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Paper Pumpkin June 2016 Kit Review

Paper Pumpkin – June 2016 Review and Giveaway

Since I am a summer baby I have always viewed the summer as an exciting time. The summer months use to mean vacation, lazy days and my birthday. I am not going to lie, my favorite part of my birthday is the cards and the decorations. Ever since I was young I have loved banners. With each banner, it is almost a proclamation of the event you are attending. The banners can announce names, and even the reason for the event.

Since I will turning a tad over 40 this year, I need to have a banner announcing it. As luck will have it, the June 2016 Paper Pumpkin kit “Banner Surprise” is a banner and card making kit in one!

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Spirit of Halloween Adult Coloring Book Review

Spirit of Halloween: A Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book Review and Giveaway

There is no denying that time flies, and as you get older the time foes bu even faster. While we are only at late June, I have already seen Halloween stores popping up all over my town.

I love the idea that there are these pop-up stores that one can walk through and gather inspiration and a bit of the Halloween Spirit.

When I received a copy of Spirit of Halloween: A Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book by Suzy Joyner it inspired me to check out one of these stores, and thus getting me in the scary spirit.

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Little Pink Ladybug Bow Making System Review

Little Pink Ladybug: Brilliant Bowmaker – Ultimate Kit Review and Giveaway

I have a confession – I am a ribbon addict. I love to collect ribbon and I love to acquire ribbon. In my craft room I have a clear storage box that is full of random lengths, textures and designs of ribbon. If I am in the store and I happen to see a ribbon that catches my eyes, it is a safe assumption that a couple of yards will be added to my collection.

The origination of the ribbon collection are a bit murky, but if I had to guess it was due to my love of scrapbooking and gift wrapping. Now, despite having all this ribbon at my disposal, I rarely find uses for it, which is a sad reality that I strive to change with each craft project I take on.

The thing that I love the most about crafting is the constant use of different textures and mediums – ribbon included. There is no place that this fact than at the annual Craft and Hobby Mega Show, and the various vendors displaying their own take on creativity. While there I had the opportunity to see Little Pink Ladybug and their solution to all the ribbon I currently am collecting.

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Howl: Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book Review

Howl: Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book – Blue Star Master Collection Review and Giveaway

When Jason and I used to live on a road much emptier than the busy road that we now live on. There was something calm and tranquil hearing the coyotes and crickets as we fell asleep.

Looking back I think my favorite sound was the howl of the coyotes. There was a special bark that they would make which would signal the acquisition of a meal. This became a common sound, and in time I found myself rooting for the howling creatures, despite knowing the kill was an unsuspecting animal or family pet.

When I received a copy of Howl: Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book from the Blue Star Master Collection by Katy Lipscomb I was reminded of those long nights listening to the howls outside.

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It’s Owl Good Adult Coloring Book Review

It’s Owl Good: An Adult Coloring Book Review and Giveaway

There is a loud friend we have in our neighborhood. This particular friend is about 2 feet tall, with a wingspan that is about triple his height. This majestic creature is as beautiful as loud, and to hear his hoot and screech remind us that nature is all around.

Owls are amazing creatures whose beauty can sometimes eclipse their abilities. An example of this is that since owls have 14 neck vertebrae, compared to a humans 7, they can turn their necks 270 degrees. In addition due to the membranes in the eyes, each of an owls eyes can move independently of each other.

When I received a copy of It’s Owl Good: An Adult Coloring Book by Christina Knott it inspired me to learn more about owls, from their coloring to their hunting habits.

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Ruby Red Face & Body Paint Review

Ruby Red Face & Body Paint Review and Giveaway

There are many was to express ones creativity which can range from coloring, quilting, and even in self-expression. Self expression is a category of creativity that I do not explore often but it is equally important to the other aspects of creativity.

Lucky for society today self-expression is much more accepted and at certain places or times it is encouraged. The first thing that comes to my mind is the Sunday professional football game – being able to show your team spirit is a great way to exercise self-expression. The other time that it is widely accepted is Halloween. For one day a year a person can become a different person for one night. Many times this includes a mask or clothing, but there is another way.

When I attended the Craft and Hobby Mega Show in Anaheim I came across Ruby Red Face & Body Paint and knew that this was an additional tool for self-expression. Continue reading →

Eye Connect Crafts Review

Eye Connect Crafts Review and Giveaway

I love to make things for Jason to have at his desk at work, so I am always on the lookout for cute small items I can make in the themes that interest him. I love to do crafts that I have not done in the past – I love the discovery to the completion. I am always looking for crafts I can combine something unique for his desk and fulfill my creative desire.

When I attended the Craft and Hobby Mega Show in Anaheim I saw some crafts that could be contenders for “deskorations”. One of the companies that got my attention was Eye Connect Crafts. Continue reading →

Blue Star Coloring Ocean Inspired Coloring Book Giveaway

Ocean Inspired Coloring Books: Ocean Animal Patterns and Steampunk Ocean Adult Coloring Book’s Giveaway

I am a coastal girl – I have lived near the mighty Pacific Ocean almost my entire life. Often times on my drives home I will pause, pull off the road and watch the waves crash on the jetties, rocks and shore. One of my favorite things to do is think about the creatures that are under the surface.

In the spirit of all the unknown under the sea, I am excited to be able giveaway copies of 2 of my favorite ocean inspired coloring books – Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Ocean Animal Patterns and Steampunk Ocean: A Nautical Adult Coloring Book .

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Cat Themed Adult Coloring Books Duo Giveaway

Cat Coloring Books: Yoga Kitties and Stress Relieving Cats Adult Coloring Book’s Giveaway

If there is one thing my readers and off-line friends know is that I love cats, and especially my cats. On days when I am suffering from an incurable case of writers block I can count on Maggee and Murfee to help clear my mind and bring me back to neutral. One of my favorite activities is watching them play and fight. There is never any growling with the fighting, and I hesitate to even call it fighting.

Often times when I get a little stressed from the fighting I have found that being able to color is a great escape. Since I am such a fan of cats and love anything cat I am excited to be able giveaway copies of 2 of my favorite coloring books – Yoga Kitties: A Stress Relieving Adult Coloring Book and Adult Coloring Book: Stress Relieving Cats.

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The Hippie Hobby Box – DIY Herbal Bath Teas Review

The Hippie Hobby Box: DIY Herbal Bath Teas Review and Giveaway

I often comment that the one thing my house I miss is a bathtub. I miss the ability to grab a good book and a candle and zone out for an hour. The one thing I am able to do is take showers. I have a smaller bathroom that gets all steamed up (hear me shout!) so it lends itself VERY well to any type of aromatherapy treatments. I have recently discovered the relaxation that the different scents can provide.

One of my favorite things is to fuse something I want with my love of DIY, which I am able to do each month with The Hippie Hobby Box. Each month the spirit of DIY and up-cycling are fused into one monthly do-it-youself project. I have to say this is a crafters fun!

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