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Sunday, November 6, 2011

Happy One Year Blogiversary to Us! Announcing 12 Gifts for you!!!

We officially started this blog a year ago today.  I don't think either one of us realized the time we'd invest, when we first started. There have been times where we pushed forward 100% and times when we had too many other things going on and were forced to put the blog on the back burner. 

During the year, we've: gained some wonderful followers, made some fantastic "blogland" friends, and teamed up with some amazing shops for giveaways.

We are very proud of what we've accomplished and look forward to so much more in the next twelve months.

As a special thank you, for hanging with us, we've teamed up with 12 great shops to offer you exciting giveaways for the rest of the month! Make sure you're an email subscriber so you don't miss any of them!  You'll have 24 days to enter each giveaway so you'll have plenty of time.  Make sure you enter. These shops have great things to offer you... think holiday gifts..... (Click picture/button for more information).


Elijah's Attic- This etsy shop is a husband and wife (Chris and Jennifer) team that creates Eco Friendly housewares and jewelry from vintage and recycled materials.


Mamachee- Mamachee is a fantastic resource for crochet patterns.  Tara e-mails out all pattern orders within 24 hrs of payment (usually much much sooner). Beware... her store will inspire you!


Stella & Dot, Independent Stylist, Jennifer Allred- Stella &Dot offers a boutique-style jewelry and accessories line that is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online. Jennifer Allred is the perfect stylist that can meet all your needs, through online orders, in home trunk shows, or catalog shows.

RAKJ Patterns-Creative crochet patterns....with a few KNIT patterns being added!! Create photo props, fun gifts & more! She's always coming out with new patterns, so please check back often!




FeltJar- FeltJar is an etsy shop that creates beautiful items from felt. Laura, the owner, has a great selection of handcrafted items, in her etsy shop but will also create items on request!



Inner Hooker-Inner Hooker crochet patterns for beginner and beyond! Patterns that include multiple sizes are written separately to make it easier for you to follow along!


Thirty-One Gifts, Cassie Skipper, Consultant- Thirty-One gifts offer stylish, affordable, exclusive products. From signature purses and totes to storage solutions that help organize your life, you'll find something to fit every personality and situation. Cassie can help you with all of your Thirty-One needs.  She can help you throw and in home party or a catalog party.  You can even order from her personal website.

Crochet Dreamz-crochet patterns for baby and newborn booties, hats, and more.


Moonpig.com- Originally started in the UK in 1999, Moonpig.com was launched in the USA in 2010 as a site where people can go to create personalized greeting cards for all occasions. Customers have the chance to make cards all the more personal by changing the text to bear their recipients name or by uploading their pictures into photo upload cards. They have an awesome selection of cards that are very high quality.


Blissful Sewing-Sewing patterns for girls.


Little Me Tea- Little Me Tea is a delicious blend of caffeine-free tea kicked up with fruit and vegetable juices. It's rich in nutrients, super-low in sugar and organic to the core. In today's polluted, nutrient-deficient world, our children need a true force of nature to keep them healthy and strong. That's why we created Little Me Tea — the healthiest kids' drink on the planet. Even though the tea is marketed for kids, I know many adults who love the tea as well.  The creators, Melinda and Michael, are constantly coming up with delicious recipes too! Think smoothies, warm ciders, etc....

Each of these great shops is sponsoring a giveaway in the near future.  Stay tuned.  In the meantime, if there's something you see and love, please let them help you!


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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Fantabulous Fruit Dip

Are you looking for the perfect fruit dip? I've got an easy and scrumptious recipe for you!
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Friday, November 4, 2011

Crock Pot Pear Butter

Recently, my house has smelled wonderfully of Fall, twice!  I had Pear Butter (much like Apple Butter) cooking away in the crock pot.

Shannon and I are members of a produce co-op.  Lately we've had an abundance, wait over abundance of pears.  Our family couldn't possibly eat all the pears that we've gotten!  That made me start thinking of what I could do with all these pears.  I perused some apple butter recipes and came up with my own version.  I hope you enjoy this recipe!


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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Pinterest Picks of the Week 11/3

I can't believe it is November!  Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner.  I hope these pins help you prepare for the holiday season! Click on the picture for more information.

I am absolutely loving this Snowman Tutu!
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Give Them Roots Give Them Wings

I love the quote, "Give them roots and give them wings." My mom says it all the time.

I needed something to go about the bulletin board in our craft room. I took a 54"x6" piece of 1/4" birch plywood and painted it with black chalkboard paint. I planned on painting words on with white paint to make it look like a chalkboard but changed my mind and decided to use vinyl.

I used white vinyl for "give them"  and chose the font: Tiranti Solid LET.
I used tan vinyl for "roots" and used the font: Oh Photo Shoot.
I used light blue vinyl for "wings" and used the font: Waterfalls.

I really like how it turned out and think it finishes of the bulletin board space nicely.
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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Yoda Hat

About a month ago, my friend Amy B asked me to make her son a Yoda Hat.  I had never made a Yoda Hat and frankly had to refresh myself with Yoda.  Sorry to all you Star Wars fans!

After researching Yoda, I came up with this hat.  Check out this cute little man, Dexter.  Amy made the rest of the costume and he is just too precious.

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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Yellow Angry Bird Costume

Halloween is just one day away!  I wanted to share the costume I made for my oldest son, Ryan.    Since his first idea of dressing up like Phineas & Ferb with his little brother failed (his brother is Scooby Doo) he had to go in another direction.  Ryan loves playing Angry Birds.  He asked me if he could then be an Angry Bird.  I thought this was a great idea.

I showed Ryan some pictures of costumes, mainly the Red Angry Bird, and I was promptly told that the Red Angry Bird wasn't very fast.  He wanted to be the Yellow Angry Bird as it is super fast!

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Winner of Whimsy Couture Sewing Patterns

Thank you so much for Denise of Whimsy Couture Sewing Patterns for giving away three patterns to our followers!  We really appreciate it!  If you are new to her patterns, you are really in for a treat!

Thank you to all who entered to win.  We want to welcome all our new followers and thank you to all our loyal followers for making our blog part of your day.

On to our lucky winner . . .

#5
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A Haun, please email us at oursevendwarfs@gmail.com to claim your prize.  You have 48 hours to claim it.  Congrats!

If you weren't lucky enough to win, never fear!  Whimsy Couture is having a great sale till midnight on October 31.  Head over to her pattern shop and pick up her fabulous patterns for 50% off.  Subscribe to her newsletter while you are there to keep up with all her new patterns!

Thanks again to Denise of Whimsy Couture!


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