tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82896941786694542302024-03-13T15:06:11.546-04:00stuff by xtineAll about Christine, and everything I love. Including information about my Etsy shop, projects I'm working on, yummy recipes, eye candy, fun polls, great online finds, or anything else that comes to mind!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger343125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-30121951488140483492010-11-12T20:16:00.002-05:002010-11-12T20:16:00.774-05:00Friday FavoritesSome awesome stuff on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> radar that made it into my Favorites list this week...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd74ce6f7fb6d919ceb6d83/friday-favorites-week-of-1182010" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EMw2Fj0p8tU/TNdPr3Mu5UI/AAAAAAAADeg/epsR7kHTCis/s640/ScreenShot001.jpg" width="540" /></a></div>Shop my favorites <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd74ce6f7fb6d919ceb6d83/friday-favorites-week-of-1182010">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-74782506975104991852010-11-07T19:39:00.001-05:002010-11-07T19:40:30.735-05:00A cat's daily planner.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bugcomic.com/comics/cats-eye/"><img border="0" height="136" src="http://www.bugcomic.com/comics/2009-11-03-Cat%27s-Eye.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br />
This comic made me laugh so hard I wheezed and slapped the couch like a crazy person.<br />
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(Via <a href="http://www.bugcomic.com/comics/cats-eye/">Bug)</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-3766735809070627682010-11-06T00:30:00.000-04:002010-11-06T00:30:00.111-04:00Must have this sofa.It's gooooorgeous. And pink! And probably costs way more than we can afford. But if I can't have it in my house, at least I can look at it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bullfrog-design.com.au/WebPage/WebPage.asp?Ref=7884" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="383" src="http://www.bullfrog-design.com.au/common/b/bullfrog-designcomau/images/big-1475.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-11408539921286759652010-11-05T00:23:00.002-04:002010-11-07T19:53:09.814-05:00Snow White remix<object height="300" width="550"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qs1bG6BIYlo&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qs1bG6BIYlo&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&version=3" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" width="550" height="300"></embed></object><br />
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So. F-ing. Awesome. :)<br />
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(Via <a href="http://www.bestweekever.tv/2010-11-05/wishery-the-ultimate-snow-white-remix/">Best Week Ever</a>)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-90525150762687576622010-11-04T16:53:00.000-04:002010-11-04T16:53:31.997-04:00LEGO Frog DissectionThis is just gross. <br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/51411834@N04/5130823506/" title="Frog Dissection by davekaleta, on Flickr"><img alt="Frog Dissection" height="375" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1362/5130823506_db46837fa2.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://manmadediy.com/chris/posts/564-lego-frog-dissection">LEGO Frog Dissection » Man Made DIY « Keywords: frog, dissection, awesome, lego</a><br />
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I refused to participate when we did this in biology, and now I remember why. Blech. However, the fact that it's made of Legos makes it pretty freaking sweet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-74358940646638058762010-10-23T14:26:00.001-04:002010-10-23T16:16:19.087-04:00Blurry bokeh hearts ... for dummies.Have you heard of <span id="goog_802344636"></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bokeh">b<span id="goog_802344639"></span><span id="goog_802344640"></span>okeh<span id="goog_802344637"></span></a>?<br />
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It's like, blurry photos. But not just blurry. Apparently the term "bokeh" refers to the *quality* of the blurriness in the background of the photo.<br />
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I don't really get it either. Basically to me it just means that your photos are freaking magical and gorgeous.<br />
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A few examples of bokeh:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jodysphotography/4695484275/" title="See Through by dog ma, on Flickr"><img alt="See Through" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4695484275_d6106d4abc.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48590810@N04/4956570193/" title="fragile by RebeccaVC1, on Flickr"><img alt="fragile" height="333" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/4956570193_7b16493414.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/francoiserachez/5101643111/" title="Simply... by Françoise Rachez, on Flickr"><img alt="Simply..." height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/5101643111_c83929f185.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mojo-fire/3556514702/" title="Always the pretty one by *December Sun, on Flickr"><img alt="Always the pretty one" height="465" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2454/3556514702_a0b49f2f14.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Search Flickr for "dreamy bokeh" and see what you get. Soooooo pretty!<br />
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And here is a kitty yawning. But it is not bokeh.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34086707@N00/1441558908/" title="DSC_0020.jpg by sorod, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0020.jpg" height="334" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1203/1441558908_6d80142c70.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Yeah man, see those pretty soft backgrounds? I HAVE to learn how to do that.<br />
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You can do this too with bokeh:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/paperpariah/3115431483/" title="hbw | happy (custom) bokeh wednesday by Adam Foster | Codefor, on Flickr"><img alt="hbw | happy (custom) bokeh wednesday" height="333" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/3115431483_a2dd1bff71.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br />
Whaaaat? I could have SWORN up and down that that was a Photoshop effect. NO! It's just sweet freaking bokeh light.<br />
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So I found <a href="http://www.diyphotography.net/diy_create_your_own_bokeh">this tutorial</a> online about how to make your own bokeehhhh shapes photos with your DSLR camera.<br />
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Hooray! It looks so easy! Any moron can do that. Uhh, sort of. It took a lot of trial and error, but I finally got it.<br />
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<u><b><span style="font-size: large;">Materials:</span></b></u><br />
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<ul><li><b>DSLR camera.</b> It says you need a macro lens, but I don't have one and I was able to do it. It just took me a while to figure out what settings I would need.</li>
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<ul><li><b>Some twinkle lights. </b>You need little pin pricks of light. A regular lamp won't work. It's not small enough. I used a sad mashed Christmas tree that I found in my closet. My cats kept trying to eat it.</li>
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<ul><li><b>A lens hood.</b> See <a href="http://www.diyphotography.net/diy_create_your_own_bokeh">the tutorial</a> for this. You sort of have to guess on how to make it because there aren't directions. But there is a picture, so it's sort of self explanatory. Sort of. Mine did NOT come out as nice as I wanted.</li>
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Here is what it's supposed to look like:<br />
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And here is mine:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EMw2Fj0p8tU/TMMkN_wxFcI/AAAAAAAADeY/p76ZBmIdjeA/s1600/lens+hood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EMw2Fj0p8tU/TMMkN_wxFcI/AAAAAAAADeY/p76ZBmIdjeA/s400/lens+hood.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>But it works and there were no light leaks so whatever. I'm pleased with it. (Although I will never take it out in public.)<br />
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<ul><li><b>A tripod. </b> Don't even bother if you don't have one. Your pictures will just be a blurry mess without it. I used a cable release too so my fingers didn't even shake the camera.</li>
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Ok. Now, if you're like me, that <span id="goog_136488103"></span>stup<span id="goog_136488106"></span><span id="goog_136488107"></span>id <span id="goog_136488100"></span><span id="goog_136488101"></span>tutorial<span id="goog_136488104"></span> doesn't make any sense whatsoever, so I will explain it in idiot terms.<br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Directions:</b></span></u><br />
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<ol><li>Put your fancy new hopefully-not-ghettorific lens hood over your lens.</li>
<li>You need to use the fully manual settings on your camera.</li>
<li>Find the number that is like 5.6 or 8.0 or something point something, and make it as small as possible. (This is the aperture. The smaller the number, the bigger the aperture, which makes absolutely no sense at all and they basically did this to make photography as confusing as possible. If you really want to know about aperture, Google it. I don't even know what it does aside from it makes my pictures look sweet when the number is small.) </li>
<li>Find the shutter speed, or the number is is like 1/250 or 1/400 or even 1/4 or just 1". This is how many seconds the shutter will be open. So like 1" is one second. Long time! 1/4 is a quarter of a second. 1/400 is one four hundreth of a second. Again, this is confusing because the numbers that look "bigger" ie. 1/400, is actually a smaller/shorter shutter speed. This is how it works in my head, ok? </li>
<li>Now aim your camera at your twinkle lights. </li>
<li>On your lens, put that on manual focus and twist it all the way to one side. Take a picture. Did you get your shape? Is it upside down? If it's upside down, twist the lens focus thingy all the way in the other direction. Take another picture. Shapes right side up? Sweet! You made bokeh!</li>
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Here is my first ever attempt at bokeh. I think it turned out pretty awesome, for my first time, and with a completely electrical-taped up hideous lens hood heart thingy.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3; font-size: large;"><b>If you try this effect, show me your results! I'm dying to see what you turn up with :)</b></span></div><span id="goog_802344614"></span><span id="goog_802344615"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-32719336697011396972010-09-27T14:42:00.001-04:002010-09-27T14:49:20.811-04:00Stuff I LoveStuff I love as of this very second in time:<br />
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<ul><li>Film cameras</li>
<li>Pugs</li>
<li>Kitty bellies</li>
<li>Shortbread cookies</li>
<li>Neapolitan ice cream</li>
<li>Dreamy photographs</li>
<li>Super fine point gel pens from Japan</li>
<li>Sleeping with the windows open</li>
<li>The color lavender, violet, lilac</li>
<li>Kawaii strawberries</li>
<li>Peonies</li>
<li>Fried brocolli</li>
<li>Birkenstock sandals</li>
<li>Vintage kitschy planters</li>
<li>Bonfire smells (always)</li>
<li>Rearranging furniture</li>
<li>Stud earrings</li>
<li>Flickr</li>
<li>Containers</li>
<li>Fresh limeade</li>
<li>Ludacris</li>
<li>Short haircuts</li>
<li>Open fields</li>
<li>Alphabetical lists</li>
<li>Cold water</li>
<li>Holga</li>
<li>Acrylic paint</li>
<li>Plastic flower cabochons</li>
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>What do you love today?</b></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-23704503919678208692010-09-13T03:07:00.000-04:002010-09-13T03:07:00.432-04:00My other ride.If I don't have this, I will die. <br />
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(Via <a href="http://www.sickforcute.com/shop/product/615/My_Other_Ride_Is_A_Unicorn_Tote?csrc=deals">SickForCute.com</a>)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-34294968115828103202010-09-12T12:02:00.000-04:002010-09-12T12:02:00.306-04:00Momocheet's Cupcake BakeryI have found what is easily the most adorable time waster on the internet, ever.<br />
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<b>Build you own kawaii cute cupcake at <a href="http://www.bekyoot.com/?page_id=63">Momocheet's Cupcake Bakery</a>!</b><br />
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Here's what I made: <br />
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(While you're there, make sure you turn the music off or you <i>will </i>suffer an aneurysm.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-6161697908177141072010-09-11T16:04:00.002-04:002010-09-11T16:04:00.251-04:00Flickr Backgrounds App<div style="text-align: left;">If you can use apps on your phone, you need to get the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/backgrounds_app/pool/">Backgrounds App</a>.</div><br />
It rocks. They have the best backgrounds anywhere and they're all super high quality and they're all FREE.<br />
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Plus, there is a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/">Flickr</a> pool for the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/backgrounds_app/pool/">Backgrounds App</a> where you can submit your own photos to appear on the Backgrounds App so people can use your pictures on their phones!<br />
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When you do an app search, you'll recognize the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/backgrounds_app/pool/">Backgrounds App</a> by their graphic, which looks like this:<br />
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<center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/50298936@N02/4621434801/" title="Untitled by backgroundsapp, on Flickr"><img alt="" height="48" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/4621434801_847d4f895d_t.jpg" width="48" /></a></center><br />
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So start submitting your awesomest pictures, please (especially mushrooms and/or sparkly stuff). I want to use them on my phone. Thanks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-50165669858970673092010-09-11T08:56:00.000-04:002010-09-11T08:56:26.408-04:00CIC Team Saturday!Green with envy... Some colorful green stuff from the <a href="http://www.craftingincolor.com/">Crafting in Color Team</a>! <br />
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<div class="listing-detail listing-detail-narrower "> <div class="listing-title"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53497008/apple-green-shoes-by-linda-boucher" title="Apple Green Shoes by Linda Boucher"> Apple Green Shoes by Linda Boucher </a> </div><div class="listing-maker"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lindaboucher" title="Check out
lindaboucher's store"> lindaboucher</a></div><div class="listing-maker"><br />
</div><div class="listing-detail listing-detail-narrower "> <div class="listing-title"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46564216/mushroom-stud-earrings-cream-and-brown" title="Mushroom Stud Earrings - Cream and Brown Toadstool Earposts"> Mushroom Stud Earrings - Cream and Brown Toadstool Earposts </a> </div><div class="listing-maker"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tizzalicious" title="Check out
tizzalicious's store"> tizzalicious</a></div><div class="listing-maker"><br />
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</div><div class="listing-detail listing-detail-narrower "> <div class="listing-title"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/50668863/small-zipper-pouch-turtle-march" title="Small zipper pouch---Turtle March"> Small zipper pouch---Turtle March </a> </div><div class="listing-maker"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/simbiosisbyjulia" title="Check out
simbiosisbyjulia's store"> simbiosisbyjulia</a></div><div class="listing-maker"><br />
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</div><div class="listing-detail listing-detail-narrower "> <div class="listing-title"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56047886/6-wool-acorn-decorations-the-greens" title="6 Wool Acorn Decorations, The Greens"> 6 Wool Acorn Decorations, The Greens </a> </div><div class="listing-maker"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/greenbaboondesigns" title="Check out
greenbaboondesigns's store"> greenbaboondesigns </a> </div></div><div class="listing-maker"> </div></div><div class="listing-maker"> </div></div><div class="listing-maker"> </div><div class="listing-maker"><br />
</div><div class="listing-maker">I am totally in lust with that painting by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lindaboucher" title="Check out
lindaboucher's store">lindaboucher</a> of the green shoes. I kept wishing there were more angles because I really wanted to see what the heels looked like :) </div><div class="listing-maker"><br />
</div><div class="listing-maker">The mushrooms earrings by </div><div class="listing-maker"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tizzalicious" title="Check out
tizzalicious's store"> tizzalicious</a>... well, I don't know if you know this or not, but I love love love mushrooms.</div><div class="listing-maker"><br />
</div><div class="listing-maker">You could always use an extra little pouchie to help organize your purse. I love the one here with the turtles by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/simbiosisbyjulia" title="Check out
simbiosisbyjulia's store">simbiosisbyjulia.</a></div><div class="listing-maker"><br />
</div>I want a whole huge basket full of felted acorns by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/greenbaboondesigns" title="Check out
greenbaboondesigns's store">greenbaboondesigns</a>, in every color of the rainbow. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-26005171790035792382010-09-10T13:56:00.001-04:002010-09-10T13:56:00.202-04:00Curly.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ilovecatparty.blogspot.com/2010/02/cool-cat.html" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Z5f1qugpc4E/THtsyKA1XFI/AAAAAAAABrw/iqXiP03TIOI/S1600-R/%21%21%21%21%21.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Via <a href="http://ilovecatparty.blogspot.com/2010/02/cool-cat.html">CAT PARTY</a>)</span></div><br />
That is all.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-44242627464794570042010-09-09T21:17:00.000-04:002010-09-09T21:17:00.400-04:00Plum CrazySo I made a treasury on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> today.<br />
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Originally I made it to include the sparkly purple soap dish with the amazing photo that I am so proud of that I listed in my shop yesterday (top left corner):<br />
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But then I decided to remove it and feature someone else's awesome item and spread the love:<br />
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Hope you like! :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you made any glorious fall treasuries yet?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Leave your link in the comments and I will click & comment and tweet about it for you!</b></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-73303313497283051722010-09-09T11:00:00.001-04:002010-09-09T11:00:02.691-04:00My little helper.Joe helping me take item photos. She is my sweet baby angel meow-meow.<br />
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Do not judge my ghetto fabulous light box. It gets the job done and cost zero dollars.<br />
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Also, take a gander at the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55854438/plum-crazy-purple-glitter-stars-resin">new soap dish</a> I listed in my shop last night:<br />
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How 'bout that photo, eh? It looks totally out of place in my shop because all my other item photos suck, but that's ok. :)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>More sparkly soap dishes in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/stuffbyxtine/search?search_query=soap+dish&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_8435595&shopname=stuffbyxtine">my Etsy shop</a>!</b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-28028864587021754932010-09-07T21:14:00.000-04:002010-09-07T21:14:15.029-04:00Vintage PostcardsFound these totally amazing (slightly goofy) vintage postcards in an antique shop this weekend.<br />
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The package says "Beautiful <a href="http://www.cypressgardens.com/">Cypress Gardens</a>, Florida" (which closed in 2009) and you got 12 postcards for $0.50. On the bottom of the packaging it says "Reproduction From Kodachrome Originals." Kodachrome is a type of color film produced by Kodak between 1935 and 2009 (according to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kodachrome">Wikipedia</a>). There is no date anywhere to be found, but based on the quality of the photographs and the bathing suits worn by the "aquamaids," I think it's safe to assume they are from the 1940s or 1950s.<br />
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Check out <a href="http://www.thisexit.com/movies/FLWINcyp1956.mov">this awesome video</a> from 1956 of the water ski show at Cypress Gardens.<br />
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Apparently, Cypress Gardens is slated to re-open as Florida's Legoland in 2011, which I think is very very sad. See <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35015761/">this article</a> for more info.<br />
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Anyway, some of the postcard photos are credited to "H. W. Hannau." I wasn't able to find much information about this photographer online, although I did come across the name in reference to some other postcard photographs, and more interestingly, photos of the famous pin-up model, <a href="http://www.bettiepage.com/">Bettie Page</a>. <br />
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The postcards in the pack are from 4 different publishers:<br />
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.cardcow.com/search.php?pubid=Natural%20Color%20Publishers%20Inc.">Natural Color Publishers</a> in Miami Beach, Florida</li>
<li><a href="http://www.cardcow.com/search.php?pubid=Palm%20Color%20Card%20Co.">Palm Color Card Co.</a> in Miami, Florida</li>
<li>Lakeland News Co. in Lakeland, Florida (which I could find no information about)</li>
<li> Robinson Color Process in Orland, Florida (couldn't find any info about this one either)</li>
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It's pretty freaking amazing. I'm up at my in-laws house in <a href="http://www.milanohio.com/">Milan, Ohio</a> this weekend for the annual <a href="http://milanmelonfestival.org/">Melon Festival</a> so I've been practicing with my new toy and trying out different effects in Photoshop.<br />
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Check out some I've done so far (I'm obsessed with the vintage look):<br />
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Keep your eye on my <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stuffbyxtine/">Flickr photostream</a>. I'll be adding more photos as I take them!<br />
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I eventually plan to sell prints in my <a href="http://www.stuffbyxtine.com/">Etsy shop</a>, so watch for those too!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-76937142538663838032010-07-28T17:40:00.000-04:002010-07-28T17:40:53.856-04:00TOP SECRET PROJECT - Text Color ... Your votes needed!Ok people, I need your help.<br />
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Remember that car picture I posted the other day? I'm making a logo out of it for my top secret project, and it's going to be rainbow (which is freaking sweet) but I need your help deciding what color text to use.<br />
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Do you prefer the hot pink, or white, or another color?<br />
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Leave a comment with your thoughts! Thanks for your help!!!<br />
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Here's a sneak preview:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Can you guess what I'm up to? Leave a comment with your thoughts!</b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-78538016725113247692010-07-07T11:22:00.000-04:002010-07-07T11:22:47.324-04:00List of Artificial Sweeteners<span style="font-size: small;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://themovementdallas.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/sweeteners1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://themovementdallas.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/sweeteners1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">In an effort to get a handle on my headaches, I am have decided to start avoiding artificial sweeteners at all costs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The problem is that artificial sweeteners go by lots of names, so reading food labels and lists of ingredients can be kind of confusing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I put together a list of all the names artificial sweeteners go by, in case you're interested in avoiding them too:</span><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">A</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;">spartame<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">NutraSweet<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Equal<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Sugar Twin<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Acesulfame<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Kacesulfame K</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Acesulfame potassium<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Ace-K <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Sunnett<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Saccharin <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Sweet and Low<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Sweet 'N Low</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Sweet Twin<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Necta Sweet<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Sucralose</span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"> (the name Sucralose is very similar to sucrose [table sugar])</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Splenda <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Neotame<o:p> </o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 15pt;">Stevia</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-size: small;">I put this list of artificial sweeteners together from a couple of different sources. If you know of others that I am missing, leave it in the comments!</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Click on the image to view the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c2ca18dc8548eef7b473690/etsy-rocks">Treasury</a> live on Etsy.)</span></div><span id="goog_1318134577"></span><span id="goog_1318134578"></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-59628227090693855022010-06-25T14:19:00.000-04:002010-06-25T14:19:53.181-04:00My Treasury was on the Etsy front page!A few weeks ago, I entered a really fun contest on the <a href="http://claireandmebabystore.blogspot.com/2010/06/and-we-have-another-winner.html">Claire & Me</a> blog by making an Etsy Treasury.<br />
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(For those who don't know, an Etsy Treasury is a handpicked collection of 12-16 items curated by Etsy members based on a color, holiday, type of item, or any other theme. Basically, it's a gift guide or wish list!)<br />
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I ended up co-winning the contest, and on top of that, my Treasury was featured on the front page of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy.com</a> last week!<br />
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Check out the screen shot (courtesy of <a href="http://www.craftcult.com/">CraftCult.com</a>):<br />
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For winning the treasury contest, I was awarded a lovely handmade greeting card by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/claireandmedesigns">Claire & Me</a>, and because my treasury made it to the Etsy front page, she also gave me a <a href="http://www.target.com/">Target</a> gift card, woo!<br />
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The greeting card I chose was the "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/41876723/dude-card-blue">Dude Card</a>" in blue:<br />
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Anyway, if you love making treasuries, make sure you check out the <a href="http://claireandmebabystore.blogspot.com/">Claire & M</a>e blog for more fun treasury contests!<br />
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Not sure how to make an Etsy treasury? Check this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/how-to-make-a-treasury-the-nuts-and-bolts-688/">helpful blog post</a> for more info!<br />
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You can access <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/">Treasury East</a> here! Or the old <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury.php">Treasury</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_west.php">Treasury West</a> are still up too!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-28976686809125202312010-06-19T05:29:00.000-04:002010-06-19T05:29:00.224-04:00CIC Team SaturdaySweet, fruity melon! Perfect for summer!<br />
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Check out these adorable juicy items from the <a href="http://www.craftingincolor.com/">Crafting in Color Team</a> on Etsy.<br />
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Don't forget to check our team's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=cic+team&search_type=all">search listings on Etsy</a> for more awesome, colorful goodies! <br />
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Happy Saturday!<br />
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aqua semiprecious stone."> Sashimi earrings - Sterling silver, red avenurine, dyed quartz, aqua semiprecious stone. </a> </div><div class="listing-maker"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jennyhoople" title="Check out jennyhoople's store"> jennyhoople </a> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Vegan Lotion"> SALE Cool Melon Shea Butter Lotion - Cucumber and Melon Scented Vegan Lotion </a> </div><div class="listing-maker"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BLSoaps" title="Check
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EXCLUSIVE WITH FREE COORDINATING FLOWER CLIP"> RASPBERRY MELON -THE TUTU DARLING - AN 8 inch CUDDLEHUGS EXCLUSIVE WITH FREE COORDINATING FLOWER CLIP </a> </div><div class="listing-maker"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cuddlehugs" title="Check out cuddlehugs's store"> cuddlehugs </a> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Here are some of the colorful options on Etsy:<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(Guess which one is my favorite!)</span><br />
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I'm certain it will make you think of that offensive song by Motley Crue! I was going to embed the video here but it has strippers in it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289694178669454230.post-10920756018978509722010-06-14T12:29:00.001-04:002010-06-14T12:29:00.371-04:00Summer Solstice TreasuryI made this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c14107ef43a8eefaa2b85be/sunny-summer-solstice">sunshiney Etsy Treasury</a> collection this weekend and I think it's very worthy of appearing on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy front page</a>!<br />
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I'd really appreciate your clicks and comments!<br />
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P.S. Some Crafting in Color Team members are featured :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0