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Vacation, Dreams & A Scentsy GIVEAWAY!

2011-03-22T21:51:00.000-07:00

We just came home from an amazing extended weekend in SUNRIVER. It was so relaxing. It was a much needed vacation.
Last night I was feeling lonely for my favorite blogs, so I had a chance to jump on the computer {not literally} once everyone went to bed. I will NEVER do that again... It made for some interesting dreams, I did wake up laughing, to say the least. I will post some pictures, and MAYBE tell a little about my dream {you may laugh too!} Later!

ANYWAY... to get on with the super fun and interesting.

{SCENTSY GIVEAWAY}

My dear friend Carrie wants to give my readers a chance to win a...

*$25 gift card*

Here are some of my faves...

{Dotty} The current warmer of the Month

{Scentsy Buddies} LOVE THEM!

My current favorite scent is {Sun Kissed Citrus} Heaven.

Oh... and last but NOT least.

{Campus Warmers}

{The RULES}

1. Stop by Carrie's site HERE, sign up for her news letter, and tell me which scent & warmer are your faves.

2. "LIKE" Carrie on Facebook

3. Follow Oh-Buttons publicly

That's 3 quick entries... Want more??

4. Blog about this giveaway

5. Share on Facebook, or tweet

Leave me a comment and let me know what you've done so you can be given credit for each entry!

Giveaway ends {April 1st} at 10pm pacific time.

Winner will be announced Monday {April 4th}

Enjoy your week.

~Melissa

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2011-03-17T21:44:00.000-07:00

We woke up this morning to a cold house. {I forgot to turn the thermostat back on} The problem was quickly solved.
Being St. Patty's day and all, we had GREEN scrambled eggs for breakfast. At first no one wanted to eat... they looked like play dough, just sayin'. After some cheese was added, and the explanation that it was just food coloring the taste was still like YELLOW scrambled eggs, they all dug in. {wish I had taken some pictures}
Our day ended with some AMAZING Reuben style baked potatoes. HEAVEN! And of course, ANYTHING else that my mother had in her kitchen that was green. Kiwis, Cole slaw, avocado, AND GREEN rolls that I made. {I stayed up a little too late making them, but it was worth it}

Home-made ~~Bread~~ Rolls

{made green for the holiday}

5 3/4 - 6 3/4 c. flour {I use whole wheat & white}

1/4 Sugar

2 t. Salt

2 T. Active dry yeast {or 2 packets}

1 c. Milk

1 c. Water

1/2 c. Butter

1 Egg

{FIRST}

add 3 cups of flour and ALL the dry ingredients to mixer

{SECOND}

Milk, water, and butter heat together, until butter melts {I use the microwave}

add food coloring, if you want them green. Make sure its HOT, but not too hot to stick your finger in, but HOT.

{THIRD}

Start mixer, then add the HOT liquid to mixer. Add egg, and the remaining flour a bit at a time.

{ I like to put the LEAST amount of flour possible, the rolls are fluffier}

Mix until dough is just barely sticking to edge of bowl.

{FOURTH}

Scrape the sides of the bowl, make a ball put a little vegetable oil on top of dough.

Cover bowl with Saran wrap, and let it rise undisturbed for 60 minutes. {again, I use the microwave, NOT turned on, of course, haha.}

{LAST, but NOT least}

Form dough to your liking. I did balls this time, usually crescents are my style of choice.

Crescents: Roll 1/2 of dough into a circle, cut into "pizza" slices {12} then roll from big side in.

{BAKE}

*350 for 15+ minutes, depending on shape of rolls.

I had to post this picture again...

My daughter was too cute, every time I took a picture she asked if I was done so she could EAT them ALL.

We have some FUN adventures planned for our spring break! I can't wait. We ACTUALLY get a spring break this year!! Luck of the draw, I guess.

Well, thank you for being understanding in the LACK of posts. I've been sick, really down for the count. {but that's for another post.} I have been working on some PROJECTS and hope to have them up here soon!

For now, ENJOY!

Missing Tooth!

2011-03-05T11:43:00.000-08:00

Oh.My.Goodness...

It was 2:45 in the MORNING, my son came in so EXCITED. He lost his first tooth. {he came in 2 more times to tell us about his tooth, Finally he was able to get back to sleep}After the morning rush, {breakfast, shower, get off to school} I had to get to work. My sewing machine was NOT home, it was at my mom's. So I slightly paniced. My sewing machine was delivered, THANKS MOM, and a trip to Joann's was in the works.
I had seen a super cute tooth pillow done HERE. Looking back I just realized I used the same colors! {sub-conscience at work here.} I did mine a little different.

Here's what I did.

I picked out my fabric, thread, and floss. {that's white felt in the background}

Cut out a tooth shape.

I used the tooth as the pocket, {it needed to be smaller, for little teeth} I hot glued the tooth down first to create a smaller pocket. Then sewed the tooth around the edges, leaving the top open.

I then sewed three sides, stuffed it and sewed the top closed. I wanted to decorate the edges, so I "tried" a blanket stitch. It didn't go so well. I liked a basic stitch better.

The end!

I had to make sure the pocket was big enough for a silver dollar. A ~~family~~ tooth fairy tradition for first lost tooth!

Thanks Sheena for the terrific idea!

Go check out Sheena's blog HERE. WARNING: You will be addicted!

Enjoy your weekend!

issues...

2011-02-28T07:45:00.000-08:00

I have to apologize for the lack of posting... I am having technical difficulties with my computer "recognizing" my camera. I should have things fixed today. {fingers crossed}
I do have some fun projects in the works. So please check back!

Thanks for understanding.

{P.S. Don't forget the Tippy Toez discount code ends tonight, so go get your shopping on!}

Okay... it was 8:16pm

2011-02-18T20:27:00.000-08:00

I know I said I would draw a winner at 8pm... but I had kidlet ~~trouble~~ CRAZINESS tonight. So the winner was drawn at 8:16. I hope it doesn't ruin anyones lives, or send anyone into total turmoil. {because I know I have the effect on people, hehehe} Yep, life gets a little crazy around here sometimes, but we sure do enjoy laughing! We laughed A LOT tonight. Lost track of time... {can I keep you waiting any longer?} Alright, I'll get on with it.
I have loved reading all your comments, and I must apologize for not being able to thank each one of you individually! {THANK YOU}

And the Winner is... {drum roll please}

CARRIE...

{First time visitor, i can't wait to see what else you have to show us! when i first saw your jars, i thought i could make those, but after i read that it took days and multiple coats of paint, i think i'd rather win one! those jars are really awesome! }

Carrie, please email me with your info, and I will get a jar sent out to you!!!

Please don't forget... Head on over and check out Tippy toez {only if you want super cute accessories for you and your kids} discount ends February 28th @midnight.

ENJOY the WEEKEND!

Super Cute {you can't miss it}

2011-02-16T11:58:00.000-08:00

I have NEWS, I was featured for the first time! Yay! I'm pretty excited. Check it out here... Adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com

ALSO...
I LOVE browsing cute shops on Etsy! Especially when they are owned by friends! Go Kristy!

TIPPY TOEZ{one of the cutest around}

Check out these AMAZING hair accessories...

I may have to get this one for my little girl... too cute.

This is the brides maids hair clip...

If only this shop were around when I got married!

Aren't these to die for? I wish they came in my size!

Baby boys?? This is one of my favorites! I just hope I get to spoil some lucky little guy with one of these!

She has a ton more to offer in her shop... Please stop by and take a look. Tippytoez

She is offering 15% off to all my readers.

Code: OhButtons15

{good until Feb. 28th @midnight}

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

2011-02-14T08:49:00.000-08:00

Today is a day of celebrating LOVE, Friendship, & Family... I think its just a wonderful day all around.
We started our day with a fun family breakfast, German Pancakes.
I thought I'd share the recipe.

Heat oven to 450*

1/2 c. Flour
1/2 c. milk
2 eggs
{mix well}

While you're heating up your oven, put 4 TBSP butter in a pie pan, and let it melt {in oven}
Once melted, put batter into pie pan and cook for 15 minutes.
{for the HEART, I used Wilton's Food coloring gel, dip tooth pick in and draw}
The edges will raise up big and the center will be fluffy. Cut into slices, and serve with syrup or jam. {we like raspberry}

I hope you all enjoy your day!

Jars, and paint, and flowers... Oh My!

2011-02-08T11:38:00.000-08:00

It's OFFICIAL!

HI!! I would like to introduce myself. My name is Melissa, I am a SAHM of 2, crafter, photographer "wanna-be", decorator, and a whole lot more! I have decided to start this blog to document my craftiness... we will see how it goes.
After lots of ~~fear of failure~~ planning, here is my new blog! I am very excited to share my crafting, and this crazy thing I call everyday life.
SO... with that said lets get to CRAFTING!

I found these in a magazine, and it was LOVE at first sight. The price was another story. So, I thought I could make the perfect "knock-off". And I did!

First I had to find the PERFECT jars, so I headed out to my local antique shop.
I suggest running them through the DISHWASHER first.
My sister-in-law joined me, and we got to work.

We added 1 coat of primer...

Then let them dry over night.

Then we added 3 coats of porcelain color paint, that took another 2 days. I've discovered found if the paint has a chance to "cure" between each coat, then it sticks nicely to the jar. Otherwise, the minute you bump it...

Anyway, here is the end result! I am quite happy with it!

AND in honor of my blog being official, I would like to give away one of these lovely jars {designs vary} to one of my NEW readers, YAY! I'm slightly excited, can you tell?

So, just leave a comment, and someone will be chosen at random on February 18 at 8pm {pacific time}

ENJOY!

Silhouette Giveaway... On LMM!

2010-12-27T23:35:00.000-08:00

I hope your holiday weekend was as wonderful as mine... things were heaven around here. The husband was home for 3 whole days, we had lots of family and friends surrounding us. Christmas couldn't have been better, minus the lack of sleep, and a DEAD tree... The traditional BIG Christmas morning breakfast, running off to Grandma & Grandpa's to show off what Santa Brought, and LOTS of loves from the Aunties and Uncles.

Oh.... I also wanted to share a GINORMOUS giveaway with all of you!

It's from Silhouette...

Through one of my favorite blogs, LITTLE MISS MOMMA.

You can check it out HERE.

Don't forget to check out the rest of her BLOG, its wonderful, and very inspiring!

ENJOY!

DIY: When you don't have snow...

2010-12-22T10:59:00.000-08:00

...You get CREATIVE. After visiting our local Christmas tree farm, we asked the guys there if we could have some of the left over rounds they cut off the trees. (They had quite a pile going) We brought them home and "cleaned" them up the best we could, and this is what we came up with...

It's pretty self explanatory. First glue the rounds together with hot glue. (after they dry, from the cleaning)

Then add some decorations. We chose NOT to do eyes, they looked kind of creepy... hahahaa.

Then VOILA! There you have it... THE MISTER & THE MISSES.

The Holidays

2010-12-21T21:10:00.000-08:00

This year I had pictured the "perfect" Christmas... I wanted the perfect tree (magazine worthy) the perfect lights, the perfect decorations... well, that's not going to happen. I may not have a magazine worthy Christmas, but it's perfect for me. My kids LOVE the tree (a little too much), there's a new addition to the family, an adorable little puppy, (cute, but not potty trained yet, early mornings, lots of whining) who loves the tree too, still, he's super cute. We are busy doing a whole lot of NOTHING! The kids and I stayed in our jammies most of the day, HEAVEN! We are enjoying every moment we can. Lots of crafting, photographing, inventing, experimenting... and so on. That's a p-e-r-f-e-c-t holiday season for me.