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Hi, it's been so long since I have been on my blog. But I thought I would post something really quick with the hope of maybe getting back to it. I hope you enjoy. The actual image has just a transparent background so that you can place it in front of your image in a program like photoshop elements, etc. and the size is 5x7. Have a Happy Easter!!<br />
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Hi everybody. I've been so excited to see new fans on <a href="http://facebook.com/thecreationzstudio" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. I have a special printable coming up soon because of that so keep sending your friends over! I'm popping in to share this free printable today for Halloween or anyween!! ;) The printable sheet has two 5x7 prints. Pop them in a frame from the dollar store and share with a fellow Mom. AND don't forget to give her a little chocolate with it too! ;) Hope you enjoy this! Click <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4TJ-Z3vDsvwNzFJT0RWN1RrZVU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">HERE</a> to download.</div>
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Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786297249110985380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8482891185542215514.post-67456763617227555252013-02-12T11:57:00.000-08:002013-02-12T11:57:38.407-08:00Sandy Hook Promise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Watching the news is something I really don't do anymore. </div>
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Not since December 14th when the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary happened. </div>
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For anyone with a heart, it was horrible. For a mother, it was horrifying. My heart broke watching the news that day and when I had to run to my kids' school to take my son some medicine he forgot, I jumped at the opportunity to be able to go and hold him for a quick second.</div>
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Today, I happened to watch the news for a minute and heard about the #1millionhearts campaign by the <a href="http://www.sandyhookpromise.org/" target="_blank">Sandy Hook Promise</a> organization.</div>
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This Valentine's Day marks the two month anniversary of this terrible day. So, while we are filling out valentines with our kids for their classes or buying them a new stuffed animal for Valentine's Day, let's remember all of the lives that were lost at Sandy Hook. Join the #1millionhearts campaign and <a href="http://1millionhearts.sandyhookpromise.org/" target="_blank">share a Valentine</a> in love and support of Newtown and make the <a href="http://www.sandyhookpromise.org/" target="_blank">Sandy Hook Promise.</a></div>
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Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786297249110985380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8482891185542215514.post-57844508475091872782012-12-12T12:53:00.000-08:002012-12-12T12:53:03.506-08:00My Baby Boy<div align="center">
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Hi everyone! I know I promised I'd be back blogging soon<br />
but I haven't been able to peel myself away from my new little guy. The last few weeks have been amazing. He is a wonderful baby and I feel so so blessed. If I can stop staring at him for a while I will be back. ;) I have some DIY ideas to share with you and hopefully will get to them soon. For now, I am still ooh-ing and ahh-ing over my lil' cutie. If I am not back before Christmas I wish you all the best, most blessed holidays with your families. </div>
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Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786297249110985380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8482891185542215514.post-31479112916483132012012-10-31T06:00:00.000-07:002012-11-15T13:26:15.160-08:00A New Page<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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the last few weeks have had me busy with my new Baby Boy!<br />
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I have a little freebie for you to kick off your weekend. I offered these free printable cupcake toppers on <a href="http://facebook.com/thecreationzstudio" target="_blank">Facebook</a> a week or two ago and just thought I would post them here incase you missed it! Check out the other freebies while you're visiting!</div>
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Hope you enjoy these while you're watching football this weekend! :)</div>
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Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786297249110985380noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8482891185542215514.post-25408913670752823712012-10-01T06:00:00.000-07:002014-02-06T15:33:37.334-08:00Party Hair Tutorials<div align="center">
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So, I rounded up a few of my favorite hair ideas to share with you.</div>
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This first hair idea is a great top knot bun from <a href="http://caraloren.blogspot.com/2012/07/top-knot-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Cara Loren</a>. </div>
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I just recently discovered it and had to watch it over and over because it is seriously that quick! Buns are so easy and cute and most importantly fast. So when you are short on time, or even if you aren't, I think this is a great way to go!</div>
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Next up is a beautiful braided crown from Joanna Goddard of <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2011/05/how-to-do-heidi-braids-in-crown.html" target="_blank">A Cup of Jo.</a></div>
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Lastly, I love this idea from <a href="http://thepapermama.com/2011/07/hair-tutorial-no-heat-curl-html.html" target="_blank">The Paper Mama</a> for no heat curls.</div>
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I always curl my hair with a flat iron and love it because it is quick and stays without any product. But, to save your hair from all that heat, this is a great way to switch off every few days. Not to mention it's a different look. You're not going to get perfect curls but it is a nice curl/wave with body and I really like that you can wake up in the morning and pretty much be set. It's also great when doing other hairstyles where you don't wanna start off with straight hair - like a bun. AND, great for us Mamas for an everyday style just because our mornings are always so busy anyway!</div>
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Please visit these awesome links for the full tutorials. These are just a few ideas to get your wheels turning for the next party you're giving or attending, or even just for a different everyday look. You can also visit my <a href="http://pinterest.com/creationzstudio/hair/" target="_blank">Pinterest hair board</a> for some more inspiration.</div>
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I am getting very close to having my Baby and I am getting <strong>sooo</strong> excited. Not nervous yet...just very excited. It's amazing to be a Mama. It is the hardest, easiest, most draining, most fulfilling......most wonderful thing in the world. I don't know why I'm so sentimental tonight. If you know me actually, you know I'm sentimental always. But maybe more so today because we set a date for Baby. Whether he got the memo or not...well, we'll just have to see. ;) But, I am ready and waiting. </div>
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Who else is ready for Halloween? I'm not necessarily ready but very excited. I love Halloween and this year will be even more fun because I will have my new little one by then and it will be his first holiday. :) So why not celebrate and start getting ready?! I came up with some Halloween treat bags to share. Just print them onto cardstock and stick on top of snack size ziplock bags. I am offering them on my <a href="http://facebook.com/thecreationzstudio" target="_blank">facebook page</a> for fans. So if you haven't become a fan yet please visit and do so and check out the "For You" tab often for more freebies! Hope you enjoy them!<br />
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I am up late at night typing this when I should be in bed and thought I would check in and chat for a bit. First of all, I love seeing that people are still visiting my little corner of blogland and I am so sorry I have not posted in so long. Where should I begin???</div>
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I am getting very close to having my new little boy and am very, very excited, nervous, excited, anxious, excited...you get the picture. I also recently sent my baby boy of 5 years off to Kinder with his big sister and that was quite an experience for me...to say the least. My son told everyone (very openly) how he was going to cry and didn't want to go to school and when the time came...he was suddenly a big boy and when I tried to <em>gently</em> break the news that Daddy and I were leaving and we'd be back to pick him up.........."okay" was his devastated response. :( **Insert heartbroken mother here. lol** ;)</div>
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So, I guess I have no excuse for that dirty laundry anymore. Except of course... to post here more often! ;) I hope to be doing that the next few weeks. There is <strong>a lot</strong> going on. But I do hope to check in a bit more before baby comes. For those of you on Instagram, you can also find me there now as @creationzstudio and of course don't forget to follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.</div>
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Anyway, I have been making things for Baby and am thinking of crocheting a few Christmas gifts as well. As I was browsing around <a href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> the other night, I found that the Popular page was full of lots of crochet pins also. So, I guess I am not the only one on a crochet kick right now. </div>
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Lately, I've been trying to catch up on a few of my favorites. One that I adore is <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/" target="_blank">A Subtle Revelry</a>. I love <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/about" target="_blank">Victoria</a>'s seemingly effortless but picture perfect parties and ideas. Also, you know how I love magazines and Victoria puts together a digital mag called <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/styled-issue-six" target="_blank">Styled</a> that is amazing. Check it out <a href="http://asubtlerevelry.com/styled-issue-six" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I am so sorry that I haven't posted in so long. But...I've been a little busy. :) You know, making body parts and things. ;) I miss my blog <strong><u>so</u></strong> much and hope to be posting more soon. I've been staring at the computer and decided today was the day to hop back on and share. Hope to be back soon.</div>
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This adorable project is from <a href="http://countryliving.com/" target="_blank">Country Living's</a> February 2010 issue. <br />
It uses conversation hearts, a rubber address stamp, clear sealer, and magnets. Too cute!! I couldn't find the instructions on their site so let me run down them really quick. First stamp the back of a conversation heart with your sentiment and let dry. Then spray the whole candy with a clear sealer. Once that is dry, attach a small magnet with superglue or hot glue and let dry. And you're done! I can't wait to make some! :) Check out some other great Valentine's crafts on Country Living's site <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/valentine-day-crafts#fbIndex1" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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You'll need a piece of paper (mine was about 5" x 5 1/2"...cut any size you'd like, just keep in mind you are going to overlap the ends a little to make a tube), some embellishments to decorate it (I used some die cuts I cut out with my <a href="http://www.cricut.com/shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?id=123" target="_blank">Cricut Expression</a> but you could easily cut a heart out yourself or buy some foam stickers, ribbons, etc.), double stick tape or glue, and dimensional dots (optional). </div>
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It's alot of pics but once you make one you'll see how fast it is. Fill them up with m&m's or kisses or anything you'd like. Another great idea would be to fill with packets of instant coffee or tea and stick in a pretty mug as a little gift. Hope you enjoyed the tutorial and I hope you try to make one! Here's <a href="http://thecreationzstudio.blogspot.com/2011/10/creationz-diy-pillow-box.html" target="_blank">another one</a> that I made for some more ideas on how you can decorate them.</div>
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Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786297249110985380noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8482891185542215514.post-19852290067254358352012-01-09T00:00:00.000-08:002014-02-06T00:18:13.395-08:00{Magazine Monday} Sweet and Simple Valentines<div align="center">
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This pic above comes from the <a href="http://www.scrapbooksetc.com/theme/holidays/valentines-day/lovely-valentines-day-cards/?page=17" target="_blank">Scrapbooks Etc</a>. February 2011 Issue.<br />
I love these sweet valentines and how simple they are. You could easily pick up some blank note cards and envelopes, punch a few different hearts (or even use stickers) and stamp or write a sentiment like the "be mine" or "love me" above. The envelopes are adorable! I love the scallops and stitching over the heart. AND of course the colors are my favorite! Hope these inspire you to start thinking of your valentines! ;)<br />
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Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786297249110985380noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8482891185542215514.post-15572756265946292672012-01-06T00:00:00.000-08:002012-01-06T00:09:25.317-08:00{Friday Fave} Project Life<div align="center">
If you haven't heard of <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/products/" target="_blank">Project Life</a> by <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/" target="_blank">Becky Higgins</a> I am really glad that you are hearing about it now. I heard about it a while back and recently looked more into it. I really want to use it this year so I thought I would share. <br />
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If you are like me then you have every intention of preserving your photos and family memories and making that amazing scrapbook with layouts like you see in your Scrapbooks Etc. magazine (too dramatic??) ........but....it just hasn't happened. You might have <strike>tons</strike> a few pictures on your SD cards and you may even have a box like this...<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>**GASP!!!**</strong></span></div>
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If you have a box like <strike>mine</strike> my friend's, or even if you are more organized, you may want to check out <a href="http://www.beckyhiggins.com/products/" target="_blank">Project Life</a>.<br />
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It's a scrapbooking system that lets you put together a great looking scrapbook in a lot less time and I am so determined to do one this year. I also want to take more "everyday" pictures. There are so many great moments and silly faces that happen every day with two little ones and I want to capture that in something that my kids can look back on later. There are some memories that I feel there is no way my kids could forget but in reality they are still so little and I know that they most likely will. This year I am determined to take better care of our memories. And of course to make lots of 'em! :)<br />
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I <span style="color: #ea9999;">♥</span> this quote from Becky's site...<br />
<strong>When we document life we are not only more keenly aware of our blessings but also more motivated to cultivate a good life.</strong></div>
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What's on your to do list this year? And how do you preserve your photos and memories?</div>
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Forgive this incredibly dark pic but it was night time. You know, the time when my kids look like angels in their beds and I can craft!!! ;) I made these bracelets....which I LOVE and one of which I have been dying to make for a while! If you have not discovered <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/" target="_blank">Honestly WTF</a> yet you have to check it out! Their<a href="http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-wrap-bracelet/" target="_blank"> tutorial</a> for the brown wrap bracelet you see above is awesome and that's what I followed to make mine. It's been on my list forever and I am so happy I finally made it! <em>*Just FYI: I had waxed cotton thread instead of waxed linen and it worked fine. Also, for the ball chain I just bought one you would use for your ceiling fan in the hardware dept. at Wal-Mart for less than $2* </em> The other is a beaded wrap bracelet that takes a little more work but is seriously not that hard at all. I looked at several videos on You Tube for these bracelets and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vujoq3wqBw" target="_blank">this one</a> is a little long but has a really good close shot of the process.</div>
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These are seriously addicting! I have a date with some more beads today! ;) lol</div>
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For a tutorial on another super easy diy bracelet check out <a href="http://thecreationzstudio.blogspot.com/2011/12/tutorial-diy-bracelet.html" target="_blank">this one</a>.</div>
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I am linking up at:</div>
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<a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/" target="_blank">Tatertots and Jello</a></div>
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<a href="http://whipperberry.com/" target="_blank">Whipperberry</a></div>
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<a href="http://thirtyhandmadedays.com/" target="_blank">30 Handmade Days</a></div>
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<a href="http://sugaranddots.com/" target="_blank">Sugar and Dots</a></div>
Monicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17786297249110985380noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8482891185542215514.post-82455498231228910252012-01-02T17:38:00.000-08:002012-01-02T17:38:53.066-08:00{Magazine Monday} Paper Airplane Valentines<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The other day I got my <a href="http://countryliving.com/" target="_blank">Country Living</a> February Issue in the mail. I <span style="color: #cc0000;">♥</span> it! The front cover alone was gorgeous! There are so many great things in this issue, including four Valentine's Day projects. I know we just got through Christmas and New Year's but the one above is super cute and easy. Cathe Holden from <a href="http://justsomethingimade.com/2011/12/air-mailcountry-living-airplane-valentine/" target="_blank">Just Something I Made</a>, who is also a CL contributing editor, made this great paper airplane for you to print out. All you have to do is write your mushy love note and you're set. :) Check out the project <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/valentine-day-crafts#fbIndex5" target="_blank">here</a> along with other great Valentine's Day ideas.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to check out <a href="http://justsomethingimade.com/" target="_blank">Just Something I Made</a> as well. I used some other awesome printables from Cathe for <a href="http://thecreationzstudio.blogspot.com/2011/07/creationz-medical-school-party.html#more" target="_blank">this party</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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