tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50756069740087073422024-03-19T04:55:55.481+01:00ChoochmagoozMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-88444240483880523352011-11-02T18:37:00.003+01:002011-11-02T18:47:20.873+01:00<div style="text-align: center;">Okay...go on call me a slacker...<br /><br />I Dare ya!<br /><br />No no wait, I double Dare ya!<br /><br />After a much needed 3 week family holiday<br />we decided to have the whole famn damily<br />back to ours in Mallorca.<br /><br />That's Mum, Dad, Sister from Canada,<br />Fhubbies Sister and Brother in Law from Australia,<br />2 close friends from Vancouver<br />and another friend of my fathers from Canada.<br /><br />Let's just say from August to October<br />we should have just put in a revolving door,<br />along with the tent in the side yard.<br />Can't complain though, Happy Days.<br /><br />And now of course it's getting into the holiday swing of things,<br />Lot's new in the shop for your gift giving needs.<br /><br />But enough about the kids for the moment...<br />I've just opened a new Shop on Etsy<br />just for the grown ups amongst us.<br /><br />Check us out and don't be shy...<br />Tell your friends!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopArcheologie"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIx_ovHsQPrUmMjlVi2FTqYt2XZHDNq_7bo6-knEo9eEasZlHfT0VocG79hL4kO_UwZIBNT_ZDy9pij8rJ6pjEWK3JteYzUAFZSPNHKbQGy3j5FygN4wqSya67yW7XGdaZBh8f9Dx0FPRq/s400/Archeologie_edited.1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670455997630890978" border="0" /></a>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-5970321605973457442011-06-22T17:02:00.005+02:002011-06-22T17:12:55.426+02:00Woodchuck Wednesday - Armada pequeño<div style="text-align: center;"><br />New from the Choochmagooz Woodshed<br />Sailing to the Shop Soon!<br /><br />Mi Pequeña Barco<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJfwPrIeJvqR1DgnNHKFBieRJM2aMDO0P2pryoeLb2gfMPzlDoA93Nh0LPQGlxlu6vNffHMDBHCL200z3jkmxsg32nMAcgYTN6rwsmhuD91HOqcB0V_K7BMyH70wWYVok_FnEildkQC2j/s1600/DSCF2744.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ydnlPosEDiBq5LmlqOhJeD1ty6S_NF-Z9VqZ-fYSlNnGq9r5aZcAm7Nmq7W8zxjX77IgXTEoL1COKRB4AcyOi19_P8HvlbQzk_P59owoAeV4J07IgckvwzaYeiYoV801tZ9tKgJhX7gT/s400/DSCF2758.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621061288191444834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKWMbca1aoWCQOIF0WRaXAzJpYQIe1POoXxmhKdMGUaXLbg-jI5Zwzui3xGXffJ94IEsRa8RUdwCFljTk05KTQPOfTEt9twL6ABsWPHzkIp00wxhyUNSzBbfKLAy2pScL41QBe-csteWx/s1600/DSCF2761.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdKWMbca1aoWCQOIF0WRaXAzJpYQIe1POoXxmhKdMGUaXLbg-jI5Zwzui3xGXffJ94IEsRa8RUdwCFljTk05KTQPOfTEt9twL6ABsWPHzkIp00wxhyUNSzBbfKLAy2pScL41QBe-csteWx/s400/DSCF2761.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5621061283468223266" border="0" /></a>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-13625073502210384552011-06-20T15:15:00.004+02:002011-06-20T15:28:03.389+02:00Monday Mood - Seeking Calm<div style="text-align: center;">And She's Back....<br /><br />Lately I have been feeling rather like Alice<br />Although I'm still waiting<br />to hit the bottom of the Rabbit Hole!<br /><br />Just a bit of Curious Chaos.<br />I'm trying to find my quiet place...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FO8G08ELeCH0HPo-XNFrX01GuMkjv80jg5YAa6WvVPQgw0FxWeeRX6KShL_K7-E4pFx3rqxbJG6ed6sXp3MZvm9SztfyTXHj3FWtrIqfmWJH_HedNF1-LuvHYrhaw8uYzUEHa57Scltg/s1600/moodboard16.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2FO8G08ELeCH0HPo-XNFrX01GuMkjv80jg5YAa6WvVPQgw0FxWeeRX6KShL_K7-E4pFx3rqxbJG6ed6sXp3MZvm9SztfyTXHj3FWtrIqfmWJH_HedNF1-LuvHYrhaw8uYzUEHa57Scltg/s400/moodboard16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5620291161189461154" border="0" /></a>1: Down The Rabbit Hole Choker - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41677575/down-the-rabbit-hole-choker-bracelet">KarolinFelix</a><br />2: Crystal Goede Slice, seed bead Necklace - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62235281/glass-seed-bead-copper-necklace-crystal">Balanced</a><br />3: Old Garden Chair - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74852286/old-garden-chair-south-of-france-8-x-10">Magalerie</a><br />4: Journey Print - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76067710/the-journey-of-a-thousand-miles-print">LouisestArt</a><br /><br />For more Monday Moods<br />Visit <a href="http://star-of-the-east.blogspot.com/2011/06/monday-moodboard_20.html">Star of The East</a><br /></div><h1><br /></h1>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-59067285257254913112011-05-26T11:57:00.004+02:002011-05-26T12:07:51.661+02:00Thank you Thursday<span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Thank you Thank you Thank you</span><br />To all of my wonderful followers and New visitors from the<br />Sew Mama Sew Giveaway day!<br /><br />What a great response!<br />And I learned a few new tricks!<br />Hope you did too.<br /><br />I'll be compiling all of your wonderful tips into a master list<br />and posting them on the Blog for easy reference for all.<br /><br />And now the winner...<br />Mr. Random says #126<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ptMFYiQ-3qCYeETlvupH04IyT27NoXkLaCsrz7czq876az8dlvVjAkmhFb2OwdbolTsqLoV_TUiDg24Hxgd6KJHS2WSm2b3qzTCw0K_KqWJStAPaQw0mGcfDIJmEM2loUapPLRkRKGzz/s1600/Picture+7.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 201px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ptMFYiQ-3qCYeETlvupH04IyT27NoXkLaCsrz7czq876az8dlvVjAkmhFb2OwdbolTsqLoV_TUiDg24Hxgd6KJHS2WSm2b3qzTCw0K_KqWJStAPaQw0mGcfDIJmEM2loUapPLRkRKGzz/s400/Picture+7.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610962807839006626" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUrUVuUfooMai3_zDHuW-sv_i5SDG7Vz4ItUnRg5cZOyC2GKyUsLAau7QzylpaxyFOWyY6tqmG79KQ2MmNaXli9DoQB1OsxH6jcry53lZdcaPuEN_QnESPG7T1eEqUE8kuNQbqn3LQ5x9E/s1600/Picture+8.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUrUVuUfooMai3_zDHuW-sv_i5SDG7Vz4ItUnRg5cZOyC2GKyUsLAau7QzylpaxyFOWyY6tqmG79KQ2MmNaXli9DoQB1OsxH6jcry53lZdcaPuEN_QnESPG7T1eEqUE8kuNQbqn3LQ5x9E/s400/Picture+8.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610962812448544178" border="0" /></a>Congratulations Aelysium<br />for both your impending arrival..<br />and your win!<br />I hope you share your projects with us!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Didn't win... : (</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Return on Saturday for your chance to win<br />a fabulous prize donated by<br />one of my lovely followers!</span><br /><br />We like happy Faces all around here people!<br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-75955984903508010602011-05-25T14:23:00.003+02:002011-05-25T16:28:03.333+02:00Welcome to the Studio<div style="text-align: center;">Welcome Luckster Seekers...<br />Find my Sew Mama Sew giveaway <a href="http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/2011/05/monday-mood-give-it-away-now.html">Here</a><br /><br />I was just featured on the <a href="http://handmade-europe.com/2011/05/24/open-studios-choochmagooz/">Handmade Europe Blog's</a><br />Open studios feature...<br /><br />Here's a recap<br />_________________________________<br /><br />In the Wonderful Words of Lewis Carroll...<br />"But I don't want to go amongst Mad people..."<br />"Oh you can't help that dear..We're all Mad here"<br /><br />Today I invite you in for a cup of tea<br />and a tour through my Madness...<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZdHpKUJaM5nDmYowrH0DXO6yOg9fM4ZFOXTWgd_hvfv_pElL_xKXfE4S2QkLCE-gTu5IVSyoQKVto1oApseckwAHtqwkhgdSTagEWdmP8Vdgjo2n9i1yWUvnWocSDx9vbEHFfW-VIaFZ/s1600/DSC05754.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZdHpKUJaM5nDmYowrH0DXO6yOg9fM4ZFOXTWgd_hvfv_pElL_xKXfE4S2QkLCE-gTu5IVSyoQKVto1oApseckwAHtqwkhgdSTagEWdmP8Vdgjo2n9i1yWUvnWocSDx9vbEHFfW-VIaFZ/s400/DSC05754.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609517579928405426" border="0" /></a><br />I grew up in my mothers craft room so it was inevitable that I would create my own wherever I could. I'm afraid Guests must make due with an air mattress in the living room as I've convinced the Fhubby (Future Hubby) to create my own wonderland out of our 3rd small bedroom.<br /><br />This wonderful very large white unit was already in place from our landlord, a few tweaks here and there and it is the perfect place to store all of my many treasures.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvgtNxAywQS3-GBagaKklhkSWk7JeJNSq8ulVmKQIrLwjiBNMOc-bpim7y7vTQpNOW89aPcEhFQr-c6epoMf0uGTdZhMMT-G0qYS6Aut6jdNuCw2beSz3yhtqwiUCzfyfMPe9H0oQBu7B/s1600/moodboard12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPvgtNxAywQS3-GBagaKklhkSWk7JeJNSq8ulVmKQIrLwjiBNMOc-bpim7y7vTQpNOW89aPcEhFQr-c6epoMf0uGTdZhMMT-G0qYS6Aut6jdNuCw2beSz3yhtqwiUCzfyfMPe9H0oQBu7B/s400/moodboard12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609517599112894178" border="0" /></a>Fabrics, buttons, and vintage Oh My!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_9iDconX0acHnF7vm_qpMBeVhPA3fPntIpiwyKekoGGq620MIW5xGrnI0zU3wAirOFDh3q93NR3BiS9RVpAOVmQ42ltWRoUFwKCO5-tJR2PuL05JjksIa2nAXjzcE-N1MMnYH5p8e7Un/s1600/moodboard15.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_9iDconX0acHnF7vm_qpMBeVhPA3fPntIpiwyKekoGGq620MIW5xGrnI0zU3wAirOFDh3q93NR3BiS9RVpAOVmQ42ltWRoUFwKCO5-tJR2PuL05JjksIa2nAXjzcE-N1MMnYH5p8e7Un/s400/moodboard15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609517720872734274" border="0" /></a>There is always something on hand to discover, inspire and create<br />Don't you just Love Beach treasures?!<br />As we live just 1 block from the beach<br />I am fortunate to find many useful crafting goodies.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQUf0KXjFfLEt36_8gDUi2SSJA1zkkDx-LZtIZvwtTC-WmnHj6cwOz1inos0h8kiZQZMIAKLsZJb_XWGFx6FFD_mM7iSAbvn4s9gMZqAjAMy-SZyhkjNq6uqlI3pCId4uif-OUfowTFmy/s1600/DSC05773.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvQUf0KXjFfLEt36_8gDUi2SSJA1zkkDx-LZtIZvwtTC-WmnHj6cwOz1inos0h8kiZQZMIAKLsZJb_XWGFx6FFD_mM7iSAbvn4s9gMZqAjAMy-SZyhkjNq6uqlI3pCId4uif-OUfowTFmy/s400/DSC05773.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609517583209670482" border="0" /></a>Working hard finishing some custom orders.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWoA5BpBkAzaM-Bv7upX_P_40C_XcmruRmAjseTwJDbPrU-4xqlD-3bekivWT9-lsoBSjmJNJ7gKQO5cCMBu14MUHvfsZIUu9ptlVKq4gRUex5LGsPvPJPYrPNAgPeOtGBkodd-k2UX0I/s1600/DSC05766.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdWoA5BpBkAzaM-Bv7upX_P_40C_XcmruRmAjseTwJDbPrU-4xqlD-3bekivWT9-lsoBSjmJNJ7gKQO5cCMBu14MUHvfsZIUu9ptlVKq4gRUex5LGsPvPJPYrPNAgPeOtGBkodd-k2UX0I/s400/DSC05766.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609517580696590738" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A few Lovelies awaiting a new home.<br /><br />But wait...That's not all<br />Please take a walk along the beach with me<br />and through the labyrinth streets of Old Palma<br /><br />Here you will sometimes find me in<br />my new Studio Space<br /><br />A place to get messy<br />covered in plaster, clay and paint<br />a place to dream<br />and<br />Collaborate<br /><br />My wonderful Art Teacher and Etsy Seller<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sadhana-Studio/151829334839767">Laurie Ann Pearsall</a><br />is graciously sharing her amazing space.<br />I'm slowly moving in...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaSGaX_flnl74iU1nWoiQseUan_BifbA6p-KhyDjB_uJ520O5JZ68T5MI-hb7LVj98Xs3jhy2RIfUBP3q7bA9pyYrWfr1Aywrq0aQCkR6qcNFNmn4BWhsKsxmzj7hOJ2qFG7Y2jy-7tWr/s1600/moodboard13.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWaSGaX_flnl74iU1nWoiQseUan_BifbA6p-KhyDjB_uJ520O5JZ68T5MI-hb7LVj98Xs3jhy2RIfUBP3q7bA9pyYrWfr1Aywrq0aQCkR6qcNFNmn4BWhsKsxmzj7hOJ2qFG7Y2jy-7tWr/s400/moodboard13.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609517608841812610" border="0" /></a>The light is perfectly romantic<br />and I found this amazing storage shelf at the local thrift.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9caMHoeXi7mOOIZBeElsgLIb9YoRXdv7UVYzaSWbx2EB01bW5KRgicTm64e8RYUD_l7URVLJoQPT7TKbGEtKK6LBa_BwIRgNdCQDod0_BTu2tp0wGqlvMdoDbY3VOoAUeY-uI-_-Y6wt/s1600/moodboard14.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW9caMHoeXi7mOOIZBeElsgLIb9YoRXdv7UVYzaSWbx2EB01bW5KRgicTm64e8RYUD_l7URVLJoQPT7TKbGEtKK6LBa_BwIRgNdCQDod0_BTu2tp0wGqlvMdoDbY3VOoAUeY-uI-_-Y6wt/s400/moodboard14.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609517714551066482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Just a few of my favorite things<br />Rusty bits and old books , a new project on the go<br />and my most precious thrift Find.<br />Fhubby is currently getting me a new strap<br />so she'll be ready to roll any day now!<br /><br />Thank you for joining me in my mad little world,<br />Isn't it fun to be a bit crazy<br /><br />Crazy for Handmade that is!<br /><br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-28507063704050833112011-05-23T13:47:00.005+02:002011-05-26T08:51:51.068+02:00Monday Mood - Give it away now...<div style="text-align: center;">Comments now closed... Thank you for playing!<br />Stay tuned for another wonderful giveaway this weekend!<br />I'll announce a winner shortly<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 138px; height: 138px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJum7eiKvQ0VYZaAVN5JBOMgF62Oq0nHM13Ykxx5uSzBUq5x-RCflNBBhuXF3g1oTcoR0z2KKJvElOgWgG6JxmHHIsjFQWd1cMg7oHhPS66AoTuOK6pAzzdBFPJ_wnVWI0jebtiME-0Ut/s400/MayGiveawayDay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609881169893297778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Give it away...<br />Give it away...<br />Give it away now...<br /><br />Here's a quick sneak peak at my mood today<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpA431gvgxbzDJnsNzH5hh8gzryJRyZztO12c8SfBqsnvZxbgZpyxisI7gR1dy-7TTE4zUdNmom34TxWdKBLEiFt4UtLUYfH2M5CozqQMlie2et-moptuH5FjLjrAntlamWOGqWUWwZTn/s1600/moodboard12.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTpA431gvgxbzDJnsNzH5hh8gzryJRyZztO12c8SfBqsnvZxbgZpyxisI7gR1dy-7TTE4zUdNmom34TxWdKBLEiFt4UtLUYfH2M5CozqQMlie2et-moptuH5FjLjrAntlamWOGqWUWwZTn/s400/moodboard12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609881155264568322" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Not your traditional moodboard as it's all about me!<br />But Hey ho...<br />I've just cleaned up the studio in time<br />for a feature on the <a href="http://handmade-europe.com/">Handmade Europe Blog</a><br />which will be coming soon...<br /><br />But that means I had a chance to<br />declutter and Destash...<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So today for The <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Sew Mama Sew</span></span> May Giveaway<br />I've put together a fun stash for any crafty soul.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6P3Aizp9Jvs0OHwVu6uLNfv9FAZGGKdOmLnj6bqUsfBx-Ie1qsJlFMtQGeyh_67lnFinGA2pv5rUfah6elH1L24qf2su68VK5vXLgAvRh10RyRNeXnP4q5KMq5-8aOooDiDVMcsPvg51/s1600/DSCF2740.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6P3Aizp9Jvs0OHwVu6uLNfv9FAZGGKdOmLnj6bqUsfBx-Ie1qsJlFMtQGeyh_67lnFinGA2pv5rUfah6elH1L24qf2su68VK5vXLgAvRh10RyRNeXnP4q5KMq5-8aOooDiDVMcsPvg51/s400/DSCF2740.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609881163045178754" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Please note these pieces are irregular cuts<br />They are REALLY BIG Scraps<br />some just smaller than a 1/2 yard.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">To enter just leave me a comment<br />with your best crafty tip!</span></span><br /><br />Want a bonus entry?<br />Head over to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChoochMagooz?ref=si_shop">Shop</a><br />and let me know your favorite item.<br /><br />(and as a super bonus...Take advantage of 10% off<br />on any item in the shop until the 25th...use coupon code GIVETEN)<br /><br />Hope you enjoy<br />I'll keep the giveaway open until the 25th.<br />Good luck!<br /><br />And for more Luck..<br />Grab a tea and plate of cookies<br />Head on over to <a href="http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/">Sew Mama Sew</a><br />and enter enter enter..<br />The List of participants is staggering!<br /><br />Happy Monday!<br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com546tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-35244374659084200012011-05-16T23:47:00.003+02:002011-05-16T23:56:21.110+02:00Monday Moodboard - Shhhhhh...<div style="text-align: center;">I've got Spring in my Step<br />And a secret well kept...<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPeMiH6zGJqIP4MXeYzmz_Q2DFoJXllpT8v0IOuR6sf-GL76OPauQJEhKNvhntczGsQ-0KBB50dV_dlgk4GiTqAAqG3DgIVWdcDey4IDpLKXpKhDuJTVI5nRBxsaJY225_2l-wrXz4z6s/s1600/Moodboardmay16"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMPeMiH6zGJqIP4MXeYzmz_Q2DFoJXllpT8v0IOuR6sf-GL76OPauQJEhKNvhntczGsQ-0KBB50dV_dlgk4GiTqAAqG3DgIVWdcDey4IDpLKXpKhDuJTVI5nRBxsaJY225_2l-wrXz4z6s/s400/Moodboardmay16" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607433956144663730" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Vintage Sundress from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74215928/lea-french-vintage-abstract-print-cotton?ref=sr_gallery_10&ga_search_query=europeanstreetteam&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">bOmode</a><br />Vintage Plumbers Case from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74216221/vintage-plumbers-zinc-tool-case?ref=sr_gallery_8&ga_search_query=europeanstreetteam&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">Lapomme</a><br />French Padlock from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73967446/old-french-padlock?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=europeanstreetteam&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">Sissidavril</a><br />Antique Skeleton Key From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68237643/antique-vintage-french-skeleton-key?ref=sr_gallery_13&ga_search_query=europeanstreetteam&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">Arctida Supplies</a><br /><br />For more Monday Moods<br />Check out<br /><a href="http://star-of-the-east.blogspot.com/2011/05/monday-moodboard_16.html">Star of The East's Blog</a><br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-71995881337495590312011-05-11T18:23:00.003+02:002011-05-11T19:15:57.690+02:00Woodchuck Wednesday - Mi Pequeño Pueblo<div style="text-align: center;">Finally Finished<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChoochMagooz?section_id=8104018">Finally Listed</a><br />And yours for the taking!<br /><br />First item out of the New Woodshop!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLS1o6qo67Cga_lAzwFiUbeX3STAB8x9F6WHGCAyPuCZ_fP7GNDhbiqbd5q6lQtXM35-5igHxiKGshF3dTW03FFVKA0pTVAZTb9NQPyUVu090PjWVh-kck0nQBP1irES2Jh9vstmO0VQy7/s1600/DSCF2644.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLS1o6qo67Cga_lAzwFiUbeX3STAB8x9F6WHGCAyPuCZ_fP7GNDhbiqbd5q6lQtXM35-5igHxiKGshF3dTW03FFVKA0pTVAZTb9NQPyUVu090PjWVh-kck0nQBP1irES2Jh9vstmO0VQy7/s400/DSCF2644.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605507659548527170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nRyDSygv2VE9RZmkgNAtGdQUKuoimYpTXKoVezfRovOngMXxHP490dvE8Nvr1c2EV-nh6D1hx6pxxycpuT0wyiXTUg-aGix0PHbZSATzybq6GUTgwYEAckAuh2xbgJr8ez809oYZ4DUR/s1600/DSCF2641.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nRyDSygv2VE9RZmkgNAtGdQUKuoimYpTXKoVezfRovOngMXxHP490dvE8Nvr1c2EV-nh6D1hx6pxxycpuT0wyiXTUg-aGix0PHbZSATzybq6GUTgwYEAckAuh2xbgJr8ez809oYZ4DUR/s400/DSCF2641.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605507657814643586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjCzrUQdklcHuF_Gypssbfr3xttRgFZzlBMB2xgwgbqXdNNclrSvLl-inXMCN05bLV6oZpc8YIcGBBnQnJfr1qEMfqau3UhlRWywz3D_2rxYCXOK_HNXkQRjaXdGym2YTZAfGwqvWDte0/s1600/DSCF2675.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 279px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjCzrUQdklcHuF_Gypssbfr3xttRgFZzlBMB2xgwgbqXdNNclrSvLl-inXMCN05bLV6oZpc8YIcGBBnQnJfr1qEMfqau3UhlRWywz3D_2rxYCXOK_HNXkQRjaXdGym2YTZAfGwqvWDte0/s400/DSCF2675.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605507670157012114" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWyovZNuOcPykZQnjIv3xxg9VQaWNA3nDNH4v3rOqwpuR_ayWFo4xk5fJV1pQ55fXxfOG5ZWBfvzNYwdweJ1Ouy1e-iNz6Tu3k8Hc6srazVtxv4wOS1ENgJvX27RmvNQLai6eTDBCMofVT/s1600/DSCF2672.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWyovZNuOcPykZQnjIv3xxg9VQaWNA3nDNH4v3rOqwpuR_ayWFo4xk5fJV1pQ55fXxfOG5ZWBfvzNYwdweJ1Ouy1e-iNz6Tu3k8Hc6srazVtxv4wOS1ENgJvX27RmvNQLai6eTDBCMofVT/s400/DSCF2672.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605507665475502498" border="0" /></a><br />I'm <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Finally</span> A Woodchuck Too!<br /><br />Buy yours today<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChoochMagooz?section_id=8104018"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Here</span></a><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-17183454108444191722011-05-10T19:28:00.003+02:002011-05-10T19:36:00.617+02:00Tutorial Tuesday - Back to School<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7XwXURyQRp12t-XEhCWlSHMNB8uuFLryTaBTilFQWk9Eyg7FGgKLBSVHdxl0CV5efbMHDRoqVkBEiLk4KkIKpb1vksVCeHQpGtil1zwOSWxhqM0KqALvkxVnMyYPoUoHaha9LylXxVOj/s1600/sewingschool.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 174px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7XwXURyQRp12t-XEhCWlSHMNB8uuFLryTaBTilFQWk9Eyg7FGgKLBSVHdxl0CV5efbMHDRoqVkBEiLk4KkIKpb1vksVCeHQpGtil1zwOSWxhqM0KqALvkxVnMyYPoUoHaha9LylXxVOj/s400/sewingschool.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605142007874304130" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;">Picture from <a href="http://portabellopixie.typepad.com/">Portabellopixie</a><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well it's Day 2 of The Elsie Marley KCWC 2011<br /><br />I'm struggling with a few Basics...<br />Really!<br />My Shirring finess from last year seems to have deserted me!<br /><br />So back to basics I go with a little help from<br />My favorite Fabric Designer<br />Sandi Henderson!<br /><br />Sandi has a fantastic free Shirring Tutorial<br />as well as others,<br />and great free projects to sew.<br /><br />Head over to <a href="http://portabellopixie.typepad.com/">Portabellopixie</a><br />for your sewing Tutorials Today!<br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-20507581641263766702011-05-09T18:58:00.003+02:002011-05-09T19:16:45.606+02:00Monday Moodboard - the Zen of Sewing<div style="text-align: center;">Time to take my time....<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvHiPOxvUC-iRNpcn41FYSeas3m4nQeSKA0ncRo2XPStVLD1yqLu2Ec3Zh-kVec-6ZlP1iaInfTNgNGesYgdLe7XsOBiUr4WW04B90eb7gDZ8PB0_wTNIv9BLHD4Ti5TeMYPaJJuiAAob/s1600/moodboard9.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvHiPOxvUC-iRNpcn41FYSeas3m4nQeSKA0ncRo2XPStVLD1yqLu2Ec3Zh-kVec-6ZlP1iaInfTNgNGesYgdLe7XsOBiUr4WW04B90eb7gDZ8PB0_wTNIv9BLHD4Ti5TeMYPaJJuiAAob/s400/moodboard9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604763340336900354" border="0" /></a>French tarts Scalloped Lace: from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72478477/french-tarts-sweet-scallops-vintage-lace">Bluepearls</a><br />1930's Singer Hemstitcher: from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/65093068/1930s-singer-hemstitcher-with-plate-and?ref=sr_gallery_26&ga_search_query=sewing+machine+&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">CarmenandGinger</a><br />Childs Sewing machine: from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/73149294/childs-sewing-machine-to-use-in-your?ref=sr_gallery_33&ga_search_query=sewing+machine&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">CoolVintage</a><br />Antique Victorian Lace: from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72478305/antique-vintage-victorian-handmade-lace?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_query=sewing+supplies&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_facet=vintage">Perfectmomentpillows</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">With the Markets and Fairs behind me<br />It's time to take ME time.<br /><br />Of course that doesn't mean stopping,<br />It just means taking my time as I'd like,<br />Creating heirloom pieces...<br /><br />And participating in the Elsie Marley<br /><a href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/kids-clothes-week-spring-2011.html">Kids Clothes Week Challenge</a><br /><br />Here's a bit of what we did in the last challenge<br /><a href="http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/search/label/%27Clothes%20week%20Challenge%27">KCWC 2010</a><br /><br />This year...I'm going slowly<br />And today's start was all about the notions!<br />Finding beautiful vintage pieces to embellish and play with.<br /><br />Happy Monday<br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-52291772177570041332011-05-05T18:52:00.002+02:002011-05-05T18:58:49.624+02:00Sneak Peek<div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 51, 153);"><span style="font-size:180%;">Sneaky Peeky.....<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXbVEhQrUdkxwzEnQa59lE4tTYjuk77XKzKZttcj32iE6UGXs3P82xC5jEnWoyK8703U57LROQIwwV0S1QtDimS5SO7Qsx31b-5BMAXUQjQn9Lbt3ADSRyCgo8u_v_n_84ly5z2QI2o98/s1600/moodboard8.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXbVEhQrUdkxwzEnQa59lE4tTYjuk77XKzKZttcj32iE6UGXs3P82xC5jEnWoyK8703U57LROQIwwV0S1QtDimS5SO7Qsx31b-5BMAXUQjQn9Lbt3ADSRyCgo8u_v_n_84ly5z2QI2o98/s400/moodboard8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603276030312208066" border="0" /></a>Coming to a fair near you!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">The Bellver International College<br />Spring Fair that is...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Sat May 7th<br />11am - 4pm</span><br /><br />Hope we see you there!<br /><br />For all you non local lovelies...<br />Hope you have a fantastic Saturday too,<br />New items will be in the Shop on Monday!<br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-79098389640274783342011-05-04T12:43:00.003+02:002011-05-04T12:49:40.143+02:00Woodchuck Wednesday - Eating My Dust!<div style="text-align: center;">Hello Lovelies...<br />Have you missed me??<br />No...don't answer that..<br /><br />I'm sorry to have left you there<br />but I've been playing!<br /><br />Finally have the workshop ready for action<br />And action it is seeing!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzY1kYvXd3jys9CrcjbVJaJhnJAXJBKUf8nbu-rz8ufHzRiA3jIus6l1o-IMp_6CT5Q-KJo4Lwp8GekYhlI5uN8arDWcU4St7EmFuXNeN8QzRVc8l4397F9oSbwX5UihuW2e3TUc7A7b6/s1600/DSCF2638.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 272px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDzY1kYvXd3jys9CrcjbVJaJhnJAXJBKUf8nbu-rz8ufHzRiA3jIus6l1o-IMp_6CT5Q-KJo4Lwp8GekYhlI5uN8arDWcU4St7EmFuXNeN8QzRVc8l4397F9oSbwX5UihuW2e3TUc7A7b6/s400/DSCF2638.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602810663663262338" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Mi Pueblo by Choochmagooz<br />Available soon!</span><br /><br />I'm preparing for a Spring Market this weekend<br />So please forgive me for neglecting my posts.<br /><br />Food Fight Friday, Tutorial Tuesday and regular programming<br />will resume next week.<br /><br />As soon as I can brush the sawdust out of my teeth!<br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-32722454814831006752011-04-28T20:07:00.005+02:002011-04-28T20:40:09.482+02:00Thank-You Thursday<div style="text-align: center;">Oh so many things to be Thankful for...<br /><br />First Thank you and Hugs for two darling models Luca & Rio,<br />and <a href="http://yolandatalavera.blogspot.com/">Yolanda Talevera Photography</a><br />Here's a sneak Peek at some of the Gorgeous Photo's<br />from our Choochmagooz Photoshoot!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsioXiPyiYDueVYHlDqPGWEM3FjQDznK5MLvfEWVxbBB4qomkVjkXf3fDpYnq0ZuzuYXmWqEAvTJLFdKDxYXtFXUyA9-gkQhfjRQipEbaeDSha1u3zogCzG9n0xcIc6WmWEkwwcrHvfRj/s1600/blog%252B2a.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsioXiPyiYDueVYHlDqPGWEM3FjQDznK5MLvfEWVxbBB4qomkVjkXf3fDpYnq0ZuzuYXmWqEAvTJLFdKDxYXtFXUyA9-gkQhfjRQipEbaeDSha1u3zogCzG9n0xcIc6WmWEkwwcrHvfRj/s400/blog%252B2a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600704619542280898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85Dn4NY2XUde5MImLxgqmM4_KEjaKvKKrmD1Bpw5GsB_wTjgtgnxX4RUmKJ59EOiGdJpm05OMHtX3AvWhIQcmEArB8BdTfpXPmdLkSk992hIK8rehBIHMnFxXJMNcHPJ0rOAeqdQniC__/s1600/blog2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85Dn4NY2XUde5MImLxgqmM4_KEjaKvKKrmD1Bpw5GsB_wTjgtgnxX4RUmKJ59EOiGdJpm05OMHtX3AvWhIQcmEArB8BdTfpXPmdLkSk992hIK8rehBIHMnFxXJMNcHPJ0rOAeqdQniC__/s400/blog2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600704509559493762" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgeOCpleS1DnUoao3CrkIUrN1eG8llB5oga6oSpxFUavlxXcXUjN94fY-538dNB8WE35cNvIrd0h-xEUhploAIIvkhaybpEVoHlQGkZKvqS801jJ0BIxWf7EDVaTi0UFt5wTi-acmSsH_/s1600/blog%252B1a.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgeOCpleS1DnUoao3CrkIUrN1eG8llB5oga6oSpxFUavlxXcXUjN94fY-538dNB8WE35cNvIrd0h-xEUhploAIIvkhaybpEVoHlQGkZKvqS801jJ0BIxWf7EDVaTi0UFt5wTi-acmSsH_/s400/blog%252B1a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600704399010733874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmv-br35XUISNXCkrj4nJ9WLO8O0NC0B5LMtwuFNMVRwD0gS7omCTYISKKud3wofYPMuE_BFNAvYlHZpMOO8CgYLDizhkluSEM0nX8dYsMu4u2x3tw7NzHpnYAhwPQW5PJE76gHaFN6FL/s1600/blog%252B3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBmv-br35XUISNXCkrj4nJ9WLO8O0NC0B5LMtwuFNMVRwD0gS7omCTYISKKud3wofYPMuE_BFNAvYlHZpMOO8CgYLDizhkluSEM0nX8dYsMu4u2x3tw7NzHpnYAhwPQW5PJE76gHaFN6FL/s400/blog%252B3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600704396799803378" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for making my clothes look so good!<br /><br />Another Thank you goes out to my TaTa Sister Susie!<br />Susie was a huge support to me before, during and after<br />my Cancer treatments. She always had a laugh to share.<br />Susie is participating in the London Moonwalk for Breast Cancer!<br />Go Sista Go...Rock that Choochmagooz Bra!<br /><a href="http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/susiemack">Drop in and show your support!</a><br /></div><a href="http://www.walkthewalkfundraising.org/susiemack"></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxEe68EgcrjUhNrEhRR7kJfqJA6tcalJv2iJYyEjwII0hcSpw_re4hO316zJPz5K0z7mqtlaCwIFNsmNISvcHYPcWp5w62vRntCzRwTBPr_tkUd2bj9zeIdXPaP4eSE9tQFsSflj2ZWWD_/s1600/moodboard7.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxEe68EgcrjUhNrEhRR7kJfqJA6tcalJv2iJYyEjwII0hcSpw_re4hO316zJPz5K0z7mqtlaCwIFNsmNISvcHYPcWp5w62vRntCzRwTBPr_tkUd2bj9zeIdXPaP4eSE9tQFsSflj2ZWWD_/s400/moodboard7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600704392868532994" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A Huge Thank you also goes out to...<br />Jonna from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Jonna48?ref=pr_shop_more">Jonna48</a><br />Who sent me this gorgeous handmade Table runner/ scarf<br />and 3 lovely felted Easter eggs, for the EST Spring Swap.<br />All bundled together in a golden bag with a lovely letter.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYMlyya7ws0mGNVQQ39F8T7wLai_AAYVWkfqlhcSsxVMD21LGEO8n4XYYmNWSJWU530iCUEb6UfJnPo0dKpqPLK99LNu3yBxnFjL6SQXZ1yeNAXvnOdN-OKrOJSKQH1uohyphenhyphenKuDPq3_qq0/s1600/DSCF2593.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijYMlyya7ws0mGNVQQ39F8T7wLai_AAYVWkfqlhcSsxVMD21LGEO8n4XYYmNWSJWU530iCUEb6UfJnPo0dKpqPLK99LNu3yBxnFjL6SQXZ1yeNAXvnOdN-OKrOJSKQH1uohyphenhyphenKuDPq3_qq0/s400/DSCF2593.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600704386941127170" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Thank You Jonna...I LOVE it all<br />I told you there are some Talented Europeans out here!<br /><br />And Finally...but not least,<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NoneVero">Non è Vera Bijoux</a> featured us in this beautiful Treasury..<br />Which Made it to the FP of Etsy!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYmt47H7LQ2LzlQyx3sOSV6HeBds-Tx9VYdyLpU6eaGU8nnBWfoFtHgYi8D5FjfpqCIf0Gc-amFAKFAQDZjHgCE56pncmBBYamIIaqLkpPW21cp0VKiKHMg53Xq1_8rgiDS1W9Km7Zbbd/s1600/NoneveraFP"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvYmt47H7LQ2LzlQyx3sOSV6HeBds-Tx9VYdyLpU6eaGU8nnBWfoFtHgYi8D5FjfpqCIf0Gc-amFAKFAQDZjHgCE56pncmBBYamIIaqLkpPW21cp0VKiKHMg53Xq1_8rgiDS1W9Km7Zbbd/s400/NoneveraFP" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5600704379896004834" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">An Honour indeed!<br /><br />Thank You Thank You and Thank You again!<br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-27542313690145211042011-04-27T09:00:00.000+02:002011-04-27T09:00:13.057+02:00Woodchuck Wednesday - Got Wood?!<div style="text-align: center;">I am reminded of a humorous Incident<br />which took place years ago on one of the first yachts I worked on.<br />We had a Ukrainian deckhand who spoke very little English.<br />One day, said deckhand walked into the galley and asked..<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">"Got wood?"</span><br />Excuse me?<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">"Got wood?...wood!"</span><br />HUH?<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">points to teeth..."Wood!"</span><br />Ah....a Toothpick...Ya we got Wood!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Today's woodchuck </span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Has A lot of WOOD!</span><br /><br /><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/22461692?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" frameborder="0" height="300" width="400"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/22461692">Scott Weaver's Rolling through the Bay</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/learningstudio">Learning Studio</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /><br />Seriously...<br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Outrageous!</span><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-3473762406410202432011-04-25T13:28:00.002+02:002011-04-25T13:34:22.533+02:00Monday Moodboard - Stormy<div style="text-align: center;"><br />I'm staying in my Pj's!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZzCpa2xmQOBFMYTi8Zgma5cWL3kuRGhVvbnVwdKKqcaYIyItJz6_kFWXOY7A2xV-12PKTXpSWIOFy7CDoiWLccM3i3zmWerLGhwqt6Vmj6TFPIHPBlZIZ32hcmhPd4DVwEtHNz1m2_tG/s1600/moodboard6.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYZzCpa2xmQOBFMYTi8Zgma5cWL3kuRGhVvbnVwdKKqcaYIyItJz6_kFWXOY7A2xV-12PKTXpSWIOFy7CDoiWLccM3i3zmWerLGhwqt6Vmj6TFPIHPBlZIZ32hcmhPd4DVwEtHNz1m2_tG/s400/moodboard6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599481773083663586" border="0" /></a>1: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50656522/daughter-of-wind-pendant-rhinestone-seed?ref=sr_gallery_32&ga_search_query=europeanstreetteam+wind&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Daughter of Wind Pendant, Helmitarha</a><br />2: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59559840/a-storm-brewing?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_query=europeanstreetteam+storm&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">A storm Brewing, AtelierConti</a><br />3: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57029071/dark-forest-digital-art-print?ref=sr_gallery_25&ga_search_query=europeanstreetteam+wind&ga_page=1&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Dark Forest, Matilou</a><br />4: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/72690776/nuno-felted-wavyruffle-shawl-deep-blue?ref=sr_gallery_11&ga_search_query=europeanstreetteam+rain&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade">Nuno Felted ruffle shawl, JurgitaMi</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing you a sunny day!<br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-84618504277767744332011-04-22T20:13:00.004+02:002011-04-22T20:28:02.975+02:00Food Fight Friday - What...No Dessert!<div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm keeping it sweet free...<br />But still Delish!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Roasted Red Pepper Dip<br />with Crunchy Tortilla Chips</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYA_7N0Rm4woGJLyuK8ztRRJIc8PMriAYy30Q1RlM2SSb1WQMt25TxS3XmpZJd1TAMxPLPXBXx3HWsQKlOYOg8cnmK6P2Gd0lwqGSR2kwb4hCbQP7tT_8L7bh3GPXlJewNqI8wHUVUm2F/s1600/DSCF2554.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 399px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYA_7N0Rm4woGJLyuK8ztRRJIc8PMriAYy30Q1RlM2SSb1WQMt25TxS3XmpZJd1TAMxPLPXBXx3HWsQKlOYOg8cnmK6P2Gd0lwqGSR2kwb4hCbQP7tT_8L7bh3GPXlJewNqI8wHUVUm2F/s400/DSCF2554.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598473154518095554" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">It also doesn't get easier...<br /><br />All you need is 1 Jar of ChickPeas<br />1 Jar of Roasted Red Peppers and Garlic<br />a splash of olive oil<br />and a dash of Lemon Juice<br /><br />Rinse your chickpeas quickly<br />Add all together in a processor<br />And blend until smooth.<br />Add salt and pepper to taste.<br />Done!<br /><br />Next I cut up some soft taco tortilla's<br />and deep fried them.<br />You could crisp them up in the oven<br />But I was lazy<br />and figured the chickpeas where healthy enough!<br />Enjoy<br /><br />Last weeks <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Top Slinger </span>Honor goes to:<br /><a href="http://momscrazycooking.blogspot.com/2011/04/crab-macaroni-and-cheese-gluten-free.html"><span style="font-size:130%;">Tina @ Mom's Crazy Cooking!</span></a><br /><br />Crab and Mac & Cheese<br />Enough said...<br />YUMMMMMMMMM!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6WHk5W5bOlcn46zec0pSnFqVTaZuYJaA_CtWBis3O9J94mg-wCkSPElO10bacLgPqAgFUFRSOdwlfkylxK-EJTaFz4wQK3lktGWaSYU81U8MbS0xm4iiE3im8lJNnjPriGybjQiEX74P/s1600/Crab%252BMacaroni%252Band%252BCheese.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6WHk5W5bOlcn46zec0pSnFqVTaZuYJaA_CtWBis3O9J94mg-wCkSPElO10bacLgPqAgFUFRSOdwlfkylxK-EJTaFz4wQK3lktGWaSYU81U8MbS0xm4iiE3im8lJNnjPriGybjQiEX74P/s320/Crab%252BMacaroni%252Band%252BCheese.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598475049828641746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >So what are you Slinging This week?</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Grab a button and join the Food Fight!<br />Come on...you know ya wanna get messy!<br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/search/label/food%20fight%20friday/" target="_blank" title="Food Fight Friday at choochmagooz"><img alt="Choochmagooz" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5263950032_675bc25ce0_m.jpg" /></a> <center><br /></center><br /><center><textarea id="code-source" rows="3" cols="13" name="code-source"><center><a href="http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/search/label/food%20fight%20friday/"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5263950032_675bc25ce0_m.jpg" /></a></center></textarea><br /><br /></center></center><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=85954" type="text/javascript"></script>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-62436400293555554222011-04-20T10:00:00.003+02:002011-04-20T10:45:16.780+02:00Woodchuck Wednesday - When Art meets Wood!<div style="text-align: center;">I would flog myself for calling the following Genius<br />a woodchuck!<br />He is a True Master and Artist!<br /><br />Since setting up my little wood shop I've been thinking, sketching<br />brainstorming and generally doodling, some ideas to create.<br />I came across the fascination of Automata quite some time ago,<br />But only recently began exploring it further.<br /><br />I've always loved whimsy and theatrics<br />So to combine it as an art form...makes my heart SING!<br /><br />So today I introduce you to the amazing Art of<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />Steve Armstrong</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkk8F0vfcQGRWCoCZIn99Xtn-QJ7cESryY1Zy_o8-9T5Qe6Lb4g4R9judFXi2qWwnzxxXNcE8K11KBELtqPoYhEnFAsM4KBlGh9rxDLatIuCnzZYSehd-PW3BGA1oWriFMJbImCd8EUAEv/s1600/THREEMUSICIANS201024x18x5_001.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkk8F0vfcQGRWCoCZIn99Xtn-QJ7cESryY1Zy_o8-9T5Qe6Lb4g4R9judFXi2qWwnzxxXNcE8K11KBELtqPoYhEnFAsM4KBlGh9rxDLatIuCnzZYSehd-PW3BGA1oWriFMJbImCd8EUAEv/s400/THREEMUSICIANS201024x18x5_001.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597346849439609058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQHAlGRqwrRIAsQNypVZDz_ILpLR-JyuRPLmcEbHEDe8LGZZyFRMBI1_fktb0NxRCjH0erIeCkQspPsEsUx_huwaIH9Z1jL7yWYYt1B_GdPNuViTjOmlWWE_P8GuVZDsapnwgb3zP5ABy/s1600/_msr0047.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQHAlGRqwrRIAsQNypVZDz_ILpLR-JyuRPLmcEbHEDe8LGZZyFRMBI1_fktb0NxRCjH0erIeCkQspPsEsUx_huwaIH9Z1jL7yWYYt1B_GdPNuViTjOmlWWE_P8GuVZDsapnwgb3zP5ABy/s400/_msr0047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597346842889948770" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFgqjjD2-aLH2-2VGV6l0vpL2ooTiDR42gb_jsXdylVrN3mHrja6w-8mDKcJswVTcx1a7i-sr-5DnTRjx3oUsXlDlelet0FOqHtl31vLUWEqh_nU7PLtosn1ZQK6H_qG3rimXcu3bfPOn/s1600/armstrong_4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFgqjjD2-aLH2-2VGV6l0vpL2ooTiDR42gb_jsXdylVrN3mHrja6w-8mDKcJswVTcx1a7i-sr-5DnTRjx3oUsXlDlelet0FOqHtl31vLUWEqh_nU7PLtosn1ZQK6H_qG3rimXcu3bfPOn/s400/armstrong_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597346841769115890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">To view more of his works please visit<br />the <a href="http://www.heikepickettgallery.com/artists/armstrong_steve/1armstrong_steve.html">Heike Pickett Gallery</a><br /><br />and to really see him and his Art in action...<br />Check out this 3 part series on YouTube!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><center><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dE0w-2bTBYQ" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /></center></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/E203xqDbvEc" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/suHURHrMV_U" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" width="480"></iframe><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Compared to Mr. Armstrong<br />I'm a woodchuck with my tail between my legs!<br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-6065817962986496872011-04-19T19:04:00.004+02:002011-04-19T19:10:20.779+02:00Tutorial Tuesday - Spring in a Can!<div style="text-align: center;">Oh I just love these...<br />It's the junkyard junky in me...<br /><br />But Really...<br />How simple, Fun and Gorgeous are these!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZH1yPsWFo9v3556WCu1SyppoDIMG6vWD7EEE0CBWfmQBjWhVqei428Gltub1tod0nH1Tncz-Xs_mUJ20ugrxNHtDxqZYiHffndsf7GtJf8FuCGDG7oD6UFGdJkyolDr2MF8a56d6NoBU/s1600/IMG_9925-707x1023.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgZH1yPsWFo9v3556WCu1SyppoDIMG6vWD7EEE0CBWfmQBjWhVqei428Gltub1tod0nH1Tncz-Xs_mUJ20ugrxNHtDxqZYiHffndsf7GtJf8FuCGDG7oD6UFGdJkyolDr2MF8a56d6NoBU/s400/IMG_9925-707x1023.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597342165619557026" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Head on over to<br /><a href="http://cfabbridesigns.com/blog/?p=5863">Family Chic</a><br />for more fun pics and the tutorial!<br /><br />I want to line all my window sills!<br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-30680173646962756912011-04-16T17:50:00.005+02:002011-04-16T21:15:17.155+02:00Saturday Shopping<div style="text-align: center;">Today Saturday Shop is a wee different...<br />In that I haven't got anything new in The Shop<br /><br />I was heaps busy last week getting ready for a show,<br />getting a New Studio Space set up,<br />along with organizing my home one...<br />And producing items that are more adult oriented.<br />Whew..it's a bit busy!<br /><br />So here's a few pics from the Networking Show<br />and 2 Items that I made for my Spring<br />European Street Team Swap partner.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRx9BtWac3G6eVEz_EtUtYmMn0X1AOOcDYtKG7ejUR4VTvEL4UGuxo3evVS31LlkQ-RYqu0yCxfoQN7zGB4pDbGVZbBDIh5l-euJCJHAgc5qmLhPk-lF_VuGEMwMtXOHxh4FSW6bzSoIw/s1600/DSCF2535.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiRx9BtWac3G6eVEz_EtUtYmMn0X1AOOcDYtKG7ejUR4VTvEL4UGuxo3evVS31LlkQ-RYqu0yCxfoQN7zGB4pDbGVZbBDIh5l-euJCJHAgc5qmLhPk-lF_VuGEMwMtXOHxh4FSW6bzSoIw/s400/DSCF2535.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596211795472104178" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJw7mOpKNpoO-QayknN6smP8fpnWellNqLCg-RubEy5F7xgNYrox5qlGYMnHhcrLbXsbUCX78-AaqeaVWqzbclw2BMxzIwJRvNTweDHAyDFhZkfhMWOCSbWRwuryGeDLux87PC7LMpUnVZ/s1600/DSCF2536.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJw7mOpKNpoO-QayknN6smP8fpnWellNqLCg-RubEy5F7xgNYrox5qlGYMnHhcrLbXsbUCX78-AaqeaVWqzbclw2BMxzIwJRvNTweDHAyDFhZkfhMWOCSbWRwuryGeDLux87PC7LMpUnVZ/s400/DSCF2536.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596211782758064594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">LACE Lunch and Networking Show</span><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsn8Kx8SIjw-8sp6ipTNoKG0HHfGcrypyponC5cVSLHlZrSvPJbobHRKQq5m3_rcrNbPOpwP5nC9HQQixK5zfH3cDdh-gLD88vlsMH3E5FQpjOivJ0Yd_XHIbKpUPlV6IgnIlpnmF7pSY/s1600/DSCF2526.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwsn8Kx8SIjw-8sp6ipTNoKG0HHfGcrypyponC5cVSLHlZrSvPJbobHRKQq5m3_rcrNbPOpwP5nC9HQQixK5zfH3cDdh-gLD88vlsMH3E5FQpjOivJ0Yd_XHIbKpUPlV6IgnIlpnmF7pSY/s400/DSCF2526.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596211783697964610" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaClrle50NtfFF_F5nuofnlsB0AzX3WBSzHR41VN29V846TjarXz74lLCAnix9Ukw04wQx62uLta4bDlTXYb6o-QaCqs3bGIY7lKLyZkRJGwaJrQYczotkSqprAtUZGNugi6UiK_vgCnb3/s1600/DSCF2548.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 367px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaClrle50NtfFF_F5nuofnlsB0AzX3WBSzHR41VN29V846TjarXz74lLCAnix9Ukw04wQx62uLta4bDlTXYb6o-QaCqs3bGIY7lKLyZkRJGwaJrQYczotkSqprAtUZGNugi6UiK_vgCnb3/s400/DSCF2548.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596211785282420658" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Two little gifts for a special Crafter.</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">There are some amazing artists in Europe.<br />Being part of the Team is such an honor,<br />I Hope my Partner likes her Goodies?!<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">(hint hint...They're just a taste</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">of what's to come in the new 'BIG' Kids collections!</span>)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Happy Saturday...</span><br /><br />For more actual shopping<br />head over to <a href="http://zsazsazsujuwelen.blogspot.com/2011/04/saturday-shopping-day_16.html">Zsazsazsu's</a><br />and <a href="http://annemariesbreiblog.blogspot.com/2011/04/link-your-stuff_15.html">AnneMarie's Breiblog</a><br /><br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-60984892146697994282011-04-15T19:46:00.006+02:002011-04-22T20:25:02.242+02:00Food Fight Friday - Lemon Lust!<div style="text-align: center;">OMG...I'm in LOVE!<br /><br />We found some good ol' English Lemon curd<br />in the shops recently.<br />I used to eat it by the spoonful..<br />couldn't wait for all that fussing of spreading it on toast!<br /><br />So with 2 bags of Lemons squeezed and 1 to go...<br />I couldn't help myself.<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4jPe338VfnngUdE0NY8rC2kFshSUxjxIblD4AxAofwM88oJgAHeTjGWjnqOta_36cvp8ncTMaCfP02zd39pmElJ813V_52UqlMFxWlvydBwGibS6yYKrcCZJb0F0us-krBulbxn_9pTT/s1600/DSCF2551.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd4jPe338VfnngUdE0NY8rC2kFshSUxjxIblD4AxAofwM88oJgAHeTjGWjnqOta_36cvp8ncTMaCfP02zd39pmElJ813V_52UqlMFxWlvydBwGibS6yYKrcCZJb0F0us-krBulbxn_9pTT/s400/DSCF2551.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595869930055309170" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I found this fantastic Vid. on YouTube from <a href="http://youtu.be/bqUKUxgsq44">Joy of Baking</a>!<br />Talk about Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!<br /><br />Scones, Tarts, Toast...<br />Look out!<br /><br />and for something a little more<br />Ahem...Healthy!<br />We're Heading over to Denise at <a href="http://deniseisrundmt.com/2011/04/08/healthy-chicken-and-waffles/">Run DMT</a><br />for Chicken and Waffles!<br />YUMMMMMMMMMM!<br />Now that's <span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Top Slinger</span> material!<br />BTW...Denise also hosts a Friday Food Fight...<br />Sling here...There...and everywhere!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmChGM6L4dLqaHk-CcRHwTUp-V9RmUTqysQgK6PZiogKTtoejkf_lRXBP-zXPVJNX8EmpIWzu34OiCNaPRF5EO-w5TQ4boer55iqRjK5pealQQKXu3MPn-osfAHMkAwZEyzY7C_WtL0p3/s1600/IMG_2857.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmChGM6L4dLqaHk-CcRHwTUp-V9RmUTqysQgK6PZiogKTtoejkf_lRXBP-zXPVJNX8EmpIWzu34OiCNaPRF5EO-w5TQ4boer55iqRjK5pealQQKXu3MPn-osfAHMkAwZEyzY7C_WtL0p3/s320/IMG_2857.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595870278971469298" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >So what are you Slinging This week?</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Grab a button and join the Food Fight!<br />Come on...you know ya wanna get messy!<br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/search/label/food%20fight%20friday/" target="_blank" title="Food Fight Friday at choochmagooz"><img alt="Choochmagooz" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5263950032_675bc25ce0_m.jpg" /></a> <center><br /></center><br /><center><textarea id="code-source" rows="3" cols="13" name="code-source"><center><a href="http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/search/label/food%20fight%20friday/"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5263950032_675bc25ce0_m.jpg" /></a></center></textarea></center></center><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=85022" type="text/javascript"></script>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-62309752109624749962011-04-09T15:12:00.004+02:002011-04-09T15:51:08.752+02:00Saturday Shopping<div style="text-align: center;">Peddle to the Metal around here!<br />I've got 2 shows coming up!<br />That means lot's of Fresh Items<br />cranking out of the Craft Studio!<br /><br />Here's a few new Tiaras hitting <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChoochMagooz?ref=seller_info">the Shop</a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/71728546/princess-of-the-north-felt-tiara"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GUnVzkm0u0DYYF2tUtdJY4dwtVCVEiSkVktE-j15el6mfXYOAjbP8xJkUCXxWUTwaDYzH5wQNOT17-8Ws8W53UN31cmyJ3ckGdlitfhlLjfypU87AoEzIxDlnuHhKfjTDg67o8pLL8wg/s400/DSCF2517.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593572118578460098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChoochMagooz?section_id=7459957"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq3evaQOK91gd0huDgczCR5xxm3mrdmqyU8NP6R8IkxQabvW9g3aGihO-1Bb32ZDlFuJCv45-fDWbaS7Td1lUXzWfk8ltedIiXBPuSmCgJGy9leSEKusGx_EolrZT_LqQp9XcH9coh8ekI/s400/DSCF2518.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593572121926386098" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChoochMagooz?section_id=7459957"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwjpUHe2aPqG2GHFNpd_1cIHZSULY4NgvkE0AMS3tfOJf0qDpPR_SD-fxfY7xNMR7jSazw_oU_Mpvz0g9oPnpS4_UpW4hgNOm9-_QtfaFMqQZJkwi2pSe-9S5XmSQj_LGW30-i2uK3tZll/s400/DSCF2519.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593572125495169890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The perfect Easter 'Bonnet'<br /><br />For more Saturday shopping<br />Head over to <a href="http://zsazsazsujuwelen.blogspot.com/2011/04/saturday-shopping-day_09.html">Zsazsazsu's</a><br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-72638677701124118822011-04-08T13:14:00.009+02:002011-04-15T19:52:14.987+02:00Food Fight Friday - Are you getting fresh with me?<div style="text-align: center;">Heya Slingers!<br />Sorry about that delay in programming...<br />But it WAS my Birthday,<br />No Foolin!<br />And I Did make my own cake...<br />I just had no time to photograph and Blog<br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >before I ate the entire thing!</span><br />Okay I shared 'Some' with friends!<br />This week I'm keeping it simple as it's<br />too HOT to bake!<br /><br />So I'm slinging some refreshing<br />handmade Lemonade<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMiCSNroNR1DQ2JxNrqIfDzhoH6b9myyWMV4vmBainqW1C-oanfyonak7GdzjWK3S88dUkpDNyxFoppRajp9JkQthy7d56vNUHP2Z0CvgfS_ARbHoO7-_KXug6ijdyg5XWLyPPm8Cx2RAY/s1600/DSCF2521.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 325px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMiCSNroNR1DQ2JxNrqIfDzhoH6b9myyWMV4vmBainqW1C-oanfyonak7GdzjWK3S88dUkpDNyxFoppRajp9JkQthy7d56vNUHP2Z0CvgfS_ARbHoO7-_KXug6ijdyg5XWLyPPm8Cx2RAY/s400/DSCF2521.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593169860347756946" border="0" /></a>One of the things I absolutely LOVE about living in Mallorca<br />is the abundance of Lemon tree's!<br />We always have friends who need a hand containing them<br />and I'm always ready to oblige!<br /><br />Last week we took in 3 Very large Eco bags full<br />Yummmm...<br />I see a few lemon recipes coming up!<br />For now just a few tips on what the heck to do with them!<br /><br />First get, borrow or steal an electric juicer<br />then get squeezing.<br />I use a funnel and put the juice into Cubito bags<br />(that's those funky ice cube bags (you could use trays too)<br />You can also grate the rinds before juicing and freeze<br />Cut a few (or 20) lemons into thin slices and place in a freezer bag.<br />Now put the whole lot into the freezer and wait for a nice hot day!<br /><br />You can use your cubes in cooking and baking and the slices for<br />decoration, as Ice cubes in a pitcher or on Fish..etc<br /><br />Now for the Lemonade...<br />add a couple cubes to water and a few drops of Splenda<br />or make your own sugar water.<br /><br />Just fill a water bottle with 1/2 sugar and 1/2 boiling water<br />dissolve and cool!<br />Keep (labeled) in your fridge<br />Add to lemon water as you like!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Easy peasy Lemon squeezy!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Top Slinger</span> From our Last <span style="font-size:180%;">Food Fight</span> goes to<br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Aimee from <a href="http://shugfamily.blogspot.com/2011/03/cheesecake-dip.html">Shugary Sweets</a></span><br />I mean come on....<br />Cheesecake DIP!<br />Drooooooooool!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://shugfamily.blogspot.com/2011/03/cheesecake-dip.html"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvgz0Bo0-i2_tuI282zC12M9iNlqP6nYE16QAqAaOWz0oCVDiICVFqdN_9Xsf1dap7eLcHiv8I1QgsqiH7JbXnVLcDLgciyqMslvhqXCLsC5nZgJ74n9KSwjir-oDkNnEsj3dWIYHkE47/s320/024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593170690404938978" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >So what are you Slinging This week?<br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Grab a button and join the Food Fight!<br />Come on...you know ya wanna get messy!<br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/search/label/food%20fight%20friday/" target="_blank" title="Food Fight Friday at choochmagooz"><img alt="Choochmagooz" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5263950032_675bc25ce0_m.jpg" /></a> <center><br /></center><br /><center><textarea id="code-source" rows="3" cols="13" name="code-source"><center><a href="http://choochmagooz.blogspot.com/search/label/food%20fight%20friday/"><img border="0" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5263950032_675bc25ce0_m.jpg" /></a></center></textarea></center></center><br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=84009" type="text/javascript"></script>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-15014575061011810532011-04-04T09:00:00.006+02:002011-04-04T10:18:34.099+02:00Monday Moodboard - Birthday Wishes<div style="text-align: center;"><br />I blew out 38 Candles this past Friday...<br />surely that's worth a few items from my<br />ultimate wish list!??<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrQxE6OK1Io8BiLTPtfhYjd1yrA6TrW-HsyK7KZNmxBsPXfKzi1yAIbLh79njVRsiOQ1-H8ZZn7CMEmLXY_GY0X-pYu6ZX6avJaY8Abeg7PGV1_p5-tKi1bi6Bbq-3FzCdSxBRVMRQy3V/s1600/moodboard3.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 332px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrQxE6OK1Io8BiLTPtfhYjd1yrA6TrW-HsyK7KZNmxBsPXfKzi1yAIbLh79njVRsiOQ1-H8ZZn7CMEmLXY_GY0X-pYu6ZX6avJaY8Abeg7PGV1_p5-tKi1bi6Bbq-3FzCdSxBRVMRQy3V/s400/moodboard3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589813746485202626" border="0" /></a><br />1: Garter Dress from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69259708/garter-dress-midnight-black-avant-garde">Attila Design</a><br />2: Stained Glass bunting from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69249646/blush-stained-glass-and-flower-garland">Pamela Angus</a><br />3: Victorian Dollhouse Kit from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/37183106/victorian-doll-house-birch-plywood-laser">Victorian Dollhouse</a><br />4: Moroccan midnight Arm warmers from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66129022/moroccan-midnight-magic-arm-warmers-in">Zen and Coffee</a><br />5: Hand stamped bracelet from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70694675/hand-stamped-sterling-silver-bracelet">Dindi</a><br /><br />For more Monday Moods<br />Head over to <a href="http://fleurfatale.blogspot.com/2011/04/monday-moodboard.html">Fleurfatale's</a><br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-25284119892951490762011-03-30T14:30:00.003+02:002011-03-30T14:48:35.892+02:00Woodchuck Wednesday - Sweet Tweets<div style="text-align: center;">What better way to welcome the Spring wildlife back<br />Than with these Whimsical Creations<br />From Micheal Whitley<br /></div> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71ux7RHdeIg9GrNJM3A9bL1bC2AGPA-sYjUFezCNBDtu93WqrIkS-AMIt_qvznFkKWX4ECHg7N40KMk-01vPkbVnd1FDAWcho0QCXompoGktCWNtFlVUUcYQ7wlMfsO-hP-PyvlS75PIe/s1600/il_570xN.216522816.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71ux7RHdeIg9GrNJM3A9bL1bC2AGPA-sYjUFezCNBDtu93WqrIkS-AMIt_qvznFkKWX4ECHg7N40KMk-01vPkbVnd1FDAWcho0QCXompoGktCWNtFlVUUcYQ7wlMfsO-hP-PyvlS75PIe/s400/il_570xN.216522816.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589849873303042242" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIjmCGoO5IkIsyF0QEWgPiDc5VnLFJcaX4DQ90UYVdA2lymPmUF1wHUCko4tHr7_5JGX2wbUBduAz4kAOfVmkBOagOAa6QE4fKIGNy99gjfmuslOJs4WPMK8x-Het_ua_M7w6-IuDGb-v/s1600/il_570xN.226671787.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIjmCGoO5IkIsyF0QEWgPiDc5VnLFJcaX4DQ90UYVdA2lymPmUF1wHUCko4tHr7_5JGX2wbUBduAz4kAOfVmkBOagOAa6QE4fKIGNy99gjfmuslOJs4WPMK8x-Het_ua_M7w6-IuDGb-v/s400/il_570xN.226671787.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589849862468318242" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZOr-rovXaXY8OU-si8pkoktrpx5yqmsKsCiihS6D5k1CbOAAzt4CpZI7mUtLfruJ5AXU4wEZZUQtQKDAnyuAvTukAsKaBDqTogX9fV3WqplPFkwZhXEpuvbb_ZRgEjXZYBtI0feDEvo1/s1600/il_570xN.216506257.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDZOr-rovXaXY8OU-si8pkoktrpx5yqmsKsCiihS6D5k1CbOAAzt4CpZI7mUtLfruJ5AXU4wEZZUQtQKDAnyuAvTukAsKaBDqTogX9fV3WqplPFkwZhXEpuvbb_ZRgEjXZYBtI0feDEvo1/s400/il_570xN.216506257.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589849857281936802" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvRZ_2dBRAXx7O0jE63KRkL9ZSSEOprflEURJriDWF9RTqE7VUcJpUPxDMp0ffF68oIjjSCL2Ny1aolo-f6A08a2fLfj9vAoQCVK2VBWMpAbv3g9tVQjMklvaUhYEb22lJqOBnmrQwN7x/s1600/il_570xN.216499584.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvRZ_2dBRAXx7O0jE63KRkL9ZSSEOprflEURJriDWF9RTqE7VUcJpUPxDMp0ffF68oIjjSCL2Ny1aolo-f6A08a2fLfj9vAoQCVK2VBWMpAbv3g9tVQjMklvaUhYEb22lJqOBnmrQwN7x/s400/il_570xN.216499584.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589849855542064498" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I just adore his use of old hardware, cutlery<br />and Paintbrushes!<br /><br />For more of Michael's work<br />Check out his Shop<br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HolywoodArtStudios?ref=pr_shop_more">Holywood Art Studios.</a></span><br /><br /></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075606974008707342.post-49306363576747850532011-03-29T19:45:00.002+02:002011-03-29T20:07:41.679+02:00Tutorial Tuesday - Inside/Outside<div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about your weather<br />but ours can't seem to make up it's mind.<br />1 day we're having Saharan Sands<br />dropped with warm rain,<br />and the next a northern cold snap.<br />Then it's sunny and cloudless<br />and feels like summer!<br />I can't decide if I want to be<br />inside or outside!<br /><br />So Today's Tutorials are a few cheeky picks<br />to fool the senses.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzr9ykfeT84Rp-inu-QGZde1EjB9zNtKuZ-4SUA__NJWFEil7GM5MPKWD-zvCWaAlkQdTwKz8ltwzxwMR-o8w_6Pn3ohhesFjXcp8ogODriRZzs0vqYi4upA_b91bnAanIKXTNa7cNClHf/s1600/DSCN2745.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzr9ykfeT84Rp-inu-QGZde1EjB9zNtKuZ-4SUA__NJWFEil7GM5MPKWD-zvCWaAlkQdTwKz8ltwzxwMR-o8w_6Pn3ohhesFjXcp8ogODriRZzs0vqYi4upA_b91bnAanIKXTNa7cNClHf/s400/DSCN2745.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589560383834495858" border="0" /></a>Bring the outside in with this chic grass display<br /><div style="text-align: center;">perfect to hide some eggs in...or grab an energy boost!<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></div>From: Vivienne at <a href="http://viv-spot.blogspot.com/2011/03/got-any-grass.html">The V Spot</a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidT1XsuMlvwXvLfEDYhp-QedimFEIWyJEElq9GwDmJU2v1gNvs_GAK5x5xvdmPLQU6MJtc0TyZgP1wkO8BNpytDoQuqj1hgKOx-8jxn_XvU_lC57DkLyo_iFDzksWkld6y5P-o0f3oJPot/s1600/DSC_5534-2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidT1XsuMlvwXvLfEDYhp-QedimFEIWyJEElq9GwDmJU2v1gNvs_GAK5x5xvdmPLQU6MJtc0TyZgP1wkO8BNpytDoQuqj1hgKOx-8jxn_XvU_lC57DkLyo_iFDzksWkld6y5P-o0f3oJPot/s400/DSC_5534-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589560207750427714" border="0" /></a>Still waiting for your flowers to bloom<br />Bring in some cheer <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >and</span> destash your loo rolls<br />From: Allison at <a href="http://www.aglimpseinsideblog.com/2011/03/flower-garland-tutorial.html">A Glimpse Inside</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTnaPq3Y5ZrHyPMFSkMLzMgDQLWnAQQqiZA5KOz9rTk5FvaqmH2-5IPD6w2sb1eApTrTR5B5H_OmEzdeAMqNFP6vQmwIsFG215NhH69hGITueiq94q-MxJTRftmZrHe693qMVeG9UrvkB/s1600/4605295762_89efc0733a_o.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDTnaPq3Y5ZrHyPMFSkMLzMgDQLWnAQQqiZA5KOz9rTk5FvaqmH2-5IPD6w2sb1eApTrTR5B5H_OmEzdeAMqNFP6vQmwIsFG215NhH69hGITueiq94q-MxJTRftmZrHe693qMVeG9UrvkB/s400/4605295762_89efc0733a_o.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589560201134001410" border="0" /></a>For you Crafty folk who can take a little work outside<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These Little Letter Needle Books are precious<br />From: Kelly at <a href="http://kellyrachel.com/blog/2010/04/12/little-letter-needle-book-tutorial/">M.A.K.E.</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Crafting<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Indoors or Out!<br /><br /></span></span></div>Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15594258291856060836noreply@blogger.com1