tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9375063758975762712024-03-23T12:22:14.191-07:00Occasionally CraftyA blog about simple and budget-friendly crafts, home decor, and DIY projects. You will also find family-friendly recipes, and parenting and motherhood posts.Valerie Earnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.comBlogger885125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937506375897576271.post-39927460899735095902018-03-26T06:05:00.001-07:002018-03-26T06:05:40.237-07:00No Birthday Party? Try this Birthday TraditionToday is my son's birthday. My middle child is smart, athletic, funny, a peace-maker, and such a loving person. He always wants to do what's right and make others around him happy. I can't believe this little baby is 11 years old!<br />
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Back when my kids were old enough to start having real birthday parties with their friends, I got overwhelmed pretty quickly. My daughter's birthday is in 2 weeks, and Easter is usually right around one or the other's birthday. That's a lot of celebrating in a short amount of time.<br />
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So, I made a new tradition. We don't do birthday parties every year. We take turns! I have two boys and one daughter, so one year is "Boys Party" year and the other is the "Girl Party" year.<br />
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When it's not his or her turn for a party, the birthday child gets to pick a friend to take out for birthday dinner, and they get to choose the restaurant! Then we bring the friend back to our house for cake and ice cream.<br />
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My kids all love doing this! They love having a friend with them to celebrate their special day, and I love not having to plan a party!<br />
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Here's the invitation we dropped off to his friend this year, printed on <a href="https://amzn.to/2pFI9kQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5x7 photo paper</a> (although ours had more personal information). <br />
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You could just invite the friend with a phone call or in person, but kids love getting invitations, and when it's a friend you may not know as well, it helps the invitation sound more legit to the parents. Or, am I the only one that gets "invitations" like "my friend said I could come with them to Six Flags" when you KNOW they haven't asked their parents?<br />
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We're off to enjoy the birthday festivities! Do you throw your kids parties? Every year? Every other year? I'd love to hear what other parents do!<br />
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Wow, it's been awhile since I posted. To be honest, when it's cold and snowy/rainy/foggy, I have very little motivation to do anything except sit on the couch in a warm blanket, reading a book. Of course, I have to participate in real life, but in my down time, I haven't been able to muster up the motivation to create.<br />
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Well, now that March is just about here, I figured it's time to get creating again. One of the things on my to-do list is to replace one of my favorite decorations. I made this <a href="http://www.occasionallycrafty.com/2014/03/springsubwayart.html" rel="" target="_blank">Spring Subway Art Plaque</a> a few years ago and love to display it each spring. Unfortunately, it got destroyed in our move!<br />
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So, I decided to make a new project with the same design, but with a totally different spin.<br />
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I used this cute <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Decor-Frames/Storage-Organization/Memo-Chalkboards/Black-Ornate-Chalkboard-with-Dotted-Corners/p/80643082" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scrolly chalkboard</a> from Hobby Lobby, and <a href="http://shrsl.com/ly0e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">adhesive vinyl</a> from Expressions Vinyl. <a href="http://shrsl.com/sq8a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oracal 651</a> is the best to use on this project, as the chalkboard has kind of a slick surface, but honestly I used scraps, so some colors are 631 and some are 651. Use those scraps!<br />
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First, I imported a photo of the plaque to Silhouette Studio so I could make sure my design would fit the way I wanted. I changed the page sized to match the actual dimensions of the plaque. Then I imported the shape (you can find it <a href="https://www.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/39856" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>) and filled the words with the colors I wanted to use when I actually cut the vinyl.<br />
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Then I just cut by color. Since this image isn't really layered, I can push the same colors close together to cut and just place each piece by hand, eyeballing it as I go. If it was a true layered image, I'd keep each color in it's correct spot as I cut, then layer it all together.<br />
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Here are some progress photos as I transferred each line to the plaque.<br />
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And here's the finished project!<br />
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I can either hot glue a ribbon to the back to use as a hanger, or display this using a plate stand. I'm thinking I have a perfect spot for this on my built-in shelves!<br />
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Are you ready for spring yet? Someone please send me some sunshine!<br />
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Valerie Earnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937506375897576271.post-60984833498056306712018-01-22T05:41:00.001-07:002018-01-22T05:45:58.395-07:00Serendipity Movie Quote Printable: Valentine's Day Decor<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's Monday, and about the only good thing is that this is the day of the Monday Movie Challenge Hop!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On the last (or fourth) Monday of each month, a group of bloggers participate in a #MovieMondayChallenge, hosted by <a href="http://cmongetcrafty.com/">C'mon Get Crafty</a>! We decide on a topic, genre, or specific movie to use for inspiration and everyone gets free reign to create something wonderful!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This month's challenge was. . . . <strong>"Romance! </strong>Everyone was allowed to choose their own favorite romantic film for this challenge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm not really a Nicholas Sparks type of girl, but I do enjoy a good Rom-Com now and then. One of my favorites that I'll watch whenever it's on TV is <i>Serendipity</i>, starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. They have a chance encounter at a store that leaves them wondering "what if" even though they are both in relationships with others. When all seems to conspire to keep them apart, lots of little "serendipity" events (or happy accidents) eventually help them realize they are right for each other, and bring them together at last.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is movie is so cute and so utterly ridiculous at the same time. It just makes me happy.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you haven't seen the movie, the main characters have a date at one of the iconic New York city treat shops, Serendipity 3. They share an amazing-looking frozen hot chocolate.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are about a million frozen hot chocolate recipes on the Internet, so rather than making my own version, I thought I'd incorporate the sweet treat in a printable you can display as part of your Valentine's Day decor.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Working from home gives me the opportunity to do something else I love--volunteer in my sons' school! I help with math, reading, art projects, and anything else teachers need.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the big jobs our volunteers have is trimming and counting Box Tops for Education. It is a repetitive, thankless job, but it is SO WORTH IT to earn that money for your school! The school gets 10 cents for every Box Top that is clipped and sent in. There are hundreds of products that offer Box Tops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last year, our school earned $2479 from Box Tops alone! It makes all the cutting and trimming worth it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My son's 2nd grade teacher has a plastic baggie outside her room where students or volunteers can place their Box Tops. It does the job, but it's easy to overlook. Since I'm in there all the time, I decided to take the packaging from one of the products offering Box Tops to make a Box Top Collection Box!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">While shopping at Walmart, I decided to take advantage of the January <a href="http://cbi.as/a1eo2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Box Tops Offer</a>. If you buy 5 participating products and scan your receipt with the Box Tops Bonus App, you earn $5 for your school (or the equivalent of 50 Box Tops!) This offer is available through 1/31/18.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can download this Box Tops Bonus app on <a href="http://cbi.as/a1ftv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Itunes</a> or <a href="http://cbi.as/a1fu4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> for your device. I love it because you can use the app to earn even more money for your school by simply purchasing items offering Box Tops, scanning your receipt, and watching those earnings pile up! Plus, you can earn bonus Box Tops in combination with your in-store purchase and any other coupon, discount or store program or promotion.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I used my craft cutter to make this Box Top Collection Box. </span><br />
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nature Valley™ Oats N Honey Granola Bars</span></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Annie's™ Cheddar Bunnies</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">First, I removed the Box Tops panel from the Honey Nut Cheerios. Then I covered the remaining sides in white paper. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">I cut out the design in vinyl, using pink, white, navy blue, silver, and yellow vinyl. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">Layer one- navy blue outline.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Layer three- white words and pencil pieces</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="color: #333333;">Layer four- </span>Silver circle</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Layer five- yellow pencil</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">Layer six- navy blue words</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">Once I had my design layered together, I transferred it all to the front of my box using transfer tape.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">It turned out amazing! I'm not going to lie- it was a bit of work, but now my son's teacher has something eye-catching so everyone will remember to turn in their Box Tops as they come into the classroom!</span></div>
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This farmhouse-style wooden sign is perfect for your bathroom!</div>
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Earlier this week I showed you our basement bathroom makeover. While I still have some decorating to do, I did get this farmhouse-style bathroom sign finished and wanted to share it with you. </div>
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Unfortunately, I made this sign while I wasn't blogging last year, so I don't have any process pictures. So I'll do my best to explain how I made it. It's really pretty easy.<br>
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<b>Take a bathroom from blah to beautiful on a budget!</b></div>
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In case you are new here or just forgot, we moved from Phoenix to Iowa about a year and a half ago. We love our home, but it was definitely all "real estate beige" when we moved in. I've been slowly working on adding some character to each area of our new home.<br />
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Today I'm going to show you our most recent makeover-- our basement bathroom! This bathroom is primarily used by my daughter, but it is also available for guests when they are in town or just for friends on playdates and such. So I wanted to take things up a notch from this basic bathroom:<br />
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All we needed was a little paint, new flooring, and a new vanity top to make this bathroom look brand new!<br />
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Because I'm on a budget, making major changes to the bathroom was out of the picture. Tip- paint is fairly inexpensive and completely changes a room! Plus, it's easy to change down the road if you need to.<br />
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I painted the walls my new favorite color: Sherwin Williams Sea Salt.<br />
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I used <a href="http://amzn.to/2FdL2jI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood</a> to update the vanity. Then we also installed a new, more modern <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/White-Cultured-Marble-Integral-Bathroom-Vanity-Top-Common-37-in-x-22-in-Actual-37-in-x-22-in/50372932" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vanity top</a>.<br />
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We picked out some <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/STAINMASTER-1-Piece-6-in-x-24-in-Groutable-Chateau-Peel-and-Stick-Concrete-Vinyl-Tile/999957691" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">12x24 adhesive laminate flooring</a>. It's literally just trim to size, peel, and stick. Having an updated floor makes a huge difference in how this room looks!<br />
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We also replaced the builder's grade mirror with something a little more stylish. I found this one at HomeGoods for about $20. Not a bad deal!<br />
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I use white towels for my guests since they are easy to bleach and keep clean. And see that cute sign in the mirror? I've got a tutorial coming up for it later this week.<br />
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Since I moved to Iowa, I've been lucky to be very involved with my church. I've been a Cub Scout Leader, a Primary (children's Sunday School) teacher, and now I'm serving in the Relief Society Presidency (that's our women's organization). That's a lot of changing around in just over a year!<br>
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One thing you may not know about the LDS church is that our members meet together based on where you live. We have defined boundaries, and everyone who lives in those boundaries is part of the same congregation, or ward.<br>
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This year our Christmas dinner party was extra special because our ward boundaries are being changed this week. So, this was our last get-together, because even though no one is moving, we won't all be meeting together on Sundays and for activities anymore. It's sad, a little hard, but also a little exciting to meet new people and build a new ward family. Anyone out there been through this in your ward? Any words of advice?<br>
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Our theme for this dinner was "Prince of Peace". Several years ago, <a href="http://www.occasionallycrafty.com/2013/12/relief-society-christmas-dinner.html" target="_blank">I made a sweet gift</a> for each of the ladies in my ward in Phoenix, and this is definitely one of my most popular posts!<br>
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People, this could not be easier. I almost feel silly writing a tutorial for this, but I made these for a party last year and got so many sweet comments that I knew I had to share them with you.<br>
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Pay homage to the classic movie <i>Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer</i> with this Misfit Toys Tshirt!<br>
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Hey all- today's the day for you to stop procastinating and get that shopping list put together! I've teamed up with some of my bloggy friends to share a bunch of fun and unique gift ideas for everyone on your list! Plus, you're going to want to enter our <b>giveway for a $100 Amazon Gift Card</b>- just in time for holiday shopping!<br />
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I surveyed my book-loving friends to find out what they want for Christmas this year. I am a book lover myself, as are my kids, so I can personally vouch for anything on this list!<br />
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1. The absolutely best gift you can give is TIME to read! I don't know how many people tell me they have a book list a mile long and no time to sit down and read. Take the kids for a day, take over the housework for your spouse, or just be patient and let them disappear into their room for awhile instead of whatever it is they usually do.<br />
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2. How about a snuggly blanket? There's nothing like curling up in a soft blanket with some hot cocoa (or whatever your drink of choice may be) and a good book! This <a href="https://www.target.com/p/yorkshire-home-fleece-sherpa-throw/-/A-50525000#lnk=sametab&preselect=50475540" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket</a> is a steal at Target this season.<br />
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3. If your book lover is also tech-friendly, how about getting them a Kindle? Purists may sniff, but owning a Kindle gets me lots of free books I otherwise wouldn't pay for, plus the ability to bring a whole library of books with me wherever I go. I love my <a href="http://amzn.to/2zIY8Fv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindle Paperwhite</a>, and they will too!<br />
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4. Add on a <a href="http://amzn.to/2hwbnyN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kindle Gift Card</a> (also perfect for someone who already has a Kindle). You can never have too many books!<br />
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5. How about a tote bag to hold all those books, or just to let everyone know about your love for reading? There are TONS, but I love <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/499770772/my-weekend-is-all-booked-black-or-white?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=book%20tote%20bag&ref=sr_gallery_19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this one</a> found on Etsy.<br />
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6. Another way to show your love for reading is an awesome book-themed shirt! Again, there are so many options, but I love <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/499770772/my-weekend-is-all-booked-black-or-white?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=book%20tote%20bag&ref=sr_gallery_19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this one</a> found on Etsy.<br />
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7. This mug with famous first lines from books is awesome. Get it <a href="http://amzn.to/2hy3FV9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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8. Another fun find are these candles that are paired up with an author for a unique scent. I wonder what Edgar Allan Poe's might smell like.... Check them out <a href="http://amzn.to/2zJ0Xq5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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9. This Book a Day Calendar gives recommendations each day with a blurb from each book. They might hate you for making their "need-to-read" list even longer! Find it <a href="http://amzn.to/2zJ0Xq5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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10. For the Jane Austen aficionado, these book cover coasters are divine! Buy them <a href="http://amzn.to/2huRAQp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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11. If your book lover also loves jewelry, check out the book-themed necklaces at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/teaandtentacles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tea and Tentacles</a>. I really loved this one!<br />
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12. If your book lover is always reading in bed, get them this clip-on <a href="http://amzn.to/2hGys5A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book Light</a> that doubles as a bookmark. Thin and easy to carry around wherever you go!<br />
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Curl up with a great little book and a delicious treat, just in time for Christmas!</div>
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Imagine you had been kept in a POW camp for months, cold, wet, dirty, and starving. One day, there's good news and bad news. The good news is, the Red Cross has delivered Christmas packages for the POWs! </div>
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It is determined a drawing will be held. Now, imagine it is your lucky day-- you are one of the winners! When you open your package, among other things you find evaporated milk, sugar, and a chocolate bar. Chocolate! It's been months since you've seen chocolate, and you are nearly intoxicated by the thought of it. </div>
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All the other POWS from your building crowd around you as you open your package. They smile wistfully as they see your goodies. It's hard to disguise the longing in their eyes, wishing they had been the lucky ones to win. </div>
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You realize that these are the perfect ingredients to make some Christmas fudge. But here's the question: do you wordlessly devour your goodies, or is there something more, something better you could do?</div>
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I was walking in the craft store the other day, looking for inspiration for a new front door decoration. I usually have a wreath, but to be honest, mine is a little worse for wear. I saw this chicken wire Christmas tree amid all the Christmas craft supplies, and I knew this would be a simple and cute project!<div><br />
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You don't even really need a tutorial for this. All you need is the chicken wire tree, a pack of 28 or so <a href="https://amzn.to/40y2k5h" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jingle bells</a> (medium size), and a hot glue gun.<br />
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I love the look of the glittered bells mixed with the shiny ones- and the traditional red and green match my traditional holiday decor. You could go all silver, silver and gold, red, and white, etc.<br />
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Top with a bow or star if you want. I just liked mine plain and kind of rustic-looking.<br />
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Hang on your door for everyone to see! Or, this would make a great wall hanging, too!<br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you’re hosting family or friends in your home this season, you know how much excitement, joy, and of course, stress comes with that! It can be a challenge getting everything just right for the holiday season. Apparently, I like stress, because we decided to remodel our guest bathroom just before guests are due to arrive. Everything has been a huge mess, and we finally put the finishing touches on our bathroom to make it feel like home for our guests. Thank goodness for SCJ, who has all the products I need to clean up my mess before my friend gets here.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is the perfect size for a shelf sign. Once yours is cut, make sure to sand the rough edges.</span></span></div>
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Valerie Earnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937506375897576271.post-28269325447526242862017-11-01T05:00:00.000-07:002017-12-02T06:25:00.871-07:00Little Lamb from Bethlehem Free PrintablesIf you're tired of that elf leaving his shelf and causing trouble in your house, and want a more Christ-centered approach to Christmas fun, bring home the Little Lamb from Bethlehem instead!<br />
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I know, I know. Halloween just barely passed by. And here I am, with a Christmas post. I love me some Thanksgiving, don't get me wrong. But, I want to make sure all of you are prepared for the holiday season.<br />
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On that note, I am thrilled to tell you about the Little Lamb from Bethlehem. If you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/occasionally_crafty" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you may have seen my picture and story about this little guy. My friends at <a href="http://www.deseretbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deseret Book</a> sent me a Little Lamb gift box to try out, and I am in love! The box contains a super soft plush friend, accompanied by a book reminding us of that first Christmas night. You can read the story with your family, then use the ideas in the book (or come up with your own!) to keep the true meaning of Christmas in your homes and hearts this season.<br />
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Here's the basic overview of how to use the Little Lamb in your home.<br />
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Introduce your lamb with a welcome letter for your family! Then read the book together.<br />
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Make a plan of activities or acts of service to do together. Leave the Little Lamb whenever you do something for someone in your home.<br />
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When it's time for the Little Lamb to go away, sit him out with a goodbye letter and encourage your family to keep doing service and showing their love for Jesus Christ all year long!<br />
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To help you carry out your plan, I've created some printables for you!<br />
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I have a welcome letter, a welcome back letter for future years, a family activity planning sheet, and some good deed cards you can use to have lots of fun serving others with your family this Christmas season.<br />
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I'm so excited to use the Little Lamb from Bethlehem with our family soon. I think it will really help us stay focused on our Savior, and the true meaning of Christmas.<br />
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Valerie Earnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937506375897576271.post-66859444551130539272017-10-17T05:00:00.000-07:002017-10-17T05:00:18.218-07:00DIY Vampire Bat BOO Kit (BOO It Forward)<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">I also picked up a black bowl and some other fun Halloween goodies for my BOO Kit. I knew I could make it into a really fun Vampire Bat Bowl! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Let’s do some friendly neighborhood BOO'ing!</span></span></div>
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Valerie Earnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937506375897576271.post-53536215226950314602017-10-13T04:52:00.002-07:002017-10-13T04:52:31.549-07:00Popcorn Box Party: Halloween Candy Bar Wrapper<br />
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Hey all, I'm thrilled to be participating in the 2017 Halloween Popcorn Box Party!<br />
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I knew this popcorn box would be the perfect base for a cute Halloween treat wrapper. So, I deconstructed the box, then scored the side panels so I could fold it into a treat wrapper.<br />
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Then, I traced it onto some <a href="http://amzn.to/2wTnFaM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Halloween scrapbook paper</a>.<br />
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I cut and pasted the paper onto the box, then glued the box back together.<br />
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I made it cute with some coordinating paper, some ribbon, and a darling medallion sticker.<br />
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This is the perfect size for a candy bar or other small treat. I threw in a chocolate bar and the pumpkin lolly you see hanging out the top.<br />
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It's the perfect way to give a grown-up Halloween treat.<br />
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Valerie Earnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937506375897576271.post-34595290673731253672017-10-06T05:00:00.000-07:002017-10-06T06:15:27.127-07:00Dollar Store Halloween Crafts: Halloween Door HangerUsing just three dollar store items and some spray paint, you can make your own cute Halloween door hanger!<br />
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Hey everyone-- thanks for stopping by today, whether you are a regular reader or just joining us through the blog hop. I went to our local Dollar Tree in search of inspiration for some Halloween crafts, and came away with supplies for three different projects!<br />
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First, I picked up some Rustoleum spray paint in Rustic Orange. This stuff is great because it has awesome coverage, and it bonds to plastic, which was really important since my tray is made out of plastic.<br />
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I turned my platter over so I'd have a great shape to build from and sprayed two coats of spray paint, leaving time for drying in between.<br />
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Once it was dry, it was time to turn this yard sign into parts for my hanger. I chopped off the stick part, then cut it into pieces to form a stem for my pumpkin.<br />
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I attached the stem with hot glue, then attached the "Beware" part of the yard sign onto my pumpkin as a banner.<br />
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I finished off with a bow made from cute Dollar Tree Halloween ribbon!<br />
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This is perfect to welcome all your Halloween guests to your door!<br />
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Valerie Earnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937506375897576271.post-70154976914852194752017-09-29T05:00:00.000-07:002017-09-29T05:00:17.342-07:00DIY Copycat Pumpkin Patch Wooden SignIt's finally fall! Even though fall officially started last week, we had a late heat wave here in Iowa. 5 days of 90+ degrees was no fun! Even though I'm used to that from being a Phoenix girl, I wasn't expecting it here! Now we are in the 40's and 50's at night and the 60's and 70's during the day-- perfect!<br>
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Here in my new house, I have a mantel with a really big, blank wall behind it.<br>
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So, when I decorate, I have to put big things up there or it kind of looks ridiculous.<br>
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I saw this tutorial from <a href="https://www.sincerelysarad.com/diy-fall-sign-transferring-image-wood/" target="_blank">Sincerely, Sara D</a> and knew I wanted to make my own, oversized version for my fall mantle. So, I did!<br>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oh that lovely little rhyme. I really wish my 5th grade son had never learned the rest of it. What is it about 10 year olds and potty humor?</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Still, this part, at least, makes a fun little saying for your whimsical Halloween decor. I’m over at <a href="http://seevanessacraft.com/2017/09/halloween-diy-stenciled-trick-treat-doormat/" target="_blank">See Vanessa Craft</a> today to show you how </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">to make this fun doormat encouraging all your Halloween guests to, that’s right, smell your feet.</span><br />
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Bring a little fall inside with this cute <b>Fall Subway Art Printable</b></div>
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Since Labor Day is over, it's time to break out the fall decor. Right? Right?</div>
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(I may have been accused of putting fall stuff out too early, which is nonsense. Must have all the fall things!)</div>
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Anyway, I got this darling file as a freebie some time back, and finally decided to print it out and frame it.</div>
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It's not free anymore, but you can purchase a copy <a href="https://www.misskatecuttables.com/products/product/freebie-of-the-day-autumn-word-art.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. I'll show you how I use these files to make my own printable decor.</div>
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First, download your file and save it somewhere you'll remember it.</div>
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Then, open up <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Picmonkey</a>. I am a premium member but you don't need it for this tutorial. Choose "Design", then "Blank Canvas".</div>
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Next, choose your canvas size. I'm eventually going to print this as an 8x10, so I choose 8.5x11.</div>
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Set your canvas, or background, color. Most often I choose white, as I will with this design. Hit "Apply" and you're good to go.</div>
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Next, you're going to import that design you downloaded. Click on Overlays, which is the butterfly design on the left hand column. Then click "Add your own".</div>
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Once you have it the way you want it, either "save" it, or "export" it. This is kind of confusing. If you save it, that means you want to come back and work on it later. It's saving a copy to the Picmonkey hub. If you export it, then you are saving it to your computer. Let's choose that option so we can print it.</div>
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Name your file, choose your resolution (I almost always choose "Pierce), and export it. This will let you choose a location on your computer to save it, and then you are done!</div>
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I love using Picmonkey to make printables, invitations, and more. It's so easy and so many features are free. And no, this is not sponsored in any way. I just love Picmonkey!</div>
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Check out some of my other fun fall projects:<br />
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<a href="http://www.occasionallycrafty.com/2015/10/fall-burlap-wall-hanging.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fall Burlap Wall Hanging</a></div>
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F<a href="http://www.occasionallycrafty.com/2015/08/diy-faux-pumpkin-flower-centerpiece.html" target="_blank">aux Pumpkin Flower Centerpiece</a></div>
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Happy September everyone! Did August fly by for anyone else? Wow. It's been crazy, but now the kids are in school and routines are getting back to normal, so that means more time for the blog.<br />
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So, Amazon has this new stream called <a href="http://amzn.to/2wqCIco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interesting Finds</a>. It's updated daily, and it has all sorts of fun stuff. So, I thought once in a while I'd show you my favorites of the week. It's a fun way to get to know me, by seeing what makes me smile. And I can get to know you if you tell me what your favorites are!<br />
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</i>Valerie Earnesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15275819794154453950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-937506375897576271.post-56847033574257291012017-08-25T05:00:00.000-07:002017-08-25T05:00:16.363-07:00Pink and Teal Tween Girl's BedroomA move to a new home made the perfect opportunity to give my daughter a brand new room! At 11 years old, she had outgrown the bed and ballerina decor we had for her in Phoenix. We sat down together at the computer, checked out Pinterest, and came up with a cute new theme for her room.<br />
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My daughter's room used to be the guest room in this house, and so was painted a subtle blue. The first thing I did was give the walls a fresh coat of paint. Then, using some removable indoor vinyl, I cut diamonds in pink, teal, and gold, then applied them in a pattern on her focal wall.</div>
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I let her pick out some wall art from HomeGoods, which is my go-to store when looking for home decor accessories.</div>
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A few small touches here and there make the room extra special.</div>
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Paint: Sherwin-Williams Pure White | Bedding: <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/julissa-comforter-set/3258873?skuId=43124794" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bed Bath &<i> </i>Beyond</a> <i>| </i>Bed: <a href="http://wayfair.com/">Wayfair.com</a> | Mattress: <a href="http://costco.com/">Costco.com</a> | Dresser: IKEA<br />
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Paper Lanterns and Tissue Balls: Hobby Lobby | Wall Art: HomeGoods | Vinyl Diamonds: <a href="http://expressionsvinyl.com/">ExpressionsVinyl.com</a><br />
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A year ago, we moved here to a smaller town in Eastern Iowa. Jokingly (or maybe not), the locals tell me we are "five hours from anywhere fun!"<br>
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Recently we visited Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We had a blast, so I thought I'd share some of our favorite things we did, along with recommendations from others who have visited recently.<br>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Want to share some love with the servicemen or women in your life this summer? Make this easy </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">Patriotic Pop Up Card</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> and share the love with our troops!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our family is fascinated by researching family history. In our family, generations of men have served in the military in some way or another. One great-great-great grandfather even died (many years after the fact) from a bullet he received as a Confederate soldier in the <a href="https://www.civilwar.org/learn/civil-war/battles/chickamauga?gclid=Cj0KEQjw4cLKBRCZmNTvyovvj-4BEiQAl_sgQhU-5CPyBR3CP3Gb6cU6EDBzG15FtkEIRlrYgACZH5MaAnon8P8HAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Battle of Chickamauga</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My dad was the last of our immediate family to serve in the military. He was in the Navy as a young man. Now, our tradition of military service is carried on by my brother-in-law, who is serving in the US Army. We are proud of him and thankful for the service he and each our of our servicemen and women give for our country.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the ways you and I can show our support for the troops is by buying <span style="background-color: white;">Coca-Cola™ products at your local Sam's Club! Look for the cans with the custom patriotic packaging! My Sam's Club didn't stock these special cans but they are available in most Sam's Club locations.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">When you purchase Coca-Cola products at Sam's Club this summer, you'll be helping to provide care packages to the troops overseas! Sam's Club is partnering with the USO and is hoping to provide 3000-5000 care packages this summer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you can't make it to the club anytime soon, or if you're like me and your club doesn't carry the special products, you can order <a href="http://cbi.as/7xb5v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coca-Cola products</a> with the special USO packaging online, or you can simply donate to the USO for care packages <a href="https://usowishbook.uso.org/comfort-food-packages" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I can't think of an easier way to give back to our troops this summer.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">To make it extra special, I've put together a tutorial for an easy patriotic pop up card you can include with a care package or give to your favorite serviceman or woman.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I was inspired by <a href="http://karenburniston.typepad.com/i_am_not_lefthanded/2013/07/video-tutorial-triple-star-pop-n-cuts-card.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> for a pop up card, but I know a lot of people don't have fancy cutting machines. So, I figured out a way to make a similar card with just paper, scissors, and glue!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">You will need the following supplies:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">2 pieces 12x 12 solid Cardstock- different colors. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">1-2 pieces of coordinating patterned paper </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Xacto knife.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">Template for stars (download <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/6gb92e4g56bsmni/Occasionally%20Crafty%20Patriotic%20Pop%20Up%20Card%20Template.jpg?dl=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Instructions:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;">1. Cut a </span>4.75x12 inch strip of solid cardstock. Fold in half at the center. Using my template, trace and cut with Xacto knife, two stars evenly spaced from the center of the strip, leaving the feet closest to the center attached.<br />
(my Xacto knife was so dull! It took some work to cover those rough edges up.)<br />
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Glue stars together at the center tips.<br />
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2. Cut 2 4x4 inch squares to back the star cutouts. (solid contrasting paper)<br />
Use a tape runner or other adhesive and glue to the front and back of your card.<br />
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You should see the contrasting paper through star shaped holes.<br />
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3. Cut a 4x8 piece of patterned paper. Trace and cut two stars evenly spaced from center of the strip, again leaving the feet closest to the center attached. Glue stars at center tips.<br />
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4. Cut these stars out at the feet, making sure they stay connected. There should be a hexagon at the bottom.<br />
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5. Add strong tape to the bottom of hexagon. Cut up the fold to remove the hexagon, leaving the taped feet of the stars.<br />
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6. Push the fold of the patterned stars right up against the feet of the solid stars.<br />
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7. Repeat steps 3-6 for the other side of the card.<br />
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8. Use leftover patterned scraps as embellishments for the card. You can add embellishments as desired. You can cut small stars and swirls to glue to the card. Use glue dots. Smaller stars layered in different colors make even more interest.<br />
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Trace and cut label frames for a greeting. I actually printed out the phrase I wanted in a cute font and traced it onto my label :)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This <b>patriotic pop-up card</b> and a Coca-Cola <a href="http://cbi.as/7xb5v" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">care package</a> are sure to brighten anyone's day this summer! How are you going to celebrate the 4th of July?</span></span></div>
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Have a missionary or service-themed girls camp? Here's a great <b>girls camp tshirt idea</b> for you to make!</div>
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Our girls camp is coming up next week! Last week I gave you a <a href="http://www.occasionallycrafty.com/2017/06/girls-camp-beaded-zipper-pull-gift.html" target="_blank">sneak peek</a> of our camp shirts, so I thought I'd share the details with you today.<br>
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