tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71849324991741572152024-03-13T12:31:44.947-07:00PixeltrashamaniaDaily Life: family, friends, crafts, sewing, digital scrapbooking, food and fun!Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.comBlogger352125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-75193581499316059972015-03-29T15:02:00.005-07:002015-03-29T15:02:56.716-07:00Awesome Video that I Had to Share<div id="fb-root">
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Today I added a wreath chandelier under my chandelier! I used fresh greens from the pines in my front yard, a string of icy clear garland and a grapevine wreath. I also used fishing line to tie the wreath to the chandelier. I had these brown icicle ornaments that I have been wanting to use so I added them both to the chandelier and to the wreath for a tiered effect. It looks really pretty when you sit at the table and look up at it! </div>
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Winter is here in upstate, NY!</div>
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Our yard!<br />
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My front porch!<br />
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So we baked cookies!<br />
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And snuggled with our kitties!<br />
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Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-35946725997860748182013-07-06T10:41:00.004-07:002013-09-10T09:44:20.085-07:00San Diego- Where to Go with Kids In Tow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have a friend who is headed to San Diego for a vacation. Having lived in SD for 14 years, plus visiting with the kids recently, I thought I might be able to give some advice on where to go!</div>
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You must drive by the <a href="http://www.ldschurchtemples.com/sandiego/" target="_blank">Mormon Temple</a>. It is like a giant sand castle. If you head down 5S, you are sure to see it around University City.</div>
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The beach on <a href="http://www.lajollabythesea.com/la-jolla-cove" target="_blank">the Cove in La Jolla</a>. There is also a shell shop and a cave that you can walk down to from the <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g32578-d156621-Reviews-La_Jolla_Cave_and_Shell_Shop-La_Jolla_San_Diego_California.html" target="_blank">shell shop</a>! It is pretty cool, but we didn't do it this trip. It is pretty steep & parts are wet rock, so be sure to wear non-slippery, comfortable shoes.</div>
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<a href="http://www.georgesatthecove.com/" target="_blank">George's at the Cove</a> is a wonderful place to eat lunch. They have a balcony that overlooks the ocean. The food is really good. If they still have it, try the Smoked Chicken and Black Bean Soup. Oh so good! Very pretty and fairly reasonable prices for La Jolla. Another place to eat lunch which is less fancy & sit down is <a href="http://www.girardgourmet.com/" target="_blank">Girard Gourmet Deli</a>. It is a counter where you order your food. I've had lots of great sandwiches there while working in La Jolla.</div>
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Check out the super awesome trees in the park at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Jolla_Cove" target="_blank">the Cove in La Jolla</a></div>
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And <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children%27s_Pool_Beach" target="_blank">Children's Beach</a> (which should really be called Seal Beach!) </div>
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and Del Mar. On your way there, stop at <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/delmar" target="_blank">Whole Foods</a> and pick up a picnic lunch to eat at the park overlooking the ocean! Parking is a pain in Del Mar and the meters are watched, so be careful.</div>
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There is a great play park on the beach if you walk down beside <a href="http://www.laubergedelmar.com/ppc-special-offers.php?_vsrefdom=10percent-ppc&gclid=CNq76_mam7gCFU2k4AodjUAAJg" target="_blank">L'Auberage </a>in Del Mar which happens to be on L'Auberge Del Mar Street.</div>
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If you have lots of money, stay there, I've heard it is wonderful. Never stayed though! </div>
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There is also the <a href="http://delmarplaza.com/map/" target="_blank">Del Mar Plaza</a> across the street from L'Auberage. There are great shops (including a <a href="http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/home.jsp?" target="_blank">White House/Black Market</a>... my fav) and a really nice book store and amazing restaurants.</div>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Town_San_Diego_State_Historic_Park" target="_blank">Old Town</a> is full of beautiful colors! A must see for historical purposes and for the kitsch of some of it. There are also great Mexican restaurants where you can watch them make tortillas and then you get to eat them. :-) I suggest <a href="http://www.oldtownmexcafe.com/" target="_blank">Old Town Mexican Café</a>. I was going to suggest <a href="http://www.casadepico.com/#" target="_blank">Casa De Pico</a> first as it was my favorite, but I see they have moved! Boooo! Well, it is still a good one to seek out although it is no longer located in Old Town. It is now at Grossmont Center. It just doesn't seem right. But they do have really great food.</div>
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<a href="http://www.nps.gov/cabr/naturescience/tidepools.htm" target="_blank">The Tide Pools on Point Loma</a> (Go to Cabrillo and follow the signs) There is a $5 charge per carload to get into the park. You can see all kinds of amazing creatures here. Again, a word of warning, it is a fairly steep climb down to the water and there are wet rocks. Do not wear flip-flops. A pair of shoes with some grips is very important. Trust me.... you will see flip-flops in our pics. Learn from our mistakes. Also go at low-tide or your tide pools will be covered.</div>
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There is also <a href="http://www.nps.gov/cabr/planyourvisit/index.htm" target="_blank">Cabrillo Monument, a beautiful view, a gift shop and the light house</a> to visit in the park as long as you are there.</div>
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<a href="http://www.museumofman.org/directions-and-parking?gclid=CLvQ78Com7gCFctxOgodeX4Adw" target="_blank">Balboa Park</a>! This link has a great map. </div>
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The architecture is worth the trip in itself, but there are also many museums, gardens and things for the kids to do like a puppet theater, carousel, etc.</div>
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While at Balboa Park, be sure to search out the Artist's Village. <a href="http://www.museumofman.org/directions-and-parking?gclid=CLvQ78Com7gCFctxOgodeX4Adw" target="_blank">It is number 3 on this map</a>. It is awesome. Beautiful art, pottery, jewelry, etc to buy! There are also glass blowing demonstrations and it is just a pretty place to sit and rest after a walk around the park. It is HUGE! Consider yourself warned! You can really spend two days looking around the park... especially if you like museums.</div>
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The Rose Gardens at Balboa Park</div>
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<a href="http://birdrockcoffeeroasters.com/" target="_blank">Bird Rock Café</a> has yummy coffee and isn't your same old, same old Starbucks! This is between Mission Bay and La Jolla. A beautiful scenic drive! There is also a little train table and books for kids to play with while you sip your coffee.</div>
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Of course, there is also the <a href="http://www.sandiegozoo.org/" target="_blank">San Diego Zoo</a>. I'm sure I don't even need to mention the zoo since it is known world-wide. It is not to be missed! It is a hike, so wear comfortable shoes and maybe even plan two days there if you love zoos. There is a train ride you can take that is outside of the zoo which little kids love. Also near the entrance of the zoo and near the Museum of Natural History is the carousel. It is really pretty and a nice ride, but it is only open in the summertime, so you might want to call before going.</div>
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There are lots of other places to go and eat in San Diego which should be mentioned here.<br />
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I'm going to just list them and give you the links and you can decide! Most of these are casual and pretty kid friendly.<br />
<a href="http://www.hashhouseagogo.com/" target="_blank">Hash House A Go Go</a> for brunch note: Hash house has a long wait but is very casual)<br />
<a href="http://www.themissionsd.com/" target="_blank">The Mission</a> for breakfast (Can have a line, but so worth it. Very casual)<br />
<a href="http://www.localeats.com/Restaurant_Detail/San%20Diego/Point-Loma-Seafoods/4342/" target="_blank">Point Loma Seafood</a> for lunch (Walk up fish counter. Take a number, seat yourself)<br />
<a href="http://traveltips.usatoday.com/restaurants-india-street-san-diego-california-56959.html" target="_blank">Ethnic foods on India Street</a> (many different restaurants!)<br />
<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/saffron-noodles-and-sate-san-diego#query:thai%20on%20india%20street" target="_blank">Saffron</a> on India Street (Order at counter Thai)<br />
<a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g60750-d456510-Reviews-El_Indio_Mexican_Restaurant-San_Diego_California.html" target="_blank">El Indio</a> for lunch or dinner (mmmm potato tacos!) (Order at counter Mexican)<br />
<a href="http://sushiota.menutoeat.com/" target="_blank">Sushi Ota</a> in Pacific Beach for dinner (Sit down, but so yummy)<br />
<a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/27/1416895/restaurant/Pacific-Beach/Yogurtland-San-Diego" target="_blank">Yogurtland</a> in Pacific Beach (had to give it a shout-out because our kids love it)<br />
<a href="http://www.sandiegorestaurants.com/restaurant.cfm/restaurant/196/indigogrill" target="_blank">Indigo Grill</a> for dinner (reservations) (Sit down, but not too stuffy)<br />
<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/world-curry-san-diego#query:thai%20on%20india%20street" target="_blank">World Curry</a> in Pacific Beach. (Beach casual)<br />
<a href="http://www.localeats.com/q/san-diego-restaurants/sammy?lat=32.7153292&lon=-117.15725509999998&rad=50" target="_blank">Sammy's Wood-fired Pizza</a> (There are several around SD. Very yummy)<br />
<a href="http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/menu-restaurants/corvette-diner/" target="_blank">Corvette Diner</a> - 50's theme restaurant. Fun for kids but somewhat loud.<br />
<a href="http://www.localeats.com/Restaurant_Detail/San%20Diego/Extraordinary-Desserts/4233/" target="_blank">Extraordinary Desserts</a>- Seriously awesome coffee and delicious desserts!<br />
<a href="http://www.localeats.com/Restaurant_Detail/San%20Diego/Filippi-s-Pizza-Grotto/4333/" target="_blank">Filippi's Pizza Grotto</a> - Busy on weekend nights, but great for lunch. They are all over the city check the internet to see if there is one where you are. (PB, India Street, Scripps Ranch, etc)<br />
If you are going to any beaches or picnic-type places, shop at <a href="http://www.bing.com/entities/search?q=trader+Joe%27s+san+diego&filters=segment%3a%22local%22&qs=n&chain=19423&pq=trader+joe%27s+san+diego&sc=8-22&sp=-1&qpvt=trader+Joe%27s+san+diego&FORM=SEMORE" target="_blank">Trader Joe's</a> to pick up stuff for lunch. The locations are in the links. Great cheeses and crackers and breads and wines. <br />
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Okay, that's as many as I can think of right now, but I will add to the list as I think of them!<br />
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<br />Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-48259584252462657372013-06-30T19:50:00.003-07:002013-06-30T19:55:52.904-07:00Windows8 Start Screen Background TutorialDid you know that you can change the background of your start screen in Windows8? It is pretty awesome. This way you don't have to use the backgrounds which are cute, but pretty boring after a while. <br />
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Here's the one I made today. So, want to know how to do it? Keep scrollin'!<br />
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The first thing you need to do, is <a href="http://www.afterdawn.com/software/system_tools/system_tweaking/windows_8_modernui_start_screen_changer.cfm" target="_blank">go here</a> and download the ModernUIStartScreen.exe.<br />
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Open the ModernUIStartScreen program. From here, you can click "Load Picture" and choose any of the photos you have taken and use them as a background. <br />
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You can make your photo smaller and play with it in your photo editor software to make it look the way you would like.<br />
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If you do digital scrapbooking, you will can also make your own background like this one.<br />
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Now you need to open your graphics program (ie Photoshop or Paintshop Pro). <br />
Save the template below (by right-clicking) and open it in PS or PSP and fill it in as you like with your choice of graphics.<br />
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This should fit perfectly into your background (I think!) It fits my laptop. :-) If it doesn't work size-wise, you can add to the top and bottom (or to the sides) of the template until it fits better.<br />
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Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-32916129853575657722013-05-10T08:57:00.002-07:002013-05-10T08:57:42.587-07:00Mother's Day Thrifty Place SettingsThis year we are having a lunch for my Mother-In-Law. I really wanted to do it out on our screened-in back porch, but it sounds like it is going to be too cold! Instead, I set the dining room table in pretty colors just for Mom. Pinks, greens and yellows. I really wanted a to use my chintz plates and creamers and salt and pepper shakers, so I tried to come up with a setting for 6 out of what is really a place setting for 4. I added in a few clear glass plates and a few extra pieces of chintz and mixed and matched a bit. Here is how it turned out. I also made cupcakes today and used cute little pearlized Sixlets which I got at our cute little local candy shop called The Parson's Daughter. <br />
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I am going to put one of these little azaleas on each plate before lunch. The silverware is my father-in-law's parents' antique flatware. The plates are pieces I have picked up at thrift shops here and there. I don't use them often, but they are very pretty. To think that this entire table setting as well as the dishes on the buffet are all from thrift stores. I love a good bargain!<br />
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Not loving my flower arrangement. I think I will take the narcissus out before the lunch. I am not loving them, but thought they might add some height. Not loving in so much. I made the quilted runner and the end placemats.
The pink cake plate that is under the flower arrangement was my MIL's mother's.<br />
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You can see my attempt at making the end settings go with the 4 that match. Not perfect, but they will work and men will be sitting at those two places, so they won't even notice.<br />
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My buffet table where I will sit the food. Lots of cupcakes!<br />
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Homemade crepes<br />
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Homemade English Muffins<br />
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Homemade Biscotti<br />
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Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-11440396540350373822013-04-21T10:33:00.000-07:002013-04-21T15:12:02.041-07:00Shoulder-less Shirt Re-Make From A Thrift Store Find I have had a couple of tops that I saw on Pinterest on my Sewing Inspiration board on Pinterest for a while now and have been thinking about how I can make a shirt like these. I love the cut out shoulder and decided I can do this myself. <br />
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So, I started with this shirt... I will look for a more appropriately shaped on my next trip to Salvation Army, but this one will do for now. It is a crepe-y kind of material. Not sure what to call it.<br />
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So, I started at the collar and moved out about 1/2 inch from the collar and cut away the shoulder and the top part of the arm, keeping the underarm connected. I left the 1/2 inch so that I could hem it right up to the collar. I did a rolled hem the whole way around the section that I cut out.<br />
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Then I tried it on and realized that the underarm was too big on me. You can see that here.</div>
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So, I took the arm and the side of the shirt in. It is a size large and I am a small. In hindsight, I should have taken it in first to be sure it fit. So, I cut away the excess material that I had taken in. It showed through the shirt too much to leave it. Then I sewed the sleeve to the bodice from the arm pit up about 3 inches both on the front and back.</div>
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This is how it turned out and I really like it, but I will still look for a dress that I can make like the first picture above. Maybe I should have combed my hair or put on some make-up before taking pictures to share with the world. Oh well, au natural it is.</div>
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Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-29685829359339627372013-04-19T13:03:00.001-07:002013-04-19T13:04:30.720-07:00Washington DC and Springtime<script charset="utf-8" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822/US/pixeltrashama-20/8001/e27bc454-d119-43ae-a6ef-e24b00e414d7" type="text/javascript"> </script> So, it has been a long time since I have blogged about what we have been doing in our little family. We are all ready for Spring which seems to be arriving now {finally} in upstate NY! Whew hoo!<br />
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The buds have popped out on the ends of all of the branches! It shouldn't be long until we have lots of fresh green leaves.<br />
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I found a wooly bear on our driveway. Anyone know what his markings mean?<br />
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Oh no! Look out little guy! Danger is all around!<br />
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For Spring Break, we took a trip to Washington DC. Some of the flowers were on the trees, ie... magnolias and such, but the apple blossoms weren't out yet. If you ever thought about heading to DC and thought it was too stuffy or governmental for you, check out these pictures and you may change your mind.<br />
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This photo is from the wall of the Smithsonian Natural History Museum. I love the movement and shadows.<br />
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This metallic tree sculpture is in the Sculpture Garden on the Mall.<br />
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Another sculpture. I thought he was awesome since it was Easter Sunday and we were here.<br />
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This one might be my favorite! Anyone remember using these erasers? This one is gigantic!<br />
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My second favorite. Called "The Last Conversation". They are so awesome. Wonder what gave the artist the idea to give them beanbag butts? LOL! It is outside of the Modern Art Museum.<br />
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A close-up of the metallic tree. Wonder how they did that???<br />
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Loved the topography in this bottom floor of the MAM.<br />
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Can't forget about all of the awesome museums including the one with all of the Dinosaurs and stuff.<br />
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And whatever this deep sea thing is. Creepy!<br />
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Oh and of course the Hope Diamond, but I couldn't get a very good shot of it because people were crowded around it. Not very exciting, if you ask me my opinion!<br />
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My little photographer. :-)<br />
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All-in-all, it was a great trip and we enjoyed the food more than anything. <br />
Happy Spring to you!Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-37557271980791351952012-12-20T16:49:00.002-08:002012-12-20T16:51:03.453-08:00Photography and Bokeh I have been playing with the Christmas lights and my camera. Still not 100% happy with how these turned out, but they are kinda cute. I really want to make the little mask that makes shaped bokeh, but I've tried it in the past and it didn't work, but I think I did something wrong. I will try again soon.<br />
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I love this one and how the lights are all sparkly. Wonder how I got that to happen. LOL! Too bad it wasn't my amazing photography skills and more of a fluke. The best part, this snowman is really only about 10 inches tall!<br />
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This table is surrounded by things from days gone by. A silverware set from my husband's grand parents, suitcases from my grandparents, ornaments from my grandma. Even the little box from the ornaments is on display. There is also a egg timer that was my grandparents'. There is one thing missing from this picture. I will have to post it separately because I took the picture before I made it.</div>
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Here it is! My friend Dina Patina replaced the knobs on her door and gave me her old patina'd ones. I love them and the skelaton key, so I glued it to a picture frame and tied the key on with a ribbon. It fits nicely on my table with my vintage Christmas vignette.</div>
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The tree... done in red, white and silver this year.<br />
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My kitty in her favorite place during this time of year....<br />
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For those of you who live where there is no Fall. I feel for you. I lived there for a long time too. Now I really appreciate Autumn leaves!</div>
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We just came back from a wonderfully, relaxing vacation! Any guesses as to where we went and how we got there? Check out the pictures below and see if you can guess. No answers from my friends who already know! :-P I was playing with filters on some of these pictures, so there are a few that are the same, just different coloring.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought I would share with you how to make them and teach you what I learned. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2 Lifesaver Candies</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 Stick of gum</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 pack of Smarties</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a rubberband</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a printed message</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">heavy string (like kitchen string or twine... I used crochet yarn because I had it around) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">white cardstock</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">scissors </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a hole punch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">straight-edge cutter if you have one</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I found everything here at Walmart Supercenter. The candy and gum was in the regular candy and gum aisle which is in the food section... who knew? The cardstock and the rubberbands were in the stationery aisle. I liked the Flare 5 gum because the wrappers were red. Some of the other 5 gums have different colored wrappers.... like, I think the peppermint wrapper is black. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I suggest you get the assorted rubberbands because it is hard to say which size is the best for this . I got these at Walmart and there were several sizes and thicknesses. The medium, thin ones seemed to work the best.<br />
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Start by using your scissors and open all of the Lifesavers you will need. Mine were individually wrapped, but if you find the rolls, it would be easier. Thread a medium-sized rubberband through the holes of two lifesavers. You have to find the best rubberband so as to not bend the gum too much {as you will see further down the page}.<br />
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Now place the wrapped gum through the loops of the rubberband.<br />
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Pull the Lifesavers apart and stick the end of the Smarties between the gum, rubberband and the Lifesavers. You can see how the rubberband pulls the gum down. This is where you will need to experiment. Once this was together, I straightened the gum and it was fine.<br />
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Next, you need to use your straight-edge cutter to cut your messages. I printed them on cardstock using a size 18pt font with 18pt space between them. Again, you will have to experiment depending on the font you choose. You could also do a hand written note which could be really cute in a child's handwritting. <br />
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Cut a V-shape out of the end of the banner and cut a hole in the front of the banner for the string.<br />
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If there is a difficult part, it is tying the string on. I tried many things last year and found that this is the best way to do it.....<br />
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I used a 10-inch piece of string, folded in half. This is too long, but you can trim it at the end. It is easiest to tie the knots with a longer piece than a shorter one. So, fold the string in half, like below.<br />
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Thread the folded part of the string through the hole like so....<br />
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Loop the ends of the string though the loop like so....<br />
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Pull tight (but not too tighly or you will rip the paper!) on the ends to attach the string to the message.<br />
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Now, to attach the Smartie to the message, you will create a slip knot. Fairly close to the message end of the string, create a loop, like so....<br />
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Pull part of the excess ends through the loop you just made, but don't pull the ends through! <br />
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It should look like this. Tighten the knot part of the way. It should still be a little loose.<br />
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Now, put the end of the Smartie through that loop we just made.<br />
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Pull the ends of the string. This will tighten the slip knot around the Smartie.<br />
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Trim the excess ends (but not too close to the paper or the slip knot can come undone)<br />
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I decorate mostly in red, white and light blue for Christmas, so I decided to go with those colors for his party too. I am sure the pictures speak for themselves. Everyone had a good time and the cocoas (especially the Nutella cocoa) were yummy!<br />
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I found a lot of these ideas on the internet by searching for hot cocoa party!<br />
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These cups are made using those GIANT marshmallows!<br />
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Did I mention that my son has a large personality?<br />
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The cake is a Mario Power-UP mushroom. I just baked a cake in a large metal mixing bowl, put it on top of a cake stand, covered it with chocolate icing, rolled fondant and painted eyes on the bottom of the cake stand with chocolate.<br />
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Except a little boy in footie pajamas curled up near the tree?<br />
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<SCRIPT charset="utf-8" type="text/javascript" src="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?rt=tf_mfw&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822/US/pixeltrashama-20/8001/e27bc454-d119-43ae-a6ef-e24b00e414d7"> </SCRIPT> <NOSCRIPT><A HREF="http://ws.amazon.com/widgets/q?rt=tf_mfw&ServiceVersion=20070822&MarketPlace=US&ID=V20070822%2FUS%2Fpixeltrashama-20%2F8001%2Fe27bc454-d119-43ae-a6ef-e24b00e414d7&Operation=NoScript">Amazon.com Widgets</A></NOSCRIPT>Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-43378853335723252702011-11-27T18:32:00.000-08:002011-11-27T18:32:43.746-08:00Fa La La La LaThis is, quite possibly, my last year to play a proper Santa as my, soon-to-be, 9-year-old son is starting to ask some questions of Dear Old St. Nick. I had to share his letter with you. It is soooo cute.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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And how about this? Every toy name has a Registration mark! I truly laughed out loud at this! Even Christmas is registered! <br />
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Of course, it is time to start thinking about putting up the decor, so I spent all day Saturday dragging up bins and boxes and unpacking the Christmas stuff. I think I have about 40 bins. I know, I might be Christmas crazy. It is a lot of work to undecorate our every day lives and redecorate with Christmas cheer. But... it is so worth it. Everyone gets right into the spirit of Christmas at our house.<br />
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So, the first thing we pulled out is the Letter to Santa hanger that hangs on the front door knob. In went the list. I hope he doesn't think of anything else. His list is getting $$$. <br />
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Next we found my husband's old train and the Christmas village that my son has been collecting. We set it up under the staircase. See it there?<br />
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</div>Then the railings. I didn't do as many this year, but I did get my advent calendar up in time. It is in the kitchen by the kids' table.<br />
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I also decorated the area near the front door with a few things. This table usually has more on it. I have more stuff that will end up there once the trees go up. This little vingnette is in a corner by the guest room.<br />
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This year I moved the furniture around and put this couch over in front of the window rather than the tree. The tree will go over by the fireplace instead. I put lights in this window and hung a wreath in front of the curtain. The lights show through from behind the curtain and it looks really pretty at night.<br />
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I also decorated my Hybiscus tree. I put pears in it and a little bird who is my partridge. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last but not least, I did my dining room. It is another of my favorite spots to decorate... It is almost the same as last year. This year, however, I plan to make a table runner for the middle of the table. I am not done with it, however. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Have an great week and send me links in my comments to your Christmas decor so I can check it out!Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-50181411301341633062011-11-21T16:24:00.000-08:002011-11-21T16:24:04.964-08:00Sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just thought I'd share a recent sunset that I captured. Love the colors!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiAN6C0wCCV4a7BX7nWm6GBZQWOJAGA6hPyNFSLEhaaT2yMndLsQoHXO_aE2SwpFSFEUoO7vFWOCeDgnyjPMSQM-B7KnsnwSRx5H13mt__e7oig2Wr9fgl6kJRD9BSjGtVzB1qGTNBJ0/s1600/Sunset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXiAN6C0wCCV4a7BX7nWm6GBZQWOJAGA6hPyNFSLEhaaT2yMndLsQoHXO_aE2SwpFSFEUoO7vFWOCeDgnyjPMSQM-B7KnsnwSRx5H13mt__e7oig2Wr9fgl6kJRD9BSjGtVzB1qGTNBJ0/s640/Sunset.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7184932499174157215.post-44241267947510849362011-11-20T18:23:00.000-08:002011-11-20T18:23:56.711-08:00Musical and Thanksgiving DecorWhew! It has been a crazy few months. I volunteered to head up the costume committee for the Middle School Musical, "Alice in Wonderland, Jr." Little did I know the committee would be me and one other person. LOL! So I spent the past few months making cute little costume accessories. It really was fun! The kids loved their costumes as long as there was some glitter on them. <br />
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This play included the little kids from grades 3-5 also, so my 3rd grader was able to be in it. He was the King of Hearts. The play was this weekend. All went well and the kids put on an awesome show.<br />
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Here are a few pictures! I know you want to see them. :-P<br />
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Ok... so now you know why I haven't posted much.... now on to today...<br />
I decided to move furniture around today because I have a "formal" living room which was never meant to be formal. Nobody sits on the furniture in there. It is kind of annoying to me. So anyway, I decided to move the leather couch from that room to our comfy living room. This will make room for the Christmas tree in the "formal" living room. I love the new look of both the comfy room and the formal room. I can't wait to put up the tree. <br />
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So, I am going to put the tree to the left of the fire place this year. The tables will move over beside the chairs. I love way everything aligned in this area now.<br />
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The couch on the left was where the red chairs are in the photo above. I love it in this room. Why didn't I think of this before? Now we will sit on it for sure! I may need a larger coffee table now though. LOL!<br />
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The other thing I did today was decorate my tables for Thanksgiving. I cut some branches of red berries from my yard and used them in various arrangements around the house. I love them! I also painted the white pumpkins for Halloween and I love them on my Thanksgiving table. Of course, I will need to set up another Thanksgiving table for the rest of the guests, but that will be done on the day of.<br />
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When I lived in San Diego, my boss and I took an Ikebana class together. It was really fun and i'm glad I did. Not because I am any expert at Ikebana... not by a long shot, but I got all of the great kinzans and floral frogs and containers, so I can sort of make the arrangements look a little like Ikebana. :-) Here are two in my kitchen.<br />
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Happy Thanksgiving!!! Gobble! Gobble!Tami (Pixeltrash)http://www.blogger.com/profile/14416848297159214801noreply@blogger.com0