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Melissa Bahen is lovely.
Melissa Bahen is lovely.
April 4, 2014
//Homemade Crepes with Nutella//Annie’s Grandma’s Fresh Peach Pie// Toasted Coconut Lime Bars// Hello friends! I’m not sure if you noticed, but I have a lovely lady contributing an extra bit of lovliness to my blog. [...] Continue →
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Better late than never: The PNW Blogger Holiday Party Recap
Better late than never: The PNW Blogger Holiday Party Recap
February 24, 2014
Well, the PNW Blogger Holiday Party happened WAY back in November. I’ve been so busy I am just now getting to the recap post! Yup. Well, better late than never! We had an amazing [...] Continue →
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It’s about the people.
It’s about the people.
January 27, 2014
Why go to conferences? Why travel so much? Well, it’s about the people. The people I meet, the people I know, and the people I want to introduce myself to. I meet with other [...] Continue →
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It’s just about that time for Bacon Hearts.
It’s just about that time for Bacon Hearts.
January 7, 2014
Way back in 2011 I made some bacon hearts. It was my budget/super romantic Valentine’s gift to the husband. I shared it on my blog and everyone loved it. They love it so much [...] Continue →
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Day 38: JOY Glitter Word!
Day 38: JOY Glitter Word!
December 17, 2013
Day 38 of my 50 DIY Days of Christmas: Joy Glitter Word! Add a little more glitter and sparkle to your home. My “JOY” Glitter Word is lovely and will look so cute in your [...] Continue →
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Featured in the Made in Paper magazine!
Featured in the Made in Paper magazine!
October 11, 2013
SO excited to share that the Christmas Made in Paper magazine (a sister magazine to Mollie Makes) has featured my Paper Deer Terrarium on the last page. Awesome! Mollie Makes is one of my [...] Continue →
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Links to love for Valentine’s Day
Links to love for Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2013
Well, Valentine’s Day is coming up next week and that means Bacon Hearts! I originally made these guys in 2011…. you know: Valentine’s on a budget. Best way to my hubby’s heart: bacon hearts. [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Thank you!
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Thank you!
December 19, 2012
Thanks to all your wonderful photo entries! I’ve had a few people ask, so I want to let you know I hope to have a top 10 for you all to vote on by [...] Continue →
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Holiday scents
Holiday scents
November 21, 2012
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… In case you haven’t already figured it out…. I’m a bit crazy when it comes to Christmas. I LOOOOVE it so much. Always have. I didn’t think it was possible, but I am [...] Continue →
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Currently…
Currently…
October 5, 2012
Currently…. Obsessing over: Sleep. I am exhausted from this week. I was in California, again. It was another wonderful trip. I just need a good night’s sleep. Working on: Prepping for Crafty Wonderland! I got [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Tattoo for you? No, for me.
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: Tattoo for you? No, for me.
June 13, 2012
When I was in Cali last week, I got to spend an extra day with some friends. Thursday day was spent with Ms. Jess. When you hang out with Jess, you go shopping. And, [...] Continue →
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Links I love this week!
Links I love this week!
June 8, 2012
I’m headed home from cali today! I had a crazy busy week. I’ll share some wonderful photos next week. <3 Links I love this week: I’m really enjoying this blogger. Love her outfits, and [...] 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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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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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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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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Cute custom ornaments!
Cute custom ornaments!
December 8, 2011
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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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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Scars
Scars
November 1, 2011
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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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2011
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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Some links to looooove.
Some links to looooove.
October 28, 2011
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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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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Ruari Vlog: Learnin’ Time
Ruari Vlog: Learnin’ Time
April 1, 2011
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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P.s. I love these…
P.s. I love these…
March 29, 2011
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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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 →
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Scavenger Hunt Sunday
Scavenger Hunt Sunday
February 13, 2011
Shadows Patterns/Repetition Bright White So, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to use this photo for “Shadows” or “Bright White”. Could have worked for both. 😀 Strong Time to get all mushy: my wonderful [...] Continue →
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Happy Valentine’s for Daddy. Love, Ruari.
Happy Valentine’s for Daddy. Love, Ruari.
February 12, 2011
Entering into the cutest couple Valentine’s challenge for Six Cherries on Top… I know there’s not 2 people… but, Ruari said boys are gross and she didn’t want to take a photo with one. [...] Continue →
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The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: My Valentine
The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: My Valentine
Hi everyone! The numbers have been reset on Top Baby Blogs and I’d LOVE to get a vote from you if you have a moment! Thank you so so much! This weeks guest judge: [...] Continue →
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AND, the winner of the "Self" photo challenge is…
AND, the winner of the "Self" photo challenge is…
Ok…. just one thing real quick… the numbers have been reset over at Top Baby Blogs… If you think my photo challenges are totally tubular… can I get a vote? Thank you so much! [...] Continue →
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The winner of this months vote off is….
The winner of this months vote off is….
A Different View: Blue Skies Photography {Blue Skies Photography} Congrats! What a sweet photo! Thank you so much for playing! You had 38% of the votes. Followed by A Sorta Fairytale, 3 Plus Barbie, [...] Continue →
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Can we please get your vote?
Can we please get your vote?
February 11, 2011
The numbers have been reset over at Top Baby Blogs and I’d love a vote if you think my blog deserves it. 🙂 Would you like a vote for your blog? Let me know! [...] Continue →
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Fix-it Friday
Fix-it Friday
I have not done a Fix It Friday for SO long! I could not pass up this photo though… So freakin cute! Edit 1: Edit 2: For the edits I just adjusted the brightness [...] Continue →
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Challenging myself…
Challenging myself…
I’ve decided to participate in quite a few photo challenges for the year. I’m doing 52 weeks of me.. that means at least once a week I will turn the camera around and photograph [...] Continue →
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Photo Challenges … I’ve missed you!
Photo Challenges … I’ve missed you!
February 10, 2011
With that guy copying my blog posts and the virus I got on my computer last week… I’ve barely entered any photo challenges! I feel like I’m missing something! So, time to get my [...] Continue →
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Wordless{ish} Wednesday: My tattoo
Wordless{ish} Wednesday: My tattoo
February 9, 2011
{I thought I’d try and take some photos of my tattoo today. BUT, I didn’t want to use a mirror for the photos… and, I still don’t have a shutter release… so, this leaves [...] Continue →
