFR6OR4WkE4J8aFvU-EP0rWtxlhOmuWt0yULh7oMI4j8ZcSJcP-_QaPbqWAM1SNbNH-SD3RpSqg_2qKMBhc6MQe7LollXEViBKxX8UBb/s1600/paper+wreath+003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF-yf6B32Hv1NoVk3i7ePGF65vXBf9eqWnU7KjmFR6OR4WkE4J8aFvU-EP0rWtxlhOmuWt0yULh7oMI4j8ZcSJcP-_QaPbqWAM1SNbNH-SD3RpSqg_2qKMBhc6MQe7LollXEViBKxX8UBb/s400/paper+wreath+003.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553220278711263426" /></a><br /><p>I've seen so many of these online I thought I'd give it a shot and make one. </p><p>It was a really fun project and I'd encourage you to try it, it's inexpensive and fun and pretty too boot.</p><p>Materials:</p><ul><li>Old book, preferably unusable, pages falling out etc. ~Free</li><li>A picture for the center, I used one from the book. ~Free</li><li>Cardboard, cereal box works fine. ~Free</li><li>Twine, or in my case a handle from a paper sack ~Free</li><li>Glue stick, the kind kids use like Elmers etc. ~Way under $1</li><li>Hot glue gun and sticks, I probably used around 8 glue sticks. ~ Under $1</li><li>Trim for around your picture, I've seen people use crepe paper, I used frayed fabric edge from some fabric I pre-washed for a project. ~Free</li></ul><p>Grand total cost = around $1 (no dollar store needed)</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAGHqP88uhDPIjXmz6ziPKRsHJJ1TOVb4Wxcyn9Lsg9lgOwFlfwGrszSZthNTFPC08INrw_ds71L-mylhcHjItXDrFLO2kzKvynv6zQZ8FxsSqYiv-Qu9vvF3FCLURFJDKBvT-SsIrSW77/s1600/paper+wreath+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAGHqP88uhDPIjXmz6ziPKRsHJJ1TOVb4Wxcyn9Lsg9lgOwFlfwGrszSZthNTFPC08INrw_ds71L-mylhcHjItXDrFLO2kzKvynv6zQZ8FxsSqYiv-Qu9vvF3FCLURFJDKBvT-SsIrSW77/s400/paper+wreath+001.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553226901285696738" /></a><p>To begin I pulled apart all the book pages, they were falling out so it was pretty easy. Then I made a cone, used glue stick to glue it and proceded to hold it in it's shape till it was set, you only have to hold the first one. After that I made more and stacked them inside the first so they would all be holding each other and not unrolling while the glue dried, it's quick with glue stick.</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEn6uZDVdIBoGF7NI0PoUK7LDk3ZNG_jPXQaG3ijSzVj0tXFkdAKumkbUtLY1Jm3PfVn8FCgJo2nqmXk9z1eRZ1Z7lI6d6WBzveTIsPRLbyG2862YmIlitEC-yA6L13IbrsIhNwDPSQE2/s1600/paper+wreath+002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYEn6uZDVdIBoGF7NI0PoUK7LDk3ZNG_jPXQaG3ijSzVj0tXFkdAKumkbUtLY1Jm3PfVn8FCgJo2nqmXk9z1eRZ1Z7lI6d6WBzveTIsPRLbyG2862YmIlitEC-yA6L13IbrsIhNwDPSQE2/s400/paper+wreath+002.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553226903209654306" /></a><p>Cut a 5" cardboard circle (drew around a small plate on a cereal box, Chocolate Cheerios, YUMMMM!!) for the base to glue everything onto. Glue your bag handle or twine loop hanger on the back of the cardboard circle (picture side if using cereal box). You can then cover that side of the cardboard and anything ugly with a layer of book pages that you don't want to use for the front, this will make both sides pretty when it's finished.(I didn't do that and wished I had till I realized I can show you better without it.)</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_XkuR5BOF7dUsDfldy72zAxEAcPoQbyJuKp6yWUiH1nenQ6wbUTPixt4e_IhtVb-TSqE964InXLV_q1E0itzXPe7BWLRerdWedR2toDdh7ZbdfjRS0AQb4pf4Nn2BNhlC_lcqV7cp6KN/s1600/paper+wreath+008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3_XkuR5BOF7dUsDfldy72zAxEAcPoQbyJuKp6yWUiH1nenQ6wbUTPixt4e_IhtVb-TSqE964InXLV_q1E0itzXPe7BWLRerdWedR2toDdh7ZbdfjRS0AQb4pf4Nn2BNhlC_lcqV7cp6KN/s400/paper+wreath+008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553228131153687154" /></a> This photo is after the fact but you can see how it's put together, not perfectly centered on the cardboad but it didn't seem to hurt anything that way.<p>I placed the cones in a circle to get an idea how many I needed and where on the cardboard to glue. Sorry there are no photos of that part, I was actually sitting in bed watching a movie with Mr. B. while I glued it. You know that outlet by your nightstand doesn't have to be for an alarm clock, it could be for a glue gun :-). I use a craft cutting mat actually intended for quilting, with a padded side and a cutting side as an in bed craft table, I don't think Mr.B. is fond of it but I've gotten a lot of crafting done while watching movies with him :)</p><p>Started hot gluing the cones around the circle with plain side of cardboard facing up (if using cereal box), and ended by making sure there was an even number of them. Then added another layer of cones between every other one, so that the second layer had only half as many. </p><p>Trim down the picture and a piece of cardboard to match each other and fit nicely in the center, glue stick picture to plain side of cardboard, then hot glue the crepe paper or frayed fabric around the back of the cardboard (If your cardboard is thick you might change this so that your edging is between the picture and cardboard so the cardboard edge doesn't show). Now attach your picture piece, centered in the wreath, making sure it's right side up in relation to your hanging loop on the back of the wreath, use a lot of hot glue near the picture's outer edge but not in the "fringe." </p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNuVg3JLzRcB5oLfPp0QQXfDHl6z6E_HGqZNFYvG6tdNr9ZxtT9KVgijcIX4udfgP8hAbwYOfYMs6sCKFg1omE3CbbKhh2slKu0oN3Rq1Jal4DttAUq0H2wCYHnwO-SMDtuOLXkxTlkdf/s1600/paper+wreath+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNuVg3JLzRcB5oLfPp0QQXfDHl6z6E_HGqZNFYvG6tdNr9ZxtT9KVgijcIX4udfgP8hAbwYOfYMs6sCKFg1omE3CbbKhh2slKu0oN3Rq1Jal4DttAUq0H2wCYHnwO-SMDtuOLXkxTlkdf/s400/paper+wreath+001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553220290849473378" /></a><p>YAY!!!!! You are finished!!! I hung mine with a piece of vintage wrapping ribbon, over the top of the door looped around the robe hook that is on the other side, so no damage to the door, just a long piece of ribbon. Be careful with it as it can be squished or torn easily, so I would not put it on the back of a door that runs up against anything. It would be pretty in a window as well, you could do both sides(carefully), or attach a large picture that covers the cardboard backing and make your loop less noticeable, or make 2 that are one layer each and glue them back to back to make it beautiful on both sides for hanging in a window or on a French door.</p><p><br /></p>Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-9568591803094178392010-12-12T14:07:00.000-08:002010-12-12T16:59:25.284-08:00Snowy Mantel<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_M1nd_E8xjZBNw0O1zqh1W2qEQaXfWHB4bKnhyphenhyphenlzHPFN6Mmukt9-Dq-cffsOw6pO-Y_fNmB6fGIYB5c5-A93vsKkbf1xM3cOxxHIJeCnGUGEAIwcVJLEodT5DhyWIPV5_BlTBFVb1gcA8/s1600/decorations+069.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_M1nd_E8xjZBNw0O1zqh1W2qEQaXfWHB4bKnhyphenhyphenlzHPFN6Mmukt9-Dq-cffsOw6pO-Y_fNmB6fGIYB5c5-A93vsKkbf1xM3cOxxHIJeCnGUGEAIwcVJLEodT5DhyWIPV5_BlTBFVb1gcA8/s400/decorations+069.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549951686334954514" /></a>I think I am finally finished with my fireplace mantle.</div><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCK7OzUQxEzIh7ozSgfzv9TTwHD9e4jzPw-0Y5xatftNP2OBTQ1cbS5rrDI1CWUXpo8mHnT_7nnQFb3CSbbA0f8AIWG0UW7Yut16nILwe588Vei6fUHv3WuvnY7uW31vGbgNM5mh3rGl6/s1600/decorations+064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCK7OzUQxEzIh7ozSgfzv9TTwHD9e4jzPw-0Y5xatftNP2OBTQ1cbS5rrDI1CWUXpo8mHnT_7nnQFb3CSbbA0f8AIWG0UW7Yut16nILwe588Vei6fUHv3WuvnY7uW31vGbgNM5mh3rGl6/s400/decorations+064.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549951683278501282" /></a> A picture of Miss 10 on her second birthday wearing wings at the playground.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLR2AkN4IVp9bWkEE2gpP00LSLJSXcGHlhn0vXNpmuaU1eq_kENZ-I8fMxDZP07ocHxFMAw7SybG2Ya03SdkSAUrwrWaVP-kLt1GAJzK_yJzwWzUTUxp4imQXDoNZhVEzxBhot70iXJs6f/s1600/decorations+063.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLR2AkN4IVp9bWkEE2gpP00LSLJSXcGHlhn0vXNpmuaU1eq_kENZ-I8fMxDZP07ocHxFMAw7SybG2Ya03SdkSAUrwrWaVP-kLt1GAJzK_yJzwWzUTUxp4imQXDoNZhVEzxBhot70iXJs6f/s400/decorations+063.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549951674167412194" /></a> The mantel is L shaped because we have a gas stove.</p><p align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOaLI578WQfHViX2Op4xWifsSyfxn0OaOq_nwlDWaCnZeiwa5yv6pF1jjGIODZvT1F4AXWzHOMEYI9mcdj89bWq4Nf8liAgzAsvaWIM3mJCypGQgiJrzuB5Fy7RnPmFUCySqX8fxU_08i/s1600/decorations+060.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIOaLI578WQfHViX2Op4xWifsSyfxn0OaOq_nwlDWaCnZeiwa5yv6pF1jjGIODZvT1F4AXWzHOMEYI9mcdj89bWq4Nf8liAgzAsvaWIM3mJCypGQgiJrzuB5Fy7RnPmFUCySqX8fxU_08i/s400/decorations+060.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549951667992567410" /></a> Tree Art by Nancy of "All Pulped Out"</p><p align="center"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBm-39KmBCXKSwGcktYILG7SGbnmbXkowVDAKbbkauyjJp2I0smEomuJgPxcN4kx-BhdINt-_kCN0yIPwyICFhiBfi61qCr-TF7lTKuSeDpxJDKvMZd0MywSMS6WjTT4Bt7GEHshjS9Py4/s1600/decorations+046.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBm-39KmBCXKSwGcktYILG7SGbnmbXkowVDAKbbkauyjJp2I0smEomuJgPxcN4kx-BhdINt-_kCN0yIPwyICFhiBfi61qCr-TF7lTKuSeDpxJDKvMZd0MywSMS6WjTT4Bt7GEHshjS9Py4/s400/decorations+046.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549947285284770066" /></a>I'm not sure about the little silhouette tree as part of the fireplace area, but the kids love it so I'm sure it'll stay around even if I move it elsewhere.</p><p align="center"><br /></p><p align="left">I've always been a little stumped when it comes to decorating an L shaped mantel with a little stove. While I'm pleased with how it turned out, it's not "perfect" and it's actually not what I'd first envisioned, but I really like it, and I think I could get away with leaving it up during January and not feel like it's a Christmas leftover. A great BONUS is that I spent $0 this year, I already had everything I needed, I just hadn't put it together before, so it feels new. That's how most of my projects go and I am finally learning to be happy with that. For years I never did anything, because I would start something and it would not be turning out as I had envisioned, so I would get mad and throw it away. Yep, more sewing projects started than finished by far and same goes for crafting and decorating. I think I am finally getting a grasp on doing what is necessary or even what I want and being happy with unexpected results. I am finding that often if I finish the project instead of giving up and tossing it, it turns out better than I had imagined in the beginning, not always, but often enough to make it worth doing. </p><p align="left"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dcppa7S-t7T3FegShkFj1i2FxNobQE0FoGrx_MEXdOUVtkjKEhGGjZk0G9aTITPBOxmIuL5CNAfPqoktwb_XSMuGXBC4Q4nRrUvTsdDjXfU7aOVowlh88d4wsI06CLE_Pe79viZWQXQv/s1600/decorations+053.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1dcppa7S-t7T3FegShkFj1i2FxNobQE0FoGrx_MEXdOUVtkjKEhGGjZk0G9aTITPBOxmIuL5CNAfPqoktwb_XSMuGXBC4Q4nRrUvTsdDjXfU7aOVowlh88d4wsI06CLE_Pe79viZWQXQv/s400/decorations+053.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549947305101526786" /></a><br /></p><p align="left">Here's a list of what I used:</p><ul align="left"><li>Old windows, ~ my attic</li><li>2 Feather Boas ~ $1 each clearance previous year.</li><li>Feather picks ~ Joanne clearance 20 cents each, previous year.</li><li>Votive holders, glasses, cream and sugars, overturned glass cylinder bowl/vase ~ on hand.</li><li>Silver plastic ornaments ~ from a previous "child-proof" Christmas.</li><li>Clear beaded snowflake ornaments (hanging from the ceiling) ~ Handmade by us.</li><li>Crochet snowflakes ~ previous Christmas.</li><li>Silver picture frame ~ thrifted.</li><li>White silhouette "tree" ~ S-bucks day after Christmas clearance.</li><li>Large 2 wick candle with glass tray ~ on hand.</li><li>Candles ~ bag of tea-lights from Ikea </li><li>White lights with a white cord ~ previous Christmas. </li><li>Scotch tape and dental floss for hanging ornaments, we have a plaster ceiling so no thumbtacks.</li><li>The tree art piece, an encaustic paining by Nancy Donaldson of <a href="http://allpulpedout.blogspot.com/">All Pulped Out</a> shows a leafless tree silhouette with lacy curtains, lots of texture and translucent wax. I love it. :-) Oh and I won it during the OWOH in February. :-)</li></ul>Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-43774952948707851952010-02-15T12:33:00.000-08:002010-02-15T12:58:40.990-08:00And the winners are...<p>OWOH has come to a close and the winners for my prizes have been randomly selected. Part of me wishes I could send a prize to all the great bloggers who left such nice comments. I know though that the best prize of all is the amazing people I have met, and I am guessing it is the same for all the participants. My head is nearly exploding with ideas from this frenzy of blog reading. You all impress me so much with your genius and thoughtful ideas. It has certainly been fun, and I look forward to getting to know many of you better and check out your blogs and be inspired by what you have to say and the things you have done. I am amazed by the gorgeous and stunning artwork I have seen and truly feel as though I have been on a little trip to galleries around the globe. </p><p>Now the moment we've all been waiting for...</p><p>Prize #1 - Holly of <a href="http://holly-itsthelittlethings.blogspot.com/">It's the little things</a></p><p>Prize #2 - Theresa of <a href="http://faeriemooncreations.blogspot.com/">Faerie Moon Creations</a></p><p>Prize #3 - Sue Barton of <a href="http://bartonoriginals.blogspot.com/">Barton Originals</a></p><p>Prize #4 - Quiltmom of <a href="http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/">Quiltmom's Journey</a></p><p>My daughter was very excited to be able to give a prize on my blog and can hardly wait till she is a grown up so she can do this sort of thing on her own. I love that she is so willing to give and share with people she has never met till now and the lesson she is learning about friendliness is one I hope will last her a lifetime.</p><p>Thank you to all the participants for sharing your talents and for the inspiration you bring to the blog world.</p>Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-9164359345324630562010-02-06T15:46:00.000-08:002010-02-15T00:07:48.361-08:00OWOH - Blog Giveaway!!!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDvF1H53zGWHlOJIcPNX5PfII8sLTIdTPhDaX3X2rchO29RUDfKXI9ZhCTx-dsriZ2RZXIPn0oObcZHE8akZOrH7h9TnyyNCr4AE3K8XABSePHI6vdIOzHBU9g5KJcBdbXQ1gQUoWpXXZ/s1600-h/owoh+018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDvF1H53zGWHlOJIcPNX5PfII8sLTIdTPhDaX3X2rchO29RUDfKXI9ZhCTx-dsriZ2RZXIPn0oObcZHE8akZOrH7h9TnyyNCr4AE3K8XABSePHI6vdIOzHBU9g5KJcBdbXQ1gQUoWpXXZ/s400/owoh+018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435286404726372882" /></a><br /><p align="center">Welcome to my Magic Carpet, please climb on and enjoy the ride as you circle the globe exploring the wonders of One World One Heart!</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOe6vdcYso_pFrBa3_n5Gf1GsbegcRhZidgl7UKxEJoVjTIivEQlsDyI-o_T_3YuJ9TjeKvU_L4cnhHrh8qjDPkcX7khVYgiZ__buZxLMqU3KQWv2EhGfPdIguDfTyT9ElrUfqXlyBmlvK/s1600-h/6a00e5538b84f388330128763c4c7e970c-800wi.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOe6vdcYso_pFrBa3_n5Gf1GsbegcRhZidgl7UKxEJoVjTIivEQlsDyI-o_T_3YuJ9TjeKvU_L4cnhHrh8qjDPkcX7khVYgiZ__buZxLMqU3KQWv2EhGfPdIguDfTyT9ElrUfqXlyBmlvK/s400/6a00e5538b84f388330128763c4c7e970c-800wi.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435286399832833954" /></a><br /></p><p align="center">Welcome to my One World One Heart Giveaway!!! <br />This is an amazing event organized by the talented Lisa of <a href="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/one-world-one-heart.html">A Whimsical Bohemian.</a> Thank you Lisa for sharing your time and energy hosting such a fun and wonderful event. At present there are over 1000 bloggers participating and there are still a few days left to join in. It is mostly a community of artists but any blogger is welcome to participate. To learn more, follow the link above or the badge in my sidebar. Check it out, you're sure to have fun and meet other fun bloggers and amazing artists and see their work.</p><p align="center">The RULES : </p><p>1. Because this is an event designed to bring bloggers together you must have a blog.</p><p>2. Leave 1 comment on THIS post (please one comment only) By Midnight February 14th (Pacific time). <span style="color:#ff0000;">If you would like to make it a little more fun, please tell me your favorite song. </span><span style="color:#000000;">But this is not a requirement, just for fun.</span></p><p>3. Be sure there is a way for me to contact you, in case you are the lucky winner. </p><p>4. Winner will be chosen randomly on February 15th and will be contacted by email to get their mailing address.</p><p>5. Winner must respond within 2 days or another winner will be chosen.</p><p><br /></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIH2CrC24ny9RmVJkxlrLGEEaioCm2q9sKyCNRuckFdxi6CorhL_7yJD7m9R39UCeM8Jn0cw-44oyXwNpCY7CEWCSuQeLfiRn5NSuh6FpGKfGBSMx15loDH6Ox1WnxQcxb74o0MRfDDQzQ/s1600-h/owoh+026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIH2CrC24ny9RmVJkxlrLGEEaioCm2q9sKyCNRuckFdxi6CorhL_7yJD7m9R39UCeM8Jn0cw-44oyXwNpCY7CEWCSuQeLfiRn5NSuh6FpGKfGBSMx15loDH6Ox1WnxQcxb74o0MRfDDQzQ/s400/owoh+026.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435286762927249170" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1st PRIZE:</span>I made these earrings, They are fiery orange cut glass beads with gold plated copper earwires.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmS1mP8vHKS8PsDH7yy4al8GqMCNBKqF8heWqciM6Aaln-8n7H_CPRK1c6lB5B2u7tI33SrEAjmMfq0wgZ2lHG0uWy2W49x_kOHQYzGPWFs7y7gV-BeYJc83fN0GmN0ZhrAqIMvuy16vs8/s1600-h/owoh+019.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmS1mP8vHKS8PsDH7yy4al8GqMCNBKqF8heWqciM6Aaln-8n7H_CPRK1c6lB5B2u7tI33SrEAjmMfq0wgZ2lHG0uWy2W49x_kOHQYzGPWFs7y7gV-BeYJc83fN0GmN0ZhrAqIMvuy16vs8/s400/owoh+019.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435286415574516034" /></a><br /></p><br /><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">Also 1st PRIZE:</span> This is a Flower hairclip I made from a velvet rose and a large salon quality clip. You can wear it in your hair OR clip to a hat or anyplace around the house. I have one clipped to my cloche and it is securely fastened yet quick and easy to put on and take off.</p><p><br /></p><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-I5ad7IsLRCVGTFqpRASPwD8XGG2N44OZNuc-Px2Es5wvj0DTEUFOcHdtDDxcRTjqfMSYvn7S8iALgxsQR2jN5xqQyvEaLzQeB8MuL-v0pCvYXMywwoEntzYTMwRockx7bNjaEb9X1r5/s1600-h/owoh+021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-I5ad7IsLRCVGTFqpRASPwD8XGG2N44OZNuc-Px2Es5wvj0DTEUFOcHdtDDxcRTjqfMSYvn7S8iALgxsQR2jN5xqQyvEaLzQeB8MuL-v0pCvYXMywwoEntzYTMwRockx7bNjaEb9X1r5/s400/owoh+021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435286433945526290" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">2nd PRIZE</span>: Here is a similar one, a Rose but not velvet.</p><p><br /></p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguh78bAEyrXUwU77IgRjxiZxHIzm_M5qIRNgKLxUrcfh5-iiebj_9tW1Pxn0tco9ToRJ7oAjk7TVtI58L_Ind6loJNKDMz4zkYpavmKoPj3PrBpQXhVvTSUeaKeQkB4gTQMhnaJj8mDZx5/s1600-h/owoh+020.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguh78bAEyrXUwU77IgRjxiZxHIzm_M5qIRNgKLxUrcfh5-iiebj_9tW1Pxn0tco9ToRJ7oAjk7TVtI58L_Ind6loJNKDMz4zkYpavmKoPj3PrBpQXhVvTSUeaKeQkB4gTQMhnaJj8mDZx5/s400/owoh+020.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435286423955634162" /></a><br /><p><span style="font-weight:bold;">3rd PRIZE:</span> A hairclip I made with chrysanthemums.</p><p>My daughter Really wanted to do a giveaway so I am listing hers here, she will do a drawing from our comments as well, so now you have even more chances to win!</p><p><strong>4th Prize</strong> Daughter has made a pretty rock star card and has paired that up with a sparkley Iron-on Electric guitar and a flower magnet she made.</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZulK5Sr1HNRTwwxZqx9o6pYxvmSSEG9HTG2Rc5z_8LM0CUNNDUMbIXMsLxPfXLf5aiUutDbkdx0E140zTiTBUEyxsguQLfl-gK5w3S6kRdTS1F3BRpkPGZoKtWBTnVQOpuHsOqeqxbT6/s1600-h/ashley's+owoh+001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWZulK5Sr1HNRTwwxZqx9o6pYxvmSSEG9HTG2Rc5z_8LM0CUNNDUMbIXMsLxPfXLf5aiUutDbkdx0E140zTiTBUEyxsguQLfl-gK5w3S6kRdTS1F3BRpkPGZoKtWBTnVQOpuHsOqeqxbT6/s400/ashley's+owoh+001.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436111929456686610" /></a><br /></p><p align="center"> Best of Luck to you and Have a wonderful time on your Carpet ride!!! </p><p align="center">Don't forget to stop and visit again. Right now I am working on designing some clothes and an art doll and another fun painted toy for the kids, I can hardly wait to show you all! So please check back and see what I've been up to!<br /></p>Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com171tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-62614902830229073772010-01-19T17:59:00.000-08:002010-01-19T18:01:26.431-08:00Craft Hope for Haiti<div align="center">Please if you are doing any shopping at least check out this Etsy shop!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crafthope" target="new"><img src="http://crafthope.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/ch_haiti.gif" alt="Craft Hope for Haiti Shop Spreading seeds of hope one stitch at a time" width="175" height="175" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">They are donating 100% of the proceeds to Doctors Without Borders to benefit Haitian people in need of Medical care.</div><div align="center"><br /></div>Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-87685994298885336112010-01-17T12:46:00.000-08:002010-01-17T20:23:06.546-08:00The Ingalls Family and Furniture<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuOqjrhrqZprMQ5ECVUK_KxEaJkyMS60eU4xTEu9HhRR1BS1B2OdXfXrpKU5xbo6GsUUNqkh-yDeMFth_QkUZez2wIjyoN-ThJB11EjHPMuIgNlmuHK9ECrvZQNxbrB62SNdQC6esHS5S/s1600-h/little+house+012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijuOqjrhrqZprMQ5ECVUK_KxEaJkyMS60eU4xTEu9HhRR1BS1B2OdXfXrpKU5xbo6GsUUNqkh-yDeMFth_QkUZez2wIjyoN-ThJB11EjHPMuIgNlmuHK9ECrvZQNxbrB62SNdQC6esHS5S/s400/little+house+012.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427822281729620258" /></a><br />In my last post I showed you <a href="http://bettyboogie.blogspot.com/2010/01/little-house-in-big-woods.html">the Little House in the Big Woods</a>, now I get to show you the Family that lives there.<br /><br />I think working on the people was my favorite part of this project! So Much FUN!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jVY8v4vQA9trgPGWZoYWamZDPvQ6KnOM_1bzG0pItgAdsL-0FfDK5NXprwU9Sa4HpJ4_P6X-Uan-oJRIpgDDhHBarzDyUNBRhoVzaknXFO0hapkp8ynZH474FKZYDtThu_fq2YHcT5wT/s1600-h/028.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jVY8v4vQA9trgPGWZoYWamZDPvQ6KnOM_1bzG0pItgAdsL-0FfDK5NXprwU9Sa4HpJ4_P6X-Uan-oJRIpgDDhHBarzDyUNBRhoVzaknXFO0hapkp8ynZH474FKZYDtThu_fq2YHcT5wT/s400/028.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427782552743931938" /></a><br />I started with turned wood people in 3 sizes and began by sketching with pencil what I wanted each one to look like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UOD9FRg5q1f9Mcgoo3e8-o3iH4H1DiOW2UUUIB2cN3IgxOywOT-CxgpviJAVQYkqUI054bRO7snxWw5jqpcH-fbQoGV3e62vzKgXdNmV4vNE0ubo53bJl5iG91v_-qcig6K_O9OwbDDJ/s1600-h/winter+09+168.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6UOD9FRg5q1f9Mcgoo3e8-o3iH4H1DiOW2UUUIB2cN3IgxOywOT-CxgpviJAVQYkqUI054bRO7snxWw5jqpcH-fbQoGV3e62vzKgXdNmV4vNE0ubo53bJl5iG91v_-qcig6K_O9OwbDDJ/s400/winter+09+168.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427808806630959218" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2vDF8Md3TNVhn7q3qD8AGr-QjXKbCxfSp9PSVjg7BmyDq14bNqwA3OyqDYkHFaIGvPT39JgIYFw7kUs8x9tSl8BcQqiv1UFh4DOTLw3TDalo2Yhb7kN3CMPMOqk5eKOh45tb6b7XzOvN/s1600-h/winter+09+169.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd2vDF8Md3TNVhn7q3qD8AGr-QjXKbCxfSp9PSVjg7BmyDq14bNqwA3OyqDYkHFaIGvPT39JgIYFw7kUs8x9tSl8BcQqiv1UFh4DOTLw3TDalo2Yhb7kN3CMPMOqk5eKOh45tb6b7XzOvN/s400/winter+09+169.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427808820469161506" /></a><br /><br />I painted them with regular acrylic paints doing layers of color (especially for the hair) and then put a coat of clear spray paint over the dry paint to protect it and give it a glossy finish. The family was really fun to paint and I am really glad I sketched them out before I painted them, I'd have been lost without those guidelines even though I changed some things. I don't have a very steady hand but I like the way they turned out, in the future if I make more I will simplify them a bit.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfctwWTjb4eJPbWjQuW4QGKUem89ydYCyOnd3mwurtoVYu8ppCb9tTf-k2SAEKKv04AKR8Jq0bs5JRtT0sxOTu_6sZ5hoFJjYPodlRG1kQad3-WDvtKbFTalo3dO-74Q5G0YO0yzp5-8Y8/s1600-h/winter+09+172.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfctwWTjb4eJPbWjQuW4QGKUem89ydYCyOnd3mwurtoVYu8ppCb9tTf-k2SAEKKv04AKR8Jq0bs5JRtT0sxOTu_6sZ5hoFJjYPodlRG1kQad3-WDvtKbFTalo3dO-74Q5G0YO0yzp5-8Y8/s400/winter+09+172.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427810547926068834" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8SIq2QcLCgnh2RkbfqG713jMcrpmOtXQe3SLkTZRKK4-YRBUvFQdhEY9T9Vx0wCzdFPCDMOO3msD86fC5eIKnVJABKITrAri8Ncid27EimmtKD_23KOY4smE8UODuMtfvTx5fpAQamrL/s1600-h/winter+09+175.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8SIq2QcLCgnh2RkbfqG713jMcrpmOtXQe3SLkTZRKK4-YRBUvFQdhEY9T9Vx0wCzdFPCDMOO3msD86fC5eIKnVJABKITrAri8Ncid27EimmtKD_23KOY4smE8UODuMtfvTx5fpAQamrL/s400/winter+09+175.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427810544031803650" /></a><br />I used a piece of figured maple and some dowels to make furniture. the bedding is a piece of felted sweater and some squares woven on 2 sizes of those little vintage weaving looms.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrw8Qu62GzFOwk93VA-zQPwVHZn-5d7Ns8WzjyJSqzeykhDBysJRe7-HRZQBZCg-bt1SZeRtkBANdpRjIc-C91yaZTTA4iHlvyVM5qypfhJzbhlJhp8kPTd91Wqp98RPxanGyjX8CPSIqD/s1600-h/winter+09+179.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrw8Qu62GzFOwk93VA-zQPwVHZn-5d7Ns8WzjyJSqzeykhDBysJRe7-HRZQBZCg-bt1SZeRtkBANdpRjIc-C91yaZTTA4iHlvyVM5qypfhJzbhlJhp8kPTd91Wqp98RPxanGyjX8CPSIqD/s400/winter+09+179.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427810534955967410" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNdvNTpMPZqah2JIH2W46aLF9_NOWCalo4dpvbHsbVgVXGJAQFc39Vgw3ZNN_enY0QTWloSefkXcg4dDilycVr-a4Ddu6Sd0NqPz__7t4EhjR7g6XROkRZU29QwMJARFM7Bt7Xk1nX5ys/s1600-h/winter+09+170.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikNdvNTpMPZqah2JIH2W46aLF9_NOWCalo4dpvbHsbVgVXGJAQFc39Vgw3ZNN_enY0QTWloSefkXcg4dDilycVr-a4Ddu6Sd0NqPz__7t4EhjR7g6XROkRZU29QwMJARFM7Bt7Xk1nX5ys/s400/winter+09+170.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427808826660969938" /></a><br />I crocheted a little rug from scrap yarn. It's the coziest little house and the kids have so much fun with it, it's a hit for sure!</div>Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-49923764435494665382010-01-17T10:23:00.000-08:002010-01-17T20:21:13.286-08:00The "Little House in the Big Woods"<div align="center"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDvGG5BKjfBdlvQ4gWGL7BiEC0hPe7QbOHpl2lqNufkQ8bp2vD4r6J0-UqCOIDPcxAMeIubw7bM4zVLsOLcsJ0oggsOVZBC0uF3TNBEbFbCRKYTycLjW1tUtDF5nZJNs5_2qVXUgIEnfk/s1600-h/winter+09+155b.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZDvGG5BKjfBdlvQ4gWGL7BiEC0hPe7QbOHpl2lqNufkQ8bp2vD4r6J0-UqCOIDPcxAMeIubw7bM4zVLsOLcsJ0oggsOVZBC0uF3TNBEbFbCRKYTycLjW1tUtDF5nZJNs5_2qVXUgIEnfk/s400/winter+09+155b.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427808803349414290" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">To see the family & furniture check out my <a href="http://bettyboogie.blogspot.com/2010/01/ingalls-family-and-furniture.html">Ingalls Family</a> post</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">It all started with a seemingly innocent trip to the craft store.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIXv0ASYU3QzSOqVvJD89TkI38ilnSMC5f562LIKhtOwmu2vDVk9PkGiaw8un7Ik0jDd6mEeia96rb1UGS5UxBZ_HFtdXSGMG4-v8M1DNzqFgWZUSw77pdLFz41o6ZmeOSt0JfbkUY76_/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 378px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIXv0ASYU3QzSOqVvJD89TkI38ilnSMC5f562LIKhtOwmu2vDVk9PkGiaw8un7Ik0jDd6mEeia96rb1UGS5UxBZ_HFtdXSGMG4-v8M1DNzqFgWZUSw77pdLFz41o6ZmeOSt0JfbkUY76_/s400/004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427779436879869074" /></a><br />I spotted this little "bird" house and the wheels started turning. Before long I pictured it nestled deep in the "Big Woods" or standing alone on "the Prarie" a cute little house, waiting to be lived in by the brave and adventurous Ingalls family. My girls LOVE the Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, and I read them all when I was growing up. SO it seemed like the perfect project for a Christmas surprise.<br />Here's how made the House and Family, up late at night working in the kitchen in the quiet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhfPYuhJRxONPzGa0hdYxImhB2SzizSsC2N2fiZZdwqwF8QsUauiefDP923dO72VvNLK-Ng8HUzqb5AmD56rfJbxVzrGZ4nvtfCsWXf0k0Rbxu7jzKODC78qubKNgPxsT_PJnR9xM3wQq/s1600-h/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 336px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdhfPYuhJRxONPzGa0hdYxImhB2SzizSsC2N2fiZZdwqwF8QsUauiefDP923dO72VvNLK-Ng8HUzqb5AmD56rfJbxVzrGZ4nvtfCsWXf0k0Rbxu7jzKODC78qubKNgPxsT_PJnR9xM3wQq/s400/006.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427779440190786386" /></a><br /><br />There is a seam on the end wall equal with the top of the front wall where it is glued and has some brads running through.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN-iWyxqQbTKwUeH38AYLXypIKdA0xJ4g-HmqvsQxFSXFP3ce5YUkdzJYdIX-PlsNGu4mU3n3kz_7lKWF25XdhsgXrWcz-8sCyVhPsRdW9PA058fqhKHXcUkxAiMg3IUjeib7GkQhIXKe/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHN-iWyxqQbTKwUeH38AYLXypIKdA0xJ4g-HmqvsQxFSXFP3ce5YUkdzJYdIX-PlsNGu4mU3n3kz_7lKWF25XdhsgXrWcz-8sCyVhPsRdW9PA058fqhKHXcUkxAiMg3IUjeib7GkQhIXKe/s400/007.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427779449582013538" /></a><br />To break that I put a putty knife in gave it a light tap with a hammer and pried the pieces apart, then pulled the brads out with pliers.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmGW7rNfNHFaEXsjzSnzDkxkDyGaTIPuQ88BuOI2kZyZAHrQ9FGa9T_QAFyE5l9pEHdCxlZLmGHk0W1sJdmCe4QnP31bxtLpFJ5T0f6xhe2ehis7ipPB9N0Ts4axAUqWFSXNrmYYXa8Sw/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmGW7rNfNHFaEXsjzSnzDkxkDyGaTIPuQ88BuOI2kZyZAHrQ9FGa9T_QAFyE5l9pEHdCxlZLmGHk0W1sJdmCe4QnP31bxtLpFJ5T0f6xhe2ehis7ipPB9N0Ts4axAUqWFSXNrmYYXa8Sw/s400/009.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427779456994926450" /></a><br />I used a hacksaw to cut the log out of the bottom of the door, then chipped away the remaining glue with the putty knife. No I'm not known for insisting that the tool be the "correct" one for the job, if it works and my use doesn't damage it then I figure we're fine.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqZy3z9YSzJRhqikw41e266YhwXiQB74U_VXJZZVf5v_T0urcWzppO3TgSUJvt5gpptjBOlpZr1biCtT7HV_F9njX3rpFeOca2Q_oyxUnoXImIrH-2fcacPhPOAHIOsg7JPVFwuSsW0QC/s1600-h/018.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqZy3z9YSzJRhqikw41e266YhwXiQB74U_VXJZZVf5v_T0urcWzppO3TgSUJvt5gpptjBOlpZr1biCtT7HV_F9njX3rpFeOca2Q_oyxUnoXImIrH-2fcacPhPOAHIOsg7JPVFwuSsW0QC/s400/018.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427782523748452978" /></a>The tall people were a tiny bit too tall for the doorway so I ended up having to go out to the garage and sand the bottoms of them with a belt sander, finally they would fit through the door.<br /><br />Then came the fun part.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsE2JACUy2UIETLjYRLc2Uy1_-J-hMuhcpJ1wCcF5l4nY8rgR_2y0J0h4Wi4LOA5R4Egh-F4Z2hwU07_13NlhWX2n5-E4Dp9O1P9wTY1h35zWId-Urrn6-wys0VZm9hT-byC85uayeCKh/s1600-h/021.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitsE2JACUy2UIETLjYRLc2Uy1_-J-hMuhcpJ1wCcF5l4nY8rgR_2y0J0h4Wi4LOA5R4Egh-F4Z2hwU07_13NlhWX2n5-E4Dp9O1P9wTY1h35zWId-Urrn6-wys0VZm9hT-byC85uayeCKh/s400/021.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427782542538816594" /></a><br /><br />I mixed regular acrylic paint with water to make a stain and brushed it onto the cabin with a sponge brush, then wiped it off with a paper towel.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8JCL4Hq2dDg/S1NbeHPZabI/AAAAAAAAANg/wr5xgBrwWjg/s1600-h/022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8JCL4Hq2dDg/S1NbeHPZabI/AAAAAAAAANg/wr5xgBrwWjg/s400/022.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427782548809410994" /></a><br /><br />I ended up doing several layers to get the color depth that I wanted.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDPX6Nn6jk3WdjvqMCzUBc8RVn82zjiaj90qJk2Sb-LHfebjPoDG6qIqQ-aDQNPgOXCfLl5GdIq-ROyoPAfrK0cl1Mn2ClWytatIL8y-UIQb97ajwjEAb3zCKJ-KPKCjai_WsIxhqYFpF/s1600-h/winter+09+153.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDPX6Nn6jk3WdjvqMCzUBc8RVn82zjiaj90qJk2Sb-LHfebjPoDG6qIqQ-aDQNPgOXCfLl5GdIq-ROyoPAfrK0cl1Mn2ClWytatIL8y-UIQb97ajwjEAb3zCKJ-KPKCjai_WsIxhqYFpF/s400/winter+09+153.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427808795637263186" /></a><br />I did the same with the roof and interior but used different colors for each. Painted the chimney a few times before I got what I wanted.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktRkLdZSSXwcLbc9wmcr5vCA62Q_AzMabEiRvUwEXzTvNorG1r2GdUlDxkHcTMPBUaa4W_KqV9x5sxEruOWpRb6RZ2twYkSfKPGzmV_Jt7IaNrUC-ZSMAD5owT1t_Wi03OHmOs3qh7LiX/s1600-h/winter+09+157.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktRkLdZSSXwcLbc9wmcr5vCA62Q_AzMabEiRvUwEXzTvNorG1r2GdUlDxkHcTMPBUaa4W_KqV9x5sxEruOWpRb6RZ2twYkSfKPGzmV_Jt7IaNrUC-ZSMAD5owT1t_Wi03OHmOs3qh7LiX/s400/winter+09+157.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427818813034251458" /></a><br /><br />When I had finished the house it was Perfect!</div>Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-78535929054860963062009-10-14T09:35:00.000-07:002009-10-14T10:23:07.686-07:00Foul Weather BloggingWell it seems that I am a foul Weather Blogger. I didn't set out to be, but boy have we had a busy spring and summer. Now we are well into fall and I realized I have not had an opportunity to write in a very long time. I'm back with lots of things I have been saving up to tell you about. Life here is busier than ever, but I will do my best to make time to catch up with you all.Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-41981600847128038172009-04-02T21:47:00.000-07:002010-02-15T15:43:05.949-08:00Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap - Frugal Friday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqH7XWFXJOMQixcmJa2rOAqYb4VsNZzgdBMSOofouFayp0jvpbbRYnTfSVtqDIp2nLbWynrLMb7hPIUl2v4V9NCoziAtJ0jCSK7srYhOsp-MxcWKq7WnguMyttiCw8empHAWGPjgi3DYX/s1600-h/dec7+004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqH7XWFXJOMQixcmJa2rOAqYb4VsNZzgdBMSOofouFayp0jvpbbRYnTfSVtqDIp2nLbWynrLMb7hPIUl2v4V9NCoziAtJ0jCSK7srYhOsp-MxcWKq7WnguMyttiCw8empHAWGPjgi3DYX/s400/dec7+004.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320606084500670050" /></a><br /><p align="center">*****REVISION 2/15/2010*****</p><p align="center">I have been using this laundry soap for over a year now and while I have saved quite a bit of money on soap I am finding that the whites are not very white anymore, so rather than be targeted for a cheer commercial I am switching back to regular laundry detergent. Also I was reading that Borax can be a skin irritant so this may actually not be the best for ones skin, although I have had no problems with it. In a pinch I'd still use it but long term I don't think it's done any of my clothes any favors. It seemed great for the first 6 months or so, so my apologies if I've lead you down a path of dingy socks. </p><p align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p><p>It's a Frugal Friday so today I made powdered laundry soap, I have a front loading washer and this works very well in it. I also use vinegar in place of Fabric softener, it helps to keep any soap film from building up as well as making clothes colors stay true for longer and making them feel softer and they don't smell like vinegar after they are dry.<br /></p><br />Here's the recipe I made:<br /><br />2 cups borax (20 Mule team)<br />2 cups Arm & Hammer <span style="font-weight:bold;">washing soda</span> (NOT baking soda)<br />1 bar fels naptha laundry soap- (finely grated so it will disolve easily in the washer)<br /><br />If you are like me and do not have a food processor you can grate the soap by hand, I use a vintage rotary grater that would normally be used for hard cheese, it worked pretty well and gave me the tiny pieces I was wanting.<br /><br />Once you have the soap grated you pour the 3 ingredients in a bowl, mix them till they are evenly blended, transfer them to a container with a lid to keep moisture out. That's it. I use 1/8 cup per load and the clothes have been coming out clean and smelling clean but not detergenty. I still have to spot treat just like I did with regular detergent, but that's no worse than before.<br /><br />I have a friend who has extremely sensitive skin so she makes her own soap, she uses her soap in place of the Fels-Naptha bar when she makes laundry soap.<br /><br />The first time I decided to try this I had a little trouble finding all the ingredients, the washing soda was the toughest. I found all three ingredients at a Fred Meyers store near me. Some people have said they get it at Wal-mart, but where I live Fred Meyers is the only place I could find that had it and I called them all. SO it might pay to call around before you waste a half tank of fuel looking for the washing soda. I have also seen some companies selling it online if you can't find it where you live.<br /><br />It's a pretty simple way to save a few bucks. It will be even easier when I get a food processor. That's on my thrift list, I'll find one soon. :-) I bet I have saved enough money on my last 2 batches of laundry soap to pay for the food processor when I find it. ;-)Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-32768045948661227742009-04-02T18:52:00.001-07:002009-04-02T18:55:16.734-07:00Snow globes - Mary Poppins partyToppens.....<br />As I said in my post about the party I love the snowglobe scene and feed the birds song from the Mart Poppins movie.<br /><br />Here's how we made the snowglobes.<br />Materials:<br />Baby food jars - upcycled<br />Nickels- 1 per jar<br />Hot glue gun & glue sticks<br />glitter- I used pink because I already had it. I wonder if there is any tiny bird shaped glitter out there.... that would be super cool!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FSsTSsYuX8JPrUigO0wl2wULpEpOEY-HOFMAQrjXOxsU4KatOi4twTAaMUdBBdz9-Ow5ebfQegpk-jTyrI7sF5TbJLVezLJY1c3EEEqAi5MrcGBbJND8AOy-xn80Fmuf_dTYZelu7DDT/s1600-h/100_3839.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6FSsTSsYuX8JPrUigO0wl2wULpEpOEY-HOFMAQrjXOxsU4KatOi4twTAaMUdBBdz9-Ow5ebfQegpk-jTyrI7sF5TbJLVezLJY1c3EEEqAi5MrcGBbJND8AOy-xn80Fmuf_dTYZelu7DDT/s400/100_3839.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319447781755393170" /></a><br /><br />Sprinkle a bit of glitter into the jar filled with water.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1mR8HW1OSrWPLGQWT44EgwHADrF-_6SPkIywnO9NnWsT-KdKYAJFFCq3y9hMlouXKFQx4-vAM7RJtUEE1WPMMm_B7Tl1mx7Cn1nPR4Ym2QIwtvXIYBhQUJeEnSLBNVyyp8ttazrBDbUt/s1600-h/100_3840.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_1mR8HW1OSrWPLGQWT44EgwHADrF-_6SPkIywnO9NnWsT-KdKYAJFFCq3y9hMlouXKFQx4-vAM7RJtUEE1WPMMm_B7Tl1mx7Cn1nPR4Ym2QIwtvXIYBhQUJeEnSLBNVyyp8ttazrBDbUt/s400/100_3840.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319447775441549810" /></a><br />Hot glue a nickel standing upright onto the inside of the lid.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbO8HkjmbbPTQ1RUHnlSMJLGHFevhZ9X7RJHc1MvEhJp46IcLwhD5voAmYVTC4QY24cKkCfwLyV-Bc0gt9lVJWVAf2Xk2hGbb4KTyOFcn8wTSzHWR67dLpCUObpJ27LPXQ3t6KkDAXLXy/s1600-h/100_3844.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEbO8HkjmbbPTQ1RUHnlSMJLGHFevhZ9X7RJHc1MvEhJp46IcLwhD5voAmYVTC4QY24cKkCfwLyV-Bc0gt9lVJWVAf2Xk2hGbb4KTyOFcn8wTSzHWR67dLpCUObpJ27LPXQ3t6KkDAXLXy/s400/100_3844.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319447784512645666" /></a><br />Put the lid on the jar and turn it over. If there is a large bubble like you see here, you may want to add more water, I wasn't able to get it bubble free but it was much better.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgdUcf6eGK9rnwLjEXI735xf-AKw9x47B72FgpnB25qt_FULqXw_rVqCidciHxRusmlw1AnAhFDRD1JkSfrXNRqfeEW6teFp8wqKhz9rwa0cwaEZ5rLyeelgyzjO1nB3Rf0gGg3qKtmNp/s1600-h/100_3828.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzgdUcf6eGK9rnwLjEXI735xf-AKw9x47B72FgpnB25qt_FULqXw_rVqCidciHxRusmlw1AnAhFDRD1JkSfrXNRqfeEW6teFp8wqKhz9rwa0cwaEZ5rLyeelgyzjO1nB3Rf0gGg3qKtmNp/s400/100_3828.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319451013473677746" /></aBetty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-78234390960283410862009-04-02T16:45:00.001-07:002009-04-02T16:47:39.583-07:00Spoonful of sugar - Mary Poppins party treatI have been thinking of this often lately while I have been taking NyQuil, imagine if it were not sweet and candy flavored... I shudder to think what it would taste like.<br /><br />Anyway, spoonfuls of sugar sound completely simple enough, but to make for less mess and more fun here's what I did.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYoK7aFNUz3tVbE9VJGEbsNslwlpmxtS9fMUJBOZgAZy6Dd0EksGwQMaDrcVgKql4xddn1MgURXQyJBogTe4yAP9koc3KuCBzTlvU7tw3JkveH2yDuQpoTtwf2pPDb6wGBnVlGbiRpxPad/s1600-h/100_3824.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYoK7aFNUz3tVbE9VJGEbsNslwlpmxtS9fMUJBOZgAZy6Dd0EksGwQMaDrcVgKql4xddn1MgURXQyJBogTe4yAP9koc3KuCBzTlvU7tw3JkveH2yDuQpoTtwf2pPDb6wGBnVlGbiRpxPad/s400/100_3824.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319442567568608338" /></a><br /><br />I put plastic spoons on a plate, then I put a drop or two of water in each spoon then poured green sugar sprinkles over the water till the spoons were full and let it sit for at least a day and overnight to dry. The sprinkles hardened into a lump and stuck to the spoon, perfect for easy serving. The green was inspired by the Lime cordial flavored medicine Michael had to take after being out in the rain, and showed up nice on the spoon, as well as giving the kids green mouths which they fully enjoyed. I thought of making some in red for Jane's flavor but didn't. Incidentally at that time I thought some real Rum punch would be yummy for the grown ups at the party since that was the flavor of Mary's medicine, although I would serve it in cute vintage crystal punch cups. If it were the right group of parent's I would totally do that, but didn't this time.Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-29588492139382811202009-03-31T11:09:00.000-07:002009-04-02T16:43:51.527-07:00Kite Craft - from the Mary Poppins party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBezh-OMh59HSq0OtlT7k042-ITv_ptJ6e2fVG92IVDT3D7TPQ6-gAg6VqsXv9HlCaKPAlgr59w4Bs9oUnIT7654xkKnG51l4YyyESA4-Z3_AWzTJE3V4KcH1wibdYAQYtIvK6Wp7YHn1X/s1600-h/100_3880.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBezh-OMh59HSq0OtlT7k042-ITv_ptJ6e2fVG92IVDT3D7TPQ6-gAg6VqsXv9HlCaKPAlgr59w4Bs9oUnIT7654xkKnG51l4YyyESA4-Z3_AWzTJE3V4KcH1wibdYAQYtIvK6Wp7YHn1X/s400/100_3880.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319454433158179666" /></a><br />The Kite craft was fun for my girls and pretty easy.<br /><br />The supplies I used are also inexpensive and easy to find.<br />kite string - $1 for 200ft. spool<br />bamboo skewers $1 for 100<br />plastic for kites - used 1 kitchen trash bag cut out 8 kites<br />scotch tape - $1 a spool<br />Glue gun & glue sticks<br />ribbon for the tail - $.50 a spool<br />cardboard for string holders - used the cardboard divider from a boardgame box, game still works fine and it was free and looks nicer than cereal box cardboard (you could use that and paint it if you wanted, or of course there is always cardstock in amazing colors and prints for you paper junkies out there).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1KPIf9bSlxf6PTLLnD3J66PD_A-6gh6MRrsCdYK9fI8WYGI08OcJBMp6R9hy84HL0FE90RurfBJP4aBrEt-6IkzN_tsJ9aPcRfqYaNzjiCa2QKC2fPddfQILaJ9MVAV0NrElAwe2UD1U/s1600-h/100_3860.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1KPIf9bSlxf6PTLLnD3J66PD_A-6gh6MRrsCdYK9fI8WYGI08OcJBMp6R9hy84HL0FE90RurfBJP4aBrEt-6IkzN_tsJ9aPcRfqYaNzjiCa2QKC2fPddfQILaJ9MVAV0NrElAwe2UD1U/s400/100_3860.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319430247160964594" /></a><br />I unfolded the trash bag out flat then folded it in 1/4 so that there were 8 layers of plastic (it was already 2 layers) then cut out a kite shape. At this point it may have been good to actually have a pattern of some sort, to make the kite perfectly even for the best flying, but I just cut it out without a pattern. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GB8AWxiGmrG8ATsGW-2pYuWQyJKDBjJiOvvjfFVRL6af0UqRNJaAbgnuTwMisKj48ImpNnAJta7k0awpuIM696t5rG1cgJDHz0Th4q6z5s1gRawiaNa8dCfSVg7FlQDzhVsoUQVmGxPv/s1600-h/100_3861.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GB8AWxiGmrG8ATsGW-2pYuWQyJKDBjJiOvvjfFVRL6af0UqRNJaAbgnuTwMisKj48ImpNnAJta7k0awpuIM696t5rG1cgJDHz0Th4q6z5s1gRawiaNa8dCfSVg7FlQDzhVsoUQVmGxPv/s400/100_3861.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319430250406422082" /></a><br /><br />I cut the skewers to length for the cross bar (cutting off the sharp end) and fastened 2 together with hot glue to be long enough for the other stick, I later went back and cut off most of the overlap to lighten it up and remove the pointy ends. On one kite I used scotch tape to attach the bamboo sticks to the plastic which seemed to work fine till a particularly big gust of wind tore it loose. On the other kite I used hot glue at the end of each stick to attach the plastic, that held very well. I also attached the tails in the same way but I think a wider ribbon might work better as it needs to be weightier.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdmXFXTCkQRjL2bUji17HPxbDfKcLTU3dBVDvvnnjimDAZ2FYXzxf7RX3P2vU_22TjsplUwN0W74TpTc9zcJAkAnecysIpPTV4gaqUYxEuohZTtL-lENP1kw4_8gw5yQ4SEay39IAeZ6_/s1600-h/100_3863.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMdmXFXTCkQRjL2bUji17HPxbDfKcLTU3dBVDvvnnjimDAZ2FYXzxf7RX3P2vU_22TjsplUwN0W74TpTc9zcJAkAnecysIpPTV4gaqUYxEuohZTtL-lENP1kw4_8gw5yQ4SEay39IAeZ6_/s400/100_3863.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319430251672840146" /></a><br /><br />I unwound some kite string onto the cardboard where I had cut a notch for the string to go into and tied it around the card, then wound a bunch around so that I had enough for fun flying. Then I tied the other end of the cut string to the center cross of the kite tying it around both sticks, you should use a <a href="http://www.apparent-wind.com/knots/bowline/">bowline knot</a> for this if you want it to hold good, a square or granny knot will likely slip and your kite may escape. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lNm7QP8IN5PUT0_4FOtGQkhv1s1P6g-3zixK8jfmoQXwYpK5o7kEt48gcjOWyr-1AGFd5mPXIzlCUM9dNPgS0VnQ32QpTmxNkUZxEjs8LLQfs75DEbFkvkfb4AuT11zqyZN4FXwFdOLn/s1600-h/100_3864.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lNm7QP8IN5PUT0_4FOtGQkhv1s1P6g-3zixK8jfmoQXwYpK5o7kEt48gcjOWyr-1AGFd5mPXIzlCUM9dNPgS0VnQ32QpTmxNkUZxEjs8LLQfs75DEbFkvkfb4AuT11zqyZN4FXwFdOLn/s400/100_3864.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319430256261614818" /></a> <br />Now you are ready to go fly a kite!!<br /><br />The craziest part is that Miss 4 and Miss 8 think I am some sort of amazing genius because I made a kite, even though to be honest it doesn't fly that well. We are still having lots of fun, proof that you don't have to be perfect to have fun! (just make the effort to be a bit creative and you just might be magically "Practically perfect in every way" if you are brave enough to give it a shot)Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-16152538845129569282009-03-30T19:22:00.000-07:002009-03-31T13:56:10.682-07:00Mary Poppins Birthday Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BM2TjCEbHhI-ajDuwQjNhpFhQr5aV_gpYFSm6JMoCiWz-otAxYcMtvN2bw9v-qlP99D2Ul4dT8Ne78GOZtVxwGUqCzTgsxVS0qqf82CwIqd23XBRg9irc1hHMxxZU_TMML1nWL3Z-iOx/s1600-h/100_3881.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BM2TjCEbHhI-ajDuwQjNhpFhQr5aV_gpYFSm6JMoCiWz-otAxYcMtvN2bw9v-qlP99D2Ul4dT8Ne78GOZtVxwGUqCzTgsxVS0qqf82CwIqd23XBRg9irc1hHMxxZU_TMML1nWL3Z-iOx/s400/100_3881.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319390453657480402" /></a><br />Miss 3 has just graduated to being Miss 4 so to celebrate the occasion we decided to have a birthday party for her. She wasn't sure what sort of party she wanted so I waited for inspiration.... Well finally 2 days before the party it struck me, a Mary Poppins party would be perfect!!!! She has been obsessed with the movie, asking to watch it almost every day (I don't let her watch much tv or movies at all, so it's not often that she actually gets to see it. We've had a lot of colds and flu lately though, so there's been more than normal, which I think has led to the Mary Poppins obsession.)<br /><br />We were at the store and Miss 4 had seen the Mary Poppins Barbie along with Bert and Jane and Michael. She went into the kind of frenzy only a 3 year old could. I did not buy them at the time but thought the Mary Poppins one might make a good birthday present since she was so excited and obviously wanted it. Lucky for me, I found them at the Grocery outlet and they were a great deal, they even had all of them. So the entire set only cost me $30 instead of the $75- $90 they were at the toy store. I was really excited to be able to buy them, that's when the idea struck for the Mary Poppins Party.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXYPWhyphenhyphenHTD2xuOOF9cq86jM3oBMdE15vlgjzBS6f3r8JRbPaqwxqKm-K-y5gTQEQm5z95xPAqbXltHo_q-bph_l9gRzyWyfo7hUIQzQsabIY7QWYHpU91piCqMm2Yv5STo7sCKrBbzeWj/s1600-h/mary+set.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 115px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXYPWhyphenhyphenHTD2xuOOF9cq86jM3oBMdE15vlgjzBS6f3r8JRbPaqwxqKm-K-y5gTQEQm5z95xPAqbXltHo_q-bph_l9gRzyWyfo7hUIQzQsabIY7QWYHpU91piCqMm2Yv5STo7sCKrBbzeWj/s400/mary+set.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319407747179848818" /></a><br /><br />So here's what I planned for the party... with just 2 days to plan and pull it together.<br /><br />This part probably sounds vain, well at least it does to me, but since I love costume design and haven't been doing any plays lately I went with it just for fun. Besides, I don't remember ever claiming "not" to be vain. I dressed as Mary Poppins. Miss 4 loved the idea and told me I would be going away and that Mary Poppins would be at her party, she was so excited about it. I already had the coat and the right shape(wrong color) hat, and a black umbrella (although not a parrot handle on it), so I thought I should be able to pull an outfit together for the party. I'll tell you more about my costume later on, hopefully adding some better photos too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGC-GcevM8tbQjqBtALnD9FCmmovtXhOseG_gAxXZACBIKj56OvsmbHDPJZfHM3aS3SYGzquie8VGmQ8mMKnJ4dOZRZ57pVsb8eqeidjqZ2YVmiRbVflGXOZArcNINB2a8GTEQ4tB8bEb/s1600-h/100_3799.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEGC-GcevM8tbQjqBtALnD9FCmmovtXhOseG_gAxXZACBIKj56OvsmbHDPJZfHM3aS3SYGzquie8VGmQ8mMKnJ4dOZRZ57pVsb8eqeidjqZ2YVmiRbVflGXOZArcNINB2a8GTEQ4tB8bEb/s400/100_3799.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319399009252180770" /></a><br /><br />To start the party off, the kids did sidewalk chalk drawings. I got the big box of sidewalk chalk ($5) and Miss 8 gave it to Miss 4 as one of her gifts on her actual birthday. For the party she was glad to share and have everyone doing chalk drawings with her. That part went well. Then the kids played on the swings for a bit, which was fine but I would have had them come in sooner if I'd known that most of them needed to leave early. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrIsH1XXhB-FkYrBlEI6GWoQFzzPNaf1IlvyLdOl4Jo62vxfXV0syDte6Wqwa1DujIxFRDFePICClQTGFP95W04dT6OulMiHr_Uz8yUTGGw5zNzQZDjyf97Jsx1Nea-yoenGJOrPx4j9O/s1600-h/100_3849.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnrIsH1XXhB-FkYrBlEI6GWoQFzzPNaf1IlvyLdOl4Jo62vxfXV0syDte6Wqwa1DujIxFRDFePICClQTGFP95W04dT6OulMiHr_Uz8yUTGGw5zNzQZDjyf97Jsx1Nea-yoenGJOrPx4j9O/s400/100_3849.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319399020711443314" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmVuXFXI6avDdJMnz5LL3hl5RGzm-Kxdvv2XJKAiru48NnIhspYLA0EuHyuXvc7S3q2ct1H7FJoRexy4TDhEnu50uZszV0u3UFXmPS6DrtaBDfRfqMc8sEv35GbZAG53_711EFAZGHB16/s1600-h/100_3850.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmVuXFXI6avDdJMnz5LL3hl5RGzm-Kxdvv2XJKAiru48NnIhspYLA0EuHyuXvc7S3q2ct1H7FJoRexy4TDhEnu50uZszV0u3UFXmPS6DrtaBDfRfqMc8sEv35GbZAG53_711EFAZGHB16/s400/100_3850.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319407754719481906" /></a><br /><br />If you have seen Mary Poppins you may remember "Toppins toppins toppins a bag" Well I loved the scene with the snow globe and was trying to figure out how make snowglobes that were fun and not expensive. I was roaming the store looking for something small yet significant to the story to put in baby food jars for snow globes. Aha! Toppins! I decided to use Nickels and it worked out great! I did the gluing of the Toppins and the kids poured glitter into the jars of water I helped them put the lids on and ta-da! a snowglobe with toppins. Each cost me a nickel, the rest of the supplies were either on hand (glue & glitter) or recycled (baby food jars).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8d8-kSp_j8sOANqdwvY_LeHROAh-Kiy8z0KHVTkjGgGoYDHxrmZy0eurJ37BH7T4tIegcFd4z2Ne3Z2CUt9o8auKa1ZoIaA-nkqljzlQP-AXwYQ_VHmLVYYkEXnHGbg1rX4Tvn0zdAdoP/s1600-h/100_3847.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8d8-kSp_j8sOANqdwvY_LeHROAh-Kiy8z0KHVTkjGgGoYDHxrmZy0eurJ37BH7T4tIegcFd4z2Ne3Z2CUt9o8auKa1ZoIaA-nkqljzlQP-AXwYQ_VHmLVYYkEXnHGbg1rX4Tvn0zdAdoP/s400/100_3847.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319399014704266226" /></a><br /><br /><br />To go along with the "lets go fly a Kite" song I also had a kite craft ready but most of the kids had to leave early so we skipped it, my girls had a blast with it after the party though, so I think it would still be a good idea.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBe_da-qKaE31Bx1IW_Mzpcjqzzm0dVKinh1vnAlznL8EfSprcCEqIKAJzGKyDTaQm8Z4uQJ2F92L8f9iPqpjiBC018BDPhYU0oHhaUAQqB3CIxkYoM4RTHsQYoov8if2tac5bIJzhv1x/s1600-h/100_3865.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBe_da-qKaE31Bx1IW_Mzpcjqzzm0dVKinh1vnAlznL8EfSprcCEqIKAJzGKyDTaQm8Z4uQJ2F92L8f9iPqpjiBC018BDPhYU0oHhaUAQqB3CIxkYoM4RTHsQYoov8if2tac5bIJzhv1x/s400/100_3865.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319399004140554258" /></a><br /><br />I made "spoonfulls of sugar" for the kids and they were a hit. (I did not give them any other candy or send home bags of candy like most birthday parties my kids have been to, so I felt like a spoonful of sugar was fun and not too much sugar really.) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSrxeddEZr1WACdlH2TG_GQugju_6ebdGocS7yQ_xdev-xdcAjLOryXBW2g3jXZjZu9IOO3nQ8Q6a58sxbRl54CBD8xVMDkvO1poAG-rjRiQCyrmPAPAGhLEtHIJ7anRXIOxSKAL7-dy1/s1600-h/100_3824.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSrxeddEZr1WACdlH2TG_GQugju_6ebdGocS7yQ_xdev-xdcAjLOryXBW2g3jXZjZu9IOO3nQ8Q6a58sxbRl54CBD8xVMDkvO1poAG-rjRiQCyrmPAPAGhLEtHIJ7anRXIOxSKAL7-dy1/s400/100_3824.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319390462406621074" /></a><br /><br />Miss 4 wanted a barbie doll cake and we have the pan,(thanks to <a href="http://paisleypenguin.blogspot.com">the Paisley Penguin</a>! ;-) so I made a Mary Poppins cake for her. If you ever use a real barbie with the wilton doll cake pan you need to add a single, or double layer cake under it to make it tall enough for the barbie, also take a knife and cut a hole in the center to put barbie in. I might add that barbie was very clean before we put her in the cake ;-)I have to say that while I am capable of decorating cakes pretty nicely, a lot depends on the consistency of the frosting and amount of time I want to put into it. Lucky for me Miss 4 is not a critical child and was totally happy with the cake. If I'd had more time I would have made a little hat and certainly would have done a more professional looking job with the frosting (I actually shudder at the frosting on this cake). As it was, I used a 7 minute icing (that I will never make again) it was droopy and didn't hold the shape of an icing tip at all. Oh well it was cake and we ate it and now it's gone. ;-) None of the kids seemed to mind the lack of decorating perfection. I did get many complements on the frosting tasting really good and Miss 8 thinks it was the yummiest frosting she ever had.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uXjN_dHa1ny_UQPZBF9JMj6ghmxD8AjOLK7pFqKTrOTD1kPEx7voTH64iLTTLjGvy39KAbUIKae9lcqHLOCnRQYXONkERTgdt5jRCU_5aKyL2IYWDOpb_TTbCrfhBVI326vOkdEUYySa/s1600-h/100_3797.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2uXjN_dHa1ny_UQPZBF9JMj6ghmxD8AjOLK7pFqKTrOTD1kPEx7voTH64iLTTLjGvy39KAbUIKae9lcqHLOCnRQYXONkERTgdt5jRCU_5aKyL2IYWDOpb_TTbCrfhBVI326vOkdEUYySa/s400/100_3797.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319399011515738178" /></a><br />Miss 4 was so thrilled with the Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane and Michael, Barbies, she has been playing with them for the better part of the last 2 days, along with taking swims with her new mermaid and playing My little pony. I think the ponys have been filling in for the Carousel horses with the Mary Poppins group too. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVkwtoPmKx6dNWulnntsnRwJI7aIxFT-6bZFW85rb9T17xg44OS5Hx-7ma34aq_qluQ37BUHtHx0VLCDNnbLjIo85q9XXrI9bdZXUYhHoch2L5YRqKhwJCoQmoxo6a_L5cawtydpYupVl/s1600-h/mary.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 115px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrVkwtoPmKx6dNWulnntsnRwJI7aIxFT-6bZFW85rb9T17xg44OS5Hx-7ma34aq_qluQ37BUHtHx0VLCDNnbLjIo85q9XXrI9bdZXUYhHoch2L5YRqKhwJCoQmoxo6a_L5cawtydpYupVl/s400/mary.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319407747172987842" /></a><br /><br />I think I'll write a couple Tutorial type blog entries showing how I made stuff for the party and the details of my costume (which I just might wear on a daily basis, but only if I find a good carpet bag). Hope this was fun for you, it sure was for all of us!Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-27618075144900614022009-03-01T22:59:00.000-08:002009-03-01T23:52:21.359-08:00WantsThank you all for your sweet and fun comments about the vintage stove. It turned out that it was sold to someone else. It would have been nice if I was just told that to begin with, but we set up a time to go see/buy it and then got an email that the roomate had sold it to someone else. I was really bummed, but at the same time I did not have a totally solid positive feeling about buying it right now, although I knew it would not be for sale for long so might miss it if I didn't buy it. I prayed that I would make a right decision since the car needs weatherstripping and I really only have the money for one or the other now. I really do believe that mantaining what I have is more important than getting "new" things. That is good stewardship, and being responsible, but not always fun. My stove is holding out ok although it likes to burn things in the oven, often mysteriously, but it works and I can wait for the right time to buy a vintage stove, as long as I don't torture myself by checking craigslist for any great ones between now and then. ;-)<br /><br />So now I get to be excited about weather stripping! Woo hoo! Ok it's feeling a little bit forced, but really that gets me that much closer to driving the car I like so much. No more foggy windows is a big plus there, after the moisture issue is fixed there will still be a few things that need done but I don't think they are going to be too complicated or expensive. Buying weather stripping is a commitment to keep the car though, Actually my last old car I bought the weather stripping and then we had a lot of problems with it and sold it for parts and I still have the weather stripping in my laundry room. Too bad it won't fit the DeSoto... I have posted it on craigslist a few times and one person offered me less than half what I paid, I probably should have taken it, I guess there aren't that many people who drive a 64 Ford Falcon Sedan these days. So I'm reconsidering selling on Ebay, I used to sell stuff on there a bit, mostly vintage clothes. But am a little more than disenamoured with the whole process of selling there, still I'm thinking about it.<br /><br />My friend <a href="http://paisleypenguin.blogspot.com/">the Paisley Penguin</a> got a new engine yesterday, it's quite lovely, I know cause Mr B helped her Hubs pick it up. We laugh a lot about how we used to want and expect fancy gifts and stuff that was in some way extravagant or at least impractical. However now we can truly be excited adnhappy to get something we need, like weather stripping or a new engine for your car. For my birthday this year I am asking for the electrical to be finished in the addition on our house. A few months ago I was hoping for the addition to be completed, but I have "awakened" since then and now just want to have something significant finished. The electrical is over half done now so it seems like it should be able to be finished by then. I hope I hope!!!!<br /><br />I think the change in expectations has been good for me and certainly good for the budget, but I sort of miss the carefree spending of my pre-mommy days, at the same time I wish I had saved more of that money, or at least appreciated being able to spend it more than I remember.<br />I realize this is sort of a rambley post and a bit odd, I hope not too much so though.Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-79886130393118905082009-02-27T17:07:00.001-08:002009-02-27T17:15:18.711-08:00Vintage stoveOK so right now I should be breathing into a paper sack. I'm about to hyperventilate because I just saw the most beautiful vintage stove on Craigslist, and I WANT it!!!!! I emailed the poster nearly an hour ago and they have not emailed me back yet. Oh I know it's not even an hour yet..... but I love the stove!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwAEaATCr0IaS78QaMS_MVyIQb-E06TnQyJleSuicGNcxDe0i7zHIqn5AXbZw4QGLNtieAfJednmplWUFUeaqltk4Ougp38PwDulC7ebsVIX_HMTA0rJNYBD8UAEE5ub3XUW7LFsLM8vu/s1600-h/stove.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwAEaATCr0IaS78QaMS_MVyIQb-E06TnQyJleSuicGNcxDe0i7zHIqn5AXbZw4QGLNtieAfJednmplWUFUeaqltk4Ougp38PwDulC7ebsVIX_HMTA0rJNYBD8UAEE5ub3XUW7LFsLM8vu/s400/stove.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307650363244126370" /></a> I hope it's not some sort of crime to copy the photo of said stove but here it is, isn't it glorious???? I know if this one doesn't work out for me there will be a different one, but oooooo it's sooooo pretty!!!!! It might actually be a good thing if I don't hear back as I will be forced to choose between the stove and the weatherstripping for the car. Oh choices can be so overwhelming!!!!!Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-67230273479760697442009-02-27T13:49:00.001-08:002009-02-27T16:28:51.580-08:00today's project - locate weatherstripping<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGd5oCI2s313bqrRbLD3ArzsYwRxshnWIc5Rd_Cxb24lcPd1so4OP1DByGSoRJ6ZJkXIuVXO3voapZdZkUX7EAzwr5Bxw3KppKer6ztiiMhJhkza7LW7Esc7gjRwJBozOLkEiHKJ1yBhNj/s1600-h/desoto2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGd5oCI2s313bqrRbLD3ArzsYwRxshnWIc5Rd_Cxb24lcPd1so4OP1DByGSoRJ6ZJkXIuVXO3voapZdZkUX7EAzwr5Bxw3KppKer6ztiiMhJhkza7LW7Esc7gjRwJBozOLkEiHKJ1yBhNj/s400/desoto2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307602536463584354" /></a><br /><br />Today I am searching for weatherstripping. I think it'll solve some of my most irritating promlems, dampness and mold. Yep today I went out to check on the DeSoto and guess what? There is mold growing in the back window and on the seats. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KXro6apZHngoMlzLTE0pCIQbHcpJR3ubxXHIVrEPI10IQloRxO95Lg3gi4an9q86Fg6qD-4bcHeFip8VXmDRM8PSY4YE6_Pt0_udMpp2YpGNLK-kqhnJbDQvFK4ETls1ZLsaAfUgLQJU/s1600-h/desoto.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 170px; height: 110px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0KXro6apZHngoMlzLTE0pCIQbHcpJR3ubxXHIVrEPI10IQloRxO95Lg3gi4an9q86Fg6qD-4bcHeFip8VXmDRM8PSY4YE6_Pt0_udMpp2YpGNLK-kqhnJbDQvFK4ETls1ZLsaAfUgLQJU/s400/desoto.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307602529070481202" /></a><br />I am so sad... it will come off the seats and the original cardboard in the back window needed replaced with something else anyway, but I feel like everything around here gets moldy, and it seems particularly bad when it's my beloved car. This was my answer to the big family, big car. No mini-van for me, I can haul way more stuff in the trunk of this car than I could fit in a mini-van anyway. Unfortunately we have had a few problems with the car this last year so I have not been driving it, I miss it though and can hardly wait to get it back on the road. Well, it seems I will be able to get weatherstripping for it, last time I looked I had no luck, but today I found 2 places online that have what I need. Now I just need Mr. B to help me figure out what exactly is leaking and if I need to replace all of it or just the doors and side windows. I hope I don't have to do the windsheild and rear window as those are of course the most expensive and not for the DIY gal to undertake.Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-71884140255957651372009-02-24T22:04:00.000-08:002009-02-26T10:52:07.595-08:00Scanning for bargans for scanningOh I am so pleased!!! I have been wanting a scanner for a few years. We were going to buy one for Christmas but the funds were just not there. I really believe that things are, or will be, out there for me at the perfect time and in the perfect circumstances, or at least tolerable circumstances ;-). So I was waiting for my scanner. Yesterday I found it, waiting for me, for just $7.99 at the Goodwill. It's an all-in-one and so far the scanner part works great. I don't know for sure if it prints well yet, since it's out of ink. I did get it to feed paper through so at least I know it *might* work. Really all I needed is the scanner anyway, but it would be nice to have 1 machine to do it all. I have been hesitant to buy used printers etc. because I didn't know if they would work with my operating system. Well, I noticed the date stamped into the plastic, It's a bit cryptic but if you notice several circles with numbers and little tiny arrows pointing to some of the numbers that is the date. Not all computer stuff has that, but if it does it can be helpful in determining what may work for you. So based on when it was made I thought it would probably work and WOO-HOO it did! I am going to have such fun scanning things.... I have a small collection of vintage cards that I will be scanning. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpkKaDhdDEx2o3tH9_QQhKg703lwZt4rUB0ftK37qgcy_AI_CUDFJuHFEh8bHGrbFBJwycaalF9rQceIBpaxpGEeRjj-gecv2XOhsy7j0HKcsUxkWX9GMEdP1AB-ulTFGQ9zAQFEqERAd/s1600-h/shower+card.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 212px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpkKaDhdDEx2o3tH9_QQhKg703lwZt4rUB0ftK37qgcy_AI_CUDFJuHFEh8bHGrbFBJwycaalF9rQceIBpaxpGEeRjj-gecv2XOhsy7j0HKcsUxkWX9GMEdP1AB-ulTFGQ9zAQFEqERAd/s400/shower+card.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306977829169388210" /></a> Here's one you can copy & paste to use for (personal)crafting if you like. I still have to learn about making things downloadable.Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-73528018591828025812009-02-24T14:21:00.001-08:002009-02-24T15:22:16.434-08:00Vintage signsI love all things vintage so it is no surprise that I LOVE to see shops around town that have been here since the 40's or 50's. It's even better if they have kept their original signage. It really makes me happy to see a vintage sign with the neon working. There are a few really wonderful ones that I see at least once a week and some more that are scattered around town. Sadly many have been recently replaced or the buildings torn down or remodeled. Today as I was out running errands I stopped to snap a couple photos of some of the ones along my route. These are my favorites. I might do another post with more later.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7wOLEs9d3MuY8XNpYt_vbQxapVl2wd83ObPfgvmkQivLfPYuThRA6W-BL-8FZP-3Nlgh7ppldLWu5bEkemSwiy_yb-L_Aj-LlOi478ozPlvviKOpGmOWEuxFb5Z3RiGwTnQsFYUKZQx1/s1600-h/100_3630.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF7wOLEs9d3MuY8XNpYt_vbQxapVl2wd83ObPfgvmkQivLfPYuThRA6W-BL-8FZP-3Nlgh7ppldLWu5bEkemSwiy_yb-L_Aj-LlOi478ozPlvviKOpGmOWEuxFb5Z3RiGwTnQsFYUKZQx1/s400/100_3630.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306502781612394978" /></a>Yes that is a giant shovel and rake, about 30+ feel tall. This shop has the coolest building too, very 50's ranch style with huge windows and a low-pitch roof that lends to the long low feeling of of the building. Besides that it's painted a lovely shade of turquoise. When we finish the addition to our house and get to move to other projects I hope to buy some flagstone or something similar for my yard from them. It's silly but I love this business for being here a long time and having an awesome sign, and I haven't even shopped there yet.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnAShyV436yUfP9R3r2etG8T0_rU8ipxoCW2_gSBo6ySqcl7tW5VrE6BoGiZZFa6famXs50xZfQeL8CMAx0YyJ5gYv9RRw7pGjkSsya4CuZYGF46nHN7KtzE7GBwZZD8bbZo_UZ5meLBg4/s1600-h/100_3632.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnAShyV436yUfP9R3r2etG8T0_rU8ipxoCW2_gSBo6ySqcl7tW5VrE6BoGiZZFa6famXs50xZfQeL8CMAx0YyJ5gYv9RRw7pGjkSsya4CuZYGF46nHN7KtzE7GBwZZD8bbZo_UZ5meLBg4/s400/100_3632.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306502788607901922" /></a> Several years ago they took the totem sign and had it fully restored, I think it was very worth while. As I was snapping this photo I realized that I have never eaten there. I think that is really strange but it's probably because I used to be a vegetarian and didn't eat at many restaurants in general. Anyway I have added it to the list of places to try when I get a chance. I wonder what the inside of the restaurant looks like, I wish I could go there tonight just to find out, and of course it has nothing to do with my not wanting to cook dinner. :-)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EoKZt0W0vm2Obd_tHrvSkNP0oZFbH_9k8jRGpmutMjiLSiKA12Z-OMbdL_x3LJRCOOlbY9yfud6k-jpAFXYh0usQYnLDtZ-xacyP2TMfJYZfDd5YGErcjotnyE6IG-J7MRmkKfqmK_p8/s1600-h/100_3634.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7EoKZt0W0vm2Obd_tHrvSkNP0oZFbH_9k8jRGpmutMjiLSiKA12Z-OMbdL_x3LJRCOOlbY9yfud6k-jpAFXYh0usQYnLDtZ-xacyP2TMfJYZfDd5YGErcjotnyE6IG-J7MRmkKfqmK_p8/s400/100_3634.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306502793101374066" /></a><br />This sign is one that I hope gets restored and not replaced, the other side is actually less weathered and nicer, but harder for me to get a decent photo of. I took my wedding dress here to have it cleaned. They did an AWESOME Job and only charged me half what everyone else would have charged. They ROCK!<br /><br />So that is a little tour of some of the neat vintage signs in my town. Hope you enjoyed it and I hope you have some neat ones in your town too.Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-51126207146320622542009-02-20T20:05:00.000-08:002009-02-21T00:04:31.000-08:00Frugal Friday - Because Frugal is the new Black.Frugal Friday - I grew up in a home with no extra money and often not enough for the very basics. I'm not complaining, but I remember breaking the ice in the toilet in the morning, using the outhouse when the well went dry and eating beans 2 meals a day. Ya, it sucked to open a butter-tub of beans at school for lunch. But I have survived and as an adult have had some times with and without enough money. There are things I have always done to save money, it seems people are currently focused on "being Frugal" since the economy is on everyones minds. So I was thinking that maybe some of the things I do to be frugal are not actually common knowledge. I plan to share some of the ways I have managed with less than what I wanted or thought I needed.<br /><br />This is a pretty obvious one but of the many things I have done to save money my favorite is to thrift shop, granted there are so many cool things to find that often I have wondered if I actually save money. Or do I just drag home more "treasures" than I would be able to afford if I shopped at regualr stores? The thing I like most is probably vintage finds but some new things I find are great too. It helps to know brands, so you don't shell out your precious dollars on some walmart clothes that might have been cheaper new than they are at the thrift store, besides being poor quality. Having an idea of what is good quality and poor quality will make your thrifting so much more worthwhile. Some things you would get excited about may not be worth it. For example Kirkland brand Cashmere sweaters, although soft and warm they pill up terribly after a wearing or two, so if you know that, you can decide if the price really is right. It would be a mistake to think that thrift shopping will always save money. Clothes for Miss 3 are best found at Target, the ones at the thrift store are usually stained or worn out, although there are some great exceptions to that in her closet. <br /><br />I have noticed a considerable change in thrift store shopping since last fall. I've still found some great stuff, but it seems that the awesome finds are fewer and farther between. The Goodwill has been packed with people, especially on Mondays and the tag color of the day can hardly be found. Besides they have raised the prices on many things considerably. I have found though, that if I go to the next town the prices are better. Then too there have been some great managers specials at our Goodwill, yesterdays was stuffed animals 10 for a dollar. We found some groovy girls for Miss 3 and Miss 8 and a family of big gorillas for our homeschool co-op classroom. I threw them straight into the washer and dryer when we got home and they all came out just fine, even the groovy girls hair still looks good (I have a frontloading washer and dried them on cool).<br /><br />Every thrift store I have been to lately has raised their prices. In fact my very favorite "junk store" (a gloriously crowded mess of junk and some really cool old stuff) has receintly doubled their prices on a lot of the stuff. So with the new prices and more people finding an enthusiasm for thrift shopping I feel the competition and I don't like it. I have noticed that I can still find cool vintage things and it seems that those of us who have always hunted for vintage stuff still do, but the new thrifters are looking for NEW things so maybe the greatest treasures are still safe from the masses. <br /><br />I have some awesome vintage finds that I plan to post about in the near future, as well as some newer items that I have altered so that they work better. <br /><br />So Thrifting is my FAVORITE, next time I'll tell you about another frugal idea I've been using for years.Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-47891302042106231652009-02-12T17:45:00.000-08:002009-02-12T20:10:18.904-08:00Winners Announced!!!!!!!!Hello all!<br />I am announcing the winners to my giveaway for One World One Heart. I have 2 prizes for my giveaway. I have used the random number generator and counted down the list of comments to find the winners. These gals have been emailed and have till Feb 21st to respond. </p><P>SOOOO HERE IT GOES!!!!!!!!!The first prize goes to Brigit of <a href="http://swappinghowdies.blogspot.com/">Swapping Howdies</a>, the second one goes to goes to Monica Kelly of <a href="http://monicascraftsowoh.blogspot.com/">Monicas craft.</a> Both these gals have beautiful blogs and if you get a chance to check them out please do!</p><p>I would like to extend a special thanks to all the people who left kind comments and visited my blog during this fun event! I have had such fun vistiting blogs. Although I did not make it to all 911 of them I do hope to get back to the list and continue checking out all the neat things to be found. I especially want to thank Lisa for putting this together and making it a fun event for all! Thank you to everyone and have a very happy Valentines day!!!Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-38534154327385194672009-02-09T23:29:00.000-08:002009-02-09T23:53:21.754-08:00Additional drawing for OWOHHello I am adding an additional prize for the OWOH event, please see previous post to learn more about it. <br />So I decided that by this point most of the people who have entered my drawing have want of and use for a hair flower so I will add another flower since we are well past 100 entries.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYV_YThgoEjlmw8zASlJtJq893NIMn_qdxLZxhLHrMZ6Veo93_QMB58foEelluTEMmfrW7A_WHShG2vHZN6kPKuMXdSJPsv-7SGV5VDB7EpmlOrZkYui7xi__L2BbGQLxvl25Phktes8J/s1600-h/100_3556.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNYV_YThgoEjlmw8zASlJtJq893NIMn_qdxLZxhLHrMZ6Veo93_QMB58foEelluTEMmfrW7A_WHShG2vHZN6kPKuMXdSJPsv-7SGV5VDB7EpmlOrZkYui7xi__L2BbGQLxvl25Phktes8J/s400/100_3556.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301071034900351474" /></a> These 2 photos are the same flower, but from different angles. This one is meant to be worn pretty much anyplace in the hair, could go on the side or if you have an up-do next to that or if you are just dressing up a ponytail would work for that too.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsq9LQ_YRaTxPB4Ef7LnphJCI1zXBZ7aaV7ptmEpH8rF1xrKwuoFv7gPz5tNyn5DivyH5VcWBpsQzwiuTzvVXd61HtJkCtFZJkFVQ9qCRLvuteTnwmuzf8JWlkAW1vc9CLJ_BSuYn_tuJ/s1600-h/100_3561.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsq9LQ_YRaTxPB4Ef7LnphJCI1zXBZ7aaV7ptmEpH8rF1xrKwuoFv7gPz5tNyn5DivyH5VcWBpsQzwiuTzvVXd61HtJkCtFZJkFVQ9qCRLvuteTnwmuzf8JWlkAW1vc9CLJ_BSuYn_tuJ/s400/100_3561.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301071034309020594" /></a> It has the same kind of clip that is used on the other post, They are my favorite and hold on nice and tightly. I will now be drawing 2 names from the comments, one to receive this hair flower and one to receive the one on my original OWOH post. Miss 8 wants to make something for a bonus prize so we'll see if we can make time for that as well. Bless you all for taking the time to check out my giveaway and hopefully you'll make it back to check out my blog later on as well. <br /><br />PLEASE ONLY COMMENT ON THE ORIGINAL OWOH POST. Thanks so much!Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-37257725902472199672009-02-03T19:07:00.000-08:002009-02-12T17:14:49.900-08:00One World One Heart<center><a = _blank href="http://oneworldoneheart.typepad.com/"/><img alt="Photo" and border="”0”" photobucket” src=" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/Love2/owohbadgeroundz-1.jpg " hosting at sharing video/></a></p><p>Hello everyone welcome to my "One World one Heart" Post. If you want to learn more about One World One Heart click the logo above, it's a really neat project organized by Lisa of <a href="http://awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com/a_whimsical_bohemian/">A Whimsical Bohemian.</a> Also if you click the Icon above you can check out the 900+ blogs that are involved and see a ton of cool artwork.</p><p>I'm having a drawing of my own. To enter you just need to leave me a comment on this post with a way to email you in case you are the winner. Contest ends on Feb 12th and I'll take entries till Noon Pacific time that day. The winner will be announced and emailed the evening of Feb 12th. One entry per person. </p.><p> And here's the prize.</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4ArotCBR4KMOed1BNrdSZ1IOioBSu6qf4ngqGsCZtGdYkJETSrEmpX1nwSBzHRu3kGqKJJc8-BSDfEeQGpZDT3drXsyjjqK7jfCEh1o3tpv-FTx5zj7nw9vKv_jXTJkvr5HOf7ikWi9t/s1600-h/100_3559.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4ArotCBR4KMOed1BNrdSZ1IOioBSu6qf4ngqGsCZtGdYkJETSrEmpX1nwSBzHRu3kGqKJJc8-BSDfEeQGpZDT3drXsyjjqK7jfCEh1o3tpv-FTx5zj7nw9vKv_jXTJkvr5HOf7ikWi9t/s400/100_3559.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298810859025204914" /></a>Technically it's a hair clip, I made it to go across above a pony tail, but being creative people you just might have another use for it. You could of course wear it in your hair, or would you attach it to the top of a gift for a friend... or clip it to something else to bring a bit of spring into your day.<br /><br /><br /><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuqoFihIj2vI1D_-H7kRCXoteT-YuVo2yalQt5ELKsLFv8mvKrUlC1oEuyYf4HN28t6GQRe7japehUqlkvVSwSngGqRtUNhgvJjs5-ypCqViPzycHQ07VYALsTNg5y6pEQCE92j48GHeS/s1600-h/100_3566.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyuqoFihIj2vI1D_-H7kRCXoteT-YuVo2yalQt5ELKsLFv8mvKrUlC1oEuyYf4HN28t6GQRe7japehUqlkvVSwSngGqRtUNhgvJjs5-ypCqViPzycHQ07VYALsTNg5y6pEQCE92j48GHeS/s400/100_3566.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298810859730800514" /></a>Here's the clip side.</p><p>If I get more than 100 entries I'll add another prize so check back to see. Also please check out my blog, some of the January entries show things I have made.</center> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Please see my new post about the additional prize in my giveaway, however leave your comments on THIS POST only please.</span> Comments are officially closed at this time!Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com149tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042921683657595500.post-11725570257276248672009-01-31T13:17:00.000-08:002009-01-31T13:53:30.971-08:00The front porch in January<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrtZAmDdo70h-I5I_NVvUSIAqgsUlY91iY0XkwQ2bpSM5FRIM16PBGpUUQ8NTC3ULxRluyvllPqHTT_u2AQ0BFwD_BMX9Noxqt1gBNHoAk_RZv35JsoC1kmyMpz7gA-qz6p_JKPqDA6ry/s1600-h/100_3547.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbrtZAmDdo70h-I5I_NVvUSIAqgsUlY91iY0XkwQ2bpSM5FRIM16PBGpUUQ8NTC3ULxRluyvllPqHTT_u2AQ0BFwD_BMX9Noxqt1gBNHoAk_RZv35JsoC1kmyMpz7gA-qz6p_JKPqDA6ry/s400/100_3547.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297573601792905170" /></a><br />My front porch is one of my favorite things about my house. It is a covered porch and is just big enough for a couple chairs and little table and some plants. I actually crowd a bit more in there and in summer it is pretty lush and green with lots of flowers and is the perfect place to sit and read and have some lemonaid while the kids cartwheel and play in the front yard. In January it's a rather blah little front porch though, and after reading a post by <a href="http://superkawaiimama.blogspot.com/2009/01/green-power.html">Super Kawaii Mama</a> about staying cool in the heat of an Austrailian summer I was longing for summer days and sitting on my front porch. So to at least bring the feeling that spring is on it's way I picked up some primroses at the grocery store last night. This morning Miss 3 helped me plant and water them, she picked the blue-violet ones to be hers. It's a little thing but it sure does make me smile when I see them. I also got inspired to sweep the porch and get rid of the leaves in the corners. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCiYTi5zXbcubkiapYouhxxfMPlcyGWsfCUEiHpcaO_wP_65WBL0fvmYShCEZfEkmCnp07iXNf7hAhwXMxiUPSk4gQg09bKuOGFmNKG9zSEgSM-TZ1UY76PTxpAi-ncyo_LzBfeLfDMt4Y/s1600-h/100_3548.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCiYTi5zXbcubkiapYouhxxfMPlcyGWsfCUEiHpcaO_wP_65WBL0fvmYShCEZfEkmCnp07iXNf7hAhwXMxiUPSk4gQg09bKuOGFmNKG9zSEgSM-TZ1UY76PTxpAi-ncyo_LzBfeLfDMt4Y/s400/100_3548.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5297573604328108306" /></a>Ahhh, a little spot of spring for me to see every day until the real thing is here. I noticed while I was out sweeping that the bulbs are starting to come alive and there are some lush green shoots peeking up through the mulch. I can hardly wait for spring to arrive......Betty Boogiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409769676515192739noreply@blogger.com5