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A Simple Christmas Letter

22 November 2010 By Amber In Christmas, Crafts, Sizzix Texture

I know many of us send out letters this time of year letting all of our friends and family know what is going on in our lives. I”ve decided to keep ours short the last couple of years both to save paper, and because our lives don’t have all that much to report right now. I’ve decided to keep them pretty simple this year (I don’t have a lot of extra time) here is what I’ve come up with.

First I used my 12×12 Jolly AC Cardsock that I bought on sale after Christmas last year, to make 6 4×6 base cards.

Remember if you are using patterned paper to cut it so that the design will be upright on the finished product (this picture is a bad example but you will see what I mean on one of the finished cards.)

Then I used my printer to print our Christmas letter on the backside of the cardstock. I simply used Pages (word for a Mac) and set up a Christmas Letter Template (4×6 with a 1/2 inch margin all around.)

Finally I used my new Sizzix Texture Boutique, that I got for my birthday to make a small Merry Christmas Tag. I used the Sizzix Embossing Folders - Christmas set #7 FYI.

Here are some of the finished products. Closer to Christmas I’ll have an e-card for you all.

Ok so now I need some help from you guys should I round the corners on the Merry Christmas tag?

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Ecozuri Winner!

19 November 2010 By Amber In Winner

Sorry I know this is delayed I thought I loaded the pictures but it didn’t work. Then I forgeot again last night (bad Amber)

The Winner is Katie M

She won by Liking Ecozuri on Facebook

Congrats!

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It’s easy being green!

19 November 2010 By Amber In Green

Happy Friday, this was a guest post of mine a while ago but I wanted to share it with you all.

I want to give you a few of my green tips to show you that Its easy being green.

One of the eaisest things to do is help ban the phone book heres how:

Go to the website, sign the petition and help support

the idea of a request only phone book delivery.

http://www.banthephonebook.org/

Then go to this website fill out your info and stop getting the phonebook yourself

http://www.yellowpagesgoesgreen.org/stop-yellow-pages/

If you have one laying around put it out with your recycling.

Then at the next delivery day you will get one of these:

Check it out its even printed on recycled paper!

Here is another easy one if your a blogger:

Make your blog carbon neutral its easy!

1. Write a blog about the project

2. Click here pick a button and add it to your blog

3. Email CO2-neutral@kaufda.de with a link to your blog.

That’s it.

CO2-neutral@kaufda.de

Here are a few more quick and easy ways to be green:

Turn off the water when brushing your teeth.
Use rags insted of paper towels.
use your cloth shopping bas for ALL shopping.

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Thoughts on Thursdays: Mondays Off

18 November 2010 By Amber In Thoughts on Thursdays

So at my job I have the ability to choose my own hours to some degree. I take turns between having Mondays and Fridays off. I like to have Mondays off because it gives me time to recoup from busy weekends and a whole day with my hubby. He works Saturdays and most Sundays has paintball practice so time with just the two of us is precious. First before you read into that, I go to practice with him and really it has become a couples hobby. I take pictures and he plays. It is something we enjoy doing together its just not alone time ya know?

So yeah I like my Mondays, we might go shopping or do things around the house, maybe see a movie or something. But mostly we just enjoy our time together, its a low key low pressure day and I love them. Just hanging out and being with him makes me happy. We don’t have to do anything special, we just need to be together.

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Green Christmas: Re-gift and Handmade Giveaway

17 November 2010 By Amber In Giveaways, Green

Today I want to talk to you about re-gifting and handmade gifts. These kinds of gifts both seem to have a negative vibe around them. I honestly don’t understand why. Ok maybe I do, there are some things that just shouldn’t be re-gifted…

To me re-gifting means giving anything you already have on hand. I don’t think this is bad especally if it dosen’t look used or if its electronic in nature. My family has a habit of re-gifting our old laptops…. Anyway, if you have something laying around that you don’t want or use. Why throw it away when someone else would get a lot of use from.

On to homemade. There are so many great ideas out there in blog land, buying homemade is a great way to cut down on manufacturing and such. Its even better if the materials used are locally sourced.

I know not everyone has the skills or the time to do this so that is where a great sight comes in. Etsy.com what a great site you can search based on location (how I found Apple Valley Natural Soaps) or keywords like upcycled.

My current favorite store is Little Temple, and although my fav store will change frequently I will be using my magnetic Posie Badge from her for a very long time. The fact that its magnetic and not a pin is what makes it so versatile. First take a look.

Cute huh? I really like it, In fact I’ve worn it the last two days in a row. Here was my favorite outfit.

When I first got it I thought it would be too much, but its not. It ads just a touch of girly, and brings life to my fairly basic wardrobe.

One of the best parts of this is that since its a magnet you can move it around with no remorse. This is the lamp in my living room and this is where my posie will stay while I’m now wearing it. Think of all the ways you could use it, On a bag, your fridge, attach it to a headband, or use one of the smaller badges for part of your packaging on a present.

Fun for all:

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Fun for one:

So here is the fun part, Lauren is going to give one of you a regular sized Posie Badge, it can be one in my shop that is already made, or if you prefer, a custom badge of that same value.

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