Pin It: Reese's Pleases

When I do the bare minimum at work, my bosses give me candybars. It is indeed an awesome motivational tool!

via google product search

Last week I spotted this beauty in the treat box, and I have to say, it is probably the best candy bar I've ever eaten...definitely better than a regular reese's cup.  I haven't seen one before or since, but all I know is I want it on pinterest for eternal preservation. 

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Jack-O-Window

Pinterest gave Aunt Jenn some Disney Family Fun:

And she shared the love with her own family:

You can find Aunt Jenn on Pinterest @ http://pinterest.com/jlwaleski/.

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Bat Cave

And she didn't stop outside, my Big Sister brought the Martha Stewart inside tonight to create a little bat cave for her four youngins. I haven't seen the evidence yet, but I've gotten word that she also has a bit of an ant invasion in the dining room as well....

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Venn and Now

I don't have to tell you that Venn diagrams are all over pinterest (and etsy, and artfire, and every hipster's wall). So I made one for E and her ever-growing family.  My embroidery skills could used some improvement, but E has learned to lower her expectations.



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FrankenDoor

A pin from Mel Designs: 

My sister interpreted nicely...

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Reflections

I much prefer the reflected distortions of my 2x pregnant belly to the straight on "look at my bump" shots. But maybe I'm just feeling frumpy this fall?

Smith Cross Stitch

 

While visiting E's homestead this week, this cross-stitch caught my eye.  Although I've seen it 1,000 times before, for some reason, this time, I was overwhelmed with the thought that I HAD to make something like it.

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Pin It: Purple Ribboned Lamp @ Target

Easy to make & perfect for Cousin Norah's new purple room....

Pin It: Stenciled Potato Sack Stool @ Target

A Jenny Brown must have for the new abode.

Pin It: 123 Crochet Pattern @ the backyard

http://www.etsy.com/shop/hijennybrown
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Pin It: abc Crochet Pattern @ the backyard

http://www.etsy.com/shop/hijennybrown
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Pin It: Embelished Wallets @ Wegmans

Love it, why yes we do! 

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Pin It: Dollar Bin Felt Bird @ Target

Could you make it for cheaper than a dollar? Probably not. But you could make it cuter!

Pin It: Freezer Paper Shamrock @ Target

Pin It: Crochet Headband @ Target

Bavarian Crochet and Family Rivalry

I've been crushing on Bavarian Crochet for some time now, especially after seeing some super cute pins by Marta McCall (thanks, Marta!).

The Wool Eater blanket by Sarah London

And if you like that, you'll definitely love the potholder version by Julia Vesper:  

So I borrowed a book about Bavarian Crochet from the library and thought "this is totally within my skill set." And then I messed up.  And then I messed up again.  And then I cried to my mommy and asked her to figure it out for me.

Of course my mom, a pattern-reading expert and a doily-maker extraordinaire, had no problem following the instructions and showing me the error of my ways.  And today, just to rub it in, she emailed me this pic:

Thanks a lot, Mom.  Way to pour salt in my pinterest-induced wounds. 

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Pin It: Boys Printed Shirts @ Target

Definitely DIYable

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ABC Bean Bags

A pin from the Crafty Cupboard:

Inspired:

Thanks Pinterest!

Butterfly Snack

Pinterest showed me:

And I delivered (for the kid's pre-school snack with a "colors" theme):

Thanks Pinterest!

ABC Magnets

The Purl Bee said:

And I countered with:

Thanks Pinterest!