tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26518402102803561382024-03-05T05:04:03.384-06:00Suzanne's Crazy For CollarsHello from Abilene, TX! I love to craft, especially sewing pet items. I have lived in Abilene almost all my life and raised, with my fantastic husband's help, two wonderful children here as well.Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-52327866835620827772014-03-11T06:26:00.002-05:002014-03-11T06:29:23.532-05:00Check out this awesome GIveaway!<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank">www.KAMsnaps.com</a><br />
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I want to share my latest "makeover" project with you. You may want to give it a try. </div>
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Recently, one of my favorite hosts on QVC (I'm addicted--sorry!) was wearing the cutest jean jacket that had a "shabby chic" appearance. I called The Q to find out the item number, only to be informed that it was her personal item and not offered by QVC--darn it! </div>
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I made a "mental not to self": Grab a jean jacket at a thrift store soon and make it myself!</div>
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1. denim jean jacket, I paid $3.50 for mine--whoopee!</div>
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2. sewing machine and your choice of colored thread (optional)</div>
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3. sharp scissors</div>
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4. pillow case and thick rubber band</div>
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5. washer and dryer</div>
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<b>Step 1.</b><br />
Decide where you want your "shabby chic" fringe accents. I chose to only "enhance" the collar, cuffs and down both sides of the front.<br />
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Using thread (your choice of color) and sewing machine, sew an extra row of stitches about 1/8" from the button holes and buttons along both sides of the front. This is to allow more fringe to form and still keep the layers intact. I used a caramel colored "jean" thread by Coats and Clarks. My "buttons" were actually riveted metal buttons, so I had to be extra careful when sewing near them. Don't worry if your stitches are perfectly straight, as the "fringe" will hide it anyway.</div>
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Cut away the garment's edge of all the areas that you want to "fringe". If your jacket has top stitching close to any of those edges, just remove it with a seam ripper. You can now start the fringing process. Pull out and discard the threads of the fabric that run parallel with the edge. This can be time consuming, so make yourself comfortable and plan to have a mess to clean up once you are finished.<br />
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Place your jacket in the pillowcase and close the open end of the pillowcase using the thick rubber band. This will save the LIFE of your washing machine--hmmm, I speak from experience, and not a pleasant one!<br />
Add this to your washing machine and wash on a regular setting. I used hot water, but I think the results would be the same for cold water, too. Once the wash cycle is complete, add the pillowcase with the jacket still inside to your dryer. I let mine dry for about 30 minutes, then paused the cycle and removed the jacket from the pillowcase. At this point, my pillowcase had lots of lint, threads, etc. on the inside, so I turned it inside out and took it outside for a good shake, shake, shake. Turn your jacket inside out and add it back to the dryer, removing or trimming any random long threads first.<br />
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Once your jacket is thoroughly dry, remove it from the dryer and turn it right side out. Using your sharp scissors, trim away any stray or random threads along all the edges. Put that puppy on, add some jewelry, and go "Rock Your World".</div>
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Karen, who has been Tom's PA for almost 20 years, turned 50 this week. Since I just happen to have a vintage magazine collection, I love to find issues from a person's birth year and give it as a gift. This is the May 1962 issue of McCall's that I chose for Karen's Special Gift!</div>
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Here's a short video showing her reaction when she opened her gift:<br />
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I just love all the ads from these vintage issues. Here are just a few:<br />
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I've been trying to make a few new "bonnets" to offer in the Etsy Shop.</div>
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Each hat has an adjustable elastic chin strap to keep it "atop" your fur baby's head.</div>
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When I cleaned out my closet last week (see this <a href="http://www.spt2.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-cleaning-my-closet-purge.html">post</a> for pics), I came across these Born ballet flats that I had bought a few seasons ago. You know the type--big flowers on the front. Well, I put them on and decided I felt as if I was walking around wearing swim flippers.<br />
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See those big flowers? I noticed that they were just stitched on to the top of the shoes. Using little embroidery scissors, I very carefully snipped the stitches and had them removed in no time at all.<br />
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Next, I chose some clear rhinestone buttons I happened to have on hand, and cut off their shanks. I applied glue (E6000 or use your glue gun) to the back of each button and placed them where the flowers had been attached to each shoe. </div>
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After the glue had thoroughly dried, I was out wearing them around town!</div>
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I now have 2 super cute leather distressed silver-tone flowers that I can use on a couple of dog collars!</div>
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I loved the outcome on the metallic flats so much, that I decided to adorn a pair of simple, plain Clarks ballet flats with rhinestones, too.<br />
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I think they now look more Spring-like!</div>
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Dig through your closets and see if you can find some shoes to repurpose.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Last weekend I finally got around to cleaning out my closet. It took me 4 hours and I was exhausted, but elated, when I finished.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">One of my FAVORITE things in my closet is this hanging jewelry organizer:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It holds lots of necklaces, plus I use it for my big flower corsages!</span></div>
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margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><br clear="all"/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973421771/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Pink Diamond w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6973421771_173ec16f45_s.jpg" alt="Pink Diamond w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6827295882/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Lime Time w/3 bows $19" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6827295882_b235c6b410_s.jpg" alt="Lime Time w/3 bows $19" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973412861/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Lime Time w/3 bows $19" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6973412861_b26915ed1e_s.jpg" alt="Lime Time w/3 bows $19" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973422227/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Lime Time w/3 bows $19" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6973422227_772c2a4432_s.jpg" alt="Lime Time w/3 bows $19" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973416331/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Grow in the Dark w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7186/6973416331_a5cce9b6b9_s.jpg" alt="Grow in the Dark w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973415715/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Grow in the Dark w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 0 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6973415715_5f583f169c_s.jpg" alt="Grow in the Dark w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><br clear="all"/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6827296598/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Grow in the Dark w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6827296598_99b84ff22c_s.jpg" alt="Grow in the Dark w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6827302828/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Grow in the Dark w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7036/6827302828_964c79dd9c_s.jpg" alt="Grow in the Dark w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973417459/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="ChaCha Cherries w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7069/6973417459_6868060971_s.jpg" alt="ChaCha Cherries w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973417957/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="ChaCha Cherries w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7182/6973417957_079ca54039_s.jpg" alt="ChaCha Cherries w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6827299134/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="ChaCha Cherries w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7058/6827299134_62d6307e02_s.jpg" alt="ChaCha Cherries w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973420953/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="ChaCha Cherries w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 0 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6973420953_b855915f47_s.jpg" alt="ChaCha Cherries w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><br clear="all"/><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973419653/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Sprinkles on Top w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6973419653_9ab74d8f85_s.jpg" alt="Sprinkles on Top w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6827301354/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Sprinkles on Top w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6827301354_05ce89ec06_s.jpg" alt="Sprinkles on Top w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973418563/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Sprinkles on Top w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6973418563_b13bb55899_s.jpg" alt="Sprinkles on Top w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/6973420085/in/set-72157629562836189/" title="Sprinkles on Top w/bow $14" style="display: block; padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6973420085_d60a93bd95_s.jpg" alt="Sprinkles on Top w/bow $14" style="border:none; margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"/></a><div style="padding: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/g/images/gallery-empty-icon.gif" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"></div><div style="padding: 0 0 10px 0; width: 75px; height: 75px; float: left;"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/g/images/gallery-empty-icon.gif" style="margin: 0; padding: 0; width: 75px; height: 75px;"></div><br clear="all"/></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 5px"><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/suzntx/sets/72157629562836189/">CFC New Designs, Early March 2012</a>, a set on Flickr.</p></div><p>Please take a look at these new styles that will be offered in the Etsy shop later this week. I hope you see something you like!<br /><br />Suzanne in TX<br /><br /><i>Via Flickr:</i><br />A few new designs for Spring/Summer 2012</p>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-82192916947264492012-03-07T08:51:00.002-06:002012-03-07T08:54:23.701-06:00Wild Wednesday Special 03/07/2012<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjfZtSWvgAnLhLG4y8MKLPNQ9BlpSkkugtl0kHO3-2pAAVk8no4kN1YWPuQD6OzoNYZiB7WVNUFQPTKmSnOQ_ZeTgYAYalvg49IooLgBgva0An98IODyPI-oN1vWYOHDALTxOiPw6-To/s1600/WildWedgraphic.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjfZtSWvgAnLhLG4y8MKLPNQ9BlpSkkugtl0kHO3-2pAAVk8no4kN1YWPuQD6OzoNYZiB7WVNUFQPTKmSnOQ_ZeTgYAYalvg49IooLgBgva0An98IODyPI-oN1vWYOHDALTxOiPw6-To/s400/WildWedgraphic.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717168594022485890" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;"><b>Wild Wednesday Special for 3/07/2012</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><b>Save $3 on each collar currently listed in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars?section_id=10504434">"Upcoming Holidays"</a> section of the Etsy shop. Today only--special pricing expires at midnight tonight.</b></span></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-25554712657775738942012-03-06T16:06:00.013-06:002012-03-06T19:06:10.558-06:009 Products for Achieving Bright Red Glossy Lips<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlenxqpusmnuACKGBa3xjuEDaVxn_qcmKi0wvHeOpUOELvOJ_VSx4YRgyYVddaz3jOVrXcaAJ01GCUX2f0PqcIPmJhaMBOqmA1Ic3w_7wsKdP5i1sYJzBhiwu65iP2zHswzoprYtLgao/s1600/IMG_3412.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 287px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlenxqpusmnuACKGBa3xjuEDaVxn_qcmKi0wvHeOpUOELvOJ_VSx4YRgyYVddaz3jOVrXcaAJ01GCUX2f0PqcIPmJhaMBOqmA1Ic3w_7wsKdP5i1sYJzBhiwu65iP2zHswzoprYtLgao/s400/IMG_3412.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716909618617111666" /></a><br /><div>I recently became obsessed with having red lips--<b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">Bright Red, Glossy Lips</span></i></b>! It started before this year's Academy Award Show, but seeing the starlets on the Red Carpet just fueled my passion for finding products to help me achieve the perfect results.</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's my list of goodies and a little about each one of them:</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTgQ1XwqrAw65GjGgNJpDpz4dWp6aKtMJNO2H8zHkYP8vA5dK2c0Am_zOSvH8ymUSL2Ucngk5U9iA9imB_zvdnohsKDCsUOBTxV02nbCzWKBJLOIiv70xawA0y3CVfPVJgsamqFwJpmU/s1600/IMG_3446.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 377px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTgQ1XwqrAw65GjGgNJpDpz4dWp6aKtMJNO2H8zHkYP8vA5dK2c0Am_zOSvH8ymUSL2Ucngk5U9iA9imB_zvdnohsKDCsUOBTxV02nbCzWKBJLOIiv70xawA0y3CVfPVJgsamqFwJpmU/s400/IMG_3446.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716918801336793762" /></a><br /></div><div>A) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Benefit-Cosmetics-silky-finish-lipstick/dp/B000O3M12I">Benefit, Silky Finish Lipstick--in "Frenched"</a></div><div>I found this online after trying it at our local Ulta store (they were out at the time). It is more like a rich lipgloss, and tends to be more pink on me. I find that it doesn't last too long either, but I do love the feel/texture and shine it provides.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNgZeywz90m-q9tCXaskT4RUGJ_DT4ScmDXr1JqLW13ay1I3MhPHx53sS8n3I9rBQx96ryMNzmTazCqbqmznyP7q_mqLSBpct_yjQBgMH3sluKH3iIFrj0vpULltatBBhxEwf_SSNoQ4/s1600/IMG_3457.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 365px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGNgZeywz90m-q9tCXaskT4RUGJ_DT4ScmDXr1JqLW13ay1I3MhPHx53sS8n3I9rBQx96ryMNzmTazCqbqmznyP7q_mqLSBpct_yjQBgMH3sluKH3iIFrj0vpULltatBBhxEwf_SSNoQ4/s400/IMG_3457.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716919961827755426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>B) <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Skinnygirl-Lip-Collection-Tinted-Lip-Balm-Red-Ruby/19424551">SkinnyGirl, Tinted Lip Balm--in "Bright Red"</a></div><div>This was a Walmart find for me. It is just a super sheer, very moist, lip balm and great for everyday. It seems to keep my lips hydrated and yet adds just a touch of red. Plus, the price is right, at around $5!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt9JDIMutLh5aKBQTDEo_Z7VxtvZc36U2MqHXnGckawBAdzl6lLEmqjBgUOPj73J6hyphenhyphencjrSHqSTbcwcpxuRPoG-mluddKcrGeDLrg4ah_z8WMnr1k7j-r91YQBeZv1GbkvAZn9wVh3RF4/s1600/IMG_3442.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 261px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt9JDIMutLh5aKBQTDEo_Z7VxtvZc36U2MqHXnGckawBAdzl6lLEmqjBgUOPj73J6hyphenhyphencjrSHqSTbcwcpxuRPoG-mluddKcrGeDLrg4ah_z8WMnr1k7j-r91YQBeZv1GbkvAZn9wVh3RF4/s400/IMG_3442.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716921459343772882" /></a><br /></div><div>C) <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P257801&categoryId=S10610&shouldPaginate=true">Sephora, Retractable Lip Liner with Brush--in "The Red"</a></div><div>Gosh, the Sephora shops can get me into so much trouble! I love getting to "play" with all the samples. This lip liner is a must! I love the rich color, that it is retractable, and the little brush end is just marvelous. I need more colors!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvulI86ZbSSGSv2ZLRMe4X7Zpnnl8nZV4GwkrjVwmGEDzYhe5jwjR40aubi8adpAxKVgpp___tAygJ4Y9OxU5NRzU4VKSqm01gKPBszr2dcC9hDCiuXshOzj2X66JbiJBPlBAkV0NAzc/s1600/IMG_3448.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 369px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikvulI86ZbSSGSv2ZLRMe4X7Zpnnl8nZV4GwkrjVwmGEDzYhe5jwjR40aubi8adpAxKVgpp___tAygJ4Y9OxU5NRzU4VKSqm01gKPBszr2dcC9hDCiuXshOzj2X66JbiJBPlBAkV0NAzc/s400/IMG_3448.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716946043035612322" /></a><br /></div><div>D) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bare-Escentuals-BareMinerals-Amazing-Lipcolor/dp/B0055V2R5K">BareMinerals, Pretty Amazing Lipcolor--in "Strength"</a></div><div>I first saw this at our local Ulta, but alas, they were out of it, so off to Amazon.com I did go. I LOVE this lipcolor. It is super rich, full of color and shine. Just as the name implies--it is <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#cc0000;">PRETTY AMAZING</span></b>! I have bought 2 of them now, just so I don't go without.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcNAafjy5sNCDpjfnB__GuoY_2acuSsMEiPtUyhENOQzDl4tW1Pq5MfdsfjBLR8wg1aVr7t5QneMD5naoe4DrfAXL7A6cLIl_pCe5t4TuQGw9-JDlwdOP2YezpT0kELau7xYO8G04VjY/s1600/IMG_3455.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 386px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcNAafjy5sNCDpjfnB__GuoY_2acuSsMEiPtUyhENOQzDl4tW1Pq5MfdsfjBLR8wg1aVr7t5QneMD5naoe4DrfAXL7A6cLIl_pCe5t4TuQGw9-JDlwdOP2YezpT0kELau7xYO8G04VjY/s400/IMG_3455.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716947546340966114" /></a><br /></div><div>E) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LORAC-Breakthrough-Performance-Lipstick-Leading/dp/B002GN8AT2">Lorac, Breakthrough Performance Lipstick--in "Leading Lady"</a></div><div>I happened upon this in a Sephora shop inside JCP in Lubbock, TX. It is another must have lipstick. I need more colors. The color is intense and lasts. I love the feel and the fact that it offers SPF15, too! It is luscious! Plus, and this may sound silly, but I LOVE the case--the color and feel of it. It's the little things that make me happy!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Vj5dF2MlioGVNK89cmjZPUw0I-vS-kUMDV23OOdZcb6gTsYEEQHfcZBcX_5Pm2xJSEDzCiuH89cIUK8vlcM3bDNRTitKp7QITxd5YoJhzuk6a5JHTTijfLj7-pJID0a4CA0tR147xos/s1600/IMG_3462.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Vj5dF2MlioGVNK89cmjZPUw0I-vS-kUMDV23OOdZcb6gTsYEEQHfcZBcX_5Pm2xJSEDzCiuH89cIUK8vlcM3bDNRTitKp7QITxd5YoJhzuk6a5JHTTijfLj7-pJID0a4CA0tR147xos/s400/IMG_3462.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716948875814496962" /></a><br /></div><div>F) <a href="http://www.lipstickqueen.com/productpages/butterflyball/butterflyballmoment.htm">Lipstick Queen, Butterfly Ball, Shimmer Treatment Lipstick--in "Moment"</a></div><div>I have had this lipstick for quite a while and end up using a lot like a lip balm. It provides color and super moisturizing benefits, as well. I bought mine in a trio from QVC, but I don't know if it is still available there. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1adzbROAGEYgbt5LpI57g_m7Qb6K5dY2_DJUU7UCDM3vqZfih-ECjyaSzmx_ndN14-H5HnCYqTyonzh_vYtHvD8jxwMiyQo7BFTt77T-Uh5gJrMmVGtxksx4Je1-u4ogtnsCKs9ORaM/s1600/IMG_3460.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 366px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv1adzbROAGEYgbt5LpI57g_m7Qb6K5dY2_DJUU7UCDM3vqZfih-ECjyaSzmx_ndN14-H5HnCYqTyonzh_vYtHvD8jxwMiyQo7BFTt77T-Uh5gJrMmVGtxksx4Je1-u4ogtnsCKs9ORaM/s400/IMG_3460.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716950187811409810" /></a><br /></div><div>G) <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/products/28/lips/lip-color/color-sensational-lipcolor/are-you-ready/625?shadeId=194&view=shades&position=553">Maybelline, Colorsensational--in "Are You Red-dy #625"</a></div><div>This is another GREAT find from WalMart. For the price, it has loads of color and seems to last a long time. I just prefer it with a gloss on top for more shine. It comes in tons of colors and I have several that aren't a true red.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSK8MZUTq22t8XUHmoUAaANyCwn2SVgqywYqx6IYHil8fTqePYlRGG7ZWyqPUihi49d9CXZIUQl7tP0VaUSQ-BX9Hx1T2RSTAzdzAftnCDC16StItO6GJ17oY61IGiXAlgG4q-nk-HYOM/s1600/IMG_3453.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSK8MZUTq22t8XUHmoUAaANyCwn2SVgqywYqx6IYHil8fTqePYlRGG7ZWyqPUihi49d9CXZIUQl7tP0VaUSQ-BX9Hx1T2RSTAzdzAftnCDC16StItO6GJ17oY61IGiXAlgG4q-nk-HYOM/s400/IMG_3453.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716951724982644466" /></a><br /></div><div>H)<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P281411&categoryId=C8360&shouldPaginate=true"> Sephora, Cream Lip Stain--in "Always Red #01"</a></div><div>Another find at Sephora! I have not had much experience with lip stains, but the consultant assured me that this one was not supposed to be as "drying" as several that are on the market right now. I've only used it topped with either a gloss or one of my other "red finds", so it hasn't seemed to dry out or irritate my lips. It does help the color to LAST!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wUdvIr331Y_khyphenhyphenW2tIucnLcdxysjXRjmDxPalLdWU-4bkcZHc3VjqHWL9EK8UtC3uUO-D88GwrPqtNd_uGtjhEAhgfookVidMXMI25W3ae1x0VO8BbIS7g3-4xdGTxxBPEAu9a9y8dQ/s1600/IMG_3451.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3wUdvIr331Y_khyphenhyphenW2tIucnLcdxysjXRjmDxPalLdWU-4bkcZHc3VjqHWL9EK8UtC3uUO-D88GwrPqtNd_uGtjhEAhgfookVidMXMI25W3ae1x0VO8BbIS7g3-4xdGTxxBPEAu9a9y8dQ/s400/IMG_3451.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716953074051204706" /></a><br /></div><div>I) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Revlon-Colorburst-Lipgloss-Fire-0-20-Ounce/dp/B004512T5O">Revlon, ColorBurst Lipgloss--in "Fire #018"</a></div><div>One more goodie from WalMart and it is another MUST HAVE, in my opinion. A great lipgloss, that isn't "sticky" or "gooey", which I tend to try to avoid. This one works well with all of the above items or on its own. LOVE IT!</div><br /><br />Anyone have a similar obsession with lip color?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-34961200693057219662012-02-26T18:51:00.009-06:002012-02-26T19:35:02.272-06:00Yummy Pork Chops ala The Big Steel Keg!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4-qiSw_yNQnPAbXw7pA1kxHmz8lPQeAj4iP1PISzjDO3_LCWc_sY588bqHiM0hs0hkaCk3QRChiwMNWEPHO-oVvRtk-mpxBzyhPPQ57R9c19WSRW6oNpubQmW1shJLyK0MoeiQ4Kgwg/s1600/IMG_0034.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/AVvXsEjj4-qiSw_yNQnPAbXw7pA1kxHmz8lPQeAj4iP1PISzjDO3_LCWc_sY588bqHiM0hs0hkaCk3QRChiwMNWEPHO-oVvRtk-mpxBzyhPPQ57R9c19WSRW6oNpubQmW1shJLyK0MoeiQ4Kgwg/s400/IMG_0034.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713612718425561874" /></a><br />Last Summer, Tom, my dear sweet hubby, purchased <a href="http://www.acehardwaresuperstore.com/123-charcoal-grills/324.html">The Big Steel Keg via Ace Hardware</a>. He recently started using it to serve up the BEST pork chops ever!<br />Thankfully, he took the time to take photos while preparing and cooking today's batch.<br />Here are his instructions, fully illustrated for you.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step 1:</span> Fire up The Big Steel Keg until the temperature reaches 800 degrees.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHKCRVgkTLzCTgLsvAJyBYnwLn87qwKPj4BcBrVk8V9XH1fT7YLUfhvg7ydgn594SK9OflYxErtMR5mZVfpT4a4HAMeX2Qk02mWDzNraHRFbxLjYGcCiovxOarAEaehD7rmDhhu37WRY/s1600/IMG_0037.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/AVvXsEhuHKCRVgkTLzCTgLsvAJyBYnwLn87qwKPj4BcBrVk8V9XH1fT7YLUfhvg7ydgn594SK9OflYxErtMR5mZVfpT4a4HAMeX2Qk02mWDzNraHRFbxLjYGcCiovxOarAEaehD7rmDhhu37WRY/s400/IMG_0037.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713614631864561138" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNszBaPNaaOzlHQaA_UgLrIpp4uRxUXfO_iXiaPaeh4GzW1Mqc8hxnHoKs0_MF1v3Eiju1NXhmWed3HoGD0h14GJA73c4bDJEiYd8ZQ5ci5QHvnqDxZQZVpmEw_EBYOCrI4k1AEFP_27U/s1600/IMG_0032.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/AVvXsEjNszBaPNaaOzlHQaA_UgLrIpp4uRxUXfO_iXiaPaeh4GzW1Mqc8hxnHoKs0_MF1v3Eiju1NXhmWed3HoGD0h14GJA73c4bDJEiYd8ZQ5ci5QHvnqDxZQZVpmEw_EBYOCrI4k1AEFP_27U/s400/IMG_0032.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713614414371316482" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step 2:</span> Tom buys 2" thick pork loins, center cut, bone in to make these luscious yummies. He removes them from the refrigerator and allows them to reach room temperature. He recommends seasoning them with your favorite concoctions. He prefers Tony Chachere's, and covers them well on all sides.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrNR9CIjvH4u1aeY8yEmbh3uIeeWpJvpaiqRqfcmWms-eQlihbHcUfWwzIrHENmshKvQ2q5eRVJgimH5yRGB_uywV0PTOa-YXWX1v55Jmp-J6kc2VFwczNzE1LiUnsUhValeNvKV__kQ/s1600/IMG_0031.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/AVvXsEiPrNR9CIjvH4u1aeY8yEmbh3uIeeWpJvpaiqRqfcmWms-eQlihbHcUfWwzIrHENmshKvQ2q5eRVJgimH5yRGB_uywV0PTOa-YXWX1v55Jmp-J6kc2VFwczNzE1LiUnsUhValeNvKV__kQ/s400/IMG_0031.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713616114697993794" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step 3:</span> Place the chops, bone side down on the grill and cook in that position for 8-10 minutes, finishing them off with a little over minute on each side.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxaxs49JlwabFqp7jua6u3LyEnRNiG7ZMkyU95vhgUtVoit8iKpYgYmzqkF4dak3m9noUNeItQIL1OhN_iBZ9pF1nH67efrvprUHh16lmJIOjBKlR337p6nQCXwnUbOovqtj2ouz-ahs/s1600/IMG_0033.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/AVvXsEisxaxs49JlwabFqp7jua6u3LyEnRNiG7ZMkyU95vhgUtVoit8iKpYgYmzqkF4dak3m9noUNeItQIL1OhN_iBZ9pF1nH67efrvprUHh16lmJIOjBKlR337p6nQCXwnUbOovqtj2ouz-ahs/s400/IMG_0033.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713617848598364482" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step 4:</span> Once the cooking on the BSK is completed, he wraps the chops in a large piece of heavy duty foil, places the foil-wrapped chops on a platter, and covers them with several towels. 15-20 minutes of "resting" allows the chops to continue to "cook on their own".<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIT4PNW-rKl9zritH6u7TG2YUAERse33GF5H_gUMIh6n3TDjwM-6jeK7fXIZdFnvPUfCtyt8f4SgbBBmtQHe4oHmYRKmSoRAoV7kr0rXreZEvwWL7nHCM5ZDy-70nWgacqTIIUPRkmitQ/s1600/IMG_0035.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/AVvXsEgIT4PNW-rKl9zritH6u7TG2YUAERse33GF5H_gUMIh6n3TDjwM-6jeK7fXIZdFnvPUfCtyt8f4SgbBBmtQHe4oHmYRKmSoRAoV7kr0rXreZEvwWL7nHCM5ZDy-70nWgacqTIIUPRkmitQ/s400/IMG_0035.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713619497395895010" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step 5:</span> Uncover the most awesome, tender, and juicy chops and serve!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmoQHvifLuo4cj7rO4DJZOiLmTXSp4aUXin1ezjlhzYA-OW-Y_o9PmO47i7TDZe9592_MoyogQKFB5yPcerHAkKj51VnCMw-_57YMZ7VWWWtd0ixMkajPQuZQFESg2EIkqK9-4H3wK7Y/s1600/IMG_0038.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/AVvXsEhUmoQHvifLuo4cj7rO4DJZOiLmTXSp4aUXin1ezjlhzYA-OW-Y_o9PmO47i7TDZe9592_MoyogQKFB5yPcerHAkKj51VnCMw-_57YMZ7VWWWtd0ixMkajPQuZQFESg2EIkqK9-4H3wK7Y/s400/IMG_0038.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5713620945009407378" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thanks, Tom, for sharing this method with everyone!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-81559736716796503762012-02-17T09:17:00.000-06:002012-02-17T09:36:05.963-06:00Glass Magnets That Sparkle!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRa5YA7T1GYPoBb41qMPfeX-hbfiXxzdZvgyzjpetgtcVuDkCnZU2A2K9hpiV05CXFS6rirSfABS7gSOzjNbuqTEBc64EvR3p8DIF6kW9swD8wC3EfF34M71TcAYCr1VW37pSwBLhHnw/s1600/IMG_3229.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/AVvXsEjgRa5YA7T1GYPoBb41qMPfeX-hbfiXxzdZvgyzjpetgtcVuDkCnZU2A2K9hpiV05CXFS6rirSfABS7gSOzjNbuqTEBc64EvR3p8DIF6kW9swD8wC3EfF34M71TcAYCr1VW37pSwBLhHnw/s400/IMG_3229.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710124805497914978" /></a><br />I recently was so inspired when I saw these on Pinterest! Luckily,<a href="http://www.tuscanydesign.net/craftbook/2011/06/glitter-glass-magnets-and-pins/"> Claire with Craft Addiction</a>, had provided a great tutorial.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfEkhhJHd3ztBwuSzMyq2EyrRdxnWnbRN6WorBUFzz4eh_SDaGHhPGBO-OcJVSIK_83qfXzha9fsjZFKKocnkG558_TwRgGZaVpnZdd4ODOgSNzwHbYMP5myFympILd2bm0yhQvIC_bs/s1600/IMG_3180.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfEkhhJHd3ztBwuSzMyq2EyrRdxnWnbRN6WorBUFzz4eh_SDaGHhPGBO-OcJVSIK_83qfXzha9fsjZFKKocnkG558_TwRgGZaVpnZdd4ODOgSNzwHbYMP5myFympILd2bm0yhQvIC_bs/s400/IMG_3180.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710124793712773922" /></a><br />I varied the steps only a little, but the result was just as amazing. I applied Mod Podge to the back of each glass bead (be sure you use CLEAR not iridescent beads) using a brush. It gave me more control and seemed a little less messy.<br />I also placed the beads with MP applied in coffee filters prior to sprinkling on the glitter. The filters allowed me to add any unused glitter back into their original containers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHVRQa9nnnueuQgFvkXG3KpoaihVHrKQX7BLjAvdJNdtgVbHVz04miT_qlmPSg7EvvT7ZFfB_SLcdsXiY6B_Zi-uNMF6lNu0iER4kj7P9LCySkjwmduSoVDnH3h-phtlfBGB6DptMEsw/s1600/IMG_3226.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 348px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdHVRQa9nnnueuQgFvkXG3KpoaihVHrKQX7BLjAvdJNdtgVbHVz04miT_qlmPSg7EvvT7ZFfB_SLcdsXiY6B_Zi-uNMF6lNu0iER4kj7P9LCySkjwmduSoVDnH3h-phtlfBGB6DptMEsw/s400/IMG_3226.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710124789544313970" /></a><br />The only other change I made in the technique was to use E6000 for applying tiny magnets to the back of each glittered bead.<br />I just LOVE them. They sparkle so nicely! I think I love the gold ones the best, but it is hard to decide. Some of my lucky customers might just find one in their future packages!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1E1_5fm0JkUbFQY_Psad8K9CAhv8bymnMOGd4_qT3ZfGHYyU_yhAvxcrpE4LSf20yHVDT8TncI79bNlH5BtKnwOKzSFStrmwAQCQKbIVGCxIwOMS_bG_ZVsxDfFwle00DJI8n-oKMsTc/s1600/IMG_3227.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1E1_5fm0JkUbFQY_Psad8K9CAhv8bymnMOGd4_qT3ZfGHYyU_yhAvxcrpE4LSf20yHVDT8TncI79bNlH5BtKnwOKzSFStrmwAQCQKbIVGCxIwOMS_bG_ZVsxDfFwle00DJI8n-oKMsTc/s400/IMG_3227.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710124789006142034" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-61283260205026884262012-02-12T14:10:00.001-06:002012-02-12T14:10:08.022-06:00Mardi Gras Magic Dog Collar with Glitter/Satin Bow, Choose Your Size - $16.00<a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars' title='My Etsy SHop'><img src='http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_170x135.297475349.jpg' style='margin: 0px 20px 20px 20px; float: left; ' /></a>Celebrate Mardi Gras with this fun, vibrant, glittery collar. <br/><br/><a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars' title='My Etsy SHop'>Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!</a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-37327044266547094842012-02-08T14:05:00.001-06:002012-02-10T19:56:37.869-06:00Easter Bunnies...<a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars' title='My Etsy SHop'><img src='http://www.shopmarketinghelper.com/uploads/-22446-bunnies.jpg' style='margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; center: center; ' /></a>are hopping into the Etsy shop this week. Be sure and stop by soon.<br />Suzanne in TX<br/><br/><a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars' title='My Etsy SHop'>Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!</a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-8694891157527937252012-02-07T18:43:00.000-06:002012-02-07T18:49:15.988-06:00More Vintage Button Creations!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqeeCreW97xBXUU2omR0nXDC3MfenCugVAMq88pWvT40B4CkAg41SvvJy1f9TbKPFo6zRXAs7ji1mCI66qKk9qt5leNCqA9BP3e-a6x4PSLgzfXqe9aecl0W44PXOr9Fgg5t7S_Ro_4k/s1600/IMG_3160.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjqeeCreW97xBXUU2omR0nXDC3MfenCugVAMq88pWvT40B4CkAg41SvvJy1f9TbKPFo6zRXAs7ji1mCI66qKk9qt5leNCqA9BP3e-a6x4PSLgzfXqe9aecl0W44PXOr9Fgg5t7S_Ro_4k/s400/IMG_3160.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706558085532370674" /></a><br />I made another button bracelet on Sunday, just before the Super Bowl. This time I started with a silver tone chunky charm bracelet and added lots of silver and pearl type of vintage buttons. How do you like it?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSO9BpygsS3FfR1ejm039Uu5ncPlE07w0RYeQcyseccIxNC6uRZ_bPMOg6e8n4h43sxDla97ZwTkmMcGlTnAnjJDq3A4wtcBY6xynhJKO0dy7PoOZCZ0Ftn6Yp1glfoQa3CoLPfn3skA/s1600/IMG_3158.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/AVvXsEjQSO9BpygsS3FfR1ejm039Uu5ncPlE07w0RYeQcyseccIxNC6uRZ_bPMOg6e8n4h43sxDla97ZwTkmMcGlTnAnjJDq3A4wtcBY6xynhJKO0dy7PoOZCZ0Ftn6Yp1glfoQa3CoLPfn3skA/s400/IMG_3158.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706558083669344306" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvI8auV6_pMAfyzXFBS_8JJ_pgD9eNlB6c5A4LBloVC0oBRMKLYa_Y1gsMEK7iyrQ99cHn9W3g9b9nLBgcj3WTueRy2UB6E8lJ3WwUq1FVNnTNonVu-EK7xeAo33L21GMFEIi45cxNdLM/s1600/IMG_3157.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvI8auV6_pMAfyzXFBS_8JJ_pgD9eNlB6c5A4LBloVC0oBRMKLYa_Y1gsMEK7iyrQ99cHn9W3g9b9nLBgcj3WTueRy2UB6E8lJ3WwUq1FVNnTNonVu-EK7xeAo33L21GMFEIi45cxNdLM/s400/IMG_3157.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706558079737756338" /></a><br /><br />I also had these darling TINY black and clear rhinestone buttons that were screaming, "use me, use me!". They are each about 3/8" in diameter, so they turned out really cute as petite studs with a matching pendant. At least, I like them!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOLy7PNbOrjyrwwIFQaclP6o0JMoxhdhCJJub4EVBH-6k4ZxFSSmCguIiEFMNJs5bT4Apb5jIiiOeymZc-wioNlXU0Kjwq0f6oPK4WVT1kqDhK4UU9_OuJLIj8hBTMX3dXSWmlkCFW8G8/s1600/IMG_3156.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/AVvXsEhOLy7PNbOrjyrwwIFQaclP6o0JMoxhdhCJJub4EVBH-6k4ZxFSSmCguIiEFMNJs5bT4Apb5jIiiOeymZc-wioNlXU0Kjwq0f6oPK4WVT1kqDhK4UU9_OuJLIj8hBTMX3dXSWmlkCFW8G8/s400/IMG_3156.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706558093722772050" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhslELhvKIsMujGhYuMDPwcviVOdukGM_oBta0hrISHpod0i-kotnhfMcAHwcL2INXgyh_VoVHuB_HcBFENeoGNPxtY4H_uxLKQIaedkUTRJk0Plof6Iue8atCKgOCAXzb1Krd6m8HQpKA/s1600/IMG_3153.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/AVvXsEhslELhvKIsMujGhYuMDPwcviVOdukGM_oBta0hrISHpod0i-kotnhfMcAHwcL2INXgyh_VoVHuB_HcBFENeoGNPxtY4H_uxLKQIaedkUTRJk0Plof6Iue8atCKgOCAXzb1Krd6m8HQpKA/s400/IMG_3153.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5706558092400501858" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Enjoy!<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-66551447840433847122012-02-06T15:05:00.001-06:002012-02-06T15:05:03.231-06:00Dog Collar Tutorial--Make it Yourself, Crazy for Collars Instructional EBook, How to with BONUS - $7.50<a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars' title='My Etsy SHop'><img src='http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_170x135.191771594.jpg' style='margin: 0px 20px 20px 20px; float: left; ' /></a>This instructional book will have you creating collars with matching leashes in no time at all! The 5 collar sizes are fully adjustable and will fit neck sizes ranging from 7� to 29�. You�ll go Crazy for Collars!<br>
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<br />**You'll also find leash instructions included as a BONUS!**<br>
<br />➧➧➧Bow instructions are NOT included, but a video tutorial is available for purchase in the Make...<br/><br/><a href='http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars' title='My Etsy SHop'>Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!</a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-62702408941574352592012-02-05T15:06:00.000-06:002012-02-06T06:20:32.988-06:00DIY Vintage Button Bracelet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoC8XTnI-GQc356NITTwHNNDgOzajViGPUb63tjZYK-e_DgyKMkBjMMHThS41ItCnJAQd6zHhQ9yn0C8WEBwE9N94Z8uNVrTQ2914AeDtpETcc2N8OHemWd0FsyX8V8VAUIkIutXRoBTI/s1600/IMG_3146.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 263px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoC8XTnI-GQc356NITTwHNNDgOzajViGPUb63tjZYK-e_DgyKMkBjMMHThS41ItCnJAQd6zHhQ9yn0C8WEBwE9N94Z8uNVrTQ2914AeDtpETcc2N8OHemWd0FsyX8V8VAUIkIutXRoBTI/s400/IMG_3146.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705768147434470146" /></a><br />This is my first blog post in over a year! One of my New Year's Resolutions was to try to post a few fun projects during 2012--so here goes!<br />A few weeks ago I fell in love with an idea I saw on Pinterest--making a button bracelet.<br />Well, you see, I have a HUGE vintage button collection, so what better way to display some of them--right?<br />Here's my first attempt a made not long ago which incorporates turquoise rhinestone buttons that came from an estate sale--I remember purchasing the 2pc suit just for the buttons. The rest of the bracelet was fashioned using crystal faceted beads from a necklace which I rarely wore.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1Zr5ZWmsClJ5PouDZh5sfvs9D5uawS8jX0Y-gmHzf0Qxqy2UK22rU0lw7v4NiSlsy2kZBw7Te9SWHlfCo2oWr9Rx2CI89Nk5BJZ4xMIxVpmRZU_6mnFWoZp5i__S0xwJ3i4blbvcCX8/s1600/IMG_3150.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg1Zr5ZWmsClJ5PouDZh5sfvs9D5uawS8jX0Y-gmHzf0Qxqy2UK22rU0lw7v4NiSlsy2kZBw7Te9SWHlfCo2oWr9Rx2CI89Nk5BJZ4xMIxVpmRZU_6mnFWoZp5i__S0xwJ3i4blbvcCX8/s400/IMG_3150.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705762277446599986" /></a><br /><br />OK--Let's back up a few years ago. Below is a stretch bracelet I made from vintage buttons. Many of which came from the estate sale of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Bea Haney</span>, a local business woman who had an exclusive upscale dress shop here in Abilene during the late 1950's to 1970's, maybe even longer. I could never afford to shop there, but I grabbed up buttons from her estate sale!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVqJPpDVVm75SuRPEdb3k0qijPfjHgHOerlOVTUvoy1FyMldlP2FhGLuZC3LbZ78Xoy1Qz1kAxom7BiyH31ZY1tvni99iODx78W5YymLgw3V7n8ApUgrk09yuumTpJ2n6kg0qX4tIcuk/s1600/IMG_3138.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMVqJPpDVVm75SuRPEdb3k0qijPfjHgHOerlOVTUvoy1FyMldlP2FhGLuZC3LbZ78Xoy1Qz1kAxom7BiyH31ZY1tvni99iODx78W5YymLgw3V7n8ApUgrk09yuumTpJ2n6kg0qX4tIcuk/s400/IMG_3138.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705762293179323810" /></a><br /><br />I really was a little afraid to wear that bracelet for fear that it might break and I might lose many of the precious buttons. Today, I finally decided to take it apart and redesign a new vintage button bracelet.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Step 1</span></span><br />I started with this gold tone <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/John-Wind-Maximal-Art/82069536235">John Wind</a> charm bracelet. I have fallen in love with his designs! I purchased my first John Wind trinket in Lubbock, TX at <a href="https://www.hollyhocksgifts.com/">Hollyhocks</a> early last Fall. I was super thrilled when I found this gold-tone bracelet online at <a href="http://www.carolandcompany.com/Gold_Double_Ring_Bracelet_by_John_Wind_Jewelry_p/z174-19.htm">Carol and Company</a>!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzji64vyj_JZ9E-CQq_EtPJ59iWHabr0bT__mXeGNOXLoV7AWa3QmJQoZH9yW6CJlaw_OR6XNF1_V_9bsG4egYdoIjlSANllW0nytB0C6y1xHADcBo395tXE9GcUZWB_rWiJKdKYVnk3o/s1600/IMG_3135.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 308px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzji64vyj_JZ9E-CQq_EtPJ59iWHabr0bT__mXeGNOXLoV7AWa3QmJQoZH9yW6CJlaw_OR6XNF1_V_9bsG4egYdoIjlSANllW0nytB0C6y1xHADcBo395tXE9GcUZWB_rWiJKdKYVnk3o/s400/IMG_3135.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705762280971715762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iv9lTsQYko_6zexh7x0MWkl1T62S_zLB75PV3bm4tv8F3uky5xQVMrmoNdwUite9C_qnbJEeqkR4bmm-pewFKs1ow-h9s-wHAcVTSoMstRdgt-XwahkoC5rLCrBMvtdFkg_EWT9yC88/s1600/IMG_3136.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iv9lTsQYko_6zexh7x0MWkl1T62S_zLB75PV3bm4tv8F3uky5xQVMrmoNdwUite9C_qnbJEeqkR4bmm-pewFKs1ow-h9s-wHAcVTSoMstRdgt-XwahkoC5rLCrBMvtdFkg_EWT9yC88/s400/IMG_3136.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705762286360963186" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Step 2</span></span><br />I chose several buttons with shanks, along with those from the "Bea Haney Bracelet" and auditioned them for placement on the bracelet.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpnA19UeDQSsJ6lfAhGpCz1sxwJOzza7JyBYPNuTGK2h-cbnXaKDhBQ5ErPHYafHzLEMsYdr_r0XAdB00LcELYQfhd2HyHpjHRIiZgbmk_We7iqyoC14Tb-JzFoWXXtD8H13wzAXmbM4/s1600/IMG_3141.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdpnA19UeDQSsJ6lfAhGpCz1sxwJOzza7JyBYPNuTGK2h-cbnXaKDhBQ5ErPHYafHzLEMsYdr_r0XAdB00LcELYQfhd2HyHpjHRIiZgbmk_We7iqyoC14Tb-JzFoWXXtD8H13wzAXmbM4/s400/IMG_3141.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705762295894761746" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Step 3</span></span><br />Using lots gold-tone split rings I connected each button to the bracelet, making sure to close each loop securely. It really took very little time, once I had picked out the buttons I wanted to incorporate. Here is the finished result:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelf6YcjaPEkf6I9PWHzGs5cm79_iioo88dezdjEMUOkbaPO6AImoIlFjTgxIF8kI-56WW7NGEFmRX7fUpnwYYF1xxlrdS3kIVeKypfiRbEyNYKoIl4GHSHwu5OVsaBGsTYpY56l42mVw/s1600/IMG_3145.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjelf6YcjaPEkf6I9PWHzGs5cm79_iioo88dezdjEMUOkbaPO6AImoIlFjTgxIF8kI-56WW7NGEFmRX7fUpnwYYF1xxlrdS3kIVeKypfiRbEyNYKoIl4GHSHwu5OVsaBGsTYpY56l42mVw/s400/IMG_3145.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705768143931974434" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FSfYRLPtjxN_yNh-24PhLCPgHWR5EcVxhetg2mUfMlGTh_khP1Okm-eEq4CUYPDQ-uAneOted9FpXf4XdNJqcgWt1sZXZxMeZbM_eFMmaD5OsLic6VsD2yS3Tcm3sbhAqCmxd-pn03c/s1600/IMG_3143.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0FSfYRLPtjxN_yNh-24PhLCPgHWR5EcVxhetg2mUfMlGTh_khP1Okm-eEq4CUYPDQ-uAneOted9FpXf4XdNJqcgWt1sZXZxMeZbM_eFMmaD5OsLic6VsD2yS3Tcm3sbhAqCmxd-pn03c/s400/IMG_3143.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705768142826301490" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg269x3FXwcUGbYfGJma2FKhf5NeX1KXzXiGTjuwPXiz_In_IOXuVmhOjaggh3nahHuRPNkwdw8fH9Nmi8efwia7x8bOJlFvGia9ppyjijmqyb4-rkDtuaxHE2UYSpmD47VeVZJxVjZzFE/s1600/IMG_3144.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 332px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg269x3FXwcUGbYfGJma2FKhf5NeX1KXzXiGTjuwPXiz_In_IOXuVmhOjaggh3nahHuRPNkwdw8fH9Nmi8efwia7x8bOJlFvGia9ppyjijmqyb4-rkDtuaxHE2UYSpmD47VeVZJxVjZzFE/s400/IMG_3144.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5705768139698217602" /></a><br /><br />I think I'll make another one during the Super Bowl this evening!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Enjoy!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;" /></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-4581336764723793252010-08-29T19:20:00.000-05:002010-08-29T19:37:04.610-05:00ETSY TEXAS CRAFTERS $5 FIFTH MONDAY SALE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR18H5ZvM1tPUJG5MOaPpr4HfQPAA3kjupFqAlsDYDf3bvqUrvZD5EdRxQQ-so5ZrMEM0oBwhom-sISOEpfrhOh2-cwO5gLvZv17sf2bD5gPiJ1HnzSJFVi1KAMj7KUyVxTaGbMJLNcyY/s1600/3981270024_0c42b19b94.jpg"><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/AVvXsEiR18H5ZvM1tPUJG5MOaPpr4HfQPAA3kjupFqAlsDYDf3bvqUrvZD5EdRxQQ-so5ZrMEM0oBwhom-sISOEpfrhOh2-cwO5gLvZv17sf2bD5gPiJ1HnzSJFVi1KAMj7KUyVxTaGbMJLNcyY/s400/3981270024_0c42b19b94.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510991902159429074" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Welcome to Etsy Texas Crafters $5 5th Monday sale!<br /><br />This is a special sale because 5th Mondays are so rare, and the prices are fabulous!<br />With over 500 items all for only $5 you can get all your shopping from the year done right now! There is something for everyone!<br /><br />I have some cute vests/harnesses and doggie tees super sale priced at $5 until the end of the sale. Be sure and skip over to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars?section_id=7310122"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Last Chance</span></a> section of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/crazyforcollars?section_id=7310122">Crazy for Collars</a> Shop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sWoEYicla5_bNaGHS92lWq9NI41rZVkXUXZ0Uo8xn9r1bqRYLXD3rdJ-FMhRn3RU3HEJHbFY1mc0roVPyyWepVJoKGpq7SYzyCJ8iAVBRbq8khhdiOSJI4fswULa1BBdGA6gvSiHGXw/s1600/IMG_8885.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 328px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sWoEYicla5_bNaGHS92lWq9NI41rZVkXUXZ0Uo8xn9r1bqRYLXD3rdJ-FMhRn3RU3HEJHbFY1mc0roVPyyWepVJoKGpq7SYzyCJ8iAVBRbq8khhdiOSJI4fswULa1BBdGA6gvSiHGXw/s400/IMG_8885.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510994758984948754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1N3Sl9JQNl53fdM2iy3edURVkj_AycjucIOjFSQ7xQF1x9JajwgBzbZDhiObo8TosVDHN_wi63UNlfffcykA6dlsm9hNBgqGcFDc9TYApqMyQ0KNNTl3YV4ZoeG-9tpxs5yJWfGmSYWw/s1600/3902raso.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1N3Sl9JQNl53fdM2iy3edURVkj_AycjucIOjFSQ7xQF1x9JajwgBzbZDhiObo8TosVDHN_wi63UNlfffcykA6dlsm9hNBgqGcFDc9TYApqMyQ0KNNTl3YV4ZoeG-9tpxs5yJWfGmSYWw/s400/3902raso.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510995303556971602" /></a><br /><br />With over <a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6614020">46 ETC shops participating</a> this month, there's something for everyone, including LOTS of great deals! But don’t dawdle . . . these sales and special offers are only available from 12:01 am Monday, August 30th to 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 31st, Central Time (that's 1:01am Monday to 1:00am Tuesday, Etsy Time).<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-75089558492592442452010-08-14T05:50:00.000-05:002010-08-14T06:07:56.377-05:00CFC 2010 FALL AND HALLOWEEN DESIGNS ARRIVINGSkip on over to <a href="http://www.crazyforcollars.etsy.com">Crazy For Collars</a> on Etsy to see these new designs that are arriving over the next few days. With 100+ degrees of HOT weather here in Texas, it has been fun thinking of Fall and Halloween!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Wx2hyphenhyphen1ivZn-f-TGrvCC20VDuJDRulCz3ZQ3IW4k65OdRY1Q5lkiWs9chpaMycudnrEBmMuXW5WswHR-Y358UY-ImoF3rQ8TJliTFoNYU0McXHw2sHpmBW4bhksp3mD7tX7WF-MtdVmQ/s1600/IMG_5597.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 275px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Wx2hyphenhyphen1ivZn-f-TGrvCC20VDuJDRulCz3ZQ3IW4k65OdRY1Q5lkiWs9chpaMycudnrEBmMuXW5WswHR-Y358UY-ImoF3rQ8TJliTFoNYU0McXHw2sHpmBW4bhksp3mD7tX7WF-MtdVmQ/s400/IMG_5597.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505217690237209522" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8dsxyZHtsu8Jgp9KJiRTpff9KEXTfbKBd9Dbh5pSu_RSGvZ3poQS7tsrqdv4wZ4qOQg33_oLRlf_pWDDdb39nG4T0OVr5rxlJ2OEB1PcSw_v204NzCcEIPvLGNLrMhwyGtiRwM4UrJy8/s1600/IMG_5582.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnw91F5PItzc3V4ZarA7TsVKnj30fQ9viHjCJtrLh1KQ8kSviiFB0yLPlMQ-KZ6Vtdxq13qPL3kgD6dyVYJ6nfkHhgddBRw4SWtXSREyP8a0q_SVhwt_kp1NjdsolTUqEycB6wcjzvNvI/s400/IMG_5488.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505218586980379618" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-11956996036138143302010-08-01T18:29:00.000-05:002010-08-01T21:56:07.463-05:00FIRST MONDAY OF AUGUST--SUPER ETSY SALE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvJ9dZjHfWtC0Xb2tIyU6s7vtskkWVtvPfNMf1srmoewkGaGBywLThXNmVLKcoUijtR3-6O74E5WNPvAjw-1SFF1zH_m_8sd9cZQ8IeAQLqmNAtyAQVK2LlVczuPQCz6w_SV4WUImT7o/s1600/Avatar-FirstMonday-Orange.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqvJ9dZjHfWtC0Xb2tIyU6s7vtskkWVtvPfNMf1srmoewkGaGBywLThXNmVLKcoUijtR3-6O74E5WNPvAjw-1SFF1zH_m_8sd9cZQ8IeAQLqmNAtyAQVK2LlVczuPQCz6w_SV4WUImT7o/s400/Avatar-FirstMonday-Orange.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500589730925895730" /></a><br /><br />It has been several months since the Etsy Texas Crafters street team has sponsored a First Monday of the month sales event. I'm so happy to say that ETC has reinstated the event and tomorrow, August 2, is the date!<br />I am offering the following as a participant:<br />All regular priced items are 15% off (excludes custom orders and S/H)!<br />This offer is only good this Monday, August 2, from 12:01am until 11:59pm.<br />I will issue a refund of the discount amount to your PayPal account once you have paid for your item(s).<br /><br />So click on over and do a little shopping on Monday at <a href="http://www.crazyforcollars.etsy.com">Crazy For Collars</a>!<br /><br />Be sure to take a look at my fellow Texans’ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?page=1&thread_id=6589975">SPECIAL OFFERS</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwYokUSVeV7SxkNFQsSYJ0DZEYk89MXCj4GUFH2yX9Lm3ha2rtcPDq0QBC83rYPef0JvhWm8vDl3QKTiZTxxAG8BqgblHLFg9nVntFNzpzvhn9d6bLHmyRlgxkQdcPnlKi9Z2EwZBH7k/s1600/Logo-EverythingsBigger.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivwYokUSVeV7SxkNFQsSYJ0DZEYk89MXCj4GUFH2yX9Lm3ha2rtcPDq0QBC83rYPef0JvhWm8vDl3QKTiZTxxAG8BqgblHLFg9nVntFNzpzvhn9d6bLHmyRlgxkQdcPnlKi9Z2EwZBH7k/s400/Logo-EverythingsBigger.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500589441031018146" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">HAVE A MARVELOUS MONDAY!</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2651840210280356138.post-48109413835584435862010-07-27T21:04:00.000-05:002010-07-27T21:29:14.530-05:00WEDDING DAY ATTIRE FOR YOUR PET<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFQ_qITVmHbClGOjtIVUkTA_a7mexDWb_rDBx6BDXn_s6enU9yxHOtcMjAKLAeAPxlPPed0BgF895fpYvF8NYhZGYV4dmoE2Os3jEbGeX8dSHPoVwwgrtICYi29dxlMD9gaLd1AjOPyc/s1600/IMG_5390.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFQ_qITVmHbClGOjtIVUkTA_a7mexDWb_rDBx6BDXn_s6enU9yxHOtcMjAKLAeAPxlPPed0BgF895fpYvF8NYhZGYV4dmoE2Os3jEbGeX8dSHPoVwwgrtICYi29dxlMD9gaLd1AjOPyc/s400/IMG_5390.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498776576819410210" /></a><br />I have had several requests by brides lately to make custom items for their pets to wear during the wedding. With that in mind, I have listed a complete 3 piece <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52120514/wedding-day-ring-bearer-step-in-dog"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wedding Day Set</span></a> which includes a step-in harness, leash, and collar. The harness and collar are adorned with rhinestone embellished bows, of course! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPmSj0lqcPxJgxm6BghtnYgz9l-0Q5dtgWOGPVr5XiyPOIcI_3mL6G3jvbtnX5zxjAXVnMCYp2GdKWx6JnwisUGkgURPwFEadCtQ6m5KVf6jQcDLNCxpPV6ZaH_4JsEeQvuxBlHVUymY/s1600/IMG_5391.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 380px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikPmSj0lqcPxJgxm6BghtnYgz9l-0Q5dtgWOGPVr5XiyPOIcI_3mL6G3jvbtnX5zxjAXVnMCYp2GdKWx6JnwisUGkgURPwFEadCtQ6m5KVf6jQcDLNCxpPV6ZaH_4JsEeQvuxBlHVUymY/s400/IMG_5391.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498776834937037234" /></a><br />My listing offers a choice of white or pink, but if another color or color combination is needed, I do my best to accommodate the request.<br /> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmpgXpKuX9ZGb0_OfySGhMtRfYMdbU05A2Um63qhGAycuq4Nw-lPkSy7eysm8MEeybdrJrdRZxBcpmrhu3Iqi1899Ke5lXVYm-QIQjhpWiI70AgCKh574Swjuc8zPdOWI705E0Y0pJGc/s1600/Hersheys+Wedding+Garb-2928.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJmpgXpKuX9ZGb0_OfySGhMtRfYMdbU05A2Um63qhGAycuq4Nw-lPkSy7eysm8MEeybdrJrdRZxBcpmrhu3Iqi1899Ke5lXVYm-QIQjhpWiI70AgCKh574Swjuc8zPdOWI705E0Y0pJGc/s400/Hersheys+Wedding+Garb-2928.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498777429481062850" /></a><br />I can even add streamers to serve the purpose of securing rings to the harness, if the pet is the chosen ring bearer!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqwk3fCi-hX98IvOgu37FHkXpgKLx9YkqtC8B6eNfSjW53RGuaWdvXakAU0n5xYZ1XLWe7uFk54M0OMZfOx0joQ57SVzcUh6flb8h-R6wQyYxB322cXHQaIX4HITJ-v0siw7xcEevPu0/s1600/Collar3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDqwk3fCi-hX98IvOgu37FHkXpgKLx9YkqtC8B6eNfSjW53RGuaWdvXakAU0n5xYZ1XLWe7uFk54M0OMZfOx0joQ57SVzcUh6flb8h-R6wQyYxB322cXHQaIX4HITJ-v0siw7xcEevPu0/s400/Collar3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498777956955732722" /></a><br />The very best part of offering these sets is that I have the wonderful opportunity to play a small part in someone's SPECIAL DAY. Some of my creations will be preserved in wedding photo albums forever. How nice is that? <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/214/E9096D55871C153E4003C743528EBDAD.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"/></a>Suzanne in TXhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00857895006236453343noreply@blogger.com0