Monthly Archives: October 2011

Cooking Up a Storm

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Megan

Recently, I decided I’m tired of spending all my after school time getting dinner ready. I try to make things earlier in the day, but sometimes I forget or flat out don’t feel like it. In my pre-kid life, I … Continue reading →

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Boo to You!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Megan

Happy Halloween! The older my kids get, the more we all enjoy Halloween. We try to add a couple of new decorations each year. This year we went into our woods and found 5 or 6 branches (about 7 ft … Continue reading →

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#10- ‘Tis the Season for Snowmen

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Megan

All Stampin’ Up!: Snow Much Fun stamp setMarina Mist, Cherry Cobbler, and Whisper White cardstock; Frostwood Lodge DSP;Cherry Cobbler Seam Tape; Modern Lable Punch; StazOn Jet black ink;Cherry Cobber, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Pumpkin Pie markers; Cherry Cobbler ink I … Continue reading →

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#9 ‘Tis the Season for Glad Tidings

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Megan

All Stampin’ Up!: Jolly Jingles jumbo roller and Warmest of Wishes stamp set (hostess)Real Red ink; Very Vanilla and Soft Suede Cardstock; Real Red DSPHoundstooth Embossing Folder; Corner Rounder; Soft Suede Marker Roller stamps make such quick work of adding … Continue reading →

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#8 ‘Tis the Season for More Stockings

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Megan

All Stampin’ Up!: Stitched Stockings and It’s a Wrap Holidays stamp sets Very Vanilla and Poppy Parade cardstock; Scallop Border Punch Island Indigo, Poppy Parade, and Lucky Limeade inks; Lucky Limeade and Island Indigo Ruffled ribbons; 5/16” Chocolate Chip brads … Continue reading →

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I Always Feel Like…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Megan

…Somebody’s watching me. Or at least that song’s been stuck in my head as I made Halloween Eyeballs today. I’ve been making these for at least 10 years, and now I think it’s my signature Halloween treat. How sad is … Continue reading →

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#7 ‘Tis the Season for Embossing

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Megan

All Stampin’ Up!: Dasher, Serene Snowflakes, and Four the Holidays stamp setsBashful Blue, Marina Mist, and Whisper White Cardstock,Silver Waffle Paper; Silver Glimmer PaperSilver and white embossing powders; Versamark and White Craft inks This waffle paper was so fun to … Continue reading →

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#6 ‘Tis the Season for Shakin’

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Megan

All Stampin’ Up!: Kidoodles and Four the Season stamp setsReal Red, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White cardstock; Wild Wasabi DSPScallop Edge, 1 3/4” circle, 2 3/8” Scallop Circle punches; Shaker FrameCherry Cobbler Bakers’ Twine; Real Red, Wild Wasabi, More Mustard markers … Continue reading →

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#5 ‘Tis the Season to Be Jolly

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Megan

All Stampin’ Up!: Festive and Fun stamp set; Crumb Cake and Whisper White Cardstock;Old Olive, Riding Hood Red, Pacific Point, and Pumpkin Pie Markers; Mini Jungle BellsRiding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon; Cherry Cobbler Bakers’ Twine; Corner Rounder punch;White Craft Ink; … Continue reading →

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Pickin’ Apples

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Megan

Last weekend we ventured down to Mukwonago to The Elegant Farmer. It took about an hour, even though it was only about 30 miles away. Remarkably, the trees were still vibrant even though ours are bare. F’s kindergarten teacher had … Continue reading →

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