Summer Book Trek

I LOVE to read...some might say I read too much!  I use reading as my escape and as a way to relax after a hard day.  To try to reward myself for reading I am joining the Summer Book Trek.  I am very excited and think you should join too!  Here is my list of books to read in August:
1. Twitterpated by Melanie Jacobson
2. Code Words by Traci Hunter Abramson
3. The Ball's in Her Court by Heather Justesen
4. Luck of the Draw by Rachael Renee Anderson
5. Royal Secrets by Traci Hunter Abramson
6. Regally Blonde by Heather Horrocks
7. Hidden in the Heart by Rosacce Evans Wilkins
8. The Heirs of Southbridge by Jennie Hansen
9. The Outer Edge of Heaven by Heather Justesen
10. Murder By The Way by Betsy Brannon Green

Once I finish these I might come add more!  What are you reading this month?

Nativity Blocks

I started these last year but got sick of sanding them so I never finished.  I love the finished product!!  I think the next time I decide to do a project like this I should start with one set...not four!  The best part of this project is that is was basically free.  We found the wood at a construction site in the dumpster and I already had the paint and modge podge.  I have seen these done with Me and My Big Ideas Nativity Stickers but they don't make those stickers anymore.  I was so happy when my friend found this artwork for the blocks!  I had been talking about these blocks for quite some time and was so disappointed that I couldn't find the stickers anymore.  I love having kid friendly nativity sets so my kids can play with them during the Christmas season.  They are loving that I gave them each a set to keep in their room.

My favorite is the yellow set because I printed that one on an overhead transparency...I think it looks way better than the ones on white cardstock.

Candy Bar Creations

Michelle from Poppy Pear made these cute crafts for the Symfully Sweet Project Contest at Symmetry in Motion.  She used the colors from the Hershey's Candy Bars to create a Thanksgiving Banner and Pumpkins.

Give Thanks Banner

Fabric Pumpkins

To see more fun projects using Hershey's Miniatures go here.

Sweet and Simple Cards

It's time for another Symfully Sweet Project over at Symmetry in Motion!  This month's candy was Hershey's Miniatures Candy Bars.  I must tell you that it was a little more difficult to come up with something using these tiny candy bars.  I decided to make mini cards and actually had a lot of fun doing them!  Take a look for yourself and let me know what you think.

An overview showing all angles of the cards.

Close-up of the different trees used to stamp the cards.

Inside the card...there is even room to write a little thought!

Front of the Card

Sweet and Simple Cards

Go here to see what else was created with this months candy!

Candy Corn Sign

I have been inspired by my friend Brooks to enter a craft contest.  Every month a new candy is introduced and you have to create a craft according to the candy.  Check it out at Symmetry In Motion.  This month the theme was Candy Corn.  I got kind of excited and had a few ideas but the idea that one was a wooden sign.  This was my first attempt and I think it turned out pretty good!!!

Candy Corn Skirts

My sister Michelle Brooks at Poppy Pear made these candy corn skirts.  Her blog is private so I am posting them for her for a craft contest over at Symmetry in Motion.  Go check out all the other candy corn inspired crafts!

The Winner Is...

Here are your random numbers:



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Timestamp: 2010-08-27 20:50:56 UTC

Comment #3 is from Melissa! 
Congratulations you won the yellow flowers!!