tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16062375649693046732024-03-18T22:42:33.241-07:00I believe in pink bubblesg.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-85048426036567689092013-07-11T00:18:00.001-07:002013-07-11T00:18:54.740-07:00Birthday paper airplane banner, project #16Our baby girl is 1! Time flies! My husband and I are excitedly planning her first birthday party and decided to make it the theme as Girl's First Flight. Here's the banner. Happy birthday sweet baby girl!<br />
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If you have a baby or toddler, then you know about these cereal puffs. My baby loves to smack her lips for these puffs, so we're going through so many of these containers. I decided it was time to give these empty cans a second life. I thought the shape looked like a bowling pin, so I made them into a set of them for the kids to play with. It's super easy! <br />
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<br />g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-34251940680819619352013-02-01T21:47:00.002-08:002013-02-01T22:10:24.577-08:00I am in love with PAPERMAN! <a href="http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=aTLySbGoMX0&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DaTLySbGoMX0%26feature%3Dyoutu.be">Paperman</a> is a fantastic reminder of the beauty of animated films and of hope and fate. I absolutely loved it! I came across the Disney short film when I read this article from <a href="http://www.pulse.me/email_link?c=email_ipad&redirect_url=http%3A%2F%2Fpulse.me%2Fs%2FhZoyX">Thefoxisblack.com</a>. I love the simplicity of the story and how much you see the man try his hand at finding again the magic of a brief encounter with a woman. If you fall in love with it, you can see the amazing <a href="http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TZJLtujW6FY">Disney animation technique</a> if you click on the link. Anyway, it makes me feel like making paper airplanes... <div>
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g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-45721522040249795762013-01-30T23:29:00.002-08:002013-02-12T23:06:40.756-08:00Happiness jars, project #13One of my favorite writers, Elizabeth Gilbert, who wrote a little fantastic book called <span id="btAsinTitle"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Everything-Indonesia/dp/0143038419">Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia</a> and it was so inspiring that I could barely put it down. I think I did a marathon reading session for a few days on my bed and my hammock until my hand hurt from holding the book open. Anyway, I started to follow her Facebook page when I was looking for inspiration. She talked about Happiness Jars. The thought behind them is to have a visual reminder of being happy or being grateful. The jars help to focus us on the regular act of writing down moments or things that make us happy. I decided to make one for myself on my desk. I've been putting my gratitude notes inside of it. It started me out of my funk with all the big changes in my life. </span><br />
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<strong>Gummychild, if you're reading this, stop reading! ;-) </strong><br />
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I used a jar from home. I found this cute little angel photo holder and decided this little angel belonged inside the jar. I used museum putty to affix it to the bottom. A little note to declare the jar and its new owner...and it's ready for Gummychild. <br />
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g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-78181514984562040722013-01-30T22:47:00.002-08:002013-01-30T22:47:31.174-08:00Heart balloons! I saw this idea from <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2013/01/heart-balloons/">Oh Happy Day</a> blog. <br />
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I just felt so giddy like a little kid seeing those beautiful, vibrant pictures of heart balloons pouring out of the closet with so much love and fun. I can't wait to do this for our daughter when she is old enough to put her cute little chub hands over a doorknob and open up the door. <br />
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Since I've been studying a lot in the past few weeks in our den area, I keep staring at the bookcase. I thought I needed to update the drab bookcase in the room. It was all black. I saw other magazines and blogs as well as designer shows (like Home with Lisa Quinn on the Live Well Network) with this similar project. I took my cues from them. I took a wrapping paper I liked and just used double-sided tape against the backboard of the bookcase. I think it gives it a fun pop of colors. I used the same paper to cover a regular, old cardboard box to hold more books. I took pushpins to create a little latch for that box. It was cheap and easy enough. I wonder if you can tell how much I love books from the pictures. ;-) <br />
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My husband and I love this shoe house ceramic piece my sister-in-law made in high school. I think it's so memorable and unique. We had a hard titme getting the girl who could get herself anything. I mean, she is very independent and resourceful. The shoe house is at her parents' home, so I took a picture of it for her to have it in her craft room. I wanted to make something for her craft room at her place to give her inspiration to make more fun items. I hope this gives her a sense of being a true artist because someone else adores her work.g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-91955788987003574852013-01-08T13:20:00.001-08:002013-01-08T13:26:16.012-08:00Studying inspirations<div style="text-align: justify;">
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g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-48208052227042866992013-01-05T14:03:00.001-08:002013-01-05T14:03:29.168-08:00Seconds of a moment, project #10<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the instant you see a smile cascading throughout a face. I love seeing images of a movement progress from the start to the finish, for instance, the action sequences of a dance move or someone running. I use the <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=oursky.gesturecam&hl=en">actionsnap</a> app on my phone a lot. It has multiple shutter movements every 0.5 seconds (or however you set the interval), so you take pictures of one moment with multiple frames. <a href="http://usa.shop.lomography.com/cameras/multilens-cameras/actionsampler-chrome">Lomography</a> also has a camera that has 4 lens, but it uses 35mm film. My latest project was to capture a moment my husband and I love, which is our baby's laughter and smile on film. I had a large frames with 6 slots and placed the pictures in sequential order. I think it puts emphasis on the precious moment. FYI my husband took these pictures of our girl. He just took multiple shots on his camera phone. Good job Honey! g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-19114035529191136212013-01-03T11:48:00.003-08:002013-01-03T11:48:26.248-08:00Orphan earrings I was cleaning my closet for the new year and came across sad, orphaned earrings, missing their pair. I felt bad throwing them out and decided to reuse them as decorative push pins on my message/inspiration board. One earring I love was bought from Hawaii and now I can see it on my board and be reminded of that trip. I love upcycling. g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-86290585383578033482013-01-02T12:34:00.000-08:002013-01-02T12:34:23.892-08:00Compliment framed, project #9<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A while back, I saw a website (of which I wish I could remember its name) that had an instant compliment when you clicked on a button. I thought wouldn't it be great if someone gave you a compliment that was framed so you could look at it and be happy or inspired. I have this friend who has a passion for music and would like to try and work on his craft as a DJ. He occasionally will send me a song he thinks I'll like. He'll play Controller of the Radio when we drive together. <br />
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g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-87008638266891685152013-01-01T01:46:00.001-08:002013-01-01T09:38:07.059-08:00New Year, New Skill, New Try<a href="http://www.newyorker.com/online/blogs/newsdesk/2013/01/new-skills-for-a-new-year.html#ixzz2GiErxQn7">HAPPY NEW YEAR: PICK UP A NEW SKILL by Gary Marcus</a><br />
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Reading this article was a reminder that it is never too late to learn or try something new. The brain with its neuroplasticity has amazing ways to adapt and alter itself for survival and learn. We see it all the time in stroke patients or traumatic brain injury patients who improve with lots of therapy and time. It makes me wonder what else we all can try to learn or grow to be happier and more content people. <br />
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I think I want to really give a good try at photography. I feel like I've made excuses about not learning the components of a camera and all the tricks to manipulating light because I am scared of failing and feel overwhelmed with all the complexity. How do we absorb the vast information well? As the article suggests, we should break it down into smaller, more manageable units. I think I'll try to figure out one by one. Let's start clicking away. g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-50857200028092459192012-12-31T20:14:00.003-08:002013-01-01T00:08:12.370-08:00End of 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What do I wish for 2013? I want to be fearless of taking risks. I wish for more fun moments with my husband, daughter, family, and friends. I leave you with this picture of this boy I find completely inspiring. I'll tell you more about that picture later. For now, he reminds me of hope and fearlessness. </div>
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g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-64367108596969986562012-12-29T23:47:00.001-08:002012-12-29T23:47:46.654-08:00Starry eyed surprise<div class="utdU2e">
I saw some unexpected bling when we visited the <a href="http://www.psmuseum.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2200c1;">Palm Springs Art Museum</span></a> a few years ago. I just came across these pictures that I took of their chandelier. I reminded me of the New York Time Square ball. If I had to do a New Year's party, I think I would make the ball drop like this one. </div>
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g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-31234982132433915512012-12-27T14:21:00.004-08:002012-12-28T10:00:26.487-08:00Thank you videos, project #8Hello! I love watching our daughter open up Christmas presents. There is such excitement and wonder with tearing out the paper and see what's inside. I thought it would be nice to share that with our friends and family who have been giving gifts for the baby. I have been recording her experiences with the presents and sending them to our friends and family to be a part of that moment and to say thank you.g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-37642070700836815382012-12-24T12:40:00.000-08:002012-12-24T14:58:59.004-08:00Gratitude gifts for Christmas, project #7My friends and I have been trying to express more gratitude, especially since there have been lots of changes in our lives recently. I started to make a happiness jar to remind myself visually that I need to be grateful for every day. I saw the idea from Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of Eat, Pray, Love, on her Facebook account. I decided to take that idea to my dearest friend's present. I found a photo ornament from Michael's craft store. I printed out some of my friend's Facebook status updates in which she was thankful for something. I figured this could be my tradition for her every year for her tree. This was her gift for 2012. <br />
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<br />g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-85399044109043599272012-12-24T12:34:00.001-08:002012-12-24T15:00:13.883-08:00Update on project#2 secret admirer packageIt was exciting to see my secret admirer package come in the mail for my husband. He had no clue who it was from and it surprised him when he opened up the envelope to find pictures of us. <span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Initially, he thought he had a stalker...hehe. </span>He said it was cute and definitely unexpected. I loved that it was something new for him. g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-91518278530488293672012-12-14T18:26:00.001-08:002012-12-14T18:27:14.443-08:00Horrible news from Connecticut There are 20 sets of parents in Connecticut tonight who are mourning the loss of their children. I cannot imagine what they're going through. It saddens me to hear that there are people out there who can get their hands on a gun and will not see children as the miracles and little angels, but instead as objects to be shot at. My prayers go out to those parents and the rest of that community. I know I've been hugging my baby tighter today.g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-33305704380405123482012-12-14T18:20:00.000-08:002012-12-14T18:20:12.944-08:00Our home Christmas decor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My mom made all the bows herself when I was 8 or 9.</div>
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I added my little sister's old homemade ornaments on the fireplace screen so that they don't get lost in the tree with the other ornaments. </div>
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I made paper snowflakes and ornaments for our baby to look at as we carry her in the hallway.</div>
<br />g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-61779187008322538342012-12-14T18:14:00.001-08:002012-12-14T23:39:54.407-08:00Nail polish to the rescue, project #6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I went to Michael's craft store and searched for little ornaments with our friend's kids names and they ran out of personalized ones for Noah and Joshua. Boo! I improvised and found some inspiration with the blog, The Cheese Thief, to use nail polish to paint on ornaments. I bought some bells and painted their names on them. I hope the kids like them. I think we'll spring the bells on them tonight.g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-89556184150326369312012-12-13T23:50:00.000-08:002012-12-13T23:50:06.367-08:00Life of the party, project to doAgain, I love this book by Jeffrey Yamaguchi (http://www.amazon.com/52-Projects-Everyday-Creativity-Perigee/dp/0399532064). I find it inspirational for me to continue this side project of mine (the blog and trying to have a distraction that is all my own). I like his project about documenting the life of the party. He suggests to have a picture of the main room before, during, and after the end of the party. Afterwards, he says to frame them in sequence. I think I want to do this for our Christmas family gathering this year. I want to put this series of photos in our baby's album to show her first Christmas party. The life of our party this year has really been our beautiful baby girl. Just a quick note this week, she rolled from her belly to her back with ease. I was so thrilled to have caught it on video to share with my family. She reminds me of how much there is to be curious about in the world. I love how she looks at something new with such wonder and pure delight. g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-88309271834625346572012-12-10T00:55:00.001-08:002012-12-10T00:55:18.672-08:00New use for nail polish, project #5Our baby is very aware of her surroundings. I think she is getting bored of seeing the same things every day. I thought she needed more stimulation with our home decor, especially with Christmas coming up. I made paper snowflakes and ornaments to hang from our chandelier since she likes to look at the mirror next to it. I wanted to add glitter, but I didn't have any available and was too lazy to go to the craft store with a screaming kid. I found some old nail polish with glitter pieces and applied it onto the construction paper. I felt that it was less messy than adding glue and glitter. <br />
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<br />g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606237564969304673.post-65439221000944999762012-12-07T12:34:00.000-08:002012-12-07T12:34:30.174-08:00Tennis balls DIYMy husband and I love tennis. In fact, we bonded over the idea of tennis and were thinking of having our first date as a tennis game. So when I saw this article on <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5915611/use-tennis-balls-to-hold-just-about-anything-around-the-house-and-be-extremely-cute">Lifehacker</a>, I thought it was creative especially for old worn out tennis balls. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the idea of reusing them for a new silly purpose. I just makes me laugh when I see them. I think I will have to search our garage for some old balls to try this one day. </div>
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I hope my husband will like how it turned out. I think it was so fun to make. I want to make another one at 1 year. What do you think?g.t.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17770334321862589526noreply@blogger.com1