tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42268039589408629202024-02-18T21:52:00.034-05:00Creative MindsCreative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.comBlogger593125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-18324820679795010992013-04-17T09:00:00.000-04:002013-04-17T09:00:16.130-04:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3 of my favorite kiddoes!</div>
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<br />Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-26686860480729191042013-04-12T11:24:00.000-04:002013-04-12T11:30:22.913-04:00Etsy or Facebook?I've always been a proud shopper of etsy. Anytime I needed some kind of gift, I headed straight for etsy. My sister and mom both have shops on etsy and I have many friends with shops on etsy.<br />
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BUT I have noticed an increase in shops opening and selling on Facebook. I don't know about you, but I LIVE on facebook. It's a slight addiction that I am told I need to work on. lol I follow a lotof different shops and love seeing their latest updates with new items and such. That is not possible with etsy. So I definetly think Facebook is a better way to promote and even make sales, don't you think?<br />
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In Facebook you can post tons of pictures, have sales or giveaways. Play games to promote your shop... AND you don't have to pay any fees. You can also chit chat with lots of friends and stay updated on their latest items as well...<br />
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So my question for you, as a shop owner, do you prefer to sell on etsy or on facebook?<br />
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I wann hear from you! Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-38198384730475878132013-04-11T11:17:00.002-04:002013-04-11T11:56:09.852-04:0010 years...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hubby and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary this past March. We had a very nice date. We dressed up and had a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bratola-Photography/433285736700972?fref=ts">photographer</a> friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bratola-Photography/433285736700972?fref=ts">BRATOLA</a> meet us in a pretty area to take our picture. I loved that we did that. It was so much fun and I loved having pictures for memories. We had a blast! Here are some of my faves!</div>
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I am so thankful for my amazing husband!</div>
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Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-79072908091791976222012-12-31T12:37:00.000-05:002012-12-31T12:37:01.455-05:00A New Year...I decided that I will not make any resolutions. Mainly because I never stick to it... I do however want 2013 to bring some changes for me. 2012 was a good year. Nothing big or exciting happened. We had birthdays, anniversaries, Disney trips, and so much more! <br />
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My goal for 2013 is to get healthier. I also want to take more time to actually spend enjoying my boys and husband. I also need to take the time to take care of me...<br />
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2013 will mark hubby and mine's 10 year wedding anniversary. That's nuts!!! We plan on taking time this year to have many family outings and just send time together! <br />
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How about you? What are your plans for 2013?Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-14185815997794898842012-12-25T02:00:00.000-05:002012-12-23T22:24:26.266-05:00Merry Christmas!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wishing you and your family a very blessed Christmas season. May you have a great day and take the time to enjoy every minute with your family.<br />
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As crazy and stressful as things can get that day with us having to drive all over the place, my goal for the day is to enjoy my husband and sons and soak in the day! I can't wait to see their sweet, smiling faces as they see their surprises from Santa and mommy and daddy!Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-69562848054349714872012-12-21T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-21T07:00:12.890-05:00another craft project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Little man wanted to take a treat to his classmates. I really wanted to do something creative with candy canes. I looked online and all I found were reindeers. But I really wanted something different. And that is when I came up with angels.</div>
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I got the candy canes at Wal Mart. And then at the dollar store I got a huge bag of white rose petals for the wings, and sparkly pipe cleaners for the halo. I used gold or silver for the halo.</div>
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I hot glued the rose petals together to make them look like wings, and then put a dot of glue on the candy cane to glue the wings on there. I then cut the pipe cleaners in half, and folded them up to look like a halo. I twisted it around the top of the candy cane.</div>
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The end result - an angel candy cane!</div>
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These were also a big hit!<br />
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I have been getting kind of crafty these days..... My amazing sister who owns <a href="http://bowquet.blogspot.com/">BOWQUET</a> is much more craftier than me so I called her and asked her to help me. She is so sweet and came over one night to help me make the snowman shirts I needed for the boys. It was an adventure to say the least!</div>
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I bought 2 long sleeve shirts at Wal Mart, along with black and orange felt and iron on paper</div>
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We cut the felt and iron on paper in the shapes we needed... Ironed them on. The thing to remember, that we learned the hard way is that the iron has to be hot but no steam. AND we need to cover the felt with a towel because if the iron comes into direct contact with the felt, the felt will melt and get stuck on the iron. Which will lead to the amazing sister turning as white as a ghost and panicking because she thought she had ruined my hubby's special iron. lol It was too funny!</div>
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Anyway, after the crisis was averted, the end result was this super cute snowman shirt for my boys! They wore it to the church's pajama party with their snowman pants and got tons of compliments! :) </div>
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<br />Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-29357041111403397662012-12-17T06:30:00.000-05:002012-12-17T06:30:06.238-05:00Monday Madness! Mary's Stitch Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been trying to decorate my family room, which is lacking in Christmas decorations... I really wanted to do a snowman theme. I found the cutest snowman for one of my tables on etsy and fell in love with him. He is so cute and extremely well made. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarysStitchShop?ref=pr_shop_more#">Mary's Stitch Shop</a> has amazing items. I just love all her ornaments and beautiful artwork.<br />
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She also has some of her awesome hand painted "wooden crosses" as well as beautiful "welcome signs" and "inspirational plaques" and "birdhouses" too. So shop around and don't forget to bookmark <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarysStitchShop?ref=pr_shop_more#">her page</a> because she adds new artwork all the time. <br />
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I love finding stores on etsy that offer unique gifts. Christmas is coming and we have a lot of people to shop for. That means we need to stick to a budget! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCreationsbyAng?ref=top_trail">Crafty Creations by Ang</a> offers the most adorable, unique gifts at a very reasonable price. I got stunning stone coasters, that are personalized and love them. They are beautiful and so well made.</div>
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<br />Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-70933222229100109142012-12-06T06:00:00.000-05:002012-12-06T06:00:03.880-05:00Table Top!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Mommy and little man had a bowling date the other day. It was fun!!!</div>
Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-89099512243578184702012-12-03T07:00:00.000-05:002012-12-03T10:12:53.480-05:00Monday Madness! Drop Point LLC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Shopping online is so awesome and fun! Not to mention convenient. I also love shopping for unique, custom gifts. And it doesn't hurt if it's personalized! ;) Have you started Christmas shopping yet? Trying to think of a gift for the person who has everything?<br />
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I found it! At <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DropPointLLC?ref=top_trail#">Drop Point LLC</a>... They have the most amazing personalized and unique gifts! I got a personalized pocket knife and it is stunning! It's for my hubby and I know he will love it! Drop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DropPointLLC?ref=top_trail#">Point LLC</a> also has money clips, ornaments, wine openers and so much more!<br />
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The boys helped my put up our tree and they loved just sitting in front of it enjoying it!</div>
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In planning for Christmas shopping for the family, I realize my brother is one of those people that has everything and is impossible to shop for... I then was given the idea of getting him a guitar strap. He plays for our church and needs a new guitar strap. And you guys know me, I love personalized items. So I found the perfect item on ETSY!</div>
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Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with your family and some yummy food!!!Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-19904788506557122432012-11-21T04:00:00.000-05:002012-11-21T04:00:06.531-05:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Online Christmas shopping is not only fun, but so easy! I have completed shopping for the extended family members that we exchange gifts with. Lots of my Christmas presents come from etsy and I love it! One of the prettiest gifts is a necklace set that I want to keep for myself! It's so beautiful and well made. I found it in a shop named <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/byBrendaElaine?ref=top_trail#">By Brenda Elaine.</a> She has the most amazing and unique custom designed jewelry. <br />
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AND she is having a HOLIDAY SPECIAL **Buy 2 Get 1 FREE---From now until December 15th you may choose a free item from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/byBrendaElaine?ref=top_trail#">By Brenda Elaine</a> when you purchase 2 others. The price of the free one should be equal to or less than the items you purchase. IT's a GREAT deal!<br />
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Check out<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/byBrendaElaine?ref=top_trail#"> her shop here</a> and get your shopping done! :)<br />
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So most of you know that I have a slight addiction to COFFEE! lol My sister just bought me this creamer and it is SOOOOOO GOOD! Have you had it? IT's so yummy!<br />
So my must have item is coffee, I gotta have it every morning. How about you? What do you need to help you get through your day?Creative Mindshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17434173030104977917noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226803958940862920.post-17015797130642646692012-11-14T05:00:00.000-05:002012-11-14T05:00:09.468-05:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Don't you just love shopping online? I have 2 boys and love the chance of shopping for girls. And doing it online is even more fun! Anytime I am in search for something super cute, I end up on Etsy. My cousin just found out she is having a girl, the first on my husband's side of the family, so it's exciting. <br />
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She is not very girly at all. In fact, they are not even doing anything pink for this poor girl. lol SO I took it upon myself to find the girliest thing for the baby. I got a personalized onesie with a pink tutu skirt and bow. Can't get much girlier than that! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mariasmommydesigns?ref=top_trail#">Marias Mommy Designs</a> has the cutest items!<br />
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It is super cute and so well made. I can't wait to see the baby wearing it. Marias Mommy Designs also has some gorgeous Holiday items and personalized stuff. Check her out on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mariasmommydesigns?ref=top_trail#">etsy here!</a><br />
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Also, go like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Marias-Mommy-Designs/299511953420086?ref=hl">her facebook page here</a> to stay on top of her latest listings. :)<br />
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