tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81995736670296075842024-03-27T01:38:23.121-05:00Maple MemoriesMaple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-70473246348225259032012-06-28T13:39:00.003-05:002012-06-28T13:39:27.582-05:00Not necessarily "beating the heat"...but definitely taking advantage of it! You know those crayons you make by putting broken crayons in muffin trays and then baking them in the oven!!??? Well...we're "baking" them outside today!<br />
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What are you doing to "beat the heat" this Summer!?Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-2228097037924771582012-05-24T16:00:00.002-05:002012-05-24T16:00:15.872-05:00A new twist on sidewalk chalkMy girls came to me one day asking if they could draw on the concrete walls of our window wells...now why didn't I think of that!!??? Fun activity and an improved view out the window!!<br />
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<br />Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-13872904328471272662012-05-20T10:18:00.003-05:002012-05-20T10:18:46.279-05:00Vintage Headbands<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My Aunt gave these headbands to my girls for Christmas...made from their Great Grandmother's buttons. There were all different colors, each one unique in design. It has to be one of my all time favorite handmade gifts. So thoughtful and special.Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-28830307039102087302012-04-09T11:37:00.000-05:002012-04-09T11:37:32.853-05:00Cherry Dessert or SaladThis is a recipe that I got from my Grandma. I always loved it when it was on the holiday dinner menu! My family serves it as a "topping" for angel food cake, but it can be eaten by itself as well (great Summer salad)!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Cherry Dessert (Topping)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ingredients:</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 large carton cool whip</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can sweetened condensed milk</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can (1lb, 4oz) crushed pineapple - drained</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 can cherry pie filling</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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We got to celebrate the 1st birthday of a very special one year old this weekend!! I thought the Circus Themed table my friend created was adorable...<br />
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There were pictures showing on the computer screen behind the table. It was a fun way to show off his first year!<br />
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Animal Crackers and Popcorn! That just SCREAMS circus and they were displayed so cheerfully!<br />
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Peanuts and Rainbow Cotton Candy! I haven't had these candy peanuts in YEARS. Have you ever had them? Orange, soft...my kids thought they taste like bubble gum. What do you think?<br />
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She also has a chalkboard door in her house where she drew this....<br />
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So fun and cute! Time for me to start planning a party for my "little" one! Do you think I can convince my soon-to-be 11 year old to have a circus theme!!?? Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-4618120052270919292012-03-14T21:20:00.000-05:002012-03-14T21:20:36.489-05:00Pinterest Party!<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":1}" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Have you heard of a Pinterest Party!!?? I think it is a FABULOUS idea and that <a href="http://maplememories.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">Maple Memories</a> would be the perfect place for one! ;) If you are just hearing about this, here is what happens:<br />
Everyone who is invited will bring either of these or both:<br />
1. Bring all of the supplies that you will need to create a project/DIY that you have "pinned" on Pinterest. <br />
2. Make a food or drink from a Pinte<span class="text_exposed_hide"></span><span class="text_exposed_show">rest recipe that you have pinned (it can be an appetizer, meal, dessert, snack, drink, whatever).<br />
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Doesn't that sound fun!?? You can plan your whole stay at Maple Memories around it or maybe just a take a "pinterest time out" from your quilting/scrapbooking! I think I will be getting my friends together for one soon! So fun!</span></span></span></h6>Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-25497777099614764542012-03-12T10:30:00.000-05:002012-03-12T10:30:24.104-05:00Scor-PalSo simple, yet ingenious! Have you ever set out to make a handmade card, only to discover that folding it straight was the hardest part!!?? Well, I recently came across a tool that helps with just that...plus you can do so many more cool things. (Stay with me and I'll show you!) It's called a <a href="http://www.scor-pal.com/" target="_blank">Scor-Pal</a> and it looks like this...<br />
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The designer of Scor-Pal, Diana, was kind enough to send one for us to keep at Maple Memories. YEAH!! Now, when you come, you can try it out as well!! Thanks, Diana!!! <span class="style5">Scor-Pal</span><span class="style14">®</span><span class="style5"> creates accurate and precise scores giving you professional looking folds, no more crooked cards. Multiple scores are done in seconds without moving the paper. Perfect for accordion folds, boxes, fancy fold cards and other interesting projects! </span><br />
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There are so many fun things that you can make with this thing...like these adorable little boxes. You can find the step-by-step tutorial <a href="http://scor-pal.blogspot.com/2012/01/petal-boxes-by-scor-pal-guest-nina-yang.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.scor-pal.com/nov2010/coffeecup.htm" target="_blank">coffee cup box</a> is just too cute! What a great gift to give to a friend.<br />
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You can use it to score paper for cards, boxes, mini albums, or wherever you need a straight line! <br />
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This <a href="http://scor-pal.blogspot.com/2011/12/scor-pal-authentique-paper-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">little album</a> was made using several scores with Scor-Pal. Their <a href="http://scor-pal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> is full of great projects and tutorials for you, so head on over and check it out!<br />
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Scor-Pal has other great products as well. Including Scor-Tape, a double-sided adhesive that is available in many different widths...perfect for card and box making! Oh, and did I mention that they also sent us a Scor-Pal!!??? It's a smaller version of the Scor-Pal...great for taking with you to your favorite crop or retreat house when your space is limited! ;) There's more, so head on over to the <a href="http://scor-pal.com/" target="_blank">store</a>, <a href="http://scor-pal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a>, and/or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1184615738#%21/ScorpalFanPage" target="_blank">Facebook</a> to check it all out. Be sure to let them know that Maple Memories sent you!! Happy Scoring!<br />
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Breakfast at our house this morning! The kids said, "It's like we're at Perkins!" HA!Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-52852960475011411022012-02-01T20:39:00.000-06:002012-02-01T20:39:57.707-06:00Sports Medal HoldersI found these beauties at a garage sale...<br />
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I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to do with them when I bought them. The man collecting the money turned to my kids and said, "Do one of you like teddy bears!?" I held my breath (not having the heart to tell him that I was going to paint right over those little bears), when my 10-year old daughter politely said, "I do." I love her.<br />
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After a coat of paint, I realized it might have been best to prime first (I did with the second one). Thank goodness chalkboard paint is black...it covered those teddy bears right up. Tada!<br />
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My son now has a place to display his sports medals AND a chalkboard for important messages. I love the quote that's on it now, but I also like that we can change it to fit the latest stage in his life (or simply say GOOD LUCK on game day!). <br />
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I made the other one for my daughter's room. It is still in need of a good quote. Any suggestions?<br />
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My 10 year old daughter has recently learned to embroidery, so she handstitched this...<br />
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She has a special friend from church that she wants to give it to tomorrow, which means I need to get off the computer and start sewing! Keep warm and have a blessed day!<br />
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What Valentine's Crafts will YOU be working on?Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-29618448182258510412012-01-30T09:13:00.000-06:002012-01-30T09:13:52.793-06:00I've got to get better about blogging!Hello, my loyal followers. I have been horrible about keeping up with this blog, but things are going to change. I am going to find time to get "crafty" again...or at least point you in the direction of others that are! ;) Here's your chance to tell me what YOU want to see on this blog. More recipes, scrapbooking layouts, product information, special deals!!?? YOU tell me and I'll see what I can do for 2012!!!<br />
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Now, I also have a favor to ask YOU! I am looking for companies or individuals that have products that they would like to get noticed or samples they are willing to share. If this is YOU or someone you know, have them contact me at shannon@maplememories.com. I have something up my sleeve for the guests that stay at Maple Memories this year (and of course, those of you that read our blog). So, be sure to email me AND send your friends on over!! <br />
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Oh, and here's a special deal for you today...<br />
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<a href="http://www.pickyourplum.com/" target="_blank">Pick Your Plum</a> has these adorable paper straws available TODAY ONLY at 61% off!!! If you're not familiar with Pick Your Plum, you should check them out. Each day they have an awesome deal on the latest and greatest of crafty items. I want one of everything! :)Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-45831488014948909062011-12-20T08:28:00.000-06:002011-12-20T08:28:46.372-06:00Thanks a latte!Looking for a super cute and easy gift to say "thank you" this Christmas season!? I found <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/04/thanks-latte.html" target="_blank">this</a> on <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">eighteen25</a> and couldn't resist making it for my kids' teachers. All I had to do was <a href="http://www.box.com/shared/1bry1y4q0o" target="_blank">print</a> it off, add a "java jacket" (I made mine out of brown cardstock), tie some jute around it, and add a GC to a local coffee shop. We also gave each teacher a coffee mug to go with it. <br />
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What do you give your teacher for Christmas?Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-42328972167497640572011-11-28T09:02:00.000-06:002011-11-28T09:02:42.456-06:00PinterestLike many of you, I've become slightly addicted to <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>! It has so many GREAT ideas...ALL IN ONE PLACE! Need turkey treats for school. Check. Christmas ornaments for kids to make at church. Check. Inspirational Words. Check. A new dinner recipe. Check. It's heavenly. <br />
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Happy Pinning!Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-38262518700125731162011-10-20T09:19:00.000-05:002011-10-20T09:19:48.574-05:00Sock CurlsMy girls have stick straight hair. They're not fond of sleeping in curlers and when they do it always seems like one or two fall out during the night, which leaves straight patches amongst a full head of curls. Ugh. So, when I found <a href="http://youtu.be/KXsCxRjPFw4">this video</a> on using socks to curl your hair, I thought I would give it a try. It's AMAZING!<br />
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I just used 3 trouser socks for our first try at it. One on the top and 2 on the sides. She went to bed, giggling because she had socks in her head! :)<br />
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In the morning, I untied the socks and this is what it looked like...<br />
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Pretty cool, huh!!?? A couple nights later, we had my nieces over and decided to try our hand at it again. This time using a little thicker socks, which made for a little bigger curl.<br />
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Note: Please ignore my streaky mirror. Little hands were hard at work "helping" me clean! :)Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-55665883878324945772011-10-15T09:13:00.000-05:002011-10-15T09:13:40.045-05:00Faux TileThe Transformation - Part 3. (Feel free to take a look back to <a href="http://maplememoriescrafthouse.blogspot.com/2010/02/transformation-part-1.html">Part 1</a> and <a href="http://maplememoriescrafthouse.blogspot.com/2010/02/transformation-part-2.html">Part 2</a> if you would like.) This post is going to focus on one room...the basement bathroom. This stonework in this bathroom is amazing...the concrete floor, not so much!<br />
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STEP 2: Begin painting with a roller...EASY. When we originally painted the floor, we used a roller with a long handle for the main part of the floor and the shorter handle one to trim. This time we didn't have the long handle...much harder on your back. If you have a large space, we HIGHLY recommend the long handle!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">There you have it! Plain, gray concreted turned into tile with nothing but a little paint!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-4351070782570345132011-09-03T08:51:00.000-05:002011-09-03T08:51:20.695-05:00BARN SALE!I am so excited about the Hesston Barn Sale this year!! I didn't make it last year, but heard it was tons of fun and there were some great finds! Mark your calendar and head on out! <br />
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Please print the flyer, pass it out to friends and strangers, blog about it, tell your facebook friends, invite your neighbors and help spread the word about the Fall 2011 Barn Sale. Help to make this the biggest and best Barn Sale yet! Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-3250498194507797972011-08-22T22:14:00.001-05:002011-08-22T22:16:30.798-05:00Cupcakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I have a daughter that doesn't like cake, which means she doesn't like cupcakes either. My friend, Summer, made some super adorable cupcake toppers to match the "WIPEOUT" Theme my little7 year old wanted for her party. Do you see my dilemma!?<br />
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Enter blogland. I love this place. I found this cake and decided if they could make a cake (which is SUPER cute) out of rice krispies, I could make cupcakes!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Cupcake Toppers made by <a href="http://www.sugarbritchesdesigns.com/">Sugar Britches Designs</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-17322632717812822452011-07-28T09:57:00.000-05:002011-07-28T09:57:13.062-05:00Scrapbook Garage Sale<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:TrackMoves/> <w:TrackFormatting/> <w:PunctuationKerning/> <w:ValidateAgainstSchemas/> <w:SaveIfXMLInvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:IgnoreMixedContent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:DoNotPromoteQF/> <w:LidThemeOther>EN-US</w:LidThemeOther> <w:LidThemeAsian>X-NONE</w:LidThemeAsian> <w:LidThemeComplexScript>X-NONE</w:LidThemeComplexScript> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> <w:DontGrowAutofit/> <w:SplitPgBreakAndParaMark/> <w:EnableOpenTypeKerning/> <w:DontFlipMirrorIndents/> <w:OverrideTableStyleHps/> </w:Compatibility> <m:mathPr> <m:mathFont m:val="Cambria Math"/> <m:brkBin m:val="before"/> <m:brkBinSub m:val="--"/> <m:smallFrac m:val="off"/> <m:dispDef/> <m:lMargin m:val="0"/> <m:rMargin m:val="0"/> <m:defJc m:val="centerGroup"/> <m:wrapIndent m:val="1440"/> <m:intLim m:val="subSup"/> <m:naryLim m:val="undOvr"/> </m:mathPr></w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:LatentStyles DefLockedState="false" DefUnhideWhenUsed="true"
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">It’s that time of year once again.<span> </span>Come and sell your new/used supplies.<span> </span>Come and shop ‘til you drop!<span> </span>Email me at </span></b><a href="mailto:Jhuelsman@keymgmt.com"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Jhuelsman@keymgmt.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;"> or call me at 619-6226 after 5:00pm for information on the sale.<span> </span>C’mon girls make some extra spending money and sell your unwanted or leftover supplies. <span> </span>Tell everyone you know that is a scrapbooker or cardmaker that this is the sale you can’t miss.</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><br />
</div><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">Table rental is $10 (same as last year).<span> </span>Invite everyone you know to come shop or get a table with someone if you don’t have enough.<span> </span>One table is included in the price of $10, and it is either a Round or Long table.<span> </span>Get your reservations in early as they will sell out once again.</span></b>Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-57995202102810707552011-07-14T08:37:00.000-05:002011-07-14T08:37:14.768-05:00Homemade Dog BiscuitsThe kids and I have been enjoying our Summer Fun List again this year. (You can see our 2009 list <a href="http://maplememoriescrafthouse.blogspot.com/2009/08/summer-fun.html">here</a>.) Recently, we crossed off "make a gift" by making Homemade Dog Biscuits and delivering them to the neighborhood dogs. Rumor has it they were a hit! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Basic Dog Biscuit Recipe</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">3 1/2 cups unbleached flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups whole wheat flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup cornmeal</div><div style="text-align: center;">1/2 cup skim milk powder</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Tablespoon (or 1 pkg) dry yeast</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 1/2 cups lukewarm chicken or meat broth</div><br />
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Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm chicken or meat broth. The richer this broth is, the better your dog will like the biscuits. Let yeast broth mixture set 10 minutes. Then stir in flour mixture (which is everything else). Roll resulting dough out 1/4" thick. Cut dog biscuit shapes from dough. Brush biscuits with egg wash. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 300 degrees for 45 minutes. Then turn off oven and leave in overnight to finish hardening (we made our in the morning and then let them set all day). Makes 60 medium-sized biscuits.Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-68895399380925067582011-07-11T09:44:00.000-05:002011-07-11T09:44:10.298-05:00Baby Shower/Adoption CelebrationBack in March, I shared <a href="http://allmycorners.blogspot.com/2011/03/too-good-and-still-so-true.html">this story</a> with you...one about a baby discovered on Facebook that instantly filled the hearts of so many. Adoption is beautiful and we finally got to celebrate as it became "official"!!! We threw a Baby Shower/Adoption Celebration for my friend and I wanted to share some of the decorations with you. <br />
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We held it at a church, so we knew we had a lot of browns to work with. We went with a blue/brown/red/white color scheme (which was pretty easy to find around the 4th of July!).<br />
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I made onsies with his name spelled out (the fabric used for the letters became the common thread that pulled the color scheme all together). We used twine as the "clothesline" and added baby socks for extra cuteness!<br />
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Made much lovelier by the generosity of friends and family!<br />
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We used more twine and decorated clothespins to hang pictures all over the room. Again, with a few socks stuck in here and there.<br />
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The decorative clothespins are SUPER easy and just adds that "little extra" punch. You can find the tutorial <a href="http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/2009/05/06/clothes-pin-magnets-diy-project/">here</a>. I didn't make mine magnets like she did, but that's a cute idea too!<br />
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We had a "Blessings" station set up for each of the couples 3 kids. Guests were to write a special note for their upcoming birthdays and adoption days (they were all adopted). There was an envelope for 1st bday, 1st adoption day, 2nd birthday, 2nd adoption day, etc.<br />
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We put a note next to the blue bins that said, "Please choose a blank envelope and a blank card and share a special memory, a piece of advice, or simple well wishes to provide a blessing in the future." One bin had the envelopes that we had already labeled, the next blank cards, and the third was for the completed cards in envelopes. The parents will then be given all of these cards to give each of their kids on the corresponding bday/adoption day in the future.<br />
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Food, lots and lots of food...<br />
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The beautiful momma and of course the guest of honor! Every time I turned around, he was in the arms of someone else...just as it should be!<br />
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I finally got my hands on him!!! A beautiful day. God is good.Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-62433568419326719802011-06-30T08:13:00.000-05:002011-06-30T08:13:44.488-05:00Kid-Friendly SnackApples with peanut butter and sprinkles. This is a quick, fun snack! You could use red, white, and blue sprinkles and it would be a fun treat for the 4th of July!<br />
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2 lbs. lean ground beef<br />
2 eggs<br />
3/4 c. oatmeal<br />
1/2 c. tomato juice<br />
2 Tbsp. parsley flakes<br />
1/2 tsp. oregano<br />
1/2 tsp. salt<br />
1/4 tsp. pepper <br />
1/4 tsp. garlic powder<br />
8 thin slices ham<br />
6 oz. grated mozzarella cheese<br />
1 c. spaghetti sauce<br />
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Beat eggs, add tomato juice, oatmeal, and spices. Stir.<br />
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Mix well into meat.<br />
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Pat mixture into 10x12" rectangle on waxed paper.<br />
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Arrange ham on top, then sprinkle cheese over.<br />
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It was gone before I could get an "after" picture! Let me know if you try it!<br />
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How exciting!!! We'll keep you posted on how our 4 latest additions are doing in the upcoming days and weeks (as Momma bird allows!).Maple Memorieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12247677799672539982noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199573667029607584.post-50332829733966481632011-05-23T20:36:00.000-05:002011-05-23T20:36:54.056-05:00Supporting Joplin3 women...1 mission. Supporting Joplin. I am blessed with some very caring friends. Ones that don't just say that they wish they could help, but ones that do. Today, we made a trip to the store and put together toiletry packs (male and female) to take to Joplin. We are planning on making a trip soon (after the initial search and rescue is over) to help with the clean up. Today we filled 40 bags with shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, chapstick, toothbrush, toothpaste, tampons, ponytail holders, lotion, Q-tips, Cotton balls, hand wipes, and soap. Our goal is to fill at least 80 more (but we'd love to provide more). <br />
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