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DIY Sea Monkey Kit
DIY Sea Monkey Kit
May 7, 2012
DIY Sea Monkey Kit: I was always fascinated with these little creatures when I was little. I loved them. But, I didn’t like the little plastic containers they came in. For some reason I [...] Continue →
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R’s first year.
R’s first year.
May 1, 2012
I’ve been in the process of gathering up and organizing the first year of Ruari’s life. If you haven’t read it before… I’ll let you know a little something about me: I tend to [...] Continue →
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Paper Insect Collection tutorial
Paper Insect Collection tutorial
April 23, 2012
WARNING… don’t scroll down if you don’t like bugs. Hee! Say hello to my bug collection! My Paper Insect Collection! I love this thing… when I first described this idea to my mom… she [...] Continue →
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You’re a Peach! Freebie printable.
You’re a Peach! Freebie printable.
April 19, 2012
Today I’m sharing a little fun cupcake stand DIY and freebie cupcake topper printable over at Pamplemousse! PLUS, today on my blog I’m sharing a freebie printable to go with your little treat! You’re [...] Continue →
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Links to love this week!
Links to love this week!
April 6, 2012
This last Wednesday I enjoyed a little tour of the local West Elm store in Portland. They wanted to share their new summer collections and color stories. It was fun! You don’t normally get the [...] Continue →
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Custom Illustration giveaway from me at Smile and Wave!
Custom Illustration giveaway from me at Smile and Wave!
March 15, 2012
Happy Thursday everyone! I just wanted to give you all a heads up and let you know I’m hosting a giveaway for a custom drawing of 4 people/pets ($145 value) over at the home [...] Continue →
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Ruari Vlog. Questions Answered.
Ruari Vlog. Questions Answered.
February 27, 2012
SO. The other day I was making a little vlog… and, Miss R asked if she could make one too! So, of course we had to make one! I tweeted and facebooked and instagramed [...] Continue →
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Things to love + Valentine’s banner freebie!
Things to love + Valentine’s banner freebie!
February 10, 2012
Another BHG.com inspired project! I saw on their website the other day they had this really cute Be Mine Valentine banner. It was made of fabric… but, I thought it might be easier to [...] Continue →
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My Love Pillow
My Love Pillow
February 9, 2012
The other day I was wandering the Better Homes and Garden’s website and found this. I wanted to go for it. And, I’m so glad I did. It turned out so sweet! It’s perfect [...] Continue →
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The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe
The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe
February 4, 2012
Update July 2019: Back in 2011, I shared this Bacon Hearts Recipe with my readers for a budget Valentine’s Day idea, and everyone loved it. It’s been all over the internet and even featured [...] Continue →
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Squarespace video from Alt Summit!
Squarespace video from Alt Summit!
January 29, 2012
Just a fun little video from Alt Summit! This party was hosted by Squarespace and Uppercase magazine on Friday. I’m in the video with my buddies Also in the video with me is Dayna. [...] Continue →
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Paper Terrarium Tutorial with Free Printable!
Paper Terrarium Tutorial with Free Printable!
January 16, 2012
This weekend my husband announced, “We cannot go anywhere this weekend. Because football.” SO, that meant I had some time to get some crafting done (because… I don’t watch football… unless it’s the Superbowl). [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with Acute Designs: Paper Snowflake Garland
50 DIY Days with Acute Designs: Paper Snowflake Garland
December 19, 2011
Day 41: I got this simple and cute idea from Pinterest. Where else? Garlands are an easy and fun way to spruce up your space for any holiday.For this garland, I went with snowflakes. [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with Oh Dear Drea: Christmas Tree Felt Garland
50 DIY Days with Oh Dear Drea: Christmas Tree Felt Garland
December 16, 2011
Day 40: Day The easiest Christmas felt garland to ever exist. step one. draw a christmas tree stencil (as big or as small as you’d like). pin on felt. step two. cut. cut as [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days from Roofresh: Pinwheel Christmas Tree Topper
50 DIY Days from Roofresh: Pinwheel Christmas Tree Topper
December 14, 2011
Day 38: I’m Kelsey and my little blog is Roofresh. I love crafting, especially with paper! I decided to do a DIY pinwheel tree topper because I like how versatile it is. You can [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with A Good Life: Rice Filled Heating Pad gift!
50 DIY Days with A Good Life: Rice Filled Heating Pad gift!
December 9, 2011
Day 35: hey friends! i’m amy from a good life. i’m super excited chelsey asked me to be a part of her 50 days of DIY christmas because it actually gave me the motivation [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with Twenty Five Designs: Striped Vase Tutorial
50 DIY Days with Twenty Five Designs: Striped Vase Tutorial
December 8, 2011
Day 35: Spray Painted Striped Vase Hey there! My name is Torie and you can usually find me hanging out at Twenty Five Design Blog talking about my crazy 2 year old, and sporting [...] Continue →
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Cute custom ornaments!
Cute custom ornaments!
There was an artist I met at the event I went to last weekend in Washington. She just had a tiny little booth… covered in ornaments…. and paint markers. Turns out she would create [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with Yellow Finch Designs: Decorating on a Budget
50 DIY Days with Yellow Finch Designs: Decorating on a Budget
December 6, 2011
Day 32: Hello Paper Mama readers! I’m Liz from Yellow Finch Designs Blog and I’m SO excited to share some decorating tips with you today. There are so many amazing crafters out there so [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days with Living on Love: Printable Paper Chain Advent Calendar
50 DIY Days with Living on Love: Printable Paper Chain Advent Calendar
December 5, 2011
Day 31: Hi, friends! I’m Lacy from Living on Love where I blog about all kinds of things – pregnancy & parenting, cooking tasty food, DIY projects, sharing inspiration, saving moo-lah, trying to make [...] Continue →
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Hello world!
Hello world!
November 25, 2011
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
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50 DIY days: Pinecone garland
50 DIY days: Pinecone garland
November 1, 2011
Day 7: So, this is by FAR the cheapest DIY decor… ever. My cost: $0. I didn’t have to purchase anything… I already had all my supplies within reach. The yarn may have cost [...] Continue →
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Scars
Scars
First… I want to point out that this post has been sitting in my drafts for a couple months… I have been wanting to take a photo of my scars (sort of like I [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days: Sewing Kit in a Jar
50 DIY Days: Sewing Kit in a Jar
October 31, 2011
Day 6: Yup, I’ve already posted this lovely DIY…. BUT, I really think it’s a perfect little gift for the holidays. Everyone needs a sewing kit!!! See how I made my DIY Sewing [...] Continue →
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
I hope you all enjoy this spooky holiday! I will! The family and I are going trick or treating…. Mike and I might be eating all of R’s candy… 😀 Hee….. She doesn’t really [...] Continue →
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Steppin Out Saturday
Steppin Out Saturday
October 30, 2011
My outfit: lipstick//forever 21, top//Anthropologie, belt//thrifted, skirt//thrifted, tights//Forever 21, shoes//Franco Sarto thrifted! Saturday night was date night for Mike and I!!! We went to a wine bar in Portland. And, because we’re lame parents: [...] Continue →
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My last couple weeks in cell phone pics…
My last couple weeks in cell phone pics…
October 29, 2011
R has graduated from the highchair to the booster. She loves it.//Trying to figure out how to wear my thrifted wool skirt//Ruar’s scared of the Halloween decor in a restaurant//coloring with Grandma T//Lazy cat//love [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Halloween
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Halloween
This weeks challenge: Halloween Week 78: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty). A photo of your kid or [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Face" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Face" photo challenge is…
This weeks challenge was: Face First: {Ashley Rita} Congrats to the winner! Great job, and please feel free to grab the Fact: I’m Awesome button! Because You are awesome!! <a href=”https://thepapermama.blogspot.com”><img src=”http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4111/5084702563_b6c1682861.jpg” alt=”The Paper [...] Continue →
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Day 5: Stained Glass Cookies Recipe
Day 5: Stained Glass Cookies Recipe
October 28, 2011
Day 5: I remember seeing these fun stained glass sugar cookies, from Martha Stewart, on the Today show a couple years ago. They looked so sweet I wanted to give it a try myself! [...] Continue →
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Some links to looooove.
Some links to looooove.
In case you missed it earlier…. this guy made my blog pretty. 😀 Ruari needs this coat. My 50 DIY Days of Christmas started this week. 🙂 How sweet are these little hoop ornaments? [...] Continue →
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{CLOSED} GIVEAWAY: 250 Business cards from UPrinting.com!
{CLOSED} GIVEAWAY: 250 Business cards from UPrinting.com!
October 27, 2011
Winner: Mandy from A Sorta Fairytale! {FYI: The sweet business card holder is from Peggy Ann Designs!} UPrinting online printing company is partnering with me for a business cards giveaway! Yay! UPrinting was sweet [...] Continue →
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50 Days of DIY: 20 Questions Jar
50 Days of DIY: 20 Questions Jar
Day 4: The holidays usually mean many parties to attend. Maybe you’re throwing a party at your home…? or, maybe you’re headed to a couple holiday parties this season? Well, here you go: the [...] Continue →
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Sneaky Veggies Spaghetti Recipe for Picky Eaters
Sneaky Veggies Spaghetti Recipe for Picky Eaters
Thanks to Plum Organics for sponsoring my post about tips for baby feeding magic. What if you let baby choose what’s for dinner? Check out their cute “Quest for Yum!” video and see what [...] Continue →
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Last call for November sponsors!
Last call for November sponsors!
October 26, 2011
Last call for sponsors! My last day I accept sponsors is October 28th (email me if it’s after that date and you want to advertise). Click here for my rates and blog info. November [...] Continue →
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50 DIY Days: Your Christmas card photo!
50 DIY Days: Your Christmas card photo!
1: Vintage style2: Play with your camera!3: Catch a special moment4: A view from above!5: Play with props6: Dress up a dog! That’s pretty much ALWAYS a win in my book. ;D7: Set up [...] Continue →
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These girls.
These girls.
August 11, 2011
These girls are AWESOME!!!!!!!! I met a ton of awesome ladies (and two guys) last week at BlogHer11… But, these videos…. just make me miss it… awe… These are flipbooks we made at the [...] 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. 🙂 ❤ 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! ❤ Chelsey …………………………………………………………………..
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Red
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: Red
February 19, 2011
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: Red.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) with the color [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "My Valentine" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "My Valentine" photo challenge is…
This weeks guest judge: ME!This weeks challenge: My Valentine.The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty)… your Valentine. [...] Continue →
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What up?
What up?
February 18, 2011
Ha ha! Ree, The Pioneer Woman chose my bacon photo as one of her favorites for her “Love” photo challenge… Yay! That’s all… I just wanted to share… Tomorrow is Day 50 for my [...] Continue →
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Oh… I love you.
Oh… I love you.
I am SO happy right now… my 50mm 1.4 lens arrived today (Thursday)!!! I snapped a few quick photos with it and it is AWESOME! I’m So excited… I just want to go and [...] Continue →
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GIVEAWAY: $20 at Pear Tree Greetings! {CLOSED}
GIVEAWAY: $20 at Pear Tree Greetings! {CLOSED}
Yes! Pear Tree Greetings has offered to give my amazing and beautiful and awesome readers a $20 gift code for being so awesome/amazing/beautiful. I’ve used Pear Tree Greetings a few times now… I’m VERY [...] Continue →
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I want to get to know you!
I want to get to know you!
February 17, 2011
So, I’ve been thinking about doing this for some time now… but, I was afraid it would get a little overwhelming and I’d never finish… BUT, I think I want to do this. I [...] Continue →
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The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe
The Original Bacon Hearts Recipe
February 16, 2011
Update July 2019: Back in 2011, I shared this Bacon Hearts Recipe with my readers for a budget Valentine’s Day idea, and everyone loved it. It’s been all over the internet and even featured [...] Continue →
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To the zoo.
To the zoo.
February 15, 2011
Last week a couple of my friends and I decided to take advantage of the rain-free weather and head to the zoo. Ruari got a zoo pass from my girlfriends for Christmas. It was [...] Continue →
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I Heart Faces: Red
I Heart Faces: Red
February 14, 2011
It would mean a lot to me if you would like to give us a vote… just click here... then, click one more time on the top banner. Thanks! ❤ Chelsey …………………………………………………………………..
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Happy Valentine’s Day! Time to get all mushy gushy…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Time to get all mushy gushy…
First… we are about to fall off the front page of Top Baby Blogs… 🙁 It would mean a lot to me if you would like to give us a vote… just click here... [...] Continue →
