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Learning to Love Wearing White (EVO 2012 Weekend)

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Last month I was able to spend the weekend in Park City at the EVO Conference. It's one of my favorite conferences of the year. EVO is hosted by two amazing ladies -- Jyl of Mom It Forward and Rachael of Today’s Mama. It was my second time attending the conference. Not only is the venue at The Canyons Resort amazing, but the conference is full of incredible information. Another thing I love … [Read more...]

Pinterest Love & New “Top 12″ Board!!

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You know how much I love Pinterest! It's a great way to inspiration and compile ideas you want to try. I'm excited to tell you about something fun I am part of --  it combines two of my FAVORITE things - creative blogs & PINTEREST! Are you  a Pinterest-aholic like I am? Whew! Glad to see so many admitting it! That's the first step LOL! I KNOW how crazy life gets and you don't always have … [Read more...]

Google Friend Connect and new TT&J Newsletter!!

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Tomorrow Google is discontinuing the Google Friend Connect for non-Blogger blogs. :( {super sad face} I have been blogging for almost 4 years, and I've met many of you through this widget. I hope I won't lose any of you after Google takes it away tomorrow. I am so grateful to my readers and I have some really FUN things coming up for 2012. So here are some ways to continue reading … [Read more...]

SNAP! Conference Ticket Giveaway ($250 value)!!

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{{Happy Monday!!}} I am so excited about this awesome giveaway today!  I am thrilled to be working with the SNAP! Conference that will be held at Thanksgiving Point, Utah April 19-21, 2012. I think this conference is going to represent the best overall creative topics -- modern handmade, contemporary craft, mind-blowing events and home DIY.  AND you don’t have to be a blogger to join in … [Read more...]

Michael’s Creative Crew Blogger Event!

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A few weeks ago I was in Texas, as part of the Michaels Creative Crew. It was a whirwind two day trip filled  amazing information, fun, new friends and crafts galore!! It was such an honor to be one of the bloggers at this fun event. And I think the thing I loved the most about this trip was getting to know the people behind the Michaels brand. First of all, I have to say how impressed I … [Read more...]

Sun, Sand, New Friends and Crafts — what could be better?

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Have you heard about the Craftermind's Cruise?? It is going to be so fun. Amy of Mod Podge Rocks!, Beckie of Infarrantly Creative, Heather from Dollar Store Crafts and I will be setting sail from Port Canaveral, Florida on October 21, 2011 for three days of sun, sand, conferencing, networking, and crafting.  Learn how to grow your blog, meet some incredible new people, exchange crafty ideas, and … [Read more...]

Christmas Cookie Exchange, a Party Craft Idea and some winners!

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It was so fun meeting new friends Tuesday at my Holiday Cookie Exchange. Thank you to everyone who came. And for those of you who couldn't come, I am hoping to make this an annual party, so maybe you will be able to join us next year! … [Read more...]

Girls Night Out at Pier1 Imports this Wednesday!!

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This post brought to you by Pier 1 Imports. All opinions are 100% mine. . . . . . . . … [Read more...]

A Blogger’s Day Out!

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 A few weeks ago I was able to go visit something wonderful that is being built in Salt Lake City. The new Museum of Natural History. And wow - is it going to be wonderful! I was able to go with a group of fun bloggers and we were so lucky to have a full tour of the entire site! It is really going to be such a gem in the community!  The main floor of the building is going to have a wide patio … [Read more...]

Crown Swap — I feel like a Princess!

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 A few weeks ago I signed up to participate in a really fun crown swap hosted by my friend, the sweet and talented Molly @ Fleur De Bee. And right before I left on my trip a big, beautiful package arrived!! I opened the package up and was amazed at the beautiful goodies inside. My partner -- Christine @ A Work In Progress sent me the most amazing treasures. Look at this crown -- it is … [Read more...]