tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46472198309601253842024-02-07T11:09:57.185-08:00Storybook ArtifactA Store of Art, Vintage Artifacts, & More!Artifact Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107509372683444762noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647219830960125384.post-55532006912265014562015-06-04T10:24:00.000-07:002015-06-05T12:10:53.373-07:00Local Tornado Relief Bake Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: #fce5cd; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-line;"> My sister, </span><a class="miniprofile name mentioned" data-trk="member-mention-name" dir="ltr" href="https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=31922976&authType=name&authToken=YMyK&trk=hp-feed-member-name" style="border: 0px; color: #008cc9; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-line;">Jessica Woody</a> with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles">Eco-Friendly Freckles</a><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-line;">, and I (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=33522214">Andrea Scott</a> with <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact">Storybook Artifact</a>) held a local bake sale this last weekend to help raise funds for two families who lost their homes due to an EF2 tornado that recently struck my neighborhood. It was amazing to see who all came out to support us: such a caring community of people. We also collected other donations: children's clothing and supplies. My children even helped us out too; with my son dressed as our little mascot in firefighter costume, and my daughter sampling the cookies.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #fce5cd; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #141823; line-height: 19px;"> From the home baked treats contributed by caring locals to the generous donations made from those within our community, it has been such a miraculous thing to see so many people w</span><span style="color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">ho care. We may </span><span style="color: #141823; line-height: 19px;">not all personally know these families, but their stories do touch us in a way that hits home. ... A goal was really never made, but we did break $1000! To be exact: $1092, which gives $546 to each of the two families whom we were raising funds for. ... Thank you all for the support and we'd like to specially thank: <a href="http://www.fox23.com/">FOX23 News</a>, <a href="http://www.ktul.com/">Tulsa's Channel 8</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/bahomeschoolers/">BA Homeschoolers</a>, members of <a href="http://www.destinychurch.com/">Destiny Church</a>, <a href="http://www.gavcoplastics.com/">Gavco Plastics</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RedsPizzeria">Red's Pizzeria</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oneta-Wine-Spirits/525878550821115">Oneta Wine & Spirits</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Broken-Arrow-Firefighters/234488116165">Broken Arrow Firefighters</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: #fce5cd; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="line-height: 21px; text-align: center;">This blog article was contributed by the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/teams/6839/etsy-natural-healers-guild">Etsy Natural Healers Guild</a> Team Captain</span><span style="line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact/about">Andrea Scott of Storybook Artifact</a></span></span><br />
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Artifact Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107509372683444762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647219830960125384.post-35750525675080677492014-06-26T08:40:00.000-07:002015-07-01T14:50:19.441-07:00How to Create a Photo Prop Rocket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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REVAMPED ROCKET FOR JULY 2015!!! Added a silver barrel, which is made from a large oatmeal container in silver wrapping paper coated with a waterproof sealant. I stuffed it with packing paper that went down through the original barrel, and some around the portion that covered the original barrel to make a snug fit. I then hot-glued the new silver barrel to the original barrel as well as hot-glueing the top of the rocket back on.<br />
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Make your fourth of July one to remember with having pictures that go off with a BANG! Create your very own Independence Day party photo booth / station with a faux rocket as a prop. After the celebration, be patriotic the rest of the month with this fireworks creation in your front yard or flower bed as lawn decor: be wary of waterproofing. With the American flag as inspiration in creating this missile-of-an-art-piece, your family and friends will think you were a true patriot of this spectacular summer holiday.<br />
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Paint large cardboard tube with blue acrylic paint, and let dry.</div>
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With your sponge brush, coat the stars with Mod Podge to attach them to painted cardboard tube for the rocket's barrel. Be sure to put the ink side down so that just white stars are seen. Space the stars a few inches apart in a straight row around the tube with bottom row having stars centered between the above stars; let dry.</div>
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Stuff the the tube with packing paper, and seal bottom with a few coffee filters having a hole poked through the center for twine wick to go through. You may simply cup this coffee filters bottom against the interior packing paper mass and push downward to the bottom of the tube barrel; tape from the inside if preferred, but not needed. </div>
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Revamped Rocket for July 2015!!! Added a silver barrel, which is made from a large oatmeal container in silver wrapping paper coated with a waterproof sealant. I stuffed it with packing paper that went down through the original barrel, and some around the portion that covered the original barrel to make a snug fit. I then hot-glued the new silver barrel to the original barrel as well as hot-glueing the top of the rocket back on.<br />
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Artifact Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107509372683444762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647219830960125384.post-64625997443783559752014-06-10T12:57:00.001-07:002015-06-05T12:43:33.733-07:00Growing Girls Gobble Garden Greens<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This tongue-twister is true! My daughter is seen above using her sign language to say that she would like some more tasty home-concocted green smoothie, which not only enhances her brain power, but also her charming green mustache. ;o)~ ... Pick some kale or your preferred garden greens and blend with your favorite ingredients.</div>
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plain or frozen yogurt, frozen berries, orange juice, banana, raw farm-fresh egg (whisked seperately with a teaspoon of preferred liquor to sterilize), tablespoon fulls of seeds and grains such as: flax, chia, pumpkin, dried goji berries, purple corn, millet, wheat germ, spirulina, sweeten to taste with pure maple syrup or honey, spice it up with some cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg ... throw in some carrots, a splash of olive, hemp, or avocado oil, a pinch of himalayan pink salt, ... a whole food multi-vitamin (in tablet form) will blend up well too. ... Last but not least, THE KALE! Cram in as much as you can pick, and share with the family! ... Can you tell that we have a <a href="https://www.vitamix.com/">Vitamix</a>? ;-)</div>
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My son in the garden helping me pick some swiss chard. The garden greens are so wonderful; we have rainbow swiss chards, red and green leaf lettuce, mustard greens, arugula, (spinach didn't do well this year), radish, beet, endive, broccoli, and my favorite, kale! We planted the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Packets-Botanical-Interests-Reusable/dp/B006WCAL9K/">seeds</a> in early spring, and here they are in early summer! So many benefits for a growing family: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Packets-Botanical-Interests-Reusable/dp/B006WCAL9K/">growing greens</a> is simply the best!<br />
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UPDATE APRIL 2015: The latest hot air balloon cake creation using this method is seen in this picture above, which was made for my daughter's second birthday: a bit of a commemoration for the hot air balloon cake that I made for her older brother's second birthday. The inspiration for this cake was to do a spin-off from the original Wizard of Oz movie. I had the bright idea that Glinda (the good witch) ought to transform the wizard's getaway hot air balloon into one of her bubbles. I managed to do this with all natural food colorings: cream cheese frosting tinted with turmeric for yellow brick road, bordered with chopped pistachios, basket made of gingerbread with icing glaze for adhesive, tornado made of ice-cream cone covered in chunky peanut butter and chocolate, and the top balloon portion covered in cream cheese frosting tinted with strong hibiscus tea. It was also a carrot cake.</div>
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Cake design found in vintage 1960's cookbook titled <i>Wilton's Wonderland of Cake Decorating by McKinley and Norman Wilton</i>, this is the ultimate child's birthday cake that requires both mother's baking as much as father's handy work. A delight to see and quite easy to work with, this do it yourself cake stand is versatile in what it can be; let your imagination go free!</div>
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The hot air balloon cake uses ribbon (wrapped over and strung through cocktail picks to be pressed into cake) to take one's eye off of the cake stand's center supporting rod, and really gives the illusion that this portion of the cake is floating!<br />
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The cake seen above was decorated with circus themed porcelain figurines, in which were inspired by my son's world's fair themed birthday party last year. Would be a perfect cake for any carnival or festival themed party!<br />
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Balloon's basket is made of a ramekin sized miniature cake with plain toasted wheat (Chex) cereal placed in icing. All cake pieces here were homemade carrot cakes. I love how carrot cake is dense and therefore great in keeping its height, and not sinking or falling like other cakes or soufflés are known to do. Carrot cake is also my most preferred cake for Barbie doll cakes too: when striving to reach doll's waist.<br />
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Icing is a mixture of whipped softened butter and powdered sugar to taste. For carrot cake, cream cheese frosting goes best; two sticks of butter per package of cream cheese. A dash of turmeric spice for natural yellow coloring.<br />
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With the Jack and the Beanstalk cake, COTTON CANDY DISSOLVES OR DEFLATES QUICKLY! ... As regrettably seen in this picture; large marshmallows stuck in with toothpicks would be a more dependable approach for the cloud.<br />
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Hand cut paper dolls were made by printing images on card stock and being sure to leave bottom portions blank to help in providing enough area for pressing paper pieces into cake for support. Curving the paper adds dimension.<br />
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Beanstalk was achieved by winding 9-10 green pipe cleaners around center supporting rod. Winding end parts of each pipe cleaner around pencil gives off curly vines for Jack to climb on.<br />
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This cake was prepared by following a light fluffy white cake recipe that required three layers with lemon zest curd filling, and topped with chopped pistachios. Yummy Fun!<br />
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From the vintage Wilton cookbook, the actual instruction for making this cake is seen above here with the cake being given the name Around the World in Eighty Days.</div>
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My husband, however, built it like this (seen above). Running a screw rod up through half of a styrofoam sphere attached to a circular cut wood piece with spray adhesive glue, and bolted with washer at top.</div>
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Best wishes on this DIY hot air balloon or Jack and the Beanstalk birthday cake stand and cake! I won't make any promises, but if interested in having this cake stand made for you, contact me via Etsy convo through my Etsy store <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact">Storybook Artifact</a>, and I'll ask my husband if he is willing to take on this construction project once again ... but like I mentioned, "no promises"; he is one busy dad. <br />
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You would love to donate your hair, but don't want the commitment of a super short hairdo. <a href="http://www.pantene.com/beautiful-lengths-cause/PanteneBeautifulLengthsPrimaryLanding.aspx?id=beautiful-lengths&lang=en-US">Pantene's Beautiful Lengths</a> is the answer! With a minimum donation of eight inches of hair (in comparison to the average ten), ladies (and men too) are able to get the haircut of their dreams just in time for summer!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Modeling a vintage cottage chic faux pearl necklace soon to be found in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact">Storybook Artifact</a>'s <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact?section_id=12895557">Garments and Jewelry section</a>.</span><br />
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Artifact Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107509372683444762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647219830960125384.post-12717733763155693362013-05-17T14:53:00.001-07:002013-07-30T09:45:23.176-07:00Favorite Season: Is it Springtime?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Being able to gather a bouquet of blossoming flowers from the backyard and create such a lovely arrangement really warms my heart. It brings elegance to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact/about/">a cozy home</a>, and the floral scent truly fills the house!<br />
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The vase I am borrowing from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles/about/">my sister</a>. It is one of her decoupage art creations featuring images with resemblance to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=lichtenstein%20pop%20art&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US">Lichtenstein pop art</a>, and I still have it from after a recent photo shoot of it. The vase will soon be available for purchase in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles">her Etsy shop</a>'s <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles?section_id=6793761">Upcycled Decoupage Art</a> section.</div>
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From a doll collector's standpoint, it may seem arbitrary to have a doll pop up in a search that it may or may not belong in. However, the idea of potential customers distinguishing dolls themselves incorrectly leads reason to believe that providing this gateway to your doll for sale is in fact logical.</div>
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To conclude, it is more than coincidence that these dolls resemble one another; they did all originate from companies that started producing dolls around the 40's and 50's. The use of plastic in doll making was right at the beginning. In hindsight, this set the foundation for dolls made today.</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/91030773/vintage-40s-valentines-set-of-three">Vintage valentines from the 40's</a> available! Classic gifts for her: like this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/120829176/hearts-roses-pottery-pin-brooch-handmade">stunning glazed pottery pin of hearts and roses</a>.<br />
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Make your jolly ol' guest feel more than welcome by setting out homemade cookies, chocolates, and tea from my shop's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact?section_id=7757890">Treats and Sweets</a> section.<br />
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See the latest addition to this yummy shop section<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87325428/sugar-plums-a-la-chocolate">Sugar Plums à la Chocolaté</a>; a</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> naturally rich and decadent dried fruit is simply dipped in dark chocolate and is transformed into this lovely little treat.</span></span><br />
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Or try the classic Christmas cookie on Santa this year; there are several different cookies to choose from.<br />
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Also featured in this section is the tea fabricated by none other than Shakespeare himself; a lovely light floral peppermint tea mentioned in Shakespeare's A Winter's Tale: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66644999/shakespeare-tea-blend-1-ounce">Shakespeare Tea Blend</a>.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">This blog post was written by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/StorybookArtifact?ref=ls_profile">Andrea of Storybook Artifact</a>.</span>Artifact Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107509372683444762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647219830960125384.post-35068405058606883902011-11-17T15:08:00.001-08:002015-06-05T12:32:53.706-07:00Making Turkey Hand-Print Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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SO MUCH FUN!!! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and what great treat these hand-print turkey cards are to give to your closest friends and family. We purchased some awesome finger-painting supplies for this craft:</div>
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(No chemical dyes, certified non-toxic, and all-natural; not to mention that the packaging is made of 80% recycled materials!)</div>
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HOW TO: Just paint the palm and thumb the same color for the turkey's body, and then paint the other fingers different colors for the feathers. Later "after finger paints have dried" you can go through with regular acrylic paint to make turkey's wattle, eye, beak, legs and feet. ... After all paint has dried, you may wish to use some crafting glue "that doesn't wrinkle" to attach the turkey paper to some decorative card stock. Be sure to later personalize these cards by writing "Thanksgiving, the year, the child's name, and age. :-)</div>
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Artifact Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107509372683444762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647219830960125384.post-80437545012857912102011-11-07T08:06:00.000-08:002015-06-05T12:35:55.260-07:00The Perfectly Balanced Breakfast CookieI love these cookies! Just made a batch and they are already almost gone! They are great for on the go, hearty enough for brunch, and my son loves them too!!! I've made them before when I was working at the compounding pharmacy; these ladies are always sharing treats and recipes (or shall I say formulas "wink").<br />
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Why I think it is the "perfectly balanced breakfast cookie" is because of how it is high in <b>protein, fat, and fiber,</b> which all <a href="http://www.askdrsears.com/topics/family-nutrition/sugar/glycemic-index">slow the absorption of sugar/glucose into the bloodstream</a>. Accounting for the<b> glycemic index</b> of foods hasn't quite caught on in American as it has in Europe. It is a great way to manage diabetes! I personally would prefer this route over sugar substitutes. Not saying that this cookie follows the glycemic index recommendations for a diabetic; however, it is a healthy (more balanced) cookie compared to the average sweet treat, which is great for all of us. :-)<br />
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1/2 c white sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 egg or 2 egg whites
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c <a href="http://www.hodgsonmillstore.com/en/Flours-and-Meals/White-Flour-Unbleached/71518-05009-001_Group.aspx" style="color: #d55e40; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">HODGSON MILL UNBLEACHED WHITE FLOUR</a>
1 1/2 c <a href="http://www.hodgsonmillstore.com/en/Oat-Bran-Cereal/71518-01022-001_Group.aspx" style="color: #d55e40; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">HODGSON MILL OAT BRAN CEREAL</a>
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Reach for a star ... or reach for your very own <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact?ref=seller_info">Storybook Artifact</a>. As my little shop begins to grow, I am elated to have these mesmerizing starry-themed party items for the latest treasures you will find in inventory (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact?section_id=7907284">Storybook Crafts</a>). Featured above are <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80896110/twinkle-twinkle-little-and-large-hanging">Twinkle Twinkle Little and Large Hanging Stars</a>, and below are <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80959226/wish-upon-a-star-party-hats">Wish Upon A Star Party Hats</a>. <br />
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You may find the hanging stars listed in a starry-eyed treasury collection by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ecofriendlyfreckles">Eco-Friendly Freckles</a> titled <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/ODQwNTkwNHw2NjgwNjY5MDg/my-starry-eyed-illusion-in-the-cosmos">My Starry-Eyed Illusion in the Cosmos</a>.<br />
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Also, be sure to stay tuned! Soon to come to this my twinkling collection are 5 Star Party Gift Favor Boxes made of recycled materials too!!!<br />
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We all look at our child's future with high hopes, and we know that the influences and real-life situations he encounters at school and with his peers help him to become accustomed to the world around us. This idea is why I am not a big supporter of home-schooling; however, I do find myself, as a parent, right on the cusp of being that involved in my child's education. Once my son starts going to school, I hope that he is so focused in academics that he is inspired to leave classmate drama, bad influences, and peer pressure behind. I know to some this may seem impractical; however, with there being more options, activities, and avenues to choose from in many private schools one can't help but suppose that this academic laden schooling system would be at an advantage ... in comparison to simply trusting that what we as tax payers contribute to our public schools is enough or going towards wise investments. With more of these activity options, I see less of "what's popular" and more of an environment that inspires kids to be well-rounded in what suites them best: "what do you want to do, where do you want to go, etc.". With private schooling, I feel that I will have more of a voice and a role as a parent than I would in just accepting what our teachers' unions and "elected" state officials have chosen for our public schools' teaching standards, which I'm not saying is wrong, I'm just saying that I'd like to think there was more available: i.e. student/teacher ratio.<br />
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Since my son's first birthday, my husband and I have began an educational fund for him. Both of us are unsure to whether or not this fund will be for private schooling or for going towards a college savings fund: for in his later years. I personally find it important to start off as young as possible with quality education. Children are sponges before and during their teen years; I'd like to think we could provide our son with an academic foundation that is broad and eclectic in every way. Paying for his education now is also something that we can choose; once our son goes off to college, it will be his decision on what quality of education he wants from that point on ... if any. I'd like to think he'd go to college, but no one is for certain. Maybe I as a parent can encourage him to go to college, and I'm thinking getting him off on the right foot is a start.<br />
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My personal goal is to raise enough money to send my son to a great school for his younger years. <span id="goog_346774191"></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StorybookArtifact?ref=pr_shop">My Etsy shop</a><span id="goog_346774192"></span> is my resource for this donation, which is donating 100% of the proceeds to Bobby's educational fund. :-)<br />
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I love this decoupage art canister, titled <a href="http://www.etsy.com/transaction/50639614">Baby Inspiration</a>, that I picked out from my artistic twin sister Jessica's Etsy shop (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles">Eco-Friendly Freckles</a>) for an upcoming baby shower that I'll be attending this weekend for a friend of mine. Jessica fixed me up with some of her luxurious handmade soap to go inside of the canister also. This little addition to the shower gift really has made the gift extraordinary! I love the detail in Jessica's art: absolutely breathtaking. I look forward to seeing this baby shower gift unwrapped and "cherished"; cherished is the single word elegantly featured on soap's tag that accentuates the thoughtfulness behind this playful "welcome baby" gift.Artifact Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09107509372683444762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647219830960125384.post-50370346034595245862011-05-27T16:26:00.000-07:002011-07-06T22:01:12.590-07:00May's Featured EtsyBlogger is Nancy of NanjoDogz!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d1a02; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Congratulations fellow EtsyBlogger <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/nanjodogz?ref=ls_profile">Nancy of NanjoDogz</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d1a02; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">for being this month's "Featured EtsyBlogger"!!! I absolutely adore this</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d1a02; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74374461/jack-russell-terrier-polymer-clay-dog">Jack Russell Terrier Polymer Clay Dog Pandora Bead</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d1a02; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d1a02; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">that I found in this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanjodogz?ref=pr_shop">man's best friend of an Etsy shop</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d1a02; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">! Nancy's work takes me back to those childhood days I spent reading Where the Red Fern Grows: a story of a brave boy and his coon dog. To have a dog along with you on any journey provides a sense of security, warmth, and love. I think these precious beads that Nancy makes signifies all of this, and I am sure even more for those who are blessed to have a dog for their best friend.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d1a02; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;">Speaking of man's best friend, another fellow EtsyBlogger member, my sister, Jessica, and owner of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecofriendlyfreckles">Eco-Friendly Freckles</a> has a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/67954199/vintage-rare-60s-budweiser-ad-paper">Rare Vintage 60's Budweiser Ad Set of Prints</a> that symbolizes that manly behavior we've all become accustomed to love. For a thoughtful Father's Day, graduation, and/or bachelor pad/house warming gift, this collection would perfect. :-)</span><br />
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I am offering a free gift of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66644999/shakespeare-tea-blend-1-ounce">Shakespeare Tea Blend</a> (packaged by the ounce in a decorated wax-sealed bag), which is a perfect addition to go with this new Decoupage Art Canister by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ecofriendlyfreckles?ref=ls_profile">Eco-Friendly Freckles</a> titled <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/74393688/shakespeares-muse-hand-painted-upcycled">Shakespeare's Muse</a>. Please note that this is a limited time offer: good through the month of May.<br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Please also check out a recent treasury of mine inspired by this offer titled <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4dd532ef8ec86d9107bc2a7f/withinthe-mind-of-shakespeare">Within the Mind of Shakespeare</a>. :-)</div><br />
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