tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4762219158600191752024-03-13T08:23:34.446-07:00Piccadilly PeddlersHere at Piccadilly Peddler we specialize in one of a kind creations to make you smile. Our products range from unique signs using the latest in vinyl lettering to charming handmade baby gifts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-476221915860019175.post-77677245898827882572013-09-16T10:39:00.004-07:002013-09-16T10:39:58.975-07:00September Wreath<span style="font-size: large;">The absolute longest month of the year for me is September. The kids are back in school and our summer adventures are behind us. Thus, I start looking forward to cooler weather and pumpkins. But, the reality in southern Texas is, it's still summer. Sweltering, humid, the swimming pool feels like bath water, summer. A couple of weeks ago, I was feeling especially trunky for fall. Seeing that it was approximately 103 degrees outside, I had two options. Either, feel really sorry for myself, or turn the A.C. low, light a spicy candle and craft me up some autumn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I chose option 2.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My first project (of several to be revealed later) was this lovely burlap wreath. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Burlap wreaths seem to be on every crafters to do list this fall. Since I had yet to make one, I decided to join the burlap train. It helped that Hobby Lobby had a display of needed materials staring at me right as I walked in the door.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There are tons of online tutorials that I perused to get me started. But, I tweaked mine just a bit to add a little versatility to my wreath. As I was about to hot glue my "S" to the wreath (making it a permanent situation) I thought to myself, I've got some extra pipe cleaners here, why don't I use those instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It just took a staple gun, a couple of well situated pipe cleaners, and a few seconds to stick that bad boy on. I also attached my big floppy green bow (actually a cheap scarf) using another pipe cleaner. Now I have the option of mixing things up in a couple of months. I'm thinking some indian corn for thanksgiving, a wooden snowflake for January, a pink polka dot bow and heart for February...you get the point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Don't worry, I didn't forget about October and December. It's just that those months are so special to me that they warrant their very own wreaths entirely. Of course, this burlap confection would look pretty snazzy with a pumpkin or winter greenery attached too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now my front porch is slightly prepared for cooler weather, even if its months before we see any.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She actually has a waist now and the cutest little baby girl that she carries everywhere. But, a couple of months ago, she was very pregnant and I threw her a baby shower. This post is long overdue. But, I was having too much fun with my kids this summer to spend time uploading pictures on blogger. At least, that's what I tell myself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She was having a girl. Since there aren't nearly enough of those in my house, I went very girly with the decor. I designed the pink wooden sign for the party but might add it to my <a href="http://piccadillypeddler.etsy.com/" target="_blank">etsy</a> shop soon. The pink topiary was made by wadding up some scrap paper, wrapping it in duct tape, then shoving a stick from my front yard in in. Then I cut some circles from pink flowy fabric and hot glued them on to make a Dr. Seuss style flower. This project proves just how cheap I can be. I had all the materials on hand and just made them work, even the white pot I fished out from under my sink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The topiary sat atop my mantel along with a bunting that spells out gifts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hanging from the gift table are some streamers I made by glueing circles punched from scrap book paper onto fishing line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used those same streamers all over the room to add some more girly flare. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here they are again with another simple bunting (scrap book paper glued to twine)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And again on the food table.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is where this post gets exciting. Everyone loves treats, right!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But. before I expose you to all of our saccharine joy....I have to dwell on my favorite part of the party...the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Chalkboards</span></b>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I saw a tutorial on pinterest on how to make your own oversized chalkboard <a href="http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/a-holiday-front-door-with-simple-diy-projects/">here.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just had to have one for my house and finished it just days before the baby shower. I was so smitten by my newest project, that I just scribbled some girliness on it and propped it on the table. I feel like it totally Made the buffet! I am too OCD to stop with just one chalkboard and thus made several more mini ones to label my treats. I loved how they turned out and need to host another girly get together so I can use them again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On the menu was some tasty pink lemonade cupcakes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Platters of mini lime tarts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It turned out to be a wonderful day, thanks in large part so my amazing and very patient husband who offered to take all 3 boys to the movies during the shower. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This one is cause I'm feeling so lucky these days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">With Easter right on the tails of Saint Patty's day, I couldn't leave it out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a very simple, two layer 8" round cake. Reese's miniatures circled the base and Reese's pieces were piled on top.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please ignore the mess of frosting. I'm sure you could do better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">He made a special request for peanut butter frosting. I had never made peanut butter frosting before, but was sure that it could be done. I must admit, I was not super excited about peanut butter frosting. But, I soon discovered, peanut butter frosting is GOOD. Lick the bowl with your finger good. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, in case you have a Reese's lover in your life... here's a delicious way to celebrate them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup peanut butter</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">4 cups powdered sugar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1/3 cup to 1/2 cup milk (till you get a spreadable consistency)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teas vanilla</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whisk it all together in your kitchen aid (at least that's what I do). And try not to eat it all before you frost your cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fortunately, my taste buds have been saved! My cute husband bought me a food processor for Christmas. I just may have hinted a few times and even circled the ad and taped it to his forehead But, that's besides the point. Anyways, it turns out that food processors and fabulous for making mouth watering pico. So here is a little recipe for all my peeps:</span><br />
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<b style="font-size: x-large;">Ingredient round up:</b><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">8 Roma Tomatoes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 small bunch of cilantro</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 1/2 teas salt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Basically, you just dump it all in your food processor and pulse. Couldn't be easier! I do like to twist off the largest stems from my cilantro bunch, and wash it of course. In fact, wash all that produce, for good measure. Also, I like to add my tomatoes and onions last so they stay a little chunky. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Be sure not to leave on the food processor too long or it quickly turns to mush. I know from sad experience.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I use fresh garlic and lemon juice, and sometimes I cheat and use the prepared kind. It's all good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ok, maybe actually a little too sweet. I sort of need to detox from all the sugar this week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A couple of week before the big day, I sprung out my love decor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My valentines day decorations are a little sparse, but I have collected a few little things over the years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This sat in my office all month long. The calendar was hand made for me for Christmas. Seriously the best present ever! Each month is designed with a hand print picture. I'll treasure it for always!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgF-mHHeiHoHv6K4cmTatb1wwPkCUF0e6N_VLCjLNnMn6EB0Mrf0D55ZxxwFLM4iPSXnxDUBJY70fVFl-0_a7s8XxQTdDt41C5443WRAe_4XGVimAwmGgdtdmyKB-RDlg1ZyGrjmmkpMx/s1600/DSC05234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzgF-mHHeiHoHv6K4cmTatb1wwPkCUF0e6N_VLCjLNnMn6EB0Mrf0D55ZxxwFLM4iPSXnxDUBJY70fVFl-0_a7s8XxQTdDt41C5443WRAe_4XGVimAwmGgdtdmyKB-RDlg1ZyGrjmmkpMx/s640/DSC05234.JPG" width="480" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">This is a terrible picture, but I Love this little paper garland. Sorry for the dumb pun!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeG62YmZqcFhyphenhyphenxUtfhvFXa0SwLzVfVK7d-AWwGmstCZVrBQ9N5bwWh5Sw6cl3HcS3we-PcXznGJTf1ojc6YzRmmYAYCJ0vnujLs7EsR_tSLo3jPEHPTfSl9QXWHdCktN7qdgaVHUn6q2b/s1600/DSC05233.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeG62YmZqcFhyphenhyphenxUtfhvFXa0SwLzVfVK7d-AWwGmstCZVrBQ9N5bwWh5Sw6cl3HcS3we-PcXznGJTf1ojc6YzRmmYAYCJ0vnujLs7EsR_tSLo3jPEHPTfSl9QXWHdCktN7qdgaVHUn6q2b/s640/DSC05233.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">We were excited to find a few valentine card in the mail and added them to our mantel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> The boys took these homemade valentines to school. I'm pretty sure hardly any of their classmates got the Bruno Mars reference. But, it amused me. I'm easily amused.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> And since I have a house full of boys who aren't really into valentines. We exchanged lego mini figures this year. Oh yes, and candy...way too much candy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few months ago, my sister in law invited us over for her 7 year old's birthday party. She hosted the cutest, most </span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;"><b>c</b></span><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: x-large;">o</span><span style="color: yellow; font-size: x-large;">l</span><span style="color: lime; font-size: x-large;">o</span><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">r</span><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">f</span><span style="color: purple; font-size: x-large;">u</span><span style="color: magenta; font-size: x-large;">l</span></b><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">party I have ever attended. I went crazy snapping photos and just realized that I never shared them with you. I can't take credit for all her awesomeness, but it was too good not to share.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Introducing...Jen's starving artist party!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">It was hosted entirely in her back-yard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">rainbow hued streamers and balloons livened things up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">clear paint cans held some sweet treats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">As the kiddos arrived, she quickly got them busy with a little chalk art.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A game of four square also spontaneously erupted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The chalk project got upscaled into a full blown sand art frenzey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The kids made their own "sand" by rubbing chalk on piles of salt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">These were then layered into cute little jars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> It was hard work for our little artists, but they seemed to love every minute of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> and what every starving artist eats, pb&j!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">One kid said it looked like a pile of snow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Look at those giant slices! Every one just had to have the entire spectrum of colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> And a rice crispy treat paint brush.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was searching the shelves of one of my favorites joints, Hobby Lobby, when I came upon this ribbon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So cute, right!? It also comes in green and pink. Oh the possibilities! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was inspired right then and there to make this wreath:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's the ingredient list. Two rolls of that neato ribbon, an 18 inch straw wreath, or foam or whatever floats your boat, some felt for flowers, and a ton of hot glue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started it off by wrapping the wreath. Lots of dabs of hot glue on the back side, keep it all in place</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here she is, all wrapped up!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Next came the artistic part, forming some felt flowers. There are a ton of tutorials out there for these, but here's my version...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First of all, free hand a spiral circle on your felt. The bigger the spiral, the bigger the flower.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Next, cut it out...obviously.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Then, starting in the center, start rolling, gathering and or pleating it into a flower. This is where the hot glue becomes your best friend. Unless, of course, you have a tendency to burn yourself like me. There's a reason why I no longer own a high-temp glue gun. I can't be trusted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This flower was loosely rolled and gathered.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This one received no gathering at all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> And for this one, I pleated it pretty heavily. All of these different looks started out as a spiral. Pretty fun right!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I also made a few burlap flowers to add to the mix.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a close up of my flowers smooshed onto my wreath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted a touch of sparkle and thus hot glued some beads I had laying around into the center of some of those flowers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite parts was hanging her up with a green polka-dot scarf I recently got for a steal through Groopdealz. She's just stapled to the top of my door. Shhh, that's our little secret.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After reviewing these photos, I realized that my wreath was a little lopsided. So, I went outside and squished her back into place. Straw wreaths are cool like that. I probably would have preferred using a foam wreath form, but couldn't find one big enough. I like my wreaths big and bold! However, I promise she looks symmetrical (mostly) hanging on my door now :).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love to host birthday parties but would soon go crazy if I did three in a row every year. Thus I began the every other year party rule. My seven year old hit the magic mark this year and ask for a G.I. Joe party. Being the girly, non violent gal that I am, I tried a bit to redirect him. I was thinking more along the lines of rainbows and robots. But, he had made up his mind and convinced me. Not surprisingly that smarty pants was right on. The party was a huge hit with all his little friends. I had several parents tell me afterwards that their son came home more excited about the party than they ever have been before.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, this is not the year for G.I. Joe party paraphernalia The only trademarked item I could find was the little birthday centerpiece you can see in the middle of the table. It was being clearanced out at Oriental trading company, so at least I got it for dirt cheap. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> So, this party turned into more of an army themed party. Which turned out to be a great move. There are tons of ideas on Pinterest for army themed parties and camouflage party goods are abundant. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When the boys arrived, they each were given a Rambo style headband. The camo head bands came from Oriental trading (along with most of the other party goods)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then the party kids were directed to a table to make their own marshmallow shooters!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found tons of tutorials to make these online. Basically, they are made with 1/2 " pvc pipe and connectors. We own a miter saw. So, I was able to quickly slice and dice the pvc pipe into 4" and 7" sections. We also needed T joints, L joints, and end caps. I made a little diagram for the boys to follow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Each piece was assigned a letter and could be found in the labeled bins. However, most of the boys ended up freestyling their designs. Amazingly, all of their concoctions worked just fine. I wish I had bought a few more of the different connectors, though because the boys who came in late had limited options. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It was super duper fun to see what they came up with.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a couple of dads who directed the marshmallow shooter mania. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I made sure there was a sharpie for the boys to label their own gun, along with some camouflage duck tape for decorating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Throughout the party, the boys had a blast running around pelting each other with our marshmallow ammunition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The chocolate bombs (whoppers) and rescue ropes (Twizzlers) received rave reviews as well. In fact, I was surprised at their cute reactions to the labels. Apparently candy bars aren't just for the girls!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Following the marshmallow shooter construction, The boys went on a search and rescue mission to recover some lost soldiers. We had pre-hidden some army dudes in the front yard that they had to go find. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It was even better than an Easter egg hunt because they blended in with the grass. Our lawn mower will probably find a couple this spring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yep, those kids are running around in shorts and T-shirts in January. Just one of the advantages of southern living.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once those army dudes were recovered, each boy was awarded with official dog tags. Actually, I just used a sharpie to write in their names. But, they thought it was pretty cool anyway. I even saw a kids wearing his dog tags to church the next day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then came the paratroopers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have a <strike>scary</strike> cool opening upstairs in our loft that makes the perfect parachute launching platform.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> These were closely following by flying airplanes. Here they are in their packages. The boys got to build their own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't have any great, non-blurry pictures of the airplane flying. But this is what our stairs looked like. They sure got their work-out in with all their running up and down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Those crazy boys needed a couple of water breaks. Fortunately, we had lots of water bottles.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then they munched on army guy cupcakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tried to make camouflage frosting. It sorta worked.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made the boys eat on our driveway since our table was preoccupied with being cute and full of party goods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The cupcakes were well received.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Originally, I had planned an obstacle course too. But three days of rain made for a very muddy backyard and it was easier to just skip it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought I'd share a few of the solutions I've found recently that have made my life a little nicer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Introducing...</span><span style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">the mason jar</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's found its way into lots of crafts lately, but I've discovered, that its the perfect desktop organizer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Especially, when it comes to bakers twine. There's a lot of twine in my life lately. I use it daily to package my Piccadilly products for sell. But, I can't seem to stop there. Now that its a regular part of my desk top, I seem to be tying up everything with twine. Watch out little boys. You might find yourself tied up with bakers twine if I get really desperate! These half pint sized jars keep it handy, and prevent it from rolling away when I snip off a few feet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next up...</span><span style="color: #38761d; font-size: x-large;">the Cracker Jar</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These amazing jars are easily to find at Target, Walmart, etc. They come in three sizes (maybe more). But, my favorite part is...they're cheap. Yep, cheap, just like me. I paid under $6 a piece for these large jars. Since when does anything pretty cost less than ten bucks...seriously...so awesome. They been featured in my pantry for years. But now, I've discovered that they make brilliant art supply storage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Previously, all crayons, markers and colored pencils in my house where thrown haphazardly into a desk, art supply bin, toy box, etc. Then when I got sick and tired of finding open markers under the bed, or crayons in the couch, I'd just throw them away. I threw a lot away! However, since I found this lovely solution, they all have a pretty home and thus are saved from the trash bin. Bonus... my boys are doing a lot more coloring around here!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm a little embarrassed to show you these pictures because its pretty messy. But, It's been such a fab solution, that I'll go ahead and do it. Like many of you, my scrap book paper collection has dwindled in recent years. I've quit buying pretty paper it in favor of digital options. My stack of paper has shrunk as I've used it up for lesson handouts and modge podge crafts. However, I still had these nifty </span><span style="color: #20124d; font-size: x-large;">scrapbook paper organizers</span><span style="font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've discovered that they make fabulous places to house my boys art projects. My middle child is especially crafty and his needs a little purging. I'd love to make him a photo book online to replace the exploding folder. Someday...someday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The over sized pocket works well for those big construction paper projects, and they are pre-equipped with a label. Maybe when I get those photo book made, they can be stored up here too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, that's it for my organizing...at least for now. I'm sure my OCD will lead to more organization sooner than later. I'd love to see all of your great solutions. Anyone have a suggestion for a Master Bedroom closet that stores everything and anything I don't have another place for? It's in desperate need of an overhaul...but then where would I put all that stuff!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merr<span style="font-size: large;">y Christmas to all my readers! </span>Down here at Piccadilly headquarters, we've had lots of celebrating:</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've been visiting lots of friends and neighbors, bringing them Piccadilly signs and whatever fresh baked treats survived our hungry mouths.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My office has been bustling getting out Christmas orders. This picture was taken at an unusually tidy moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've had great times with our out-of-town visitors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gobbling lots of yummy food such as these reindeer pancakes (thanks pinterest)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">And this Christmas feast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's been some pageantry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And lots of gift giving.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And unfortunately, a fair bit of germ swapping. Can't wait till I'm feeling a little better because I have a couple more Christmas crafts to work on before packing up my decorations next week. It seems a little silly to make Christmas crafts after the holiday. But, I'd love to get them finished up while I have the time so I can enjoy them stress free next year. Hope you all enjoy the rest of your holidays!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's a Chris</span>t<span style="font-size: large;">mas Miracle! I'm finally updating my blog. Of course, I finished this project six months ago, so I'm still officially a blogging slacker!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last summer we desperately needed to replace our saggy mattress. Being the overachiever that I am, I decided to go ahead and revamp our entire master bedroom. It was time. Past time really. Why oh why, do we mom's put our own rooms very last on the list of things to do?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our room went from miscellaneous hand-me-down ally to my favorite room in the house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I seriously feel the urge to enter and rejuvenate every time I pass my bedroom door now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't our new bed luscious!? It beckons me to nap in it way too much these days.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just want to curl up with all those pillows. I found the bedding through Ballard design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These metal plaques from Hobby Lobby float above the chunky dental molding.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before this chunky bed came home, I painted the walls Lyndhurst Castle Sand from Valspar at Lowes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enough about my love affair with the bed! I'm also pretty enamored by this armoire set up. The armoire is a hand-me-down from my parents. But, I love it's shape and updated it with fresh paint and bin pulls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Previously, the top of our armiore was a dust collecting pile of whatever. Put now, it displays some of my favorite things. A cute box from my cute Sis. in law. "S" for our last name. A jug of love notes to my main squeeze. And a pop of my new favorite color, yellow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> These fun frames used to have red and white mats. But a few coats of paint updated them to match my new room. I think they look even better with our engagement photos than before. We look so young in those photos!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My parents brought me this pot from one of their many adventures. I love the textures in this thing! I filled it with some botanicals from Hobby Lobby.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Next to the bed, rest a couple of end tables. Also hand-me downs from my parents but painted in the matching black. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A pair of mercury glass lamps with burlap shades balance the tables</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While my son's artwork and Grandma's jewelry box grace the top. I think of them every time I look here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wall opposite the amoire houses a cedar chest from my parents and some beautiful family photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The photo display was made possible by Rod Works. Rod works is a Utah store with the cutest home decor. They now sell online, yippee!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The curtains on our three windows came from World Market. I thought seriously about making my own floaty tie top curtains. But these were such a good price, I couldn't imagine why I'd want to do that to myself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And finally, the wall opposite my bed. Those french doors lead to our master bath. A post for another day perhaps. One where I've recently cleaned my bathroom!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had so much fun creating this room for us. I'm thrilled that my own room is finally a place that I love to be. I hope each of you gets to have a happy place of your own!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like the rest of the Texas, my boys went back to school yesterday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My youngest was super excited about his new "school" shoes. He was much less excited when he found out that his "school class" was the day care at my gym. Its tough always being left behind as the youngest!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We gave their teachers polka-dotted hand sanitizer and wished them a happy and healthy new year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's another teacher gift project I recently made thanks to the ideas of Pinterest. I love these cracker jars that can be found at Walmart. I think they come in three sizes. They're so cute and pleasantly inexpensive. My pantry is full of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wedding Season appears to be in full tilt around us. I have more than one friend out of town to visit matrimony bliss. I never grow tired of weddings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Even though, I am happily married with three sons (no daughters), and thus never expect to plan another wedding (unless I hit the jackpot and get a future daughter in law the begs me for my services...fingers crossed). And yet, I could spend hours looking at wedding posts on Pinterest. Picture after picture full of magic and whimsy. There are some seriously talented brides-to-be out there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">However, I am lucky enough to get to create custom wedding gifts from time to time. A couple from this summer turned out well enough to share. You've already had a sneak peak of the first one...but haven't been properly introduced. I like to call this little gem, Mr. & Mrs. I love the fonts, simple with a hint of whimsy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one brings a lot more drama to the table with its satin bow and detailed monogram.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It's large enough to be a statement piece on its own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I'm loving the personalized detail.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Both signs will show up in <a href="http://www.piccadillypeddler.etsy.com/">my Etsy shop</a> very soon. Just in case you know a talented bride-to-be in your neck of the woods. Wishing those couples a happily ever after!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I just love the black and white Halloween decor I've been seeing throughout the blogosphere for the last few years. I have a little black bench in my entry way and this is how I added my own Noir Halloween touch to it. I taught a class today about the french artist, Henri Mattisse and have french on the brain.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhViJcvRfGFyQw7dQKBX7oUkV48oCHEJlGPn0R8K3Yza9EVlFBob4AlQ0RPbcEEvS6QlgQO1XIqNTMTq0r0jcxbu51vjuhsZOOK8uiWhY_KIp379EZr0kR9PtqFm7B-dY6ao4g1ovNlgxT/s1600/DSC03521.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhViJcvRfGFyQw7dQKBX7oUkV48oCHEJlGPn0R8K3Yza9EVlFBob4AlQ0RPbcEEvS6QlgQO1XIqNTMTq0r0jcxbu51vjuhsZOOK8uiWhY_KIp379EZr0kR9PtqFm7B-dY6ao4g1ovNlgxT/s640/DSC03521.JPG" width="640" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My favorite part is the lovely iron scroll tied on with ribbon. Those scroll handles are impossible to find in Texas. Fortunately "Pick your Plum" hooked me up! I made one available on my <a href="http://piccadillypeddler.etsy.com/">Etsy shop</a> today. It's a little late in the season to sell Halloween decor, I know. But, just getting a jump on next year...or something.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Two of my adorable friends are having babies any day now. In honor of their hard work, I hosted a story book baby shower for them last Saturday.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEZ2HwRRcIdspviaQ3bqmhC9gIPNG7maT2Q6JmeYTDbz9ZI7lL1MoyGvtUUO0pqM0WRMbluf_9gmuWMYiYgCLcPZxJ9LX3PBd2EAukH9OGF1dobbnVl1Wp0EIQhHW9R8Ugbou-8u58WM5/s1600/DSC03656.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEZ2HwRRcIdspviaQ3bqmhC9gIPNG7maT2Q6JmeYTDbz9ZI7lL1MoyGvtUUO0pqM0WRMbluf_9gmuWMYiYgCLcPZxJ9LX3PBd2EAukH9OGF1dobbnVl1Wp0EIQhHW9R8Ugbou-8u58WM5/s640/DSC03656.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For example, an old paperback became this wreath.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I never really did like that book anyway. I won't share which one I mutilated at risk of ticking someone off!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The same book made its way into my pinwheels.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">These bins may have been my favorite part of the whole shebang!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Found them at Lowes near the paint section and then spruced them up with some vinyl and ribbon.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">and of course, some more pinwheels.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You can't have a baby shower without delicious munchies. I started by brainstorming some nursery rhyme themed treats (Martha Stewarts web site helped out a bit here). Several sweet friends of my contributed by offering to bring some of the dishes. I never could have pulled it off without them! Seriously, I never could have made multiple dishes by myself, and have them taste good, and have a clean house for every one to party in. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Humpty Dumpty Deviled Eggs</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Mary Quite Contrary's Garden Salad</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Little Bo Peep's Punch</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And you can't forget...the Dish ran away with the spoon</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And mini books and stars were strung as a backdrop</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I wanted all the serving trays to be silver but, only had a few. Thus, I supplemented with a couple $1.99 plastic ones from Hobby Lobby. They blended in perfectly.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I loved the flowery table runner down the center. I saw it at Home Goods and had to take it home. I'm thinking it might find its way onto my Easter Table next year as well. The mini star tea light holders added a touch of sparkle. I found them a couple of years ago at Walmart of all places.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm loving the wreath hanging above. Just a little something from Desert Book store to remind me of my trip to Salt Lake last year.</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I revamped my office with some Roman numerals. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirskv1cD6PJSPWhCaFgW5RP0jU9Dx1xoi4ByewEAJkeA-FRh3B1z5BwEdEp1BvYIGoW4-kGmwtJS4x8delaZHQMPAa0ZLmuEar2sAP-rOPBb6BoB4C1glRxXEqx-QycejeJHWf-cLOxxKa/s1600/DSC03100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirskv1cD6PJSPWhCaFgW5RP0jU9Dx1xoi4ByewEAJkeA-FRh3B1z5BwEdEp1BvYIGoW4-kGmwtJS4x8delaZHQMPAa0ZLmuEar2sAP-rOPBb6BoB4C1glRxXEqx-QycejeJHWf-cLOxxKa/s640/DSC03100.JPG" width="480" /></a></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Made a birthday cookie for a cute 2 year old.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Made some fun baby shower gifts. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Gave our Young Women's Easter lesson at church. I made these blocks using 1"x2"x7" wood and vinyl.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And showered some teachers with appreciation. These are some bottle cap magnets packaged on an upside down metal lid.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> Just last week she surprised my boys through Easter Cards in the mail. They came complete with stickers tucked inside. She does so many little things that make life special. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In honor of all the amazing moms out there, I designed these little plaques just in time for the Mother of all holidays (ok, it's really late, sorry).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There's a stack in my <a href="http://www.piccadillypeddler.blogspot.com/">Etsy shop</a> waiting to be given to some well deserving MOMs.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I bought a couple of T-shirts and some of this screen printing paint at Hobby Lobby. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My son and his friends are really into Pokemon right now, so I decided to paint their favorite Pokemon characters on their shirts. I did this by using a vinyl decal as a stencil. I found the graphics online and then weeded out the negative areas of the decals.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I stuffed a little foil inside the shirts to keep the paint from bleeding through.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Once they were dry, I combined them with some dollar store silly string for a couple of extra fun birthday gifts.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Then, I printed out a couple for vinyl decals for the birthday bags ($.50 at Hobby Lobby)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In total, since I was able to get the shirts 50% off, the gifts cost only $4.50 each (and that included the gift bag and silly string). Not bad considering I've spent almost that much before on a gift bag alone. And...bonus! I have lots of screen paint left over to make more shirts. My husband has already put in several requests involving old punk bands and sports teams.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now, here's for the serious part of this post. While making these Pokemon shirts, I kept thinking about the country where Pokemon was created. A country full of good, honest, kind people who are now in serious need. While my kids are off to birthday parties this weekend, many kids in Japan are just trying to stay warm and find something to eat. We have so much, it just doesn't seem fair. I desperately want to do something to help but, like most people, we live on a budget. I'd love to just write a fat check, but then what would I do next month when the mortgage is due. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So... that's how I hatched this little scheme. I own an<a href="http://www.piccadillypeddler.etsy.com/"> Etsy shop called Piccadilly Peddlers.</a> For the next week, (April 18th through April 24th). I am going to donate all the proceeds from sales of in-stock items from my shop to the <a href="http://american.redcross.org/">American Red Cros</a>s for the aid of individuals of Japan. Yep, you read that correctly...100% of the proceeds. Here's where you guys can help. All you have to do is go to <a href="http://www.piccadillypeddler.etsy.com/">my shop</a>, pick something out and buy it. It's a win-win situation. You get something you love for your home or a friend, and you also feel great that the entire price is going to people who need that dough much more than we do.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">My job will be to do my best to keep up. Watch out if you live near me, you might be enlisted.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">If you can't afford to buy something right now, I totally understand, but maybe you could just spread the word. If you love this idea, and want to do something similar on your own, then by all means, do it! I'd be over the moon to see this idea catch on.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'll be spreading the word myself by <a href="http://piccadillypeddler.blogspot.com/p/piccadilly-peddler-linky-parties.html">linking up to some of these parties.</a></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I really hope I'll be making a nice donation to the American Red Cross on Easter Sunday!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Last Friday my son came home with a PTA calendar for the month. A quick scan revealed that Teacher Appreciation week is only four weeks away. This year it's being held May 2nd through May 6th. Every year I tell myself that I'll come up with some adorable and personalized crafts for our beloved teachers. But, the reality is that I put it off every year until the last minute when I inevitably throw a notepad and candy bar in the back pack instead. Don't get me wrong, I'm pro notepads and candy bars. They're both delicious and useful. But, since I'm a crafter through and through, I feel like I can do a bit better. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">So, this year I'm turning over a new leaf! Presenting... teacher appreciation subway art!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9wxUyREdsnfbdZUig7sB8rpIfmplBa7uNbSuo9cI1uHmzN6OhvJ65VEVKR5SXafflI9hVim2X2bfkJ4nHf6sTHSuwRgipWu0WdBPQ_30kW9L0_B6gC-pl8yNZPu9yQXYpmGf3Cx4vW7k/s1600/DSC02871.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9wxUyREdsnfbdZUig7sB8rpIfmplBa7uNbSuo9cI1uHmzN6OhvJ65VEVKR5SXafflI9hVim2X2bfkJ4nHf6sTHSuwRgipWu0WdBPQ_30kW9L0_B6gC-pl8yNZPu9yQXYpmGf3Cx4vW7k/s640/DSC02871.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I made them from 6" wide boards cut into squares. Then I painted them white, roughed them up with some sandpaper and then added a touch of antiquing glaze. My glaze was found at Lowes in their paint section and I can't praise the product enough!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The vinyl decal was designed by me on my Sign Blazer software, using a few of my favorite fonts. I stress the word FEW because really there are so many winning fonts out there!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I finished them off with a piece of skinny beading twine. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I made a few extra and have them in <a href="http://www.piccadillypeddler.etsy.com/">my Etsy shop</a> while they last.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I love linky parties and will participate in a <a href="http://piccadillypeddler.blogspot.com/p/piccadilly-peddler-linky-parties.html">few of these</a>.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript">
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T<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">his craft was super easy on the pocket book. We asked for fabric donations and ended up with way more than we even needed. The other supplies included safety pins and hot glue. Since we were lucky enough to have a hefty stash of both in our stake young women's closet, we got by without spending a single penny. Cha Ching! Bonus: the girls looked super cute walking around camp with flowers pinned to their hats, backpacks, sweaters, etc.</span></div>
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I think the bottle cap magnets were the crowd favorite craft at girl's camp this year. Everyone was having such a hard time choosing just one to make. I think next year we might make a set eight that incorporate all the young women value colors. Cute idea right? Anyways, here's how we created these little pretties.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>Choose a block of wood and write your name on the back</div>
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