tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51191715580448123942024-03-17T01:18:37.943-06:00Today's Fabulous FindsIn-expensive craft, home decor, and gift ideas as well as free printables and 'fabulous' features.Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.comBlogger311125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-60931576155211780912016-12-01T08:52:00.000-07:002018-04-24T00:01:24.673-06:00Printable Paint stick Ornaments, Names of Christ, Spanish VersionOver the last few years I've received several requests for a Spanish version of the Names of Christ templates for my paint stick ornaments. The problem? I don't speak any Spanish. Recently though Lori Keller offered to put a list together for me of the names of Christ in Spanish with the help of her husband Bennett. With this list I was finally able to create another template for anyone who would like to make the ornaments with the Names of Christ in Spanish. I'm so grateful for their help and so excited to be able to share this with you!<br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-92027182356040855252014-01-02T12:03:00.001-07:002018-04-23T23:59:01.708-06:00Simple Berry WreathHappy New Year! Hope your holidays were all that you hoped they would be. <br />
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I don't have anything too grand or exciting to share this time, just a simple berry wreath that I put together with a red berry garland (purchased for $12 on clearance) and the grapevine wreath that I borrowed from a <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/10/fall-grapevine-wreath-with-pine-cone.html" target="_blank">wreath</a> that I made last Fall. <br />
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My door is not magnetic so instead of using a heavy duty wreath magnet like I've done in the past, I stapled a 4" wide strip of burlap to the top of the door with a standard stapler and then ran a piece of duct tape over the staples to make sure they would stay put. It's not the most glamorous method, but it can't be seen and has held strong for several weeks now.<br />
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By next January maybe I'll have more that I can set out (in addition to our DIY ant trap in the bottom left corner, oops should have moved that), but for now, I'm loving this little pop of color that helps to brighten things up on these dreary, overcast, winter days.<br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-5712322008059174012013-12-18T21:50:00.000-07:002013-12-21T00:35:27.841-07:00Holiday S'mores Kit with 'HOME' Wood BlockChristmas is less than a week away now and I'm scrambling to finish some small gifts for neighbors and friends. Today I'm sharing with you a new variation of a gift that I put together a couple of years ago--remember the <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/12/smore-kits-for-any-occasion-tutorial.html" target="_blank">S'mores Kit's</a>? We live in a new town now so I guess one of the perks of moving is that I can recycle old ideas and use them again on new friends and neighbors--saves me some thinking time! ;)<br />
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I purchased the cute snowman gift sacks at Wal-mart for .75 each. It turned out that the colors were exactly the same as the colors that I used for the s'mores tags--lucky! I glued the kit contents tag to the side of the bag (and added one staple at the top for good measure), cut out the circle tag, and tied it to the bamboo skewers with red satin ribbon.<br />
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I thought it would be fun if the chocolate bars looked like little "brown paper packages tied up with string" so I placed them on a piece of the cardboard packaging that they came on and tied them together with some string (from Lowe's).<br />
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Last month I saw the cutest little wood block that simply said 'HOME' on it at <a href="http://lovelylittlesnippets.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-scrap-wood-collection.html" target="_blank">Lovely Little Snippets</a> and thought it would be a nice addition to the kits. I was able to make 16 six inch blocks with one 2x3x8 that only cost $2 (that's .13 each for the wood). I used black paint ($3 Valspar paint sample from Lowe's), contact paper for a stencil, and added a piece of burlap and string from my stash. If you would like more detailed directions on how to make the HOME block, directions can be printed <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3EpnW9erHBoUEdCRFpaT1dIbmM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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I added a 'HOME' block to each kit, cut 1 sheet of tissue paper into four smaller squares (so it fit better), and they were done. You could add another small item instead of the stenciled wood block to save time or just throw in the s'mores ingredients and leave it at that.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/" target="_blank">Six Sister's Stuff</a> <a href="http://lilluna.com/link-party-palooza-20/" target="_blank">Link Party Palooza at Lil' Luna</a></div>
Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-63511769528213084062013-06-28T12:43:00.000-06:002013-06-28T12:43:41.721-06:00Hello and Goodbye<span style="font-size: large;">Hello!</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span> It's been awhile! I can't believe that it's been over four months since my last post. Crazy! I thought I'd pop in and fill you in on what's been keeping me so busy for the last several months. In the middle of March we listed our home, in mid April we accepted an offer, and by the middle of May we closed and moved most of our furniture, etc. into storage units. We're currently in-between homes and staying with family until September when our new home will be ready for us, so all projects have pretty much come to a screeching halt. I've really missed not having a home to decorate! I'm looking forward to posting some projects in the coming weeks though that I finished awhile ago but never shared with you, so it's all good. :)<br />
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I've never followed a set schedule with posting, I post when I have time and when I have something to share, so I'm pretty sure that most of you who read this blog follow via e-mail or through a reader.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that we'll be saying Goodbye to Google Reader and Google Friend Connect this Monday I thought I'd share some other ways that you can read posts here on Today's Fabulous Finds--if you want too. :)</span><br />
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I haven't been able to be consistent with posting lately and it won't be consistent for awhile, but I'm not ready to give up on this blog yet! Thanks for hanging in there with me and thanks so, so much for reading!!! <br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-32507461261280170752013-02-14T16:59:00.002-07:002013-03-11T06:53:05.269-06:00Dancing Monkey Gift Idea w/Printable Gift Bag ToppersThe other day I was browsing around Dollar Tree and saw these little solar Monkeys (they had bears too). I'm pretty sure I recall hearing my elementary school teachers telling the class "no more monkey business" a time or two so I thought it would be fun to pick up a few for my kids to give to their teachers for a Valentine's Day gift.<br />
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Here's a little video of the dancing monkeys. <br />
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I gathered some cello sacks, a notepad and pen, green paper Easter grass, and some Hersheys Bliss and Dove Chocolates, packaged it all together and added a bag topper. My kids wrote a little message on the notepad to their teachers to personalize them.<br />
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Here's a simpler version with just the Monkey and chocolates...<br />
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I brain-stormed for quite some time to come up with several different sayings and in the end, this is what I came up with. What fun phrases did I miss?<br />
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The image above can be printed as a 4 x 6 print and used for smaller gift tags.<br />
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Click on <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-prints-in-family-love-is-spelled-t.html" target="_blank">this link</a> for information on how to download the images. All images are designed to be printed as 4 x 6 photo prints. You will need to trim the sides down on the bag toppers to fit the top of the party size cello sacks.<br />
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If I was more on the ball I would have posted this two weeks ago instead of right on Valentine's Day. There are a few tags though that could be used anytime so this gift idea doesn't really have to be just for Valentine's Day. Hope your day has been a good one!</div>
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Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-24821098790516150092013-02-13T11:43:00.000-07:002015-12-10T21:50:08.127-07:00Printable Valentine's Day Card (Blank Inside)--I Adore you!I came across this adorable photo while searching for images for a little Valentine's Day gift I'm putting together for my children's school teachers (I'm hoping to post it later today--we'll see, it might be tomorrow.) and thought it would be so cute on a Valentine's Day card! Aren't those eyes so sweet!?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make a card:</span> Print the image on photo or glossy paper, fold it in half, and then insert another piece of paper inside (that is cut just smaller than the card), fold and then glue together down the center.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Visit <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-prints-in-family-love-is-spelled-t.html" target="_blank">this post</a> for directions on how to download and size the prints.</span></div>
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In my last post I showed you the quote plate that I made with vinyl that was inspired<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;"> by a talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf who said: "In Family Relationships</span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;"> love</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;"> is really spelled t-i-m-e. Taking time for each other is the key for harmony at home." (</span><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/of-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng" style="color: #b26e1d; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">Of Things that Matter Most</a></i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">) and from this short inspirational video (5 min.): </span><a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/of-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng" style="background-color: white; color: #b26e1d; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">To A Child Love is Really Spelled T-I-M-E</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 20px; text-align: start;">. I know that I personally have already benefited from reading this little reminder each day and hope you will enjoy these prints in your home as well! </span></div>
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<a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2011/09/interchangeable-photoquoterecipe-block.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Tutorial for the Interchangeable Photo/Quote/Recipe Block</span></a><br />
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I included prints that will fit perfectly on a square block from a 2 x 4 (measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"). The block with the picture of Christ is finished, but the quote is only taped onto the other block (over a photo of my son) to show you how it would look. </div>
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There are five color choices; grey, blue, mustard, tan, and black and white. Narrowing it down to only five was so tough for me, so keep reading and I'll share a link with you on how to recolor a black and white image to any color you choose. </div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Copy onto scrapbook paper or a solid colored paper to Mod Podge onto a wood block, <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/11/printable-paintstick-ornaments-tutorial.html" target="_blank">tutorial on the technique here</a> and <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2011/09/interchangeable-photoquoterecipe-block.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Recolor the image, <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2011/03/how-to-recolor-subway-art-image.html" target="_blank">tutorial here</a>.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Use the tracing feature in the Silhouette program to cut it in vinyl or with contact paper to use as a stencil,<a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2013/01/antiqued-subway-art-scout-sign-with.html" target="_blank"> tutorial here</a>.</li>
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To save a full resolution image to your computer, right click on the image and click to open it in a new tab. Then right click on it again and choose to save it as an image to your computer. Now you can use your picture manager program on your computer to print it at home or you can send/take it to a photo shop to have it printed.</div>
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Save the print to your computer as an image then insert the image into a document (I use Microsoft Publisher, Word works too). Size the image according to the directions in the program you are using and print. (Tip: Dollar Tree sells 8 1/2 x 11" premium photo paper for 8 sheets for a dollar that I really like.)</div>
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The large images can be printed up to an 8 x 8 and the smaller images (3 x 3) are saved to print as a 4 x 6 print.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In a Family Love is Spelled T-I-M-E Quote</span></div>
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Linking up to: <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-prints-in-family-love-is-spelled-t.html" target="_blank"> Tator Tots and Jello</a> <a href="http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Shabby Nest</a><br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-38426154798478187312013-01-24T14:40:00.000-07:002013-02-09T16:46:40.680-07:00'In a Family Love is Spelled T-I-M-E' Quote PlateWe finally got a few glimpses of sunshine yesterday (Yay!), so I hurried and took a few pictures of the little 'Valentine's plate' that I made to set in my living room. <br />
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It was inspired by a talk by Dieter F. Uchtdorf who said: "In Family Relationships<i> love</i> is really spelled t-i-m-e. Taking time for each other is the key for harmony at home." (<i><a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/of-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng" target="_blank">Of Things that Matter Most</a></i>) and from this short inspirational video (5 min.): <a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/of-things-that-matter-most?lang=eng" target="_blank">To A Child Love is Really Spelled T-I-M-E</a>.<br />
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I wish that I could have bought a whole stack of these plates for gifts, but sadly there was only one left at Ross ($2.49) so I guess I'll just have to be happy that I got the last one. It measures 8" square and has the cutest little hearts in the 'lace' edging. The stand is from a dollar store, I bought a bunch of them a few years ago, so the total cost of the project was $3.49 + vinyl that I already had and of course tax.<br />
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One of the features on the Silhouette (cutting machine) that I love to use is the tracing feature. I can make up a design in Microsoft Publisher, save it as an image, and then open it with the silhouette software to trace around and cut out in vinyl.<br />
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This is the first time that I've tried using clear contact paper to apply the vinyl instead of transfer paper and it worked <i>so</i> well! I first found out about this tip at <a href="http://www.occasionallycrafty.com/2012/12/vinylchristmasplate.html" target="_blank">Occasionally Crafty</a>. Because the contact paper is clear it's much easier to center the vinyl when you set it down in place--so much easier! It costs less than transfer paper too.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000;">(<i>Image Top Left</i>)</span> Peel back one corner of a piece of contact paper, line it up, and stick it down on top of the vinyl. Slowly peel off the rest of the backing. Rub over it with your fingers or a credit card to ensure the vinyl will stick to the contact paper. <span style="color: #990000;"> (<i>Image Top Right</i>)</span> Carefully peel off the paper on the back of the vinyl. This is a view of the sticky side of the paper. <span style="color: #990000;">(<i>Image Below</i>)</span> Flip the contact paper over and stick the vinyl to the plate. Rub over it so the vinyl is smooth without any air bubbles. Gently pull back the contact paper. You might need to use your fingernail in a few places to help the vinyl detach from the contact paper.<br />
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I wanted the birds to be the focal point so I cut them out in red vinyl and placed it over top of the black vinyl, this way if I want a change from the red I can just peel it back off--I think.<br />
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If you'd like to make one with the Silhouette and tracing feature you are welcome to use this image. Leave me a comment (and a link to your project) if you do, it will be fun to see how it is used! The bird clip art is from <a href="http://sweetclipart.com/cute-pink-bird-clip-art-15">SweetClipart.com</a>. </div>
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I've made up printable's for the quote as well for those of you who don't have access to a vinyl cutter or would rather print it (to Mod Podge onto a block or to place in a frame) and will be sharing them soon!<b> </b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Updated: Click <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2013/02/free-prints-in-family-love-is-spelled-t.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the prints, available in five colors.</span></b></div>
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Past Valentine's Projects you might be interested in:</div>
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Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-84426541486548717902013-01-22T11:40:00.000-07:002013-01-24T22:22:32.229-07:00How to Search for an Image (and It's Source) via Google ImagesEvery time I search for an image via Google Images I think to myself, "I need to post this as a 'fabulous find' for anyone who hasn't discovered it yet", so today's the day!<br />
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I'm sure that this has happened to everyone at one time or another: You see an image that you LOVE on Pinterest and then when you click on the link it doesn't take you to the actual post about the image. Or, maybe you see an image on another blog and there isn't a source listed and you<i> really</i> want to learn more about it.<br />
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Also, let's say that you write a blog and you're curious about who is using your images. Are they linking back? Are they using them as their own? What are they saying about them? This last question can be a tough one. I ran a search for an image from one of my blog posts a few months ago just to see what would come up and to say that I wasn't prepared for what I would find would be an understatement. When I clicked on the link to my image I discovered that another blogger had taken one of my posts including all of the images and wrote the most horrid things about them, using profanity throughout the post. While I understand that by sharing my projects online I open myself up to criticism, it was a hard read, I'll tell you that, and I'm sure one of the meanest posts I've ever read. It hurt to read through it, not because she didn't like my projects, I really didn't care about that, but because the whole post was so extremely negative and hateful. So my point is, while Google Images can be a helpful tool, if you search for your own images be prepared for what you might find, there might be some surprises, and not the good kind.<br />
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If you have posted pictures of your children online, even on a family blog, searching for the image can also show you if, how, and where these images may be posted. I've read about several instances where pictures of children were taken and altered with added text or were posted on less than desirable sites so it's nice to have a way to check for that. <br />
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First click on the camera icon on the right in the search box. I'm searching for this image of my <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2011/01/crepe-paper-flowers-and-girls-valentine.html" target="_blank">Crepe Paper Flowers</a> so I will need the image URL to paste into the search box. (There is also options to drag and drop, upload an image from your computer, and download a Chrome extension. <a href="http://www.google.com/insidesearch/features/images/searchbyimage.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more information.)<br />
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To do this right click on the image in the post you are searching for and select 'copy image url'. Paste it into the box and click on the blue 'search by image' box. <br />
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You'll see something similar to this; the image you searched for, a list of 'best guesses for this image', 'visually similar images', and 'posts that include matching images'.<br />
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You might find yourself searching through a bunch of Pinterest links, but I've found that generally the link to the original source is on or close to the first page. If it doesn't show up, it's possible that the image you are searching for has been saved with a new name and has a new URL. This is where the 'visually similar images' section comes in handy. <br />
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Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-55919718045956445842013-01-18T23:44:00.000-07:002013-01-22T18:09:11.655-07:00Rustic-Elegant Winter Wedding CenterpiecesMy youngest sister got engaged in October and asked if I'd like to put together the centerpieces for their December wedding receptions, one to be held in a community dance hall with a live band and the other, a more formal setting, in a church hall. Of course I was thrilled that she asked me! <br />
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The goal was to put together a centerpiece that would work for both receptions, was Winter-y (yet warm), rustic (for the groom) yet elegant (for the bride), and coordinated with the wedding colors which were blue, white, silver, and brown.<br />
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(I gathered several inspiration pictures for the centerpieces, but my favorite, and the one that I followed the most closely, was a <a href="http://beechtreephotography.com/2011/12/28/christmas-tablescape/" target="_blank">beautiful Christmas Tablescape at Beechtree Photography</a>.) </div>
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<b>I mixed old and new items to keep the cost of each Centerpiece under $20. </b></div>
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I would have liked to use real <b>candles</b> in the centerpieces but open flames were not allowed in either of the reception locations so battery operated candles were used instead. Each centerpiece had two 3 1/2" tall candles (purchased at Dollar tree for $1 each) and one 6" tall candle (purchased at a local craft store on clearance for $4 each).<br />
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The<b> silver berries</b> came on a garland with ten sprigs each. I bought them at JoAnn's (40% off) for $3.99.<br />
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The freshly cut <b>evergreens</b> came from the shrubs in my parents yard. My dad pruned more clippings than I needed so I'd have plenty to choose from. I used handheld pruners to cut them to the sizes that I needed at the time I put the centerpieces together. It doesn't sound very glamorous that they were shrubs, but it was convenient and they didn't cost a penny.</div>
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I've talked about my Grandma's cute <b>little pine cones</b><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-pine-cone-flower-wreath-tutorial.html" target="_blank"> before</a>, I used some of the pine cones that I gathered from her yard. We also used several larger branch clippings from her trees to set around the frames on the photo table.<br />
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The 16" <b>silver tray</b> on the bottom left is a lightweight plastic serving tray from Dollar Tree and the 12" plastic platter on the right was .99 at Wal-mart. I was a little nervous to use them because I was worried that they would look cheap. I actually considered using silver metal pizza pans (which surprisingly looked quite nice) but in the end opted to just save the money. Once the plastic trays were filled with the logs, evergreens, and flowers I think they worked out just fine.</div>
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I put together eight centerpieces for the tables and three centerpieces with larger <b>vases</b> (pictured top right) that were placed on the serving table and a photo table. I was so happy to have found the three vases (that were all <i>exactly</i> the same) during one of my thrift store visits. It was a rare and fabulous find for sure! I paid $1.50-2.00 for each of them, a great buy. </div>
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Before the first reception I washed and dried each vase, sorted them into groups (short, medium, and tall), and gave each of them a table number and a letter (ex. 1a, 1b, and 1c). Each log was cut for a specific vase so the heights of the centerpieces on each table would all be fairly close to the same. I labeled the logs with the corresponding number of the vase and then put each set of logs in a grocery sack for an easy set-up. On the day of the reception we simply matched the numbers together. I also cut the berries apart ahead of time and placed the batteries in the candles to make sure they all worked.<br />
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The candles all needed to be turned on and placed in the vases right before the reception so I had helpers with this. I didn't notice until now, while writing this post, that the large candle was in the wrong vase on one of the tables. Of course it's the table that I took the most pictures of. It's funny that I never noticed it before now when I can't do a thing about it. :)</div>
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Each full table centerpiece ranged in price from @ $15-$17. The single vase centerpieces cost @$7 each to put together.<br />
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<b>Vases:</b> .50 to $4.00 each<br />
<b>Candles:</b> $1 for the small, batteries included, at Dollar Tree; $4 for the large at a local craft store that was closing (I used dollar store batteries for the large candles, they worked great for both receptions.)<br />
<b>Epsom Salt (Snow):</b> .88 each (1 carton per table) at Wal-mart<br />
<b>Logs:</b> Donated and cut by my dad<br />
<b>Silver Berry Garland:</b> $4 (on sale for 40% off) at JoAnn Fabrics<br />
<b>Silver Serving Trays:</b> $1 at Dollar Tree and Wal-Mart<br />
<b>Small Pine Cones:</b> Free from my Grandma's Trees<br />
<b>Greenery:</b> Free from my Parents Yard<br />
<b>Flowers:</b> One large bunch for $6 (check your grocery store)<br />
<b>Ribbon:</b> .88 for a 3 yd. Spool from Wal-mart<br />
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The centerpieces ended up being just what we'd hoped for with their rustic natural pine cones and logs, elegant glass vases, warm flickering candles, soft sweet smelling flowers, freshly cut evergreens, shiny silver ribbons and tray, and sparkling white (Epsom salt) 'snow'. And...as you can imagine they smelled wonderful too!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your long weekend!<br />
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Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-35785818315529668042013-01-14T08:43:00.000-07:002013-01-17T23:38:36.142-07:00Antiqued Subway Art (Scout) Sign with HooksFor the last few months I've had the privilege of working with a group of really great boys in the Cub Scout program as a Webelos Den Leader. I wanted to give them a little gift for Christmas so when I saw that the Scout slogan is '<i>Do A Good Turn Daily</i>' I knew right away that I wanted to put it on a sign for them. <br />
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Now, I realize that most 10 year old boys would prefer a small bag of candy over a sign for their room (and it would have been a whole lot easier and cheaper too) but I went ahead with the project anyway. I figure that even if they only look at it a few times, if it reminds them to do something nice for someone else and they follow through with their thought, then the time put into making the signs would be worth it. <br />
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Before I get into telling you all about how I made the signs I want to first tell you about the hooks. Originally I wanted to put wood knobs on the signs, but I was making 12 of them and it would have cost more than I wanted to spend. Then I thought that wood pegs might work, but I couldn't find the right size. I was at Lowe's and decided to just walk around the store and see if I might be able to find some kind of hook that maybe wasn't even meant to be a hook, but was strong enough, cheap enough, and would work well enough. After about 15 minutes of wandering around I found the answer to my dilemma on the electrical isle--cable clips! <br />
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The cable clips come in a package of 15 and cost just over $3. They are meant to attach cable cords to walls so they aren't as heavy duty as a knob would have been, but they are strong enough to hold a hat or a tie which is all I needed them to do. I painted the clips with two coats of oil rubbed bronze spray paint and then sanded them a bit to make them look old. I was happy to discover that the white paint looked silver when they were distressed which only added to the look I was going for!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Size: 5 1/2" x 12")</span></div>
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<li>1"x 6"x 12" board (really only measures just over 5")</li>
<li>Electric Sander and/or Sandpaper (A medium grit sandpaper is needed for distressing.)</li>
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<li>Contact Paper Stencil (Use a vinyl cutting machine or an x-acto knife)</li>
<li>Dark Walnut Stain and a Rag</li>
<li>Off White Spray Paint</li>
<li>3 Hooks</li>
<li>Flathead Screwdriver</li>
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<li>2 Command Strips for Hanging</li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">'Do A Good Turn Daily' Stencil Template</span></div>
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<li>Print the template onto white paper. Trace around the outside edges of the letters onto the board using carbon copy paper. Paint inside the lines.</li>
<li>Print or Copy it onto scrapbook paper and Mod Podge it onto a board. You can follow the directions <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/11/printable-paintstick-ornaments-tutorial.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</li>
<li>Use the tracing feature on the Silhouette Machine and cut it out in vinyl.</li>
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<li>Cut out the stencil and center it on the board leaving enough space at the bottom for the hooks (if desired). (Holding the board and contact paper in front of a sunny window helps when centering it.)</li>
<li>Spray paint over the stencil (in light even coats) and let dry slightly. Carefully pull the contact paper off of the board, you might want to use tweezers.</li>
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<li>Dip a rag in dark walnut stain and then lightly wipe it over the top and edges of the board. Quickly wipe off any excess or dark spots with a clean rag. Stain the back of the sign. (Old white undershirts make great staining rags.) The stain will give it an antiqued look by darkening the words and staining any areas of bare wood dark brown. After the stain dries, lightly sand over the edges in a few areas to lighten them up a bit more.</li>
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I've been a mom long enough to know that if this sign came home with my son without a way to hang it, most likely it would never get hung. Sad, but true. If it came into the house with a hook on the back and I had to get the level, stud finder, and find a nail to hang it, I'm pretty sure it would sit around for a few months until I "found the time to hang it". Now, let's say that the sign came with command strips on the back of it (with directions) and simply needed to be stuck to the wall, (with no need to find a stud, level, or nail) the chance of it actually making it onto the wall would dramatically increase, so that's what I did and I hope the signs made it onto the boys walls. :) </div>
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Even if you don't have a need to make a dozen signs with the scout slogan on them, this tutorial can be used for any name or quote that you'd like to use. Stenciling a child's name on the sign would be so fun, don't you think!? <br />
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How is it that we're already saying goodbye to another year? It's hard to believe that today is New Years Eve! I thought it would be fun to take a look back at <i>your</i> favorite posts here at Today's Fabulous Finds, so here they are...the top 12 of 2012.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/03/thrifty-spring-mantel.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Spring Mantel</a></span></div>
This post includes links to how to build the mantel shelf, paint stick crate, framed shelf, framing a shelf, Spring wreath, bird in a dish, and the quote plate.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-printable-paint-stick-ornaments.html" target="_blank">Printable Paint Stick Ornaments: </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/04/one-way-to-make-large-chicken-wire.html" target="_blank">How to Make and Paint a Large Barnwood Style Chicken Wire Frame</a></span></div>
(This post shows how I made and painted this HUGE frame to use for my Valentine Mantel. It's currently hanging in my hallway and I use it to keep track of my kids school notes, assignments, calendars, pictures they color, etc. I love that the clothespins, unlike magnets, can hold quite a few papers in a stack at one time, including manila envelopes.)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/02/st-patricks-day-interchangeable-frame.html" target="_blank">Interchangeable St. Patrick's Day Ornament Frame</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/03/whose-game-is-it-anyway-group-game.html" target="_blank">Whose Game is it Anyway?</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/04/diva-dilemma-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Diva Dollar Store Frame Makeover </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/03/wheat-grass-centerpieces-grown-on-paper.html" target="_blank">Wheat Grass Centerpieces </a></span><br />
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(This post includes three display ideas. I was <i>amazed</i> at how well it grew on just four layers of paper towels!)</div>
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(This frame was made from an old nasty looking window/door that I bought for $1. If you haven't already, you've got to see the before!)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-pine-cone-flower-wreath-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Pine Cone Flower Wreath</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentine-burlap-bubble-wreath.html" target="_blank">Valentine Burlap Bubble Wreath</a></span></div>
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<a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/02/rustic-wood-planter-watch-with-me-as.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Rustic Wood Planter: Watch With me as the Wheat Grass Grows! </span></a></div>
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The planter was made with a cedar fence slat that cost just over $1. This post includes a daily photo log of how fast the grass grew each day. I will for sure be growing wheat grass again this Winter, sometime when I need a little boost of green to get me through until Spring!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the close of this year I want to tell you all thank you for reading! It's your sweet comments, pins, and features that encourage me to keep writing and sharing. :) I hope this new year is a good one for you! Have fun tonight!</span><br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-88079441863973963592012-12-20T10:45:00.001-07:002021-11-16T13:43:30.332-07:00Kids Boredom Buster: 'Ping Pong Pan' Game with Free Printable This is a simple and fun (last minute) game that I put together for our end of the year party at Cub Scouts--I'm calling it <i>Ping Pong Pan</i> (I know, pretty creative right?). There were children there from ages 5 to 10 who played and they all did really well! In fact, one of the youngest players earned the highest score in one round. This game would be fun to play at a classroom party (could use multiple muffin pans for a large group) or at home over the Winter break as a boredom buster.<br />
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Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-67708044361740570132012-12-19T08:36:00.000-07:002013-01-11T23:30:48.343-07:00Small Neighbor Gift Ideas Today my goal is to finish up my 'neighbor gifts' for this year--before it's too late to give them away. I'm having a hard time with the fact that there is less than a week left before Christmas--this season has flown by way too fast and I'm not ready for it to be over.<br />
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While I'm finishing up, I thought I'd post links to some of the small gift ideas I've posted in the past for any of you who are on the hunt for a last minute small gift idea. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas Subway Art: <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-subway-art-printables.html" target="_blank">Version One</a> and <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/12/new-version-of-christmas-subway-art.html" target="_blank">Version Two</a></span></div>
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These small gift ideas were originally used as door prizes, but some of them could be adapted and also be given as small 'thinking of you' gifts. For ex. If I was to give the platter as a gift I would put a yummy treat on it first. :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Version One (on a Wood Block) and Version Two (Printed on Card Stock and Framed)</span></div>
The twelve day countdown to Christmas is already well on it's way, but your kids/grand kids might still enjoy making the printable framed version for the last remaining days.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more ideas, click over to Today's Fabulous Finds <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/p/project-gallery.html" target="_blank">project gallery</a>.</span><br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-39624522774773650232012-12-17T10:21:00.000-07:002012-12-17T10:21:43.293-07:00Remembering...<i>Last Friday was such a wonderful and joyful day for my family and I. My heart was full of happiness and love as we spent the entire day celebrating my sister's wedding. It wasn't until late Friday night after we had traveled home and my kids were all tucked in bed that I turned on the computer and learned about the devastating news from Newtown, Connecticut. My heart then broke as I watched the news stories of these brave young children and their teachers who lost their lives. My thoughts and prayers are with their families and with the community of Newtown as they try to heal and find comfort. </i><br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-35244831718276100962012-12-12T10:33:00.002-07:002013-01-11T23:28:46.320-07:00Handmade Pine Cone {flower} OrnamentsIt seems as though I'm <i>still</i> hooked on these little pine cone flowers! Probably because they are free and so darn cute! The other day I went to put away a package of foam balls that was leftover from my son's science project (a pretty fierce looking Black Widow Spider!) and found myself imagining them completely covered in adorable little pine cone flowers. The thought got me so excited that I went to work and made a few. Can I just say that I<i> love</i> how natural these pine cone ornaments look on my Christmas tree--<i>love</i>!<br />
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sure wish I'd noticed that little strand of hot glue<i> before</i> I took the pictures! </div>
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(You probably didn't even notice it and now I just pointed it out to you!)</div>
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They are simple but take some time to make. It's a perfect time to watch a holiday movie--you can listen to the movie and look up enough to see what's happening, but you won't miss much if you need to focus on the project. I suggest starting with <i>The Twelve Dates of Christmas</i>, have you seen it? I thought it was a cute show.<br />
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Tip: I set a sheet of (.30) poster board on my kitchen table to do my crafting on. I can paint, stain, glue, and my table remains protected. When I need to move the craft for dinner, I pick up the poster board with my project mess still on it and temporarily move it to another location. When I'm all done the poster board goes back out to the garage to be stored until the next project.<br />
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<li>2 1/2" Foam balls (I bought mine at a dollar store, can't beat 8 for a dollar!)</li>
<li>Paint and Foam Paint Brush</li>
<li>Jute</li>
<li>Hot Glue Gun and Glue</li>
<li>Small 1-2" Long Pine Cones</li>
<li>Handheld Garden Pruners</li>
<li>Ribbon (optional)</li>
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Paint the foam ball so the white foam doesn't show through the pine cones. (Hindsight: Black paint might look better.)<br />
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Hot glue into place, fitting them as closely together as you can. (I tried to line them up as I went.)<br />
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*Use the tips of the pine cones to make the version pictured below. You can make one of these for every two ornaments you make with flat flowers (approximately).<br />
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If you have access to free pine cones (thanks Grandma!), ribbon, jute, paint, and hot glue on hand, and a dollar store that sells foam balls nearby (Dollar Tree), then you too are very fortunate and can make these ornaments for .15 each--not too bad!<br />
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The ornaments also look pretty hanging on a doorknob or in a basket/tray if you only have the time and/or patience to make a few! <br />
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I thought it would be nice to make something special with an emphasis on Christ for this Christmas season so I decided to make a new set of Paint Stick Ornaments for my Christmas tree. This set includes 30 Names of Christ (pictured above) and 14 Christlike Attributes. I also purchased over a dozen different 3"x 4" pictures of Christ to frame and hang on the tree alongside them.<br />
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The ornaments are really pretty simple to make and cost very little money. They're made by photo copying black and white templates onto scrapbook paper and then Mod Podging them onto a 4" piece of a 5 gallon paint stick. You can make four paint stick ornaments and a <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/11/paint-stick-snowman-tutorial.html" target="_blank">snowman ornament</a> from just one 5 gallon paint stick.</div>
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<li>When you copy the templates, decrease the size with the copier settings to use them for smaller magnets. Use the width of the paint stick instead of the length. (I haven't tried this, but I think it would work.)</li>
<li>Enlarge them with a copy machine then copy the names onto scrapbook paper and Mod Podge them onto a 2x4 piece of wood. Add wire photo holders to the top to hold pictures of Christ and/or your family.</li>
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<li>My plan is to put the ornaments in a basket and then each time a family member does an act of service for someone else they can choose an ornament to hang on the Christmas tree. If you'd like to be more specific for smaller children you could even tape a slip of paper to the back of the ornament with the service already written on it.</li>
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I'm so happy to finally be sharing these with you, it took me awhile to get them done! I hope that I've left you enough time with your busy holiday schedules to make them for your family, friends, or for your neighbors this year if you'd like, and that possibly they might even become one or <i>your</i> family's 'little treasures'. <br />
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<i>"Because He came to earth, we have a perfect example to follow. As we strive to become more like Him, we will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each day of the year. It is His example which, if followed, stirs within us more kindness and love, more respect and concern for others.</i><br />
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Hi everyone! Hope you're having a great weekend! We just spent the day with my side of the family and had such a nice time. I wanted to pop in quick to tell you about a fun Holiday Countdown that just started at HGTV.com called <i>31 Days of Christmas Crafts</i>. A Christmas craft from a blogger will be featured every day through the month of December including a full tutorial. (One of my own favorite projects will be featured on the 4th!) If you follow the link below you can scroll through the months calendar to check them all out. They are festive and fun and I think you will love them! <br />
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Also, I just finished making a new set of Printable Paint Stick Ornaments with the Names of Christ and Christlike Attributes. <br />
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Watch for the Names of Christ Ornaments to be posted at the first of next week! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!<br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-29580265291466670312012-11-20T21:04:00.001-07:002012-11-20T21:17:16.985-07:00Find me on Pinterest<div style="text-align: center;">
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It was tedious (believe me) and I didn't know if I'd ever make it to the end of the list, but now that I'm done I can say that it was worth it. It's so much easier and faster to find what I'm looking for now, this will be a great resource.</div>
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P.S. I haven't posted much lately, don't give up on me. :) I have a printable project in the works that has taken a lot of my spare time to put together and involves <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2010/11/printable-paintstick-ornaments-tutorial.html" target="_blank">these</a>. Can't wait to show you!<br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-82330410481478175982012-11-07T16:54:00.002-07:002012-11-27T23:41:00.414-07:00Pull-Apart Cinnamon Breadsticks and Dinner Rolls from one Delicious Recipe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More often than not these days when I want freshly baked rolls for dinner I buy a bag of frozen roll dough at the grocery store. Occasionally though when I have a little extra time in my day I'll bake them from scratch. Last week I finally got around to trying a recipe for <a href="http://www.sewdangcutecrafts.com/2012/04/melt-in-your-mouth-dinner-rolls.html" target="_blank">Melt in Your Mouth Dinner Rolls</a> at Sew Dang Cute Crafts that I'd bookmarked months ago. My family LOVED them!</div>
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We all liked them so much that I made them again a few days later and took half of the dough and made it into pull-apart cinnamon breadsticks for dessert. This roll dough recipe is large enough to make 12-16 rolls with one half of it and an entire cookie sheet full of pull-apart cinnamon breadsticks with the other. <br />
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<i>Make one batch of <a href="http://www.sewdangcutecrafts.com/2012/04/melt-in-your-mouth-dinner-rolls.html" target="_blank">roll dough</a>. Let rise. When dough has doubled in size, divide in half. Roll out one half of the dough into a circle to use for rolls and roll out the other half into a rectangle to use for pull-apart cinnamon breadsticks.</i><br />
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My oldest daughter is the real artist in the family, but since she was at school when I was taking photos for the post, I did my best to draw a little ghost to show you how the watercolor looks. :) Whether you're painting on a hand or a cheek, it seems to work the same. <br />
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I bought the watercolor pencils at Wal-mart in the office supply section. I think I paid less then $3 for them.<br />
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I also tried face paint crayons for the first time. I was told by my daughter who used them to paint cheek art at a church carnival this week that they worked great too. I bought them at JoAnn's in the kids crafts section and used a 50% off coupon, so I paid $2.50 for them. (Reg. price $4.99) I don't know how well they would work if you were to paint an entire face because we didn't try it, but they worked well for small shapes.</div>
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I used baby wet wipes to remove both the watercolor paint and the paint from the crayons after the paint had been left on for a couple of hours. They both came right off. I didn't see any staining on the skin but you may want to test an area first before you go all out on a whole face design or if you will be leaving it on for a long period of time.</div>
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The other night I was helping my sister look for a new font for something she was working on and told her she should check out the <a href="http://www.dafont.com/search.php?q=kg&fpp=50" target="_blank">KG fonts</a> (that I love) over at DaFont.com. <br />
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What I didn't realize until then was that the designer, Kimberly Geswein, has shared more than just the KG fonts, there are <a href="http://www.dafont.com/kimberly-geswein.d1468?page=1&fpp=50" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">189 Fonts by Kimberly Geswein at DaFont.com</span></a> and they are cute, they are free, and I couldn't wait to tell you all about them!<br />
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I'm most excited to try out <em>Janda Apple Cobbler, Janda Silly Monkey</em> (super fun for kids), and <em>KG This is not Goodbye.</em> <em>KG Skinny Latte is the font I used</em> on my <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/09/5-step-fall-stacker-blocks.html" target="_blank">Fall stacker blocks</a><em>.</em> For more about Kimberly's fonts, including info. on using a font commercially for only $5, visit <a href="http://www.kimberlygeswein.com/" target="_blank">Kimberly Geswein Fonts</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts/" target="_blank">Kevin and Amanda</a> is another great place to download cute free fonts. If you aren't exactly sure how to download and install a font on your computer, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.kevinandamanda.com/scrapbook/fonts/download-and-install/" target="_blank">Kevin and Amanda's tutorial</a>. It's easy to follow and has detailed instructions and pictures of each step.<br />
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Now go check out those fonts, I think you'll love them!<br />
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<br />Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-39134092328104598572012-10-09T10:14:00.000-06:002012-10-12T20:28:47.863-06:00Fall Grapevine Wreath with Pine Cone Flowers {Take Two}<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
When I finished making my <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-pine-cone-flower-wreath-tutorial.html" target="_blank">first pine cone flower wreath</a> I just couldn't chance hanging it outside on my front door so it was back to the drawing board. This new version is very similar to the first (still loving the pine cone flowers) but it should withstand the wind and the rain a little better! :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">(The </span><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-pine-cone-flower-wreath-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">first version</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> is still my favorite.)</span><br />
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The grapevine wreath and berry sprigs are from JoAnn Fabrics. I paid $2.50 for the grapevine wreath with a 50% off coupon and the berry sprigs were on clearance for $1 each.</div>
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The flowers and berries are glued to the sticks, but not to the grapevine. I used wire to attach them so that I can use the wreath again for another holiday if I want. (I don't have a lot of extra space to store large holiday items like this.)</div>
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I couldn't find twigs that were exactly the right shape that I needed so I broke some twigs apart and then hot glued them back together in the shapes that I needed. </div>
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The wood letter was on clearance for $3. It was white and I spray painted it black (to match the shutters on the house) and then distressed the edges with sandpaper.</div>
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The wreath is currently hanging on my front door with heavy duty wreath magnets (also found at JoAnn's) but I'm not sure if this is the best way because eventually the grapevine may just pull out or stretch. I may change and use a wreath hanger at the top of the wreath instead.</div>
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Janethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16366544476512817102noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5119171558044812394.post-90436738567965084752012-10-01T16:07:00.000-06:002012-11-27T23:42:38.772-07:00A Dozen Ideas for Halloween<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">Happy October!</span> I look forward to this time of year, there are pumpkins to pick out and carve, Halloween costumes to make and I have a bunch of new recipes that I want to try now that the days are cooling down. (Lime Enchiladas is on the menu this week, which I hear taste heavenly!)<br />
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I've never really gone all out on Halloween decor, but I do like to put out a few decorations. I've been digging around in my archives and found a dozen Halloween ideas that I've shared here in the past that you might like to make. <br />
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Before I get to the Halloween ideas though I have some exciting news to share with you! Two of my projects will be featured this month at HGTV.com! If I'm dreaming, please don't pinch me. :)<br />
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Today (October 1st) HGTV has started a countdown of <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/halloween-countdown/package/index.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">31 Days of Halloween Crafts</span></a> which will go through the end of the month and will feature one fabulous Halloween or Fall themed project from a blogger each day. You can visit HGTV.com each day for a new project idea or you can sign up to receive a<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.sndmktg.com/Will/Sandbox/hgtv/holidays/index.php?mode=subscribe&soc=bloggers" target="_blank">31-day newsletter</a></span> which will promote one project each day. The newsletter will automatically end after the last idea is shared on Halloween. Prepare to be inspired!<br />
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">A Dozen Ideas for Halloween</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2011/10/spooky-2x4-pumpkins_17.html" target="_blank"> Spooky 2x4 Pumpkins</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2011/10/printable-halloween-countdown-wood.html" target="_blank">10 Day Halloween Countdown Block (with a moving spider)</a></span></div>
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I've got some yard work to get to, but when the work is done I'm hoping to find a little crafting time tonight to put together a new wreath for my front door (I will be hanging <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2012/09/fall-pine-cone-flower-wreath-tutorial.html" target="_blank">the last one I made</a> indoors, thanks for your input and comments!). </div>
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