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www.craftersguru.comOlsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.comBlogger151125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-10199961809479660782010-03-23T06:53:00.000-07:002010-03-23T07:33:17.099-07:00How to Make Bias Tape<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGztfrWXhCIRIMtmusoDwU-dHEseWejhYOvCB-e7LqcRz_9_6ivlvaddXKbEG5wAH3Oos4ZaA6akSn23er2Vg9dL1IVrlXbWL95j5lLEmSfHd9vk9oeagGmN9PWjgIXM9nlBevdTtkKw/s1600-h/IMG_0458.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447480816621861346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZGztfrWXhCIRIMtmusoDwU-dHEseWejhYOvCB-e7LqcRz_9_6ivlvaddXKbEG5wAH3Oos4ZaA6akSn23er2Vg9dL1IVrlXbWL95j5lLEmSfHd9vk9oeagGmN9PWjgIXM9nlBevdTtkKw/s320/IMG_0458.JPG" /></a> Bias Tape can be used for a plethora of projects<br /><br />from clothing to camera shoulder pads to binding on a quilt.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXDqQqu3kxgCXffvzN7wC2HIvPBS4Ixt-EebSzmyMYGVL9BWcCC5N2olISGMI9mPAe-6XxngoR1uHcz7mW5OhjsFlEj4aamgI7NX_H4VOPZoW6oNxpn1IGotbeOgiyqx61cLUNUd-BAM/s1600-h/IMG_0952.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447480793619195810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIXDqQqu3kxgCXffvzN7wC2HIvPBS4Ixt-EebSzmyMYGVL9BWcCC5N2olISGMI9mPAe-6XxngoR1uHcz7mW5OhjsFlEj4aamgI7NX_H4VOPZoW6oNxpn1IGotbeOgiyqx61cLUNUd-BAM/s320/IMG_0952.JPG" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447476619192954466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_TaLGZ8aKOl07lmcwNsJ_Q_USHJGK5d3zTJlR_Z9-gjf122g8ZudsT6ePmhFWZTa2zyd1U5WPcxaGdEWSFR4BcmokNSZMn-0ZQ8iJOt-TvAFuhtg9nYbUIJgr6xOiaRKfRAbSE9f4DU/s320/IMG_0957.JPG" />Step 1: with a half yard of ironed fabric<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447459500863689778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpm2fMADKKq3aRi2nrLBtgfxrxEJ5bCrd8RERvIyHzB7lk0wKgepR854IEzuOacTjvdKqfP5Jo8yt5S4f0uHrUNq-F-NdTczuAZeLANDgLYwFNqKoFjdN3DqNvk2HP3hryktMhIqaB3Ic/s320/IMG_0851.JPG" />fold it in half on the bias (angle) and cut.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447459484691550226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoajt3spwzOEEchwvA-fqs5i-_ijFhM48v_MuI-t32s7e-B7_j8UK6eu4a05ai6EC4bjA_MflTaNwaE5hEtpj-RXKcXWWn8Cs6tgmcSp1w8K1uG2JTKa1FE2rJfLyRkff7hG4i2oDgb6A/s320/IMG_0852.JPG" />Step 2: Then cut 3" strips on the angle.<br /><br />***Note: I used the first cut strip as a guide for the other strips.***<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447456430071863058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUZFYqIWtnr6XaA9EV4uciHZHU4UlGA2VjALaL8sNhbbIj2JluYrkkRMcMDkjho1mgUbTRDTL5hYdGi0LXlXj5vQi7GtSWw3BD8biHzDmAOa5kSD8jEYhqczL9d7iwPy3wBixL6MnEn4/s320/IMG_0853.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447456418779497970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtYsiTRyHUf58UdrhkmWSh4xxxXbJbNR-dUFTGxlVe_EnG25sJnoQhg5NTmHlpgg3tDRzAEKeJHjyybnc2MbYIUNtEpF1JeWnnKpcvvZfnJRQ-mf4lCKiKCgsGuxVyxsrk48Ykt4fViaw/s320/IMG_0854.JPG" />Step 3: Sew ends together straight across. Then cut off (pointed) triangle ends.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447456408902877282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB5sRpk0q1xsYLQ509yPTT_osT7PQwNE_45n6WbIaagJllHx3rkX0HePLz28adPcJMdVRmdBcCGqTFxDbTq20fjP9OukPJhwQbnLFnLChM0fCS-Zb_Y1UbK-3gkgsOdR4V7mkvvS7LufI/s320/IMG_0855.JPG" />Step 4: Fold sewn strips in half and iron.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447454947394979170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOsVN-VAntAfpmM_YhxK6a7g0qPMHgaWKxRqxE8MVKoHcjHURbdlqno9zHGoyVmjrDNC765Bv6NE0sfOJv5CahMGLUt59MWlwAOJ8gqL1KpJ8dnVDzvOkcEQ__RSo6mXLkbRYM3QNyDXA/s320/IMG_0856.JPG" /><br />Step 5: Open up strip and then iron each<br /><br />side down, meeting at the center fold.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447454935639288786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSwnn5CYbhDxMjINJBbYMVzZ3iUD5ki5DOtT5OKbSNWOkiOXhXPUIYgxrWybGZN1kw8WZl9m98s4BfjsJkupLCeJBrw9uyL7-EHv417q5mx9VbPXaMvtv0wR6CR5vRxn3nCKUiHR98DUQ/s320/IMG_0857.JPG" />Step 6: Fold in half and iron again.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447454926429841986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii63V0NWxhyphenhyphenOOPN9_LZJtwDFiFJ6lOlMGiUp29Jb2-tC4Zww3kJWiZtb0Z7H9zNQfnRMRa5lSkXSP69YmdFzmO3wVpeJkqbrhtRRJNPTzNcurAUkPhqXuQQtdjm6ignotCqHbc3-u0rlU/s320/IMG_0858.JPG" /><br /></div><p align="center">Step 7: Add it to your sewing projects. </p><p align="center">To add bias tape I open up the bias tape and place the right sides of my bias tape and touch the right side of my sewing projects edge. The fold nearest to the edge of my project and bias tape, I use as a sewing guide. I then sew the bias tape to my project, sewing on that fold in the bias tape. After that is done I wrap the rest of the bias tape around to the other side of my sewing project. ***I usually use bias tape as an edge binder to add a cute trim or cover up rough edges of a project. ***Sew your bias tape down on the other side. I follow as close as I can to the end of the fold (making sure I sew the back of the bias tape as well as the front. It can be a bit tricky at first but the more you do it the more familiar you will become with it.</p><p align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"><em>It's Your Time To Shine!!!</em></span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-58596614614145986082010-03-22T06:05:00.000-07:002010-03-22T06:36:20.304-07:00Up-Cycle Your Old Purse<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqW7WsFOubIyaGEp79Wq-RdAj9oZyuZY78ArRGQTVeZd0Ud3cIz5BRz4F-gX7j9E3fYRxgNS_jn9sSJ8ndYbrsg3KYaU4-q_HJZ_whUEmDPP634VO0dK51hoLjEQVaTO3aiV32SYYYAE/s1600-h/IMG_0956.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451444576678119298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqW7WsFOubIyaGEp79Wq-RdAj9oZyuZY78ArRGQTVeZd0Ud3cIz5BRz4F-gX7j9E3fYRxgNS_jn9sSJ8ndYbrsg3KYaU4-q_HJZ_whUEmDPP634VO0dK51hoLjEQVaTO3aiV32SYYYAE/s320/IMG_0956.JPG" /></a> My favorite purse was starting to look a little shabby around the straps. I love the color of this purse and did not want to search for a new one, all because of the straps. So I made covers to hide the straps but maintain the stiffness. To up-cycle your purse, all you have to do is measure the width and length of your straps. I added 1/2" to the width of my strap measurement for seem allowance and then doubled it. Then I cut out 2 strips of coordinating fabric, sewed the edges with right sides together and then turned the tube strap covers inside out.<br />I then pulled out the stitching of my purse straps (taking note of how it was sewn together) and slid the new covers over the old straps. My straps had a leather piece that covered the stitching on the end. I slipped that over the new straps and sewed it back on to the purse exactly like it had been sewed before I covered the straps and...Voila! New strap covers and a salvaged favorite purse!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhojSPorePeiDI3V7nQQMP6qOm7EuwdqZdx25tdBdTObcd4dpdverzc7RDaqb3x_j_uQvtPHiyHphe-Mt2ycAsL7i66ZnN09Old81YhWPQdFmRBTQgXkliR_LIu_pj2oQYQ6hG7SvMVr8o/s1600-h/IMG_0955.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5451444564759847698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhojSPorePeiDI3V7nQQMP6qOm7EuwdqZdx25tdBdTObcd4dpdverzc7RDaqb3x_j_uQvtPHiyHphe-Mt2ycAsL7i66ZnN09Old81YhWPQdFmRBTQgXkliR_LIu_pj2oQYQ6hG7SvMVr8o/s320/IMG_0955.JPG" /></a><br /></div><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Have Fun,</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Be Creative,</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Look Fantastic!</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;"><em>It's Your Time To Shine!!!</em></span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-48332221374622722032010-03-15T15:58:00.000-07:002010-03-15T16:00:32.678-07:00A Few Food Storage Tips<a href="http://preparednesspro.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/food-storage-shelves1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 465px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 285px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://preparednesspro.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/food-storage-shelves1.jpg" /></a><br /><div align="center">For the past few months I have been using and experimenting with my food storage and felt a strong need to share with you what I have learned. By adding just a few items that can be rotated (because they are used or can be used often in your normal everyday diet), your food storage will be more edible when you actually have to use it.</div><br /><div align="center">#1 Powdered milk is really nasty by itself and really REALLY changes the flavor of your recipes when you use it. So if you are making bread/cakes/etc that requires powdered milk I would substitute instant pudding mix. Also, evaporated milk does not work if you are trying to make instant pudding. It tastes bad and does not set (even when I opened the can and put it in another container and then chilled it in the fridge).</div><br /><div align="center">#2 If you want milk and have powdered milk then make sure you have plenty of hot coco mix (cocoa powder with sugar can work too) on hand to mix it with to make it more potable.</div><br /><div align="center">#3 Molasses for making brown sugar! For every 1 cup of granulated sugar add 1-2(for light -dark brown sugar) table spoons.</div><br /><div align="center">#4 Gum is easily consumed and rotatable. This adds variety and something sweet for the pallet.</div><br /><div align="center">#5 Canned tomatoes are used in a lot of recipes from soups-casseroles-chili-sauces. Make sure you have a lot of cans and rotate them.</div><br /><div align="center">#6 Canned fruit tastes good and kids will eat it. Mine like canned pineapples,peaches and pears the best.</div><br /><div align="center">#7 Marinades are great to have on hand for instant flavoring to meats.</div><br /><div align="center">#8 Favorite powdered juice mix because your stored water will be stagnant and even with bleach to kill the germs it's going to taste really bad! The soldiers in Afghanistan wanted juice mixes sent with their care packages because their water tasted really bad.</div><br /><div align="center">#9 Plenty of: Oatmeal, granulated sugar, flour and yeast (if you actually use it often, otherwise it's just going to go bad and you won't know how to use it anyway....so what I am trying to say is start making bread or rolls once a week or once a month to know how to use it and rotate it.)</div><br /><div align="center">Here is a great site I found while trying to look for <a href="http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://preparednesspro.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/food-storage-shelves1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://preparednesspro.wordpress.com/2009/07/13/underwhelmed-in-food-storage-part-4-of-8/&usg=__4QDzcjeCzvTzUyq13nAsgAErrQo=&h=1200&w=1600&sz=428&hl=en&start=3&um=1&itbs=1&tbnid=mSYGMbzTcytR7M:&tbnh=113&tbnw=150&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dfood%2Bstorage%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us%26rlz%3D1I7ADFA_en%26tbs%3Disch:1">food storage pictures </a>.</div><div align="center">I know it's a totally random post but I felt inspired to share a few things that I have learned about using my food storage. I hope this helps you think about your food storage and preparedness.</div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-246046410291378942010-03-11T07:14:00.001-08:002010-03-11T10:37:10.200-08:00Camera Strap Cover<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447399558433556642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8pJNJxk2pxvIkwMJdq1EV8M_hHO-N6j4m1ikayMyFtnvAvUEHX1JcJirWLiumNm5_lSVE3SsljfdL8PFP4t7lJmoxWoFKXlpqZOL4xqPCBXpAYqX-20AuIW8JmgdccND-BKyM4tSnEQI/s320/IMG_1256.JPG" />~A Strap Cover for your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">camera</span> or video camera~<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447399552059987714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHiNBeL4aurtbd2g8zF9rhtV1IVSsXQnMtMO0CMVd43ToaYi52WYT59sRrv2sg_cWzvYml5Agp_ayZM1MuZQZDCgwJ1vDkhWZ6h3Lh_hHkv3fBoUvTrMjgqvFF-BENOMLiP0AsjKXqLA/s320/IMG_0941.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><strong>It's SEW Easy!!!</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Find the width of your <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">camera</span> strap and add 1/2". Then multiply it by 2. This will give you the width that you should cut your fabric. For the length I measured 1.5 times the length of my existing camera strap. After obtaining these measurements, cut <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">your </span>fabric to match.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>Step 2:</strong> Fold each end of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">your</span> fabric strip over twice <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">towards</span> the wrong side of fabric and sew down (as shown below). Then sew a 1-1.5" side of a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Velcro</span> strip to each side (as pictured). Then repeat on opposite end. *Note: I had 2 strips of fabric that I sewed together to give me the width I needed.***<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447399521546494754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUIDEa-0_62BjAjFQwhSTI1xKKsvEWAlrDtB04Y_dkdPBFRJveo-6fLz25mF7KGfBwj5GJwBKUjspHg48Q_lPyrydj6FmL0dRwhq5MuPt__N62hlMl8b587QRuODSHhOe9f_6ma7449c/s320/IMG_0937.JPG" /><strong>Step 3: </strong>Sew down the side to close the strap then turn inside out.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447399534218954098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTvE7CX2mlzoxHMuW12QDioxYtl_Z3ty-Dy600Au7toIffFzRgiTGbKMZE1Eklsi6QZ9PYFvzQJVVdxV4xEts6qq6OT7rXubDjHd4RWKpOT8tXUkrs7N_YI8a8yfDzzESE_afKQM-iDjU/s320/IMG_0938.JPG" /><strong>Step 4:</strong> Remove your old straps from one side of your camera and slip the strap cover over your old strap. Re-attach the removed side and... done!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447399568886139298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPw5QQh7J5bANcoUl4ZhcmHtjCYwXmxc_-kSWU_WZDBOEnbzlmytusOTlEgUIMPAIT3XNqCdjabBIyVAHQaUeyJT4hiqtrzy61drcBWYCxemvVFzMOLcZ09oil_C0g8I9Jk4WwkCZWJxY/s320/IMG_1254.JPG" />***Note:<br />The strap on this picture was not pushed all the way past the leather end. It stayed in place so I didn't have to use the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Velcro</span> end.***</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">As always:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time to Shine!</span></strong></div><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-48074336586678179452010-02-22T13:12:00.000-08:002010-02-22T14:27:41.098-08:00Soft Moist Peanut Butter Cookies!!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha5oN8p0rqsViz1MZfWVzQuTeYfRIg-Rj1oawlzgfssjHTi-PJPTxB2bIZ4jRiZ8p7240iLOyB8PUusqUVsIP6pawrtFBZRIs3MljW59uu-vFZCkuxZExA9JZbxJtTQ6WHH7dYDTBBZw/s1600-h/IMG_0712.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441193753515380658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiha5oN8p0rqsViz1MZfWVzQuTeYfRIg-Rj1oawlzgfssjHTi-PJPTxB2bIZ4jRiZ8p7240iLOyB8PUusqUVsIP6pawrtFBZRIs3MljW59uu-vFZCkuxZExA9JZbxJtTQ6WHH7dYDTBBZw/s320/IMG_0712.JPG" /></a> Are you looking for a peanut butter cookie that is moist and soft? I've got one for you! I was playing around with cookie recipes and swapped a couple ingredients out of my favorite chocolate chip recipe and voila! A new cookie recipe was born!</div><div align="center">Ingredients:</div><div align="center">1/2 C (aka 1 stick) room temp. butter<br />1 C peanut butter</div><div align="center">1 1/3 C white sugar</div><div align="center">2/3 C brown sugar</div><div align="center">2 eggs</div><div align="center">1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract</div><div align="center">1 tsp. salt</div><div align="center">1 tsp. baking soda</div><div align="center">2 2/3 C flour</div><div align="center">2/3 C quick oats</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Directions:</div><div align="center"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pre</span>-heat oven to 350 F. Cream butter, peanut butter and sugars til well blended. Add <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">eggs</span> and vanilla and mix well. Slowly add flour until well blended and then add oats til mixed. Place golf ball size dough balls on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">un-greased</span> cookie sheet (I use an ice cream scooper for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">consistent sized</span> cookies). Gently flatten balls like a hockey puck. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Sprinkle</span> a generous amount of white sugar <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">on top</span> of each cookie and then lightly press a fork over top of dough in a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">criss</span>-cross <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">pattern</span>. Bake for 12 (13 minutes max). Let cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes then place on a cooling rack. </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJQQp5pqj40Y4ZMlMuko4lMjGUYytE4Eh2IeUQyC9KRmvGJwov2X570nELzSVHWYNgvfD4eefiaW5TIVRPD4-lZXHRggCnDfas39OaA7XVHnWODqCWIHsk_B2jJxysWa2bZhslmo4bww/s1600-h/IMG_0710.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441193743614163058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFJQQp5pqj40Y4ZMlMuko4lMjGUYytE4Eh2IeUQyC9KRmvGJwov2X570nELzSVHWYNgvfD4eefiaW5TIVRPD4-lZXHRggCnDfas39OaA7XVHnWODqCWIHsk_B2jJxysWa2bZhslmo4bww/s320/IMG_0710.JPG" /></a> Enjoy!</div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-78067609467041785032010-02-15T10:24:00.000-08:002010-02-15T10:25:39.235-08:00Comfort Chili<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lmFMelEh8DoXDVy6_PhuYA-jPE3obylv1NspdVjKD6T8KBOw2ufWBk2gxiyEHd6NcYsrapW3YswZEHY4g52hS1JKLLJm9LEl6xJ9PkxfROCOa4DmqTomZmEHxBWd2glN3IPA9NgJw68/s1600-h/IMG_0693.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438532105018338418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1lmFMelEh8DoXDVy6_PhuYA-jPE3obylv1NspdVjKD6T8KBOw2ufWBk2gxiyEHd6NcYsrapW3YswZEHY4g52hS1JKLLJm9LEl6xJ9PkxfROCOa4DmqTomZmEHxBWd2glN3IPA9NgJw68/s320/IMG_0693.JPG" /></a> Here is one of my favorite winter comfort foods, chili. It's easy and hits the spot on cold days.</div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Comfort Chili<br /></div></strong><div align="center">2 lbs Meat cut in 1" cubes (ground beef and chicken works too. I just love chunks of beef)</div><div align="center">1 medium Yellow Onion chopped in small pieces</div><div align="center">3 Stalks Celery chopped</div><div align="center">1 C Carrots chopped (the chunkier the better)</div><div align="center">1/4 tsp Salt</div><div align="center">1/4 tsp Pepper</div><div align="center">2 tsp Garlic Powder</div><div align="center">1 1/2 Tbs Parsley </div><div align="center">1/4 tsp Pico de Gallo</div><div align="center">1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper</div><div align="center">1/2 tsp Chili Powder</div><div align="center">Salsa 24 oz. (use 1/2 can for thicker chili)</div><div align="center">Black Eyed Peas 15 oz. can </div><div align="center">Black Beans 30 oz. can </div><div align="center">Chili Beans in Chili Gravy 30 oz. can </div><div align="center">Diced Tomatoes 30 oz. can </div><div align="center">1 C Refried Beans (optional if you want thicker chili )***Add after chili has finished cooking and mix in hot chili until desired thickness***</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><em>Instructions: Place all ingredients in a crock pot and mix. Cook for 4-6 hours on medium/high. Serve hot right from the crock pot and top with cheese or sour cream!</em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7PESVvfp-GHIO6y8M2Z-Za-Xoilwg8Me7RwHMAz0crkRdLJhLwnYx344-irfsuAM08Nhip2TpY8qHAZukZ6yW0Lu4zg4nW0r60ZjoOxooVv9fjdHh8KtSgw2tNf_K1EzmT029vlbDYg/s1600-h/IMG_0691.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438532096440733122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7PESVvfp-GHIO6y8M2Z-Za-Xoilwg8Me7RwHMAz0crkRdLJhLwnYx344-irfsuAM08Nhip2TpY8qHAZukZ6yW0Lu4zg4nW0r60ZjoOxooVv9fjdHh8KtSgw2tNf_K1EzmT029vlbDYg/s320/IMG_0691.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Enjoy!<br /></span></strong></div><div align="center"></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-16743350311348373872010-02-08T15:17:00.000-08:002010-02-08T17:09:27.398-08:00Super Easy Boys Hair Cut<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436018587127601602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbwDJwQI_WtI2LvKPIzMTWEkVkovRg170xu6Mvr6eVSYTrKqOOQMA7mzZVCzYr8NX6Wg0OVy8859WSlKc9_dSauq18D0gKq6ht2xPwWa_40J56_DF4HRRT1zAeJAJZnV80o9FZEfegprw/s320/IMG_0674.JPG" /><strong>Step 1:</strong> With clippers set to S-3 (1/2" attachment) cut hair upwards (from bottom of hair to top) a little past where the head starts to curve (as pictured) and to about an inch above the eyebrows.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436017584547688162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifW2yv2L_sh4JmpDKqdbp-DOh6SHkmyiFaBbbsUB3ak1oTutbgGZXUpQUpcJcPhhcNt4NAd1WH5dX8c5lqjtk36HUjPu_fX5hYAeCbK3FdL0SNGmOhxIEZfQDZ8IrAtqhcUPuSMLXpfXA/s320/IMG_0671.JPG" /><strong>Step 2:</strong> This part can be done by hand (<a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-to-cut-boys-hair-with-scissors.html">see instructions by clicking here</a>) or with a 3/4" and 1" attachment. The 3/4" attachment should be used to cut the uncut hair on top (starting from the back of the head to 3/4 to the front) and use the 1" for the rest of the 1/4 of front hair.<br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">***Note: I prefer to hand cut because it gives me the ability to blend better and I can adjust how long I want it if it needs to be.***<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436018579939036370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhax8uT6HaPJ1uYxbUyOhxjxijj3hHhMWR87_qPxBaf6gHNGCn1KmwErYG0qKQnDhaaJaaHo-Oo-32B-70NxPgZJl8I5BJ62cX2v5Zeksclu-4_YFtZLeFsrGaDuTpt6pBIGrJVhRQNHS4/s320/IMG_0676.JPG" />With this haircut you don't have to style it. My boys like the low-no maintenance style of it! </div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-77416150154597256162010-01-28T14:46:00.000-08:002010-01-28T15:11:19.738-08:00Quick Valentines Cards<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431928485755462706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCdtyON0K67CiCkjpAHcbyd5GTEtLeHR_ECi43Dd5-QLpsb0krQjzq8qSLa-ns7QmC7e2eGv7cUEv9VpIPN30lHTFYBYw7VaE3nBaKX1X_Brk1qwqmoBsOXrsfo7RBKXXT4cdLb6MS9Y/s320/IMG_0652.JPG" />Feeling crafty but lack the time? Here's a quickie to scratch that craft itch! </div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">All you need is:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Card</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Ribbon scraps</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Buttons</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Charms or old jewelry pieces</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>Hot Glue Gun</em></strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431929512776661826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZShXBAidOLLdCiowzqEq2KPNgYnqDbLcb4YNhQz2urV1FmnbG6pe6snJsmsiR9dOHYXaEGCcg3m4vd171WvZSzoUegtEEbs2cEtPyp6GoAkSyRYigqbNtKdy8zsjYh3ur1hZ7ci0HvfE/s320/IMG_0658.JPG" />Glue ribbon to secure on card. Add bows, yo-yo's, charms, buttons or whatever cute thing you have and glue away!</div><div align="center">Your kids can get involved! Make your own Valentines cards and feel like a crafting queen!</div><div align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>It's Your Time To Shine!!!</strong> </span></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-30742966313670979522010-01-27T12:27:00.000-08:002010-01-27T13:04:03.294-08:00"Up-cycled" No-Sew Pillow Case #1<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYgMF1BocqsOcJhUpXi6KYYY15Lgj1rmjy83xkanm8T1WnwU9AqC8A0_E1j8exyQYW4Sc3JMib9t9icfeGPPvLSWV-Eq84aWLwv-apHRaN2rhTgnFOwm0x-ANuLrGbwbHOzRNhfbdM6o/s1600-h/IMG_5427.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431522950970207842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiYgMF1BocqsOcJhUpXi6KYYY15Lgj1rmjy83xkanm8T1WnwU9AqC8A0_E1j8exyQYW4Sc3JMib9t9icfeGPPvLSWV-Eq84aWLwv-apHRaN2rhTgnFOwm0x-ANuLrGbwbHOzRNhfbdM6o/s320/IMG_5427.JPG" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:130%;">What You Need:<br /></span></strong><strong><em>scissors</em></strong><br /><strong><em>t-shirt (make sure it has elastic or Lycra)</em></strong><br /><strong><em>masking tape</em></strong><br /><strong><em>standard couch pillow</em></strong><br /><em></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkPiUBvPFWuYpJwc_am8XvZDOq0ZoMR0NAOs9uoqxg0ITvhuCzP7FmUoC37KU6vzgNSpOrGaS9J1NwunDBt_pnDPCzIVIbb92SAjZ5RrH4HkG-8aadfJs-vSxDbPPVF288czJer38Bqs/s1600-h/IMG_5059.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431522940357544994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkPiUBvPFWuYpJwc_am8XvZDOq0ZoMR0NAOs9uoqxg0ITvhuCzP7FmUoC37KU6vzgNSpOrGaS9J1NwunDBt_pnDPCzIVIbb92SAjZ5RrH4HkG-8aadfJs-vSxDbPPVF288czJer38Bqs/s320/IMG_5059.JPG" /></a><strong>Step 1: </strong>Place masking tape under arm like picture.<strong> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431521667229189906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedI1-_D1Pu3yuPZGCi5P2Ft92wNL3hHjmgIj9cX9dDP_XcFQzdipvr1tRN5SN7jrT5jgSQ1xWSU3fd3fciQdfCWmSUkdbMTBb-3nS6aP-Y5Uka0q_szp-Mo3M68m7ahuNsJWnb8ep7cs/s320/IMG_5036.JPG" />Step 2:</strong> Using masking tape as a guide, cut off top portion of t-shirt.<strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431521662102440434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrBrK__tLfWZ-S0qrdi6jrjQevRk0FvtpQePzLMrU1bevL8noOkkGQa2QLDbrm8Msuz7cE8gv_ucCdwryoREYsxmTPzBhQdo0K56eP-unxkFtrawoJQbPBS2diTKs7xsRitoHbSahn5Q/s320/IMG_5039.JPG" />Step 3:</strong> Cut 1" wide by 1.5" deep strips at the top of t-shirt and bottom. Your t-shirt has a top layer of fabric and a bottom. Double knot top strips to bottom strips to close one end.***note: the side seams on t-shirt is sewn shut already***<strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431520725419812850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPNaN2eFvvkW8IYSweda3TWS5EeIKfi5gfWM8jfZnnyF5Rcjsx8-teIp5_c6oH2mRUN1Hk4FLawJPwHNB93iL8_yfUXOne7tBHEkwT21XkFLEo3dShCCzbJxKTsZMbR7pUoCG5hWGVds/s320/IMG_5047.JPG" /></strong>When you make your strip and come to the side seams of your t-shirt, cut up 1.5"of side seam so you will be able to make a tie at the end.<strong> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431520731799165298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdlvz6hFxzxDL0obAJ6VOvF7D6cHdbizfSECBzCA635E3cnXVd95BKbn4PkwN_KNj0bJTCRaOPT0xUPBiUsZRtnUIO73VrlHarIRuplVFwItufbSIm6nND0jj8U5q8iHT1eIrdfZZwqPo/s320/IMG_5045.JPG" />Step 4:</strong> Place pillow inside pillow case. Then tie and double knot top strips to bottom strips to close pillow!<strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431520715650299634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZx11Ryf0Wn5zQKPpQpO07COa8_EB9Fa3XvOFMpBjwgCrISAEJjFvW05IsOdj3HvBIju0-vv8sSFtPHS5ZdFTvV3Wk6RQHxsocPFnxuaGRUFSsFFq3ignstB950jJIpq5WD8sg5Z2giAc/s320/IMG_5050.JPG" /></strong>Done!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431521674357487266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetWPShYd8hekKscJKHO5_2mxKLyj5q3nepzAcphx_8T5u-gKLT8TJQvpaWmd9E7MuLZ6PDRk-ONtVqUnC1SO_Jbtn_EKNUWXqx8t69abTj2LRtzoP5H16AoIf5cXCusNUY_86_DrLRTA/s320/IMG_5427.JPG" /><br /><strong>Have Fun, </strong><br /><strong>Be Creative,</strong><br /><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong><br /></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-1795301347301880852010-01-26T13:07:00.000-08:002010-01-26T15:15:01.446-08:00Feather Headbands+Clips<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431158945383561426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkx6B31f0fCpjBkY4AfNkILeqkuF-ByKM7f1-R55mzHhGmCRVi1pm5afcLpz-mDI_pF6OAf2PVmqCswa91fer6WCyr1j2grtZM4hjleFdcVJA0ey42CId9LWvlDQnS66NB1VZPeN15Zg/s320/featherheadbandblk+whtpolkadot.JPG" />Feathered hair accessories have been all the rage for the past few years. </div><div align="center">Why not make your own and pay half the price! It's also really quick and easy to make!</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">All you need is:</span></strong></div><div align="center"><em><strong>individual feathers or feathers on a strip (found at craft stores and even Wal-mart)</strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>E 6000 glue</strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>clip/headband/Bobbie pin</strong></em></div><div align="center"><em><strong>coordinating thread</strong></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIodHPJo96oLOW9Y8GUTxxyTOqQxmoCOWNbInXWLz14KHcDjiKJ_59CDS1ZLTC65WtjbNQIIGqvb9aNHSGUcGsNJUQqJQXnslNeqEhAfICdc9nKZr9cZv1rRhDxi4Sh828Y7qz-HGULeY/s1600-h/polkadotfeathersonmedclip.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 176px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431158952302207794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIodHPJo96oLOW9Y8GUTxxyTOqQxmoCOWNbInXWLz14KHcDjiKJ_59CDS1ZLTC65WtjbNQIIGqvb9aNHSGUcGsNJUQqJQXnslNeqEhAfICdc9nKZr9cZv1rRhDxi4Sh828Y7qz-HGULeY/s320/polkadotfeathersonmedclip.JPG" /></a><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">For Headbands and Hair Clips</span> </strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1: </strong><em>Cut feather strip to size of head band and glue to headband (I prefer the flat headbands but the thin rounded ones work as well). For a finished look glue and wrap gross grain ribbon over each end of head band (this is not necessary). Let dry and wear daily :)<br /></em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 205px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431158944906709794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5v_PEVzyxwdKAlS44FlITrD9UPSdh7P0Usab06ANotXV9pRo0-nV8fMfY8-49zYlhkfiyflQ4m7olXVjST4Nl5NxPs7OTo7xIQowyjkKnIXTvgjxetZj6ZxX57uf6Wfo_PuLGxeD4a3U/s320/brnsprigwbbpinlg.JPG" /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">For Bobbie Pin Feather Accessory:<br /></span>Step 1:</strong> <em>Place a group or one large feather on a Bobbie pin and place a small amount of glue.</em><br /><strong>Step 2:</strong> <em>Wrap coordinating thread around feather quill and secure with glue. Make sure to wrap thread around the flat side of Bobbie pin. Let dry and wear daily :)<br /></em><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 302px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5431158932213061874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y116I_M7SWe4zhKFL6Kw8Yd8bwiiq28tCz0RKgC18ngC0cvsWEhPSJyAxkntdKIJBCmCR1KpZqcfdi8azbKqryv5M5VsmkoryBtCkYV6kFKwjJRgKw2c0UOKQhbtbW9Mq7VjtvZFvpw/s320/bl+brnfeatherheadband.JPG" /><br /><p align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong></p></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-29485187285240526732010-01-25T12:15:00.000-08:002010-01-25T13:12:11.329-08:00No-Sew Legwarmers<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430776342482075778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiPxagqeEQOVWKH4AT8FGGb5m-WUKltOf2uMeF2ZQk63l6nbaefCTpWjiHeyR3TKdDWoxSi8H9EVly8y2Rs5M72xDncxOS3cfPnCC9S2VA6lU7kyentEsV5OxtvUsLW7Stv0dCCxQTMMc/s320/IMG_5568.JPG" />Are you in need of some cute fun legwarmers but don't want to spend a lot of time or money on them? Are you earth conscious and love to up-cycle your clothes? </div><div align="center">Have I got the perfect project for you and all your friends to try!</div><div align="center">Tie-It-Up<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOV_FLpP5GYHB1UNdqxgRbF_yl_tKKpcD1kaJs_Y0Ssnv7hcoCP7DMCoPLvPb97M8E8f39hzTVsvlvoE5RGBXH8cQnF9LMBt2h22vcJtgbC6z2JzQHbu2hE9cxWskdVruR4RAeNFYjHIo/s1600-h/IMG_5546.JPG">!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430781870489280322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOV_FLpP5GYHB1UNdqxgRbF_yl_tKKpcD1kaJs_Y0Ssnv7hcoCP7DMCoPLvPb97M8E8f39hzTVsvlvoE5RGBXH8cQnF9LMBt2h22vcJtgbC6z2JzQHbu2hE9cxWskdVruR4RAeNFYjHIo/s320/IMG_5546.JPG" /></a>All you need is :</div><ul><li><div align="center">an old stretchy t-shirt with some elastic in it</div></li><li><div align="center">masking tape (any tape will do) </div></li><li><div align="center">and scissors!<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430781374140468146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVczQHySHHB7EHqdTzc2gsHOZaADT0qsG4rf00vRQREAtapsAyxixtMgMImaekzvX0CtaVZtRoInepO0B26nFM4sjVQqYqUAvDY61Z1Fk-EV_drNUVqcUXo5KZulZp8A8CHzhYtrDHHFY/s320/IMG_5721.JPG" /></div></li></ul><div align="center">Now let's Tie-It-Up!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Place your masking tape along the sides of your "T", across the chest (the bottom of the neck is a good guide line to place it at, and finally down the middle (like pictured).<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430780461144255106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbKsw2DuZqL1eXY77y1y97jHdValn85C4iQUgaveCSfG6ZFkSGi3f9gN58mOeIUHkzlzemkGUwNs_mOnhCj03NFno8QrmcBh5VL5hTLScT2cZA-qCeWC1c1j4DTEOu89qCRYTR1wJmIQ/s320/IMG_5182copy.jpg" /><strong>Step 2: </strong>Cut through both layers of your "T" using tape as your cutting guide.<br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430778968819314258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAPi4K-QfWw8K33M747Sg4tFIPQNpg3geg__2DgLCZknEEqlsIiw_QmDoc8RxhmhYhpJR26LURABjpUIaWRrUx02okGIi69lHbx4oPVDZADs61Zl2iKn_hYcDVi4pQx2ntIb4BFoMjZ_E/s320/IMG_4968.JPG" />Then cut it up the center tape guide (this will divide it into a left and right side).<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430778960519159506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1upKcqph6j5bKOUkrW1KXJRNDX9Mjdh8NwBZgDlATjI62ymspqqwbC3WbujNdqcITDGBSvN0a-i2EQtw1TyaNsQzvKXYidy8r0pKQhM-G1amDmZAyzT9scv8d8C-vVFoovACLKK5qgiY/s320/IMG_4974.JPG" /><strong>Step 3: </strong>Take both top and bottom layers of the left section of your "T" and cut each side (through both layers of fabric) about 1" width by 1.5" deep. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430780479249099250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVge7UAHF6EpAQNUAayfAJpmv_Vv_FhgKfpRoAO073mxVOotV97t83o0VSfwVt1sCiiBptEndKrTnCu0s9VL1w-UKsL_vs6tHNEIxnCHPIQDRfH-yMh6QsNa6_3JIkTncVQEe3R5THYs0/s320/IMG_5192copy.jpg" />Then double knot the top and bottom layers together (as pictured) on both sides! Repeat on the remaining pieces for a set of Rockin' legwarmers!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430778951477670914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMZUfv1dpnwAbbyYtJa8RjJwnFQ4xX76SB-wrN35CLLMn5OWiKX7KG3eBcb73RgT5aO72Su-Ylc07I-yXo8GKLSTZJox0jdY5E9uGy0z2Fu2ukjmoZi-kulUrrMSiRkDzoE6O1bHjDzCw/s320/IMG_4976.JPG" />***Note: Once you have made your double knots on both sides, gently stretch your knots like pictured.***<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430780472618473122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_QkPOdmgq_6vxKjlS-yD6ClyDx7dNlmGkXt8gc8UYzsNXRbr33nvy9Ng3KQ3YxbWktaiL2mmw5Pbn6ua335vqFD73AdBrf77n9w9TqKGs8cTh8Nv5qA4vip0DvzjdYJsV1-CNO54a0c/s320/IMG_5197.JPG" />Done!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430776330669197410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAl_y2zoBW5MfL-oY0nihDcOAlzmRYsl0l5bZqAdHX8qKdvukVpUR_Yw1V64cDNH4OLXEdPB8aUe2deBjVINUSDSWlG-LJi-Oo44nMbcYJQf6Rcyh-6FQMVJVDxL7mJrPZM1pJ4EkW1Ts/s320/IMG_5392.JPG" />As always:<br /><br /><strong>Have Fun,</strong><br /><strong>Be Creative,</strong><br /><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430776317284161714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHYYZNiSqoBSJzQDSXQMBQ0cGUJtdZPX_rf7kabTKbp7P08Kd4LSGZpl-cg4r9sl3R87g_IfxxueB4I11k1h1BoRrf1Vd_qJAbDZvtVcmaT7dy5fTcSGctV-pYPMISF2rXgmPBwwVCi3k/s320/IMG_5148.JPG" /><br /></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-10351496476959741302010-01-21T22:59:00.001-08:002010-01-22T13:19:04.020-08:00A Few Bandanna Uses<div align="center">Cow Boys and Indians! Party favor time!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429462754111337906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCKDRmn92GEO6vHp7XLaaHBKmDdRxBTPDdG3TyFG6stiYzlCm4deCRw5aYu5gWud83Rt85pO9IraOveZAE2XjhxKSklo5Al28uymPBKASHnoTyMPaBWpSpLm0Dq9-eTaVSzrIIgfNyZM8/s320/IMG_1242.JPG" />I love bandannas! </div><div align="center">They come in a wide variety of colors and patterns and cost under a dollar (unless you go to some crazy expensive store and then of course their bandannas will be $4+. Surprisingly <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wal</span>-mart has the same quality as the expensive stores for under a dollar).</div><div align="center">So for your next outing, craft activity, gathering, family reunion, party or even trip to the zoo; try one of these fun uses for bandannas.</div><div align="center">For a pirate party...<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">argh</span>! Try a bandanna as a party favor!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429457191571100098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf4itS-2haAtCYc7vV4o4TMsi9wbIZR6RHn1SnGzBTNTdbMJT9xcJRC9jdRh9pFoW7lI1-MQzzYpvMwE3Ur_8XCZqaP4wSTA6damGS-5CtaIpNfNrMjqU3XQYrUwjNAvSh_h7h4xYeZjo/s320/IMG_0481.JPG" />Scarves are all the rage!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429457160937896226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW7HVa3pWSQT7bY-2-kpidPqytz1RvxAJJaYvKIYM3gdPLuc0Hjmc05GqtNtpIrhMiPzoo8kQTfMlpU4RMXvzGXuJPkTha3CbDFHxk8p465wqEf4H8oZFjSl9SbuCSqdgG-2tOGFpsYfg/s320/IMG_0478.JPG" />Your next family gathering or trip, bandannas are a great way to keep track of each other. Make sure it is bright or eye catching and your sure to find everyone in your group!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429462746412790434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyA6ftW7CmaJjxLEX5exQRz4S40nrKGdTtuXH2qXdq5KEf2Ye9R-MwQ9pXYmp6_zBgYo279Nr2IHFQPW6Ga-Yz69o_56J7PG0_GiO0T_xsWZge_xKqah22cEA0u7RBykkwWE9I9Ty8H1k/s320/IMG_1115.JPG" />Need something to tie your fishing pole/necessities on your car but left the rope at home? Try bandannas! They'll do the trick!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429462762262535570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUETwrrbaeh6ONa5MXrjZl0RmXOqEMoPgflzEXHWNiM3NSCA3zGwLViL14sqvUP11tsAMi_h8M98opdrUZZC3ofE7qMCdvftmtC3HXJQg7HBZx1qZfUkHcMM6tQguilUgaFmhO8cZ0NVU/s320/IMG_2214.JPG" />For a cute way to give away those "cookies in a jar" or your homemade jam..use bandannas as a topper!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429614171731721986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIoV6d1vcisEcC00NXDGoh1LhlW4oG3kTyFp1KmB6MsW27k2n6S0BUzav-bTAgDbOjcrHJvXUcr19wj6EYy9GvAtriiUrG5sGfrQJVPJgCJR1JAJpFQ_kLc37hzHcByGvc3-cZ11PHbw8/s320/IMG_2329.JPG" />Add a ruffle made of bandanna to the bottom of a baby <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">onesie</span> for instant cute gift!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429614180469100482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsq4HoVKPbG1lLV1DKnSx4vBWA4NLm51HjSF0E-WOooA4g2OFgAm37G_6pdyGp7_96bHOIPNbOoD7mTnJ5o8MfoLrUnA04MwAhGXMZ07QJh6ARpSEoTnvgxnSZXZWjDgC4hxrrE7yXIw0/s320/IMG_3132.JPG" />Make a bandanna <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/07/reversible-h2o-holder.html">water bottle holder </a>for your next trip/vacation etc!<a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/07/reversible-h2o-holder.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429459597499942434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHDqftCaaGJ0Qn7WOX-dmj2y6MHmNs-jCv6Y5GQ4MXpMdlYaW7W3H_wYU5PwB2_zZ3J1zlz9hUrbPUKqIdPb3_C-Ja-rN7s53gprhZ5LQ_FpRdUKae9UFnVP9t3JBeGPjBuc4SqMM6U8/s320/IMG_0795.JPG" /></a>For your next beach adventure or girls slumber party/activity or gift, cut up a couple of bandannas in 1" by 4" strips and double knot each around a sandal strap and voila!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429459606548199042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiui638W23Krv1_pY93SLg_c5FALqwIHLzRXSKpEmBdJj7IDZmlhLmCFvIkZiK1k2DXZ3dHcMM00jH_pK2h6tFwzhJOf7-yzmCjwzssUy3SiRBRTak9XHOOsykllDrAyJkuljSEq4mDFB4/s320/IMG_0980.JPG" />Make a bandanna apron out of 3 bandannas! (tutorial coming soon!)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429459613105565362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQjvH35Nwz-zosfjOCkAZQWicJ4mybK9YyRPIcKhWYqskxCC19lZYlruhUbD8G91wfa-N8u40HIVwCdSHa9u4qaXOU1B5we8lz3WIeaQ75PDBl7E8Re1Nm8D3Gf3mxZtnu-PiRSNfDOTw/s320/IMG_1031.JPG" />Too cute :)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429459622346533362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-rqlpNKEG9rMhMAi_8jj_zU-cKWm24PmBFgpQRx23AQB7iYBqSXUkOMmRBN8jvvUZYSEN6HEBzWgLuTdaJoicBsKKN38gWxIBn9sFn2QWUDL-GY8WafnymCs3_UZ_Hqx_NWAn1HlgGY/s320/IMG_1035.JPG" />Don't have tissue paper! No problem! Use a bandanna instead! It's cuter and will be used and not tossed like <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/05/recyled-giftbags-1.html">tissue paper</a>! Your way of reducing waste :)<a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/05/recyled-giftbags-1.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429617728400030578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxiiSczPxLCfa554fjPUH4wGUsEWKBla__QuJ6SPBbBt0qtjPJWYwzZjkTEypj4H5cxlBxXUF81uk4YkayPdUYCst5WdrRmCz9ZHWv9yCwvYGqIxxTivTyCHd9Z6gs5dOWtIGEsOq2QY/s320/IMG_8826.JPG" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429617721237227122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtDRTPO9Cyy3C11NhxJ7r60Fsl8p2GDFoYRF6fluD-WtZA4tjKDNokqpHL6L7McztPOz22UjNBQvpTbMkq0hICXhRKp-I7QOPYFaPEMPCaCDhlT8tEU80kBNQkp84xG1xS_bS8t1x-mQI/s320/IMG_8819.JPG" />Decoupage something for your next holiday! Check out <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/04/fun-easy-easter-eggs-decoration.html">the decoupaged Easter egg tutorial!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429614718178907906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh68g9SFs4Fw4YEqSDocm95V5YMQPhiH9JfPLrPVqH4KDwwRVXM9cDkgxezNxfyt0lBkUUbROm8evDUuTdMOBQdZMauaPWh9A_czVE7-Pf57vvZV1EXhN9d0d2vI6fpQ5OIWztSfCJZWxM/s320/IMG_8410.JPG" /></a>Turn 2 bandannas into a cute <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/04/bandana-shirt.html">top for you or dress for a toddler!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429615418064150946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6lg8anMBc15CZJ2ada8aAKAG5LTtihamPZgtPqg7MYLUWljiry_lL9-D4M1qQW_Ssx5pbXB4ptiVZbkhUXBdZmbx4TR23JAUwCizf_d9I7hxVvT4JlhcLDIYVszlCO6RuF5ff__l1WS0/s320/IMG_8444.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429615402735680258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-8T5PNu1hU5JElBHdwyVsNwFC79DV859_Ktd6X4PHptRVuL3OKjyRuYrvS1TCxJ1p4YXD7H3lqfLdzAo1hO1cYfLr79u8TAC88dvJ67cfy4R8XeoK8X762zKdR1Gkwt7HvGGWp5EZLWA/s320/IMG_8452cropped.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429461090416851794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwij1tJT1KkiaKzgdSoRtbbaqrEy6ngX8zi7eRVyr0WhEZiFqWsDZfaAlWUTrIQRzJIniJviMFnRqV-nGNEYF6cL_TF4LHyYlU6PupX1pcnYZ4bnReRrVShye9wjLxJqziAf_v2dKUPA/s320/IMG_1087.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center">Pin up those reminders with <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/decorative-push-pins.html">pushpin or magnet covered in bandanna!</a></div><div align="center"><u><span style="color:#800080;"></span></u><a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/decorative-push-pins.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429461079692233938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsHyCJedXmpy6cS6VewVWTFRpTyNHhVk2wdc2aOzaq7goohhLw1C4WxW_-bd1WHzp_TEx_6I93upWCNefl9QhojH8qZ3UzGmRRuci9G0yN-EtH5YJENCJckpAXp_AfE-3Uz-mFf3xTzSo/s320/IMG_1099.JPG" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-give-your-dresser-new-look.html">Mod <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Podge</span>/decoupage your dresser drawers with coordinating bandannas!</a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-give-your-dresser-new-look.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 195px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429618410278633170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7rWGpW6MfmDcBfMBY3FBhyphenhyphenfZ2b7dFoqKACQeeMnXDWA2gmrIdw7SfT6HZxInDB9Q-mvE4IGbJ1r_X02Qfo305K70M8P-N716BLUJDsI78-RWKsUdg8QVjUVZlcuatBI5D9bPQDlTkT5k/s320/IMG_8500.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 243px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429457174394718466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEv4k0UXhkNmOC_2Go32g14J6ksjgdPV7ukZXK5IcgyhP9S8J3uDhWu0uLhu__eN_nJOp3dXQW3BJNuHKfmUQ__GfSlcuAcfQoZQwY-ADuSrvR1vB74TUFxKSZ_mZOKAldeDu1oZ40Oxk/s320/cropped.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/bandana-pillow-cover.html">Refresh old couch pillows with 2 bandannas sewn together!</a> <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/bandana-pillow-cover.html"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5429457183216165154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr1EvKW4vRwu-9dNTI1z_pwfjrgrQ2BK6hw4QahzXOPB29gQUxRZ3a0pwgGPpc2fO_umFDyQOyEWBxgGSs9ZJLFIknNjB8hwgUCxNmPw2UOWBOYUUZ0c0kbLKMAsqxYe4sjO11_AQlFaA/s320/croppedIMG_0274.jpg" /></a><br /></div><p align="center">Keep an eye out for more <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">bandanna</span> uses and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tutorials</span> in the future! </p><p align="center">As always:</p><p align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-17173853259312115462010-01-20T06:55:00.000-08:002010-01-20T06:55:01.544-08:00Rag Curler Hairstyle<div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545672021748354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWTcERYFDFEDbgSIo7ZegWwrd29rFdt2E_oE08IkSyLbRkv_lh1ntgnvspeULnhskGHjAncBJUMP4dV8EG1xoD7Bq_YwY8BApWQyQNs1cfiDOloVLoSC5zawbXpX5A5p5lDlARRj6AbM/s320/IMG_3937.JPG" />Now that you have dampened your hair, rolled it up in rag curlers and blow dried them to set; you don't know what to do next? Here is an adorably fresh new hairstyle to try on, of you have hair shoulder length or longer. </div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Separate your hair in half (starting from the back of your head). Loosely hold each half using a large clip or rubber band. Separate each half in half again and hold loosely (so you now have your hair divided into 4 pieces.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0k4ZWxaQ5mL0HvSaF0G63EI5gguwqzfuAhe2pcBNlQUWJicfl6ATJAAb0EjZ9xeFuhjKErEOsQ_AMvdsnKAJeUrUt8I_PNPh2xuRJtdt9lvCOxvahxI6ZrjyxplrsN-HxsPgfUGsTJBA/s1600-h/IMG_3939.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545679587542050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0k4ZWxaQ5mL0HvSaF0G63EI5gguwqzfuAhe2pcBNlQUWJicfl6ATJAAb0EjZ9xeFuhjKErEOsQ_AMvdsnKAJeUrUt8I_PNPh2xuRJtdt9lvCOxvahxI6ZrjyxplrsN-HxsPgfUGsTJBA/s320/IMG_3939.JPG" /></a><strong> Step 2:</strong> French braid each back section and secure ends with a clear plastic rubber band if needed. Loop braids as pictured and secure with a rubber band. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545027623039682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtQA6yeX6P_AF5hKuLPv_1CLALp0UtcO4mE40oqCTFqk2d4PTjbHsGzUXF63JjgpZYcDKtWJ5UaMqjqCQMJXkhZQuMmVoi8yipcD5U30ubgsc2QaMa5ySsjllks2FmPfTtg3xaO66h7pw/s320/IMG_3933.JPG" /><strong>Step 3:</strong> Take a small section of front curls (the bangs area). If you have bangs, then take the area just above them and secure as pictured with a clip, feather or cute hair bling!<br /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545043132236482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitb7hOfR2rpDpJXWRHyDGiV3n1DCplrrZ_pVW051-igwieD0YrJDMDtD2_ev8hInQl2fF31jJiWwoIILdFEKRkcEulAuZkUIFZjdv4FQHN5A_cWGmROLH0gWOjHDPnxc_vuTFOkd-FLYk/s320/IMG_3936.JPG" /><strong>Step 4:</strong> Gather your remaining front curls with the back braids using a clip, <a href="http://www.trashties.com/">trash tie</a>, rubber band or other hair bling!<br /> Done!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428545033040562018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0OX6A1IpucuO3lyese4wFc01gAumtFJB3a6WRbVmIULrZVvdBwsNsQ-sq5ZBqrcnu7wcobAAQnvHJ3QkR4YZIFCWwTpxeKmgB08uidIzEJjSdAfrWYOZQ_YdNSYbiczqBIGUg-keztg/s320/IMG_3935.JPG" /><br /></div><p align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-55495066506264650052010-01-19T07:25:00.000-08:002010-01-19T07:25:00.766-08:00Decorative Push Pins<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0CK9Kq3I7wZ4qtK_GbbQBk-FGdHbPeCw307qvCn_1tJo399L1at-5nTG0eCKZ2Uo7iwYBZqPdJjvIB3my3odXmPmiy95RuJupvZTEWQsBBLV5SiIfD6GWmNhjtKAROdMAdGHjfC3S0o/s1600-h/IMG_1111.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428137019949338402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX0CK9Kq3I7wZ4qtK_GbbQBk-FGdHbPeCw307qvCn_1tJo399L1at-5nTG0eCKZ2Uo7iwYBZqPdJjvIB3my3odXmPmiy95RuJupvZTEWQsBBLV5SiIfD6GWmNhjtKAROdMAdGHjfC3S0o/s320/IMG_1111.JPG" /></a> These sturdy little numbers make me happy to pin up artwork, lists and even bills :)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">All you need is:</div><div align="center">Large Pushpins (I found these over sized beauties at Walmart)</div><div align="center">Glass stones (buy them by the bag. One side is flat and one is bubbled)</div><div align="center">E-6000 glue</div><div align="center">Fabric Scraps (I used bandannas)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1: </strong>Trace the fat part of the pushpin onto fabric with a pencil/pen and cut out fabric to fit over the top of pushpin and generously glue.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 2:</strong> Generously glue glass stone onto fabric covered pushpin and let dry (I let them dry by having the push pin lay with glass stone on a surface with the pin side up). Done! I have used these pushpins for years and the stone stays glued on. E-6000 glue is awesome :)</div><div align="center">***Note: I also did this same technique on a really thick sturdy magnet that is about the same circumference as the stone. They work great as fridge magnets :)</div><div align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>It's Your Time To Shine!!!</strong></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxE0V_Fah3DDOAbC711cu3388wzuFLjE2JKyV7tTjVe-mGCnJU6_6ozsd44mYU9j9MRMXigTp1MuhTMebC8BtSlHq1chr7rdzuo62SWYA3sMPPrjXHHfsBpTEFMc8geQOY3QgG1ujNLQ8/s1600-h/IMG_1099.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428137011786178098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxE0V_Fah3DDOAbC711cu3388wzuFLjE2JKyV7tTjVe-mGCnJU6_6ozsd44mYU9j9MRMXigTp1MuhTMebC8BtSlHq1chr7rdzuo62SWYA3sMPPrjXHHfsBpTEFMc8geQOY3QgG1ujNLQ8/s320/IMG_1099.JPG" /></a> </div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-2480760757922635952010-01-18T08:54:00.000-08:002010-01-18T09:11:12.292-08:00Bandana Pillow Cover<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSA8OlA_oytVPY2PjlwgSxTSCdTJZ4r-UPehItGFTZvJ4d9CpaWZYs90gQjn51Ov4F0Ilu_E8Bb67vxt6NgnMurQteqY2VhRNlh2tksO1wzK4zuSSr7AonV9p-uljizSg3_K0qEZ3pZc4/s1600-h/IMG_0272.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428124883245824994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSA8OlA_oytVPY2PjlwgSxTSCdTJZ4r-UPehItGFTZvJ4d9CpaWZYs90gQjn51Ov4F0Ilu_E8Bb67vxt6NgnMurQteqY2VhRNlh2tksO1wzK4zuSSr7AonV9p-uljizSg3_K0qEZ3pZc4/s320/IMG_0272.JPG" /></a> This Couch Pillow Cover is super easy + cheap to make(about $2.50 in materials). Bandannas come in a wide range of colors and patterns. I got this zebra print at Walmart for under a dollar a bandanna!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">All you need is:</div><div align="center"> <strong>2 standard size bandannas</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>about 6" Velcro</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>1 standard pillow form</strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Sew 2 bandannas (about 1/2" seam allowance), right sides kissing on 3 sides.<br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 2:</strong> Turn pillow case right sides out and sew on Velcro at open end (sew one strip of Velcro on the inside of pillow case and another on the other piece of bandanna on the outside. So when you close it, the Velcro on the inside of the fabric overlaps and covers the Velcro on the outside of the fabric).</div><div align="center">***Note: You may need to increase the seam allowance for a tighter it, depending on your couch pillow size. This pattern fits a standard couch pillow form.***</div><div align="center">As always:</div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Have Fun,</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Be Creative,</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Look Fantastic!</span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time to Shine!!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-20437180387412852002010-01-15T00:41:00.001-08:002010-01-15T13:15:26.234-08:00Bunco Made Easy<div align="center"><a href="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4803383/bunco-main_Full.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4803383/bunco-main_Full.jpg" /></a> My sister in law just recently called me for instructions on how to play our families version of Bunco. So I thought that I would share it with you too. My husband and I made up a simpler more fun way of playing Bunco that the entire family will enjoy. Adults as well as children have a lot of fun and everyone is a winner so there is less wining. So for your next family party, reunion, birthday or get together, try this fun competitive yet P.C. game where everyone is a winner in the end.</div><br /><div align="center"><strong>Here is what you need:</strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>6 die for each person (4 die if they are age 5 or less)</em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>Paper bag (I use inexpensive colored gift bags with tissue paper to hide the prize)</em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>Candy bars or any fun little prize that all ages would enjoy</em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><em>*** Optional sturdy paper plates with a lip for young kids so that the die will stay on the table and not constantly end up on the ground. We give one to everyone so that die are contained in one area for the over exuberant/competitive :) ***</em></strong></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">How to Play:</span></strong></div><br /><ul><li><div align="center">Have each player pick a seat around the table with 6 die and a gift bag (no peaking yet) in front of them. The player across from them is their <span style="color:#ff0000;">gaming partner (competition).</span></div></li><li><div align="center">Pick the Bunco Master (someone to roll a dice to start off the game). The side of the dice showing face up will be what you start with. I call this the <em><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">"number on the dice".</span></strong></em></div></li><li><div align="center">The Bunco Master calls out,"Ready, Go!" and everyone rolls all of their die in front of them. ***This is where it comes in handy to have a plate to roll into to avoid mixing with others dice and rolling dice off the table)***</div></li><li><div align="center">If a player rolls 1 or multiple<span style="color:#33cc00;"> <em><strong>"number on the dice"</strong></em>,</span> set that/those dice aside and roll all the other die again. If 1 or multiple <em><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">"number on the dice"</span></strong></em> are rolled again then set those aside. Continue until all die land on the <strong><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">"number on the dice"</span>.</em></strong></div></li><li><div align="center">If a player has at last rolled all the die on <strong><em><span style="color:#33cc00;">"the number on the dice"</span></em></strong> immediately shout out, "BUNCO!" The First player to shout this out is now the <span style="color:#993399;"><strong>Bunco Master</strong>!</span></div></li><li><div align="center">Once "BUNCO!" has been called every player must stop rolling their die. Then each player counts how many <em><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;">"number on the dice"</span></strong></em> they have rolled. </div></li><li><div align="center">If a player has more<strong><em> <span style="color:#33cc00;">"number in the dice"</span></em></strong> rolled then their <span style="color:#ff0000;">gaming partner</span> (the person across from them) then they are the winner of that round. The winner can now peak inside his bag in front of him and the<span style="color:#ff0000;"> gaming partner's</span> bag and decide if he/she wants to keep their prize or peak and switch prizes with their <span style="color:#ff0000;">gaming partner</span>.</div></li><li><div align="center">The winners remain seated and the losers get up and move one seat down to the left. If it is a tie then both players remain seated.</div></li><li><div align="center">To start a new round, the <span style="color:#993399;">Bunco Master</span> rolls a dice to determine the new <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>number on the dice</strong></span> to be rolled.***note: we like to start the <span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>number on the dice</strong></span> at 1 and each new game is the number succeeding the last (aka 1 then 2 then 3 etc.) all the way until the final round (# 6)***</div></li><li><div align="center">When the final round has been won then the winners choose to keep their prize or switch with their <span style="color:#ff0000;">gaming partner</span> across from them. </div></li><li><div align="center">Everyone is a winner and goes home with a prize!!!</div></li></ul><p align="center">Hope you enjoy this game as much as my family! </p><p align="center">As always:</p><p align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-80366062785090572562010-01-13T16:18:00.000-08:002010-01-13T17:02:44.094-08:00Reverse Dye<div align="center">Reverse Dye Technique: </div><div align="center">Block It!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426385050306037954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzdX1KohJrIZXL8y-Sjb1eERi9KpkgP7YncbntukJiTYhyKkEwaq0WMvz8JynjgsHikSx6M4KyFAvR8NGLAafvLuFwYyYhO71C_DVKs8Yzv8qiCtbOVB6fnUliqKasDR830p8uKA7hEc/s320/IMG_7942.JPG" />Reduce, Re-Use, and "Up-Cycle" your old T-shirt for a fresh new effect! Try this Reverse Dye Technique on for size.</div><div align="center"><strong></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong>All you need is:</strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>spray bottle</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>gloves</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>colored "T"</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>1:3 bleach to water solution</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em>masking tape</em></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmKo4x3GETV5ygGRqUkYDUAzQaX6XIWkxo3Z-NrA493HgQxNjLd_J5wDsKSu-tn6DxRYG8v-51aXSBn7yn7TP43KaN1TzhpNRIYpPu64E8xSS9pnMAqheuSubzN_m1iq7hB1tBqmd1aU/s1600-h/IMG_7757.JPG"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Place masking tape on one or both sides of "T", making sure </span><span style="color:#000000;">each strip of masking tape over laps each other.</span></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhup40rh95LdGSEjBClPo82aj7AoN5psMYlRUhybN9gHiAuRVNfAYAk5kmd9YvqBFWKaoG1y8hJw6bTihonxZpk70AgZMeglFObHmuaqn2wefZReFAviTfDB8N2_GIVTrnw5z44UQZ0mgA/s1600-h/IMG_7874.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426385057003251890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhup40rh95LdGSEjBClPo82aj7AoN5psMYlRUhybN9gHiAuRVNfAYAk5kmd9YvqBFWKaoG1y8hJw6bTihonxZpk70AgZMeglFObHmuaqn2wefZReFAviTfDB8N2_GIVTrnw5z44UQZ0mgA/s320/IMG_7874.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 2:</strong> With gloved hands, place 1/3 C bleach for ever 1C water into your spray bottle. On a flat surface (cover surface with trash bags or plastic so not to ruin surface) place "T" flat and spray liberally with bleach solution and flip over and spray backk if desired. Let sit for 10-20 seconds or just before desired color/effect appears.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmKo4x3GETV5ygGRqUkYDUAzQaX6XIWkxo3Z-NrA493HgQxNjLd_J5wDsKSu-tn6DxRYG8v-51aXSBn7yn7TP43KaN1TzhpNRIYpPu64E8xSS9pnMAqheuSubzN_m1iq7hB1tBqmd1aU/s1600-h/IMG_7757.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426385064440410466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtmKo4x3GETV5ygGRqUkYDUAzQaX6XIWkxo3Z-NrA493HgQxNjLd_J5wDsKSu-tn6DxRYG8v-51aXSBn7yn7TP43KaN1TzhpNRIYpPu64E8xSS9pnMAqheuSubzN_m1iq7hB1tBqmd1aU/s320/IMG_7757.JPG" /></a><strong>Step 3: </strong>Quickly rinse in cold water. Hand wash with liquid soap 2-3 times. Then wash + dry it in the washer + dryer.<br /> Voila! Done!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426383859212966546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaG9yhOPwrpiBnzjvb2cz6f4If3OdgeWaJxjMpHOoi-Dpt37Z_mAZnRm3ke-KWwYDnJokp4AnMW7hq6roKDI1oww9Pyow0JfDpUzIJ561P1PKW1rx87B1wONaEDjyGFDSbzk9pN2LYwdc/s320/IMG_7942.JPG" /><strong>Have Fun,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-80678778067536959362010-01-12T13:34:00.000-08:002010-01-12T14:48:45.689-08:00Turn Rust into Retro<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3y1aMpusobez87_zp9R0kdtoOHCJUKcdeKrYmBwmtkCG1mm_DaHsY4qww5dlvku0qBRpA0uk9D0mAGcIXXo3cMeZM7noHJkhKuYx0Tovhms2DHalRjOiIsmwoPR7Pxaw9hjzZQmtEtpw/s1600-h/IMG_0632.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425970994367383442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3y1aMpusobez87_zp9R0kdtoOHCJUKcdeKrYmBwmtkCG1mm_DaHsY4qww5dlvku0qBRpA0uk9D0mAGcIXXo3cMeZM7noHJkhKuYx0Tovhms2DHalRjOiIsmwoPR7Pxaw9hjzZQmtEtpw/s320/IMG_0632.JPG" /></a> I'm in the never ending process of clearing out my garage so that I can turn it into a school room for my 5 home schooled kids. So while clearing, I found some rusted pots and thought that they would be perfect to hold all their school supplies.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425970978991469554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUDednqGJ8qHyGpdeZndRSQnd8OWWw4Xrhc8S_oeFwbPN5zVAS330MFfUsGCc3zI6bGPsbzVI-2mI6dJHcqKvCQSiUduqkjN6u_UV6xSmXJHsJGwRm2Ff9bERTB34mV3s8ecmt4wrackI/s320/IMG_0629.JPG" />All you need to turn your rust into retro is:</div><div align="center">Metal or Plastic Scraper </div><div align="center">(I used a flat head screwdriver on some of them)</div><div align="center">Spray paint </div><div align="center">(the all purpose kind that can go on plastic/metal/wood/etc. I used Valspar Spray Paint)</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Clean and scrape off any loose paint. </div><div align="center"><strong>Step 2:</strong> Spray with Rustolium(or rust remover/reducer if needed. Let dry then spray with paint. ***Note: With Valspar paint you have to paint each coat within 4 hours or you will have to wait 3 days to add more coats. If you wait longer you run a high rick of crackling your paint.*** <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ilsVIJvZ34hYrJb1nwjcl_O2Cf0imsKyqiDCpALc1gvtIJd3F-OnqSd22uVzA6i8NQrvIfO2v7aLLxFCQXvxzXspsR9O2o3jZii1VP9GR2DLaAs_DAEPgTQ_R0bMkQ_BVMUC-2-JTSw/s1600-h/IMG_0630.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425970988892109618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ilsVIJvZ34hYrJb1nwjcl_O2Cf0imsKyqiDCpALc1gvtIJd3F-OnqSd22uVzA6i8NQrvIfO2v7aLLxFCQXvxzXspsR9O2o3jZii1VP9GR2DLaAs_DAEPgTQ_R0bMkQ_BVMUC-2-JTSw/s320/IMG_0630.JPG" /></a> </div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-23698595044798076662010-01-11T12:04:00.000-08:002010-01-11T17:43:30.572-08:00Heart Shaped Yo-yo's<div align="center"><strong>How to Make Heart Shaped Yo-yo's:</strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3ztQ74MYLTF7RGtuX0ejFXiJDo3Rh7YardQ2fzuHMtC-s8Kk_ZUGAEZT1GojacbVyVnRtgYI8uD9-qSBNRFSmfxXeCO-dnEN_6qsVf4w3D9C3q0DG3ScG1wxRImUv4Lzh6NQPGVNNKI/s1600-h/IMG_0613.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425612739097798706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3ztQ74MYLTF7RGtuX0ejFXiJDo3Rh7YardQ2fzuHMtC-s8Kk_ZUGAEZT1GojacbVyVnRtgYI8uD9-qSBNRFSmfxXeCO-dnEN_6qsVf4w3D9C3q0DG3ScG1wxRImUv4Lzh6NQPGVNNKI/s320/IMG_0613.JPG" /></a>Heart Yo-yo's are just as easy and fun to make as circular yo-yo's. You can use them as hair accessories, on cards, pins for clothing and accessories, or sew them/glue them on to any project!!!</div><div align="center"><strong>What You'll Need:</strong></div><div align="center">Fabric</div><div align="center">paper</div><div align="center">scissors</div><div align="center">needle</div><div align="center">co-ordinating thread</div><div align="center">trim (buttons, beads etc)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Fold a piece of paper in half width wise. I used regular 8 1/2" by 11" printer paper because it was handy.<br /> Draw half of a heart. The width and length of my heart was about 4" from it's widest and 4" from it's tallest part.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXYOzJcL2f2ahtbG3jaLGUtnUdHx2bNhQdHFtYVIbNnsojCuOIsZc2LwUANzF1Luz-uiZeJ-7Zj1SloSGUt6MxQuw9p27Is11AyQ2S67SNle__N45UmYDXPR1tVcvGzjkJQhvhmV9iOk/s1600-h/IMG_0564.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425612733366636546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXYOzJcL2f2ahtbG3jaLGUtnUdHx2bNhQdHFtYVIbNnsojCuOIsZc2LwUANzF1Luz-uiZeJ-7Zj1SloSGUt6MxQuw9p27Is11AyQ2S67SNle__N45UmYDXPR1tVcvGzjkJQhvhmV9iOk/s320/IMG_0564.JPG" /></a> <strong>Step 2:<br /></strong> Cut it out. Voila! Now you have your very own perfect heart pattern.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAS9hZ4u1ZZOJOF4nMO3zNdkGxlBQ2hJ12dZc9e23avkSmoi57CJjFXTbf1FQhpI6vXf_wKds84JEJ4ndBgWR1zsWbAVkTcWfXH4-jVSisIdL-o87D_w0czauOQLzouGfnRtmY87lBn4/s1600-h/IMG_0566.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425612725746334034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCAS9hZ4u1ZZOJOF4nMO3zNdkGxlBQ2hJ12dZc9e23avkSmoi57CJjFXTbf1FQhpI6vXf_wKds84JEJ4ndBgWR1zsWbAVkTcWfXH4-jVSisIdL-o87D_w0czauOQLzouGfnRtmY87lBn4/s320/IMG_0566.JPG" /></a><strong>Step 3: </strong>Pin it to your fabric<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425610408946145010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZelSfclVSa90DlJx8f04rgR1oU9uDrn5nA_37ueidw4fVjLPN8sckOCqMmTOtGwabTwxNbQiqzMXEyaEclpfqyDXwyTIcS1oz9ElgzUgOWlCAhLKLWzUyT_Kmw8xsmT7YaOf2jkgQaAs/s320/IMG_0567.JPG" />And cut out :) <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425610401229308658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3In0Voqz-frDAwqfUzOzEBqJjVKYlFDDvJMgwpN4OBc2JXXI2Nq3HqaSr5MMMiOhA7lZl9pOsq1k40m2LRbgFzgEyBCrMh90U8BpxgEoNSfYGLpeKdORtgYyvOqV_cwrnOvN8HUFGcUw/s320/IMG_0569.JPG" /><strong>Step 4: </strong>Make a <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/easy-knot-for-hand-sewing.html#links">knot in your thread.<br /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425610388889214994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBuLxsopHsOl-XMeJoPs_ZoJL5tiauRN1X5Z3FeTOwct9q_MBa1JjYvjWte3FmIdzdPKOq30mEZrxnBfv7kV03x4rgmgl1X4Ay54sdoRrw5E07ysRvBy2WDp5A5fDdcI9yhGIhDMYnQ24/s320/IMG_0581.JPG" />Hand press as you go, about 1/4" of fabric with wrong sides touching (pictured below) and then use a <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/running-stitch-how-to-uses.html#links">running stitch </a>all the way around your heart.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425608438292598274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4m2xMRUB3cCvNnD1MXXNKLQJTZyaip9mj8bEHppdHywZkPeRRmReWkcnG-s9JZxn_MwmVFj_Cnjs79YTaYpZTbaKdycHK0xGLn3ijhUGnY__9gKv8LAXP1pPrO-vl8zgDOZwDq44K-AE/s320/IMG_0585.JPG" />Gather fabric as you go by gently pulling on thread and fabric in opposite directions.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425608419071649298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6isY17JRygnQ7505M38hQ_Sd394lswqK-1xyGHrICbY2iNN4BARcry4RVToeQitb7dA_-dif6P6bR6II6LfrANl9bNgBJAn6nyC4ABGXiujWpqP4oaEd5m86Jwgnh8DOjaRN2PpsmQPs/s320/IMG_0587.JPG" /><strong>Step 5:</strong> Turn right side out and tighten gathering until center hole is small. I like to go back through the gathered fabric and tighten even further so that the hole is as small as possible without braking my thread. Then make a knot, securing your ruffled fabric in place. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425587608860856034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis6N4znqT3nq642zKJ-KO97geCk7sB0o-74j6guQie2hKSUhgG_Tob2Wq6ootv_qM8Wt1tkj5ZzypKgJ4d1qlVfwEp-sAh3nhM3VtRkVl-8IsIKAIPbFTV4FjEBE1g67qvu9VftzmVlzY/s320/IMG_0593.JPG" />Step 6: With your thumb on the center hole and your fingers on the back of your yo-yo, push/slide your center hole until it is at the top.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425587603468163330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik6QOp3K2fBYbKjojwa5L6spOoD3B3KM6UmNQNYaJIAVdW-IOOmirZp6mpbwmK7UNsWYPpUGd5wSzAyi3sS5qT0Ts7UXpzm5T_LmmUdWcmXx1mZY6am3arn2o4BVskcFIYDxnrHsn2x2Q/s320/IMG_0594.JPG" />Fluff out until you get your desired shape.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425587597969991762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio9tvtP0jZJYYCUg4RdV-UCtQYAvTpUv5g9aEZRxhzyerqzkgjI4RgVjvQlW8RLjWL-r6VvPkLRCIP2qUlprZbiYd7snybxbwG9axeja2zWGQoxo_ZEiu_5nUU7CgAOIoV8WnvuT8NPFg/s320/IMG_0595.JPG" />Add a button or bead if desired.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425582060980739282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSaxz5tcm27BeDt4NxKjDlsduF2QHdBwC27QDH-t5u7oHrC0D7THIFS7Ejb68Ojsh-KoP9VL_0fJlAP2IRVXMgDuikoWF3UOxJet57l7ousZyQpX-Sus1lUvksemd7my9RhxkiOtghQus/s320/IMG_0599.JPG" />To make it a hair accessory glue or sew it on to a bobby pin or clip!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425582053127085266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghkXY_cr8h_xNb8gK37EDb6aEWPft2ao0OmTKCe2fJdSweWOf1iwS7xt3cixRuzY4SLqw2W6LCWD7rzD6gFhSuG-AnAQWpQvxGB9_wq60g7VtomMCg1PVx3mulq-QejXSHyU8V9iISIrE/s320/IMG_0606.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425582042312313666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir2mB5eYevE_PsUlwbQFSpXwIaP1CTPvkvrXBHmDzMGluSUSJU7bWamZz_z_Hzz1IMSyf6Wt6PRfn4Ng-PZQudkxHyBuGxJ9PwxvMWkQ_m50G8XSYwk4h3qiAjVa1wA7jj_vGDMcT6k-4/s320/IMG_0607.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425576758111988706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFYj-Au_mzCFFp5LDD3LgFuwhlVjW0RaDZ2wKJgiaofs8nE8T3s3LBlKiraKS4MFizUFTcBW7xwVMLak-0xdsojqZf3wPy5PVhAJKB1lfBcLYz-w-hV39sfOZzhtpFmQWYCnK7BgiVZHI/s320/IMG_0608.JPG" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425576749218943474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcwiQJOTfk51BEBz5NNWoCn6-npPC6iI-X1qnjdzuvCxVCscuuQw25cMvzitUmOGQW242zpu6Uea5SKUz3RAfQFxJEE3XCqql-vldHsaBBbQ-x3bexn0e5JJUuGJ78H3aimGmNTIygm5c/s320/IMG_0609.JPG" /><strong>Have Fun,</strong><br /><strong>Be creative, </strong><br /><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong><br /><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425576741585935938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOBm194-KVbpZd_QAt_E1m9Js9CSZ2UUrxSO4DrH9ClMRHXhORcIIcbqdv7cy5_L0QLoPANJPXVRDOGOZuKO9ov1KqvcqGE7TL58ISHoAVansqP2pNoNx_2doQdGdEX1v-BbSqMwTqmo/s320/IMG_0611.JPG" /><br /></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-88785818034601913022010-01-08T06:22:00.000-08:002010-01-08T18:59:13.017-08:00Easy Knot for Hand Sewing<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyujKTTmZRP3uUhIq8fUZvzrvY3MchmoMq_SdB-tMzocKHRnXWv1OI-bg_J1__miaT7MZsgU_YoW9WEPblTcZFgEDQfWEKVzXu-KOxB0HXzbde7UMY50OHBSTaL6refca6iIyEiPzLTzY/s1600-h/IMG_0581.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424563583057318802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyujKTTmZRP3uUhIq8fUZvzrvY3MchmoMq_SdB-tMzocKHRnXWv1OI-bg_J1__miaT7MZsgU_YoW9WEPblTcZFgEDQfWEKVzXu-KOxB0HXzbde7UMY50OHBSTaL6refca6iIyEiPzLTzY/s320/IMG_0581.JPG" /></a> This is a knot I learned in a hand sewing class when I was a child. It's my old faithful knot and very easy to do!!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">What You'll Need:</div><div align="center">Needle</div><div align="center">Thread</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Thread needle and match up both thread ends. This is called a double threaded needle and I prefer it for it's strength and durability. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aJZMNbtZwFXRy94NslmsfWHg3Kse6P_JBR3-LilhyphenhyphensYxs-2ruX0veMsMEnSCm4y6dfrmtUbIUM_hygQmuKT1S-LzOKP1_3u2ICwFBeAjO2A6izLLW9zDoKpxpWSeB2TwWEgRN4pfKs8/s1600-h/IMG_0571.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424563575940361826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_aJZMNbtZwFXRy94NslmsfWHg3Kse6P_JBR3-LilhyphenhyphensYxs-2ruX0veMsMEnSCm4y6dfrmtUbIUM_hygQmuKT1S-LzOKP1_3u2ICwFBeAjO2A6izLLW9zDoKpxpWSeB2TwWEgRN4pfKs8/s320/IMG_0571.JPG" /></a><strong>Step 2:</strong> Wrap thread around finger and cross like pictured below. Keep tension on the thread and hold taunt with thumb.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424563564396611122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOuaYTDgXuLPFPrGF1Q-RSL6QejeVXrRJZY_XChpetIYncZ1cqn7VSB30yt73WppNWta44ylqxAL-FNbtBKh4d_uanH4ufJGJkdTyVhEbfbwPcFweVlB58DzOr8tHjB7YRoRsLSS53dCY/s320/IMG_0572.JPG" /><strong>Step 3:</strong> Place your thumb on the center of the "X" you made with the thread.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424562547737255138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQB_I8AlC0HZrzuCr4Nqm7M0tzR058eHzo4sEpwa9G29QjGMS_EsZxSt0WBkLqiUQJhXUwtQ1izVJZ8gQ8rdu2IJe3KrsWNXgEnyNtZ_LjCqEdvu9BJ-Q0vNbcU0LeY4fX9NO5uv2X90/s320/IMG_0573.JPG" /><strong>Step 4:</strong> Roll the thread up between your finger and thumb.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424562539643360770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPQxR6sEn79u9vYw7e-xuqJ6DORI9HsmMuhlvWznK9xkri3CffjYRrs_kUbb5I2Fq0Nrut69qNtR1okKuLMS-2ulHG5rL12EBHvioHkGWBxCAM4cfuhtWosMYG5BtpZVUxBrPVpQycsSA/s320/IMG_0574.JPG" />It should look like this pictured below:<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424562529740587522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlCWghL6EWOjsdG9najcqZDV8jES4-b44sd-98rXyvfJpZ5-k2Kyn1JwCUllySTCr_5pad475wl_XMiOOa86V-olWbASHhQtvaLxFB-RORHYI0ipSwgZFam-kfNSaaRbJPmlboR9gnp9Q/s320/IMG_0577.JPG" /><strong>Step 5:</strong> Pinch the thread above your loose knot (I'm holding the loose knot with my middle finger so that it will not un-twist) and pull down. This will tighten the loose knot.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424561157680488674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87PaJkpdsG8jWziAkLWpa7GYLYeVbSufoWfUGIHosvUAqOSCWNhPTCjaZ3KCQyVNf2zyU26wvOwWBc7JmWs7IBmBRbtMH5yPZ4GPtc-Wcg0B40-M9ASh_6CNxbqPxIWWSmFtEtJOCU_A/s320/IMG_0578.JPG" />Pull down until the knot gets small like pictured below.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424561148424347762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiXmCg232fvJbBIzJdcRNk_7nKftammMME9H0iG_sHjswcpCTTmw98cDlmEC3kFJBX88obhrrdhypZHQKDgq3plcGRniv-f5ySNr3mo0C2JCjzTKRDd3OPRtRhqTvU0VR_PISuVONIDto/s320/IMG_0579.JPG" />Voila! </div><div align="center">Here is your quick and easy knot for all your hand sewing projects.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424561139763448210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA802iNcTgNPgC81eiNcW88LLr4f96tykIUQiM0VNQyf9d_IAFFX1vk1bfAESkjgHhKrQIbL9Fs4_9vox4T62sDOdm-RkFxkpsGDqGU1KRE3ssqPFP7G1T4MWm_6KIE0s96qbgFa7nIBA/s320/IMG_0581.JPG" /></div><p align="center"><strong><em>Have Fun,</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em>Be Creative,</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em>Look Fantastic!</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-53861745231455823722010-01-07T17:37:00.001-08:002010-01-08T19:01:34.456-08:00Running Stitch How To + Uses<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFf8LIK0t8yab7okN8nCpYiS7na0OGWzQ6kz9MZLbVLSrv9rrFQWxhY2w-eo46h1YFrLBFh_RiUAELlc5Zj5EpCg2pg06l0hXRCmIxai-lgl-P_DBw8nPJam_xzblScHvWJiv8xriCLk/s1600-h/IMG_0585.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424234133686658946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFf8LIK0t8yab7okN8nCpYiS7na0OGWzQ6kz9MZLbVLSrv9rrFQWxhY2w-eo46h1YFrLBFh_RiUAELlc5Zj5EpCg2pg06l0hXRCmIxai-lgl-P_DBw8nPJam_xzblScHvWJiv8xriCLk/s320/IMG_0585.JPG" /></a> The Running Stitch or baste stitch is a sewers basic friend. It is used for a home style decorative look on the outside of fabric for that home made feel. It is also used to gather and ruffle fabric if you don't have a sewing machine or the project is too small to use a machine. A running <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">stitch</span> is perfect for beginners because it just "runs" forward simply weaving in an out of the fabric.</div><div align="center">Step 1: Start with your basic knot and a needle that has been double <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">threaded</span> (see <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/easy-knot-for-hand-sewing.html#links">basic easy sewing knot <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">tutorial</span> </a>) Place needle in wrong side of fabric (the fabric does not need to be folded as picture below. For yo-yo making it does).</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwODxvVo5srXyP7I2XIwGnRLmOOBVwCmWoofBAzRc9pc0AGDs8xTxSETEzRqRgSD52unj-fExZOVNBLFEDs5NqNfch9TQ8BnQWY-n7XRffPi_ZFUgS2b57WAXz6ucEgAaHvHdpNB5FOg/s1600-h/IMG_0582.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424234126478488242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwODxvVo5srXyP7I2XIwGnRLmOOBVwCmWoofBAzRc9pc0AGDs8xTxSETEzRqRgSD52unj-fExZOVNBLFEDs5NqNfch9TQ8BnQWY-n7XRffPi_ZFUgS2b57WAXz6ucEgAaHvHdpNB5FOg/s320/IMG_0582.JPG" /></a>Step 2: Pull needle and thread all the way through <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">fabric</span> until the knot makes you stop (do this gently. If it is too firm then the knot will rip through the fabric)<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424234120212249650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi10s8eAgxoJkzQfBbLvfot7rDUUOquGGcnEM9IZoeTJY8r6AmZguFQRgTFvIvrFfg9TtV4hJJYEXQY2557-TCKjLASZLnCsyz01QZ_95UkKHFI6oFvgI77HAzE6q54UQEZ9gD5pHaEWbA/s320/IMG_0583.JPG" />Step 3: repeat steps by going down the fabric<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424232932118723314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg9f1Sl3liKE0tHRtRBC9HVGMPtZP8ro2W3qNvvvk5FHdGejjKGhWyvMSCcOfduSNiM2P0-_3jNXcRBGuCE-vJ6EyfEMG-5KUAXw6kcUqLuqbcZ1SCAHhX3TLKa_Izs172hYDdd6sRXEo/s320/IMG_0583.JPG" />and up.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424232921154383362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCXHYrRizx46NVEtVlt3yzAng314I1ipodgaJEhwiUQEgtANaELoIFpX7S2j07yezKELvayj5S2LGyTs5ymRlZfqaR58mob7WVP-rCYITBeYqAHgIfcZil7MSFarZljU6OKqeg9ywHeKA/s320/IMG_0584.JPG" />Your stitches should look like the photo below. Try ti make them as even as possible. The stitches can be smaller and closer together for a decorative look on the outside or this size and slightly larger for hand gathering and ruffling.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424232912710989762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5QzYNGv2NjUD3CMgLuW-3f69BKv6Mk47BAGFJYGSV1N8jQpkpnuRRm4HwxWssn-DwkMhNvBRBL97sHHcA2aDtwQCoJiv5TwmG8zkCZWEv-elmzKFyxH-3PcB5PPTOTY9jRWFRRldM2rY/s320/IMG_0585.JPG" />***Note: To speed up this process, try loading your needle with fabric like pictured below. Simply guide your needle in and out of the fabric and push fabric through.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424200408612775842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghwvwAsCONaf7BsqN9ci9kc0lfxvHVADlac0Mg_CaIBVgGYAdny9uiTj0sFhHmkR6MhLDurFFI6_MpbPbpo_dG5VDECjKTSBYHv8Nq-47NIfXbpg4sxezA12vkA9vdsS7jSeAV3yR6IOc/s320/IMG_0586.JPG" />If you need the fabric ruffled or gathered then keep tension on the fabric and needle.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424200399112271874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYgEwMYvimuNyp5pecxwRsxjI15lYc2_Xec7geJQi4qJywnItISSI6RLqxvDh8A3IzL9yUZa8H5ZanhH4a4jNcJVaY__lpavQXNGp2j03BlfgPls_5TAioFguifLgapW4y2uGF7eb0RA0/s320/IMG_0587.JPG" />If you need the fabric smooth then gently pull the fabric smooth over the thread.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424200392379825618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYt20M3FbXmYEOxFd4e7qAgX_V5nUHXM6WLvFDfAx_vMFbn1y_8XR2sMpCwbt3KXB2rV_N8YW63VCjtAEoFJVxklalZ9Z4dOpZ2HkdPSG92cBi2xxttQX3H119ppuCiDp6JzRyg8HaZzQ/s320/IMG_0588.JPG" /> </div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-17650372802430695852010-01-05T15:42:00.001-08:002010-01-06T18:02:12.922-08:00Retro Wrap Around Apron<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Sexy Strapless Retro Wrap-Around Apron</span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2bfidX7FQXdFeMDOKzANn9L8conMJFRSwZOWLRun9hLTT09XkKLwLPc_kiPYZtCv7vrOZaogMoyuKvtpqNyX6L8B88m58os8Sehyphenhyphen3sFykIe9Qknro6Ls2pxyQ0R9Nniz-UTQrbXinE6A/s1600-h/IMG_0362.JPG"><span style="font-size:130%;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423433197470518050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2bfidX7FQXdFeMDOKzANn9L8conMJFRSwZOWLRun9hLTT09XkKLwLPc_kiPYZtCv7vrOZaogMoyuKvtpqNyX6L8B88m58os8Sehyphenhyphen3sFykIe9Qknro6Ls2pxyQ0R9Nniz-UTQrbXinE6A/s320/IMG_0362.JPG" /></span></a>For a little added spice in the kitchen try this fun easy Sexy Strapless Retro Apron on for size.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423426779860128946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKDwkmf93qLVWV7UihE8h-IK8C0KoDGj7UyyU2JDW91iOHZefIKL1o_rTpY1DhlmmmlHrDeiapFcCau_iJKR8djkBe0bzzWFni93N0QphdA2j4ja6kt-zj10ouPTm7FT4FPPEhP5z0Wos/s320/IMG_0361.JPG" /><strong>Here's What You'll Need:</strong><br /><ul><li><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Thread </span></em></li><li><em><span style="font-size:130%;">Coordinating Fabric</span></em><br /><br /><strong>Step 1:</strong> Cut coordinating fabric: </li></ul><p>*Apron cut 2 (44"W by 12"L) </p><p>*Bust Band cut 1 (12"L by 66"W)</p><p>*Empire Ruffle (located below bust band)cut 1 (66"W by 4"L)</p><p>*Bottom Ruffle cut 1 (66"L by 4.5"W)</p><p>*Under Bottom Ruffle cut 1 (12" W by 66"L)</p><p>* Ties cut 2 (45"L by 7"W)</p><p><strong>Step 2:</strong> Under Bottom Ruffle fold in half length wise with right sides out. Sew length together and tuck in ends and sew closed. Press and sew folded edges for a finished look about 1/4-1/8" if desired. *Note that I did not tuck in my edges below. I ran into problems later on and had to re-do it with edges tucked in (see second picture below to see how it should look when finished)</p><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423425465289660674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7qpROLmmbG1T7pPcIpfH6eF7zY3rN_Mh97frOiDksWiNxmLuex2vaY8xzZjh2V3z48aguZJCwpnbxtObjqITLQ2ZXp8frJLll6v3pX_SgD2jEFcgI9nRPZ1nUt_bOWaazsintkdR7oG8/s320/IMG_0339.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423449131873836386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfzsGd_ikK5qi_Mwx5heWpQXzvt3euyQPtwXRozYTBbIf4O0lGPjf53IiqvAUJJRqg9ZCOAAGN5rF3O1lbGsFVc5q6miAsE-pW4UZeZDfaIwDKl5LG6C0xzD2FJoF3p4SBDmAo7f6qCGA/s320/IMG_0358.JPG" />Step 3: Then gather rough ends <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-hand-ruffle-or-gather-fabric.html#links">to make ruffle</a>.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423423469631507906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUsEGGUPueJlUiewt7EccKZyxAW7uwPLy36iXyVpRIiKk1q9ASCHd2Dh8Pipqx1o_vCE4ANyCtN1os5eavnE6FtyWF91dOjyUnJA5LVZThRvan48J08LTi5eoTWUjNnmG54bJ2a_bb7v0/s320/IMG_0340.JPG" /><strong>Step 4:</strong> For the two remaining ruffles fold one end 1/4" and press<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423423461061217490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYYgSsrzTehq8mPlUvVHO1bsuAs-v0wUtLMCh-uafX1D49yIigOd9q9uV8opSYHee-rQnXTzasizmz4POl7bJXcDWpgT3tl_jFFucxSXwoa1JVh7heaj1mS6bUWEniplk7meVIDnVjh84/s320/IMG_0341.JPG" /> Fold again and press<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423423454301507266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGVdTO4dGXDOB4yCzcrxTsghglGHapvyrcs2rhR1fC6a-W0LFo3Zswc7awvKFNIis5Lw2OQu-55JcvpwgkcczAOIXiev4ewISBwzoj3hjM0bAyjQL8-2R5XQWCzD37MBL8L1wSHWQMTkk/s320/IMG_0342.JPG" />and sew down fold.***Make sure you fold ends in this manner as well (not pictured because I had to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">rip</span> it all out and fold+sew it in)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423419564606837250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd9RHJxFe3EwQmUWT5hAcPmx27dO0a7AUfZli5Uz_mx8GzTIghMNUl1EhJO54gkuRVOyPud8czHK6K6Jp2UpGOtl8u9FfN7yPX9d4Jm7na7b7qVCshsmLvJfTCt0hl5xFxsThN62IErTA/s320/IMG_0343.JPG" />Then <a href="http://craftersguru.blogspot.com/2010/01/how-to-hand-ruffle-or-gather-fabric.html#links">gather ruffles</a>.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423419554298601954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0pZO4267fUYOYXAnmOtFtRi4kt5t7HWmsdk28gEm2UJO51BJqVBrnV5-tZQ__0XzwC57GtbWzIrxZ_ej7b9XM1rra0nsezsMifFfdQgkg2NsbMCNHPlWxajvU_SldMqX00ihavwUvMAU/s320/IMG_0344.JPG" /><strong>Step 5:</strong> Pin Empire Ruffle to Bust Band end (right sides kissing) making sure to evenly distribute ruffle.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423419543014815346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6U5nEXY3fClEQkgACw_8marcfvBwLsUdzJj2MSqiGJwSTk8QqnWJN8G9uwu0vjPwxgtBxOtVq6bxANjHM3IZROSMArPmMnKEhqJInFSk4oDcXM6ofQu6UIfjcVPWsEjr5SK0A1hg1s_c/s320/IMG_0345.JPG" />Sew together.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423417336597639970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4kHJ_Ib2sGzkWIWaLL1z_llf0EfRvC2PKwgNyhyphenhyphenZKu_Gejt1WPkI1M3tgpfp1h8cS57dW3y0p-VFXEaiSmOQ54YzOWXlzupEd8HNO9B8UIHcP_w2dIUgIj-giQaJ_muQK0k2BWaG3JA/s320/IMG_0346.JPG" /><strong>Step 6:</strong> Fold Bust band in half (right sides out) and press. Add bias tape to top or make a straight stitch along top <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">for</span> a finished look.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423417329317016322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAvodQUzvI4a1tVnXk06eLGLosj1jkYGDBAIaLzXObrEC3qvcyZ3ywy97a4ee1gqVrVhTJf2NRinQsyk6XiGA0wUZSUTmTqzvX4NredtUDErbbc0d1ka0OAHOX1NrwxzElRQEdZ14y38/s320/IMG_0349.JPG" /><strong>Step 7:</strong> Pin then sew bust band ruffle piece to Apron piece, making sure right sides of bust band and Apron are kissing(see picture below)*Note that the ruffle will have right sides kissing to the Bust Band but not to the Apron)<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423417323924273714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGZekOQKHIyU7N33DvfTOpRVDZRGOGwS1t9NRjCNitCINq58FBUn80M3GJV8YVKoY8vKYbWQuNY7o7BqED2SoiLN3RdJXZYKYQKbX2QgT3AP6PVv6eRjWfn8QPMuq_EgGkxQw0lHZgh0/s320/IMG_0350.JPG" /><strong>Step 8:</strong> With edges sewn in, gather each remaining ruffle to the width of the Apron (this can be done together but if it proves too difficult I would suggest ruffling <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">separately</span>) and pin. Make sure you pin the ruffles about 5/8" in from end of fabric, then sew to apron with right sides kissing (note that the photo just shows the ruffles. It has not been pinned or sewn to Apron bottom.)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423415520749999794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv3PCWq4t1BGbGoOHNfgj-d7z2TNgxv-dbZr8H9x9PI1ex1ksqyu-SeYaHcyLKRyPHTAw8Fp16ZuPwZboukTOXnFleRjI0pH2uxpJbM1tzm-5pd28Dn6geY6wAilVIQrnJBTtCvQj1hOc/s320/IMG_0351.JPG" /><strong>Step 9:</strong> Pin then sew back of Apron to bottom of Bust Band (as pictured) with right sides kissing.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423415516058700866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6i9FvrZH7_87YIspqHCu2MITT8ZlnHFUssd0VyIjZMPcTpauetzTeKah6VZT1wOjjRXXLmEbguyMlYiU-qKvz27v4lS767aW-UbF7QK-rwYA0ouQisaSjdmRxJ6DsgBjCQS_seyMMMY/s320/IMG_0355.JPG" /><strong>Step 10:</strong> Pin then sew the bottom of the back side of Apron to the bottom of the Apron front (where bottom ruffles are). Make sure the bottom ruffles are laying inwards.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423415509499883138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQe9CDYVNi22YKH0BxzA0BlFlbAoMFGfDDsWIC2zHExgpWcUuPiWZOYHH2wZQR0mhOhjgrKK4XSXZ7yxK0dTC-8zKQZtjIYP-UhcAMzgPq67TmnRXNydgzyTZYob3_lLlhyy24dTMVRtc/s320/IMG_0356.JPG" /><strong>Step 11:</strong> Fold Strap fabric in half length wise, right sides kissing and press. If desired cut one end of folded fabric at an angle. Ideally the longer side should be the folded side. Sew down the length of fabric and angle to close.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423412934428650210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeTX_xdIX_njftijNydre-WHhhc6rjOCR1iphS7g4XOrIJGaCie_NRw7cPZVozaa6icMFNXcNFfOoUSwe9CvNTa3B4mPquZW0RzC89gXviKkeCrYauGx7KZ80Z29hAyKaivEfe3WAMxA/s320/IMG_0359.JPG" /><strong>Step 12: </strong>Turn ties right side out, press and sew top near edges for a finished look. Baste unfinished end to either side of bust band on to top apron panel.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423410234402744914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOA3lmwh9jvbYTL5-0HHufIpG1bq9KcYTL9Xq3j4wHKveCUiYmRj-XEtA_uueNNcnXdIcsM0We3bDnRJk5V4rgDRcPO4Ajl-g4vL-bRLsewAfIvgMYrA61Avh7rqskLLsJD_sLvoAOA9E/s320/IMG_0360.JPG" /><strong>Step 13:</strong> Pin sides together with right sides kissing and make sure that ruffles to not get caught and sew each side closed. Make sure to leave about 4" on one side u<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">nsewn</span> for turning.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423412952774108146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY1uWlORb2GX4RUymPmrUQJy_JaFEk-Yj3sVrUwoezPa3LXu87F74h985L66EG4aXdE_2AymfVk-6VpMAMOdpgzibXKn4UUoqvezG1-6vELYHQmK4AMFujoWFVPngWS-vUl8Y80r9linA/s320/IMG_0357.JPG" /><strong>Step 14:</strong> Turn right sides out through opening and press Apron. Stitch the top of the sides to close opening and for a finished edge!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423412944363504626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2AQBQ18wlSAz-EXtxpwUfA_IX8SNWmP3AX0UiuH8NePniTmgl_6iW08Mda9a5GydaaZ9paFT9fooO7QlwPLo9SAdu57dpO3mw8-shb0yxxvgiJqJRe9EIcpgH0B-tdz6KeYJbn8-Ago/s320/IMG_0358.JPG" />Done! Wrap around and tie in front!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423410226929966562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirr_gTOQVC3NWf2xq3UN6Xq-T4Kws5g6ylTFZ9EUJHHpphHQV6NUfeHMgfH3KjL5jpbX8OV3YomW_gLAaod3LU1UgkLQBXKO1lkNWbnDPCgWbq8WWRG7WQJLbESeSZ6-d30dgjAcxl8R0/s320/IMG_0362.JPG" />As always: </div><div><strong>Have Fun,</strong></div><div><strong>Be Creative, </strong></div><div><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time to Shine!!!</span></strong></div></div></div></div></div>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-960743332403333352010-01-04T15:45:00.000-08:002010-01-04T16:16:40.247-08:00How to Hand Ruffle or Gather Fabric<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">How to Hand Ruffle or Gather Fabric</span></strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUgd5KV4tv8fA0GkDbPS6sZED_xlm0lOIaXWCvlb_lhbnGi7v8ccBsSKPTezgeXckgGZdhRDQYT82HYL_JfW8kcpwOSNYTthH9EtSbfaBFxvcIIuKqvdeP3yci0SkE8Tje51xhGAcjxA/s1600-h/IMG_0530.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423037975944438114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioUgd5KV4tv8fA0GkDbPS6sZED_xlm0lOIaXWCvlb_lhbnGi7v8ccBsSKPTezgeXckgGZdhRDQYT82HYL_JfW8kcpwOSNYTthH9EtSbfaBFxvcIIuKqvdeP3yci0SkE8Tje51xhGAcjxA/s320/IMG_0530.JPG" /></a> To make ruffles and gathering for pillows, skirts and dresses here are a few helpful tips and instructions.</div><div align="center"><strong>What You'll Need:</strong></div><div align="center"><em>Sewing machine </em></div><div align="center"><em>(this can be done by hand with a running stitch but is time consuming)</em></div><div align="center"><em>Thread</em></div><div align="center"><em>Fabric that needs gathering or ruffling</em></div><div align="center"><strong>Step 1:</strong> Sew a straight stitch near the edge of fabric along the length of fabric that needs gathering or ruffling.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wg2a8nGGh8kjlrUlBSPHOTKn8ND803il3mhyphenhyphencYAMSUOsYGf7UY9qRd1lamhRF2hGOgHD-djFwcbbpeajHPwf4wRIGfn4dxjmWIL4TOp9MK025QukfSVAkOMoWmO6wlPRfS9euq5i-tI/s1600-h/IMG_0524.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423037158582588322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2wg2a8nGGh8kjlrUlBSPHOTKn8ND803il3mhyphenhyphencYAMSUOsYGf7UY9qRd1lamhRF2hGOgHD-djFwcbbpeajHPwf4wRIGfn4dxjmWIL4TOp9MK025QukfSVAkOMoWmO6wlPRfS9euq5i-tI/s320/IMG_0524.JPG" /></a>Sew another row below like pictured below. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423037153198479874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr6V58rv2OjNkbe5UC81RGQo2tUZDut7QjCycdEjb-IT62RItNetX1HTZPa9Kjjc9zhJM6fD72HAXxTFj1AIDPjcRiAxYWK_Vbft126XM5cMQnNW6-KaGUPJNhzC1bXSC6PrPvUflrkOI/s320/IMG_0525.JPG" /><strong>Step 2:</strong> Wrap the bottom thread around your fingers (like pictured) and gently pull bottom thread by holding the fabric with the other hand.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423037143790030578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjT5x48hYYLDQKG6pzzkcG4Zq3OjlO4Xf6oMqA2ndsdbGIh_cTL3_9QvSWt9oZvnJq0831mC_1BxEm0VFOg46ufap28VJnon5egmlSlwvgws43gpdiISh7SipbValnJ66dYtSOLiGINw4/s320/IMG_0527.JPG" />Step 3: When you have gathered half of the length of your stitched rows then repeat on the other side.</div><div align="center"> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423036069572839570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqSIZelUcSTldkmTnUFZZHZoHNgxENxrJ75axcU3NpfR0yVU4il0poXdgZ9CjvZKZX3gEK8zYt_UsjG2UU0qriMrnhB-9noBn3Rmsmk6MA_d4iQsF46d0CiIEvrhW_NnA7NMLhIH4I8Eg/s320/IMG_0528.JPG" />***This makes sure you will not pull your thread out and when you unruffle to desired length you will not pull out the thread as well.***<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423036062422844130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieo5EM1rErgo-mwUpx7HvGFFJ4wOjiZwx3lyh2j9jw3-lww3STlOnYKhEiw0HHR-ff1wf7qY57-4PWeBfr2Ory_MMlp6J_k-vm9F-RxVxOOqBbVUOLM-84lLXWQL_IKtktx5QbD4oIi_8/s320/IMG_0529.JPG" />Your ruffle is complete. Now all you have to do is loosen the gathering to your desired length to fit your pattern.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423036053489264514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOB8F1MIZtv_WBsaK6DmQiXRelZyUpf0czasNx9auPML1GyhcmkAekp2kKnyxYk_MfmM_WKw4dJgXrKQx6kdTeoTBfnZHwc5L7WNFPm5TCM2FXy1dATM5XCQgwa6mkqeLPEPoYMOUzU-w/s320/IMG_0530.JPG" /></div><p align="center">Good luck on you project and as always...</p><p align="center"><strong>Have Fun,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Be Creative,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong>Look Fantastic,</strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time To Shine!!!</span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-17777175729459961162009-12-30T13:31:00.000-08:002009-12-30T14:56:08.569-08:00Pop-Up Card<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7t-kYcxbXbh4kkdoeatgfP0uqgpTQox7exzCbqtENARSiZ6Q36a1ctH9QzgjrWVjBG6c2m6YE6dLn2em05U_IS20mUEjh5cqCFzmrb3vj05fB0xkiZdTSZYwLS7WLVsnzTPcB_JLdcOU/s1600-h/IMG_0523.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421154495260308034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7t-kYcxbXbh4kkdoeatgfP0uqgpTQox7exzCbqtENARSiZ6Q36a1ctH9QzgjrWVjBG6c2m6YE6dLn2em05U_IS20mUEjh5cqCFzmrb3vj05fB0xkiZdTSZYwLS7WLVsnzTPcB_JLdcOU/s320/IMG_0523.JPG" /></a> Give your kids picture to the grandparents, family Christmas portraits, birth announcements,etc. ready to show off in this self standing pop-up card!</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421154489848506978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfP4GI0mKeksLt-_MwpMTFU1TsAa5Xl8UZLZ1WtZGXiLbsa4EOnd5McKopv27SIJgcaWj1pa9IlfYp8z8r6hLRTH8CiuO6ELhsTvnszB3wx2dbCpBG7woFEgHl4oAr2uvxBBUsBB78TU/s320/IMG_0498.JPG" />You'll Need:</div><ul><li><div align="center">Picture (mine is trimmed to 2.5"by3")</div></li><li><div align="center">Coordinating Paper Scraps (Under photo paper are measurements 2 3/4" by 3 1/2"</div></li></ul><div align="center">and 3 1/4 by 4". For side paper measurements are 2" by 4" and 1 1/2" by 3 1/2")</div><ul><li><div align="center">Buttons</div></li><li><div align="center">Fabric Yo-yo</div></li></ul><div align="center">(for yo-yo pattern and instructions see side bar of my blog)</div><ul><li><div align="center">Hot Glue Gun and/or double sided tape</div></li><li><div align="center">5 1/2" by 4" Card</div></li></ul><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421154482796018994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiHxjpx91eh1ASa8zE_yjsckb8584sarKvPDL4em-f9US1cn7V6vmhnc-WjqeYW7vm-Ya8pg26kA6QuGioGCAI5lJm6xAzz1PoS8RZUhprdfl_wyWQMZTUbfGr5d8Tx9JkVUD2Ifz5wuQ/s320/IMG_0500.JPG" /></div><div align="center">Step 1: Use a paper cutter or X-acto Knife to make a straight cut. First measure 3.4" from the right hand side, then 1" up, then cut 6 1/2 " up.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421153320634981890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX2h5gFhdN0UCYaIfMz1062AdJAmCCmswGn8Jgxa9jS1zBxv5WPLLjjL490mGcp9QSmL6OPfFntLAlEsbgwj1qd4zPmvhtNNDncN7AR_KxUUM3TL9WpuN3Y3yf-ZTkM4kDps1nSPgZLJ8/s320/IMG_0501.JPG" />Step 2: Fold the larger cut side from the top by placing a ruler as your guide.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421153308925309266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TgrcY9rbb3jRGhyphenhyphenB64co6wL8frFB-c2S6o-eu-IVimDd84VJ10HKamkySXkIhWGTE8nzW359mtoWSz_9JLU3m2PngkgGbWJjFiJxOHulUm0WQqBTjNLznUigzkmldDUIeRBaQgnWKzs/s320/IMG_0502.JPG" />And fold again at the pre-existing card crease but this time fold it the opposite way.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421153301529576898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF91pnQIDdIM_bqHGschYe_Fo4ARi3Mlnqb3j6qoKS9wr9uFCehg25Q9UIfBw_gY6LcUJ_OMh52t6I_981F9_QH_W7p9erkQTyZxo2AzHkATLMFMs9wkUl3Dgj7iWm8I4rUKaUS2dCqJc/s320/IMG_0503.JPG" />Step 3: Flip card over and crease (I use the width of the ruler (usually 1")<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421152142231966690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1t2vN0-8Vxrgz2JoXYVf3x8ptRo3v3yj4OuLzLTine42e9ZEOqGiqTVJtVkYsq7ZuU_57SjFpwoNW7vth6j0CbsOP-4YAtyZ0hyphenhyphenqxrtvnhh6LsXnv5b72IUloqLCkCLmu1e3Yanwu1ZQ/s320/IMG_0505.JPG" />***Your fold should alternate sides like an accordion folds.***<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421152132790612802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiofuIpxK5Xx8Lte7B1qskPoiufseVri1Hb7CDCWz9j0tdoV4E0j2FM9wYu-ADplp8L2e_kYyb8u5I3zkPHWsWX_yTsTkG9_5swg-FQXissPNBGnPM1C4tdAEeAy01dURZfgZvvFxn0qLw/s320/IMG_0506.JPG" />Step 4: Flip over again and crease under your new crease. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421149957493598642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFIA_gQ78ev49mJzyC497UaT3ZY9D0A-wSu_jv-2dhf8989l-H02SUmXXJaP1RgJcWabZGZCZjbVhR4Y96aSE3vjrS0hyphenhyphen5uT2m2UOibfU9cD3GcGOF57liufSH88Ly9GjRmctElDA_1Ts/s320/IMG_0507.JPG" />Step 5: Crease in this same manner on the larger cut side of the card until you have reached the bottom. It should look like an accordion fold on the large side of the card while the smaller side stays unfolded.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421149946929811666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFr5KPGsf59etvvW8Tsg3C96DSvJX0RWeKdJKEbfxRXloB17bXM5bb562i73N6TYG9y8MDTICPwM2JxlR3L9094vqYe2ea5qgErhMGsVzrzAXfQaMw02oIGcHa0SqEhpq6LZP1_W4lbfI/s320/IMG_0508.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421149940667745154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOPJHLdcDLFHVnPBuXz5pU3suVZKyp0vrw5Eez2v7xyPVJiBobb9t9xtto7T3TdIBHVFDffpDDeJb1ctGyF22KAScTacU_2qzTNVfbG7Gs9H-hu-rkkd4e3NLT4TrMH2JhAOU1I-yu1A/s320/IMG_0509.JPG" />Step 6: Using your new creases, fold your card to look like the picture below.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421147316259803810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQWQGkJvC2S__l4w2HZQkXC_aMyEcip2sj-xL1D_sn6G7M8d2zwfwwUxq6wPr3dlv8l46KFKWsMVdzz1a2sJK39eFAIixNw6HX9aa-owlFwIUZR9DQ6mwxE7uLjCciBIxZhP7td1ekVFc/s320/IMG_0510.JPG" />Voila! It stands on it's own! Now for decorating and the picture!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421147307487028850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-sWHPu0ipCkgWj1KuAzRzo3W38BwBxFNP5h65zPg0NmUw2n-fXeSOHPZm1lJ8988sNmn6m0fSYVKbk6EIlYWH5x0AEGkQpii2huj3_hEytizt7AbQY1Qy4U9x2FBh78NNBUODZuN9upw/s320/IMG_0512.JPG" />Cut your paper to fit in the open spaces. In the list of things you'll need I have provided the measurements. These can be adjusted or omitted, depending on your decorating needs.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421147296399125650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtzZ3Ka6byL6xeBtVidXMOUeNDl0d9UCSb5j-YhT8DGpeiN1GM8LmHXYxeHQvao0B7PChe2-ZjKkMd714BKiJuvuxpunGbVqGBjA1On07YMOSznARSss1zuJ6TxWO6hHVlsRjZliauUFI/s320/IMG_0515.JPG" />I sewed the paper onto the card for a cute effect and hot glued the rest in place for ease and convenience.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5421147289205018210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7f7EpHxSD0tKKzl9_Kk0BmWU-0ICVoKfpeDNyicq8a2GRc4dCHscFUauez2ByLIUw1Eww8Aq9RoRsir8gIA757aEC4f-JqCay3Fu0dcHPQ35JtJuEuLTYGjLwAqKIPwMEx033-QydUDE/s320/IMG_0520.JPG" /></div><p align="center"><em><strong>Have Fun,</strong></em></p><p align="center"><em><strong>Be Creative,</strong></em></p><p align="center"><em><strong>Look Fantastic!</strong></em></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time to Shine!!!</span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460859486610684427.post-9079437279236140802009-12-29T12:02:00.000-08:002009-12-29T14:15:30.449-08:00How to Make Easy Cute Paper Gift Boxes<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZToJuGHrWIWVbqjrPLuI4RJigO5iPmdG0PZXrIrMtqMqCQ2k6DIEqZk3cyQbjg0TYJdtaOU0GXh4LPVoPgShYmqQTv4AhX8cq0QlmiWPtCqSRB2kyLPfsB1Gk9b3QTePInbykRcDEoY/s1600-h/IMG_0492.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420775015458047922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZToJuGHrWIWVbqjrPLuI4RJigO5iPmdG0PZXrIrMtqMqCQ2k6DIEqZk3cyQbjg0TYJdtaOU0GXh4LPVoPgShYmqQTv4AhX8cq0QlmiWPtCqSRB2kyLPfsB1Gk9b3QTePInbykRcDEoY/s320/IMG_0492.JPG" /></a> <strong>How to Make Easy Paper Gifts</strong></div><div align="center">these make great little gift boxes for earrings and trinkets. Use larger square cut paper for necklaces or other gifts and things. Once you make one, it's easy to teach your kids to make their own.</div><div align="center">What You'll Need:</div><ul><li><div align="center">2 square pieces of paper at least 5"by5"</div></li></ul><p align="center"><br />***for thicker paper make 1 square 1/2" smaller***</p><p align="center">***for thinner paper make one square 1/4" smaller***</p><p align="center">To make your square 1/4-1/2" smaller, cut paper1/4-1/2" down two sides of square paper in an "L" shape</p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEAPyUZCpgnZsU1iT209HeAR1GMX_N5uMqLKSQQUcGafopbwDSWYBevOQZAAA5QQcfhfvrkgYF0WfizThL08x1oQDnHFF4JSzDkU52H3j8nYAWJ4pUqtyCpOOlATIX-G0_mt1OQZlyqI/s1600-h/IMG_0466.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420774648022039522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWEAPyUZCpgnZsU1iT209HeAR1GMX_N5uMqLKSQQUcGafopbwDSWYBevOQZAAA5QQcfhfvrkgYF0WfizThL08x1oQDnHFF4JSzDkU52H3j8nYAWJ4pUqtyCpOOlATIX-G0_mt1OQZlyqI/s320/IMG_0466.JPG" /></a>Step 1:Find the center of your paper by drawing a line in pencil from corner to corner.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBiNv3zVaDG1usFsZbhc_jGLeRTkF1X0G2i8YkPdh2NyJTYnyEgTrWU4rHmR-PJEA3NchyUdSFHm_TJ4O3f29JWFups71F-FbXfVeHaNcdvrxibiJmIoc01NiWCtmlBh-vk0VWGfigF6I/s1600-h/IMG_0468.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420774641102723122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBiNv3zVaDG1usFsZbhc_jGLeRTkF1X0G2i8YkPdh2NyJTYnyEgTrWU4rHmR-PJEA3NchyUdSFHm_TJ4O3f29JWFups71F-FbXfVeHaNcdvrxibiJmIoc01NiWCtmlBh-vk0VWGfigF6I/s320/IMG_0468.JPG" /></a>Step 2: Fold in a corner so that it is touching the center of the square and make a crease.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420774632174419858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrhCED9tnBxWDx_ygB-7p9n2vhDHA6KqlOAXQlTo1oN5BcAn67U1pk4tsy7ZGt4ZnScqzKkepED9kGCJWI5LnnCmN5KpLzuUMW_eNFwzjd3hwNh1gfgKlnyPiRA0X9JF7_qF6OFugiCw/s320/IMG_0469.JPG" />Repeat on all 4 corners<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420773667191187682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiejCzzrjg2CAkR1OQD3WLLUl1VtntXkjI8dd0t_OclR_bCmGwLDyPtPsBMbI1YSICcMWJhgcogc1SBoeMu1w7iJUvm5LsHUS5G6NI-OgaIsdrlkrn2FzEuwCgUp99noKNfAn7UR9BDeOw/s320/IMG_0471.JPG" />Step 3: Unfold one corner and then fold corner tip to new fold and make a crease.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420773659566516114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdT5-khFWMiTc-PDdT00CHmE9zeo2yDz6AEMoi0l0ECOT3rnoVhyphenhyphendnyOrBe2WMWfaylcYwCRYlHhkjE0dz2nmBlSLYc3cqcCIMM9nb_VvcVJnXoDFF4K53B-yZOpDKJ9FmRxVEZLZt3hY/s320/IMG_0472.JPG" />Repeat on all 4 corners<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420773651422751682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRK44Zc3X_7Td6BrFcpnttlO8yHcIwomeKqw_t0s-A-AK1voB0LqHjP-D1eHD_OwCKJgaW1OasWG9VnSa5IRGsE5Ko8oydJeGqS7WackPJjeuJOBKVR58VpG2izK9BZsn7b9S7lRMejWM/s320/IMG_0473.JPG" />Step 4: Following creases, roll and fold one corner until it folds to your center point. Make a crease.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420773648412166386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoQgyGABD9jxZugFPXPbdFUi5r1ZQXVYJ9IqAdIs1tioLNymAp8lk5T7z3aAT-aFqDtE9vupQmHdMiOb63BBN5aokEd17WRKybTCNwa5CUMARB9KePLt9hCaqYLSSCOjbbZ5iy76NT1Ks/s320/IMG_0474.JPG" />Open up fold and repeat on each corner.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420772245193757218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgufjJLw_6sGRNy99H_ot4_CFiJynj5p28nIJGjxzMdETdXj6mGTX473Wrzo1HQODz69elAilGWNcapHEj7NylKqbGnH0aeZGhO_vbA2DBhpOKJYtoJjx-pCt4OSwkXe_Gd_FEAbHH-xHs/s320/IMG_0475.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420772239700890722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTZKLuB52kK7Hcs0Il9cr8s1-P_X5LrKGQqIbZuAq-syaxYZiUTLkSf6bJTxDE8GzSNOmz1k5M3M94zuyZOg7OP75qaxVqp7JmLGPrQjTEiLNs9EjKwdz-d16IUgPh2Ll97Xe_xlQ2Xo/s320/IMG_0476.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420772228953801954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0O24xqZfaID0L_rPcyaU7yXVYGQJvVHiKY2VjzW5HTcNjnp_ofO0nSvG-O1tlzFPbWwlKXXhcoAq7Olz7-PT4hzr2GcrEnqgyBNRw5Y_UmZliwbcyJj3ki_ZO-EuVV-cIgu5SqTXbzY/s320/IMG_0477.JPG" />Step 5: I made a dotted line so that you can see where on the fold you are to cut. Cut to either corner of center creased box on opposite sides of your paper.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420772223238623986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxs3Mjp6ZGFnc1dChhLHT0CQmXaVErhbDh5y_rFDKFwcMO9cImf-FnW3NHnbqnNjrPwef2Jh9CXV3z0su6UX-ehWNu8bUJMzVsu3ep21vntNPR7x8jcgZMvOIoSyI4Qk2Syb1TlEvZMQ/s320/IMG_0480.JPG" />Step 6: Roll up opposite sides, following folds and fold in ends.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420770909280117010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcU4K2jYrODTo0dnCvoJl3VYhyphenhyphenHsl03zB_K-f8tGSOZMfnuMq1LbxnLDFIHFQb044f8_BjEhyphenhyphenL4f9nz0QF1fxis_dBZ3MBgfPxCmfIBYKv8h-Q4orlKRW2P5_tNcXZ9eMYALoPACWeH1s/s320/IMG_0482.JPG" />Step 7: Open folded ends(I call them arms) and have each side touch opposite sides to form a square<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420770897188846770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjYKSN2kIPLUZE9IqjxUkAKoUd4QzBlmOG0pO8nHju3SIN-FZHfaDMNn970GWwlD5hA5Tc4K-cV7TIQTokgFfyMtJLC0hcdGZZX4QcDbu4qsWiAegJ48iPttWU8o3l5QVRhpO0ITK5L0/s320/IMG_0483.JPG" />Step 8: Roll up remaining sides on folds<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420770890734617906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTd0N1etClLiSWZNPMYMe-FKvx_FrYF5Jokb4FDuud-09Mm4PVwdIEWb-7_iaEqWpRdNvPIWMbNdOWSCckCaSoUr-K2G0HEK8H6x4LQlB8W8qsn88nKtFv_7kQewvGSOZYx-bsxhPAncU/s320/IMG_0486.JPG" />Tuck down over arms to make box.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420769572392542018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4GbHD5ZFur7NvbNgjl93VnnAxiT08xVxxCYsWiXsj8O9W7yqPGUWw_AejPbJ-Nhh4Dt7fL5IVobFxG2ZTZfi00Irg4-zAXHG4VkXqqvq6D-S_jkDmoisz0FAsOepqiJA2X33EUbcMiM/s320/IMG_0488.JPG" />Repeat on opposite side. Erase pencil marks. if desired, secure with double sided tape.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420769567557396834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDGXQgDCR89fDIHnORm4Vryy1ovPdzxG5a_v4zNKfGXfYU4NGalxe0a2QoojKaLJUCDWRJqb05JYH6h3YfMICRyBJ86VxqVFbgh4teTIkydKEDK4Yj8MpUNDdZ05CzZZwyN4qh9CMHUd8/s320/IMG_0489.JPG" />Step 9: Repeat on another squared paper. For best results cut a second paper 1/4"(if thin paper)-1/2"(if heavy thicker paper) smaller by cutting 1/4"-1/2" down and across one side of paper like an "L" shape. Once formed in a box it will easily fit inside the larger box snugly. add ribbon if desired.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420769548409645362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIO9-DZK0oim3kGnbAon2i9zkDshY_ku5keuAwg3DMPQlIPtR7yLCvtBqVSGpNw5h0BponXFU62CKcT51E6yMrVhFDVPRAIGS-LgaDgMTosTdbXZDMzRNzjXTUd929itjxDya8Gs4iCI4/s320/IMG_0491.JPG" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div><p align="center"><strong><em>Have Fun,</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em>Be Creative,</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><em>Look Fantastic!</em></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">It's Your Time to Shine!!!</span></strong></p>Olsen's 7http://www.blogger.com/profile/07727733005087454374noreply@blogger.com1