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Sunday Challenging!!!
Sunday Challenging!!!
April 17, 2011
I had to take a break from most photo challenges… because I had many orders (yay!) that took priority. So, I think I have things in balance now… ๐ (Well… maybe not my emails… [...] Continue →
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Mandey Hearts Mapleton
Mandey Hearts Mapleton
April 16, 2011
Hey everyone! Mandey from Mama and the Dudes is raising money for her hometown that was recently by a bad tornado. ๐ Me and a few other bloggers have donated some items to give [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Self Portrait Time!
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Self Portrait Time!
April 19thThis weeks challenge: Self portrait.The challenge: Time to turn the camera around! This is a photo of you this week! Your kids can be in the photo, but don’t need to be. ๐ [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Black and White" challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Black and White" challenge is…
April 9thThis weeks challenge: Black and White.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). A black and white [...] Continue →
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Now accepting sponsors for May 2011! :)
Now accepting sponsors for May 2011! :)
April 15, 2011
Hey guys! I’m now accepting sponsors for next months ad space. I know, this seems kinda early… but, I like to get things set up and create beautiful sponsor posts! Takes a bit of [...] Continue →
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My sister made me cry.
My sister made me cry.
She wrote some sweet words and made me cry. It’s her tattoo’s birthday today. She tells her story about the tattoo here. That’s all. Happy Friday everyone! ๐ A vote? Just two clicks! Thanks! [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: Custom Cloth Diaper or Custom Sports Outfit Set {CLOSED}
GIVEAWAY: Custom Cloth Diaper or Custom Sports Outfit Set {CLOSED}
April 14, 2011
My very lovely sponsor, Bohemian Baby Couture, wants to offer one of you mama’s out there…. their choice of either a customized cloth diaper and shirt set… or a custom sports shirt and [...] Continue →
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Chicken what?
Chicken what?
I sorta/kinda/wanna get some chickens. I live in the city. So, it would be a little weird. Our backyard is VERY small. But, I think it would be fun. I love animals… but, I [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Thrifty Find.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Thrifty Find.
April 13, 2011
{I found this sweet little stitching at an estate sale last weekend. It has 1889 stitched into it… I’m not too sure that’s when it was made… doesn’t matter. I still LOVE it! I [...] Continue →
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First Watermelon.
First Watermelon.
April 12, 2011
Ruari had her first taste of Watermelon this weekend… she LOVED it. She just sat there and chewed on it… It took a while, but I eventually got a photo of her smiling. ๐ [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
April 10, 2011
Scavenger Hunt Sunday: Motion: She’s ALWAYS in motion. Waiting to Click: I kept waiting to get a smile from Ruari while she ate this watermelon… finally got one!!! In Fashion: She’s so stylish! ๐ [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Black and White
April 9, 2011
April 9thThis weeks challenge: Black and White.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). A black and white [...] Continue →
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The winner of this months vote off is….
The winner of this months vote off is….
{Fiddlehead} Congrats! What a sweet photo! Thank you so much for playing! You had 37% of the votes. Followed by, Hella Kids, Babe in Boyland, and K. Laudick Photos! Thanks so much for playing! [...] Continue →
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AND… the winner of the "Surprise" photo challenge is…
AND… the winner of the "Surprise" photo challenge is…
April 2ndThis weeks challenge: SurpriseThe challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). We just had April Fools! Any [...] Continue →
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Maybe if…
Maybe if…
April 8, 2011
Maybe if I post this photo of these daffodils… then old man winter will realize it’s spring and he’ll go to sleep. What’s up with the cold winter temps? I should probably change out [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: $25 at Paint the Moon! {CLOSED}
GIVEAWAY: $25 at Paint the Moon! {CLOSED}
April 7, 2011
Hey guys! Yup… it’s been a year since I started my Paper Mama blog! I’ve been blogging since 2008… but, my other blog never meant as much to me as this one does… this [...] Continue →
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Blog Anniversary Giveaway: A Custom Doll from Rice Babies! {CLOSED}
Blog Anniversary Giveaway: A Custom Doll from Rice Babies! {CLOSED}
April 6, 2011
Hey guys! Yup… it’s been a year since I started my Paper Mama blog! I’ve been blogging since 2008… but, my other blog never meant as much to me as this one does… this [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: First Friday
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: First Friday
{My friend Roxanna and I went to First Friday on the first. Wandered around my town. Had some free drinks and some free cheese and some free cookies. Yeah, it was fun. ๐ I [...] Continue →
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Blog Anniversary GIVEAWAY: A Custom 16 x 20 Portrait from Fleur Anning! {CLOSED}
Blog Anniversary GIVEAWAY: A Custom 16 x 20 Portrait from Fleur Anning! {CLOSED}
April 5, 2011
Hey guys! Yup… it’s been a year since I started my Paper Mama blog! I’ve been blogging since 2008… but, my other blog never meant as much to me as this one does… this [...] Continue →
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Messy Side Pony
Messy Side Pony
I thought I’d try my hand at another hairstyle from A Cup of Jo. It’s the Messy Side Pony. It’s very simple to do. Check out the link to see more detailed directions. I [...] Continue →
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Blog Anniversary GIVEAWAY: A Custom Photo Painting from AB Press {CLOSED}
Blog Anniversary GIVEAWAY: A Custom Photo Painting from AB Press {CLOSED}
April 4, 2011
Hey guys! Yup… it’s been a year since I started my Paper Mama blog! I’ve been blogging since 2008… but, my other blog never meant as much to me as this one does… this [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenging…
Photo Challenging…
April 3, 2011
Scavenger Hunt Sunday: High Key Bedroom Something Tiny Off in the Distance Stripes Steppin’ Out: My friend Roxana and I stepped out on Friday night for First Friday! On First Friday many of the [...] Continue →
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March Giveaway Winners!
March Giveaway Winners!
The winner of the Twenty Five Designs headband is: {Honestly, Rachel Marie} The winner of the Scissors Paper Rock 2 prints is: {Sweet Butter Bliss} The winner of the Sissy Little $50 coupon is: [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Surprise
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Surprise
April 2ndThis weeks challenge: SurpriseThe challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). We just had April Fools! Any [...] Continue →
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Time for the Vote Off!!!
Time for the Vote Off!!!
It’s time to vote for your photo of the last month! Here are the 4 winners: 1. Simple Beauty: Hella Kids {Hella Kids} 2. Peace: K. Laudick Photos {K. Laudick Photos} 3. Green: Babe [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Sweet" Photo Challenge is….
AND, the winner of the "Sweet" Photo Challenge is….
This weeks challenge: Sweet.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). This could be as literal as a [...] Continue →
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Party Time
Party Time
April 1, 2011
I’m partying today! Blog party that is. I want to welcome anyone new to my blog with a little bit about me… Me: The husband, Mike: The baby: Laureli… or Ruari as I mostly [...] Continue →
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Ruari Vlog: Learnin’ Time
Ruari Vlog: Learnin’ Time
I really hope you all learned a lot today. Ruari loves to help you learn! I don’t know if you heard it… but, Ruari also asked if you could spare a vote for our [...] Continue →
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Say hello to my April sponsors!
Say hello to my April sponsors!
Say hello to the April 2011 sponsors! Please, give them ALL a visit! {Rice Babies Shop}{Rice Babies Blog} {A Sorta Fairytale Blog}{A Sorta Fairytale Photography Mentoring Sessions} {As She Walks Blog} {Pretty Little Mustache [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: DIY wedding tips…
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: DIY wedding tips…
March 30, 2011
{Just wanted to share a few DIY wedding tips with you all. This weeks Vloggin’ Vednesday was a ‘How To’ video… but, I took it in a different direction. DIY and money saving tips… [...] Continue →
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My sister and her music…
My sister and her music…
March 29, 2011
My sister, Nicole from Mermaid Tracks, has a musical guest post over at Ladaisi. That’s all. I just wanted to let you all know. ๐ โค Chelsey …………………………………………………………………..
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P.s. I love these…
P.s. I love these…
I pretty much love the Spin Pins from Goody! I bought them last week and they are super very awesome tubular. I have very slick and straight hair. So… to put my hair up [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Slice of Life
I Heart Faces: Slice of Life
March 28, 2011
How about a vote for our blog? Just click the button below… then one more click after that! That’s it! Thanks! โค Chelsey …………………………………………………………………..
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Photo Challenges
Photo Challenges
March 27, 2011
Decay Our very old windows are totally decaying. Groups of Three Groups of kids “3” and under… Kitchen Things that make you go “hmmm” Hmmmm…. do I really have the patience for cleaning poop [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge:
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge:
This weeks challenge: Sweet.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). This could be as literal as a [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Green" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Green" photo challenge is…
March 26, 2011
This weeks challenge: Green.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) wearing green… next to green… near a [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama’s Closet
The Paper Mama’s Closet
March 25, 2011
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Guess who’s wearing cloth diapers?
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Guess who’s wearing cloth diapers?
March 23, 2011
{Not me! But, Ruari is! I got them from my sponsor, Tiny TreeHugger. We just started using them on Tuesday. And yes… I’ve already had to deal with a poopy cloth diaper. Ewww! She [...] Continue →
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Lend a Hand, Help Japan
Lend a Hand, Help Japan
March 22, 2011
So, I mentioned yesterday that Jill from Chronicles of Corbin has gathered up some crafty people to giveaway a massive prize to a lucky winner! All you have to do to enter is donate [...] Continue →
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Courtney’s Baby Shower
Courtney’s Baby Shower
Saturday we celebrated the pregnancy of my dear friend Courtney. She’s one of my best friends. I’m just so happy and excited for her to join the world of mommy-hood! She’s due in May. [...] Continue →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
March 21, 2011
Camera Phone Camera I didn’t take a photo of a camera for this item… but, I did want to point out how much I love my new camera lens (50mm 1.4). LOVE it. [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Green
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Green
March 19, 2011
March 19thThis weeks challenge: Green.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) wearing green… next to green… near [...] Continue →
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AND, the winners of the "Peace" photo challenge is…
AND, the winners of the "Peace" photo challenge is…
This weeks guest judge: ME! This weeks challenge: Peace.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) in a space [...] Continue →
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Now accepting Ad’s for April!
Now accepting Ad’s for April!
March 18, 2011
Whoa, it’s almost April? Wow. I feel like March just started. Well, I thought I should get the April ad’s rolling now. Here are the pricing details for April 2011: I have three different [...] Continue →
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These baby meltdown’s are getting me down…
These baby meltdown’s are getting me down…
My Baby Girl has been melting down like crazy. It’s like she’s going through the “terrible two’s” already. When she melts down she’s a completely different baby. I don’t know who she is. She [...] Continue →
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You can thank these people for no blog post today…
You can thank these people for no blog post today…
March 17, 2011
{Mandy @ A Sorta Fairytale} {Stephanie @ Polos, Pearls, & Pacifiers} {Jess @ IROCKSOWHAT} {Amy @ A Good Life} {Rachel @ and then, she snapped} {Holly @ Holly Days} They completely distracted me tonight [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: Twenty Five Designs Headband!!! {CLOSED}
GIVEAWAY: Twenty Five Designs Headband!!! {CLOSED}
March 16, 2011
Torie from Twenty Five Designs sent me a couple of her hair clips to try out for myself! They are so sweet and simple. I love them and seriously wear them ALL the time! [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Ruari picks out her outfit (and, a little Vlog)
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Ruari picks out her outfit (and, a little Vlog)
{On Tuesday my lovely friend, Kelsey @ K.B. Squared babysat my little Ruari for the day. WOW! Such a HUGE help! I seriously had so much to catch up on… order wise.. (see yesterday’s [...] Continue →
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What I’ve been up to…
What I’ve been up to…
March 15, 2011
Happy Tuesday everyone! I have been so crazy/awesome busy with my shops and I just wanted to share with all of you what I’ve been up to… LOTS of blog banners…. tattooing babies… paper [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: $50 Coupon to Sissy Little Wall Decals! {CLOSED}
GIVEAWAY: $50 Coupon to Sissy Little Wall Decals! {CLOSED}
March 14, 2011
One of my sponsors, Sissy Little, sent me a little gift to enjoy and review! 4 tree wall decals! I was so excited! I’ve been looking for something like this to put up in [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Sun Flare
I Heart Faces: Sun Flare
This is actually a photo of Ruari and Mike back in September 2010. She was 9 months old. Do you have a moment to give our blog a vote? Just a couple of clicks [...] Continue →
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Did a little thrifiting!
Did a little thrifiting!
Ok… I’ve been working hard all weekend to try and finish Ruari’s room/my studio. I went thrifting about three times this past week… I spent about $40 total and got a TON of stuff!!! [...] Continue →
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Sunday Photo Challenging.
Sunday Photo Challenging.
March 13, 2011
Scavenger Hunt Sunday: Vanishing Point Not the best vanishing point example.. but, it’s all I had. ๐ Square Crop Under The shoes under my feet. “Welcome to the Jungle” The jungle mess of my [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Peace
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Peace
March 12, 2011
This weeks guest judge: ME! This weeks challenge: Peace.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) in a space [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Simple Beauty" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Simple Beauty" photo challenge is…
This weeks guest judge: Chana from Mamma Town!This weeks challenge: Simple Beauty.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). [...] Continue →
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The winner of this months vote off is….
The winner of this months vote off is….
{I Rock So What} Congrats! What a sweet photo! Thank you so much for playing! You had 33% of the votes. Followed by A Daily Wyatt: Movement, Holly Nicole, and The Daily Wyatt: Red! [...] Continue →
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She’s so sick…
She’s so sick…
March 11, 2011
Ummmm… I thought she was sick? She has melt downs like she doesn’t feel good… she’s refusing a bunch of food she normally likes… her nose is all stuffed up… lots of drool… yet… [...] Continue →
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The Most Simple hair style ever.
The Most Simple hair style ever.
March 10, 2011
So, I got a little bored the other day and through Pretty Little Mustache I found this post: Three Twisted Buns on A Cup of Jo. Before I had zee babee I actually liked [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: Any 2 Scissors Paper Rock prints {CLOSED}
GIVEAWAY: Any 2 Scissors Paper Rock prints {CLOSED}
March 9, 2011
I love these sweet and inspiring prints from my sponsor: Scissors Paper Rock. And, guess what? You get a chance to win TWO of any of the prints in her shop!!! Very sweet designs [...] Continue →