tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85720784547955297262024-03-13T03:35:46.973-07:00SewCal MamaTiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-44714570699776513362015-09-09T09:16:00.000-07:002015-09-09T09:16:39.052-07:00DIY | Stuffed Animal Storage <br />
I have a super fun and adorable DIY project to share today, it’s a stuffed
animal storage on top with an area for books/board games underneath, pretty cool
if I do say so myself! I have been wanting to give the kid’s some sort of
stuffed animal storage in their room and almost sewed up a corner hammock but
then after some <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/tiaschnell/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> snooping, a new idea came to light. This is much cuter
and more accessible for the little ones.<br />
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We started with an old dresser drawer, the plan was to just add some neat
chair legs to the bottom but my boyfriend came up with the idea to put a shelf
on the bottom and we just so happened to have an old coffee table that
<strike>we </strike> <em>he</em> cut and resized to fit the shelf. He then put a
piece of marbled tile on the back so the books would stay in place. <br />
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I am absolutely in love with the finished result & it’s really been a
good addition to the kids’ room. I love the color because it’s gender neutral
and just AWESOME to look at. It’s called “kelp” and we got it from our local
true value. We’ve had to restock since this project because of how much I love
it. And best of all, this project only cost about $3 in paint and that’s IT,
definitely worth the time and effort. It’s amazing what some old furniture and
some pretty paint can do!<br />
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Thank God for my amazing boyfriend who brings all of my ideas to life,
because without his handiness, this project will still be a nagging idea in my
brain!<br />
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Hope this neat and simple project inspires some ideas for you guys. This is
just the start of about five recent DIY projects in our house, so stay tuned for
more projects like this one.<br />
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Hello, lovelies.</div>
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It's been quite some time since I've blogged and I have to admit, I've really missed it! I still have my <a href="http://blog.rebelandwhim.com/" target="_blank">Rebel & Whim Photography Blog</a> that I use to share all of my sessions and photography related tutorials but I've recently decided to get back into this blog as well. I love my readership and friends that I've made through here so I will be making a comeback. I will be adding free ad spaces starting April so email me at <a href="mailto:sewcalmama@yahoo.com" target="_blank">sewcalmama@yahoo.com</a> for more information on that or for an opportunity
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Hope you guys missed me as much as I've missed you! I have so much to fill you in on, for starters, I am pregnant with my second child, which is a little girl. Daniel, Liam and I are beyond excited to welcome the little princess into out lives this Summer! In honor of my baby belly, I am starting a new series on the blog called Mama Style, it will not only be my personal style posts but also curated style sets and wishlists. I will also be changing up the look and feel of SewCal Mama to mirror the changes in my life so stay tuned for big changes. </div>
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Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-11168929068020226112013-07-30T09:56:00.001-07:002013-07-30T09:56:15.088-07:00Opeing Doors + Saying Goodbye.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello there strangers. If you wondering why I haven't been around much, it's because I recently opened my photography business Rebel & Whim Photography. It has been totally hectic and absolutely the most exciting thing I've ever done, besides being a mama ;) Sadly, I will not be writing for SewCal Mama anymore.<br />
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If you want to keep up with what's going on in my life you can follow my new blog or visit my website.<br />
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<a href="htpp://rebelandwhim.blogspot.com" target="_blank">Blog</a>- This is where I share photos from sessions, DIY photography projects and my photo journal.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/7902193" target="_blank">Bloglovin'</a><br />
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<a href="http://rebelandwhim.com/" target="_blank">Website</a>- This is my business website where you can see a lot of my work.. you can find session galleries, contact info and package details here too.<br />
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So please check them out and keep in touch! I will miss the SewCal Mama blog and sharing of all my random crafts and things but I have a feeling Rebel & Whim will be even better! Come by and see me soon!<br />
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XO,<br />
TiaTiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-3724458743026833572013-04-01T08:00:00.000-07:002013-04-01T08:00:04.147-07:00Firmoo Glasses Review + Free Glasses<p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6_NlYWf5hYA/UViW6kuZHBI/AAAAAAAAEKA/x5nZRHeRa_I/s1600-h/cover%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cover" border="0" alt="cover" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZAgH5ebw4I4/UViW_jNOx5I/AAAAAAAAEKI/GJU1ME5g3Rk/cover_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="486"></a></p> <p align="center">One of the best parts of being a blogger is getting to review products. I was so excited when I was asked to review my first product, a pair of glasses from firmoo. I decided to go with the big framed matte black and I am so happy I did because they are adorable have gotten me so many compliments. I don’t know why they’ve been called “birth control glasses” in the past because I can’t keep my man’s hands off me when I wear these babies ;) </p> <p align="center">The glasses came with a nice case, a bag and a little kit to fix them. I highly recommend using <a href="http://www.Firmoo.com">Firmoo</a> when shopping for either prescription or fashion glasses; they have a wide selection and GREAT prices. Another really cool feature is their virtual try-on system that let’s you see for yourself which style and color best fits your lifestyle.</p> <p align="center">Get your first pair for free by clicking <a href="http://www.Firmoo.com/free-glasses.html">here</a>!</p> <p align="center">What are you waiting for? Get your free pair of glasses today!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iIzK319PgaM/UViXEganxlI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/Qnj8kRP521I/s1600-h/1%25255B22%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1" border="0" alt="1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-QzNMUkqRy5Q/UViXJ696RyI/AAAAAAAAEKY/gaw3zilFEfA/1_thumb%25255B19%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="561"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZEj3VuH5778/UViXOdg51wI/AAAAAAAAEKg/ri70VhDwv1g/s1600-h/2%25255B18%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rxNGxo_N0Lg/UViXT6134aI/AAAAAAAAEKo/qd_Q3d0DmkU/2_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="700" height="598"></a></p> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-3594562298341620082013-03-28T18:58:00.001-07:002013-03-28T18:58:44.709-07:00Spring 2013<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='width:600px;margin:0 auto'><div style='position:relative;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/spring_2013/set?.embedder=3796633&.svc=blogger&id=77069174' target='_blank'><img force='1' border='0' height='510' title='Spring 2013' src='http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/XphGaKRJVZhWW2KbcAZCeA/cid/77069174/id/8v7P2glkT_ubwcnJO3_8Yw/size/c600x510.jpg' alt='Spring 2013' width='600'/></a></div></div><br/><div style='text-align:center'><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/spring_2013/set?.embedder=3796633&.svc=blogger&id=77069174' target='_blank'>Spring 2013</a> by <a href='http://sewcalmama.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3796633&.svc=blogger' target='_blank'>sewcalmama</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/skinny_leg_jeans/shop?query=skinny+leg+jeans' target='_blank'>skinny leg jeans</a></small></div><div style='width:600px;margin:0 auto'><br/><div style='text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3796633&.svc=blogger&id=78791910' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Calypso st barth' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/78791910.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3796633&.svc=blogger&id=78429498' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Skinny leg jeans' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/78429498.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3796633&.svc=blogger&id=77399063' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Charlotte russe wedge' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/77399063.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3796633&.svc=blogger&id=74621887' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Steve madden' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/74621887.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a></div></div></div>Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-64231743908339161862013-03-14T18:00:00.001-07:002013-03-14T18:00:33.623-07:00Wish List [Birthday Edition]<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OXTK9C6eaCA/UUJyqUZX50I/AAAAAAAAEJo/SoaLJVjFJpA/s1600-h/collage5.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="collage" border="0" alt="collage" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4TYacpNFZiE/UUJyrnaRhTI/AAAAAAAAEJw/7ZbDhO1tIVA/collage_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="430" height="636"></a></p> <p align="center">Sunday is my birthday. Yes, you read it right.. I am an Irish Man loving St.Patty’s Day babe. I have always enjoyed my birthday but this year all I can think is, “am I seriously almost a quarter of a century old?!?” It’s also a little shocking to my folks because I am the “baby” of the family. </p> <p align="center">With Spring on the horizon, it’s the prefect time to stock up on a couple new outfits, accessories and a new bikini. I put together this wish list featuring items from <a href="http://www.uniprice.com/en">Uniprice</a> in honor of my big day. I love bargain shopping and I found the best place to find and compare your favorite brands and products, Uniprice does all of the the dirty work for you. Now that’s a site worth bookmarking if you ask me!</p> <p align="center">If you haven’t heard of Uniprice, it’s a global shopping site that let’s you compare hundreds of thousands of products from companies all over the world. With all of the adorable <a href="http://www.uniprice.com/en/woman/accessories">accessories</a>, I’m sure each and everyone of my readers could find something they just can’t live without using this new and convenient way to get the most bang for buck ;) But make sure to put aside a little time to check it out because you won’t want to stop shopping once you’ve started! </p> <h2 align="center">P.S. which OF MY WISHLIST ITEMS DO YOU LIKE MOST? AND WHY? leave a comment with your response :) </h2> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-16462557788843191472013-02-25T07:01:00.003-08:002013-02-25T07:03:37.465-08:00Spring Wish List 2013<div style="text-align: center;">
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Spring is right around the corner, a little over three weeks away to be exact. This is the time when I unpack my spring/summer clothes and stock up on a few new outfits for the upcoming appearance of my friend, the sun. :) We love sunshine around here, especially Liam. The next wish list will be Liam’s, and let me warn you, this little guy stylish. </div>
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Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-19653648917709524612013-02-17T16:20:00.001-08:002013-02-17T16:25:52.163-08:00Headbands and Halos<h5 align="center">As you know, I’ve been recently pursuing my passion of photography but what you don’t know is my newly found obsession of shopping for newborn props. ;) So, I decided to save myself some money make a variety of newborn headbands and halos for my upcoming shoots. </h5> <p align="center"> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8Zs33yjIIeo/USFz09HzHJI/AAAAAAAAEFI/mET0s10CfRE/s1600-h/newborn%252520headband%252520satin%252520and%252520rosette%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="newborn headband satin and rosette" border="0" alt="newborn headband satin and rosette" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kq03xjpZm4A/USFz4eETSyI/AAAAAAAAEFQ/NcOObAXmwyE/newborn%252520headband%252520satin%252520and%252520rosette_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="490" height="320"></a></p> <h5 align="center">Isn’t this one just precious?</h5> <h5 align="center"> I made a fabric rosette with a beaded center and attached it to a tiny and petite white satin band. I thought they’d make the perfect addition to my shop so I listed a few this morning. They can be worn as an everyday accessory or used as a cute photo prop.</h5> <blockquote> <h5 align="center"> <font size="3">Click </font><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SewCalMama?section_id=13118344"><font size="3">here</font></a><font size="3"> to see this one and more!</font></h5> <h3 align="center"><font size="3"><font style="font-weight: normal">use code: <font style="font-weight: bold">FEB13</font> for 15% OFF</font></font></h3></blockquote> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-64737060791410334962013-02-16T07:49:00.001-08:002013-02-16T07:49:49.402-08:00Home Sweet Home.<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fm6hQ2BHX4Y/UR-qa_J2VbI/AAAAAAAAEC4/m1lh_JSl8jc/s1600-h/comp%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="comp" border="0" alt="comp" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-793FOKy2W1I/UR-qj1_YC7I/AAAAAAAAEDA/pXPpFcb3CpA/comp_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="501" height="341"></a></p> <p align="center">Well, Hello there stranger! It’s been too long since my last post. I thought I’d take a minute to let you in on the madness of my life recently. I am reluctantly enrolled in 13 units this semester, my photography passion is turning into a money making hobby and my home has been like a three ring circus, seriously. We have had every service man and their brother in our home over the last few weeks… contractors, cable guys, carpet installers you name it, they’ve been here. I can’t complain though, my home has never looked better! With the new carpet and dry wall.. I think our house is finally turning into a home.. 2 years later! Beggars can’t be choosers, right? :) </p> <p align="center">With everything going on lately, I have decided to give myself a break this weekend. From everything. I will enjoy <a href="http://www.kernvalley.com/news/whiskey.htm">Whiskey Flat Days</a> with my family and recharge my body and mind. Dannng, I feel better already. </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center">What are your plans for the weekend? Comment. I’d love to know! </p> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-990155895922867872013-02-11T14:22:00.001-08:002013-02-11T14:22:32.436-08:00I want to remember forever…<p align="center">Memories are precious and there are some memories that I want to remember forever. </p> <p align="center"> I sometimes sit and page through old photo albums that Daniel’s mom made and wish I had the time to write little notes next to each picture, leaving precious memories on each page. I have the best intentions of getting prints ordered and finished half way through scrapbooks but let’s face it, I’m a busy mom with little to no spare time.</p> <p align="center">This is one way for me to save and share some of these precious moments that I never want to forget. </p> <h3 align="center">I want to remember forever…</h3> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2GjpogWhBTs/URlpijXDk3I/AAAAAAAAD-M/oamzvSTQk2A/s1600-h/adventurous%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="adventurous" border="0" alt="adventurous" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YKNxkLpeH94/URlpnbF15_I/AAAAAAAAD-U/r61TkFzW4AU/adventurous_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="533" height="365"></a></p> <h2 align="center"><font size="3">If only I could see the world through your eyes. </font></h2> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DgPH8BZoX8o/URlpr9pAv5I/AAAAAAAAD-c/tkzZABHqXGM/s1600-h/love%252520cars%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="love cars" border="0" alt="love cars" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-A6Fji5HJBcw/URlpwOvsDmI/AAAAAAAAD-k/MngC5FlBLe8/love%252520cars_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="528" height="394"></a></p> <h2 align="center"><font size="4">100% BOY.</font></h2> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-x_TPisUcsaY/URlp0m4HvcI/AAAAAAAAD-s/HFkhE9vTdok/s1600-h/nightwithzoey%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="nightwithzoey" border="0" alt="nightwithzoey" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-CW3nvuPLDfQ/URlp5Uon-ZI/AAAAAAAAD-0/vXzebDXlvfg/nightwithzoey_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="328" height="503"></a></p> <h2 align="center"><font size="3">Family is LOVE.</font></h2> <p align="center"> </p> <h6>Copyright © 2010-2013, SewCal Mama all rights reserved. Reproduction any content without prior written consent from SewCal Mama is prohibited.</h6> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-25331873970066229062013-02-07T07:15:00.001-08:002013-02-07T07:15:31.404-08:00DIY | Valentine’s Day Décor<p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Z2ZOfMCJCOU/URPE-i3vSjI/AAAAAAAAD7c/A0Jd2q7oklM/s1600-h/cover%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cover" border="0" alt="cover" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-P1QjmpZl4I4/URPE_1O_nAI/AAAAAAAAD7k/VA1lrr6KO4Q/cover_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="545" height="346"></a></p> <p align="center">Hello, Strangers! It’s been a couple weeks since my last post… So much has been happening! I’ve been booking photo shoots left and right, mostly for friends and family. I planning on launching a new blog solely for my photography endeavors… Now I just need TIME! </p> <p align="center">With everything going on in my life since the new year, I haven’t had much of a chance to get my craft on... So, a couple days ago when the little man was asleep, I did just that! This cute and PINK garland took me about 30 minutes to make(only because of the dry time between paint and mod podge coats.)</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6UocodfCtTQ/URPFA6xJkXI/AAAAAAAAD7s/W5EYNOrztyk/s1600-h/supplies%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="supplies" border="0" alt="supplies" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-W5mjMTlFH-k/URPFB2uZf5I/AAAAAAAAD70/nG2rvU7TbZI/supplies_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="544" height="377"></a></p> <p align="center">Supplies: 4 Wooden Pendants, Letter Cut-Outs, Bakers Twine (DIY) Mod Podge, Acrylic Paint (red and white to create your own shades of pink) Paint Brush</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mo8K7lwD-nI/URPFDHJtKwI/AAAAAAAAD78/l2P8TRf8dtg/s1600-h/steps%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="steps" border="0" alt="steps" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VMfBIbI5c7g/URPFEJ5NjEI/AAAAAAAAD8E/q1_CxtMO20E/steps_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="539" height="411"></a></p> <p align="center">Mix your paints first and make sure there is enough or it is quite hard to mix the exact shade again. I used an ombre effect on mine, going from the darker pink to a very light pink.</p> <p align="center"> After painting your pendants, let them dry for a bit, I waited about 5 minutes. Attach the letters. mine were stickers but I still wanted to mod podge them to make sure they were properly attached. I used 2 coats of both the paint and the mod podge.</p> <p align="center"> After the pendants are dry, tie them together with your bakers twine.. I used pink and red twine that I made a few weeks ago. </p> <p align="center">Pretty festive, if you ask me :) </p> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-58425619914565227452013-01-24T10:39:00.001-08:002013-01-24T10:39:15.720-08:00LiamBear | 1.5<p align="center">My little boy is growing up so fast! He’s already half way through his first year. I never knew I could love someone or something so much. He makes me more and more proud to be his mommy each day. He is my sunshine :) </p> <p align="center">So adventurous, smart and funny. I love you my LiamBear. All I ask is that you stop growing up so fast; I want you to be my little sweet boy forever.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AdoOsFk9hDo/UQF_hIXjKxI/AAAAAAAAD3c/_IyLX9NlfI4/s1600-h/25.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2" border="0" alt="2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tQ2nYA3Z7Pk/UQF_iRhn5CI/AAAAAAAAD3k/0b2mh_7T5Ws/2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="350"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Mmp__66PMN8/UQF_jzYV9uI/AAAAAAAAD3s/V4-onj3vRFQ/s1600-h/45.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="4" border="0" alt="4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Rp-wH4Vak_A/UQF_lL6mqyI/AAAAAAAAD30/ApOod52OmjI/4_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="350"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-K0B-_kNkNeI/UQF_mUExbxI/AAAAAAAAD38/JR3IsEpnHag/s1600-h/55.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5" border="0" alt="5" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-sBUWfpWCW7Y/UQF_ndxvSVI/AAAAAAAAD4E/EsYAWb954cA/5_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="350"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fD9mqFBfUeg/UQF_oyKCcPI/AAAAAAAAD4M/WqdNLnNCt5Q/s1600-h/85.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="8" border="0" alt="8" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TJyanHxbsSs/UQF_qlkJ9DI/AAAAAAAAD4U/PnQhbYDHlEs/8_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="515" height="350"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hivw3Ie8dAU/UQF_sGeWjvI/AAAAAAAAD4c/_SpmMTEcRes/s1600-h/95.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="9" border="0" alt="9" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rEn3Nuh0pg4/UQF_tI2-P-I/AAAAAAAAD4k/LSJYkY-dEcs/9_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="514" height="364"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MHCpQAZA0Rg/UQF_uB_BvZI/AAAAAAAAD4s/aLrRk9rLHuI/s1600-h/115.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="11" border="0" alt="11" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-5g3KbDbXY8E/UQF_va7o7RI/AAAAAAAAD40/CDn3lnTMiMA/11_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="513" height="349"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-kLyHs2FfU-0/UQF_wc8rkQI/AAAAAAAAD48/8JVaDB3Spb4/s1600-h/135.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="13" border="0" alt="13" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CSsWKt3bQCw/UQF_x2RENVI/AAAAAAAAD5E/lEndENBLFaw/13_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="511" height="614"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UXbwYScc2fQ/UQF_zeFW_TI/AAAAAAAAD5M/do44VUbBAyk/s1600-h/trees5.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="trees" border="0" alt="trees" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DP6uHSQXJhA/UQF_0S83GPI/AAAAAAAAD5U/G2A2JRVyflM/trees_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="512" height="348"></a></p> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-8895966170627425842013-01-17T08:05:00.001-08:002013-01-17T08:05:02.693-08:00DIY | Chalkboard Storage Jars<p align="center">Hello! I know I’ve been a little MIA over the last week or so. Spring semester has begun and I am super busy! I’m just poppin’ in to share this DIY tutorial that I shared on JAA a few days ago. I added some chalkboard vinyl to these glass jars to make them more functional in my house, plus there fun to look at ;) </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--W6fjlcMHKw/UPggluAwIXI/AAAAAAAAD0A/P4I0oX0Hf1U/s1600-h/jaacover6.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="jaacover" border="0" alt="jaacover" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u4-6es_tND8/UPggpUk9VkI/AAAAAAAAD0I/tMyGKmtVFSI/jaacover_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="405" height="707"></a></p> <p align="center"><strong>Chalkboard Storage Jar- Supplies</strong></p> <p align="center">Glass Jars, Chalkboard Vinyl, Scissors and a marker</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qwgNwCtQthU/UPggte_PBuI/AAAAAAAAD0Q/Jc2xCfKio10/s1600-h/jaasupplies7.jpg"><strong><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="jaasupplies" border="0" alt="jaasupplies" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Pn6KJnhO-2U/UPggwgz5JoI/AAAAAAAAD0Y/jiyBjrTjgZw/jaasupplies_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="298"></strong></a></p> <p align="center">Decide how big you want your chalkboard labels to be then draw out straight lines on the backside of your vinyl for a better measurement. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ms_Dm0SWnqE/UPgg0IOTZjI/AAAAAAAAD0g/lxE4FaBA5UI/s1600-h/jaa19.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="jaa1" border="0" alt="jaa1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2qaMyZ9aujg/UPgg3p6xYlI/AAAAAAAAD0o/PDLrbpteWLo/jaa1_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="417" height="305"></a></p> <p align="center">Cut out the chalkboard labels and make sure they fit. Adjust as needed.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-aFvmOZc6zpM/UPgg6XIKJaI/AAAAAAAAD0w/CK7eZeaV0PE/s1600-h/cut-vinyl7.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="cut vinyl" border="0" alt="cut vinyl" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dIgVO5aplDI/UPgg-AZ_RBI/AAAAAAAAD04/Sy4FQowsV7c/cut-vinyl_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="418" height="329"></a></p> <p align="center">Next, apply the vinyl stickers to the jars.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-p2PP2MdiNyA/UPghCpZGftI/AAAAAAAAD1A/2---8zObZvo/s1600-h/jaa25.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="jaa2" border="0" alt="jaa2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wBZSdvPY5ms/UPghFsrWdKI/AAAAAAAAD1I/rhqgiV-QcJY/jaa2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="421" height="366"></a></p> <p align="center">There ya go! Now you can start organizing all of your craft supplies without misplacing a thing.</p> <p align="center">Enjoy! </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sp0hgr9Hbf8/UPghHQaaHVI/AAAAAAAAD1Q/K1etJbAS9Vs/s1600-h/XO4.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="XO" border="0" alt="XO" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-inQenwEptbU/UPghKGNEWRI/AAAAAAAAD1Y/hhbmURSHKRc/XO_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="100" height="50"></a></p> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-3609265223855070742013-01-14T07:06:00.001-08:002013-01-14T07:06:02.731-08:00Jax’s First Photo Shoot<p align="center">This little guy is my best friend Lindy’s newest addition; isn’t he just precious? His name is Jax and he’s 15 days old :) </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Fx61LN0aIVM/UPQdnHhbOmI/AAAAAAAADvk/o79JTXS91j4/s1600-h/614.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="6" border="0" alt="6" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_CwAMvo9PFI/UPQdrp3A2mI/AAAAAAAADvs/HgyBiLPTxKw/6_thumb11.jpg?imgmax=800" width="551" height="380"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-H7C0JVD-lao/UPQdwM9U7gI/AAAAAAAADv0/NVhbjxkLm-4/s1600-h/205.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="20" border="0" alt="20" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Arv3HGnx3W4/UPQd0uTbMFI/AAAAAAAADv8/Nvgs7vgO_c8/20_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="551" height="412"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-B3K0EKnXqdw/UPQd6LVEnBI/AAAAAAAADwE/mUqa2EKoAOQ/s1600-h/1236.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="12" border="0" alt="12" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mq1_9-hJ2K0/UPQd9iXg-5I/AAAAAAAADwM/MSVI2l5VXU0/12_thumb33.jpg?imgmax=800" width="342" height="330"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0sHzkqVwxlQ/UPQeCWZETaI/AAAAAAAADwU/ERAO0c_DqiA/s1600-h/195.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="19" border="0" alt="19" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RhOn4QJIrtk/UPQeFUBdNUI/AAAAAAAADwc/5dOmr0NMpzo/19_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="198" height="329"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ARBww_BekR0/UPQeJwClRXI/AAAAAAAADwk/9v9CcInJWYA/s1600-h/5asmall17.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="5asmall" border="0" alt="5asmall" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-U3Crftow3Tk/UPQeNLbXx7I/AAAAAAAADws/tiepJiWaMJI/5asmall_thumb14.jpg?imgmax=800" width="547" height="372"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wqQVWkYH8rs/UPQeR2iEt8I/AAAAAAAADw0/v7rr5JAF2GA/s1600-h/1a5.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="1a" border="0" alt="1a" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ta_zezX7tsU/UPQeWovZTAI/AAAAAAAADw8/KHGNG-FAzN0/1a_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="548" height="470"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-n-bjP2DfVWg/UPQebhGHcfI/AAAAAAAADxE/Vbctg6litZE/s1600-h/95.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="9" border="0" alt="9" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g06sb1iw8e0/UPQee-YyAeI/AAAAAAAADxM/fRZHWqDCRoA/9_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="554" height="377"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2NqoMHGhzBE/UPQejGStNdI/AAAAAAAADxU/CFI_ZfRx-zQ/s1600-h/139.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="13" border="0" alt="13" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dWHBkU971QM/UPQel_WLdSI/AAAAAAAADxc/PV0AuvkNvqg/13_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="212" height="297"></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-adf-FEq2WvQ/UPQeqlM-gZI/AAAAAAAADxk/dB2Sg6H0rgM/s1600-h/147.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="14" border="0" alt="14" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4SMnPQlJsuc/UPQetiXOENI/AAAAAAAADxs/6Jm6QjD_988/14_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="302"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CWW639QqM5Y/UPQexwfgGcI/AAAAAAAADx0/2Uo2YLhniy8/s1600-h/187.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="18" border="0" alt="18" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-3gWlcYFIDXQ/UPQe1xoUrmI/AAAAAAAADx8/0D8q7s1VuOw/18_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="557" height="389"></a></p> <blockquote> <h6 align="center">Copyright © 2013, SewCal Mama all rights reserved. Reproduction any content without prior written consent from Tia Schnell is prohibited.</h6></blockquote> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-48644298475350440682013-01-10T15:22:00.001-08:002013-01-10T15:22:00.489-08:005 Minute Shirt Revamp<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FdAdH6ySHyo/UO9Mm9m-bzI/AAAAAAAADss/4TkQTO4v-DE/s1600-h/cover1%25255B17%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cover1" border="0" alt="cover1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Qdk2CVb3IvI/UO9MrgunJpI/AAAAAAAADs0/GkQAxr9hqGI/cover1_thumb%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="503" height="410"></a></p> <p align="center">Hey guys! Just poppin’ in to share this quick, no-sew shirt restyle.</p> <p align="center">I bought this jersey knit slouchy top our local swap meet about a month or so ago, because it was only $1, I just couldn’t pass it up. When I tried it on, I absolutely hated it and wanted my $1 refunded lol. Instead of embarrassing myself, I decided to make use of it and restyle it into something I could fit into my wardrobe. With one cut, it turned into a completely different shirt, don’t you think? Perfect work-out or errand running shirt. That’s not it though, tune in next week to see what I did with the scrap fabric from the neck. ;) </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8N3H-J_kssU/UO9MyGmBD_I/AAAAAAAADs8/9idxM03DkzU/s1600-h/cut%252520here%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cut here" border="0" alt="cut here" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GPd6K5B7zNI/UO9M2pq-6yI/AAAAAAAADtE/36_NI1OvD9U/cut%252520here_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="500" height="326"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EegsjZztz_I/UO9M6MumZhI/AAAAAAAADtM/ueuiDu6L_Fk/s1600-h/cover%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cover" border="0" alt="cover" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vOtB-JZ9p4I/UO9M-dRL8AI/AAAAAAAADtU/xlcJWQOkF2o/cover_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="498" height="406"></a></p> <h3 align="center">Thanks for stopping by and checking out my latest creation!</h3> <h1 align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ytssnd4fGLE/UO9NA35iikI/AAAAAAAADtc/etzTebEVRkY/s1600-h/XO%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="XO" border="0" alt="XO" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UrQ9SGiPRw0/UO9ND-M-YNI/AAAAAAAADtk/gtlguGcn0Oc/XO_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="100" height="50"></a></h1> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-58160669766836073372013-01-10T10:33:00.001-08:002013-01-10T10:33:46.097-08:00Guest Post Opportunity<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Q8u_2u0_wRs/UO8JXhQ7aRI/AAAAAAAADqU/fyTlGWeBdbU/s1600-h/GUESTPOST%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="GUESTPOST" border="0" alt="GUESTPOST" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JMtb2dSRjjs/UO8JbY3x5_I/AAAAAAAADqc/unZ9OyZHtxo/GUESTPOST_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="501"></a></p> <p align="center"> Are you looking for a fun way to connect with other bloggers and/or readers? If so, I would love to have you as a guest on SewCal Mama! My lovely readers enjoy DIY projects, photography, beauty/style posts and yummy recipes but I would be open to other ideas as well. Just try me! :) </p> <p align="center">If this sounds like something you would enjoy doing, click <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHN4c051eURKZGxFWVNTT3ZLcnRwNFE6MQ">here</a>, or drop me a line at sewcalmama(at)yahoo.com </p> <p align="center">Have a beautiful day! </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EgJU3MwO77s/UO8JeARAQzI/AAAAAAAADqk/eOQa0_QjzDQ/s1600-h/XO%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="XO" border="0" alt="XO" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-flRv4PyRGdA/UO8JhGgwxoI/AAAAAAAADqs/aopytJYWpvo/XO_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="100" height="50"></a></p> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-86586871397304036362013-01-09T14:52:00.001-08:002013-01-09T14:52:21.752-08:00Hair and Beauty Picks | Top 5<p align="center">TOP 5 is a new series on SewCal Mama. I created it in hopes of sharing more of myself with my readers, which has really become the most important thing to me when running this blog. You guys have inspired beyond words! I have to say, I have gained quite the readership over the last few months! Thanks guys! </p> <p align="center">Anyway, about the new series.. I will randomly share lists of my favorite things, which might also be one of your favorites too ;) This week’s TOP 5 is a list of my current favorite hair and beauty products. </p> <p align="center">Since having my son, I’ve completely changed my hair and beauty regimen. Now, it’s all about simplicity, effectiveness and eco-friendliness. I truly believe the saying, “quality over quantity” really pertains, especially with beauty products. </p> <p align="center">I use the (scrumptious smelling) pequi oil every morning before I blow-dry and style my hair. I usually straighten it with my amazing Godsend, the Paul Mitchell Straightener, which I will never abandon, EVER- It blows every other styling tool out of the water. Next is the BB cream; my newest love, It’s actually been the only cover-up I’ve worn the last week and my skin is really thanking me for it! I never leave the house without (at least) eye liner so when I got the Urban Decay eye liner in my last Ipsy bag, I was not only stoked to try it out but also pretty happy that I didn’t have to go out and buy my usual $5 eye liner from Rite Aid! Last but not least are the makeup removing clothes.. at the end of a long day, all I want to do is hop into bed and pass out. With these nifty little guys, I never have to get back out of bed once I realize I forgot to wash my face. Just leave a pack on your nightstand and viola, ready for la la land. :) </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-P7nfO0c1q80/UO30jGLoF1I/AAAAAAAADoM/jNWqGdYFAMU/s1600-h/cover%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cover" border="0" alt="cover" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-yrqRbchi9JA/UO30oCG3V_I/AAAAAAAADoU/1jjxIbFh1J0/cover_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="570" height="388"></a></p> <h2 align="center">1. <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/12166846?adid=22222222227001220161&wmlspartner=wlpa&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=14115678070&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem">Neutrogena Night Calming Cleansing Cloths</a> 2. <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/20658860?adid=22222222227015244844&wmlspartner=wlpa&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=21486607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem">Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream</a> 3. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/pequi-oil-treatment-P282930?om_mmc=Googlepla&_requestid=42976&cm_mmc=us_search-_-GG-_-pla-_-{keyword}&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=1383181">Couture Color Pequi Oil Treatment</a> 4. <a href="http://www.buy.com/prod/paul-mitchell-protools-express-ion-smooth-1-25/215765753.html?listingId=221252491">Paul Mitchell ProTools Express Ion Smooth</a> -1 1/4 Inch 5. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/24-7-glide-on-eye-pencil-P133707?om_mmc=Googlepla&_requestid=42976&cm_mmc=us_search-_-GG-_-pla-_-{keyword}&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=893263">Urban Decay 24-7 Glide on Eye Liner</a> -Zero Black</h2> <p> </p> <h5 align="center"><font size="3">What are some of your favorite hair and beauty products? </font></h5> <h4 align="center">I’d love it if you’d leave a comment letting me in on your favorite beauty picks! </h4> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-16700015834959400522013-01-07T15:18:00.001-08:002013-01-07T15:18:27.987-08:00Upcycled School Desk {Girl Style}<p align="center">My honey got his hands on a buttload of old school desks (mostly vintage) a few months back and ever since I’ve been thinking up ways to redo them.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GuMXf-a3v1E/UOtXbp7jDDI/AAAAAAAADlk/ElniEpAUGs8/s1600-h/beforeandafter%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="beforeandafter" border="0" alt="beforeandafter" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-M3bD0sp7Cj4/UOtXgqD0VBI/AAAAAAAADls/wXpyr_6Xoxc/beforeandafter_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="539" height="439"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4BPeg2m7O_s/UOtXlnN8JKI/AAAAAAAADl0/4uy6AviE8Dw/s1600-h/suppliesandtute%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="suppliesandtute" border="0" alt="suppliesandtute" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fwh63rlnBtw/UOtXqZwZYGI/AAAAAAAADl8/cyCLZ9v18eE/suppliesandtute_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="539" height="439"></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="1">Supplies: School Desk, Chalkboard Paint, Watermelon Colored Spray Paint, Masking Tape, Paint Brush.</font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="1">Cost: Under $20</font></strong></p> <p align="center">This particular desk was designed for my 7 year old niece; it’s totally her style and it gives her a cute little workspace for when she comes to visit her auntie. Pink is her favorite color and she is a true artist so I knew both the watermelon spray paint and the chalkboard paint would be perfect. </p> <p align="center"> This upcycle took me an entire day to complete only because of the long waits between paint coats. The next desk upcycle will be made for my little boy. It will be a little different but equally awesome, I promise. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TQLCBsL6tgQ/UOtXspcW7cI/AAAAAAAADmE/jyiYI_z9SnI/s1600-h/XO%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="XO" border="0" alt="XO" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dE7yMZ9E3Mo/UOtXvyvKkGI/AAAAAAAADmM/zqrnBxfpkZo/XO_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="100" height="50"></a></p> <h6>Copyright © 2011-2013, SewCal Mama all rights reserved. Reproduction any content without prior written consent from SewCal Mama is prohibited.</h6> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-30031030196720958812013-01-05T06:25:00.001-08:002013-01-05T06:25:02.414-08:00Change<p> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tNIBtbcK5LI/UOg3WVXJK6I/AAAAAAAADi4/5xkGzK6RJn0/s1600-h/rewrite%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="rewrite" border="0" alt="rewrite" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8CJSG0y40vo/UOg3aukh9pI/AAAAAAAADjA/fcHESmUcsLw/rewrite_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="398"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SX5YCLfkO54/UOg3fahRNBI/AAAAAAAADjI/SVeZ98jFK0Q/s1600-h/GOD%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="GOD" border="0" alt="GOD" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-N2DucdZO4W8/UOg3k_yDqhI/AAAAAAAADjQ/bqPKXvKOnHE/GOD_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="316" height="476"></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M9SbfLR_VsE/UOg3pQmyL9I/AAAAAAAADjY/WoYO56HmZZk/s1600-h/change%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="change" border="0" alt="change" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sS4VmgFrrck/UOg3ufqDPgI/AAAAAAAADjg/B7W8p333Hhk/change_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="399" height="388"></a></p> <p align="center">In life, I’ve come to the realization that the only thing that always stays the same is that everything changes. An oxymoron, I know, but a true one. Change is inevitable. I’ve learned to react to everyday changes with a positive attitude, treating them as an opportunity for personal and emotional growth and strength. I try to just roll with the punches.</p> <p align="center">I’ve also realized that before you can change <em>any</em> aspect of your life (especially your behavior/attitude), you must first change your <strong>heart </strong>as well as your outlook on life. So many positive changes are happening around me and my family already this year; and my heart is steady waiting for more. Bring on the change! We’re ready to start the next chapter of life!</p> <p align="center"> <p>Are you?</p></p> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-50384027921605056762013-01-03T06:59:00.001-08:002013-01-03T07:48:42.672-08:00Upcycled Jewelry Box [The Tutorial]<div align="left">
Hey Loves! I can’t believe it’s actually 2013! Has the new year been as good to you as it has to me? I sure hope so because I have a feeling it’s going to be a fabulous year not only for my blog but our my family and steady growing business as well :) </div>
Remember a while back when I shared my <a href="http://sewcalmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/diy-jewelry-box-upcycled.html">upcycled jewelry box project</a> with you guys? It was a WHILE back.. like 5+ months! Well, the before and after post was a total hit! I didn’t know how interested people would be in it or I would have posted the tutorial sooner. So here is the tutorial on how-to upcycle an old box into an adorable jewelry box! <br />
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<a href="http://sewcalmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/diy-jewelry-box-upcycled.html">Click here for the before and after post.</a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before you leave, check out some other popular DIY tutorials:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://sewcalmama.blogspot.com/2012/11/diy-whimsy-chandelier.html#"> DIY Whimsical Chandelier</a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0uSPcVZp_nY/UOWfll1_v_I/AAAAAAAADgU/6MYu2VM6Qbw/s1600-h/cover%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="cover" border="0" height="331" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-D_ayuN9TwO4/UOWfoCQRFFI/AAAAAAAADgc/vKefiPoqpsM/cover_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cover" width="239" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4HB2TIaIdx8/UOWftgh9-qI/AAAAAAAADgk/qGSUFDNlA5c/s1600-h/DSCF4100%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="DSCF4100" border="0" height="257" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hh5tfSWH6Z4/UOWfxy4vbaI/AAAAAAAADgs/OPQpl3niY88/DSCF4100_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSCF4100" width="238" /></a> <a href="http://sewcalmama.blogspot.com/2012/08/diy-message-in-bottle-necklace.html#" target="_blank"> DIY Message in a Bottle Necklace</a></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://sewcalmama.blogspot.com/2012/12/diy-new-years-feather-garland.html"> DIY New Years Feather Garland</a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DtAPniWEvkM/UOWf1aNkOsI/AAAAAAAADg0/Dru8UD4WxJE/s1600-h/cove%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="cove" border="0" height="210" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AbmtwwZ58CA/UOWf4FWe-lI/AAAAAAAADg8/9ICxGCnJFTs/cove_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="cove" width="306" /></a></span></h5>
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Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-21929351736337412192012-12-31T08:00:00.000-08:002012-12-31T13:29:40.106-08:00DIY | New Years Feather Garland<div align="center">
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I’ve never been more excited to start a new year. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of wonderful stuff happened this year, like launching this blog and so many new babies born this year amongst my friends.. but it has been a tough one. I try to stay positive and not get into the messy details of my life on here, so let’s just say that I am praying for a less eventful one next time around lol. </div>
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Bring it 2013!</div>
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I decided to make a few decorations due to the fact that I have little to none for this particular holiday! This one took me about 10 minutes to complete and it turned out really cute and just how I planned!</div>
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Go ahead, get your glitter on girl!</div>
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All you have to do is paint the spines of the feathers with a similar colored acrylic paint (try not to get the tips because the tend to stick together, if you do just use an eyelash brush to untangle them while they are still wet.) Then just sprinkle the painted area with a similar colored glitter (or white.) Let dry for at least 30-60 minutes then tie each feather in random distances onto a thin white thread. There ya go, all done!</div>
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Happy New Year’s Eve, Loves! I hope you have as many high hopes as I do for the 2013! </div>
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See ya next year!</div>
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Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-43458959614447824882012-12-29T09:00:00.000-08:002012-12-29T09:00:05.807-08:00Recipe | Chocolate Chip Muffins<p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XF0Jg97E8Eo/UN4rt9SCsuI/AAAAAAAADXo/QsenYFnhpVc/s1600-h/cover%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cover" border="0" alt="cover" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GtlXLqxjuNY/UN4rx_-I_GI/AAAAAAAADXw/dhe37VPf9rg/cover_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="319" height="323"></a></p> <p align="center">Saturdays are not only great days to take a big breather after the long week (phew!), but also good times to bake something yummy to enjoy over recorded episodes of The Real House Wives. One of my favorite treats to enjoy when I'm in need of food therapy is a chocolate chip muffin. I just love the way gooey chocolate tastes when paired with baked muffins - yummy! Doesn't the thought of it just get you? Without further ado, here is an adapted recipe that I always stay true to when baking muffins...</p> <p align="center"><br>(Makes 12-18)<br><b><u>Ingredients</u></b><br>-2 cups all purpose flour<br>-1/3 cup white sugar<br>-1/3 cup light brown sugar<br>-2 teaspoons baking powder<br>-1/2 teaspoon salt<br>-2/3 cup milk<br>-1/2 cup butter (melted and cooled)<br>-2 eggs (lightly beaten)<br>-1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br>-1 (11 1/2 ounce) package milk chocolate chips<br>-1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)</p> <p align="center"><br><b><u>Steps</u></b><br>1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease 12 muffin cups. In a large bowl, mix together flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.<br>2. In another bowl, stir together eggs, milk, butter and vanilla until well blended. Make a well in the center of the mixture, then pour the milk mixture into the well and stir until combined.<br>3. Spoon batter into muffin cups and place on a baking tray. Place the tray into the oven and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes; enjoy!</p> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-68649433065057245072012-12-28T14:28:00.001-08:002012-12-28T14:28:49.604-08:00DIY | Fondue Recipe<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ohR-O0h1-mg/UN4dDSoOWmI/AAAAAAAADVo/8V1h_MHWnCw/s1600-h/cover%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="cover" border="0" alt="cover" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TVKBoxDgf6A/UN4dHCtQdII/AAAAAAAADVw/XYguok3YtA8/cover_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="455" height="470"></a></p> <p> One of my all time favorite desserts is pretzels dipped into warm chocolate fondue. Here's an easy way you can whip up a quick batch without all the hassle required in traditional fondue...</p> <p><b>You will need:</b></p> <h2>-Frosting</h2> <h2>-Milk</h2> <h2>-Ice Cream</h2> <h5><font size="2">1) Pour 1 scoop of ice cream (I like using Vanilla Bean) and one teaspoon of milk into a medium sized bowl. Mix well.</font></h5> <h5><font size="2">2) Gradually, add one cup of frosting into the mixture. Stir until formula is thick.</font></h5> <h5><font size="2">3) Over a medium flame, heat the fondue for about 2 minutes or until it becomes a paste.</font></h5> <p><br>Enjoy! </p> <h2 align="center"><font size="1">[Photo Source;</font><a href="http://zabelieth.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/fondue-kit.jpg?w=437&h=437"><font size="1">1</font></a><font size="1">]</font></h2> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8572078454795529726.post-59588233346495293232012-12-24T12:06:00.001-08:002012-12-24T12:06:03.030-08:00Laguna Hills + Burbank Trip<p align="center">We took a little trip to Orange County over the weekend. It was such a nice little vacation in such a gorgeous place. We spent the first day in Laguna Hills, visiting family and attending the annual Christmas party, before dinner we took the kiddos to Beckenham Park to let them run around a play after the long car ride. We spent the next day exploring the city and enjoying a day of leisure in Burbank. We even got to see Walt Disney Studios, which happens to house my son’s all time favorite mouse; Mickey! The fence was lined with Mickey Mouse Heads, it was so neat! On the way home we had a bit of traffic and some weird weather but it turned out to be a great weekend!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xZLEG-0-4Gg/UNi0b-_F7NI/AAAAAAAADRY/ioONVye369A/s1600-h/mickey%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="mickey" border="0" alt="mickey" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CeNoZDojwP0/UNi0gV0_V0I/AAAAAAAADRg/mOW7LyTKeHY/mickey_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="436" height="306"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ee_MFSQVRKo/UNi0kx8oa1I/AAAAAAAADRo/E_v-5zNwWSc/s1600-h/Capture%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Capture" border="0" alt="Capture" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QZh1HVUKKtA/UNi0o3q7sRI/AAAAAAAADRw/goZ0H7WWscw/Capture_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="428" height="348"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-L6ccRv6n4vU/UNi0tfAIgmI/AAAAAAAADR4/Od0SCMVzg0w/s1600-h/DisneyCo.%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DisneyCo." border="0" alt="DisneyCo." src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Kfo_U9zhDww/UNi0yhNWR8I/AAAAAAAADSA/D17zwCXRPLI/DisneyCo._thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="435" height="433"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oJRpChrHRYg/UNi022q3wuI/AAAAAAAADSI/34KIPvs0Jaw/s1600-h/mickeyheadfence%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="mickeyheadfence" border="0" alt="mickeyheadfence" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qKMcAKxLZZ8/UNi06rZSkcI/AAAAAAAADSQ/W8Vg7ec3d5Q/mickeyheadfence_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="296"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-aF1C0sWDGFo/UNi0_OZSe1I/AAAAAAAADSY/esvBhffwJ50/s1600-h/leeli%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="leeli" border="0" alt="leeli" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-_CbZr2CeSog/UNi1DLNwtfI/AAAAAAAADSg/h1why7TUM48/leeli_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="441" height="300"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hBlQNN8H_zE/UNi1GxjKf6I/AAAAAAAADSo/trmqMz7Ct3c/s1600-h/liamandturtle%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="liamandturtle" border="0" alt="liamandturtle" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-rtlZwZ1azZo/UNi1JRTDsyI/AAAAAAAADSw/nEGmslBIgh4/liamandturtle_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="438" height="298"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ijxgp_Kgvwg/UNi1OqxUG8I/AAAAAAAADS4/8nZAu_bE2R8/s1600-h/sleepingliam%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="sleepingliam" border="0" alt="sleepingliam" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DbZSDCVGd-A/UNi1Sn8DUaI/AAAAAAAADTA/z9LzuI2V5OI/sleepingliam_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="440" height="299"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-shIbiaFdP7g/UNi1WzOjGnI/AAAAAAAADTI/WpSwpqAZOuI/s1600-h/zoeyatpark1%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="zoeyatpark1" border="0" alt="zoeyatpark1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nSBwknij6O8/UNi1cRAOM1I/AAAAAAAADTQ/1Zr-qMD31Jk/zoeyatpark1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="443" height="301"></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-g4Iw_oKFayo/UNi1fToD21I/AAAAAAAADTY/5ClP9KV-2NM/s1600-h/MojaveDesert%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="MojaveDesert" border="0" alt="MojaveDesert" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-PLee4DKcbKg/UNi1jYjW-uI/AAAAAAAADTg/rsrFKwobPzQ/MojaveDesert_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="448" height="364"></a></p> <h2 align="center">Merry Christmas- from my family to yours!</h2> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ar5QCsLfl0A/UNi1lP__PVI/AAAAAAAADTo/iMP5Lq8Qjdc/s1600-h/XO%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="XO" border="0" alt="XO" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zzmK3kJ7HXA/UNi1owCt4EI/AAAAAAAADTw/3KwVVZaFs2A/XO_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="100" height="50"></a></p> <h6>Copyright © 2011-2013, SewCal Mama all rights reserved. Reproduction any content without prior written consent from SewCal Mama is prohibited.</h6> Tiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00569214320318172350noreply@blogger.com0