tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84518038236719347422024-02-20T16:10:11.830-05:00Creative MessCreative Crafts, Photography, Homemaking, DIY,and Simple Living
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-41109071526764949322013-11-17T21:46:00.001-05:002013-11-20T21:42:28.169-05:00Shop Amazon for Black Friday!Ahhhh, the sounds of Christmas music has already begun in the stores. Which means the craziness will begin in the stores. How many of you shop Black Friday? I do some Black Friday shopping, but I mostly do it online with Amazon.com. Doing it this way, I beat the crowds and I am in one piece. There are too many horror stories of being trampled and beat up. I would rather not have to do any Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-82370959842542997302013-08-06T23:36:00.000-04:002013-08-06T23:36:04.835-04:00My Apologies...This is just a short post to apologize for not keeping up with my postings. Between vacations, family illnesses, and now I am back in school to finish my Bachelors of Science in Graphic Design.
So needless to say, I have had a very chaotic month! I am working on getting back on track. I am also working on doing a simple schedule for blogging so that I can stay organized withAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-15907099256357601812013-07-26T00:53:00.000-04:002013-08-31T23:17:54.728-04:00#FABsmile Giveaway & Review: What Makes You Smile?
What Makes You Smile?
There are a lot of things that makes me smile...
My daughter makes me smile every day! She makes my days interesting and I know with out her, I would not be smiling as much.
Another thing that makes me smile is having my first giveaway!
Be sure to check it out at the end of this...
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Here is a photo of my daughter and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-40128676307155577722013-07-08T23:05:00.000-04:002013-07-08T23:06:56.415-04:00Pin-spiration Monday 20: #Silhouette Cameo
I hope everyone had a fantastic 4th of July! It is hard to believe how fast summer is flying by. I have to say that I have been so busy since my daughter has been out of school. It seems like I have been on the go none stop. Now we are getting ready for the camping trip. After the camping trip comes another trip. I am ready for a vacation from the vacation...LOL!
I know once things Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-83188831470824371532013-07-01T00:08:00.000-04:002013-07-02T00:11:40.910-04:00Pin-spiration Monday #19: More 4th of July
The big 4th of July is just a few days away. Some of you may be going out of town to camp or see family. Then there are some who will be staying home to have a cookout, go to the 4th of July parade, and watch the sky light up with fireworks.
I could not pass up doing another post that is about the 4th of July. You can view my first 4th of July post here. There are many cuteAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-49127593364695559812013-06-24T23:43:00.000-04:002013-06-24T23:49:43.723-04:00Pin-spiration Monday #18: 4th of July
4th of July is not to far away. There are many cute things you can do with food and decorations for a party that is large or small!
So for this week for Pin-spiration Monday, we are going to focus on the simple things that can be done for 4th of July! You can follow my 4th of July board for other ideas.
As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-3936222435870578012013-06-18T01:12:00.000-04:002013-06-24T23:47:10.924-04:00Pin-spiration Monday #17: Fabric OrigamiOne of the things that I would love to learn how to do is fabric origami. Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. However, you can use fabric in place of paper. On Pinterest I have found some amazing fabric origami projects.
So for this week for Pin-spiration Monday, we are going to focus on fabric origami
As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-17427520911397004382013-06-10T12:08:00.000-04:002013-06-11T12:58:41.634-04:00Pin-spiration Monday #16: Father's Day IdeaFather's Day is June 16, 2013! That is this Sunday. Boy time is flying right by me!
So for this week for Pin-spiration Monday, we are going to focus on the gift ideas for Father's Day! There are so many things you can do for dad's and grandfathers.
And yes, I have a board for Father's Day.
As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-90231069603091720772013-06-03T08:14:00.000-04:002013-06-04T09:55:20.708-04:00Pin-spiration Monday #15: Mod Podge
While on my Pinterest boards, I started to notice that some of my boards are over flowing with many different project ideas. I have decided to start doing some organizing. One of the things I am doing is group them more specific by project ideas, technique, or the type of material. For example, I have a board that is all Mason Jars & More, a board that is just Washi Tape, a Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-60420902289315714232013-06-01T22:18:00.000-04:002013-06-01T22:18:48.796-04:00Word PressIt is hard to believe that it is June already! Time flies...
OK, a few things...
I know that I have not done the last 2 Pin-spiration Mondays, it will resume this Monday.
Earlier this week, I changed the domain name. However, I had to change it back to the original name due to working with WordPress through a hosting company. With that said, yes I will be moving to WordPress. I will stillAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-71803132153591632092013-05-26T13:33:00.000-04:002013-05-26T13:35:36.281-04:00Domain Name Notice
I am just letting all of my readers know that there is a new change with Creative Mess. My domain name has changed from http://jmacreativemess.blogspot.com to www.jmacreativemess.com
You can still use the old, however you will see a page like this.... Be sure to click yes and you will be directed to the correct domain.
Also, in the up coming months there might be some changes from going Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-75990114083239870202013-05-22T22:42:00.001-04:002013-05-24T22:31:47.173-04:00Recap on The Blog Workshop Online Conference 2013Here is a recap of what I learned during the conference:
This past weekend, I had a unique opportunity to attend The Blog Workshop Conference online. I was provided a complimentary ticket to this conference in exchange for this recap post. You can view my initial post about the conference HERE. I also participate in The Blog Workshop's affiliate program. However, the views and Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-80739736111758509862013-05-18T13:08:00.000-04:002013-05-19T15:43:26.933-04:00Straight Talk: Braces Then, Invisalign Now
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This is an x-ray of my daughter's upper set of teeth. As you can see from the x-rays she has not lost any of her baby teeth. Also, you can see that some of her baby teeth are overlapping and some Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-17304816738113325152013-05-14T15:57:00.000-04:002013-05-14T18:55:15.586-04:00The Blog Workshop Online Conference - May 17-19, 2013
I am so excited to announce that I am going to be attending The Blog Workshop blogging conference online! Yes, you read that right.... ONLINE! How cool is that!?!?!
Sponsored Post: In exchange for this post, I am being provided a complimentary ticket to The Blog Workshop online conference. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. For more information,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-49465048021604948152013-05-13T22:07:00.000-04:002013-05-13T22:07:32.962-04:00Pinterest Monday #14: Central Binder Organizer Ideas
I am in the process of making a Central Binder Organizer that is used for the family. Our schedule is crazy, papers every where, and half of the time we can not find things. The goal is to have the binder as the master place for our go to. This Central Binder should have a section for calender, finances, household maintenance, emergency info, and health history for each person. Also, the binderAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-35754285458637772532013-05-11T20:54:00.002-04:002013-05-11T20:54:55.464-04:00Blog Button Design: Round 1
Welcome to Round 1 of the Blog Button Design Battle. This week's participants include:
April from Hearts on Guard
Ashley from Wannabe Green
Kelly from The No Drama Mama
Chels from Red Velvet Rooster
Kayla from Kouponing Kayla
Joanne from Creative Mess
Hollie from Blog-o-hollic
Krystal from My Life of Travels and Adventures
Rebecca from Caravan Sonnet
Sara from You.And.Me.Are.We
Vote for yourAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-3604099649938365692013-05-08T22:04:00.000-04:002013-05-28T11:19:05.639-04:00Slow Cooker Chicken Salsa
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A while back I made some freezer meals for my slow cooker. It is easy and quick. All you do is put all the ingredients in a zip lock bag, label it, and put it in the freezer. When you are ready to make it, you pull it out of the freezer at least 24 hrs to thaw out in the fridge. Dump it into the slow cooker, set it on low or high, and let it cook for the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-40857066856788406392013-05-06T12:20:00.000-04:002013-05-06T21:45:02.330-04:00Pinterest Monday #13: Mother's Day
With Mother's Day being less than a week away, I thought this post would be a good idea. There are so many ideas on Pinterest that it can get overwhelming. I have made it simple by simply picking out what I think is cute or the best.
This week for Pinterest Monday, I have found some easy creative projects that can be done as Mother's Day gifts.
As always, you can follow me on&Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-89346924046713120062013-04-29T10:54:00.001-04:002013-05-06T21:46:19.046-04:00Pinterest Monday #12: Mason Jars
This week for Pinterest Monday, I have found some creative ideas that can be done with mason jars. I am in awe with what can be done with these fabulous jars. It really does not mean you have to use only the mason jars, you could actually use jars that stores the food that is purchased from the grocery store. Another great way to recycle and re-use!
As always, you can follow me on Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-77367786874002496832013-04-22T21:00:00.000-04:002013-05-06T21:48:06.284-04:00Pinterest Monday #11: Burlap
Lately, I have been seeing a lot of stuff that is being done with burlap. Things I never imagine such as a table runner or a table cloth. It is quite different and brings a new spend on vintage or shabby chic decor. I am thinking of doing something with burlap, but have not decided what. When I do, I will be sure to do a post on it.
For this week, I found some really cute things you canAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-24094431724589892252013-04-21T18:27:00.000-04:002013-05-06T21:59:20.029-04:00Liebster Award
I have been nominated again by 4 different bloggers for the Liebster Award over the past few weeks. WOW, that means my blog has been nominated with a total of 6 times. You can read my first post about the award here.
This post is going to be a lengthy one. I will answer all 4 of the bloggers questions who nominated me and I will also nominate other blogs for this award. It is only fair to Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-36801283994043601312013-04-15T21:47:00.000-04:002013-04-15T21:54:11.393-04:00Pinterest Monday #10: Crochet First off, I would like to say that my thoughts goes out to the runners and their families in Boston during the marathon. How very sad that this tragedy has happen.
Secondly, you will notice that I have not been posting many projects. They are coming. I have been fighting an sinus infection...what a nice spring welcome...Not! Also, my craft room is in the process of being rearranged which is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-43164484437580791772013-04-08T22:48:00.001-04:002013-04-15T21:47:59.721-04:00Pinterest Monday #9: Felt
I just finished on being a part of a creative exchange. My partner, Brooke from Covered In Grace blog, sent me a fabulous craft kit to use for some of my craft projects. She sent me felt along with some other items that I can use for the felt projects. I am so excited. So, for Pinterest Monday, we will focus on what can be made from felt.
You can find the post of my felt gift from her overAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-85901127769584969362013-04-08T20:42:00.001-04:002013-05-06T21:53:12.873-04:00Creative Exchange 2013
I am excited to post that I have participated in my first creative exchange!
What is a Creative Exchange?
It is a chance to meet new people and exchange creative gifts. You and your partner exchange emails, social media, and what ever else that helps to get to know each other. It is a great way to form friendship from all over.
My creative swap partner is Brooke from Covered inAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8451803823671934742.post-72430351320563501872013-04-01T23:46:00.001-04:002013-04-10T20:03:35.708-04:00Pinterest Monday #8: Wood PalletsIt is amazing what can be done using the wood pallets. Things like furniture and so much more can be built using these. What a great way to recycle and reuse.
For Pinterest Monday, we will focus on the things you can do with wood pallets. There is some awesome ideas!
As always, you can follow me on Pinterest by clicking on the button in the side bar or here.
To go to each ofAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09325741559569140282noreply@blogger.com10