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Entries from December 16th, 2009

crayon gifties

December 16th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Family, Holidays

While browsing my Google Reader I came across a post for making custom crayon blocks by melting down crayon pieces in the oven. I remember seeing it in heart shapes last valentines (maybe elle’s?) and then again I last week I saw it on my girlfriend Erica’s blog and I knew it was finally time [...]

How to make a high tech bokeh shaper…

December 14th, 2009 · 4 Comments · cool stuff, Photography, scrapbook, tutorial

Heeee, I love these things! I can’t remember where I first saw this, maybe it was Tara Whitney? or maybe it was Ali Edwards? anyway. here is what I use to make shaped bokeh: my Canon 40D 50mm f/1.4 lens hood black foam or cardstock. scissors. take your cardstock or foam and cut out a [...]

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Honolulu City Lights

December 13th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Family, Hawaii, Holidays, Photography

Last night we headed down to the Honolulu City Hall area to take in the Christmas lights. The first stop was at the Iolani Palace next door. (I can’t believe I forgot my tripod!) It is so beautiful every day, but especially so at Christmas time when the Palace and grounds are strung up with [...]

Digi goodies

December 5th, 2009 · 9 Comments · DT, Family, Holidays, scrapbook

I have been busy getting my Digi Scrap on! Here are my latest goodies made with Minty Goodness. a hybrid party invitation…american craft thickers, love these birthday papers: Miss Mint’s Birthday Boogie Papers, Fiskars apron lace border punch, Martha Stewart heart border punch, EK success corner rounder, Stampin’ Up Kraft Cardstock, Sewing machine Stampin’ Up! [...]

Happy December!

December 1st, 2009 · 8 Comments · Creating Keepsakes, Family, Hawaii, Publication

Aloha and Happy December to all of you lovelies out there! :) Did you have a good Thanksgiving? I did! I made my usual bunch of pies on the day before… I always make custard pie, chocolate cream pie and pumpkin pie. But another thing that got me really excited? I got a few notes [...]