tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14981601740783045412024-03-19T03:10:19.477-06:00Yellow Blackbird: A Creative BlogAubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08481162383655773583noreply@blogger.comBlogger384125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-5594385519533265382012-10-30T17:53:00.003-06:002012-10-30T17:54:50.615-06:00A New Blog!Hi friends! I am just dropping in here again to let you know that I have started another blog if you want to still follow along with me. It's called <a href="http://lookfeelbebest.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: large;">look.feel.be</span></span></span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1498160174078304541">. </a>It's a different kind of style blog. It's all about looking good, feeling good, and most importantly being a good person. I am planning on posting outfits, style inspiration, wardrobe how- to, along with healthy recipes, exercise, motivation, and inspiration/discussions on becoming a better me. (And I am still crafting so there might be an occasional DIY- and I will be showing off my kitchen redecorating project.) I only have a few posts so far (and no followers- frowny face) so I would love if you would stop by and say hi at <a href="http://look.feel.be./"></a><a href="http://lookfeelbebest.blogspot.com/">look.feel.be.</a>Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-11493112283804645002012-08-18T08:55:00.002-06:002012-08-18T08:55:54.892-06:00The EndThank you so much for being a part of my experience here at Yellow Blackbird. The time has long since come to end the site. I knew that the time had come back in June, but I had already committed to the Mod Podge campaign, then came the Shabby Apple and JUNIEblake giveaways so I kept the blog limping along to give you readers a chance to win those prizes. I haven't posted more than just a few times the last few months; I have been procrastinating writing this because I may or may not have something new up my sleeve and wanted to let you all know before I said farewell, you unsubscribed, and we never saw each other again. But I just don't know when/if something new will happen and wanted to have a solid end. I really dislike when a blog I read just simply stops posting with no explanation. I will come back here and post again if do indeed have news.<br />
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I began this blog to explore my creativity and to learn about myself. I feel successful in that mission. I am confident enough now to say that yes, I am a creative person. I also learned a lot about how I dress myself. Just recently I had reason to back through my old outfit posts. Oh how embarrassing!! But it was a good exercise for me.<br />
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Yellow Blackbird never exploded onto the big blog scene. I didn't try hard enough, and I am tired of the competition. It's hard to link up to 700 parties each week, not to mention all the time that goes into blogging. Yellow Blackbird just isn't fun for me anymore. I no longer feel the need to show of my projects and receive some validation (not to mention that even with 500+ readers and thousands of views each month I rarely got more than 3 comments on a post. Maybe that's just me being petty and vain, but I hated not knowing if anyone was actually reading and actually liked what I was making). <br />
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My Etsy shop is still up and running. Come see me there any time. Thanks for reading!Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-18317354669039784232012-08-04T09:30:00.001-06:002012-08-04T09:30:39.765-06:00And the Winners are....The winners of the JUNIEblake giveaway are<br />
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This week I celebrated my birthday! We had a little family party to celebrate the Utah holiday of Pioneer Day and my nephews birthday, and Spencer took me to the zoo too. The coolest part was seeing a polar bear... and eating a churro.<br />
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Since I have been celebrating... I have a gift for you! ANOTHER GREAT GIVEAWAY! You can enter to win 1 of 2 $30 gift cards to <a href="http://junieblake.com/">JUNIEblak</a>e. This is a new clothing company that sells trendy and modest clothes. You can see a few options in the photo below, but go to their <a href="http://junieblake.com/">site</a> to see all the products.<br />
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1. Like JUNIEblake on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/JUNIEblake/352935361407429">Facebook</a><br />
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My twin nieces just turned 4. They will soon be leaving for their first trip to Disneyland. I wanted to make them t-shirts for their birthday that they could wear on their trip. Their names start with A and B so I used their favorite Disney Princess to make the shirt for Princesses A and B. For information on how to do freezer paper stenciling, see the links in <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2012/05/anchors-away-freezer-print-tee.html">this post</a>. <br />
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You can see here where I messed up a little bit in the P. Don't try to reuse a stencil! I used the stencil for shirt A, then again for shirt B because I had already spent hours, literally! on these shirts and didn't have time to make another stencil. It didn't work out so well.<br />
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When making a stencil never forget to flip the image and cut out a mirror image of the pictures and words. That is part of the reason these took so long (probably almost 4 hours). If you do everything correctly it shouldn't be quite that bad. I really hope the shirts fit and that they will wear them after all that work I put into it!<br />
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Don't forget that today is the last day to enter the <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2012/07/shabby-apple-50-gift-card-giveaway.html">Shabby Apple giveaway</a>!Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-10665798240641140762012-07-05T14:52:00.000-06:002012-07-05T14:52:21.012-06:00Shabby Apple $50 gift card giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's right, friends. Shabby Apple is offering a $50 gift card to one lucky Yellow Blackbird reader. (If you don't already know Shabby Apples sells beautiful dresses, skirts, tops, accessories and more.) There are only a few things you need to do to enter:<br />
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1) Like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shabby-Apple/56291792791">Shabby Apple on Facebook</a>, then come back here and leave a comment telling me you did.<br />
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2) Visit the <a href="http://www.shabbyapple.com/">Shabby Apple website</a> and then come back here and leave a separate comment telling me what you might purchase with your gift card.<br />
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YOU MUST LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THE COMMENTS (or if you know I can reply to your blogger comment that will suffice. I just need to easily contact you.)<br />
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The last day to enter will be Friday, July 13th and the winner selected randomly on Saturday, July 14th.<br />
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<i>I know there are a billion blog giveaways out there but I would suggest entering this one because there won't be hundreds of entries and you have a pretty good chance of winning!</i>Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-63486403341274847932012-06-27T15:46:00.000-06:002012-06-27T15:46:07.053-06:00Paris Necklace Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_Z0NXepJZP8vFSF-TmwWPGiaW7Wf11XgJmrk_aLeIpIW9CmWrsPxOZqGsLBuVtd08XCZLoISaotKOSCHxH43nhhmF3VmQTU5Sn8YOj9Jygn4GXC4zmhF3zt9sxCc-dQ2GdpD9cT1630/s1600/IMG_7833.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_Z0NXepJZP8vFSF-TmwWPGiaW7Wf11XgJmrk_aLeIpIW9CmWrsPxOZqGsLBuVtd08XCZLoISaotKOSCHxH43nhhmF3VmQTU5Sn8YOj9Jygn4GXC4zmhF3zt9sxCc-dQ2GdpD9cT1630/s640/IMG_7833.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Today I will be sharing with you this beautiful Paris necklace that I made. It had been a little while since I had made jewelry and it felt good to do so again... especially since this is a gift! (Shhh...)<br />
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Next I had to figure out my design.<br />
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You can uses these shapes to customize any piece of jewelry with any paper. Ooh! Or how about photos? That would make a cute gift for a grandma- photos of the grandkids? The possibilities are endless!<br />
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I haven't posted an outfit picture in a really long time. I really liked what I wore to church yesterday so I thought I would snap a few pictures of it and share here. Yes, the 100 degree weather is a bit warm for a sweater, but it was perfect for the A/C in the church.</div>
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Be sure to come back on Wednesday for a fun new jewelry tutorial!</div>Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-35244649252828296452012-06-14T10:56:00.000-06:002012-06-14T10:56:00.703-06:00I've Gone Crazy for Crochet!Over the spring I took a crochet class. (Utah locals- check out Canyons School District community ed classes for next fall if you are interested.) We spent one week learning each stitch. I liked it okay, but just stitching in rows making washcloths wasn't that thrilling to me. The last two weeks of the 8 week course were spent making flowers and by so doing, learning how to read a pattern. My flower from the class turned out just okay.... but I LOVED reading the pattern and crocheting in the round. I was "hooked" ha ha!<br />
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I bought these six skeins of yarn from Walmart- the cheapest they had in order to practice following patterns. <br />
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The first pattern I tried on my own was this <a href="http://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/2009/08/18/hawaiian-flowers/">Hawaiian flower by Sarah London</a>. I didn't realize until it was too late that the pattern was written using the British symbols, which are different than American ones. (Plus I had a different kind of yarn.) Now, she has released the <a href="http://sarahlondon.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/hawaiian-flowers-pdf/">pattern as a PDF</a> so it's easier to follow. I will have to try again.<br />
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The next pattern I tried was this Japanese Flower from <a href="http://revlie.typepad.com/revolution/2011/06/japanese-flower-tutorial-picture-by-picture-you-can-do-this.html">Revving it Up</a>. LOVE IT!<br />
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I really wanted to try a granny square next. I did make a very simple small square but wanted something more fun. I made this African Flower Granny Sqaure by following a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r8g1tq8VU0">YouTube video</a>. It isn't perfect, but I am very pleased!<br />
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I made another flower granny square using <a href="http://harujiondesign.blogspot.com/2012/05/free-pattern-for-flower-gardan-granny.html">this tutorial</a>. Isn't it cute?<br />
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Another project I tried was <a href="http://misadventuresofhandmade.blogspot.com/2012/02/barefoot-baby-sandals.html">baby barefoot sandals</a> with <a href="http://mycrochetstuff.blogspot.com/2008/05/little-flowers-with-leaves-free-crochet.html">flowers</a>. I think I am going to put a button or jewel or something in the center of the flower.<br />
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I have pinned over 130 crochet projects so far... more than I can possibly hope to make. If you want a list of a lot of free patterns, check out or follow <a href="http://pinterest.com/aubreelarsen/crochet/">my crochet pin board</a>.<br />
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Want to learn to crochet? I would highly recommend <a href="http://www.craftyminx.com/2011/11/crochet-school-.html">Crafty Minx's free Crochet School</a>. She has videos and step-by-step instructions in 23 lessons. It's a great resource and I have learned a lot through using her lessons! (There are also special videos if you are left-handed.)<br />
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I was lucky enough to get a copy of <i>Mod Podge Rocks</i> by Amy Anderson (blogger at <a href="http://www.modpodgerocksblog.com/">Mod Podge Rocks</a>) to get to share with all of you. Ready? Let's take a peek inside...<br />
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Look at all those projects! You get full color illustrated step-by-step instructions for each project. In addition, there is a gallery at the back of the book with more Mod Podge projects created by other bloggers. Sco-ore!<br />
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I love this book page pumpkin project. If you aren't into book page crafts, think of the infinite possibilities for pumpkins using Mod Podge. What a great alternative or addition to regular carved pumpkins.<br />
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This lamp project is darling. (Ha, I picked a book page and a bird craft to share with you. That is SO me!) What I love about the book is that there is a wide variety of projects using Mod Podge on so many different surfaces. Even if you don't like the style of the lamp, you can still follow the instruction to use Mod Podge on a lamp shade or similar surface.<br />
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My favorite part of the book is the section at the beginning that explains in great detail the different types of Mod Podge, their uses, and a general how-to guide before you dive into the projects. I found this especially helpful because I recently received a giant box of Mod Podge products (some are brand new!) with which I will be creating a tutorial to share with you later this month.<br />
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Whether you have used Mod Podge for years and years, or are a beginning crafter, you can find something useful in this book. And isn't it great to see a fellow blogger have such success? Support Amy and show her some love by picking up your own copy!<br />
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<i>Yes I was provided this book to review, but all opinions are my own.</i>Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-83576820636884032532012-05-31T09:00:00.000-06:002012-05-31T09:00:17.626-06:00Anchors Away Freezer Print TeeHi friends! It's been awhile but I am back to show you my latest DIY project. I tried freezer paper stenciling... and it lived up to all the hype. Fun and easy... if you follow the directions (see below). This is actually my second freezer paper project, but I have had to keep the first one a secret...for now :)<br />
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What is freezer paper stenciling, you say? You use freezer paper to make a stencil and paint it on fabric. I painted the gold anchor on the Old Navy orange striped t-shirt. I used <a href="http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2011/09/cutting-freezer-paper-with-silhouette.html">this tutorial</a> to cut the stencil with my Silhouette Cameo machine,<a href="http://www.iammommahearmeroar.net/2010/04/freezer-paper-stenciling-in-depth.html"> this tutorial</a> for the whole process, and some of <a href="http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2012/04/freezer-paper-tutorial-better-late-than.html">these tips </a>too.<br />
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PLEASE MAKE SURE that you put some paper or something in between the layers of your shirt. The first time I made this anchor shirt I forgot that step and made a huge mess. I had to go back to Old Navy and luckily they had one last shirt in my size.<br />
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<i>Forever 21 shirt, skirt made by me, belt traded with Paige from Pink Lemonade, Old Navy shoes, Forever 21 bangle, Chevron bangle made by me (<a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2011/06/chevron-bangle.html">tutorial here</a>)</i><br />
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WHEN: Thursday, May 17<br />
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<br />GETTING CREATIVE: I made another skirt!!! Remember<a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-made-skirt.html"> the first one</a>? I used the same tutorial. I saw this fabric at Walmart and just had to have it. I love the nautical feel of this outfit. Recently, Kendi at <a href="http://www.kendieveryday.com/">Kendi Everyday</a> said she was wearing an outfit that didn't make sense outside of the blogging world. I think this outfit of mine may fall under the same category. Does it make sense to anyone else in the world? The cashiers at both Hobby Lobby and Old Navy both complimented me on my outfit and I have no proof that they are bloggers so I am going to say yes.<br />
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I need haircut! Only 4 days until my appointment! <br />
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So... on a different note.... I have tried blogging a little bit on a schedule and it really isn't working for me. I have missed Favorite Pin Friday 2 weeks in a row now and seem to blog out of obligation rather than enjoyment (which is especially funny since I currently have no sponsors). From this point on I am only going to blog when I feel like I have something good to share. Only like 15 people ever looked at the<a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/search/label/pinterest"> Pinterest feature</a> and virtually no one ever commented on it. I guess it wasn't that exciting of a post, especially if you already <a href="http://pinterest.com/aubreelarsen/">follow me on Pinterest</a>.<br />
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As for What I Wore on Saturday... I think that won't necessarily be a regular feature anymore. I still want to blog some of my outfit photos, but since I am <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2012/05/what-i-wore_12.html">taking less photos</a> now anyway, I will just show you when (I think) I have a good one. This will also allow me to do more writing, should I choose to. I am pretty darn sure most of you are here for the tutorials and craft projects anyway and since I only have 4 1/2 days of school left I should be able to get the projects I have been working on posted.<br />
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Linking up with Pleated Poppy and Momma Go Round. <br />
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<i> Old blazer, JCP skirt, Express shirt, Payless shoes and bracelets, Kohl's watch</i><br />
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WHEN: Wednesday, May 9<br />
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WHERE: Work<br />
<br />GETTING CREATIVE: I have had this polka dot blazer for years and years, but hadn't worn it since I turned all my <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-shopping-rules-best-advice-i-ever.html">hangers backwards</a> in January. I tried on a polka dot blazer on a shopping trip last weekend and was reminded that I already have one (although they did look entirely different). I love black and white and yellow so thought the blazer would be perfect with this skirt.<br />
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It's kind of ironic, but the more confident I become in my outfits and style, the less I feel the need to take photos. You would think that I would want to take more pictures to show off better clothes, but I just don't feel the need.<br />
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PLUS I realize that repeat outfits are okay and it's easier just to look through the blog archives and find the old photo instead of taking a new one:<br />
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I love vintage/retro everything! This "Precious Cargo" baby shower is amazing!<br />
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I can always use new inspiration to wear my red jeans. I feel like I have run out of ideas.<br />
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This week in my crocheting class we learned how to read a pattern. This doesn't look too terribly hard, although I haven't tried it yet.<br />
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I love this. I love the use of church sayings. Something like this could help me update the feel of my home. I have been feeling old fashioned lately.<br />
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This looks great! Next time we get bell peppers from our Bountiful Basket (food co-op) or when they are in the garden I am trying this.<br />
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As always, I hope you have a creative weekend! My plans for Saturday include finishing the mother's day stuff, working on my many <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/YellowBlackbird/sold?ref=shopinfo_sales_leftnav">belt orders</a>, and hopefully making a skirt. I found the cutest fabric (navy with large white polka dots) for pretty cheap at Walmart so I am going to make <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-made-skirt.html">another elastic skirt. </a><br />
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Last week my sister-in-law was in town, on sort of a last minute trip. She is expecting her first baby and is far away from family. I threw her an impromptu baby shower and put it together in just four days. I recycled the decorations from my <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2012/04/spring-birthday-party.html">mom's birthday party </a>and reused them in a little bit different way for this shower.<br />
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Not too bad for four days of work. A HUGE thank you to everyone that helped- Mom, Aunt Lisa, Sarah, and Carlie. I think it was a success!Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-79042526047538977702012-05-07T06:30:00.000-06:002012-05-07T06:30:02.595-06:00Tulips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A few weeks ago I went with a friend to take some photos of the tulips. A few of them turned out. I need some more practice. That is going to be a part of my summer bucket list.Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-459908857108359882012-05-05T11:16:00.000-06:002012-05-05T11:16:25.870-06:00What I Wore<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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WHEN: Thursday, May 3<br />
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WHERE: Work and a little GNO at my neighbors house.<br />
<br />GETTING CREATIVE: Color blocking, colored pants, stripes... I felt almost too trendy. Not to mention that every time I wear red and blue at least 2 jr high students (and sometimes your twenty-something brother) have to make comments about the 4th of July. Red and blue are NOT just for patriotism, and besides, I can show my patriotism any day of the year I want, right? But seriously, do you think this is too much color? I have edited the photo a little bit so the colors are a bit more saturated than they are IRL.<br />
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WHEN: Wednesday, May 2<br />
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WHERE: Work and a retirement party<br />
<br />GETTING CREATIVE: I bought this vest with the hope that it would help me look more put together in the summer when it's too hot to wear a lot of layers. So far I haven't found many ways to wear it (this was only the 2nd time I think). It looks okay here... I think either the belt or the necklace needed to go. Or better yet a smaller necklace.<br />
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WHEN: Monday, April 30<br />
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<br />GETTING CREATIVE: Look at Spencer and his sun flare skills. :) I really don't have a lot to say about this outfit. I wish the vest was a little smaller, but I think it looks okay.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Bags that Fit dress, Old Navy blazer, Steve Madden via Ross shoes, Payless bracelets, Disneyland necklace</span></span><br />
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WHERE: Church<br />
<br />GETTING CREATIVE: This is an ever so slight variation of my #1 <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2011/12/top-10-favorite-outfits-of-2011.html">favorite outfits from 2011</a>. If you really love wearing something, why not wear it multiple times? I bought this blazer years ago and didn't really start wearing it a lot until the last year or so. However, I think it's time for it to retire. It's really dirty, and I don't know if it will wash out. I will have to start looking for a new one.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by! I'll be linking up with Momma Go Round and the Pleated Poppy.Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-36814289888768295532012-05-04T22:11:00.001-06:002012-05-04T22:11:45.955-06:00These Are a Few of My Favorite Pins<br />
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I have been looking at a lot of crochet flower patterns because that is what we are learning in my crochet class next week.<br />
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Have a great weekend!Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-11172853616152487722012-05-01T12:39:00.000-06:002012-05-01T12:39:27.981-06:00A PrankI am not usually one for pranks. I think they are mean and cause a lot of inconvenience, hurt feelings, and even damage. Husband Spencer knows that he is FORBIDDEN from any sort of April Fool's joke. But when the prank is mutually agreed upon, and ESPECIALLY when it is creative, art really, I can understand.<br />
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Some of my neighbors often prank each other back and forth using the mannequin that you can see peeking out of the car. This was the most creative prank I have ever seen so I just had to share for the sake of art and creativity. :) <br />
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That's right. The car is entirely decked out in sticky notes. As far as I know, it took 5 people 3 hours to do. They even trimmed the stickies to form the shapes of the lights and other car features.<br />
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<b>What are some creative pranks you have pulled or know about?</b>Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-80866514649808340812012-04-28T21:58:00.000-06:002012-04-28T21:58:37.032-06:00What I Wore<i>With the new blogger settings, it's much easier for me to have nice large photos now... but are they too blurry/pixelated? I hope not because I have been trying to get my photos bigger for long time. Please let me know if it's too big or looks bad.</i><br />
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WHEN: Sunday, April 22<br />
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GETTING CREATIVE: I wore the same skirt to church twice in a row, which I never do. But this mint beauty needed to be worn again so I styled it in a different way. It's different enough from <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2012/04/what-i-wore_21.html">last week'</a>s right? <br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> Local boutique blouse, Forever 21 pants, Payless shoes, gifted necklace</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br />WHEN: Tuesday, April 24<br /><br />WHERE: Work<br />
<br />GETTING CREATIVE: I fell in love with this top the moment I saw it, and thankfully it was 50% off! I have worn it several times, but don't know for sure if it has been on the blog yet. I had to turn around in the photo to show you how the back opens up. Could be kind of scandalous, but I think it's okay with a t-shirt underneath. :) I styled it simply to let the shirt be the star!<br />
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Are you getting sick of me talking about this great tutorial I am working on? Beginning to think it's a myth? Life has been insane, but next week looks pretty open (so far!) so I am crossing my fingers that I will <i>finally</i> get it done!Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-768820866640126052012-04-27T05:30:00.000-06:002012-04-27T10:53:35.623-06:00These Are a Few of My Favorite PinsHi friends! Did you find anything inspiring on the Internet this week? Here are some of my best finds!<br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.2ndstorysewing.blogspot.com/2012/04/lu-lu-skirt.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">2ndstorysewing.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/aubreelarsen/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Aubree</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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This is a great tutorial to make a maxi skirt. Maybe one day I will make <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-made-skirt.html">another skirt</a>.</div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79508671/its-a-good-day-art-print-8x10" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">etsy.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/aubreelarsen/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Aubree</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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This is such a good message, and a cute printable. It would look great in my <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/search?q=retro+room">retro room</a>.</div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Gingered-Squash-Saute" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">tasteofhome.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/aubreelarsen/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Aubree</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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I made this for dinner recently and it was de-lish!</div>
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Source: <a href="http://swsmag2.squarespace.com/display/ShowJournal?moduleId=2218287&registeredAuthorId=384019&currentPage=2" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">swsmag2.squarespace.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/aubreelarsen/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Aubree</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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I love this color inspiration board, probably because it is close to the colors of my wedding (my orange was a little brighter) and now the colors of my <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2010/09/living-room-makeover.html">living room</a>.</div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.ashbeedesign.com/2012/04/altered-books-monogram.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">ashbeedesign.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/aubreelarsen/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Aubree</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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This is the best book craft I have ever seen.</div>
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Source: <a href="http://www.kendieveryday.com/2012/04/fountain-of-youth.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">kendieveryday.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/aubreelarsen/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Aubree</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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This is my dream outfit. I have been scouring the world for yellow pants that fit, and haven't had any luck yet. The yellow, the stripes, the bag.... sigh.<br />
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Have a great weekend!Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-40328653924698780952012-04-24T16:00:00.000-06:002012-04-24T16:00:02.770-06:00Creating With Limits<div style="text-align: center;">
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Source: <a href="http://www.tumblr.com/dashboard" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">tumblr.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/pishyposhy/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Deanna</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
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Do you ever find yourself thinking "If I only had more time/money/resources/people I could create beautiful things." But does having unlimited resources actually increase our creative abilities?<br />
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Last winter I listened to a <a href="http://mormonchannel.org/everything-creative-discussion/59">radio program</a> that discussed this very thing. The interviewee explained how when he was required to create with limits his creativity soared. I have been thinking on this for some months now.<br />
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Some of our limits are set upon us such as our budget, time, and available materials. But occasionally we can impose limits on ourselves to really stretch our imaginations.<br />
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The first project I did after listening to the program was wrapping my <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/2011/11/embellished-brown-paper-packages.html">brown paper packages</a> last Christmas. I wanted to decorate the brown paper in a cute Christmasy way that would be flat and hopefully survive the road trip home with the family they were for. Right there we already have some limits. But when I sat down in my <a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/search/label/craft%20room">craft room</a> with all my supplies it was really overwhelming. There were too many things to choose from and I was spending too much time figuring out what to do. I decided to set some limits for myself. I chose a collection of Christmas papers that I had on hand and used those papers. After I had set the limits, my creativity took off and I was easily able to finish the packages in a reasonable amount of time. I was really happy with how they turned out.<br />
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Some of my favorite Internet examples of creating with limits are the M&J Trimming blogger challenges (<a href="http://blog.mjtrim.com/diy-challenge/">1</a> and <a href="http://blog.mjtrim.com/mj-challenge-2/">2</a>). A selection of bloggers are given a set of materials and asked to create projects using just those materials. It is inspiring to see what they create.<br />
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I haven't done this yet, but I want to get out a bunch of craft supplies that I haven't used for awhile and just sit down and make something. Doesn't that sound glorious?<br />
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Creating new outfits out of what you already have in your closet is a good way to create with limits. That is what I tried to do when I had my "<a href="http://yellowblackbird.blogspot.com/search/label/shop%20your%20closet">Shop Your Closet</a>" series. If I try to look at it that way, I tend to shop less and spend less money.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you had any experience in creating with limits? Do they increase or decrease your creativity? What limits do you set for yourself? Do you want to try creating this way?</b></span><br />
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<i>Please leave your thoughts in the comments below. I would like to do a follow up on this post if you guys will share what you think!</i>Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1498160174078304541.post-23437362950551585572012-04-21T09:40:00.004-06:002012-05-05T11:22:28.694-06:00What I Wore<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwGoMoZPUFdMPLXhyphenhyphenKnf7gr0BjNXMxmFtKMi_6eUQAjOJFGntxouEwrsS-cRRSaqSqAHJXScMAN08D2-K4AixE_jirZ_EGfJ3QHlbcPQ7uboCYcg3mMikDofE1KxqQQNIqK7Hf8BjUi0/s1600/IMG_7522.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733884770613826658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgwGoMoZPUFdMPLXhyphenhyphenKnf7gr0BjNXMxmFtKMi_6eUQAjOJFGntxouEwrsS-cRRSaqSqAHJXScMAN08D2-K4AixE_jirZ_EGfJ3QHlbcPQ7uboCYcg3mMikDofE1KxqQQNIqK7Hf8BjUi0/s400/IMG_7522.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiI4Y8CrOUfT0HrqhgrPOuLziETT-cTEdb6NUxiiKb_GP2DbnpacANFVOb1gYgFQMD6dYjGMb9PQMPqJK53BgLH8jlkTsQyyEOOiwy8eWytiXH2dSlkdCcVH17sAQP55GHu9uOvcHXRI/s1600/IMG_7518.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733884760051731506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqiI4Y8CrOUfT0HrqhgrPOuLziETT-cTEdb6NUxiiKb_GP2DbnpacANFVOb1gYgFQMD6dYjGMb9PQMPqJK53BgLH8jlkTsQyyEOOiwy8eWytiXH2dSlkdCcVH17sAQP55GHu9uOvcHXRI/s400/IMG_7518.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Ross tank top, local boutique cardigan, Old Navy pants, Payless shoes, Kohls sunglasses, Nine West bag (via Ross, I think), F21 necklace</span></span><br />
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WHEN: Friday, April 20<br />
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WHERE: Work and dinner date with husband Spencer<br />
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GETTING CREATIVE: It was casual Friday, I was tired, and was planning on wearing my school t-shirt (I am a teacher, remember). When I put it on it was a wrinkled mess so I had to grab something else quick. Like I said yesterday I had seen <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/233835405622575746/">this pin</a> that morning so I adapted it to fit what was in my closet. I did wear a denim jacket at first, but we're really not supposed to wear denim to work so I took it off when I got there and never put it back on.<br />
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WHEN: Sunday, April 15<br />
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WHERE: Church<br />
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GETTING CREATIVE: This is definitely in my top 10 favorite outfits of the year so far. I call it "Mint Chocolate Chip." Ha ha. I got some new glasses but they have been really hard to get used to. This was the first time I have worn them out in public. I can't decide if I really like them. They look pretty good with this outfit in these photos...<br />
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WHEN: Monday, April 16<br />
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WHERE: Work<br />
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GETTING CREATIVE: We have had a marvelous spring this year. The best I can ever remember. It has been so great to actually get to wear spring outfits. I was <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/233835405622403093/">inspired by another blogger </a>to put this outfit together and I like how it turned out. The white skirt is something I have held on to for a long time but haven't worn much in the past few years. I am glad to give it new life!<br />
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I also wore another great outfit this week that I really liked. I didn't get any photos of it, so I will have to wear it again to church or something so I can take a picture. It was <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/233835405622372436/">inspired by this pin</a>, but I wore a yellow skirt and coral cardi instead. I also wore boots because it was a little chilly that day. It looked great if I do say so myself! :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: 180%;">Have a great weekend everyone! Thanks for being here!</span></div>Aubreehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03689346419507657842noreply@blogger.com