tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:37:41 +0000freebie. mtc filefoodCricutGiftsCatsGlass EtchingDigi StampVinylWeddinggardensvgCardbirdcardscraftsmovie filequickieBirthdayChallengeDetolfGilt.comIKEAIntroductionQuick postSample SaleShoppingWineadobebagsbeebranchcats. sewingcoloringcoloring bookdogfamilyflowerflowershellojpegother blogspaintphotoshoprandomresearchsewingsummerswimmerterra cottahttp://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Andrea)Blogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-3164051385688392955Tue, 01 Mar 2016 16:03:00 +00002016-03-01T11:03:47.164-05:00 We have moved to  https://swimmingstanczyks.wordpress.com/ Please come visit.  http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2016/03/new-blog-location.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-1746272441190463391Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:44:00 +00002012-10-14T18:46:07.869-04:00 For our save the date cards,  we decided to create postcards with scratch-offs. The scratch-offs on the back revealed the date.   We used VistaPrint (http://www.vistaprint.com/) to get the postcard and a family friend was able to give us circle scratch offs to place on the date.    I also created an electronic save the date for the website for those that we http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2012/10/our-save-date-postcard-scratch-offs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-496706178504660063Fri, 18 May 2012 01:20:00 +00002012-05-17T21:20:24.575-04:00 In the coming weeks, I will begin posting my adventures of creating my dream wedding. For our wedding (June 2011), I decided to do a few DIY projects. Design and Print Save the Dates  Design and Print Invitations Design Wedding Website Make Wedding Favors  Make Bridal Bouquets  Make Bridal Gifts  Make Parent's Gift and Guestbook Make Out of Town Bags There might be http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2012/05/wedding-diy-projects.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-2140491359390135977Wed, 02 May 2012 18:45:00 +00002012-05-02T14:45:51.830-04:00 I joined BzzAgent about a month ago and accepted a campaign to try some Garnier Fructis shampoo and conditioner.  A week ago I received a small package with the shampoo. I was so excited to try it.  I am not one to spend a lot of money on shampoo. So I never bought anything that was more that $2.99 or so. The shampoo and conditioner smell great and have made my hair smoother but I http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2012/05/bzzagent-trying-new-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-7860080296575240564Sun, 15 Apr 2012 15:30:00 +00002012-04-15T11:30:01.808-04:00 The past year had a few changes for us.  We finally got married in June and we both got new swim coaching jobs.  I have also completed my teaching degree and am looking for a full time teaching job.   Crafting was put on the back burner this past year and I finally have the time and energy to begin again.  There are so many projects on my to-do list and pinterest has not http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2012/04/year-of-changes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-7625814091098903512Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:40:00 +00002011-04-20T10:40:20.081-04:00Its been a couple crazy months with all the wedding planning and working. Unlike my cats, I have been a busy bee.  We are under the two month mark and there are a lot of DIY projects that I am finishing up and can't wait to post after the wedding. However, I can post the cards that I made to ask our bridal party to be apart of the celebration. I used our wedding colors for the cards. The http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2011/04/sorry-about-being-mia.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-2283073515858052878Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:20:00 +00002011-01-27T08:20:04.978-05:00helloCollege classes are done but I am still exhausted by the end of the day.  The last few months have been a bit crazy with wedding planning, work, family, and trying to stay warm that all I want to do is curl up with my cats and have some hot chocolate. I have some holiday crafts that I haven't posted and will show you in the next couple days. Our wedding is less than 5 months away and I http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-been-while.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-7654091357694979055Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:19:00 +00002010-10-22T20:24:53.887-04:00foodfreebie. mtc filesvgA couple weeks ago, it was our anniversary and I decided to try my hand at making some Chicago-style deep dish pizza.   It came out really good and we ate it all.  Here are some pictures of the pizza: I was also had a chance to play around alittle and make this coloring page pizza into a MTC file. MTC File SVG Filehttp://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/10/some-deep-dish-pizza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-3534845478671708376Thu, 23 Sep 2010 01:07:00 +00002010-09-22T21:07:30.528-04:00foodI am really loving the taste of homemade bread. So this weekend I decided to try making some thin crust pizza. It came out really good.  The only thing I would do differently is put them closer to the bottom of the oven. I made two different pies! http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/09/making-pizza.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-7035311485663029628Sat, 11 Sep 2010 16:41:00 +00002010-09-11T12:41:05.661-04:00craftsGifts It has been 9 years since the towers fell.  Living in NYC during that time was very hard and sad, throughout the 9 years I have moved away from New York but will never forgot those lost and the horrible feelings that I felt during that time.  It is a time that is a huge part of my life and continues to affect the way I see things. I keep hoping that people will become more http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/09/day-to-remember-those-we-lost.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-3096736246859690111Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:49:00 +00002010-09-10T20:49:10.547-04:00foodRecently, I have been looking at The Fresh Loaf website and wanted to try making some bread.  Last weekend, I had some time and made fresh bread.  It turned out really good and was super easy to make. It just takes time to wait for the dough to rise.  Here are some pictures of my first loaf. It didn't last long, Eric ate alot of it :-) I am hoping to make some bread that has http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/09/learning-to-make-fresh-bread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-487728678749214570Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:10:00 +00002010-08-30T15:10:37.267-04:00dogfreebie. mtc fileI was bored at work and I have MTC trial downloaded at work.  I was searching for free coloring pages and found this cute doggie one. Here is the MTC file.  If you would like the SVG, please leave me a comment and I will post it.http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/08/bored-at-work-so-here-is-dog-coloring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-5745348494092581162Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:25:00 +00002010-08-12T18:25:58.281-04:00foodfreebie. mtc filegardenThis weekend we smoked some brisket and it came out really good. Also we have been getting alot of tomatoes and a couple peppers!!! I saw this cute kitty coloring page. So I turned it into a MTC file.  If you would like it click below. MTC File SVG Filehttp://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/08/some-garden-stuff-and-another-cat-mtc.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-356128757863602483Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:45:00 +00002010-08-08T12:45:50.276-04:00 I found this free coloring page and made it into a MTC file.  Here it is for anyone that would like it. MTC Filehttp://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/08/free-mtc-file-kitten.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-2360234476984528482Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:59:00 +00002010-07-24T22:59:45.373-04:00bagssewingThe last couple weeks I have been trying my hand at sewing some bags. I used a pattern to make this bag for my FMIL: I made this small bag for my sister using the tutorial from Sew, Mama, Sew!.  I used her Simple Party Clutch tutorial to make it. They both loved them!!! It was so easy to make the simple party clutch that I made 3 more for some friends and family.  I still need to http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/07/learning-to-sew-some-bags.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-403124399061873005Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:45:00 +00002010-07-20T21:45:18.073-04:00Digi Stamp Tonight I made the card using the free challenge digi stamp from Stretch N' Bubbles Shop. I used some pink card-stock and crayons to make the card. If you want to join the Challenge head over to http://snbshop.blogspot.com/http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/07/digi-stamp-challenge-card.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-3251810092149064444Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:51:00 +00002010-07-14T20:51:32.629-04:00gardenI am sooo excited!! My early bloom tomatoes are starting to turn red!!! Here are some pictures of the ones that are almost ready to be picked. I might be able to bring some with me to Chicago this weekend.  I am going to see my sis and future parents in law.   We are going to a bridal show in the Chicago area on Sunday to look for some more ideas.  I am in the process http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/07/tomatoes-are-starting-to-ripen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-3706823506096177550Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:08:00 +00002010-07-11T12:08:33.549-04:00beeChallengeDigi StampI had a day off this week, so I did some yard work and look up at  the window.  I saw Clint looking at me work while he slept. Then while I was watering my tomatoes, I saw a weird looking bumble bee.  I got  some pictures but they aren't to good.  I think it might be a bumble bee queen from the hive we have near our garage. Here are the pictures I got of the large bumblehttp://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/07/interesting-bee-and-card.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-2422532902583062390Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:17:00 +00002010-07-07T12:17:19.399-04:00cardsfreebie. mtc filegardenIt has been a very hot week.  It is suppose to be about 95 today again. I planted a garden at the beginning of June and with all of the rain and hot weather we have gotten in the last month it has grown a lot.  Here are some pictures of the plants in my raised bed in June: Here is a picture of the tomatoes in the bed: Here are the herbs I planted: I also planted some early bloom http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/07/some-gardening-and-some-cards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-5880064514902059253Sat, 03 Jul 2010 16:51:00 +00002010-07-03T12:51:14.950-04:00freebie. mtc filemovie file Here is a cut file I have been working on.  Hopefully it cuts well. SVG File: Click Here MTC File: Click Herehttp://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-mtcsvg-file-katara.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-8141632129400024041Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:47:00 +00002010-06-22T20:47:20.520-04:00cats. sewingToday, I finished my last final for the spring! Now I can enjoy summer and start doing some new crafts.  I actually started to learn to sew using a sewing machine.  My FMIL is letting me use her sewing machine to do some wedding crafts and to get comfortable with sewing. I made a small pillow out of two fat quarters of fabric. Here are some pictures before I stuffed it: Here are http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/06/last-day-of-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-4637414599530383398Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:45:00 +00002010-06-19T10:45:28.409-04:00CatsWith one week left of class, I am sooo excited to start some wedding crafting!  I was able to complete some wedding projects but have to wait until everyone gets the cards to post about it.  So for now here are some wonderful pictures Eric and I took of our cats.  Above is Clint with stuffed animals on him, he stayed like this for an hour.  Here is Dodger holding the felt fromhttp://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/06/couple-cat-pictures.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-2815540891530531016Sun, 30 May 2010 14:30:00 +00002010-05-30T10:30:25.945-04:00Cardfreebie. mtc fileGiftsGlass EtchingHi! I have been soo busy with school work that I haven't had time to craft lately.  Taking 3 higher level math classes doesn't leave me much time to craft.  But I had a co-worker who was leaving for a new job and I wanted to make her a little gift.  I made her this card, using one of Wanda's Cards.   I also made her a couple of etched champagne glasses with her last name http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/05/quick-post-gift-for-co-worker.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-1496129818639237619Sun, 16 May 2010 22:52:00 +00002010-05-16T18:52:51.816-04:00cardsfamilyrandomEric finally painted the knome I had bought him last year for the garden. While he did that, I took a break from some math homework and made some mother's day cards for my mom, his mom and his aunt. I used the cut files from Wanda's Craft.  I love all her card cut files!! I made my mom a nice black card with some cut out floral swirls. For his mom, I knew she liked hibiscus so I make her http://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/05/knome-and-some-cards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-711327013538594330.post-3018203087501701595Wed, 12 May 2010 01:39:00 +00002010-05-11T21:39:36.533-04:00freebie. mtc filemovie file  With "The Last Air-bender" coming out soon, I wanted to try and play with some of the coloring pages I found.  Here is the first file I converted.  I haven't cut it yet.   But the files are below for your personal use!  Please let me know if they cut okay! MTC File SVG Filehttp://swimwithandreaanderic.blogspot.com/2010/05/free-mtcsvg-file-appa.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Andrea)1