tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7190425481238173082024-03-07T14:51:07.265-08:00frostings and sparklesFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-46569243496762059142011-03-03T07:58:00.000-08:002011-03-03T08:18:54.808-08:00Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!!I have been away for a while, and have been to culinary school! My business partner and I are starting a new adventure, and I thought I'd pop in all say hello, and blow the dust off of this site!<br /><br />Anyway, my love of sparkles, cupcakes, sprinkles, and sparkly sprinkling cupcakes led me to try some real ones. Then some cake decorating...then back to cupcakes! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeG2zf76b5NRntDS5gSb23bHxvPZT9BMhMz_SCJAPmoEr0JThXLtVHyhSsMdiFkLJJ5sd1IWNB2Q3NzhUwZ6dL7Fm5WwmcEm5Q0V86ZeQdn_FJwZ03-P8eLEBRqPi8FJn1ArHUGzTLw/s1600/71624_1590414795361_1085607884_1688170_7839407_n.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeG2zf76b5NRntDS5gSb23bHxvPZT9BMhMz_SCJAPmoEr0JThXLtVHyhSsMdiFkLJJ5sd1IWNB2Q3NzhUwZ6dL7Fm5WwmcEm5Q0V86ZeQdn_FJwZ03-P8eLEBRqPi8FJn1ArHUGzTLw/s400/71624_1590414795361_1085607884_1688170_7839407_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579884670615911842" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCGscgsNo1nj9q0WqgBdnbotF3jWYf98lwuUlML7V16gqDUZ3RrFyxwbTd5QHD73N7e7zH_JD0I4poKaG9w8hUy3-cYDi5z6QReOkBTKaqptbB6xZhk_vRRkFjZadc5H9OGDdCwM7YA/s1600/lisascake.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoCGscgsNo1nj9q0WqgBdnbotF3jWYf98lwuUlML7V16gqDUZ3RrFyxwbTd5QHD73N7e7zH_JD0I4poKaG9w8hUy3-cYDi5z6QReOkBTKaqptbB6xZhk_vRRkFjZadc5H9OGDdCwM7YA/s400/lisascake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579884876860342210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFuqpuQVLOmDRZn6IcvbKezGB-7kk1wabmnTJrOfPKuZiVw1M4HL6Xr2ALu-KsNjzl-K_g67wUhrqjKy6xlfvNSNXvvkjyGUnSNhYD-BQT7DtdJykeucko4KMkJJyiXZ6E7cIIcavxg/s1600/choc.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoFuqpuQVLOmDRZn6IcvbKezGB-7kk1wabmnTJrOfPKuZiVw1M4HL6Xr2ALu-KsNjzl-K_g67wUhrqjKy6xlfvNSNXvvkjyGUnSNhYD-BQT7DtdJykeucko4KMkJJyiXZ6E7cIIcavxg/s400/choc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579885090779269938" /></a><br /><br />So coming to the Southwest and Western Suburbs of Chicago this summer will be Pecan and Charlie's Mobile Cupcakery! We are in the process of working with a consultant, and have just received the layout plan for our van.<br /><br />I have a new blog, at <a href="http://Pecanandcharlies.blogspot.com">Pecanandcharlies.blogspot.com</a>, if anyone would like to come and say hello!<br /><br />Feel free to check us out on Facebbook as well! We are at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PecanandCharlies">http://www.facebook.com/PecanandCharlies</a>FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-90476836995365208742009-01-04T15:25:00.000-08:002009-01-04T16:11:30.551-08:00Happy New Year!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeLu7S-jAgwNtARhENz8uPvXSm_ijcnQq8L4w6xD35v4EX8cxWtAg-yquU1lqaUWGaiqEIHLoJvEAiumkrfYcKZdVMG-QyLn7gnflgF7CdVDVXCMpStI8HLRflWnnlruVBHDlLI68HQ/s1600-h/broken+board+075.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaeLu7S-jAgwNtARhENz8uPvXSm_ijcnQq8L4w6xD35v4EX8cxWtAg-yquU1lqaUWGaiqEIHLoJvEAiumkrfYcKZdVMG-QyLn7gnflgF7CdVDVXCMpStI8HLRflWnnlruVBHDlLI68HQ/s400/broken+board+075.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287595487483989970" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYxQhBc2LNgYb3C8CYqRqxL7QcgW5ZTee725WwUX_PLr6Focy8RCPxUoRJGVeYEkiSpYfdSlncQwIu0T_ZprAcaYlcIb01Dl7YVUhvCcjY6m1ZjMLG-fIF9-wr5GCzFJoQYDGjGLnEA/s1600-h/easter+007.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheYxQhBc2LNgYb3C8CYqRqxL7QcgW5ZTee725WwUX_PLr6Focy8RCPxUoRJGVeYEkiSpYfdSlncQwIu0T_ZprAcaYlcIb01Dl7YVUhvCcjY6m1ZjMLG-fIF9-wr5GCzFJoQYDGjGLnEA/s400/easter+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287595019374781746" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkYUxaM3aMWRdQl3TVDh694KhA8QDpaCY1uOJdfkKGeLVVK6dBmebxHf_AgoCjxh4ATUhtwZOhPhDAHVmo9gcjxyFJw3PZkmddk6CYgoHXBp4lN_4TRqsN_ZZyK5NK9oPudPSw-O5VgQ/s1600-h/broken+board+001.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkYUxaM3aMWRdQl3TVDh694KhA8QDpaCY1uOJdfkKGeLVVK6dBmebxHf_AgoCjxh4ATUhtwZOhPhDAHVmo9gcjxyFJw3PZkmddk6CYgoHXBp4lN_4TRqsN_ZZyK5NK9oPudPSw-O5VgQ/s400/broken+board+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287593781555679282" /></a><br /><br />..................................................................................<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1P_cMtHgwS7r0aIUSwLGWWkqL1RIYMbs1jA2iWYwF6ZC-DpNb0jfd69wts-qwapInGTkO8TabThhQ94oaLvlEUBvyVlzVuU1iB_ws6tuQk1c4_HZowmQsT0ArttSlny6e1Ez1AER8Dw/s1600-h/09_29_6---Scones--Jam-and-Cream_web.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1P_cMtHgwS7r0aIUSwLGWWkqL1RIYMbs1jA2iWYwF6ZC-DpNb0jfd69wts-qwapInGTkO8TabThhQ94oaLvlEUBvyVlzVuU1iB_ws6tuQk1c4_HZowmQsT0ArttSlny6e1Ez1AER8Dw/s400/09_29_6---Scones--Jam-and-Cream_web.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287590177780734162" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I have really been a bad blogger for the last few months. Working outside the home really cuts into my time, but its been a year since I started my job, and I still really love it. I do miss my art so much though. <br /><br />I work at a college, and one of the perks is free classes. Not too shabby! So I have begun taking classes to become a pastry chef. I love doing my cupcake art, it is my passion and my fun time, so I thought why not become certified in the real thing as well! I have always loved to cook and bake...not <span style="font-style:italic;">quite</span> as much as I love creating my artwork, but nearly. I am on my second semester now, and my next two classes start next week. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZqXYCUqZ-Q774o7j45srbRyrpkgr3FjbbxVVouMdw6j32bRESnNFmGsvbXFDVQraui_p0bJFFii6DYrPP0rF1rXlfXMoJVs3UzmGOhxWY3JYzlY1NLIkB4R9fnxTAu5zdl7VnERMOQ/s1600-h/chocolate-cake-1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 180px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZqXYCUqZ-Q774o7j45srbRyrpkgr3FjbbxVVouMdw6j32bRESnNFmGsvbXFDVQraui_p0bJFFii6DYrPP0rF1rXlfXMoJVs3UzmGOhxWY3JYzlY1NLIkB4R9fnxTAu5zdl7VnERMOQ/s400/chocolate-cake-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287591172342962626" /></a><br /><br />My dream has always been to own a small shop. When the economy picks up, I would love to open a small patisserie that sells artwork and maybe a few cool books...a total girly place, the kind of place that I would hang out in. A place that makes you want to stay awhile and have a nice cuppa.<br /><br />Anyway, less dreaming, more studying LOL I am looking forward to the kids going back to school, and getting back to work. I like a bit more structure, it keeps us all from getting bored and lazy in my house ;)FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-87853371708573902642008-10-28T08:01:00.001-07:002008-10-28T08:08:43.433-07:00Happy Almost Halloween.....................................................................................<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBbr3p7Px5sX_2iBuYmJc_7bZ3tlaTxmeJqN5QJWxIJelJQ6kNQgbWbzE0YAhENS3BXuPqE_cFtNW1vf7f-hSZHprGSzLzatBou7sTSAlPZ8ia1__rELD1z6GhMIgFTLPG2teD9ygFA/s1600-h/halloween+cuppies.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBbr3p7Px5sX_2iBuYmJc_7bZ3tlaTxmeJqN5QJWxIJelJQ6kNQgbWbzE0YAhENS3BXuPqE_cFtNW1vf7f-hSZHprGSzLzatBou7sTSAlPZ8ia1__rELD1z6GhMIgFTLPG2teD9ygFA/s400/halloween+cuppies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262220265248382578" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I am having a ball visiting so many fantastic blogs that I have been missing so much! There are so many goodies to look at, its almost overwhelming to visit a page, and want to take it all in immediately...Have to remind myself to slow down and enjoy it all!!<br /><br />My 6 year old daughter is so excited about Halloween, she really takes after her Mommy. She knows exactly how she wants her costume, which bag to take Trick or Treating, and has her route all planned. <br /><br />My 8 year old son, on the other hand, just sort of follows her lead. He's kind of an 80 year old man, trapped in the body of an 8 year old LOL He is probably one of the most talented artists that I've ever met too, he does things at 8 that I have trouble with at 36. He is gruff, and too cool for words, but has a secret soft side, and is a real lovey deep down. I know he's looking forward to Trick or Treat, as long as his sister does all of the work.<br /><br />Happy Haunting, Blogland!!FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-63991164293532490782008-10-21T08:34:00.001-07:002008-10-21T11:12:01.242-07:00Its been a long time!!..............................................................................<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8ENX6c-zoqr3VWQ7TN7r0KXReTDJ5FYtb70CJ0ywDiV8lgOd3fh97lyvE-r8xkIFuluvfe9s7mYOuHu0jodbLAAWN9t3V1cjCJcc7b1P4BROh9XxEL2vHQMdmu1N_cSS7s5xSTBMKg/s1600-h/booatrice.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8ENX6c-zoqr3VWQ7TN7r0KXReTDJ5FYtb70CJ0ywDiV8lgOd3fh97lyvE-r8xkIFuluvfe9s7mYOuHu0jodbLAAWN9t3V1cjCJcc7b1P4BROh9XxEL2vHQMdmu1N_cSS7s5xSTBMKg/s400/booatrice.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259634760863010642" /></a><br /><br /><br />Ah blogland...all summer long I had no time or inkling to blog, with all of my kids home and all of us busy busy busy! Since they have gone back to school, I have been DYING, TWITCHING, YEARNING to get back to my art, get my hands dirty, cover everything with glitter and twirl around in it :D<br /><br />I only really have Fridays to myself anymore, that's my day off, but I haven't been able to motivate myself to be creative. I have done a few commissions, some custom stuff, but nothing for myself, none of the things that I create out of pure need to make them exist. I am getting back into it slowly, there is just always an excuse not to. Our washer is on the fritz at the moment, which is making me a bit batty, and we have reached the Science Fair time of year BOOOOOO :( The other teeny little problem is my digital camera.<br /><br />I have charged the battery over and over, but it won't work. I need to just go and get a new battery and see if it works, so at least I can post again. I have decided that no matter what, in order for me to be a nice person, and get through all of the things that I'm doing (too many! LOL) I must have some art time. Non negotiable. So that's what's new with me!<br /><br />I am also taking classes to become a certified Pastry Chef. All my friends here know how much of a cupcake girl I am, and I work at the college, so I may as well get certified while I'm there :D I passed my Food Sanitiation Class, so I am certified to make cupcakes that are bacteria free *giggle* I'm off to go and visit some blogs because I have missed you all so much, and need some eye candy...this is going to be a binge!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />xoxoxoxFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-13050675085921128822008-06-05T07:59:00.000-07:002008-06-05T08:10:29.717-07:00Face Painting and Parties!Sure is tough to be a working girl!! Between work, and planning my boys' Graduation and First Communion parties, and now face painting at the school carnival, I am a busy girl!<br /><br />This Sunday we are having the party, my son Aidan is graduating from 8th Grade, and my son Liam made his First Communion. One big party is much easier than having two. Aidan is excited, because he is getting a new guitar, and he will be playing at his party with my brother Tim's band. How cool is that!!<br /><br />Last night was the first night of the school Carnival, and I face painted for a couple of hours, which I will do again tonight, and tomorrow. The kids are so cute, and they are so delighted to see a bit of fanciful splendor on their little cheeks.<br /><br />Its going to be a busy busy weekend, but hopefully lots of fun too. Our internet and phone have been out for the last five days, and Comcast came out yesterday (for the second time in a month!!) and so far, so good...if I haven't responded to any emails, that is why, and I am back up and running (fingers crossed!!) <br /><br />Have a great weekend, blogland!FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-55905393766022894682008-05-16T15:50:00.000-07:002008-05-16T15:56:57.945-07:00And the winner is....Number 17!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://scrappyjessi.blogspot.com/">Scrappy Jessi</a>!!!!!<br /><br />Thanks everyone who played, and thanks for all of the friendship and comraderie that you've all shown to me!!!<br /><br /><br />My newest piece...I have a little bit of work to do on it, some pretty trim for the edges...but I'll show it anyway :D<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwClQaL-3VKZvqrGOo_pJrcABkEmY65Kpdea-oLohkTDQ-zR3S6O_jP5-E9j829RnwFWd_50oKx_3UhSh4CJ8uITgqmo-YRozmr_40PwNH-haxiFCYM80y93a5QGJ0orMNqPvDNO03Q/s1600-h/broken+board+040.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYwClQaL-3VKZvqrGOo_pJrcABkEmY65Kpdea-oLohkTDQ-zR3S6O_jP5-E9j829RnwFWd_50oKx_3UhSh4CJ8uITgqmo-YRozmr_40PwNH-haxiFCYM80y93a5QGJ0orMNqPvDNO03Q/s400/broken+board+040.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201112678116387250" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-maZLwjKqhOv6O0ICsFwJjNMM74iM7G8jONvD_2g46QJ3Tvs4dRGLhFFq0tIFycofRqVh0IlmcWpZpslEYPeWNK5BgeusAVePqTecp8L59FcIJSGBRZg9vdW2zQwREQiYqxWhl3xhQA/s1600-h/broken+board+041.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-maZLwjKqhOv6O0ICsFwJjNMM74iM7G8jONvD_2g46QJ3Tvs4dRGLhFFq0tIFycofRqVh0IlmcWpZpslEYPeWNK5BgeusAVePqTecp8L59FcIJSGBRZg9vdW2zQwREQiYqxWhl3xhQA/s400/broken+board+041.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201112858505013698" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UIQ8L281q1N99zql1TnB_pEX9zBfrFIQNPCOADdRrORJto_Tf1a6JvD4iQ6QnMKcPwWhuF2MNAU21PUILZkaE37OW95AaPohsKX2YfK0ruf3_bMFsVz_UO9lPduN68_t_W6SplJRCg/s1600-h/broken+board+046.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_UIQ8L281q1N99zql1TnB_pEX9zBfrFIQNPCOADdRrORJto_Tf1a6JvD4iQ6QnMKcPwWhuF2MNAU21PUILZkaE37OW95AaPohsKX2YfK0ruf3_bMFsVz_UO9lPduN68_t_W6SplJRCg/s400/broken+board+046.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5201113034598672850" /></a>FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-54483964998643556432008-05-09T19:25:00.000-07:002008-05-09T19:51:16.202-07:00My 100th Post!! That means a Giveaway!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAzCbPZAev-g18WBXwMbXNO1u3gytwNw6DpSJ85j5TTJX9niECTbssQikx81-QD6uukt25iLIzLklIQSoceUJrjvdzmq_ZMoc08cIUh9RoKmj87b3vOHz4YgWfc74oH-F_9jVdpnWqg/s1600-h/broken+board+045.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAzCbPZAev-g18WBXwMbXNO1u3gytwNw6DpSJ85j5TTJX9niECTbssQikx81-QD6uukt25iLIzLklIQSoceUJrjvdzmq_ZMoc08cIUh9RoKmj87b3vOHz4YgWfc74oH-F_9jVdpnWqg/s400/broken+board+045.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198575385307779586" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7Cgf0xBcyMMXpkIyVDicGWOrlX54i3-v_Lvbec6kR0DTHTK27PtYklPlybi-kt_VXfIzI2P1d6TVgPBNOXfCbRTwgC7jNNHZ95QRe656RnrKl-4f8RNbjA24d2Ano_4Q_WHHqDP6iQ/s1600-h/bakeshop2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB7Cgf0xBcyMMXpkIyVDicGWOrlX54i3-v_Lvbec6kR0DTHTK27PtYklPlybi-kt_VXfIzI2P1d6TVgPBNOXfCbRTwgC7jNNHZ95QRe656RnrKl-4f8RNbjA24d2Ano_4Q_WHHqDP6iQ/s400/bakeshop2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198572898521715122" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7stJlpbbemFBMFNSAVTj6JeiBIzzOBOcD9mbvtnWXNGLn4-qH4Som3kLhQy3GAazgV4EBA85RMYBlbZr42HUgHWnIHIorCiC-WB6AwSFQ3dgp7o3ZLEsYndjOSwDFuf-nNCg-4dbuQ/s1600-h/bakeshop.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7stJlpbbemFBMFNSAVTj6JeiBIzzOBOcD9mbvtnWXNGLn4-qH4Som3kLhQy3GAazgV4EBA85RMYBlbZr42HUgHWnIHIorCiC-WB6AwSFQ3dgp7o3ZLEsYndjOSwDFuf-nNCg-4dbuQ/s400/bakeshop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198572825507271074" /></a><br />Wow, I can't believe it, 100 posts already. When I first started this blog, I wasn't sure that I had anything to say! I don't always have the most eloquent words, but I have certainly enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful people out there in blogland, there are so many lovely and creative folks with whom to share, get inspiration, and greatly admire.<br /><br />Reading the various blogs in my sidebar is such a treat. Sometimes the eye candy goodies are almost overwhelming, that it's hard for my brain to take it all in! <br /><br />It has been absolutley wonderful blogging, finding so many like minded folks, who share a passion, who understand and share the addled brain of one who lives in color and texture, LOL! <br /><br />Anyway, for my 100th post, I am giving away an altered wooden house, called "Bakeshop" I made it today just for this occasion. It felt so good to have glue and paint all over my hands again!<br /><br />All you have to do is leave a comment on this post. I will draw the winner on Friday, May 16, via the random number thingy.<br /><br />As promised, some pictures of the goodies from the adorable Miss Laura, of the <a href="http://littleorangekitchen.typepad.com/">Little Orange Kitchen</a><br />She is so sweet, and these are so cute!! She even sent me some yummy organic peppermint tea, and the cutest magnet I've ever seen. Thanks again, Laura!! You made my day :D<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikirHmKbiLlMSU9ETsTZLWwRMNTaQqYUOzYExwSL1txEUjObHPZ2Y9f82n8DyZ7GYdgjodKeGdiwW4rOBtyQTzx3Ujhaup9sMNxTnEU2oiTypFXnfLVeqNWArHSBTxdoxtB63p4Dvwfg/s1600-h/broken+board+051.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikirHmKbiLlMSU9ETsTZLWwRMNTaQqYUOzYExwSL1txEUjObHPZ2Y9f82n8DyZ7GYdgjodKeGdiwW4rOBtyQTzx3Ujhaup9sMNxTnEU2oiTypFXnfLVeqNWArHSBTxdoxtB63p4Dvwfg/s400/broken+board+051.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198573766105108930" /></a><br /><br /><br />Last, but not least, my sweet pair, Annalise her Daddy going to Father Daughter Dance. Aren't they cute :D<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZom2cTLL9trinPXTuPW2Xnh4MJz-pvxPdOC4okvTUl8UCBly2ja2-5LQyxaiCmrsP6VIiI5pQxaPOqYioakrBMO7sgRFMFFd3dztowwT1uKnGVvJFSbsBLAdZAbPx6SOXhlgwZ-BHDw/s1600-h/broken+board+014.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZom2cTLL9trinPXTuPW2Xnh4MJz-pvxPdOC4okvTUl8UCBly2ja2-5LQyxaiCmrsP6VIiI5pQxaPOqYioakrBMO7sgRFMFFd3dztowwT1uKnGVvJFSbsBLAdZAbPx6SOXhlgwZ-BHDw/s400/broken+board+014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198574612213666274" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZQifJveLkHB4gii7Vr39jaSY-9N_09yaTKDRDjWKmCqafLGXUl1SeovMlMFptSayUvMbsVipVTLMfRtdopj8aW-zeFSLqrdvQlEMwz3fR4cvE5ENpqUl_zhr0fPYmMCdWk8RUd8xkg/s1600-h/broken+board+031.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzZQifJveLkHB4gii7Vr39jaSY-9N_09yaTKDRDjWKmCqafLGXUl1SeovMlMFptSayUvMbsVipVTLMfRtdopj8aW-zeFSLqrdvQlEMwz3fR4cvE5ENpqUl_zhr0fPYmMCdWk8RUd8xkg/s400/broken+board+031.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198574749652619762" /></a>FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-17761898339076063592008-04-30T08:07:00.000-07:002008-04-30T08:22:27.019-07:00Trying to inspire myself<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sM2sijp5cjIr42cQG8b_sSyofgLumRCWeF9KMNtTMTotmiPtwD-cTvzwVXwZ2LZaR-d-01Q2wKf4_n7Qj7v2_eW31zVgEFtJhhXIeOL_XrW9BgPQV6D0KekcsrYXKLlCuyvTrs_sQQ/s1600-h/july07_009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6sM2sijp5cjIr42cQG8b_sSyofgLumRCWeF9KMNtTMTotmiPtwD-cTvzwVXwZ2LZaR-d-01Q2wKf4_n7Qj7v2_eW31zVgEFtJhhXIeOL_XrW9BgPQV6D0KekcsrYXKLlCuyvTrs_sQQ/s320/july07_009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195056894965629778" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwa7i0xSmTfoXjG4Gb-AuLNj5JaKEjCxZ-OKoAR84kRlS4gRCSUpBe1SCbbu9orixTMrvZ3wmJ75EitThnAZGkohjay16DgyJtwtzNvzshxEaY7vXdq7t2h9TUdsoE-siy0HxCin0SWw/s1600-h/cupcakegar.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwa7i0xSmTfoXjG4Gb-AuLNj5JaKEjCxZ-OKoAR84kRlS4gRCSUpBe1SCbbu9orixTMrvZ3wmJ75EitThnAZGkohjay16DgyJtwtzNvzshxEaY7vXdq7t2h9TUdsoE-siy0HxCin0SWw/s320/cupcakegar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195056675922297666" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJMpMz9AHNJOO2cVsChQOlIWMXX8lEbUdlhdbbogIK6916aCtUk3b8h8ga8y1ZFTvgzPN6y4hJQpxLkbe1BlBgYzvx6XynUqxKf43KDRmnC3Vz1RZg6FqSyBAtMRaNy8FHYFjjn3dkA/s1600-h/bbb.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVJMpMz9AHNJOO2cVsChQOlIWMXX8lEbUdlhdbbogIK6916aCtUk3b8h8ga8y1ZFTvgzPN6y4hJQpxLkbe1BlBgYzvx6XynUqxKf43KDRmnC3Vz1RZg6FqSyBAtMRaNy8FHYFjjn3dkA/s320/bbb.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195056486943736626" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvj9E_xIV7RnBXIx8yISrNYBEXoSRR7V2uGamw53s9Sy4o6MGSv_RagCYMNr_dD9eFoz1T_8UtlgJ8BYFQ9UTOQcLDto9wi-5GfYV2GPdErVBQj_QCr8hNuQAcDGZmDBVKSNph2ofYA/s1600-h/aaa.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvj9E_xIV7RnBXIx8yISrNYBEXoSRR7V2uGamw53s9Sy4o6MGSv_RagCYMNr_dD9eFoz1T_8UtlgJ8BYFQ9UTOQcLDto9wi-5GfYV2GPdErVBQj_QCr8hNuQAcDGZmDBVKSNph2ofYA/s320/aaa.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195056190590993186" /></a><br /><br />Time has been so limited, and I have not been creating nearly enough. I thought if I dug out some pictures of past goodies to remind myself that I need to get back into the groove. Art isn't a luxury, its a necessity, just like brushing your teeth, or doing laundry. <br />I'm entering a show in November, so my goal is going to be to create at least two new things a week, until then. Starting now :)<br /><br />Also, I recieved the most wonderful suprise in the mail the other day from the adorable <a href="http://littleorangekitchen.typepad.com/">Laura</a>, of Orange Kitchen fame. The absolute CUTEST magnet and post cards, and I have had a bit of overtime this week, so I've not gotten to share, but they are worth the wait, I assure you!! If you haven't been to Laura's blog yet, I encourage you to go, she makes the most whimsical (yes, I said it) wallets, and always has great recipes to share, plus her writing is so beautiful, that even if she said nothing, it would still be enjoyable to read! Pictures soming soon, and huge thanks to Laura!!FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-58553269024755137142008-04-15T19:40:00.000-07:002008-04-15T19:55:33.345-07:00Lots of great Junque!The Junque in my Trunque swap was great fun! I swear, since I've started working part time, swaps are one of the only ways that I can force myself to be creative. Friday is supposed to be "Art Day" as its my day off, but I don't seem to have it to myself too often. <br /><br />The darling <a href="http://smirleyworld.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth</a> was my partner, and this was her first swap! I feel very fortunate to have been her partner, because look at all of the goodies that she sent me!<br />The box was so pretty that I was afraid to open it :D<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1i_UWf1MajNEkaC8D7wlSBcLLcSFl2a3G2bvsG9X2jtxOBtknaVzGvLtBOUAieMzz0NHGTvZtfOxW8v6fXyj4YBq1lmOduGIxG-My8nz0iPnFkmSyytxOObST454KQ5ybEtbp_M0HrA/s1600-h/broken+board+003.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1i_UWf1MajNEkaC8D7wlSBcLLcSFl2a3G2bvsG9X2jtxOBtknaVzGvLtBOUAieMzz0NHGTvZtfOxW8v6fXyj4YBq1lmOduGIxG-My8nz0iPnFkmSyytxOObST454KQ5ybEtbp_M0HrA/s320/broken+board+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189668784874633330" /></a><br /><br /><br />It was HUGE too!! Love this girl!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkLewTeBm3UMrj7QMlaNvmuwiplzmD4rh8dskHwc3-VNFrfoeRQyMiLZe4vadJifvLM1U00TTB7QtQ1F5EWiWgZHO0q1tjNR89W_ktSJomxkVu4KOqk3ec6djIogh662GiWopus8yMQ/s1600-h/broken+board+004.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIkLewTeBm3UMrj7QMlaNvmuwiplzmD4rh8dskHwc3-VNFrfoeRQyMiLZe4vadJifvLM1U00TTB7QtQ1F5EWiWgZHO0q1tjNR89W_ktSJomxkVu4KOqk3ec6djIogh662GiWopus8yMQ/s320/broken+board+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189669021097834626" /></a><br /><br />Doesn't it look amazing!! Look at the cupcake, oooooh love it!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0ttn5P8pUSTYytelBUv46HtFgMpPh-DrmghBlTnVMIFUdbPBO7tLXv3OQtFGG9RKkHgFPs8kR0bskmUwtYS1QbKazeHyQdcD493vT8XUuoFspPzuJXI5AUpRQME9G8HPXQK3U8fDfg/s1600-h/broken+board+005.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU0ttn5P8pUSTYytelBUv46HtFgMpPh-DrmghBlTnVMIFUdbPBO7tLXv3OQtFGG9RKkHgFPs8kR0bskmUwtYS1QbKazeHyQdcD493vT8XUuoFspPzuJXI5AUpRQME9G8HPXQK3U8fDfg/s320/broken+board+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189669210076395666" /></a><br /><br />Look at the cute little tin, and wow, there is just so much great stuff in here! The most darling vintage pink gloves, fabulous buttons, adorable cupcake picks...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH04RxpNnnUMxPRGwHeA3nzzM9FoJ9vMLt5GhgA7YUoUGUAzoho4zR11kLheCge9p5chvH_WSpuHnp1DZmWS10vryZkN7Ay_XU2Gc33g_dTAwChw9upt3sC5l0YXGqL0WKKZeE35qnvA/s1600-h/broken+board+009.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH04RxpNnnUMxPRGwHeA3nzzM9FoJ9vMLt5GhgA7YUoUGUAzoho4zR11kLheCge9p5chvH_WSpuHnp1DZmWS10vryZkN7Ay_XU2Gc33g_dTAwChw9upt3sC5l0YXGqL0WKKZeE35qnvA/s320/broken+board+009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189669553673779362" /></a><br />The teapot box just bowled me over, it is the cutest little thing I've ever seen!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzCsUoQ4LJaCwXdejjViOOUO2_IgVIxzuK6kwA-Pb68IjPiuzbCEzH7EoIe8jAGweboWgvILud4USxXCK25wo9Jd3Tv8VLZ82IKzWYRR3vbZcrUHinGNIeLIOXkD1No4FtKJflKxeBg/s1600-h/broken+board+011.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzCsUoQ4LJaCwXdejjViOOUO2_IgVIxzuK6kwA-Pb68IjPiuzbCEzH7EoIe8jAGweboWgvILud4USxXCK25wo9Jd3Tv8VLZ82IKzWYRR3vbZcrUHinGNIeLIOXkD1No4FtKJflKxeBg/s320/broken+board+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189669965990639794" /></a><br /><br />Thank you so so so much, Elizabeth, I just adore it, and you really went all out. Beautiful stuff!!!<br /><br /><strong>On another note, another <a href="http://elizabethgwenoriginals.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth</a>, who happens to be my darlingest dearest cousin, has had the baby!!!!!!!! YAY, and welcome to the world, gorgeous Connor!!!!!!<br /><br />I'm not going to give any details or show the picture, because I know Liz will want to do that herself (and he is supersupersupercute!!!!) but I know many of you have been waiting for news, and Mommy and baby are well!! I'm dying to talk to her, and I know she'll post a pic as soon as she gets a chance. Yay, Liz and baby Connor!!!</strong>FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-52866580551107461132008-04-14T10:09:00.000-07:002008-04-14T10:21:22.565-07:00Swappin' is done!Just mailed out a package to my lovely swap partner <a href="http://www.asparklymessylife.blogspot.com/">Tangee</a> we were paired in <a href="http://www.artsymama.blogspot.com/">Artsymama's</a> Vintage Party Swap. I had so much fun making her goodies!! Also, have one package to send out tomorrow to <a href="http://smirleyworld.blogspot.com/">Elizabeth</a>, my partner in <a href="http://prettypetalsboutique.blogspot.com/">Heather's</a> Junque in your Trunque swap. I recieved my box from Elizabeth already, and it made me squeal and clap, so fantastic!!!!!! I have pictures that I will post hopefully tonight, fab stuff!!<br /><br />We also have a science project (another one!) that we started yesterday, we are doing the "growing crystals out of charcoal" expirament. We started it yesterday, and they're already growing! <br /><br />Anyway, must dash, but I will have pics to post, and I have been working on some new cuppies for my shop, it is getting pretty empty in there, so I really need to fill it up with some goodies. Love to all!FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-44249487679009692112008-04-06T20:41:00.001-07:002008-04-06T20:52:25.415-07:00I meant to post this a couple of days ago!!I recieved the loveliest package on Friday from my fantastic swap partner, <a href="http://www.asparklymessylife.blogspot.com/">Tange</a>e but I have been swamped, just crazy busy this weekend, and I didn't have the chance. Tangee was my partner for Artsymama's Vintage Party Swap, and she is such a doll! I am always amazed at these swaps, I've participated in quite a few, and I have yet to get a package that disappoints! It's almost like Tangee knew me, and I am so lucky to have her as a partner.<br />Check out these adorable sachets that she made! They smell soooo good and they are just so cute!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qJP0YZ3YavwEiiFT5LKtzvo5I0bfrsK_FYbg8Zi5KS56ShWHZ2tDumX-kSDYAd11UcRQFcwtv_1E_xGDgT70zLOSuwpzUwt5aFTDztt7yk0nn920MbQwAG3STL8wCYC_VGztwv2Y9Q/s1600-h/xmasswap+001.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4qJP0YZ3YavwEiiFT5LKtzvo5I0bfrsK_FYbg8Zi5KS56ShWHZ2tDumX-kSDYAd11UcRQFcwtv_1E_xGDgT70zLOSuwpzUwt5aFTDztt7yk0nn920MbQwAG3STL8wCYC_VGztwv2Y9Q/s320/xmasswap+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186344553633456978" /></a><br /><br />This wreath of roses, OMG, so me!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-yzeFVHOTP30vLK_87_12D29QyBEOY3UmMKFM1mtFnkeeL21gQyhuiXPkzozEcvotIfOYQkIqY_EbvOTTEOaeezMEkvcitPIjBmWcVoGxVpVO0fL2GZy356HV_ELwnt3XtOgNJQlUQ/s1600-h/xmasswap+002.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-yzeFVHOTP30vLK_87_12D29QyBEOY3UmMKFM1mtFnkeeL21gQyhuiXPkzozEcvotIfOYQkIqY_EbvOTTEOaeezMEkvcitPIjBmWcVoGxVpVO0fL2GZy356HV_ELwnt3XtOgNJQlUQ/s320/xmasswap+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186344845691233122" /></a><br /><br />The tiny cupcakes...the vintage postcard, and the supercute tin...Opening this package was totally an oooh and ahhhh moment!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFNqk5dVasuQkLW0hQS80MgTd4KgRIknn-b_TIIms2bP-TCSqDY3-qfasdrv2_mVbQJVE1GIZXDvXoaq1jlaNeSZ6Ev1rKTfGDdDul5dgS_WTrBvHC0us0BsmzeDmuiAoE-JEl6UcfA/s1600-h/xmasswap+004.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghFNqk5dVasuQkLW0hQS80MgTd4KgRIknn-b_TIIms2bP-TCSqDY3-qfasdrv2_mVbQJVE1GIZXDvXoaq1jlaNeSZ6Ev1rKTfGDdDul5dgS_WTrBvHC0us0BsmzeDmuiAoE-JEl6UcfA/s320/xmasswap+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186345073324499826" /></a><br /><br />Last, but certainly not least, an adorable tag, and (Prepare to be jealous) a hand made bracelet!! So girly, lovely, and just jaw droppingly gorgeous. Love it all, and just WOW!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQUNwa6yQLG0uCLwGTAMK1Z7BsXC96ixbnIdhPYGJzp68e6IYA5SITSaOJ_e1JwFhHmpqkYHMldMztmZPTw53Z6LPAFjJdi8R3xoOKLyWcLzUyVzBF6wdz_AL4MkCftjhAwU0tmV9lA/s1600-h/xmasswap+008.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQUNwa6yQLG0uCLwGTAMK1Z7BsXC96ixbnIdhPYGJzp68e6IYA5SITSaOJ_e1JwFhHmpqkYHMldMztmZPTw53Z6LPAFjJdi8R3xoOKLyWcLzUyVzBF6wdz_AL4MkCftjhAwU0tmV9lA/s320/xmasswap+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186345498526262146" /></a><br /><br />I am not as on the ball as Tangee, but am <em>aaalmost</em> finished with her package. This has been so much fun!! Thanks to Artsymama for hosting such a great swap :DFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-37563757442030591682008-03-18T13:22:00.001-07:002008-03-18T13:37:45.433-07:00Oh my Goodies!! Easter Basket Swap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszNcqArQjjKeJ1Ya3Mm33esrUIIrCrsTab2OI0lyE_SJl3pTfvgLiYkAD0vK_GiPpjohdWQflJqTaABXUMzm71pWXmj9MWc1zWqk0AJdy77o8JVV3LyI_AkP6ACPFAcS63cqj42ykwA/s1600-h/xmasswap+010.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjszNcqArQjjKeJ1Ya3Mm33esrUIIrCrsTab2OI0lyE_SJl3pTfvgLiYkAD0vK_GiPpjohdWQflJqTaABXUMzm71pWXmj9MWc1zWqk0AJdy77o8JVV3LyI_AkP6ACPFAcS63cqj42ykwA/s320/xmasswap+010.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179179801532048354" /></a><br /><br /> <br />Today I recieved the lovliest Easter Basket from my swap partner, <a href="http://frommycherryheart.blogspot.com/">Dolly</a> and it was loaded with easter goodness! I made sure to open it while the kids were occupied, because otherwise, I may not have gotten to take any pictures LOL<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUnlLCfKafr2WLdXQUTR7S87_z0Z0xtROvJBV0qUc_XbMXNM3m2KxEyuLzlLUqTzD1-FUq1dKunY7a17xu6TZsUX1mVJEKnW9nwPb8xqhmL9mg2voOje-0_TXKbZYwl5sDzexp89BGw/s1600-h/xmasswap+011.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUnlLCfKafr2WLdXQUTR7S87_z0Z0xtROvJBV0qUc_XbMXNM3m2KxEyuLzlLUqTzD1-FUq1dKunY7a17xu6TZsUX1mVJEKnW9nwPb8xqhmL9mg2voOje-0_TXKbZYwl5sDzexp89BGw/s320/xmasswap+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179180514496619506" /></a><br /><br /><br />The basket itself has the cutest yellow flowers all over it, and it is positively darling!! Dolly made this gorgeous, scrumptious easter art, which is going on my wall, it is just the sweetest ever bunny girl, and my daughter already tried to make off with it...She also included a chipboard book, which I have been meaning to buy, so its like she read my mind :D :D <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeq2Da2eE-l_0amenefejMJ6wo43SkCFB1PHbVFZ-y0wEBIQ_XFvxej_uzPjqvTmVsquNeVzksv2h9mCX5t3Gxu2jm_bsuvDFsSYSwaqfyn3ICzA2fN-tUVWrXzhHpSCyzWP7byWc-4g/s1600-h/xmasswap+013.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeq2Da2eE-l_0amenefejMJ6wo43SkCFB1PHbVFZ-y0wEBIQ_XFvxej_uzPjqvTmVsquNeVzksv2h9mCX5t3Gxu2jm_bsuvDFsSYSwaqfyn3ICzA2fN-tUVWrXzhHpSCyzWP7byWc-4g/s320/xmasswap+013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179181321950471170" /></a><br /><br />These gorgeous handmade tags made me giddy, they are so darling, and sparkley, and girly!! Love them to bits, and the candles made the whole box smell soooo good!! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXPJW_9aHMfF26Lt19jL5PdagDGLic5UhbuHysWYgSI-LOe8Iu1uzIujMyGB5KOwEXVN73Zt9rNa8mccozsrPV3VoexeJf0P9Zuyjb8zVd6qycB2sv7oyyDIqUZIvD4p_EYiwRbyBlw/s1600-h/xmasswap+015.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjXPJW_9aHMfF26Lt19jL5PdagDGLic5UhbuHysWYgSI-LOe8Iu1uzIujMyGB5KOwEXVN73Zt9rNa8mccozsrPV3VoexeJf0P9Zuyjb8zVd6qycB2sv7oyyDIqUZIvD4p_EYiwRbyBlw/s320/xmasswap+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179182004850271250" /></a><br /><br />She even wrapped the candies in the prettiest paper, with a delicate paper flower on the front of each one, and a sparkley little center. Too cute!! And the chocolate bunny was wrapped in vintage wallpaper, with the cutest paper trim over it, just exquisite. Love it to bits, Dolly, thank you SOOOOO much!!!!!!<br /><br />And thanks to my pal <a href="http://bella-enchanted.blogspot.com/">Genevieve</a> for hosting such a fun and wonderful swap!!!!<br /><br />I posted a preview of the goodies that I made for Dolly, and here are the big piccies, LOL Here is the little sugared bunny, in his decorated basket/box<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZKTGeLwtuyIhfXHnyoKJpd4Nla7sPHgQ9RUs4JxfflfF5cQwCEiSohEODGJ2tc0SfVzdIeclXAtFK3Y5XqtDEWH7YViI-qNqd9C3A1jYVZq0OaqqPvATrTgFiKA3BID9nE17_kwK9w/s1600-h/bunny08.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAZKTGeLwtuyIhfXHnyoKJpd4Nla7sPHgQ9RUs4JxfflfF5cQwCEiSohEODGJ2tc0SfVzdIeclXAtFK3Y5XqtDEWH7YViI-qNqd9C3A1jYVZq0OaqqPvATrTgFiKA3BID9nE17_kwK9w/s320/bunny08.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179182799419221026" /></a><br /><br />Here is the shadow box, so much fun to make!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBphCUKztPymS-YBRHkWI48zVZuAUZIZ7G2hVpFgyrM0DCYPy9oP1xjMsDeA9vH-WNOBSY-x38m_v-iPEOCsCUrxoAqKWyz2pL6YRvUFFgF4DC9LFnfhswJqjhyZBKO0NWxZnfF_9tKg/s1600-h/shadowbox1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBphCUKztPymS-YBRHkWI48zVZuAUZIZ7G2hVpFgyrM0DCYPy9oP1xjMsDeA9vH-WNOBSY-x38m_v-iPEOCsCUrxoAqKWyz2pL6YRvUFFgF4DC9LFnfhswJqjhyZBKO0NWxZnfF_9tKg/s320/shadowbox1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179183155901506610" /></a><br /><br />Unfortunatley, I didn't take pictures of the basket I sent, I had strep throat and an ear infection, so I was in a hurry to mail it when I got better. I hope she likes it!FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-50685585717333533662008-03-06T05:41:00.001-08:002008-03-06T16:20:02.676-08:00Received a goodie in the mail! And swapping...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3n52oLREJPXT92cJy_LBqrqfEDJccA9-fNWQiHZzQCs1B34Ds5zqhsjMf0Xcxejq6UD-iUjnUHjJ3gaJ6Op9bPQ0o1xxWqN47uOb4MZGKXaHOFsNsMctLhyJsPL6WQiHmmb1LfZb5w/s1600-h/easter+021.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw3n52oLREJPXT92cJy_LBqrqfEDJccA9-fNWQiHZzQCs1B34Ds5zqhsjMf0Xcxejq6UD-iUjnUHjJ3gaJ6Op9bPQ0o1xxWqN47uOb4MZGKXaHOFsNsMctLhyJsPL6WQiHmmb1LfZb5w/s320/easter+021.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174623426806442194" /></a><br /> <br />There was fanfare...paparazzi all over my lawn, and very handsome young men trying to get a look in my mailbox. At <em>her</em>.<br />The "it" girl, the toast of the town, Miss BETSY! Isn't she gorgeous in her Hollywood finery? Brushing past all of the hoopla, I got her safely into my house, where she is resting happily and sipping a dirty martini. She seems relieved.<br /><br />Seriously, she is just darling. <a href="http://craftilyeverafter.blogspot.com">Sadie Lou</a> did a wonderful job, she is as cute as a button and I just love her!!<br />Thanks, Sadie Lou :D<br /><br />I'd also like to welcome a new friend to blogland, <a href="http://aleciasart.blogspot.com/">Alecia</a> is having a lovely spring giveaway!! Stop by and say hello, she has an adorable blog :)<br /><br />I've been finishing up my goodies for The <a href="http://bella-enchanted.blogspot.com/">Easter Basket Swap</a>, here is a sneak preview of the handmade part that I have been having the best best time working on.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYSHzQP9Lk3iOd9KbSJofkE3FcFqogH_Arl9ttqaFN6H_kKwZPexHA6tfxEQUs_HAYTy-q4aEhl8h52UB2WDwUpKbSd9Y_vQsrsdlkJhmsH3SG8aZz0AczO6OqLRcPK32pTlubGvUQw/s1600-h/easter+018.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBYSHzQP9Lk3iOd9KbSJofkE3FcFqogH_Arl9ttqaFN6H_kKwZPexHA6tfxEQUs_HAYTy-q4aEhl8h52UB2WDwUpKbSd9Y_vQsrsdlkJhmsH3SG8aZz0AczO6OqLRcPK32pTlubGvUQw/s320/easter+018.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174625196332968162" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zMPqpd7JAN0qV0ALEC83Vo_BMDw_KoDY-wh61padFZY9iuS22AUPMlmbmn3gEXpsHPtW6-HFDpbOXZhyN0nsqJbsTeEHtxAs3pHLoyzyiYHYy6gCtN93-KuWBiymCpPJ70uKpNjjPg/s1600-h/easter+019.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zMPqpd7JAN0qV0ALEC83Vo_BMDw_KoDY-wh61padFZY9iuS22AUPMlmbmn3gEXpsHPtW6-HFDpbOXZhyN0nsqJbsTeEHtxAs3pHLoyzyiYHYy6gCtN93-KuWBiymCpPJ70uKpNjjPg/s320/easter+019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174625389606496498" /></a><br /><br />Sparkles to all!FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-49208261673466061532008-03-03T08:47:00.000-08:002008-03-03T09:37:08.452-08:00Awarded and Tagged, how sweet!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBn-BkPuBLzsbksWhywQa-gcD0KLvGUAnrIuspWthZtGt9NBAFFNezvnir30fFGYgn4lHEX53M54AEaO7lx-LpFSa09iFnE006o8ORsit1lo1I5qF1cMMiZNNmJlY-4ugTj29HKFBWIg/s1600-h/cupcake+time.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBn-BkPuBLzsbksWhywQa-gcD0KLvGUAnrIuspWthZtGt9NBAFFNezvnir30fFGYgn4lHEX53M54AEaO7lx-LpFSa09iFnE006o8ORsit1lo1I5qF1cMMiZNNmJlY-4ugTj29HKFBWIg/s320/cupcake+time.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173558404444391122" /></a><br /><br /><br />I made this yesterday, along with a few things for my swap partner Dolly from <a href="http://frommycherryheart.blogspot.com/">From My Cherry Heart</a> but I can't show those yet...they're a suprise :)<br /><br />While visiting Genevieve's *aka* <a href="http://bella-enchanted.blogspot.com/">Bella Enchanted</a> blog, I was happily bestowed upon the You Make My Day award...awwww!!! I thought that was so very nice, Genevieve is hosting the Easter Basket swap, and has lots of great stuff on her blog, thanks Gen!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPihg_xc3jld8GF5vu8vQNGulwRw9wOaUFoMOdKElqI9oQ222p-_MeG1Cb4MaQYRJ1FNfZ457AiWf_3W-FuIU2-hILGALalGBJHQP5TJtFGydiPleAsMKuqQkK1oPEDRtH6RksRhyphenhyphenxrg/s1600-h/day_award.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPihg_xc3jld8GF5vu8vQNGulwRw9wOaUFoMOdKElqI9oQ222p-_MeG1Cb4MaQYRJ1FNfZ457AiWf_3W-FuIU2-hILGALalGBJHQP5TJtFGydiPleAsMKuqQkK1oPEDRtH6RksRhyphenhyphenxrg/s320/day_award.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173559877618173666" /></a><br /><br />In return, I would like to award (and if you've already gotten one, just know that you're double loved!):<br /><br />Lori,<a href="http://faeriewindow.blogspot.com/"> Miss Faerie Window</a> whom I adore, she is a dynamo and a fab artist, and I don't know how she finds time for all that she does!<br /><br />Shannon <a href="http://shannonthompson.blogspot.com/">Miss Paint Mine Pink</a> who is my australian sister, and who is about to launch her new online store!<br /><br />Michelle, <a href="http://www.mosaicqueen.typepad.com/">Miss Mosaic Queen</a> who is a darling, and hands down, the most AMAZING Mosaic Artist!<br /><br />Ele, <a href="http://abitofpinkheaven.blogspot.com/">A Bit of Pink Heaven</a> So sweet, and her blog and shop sends me into a frenzied pink delight! Eye candy galore, and such a sweetie too<br /><br />Sadie Lou, <a href="http://craftilyeverafter.blogspot.com/">Craftily Ever After</a> from whom I just recieved my first Betsy ( I will post a picture) She makes the most darling goodies!!!<br /><br />Jackie, <a href="http://fatjakoriginals.blogspot.com/">Fat Jak Originals</a> who is such a talented artist, a fellow Chicagoan, and visiting her blog makes my day!<br /><br />Jenn, of <a href="http://noodleandlou.blogspot.com/">Noodle and Lou</a> who's art makes me want to own every single piece. When we move, that is the first thing I'm going to buy, she is just lovely!<br /><br />Mere, <a href="http://thevictorianlady.blogspot.com/">These are the Days</a> As sweet as can be, and a blog full of fantasticness!!<br /><br />Karin at <a href="http://creativechaos.typepad.com/">Creative Chaos</a> who not only has gorgeous eye candy on her blog, but her writing has tested my bladder control on more than one occassion, so funny!!<br /><br />Last but not least, <a href="http://natashaburns.blogspot.com/">Natasha Burns</a> who not only is the sweetest person in blogland, but her site always has new goodies, sparkley bling, and so much eye candy, I am in awe!!<br /><br /><br />Also, I've been tagged by the wonderful Miss <a href="http://aleahstreasures.blogspot.com/">Rowan Willow</a>, who is another amazing artist that I was lucky enough to find through One World One Heart, for 7 weird and random things...I'm totally weird and random, so this should be easy LOL...<br /><br />1. I took improv classes at Second City...we rolled around on the floor, acted like chickens, played games, and put on a few shows! It was the best time I ever had, and our troop was called Mud for your Turtle :D<br /><br />2. I once incited a riot, and got expelled from school. Great fun!<br /><br />3. I have 9 half and step siblings, but technically am an only child. (Not nearly as Jerry Springer as it sounds, just expensive around the holidays LOL)<br /><br />4. I love show tunes, my favorite word is fabulous, I love shoes, glitter, pink and I swear that I am a gay man trapped in a woman's body LOL<br /><br />5. I once met John Cusack at a U2 concert. I was 14, and he was sitting in the seat in front of me. He kept turning around saying "I know I can make you smile!" When I saw "Say Anything" I almost died! That's the guy from the U2 Concert!!<br /><br />6. When I was in 6th grade I had to skip in the door during a play. I fell flat on my face!<br /><br />7. I wish big hair was still in style. It was so easy!<br /><br />OK, I tag everyone from above that makes my day, unless you've already played.<br />Smoochies to all, think pink and sparkle!FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-17317314171081648602008-02-29T06:39:00.000-08:002008-03-03T08:17:46.809-08:00The one where I lock myself inside!I'm off today and I am secretly lifting my no art ban!! I am dying to make something, and as long as I get it all swept up and put away before the real estate agent comes over...its our little secret *wink wink* Now don't rat me out, please!<br /><br />I went to my favorite thrift store last night, they are open until 9 on Thursdays, and got these fantastic baubles, only 75c for the whole bag! They have what they call a junk drawer, and its only avaliable on Thursday evenings, it was such fun to look through...<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUob3hA50mq9weLPQPjK0D1IfPoSS5D7Wff0WGB3vRC1d_Y5tqifOpzvRhvFxnyizTLtmU7TbYiYVuFcSplUmjnhyphenhyphenSrNJ_D6v3eVFHy14Ja55bMAgiTtFWL1j4G1Dr6V5l527lzNRMg/s1600-h/easter+001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUob3hA50mq9weLPQPjK0D1IfPoSS5D7Wff0WGB3vRC1d_Y5tqifOpzvRhvFxnyizTLtmU7TbYiYVuFcSplUmjnhyphenhyphenSrNJ_D6v3eVFHy14Ja55bMAgiTtFWL1j4G1Dr6V5l527lzNRMg/s320/easter+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172413095580337730" /></a><br /><br />I found these little cuties too, and plan to put them to good use.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__-JVqkL5TRaX7jXr3AFXWjChz6Z9-KHoB8uxcFu9K6G2LnhjeTolrj4XKhr0_V9ryUJGuDnRZjYLg2FxlAUMOZnic7f-OPKnxoFELBMzl3ED8dTFwguaHoV5_LSuaMLzxyy_lulV1Q/s1600-h/easter+003.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj__-JVqkL5TRaX7jXr3AFXWjChz6Z9-KHoB8uxcFu9K6G2LnhjeTolrj4XKhr0_V9ryUJGuDnRZjYLg2FxlAUMOZnic7f-OPKnxoFELBMzl3ED8dTFwguaHoV5_LSuaMLzxyy_lulV1Q/s320/easter+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172442219753572018" /></a><br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />So today I will not answer the phone, I'm locking my doors, I'm pulling out the glitter, and having a ball. Funny how when you do something everyday, you tend to take it for granted, and then when you don't get to do it for a week or two, you realize how important it is ("you" meaning "me" and "it" meaning "art")<br /><br />Last but not least...my Cupcake Girl :D :D :D Annalise<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQkwF5KmYzNCHN26qUOhplcbmEUak7ZBm0GY_FUFBiBDSgy1WEfJlZ7czGIbPBNN0XIj52jhwJRo6zVWrpoi0vXCj1ru7tu-BWjXM0AE25sZhg0-S8tKmSpe7v7szOvTWy9XpA2Lmkw/s1600-h/christmas+002.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNQkwF5KmYzNCHN26qUOhplcbmEUak7ZBm0GY_FUFBiBDSgy1WEfJlZ7czGIbPBNN0XIj52jhwJRo6zVWrpoi0vXCj1ru7tu-BWjXM0AE25sZhg0-S8tKmSpe7v7szOvTWy9XpA2Lmkw/s320/christmas+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172414942416275090" /></aFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-34560093593178262552008-02-24T16:55:00.000-08:002008-02-24T17:10:31.870-08:00The one with the Goodies!I was hoping to get here sooner to post these pictures of my awesome fabulous treasures, but life got in the way for the last two days...<br />Friday was "one of those days" It was my day off (always a lovely thing!) and I was hoping to spend a little time creating (we had no showings on Fiday!), but it wasn't meant to be. Murphy's Law was in full effect that day...I was feeling a bit down by 9:00 am, and then the whole day turned around with the arrival of the days mail! Yippee!!<br /><br />I got my lovely, wonderful, beautiful bunny from <a href="http://lemoncholys.blogspot.com/">Lemoncholy</a> aka the talented and fabulous Kecia. This little fella is amazing, and my pictures certainly don't do him justice, as I am using my old camera at the moment (don't ask, we're on a happiness roll!) He is just the sweetest guy, in his little basket, with his chick friend at the bottom, thank you so so so much, Kecia!! He just made me smile, I was just giddy over his cuteness!<br /><br />I also got a fantastic package from the amazing <a href="http://quillingcentralblog.blogspot.com/">Acaya</a> the queen of the quill, and was positively blown away by the delicate star ornaments, so shiny from the side, and all made from paper! Acaya, they are so so lovely and delicate, I love them :)<br /><br />My package for the lovely and patient Rowan WIllow will go out first thing in the morning, and I hope that it doesn't dissappoint.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8tvLpIhLqi4X1TNL-5-yEMVbPIg-HIF9F5cp-hn8pBxEtAFd-YyXWaMsXcoduonUWZT0CanlvdRunp6dPRv2B6Gc26mzvklvi6ABNAWugBbTYhIDGPVAdB5x4jxXJAfLdePQtsRmGg/s1600-h/christmas+003.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr8tvLpIhLqi4X1TNL-5-yEMVbPIg-HIF9F5cp-hn8pBxEtAFd-YyXWaMsXcoduonUWZT0CanlvdRunp6dPRv2B6Gc26mzvklvi6ABNAWugBbTYhIDGPVAdB5x4jxXJAfLdePQtsRmGg/s320/christmas+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170715952925345874" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWr4JEVUvUDQ9oCxOIFaE0zFuVFkPhWZDXXa_8c1gI2VnWECrw3Aoek1MMHjEShgVVk3mjgNg2elbfLryjZFVSWv2ykKvRaEuUPduPQi4273OGuIR6kctdEOioB3JM_K6xMbq6xsB0g/s1600-h/christmas+005.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWr4JEVUvUDQ9oCxOIFaE0zFuVFkPhWZDXXa_8c1gI2VnWECrw3Aoek1MMHjEShgVVk3mjgNg2elbfLryjZFVSWv2ykKvRaEuUPduPQi4273OGuIR6kctdEOioB3JM_K6xMbq6xsB0g/s320/christmas+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170715832666261570" /></a>FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-21607849622706461352008-02-14T08:28:00.000-08:002008-02-14T08:35:19.133-08:00AND...the Winner is...The lovely and talented <a href="http://aleahstreasures.blogspot.com/">ROWAN WILLOW</a>!!! Congratulations, and thanks to everyone who entered!!<br /><br />Thanks too, to the AMAZING <a href="http://heartofthenest.blogspot.com/">Lisa</a> for this unbelieveable brain child of hers. The concept is beautiful, and the most wonderful part is finding so many awesome blogs. Lisa, you absolutely rock, girl<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day to All!!!<br /><a href="http://www.hellasmultimedia.com/webimages/valentine-htm/valentine/images/misc/val102b.gif"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.hellasmultimedia.com/webimages/valentine-htm/valentine/images/misc/val102b.gif" border="0" alt="" /></a>FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-6733709191307611762008-02-11T09:11:00.000-08:002008-02-11T09:33:04.764-08:00One World One Heart Giveaway!<a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/Love2/owohbadge.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/Love2/owohbadge.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/179/777/il_430xN.15662684.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://images.etsy.com/all_images/1/179/777/il_430xN.15662684.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Better late than never!! I am just not online as much as I have been, because of all the house showings, and I almost missed this!!! I know there are only a few days, but I was lucky to be a part of this last year, and I would be honored to do it again. I have been browsing, and am just blown away by how this has blossomed! <a href="http://heartofthenest.blogspot.com/2008/02/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html">Lisa's </a>vision was indeed a wonderful one. Please leave a comment, for the chance to win my mixed media cupcake, and I will be sure to stop by yours as well!.FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-35619047622014562042008-02-02T11:49:00.000-08:002008-02-05T17:04:18.361-08:00Time flies!I usually don't go this long without a post, but our house is on the market, and we've just had so much to do! We also put an offer on another house, (which they accepted) contingent on the sale of our house. I haven't really been able to work on my art, because (shhhh...looks around) <em>I sometimes get a bit messy</em><br /><br />I am running outside twice a day, hiding in Gas station bathrooms to shake a little glitter about, and leave a trail of sprinkles behind me at the mall...anything to feed my addiction to sparkley stuff. Its a deep, shameful addiction...my family can see the glitter under my fingernails, and I even have some on my face sometimes...its a lonely road, I tell ya. <br /><br />Anyway, I will be back to creating soon, and here are some pictures of the house we're buying...its on an acre, with its own pond (which they use for ice skating!) We've always lived on a small city lot, so this will be like having our own country LOL <br /><br />Here is the front<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht07LtvlpifH9s51f0IALUkaMSGAkIvhS4CbkqpnXRLo2ruVJyzaR1Dpx163CC-LimcKipP-Jf25UynI-kBlKzHjUs7wTP_AFikKS1kaUH2v7azzCCjiyTI_X9SoCIUpSQEN_nH46QUg/s1600-h/front.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht07LtvlpifH9s51f0IALUkaMSGAkIvhS4CbkqpnXRLo2ruVJyzaR1Dpx163CC-LimcKipP-Jf25UynI-kBlKzHjUs7wTP_AFikKS1kaUH2v7azzCCjiyTI_X9SoCIUpSQEN_nH46QUg/s320/front.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163660414090760626" /></a><br />The Kitchen<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvQsDH92LbfC3JYZKw5wqFbn-2s4GeWA4Ga_r27wJO50Zn79nq9wOlcK4stH3AhMJXYZbc7smLGSqsqp318GmKAfIgQNuD2PdnqnqvLfq2dl7XYCnUZngoZ7rTvBJsMRiShgpVZxezg/s1600-h/kitchen.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOvQsDH92LbfC3JYZKw5wqFbn-2s4GeWA4Ga_r27wJO50Zn79nq9wOlcK4stH3AhMJXYZbc7smLGSqsqp318GmKAfIgQNuD2PdnqnqvLfq2dl7XYCnUZngoZ7rTvBJsMRiShgpVZxezg/s320/kitchen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163660573004550594" /></a><br />The STUDIO :D :D<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiwqMZjtYALoR8A9G3MkNSDHi6Mi7GLv-G36NEkrhyphenhyphenwGpHIf8sFuJvmDjxgJNSJOnLFHV2U3mfh5UwCb8otkwiXl99Xj1HkXS9cMFJEZikFsN53FQV3KBZraMqkCn9THeafqPmMiuzw/s1600-h/studiobaby.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCiwqMZjtYALoR8A9G3MkNSDHi6Mi7GLv-G36NEkrhyphenhyphenwGpHIf8sFuJvmDjxgJNSJOnLFHV2U3mfh5UwCb8otkwiXl99Xj1HkXS9cMFJEZikFsN53FQV3KBZraMqkCn9THeafqPmMiuzw/s320/studiobaby.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163660757688144338" /></a><br />and the pond<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcJch_rdaRdJ0KBWxHSplnDEMzBVePzppvbbLtZ7lXljBiwJhHAAxeQJZALbs1ClHmwgSTds5MrdWH9v6ShYWiZVipM9PN8jXPO3U28DZE0ggB0Rcy9f60lUscgdWziOPgZ08IQSlyA/s1600-h/pond.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcJch_rdaRdJ0KBWxHSplnDEMzBVePzppvbbLtZ7lXljBiwJhHAAxeQJZALbs1ClHmwgSTds5MrdWH9v6ShYWiZVipM9PN8jXPO3U28DZE0ggB0Rcy9f60lUscgdWziOPgZ08IQSlyA/s320/pond.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163660938076770786" /></a><br /><br />I quite like the bar as well<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEeFsuUR1zBhJPQb4lQdA2im-QIypqcBvGO8QYh2ZOEhDy_RwQVFPgaBc8fmlVCkDJJWFYGsl0gE5a7wZB0gxEKWIQQXT5tkaSfcH9aePXtAdTg_OCEqFUk6qNU1mU8wYP_T-FejQew/s1600-h/bar.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEeFsuUR1zBhJPQb4lQdA2im-QIypqcBvGO8QYh2ZOEhDy_RwQVFPgaBc8fmlVCkDJJWFYGsl0gE5a7wZB0gxEKWIQQXT5tkaSfcH9aePXtAdTg_OCEqFUk6qNU1mU8wYP_T-FejQew/s320/bar.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163661131350299122" /></a><br /><br />And this is the house that we live in now:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluVWUXMW3rOd28h1-psTr5MIvlLlz8Ik6kmFXbQg-noVvDKacMyekxp2scKgk3jh9St70OEqnf-t1C4nTC5D8TFKeC7UjaK2dZ5I2J9XbHgeDqqeT3NrzKh6iqmLDsH2tI0-TJiiSxQ/s1600-h/housephotos+012.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluVWUXMW3rOd28h1-psTr5MIvlLlz8Ik6kmFXbQg-noVvDKacMyekxp2scKgk3jh9St70OEqnf-t1C4nTC5D8TFKeC7UjaK2dZ5I2J9XbHgeDqqeT3NrzKh6iqmLDsH2tI0-TJiiSxQ/s320/housephotos+012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163661384753369602" /></a><br /><br />Here is my current kitchen:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0CR7GfV6N1znqa-KDYg7DD-O0Wt68xP7us8n-j95LRA8nDHtvoudH4woDP-_v9jcun7JKTlRn-M3e5dz7NStS6acMnn93oqvzeFvnnipOkW9rQpYbiPovo3ZNnapQF3A2ELqWG3ufsA/s1600-h/housephotos+002.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0CR7GfV6N1znqa-KDYg7DD-O0Wt68xP7us8n-j95LRA8nDHtvoudH4woDP-_v9jcun7JKTlRn-M3e5dz7NStS6acMnn93oqvzeFvnnipOkW9rQpYbiPovo3ZNnapQF3A2ELqWG3ufsA/s320/housephotos+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163666345440596498" /></a><br /><br />and my living room:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCuhXjglZzsRS7BLYuzRp5CJYx03qZnPTPLjQWCtKQjVXiE-ZLdemJFmDzh5GaGFZjqKIHp7osJ93B6cqLQQ8HFVbXfl758LfHtViXwRVgZYe2THXzMuKzk8_4EFJOVClALVRyk26hA/s1600-h/housephotos+005.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvCuhXjglZzsRS7BLYuzRp5CJYx03qZnPTPLjQWCtKQjVXiE-ZLdemJFmDzh5GaGFZjqKIHp7osJ93B6cqLQQ8HFVbXfl758LfHtViXwRVgZYe2THXzMuKzk8_4EFJOVClALVRyk26hA/s320/housephotos+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163666611728568866" /></a><br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-51875748984318425902008-01-14T08:31:00.000-08:002008-01-14T08:49:54.819-08:00Good Monday MorningMy poor baby girl has been sick for two days. Her little cheeks are so rosy, and she has been laying down relaxing, with an assortment of popsicles and lots of Sprite. I'm so hoping that my other kids don't catch it, as my oldest is going to Minnesota this weekend for a musical weekend, that he is so looking forward to. Vitamin C cocktails all around!<br /><br />This is my second week at work, and I am loving it, but it does get sticky wehn the kids are sick, I am wishing that I was able to be home with my girl, but it is only for four hours, and my mom (who is a Nurse) is taking good care of her.<br /><br />I'll be back to post some of the lovelies that I found on my wonderful day shopping! We are putting our house on the market on January 28, so guess buying more stuff should be put on hold for now (easier said than done) <br /><br />My daughter, even though she is sick, is chomping at the bit to get at the art table, so tonight if her fever is gone, we will go into the studio and she can dig into the paper and paint that she loves so much...she is a cupcake girl, a girl after my own heart :D :DFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-71888656994410297852008-01-10T06:05:00.000-08:002008-01-10T06:25:36.175-08:00Going through Glitter Withdrawal<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRmpZZFyThViRWEVy3wsJtsUfrhAsx2QhT663UptMJ-9M_7ZKqaXMQ9b04v9WwzNsQ0XPFnEBxGoEEpL2tGhrwcJPG7eW9cP9Zkx6ZEXDLO9FqQ2gHSMarralK-dCAg9sOv1oCwD6fg/s1600-h/cupcake2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcRmpZZFyThViRWEVy3wsJtsUfrhAsx2QhT663UptMJ-9M_7ZKqaXMQ9b04v9WwzNsQ0XPFnEBxGoEEpL2tGhrwcJPG7eW9cP9Zkx6ZEXDLO9FqQ2gHSMarralK-dCAg9sOv1oCwD6fg/s320/cupcake2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153853856846587314" /></a><br /><br />Tomorrow is going to be a most extraordinary and wonderful day. I am going thrifting, to my three favorite, never know what you're going to find, stores, hitting Borders, and the cherry on top will be Hobby Lobby. Sounds like heaven to me :) The only thing that could make it even better would be having a yummy Starbucks Latte to go with it....(insert Homer Simpson voice...mmmmmm....latte...)<br /><br />This past evening was spent looking around blogland, really enjoying each site, instead of rushing through. There is just so much beauty and talent. It is mezmerizing, and almost perplexing that the internet gives us access to all of this, where our parents would have really had to search and dig through magazines, or word of mouth, to find other artists with similar interests. Truly we are very lucky! Such a wonderful art community, such beauty, and right at our fingertips...so nice!<br /><br />Don't forget to check out <a href="http://Pfatt Marketplace.com">Pfatt Marketplace</a> today, as Sandy is updating, lots of fabulous goodies just a click away...<br /><br />***Happiest of Thursdays to one and all***FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-82889204962395764542008-01-04T08:42:00.000-08:002008-01-04T08:54:09.122-08:00Happy New Year!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9-VumMJgXALOPQu5-lOycaHaaEGqzj_ahcmGKJzWh-VKLunPBLAQHCB4gEBzeA3h45bs84e3akinNXghZD4EKxtjFfOk4k6wQeYiQ6YWkPlufAtWUqy6faCKAQ_gUI7K6Pe2g0eH9w/s1600-h/pink+cupcakes.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX9-VumMJgXALOPQu5-lOycaHaaEGqzj_ahcmGKJzWh-VKLunPBLAQHCB4gEBzeA3h45bs84e3akinNXghZD4EKxtjFfOk4k6wQeYiQ6YWkPlufAtWUqy6faCKAQ_gUI7K6Pe2g0eH9w/s320/pink+cupcakes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151665575304242578" /></a><br />Hope everyone is recovered from the festive season. I absolutely love it, but am so glad that it's over. We had way too many parties, and all of them at our house, and my birthday is three days after Christmas. My birthday wish this year was a day of relaxing LOL and I did get it :)<br /><br />This is a really wonderful new year for me. This last year I have had my first Art Shows, lost 83 lbs, gained a lot of confidence, and met the most fantastic artists, both online and IRL.<br /><br />Now I have started a new job, which I absolutely love, and am so excited about making lots of new art this year. We are hoping to get our house on the market soon, and move to a larger home in a better school district, where I will set up a permanent studio. I am always afraid to hope for things, and have too many good things happen at once ( I am a total believer in what comes up, must come down) but knock on wood, this just may be a wonderful year :D :DFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-13933732450342271342007-12-21T06:11:00.000-08:002007-12-21T06:46:27.211-08:00(ahem..sings...)Merry Christmas baby!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7c8BMOrWnzAkYPgzLcKoZaz75hE9vJwbM_Ey2EC1MrNyWlY3n3CfNhJG8I6sUVAk9V-2VSQ51TxU0tX9zcZTm7KsZmqSH5ICm57cQpyhr6OGnRDxpCkcTX5IpbfYtRQYONBucIFwn-Q/s1600-h/christmas+015.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7c8BMOrWnzAkYPgzLcKoZaz75hE9vJwbM_Ey2EC1MrNyWlY3n3CfNhJG8I6sUVAk9V-2VSQ51TxU0tX9zcZTm7KsZmqSH5ICm57cQpyhr6OGnRDxpCkcTX5IpbfYtRQYONBucIFwn-Q/s320/christmas+015.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146435941520254258" /></a><br /><br />Blogland is so slow these days, as all of us busy busy chickees are shopping and creating and hopefully having some fun!!<br /><br />We took our annual ditch day (shhh, don't tell) and went to the Museum of Science and Industry. The Christmas displays are so beautiful, and we look forward to it all year. <br /><br />This is the lovely Christmas tree that greets you in the main lobby<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey4hvIlEX5uULWAH_bHyqT-ydcrqScSPED-xwDgbJ0dYArzX9uR3GFcn9YN0dDB5eoThP3ZbupzlBefyezjXxgkK3G45Zj8CPf47pmel_nYc8BWtEsPss7Chc6ZvHPtRqpmmEeQMXLw/s1600-h/christmas+004.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjey4hvIlEX5uULWAH_bHyqT-ydcrqScSPED-xwDgbJ0dYArzX9uR3GFcn9YN0dDB5eoThP3ZbupzlBefyezjXxgkK3G45Zj8CPf47pmel_nYc8BWtEsPss7Chc6ZvHPtRqpmmEeQMXLw/s320/christmas+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146433016647525618" /></a><br /><br />The Christmas trees from around the world are so much fun to look at too<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfdFpEkJYRI1Yqm7wCILE3KUlDdYdqy9BAEC_Uh336kgxNE9tgfFwe-PucCw73ZpuioSJlCZabENV094RqIZiyBi4dj3gSk4xTc_MK0OTaeeHzFShFeSTgbNksR-Nnon30gzZSai1Kw/s1600-h/christmas+016.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfdFpEkJYRI1Yqm7wCILE3KUlDdYdqy9BAEC_Uh336kgxNE9tgfFwe-PucCw73ZpuioSJlCZabENV094RqIZiyBi4dj3gSk4xTc_MK0OTaeeHzFShFeSTgbNksR-Nnon30gzZSai1Kw/s320/christmas+016.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146433514863731970" /></a><br /><br />My daughter Annalise's favorite is the Colleen Moore Fairy Castle...the details in this castle are just breathtaking, pictures cannot capture the magic in these tiny little walls<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJZmZycSezXFad-UDIPGh0JKX_WNYbX6Y88xAF4lUJGtyLye1iqYMYHWWOQWTvTsw2nbFEhGcCEthADs1jXw6CF_LzQSDVxiSCGkbLH-TLzecLxZgYJ20LQecXWlmHFrCHugf9b5t4g/s1600-h/christmas+007.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRJZmZycSezXFad-UDIPGh0JKX_WNYbX6Y88xAF4lUJGtyLye1iqYMYHWWOQWTvTsw2nbFEhGcCEthADs1jXw6CF_LzQSDVxiSCGkbLH-TLzecLxZgYJ20LQecXWlmHFrCHugf9b5t4g/s320/christmas+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146434219238368530" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZObNAZR7-rtk3JEgbAIPkC0yRAx6reKo-YxTCgNyIetl4VMCkEwZqOamqfB49XOTIxYCZUje4SDp6_uXkC6IEesMYdXx0Lds_Fcgqi-NlRqYRwg3xwc-9Z_Y3qJDPXUqGmDXa47ykxQ/s1600-h/christmas+008.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZObNAZR7-rtk3JEgbAIPkC0yRAx6reKo-YxTCgNyIetl4VMCkEwZqOamqfB49XOTIxYCZUje4SDp6_uXkC6IEesMYdXx0Lds_Fcgqi-NlRqYRwg3xwc-9Z_Y3qJDPXUqGmDXa47ykxQ/s320/christmas+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146434369562223906" /></a><br /><br /><br />The kids have a great time at the Farm Exhibit, especially Annalise. They have a really neat set up, the kids can even plant their own veggies, and dig them up<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3TXcFPtFyg27VnKUu22bmnxd_fHxdEYZLjQAuElij4iyWrkwh878rzvJT0Zm6SOIHo0IVkRyVc7gd_NZ1chjIqk-SJkSPG-1eR_X1jw4qg1JFUxvX7Wb0NDv8q3JFQo8lMrBrHx4eQ/s1600-h/christmas+013.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX3TXcFPtFyg27VnKUu22bmnxd_fHxdEYZLjQAuElij4iyWrkwh878rzvJT0Zm6SOIHo0IVkRyVc7gd_NZ1chjIqk-SJkSPG-1eR_X1jw4qg1JFUxvX7Wb0NDv8q3JFQo8lMrBrHx4eQ/s320/christmas+013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146436104729011522" /></a><br /><br />Getting everyone to stand still in the same place is always a challenge<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXlNSNY58JJ2o0XzuwSRxn-j1gUe7MCCpkwQGHLz90IwSCoci5zcw5ECer6vKhcWCx9Ua4y1b5UaX9cave2rImSDYgEWXPr_I0w0KGoucVWEn7i_8YOIYplh38JhH5ux4ZoAnqj0bCA/s1600-h/christmas+001.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXlNSNY58JJ2o0XzuwSRxn-j1gUe7MCCpkwQGHLz90IwSCoci5zcw5ECer6vKhcWCx9Ua4y1b5UaX9cave2rImSDYgEWXPr_I0w0KGoucVWEn7i_8YOIYplh38JhH5ux4ZoAnqj0bCA/s320/christmas+001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146436598650250594" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRSlUd0TEFfyYJ1FOg2mTI90iO4Go1r8_pkxOHraPvhV_oAQfCv-AEx7P7QPZWECgVy_z0j_NPrgVZlkLgrIFrJVokwFqqUHCRf-dDnsZHCXA8gz3udID7i8v9xiMjNqPOugvLTmy_w/s1600-h/christmas+003.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSRSlUd0TEFfyYJ1FOg2mTI90iO4Go1r8_pkxOHraPvhV_oAQfCv-AEx7P7QPZWECgVy_z0j_NPrgVZlkLgrIFrJVokwFqqUHCRf-dDnsZHCXA8gz3udID7i8v9xiMjNqPOugvLTmy_w/s320/christmas+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146436718909334898" /></a><br /><br />They are always nice and worn out by the time that we're done seeing everything<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2n6Uip7uVNAWD-q9FIFzLpHfpzs3_fwro8CC6-BSH7fvWAr_mLT9llsrPehyuCb1XXF4CQ8S1cKhvwPp-5KujpyjyXN9VJO41x_m5SdzYcZ2diCypM_92ti65GL3dVxbziAvqsTiOw/s1600-h/christmas+014.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2n6Uip7uVNAWD-q9FIFzLpHfpzs3_fwro8CC6-BSH7fvWAr_mLT9llsrPehyuCb1XXF4CQ8S1cKhvwPp-5KujpyjyXN9VJO41x_m5SdzYcZ2diCypM_92ti65GL3dVxbziAvqsTiOw/s320/christmas+014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146436882118092162" /></a><br /><br />We had a great time. I have a bit more to do...I had a call the other night for a custom Rocking Chair from the kids' old school, and I don't have much time...finished baking lots of goodies yesterday, now just have to finish up the odd bits, and go to a party with my Mom tonight.<br /><br />Hope everyone is enjoying the season, and lots of big wonderful Merry Christmas wishes to all of you out there<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-9329332637478760562007-12-10T08:08:00.000-08:002007-12-10T08:41:13.150-08:00The most fun Holiday ArtShow!This weekend was the show in Chicago, the Bucktown Holiday ArtShow, and it was just so much fun!! I will definately do this show again, and I am going to try for the Renegade Show next year as well. I met so many lovely people, and the artwork and goodies there were just out of this world. Here are a couple of photos of my booth<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9RVz844SjMnOScGA6VY2hBS8wIuqYrzuRDg6NlRurs7rOKQUzP2LQ9zpj_okxRqNSjQf-rkRkHQLyQJovX_Cbti6YgyYvsGfH8OMmF9Ys7G1hi-Krj7M4WgEcklmeKvYIxIFhhUJaA/s1600-h/My+Booth.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9RVz844SjMnOScGA6VY2hBS8wIuqYrzuRDg6NlRurs7rOKQUzP2LQ9zpj_okxRqNSjQf-rkRkHQLyQJovX_Cbti6YgyYvsGfH8OMmF9Ys7G1hi-Krj7M4WgEcklmeKvYIxIFhhUJaA/s320/My+Booth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142379050336601922" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWPoc85w5bXvTnlo_afsD82aExyWft6YtgWmv01hElBz0u6aPosOXxD9cU95T4VHZyQzWsZ47CgLjJzFm7a287eVZHjVTCw5chRvBwUm4KpYW-XRaZ6floPzi6pPIfh4s-V-om-bSQw/s1600-h/mybooth2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwWPoc85w5bXvTnlo_afsD82aExyWft6YtgWmv01hElBz0u6aPosOXxD9cU95T4VHZyQzWsZ47CgLjJzFm7a287eVZHjVTCw5chRvBwUm4KpYW-XRaZ6floPzi6pPIfh4s-V-om-bSQw/s320/mybooth2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142379359574247250" /></a><br /><br />My cupcakes were a big seller, I came home with just a couple dozen left, and I had also made some tiny ones, and sold out! I am going to list what I have left on etsy today, and make some room in my studio for my valentine things. <br /><br />Pat's cousin Carmel and my brother's girlfriend Mary Ann both helped me this weekend, they are just the most wonderful friends that anyone could ask for. These are my two angels<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh831PM4hFDKD2gUM8zKJWfJ5xcZQdQ3UQX8pWteJHpD5UMrnZNo2dIzsHYSvmUX9C2Bt86Duos82Pdf2HKTaxlAfildonSQxoFc4S198IjDL2YSXLl0kJhWrZBUFDNXX0hN5QwwIi06w/s1600-h/maryannandcarmel.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh831PM4hFDKD2gUM8zKJWfJ5xcZQdQ3UQX8pWteJHpD5UMrnZNo2dIzsHYSvmUX9C2Bt86Duos82Pdf2HKTaxlAfildonSQxoFc4S198IjDL2YSXLl0kJhWrZBUFDNXX0hN5QwwIi06w/s320/maryannandcarmel.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142381172050446178" /></a><br /><br />I even got the hubby to come in for a little bit, and help out<br />Here we are<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVzDs_hxgkpzISEnf9jmgONw9I5KbyUrothU1YG8C2ZH7mG3oFL4Lw4oP3wI2XgI0YnEk7KnFaWGJkwM1n9GDEcawwdDZKPMRlVKit-NccFWicLWPDkwyabDHRhhCsaPzhYI8PfOBxA/s1600-h/patandme.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLVzDs_hxgkpzISEnf9jmgONw9I5KbyUrothU1YG8C2ZH7mG3oFL4Lw4oP3wI2XgI0YnEk7KnFaWGJkwM1n9GDEcawwdDZKPMRlVKit-NccFWicLWPDkwyabDHRhhCsaPzhYI8PfOBxA/s320/patandme.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142382151302989682" /></a><br /><br />Last but not least, we met a lovely fellow named Alex who was there with his wife <br /><a href="http://innaderiy.googlepages.com/">Inna's </a>paintings, photos cannot do this work justice. The color in her work needs to be seen to be believed, she has such a sparkle and shine in addition to the unbelievably beautful subjects. I honestly cannot tell you how breathtaking these pieces were!! This is one of my favorites <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAui1edyc-cPAgw3AoyQBa-zdzYMJDiaCIoaOv_QL02EBGLZRFZrv-G2aTrq-ODxGpyO7NGFZj1MxzJhtFzJDOBOQTbQ0WNZB7oToc_l7vlg47hi3597DxVgYmAR4cS1Myo09_UVjx-w/s1600-h/blackmak1920-medium.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAui1edyc-cPAgw3AoyQBa-zdzYMJDiaCIoaOv_QL02EBGLZRFZrv-G2aTrq-ODxGpyO7NGFZj1MxzJhtFzJDOBOQTbQ0WNZB7oToc_l7vlg47hi3597DxVgYmAR4cS1Myo09_UVjx-w/s320/blackmak1920-medium.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5142385033226045314" /></a><br />Honestly, you have to see her work in person, it is just glorious!<br /><br />Hope everone had a wonderful weekend!FrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-719042548123817308.post-16397224145804997942007-11-30T08:00:00.000-08:002007-11-30T10:40:42.547-08:00The one where the swap goodies are!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0v5b1Dt5xqn2s_P9SKcHXZ1RCd6usIUdCV0YCsP357BKfQgnKjyqfJA6Hn-557q2AcHeo6TQ0d4KTUy_exVUdD6e9r7HNw8DTqS58LOO-Kk9a_t6k-z13rf8XTVDvk5O5CyOy5-omvw/s1600-r/xmasswap+011.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggfkXvJVGPtRhLy-w74_Dh51x1xtJZr88IOnVmM6uo0t75roqhRmBnG0ImlsGdvf9Bs_be_8ZQ8__vZoA5-TAs_PF5zw7dCecM1aB_SWUOdBdmF4F-MGbr8mpj6IWNqwiO4oTbogaLJw/s200/xmasswap+011.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138664909963438738" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1avdEujPsDYmHRkCL-vaFTMKKvzxhO97FJyGxZe8z452LyrDEVfXTaTFCbLQ7xtq4E0WBRSvw0n9Z2n5pFYdTcWPTuRnHNIBRlipllFSEZuDgL40fukdOJ9N4v4Ly64J0ecjXnaCFHw/s1600-r/xmasswap+008.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrjkO4Beh3YJ-O0rkuk7qNR42lBKo4Fak4UWG-D2IwUPLWGOfaJIRu6sKCpssorMOM7LhWJ0mWYnMlVn5SkS7gypURh0ElWNM9MUyiWkRqFcQbeNS7QRs6Lj6xsQJlcpYuLsef4uVjw/s200/xmasswap+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138664669445270146" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGBr_uhCYAC1r-dp5705V8zK1_0MaUm2phnJonMpSzNB5atAOnhy7TYfALDmkfZRRYy5rhezGS2cdpRL7OMjT9xFLEOnmNjILlTDMteDsGXReNC7Nt2tORiI0KV4bEIXnI0zfUVA3CQQ/s1600-r/xmasswap+007.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStG_Zbu1jcDrfS9EYUVIOrbSPU7PP2fUScENOSE4mfhIWDBk43EhyphenhyphenbqIA__0iIpn-aBRoybghPCWF0f4rVBdA14_LqxY4QN3rWi_eUtq6W1OK_76kevr0ezg_AZiTjiycS7NIfpE6qg/s200/xmasswap+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138664562071087730" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl7tS0mxOADncl90dvOwn3uapST2oraMGRgjQWymOpyoiTkV270O8z2JbRZ5S4uFq90Fb5092f61TJ2gwW7ep-XXpp90d-GLuNJPJcpWmWZjg9zc_1LliR868J8Kl59VMG61F29WcYg/s1600-r/xmasswap+006.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2T1suDcw8sADxzE3U1FLKQeMg0iSVROSALuJX4DM5vfqHtdUn9FOcaBUVjNx4XIfIXEc3_wUTL_z3VXvlKn2QJtMMV2xuvohLkbNMQCyIZsTKB6bcH1NDSg8BfOxQk55qz7M9uv7OkQ/s200/xmasswap+006.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138664424632134242" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJB_fJWJNGrCEjl2xdaN0Jj-3njiQN-B5pJkIsh3y1gHDViu0w-b2Ui-HEtU3VEfMFa5wGzPovrlCru9xH46qUfp0c-93b7OpvstOboOMOZjJNKHwJ8TM2pJ2m4lGOxEQFtOgR1tr_ow/s1600-r/xmasswap+012.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlf8C_lrf8C3POitefCfRzg97Hhl-L1pPJQb4rtjWXlGHoaJtjTp4o_vnmdystKW6N2rf7zkPvIqiIv3hWTvvogfSV3GmlrG0rmjPhApFWV8Kypt2-S4HqKk3MfB_w6hyphenhyphenfMFivwYjSA/s200/xmasswap+012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138664274308278866" /></a><br /><br />Where to begin?! Well, the goodies pictured above are from the lovely and talented <a href="http://www.sleepyhollowcraftcompany.blogspot.com/">Jenelle</a>, of the Sleepy Hollow Craft Company. Jenelle was my partner in <a href="http://monicaanderson.blogspot.com/">Monica</a>'s Deck the Halls Swap, and I couldn't have had a better partner! Not only is everything just wonderful, it was also early!! The pictures are not the best quality, because while I am able to post pictures again (YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!) I accidentally deleted my Photoshop (DUH!) so I need to reinstall it. For now though, I was just so happy to be able to post, that I wanted to share the treasures that I recieved from Jenelle.<br /><br />My goodies for Jenelle are nearly done, and they will go out on the first, and I will post some pics of them as soon as they are mailed out :)<br /><br />Science Fair is over as of yesterday, shark report is handed in, Cub Scouts Ceremony is over, and I really need to take some pictures of my Christmas goodies and post, I swear I have been going through blog withdrawal! <br /><br />In more good news...hey, did anyone know that there are USB ports on the back of your computer? Neither did I!! All of this unable to print, Science Fair woes, printing at my Aunt's house....well, my Uncle Terry, who is a computer genius, mentioned that the USB ports in front are merely for convenience, and that there were two in the back of my computer. I swear, I muttered the curse word of all curse words (Only I didn't say fudge...) and low and behold, I coulda been printing all along!!! Slap my mouth and color me purple. Well well well. I didn't know whether to drop dead or dance!! So all is good again, we got the part for my oven (did I mention that it broke?) and we have a new and running dishwasher. Hot diggity!!!<br /><br />Here is one more thing, I'm just going to add it in, its a shadow box type wall thingy (that's the technical definition LOL) that I painted and jazzed up. It started life brown, and here it is Frostings and Sparkled<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqKYzpHmfUntjSoDTH_tdWHYn-WtkhU4O7ROK1aVZEUM5BZqRv01Ozl1iV6mAq99XFJqFX02DEAcEE8XLQeSdTbwSGhmuJov-oggk-DxCn5lnLsnWWgBTxt6QnXKRuLOhG__CUppPpw/s1600-r/xmasswap+013.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipRuBNoREaYO0aUCtTcTMJtAZy6zXPvSv-9PqikadPcWWd-eg8IyrSB24y-ioJZaH4NrocI4jWqIttUVvGCRhiK1Ow5FkFeOMgU2v15z-A3AkNbFei2NaoIewuif5RMq68OBWADiODIg/s320/xmasswap+013.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5138705046432819890" /></a><br /><br /><br />Well, I am off to read some blogs, it feels so good to be back!!<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxFrostingsNSparkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082708669022752088noreply@blogger.com15