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I'm not much for addiction.
I used to smoke. For 7 years actually. I quit when I was pregnant with my son. Right after he was born, I started again. 2-3 years down the road, a good friend (whom was pregnant and not smoking, of course) pointed out that I only smoke when I came to her bar. She told me there was no reason to smoke if you are only smoking once a week. And she asked why I still did it.
I sat back and thought of this for a while. She WAS right......"a nervous habit" I told her. "I feel like if I'm not busy at all times, everyone is going to look at me like I'm that creepy person just sitting there staring at everyone else at the bar. I don't want to be a creepy person"
Which is mostly true. I quit fully when I got pregnant with my daughter. But I also think there's a sprinkle of the drive to be a multi-tasker somewhere in that mix. The demand on women to get so much done within the day.
Soooo.....that leads me to my realization today. My husband pointed out that I drink roughly 8 cups of coffee just in my morning. It doesn't help that I'm in love with my oversized coffee cups that actually hold 2 1/2 cups of coffee.
So there's my weakness: coffee.
A co-worker recently asked me how I do so much in a day. I told her that I hate going to bed thinking I didn't accomplish crap that day. Which is true. But in all reality, it's my coffee. The days I don't drink it are the days that I sit on the couch all day watching That 70's Show seasons. I own all the seasons that are out.
My coffee turns me into the person I strive to become. The ultimate Mom. The "Superwoman" possibly =). Or maybe...just maybe....my Ma.
On a different note, I made quesadillas last night (and nachos, but who cares?)
Chicken Quesadillas
I'm sure almost everyone knows how to make this, but whatever
shoft shell tortillas
fajita or taco mix
1. I used my quesadilla maker. If you don't have one, go to Younkers (or Boston store, Elder Beermans, any BonTon store really) and pick one up. You NEED one of these.
2. Cut up the chicken, peppers, and onions into small chunks. Shred your cheese.
3.Fry up the chicken with a little bit of veggie oil and the mix packet. I prefer the fajita one. Cook until it's no longer pick in the middle.
4. Fry up the peppers and onions. I like to fry them up with rice vinegar. You may find this in the asian food ilse. If not, you can use sake' too! Don't worry, the alcohol cooks out. You'll love the flavor though (came across this one when I accidentally grabbed the wrong bottle. Wanted olive oil, lol)
5. Lay everything out in seperate bowls. The kids, of course, don't like the peppers or onions.
6. Put all your stuff on your tortillas, put it in the quesadilla maker, cook until spots turn brownish, take it out with a metal spatula, and cut along the indented lines!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Chicken Quesadillas, Coffee
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Mahindra KUV100 (LHD) Left Hand Drive Version Specification Features Price :- The Mahindra is looking all set to expand it business across the boundaries lines and is in a hurry to boost its exporting.
The news is coming out that Mahindra is keen to export its model KUV100 to the Hungary soon. The Left Hand Drive(LHD) version of the newly launched models of compact SUV Mahindra KUV100 will be exported to Hungary.
The production of the LDR version of this vehicle has already started and soon, it will be exported to the Hungary.
Meanwhile, a company is planning to export the same model to the South Africa . It is believed that Mahindra will export the KUV100 compact SUV as completely knock down units to South Africa, which is same as Hungary.
According to the close sources, Mahindra is looking to deliver 20,000 units of the KUV100 to South Africa as well as Hungary.
Reports are also coming out that the export version of UV100 will also contain some additional safety measures, keeping in mind the roads and traffic system of South Africa.
Meanwhile, only the kits of the KUV100 will be exported to the South Africa and later, it will be assembled in the local plant there, which was set up in 2004.
In,the month of may around 260 units of the model have been exported to South Africa.
In India, KUV100 was launched in the month of January and has bagged over 37,000 bookings. These are manufactured in the t Maharastra where its Chakan Plant is located.
Mahindra KUV100 is available in both petrol and diesel variant. The different variants of KUV100 are K2, K4, K6 and K8 and the three sub-variants K2+, K4+, and K6+.
The price of KUV100b has the price tag of Rs. 4.42 lakh and Rs 6.76 lakh in India. Well, it will be interesting to see how South African will welcome this vehicle of Indian brand.

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Criminal Macabre follows the adventures of Cal Macdonald, who is very similar to DC's John Constantine. He is also a Paranormal Detective that loves to spend his time drowning his problems with alcohol whilst popping painkillers like skittles. You rarely see him without a cigarette followed by a trail of smoke.
Cal is an antihero that will not be getting any help from the boys in blue. Instead, he goes about using ghouls in order to solve his cases. Often the dead can make good informants, however, there is a threat that might eliminate the ghouls forever. Usually ghouls can only die via the total destruction of the body and head, but it seems that they are dying of a somewhat natural cause, a cause described as the feeling of "abandonment".
Cal is then drawn to a situation in a library. The police have the place surrounded but Cal decides that he will do the talking. He walks in to find his friend Frankenstein, who has trashed the library as a result of a panic attack. He has lost his sight, reading was the only thing that kept him sane. The library was his Fortress of Solitude. But without his eyesight all is lost. It is almost as if these events are foreboding another threat. The hyper violence of the opening pages would also lend to this theory. Cal who is in a rather unusual state of health decides to find out more.
The art really sets the tone of this book, majority of the pages are dark in colour. This really created the atmosphere of the supernatural and draws the reader into the world of this Paranormal Detective. The comic creates a nice balance between highly detailed frames and less detailed frames. What makes this mixture work is that the frames with less detail often contain good dialogue. So the dialogue is kept the focus, it is not lost in by the distraction of detail.
This story follows the 30 Days of Night war. Niles was clever to make the people think that the war with the vampires was the end, but it in actual fact was only the beginning. With so many abnormalities occurring simultaneously, this issue gives you the sense that a great threat is about to emerge. Who or what that threat is, is the question.


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There is a huge debate here over healthcare, and President Obama's legislation which ensures all Americans have health insurance (sometimes known as 'Obamacare'). I will have to write more about this, but here is an opinion piece from online newspaper the Huffington Post (an 'op-ed', as they say here) by Sojourners founder Jim Wallis which takes a faith perspective on the matter, shortly after key ruling on its legality by the Supreme Court.
(See also the comments by J Herbert Nelson on the what are- to me- the strange attitudes Americans have on this issue).
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Allans Beach Farm Stay.A Very Special Place to Stayon the wild side of the Otago Peninsula.
Entry to Allans Beach farmstay
Allans Beach Farm Stay has 2 self-contained units,a home away from home.Known as 'The Cottage', and 'The Shed' they have everything that you might needand are sunny and warm.Within easy driving distance of the major local attractions. e.g. Larnach Castle and the Royal Albatross Colony.
Only 7 minutes from Portobello around Hoopers Inlet.Enjoy the peace and quiet of the country and only 5 minutes walk to Allans Beach.
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Before it fades into a distant memory, I want to take a moment and reflect upon the winter of 2010, my first winter as a stay at home mom. I'm not writing this post because my first winter was easy - I'm writing this post because my first winter at home was hard. I'm hoping to share the tips and tricks I learned during that first year to encourage other new at-home mommies.
Before I begin, let me give you a little back history. My daughter, now age two and a half, has become the sweetest and easiest child ever. (And I am now happily enjoying my days as a SAHM.) But it wasn't always that way. As an extremely colicky infant with acid reflux, the first few months of parenting rough. Because of the acid reflux, our pediatrician had instructed us to hold her upright for 30 minutes following each feeding. As I'm sure you can imagine, an additional thirty minutes tacked on to each midnight feeding, certainly starts to take its toll week after week. Not to mention the havoc it wrecked on my baby's developing sleep habits, as she had become accustomed to always falling asleep upright in my arms.
|Six weeks old (I had a big baby)
When she was six months old, I was finally ready to get out there and socialize with other moms. Except, I didn't know any other moms yet. All my friends were either co-workers, who had returned to work after children or friends who didn't have children. At that point I only knew one other stay at home mommy friend, but by the time I was ready to be social, she had just entered her own state of newborn exhaustion with the birth of her second child. With the winter weather settling in, I couldn't exactly meet other mothers at the park and I didn't know how to meet other moms.
I tried to get involved in a few groups, but it was hard. First of all, you can't exactly Google search, "ways to meet other stay at home moms." Well you can, but you might not find what you're looking for. Its hard to find a group if you don't know specifically what you're searching for. (See below for list of international club names to search.)
After a bit of searching, I finally found a few groups that interested me, but by then it was mid November and with everyone's upcoming holiday schedules, many of the playgroups and clubs were on hold until the new year.
I felt very alone.
Maybe you feel this way right now. Maybe you're even second guessing your decision to be an at-home-momma.
But take heart! It will get better. (I promise!) Once you get involved and meet some other mommy friends, you'll feel much better. That, and finally getting a full night's sleep again ;)
Seriously though, being a SAHM has become such a fun and happy time in my life. I truly love it. But I before I could fully enjoy it, I needed to address my own needs - specifically, my need for socialization. At the bottom of this post, I list a number of organizations and websites to help you start your search for mommy friends, but in the meantime here are six easy things you can do to make your first
|Rockin' my 'New Mom' tee
Six Easy Tips for Surviving Your First Year as a SAHM
- Open All the Curtains - If your home is dark and gloomy, you'll probably feel that way too. So, pull back the curtains, lift up the blinds and turn on those lamps.
- Wear Jeans - As tempting as it is to stay in your PJ's after a long sleep deprived night, you'll feel more awake if you actually get dressed. You don't necessarily have to wear jeans, but avoid the sweatpants if you want to stay alert. If your pre-baby clothes still don't fit, don't fret about it, but treat yourself to few new outfits until you return to your previous size.
- Make a Budget - The transition to at-home mothering often comes with a loss of income. Making (and keeping) a budget can become a rewarding task, especially if you are missing the academic component of your previous career.
- 'Pick Up' Mommy Friends at the Park - It feels strangely masculine at first, but don't be shy about asking for phone numbers. Local parks, story times, and indoor playgrounds are the watering holes for at-home mommies. When your kid is playing with (or next to) another child, an exchange of chit-chat will naturally flow between you and the other mother. If she seems like someone you could be friends with, ask for her number! Then be brave enough to call or text her to schedule a future playdate. It feels awkward but it works.
- Drink a tall glass of water first thing each morning - First year law students are instructed to drink a big glass of water immediately upon getting out of bed each morning. It is supposed to jump start your alertness level, boost your mood, and improve cognitive functioning. I don't always do this, but it really does seem to work.
- Get involved - Get out of the house and do something. Join a mothers Bible Study, a playgroup, or a moms club. These groups are just as much about fulfilling your social needs as they are for your child's socialization. Reach out and get involved early on. You will benefit from a playgroup long before your child is old enough to actually play with other children. Below is a list of organizations and websites to help you on your quest to meet other mothers.
Where to Meet Other Stay at Home Moms
- Join a Playgroup, Club, or Group: See list below
- Libraries: Check your local listings for storytimes and other toddler activities.
- Community Centers: Local Community Centers or Parks and Rec buildings often host regular Open Gym Times for babies and toddlers during the day. Push toys, Balls, parachutes, and climbing toys are usually available for children to play with. A $1 entrance donation may be requested
- Coffee Shops with Play Yards: In my area, there are a several coffee shops with indoor play yards for children. Some of these are located within large churches and open their indoor gymnasiums for family play during the day.
- Children's Museums: Technically these are called children's museums, but really they are just fun places to play and explore. Depending on your area, sometimes these places are free.
- Park or Pool: If weather allows, this is a great place to meet other moms. Remember, being brave and asking for phone numbers of those you meet will allows you to begin a friendship and coordinate a second meeting.
Clubs, Groups, and Other Organizations for SAHMsMOMS Club: (Moms Offering Moms Support) This is an international group with hundreds of local chapters. This is the group I am currently involved with and love it! Membership to the club is based on location so everyone in your chapter lives close by. This is especially great when your kiddo is little and you only have a narrow window of time between naps, feedings, etc. and don't want to drive far to meet up with other women.
Our district also offers a weekly playgroup during the day at one of the elementary schools. The playgroup is 60 minutes long and held in a room full of developmentally appropriate toys. The first 45mins are free play with your child and the last 15 minutes are teacher led circle time with songs. I waited until 10 months to start the playgroup, but I wish I had started her earlier! It is fun for the kids and fun for the moms too (to chat with other moms)
Are there other mommy groups available in your part of the country? Leave a comment with the name of the group, to help other women reading this post.
Passionate for SAHMs
(And if you want to chat feel free to email me! thebeansproutnotes [at] gmail [dot] com.)


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29 opmerkingen:
- garde zei
I think just the same like you. every month i am finding amazing styles in unique new blogs...
- 14 augustus 2012 om 00:08
- Pablo Parra (Fungi) zei
Kaiiwong: I just love the way you write cause you cause your point of view is so objective!
I think like you, a blogger needs followers, views, rates, etc but it comes when you add effort and just say "follow me and I follow you" is kinda boring, a serious reply or an honest opinion is better!, cause at the end blogging is more than just a hobbie, is part of a lifestyle, don´t you think?
I´m becoming a fan of your blog, of your opinions and your photos, so let me know if we can make a little project, something like a collaboration, (my mail firstname.lastname@example.com)
Have a nice week, Kaiiwong
- 14 augustus 2012 om 00:18
I agree with you ! That's why i delete the comments from my blog. At the end, i was fed up of the " follow me/follow back"
Great post !
- 14 augustus 2012 om 00:23
- Milex zei
- 14 augustus 2012 om 02:26
- Milex zei
finaly somebody is telling the truth
- 14 augustus 2012 om 02:26
- Robin Bery zei
exactly, you got it. Agree with that.
- 14 augustus 2012 om 09:52
- WOLF359 zei
I completely agree! I'm really starting to loathe the blogs that do it all for the rate of comments and followers.
That's why I rather have 3 followers that keep coming back because they're truly interested by the things I choose to write about, than 30 that just come on my blog for selfpromotion, not even taking the time to read the post they just commented on...
Quality over quantity, right?
- 14 augustus 2012 om 10:33
- Jason Laucht zei
Very sharp bold n straightforward! One of the many reasons why i migrated to wordpress because blogger is polluted with this kind of attitude. Our contents are no longer valuable because they arent really appreciate them. Very few are and that is so devastating because blogger or wordpress to name a few are platforms where you express your feeling n share your passion (mostly) to get feedbacks. Good feedbacks and that follow me i follow u term is unfortunately part of the routine which unfortunately, irritating?. We appreciate good blogs, good contents, good images and we are certainly coming back without being told even without leaving a feedback.
Thank u for pointing this out baby.
- 14 augustus 2012 om 12:48
- Nathan Niche zei
Ok first of all very cute picture haha, it's irony in it greatest blogger form ;) and am glad u like my outfit and will shoot it haha. secondly, I too have been pondering about all these bloggers and their goal to accumulate followers. The thing is I feel like many readers validate a blog by its stats rather than its content. It seems that people they what others are following, it's a trend too. They feel like a bog with only 13 followers of GFC and 11 on bloglovin' must be crappy and not updated often so they go straight to fashion toast or fashion squad thinking that their blog content is what they SHOULD be reading, regardless of how much their style probably not matching theirs.
The best solution I think is for someone to go through all these new blogs and promote them somehow by doing more 'up-and-coming- blogger reviews yet then again the ironic thing is that this might make their somewhat popular blog POPULAR then they fall into the heavy weight big leagues again..... I think just look at others' blogs and find those whose aesthetic or writing style really inspires you. I understand the need to gain followers and 'popularity' as many think just having a blog will get you into shows (wtf?), but do take your time and not scrape followers too harshly, let them come to you.
xx nathan.niche
- 14 augustus 2012 om 13:39
- Mary ♡ Fashionbirds zei
Thank you for those words; you're totally right! Your thoughts are exactly what is going through my mind, especially since my blog switched from Wordpress to Blogger. I blog almost 2 years by now and clearly I'm addicted to it. It is amazing to get feedback from people and it is even more amazing to know that my style, my inspirations and my opinions about fashion inspire others and give them new ideas. This is why I love reading through different blogs, finding bloggers from all over the planet that stand out of the crowd and can give me a total different view on style and fashion. Also, I can appreciate good photography and creative texts. To me good blogs are the free version of fun glossy fashion magazines. And you're right, the hunt for hits and followers shouldn't be in the foreground although, yes, getting feedback is flattering and needed as well. (yet... I can't really appreciate that follow you, follow me chitchat either...)
Sorry for my yackety-yack... :) I wish you a wonderful time in Paris with your love, may the sunshine be with you! And yes, Rue Saint Honore is actually my favorite for shopping strolling! :D All the best, xoxo M.
- 14 augustus 2012 om 14:12
- christian zei
Je hebt helemaal gelijk, het is ook zoon massa industrie aan het worden, het begon allemaal met leuke blogs die groter en groter en groter worden en toen kwamen de adverteerders die meer pagevieuws wilde zien en toen werd de blog wereld obsessed met vieuws, followers enz..
- 14 augustus 2012 om 17:28
- April zei
A-freaking-men! I get so sick of comments where people just want me to follow them or "like" their content. I love looking at other blogs, but if they aren't inspiring me or have solid reading material I dont care to follow them. Blogging isn't a popularity contest, its a creative outlet.
This post was very well said!
- 14 augustus 2012 om 18:08
- Sofie zei
Leuke foto! En ik ben het zó met je eens, ik word echt onnozel van altijd dat 'ik volg je, volg je me terug?'. Ik moet zeggen dat ik daar gewoon nooit op reageer. Allemaal lege reacties noem ik dat, ze lezen of bekijken je artikel amper maar vragen wel om volger te worden, wat heb je daar nu aan? Ik weiger om mensen te volgen wiens blog mij totaal niet kan boeien, gewoon omdat zij mij ook volgen. Ik heb liever mensen die mijn artikels tenminste lezen! Ik vind het erg interessant dat je hier een artikel over schrijft :)
- 14 augustus 2012 om 18:16
- Sharon zei
Helemaar waar, ik ben het helemaal met je eens!
Ik heb genoten van dit artikel :)
Jammer dat je niet naar dat Esprit event gaat, maar wel leuk dat je naar Parijs gaat!
Wat zijn je plannen voor daar?
- 14 augustus 2012 om 19:14
- Antonia | FASHION IMPERATIVE zei
I follow you already, but I have to say this photo is awesome!:)
- 14 augustus 2012 om 19:45
- Xaviera zei
AMEN! You're definitely preaching the truth. Blogging is all about creativity, getting inspired and enjoy other people's point of view on fashion. And I too choose quality over quantity: the stats, rates, followers, etc. don't mean shit if your content sucks. So hell yeah! I AGREE with you big time!
P.s. That photo is fantastic!
- 14 augustus 2012 om 21:54
- Andudei Hardyanta zei
I got it, agree with you.
Why I should follow a blog If I don't like its content.
Nice eyecat framed glasses by the way.. :D
- 15 augustus 2012 om 13:30
- M. Ersa Adiprasetya zei
I agree with you... fashion blog is about creativity and how to you appreciate fashion in your own way... and if some people feels inspiring with your blog is mean your blog content is really interesting..
by the way i love how you illustrate this post with your photo! nice expression and i love your eyecat glasses :)
Hei Echa!
- 15 augustus 2012 om 17:19
- DictatesofFashion zei
Wow! Helemaal gelijk heb je! 'I follow you, follow me back', zo belachelijk! Of een andere reactie in deze aard; 'ik kwam je blog tegen, en vind ze geweldig' (meestal zelfs nog een iets langere reactie). Maar als ik dan even rondsnuffel op andere blogs zie ik dat deze reactie gewoon copy paste is. En dit allemaal zoals je zelf zegt om meer views en volgers te hebben... Dan vraag je je af of andere reacties wel gemeend zijn! We zouden hierover uren kunnen blijven doorgaan!
Heel boeiende post!!
- 15 augustus 2012 om 20:56
- Take A Glass zei
I totally agree with you.
Blogs of some "fashionista" in the long run is really annoying ... And there is a feeling of "deja vu"
Anyway, I wanted to inform you that I created a new section: "Street Style" on my blog. I'm just beginning in this area and I would like your opinion on my first pictures :)
See you!
- 16 augustus 2012 om 08:49
- konshonchloe zei
niceeee heheheheh
- 16 augustus 2012 om 17:28
- Street Fashion Paris zei
Very straight forward sir!!! I detest that kind of comments as well!!! nice statement!!! xx
- 16 augustus 2012 om 18:29
- Urbanmanbas zei
Abrazo, Germán.
- 16 augustus 2012 om 22:56
- Jennie from the Blog zei
helemaal waar!! goed dat je dit hebt gepost en dat je eerlijk zegt wat je vindt :) veel plezier nog in Parijs!
- 17 augustus 2012 om 15:14
- Michiel Steur zei
soooooo right!
- 19 augustus 2012 om 15:09
- Nataša Kolláriková zei
Je hebt echt gelijk!
Ik vraag het zelf nooit maar nu ik sinds kort ook blog is het aan de ene kant wel moeilijk om vanaf scratch aan followers te komen. Ik begrijp dat men je content moet lezen maar hoe heb jij je blog aan de niche markt waar jij je op focust ´bekend´ gemaakt? Ik zou graag tips willen ontvangen die mij kunnen helpen mijn blog, mijn doelgroep te bereiken zonder bij elke blog te zetten of ze me alsjeblieft willen volgen.
Dus heb je ´normale´ tips hoor ik deze graag :)
- 19 augustus 2012 om 22:28
- Mlle W zei
Interesting topic.
I can understand your annoyance, but I actually consider it sweet and a token of insecurity when bloggers ask me this question. You remarked that it's predominantly girls that ask you this. I noticed this on my blog as well: the need to be liked that is higher present with girls. Men often consider themselves amazing so they won't really ask to follow you back, but I once had that too and I think it was quite a feminine gesture.
From your perspective I understand you find the need to 'score' on their account to be annoying. From their perspective they'll probably consider you hot property on the blogger-market these days: being male and popular is interesting for female bloggers who just leaped out of puberty, as they will score 'extra credit'-marks when you follow them too (if we still use the 'score' language on this field).
However, if you feel 'trapped' by blogs that you followed: to de-follow, here's the link if you wanna <a href="http://www.thewriterzmind.com/how-to-unfollow-blogs-in-blogger/*De-back-follow *
Another thing, I don't know you but I'm happy you found love in Paris. I always thought that you were not the romantic type, more someone who is just into "een beetje rondscharrelen". Anyway, cute to see bloggers evolve and there's is nothing that gives you life experience as being romantically involved with someone from another country.
- 21 augustus 2012 om 20:29
- Duck zei
Thanks for pointing this post out to me (good promotion there, haha!), it's something I too have been thinking about a lot. I keep getting emails from companies and PRs asking me for my monthly stats (I always reply: Get lost, but in a nice way). It's so annoying... And then there are the people who comment on your blog/FB/instagram "Follow me! Follow me! I follow back! LIKE ME DAMN YOU!". It's just...pathetic.
The problem is that people think blogging is a way to make money and a way to make a career. But it's not, and I think people need to realise that.
Very few people are making big bucks out of blogging, or have used it to springboard into an amazing fashion career. The reality is the bloggers who made it did so because their blogs are very high quality - they are super photographers, or writers, or designers. Or they started early enough... You're not going to get to that level by self-promotion alone. Do think Tommy Ton or Susie B plaster their comments with links back to their own sites?
There are idiots in the fashion industry who only seem to want to interact with bloggers who have very high traffic or numbers of comments (only generated of course by they themselves, or their "interns", commenting on lots and lots of other blogs). They might think this is giving their brands lots of promotion, but is it good quality promotion? Especially for high fashion brands, they need to be very careful with what kind of online image they are portraying. So it might be more sensible for them to work with a few niche, high quality brands with fewer, but more dedicated and involved, followers.
Or maybe brands shouldn't work with bloggers at all. In some cases I don't see why they need to...
- 28 augustus 2012 om 13:25
- Duck zei
Reading over the other comments it's funny to see how many are also just here to promote themselves :)
- 28 augustus 2012 om 14:23


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Friday, April 5, 2013
My Scraps Sketch #23
Go HERE to see this week's sketch! Go HERE to visit the My Scraps store!
Thanks for stopping by...I hope you have a glorious weekend!
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This is absolutely beautiful. I love the layers, the photos, the papers. Wow! Just. Wow. Love it!ReplyDelete
LOVE it!! So much detail and depth and everything I love & strive for in my pages...well done!! :)ReplyDelete
Your layers are stunning! Great photos, too , Missy!ReplyDelete
So cute Missy and I love your use of the Fourteen collection! The layered strips look really awesome and I love the little touches of stamping on your page!ReplyDelete
This is sooo cute!!! Wonderful photos, and I just love all of the layers of paper, beautiful!ReplyDelete
oh my! This page is so cute! I love the different design of it-- the box with the paper strips! Love! and your washi! Hmm... I might need to use this sketch and your inspiration! :) Check my blog btw.. I used another one of your sketches! :) Thanks for all of your great inspiration!ReplyDelete


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Saturday, January 3, 2015
Video tutorial to make Elegance, a sugared flower
2:50 AM | Posted by Maggi | | Edit Post
Hi there! Join me on my video tutorial and make this deceptively simple flower using Sizzix Alterations Tattered Floral dies, stamen, some paint, beads, and Diamond Dust.
Let me know if you have any questions about how to make this flower. Just leave a comment here on the blog and I'll get back to you.
Labels: Maggi, video tutorial
8 comments:
- Peggy said...
Gorgeous flowers and a great tutorial - you're right, this one looks soooo easy to do!!!
- January 3, 2015 at 4:02 AM
- Ginny Hickmott said...
Great tutorial Maggi, you make it look so easy! I'm definitely going to have a go at these!
- January 3, 2015 at 3:08 PM
- 48SixTime said...
Love this video! Straight to the point! I think it's time to get some flower dies!
- January 3, 2015 at 7:20 PM
- luv46kdz said...
Gorgeous flower, awesome tut Maggi. The lo is stunning
- January 3, 2015 at 9:44 PM
- Dorabel Mercado said...
Very nice tutorial; so understanding to do this amazing flower.Diamond dust have to buy it , Thank you
- January 4, 2015 at 8:21 AM
- Di Garling said...
Looks fabulous Maggi. TFS.
- January 5, 2015 at 5:47 AM
- Goyi Rodriguez said...
Preciosa flor!!!!!gracias por el tutorial...
- January 5, 2015 at 9:53 AM
- Janice Tortoriello said...
Very pretty....simple makes it a plus! Thanks for sharing
- January 27, 2015 at 9:55 AM
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It's the fourth (and final!) week of Swirly Challenges for November; still time to roll up your sleeves and wake up your mojo! ...
This monochromatic layout by Tracey Camburn is just stunning! How wonderful is that picture of these happy little children! The punch work i...
Every other Wednesday I'm going to feature a Swirly Sisters Blog. These ladies are super talented and work wonders with Swirlydoos Kits ...
Hey savages, Kim here, it's a new month and we have lots of new challenges! You can always stop by the Challenge Forums to play along...
Good Morning everyone! A new month means new challenges and have we got some great ones for you! We've bought the Card Chal...
Welcome to: Swirlydoos Kit Club April Scrapbook Kit Reveal ! Th is month we are doing a Social Media reveal. Please join us her...
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