{So, I’m a sort of collector of tutorials… slippers, ornaments, baby room decor, and even sling backpacks! I have a tutorial for them all. I keep a special folder in my bookmarks tab for tutorials I love…. Just hoping that SOMEday I’ll make them. Here are a few of my favorites for all of you to enjoy too. Hopefully there’s something here you could use for the holidays!}

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{I’d like to make a little sling backpack to use as a gym bag. Nice and small. Easy to wash and carry. This tutorial looks pretty simple!}

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{These lanterns are so freakin easy (and cheap) that I think I’ll have to give them a try! Not too sure about how long they’ll last at my place… BUT, I think they would be cute for the day of Ruari’s birthday party!}

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{This looks SO simple! And cute!}

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{Ok, aren’t those booties the cutest? How about this… a blogger adjusted an recreated these booties to fit her feet! Made from an old sweater. I’m in LOVE with these adult booties! Ok, someone that likes to sew should make these for me and I’ll give you something from my Etsy shop. I’m a size 7. Thanks! ;D}

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{I love ruffle camera strap covers!}

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{Yeah, I like my tutorial. 😀 Amanda at Pretty Little Life followed my tutorial and made a VERY cute green and red wreath! Check it out!}

{If you have a Wordless{ish} Wednesday, please feel free to post it below. And, feel free to link up to these blogs too… (Wordless Wednesday HQ, 5 Minutes For Mom, Parenting by Dummies, Jolly Mom, Go Graham Go, Supermom,  and My Wee View.). Happy Wednesday to all of you! Don’t forget to check the announcements above the posts. Giveaways and the photo challenge: Food.}

Shutter Love Tuesday’s: Zoom Zoom

Photo Freak: Sepia and Simplicity: Favorite Photo

{This photo is entered in the Dumb Mom Smile Contest}

Right now, this is my favorite photo. These smiles make my holiday awesome. By the way: I am participating in the Invisalign Teen Bright Smiles Holiday Photo Contest with Dumb Mom. You should too!

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The lovely Ashley Sisk from Ramblings and Photos! Ashley won this spot with 68 votes (which was tied to Mama and the Dudes below… and broken with a tie vote off!). Congrats Ashley! You are welcome to grab the fourth place button below for your blog post!

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The lovely Jessica from Tart! Jessica won this spot with 91 votes! Congrats Jessica! You are welcome to grab the Second place button below for your blog post!

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AND, the winner of the 2010 Holiday Card Challenge is………….

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The lovely Chana from Mamma Town! Chana won this spot with 101 votes! Congrats Chana! You are welcome to grab the first place button below for your blog post!

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And, here’s the list of the top 10 this year:
First: Mamma Town
2nd: Tart
3rd: Mama and the Dudes
4th: Ashley Sisk
5th: Holly Days
6th: Chronicles of Corbin
7th: Luvin Life
8th: The Daily Wyatt
9th: West Word
10th: Barely Measured

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By the way…. I have the winners for the Holiday Card challenge! I’m working on the post. BUT before I can do that we have to fix a little tie…… There are 4 winners. First, second, third, AND fourth… But, the third and fourth place have tied. I’ll be posting a VERY quick poll real soon for a little “vote off”.

Ok, I’m not going to announce the First and Second winners YET!!! But, the Third and fourth spots have tied! They were going back and fourth ALL day yesterday… but, ended up in a tie! Could you help me determine who’s third and who’s fourth?

Here they are:

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The poll WILL close VERY soon. I might leave it open for an hour or two. Whoever has the most votes by the time Ruari is down for her nap… wins third place! The other wins fourth. 😀 Good job ladies! And, thanks to everyone for helping me break this tie!

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Steppin’ Out Saturday:

Don’t forget to vote for your favorite holiday card/photo! Voting ends tonight!!!