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Fun Crop

This weekend I went to one of  the most

amazing scrapbooking crops I've ever been to!

It's called Crop for a cause

Profits from the crop benefit the MS foundation

My friend Krista accompanied me to the event

and we when we walked in these huge bags filled with goodies

was placed on our table!

This crop had non stop food/treat action

throughout the whole crop (2:30-10:30)

coffee,cookies,dilly bars,chocolates,cake

including dinner pasta,chicken parm,salad,garlic bread

and there was a bargain bin, multiple auctions

(for amazing things like a private cubs day, hawks game,

a whole house for a weekend get away & of course scrapbooking stuff!)

I found out about this event from Simone

and also all thanks to her for my ticket!

I'm definitely looking to attending this event again next year ;)

Laura already has a date for next year so please check her

website for more info :)

 

In other news it's my grandmothers birthday is on Wednesday

and at the crop there was a "bargain bin" section

& I found a set of Material Girl papers by Cosmo cricket

I was inspired to make her a birthday card

from this set because my grandmothers profession

was a seamstress :)

I thought she'd love the "sew" themed card

Here's the card I made

 

I used my favorite birthday sentiment stamp set

from Stampin Up called Bring on the cake

 I hope you guys also had a great weekend!

xoxo ivyPINK

Pics fr. CHA

I wanted to write this post earlier

but I was just so sick this week

I had absolutely no energy it even felt like my hair was hurting

I'm glad today is much better!

 

Here's the final pics from CHA fr. my large camera ;)

I FINALLY had the chance to meet my friend

the other Ivy in my life....

we we're hanging out @ the lawnfawn booth

where she taught make n' takes :)

Is this polaroid frame not the cutest thing ever?

Here's a full pic of that dress I was amazed with

from the Connie Crystal booth

 

Here's  the other side

 

Is that jaw dropping beautiful or what?!?!

Oh, the amazing things you can create with paper & crystals :)

This was in the DCWV booth

 

Look at the tail wowzers!

 

and I took lots of peeks of the new SMASH things

coming in March :)

I'm so excited for the new larger size!

 

 

 

I thought these are cute phrases to put up in your craft room

 

*I was at a Make n' take making a bling visor

for my grandma :) lol

That's all for my CHA re cap :)

I hope you guys have a great weekend

xoxo ivyPINK

Crafty Weekends

Are the BEST aren't they? :)

This weekend my friend Julie & owner of

Northwoods Scrapbooking retreat

held a crop in Eau Claire & it was SO wonderful

seeing all the girls, met a couple new friends

 & got to finish up a few small projects

Here's a pic of all the girls + Barb (she took the pic)

& here's a pic of some of the girls fr. the old xchivers crew :)

Working at Archivers was one of the BEST jobs I've ever had

because I've met the BEST girl friends there!

 ♥
Keep an eye out for Julies store to be featured

on the Lifestyle Crafts website she's offering a LOT

of great deals it's the 1st week of Dec (I believe)

I'll keep you guys posted though

& give you a heads up when I confirm the dates

I hope you guys also had a great weekend!

xoxo ivyPINK 

9th annual Renegade Craft Fair

Yesterday I went to RCFwith my friend Laurenn

saw a lot cute & inspiring shops :)

 
 

spotted a hedgie :) Its a cute plush toy

 Loved this cute lil mustache from the small object 

 
some of my favorite purchases.....

This AMAZING "Be Berry Happy" Melon cake slice scented soap

smells so good I just want to bite in to it!!! From Mojo Spa

 

Ha! this awesome pin from rar rar press

this pretty hand blown glass ring (this pic doesnt do it any justice)

from Beadniks

Here's a pic with my friend Andrea owner Tartella

she made the cutest little ribbon & button banner

@ her booth so adorable!!!!

 
Andrea's booth was also mentioned @ Huffington Post Chicago

for top 10 booths to visit @ RCF :)

This is her new summer design LOVE this tote :)

I already SMASHED my goodies from RCF :)

 
 I used the glassine envelope my cake soap came in from mojo as a pocket

I tabbed all the cards & stuff with this cute lil piggy post it

I just wrote down notes about what I liked in the booths & stuff

I jotted down all the other places we stopped in to along Division

and tucked it in the pocket :)

I'm so glad it was great weather yesterday!

It was suppose to rain but I'm so glad it didnt :)

How was your weekend?

xoxo ivyPINK 
 

 
  

Creative Escape 2011 Fun

Here's a fun performance of the "Bazzill boyz"

they we're so cute :)

 
This is all of us from the Echo Park Crop room

we had game night (bingo) with Madison & he gave away lots of prizes

BTW if EP is not your friend yet on FB LIKE their page :)

 
I love this pic with Vicki she was so funny! she my new favorite :)

This pic was fr Cats camera

 
Here's from my camera she was hiding behind me :)

for a "slimmer" pose she said :)

I LOVED my layout & I finished both pages!

Now I just have to stick a pic yahooo!!!!

This is Rosa & I @ the Bazzill warehouse tour

I just LOVE the smell of fresh paper & it couldnt get any fresher

than the Bazzill warehouse :)

 
 
Met some friends fr California & Nebraska

we all had the BLING keyRING heidi gave us on :)

 

I'll post pics of the teachers & projects in the next couple days :)

xoxo ivyPINK 

Food I consumed in SD

Seriously, I feel like I just kinda ate my way around San Diego

and now I'm going through food withdrawal :)

As promised, here's a post about my SD food highlights :)

First experience @ In & Out Burger

I dunno how many times I've been to SD but never had In & Out! sheesh

Don't worry I didn't eat all those burgers :)

With this visit I've officially been dubbed a "regular" per yelp

@ Yogurtland :) which was my #1 fave place last year

Then they made...... *YUP red velvet frozen yogurt!

seriously?!? CRACK for yogurt a holics! ------> (ME)<---------

 
I hit the Filipino food "merienda" jackpot @ Plaza Bonita Mall

I had Sago from Chow King & Noodle soup bowl

Sans Rival & Rocky Road Cake from Red Ribbon 

& I also brought home a family size pan of ensaimada :)

My aunt took me to Elizabethan Desserts

 
I LOVE that they offered mini cupcakes in each of the flavors they made

cuz sometimes, I'd like to trade 2 different flavor mini cupcakes instead of 1 large one :)

I also went to CB's cupcakes Look at these "Frosting Shots" they offered! :)

 

A couple ULTIMATE fave places that I went to was

this Bakery thanks to my friend Ivy for the tip! 

85°C Bakery & Cafe the line was intimidating when we got there

But well worth it! EVERYTHING I bought was delicious

I seriously had a bread haul when we we're through :)

 This scary looking bread took me by surprise

 
when we got there it had just came out of the oven

& this lady we we're in line with had 4 of them in her tray

she said she already paid but since this came out she got in line for it again

so we we're intrigued & got one to try also & it was a sweet/salty garlic bread

it was really good!!!! Gosh, I want some right now!
 

My other FAVORITE place was the Hash House A Go Go

thanks to my friend Julie for the tip

Look @ this deliciousness! Sage Chicken & Waffles

The chicken is "breaded" with corn flakes for that extra crunchiness :)

The waffles has bacon in-bedded in the flour! HOLY CRAP so amazing!

I definitely would go back again!

  

I also took a taste "walking tour" through Gaslamp district

Here's the pics from that event too many to share here :)

Are you hungry now? Cuz I am! :)

I have more food pics.....

BUT you guys might think I'm a pig so I'll stop sharing here lol

 

xoxo ivyPINK 

Currently:

listening: Jonsi-Go Do it's my summer theme song :)

 eating: Carne asada fries (have you ever heard of such yumminess)

from Robertos Taco shop it's a supercute walk-up shop :)

wearing: JC shoes black & white tank with black cotton blazer & jeans

wanting: more redvelvet frozen yogurt from Yogurtland ;) or mango from Pinkberry hahaha

 

drinking: a LOT of teas lately....BUT we are making homemade sangria today :)

feeling: Thankful for the time off to enjoy traveling, family & friends

weather: super nice in sunny San Diego-took a walk today by Mission Beach Boardwalk

 needing: to plan deets for my next trip ;)

thinking: about restocking my Etsy shop with new inventory but which inventory lol

enjoying: my time with my BFF
wondering: what the rest of the year will bring in to my life

noticing: my food baby is growing! I either need to stop eating like a vacationer 

or I need to start working out like twice a day lol ;)

reflecting: on how hard it is to be a mommy!

Seeing my BFF with her baby I think to myself....

how the heck does she do this everyday?!?! LoL

thats all for today

xoxo,ivyPINK

Weekend recap

Here's a quick recap of my weekend with LOTS of photos!

Saturday we went to my friend Jessica's wedding

& she had a photobooth & gave away little acrylic photo frames that holds your photobooth pics

*what a FABULOUS wedding party favor idea :)*

Here's a couple silly pics

This is how M& I would look if we we're rockstars :) lol

 
This is what a group of really terrible superheros would look like

 
We had a LOT of fun with the photobooth :)

Here's a noormal pic with the bride :)

 
Hmm....do you see a similarity here...LOL

 
YUP we're dressed in the same colors as Sleeping Beautys fairy godmothers :)

Dessert @ the wedding OMG YUMM-O!

 
The next day I attended my friend Jamies bridal shower

(geez I look extra tanned standing next to her)

I wore my Owl Dress that M bought me I got lots of compliments on it :)

He bought it @ Hot Topic but it looks like it's sold out :(

Shoes: Dipper by Jeffery Campbell

my new favez cuz they add 5 inches to my height lol

annnnnddddd I found this super cute ring @ Rue21 to match my owl dress

for $4.00 score!!!! :)

 
I also got these pretty summer beaded necklaces

 
Speaking of summer....if you guys are going on vacation & need a quick mani

these incoco dry nail strips are FABULOUS!!!!

14 days NO CHIP!!! :)

 
I know I've talked about the Sally nail effects before, & yes I do still love them....

 but these incoco ones come glittered and or shimmered!

I went a little crazy & stocked up (free ship on orders over & 50)

I have Stardust on but I also bought

Creme de la creme, Suit up, Diamond Break and Ballerina Princess 

*oh and Cat's Meow for my mom :)

It looks even better in person than it does online :)

The Incoco kits also come with nailpolish remover cloths

& I tried their Instant Nail Polish Remover HOLY moly

It's definitely a MUST HAVE!

I had polish with a lot of glitter & It took off so easily without drying my nails

& you don't have to soak your fingers in nail polish remover like I've been doing!

 
I'm planning to scrap today I finally got some of my pics from Snapfish! whoo hoo :)

Oh, He'res a few links to my vaca pics there's wayyyy too many to post on the Blog!

Around the Ship (pics taken in different parts of the ship)

Nassau Bahamas & Atlantis

St. Maarten & St. Thomas

Hanging Out w/h Dreamworks Characters :)

and Just Crusin (pics of activities around the ship)

Enjoy Happy Tuesday!

oh! I almost forgot...

Make sure to take a peek @ Anthro EXTRA 25% off all SALE clothing today!!!!

xoxo, ivyPINK

Madison & New Glarus

Here's the deets of all the places we went to

for our girls weekend trip :)

First stop.....

 

We went to Madisons Capitol Square Saturday Morning

to shop @ "The largest producer-only farmers’ market in the country"
Dane County's Farmers Market

 
So much good stuff!

I bought Flowers for my mom, jam & lots of bread & baked yummies

This gigantonormous cookie was only $1.50!

 
After the Farmers Market

we drove to New Glarus aka Americas Little Switzerland

Look how adorable this town looks

 
We stayed at Chalet Landhaus

 
The room we had was super cute & spacious there was 4 of us that stayed in a room

we each had our own bed & there was a couch, microwave & fridge!

 
Around town:

We ate at Tofflers Pub & Grill for lunch

One of Saturdays special was jambalaya with hush puppies

Delish!

  
After lunch, we walked to Primerose Winery for some wine tasting

 
My Fave was the cranberry one :)

We we also went antiquing

Look at all those tins!

 
I found the cutest little "silver buffet" sets

I'm using them for my Etsy shop as props :)

I saved the best place for last! hahaha

The Maple Leaf Cheese & Chocolate Haus!!!!

If you love malt YOU have to try the Malted Milk Choc Fudge!!!

They make all 40 flavors of fudge in house haus

& its the creamy kind (which is how I like my fudge)

YUM-O!

*I love that all these places had taste samplers heehee

We're planning to make this trip an annual event

and I'm already looking forward to next year

I loved seeing all my girls :)

xoxo 

Madison

I'm @ Madison for a girls get away weekend ;)
We went to the Madison Farmers Market @ the Capitol Square
Look at that Amazing flower! It's an optical illusion, it looks like the center is flat but as u can see I can put my finger inside ;)
We're staying New Glarus aka "Americas Lil Switzerland" look at our cute hotel!
Chalet Landhaus so adorable!
I also had this amazing jambalaya for lunch @ Tofflers
I'll add links for you guys later ;)
& I'll have more pics to share!

Have a great weekend!

xoxo
ivyPINK