Monthly Archives: August 2012

This-n-That Kinda Week

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Megan

I’ve had what felt like a completely discombobulated week.  No one had any camps to attend, but we still had little things to do each day…dental appointments, Moms Group meeting, never-ending errands to run.  And we fit in a fun … Continue reading →

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Crunchier and Crunchier

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Megan

Yes, I’ve had so much time on my hands this summer I’ve decided to make my own Greek Yogurt. No, I am not serious. I did learn to make Greek yogurt, but not to fill up my spare time.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Iris Folding….Whaaa???

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Megan

I’ve had an issue of Stampin’ Up!’s demonstrator magazine on my craft table for almost three years…because I wanted to try a cool technique highlighted in it.  Iris Folding, while appearing very complex, really is quite easy.  And addicting. When … Continue reading →

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A Back to School Tradition

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Megan

I know, we have way too many traditions at our house!  I think I overcompensate for all the moving around we do by attempting to have certain things that are the same, no matter where we are living at the … Continue reading →

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Snuggly Tag Blankies

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Megan

It seems I need small baby gifts frequently, for soldiers, coworkers, or friends.  And they seem to come in waves, so I needed something I can mass produce and be set for six months or so. Of course, I read … Continue reading →

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Time for Tea and Cookies!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Megan

When I found these side-of-the-cup cookie cutters at World Market, I had to have them.  Had to, I tell you.  I’ve seen cookies all over the internet, hanging on the sides of mugs, but they involve cutting that notch out … Continue reading →

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Storytime Suite

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Megan

Did you know Stampin’ Up! designs product suites, with coordinating stamp sets, designer papers, embellishments, and even dies?  Well, they do!  How thoughtful are they? And remember, you can shop 24/7 on my website…just click that button in the right … Continue reading →

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Shazaam! Desk Redo

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Megan

Just before school was out for the summer, the boys’ school had a few old desktops for sale at very reasonable prices, so I bought one.  Keyboarding is a challenge for our oldest, and I certainly am not crazy about … Continue reading →

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Why I Didn’t Craft Today

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Megan

So I didn’t get any crafting done today.  Why?  Well, I was busy being Mom’s Taxi Service, with kids at three different camps in two locations 20 miles apart. Sounds like fun, huh?  But it was only for today, not … Continue reading →

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Fake Out Watermelon

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Megan

I’ve seen all these different fruits scooped out, then filled with Jello Jigglers, then sliced to look like regular fruit on….drumroll….Pinterest!  I had resisted making them because I can’t stand the thought of real Jello, all full of artificial flavors, … Continue reading →

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