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Hi! Are you near Rush City, MN? Jill is hosting a FREE Intro to Creative Journaling class this weekend! RSVP by August 22 (tomorrow) by sending an email to jill@iloverushcity . com (<i>minus the spaces</i>).<br />
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This is a great opportunity to learn from someone who is awesomely creative, imaginative, fun, successful and motivational. I just love her!<br />
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She also offers Creative Journaling session packages for beginning and advanced journalers ($80 per session), a club with 365 e-mail prompts and meet-ups ($50), and Creative Journal travel sessions - group trips to Luther Point (August 29-31, 2018), MOA (October 18-19, 2018) and New Zealand (November 2019). I hope to be at the MOA trip! Send her an email for more info.<br />
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<i>Sorry for being MIA. I have projects in the works! Just waiting for when my toddler decides to start letting me sleep more than 5 hours a night. This will happen sometime soon. Right? </i><br />
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Super easy pet lounger! No sewing required.<br />
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I just used a few old, flat pillows, one old blanket and two fitted crib sheets.<br />
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Place the folded blanket inside one crib sheet. Add pillows. The blanket smooths out and fills any gaps between the pillows.<br />
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Cover with the other crib sheet.<br />
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Choose which side you you want to use -<br />
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My human baby likes to lounge on this too!<br />
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The dreaded leftover paper scrap bin! Bits that seem too nice to throw away but never get used ...<br />
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Spruce up the corners with washi tape! Pick tapes with small patterns - larger ones won't show up well since we're only using a small amount.<br />
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After I added the tape, I cut the rest away from the other side. This leaves a cleaner cut.<br />
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<li>60" x 8" Tulle or Chiffon - 60" is selvage by selvage end so if you're in the store, ask for 1/4 yard :-).</li>
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This is the yummiest, creamiest wild rice soup I've ever had! I use leftover roasted chicken or rotisserie chicken. Instead of crackers I broiled up some ... Ballpark hamburger buns. Seriously, so much better than crackers or toasted french bread.<br>
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Cute little gift card holders based on last years brown paper bag gift bags!<br>
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I used 12" x 12" cardstock cut to different heights - follow the pictures :-). Used Double sided tape as adhesive. Will try to add actual dimensions later.<br>
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But today I cried happy tears! Look at the monthly onesies Mike's buddy's wife sent. She sewed each decoration herself:<br />
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Each number corresponds to the size onesie Baby should fit into during that month! What a great idea and an <i>amazing</i> gift!<br />
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The secret to perfect cut-offs? Sandpaper!<br>
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The only jeans I wanted to cut up were maternity jeans haha ;-).<br>
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I needed a little bed pocket to store my phone. The pockets of an old sport coat worked perfectly! The top flap sits right between the mattress and box spring. No velcro needed. Easy 10 minutes (or less) project.<br>
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I know, I know. I've been slacking on the crafting lately. Sorry. But I <i>have</i> been buying!<br />
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Today I needed to do a Target run to grab a present for my sister (hopefully she gets it in time? or within her bday week? :-/ ). And I took a detour through the baby aisles. Most of the bedding aisle was on 30-50% clearance! A lot of these deals are online, too - <a href="http://www.target.com/c/nursery-clearance/-/N-56eim" target="_blank">link here</a>. <i>PLUS</i> 20% off Circo bedding with <a href="https://cartwheel.target.com/o/clearance-baby-bedding/-/129667" target="_blank">Target Cartwheel</a> through 5/6/2017. Happy Shopping!<br />
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Aden by aden + anais 4 muslin swaddles originally $34,99 marked down to $17.48:<br />
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Some fitted crib sheets are marked 50% off to $4.96:<br />
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White/gray animal mobile originally $24.99 marked down to $12.48 and knit crib sheets marked down to $6.98:<br />
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Mesh breathable bumpers originally $28.99 marked down to $14.98,<br />
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They were nice enough to make a pretty long video showing a wonderland of junk! Great source of inspiration. You can find it on their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/junkbonanzavintagemarket/" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/junkbonanzavintagemarket/videos/10154969413781208/" target="_blank">Here's a direct link</a> -<br />
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The next bonanza in Shakopee will be held September 21-23. Hope to see you there!<div class="blogger-post-footer">This post is via Muslin & Merlot: http://muslinandmerlot.blogspot.com</div>Heidi Kay @ Muslin and Merlothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06450491716952634361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3468530021532061924.post-5894028937743931312017-04-14T16:29:00.002-05:002018-02-13T10:04:53.698-06:00Color-Switched Easter Eggs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Quick tip - When you're stuffing eggs for Easter baskets or the egg hunt, pull the tops and bottoms apart. Switch up the colors!<br>
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These metal caddies can be found in the Target Dollar Spot. Only $3 each! They come in different colors but the plain ones seem less warped.<br>
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What a great shape for bathroom or decor storage!<br>
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Try on your jeans and see how (too) long they are with your desired shoes. Use a ruler to measure. Mine were 4 1/2 inches too long! Yes, I am a shorty.</div>
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The friction from regular terry-cloth towels can make your hair frizzy! Smooth your tresses dry with a t-shirt towel.<br>
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This is a great. quick starter project for those who want to practice sewing with knits. Remember to trade out your regular needle for a ball-point needle.<br>
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These metal washer bracelets are a great teen craft! Might sell well at craft sale fundraisers?<br>
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I adapted this from the Metal Washer + Ribbon necklace tutorial. Fold-over elastic makes it easy to take these bracelets on and off. Younger kids can make these, too. Just make sure there's a responsible adult around to melt the ends of the elastic.<br>
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I don't like cracking the bindings of books, especially new library books. Weighted bookmarks come in really handy! They work well with cookbooks, too.</div>
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This is a fun, easy, useful DIY for kids, teens and adults. Might be a good gift to make for Mother's day or Father's day?</div>
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I've been having fun collecting free goodies. Here's the Target Baby gift. All you need to do is make a registry and ask for the baby bag at the customer service counter. My favorite coupons are for 20% off maternity clothes and the BOGO Starbucks drink. Plus you'll receive a 15% registry completion discount 8 weeks before your due date:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">LOVE LOVE LOVE these free printables from my bloggy friends! </span></div>
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Helping Hands is a non-profit in Shakopee. It collects donations from the community and puts on events every 2 or 3 months where people in need can freely take what they need, no questions asked.<br>
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We received a donation of wedding decorations and favors. They were perfect for making little Valentine gifts to hand out!<br>
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This gift basket is for a friend who's going back to work after maternity leave! I thought she'd need some quick snacks for energy boosts :-)<br />
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Here's the list of items, back to front:<br />
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<b>Items (All from Target)</b><br />
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<li>KIND Fruit and Nut Bars, 4-pack (Placed on the bottom of the basket to add height)</li>
<li>Wire Basket ($3 - look in the Dollar Spot)</li>
<li>KIND Raspberry Clusters with Chia Seeds</li>
<li>Larabar Bites, Double Chocolate Brownie, </li>
<li>Black Forest Organic Gummy Bears</li>
<li>Archer Farms Monster Trail Mix</li>
<li>Godiva Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Bar</li>
<li>Lindt Creme Brulee Bar</li>
<li>Nourish Monkey Love Chocolate Banana Bites</li>
<li>Coco Joy Coconut Water</li>
<li>Ghirardelli Mil Chocolate Caramel Bar</li>
<li>Aquafina Sparkling Water, Lemon Lime</li>
<li>Dasani Drops, Strawberry Kiwi</li>
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I also tucked in a few <a href="http://muslinandmerlot.blogspot.com/2014/01/oh-baby-part-one-mini-burps-tutorial.html" target="_blank">homemade baby washcloths</a>. Cream-colored minky on one side, black and white plaid flannel on the other side. The plaid flannel is from Joann's - look for "flannel shirting".<br />
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For the ribbon, cut fleece with a pinking blade, 2 - inches wide and about 40 inches long. Wrap around the basket and knot in the front. Cut the ends at an angle.<br />
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I also added a few faux flowers. They might make the basket look too busy so use your own judgement.<br />
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Total cost for basket and snacks (not including fabric or flowers): About $45.<br />
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I didn't use any coupons so you may be able to bring the cost down a bit. The bins are a bargain at $3! Basket filler won't work very well since the wire's spaced so far apart, though. And try to remember to turn the KIND bar box so that the UPC isn't staring out the front! Like it is in mine haha.<br />
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This waistband elastic makes a nice, wide, comfortable headband. It's <a href="http://www.joann.com/dritz-1-3%2F4in-metallic-waistband-elastic-2-ya/13059928.html?gclid=Cj0KEQiAh4fEBRCZhriIjLfArrQBEiQArzzDAbYRn3mxkBOvvJvPInaxpTq_GqL4DlJjF_JJKzbGDdkaAtXB8P8HAQ" target="_blank">$5.99 @ Joann Fabrics</a>. This gets you two yards which will make at least three adult size headbands. Remember to show your <a href="http://www.joann.com/coupon/" target="_blank">mobile coupon</a>!<br>
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