Scavenger Hunt and I Heart Macro on Monday (6/4/12)

Welcome to another edition of the photo Scavenger Hunt and I Heart Macro! I've also included my weekly update about my monthly photo challenge progress. Enjoy!

1) Shine

Jake was asked to give the commencement speech for his old middle school's graduation ceremony over the weekend.  How awesome is that?  I'm so proud of him.

2) Fast

These kids were born in 1997-1998 and now they're getting ready to start high school in the fall.  Where does the time go?!

3) Left

Jake drives a lot more than me so he gets the left side of the garage, which is much easier to navigate than the right side (we have a narrow driveway).  And yes, we do need a new basketball hoop.  Something happened to the old one during the winter, and it completely shredded.

4) Peace

Is it possible to be much more at peace than Angel is right there?

5) Plain

Maybe this summer I'll start working on creating some art with my plain canvases, paint, and buttons.  I'd really like to offer a few of these type of pieces at my next round of holiday shows.

Check out Ashley's blog to see what other people submitted for the themes this week.


Here's my shot for I Heart Macro.

I took this for one of the monthly photo challenge prompts.  When we had to start giving Angel a blood pressure pill a couple months ago, I got the brilliant idea of grinding it up and the mixing it with a tiny amount of sour cream.  As evidenced by the empty spoon, she absolutely loves it.

The Monthly Photo Challenge Update:

Over the weekend I finished updating my May Photo a Day Challenge Board on Pinterest.  I also got my June Photo a Day Board up and running.  There isn't much there yet, but of course I'll continue to add more throughout the month.  Follow the board on Pinterest to get the most current updates!

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Treasury Round Up - 6/3/12

It's been another great week of treasuries!  Please help me thank the curators who featured my work this past week by visiting their shops and checking out their treasuries.

Jenny (ABirdInTheHandArt) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Fringed - Champagne Party in her Dreaming in Pastels treasury.  I don't work with pastels a lot and am always impressed at what people can do with this color palette.  Check out Jenny's Sam the Song Sparrow - Wood and Fabric Bird Figurine.

Edi (memoriesforlifesb) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Skinny Wrapped - Nautical in her Remember - In Red, White, & Blue treasury.  This was a perfect collection for Memorial Day.  Check out Edi's Personalized Baby Album Photo Album Engraved Wood.

Tina (parltradet) included my Beaded Bracelet - White and Pink Shell in her Hoops, loops,and swirls treasury.  Who isn't inspired by great geometric designs?  Tina did a wonderful job with this.  Check out her Bracelet - green pink glass stretch - 7 inches.

Sarah (MagnoliaSurprise) included my Beaded Cuff Bracelet - Ballet Stripe in her Black and White and Pink All Over treasury.  I haven't done much with black and pink lately, but it is still one of my favorite color combinations.  Check out Sarah's Flower Coasters - Spring Colors of Pink, Blue, Purple, and Yellow - Cotton Crochet.

Maria (livelovemaria) included my Beaded Bracelet - The Leaf Series - Indian Summer in her Etsy Craft Party Milwaukee 5/31.  I love it when people curate local treasuries!  It's awesome using Etsy to network with people in your area.  Check out Maria's Crochet OOAK Toddler Doll - Blond Beach Hair - Blue Strap Dress w/ Pink Flower - 8".

Thanks to those who linked up with me last week!  Here are a few of the items that they featured last week.  Click on the photos to check out the product listings.

I am really touched by all the people who I have inspired to start their own treasury round ups with awesome shop features and write ups!  Please link up with me and grab a button for your own post.  I know that not everyone posts these rounds ups on Sundays, which is fine.  I will leave this link up open all week.  The most current post is now linked at the top of my blog, just under my header so you can find it easily at any time during the week.

If you link up, take the time to visit and comment on at least one other post.  No one benefits from linking up if we don't all support each other.  Thanks!

 



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Saturday Link List: the June recipe edition

Welcome to my Saturday Link List!  There is no theme here, but I've tried to mix up the healthy and not so healthy recipes so there's something for everyone.  I've also included some great options for warmer weather.  Enjoy!

Southwestern Egg Rolls with Avocado Ranch from cake & allie

 

Country-Style Smashed Potato Salad from Kraft Foods

 

Greek Chicken Wraps: Easy and Healthy Sandwich from Cara Ardelean

Grilled Caprese Sandwich from Christy of The Girl Who Ate Everything

 
I recently bought an immersion blender and am super excited to start making soup recipes like this!

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup from Georgia of The Comfort of Cooking

A Leftover Makeover: Stuffed Peppers with Leftover Chili Recipe from Marissa of A Practical Mommy

Whether or not you go to school, who doesn't love a quick, healthy snack?  There are over a dozen recipes here.

After School Snacks from instructables.com

Irish Cream Coffee Recipe from A Rosie Sweet Home

Homemade Peanut Butter from jacqui2011

Cooking Basics: Make Homemade Pasta Dough from Marye Audet

What recipes/foods have you been enjoying lately?

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Did you use one of the resources, tutorials, or recipes from my link list?  Leave me a link in the comments or send me an e-mail (randomcreative28@gmail.com) with your photos and stories.  I would love to post them here.

Stay tuned next week for the June resources edition!  

Friday Feature: new favorite shops

Happy June!

I will have my monthly Top Droppers/Commenters/Shop News up on Tuesday the 5th this month.

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up with me this past week for my Friday Feature link up!  Here are just a few of the great finds that were featured.  Click on the photos to check out the item listings, blog posts, etc.  Can you tell that people are thinking about summer?

My random finds this month are from some of my newest favorite shops on Etsy.  Enjoy!

Camera Strap Cover - includes padding and lens cap pocket - Sugar Flower by adivaand3dudesdesign

Personalized Wedding / Anniversary Gift - Custom Date on handforged heart - Pick Your Special Day by
toughhandtwisted

Cat Apron - Moody Cats Black Apron with Front Pockets by emandsprout

GRATITUDE IN ADVANCE 5x7 Inspirational Quote Print (Gratitude Collection) by AgasBoxOfMiracles

Fused Glass Earrings, Gold and Blue Dichroic Stripes, Sterling Silver Wires by JechoryDesigns

Wool Coin Purse Coin Pouch Change Pouch Merino Wool Handmade Zipper Turquoise Blue Bird by napkitten

Handmade Greeting Card - music and tulips by newnanc

What great shops have you discovered on Etsy lately?

I don't like to make a lot of rules for my link ups, but if you link up, please visit and comment on at least one other post.  No one benefits from linking up if we don't all support each other.  Thanks!

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Where else I linked up today: