tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14401873806892073802024-03-06T07:57:02.880-05:00Crafty Cricket DesignsCrafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-28762343429078700742014-10-05T17:35:00.000-04:002014-10-05T17:35:07.674-04:00DIY Play Makeup<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My little girl (who is 18 months old) loves to sit next to me while I do my hair and makeup. She mimics me, and loves getting into my makeup bag. It is really adorable!!<br />
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There have even been a couple times I have caught her with the concealer stick. For whatever reason, that is her go to item, and she loves smearing it all over her face.<br />
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I decided to buy her a set of play makeup that she couldn't make a mess with. But after searching at several stores and online, I found nothing like what I was looking for.<br />
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I either found real "play" makeup, or incredibly expensive pretend makeup sets.<br />
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This is why I <strike>love</strike> am obsessed with Pinterest! I knew I could find a way to make mine own.<br />
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I was right, it was so simple, and super cheap - maybe even free if you already have all the needed supplies.<br />
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What you will need:<br />
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<li>Empty or used make up compacts that you no longer need/want </li>
<li>Qtips and something sharp/pointed tip (to scrape out any make up left in the compact)</li>
<li>Fingernail polish (in whatever colors you would like)</li>
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Then follow these three simple steps:<br />
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Clean the make up out of the compact(s)</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">2. Use the Qtips (and a little bit of water) to make sure the compact is completely clean & dry</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Pour the nail polish into the compact, and wait for it to dry.</span></div>
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Voila! It's that simple</div>
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Here are some helpful tips I learned - Fill the compact as full as possible, and give it plenty of time to dry completely. I let mine sit over night.<br />
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Also, the nail polish tended to shrink a little after drying so I decided to fill them up a little more and give them one more night to dry.<br />
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My daughter loves it! She walks around now putting on her makeup, saying "pretty". Oh and I ordered some play lipstick on Etsy, because I didn't feel like going through the trouble of making that too. But here is a <a href="http://glimmerandgrit.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-no-mess-play-lipstick.html?spref=pi">tutorial</a> I found on Pinterest how to make your own if you are interested.</div>
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Happy Crafting!</div>
Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-81407230689406712092014-04-19T17:52:00.001-04:002014-04-19T17:57:45.739-04:00Sugar & Spice Party<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I LOVED planning my little girl's first birthday party! I am so thankful I have a baby girl, and now I get to plan girly parties as well as boy themed parties.<br />
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We went with a sugar and spice theme.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">It fits Laney's personality perfectly. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">One minute she is the sweetest </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">l</span><span style="text-align: left;">ittle thing you have ever seen, </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">and the next she shows her fiesty little attitude. </span></div>
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I decorated with pastel colors, and served sweet and spicy foods. </div>
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I found this <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/27795722674574931/">recipe </a>on Pinterest to make turquoise lemonade. (I tweeked it a little bit, and used regular lemonade kool aid and blue raspberry kool aid.)</div>
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It turned out so pretty!</div>
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One of my favorite things to make for Laney's party was her milestone poster board.</div>
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It turned out so well!</div>
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I also made a one year family tree, full of baby pictures from our extended families, so everyone could see who Laney resembles the most. (FYI: her Daddy won)</div>
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We layed out a pink table clothe on the wall/floor and moved some of the decorations behind Laney while she dug into her cake. It made for some pretty adorable pictures.</div>
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Happy Birthday baby girl, we can't wait to watch you grow up and celebrate many more birthdays!!</div>
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I love both the movies, the minions are so cute, so I couldn't wait to start planning the decorations! It was so much fun designing everything!<br />
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I designed several "life size" minions, and I love the way they turned out!</div>
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Because I was planning this party for several months, I had time to save a few plastic containers that resembled the shape of minions. I spray painted them yellow and blue and then decorated them with hair (black pipe cleaners) and minion goggles (paper eyes, and black electrical tape). </div>
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And the small containers were used for "minion bowling" </div>
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I was really happy with the way the cake turned out. I am not a cake decorator, so I am always a little nervous about how my cakes will turn out. </div>
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I followed this <a href="http://www.bettycrocker.com/How-To/TipsLibrary/Baking-Tips/Despicable-Me-Minion-Sheet-Cake?nicam4=SocialMedia&nichn4=Pinterest&niseg4=BettyCrocker&nicreatID4=Post">tutorial</a>. Thank you Pinterest! The only change I made was using a mason jar lid for the silver part of the goggles, simply because it was easier and fewer steps, but it still looked great!</div>
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I will be selling these decorations in my Etsy shop, so if you see something you like, be sure to check back soon!</div>
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Happy Crafting!Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-89700792827864327752014-03-19T23:48:00.000-04:002014-03-19T23:48:27.479-04:00Party Planning & Monster BagsI have been busy the last few weeks preparing for my kid's birthday parties.<br />
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My son (who is turning 4), has requested to have a "Despicable Me Minion" party and my sweet baby girl is having a Sugar & Spice theme to celebrate her first birthday!<br />
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I will share pictures from their parties next month. But for now I just wanted to show what else I have been busy working on...<br />
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I have received several orders this week on the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/98166983/set-of-12-monster-birthday-party-favor?">Monster Party Bags</a> in my Etsy shop.<br />
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I designed these for my son's 2nd birthday monster party, and now they are the most popular item I sell in my shop.<br />
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This was probably one of my favorite themes I have ever done for a party. Here are some pictures of the other decorations I made...<br />
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My 3 yr old son is obsessed with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. So he chose long before Halloween, that is what he wanted to dress up as, specifically Leonardo.<br />
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Besides our family not having much money to spend on store bought costumes, I love having a chance to get creative and come up with our own homemade version of a costume. So here is a tutorial on how I made a Ninja Turtle Costume.<br />
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First I bought a green sweat suit. This actually was one of the most difficult parts believe it or not. I could not find a plain green sweat suit anywhere! Everything I found had some sort of design on it!<br />
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I eventually settled for one I found on eBay, it was a girl's suit and had a design on the front of the sweatshirt, but I knew I would be covering it up with a shell so I could make it work.<br />
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My son was so mad when I made him try it on. He kept saying "this is for a girl!!" He eventually gave in, once I convinced him it would be covered with a shell. </div>
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To make the front shell, I used large pieces of felt I bought from the craft store. I didn't have a stencil so I just eyeballed the size shell I would need, and then cut out smaller pieces for the shell's details.</div>
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For the smaller pieces I used tacky glue to glue them into place (because it was easier than stitching, since I am horrible at stitching).</div>
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After all the little pieces were in place, I stitched the large shell piece onto the sweatshirt.</div>
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I didn't have to make a back shell, because my mom bought Elias a Ninja Turtle shell backpack this summer, so we decided to just use that as his costume shell. </div>
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(It can be purchased on Amazon)</div>
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But I still needed a way to hide the backpack straps, so that it could look more like a real turtle shell. So I decided to cut slits on the sweatshirt, so that the straps could be fed through underneath the sweatshirt and then reattached. This worked out perfectly!</div>
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The final touches were to add the "ties" or whatever you call those pieces that the ninja turtles wear on their knees and elbows. For these pieces I bought a cheap $5 blue t-shirt at the craft store, and cut it into strips that were big enough to tie onto his arms and legs. </div>
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The backpack his Nana bought, came with some maskes but I didn't like them, so I took some of the blue t-shirt and glued it to the mask, so it would match the blue ties and still keep that classic mask shape. </div>
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Here is the finished product. I didn't get a picture with his outer shell until we were actually trick or treating, and if you have a toddler you know how hard it is to get them to pose for a picture any time, let alone when there is candy involved!</div>
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And the final touches were stuffing his sleeves to give him muscles, and then spraying his hair green, he loved it!</div>
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Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-24784639474531265662013-09-16T22:29:00.001-04:002013-09-16T22:33:49.548-04:00I am still here!This blog is beyond neglected, but I am still here, still crafting, and still selling items out of my Etsy shop. I have the best <strike>excuse</strike> reason for not updating this blog. Her name is Laney, and she joined our family almost 6 months ago...<br />
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She just might be the cutest baby I have ever seen! (apart from my son, of course) However, she makes it hard to keep up with my Etsy shop, personal blog, facebook, twitter etc.</div>
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Happy Crafting!Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-49561606395601487402012-06-13T00:12:00.001-04:002012-06-13T16:24:32.792-04:00Owl Party Favor BagsTime for some more adorable owls!<br />
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A couple of weeks ago, my friend asked me if I could come up with something that she could use as party favors for the boys who are coming to her daughter's birthday party.<br />
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I had fun designing these adorable owl toppers for party favor bags. The bags can be filled with candy, stickers, cookies or any type of party favor.<br />
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You can find them in my Etsy shop for your little one's party....they are sure to be a hoot!!<br />
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Happy Crafting!Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-8046090934844037162012-06-05T00:27:00.000-04:002012-06-05T00:27:55.200-04:00Owl Party InvitationsMy friend's daughter is turning 3 next month, and she is planning an owl themed party. She asked me if I could design invitations for her, and this is what I came up with...<br />
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These invitations are perfect for birthday parties, baby showers or any fun get together! Check back soon, because they will be available for purchase in my shop soon!</div>
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Happy Crafting!Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-15152892622619915582012-05-06T23:23:00.000-04:002012-05-06T23:23:06.180-04:00Pirate Party Invitations<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have just added these adorable handmade pirate invitations to my etsy shop!<br />
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Each set also includes coordinating envelopes!<br />
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</div>Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-9828529713797769072012-04-03T17:30:00.001-04:002012-04-03T18:54:46.139-04:00Yarn Covered Letters<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I recently received two custom requests for yarn covered letters from my Etsy shop. The first customer wanted a "MR & MRS" in chocolate brown yarn that she will use at the head table at her wedding.<br />
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</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84IfKxDEVIYRH4lMcMJRom-MYR_uYxbX_Tvm_C9iT_3cvMvcy22N3bGSn2QFUnkZ_A21ZTCGG2AQycxk8A5Gm4WX7DDgbDHrx4X8wTch-4d3w-fBghKGqkbdWrr9X9X_Ei4aBYJvgjCY/s1600/IMG_1436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi84IfKxDEVIYRH4lMcMJRom-MYR_uYxbX_Tvm_C9iT_3cvMvcy22N3bGSn2QFUnkZ_A21ZTCGG2AQycxk8A5Gm4WX7DDgbDHrx4X8wTch-4d3w-fBghKGqkbdWrr9X9X_Ei4aBYJvgjCY/s320/IMG_1436.JPG" width="320" /></a>I am still having a hard time believing that our little monster turned 2 this past weekend! We decided to celebrate with an appropriately themed monster party! I had so much fun creating the decorations for this party, and the party itself was a lot of fun as well. :)<br />
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Here are a few pictures of the decorations (if you would like to see all the pictures from the party you can click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3447631505002.2159575.1097123713&type=1">here</a> to view them on Facebook)...<br />
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_DKMI4MkOYQ1YjuBFs4KjsgU7O6Wskhyi8l4jmEWmYyXrG69wGmRlwOPOYd6zUfulLgQ4vn1uTd_-07-vNnNJg7N-UKZ2S80kSN93U1tPtgAktgm-bz9L88QeVXfFsr_JRT9ozoWzWA/s400/IMG_7894.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> the monster cake (another thanks to pinterest)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeS0GPtKhA21uYvIl-bktAVluWDmky30eMFCEvIYYN57q2xVj_jjdA0McEt2ia-7OReme_mkMiq6PqJXOfVwxtRQm_71DhDfaPV2U72-I0HooJOb6mx8ehdPTHAnTpcBwCoce5I5OsgTY/s1600/IMG_7942.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeS0GPtKhA21uYvIl-bktAVluWDmky30eMFCEvIYYN57q2xVj_jjdA0McEt2ia-7OReme_mkMiq6PqJXOfVwxtRQm_71DhDfaPV2U72-I0HooJOb6mx8ehdPTHAnTpcBwCoce5I5OsgTY/s400/IMG_7942.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and lastly monster cups</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Be looking for the same Monster Party pack to be available in my Etsy shop very soon! </div>Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-25078403349420612972012-03-19T00:09:00.002-04:002012-03-19T20:17:45.268-04:00Get Yer' Mug Taken<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">This weekend our sweet friend's little daughter celebrated her 1st birthday! She used my cowgirl party pack, and here are a few fun pictures from the "Photo Booth"<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8N0c4pEXuYiGuu7WgUqrae1bgbZvv39wI91evTpHozPYOnnygtvuuoDaYJzG_I9fJfrkJaMYsUJS2lVgzI69Zm5PVSVlTQUyg1xu-0h07PfCigzJShNLJoc-mU_WFR1qSyL1UFk54ss/s1600/425190_10150609861826689_513816688_9481948_87923008_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8N0c4pEXuYiGuu7WgUqrae1bgbZvv39wI91evTpHozPYOnnygtvuuoDaYJzG_I9fJfrkJaMYsUJS2lVgzI69Zm5PVSVlTQUyg1xu-0h07PfCigzJShNLJoc-mU_WFR1qSyL1UFk54ss/s320/425190_10150609861826689_513816688_9481948_87923008_n.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> little Levi - wanted for being so cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfCkKK966UqUeQ0yWeFDP4r26XJcy3gk-htJl484JzHzptqHDjIh1vG-_cusfZp332Y6mHvkO-CzKoLhkbKQ7WLOqFXFtUGBPGGK8RqnnRxrOeKXUeDrCFaMI12t-R0eQihZePQGoiKA/s1600/DSC02633.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUfCkKK966UqUeQ0yWeFDP4r26XJcy3gk-htJl484JzHzptqHDjIh1vG-_cusfZp332Y6mHvkO-CzKoLhkbKQ7WLOqFXFtUGBPGGK8RqnnRxrOeKXUeDrCFaMI12t-R0eQihZePQGoiKA/s320/DSC02633.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Elias wasn't too sure about the mustache...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wiQA8kafHF-MhkuofWrw6KVmg1CVyPisi3oJ0km7qq0SvPHLbgK5l4FdEu5aP_Qds3YyRr_ElM1eX7Ra35JPEu-sD2i4QgPT30im2HQPJx7ulp5dh-hys_VDac4rb9Q7kVNut0ys-Go/s1600/DSC02637.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wiQA8kafHF-MhkuofWrw6KVmg1CVyPisi3oJ0km7qq0SvPHLbgK5l4FdEu5aP_Qds3YyRr_ElM1eX7Ra35JPEu-sD2i4QgPT30im2HQPJx7ulp5dh-hys_VDac4rb9Q7kVNut0ys-Go/s320/DSC02637.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Pucker Up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6a4Ey03X_uweY6xZCzXbsHnlbMs6FpWO7u70dh1wj1k2mBvF64jEDHbCxx8oJVWWeWWMkVWwBfSsvC1oypiko4bCI5W49WHX8tqkKpcJxeEORlCKmOoD5WcB0A2MKiNjl5vS-9m_3Zw/s1600/DSC02638.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL6a4Ey03X_uweY6xZCzXbsHnlbMs6FpWO7u70dh1wj1k2mBvF64jEDHbCxx8oJVWWeWWMkVWwBfSsvC1oypiko4bCI5W49WHX8tqkKpcJxeEORlCKmOoD5WcB0A2MKiNjl5vS-9m_3Zw/s320/DSC02638.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The adults had fun with the props too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14gtli7HKGIZzBefPDzVHAxsAwOBo5vFKbJnbxmjCf7GI2bEbSEED0XQ0IXiTYDC7opKe8moLeWeZ1gwZP8Lzjil1lCWu6BeDuyU0rxz1azQ5sy3fT7KmFePJJAzP84HKf74CZfiDVe4/s1600/DSC02650.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi14gtli7HKGIZzBefPDzVHAxsAwOBo5vFKbJnbxmjCf7GI2bEbSEED0XQ0IXiTYDC7opKe8moLeWeZ1gwZP8Lzjil1lCWu6BeDuyU0rxz1azQ5sy3fT7KmFePJJAzP84HKf74CZfiDVe4/s320/DSC02650.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Mary Petrie - the outlaw </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8uxCF3uk24Elvf0oDsMEvHos49D534w513RDj_zVFF9v2xdthS1GFBcoQfo_u7Ws4eCyzG1PfZe5K992Zk4dD57xyvQ2lfUKODy5bZ6s58MHLPH7Wfwrxg2tVdkzLZW4y7-F4LjDKYw/s1600/DSC02651.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8uxCF3uk24Elvf0oDsMEvHos49D534w513RDj_zVFF9v2xdthS1GFBcoQfo_u7Ws4eCyzG1PfZe5K992Zk4dD57xyvQ2lfUKODy5bZ6s58MHLPH7Wfwrxg2tVdkzLZW4y7-F4LjDKYw/s320/DSC02651.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Curt tried to get away with not using the red lips...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ATrPu57YXs4R9GEY40lk7sffdpRfBfcexn_MHrNTs9v1xXO-1k0di7R9BKTINjHl7U7u_ouXSzbWgt-XAoOMFSmwfVsBvHC6d8lDACHX_htN3IOgbN69tcK8hnbYszFTQo17FXSU3mE/s1600/DSC02652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ATrPu57YXs4R9GEY40lk7sffdpRfBfcexn_MHrNTs9v1xXO-1k0di7R9BKTINjHl7U7u_ouXSzbWgt-XAoOMFSmwfVsBvHC6d8lDACHX_htN3IOgbN69tcK8hnbYszFTQo17FXSU3mE/s320/DSC02652.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> But his wife won this time!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS4VXnLJbC9RREml9V-s5zdqVBmvDGDGxvSplNGzN_nojgD5mWI2TX0APphY3ljy3uurFkwhC7M12BoOIbYeBgwx3jDceuAVlDG5cbOzRzlaMqMtTfe4uCNWQnN60JbExWEWOZhJVeZY/s1600/DSC02654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS4VXnLJbC9RREml9V-s5zdqVBmvDGDGxvSplNGzN_nojgD5mWI2TX0APphY3ljy3uurFkwhC7M12BoOIbYeBgwx3jDceuAVlDG5cbOzRzlaMqMtTfe4uCNWQnN60JbExWEWOZhJVeZY/s320/DSC02654.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cute photo of mother and daughter<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpTnEGD_cHNEVTqGLVA9e6HQu3os0whwenYzJszsLmDDZCr8htp4qlX6ejRPe0pVlxoyTX1sM9GljHf0UVVkhgyj5QtiYuiCcLU81MmAYvXEYwoM7n4Px5vUnhERfdbeyhx-vn5LpRJY/s1600/375674_3444834121727_1296849473_33343389_1393575286_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimpTnEGD_cHNEVTqGLVA9e6HQu3os0whwenYzJszsLmDDZCr8htp4qlX6ejRPe0pVlxoyTX1sM9GljHf0UVVkhgyj5QtiYuiCcLU81MmAYvXEYwoM7n4Px5vUnhERfdbeyhx-vn5LpRJY/s320/375674_3444834121727_1296849473_33343389_1393575286_n.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>Colin & Jamie (the birthday girl's parents)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAUvjPZlRi5Qif7Vr_uxXh1K1EgvztNS__nkkdQC7tzvaAIvT0Gdv7vtAJ1IjnaCRGnVVVuO1s50f_6UgEbbPqtiZTRgi1SFs1fAhaDqanKjRW2_yMsM_cEc587HWXYtHZAXlBtqsDN4/s1600/DSC02655.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTAUvjPZlRi5Qif7Vr_uxXh1K1EgvztNS__nkkdQC7tzvaAIvT0Gdv7vtAJ1IjnaCRGnVVVuO1s50f_6UgEbbPqtiZTRgi1SFs1fAhaDqanKjRW2_yMsM_cEc587HWXYtHZAXlBtqsDN4/s320/DSC02655.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And lastly my handsome son and hubby!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Birthday sweet Elodie! We love you, and had so much fun celebrating with you!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-91115555321788286452012-03-14T01:11:00.000-04:002012-03-14T01:11:34.156-04:00Pirate Birthday Pack<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpx6GSnsFyDlJ8YChSc1xQ18hw__ZkZzmoI1BxsymURijdHpg_UvqVPt6JcFMtYichEyNoEHAvljDTfFa4orbFNOKgef3yakwXpu5c0KjVOXvU28maLI4CTRWINUFMyTIpR40JPMJbHc/s1600/DSC02621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggpx6GSnsFyDlJ8YChSc1xQ18hw__ZkZzmoI1BxsymURijdHpg_UvqVPt6JcFMtYichEyNoEHAvljDTfFa4orbFNOKgef3yakwXpu5c0KjVOXvU28maLI4CTRWINUFMyTIpR40JPMJbHc/s400/DSC02621.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Argh!! Check out the newest party pack, available in my Etsy store!<br />
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This pack includes:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*Also includes 6 Blank Menu Cards </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">& 1 Pirate Treasure Chest (not pictured)</div><br />
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Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-59543957186489856572012-03-06T08:52:00.009-05:002012-03-06T11:44:58.355-05:00Cowgirl Birthday Pack!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
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Each pack includes:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> 12 Cupcake toppers: 3 horse shoes, 3 cowgirl boots, 3 sheriff's badges, & 3 cowgirls</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLS9ClT_w2DEtgbG3OfWHVC2GSJ25Oh9VO7NH-f_R5JqFdiTnyyBdroDYP-MvrXEr3E396BN_ix6_v3CSbM7OYUJsoMZR6Ku6vQ5E-Zz9ixqFbk0JvehrPLcEVVrMjwepMfQ4o7VIjhao/s1600/DSC02328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLS9ClT_w2DEtgbG3OfWHVC2GSJ25Oh9VO7NH-f_R5JqFdiTnyyBdroDYP-MvrXEr3E396BN_ix6_v3CSbM7OYUJsoMZR6Ku6vQ5E-Zz9ixqFbk0JvehrPLcEVVrMjwepMfQ4o7VIjhao/s400/DSC02328.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Props for pictures: 2 mustaches,<br />
2 red lips & 1 cowgirl hat</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHMLIpD1EVjqrM3QuApI7Xhk7ZjCJtExzdJrjGiFWspfmnBpII_kOqfFWp8iINFwq4mYKFzdNHQmYaDyzTVa__nWBKeQ6A9wjwNcliHJYLV0Dv7LHmPIy645uv4NX5iY6Cm0tIJeDFvc/s1600/DSC02329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpHMLIpD1EVjqrM3QuApI7Xhk7ZjCJtExzdJrjGiFWspfmnBpII_kOqfFWp8iINFwq4mYKFzdNHQmYaDyzTVa__nWBKeQ6A9wjwNcliHJYLV0Dv7LHmPIy645uv4NX5iY6Cm0tIJeDFvc/s400/DSC02329.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Custom Western Signs: Chuck Wagon, Wipe Yer' Boots, Get Yer' Mug taken,<br />
Sweet Saloon, & Waterin' Hole</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWd4oZDU2CVCzA0qnBAymUhhujcw8WkHF5GIZ_GMc7uU_Gcg5sFu9bT0e7WK8zPHY1lHvCvfJ0S-7lmnByvraq4dZ1qeEJcRyK8vWOFYc-Yd2Xt3mGs7VB0T5BnPKRnMzzHd-lN9YPzxw/s1600/DSC02330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWd4oZDU2CVCzA0qnBAymUhhujcw8WkHF5GIZ_GMc7uU_Gcg5sFu9bT0e7WK8zPHY1lHvCvfJ0S-7lmnByvraq4dZ1qeEJcRyK8vWOFYc-Yd2Xt3mGs7VB0T5BnPKRnMzzHd-lN9YPzxw/s400/DSC02330.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> 12 Happy Trail Goodie Bags:<br />
6 cowgirl boots & 6 horseheads</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjbnmHE286t1NegPvT00v1y6Tfhn2mDYBugUjceyo0TdlNFemRhhARE7TkOdUn3aKKqcrVuxaWaKMJMVp848oiTEfOWI6hZvVu0YvBL0qqdFsQYKfne1k4q96ylpVJUNnUZhqD3Wyb3E/s1600/DSC02331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTjbnmHE286t1NegPvT00v1y6Tfhn2mDYBugUjceyo0TdlNFemRhhARE7TkOdUn3aKKqcrVuxaWaKMJMVp848oiTEfOWI6hZvVu0YvBL0qqdFsQYKfne1k4q96ylpVJUNnUZhqD3Wyb3E/s400/DSC02331.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> Happy Birthday Banner<br />
(can be customized with your child's name)<br />
& Cowgirl Streamer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXVjly3zXOfPCyfttsKMDq-Lde_YNm_6nNH0MHzgWR2rU2egBHqQ64pl-PwdqNvsNNOD9SSGSzCYxKWYQdaxZV7RhMsyClq3L2ZcM6knTD4voT94wAyKBnng6vUK0dVu8Dd1e7uUr7cM/s1600/DSC02524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiXVjly3zXOfPCyfttsKMDq-Lde_YNm_6nNH0MHzgWR2rU2egBHqQ64pl-PwdqNvsNNOD9SSGSzCYxKWYQdaxZV7RhMsyClq3L2ZcM6knTD4voT94wAyKBnng6vUK0dVu8Dd1e7uUr7cM/s400/DSC02524.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wanted Sign for either decoration<br />
or as a prop for pictures<br />
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* Also includes 6 menu cards (not pictured)</div><br />
Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-35170655412836491522012-03-06T00:23:00.002-05:002012-03-06T11:43:05.093-05:00Cowboy Birthday Pack!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupWqP_c52tS7WGLkDbfQ4yHp2PgrkjR6r7GHrORAj1KpFMxH7LLMViMGsCt-LGFielba-blhzCNVINJJqyHy7pLhHLhG3FgRuLd4_hyphenhyphenHyazkaSxxSMPWI3X69Ii8ncvCk-CTd6qCX1O4/s1600/DSC02314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjupWqP_c52tS7WGLkDbfQ4yHp2PgrkjR6r7GHrORAj1KpFMxH7LLMViMGsCt-LGFielba-blhzCNVINJJqyHy7pLhHLhG3FgRuLd4_hyphenhyphenHyazkaSxxSMPWI3X69Ii8ncvCk-CTd6qCX1O4/s400/DSC02314.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I love this cute little party pack that was recently added to my Etsy shop. This pack is perfect for little cow pokes of all ages!<br />
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Each pack includes:<br />
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpx9jTsm8TVli5zRltS3htLH2W9ipBU4phJAcQuadap20wNQnr1S7JZAIfNGLKHRI6LMJq0Jiz1YmX4mbRW4SY0KP4n6KbFp-va0Unmf2gMblNAQO8Wc5sY_TkoMzTZ2MsvyTw60pc-uA/s400/DSC02318.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Photo props: 4 mustaches, and 1 cowboy hat</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnETZ6GIpb3ybk_WT719G8bURNvPujKknjmG0RfFsOG2bHFIJ0huoRnj6za-TGF2e2NoOe3YOBrResJffdWxoVOJwmBqp04grvSweI3dV2bSXbFMaguYUvs0sTh-oV3FmIy-y2UnWAQew/s1600/DSC02319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnETZ6GIpb3ybk_WT719G8bURNvPujKknjmG0RfFsOG2bHFIJ0huoRnj6za-TGF2e2NoOe3YOBrResJffdWxoVOJwmBqp04grvSweI3dV2bSXbFMaguYUvs0sTh-oV3FmIy-y2UnWAQew/s400/DSC02319.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Banner (can be customized with your child's name)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> & Cowboy Streamer</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeq3atgg9NXVgxYYgugK2WLp1qAWjCVdR-2HXKtJ-NVsz0_BeYBSblUejsl3vVQZoLnhva1PC6Ar9dBXmzvr3NqDMQUgVOkbxNHr1HarHKWoFevrZA1_QaeLOOncW8lX8gVSlrKIw4D0/s1600/DSC02321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzeq3atgg9NXVgxYYgugK2WLp1qAWjCVdR-2HXKtJ-NVsz0_BeYBSblUejsl3vVQZoLnhva1PC6Ar9dBXmzvr3NqDMQUgVOkbxNHr1HarHKWoFevrZA1_QaeLOOncW8lX8gVSlrKIw4D0/s400/DSC02321.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 6 menu cards</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RXCHnE4cOvzBGDRzneU71B50zCbHyfw2dRxzRESfIsDHzN_N0TWu7GtybvTybUqfi8C5tEwL28nFAV8lcWsZ_gMke9tyXUBXh7G-Hvh8fThaCC1Fkk9Ismfv1z_wq7RPGklYwlISYXc/s1600/DSC02322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RXCHnE4cOvzBGDRzneU71B50zCbHyfw2dRxzRESfIsDHzN_N0TWu7GtybvTybUqfi8C5tEwL28nFAV8lcWsZ_gMke9tyXUBXh7G-Hvh8fThaCC1Fkk9Ismfv1z_wq7RPGklYwlISYXc/s400/DSC02322.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12 Happy Trails Goodie Bags: 6 Cowboy Boots & 6 Horse Heads</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUYvmKSYvQwoZFWsnQsCvVjbQNit12j1vZfkI2LvKCTHAGAJxNLwUIAFCXCgLXNoUBHoKsUu9rCW6S9PpobvNPLhLX8kzGNiS2o7kP93m3BtlOtqd1ZT3LnMtbzHxz07y11Ko-2hdA0I/s1600/DSC02323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUYvmKSYvQwoZFWsnQsCvVjbQNit12j1vZfkI2LvKCTHAGAJxNLwUIAFCXCgLXNoUBHoKsUu9rCW6S9PpobvNPLhLX8kzGNiS2o7kP93m3BtlOtqd1ZT3LnMtbzHxz07y11Ko-2hdA0I/s400/DSC02323.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sWcJ2D6GPfTUJ0o6Yn5cfyA5abitfObnQSZVEwbaMM0Rl7Ko8GQVUMWflxTDDwAwn2CD65SJ2o2q244lTQaBq6KSe5jJqI5AUmnHvI02NmGN4EZrcjNtu7hZPRjOpUQjSsYQ2lh3uiU/s1600/DSC00542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8sWcJ2D6GPfTUJ0o6Yn5cfyA5abitfObnQSZVEwbaMM0Rl7Ko8GQVUMWflxTDDwAwn2CD65SJ2o2q244lTQaBq6KSe5jJqI5AUmnHvI02NmGN4EZrcjNtu7hZPRjOpUQjSsYQ2lh3uiU/s400/DSC00542.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This time last year I was busy trying to plan my son's 1st Birthday Party. Everyone knows that a child's 1st Birthday is a big deal, and usually involves a lot of planning, and work. Honestly, I started day dreaming about his party when he was only 8 or 9 months old :)<br />
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I wanted him to have a unique party. I am not big on the birthday sets you can buy at just any party store or the cookie cutter type Disney character sets. So I began searching the internet, and planning my own party. I finally decided on a Woodland Forest themed party! Here are a few pictures from the party...<br />
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</div>I had so much fun putting his party together!! Even though it was a ton of work, I enjoyed every minute of it!! This is when I began to realize how many other moms also wanted a unique party for their little one, but either lacked the creativity or the time to bring it all together.<br />
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After receiving compliments on how well Elias' party turned out, I decided to start offering my party planning skills for others! I am happy to announce that my Etsy shop will be selling party packs for all types of celebrations, and they are as unique as the person you are celebrating! If you don't see something you like, let me know, I also accept custom orders.<br />
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Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-53840850410922316472012-01-01T23:24:00.000-05:002012-01-01T23:24:02.614-05:00Happy New Year!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!<br />
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I have several plans in store for my Etsy shop in 2012!<br />
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Coming soon, Crafty Cricket Designs will be offering Birthday Party Packs that are as uniquely created for your child's celebration. Birthdays are a special time for children, and should be as unique as the children they are celebrating!<br />
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Check back soon to see when the new Birthday Packs will be available!<br />
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Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-6921702495601758512011-12-04T01:09:00.003-05:002012-03-06T09:33:13.430-05:00Christmas Advent Calendar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Christmas is my favorite holiday! I love decorating my house, trying new recipes, and keeping/starting family traditions. Having children definitely brings more excitement to the season.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This week in my MOPS group, I made advent calendars to count down to Christmas Day. Each day involves a special activity or treat for the family to enjoy together. I LOVE this idea!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I did to make my calendar. Keep in mind, there are many different calendar designs out there. If you are needing some inspiration just check Google or Pinterest.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwxU62trg5FICbBpNCQX-MeZ5jdX7S82B-phj-0gudTdRIcwhrMiafRxRODJjZCr6aZ0y4-e_GCwN84hXMAsMDHn5st1ikiOvzYHQajZs5iLiS06XmIZC4L58ceoikjXJ_B_KlLdda6k/s1600/DSC02032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJwxU62trg5FICbBpNCQX-MeZ5jdX7S82B-phj-0gudTdRIcwhrMiafRxRODJjZCr6aZ0y4-e_GCwN84hXMAsMDHn5st1ikiOvzYHQajZs5iLiS06XmIZC4L58ceoikjXJ_B_KlLdda6k/s400/DSC02032.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These envelopes were purchased on Etsy. I used stickers to decorate them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I am only partially finished decorating them)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCA8eMlr-GMgyktb1Fdq_yiCztcCO8b_alt_F8A3WzLKm27l7rjiQcc5f_L1qDcPiKz63O1oGD9e-AFu8uvp2L1uvrxO50gI0ioroHtz88z2V-scETAMzKDu5FDV2fVL8J3k9rVleV1nM/s1600/DSC02031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCA8eMlr-GMgyktb1Fdq_yiCztcCO8b_alt_F8A3WzLKm27l7rjiQcc5f_L1qDcPiKz63O1oGD9e-AFu8uvp2L1uvrxO50gI0ioroHtz88z2V-scETAMzKDu5FDV2fVL8J3k9rVleV1nM/s400/DSC02031.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I used stencils to write the dates on them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVV5IYonklQF5-heOohiVMHO7WmsIeRbZ3NudZsXaCVyYOQntmiJMiQdGELq5KvJCdGdWGI9hVn-wh5o68P6ZATi1RYjRJHJqJxaYhnH86uJQ_Gc-n0mdQXKxsMMzczm2YXLxXNNUh2UU/s1600/DSC02046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVV5IYonklQF5-heOohiVMHO7WmsIeRbZ3NudZsXaCVyYOQntmiJMiQdGELq5KvJCdGdWGI9hVn-wh5o68P6ZATi1RYjRJHJqJxaYhnH86uJQ_Gc-n0mdQXKxsMMzczm2YXLxXNNUh2UU/s400/DSC02046.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I bought a plain white poster board, and covered it with wrapping paper. Then I taped the clothes pins onto the poster board. After writing out each day's activity, I placed the cards into the envelopes and clipped them to the poster board. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the 25 activities I used: </div><div style="text-align: center;">(the internet is a great resource if you need more ideas)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. Build a Snowman</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. Buy a gift for an underprivileged child</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. Buy a new Christmas ornament</div><div style="text-align: center;">4. Go to a Christmas parade, party or play</div><div style="text-align: center;">5. Color a Christmas picture</div><div style="text-align: center;">6. Learn about holidays in other countries</div><div style="text-align: center;">7. Go to the mall to get a picture with Santa Claus</div><div style="text-align: center;">8. Listen to Christmas music and sing along!</div><div style="text-align: center;">9. Take hot chocolate to Salvation Army Volunteers</div><div style="text-align: center;">10. Make a Christmas card for your teacher</div><div style="text-align: center;">11. Create a snow scape with shaving cream </div><div style="text-align: center;">12. Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows</div><div style="text-align: center;">13. Permission to stay up late!</div><div style="text-align: center;">14. Do something kind today for another person</div><div style="text-align: center;">15. Cut out paper snowflakes and hang them up</div><div style="text-align: center;">16. Watch a Christmas movie, and eat popcorn</div><div style="text-align: center;">17. Make a gingerbread house</div><div style="text-align: center;">18. Eat a candy cane, while reading the legend of the candy cane</div><div style="text-align: center;">19. Get dressed in your PJ's and drive around to look at Christmas lights</div><div style="text-align: center;">20. Bake Christmas cookies</div><div style="text-align: center;">21. Eat out at a favorite restaurant</div><div style="text-align: center;">22. Play board games together as a family</div><div style="text-align: center;">23. Read a the Christmas story together</div><div style="text-align: center;">24. Go to church candlelight service, then open one stocking stuffer</div><div style="text-align: center;">25. Bake/decorate a birthday cake for baby Jesus, and sing him Happy Birthday!</div><br />
Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-74554078222482957702011-12-01T22:42:00.001-05:002011-12-01T22:42:10.413-05:00Stationery card<div class="sflyProductPreviewWidget" style="width:425px; height:494px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetTop" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/top.gif);"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetCenter" style="height:482px; padding: 0 6px 0 6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bg.gif); background-repeat:repeat-y;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewLogo" style="width: 105px; height: 34px; padding: 14px 0 0 14px;"><img src="http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/logo.gif" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;"></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewContainer" style="height:350px; text-align:center; padding: 0;"><a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AZNWjlq0bsmjkQ&cid=SFLYOCWIDGET&eid=115"><img src="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/prs/v1/0AZNWjlq0bsmjg/0AZNWjlq0bsmjuSg/p/67b0de21b3127d902548/JPEG/1322797281000/0/" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;"></a></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewMessageContainer" style="height:55px; background-color:#f4f4e9; text-align:center; padding: 15px 0 15px 0; line-height: 19px;"><div class="sflyProductPreviewTitle" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 15px; color: #333333; font-weight: bold;"><span>Mod Holly Christmas Card</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewSEOText" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>Click <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards" style="color: #6666cc;">here</a> to browse Shutterfly Christmas card designs.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">collection</a> of cards.</span></div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=msc&c2=blogger" /></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif);"></div></div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-87322863024574123442011-11-24T09:33:00.003-05:002011-11-24T23:25:26.155-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Check out these cute little turkey place cards a friend of mine made. Aren't they adorable? I will have to remember these for next year!<br />
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I hope that each of you have a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving! I know I am looking forward to relaxing and spending time with my son, husband and friends.<br />
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Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-88690162530726049452011-11-17T00:32:00.001-05:002012-03-06T09:34:32.987-05:00DIY Menu Board<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I saw this idea several months ago on Pinterest, and I knew I had to try it! I am notorious for planning meals last minute, so this will be a great help for me.<br />
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I will show you step by step how I made my menu. It is incredibly simple!<br />
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Happy Crafting!</div>Crafty Cricket Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14238128165782263361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440187380689207380.post-23377717103843791442011-11-14T09:18:00.002-05:002011-11-14T11:21:47.293-05:00Grand Opening!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I am happy to announce that Crafty Cricket Designs Etsy Shop is now open! You can click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCricketDesigns">here</a> to visit the shop. Also be sure to "like" my page on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafty-Cricket-Designs/134646836642339?sk=wall">Facebook</a>.<br />
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I have had this vision for awhile now, and it is very exciting to finally be able to share it with you!<br />
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The shop name comes from my childhood nickname. My Dad always called me "Cricket". Even as a young girl, I enjoyed making things, or trying new craft techniques. Now, thanks to Pinterest, I have a wealth of ideas and inspirations for crafting!<br />
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Make sure to follow this blog for DIY craft tutorials, as well as shop announcements.<br />
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Happy Crafting!<br />
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