tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33702221395595061962024-03-12T20:04:02.159-07:00Matters of My MindYou will never look at the world the same after you look at it through a camera lens. Chantell ReidFeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-4636971593544163322011-09-14T09:28:00.000-07:002011-09-14T09:28:01.733-07:00MTcoffinz = LOVERight now, MTcoffinz is having a giveaway. I would looove to win. Even runner up would be most excellent. Read on to find the details on how you can help.<br />
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As you have read in past, I love love love MTcoffinz eye shadow. And of coarse their amazing tutus. I have one and my daughters have one. <br />
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I have less than half of the eye shadow line...it is a tragedy..yes I know...but if I win or even get runner up, I shall be so much closer to having the complete line!<br />
Why do I love it? It stays on all AND all night. All night? YES! I have a horrid habbit of not washing my face at the end of the day. My eye shadow stays in place all night! The summers here are horridly hot. I haven't had any problems with it creasing due to the sweat of the heat.<br />
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Right now, MTcoffinz is having a giveaway. I would looove to win. Even runner up would be most excellent. <br />
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It is super simple. Please go to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MTcoffinzAlternativeClothing">MTcoffinz</a> and click "LIKE" Then go to her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/mtcoffinz-alternative-clothing/2000-likes-appreciation-giveaway/280759878601765">NOTE</a> about the contest. Leave a comment saying that I, Chantell Reid sent you. That's it! Feel free to enter for yourself too!<br />
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Leave a comment here when you have completed the above. If I get enough people to help..I may due a drawing of those that helped :)FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-15273820088974929052011-07-20T16:22:00.000-07:002011-07-20T16:22:01.812-07:00Its Been A Rough SummerMid June we had the BEST family vacation ever. There was no yelling and we had quality family time at the coast while celebrating my youngest daughter's second birthday. At the end of our lil vacation, we got sorrowful news that my husbands grandpa was not doing so well. <br />
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On our way home, we made an emergency detour to Bend to what we discovered was our last goodbyes. It was a tragic end to such a wonderful weekend. His grandpa had pneumonia that he let go too long and it led to fatal problems. It came as such a shock. He passed 4 days prior the 1yr date of his wife passing. Grandma lost her battle to cancer last year. So, grandpa's passing was devastating. <br />
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The weekend of July 4th, we spent mourning the family's loss. Saturday was spent having quality family time and then Sunday, we all went to Elk Camp to spread the ashes of grandma and grandpa. They spent years hunting and camping at this camp site. There was no better place for them to be. Their kids and grand kids all spent quality time with them there. It was an emotional day. Laughter in remembrance and tears as reality of them gone set in. <br />
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Since then, we are getting back in the groove of things and it is getting easier. We now have some new struggles. Our oldest as many of you know has struggled with behavioral issues since she was about 2. In May of this year, we actually got some true help. We have had to make changes and will always have to do things a bit differently when raising her but the end goal is to make our lives happier. Recently though, my fears have become reality. I never wanted to accept that I had a difficult child, that there was something wrong with her. And definitely not a child that needed medication. Well, she is now on 2 types. If they work, I am all for it. And the end goal is to be able to take her off the medications but it is still tough for me to accept.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">From there, I stumbled upon the <a href="http://www.mtcoffinz.com/Shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_12">piped tu tu</a>. I knew I instantly wanted my girls to have one. I saw that they didn't openly offer the child sizes needed, so I contacted her assistant. I told her color wasn't all that important but told her my girls' favorite colors. She suggested a purple/pink combo that would match but be a definite contrast. I measured and submitted sizes...I hope my pictures do them justice!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next will be my piped tu tu! A red and black that I will be modeling for them. I have the perfect red and black boots! I am sooo excited! Stay tuned!!</div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-8643119772303247152011-07-06T13:34:00.000-07:002011-07-06T13:34:14.470-07:00UPDATE on my EtsyOk. So a while back I posted that I was closing shop. After a critique virtual lab with Etsy admin HeyMichelle, I was inspired to keep going and create some new items. In this lab, I learned that the item that the admin had purchased is on youtube in an Etsy video. Please see at the bottom of my blog.<br />
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I am so glad that I did. Because I decided to keep going, I ended up selling my cancer tribute top hat and then was able to donate $131.25 to <a href="http://www.cancer.org/">The American Cancer Society.</a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.196507494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.196507494.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It sold for $175.00 for a birthday gift to a woman who volunteers at a children's cancer hospital. 75% of the proceeds were donated as a memorial donation for Peggy Zemmer for the continued cancer research. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Peggy, my husband's grandmother lost her battle to cancer last year. She was a strong woman and I am honored that I was able to know her. She will be remembered always.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be making another headpiece in honor of my grandmother who also passed away due to cancer. Make your <a href="https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate/donateonlinenow/index">donation</a> today! $5 is all it takes!</div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-77296194290173958672011-07-06T13:15:00.000-07:002011-07-06T13:15:22.636-07:00Sorry for the delay...Baby LilahShe is so precious and sweet. One would never guess that she was born premature and at 7 weeks weighing in at 8.8lbs. When I got to see her pretty blue eyes it was a treat. <br />
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She was a great model for me and tolerated the different positions and various headbands and hats :)<br />
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The primer is just as fabulous as the shadows. I have pretty dry skin. Especially where I live. It is desert like weather during the summer and the winters are cold. These conditions take a toll on your skin. I typically used a brand name eye shadow primer but it was a bit dry for me. I would have to use an extra moisturizer on my eye lids before applying it. NOT ANYMORE!<br />
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With MTcoffinz's <a href="http://www.mtcoffinz.com/Shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49&products_id=335">Under The Rainbow-Eye Primer,</a> I no longer have to use the extra moisturizer and I don't have to worry about the shadows creasing as the day and night wears.<br />
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I did a shoot yesterday at sunset. It was warm and in direct sun. Here is at the start:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And finally at the end:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Now, for the Bonus! I have 2 questions. The FIRST person who answers BOTH questions correctly will get to choose <strong>1</strong> item out of <strong>1</strong> of my Etsy shops for <strong>50% off</strong>! <a href="http://www.featherahead.etsy.com/">www.FeatherAhead.etsy.com</a> or <a href="http://www.creationsbycreid.etsy.com/">www.CreationsByCReid.etsy.com</a><br />
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Question #1:<br />
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What FOUR MTcoffinz eye shadows am I wearing? Order doesn't matter...<br />
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Question #2:<br />
What eye shadow color was the clip inspired by?<br />
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You may answer here in the comment section OR on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/creationsbycreid">facebook fanpage.</a> This "contest" will end July 1, 2011, 12pm PT<br />
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Pit Bull Ban! Seriously?!?!?! <br />
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The state of Texas is pushing for a full statewide ban. Ridiculous. I did some research and found that there is only one county in Oregon that has a ban. The county is a "in the middle of nowhere" area. Quite funny if you ask me. I am sure they see alot more problems from "big kitties," coyotes and bears in their area than they ever would from a pit bull. Washington has quite a few counties, cities that have the ban but most are just a clarification that they are deemed potentially dangerous. <br />
Children can be potential dangerous too, so should we "stereotype" them? No, because that would be cruel. LMAO<br />
California has restrictions in some cities and counties to have your pit bull sterilized. Which, I have to say I can see the point there to an extent. It shouldn't be just that breed though. <br />
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That is the extent of my research because I just got to0 upset about it. I am a PROUD owner of 3 pit bulls. 2 males and a female. We also have a basset hound. I can honestly tell you that my basset hound is the pack leader! What she says goes for the 3 pits. Quite the site to see. I also have bred and raised this breed consistently for 2years in Hawaii.<br />
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Our other 2, Sampson and Shorty are brother and sister. They are the newest additions to our family. They are crate trained, potty trained and never try to run off even though our yard isn't fenced. They think they are lap dogs and are great around the kids even though they haven't been raised around them.(they were about 5months old when we got them)<br />
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By far the best dogs I have ever owned. My parents raised weiner dogs..and well, we had one that used to bite me all the time. I have owned a pomese and he tried to attack our oldest every time she got near him so he had to be re homed. <br />
NONE OF MY PIT BULLS HAVE EVER BEEN POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS! I believe that is due to my knowledge of <strong>pet</strong> ownership and raising. The wrong pet owner and ANY breed can be "potentially dangerous."<br />
I would love to make a law/ban for retarded pet owners.FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-48365167940718356132011-06-09T13:34:00.000-07:002011-06-09T13:34:50.090-07:00Etsy shops update!Yes. The rumor is true. I will not be listing anything new or renewing things when they are ready to expire. <br />
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From my previous post you can see that we are going through a lot here at home. I feel that my energy and focus needs to be on what's important- MY FAMILY!<br />
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I have been on etsy since April 2010. I started out as CReid0409, then in November 2010, I split into 2 shops. <a href="http://www.featherahead.etsy.com/">FeatherAhead</a> and <a href="http://www.creationsbycreid.etsy.com/">CreationsByCReid.</a><br />
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It was a new start..a fresh one. Or at least that is what I told myself. Under CReid0409, I had a total of 6 sales. Since Nov, I have had 3 sales in my FeatherAhead shop and no sales in my CreationsByCReid shop. I know that all of my focus was in FeatherAhead and that is probably why my other shop never went anywhere. <br />
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We don't have an extra room at home for my workspace, so the living room becomes my workspace. Currently it takes up a good portion of it. I have to try and keep it "shoved" into the corner, so anytime I want to work on something, I end up stringing it all over the place. I would just organize it better but that would mean taking up even more space. With all of the supplies and finished pieces piling up, it is overwhelming. And each day, as I obsessively check my shops hoping for a sale, I am more and more discouraged at the lack of sales.<br />
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I have had my shop critiqued and one of my sales was by an Etsy Admin. They say, "patience." You are doing everything right. Just hang in there. Well sadly, I am out of patience and more importantly I am out of money.<br />
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My oldest is finishing her last day of Kindergarten today. That means she will be home for the next 3 months or so. My attention needs to be undivided for the kiddos for awhile. And for my wonderful husband who works so hard for us. He has supported me throughout this whole adventure even though it has cost us money that we could have better put somewhere else.<br />
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I will continue my passion of Photography in the meantime and plan to get my family more involved in it. We will do a photo scavenger hunt this summer which I am super excited for. Hopefully I will get one or two more weddings this year and lots of portraits scheduled.<br />
<a href="mailto:creationsbycreid@gmail.com">Email me</a> for available dates and rates. You can also find me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/creationsbycreid">facebook.</a><br />
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A while back I opened a <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/creationsbycreid">zazzle.com</a> shop to put my photography to use. It doesn't cost anything and doesn't take up space. So far it keeps the creativity flowing and I get to see my photography in use. A win win all the way around.<br />
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Unless I get completely sold out, the last day that FeatherAhead will be open is October 7, 2011 and October 5, 2011 for CreationsByCReid. <br />
Coupon codes: FeatherAhead coupon code: SUMMER15 for 15% off (don't forget to check out the sale section for additional savings)<br />
CreationsByCReid coupon code: CREIDSUMMER15 for 15% off<br />
Now, if the coupons still don't help make my items into your budget, convo me with reasonable offer!FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-41639994454028081112011-06-07T20:34:00.000-07:002011-06-07T20:34:32.359-07:00A little insight can go a long wayFor years I have been looked at and judged. Not because of the way I look but because of how I have raised my oldest. <br />
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She will be 7 this year. Ever since she turned 2, we noticed she was different. That her terrible 2's phase was far out of control. When I brought it up to the pediatrics office, they just chuckled and said, "it's normal. It's a phase and will come to pass." This was a common topic as the years went by at their office and the response was always the same. They did suggest that I could see their in office therapist but it was more directed at the parents rather than the child. Maybe I should have given it a shot but I thought, what's the point if it's just a phase.<br />
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It has been a struggle to find even friends that would watch her for any reason. The first few times would be great and then it would be, "I'm sorry but I can't watch her anymore."<br />
During her fits as we would call them, her eyes would sort of glaze over and she was not aware of what was going on. We tried cold showers to "snap" her out of it and she developed a want for these showers. Time outs you say? Ya right. That would start its own problem. Put her in her room and shut the door? She would and will to this day try to break it down. Put her in the corner? Only if you can handle to arguing, the yelling and "fidgeting." We tried spanking...and don't you dare judge. Spanking has never worked nor have time outs. So, in our house we have resorted to YELLING and lots of it. We could never really understand why she was sooo good at school and everywhere else was so different and not in a good way. It was a frustrated and angry household. Who wants a life like that?<br />
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It started to take a toll on my marriage..How can this be..we haven't been married a full year yet and we have been together since before she was born. He told me, "I can't deal with her anymore." It was like he slapped me, ripped a portion of my heart and spat on it. I desperately started asking for help. <br />
My girlfriend of years referred me to a psychiatrist. She has a special needs daughter(adopted) that requires medication and therapy. I immediately called the office and started the paperwork process. Finally, after 4 1/2yrs, we have answers! After 3 appointments we have a diagnosis-ODD, Anxiety that bring on symptoms of ADHD. While the psychiatrist did say that medications were a possibility, he didn't want to unless it was the only thing left. He recommended a natural supplement to help with her sleeping and we have her first therapy appt scheduled.<br />
It has been 1 week since the diagnosis and already we have seen a difference. She is sleeping better and we are coping better. The yelling has decreased almost 50%! <br />
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Please read this link to better understand what we have been coping with for the last 4 years:<br />
<a href="http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/f7/dsm-iv-criteria-odd-article-4/">http://www.conductdisorders.com/forum/f7/dsm-iv-criteria-odd-article-4/</a><br />
While the above link only scratches the surface of what we have lived with for the last 4 yrs or so, I hope that you can have a better understanding.<br />
We are on our road to recovery and a happy family. In a little over a week, we will be taking a family trip to celebrate her lil sisters bday. She is turning 2. I am hoping with the new information and our positive new coping methods, it will be the first en joyful family trip with only more happy ones to follow.<br />
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Stay tuned as I will keep you all updated with our progress!FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-63855509068371609392011-06-07T11:17:00.000-07:002011-06-07T11:17:52.987-07:00Meet The Talent Behind Malcakes25 Made by MalcakesWhen entering an Etsy shop, it is kind of hard to get to know the artist/seller. While there is the Etsy Profile, it still doesn't cover the "personal" aspect you would get, if you were entering an actual shop. Here is my solution..instead of a "shop" feature, I am going to feature the artist/shop owner! <br />
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Introducing, Mallory:<br />
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I asked her a variety of questions:<br />
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<strong><em>Question:</em></strong>What book are you reading currently or the most recent book you have read?<br />
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I am currently reading the book The Sparks Fly Upward by Diana Norman. It<br />
is a historical fiction novel, which are my absolute favorites. I love to<br />
read and finish between one and two books a week. I prefer to buy my books<br />
or rent them from the library, I will never buy a kindle because I like<br />
the old school feel of a page between my fingers, and that is lost with a<br />
electronic version.<br />
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<strong><em>Question:</em></strong>If you could choose an era to visit, what would it be and why?<br />
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I would choose the 50's of course! I believe that this era was by far the<br />
classiest.<br />
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<strong><em>Question:</em></strong><strong><em><br />
</em></strong>What inspires you?<br />
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The world around me, nature, old found objects, creepy things, old images,<br />
friends and family.<br />
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<strong><em>Question:</em></strong><strong><em><br />
</em></strong>What are your favorite materials?<br />
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Using old paper in a variety of my art work is my absolute favorite.<br />
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<strong><em>Question:</em></strong>Do you sell exclusively on Etsy? <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Malcakes25">http://www.etsy.com/shop/Malcakes25</a><br />
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I do not sell exclusively on etsy.<br />
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<strong><em> If not, where else?</em></strong><br />
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I sell in a few small boutiques, I am very fortunate in how well I do<br />
there. I occasionally sell at some shows, and I have been a vendor at the<br />
Pink Parlour Festival the past couple years. I sometimes sell wholesale<br />
to places as well.<br />
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<strong><em>Question:</em></strong>What is your favorite item in your shop currently and why?<br />
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My favorite items that are currently in my shop is The Dreamer<br />
Necklace-Anatomy Series . <br />
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I love the creepy vintage anatomical image that<br />
sits inside the bezel, the weirder the better. I also really like the<br />
Wyatt Earp Necklace that says "Tomorrow is a New Day", I love the old<br />
west, cowboys and the sort.<br />
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My personal favorite is:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I particularly love the quote on this piece!</div><br />
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I encourage everyone to follow their dreams! Create what you want with no<br />
regard to what anyone says, ignore the naysayers, be who you want to be.<br />
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XO<br />
Mallory <br />
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<a href="http://www.madebymalcakes.com/">www.madebymalcakes.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.malcakes.blogspot.com/">www.malcakes.blogspot.com</a><br />
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She has given you a coupon code: Here's a 10% off coupon code for anyone who is interested: <strong>coolpeople10</strong><br />
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What is your favorite item in her shop? <br />
Thank you Mallory for letting us get to know you!FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-83561653369960450132011-06-02T13:43:00.000-07:002011-06-02T13:43:37.767-07:00MTcoffinz alternative clothing Make up ReviewIf any of you know me well enough, you know that I LOVE makeup. For years though, I have been loyal to one makeup company. I have been cheating on them with MTcoffinz! For now, they only have a growing eye shadow line and a shadow primer but so far its fabulous!<br />
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My first order was split between my mom and I and this is my portion:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Makeup is so hard to buy online with no actual swatch to compare and even then, colors can be altered due to computer screens, lighting etc. I have provided a swatch "chart" for your comparison. Please note, I am Asian mix so my skin tends to be more olive than pale. I did the swatches on my inner arm where I had more room(no tattoos :D) and where the skin was more natural in color:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ2YNodnDOyI-JeB68r-KurK7w3Q9rGNqL03LbdivPW3VZX04r2ogR6LhEzFBs_wzuHRy8ueV_doac5R5o6KxtNylLhAgeYIVqkJ2LhQscXzLfpySTJwegB357ze6PXOmUlpO1OE7Yww9h/s640/DSC_1685.jpg" width="424" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The top line is with the primer and the lower line is without.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">colors from left to right:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Charisma, Acid Reign, Rumor, Afterburner, Wicked, Nemesis, Medusa, Wormwood, Fallen and Nocturne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As you can see, the primer makes the colors pop that much more and allows for all day lasting. While each pot comes with its own foam touch up brush, I have yet to use it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1QWHHZ4IN7AZ42hPGvtDZkatyWv5yAJGTyXz5boAjOrhjJTsE-yrQbTNztQkFGFeOXPk-mjvkulUDc13x_bEjhTy_ZvuuUCRdGQZwXHS9ydQIF1WdlhEZ9gFYLOP0noisI9o8hx0d02KT/s1600/DSC_1690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1QWHHZ4IN7AZ42hPGvtDZkatyWv5yAJGTyXz5boAjOrhjJTsE-yrQbTNztQkFGFeOXPk-mjvkulUDc13x_bEjhTy_ZvuuUCRdGQZwXHS9ydQIF1WdlhEZ9gFYLOP0noisI9o8hx0d02KT/s400/DSC_1690.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also wanted to show you the blending abilities. On the inside of my forearm, I did a "patch" of a mock left eye</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7hvoK_2GSeQCs740WtZRCEEijkTT_hj2qD5Goev-9DSqeRAME2Q2ObOwKFV6aQDPVFGwb441i0Jibg3x8wnuOGdfv0k5RHLVjtcNyADabMAhzNSUqpCM6XniAI3DpNDxrI3sQm-jQCx-_/s1600/DSC_1692.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7hvoK_2GSeQCs740WtZRCEEijkTT_hj2qD5Goev-9DSqeRAME2Q2ObOwKFV6aQDPVFGwb441i0Jibg3x8wnuOGdfv0k5RHLVjtcNyADabMAhzNSUqpCM6XniAI3DpNDxrI3sQm-jQCx-_/s400/DSC_1692.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Primer first, inner-wormwood, center-Medusa, outer-Nocturne, liner-Nocturne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-5mWbSrqUF9o-wWsusj9hwMJoRyoAAY0W0V6P-9fwLs5mgRoPCC_MyCsU6nExmwFisw68tLgRF1Sl3QJ3rt8DnmuZqHhe-T8F7hAaOvJCxu4MK2PRasFACK635lfogDafmtf5TomGMvb/s1600/DSC_1694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC-5mWbSrqUF9o-wWsusj9hwMJoRyoAAY0W0V6P-9fwLs5mgRoPCC_MyCsU6nExmwFisw68tLgRF1Sl3QJ3rt8DnmuZqHhe-T8F7hAaOvJCxu4MK2PRasFACK635lfogDafmtf5TomGMvb/s640/DSC_1694.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This look was done: inner:Acid Reign, center:Charisma, outer:Fallen, liner:Nocturne</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Why am I using shadow for liner you ask? It blends and stays better in my opinion. I use an angle brush that is slightly damp and apply the shadow. I don't have a problem with it smearing or getting tacky and leaving a mark on my upper lid.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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Another lady joins the Reid family. 10 months ago I was that lady. A California gal that seems to fit right in with the Reid's love of hunting and the outdoors. Her now husband, is my husband's cousin. Our gift to them, was taking care of the photography and the bride's makeup. She also had me make her a custom bridal piece that her now mother in law bought for her. <br />
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The venue they chose was at <a href="http://www.red-barn-farms.com/">Red Barn Farms</a>. The weather cooperated beautifully even though all week they forcasted rain. They had a very fun and laid back wedding. There weren't too many traditional elements to the day which seemed to be perfect for them. Cupcakes instead of an actual cake, no bouquet or garter toss. Few family photos and lots of beer.<br />
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My calender is now pretty much open. If you are getting married or know someone who is and needs a photographer contact me by emailing me at <a href="mailto:creationsbycreid@gmail.com">creationsbycreid@gmail.com</a>. If you would like to see more work you may visit my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/creationsbycreid">facebook page</a>. I know this isn't too professional but I am working on the details of designing a website. In the meantime, I still felt it important to have samples of work available for viewing. I offer different packages to help those on tighter budgets.FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-30301287584010167662011-05-27T12:52:00.000-07:002011-05-27T12:52:37.317-07:00Introducing Mr. and Mrs. SwihartBeautiful location and setting for a wedding. The weather? PERFECT! It rained at every moment except during the wedding and all photo taking. Couldn't have been more lucky. It was a quiet, intimate wedding with the closest friends and family sharing in their love. <br />
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I wonder if she "sees" the way he looks at her? The love rolls off of him onto her like a rained on windshield that has been treated rainex. In this photo you can see it and you can see how giddy in love she is..<br />
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</div>The next morning, we did a little "trash the dress" photo shoot and once again weather was perfect.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tomorrow I am shooting another wedding..one for family..with another amazing venue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Zp_Sm_Latel8o-FvSRai3eaTZXF6vWHdj0mGxm2GLRFcSNs8TbuypvQJuVpOc2se1xlh45R5aqXb8MZxOKRoTidFvytSORXoNEmSPYcJDj_kAtYoflLSQ5e-67iTaWAHJ7XTeEdH7k5c/s1600/DSC_0304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Zp_Sm_Latel8o-FvSRai3eaTZXF6vWHdj0mGxm2GLRFcSNs8TbuypvQJuVpOc2se1xlh45R5aqXb8MZxOKRoTidFvytSORXoNEmSPYcJDj_kAtYoflLSQ5e-67iTaWAHJ7XTeEdH7k5c/s320/DSC_0304.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bride and groom to be..stay tuned..for the introduction of Mr. and Mrs. Reid...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-21375639276359297432011-05-16T09:30:00.000-07:002011-05-16T09:30:33.004-07:00Take a look...My charity mini top hat was featured in a treasury on Etsy which has been posted to a blog by The Frosted Petticoat. Her blog has a soft vintage love feel to it. <br />
Her shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thefrostedpetticoat">TheFrostedPetticoat</a> opened this year. She is off to a great start with a lovely collection that includes many bridal pieces. <br />
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Please check out her blog:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.196507494.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.196507494.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for this feature!</div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-55199521887131919782011-05-13T09:52:00.000-07:002011-05-13T09:52:22.069-07:00AND THE WINNER ISENTRY #3<br />
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BY NICOLE LENZ!<br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Finalist #3:</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">It was the summer of love and Emma was in it! She had met the man of</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">her dreams and they were running off to Las Vegas to be Married, she</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">thought her Mother and Father had no clue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Late on night they jumped</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">in their VW Bus and drove off into the next chapter of their lives.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">When they arrived at the chapel Emma went in her bag to get the dress</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">she had made, next to it she found a box she did not put there. She</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">opened the box to find the most beautiful head band she had ever seen.</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">There was a note attached to the headpiece that said " Something old:</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">This lace was part of my wedding dress. Something New: I bought the</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">center crystal just for you, Something Borrowed: my time with you for</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">it can never be replaced, Something Blue: My heart for not being there</div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">with you!"</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">There was 1 vote for entry #1, 2 votes for entry #2 and 3 votes for entry #3. So funny how that worked out. </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Nicole has chosen the flower clip:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0cJEbYaHKRcdIi_gi9E35vgV2R2wfVojhLpAFM7mgQ0L6F8Cb3ux-myrZEfeV62pF180XTZ6XxkxWtQZOL6c1LvGWA5lkSN7URu8SBJcREcqh6l_bc2ZpKRhi9C58taljwDiI7FRut5C/s1600/DSC_0864.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0cJEbYaHKRcdIi_gi9E35vgV2R2wfVojhLpAFM7mgQ0L6F8Cb3ux-myrZEfeV62pF180XTZ6XxkxWtQZOL6c1LvGWA5lkSN7URu8SBJcREcqh6l_bc2ZpKRhi9C58taljwDiI7FRut5C/s400/DSC_0864.jpg" width="362" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you to all who entered! I am sooo glad that I didn't have to choose! Thank you to my sister in Hawaii for narrowing down the entries to our final 3 and thank you to all who voted!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be doing another giveaway when I reach 200 fans on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/creationsbycreid">facebook</a> page and another giveaway when I reach 100 blog followers! These giveaways will be SUPER easy and the prizes will be for a HUGE discount in either of my shops!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you to all of my fans and continued support! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be taking a short break from production for my <a href="http://www.featherahead.etsy.com/">FeatherAhead</a> shop to take some time to focus on my <a href="http://www.creationsbycreid.etsy.com/">Creations By CReid</a> shop which has been very neglected! New designs with richer yarns are on the to do list!</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> </div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-24620633409954686262011-05-09T17:00:00.000-07:002011-05-09T17:06:41.333-07:00Giveaway- And the Three Finalists are!!!!The purpose of this giveaway is to show appreciation to my fans and to gain a short story with my new collection in mind. I will use the winning short story with proper credit of coarse in my shop announcement and possibly the item listings as well. <br />
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We had 6 entries all together. The judge: my close friend/sister in Hawaii. Each entry was given a number so, no names or history about the author was revealed.<br />
Now it is up to you, my fans/followers to choose the winning story! I have still kept the names to the corresponding entries hidden so that there is as much of an equal chance here. <br />
The entry with the most votes by Friday the 13th of May will be the chosen winner. The winner will choose one of the following:<br />
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Please only vote once and if you are a finalist, please do not say so. Thank you.<br />
Finalist #1:<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">She blew the dust off the old box carefully opened the flaps anxious to see what was inside. Reaching in she pulled out what looked to be a keepsake box. It was wooden with a picture of a boy and a girl the paint chipped and faded. Running her fingers gingerly over the faces slowly to the front clasp she lifted the lid revealing flowers. Picking on up she saw that it was actually a headband. A orange flower that had faded a little with time with the neatest little bead and just a wisp of a feather to tie it all in. Excited now she gently sifted through the box finding an assortment of headbands and clips. All different colors and sizes but she could picture her mother wearing them, could imagine how beautiful she would have looked. Knowing that from now on these clips would be worn almost daily and each time she passed by a mirror she would remember her mother's embrace with a smile she put the flowers back into the box closed the lid and wiped a single tear from her cheek.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finalist #2:</span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Year 2080: </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">The shed looked out of place in amongst the weeds and over grown bushes, for it was well kept, freshly painted and the window that was open picked up the breeze and made the snow white lace curtains flutter. The first step into the shed, or should say small cottage, for it looked like more of a home than a shed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The door slammed shut,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>startling you to the loud sound,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The walls were covered with pictures of the past, full of family members that you knew were family but never met.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One picture in particular kept calling you over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The picture was all alone on a small wall, looking almost out of place, for there were no other pictures on the wall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lone woman leaning against the door of the cottage wearing a long bright colored dress. A dress that they would have been called a maxi back in the day, and around her head was a a beautiful band of lace with a large handmade flower.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The caption on the photo was "Boho Chic" by CReid 2011</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">Finalist #3:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">It was the summer of love and Emma was in it! She had met the man of</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">her dreams and they were running off to Las Vegas to be Married, she</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">thought her Mother and Father had no clue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Late on night they jumped</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">in their VW Bus and drove off into the next chapter of their lives.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">When they arrived at the chapel Emma went in her bag to get the dress</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">she had made, next to it she found a box she did not put there. She</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">opened the box to find the most beautiful head band she had ever seen.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">There was a note attached to the headpiece that said " Something old:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">This lace was part of my wedding dress. Something New: I bought the</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">center crystal just for you, Something Borrowed: my time with you for</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">it can never be replaced, Something Blue: My heart for not being there</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">with you!"</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-74441199577216433962011-05-06T22:43:00.000-07:002011-05-06T22:43:39.534-07:00Giveaway Deadline EXTENDEDDue to the confusion of the entry method, I will be clarifying and extending the deadline in hopes to receive a few more entries. Please email your entry to <a href="mailto:creationsbycreid@gmail.com">creationsbycreid@gmail.com</a>.<br />
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Clarification: I am looking for a short story relating to my new collection: Boho Chic FeatherAhead Style. I am not looking for an opinion or a description of the collection. To give you an idea, for this listing, I wrote a short story as part of the description of this listing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68991278/jenny-tatter-hand-dyed-green-silk-bow">Jenny Tatter</a>. <br />
I am only looking for 1-2 paragraphs. It should include the collection as a whole, not just one particular piece. When you look at the Boho Chic FeatherAhead Style collection, what is the first thing that comes to mind? You can view the collection <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FeatherAhead?section_id=8067682">here</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FeatherAhead?section_id=8087831">here</a>. If you need more help, please let me know...<br />
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I want to use the winners story in my shop for the new collection. So, if you are an Etsy shop owner, please give me the link to your shop so that proper credit is given.<br />
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The new deadline will be, Monday, May 9, 9am pacific time. A third party will choose the top 3 finalists. The top 3 finalists will then be announced with their stories and voting will open. <br />
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The finalist with the most votes will choose one of the following:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFdSrYOPS38DpTHQYULTRaUoRjzQGdjsh1PyooUzCynQmZLuwdbO1KKzv3V6yKGiRvsmjPAsIVL3l5MOFFsTSeatIQt-d8lD0qnuHnRKYvh98bSlpNfORxF-knqrjuuTY29cwLro2QxXD/s1600/DSC_0869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFdSrYOPS38DpTHQYULTRaUoRjzQGdjsh1PyooUzCynQmZLuwdbO1KKzv3V6yKGiRvsmjPAsIVL3l5MOFFsTSeatIQt-d8lD0qnuHnRKYvh98bSlpNfORxF-knqrjuuTY29cwLro2QxXD/s640/DSC_0869.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a head band with a handmade flower with vintage bead accent, as well as rooster feathers</div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-87997282356657148662011-05-03T12:23:00.000-07:002011-05-03T12:23:27.204-07:00It Is Appreciation Giveaway Time!As promised, when I reached 50 blog followers, I would do a giveaway. I apologize about the delay but I was trying to come up with the perfect giveaway plus I just launched a new line of headpieces.<br />
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I have released several in my <a href="http://www.featherahead.etsy.com/">FeatherAhead</a> shop. The line is called Boho Chic FeatherAhead Style. The pieces are listed in the Boho Chic My Style section in my shop. The official name wouldn't fit in the section title. <br />
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I am looking for a short story centered around the new line...1-2 paragraphs to use in my descriptions of the new line. You will be given credit of coarse when it is used so if you have an etsy store, make sure you leave me a link to it. You may only enter once. All entries must be received by May 6, 2011 at 9pm Pacific Time. The top 3 finalists will be chosen by a third party and then released on here for public voting. Voting will begin at the end of the day on May 7, 2011 and the person with the most votes will be announced May 9, 2011. <br />
Email your entries to <a href="mailto:creationsbycreid@gmail.com">creationsbycreid@gmail.com</a>. <br />
The winner will choose one of the following:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v1O6XCnJnjmhB-kKI9Bz_99LI-5xW0E5elEahDArKahPjvArYeCToi0IoYT8feOmFLSP8bJDKoxxvWjO8yD4Ay-9PC0FvV1-Gxoy7X086jF-5zptXw-UM_G0efYcTOjWr6zZE7UgaKac/s1600/DSC_0869.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2v1O6XCnJnjmhB-kKI9Bz_99LI-5xW0E5elEahDArKahPjvArYeCToi0IoYT8feOmFLSP8bJDKoxxvWjO8yD4Ay-9PC0FvV1-Gxoy7X086jF-5zptXw-UM_G0efYcTOjWr6zZE7UgaKac/s320/DSC_0869.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An orange and brown flower w/upcycled vintage bead lace headband.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">READY, SET, GO!</div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-14655063322446620752011-04-21T11:59:00.000-07:002011-04-21T11:59:56.830-07:00They said "I Do" Again<div style="text-align: center;">While Stephanie and Mike were already married, they decided to do it again. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So, she moved it inside to where here reception was and it was beautiful.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>And with these rings, well..it would be hard to say NO lol...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWB75o_5SU4VXpUJow3saxS7xwKjaIwyYQyanwVO69O4D_GFsKzcChS2iQY8BXkFDkaaZXRhU4AxuOXqI9OAwi8rm7dbs5RAuoXbD1xEn6tV4fS-LVcTbfvzvm8EG6b6UnjtYz1bCem_y/s1600/20101225-DSC_1007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWB75o_5SU4VXpUJow3saxS7xwKjaIwyYQyanwVO69O4D_GFsKzcChS2iQY8BXkFDkaaZXRhU4AxuOXqI9OAwi8rm7dbs5RAuoXbD1xEn6tV4fS-LVcTbfvzvm8EG6b6UnjtYz1bCem_y/s640/20101225-DSC_1007.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">On THE day, another ring is given, both to bride and groom. The ring is a circle. An endless and timeless symbol of everlasting love. With open communication, trust and love..not to mention the balance of laughter and romance..you will stay on that road of everlasting love!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I want to be that old couple that still holds hands that the younger generations oohing and awing about. How bout you? Tell me your story! I shall share my engagement story with pictures in the near future! I may even turn this into a bit of a contest with the story sharing!</div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-34191535913230809752011-04-03T21:38:00.000-07:002011-04-03T21:38:33.072-07:00Spring is Here!It looks as though spring has finally arrived. Nights are still a bit chilly but the days are nice overall. Where I live the wind is a bit unbearable most days but the sun is shining beautifully. So, what does this mean? It means that I get lots of photo time!<br />
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I have an April wedding and 2 in May so far. Here are my brides and grooms to be:<br />
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Grey- To raise awareness for Brain Cancer!<br />
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To make it simple, I have listed them both for $50 plus shipping. ALL proceeds will go to her fund at US bank. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So please help in the awareness in cancer and help a family! I know this isn't much and not near enough but I hope that I will be just one of many to do something for such an important cause. </div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-68127222351022899332011-03-28T16:10:00.000-07:002011-03-28T16:10:43.327-07:00SHOP FEATURE: H0neyburn Cottage In The Woods!<div class="GBThreadMessageRow_Body_Content" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My first shop feature! I would like to introduce you to Nicole of <a href="http://www.h0neyburn.etsy.com/">h0neyburn</a>! As many of you already know, I am obsessed with her leg warmers! My kids have many pairs. I stole a pair from them to use as arm warmers and am in the process of ordering my own leg warmers and a pair of arm warmers with a thumb hole for me :)</div><div class="GBThreadMessageRow_Body_Content"> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNO60JiIWkaSjmuwLGu6E_xr-UzI4qZeCxIfH2Gf8U2StZ4Ne7zWNIjvK1zoCCk1KTrXCYGYMoCYvYi4xWeTtWpSDFl9JVnI8XR-Akb0UtGdTcYQ3-sHqeHgPM4EkkllTid4yESuxdXiu/s1600/foxring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhNO60JiIWkaSjmuwLGu6E_xr-UzI4qZeCxIfH2Gf8U2StZ4Ne7zWNIjvK1zoCCk1KTrXCYGYMoCYvYi4xWeTtWpSDFl9JVnI8XR-Akb0UtGdTcYQ3-sHqeHgPM4EkkllTid4yESuxdXiu/s200/foxring.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-z4oPtfjgmeHKKzD16QiT95YSU9StheB9TiWdFrAns2HTrPUjcP42UGPgf-sWinlgCdW2k_oShyphenhyphenE8K2jfWO70HMYx0uIq0WMXS8wpJgYY6ouODUCCP1Z7UXeAeerOZibf9gjc0bbb9Vv/s1600/20110303-DSC_0289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-z4oPtfjgmeHKKzD16QiT95YSU9StheB9TiWdFrAns2HTrPUjcP42UGPgf-sWinlgCdW2k_oShyphenhyphenE8K2jfWO70HMYx0uIq0WMXS8wpJgYY6ouODUCCP1Z7UXeAeerOZibf9gjc0bbb9Vv/s200/20110303-DSC_0289.jpg" width="132" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYMhmdZTxa7TowfJoXs7qPnXTREF-g-8pnBk7KQ1cGX5mjz-BkrWkRvIzRAGAg-dUS-81UNI9iyfejQj5zIfDD-tkwQYhoqJ2HXEwB-wg42cio9_rUZ-Lvc4yWEiUb3w_fOoyfPqhbopi/s1600/20110303-DSC_0323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpYMhmdZTxa7TowfJoXs7qPnXTREF-g-8pnBk7KQ1cGX5mjz-BkrWkRvIzRAGAg-dUS-81UNI9iyfejQj5zIfDD-tkwQYhoqJ2HXEwB-wg42cio9_rUZ-Lvc4yWEiUb3w_fOoyfPqhbopi/s200/20110303-DSC_0323.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="GBThreadMessageRow_Body_Content" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Most people call me Nikki. I'm a simple kind of woman. I love God, my family, and good food. I have always enjoyed drawing and making crafts. I'm married to an amazing man who is also my best friend, and I am a stay at home mom to our one (so far!) 16 month old daughter. When I became pregnant a couple of years ago, I learned how to crochet so that I could make cute hats for our baby. I ended up crocheting adult leg warmers for my shop from that experience, which led me to learn how to re purpose new material into cute warmers for all ages.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.216014897.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.216014897.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.172606927.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" r6="true" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.172606927.jpg" width="185" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58715526/pick-any-4-pairs-of-baby-and%20children"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/58715526/pick-any-4-pairs-of-baby-and children</span></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52981727/romantic-white-crocheted-adult-over-the"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/52981727/romantic-white-crocheted-adult-over-the</span></a><br />
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What inspires me most is God and this amazing place He created. I love nature. I can sit outside under the trees for hours with the breeze in my hair listening to the sounds of wildlife around me. I decided to start making hair accessories out of faux flowers because of my love for nature. I like the way I feel with a flower in my hair, feminine and earthy.</div><div class="GBThreadMessageRow_Body_Content" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.229955358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" r6="true" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.229955358.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70712631/danielle-red-brown-blossoms-silk-flower"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/70712631/danielle-red-brown-blossoms-silk-flower</span></a></div><div class="GBThreadMessageRow_Body_Content" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
I started painting in high school, forgot about it for a while, then picked it back up when I opened my Etsy shop. I like to paint dreams, topics that concern me, and moments in time that make me happy. My favorite time period is the farming prairie days before the Industrial Revolution. Many of my paintings reflect my love of these simpler times when families stayed together and fought for what was right. It seems they had more respect for the land they worked than we have for the land we fill with garbage. I try to find uses for any 'trash' I cannot recycle or compost. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.229149585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.229149585.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="GBThreadMessageRow_Body_Content" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70516382/a-walk-in-the-woods-original-acrylic"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">http://www.etsy.com/listing/70516382/a-walk-in-the-woods-original-acrylic</span></a><br />
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I'm a real down to earth, bohemian kind of girl. Give me a tree, I'm sure I'd hug it.<br />
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Follow her great blog at: <a href="http://momma-small.blogspot.com/" onmousedown="UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this), "85459e2OVKR9lvTgb-7yM7Ga5sw", event, bagof({}));" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://momma-small.blogspot.com/</span></a><br />
You can also find her on facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/h0neyburn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998;">http://www.facebook.com/h0neyburn</span></a> </div>FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3370222139559506196.post-31232448206694093682011-03-27T21:27:00.000-07:002011-03-27T21:31:20.486-07:00Lacking patience, independece, engergy and loving it MOTHERHOODAs you all know, I am a mother of 2 beautiful girls. They are my everything as life wouldn't be the same without them. They test me daily on different things. <br />
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They test my wittiness, my strength(physical, mental, spiritual, emotional), my stamina, patience..yes, I already said that but it needs saying again lol, my word, my independence. its a non stop test everyday. <br />
Today was a rough one. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEnSfudsl6efvcgyDLrV5DIPKxfhrAfixc9DoB_T9ZpMFqk528Z35t0YYoALw99yeZsT9KctT3VIsUpiMigp_NSoNvMPsbzzERRp0SopSuGJq1KaD2N7HRC0D-BY88jajdEZB67pZw4C4r/s1600/20110303-DSC_0304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEnSfudsl6efvcgyDLrV5DIPKxfhrAfixc9DoB_T9ZpMFqk528Z35t0YYoALw99yeZsT9KctT3VIsUpiMigp_NSoNvMPsbzzERRp0SopSuGJq1KaD2N7HRC0D-BY88jajdEZB67pZw4C4r/s640/20110303-DSC_0304.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>My oldest is 6 going on 16. Its a joke amongst friends but really, its not a joking matter and nothing to laugh at. Over the span of the last 4 years, she has somehow became delusional and believes that she is an adults equal. She thinks that everything in the house is "hers" and she has some mysterious right to get what she wants etc. Yes, I know this is common amongst kids. But you have to "see" it to understand the degree she takes it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYpZTNh7gf2LC2-XdZftWDSFRR2pKnL4qnqDblNnqESeN7KxsBDvsrDUn7sYj3LRFm0px0QnVFFXOIcgPigv7qyPkAt-4jdUo4DWHajDHQSaluZoCO2a6lnJgcSlCRSFQ3hZloHmcOywu/s1600/20110312-DSC_0260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIYpZTNh7gf2LC2-XdZftWDSFRR2pKnL4qnqDblNnqESeN7KxsBDvsrDUn7sYj3LRFm0px0QnVFFXOIcgPigv7qyPkAt-4jdUo4DWHajDHQSaluZoCO2a6lnJgcSlCRSFQ3hZloHmcOywu/s640/20110312-DSC_0260.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I love her to end and everyday I pray for a good day. They are there. Just not as often as one would hope. Her sister on the other hand is the complete opposite so far but she is only 21 months old. Lots of time to catch up to her big sis. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPCcSkJmu7OUOM_EXcrKuwePq7PMWodcwI7iuCOEJsoOeFCfLk7T1w79yqSBXYH8FYXhgIx7Bmd2RLqOVkyR3IPOp4Flxjy0Xi-uQbd-0KFROtHWDVbmXHtVqceaX1s_O4Efw81XhbGpd/s1600/20110312-DSC_0213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBPCcSkJmu7OUOM_EXcrKuwePq7PMWodcwI7iuCOEJsoOeFCfLk7T1w79yqSBXYH8FYXhgIx7Bmd2RLqOVkyR3IPOp4Flxjy0Xi-uQbd-0KFROtHWDVbmXHtVqceaX1s_O4Efw81XhbGpd/s640/20110312-DSC_0213.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I may be out of patience, not so independent as most days I can't go to the bathroom without one of them following, physically and mentally drained and yes..out patience..lol BUT I WOULDN'T CHANGE IT FOR THE WORLD! Because at the end of the day, the hugs, "I love yous" and snuggles make it all worth it!<br />
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We visited the island of Oahu and stayed with friends..no..let me rephrase that...family. While they are in laws from my first marriage, they have continued to be my family even though my ex and I couldn't work it out. They opened their house to us and endured our kids for 9 days. Paegen was a handful..well..2 handfuls. Adealia traveled well. Our family as a whole was much happier and more at peace while on the island. It was great for me to be home again. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaTY61hXYhUJPpEOKiFdaStuTSpY5Usiw5QMn72ADkCW5zz7PtHmRtgF4pMVozvg1aRQzZ95ZMZy1YEmo9RBa42r2nRA51lwoGx0kCGKJPFnVc4DeTmlaNfo4AFXxOkWyxO1tfSAEaSEB/s1600/20110314-DSC_0355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgaTY61hXYhUJPpEOKiFdaStuTSpY5Usiw5QMn72ADkCW5zz7PtHmRtgF4pMVozvg1aRQzZ95ZMZy1YEmo9RBa42r2nRA51lwoGx0kCGKJPFnVc4DeTmlaNfo4AFXxOkWyxO1tfSAEaSEB/s320/20110314-DSC_0355.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>During our stay, we encountered a Tsunami! After a day of relaxation and hanging out with my family, we were informed to turn on the news. Needless to say we got little to no sleep that night. People were crazy trying to fill their gas tanks up. We just laughed and thought why? No real damage in our area. Water came up onto the roadways but that is not uncommon for that area anyway. The next morning/early afternoon we went for a drive to the North Shore and I got some amazing pics at Waimea Bay. The waters were still pretty angry but that didn't stop the crazy surfers and tourists from venturing in. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFocEGDFv3okBTV_wa2YGI8YDY_hl8E3JO2P_i0TV2eIYDrUd5tN56axtKox2pmWHZk1n5zDR-UEA_Fprw9Oei3h31T_W_gssYVOdzkAbUlviBmJSWNc8VkYX8vCdWKAcuNt5894fSf2b/s1600/20110312-DSC_0243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioFocEGDFv3okBTV_wa2YGI8YDY_hl8E3JO2P_i0TV2eIYDrUd5tN56axtKox2pmWHZk1n5zDR-UEA_Fprw9Oei3h31T_W_gssYVOdzkAbUlviBmJSWNc8VkYX8vCdWKAcuNt5894fSf2b/s320/20110312-DSC_0243.jpg" width="212" /></a></div>My sister in law has started making jewelry and is quite awesome at it. She has sold a couple bracelets at a local shop already. I was able to get some amazing pics of her talent. In the near future, I hope to do a little feature on her :) OH, and she is donating the proceeds of a necklace to Jamie's fund!!<br />
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</tbody></table>I am now burdened by a cold but hoping that it passes soon. I have the clips I will be donating to photo and list, as well as a couple new designs. What do you think of me adding prints from our vacation for sale in my shop? Would love your opinion!!<br />
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If you don't wish to wait on seeing more pictures, please feel free to view them on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/creationsbycreid">facebook fanpage</a>. Please be respectful and do not copy my photos. I retain the copyright to ALL of my images and the images I have used of Dawn Aldermans work in previous posts were with her permission. <br />
Thank you.<br />
PS. Once I have 50 blog followers, I will do a giveaway and the official shop features will begin.FeatherAheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07894685443709820526noreply@blogger.com4