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How has your Summer been?  I am so enjoying mine, although I wish I could be crafting more!!  

I had a wedding reception to go to last month and I needed a gift to give the happy couple.  I ordered this kit from Thoughts in Vinyl and I love how it turned out!

Forgive my lousy pictures!  I am having problems using PicMonkey on my computer.  My husband is a computer engineer and he loves changing stuff on our computer, so hence all my Blog problems!

The couple I gave this too had both been married before and have 8 children between them!  I figured they probably had just about everything they need, but anyone can use more room decor, right?  I think they are going to like this!!

I found the wood in my garage leftover from some other crafts.  I painted the wood black, then sanded the edges...done!  This gift cost me about $8!  Awesome wedding gift.  

Have you ever ordered from Thoughts in Vinyl?  You should go check them out.  They have so many kits to choose from!

Right now they are having a Summer sale.  25% off your order!!  The shipping is very reasonable as well!

Blueberry Cobbler

I love this time of year!  July means Blueberries.  My kids and I go over to my parents house and pick Blueberries:)  They are so yummy in cereal, smoothies, and I LOVE them in this cobbler.

This recipe is so easy and tastes great!

Add a dollop of Vanilla ice cream and you've got a fabulous dessert!  

This is what we are having for dessert tonight when my family comes over!

I am having a hard time with pictures today loading on my blog, so this is the only one for today. 

Here is the yummy recipe:

Blueberry Cobbler 

4 c. Blueberries (for a 9 x 13 pan)

3 1/2 c. (for a 8 x 11 pan)

Mix:

2 tsp. Lemon Juice

1/4-1/2 tsp. Almond Extract

1/3 c. water

then add berries

Mix:

1 c.  Sugar

1/4 c. flour

Mix with Blueberries

Topping:

Melt 1 cube of butter.  Add a white cake mix (the mix only).

Crumble on top of blueberry mixture.

Sprinkle with Sugar.

Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes.  Cover with foil when top is Golden Brown.

Enjoy!!

PS. I have a stupid question.  How do I put recipes on my blog and make them so people can print them out?  I hate when I go to blogs and I have to cut and paste recipes.  If you have any ideas, please let me know!!

FAMILY blocks decor

I admit it.  

I have an addiction to vinyl lettering!  I love how easy it is to apply and how easy it is to make a FABULOUS craft with it.  A few days ago I made these blocks for my living room.  

I used my FooFaLa paper for these blocks.  Super fun and pretty!!

It fits perfect on my shelf!  

-I started by painting the blocks with Light Ivory.

-Next I cut the paper the size of each block and adhered it with Mod Podge.

When the Mod Podge was dry, I sanded the paper around the edges to get a smooth finish and to make sure the paper stuck well.

-Then I adhered the vinyl!  

-FINISHED!

I love using a line of coordinating paper.  I always wonder if the paper matches, but when you use a coordinating line, you can't go wrong!  

Hope your having a great week:)

Red, White and Blue

Hello friends!  This summer is absolutely flying by!  What have you all been up to?  I have been taking an online Math class, spending time with my kids and trying to plan a trip to Hawaii!

If you have any Hotels that you have stayed in at Kauai, The Big Island and Oahu let me know!  I would love to hear any ideas of placed to see as well!!

Here is what I have been working on the last month.  I know this is 4th of July stuff, but hey- I keep my 4th of July decorations up the whole month, don't you?

I LOVE how these turned out!  I bought the vinyl here.  She had fabulous prices:)

I could leave these up all year round!!

I ordered these babies from Finger Snapper.  Ya heard of them?  Love it!  They have some great deals....

Be Joyful Pinterest project Finished!

****Thanks so much for all your sweet comments on the Father's Day Shirt cards.  They were very well liked by the men in my life!!

This week a friend came over to craft with me and boy does that get me motivated to get stuff done!  It's funny how I am more motivated when someone is there crafting with me!   Thanks Susan:)

Here is what I got done this week!  I love this quote and it is now hanging on my kitchen wall.  

I sure need to remember to GIVE THANKS in ALL circumstances!  Sometimes I forget to do that!!

Hope this lifts you up today!  We are getting lots of rain here in Good Ol' Oregon, but I am trying to be thankful for it.  It makes everything so green right??

Have a FABULOUS Sunday!

Father's Day Tie Cards

I know I'm a day late, but that's just how I roll.  I found this super cute Father's Day card idea here.  Here's how mine turned out and the men loved it! 

I love the buttons!  They really add that special touch, don't ya think?

They were super easy to make!

Have a fabulous week!

Networking Blog Hop!

Are you ready to network??

Are you prepared to make some new bloggy friends??

Well, here's your chance!

School's out for the Summer!

Here it is June 14th and WOW where did the time go?  I can't believe it's almost been 1 month since I posted.  

This last term has been so crazy busy, but guess what?  It's over!!  I took my last final today!!  YAY:)   I feel like a kid feeling so excited that schools out!

Are your kids out of school?  Mine just got out on Wednesday.  We are probably the last ones to be getting out.  

Here is a list of what I want to do this summer:

*READ this book:

Have you read this?  I actually already finished it, and I HIGHLY recommend it!  It is so uplifting and Stephanie is just so CUTE!

So I already have one think on my list checked off!  Wahoo!!

I also want to start writing on my blog more.  That means more crafting!  I can't wait to get started.  I have so many ideas in my head!!

I also need to plan a vacation to Hawaii!  My husband and I will be celebrating our 20th anniversary in August and in Sept. or Oct. we want to go to Hawaii.  

I CANNOT WAIT!!

That's me and my honey in this picture, LOL!

Any hints about where we should go and which islands to see??  I seriously want and tips I can get!!

Graduate and Summer Projects revisited!

Hi All!  I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since I have posted!  Where does the time go?  I am sitting here listening to some spiritually uplifting music and thought I would stop in and say hi! 

Life has been a little crazy here.  We are approaching the end of the school year for my kiddos (and me!).  I have a daughter that is graduating from High School in 2 weeks.  Can you believe it?  I can't!  She was my first baby and it's so hard to believe she is going off to college in September.  I need to make the most of my time with her!!

 

Here is one of my favorite Senior pictures of her.  Isn't she beautiful?  She is such a sweet person and has such a desire to do what is right.  I Love her soooo much!! 

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Before I get too sappy, I wanted to share some past projects with you that are my favorites!  

I haven't made anything lately, but when this term is over, I am getting back to crafting!  Here are a few of my favorite projects:

Flour sack dishtowel with Fabric and Ric Rack

These are so great for gifts!  So easy and cute. Go here to see the tutorial.

Chevron Canvas Art

I love how this turned out and it makes me so excited for the Summer!  Find how I made it here.

Cuff Bracelets made with toilet paper rolls!

These babies are so easy to make and you get to recycle toilet paper rolls!  Here is the tutorial.

Little Girls Headbands

I made these for my nieces girls last summer for a family reunion.  So much fun to make and the girls LOVED them!  Tutorial here.

Handmade Posey Flower Card

This is one of my favorites!  People love getting handmade cards and this one is REALLY easy:)  Find out how to make it here.

Summer Watermelon Banner

I love Watermelons!  Here is how you can make an adorable Watermelon Banner.

I hope that some of these fun crafts were inspiring to you!  I had so much fun making them.  It feels great when you make something yourself.  Handmade is the best!!

Are you getting lots of sun where you live?  We have had some awesome Sunny days lately.  I am lovin' it!!

Keeping it Real SUNDAY!

Hello! 

 I am checking in to update you on things here at Pocket Full of Pink.  Life has been busy as usual with school, family, etc.  I know we are all so busy, but I am not very talented at balancing everything in my life!  It kind of makes me CRAZY!

I haven't forgotten about the Scrapbook Giveaway!  It looks like it might take a year to get 100 entries, so I am going to close the giveaway today!

BRIANNA RICHARDSON- You are the winner!

I will be contacting you soon to get your info!

Here is what Brianna won:

 She is going to LOVE this stuff!  Have fun with it Brianna!!

Here is a fun picture of what my family did last week for FHE! {Family Home Evening}

We live near the Portland LDS Temple and recently they have built a visitors center right next door!  It is so beautiful!  Our family went to the visitors center for the first time and it is so cool!  Here is my favorite part of it:

click here to learn more about our Temples.

I LOVE, LOVE this statue!  It is so amazing and makes me feel the love my Savior has for me!  

I hope you all are having a fantastic Sunday!  See you soon:)

Quick Wedding Gift idea!

Hello friends!  Wow, has it really been a week since I posting?  That's crazy!!

The Giveaway is still going on, so be sure and enter to win some super cool scrapbook supplies!  Click here to enter!

This giveaway will end when there is at least 100 entries.  I hope that happens soon!!

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Now, onto my latest creation.  I haven't done many crafts lately, but I was invited to a bridal shower the other day and had to come up with something.  I went to Target to do the gift registry thing, but the machines were out of order!  

So the day of the bridal shower I realized I still didn't have a gift.  That's when an idea came to mind!  Here is what I came up with:

Cute, huh?  This couple is so dang adorable!  She loved this.  

Does the monogram look familiar?  I got it off Groupdealz.  It was perfect for this gift!  Then I cut out the couples names and marriage date with my Cricut machine.

This was so simple to make!  I used a 2 x 6 piece of wood, scrapbook paper, modpodge and ribbon! I also stained the wood before I put the scrapbook paper on. The picture is from the couple's wedding announcement. 

It probably cost me about $5!  What a great price for a wedding gift:)

Don't you think we should have bridal showers every 10 years after we are married?  I need some new stuff!

I love personalized gifts....don't you?  

Have a fantastic weekend!

Scrapbook Stash Giveaway!!

Hello there!  I know, I have hardly been around lately, huh?  I feel bad about that, but I am also doing something REALLY important.  I'm  going to College. 

 In case you don't already know, I am am getting a Bachelors degree in Psychology.  Weird, huh?  Sometimes I feel like I am too crazy to be going after this degree, but maybe I'll learn something about myself!

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I feel like having a Giveaway.  I haven't had one for months.  Here is the cool stash I am giving away today!!

How about that???  

We got some handmade mini cards, tags 6 x 6 paper, and some pretty dang cool cards ALL made by ME!

Oh, and I almost forgot....Matchbook paper pads!  

Would you like to win this LOVELY stash of goodies?  

Here is what you have to do:

(mandatory)Entry #1- Follow my BLOG! (don't forget to let me know that you do and leave your me your e-mail!)

Entry #2- "LIKE" me on Facebook (top right sidebar) leave a comment that you followed.

Entry #3- Tell me what the heck you would do with all this stuff in a 3rd comment!

There YA go!  

*****I am leaving this giveaway up until I get at least 100 entries ( I want some new followers - I know, I'm pathetic) but I will close the giveaway on Thursday April 26th if I have over 100 entries.  If not- I will let it go longer. 

So tell your friends and neighbors stop by and enter!

U.S. Only!

Thanks for visiting my little ol' blog!  I love it when you stop by:)

Keeping it Real {Sunday}

What a beautiful Sunday afternoon it is here in the Great Northwest!  I am so glad we are having some sunny days.  During the Spring here in Oregon we get a LOT of rain, so I am really enjoying the last couple of days!

Yesterday was such a fun day.  We celebrated my mother's 81st birthday!  I can't believe she is 81.  Where do the days go?  She is such an amazing woman.

I love this picture of my parents!  This was several years ago on New Years Eve.

This picture was taken in 2003 after they returned from a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Albania.

My father turns 81 on the 22nd of this month as well.  

They are such amazing people.  I love them so much!  I am so grateful to them for their example to me.  I am so thankful that they adopted me 43 years ago!

Thanks Mom and Dad for being the best parents in the world!  

I love you!!

Happy Birthday!!

Wood Block Picture display

Hi my friends! 

 I can't believe it's been almost a week since I have posted.  My classes this term have been kicking my booty!  It's been a bit of a challenge, but a good one!

I hope you are having a fabulous week:)  

Like I said before, my posts will be a bit scarce for the next 10 weeks.  I feel bad about that, but I need to spend more time with my family and HOMEWORK!

I did want to stop in and post this lovely picture display I made the other day. 

I got the idea from the Shanty 2 Chic girls here.

I wanted mine a little brighter and colorful, so I changed it up a little!

Love this sitting on my mantle!  This picture is of President Thomas S. Monson, prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  I think he is so cute:)

Last weekend we were able to hear from this man in General Conference!

So many wonderful talks were given.

Have a great rest of the week and I will be back soon!

Thanks so much for stopping by and supporting me.  

Spring Projects {from the past}

 Hello my friends!  It's Tuesday and school is already taking over my life!

I am taking 12 credits this term and I think it's going to be VERY crazy for the next 10 weeks!

I am sorry to say something has to not get as much of my attention and it can't be my family or school, so therefore, it will be the blog. 

It kills me to be flaky, but I am need to get good grades and get done with school!

I hope you all understand.  You won't see much of me for a while. 

oh, I am not going to disappear completely, but I won't be here everyday or even every other day.

I love you guys and you are such a support to me.  Thank you for all your sweet comments and for building me up!

You all are the best:)  

Now, onto some past Spring projects that I thought I would share with you in case you have missed them!!

 Spring Flower Wall Art

Spring Wood Blocks

Subway Easter Art

Painted Dollar Tree Rattan Balls

Thrift store find to hold Rattan Balls

Tissue paper, felt and fabric covered frame

Spring Fabric and Burlap Circle Wreath

Monogrammed Mini Clipboard

Mod Podged Houndstooth shelf from Thrift store

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope to hear from you!
 

I will still be stalking all of your FAB blogs!!!

Easter Time Reversible Block!

Hi Friends!  This week went by too darn fast, huh?  Back to the real world of SCHOOL!  

I am excited to take more Psychology and some Math.

Here is my last Spring Craft I worked on this week!

I love the cute little MDF board that you put the vinyl on.  Then I glued the MDF board to the block!  So easy!!  

This is another craft kit from Thoughts in Vinyl.  This baby is on SALE right now for $8!  Can you believe how fantastic the prices are?!

This shipping is VERY reasonable as well.

And the thing I like about this craft the most is that it's reversible!!

Don't ya LOVE it?

I love the cute little kite!  Do you like the bright Spring  paper that I chose for this craft?

Isn't it AWESOME- You get 2 decorations for the price of 1!

I love how I am going to save SO much room in my storage closet because this is REVERSIBLE!!

If you look really close in these pictures, you can see the rain running down the window!  So sad, it rained just about all week.

Today has been pretty nice though.  At least the SUN came out!

Hope your having a FABULOUS Sunday!

Easter is on it's Way Bunny Craft!

Are you all ready for Easter?  Do you have your house all decorated?  I just got my decorations out a few days ago and decked the whole house out in pastels!

I have been crafting like a mad woman because Spring Break is just about over.  Spring term starts for me on Monday.  Man, I wish I just had 1 more week!

Here is what I have been working on.  Isn't she a cutie?  

I also LOVE, LOVE the bird cage I got at Michael's last weekend!  Got it 50% off.  I had the bird's nest from last year, and my 10 yr. old added the little birdies:)

This craft is a Thoughts in Vinyl craft kit.  This particular kit is on SALE right now for $10!  What a deal!!  

I put my own little twist on it by using Washi tape for the nose instead of the vinyl nose.  I also added a pretty Pink Tulle bow!  This was a super fast and Easy project!!

I am so proud of myself.  I opened up a new package of M & M's to use in this picture and I did not even eat one!  Aren't you proud of me??

I'll be back tomorrow with another adorable Spring/Easter Craft!  

I am off to enjoy my last day of freedom for a few months!  

Have a fabulous Day!