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pillows with Daisy Janie fabric

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:58:00 +0000

pillows with Daisy Janie fabric, originally uploaded by alamodestuff.

Five Fab Finds from Etsy by Crafted by Lindy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:52:00 +0000

[Lindy lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, son and daughter. Besides blogging, she enjoys running her stationery business and creating new designs for her Etsy shop. You can read her own blog here]

Five Fab Finds from Etsy by Crafted by Lindy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:57:00 +0000

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Five Fab Finds from Etsy by CraftedbyLindy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:39:00 +0000

Five Fab Finds from Etsy by Crafted by Lindy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:43:00 +0000

Five Fab Finds from Etsy by Crafted by Lindy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

So, Dad, how did you like the iPad we got you?

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:51:00 +0000

You don't need the video translated. Just watch. This happens to ring true in our family, so I especially enjoyed. it.

A Blurb about our trip to Hawaii

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:04:00 +0000

As promised, here are some photos from our Maui vacation.

I've always been a hoarder of photos meant to be showcased in my half completed scrapbooks. Who has the time? I admire people who can keep up with all their family photos and create amazing keepsakes. I have boxes upon boxes of photos from Max's childhood. When Ethan came along, everything switched to digital. This made it even easier to produce thousands of digital photos. It gets out of control. My good friend, Lourdes, has given me several beautiful hard covered photo books from when she and her family visits. I treasure those books and flip through them often. What a priceless gift.

So, I decided to make one myself.

When we returned from our vacation, I quickly (and easily) made a photo book via Blub. This hard covered book turned out beautifully. Even my Instagram photos (lower resolution) are fantastic. The process was easy once I got used to all the editing options. My proverbial hand was held through each page, step, and process along the way. The book arrived in about one week. It is a keepsake that will bring us back to this specific vacation each time we look at it.

Our Maui Vacation
February 2012

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Five Fab Finds from Etsy by Crafted by Lindy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 20:06:00 +0000

Denial can be a place of bliss || OM [one moment] meet up

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:25:00 +0000

HELLOOOOooooooo!

I know, it's been a while. I've been in Denial. Upon our return from Hawaii, I got stuck there and found it difficult leave. Needless to say, I've taken my time acclimating to normal life. But, I'm coming around. Slowly.

We had a fabulous time in Maui. I will share some pictures with you next week.

I do want to mention that tomorrow is National Womens and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This is the 3rd year (out of 4) that I've been involved in the Red Pump Project.

Every 47 minutes, a woman tests positive for HIV in the United States. There are approximately 1.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S and almost 280,000 are women. (CDC)

Today, more than ever, it's important for us to get involved and bring attention to a cause that affects women (and their families) all over the world.

Have a great weekend! I'll be back in some form or the other next week!

Five Fab Finds from Etsy by Crafted by Lindy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Five Fab Finds from Etsy by Crafted by Lindy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 20:03:00 +0000

Sun, surf, and sea turtles - OM [one moment] meet up

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:34:00 +0000

At what point do you get excited about a vacation? Is it when you book the flight and hotel? Is it as you begin planning your itinerary? Or is it when you pack? For me, it's when I'm on the last leg of my flight, no turning back.

This week, I began packing for Maui. Four bathing suits, numerous halter dresses, and flip flops later, I decided that I really didn't care what I was packing. If I only wear my swimsuit and sit on the beach all week, that's okay with me. I just want to see the four of us smiling and relaxing.

I've been dreaming of this vacation for many years. It's one that we had planned to take right after C's residency. However, moving from one coast to the other was enough excitement for us last year.

So, the blog will be on haitus next week. I know you'll understand. Aloha.

Peach - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:14:00 +0000

Top to Bottom, Left to Right

1. Peach Powder Box - Mmim

2. Worn Ivory and Peach Vintage Rug - oldnewhouse

3. Peach Dress or Lingerie Medium - greyowlvintage

4. PEACHES and Caramel Leather Wallet - GiftShopBrooklyn

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5. Camera Plush / Pillow in Peach, Coral, Orange and Robin's Egg Blue - YellowHeartArt

6. 3 Perfect Peach Flowers a handmade fabric flower bouquet - ffflowers

7. vintage 1970's LANVIN oversize peach/brown sunglasses - honeybirdmarshall

8. Flower Stud earrings, peach Stud earrings - JPwithLove

Free Printable Sweet Nothing Valentines - spread the love

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:23:00 +0000

originally posted 2/9/2011

Our family doesn't go all our for Valentine's Day. We may exchange cards and the kids always get a small token gift and some candy. We don't usually decorate or celebrate with fancy meals. This year, I thought I'd do something surprising and leave little Valentine messages throughout the house. I'll set these up late at night, so the boys and C can find them in the morning.

Printing on card stock, I made small tags and stand alone cards. The little tags can easily be attached to pencils, toothbrushes, cups, etc. The boys will be surprised and think these are fun. Even my 14 (now 15) year old!

Here is the Sweet Nothing Valentine printable for you. It's my gift to you this Valentine's Day! Have fun and spread some love!

Use the extra white space on the printed page and write your own notes (like the scissor photo above)!

Lighted exit sign - DIY trash to treasure

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:44:00 +0000

Several weeks ago, I told you about an army surplus store that C and I found. We bought this great red cross flag that we hung in our game room.

I also found an exit sign for $5.00. I really like collecting signs and thought this would be a great novelty piece. I simply unscrewed the back, placed some white holiday lights into it, and now we have a fun conversation piece sitting on our bookshelf for less than $10.00.

A sign you need a vacation - OM [one moment] meet up

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:19:00 +0000

my snugglebunny, originally uploaded by Brian Rawson.

You know the trend; people who wear slippers in public. We won't even talk about pajama pants. These are things that make me cringe.

Well, I'm no stranger to trends and this morning I almost joined the ranks of those who wear their bed gear out of the house.

Heading to school, I realized I was still wearing my slippers. It wouldn't have mattered much (they look like black ballet flats) except that I was going to the gym after dropping E at school. So, amidst histerical laughter from E, I turned the car around to retrieve my sneakers.

I'm so glad I could make E's morning with this blunder.

Have you ever done something similarly forgetful and embarrasing?

Grey Skies - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:42:00 +0000

Top to Bottom, Left to Right

1. White Cloud Necklace in Concrete - DrCraze

2. Double Flower Garden Crown - littlehoneypies

3. White Flower Kiss Earrings - AkulaHopeDesigns

4. Rustic Garden Votive -DarlingLovesDapper

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5. Chestnut paper origami lampshade grey - nellianna

6. Valentine's silver heart pendant - DreamofaDream

7. Grey Hooded Dress - MIRIMIRIFASHION

8. Chainlink - Organic from Daisy Janie's Shades of Gray Collection - sewfinefabric

Push button in case of emergency

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:00 +0000

Well, hello. I know, it's been a while. Have you ever had one of those days...or 4 or 5 in a row?

I finally have my PC back and in working order. Mind you, it's not without a few glitches. But, I can get back to a few of my projects. Plans are in the works for a new Mac!

Max has been sick this week. Miserably sick. The kind of sick that makes a mom feel helpless. Ethan was home yesterday, too, also not feeling well. Fortunately, working from home allows me to stop, drop, and roll when it comes to these circumstances.

Throughout this mini "hiatus," I was able to keep up with my #Febphotoaday challenge. I did, however, mix up yesterday's challenge with today's. So yesterday's photo theme was button but I'm posting it today.

There are days I wish I had an emergency button, so I made myself one.

How have you been?

The importance of eating together as a family - OM [one moment] meet up

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:02:00 +0000

DINNER ON THE FARM-OHIO STYLE., originally uploaded by Collage-Nikov2010.

I'm still without my computer and, to be honest, I'm kinda liking it. Working off a portable MacBook allows me to move freely about the house. And, I've not been anchored to the computer like it's a ball and chain.

Someone asked me this week how often we ate dinner together as a family. Incredibly, we eat together more often than not. We may not have a big home cooked meal, but even over leftovers, we sit together for dinner most nights. I hadn't really thought about it much.

Yesterday, E was asked to share what he liked most about our family. The first thing he said was that we ate dinner together all the time. That made my heart smile.

How about your week?

Be Mine - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:04:00 +0000

Top to Bottom, Left to Right

1. Handmade round beads Necklace - JullMade

2. Organic Valentine Dress for Girl - purepixie

3. Cup Cake Trio-5"x7" Fine Art Photograph - diemdesign

4. Heart necklace - red concrete and silver - lulubugjewelry

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5. His and Hers Set-Mustache & Lips Coat Racks - SpareTimeWoodDesigns

6. Sock Monkey Popsicle Soap - LoveLeeSoaps

7. vintage spectator pumps // 1940's - RococoVintage

8. French Macaron - themacaronqueen

Project letter writing letter for January sent

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:14:00 +0000

I'm quite inspired (and slightly embarrassed) that most of you got your letters out in a much more timely fashion for Project Letter Writing. I've just made the January 31 deadline. Whew. I've put a letter into the mail for Miss Thang.

This is exactly why I started this project and need reinforcement from you. It should be one of the easiest tasks but for some reason it takes more effort than should for me

What is it about writing a note to someone?

Is it that we are so used to typing more quickly? Perhaps.

Is it that we have to tuck away a little bit of time to compose our thoughts? Certainly

It wasn't that difficult, was it? And I know Miss Thang will love the picture of Lola I sent (and the origami folded letter which I'll show you in an upcoming post).

Thank you for joining me in this project and encouraging me through your participation. Be sure to add a link to your photo or blog post here. Won't it be great to see all our entries at the end of the year. I'm also enjoying some of your photos (tagged #projectletterwriting). It will be a great collection of all our efforts throughout the year.

I've also noticed that my friends @Kobrienjewelry and @madeinLowell have tagged a few Instagram photos with #savetheUSPS2012 and #savetheusps. Since this project is also a direct function of the USPS, I'd like to include those tags as well.

I'll announce the winner of the giveaway later today. Also, some of you may not have received your cards from me yet. You will soon, I promise.

Monday madness and what's to come

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:51:00 +0000

Hi there! I hope you had a lovely weekend. Mine was filled with lots of boy chauffeuring (skiing, back and forth to friends, etc.) and dog mayhem. You know, the usual.

My computer isn't much better, although C spent a few hours trying to fix it. We're going to have to call in the experts. So, I'm working off a MacBook. I feel like I've been jilted by my PC, yet again, and the Mac is faithfully standing by bailing me out as usual. I'm editing photos on my iPhone, sending them to my Flickr and blogging from there. Talk about utilizing resources.

I had a small window of creativity over the weekend. I finally created this tissue box cover that has been dancing in my head for years. In one try, I put this together. Seldom is something designed and made almost perfectly the first time. But, I'm very pleased with how this turned out. It simply slides right over a standard cube tissue box.

The plan is to make more of these in various colors and sizes and have them available on my website in the next few weeks. What do you think about them?

Mac haiku - OM [one moment] meet up

noreply@blogger.com (alamodestuff) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:09:00 +0000

PC has a bug.
I can't write a post today.
I MUST buy Mac soon.

Take cover, curse words are a flyin' here in my studio! I'm the only hold out using a PC in this house, soon to be back on an Apple computer. Funny, I was a die hard Mac user when I met C many years ago. He's the one that took me to the other side only to now torment me whenever I get a virus.

Have a great weekend. Hopefully, I'll be back up and running (not publishing from C's Mac) next week.

For The Home - by Crafted by Lindy - Fab Finds from Etsy

noreply@blogger.com (craftedbylindy) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Top to Bottom, Left to Right

1. ceramic buttons, neutral oyster satin finish, set of 6 - karoArt

2. Reservoir Dogs - Pencil Set - oneupdesigns

3. Home fabric Cotton Linen- " I Heart Pipe- Mustard - NewMomDesigns

4. Big Lemon Yellow Balls 6 Pcs - ThreeBlueBees

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5. Dancing Green Beans. 8x10 Fine Art Photo - joystclaire

6. Vintage Pyrex Mixing Bowls, Nesting Bowl Set - SaltCitySpice

7. 1960s Pink Nightgown. Mad Men. Lingerie - gogovintage

8. Mustaches Set of 12 - Magnets - theangryrobot