Warning...I Spy Pictures!!!

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Hi I Spy swappers...remember if you would like to be surprised when you receive your fabrics, do not scroll down any farther. Ahhh...don't do it. I saw the page move a little!!! Back up to the top of the page!!
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For those of you who would like to take a peek now...here they are
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From Angela in Oregon:

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from Mary in California:
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from Annie in New York:

from Rochelle in Tennessee:

from Anne in Australia:

from Elaine:

from Michelle in Florida:

and from Nancy in Georgia:

Thank you so much for sending in your squares. Aren't all these fabrics just wonderful? It would take a lifetime to collect 120 different I Spy fabrics. Thanks for sending the return envelopes with the postage on it too. All your help is going to make the swap so much fun.

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I'll keep you updated when I get another big batch of packages.

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Take care,

~Karen~

BIOGRAFIA Y FOTOS DE CAROLINA GUERRA

Nombre: Carolina Guerra
Lugar de Nacimiento: Bogota
Fecha de Nacimiento:1983
Estatura 1.76 mt
Profesion: Modelo,Actriz,Presentadora
Sexo: Femenino
La hermosa colombiana Carolina Guerra tiene 21 años y en el 2005 fue nombrada señorita Bogota,auque no llego a cartagena,a los 19 años se alejo de las pasarelas para empezar la triunfal carrera en la television.

Nuevo rico, nuevo pobre (2008) ... Britney
Torero (Colombo-mexicana)
Montecristo (2007) ... Erika
El ventilador (2006) ... modelo prepago
Rock Dinner (Canal Internacional MTV)
Regreso a la guaca..RCN

El Cartel..(2010) Caracol

Desde niña hubo en su casa estímulos intelectuales . Por eso ama el rock, y la música latina, sobre todo, Queen y los Beatles,cree en un Dios vivo . Del catolicismo la apartan su fe en la reencarnación y que está de acuerdo con los matrimonios homosexuales, aunque le cuesta comprenderlos y con el aborto, en circunstancias extremas.

En últimas, dice con la filosófica inteligencia heredada del padre, hay un montón de cosas frente a las cuales uno siempre estará confundido.

Entre las admiraciones intelectuales de Carolina Guerra, por extraño que les parezca, está el Che Guevara,no para ella es más que un símbolo, un hombre real y ejemplar.

Pero es la mama la mujer que más influencia tiene sobre Carolina Guerra,diseñadora, es una mujer impresionante,puro instinto maternal una mujer transparente y fuerte.

El acento al hablar es una mezcla de muchacha rola con dejos caleños. Ella no lo reconoce así. Ambos padres son paisas. Forman una familia atípica, es decir, la familia típica de hoy. Dos hermanos de madre. Y un hermano por parte de su papá. Vive en Nueva York. A veces van a visitarlo.

Cómo iba a saber Carolina Guerra que cuando se le apuntó a ese reinado en Cartagena el camino iba a llevar la a la actuación en un proyecto tan importante como El ventílador.

Las películas que más la han impresionado en su vida son El resplandor, con Jack Nicholson. Y Ciudad de Dios, esa joya del cine brasileño. Pero la película que más le gusta recordar es la de su infancia feliz, vestida de hombrecito.
Estuvo en la pelicula 

BIOGRAFIA Y FOTOS DE GREGORIO PERNIA

Nombre: Gregorio Pernia
Fecha de nacimiento:7 Mayo 1970

Lugar de Nacimiento:Cucuta , Colombia
Profesion: Actor
Sexo: Masculino

Las primeras incursiones televisivas de este actor colombiano se remontan a la telenovela "Tiempos difíciles" (1995), en la que encarnó a Vicente Márquez.

Fue merecedor de elogios por sus roles de Aníbal en "Yo amo a Paquita Gallego" (1997) y Federico Suárez Caicedo en "La madre" (1998).

También actuo en la obra de teatro "Prometeo encadenado" en el año 1998.

Para Gregorio Pernia, guapo y querido actor, el éxito es sinónimo de disciplina y trabajo, y así lo ha demostrado con su profesionalismo y compromiso en todos y cada uno de los personajes que ha encarnado.

Gregorio Pernia sostiene que un actor tiene que saber desempeñarse en las diferentes expresiones de su arte: que debe poder pararse en las tablas, enfrentar las cámaras y las grabaciones en el cine con la misma calidad, profesionalismo y seguridad .

En el año 2001 actuó en la telenovela "Isabel me la veló", encarnando a José Luis "Pepe Grillo" Umaña, y luego tuvo un rol destacado en la producción "Milagros de amor" (2002), en la que hizo el doble papel de Miguel y Emilio. "Tres hombres, tres mujeres" (2003) , y en el año 2004 realizó "Las noches de Luciana".

Gregorio representó con muchísimo éxito al antagonista, el Coloso de México, en "La hija del Mariachi" (2006), lo que le valió el reconocimiento del público y el premio TV y Novelas como mejor actor antagónico . La producción también fue nominada a los premios India Catalina (2008) como mejor telenovela.

En el año 2008 Gregorio participó con el importante rol de un reconocido narcotraficante, "El Titi", en la telenovela "Sin tetas no hay paraíso".

Pero es de destacar que detrás del gran artista hay sobre todo un ser excepcional. De la crianza de su familia heredó nobleza y humildad, lo que le ayuda a compartir con el público y con sus seguidores en la calle, pues si hay algo que le encanta es hablar con todos los seres humanos.

Citas textuales

- "En la casa nosotros somos sibaritas, nos gusta la buena comida, nos gusta la buena hamaca, la buena tertulia, gente con marco de referencias amplio, gente que pueda aportar".

- "De los personajes que yo he hecho, que son siete, todos tienen algo de uno, sino sería una caricatura barata y un cliché".

- Para su rol en "La hija del mariachi" Gregorio dobló las canciones.

- En un ranking que RCTV hizo de los "papacitos" de la televisión colombiana, Gregorio (padre de 3 hijos) obtuvo el tercer lugar.

- En su tiempo libre hace deporte, comparte con sus hijos y cocina, porque le fascina.

- Entre los trucos de seducción de Gregorio están la cocina, pues la practica desde hace más de 20 años, y la poesía, entre otros un poco más secretos. Lo mas reciente de este gran actor colombiano a sido su participacion en "Sin tetas No Hay Paraiso" produccion del canal caracol donde interpreta a el Titi,un narco enamorado de Catalina(Camen Villalobos),y haciendo de Victor Garcia en la produccion de RCN las "Detectivas y El Victor".

Another Post for Terry...

I just received an email from Laurie from A Yankee Quilter. She is doing the most amazing thing for Terry (read the post I did earlier this morning). She is asking everyone to make a 9 1/2" block, send it to Laurie and she will put a quilt together for Terry and her family. She is also having a give away with 2 great prizes as an incentive.
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She is also asking for a donation of a long arm quilter to finish the quilt. Please see Laurie's post here for all the information.
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I know we would all like to help, especially after reading Terry's post that the hospital is over an hour away and she still has to get the kids off to school and be back home before school gets out. My heart breaks for her. This quilt will definitely be a source of comfort to let her know we all care and wish we were there to help.

~Karen~

List of Swappers...

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Thought I would share the final list of I Spy swappers. A few have dropped out, but I will definitely keep them on my list for next time. I have filled all the spaces and I'm waiting to hear from one friend for the last spot. The list consists of the swappers name, state or country and a blog if they have one. If you don't see your blog name, state or country, send me an email and I'll add it to the list if you want to share. After the mail comes today, I will post a picture of the fabrics I have already received. I will put a spoilers alert on the post, so if you want to be surprised when you get your squares in the mail, don't peek at that post. Sue (a fellow swapper) and I thought it would be a good idea to post a picture of the squares as they come in, because those of you who haven't purchased fabric yet, could see what I have already and it may prevent some duplicates. Just remember, if you don't want to see the squares on my next post later today, look for the alert!!
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Swappers:
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1. Paulette.......Canada......Sweet P Quilting and Creations
2. Pokey...........California..Pokeydot Quilting
3. Annette........Utah..........Sunshine Yellow
4. kjquilts.........Texas........Quiet Quilter
5. Sara..............Ohio...........The Quilting Bookworm
6. Sandra.........Australia
7. Anne............Australia
8. Laurie..........Ohio
9. Jenn.............So. Carolina..Life in Bonetown
10. Michelle.......Florida..........Nostalgic Cafe
11. Elaine.................................Miss L's Craft Room
12. Naoko...........Japan...........Bear's Patch
13. Evelyn..........Washington.Use the Loot
14. Kelly.............Ohio..............I Have a Notion
15. Rochelle.......Tennessee....Three Turns to Home
16. Donna...........Texas...........No One Here But Us Monkeys
17. Zlaty.............Pennsylvania...Zlaty Sews
18. Robin............Florida.........Rsisland Crafts
19. Marci............Michigan......Roaming Free 2010
20. Mary.............California.....Needled Mom
21. Mary Grace..New England...Hooked on Needles
22. Lexi...............Wash. DC.....Tea and Crumpets
23. Kim................Holland
24. Char
25. Linda A......Georgia
26. Ky...............Texas...........Sew Many Pieces
27. Nancy.........Georgia
28. Annie..........New York....Annie's Quilting Adventures
29. Di.................New York....Quilting is Blissful
30. Sheila..........Ohio..............Sheila's Quilts Plus
31. Angel...........Washington..Lil' Pieces of Heaven
32. Susan D.
33. Della............Ohio..............The Quilting Asylum
34. Lynda G......Maine...........From My Farmhouse Window
35. Diane...........Florida..........Sewman Maniac Quilter
36. Angela.........Oregon
37. Elizabeth.....Mississippi
38. Sandra.........Ohio...............Sew in Peace
39. Tina.............Rhode Island....Seaside Stitches
40. Me

Ok, that's all of us...wow, I think Ohio wins for the most swappers!!! If I missed anyone or if there is a mistake, please let me know.

Go visit your fellow swappers and become followers of their blogs...they are wonderful. I love all the inspiration out there.

See you soon with some pictures,

~Karen~

Prayers Needed for a Friend...

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I know some of you have already sent prayers over to Terry from Terry's Treasures, but for those of you who haven't heard, her husband had an accident with a bulldozer and his right leg had to be amputated below the knee. Please stop by her blog, leave her a message and keep her husband and her family in your prayers.
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~Karen~

Tool Time Tuesday...Dust Ruffle Into Dorm Curtains

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Necessity is the mother of invention (something Plato said). What this means is...if you really need something, you will find a way to do it. Well, Courtney "really" needed matching curtains in her dorm room. The problem is it's a flat metal window on a flat cement block wall. No way to hang a curtain rod or even use a tension rod.
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Hmmm, what do we have left after spending 8 gazillion dollars on school tuition and all the matching "necessities" for her room? How about a 68 cent yard stick from Home Depot and the bed skirt from the bed in a bag that matches her zebra comforter.
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We didn't use the bed skirt, so I cut the decorative part off the white fabric that goes under the mattress. I cut 2 long pieces and one shorter piece.
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Here is a picture of the yard stick, which is easy to cut to the size you need, because it's already a ruler...just cut on the lines!!

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I hemmed the sides that I ripped of the white part and then staple gunned them to the yard stick. I spaced it out with a little gather and again used the marking on the ruler to make it even.
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Here's a close up of the left...if you were doing this for yourself, you could use wider fabric for more gathers...I just used the width of the bed skirt fabric.

and one of the right...

This is the piece I had remaining for the valence. I sewed 2 lines of a gathering stitch across the top and gathered it up to fit the yard stick.

I centered it over the 2 side panels, folded over about 1 inch to the back and stapled it in place on the yard stick. This is the final product and all I needed to do was put a little sticky Velcro on the back of the yard stick and stick it to the cement block wall above the window.

This is a picture of the back side.

Here is the close up...

The last picture of it installed on her window should have been here, but I forgot to take a picture. So I called her a few days later and told her to take a picture and email it to me. "Oh, mom, I forgot to tell you...we not allowed to have anything on our windows. I had to take it down". WHAT!!! my 68 cent window treatment not allowed. Didn't they see that the trim matched the zebra comforter and the pink pillow sham?

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Here's the moral to this story...I'm so thankful I only spent 68 cents, because now it's rolled up and shoved under her bed some where.
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I'll keep thinking and don't forget to share your ideas in the comments too, because I know you are all thinking outside the box now!!!
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Have a great Tuesday everyone,

~Karen~

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ps...I'm catching up on all my replies, so don't think I forgot you. It's just that the I Spy fabric for the swap is starting to come in and there is a lot of organizing involved. I'm off on Wednesday, so I'll try to catch up then.
spaceI Spy Swappers... I know I owe you a list of all the swapper names, but I have to do it Wednesday. My sister was working on our computer all day Sunday and Monday to prevent it from crashing. We had hardly any memory left and it was super slow. I think it's fine now thanks to her, but I'm behind in the post that I owe you.

VIDEO PORNO DE CHIQUINQUIRA DELGADO

En los últimos días se ha desatado en Caracas una campaña de descrédito en contra de la animadora y modelo venezolana Chiquinquirá Delgado. En algunos sectores de la capital de Venezuela venden un video en el que la protagonista sería la famosa animadora, cosa que ella misma ha negado.

La aparicion de este video se une a los rumores de problemas entre Chiquinquira y su esposo Daniel Sarcos,la prensa de farandula en Venezuela no hace otra cosa que arpovechar este video para arremeter contra la hermosa animadora.

Esperamos que esto se resuelva pronto y los responsables de este video aparescan para dar explicaciones,y asi limpiar el nombre de la ex Miss venezuela.

VALENTINA LIZCANO AL DESNUDO

Valentina Lizcano es una de las talentosas actrices que tiene nuestra television colombiana,esta hermosa mujer decidio desnudarse para la revista Playboy colombia .

Valentina sera la portada de la revista en el relanzamiento que se hara en colombia,para esta caleña no es ningun problema mostrar su cuerpo ya que no tiene ningun tipo de tabu que la coiba .

Ademas con el cuerpo tan hermoso que tiene, esta portada sera todo un exito.

Para Valentina Lizcano la vida hay que vivirla,y no detenerse a pensar en lo que la gente pueda decir;a Valentina le deseamos todo el exito que pueda obtener y porsupuesto todo nuestro apoyo .

Recycling Candles...

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I have completely pulled the whole basement apart and the garage (our basement walks out to the garage) My sewing room is in half of the basement and there is stuff everywhere. The garage is finished and there is a light at the end of the tunnel (although faint) for my sewing room.
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So since there is no sewing going on right now, I thought I would share with you something I put together earlier.
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I love candles and Yankee candles are wonderful. I usually receive the big jars as gifts from my sister. They are $25.00 and I hate spending that much money on a candle. I normally buy the votives or the little tarts.
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My family and I love all scents of fall: cinnamon, pumpkins, apples and all the scents of Christmas too.


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However, I hate when this happens...look at all that wasted wax. The picture doesn't show it well, but it is thick on all sides and on the bottom.
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and this...

and this...the wick burns out and won't relight before the whole candle is used up.

So here's what I do. Place jar in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Then take a pointy knife and break up all the wax in the jar. Be careful not to hurt yourself or press too hard that you'll break the jar. If frozen or chilled it should pop right out.

Chopped up the pieces so they will fit out of the top of the jar.

Now, you will need a tart burner, which is the kind where you place a votive inside and melt the tarts on top.

Place your broken pieces on the top of your votive burner. Not too much at first until you see how it melts. You don't want it to over flow. Maybe put it on a tray at first.

Now, you are good to go again with the heavenly scents of fall.

Just take the extra pieces, store in a sealed bag and label the scent.

Have a great Sunday everyone and I'll be back with an update for all my I Spy swappers. I'm starting to get packages in..woo hoo!!!. I also have a final list of swappers as of yesterday.

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Talk to you soon,

~Karen~

RCN PIFIADA

En estos dias me puse en la tarea de ver y analizar las telenovelas de RCN en el horario de la noche,pues segun ellos tienen las super-producciones de la television colombiana.

Que gran mentira¡¡¡¡pues series como EL Fantasma del Gran Hotel se han convertido en monotonas y aburridas, ademas en su afan de realizar producciones tipo Hollywood caen en el ridiculo ya que los personajes se entremezclan y al final ya no se tiene nocion de quien es quien.

Otra de las producciones Hollibudescas de RCN es El Capo,serie que a mi parecer esta fuera de contexto,y es una de esas producciones que se estanco y no parece abansar ,los actores no han podido dar con el acento paisa ,y caen en un ridiculo enorme cuando pretenden utilizar palabras como "parcero o parce".

Pero esto no es todo ,mientras nos colocan producciones como estas que no tienen ningun tipo de contenido cultural o ameno ,telenovelas tan buenas como Verano en Venecia las mandan al ultimo rincon de la franja.

Verano en Venecia es un de esas novelas que vale la pena ver tiene historia, es dinamica,es diverida los personajes son reales de tal forma que uno como televidente se puede identificar con cualquiera de ellos.

Asi pues como televidente del canal RCN me siento asaltado en mi buena fe,y espero que estos comentarios sean tomados en cuenta para que mejoren y sean mas amables con todos aquellos que los hacen comprar (perdon ganar) los premios a las mejores producciones de nuestra television colombiana.

Hello To All "No Replies"...

This is a quick tutorial for all my wonderful commenters who may have a blogging account, but there isn't an email address attached for replies.

One such blogger is SewLindAnn...First off I want to thank you for all your wonderful comments you have left on my blog...I really appreciate it. I am writing you here, hoping you will read this. You have left me comments and a question about the "I Spy Swap", but I can't reply back. Your blogger profile is set to "No Reply", which means there is no email communication allowed back to you.
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I have felt so badly each time you (or anyone who has a "No Reply") have left a message. I really do try to answer all the questions that come in and I love your idea about the vintage suit case and my trash Tool Time!!!
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Here's a quick way for anyone to check to see if you can receive email back through your blog comments.

• first, go to your blogger dashboard
• near your picture or logo on the left, click "Edit Profile"
• go to the first section labeled "Privacy"
• in this section, the third line down should say "Show Email Address"
• make sure there IS a Check Mark in the "Show Email Address"
• if you don't have an email address listed, you can fill it in in the "Identity" section
• The MOST IMPORTANT part when you finish, is to go to the bottom of the page and click "Save Profile" on the bottom left side. If you do not click save it won't work.

That should do it. If you want to leave me a comment on this post, I will check to see if everything is ok. If it doesn't work, I'll meet you back here in another post!!
If anyone out there isn't receiving emails back from comments they leave, just take a peek at your "Edit Profile" section just to make sure.
Have a great day everyone and hope to reply back to you soon,
~Karen~

CANAL 13 DE LEVANTE

En estos dias que me he levantado temprano,me di cuenta que existe en el canal 13 un programa llamado De levante,es algo asi como un Muy Buenos Dias de RCN,o un Dia A Dia de Caracol.

Con la diferencia que este programa si hace sentir a la gente parte de el,y esto lo hace posible la frescura de Clara y Xiomara las presentadoras juveniles y frescas de este buen programa mañanero.

Realmente se nota la capacidad de las presentadoras por agradar al televidente que cada mañana espera encontrar en ese aparato de tv,un espacio para sentir que comparte su soledad con alguien que la hace mas llevadera,una gran felicitacion a Clara y Xiomara pues lo que hacen es digno de reconocimiento y en este Blog estamos para reconocer lo bueno que hay en nuestro pais.

FLORA MARTINEZ DE PELICULA

Después del exito que obtuvo al protagonizar la telenovela Vecinos del canal Caracol, la actriz colombiana Flora Martínez comensara el rodaje de la nueva pelicula del director español Bigas Luna.

La hermosa Flora Martinez comparte cartel con la actriz española Elsa Pataky. interpretara a una española que en la pelicula es la mejor amiga de FloraElsa Pataky.
Esta nueva produccion de Bigas Luna es la continuacion de Yo Soy la Juani, La pelicula se rodara en estudios Ciudad de la luz de Alicante, donde ya han comenzado los ensayos y pruebas de vestuario.

Como siempre a nuestra talentosa Flora Martinez la auguramos el mayor de los exitos y sabemos que este nuevo proyecto la hara estar en el primer lugar.

MOON BLOODGOOD EN MISS PENDEJADAS

Moon Bloodgood Esta hermosa modelo americana es una de las mujeres mas apetecidas por el lente de las revistas y fotografos mas reconocidos del mundo y aqui una muestra del porque.

Tool Time Tuesday...Recyled Trash For Organizing!!

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I know Tool Time originated in the hardware store, but I've moved to the trash again. It actually starts in the grocery store, so keep your minds open when you're food shopping too.
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These few items below look like we aren't healthy eaters. We do eat our veggies, but hubby has a sweet tooth. He works out daily and has the lowest cholesterol levels ever, so he loves his cake or cookie at night. I, however, am a different story. If you read one of my posts yesterday, I mentioned that I had a bad day of eating Saturday. I love chips and salty things, but I had myself a few Pecan Sandies this weekend (by the way, I found out today why I ate junk food like there was no tomorrow. I guess eating like that once a month isn't too bad. It's a little more than you need to know about me, but we're all friends here right? Am I the only one?) Ok, I digress...sorry about that...
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This is the plastic liner of a package of cookies.
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This is the organized tray for sewing hexagons. Great to keep right next to your comfy chair. Also great for hand sewing or embroidery. Will hold all your threads, embroidery floss and scissors.
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This is the box the mini cupcakes come in.
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Hubby and Kelsie said they were delicious.

I think these are delicious.

This tray snaps closed, so it's great for traveling to a friends house to sew, when taking a class or going to a retreat. The large cupcake or muffin trays are great for hexies too.

This next one is a drink container from one of those quick stop stores. The domed top has a big hole on the top for the straw.

Take your favorite skein of yarn and knitting needles. These are some things I found of my mom's. I don't know much about knitting, I just picked those needles, because they matched the cup and purple was her favorite color.

Look how cute this is. Great to keep the yarn clean and easy to carry any where...especially in the car in the cup holder.

See the yarn...it pulls out of the hole in the top. I thought of my friend Dawn when I did this one. Go visit her and tell her I said hi, she creates such amazing things. I really need to learn how to knit or crochet.

Ok, ladies, take a trip through the bakery aisle. These little plastic containers come in so many different sizes. Remember think outside the "box". The best part though, is eating your way through the "box".
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Have a great Tuesday.

~Karen~