tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74952629499018483302024-02-18T20:52:51.282-07:00Spindle GraphicsSpindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-30391141459214150652009-02-25T06:00:00.000-07:002009-02-25T06:00:01.255-07:00Wordless Wednesday<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5AV3F9SX0HrbG6qekwGaJDsfQZ5aGh16ORoFMNbZCP6h30pE7ZMTHfs62lXSNEWYUc85dPHU7rK26ivVQGEosvq775-cPJNvv7pNExSWia4Xr2uYPwjJZxVQ09KLZreJDmRFN4Q6nAcc/s1600-h/0224091108a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy5AV3F9SX0HrbG6qekwGaJDsfQZ5aGh16ORoFMNbZCP6h30pE7ZMTHfs62lXSNEWYUc85dPHU7rK26ivVQGEosvq775-cPJNvv7pNExSWia4Xr2uYPwjJZxVQ09KLZreJDmRFN4Q6nAcc/s320/0224091108a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306479134966366850" border="0" /></a><br />First haircut complete w/cheesey smile. (I cheated w/words!)<br /></div>Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-79120427835136473032009-02-24T14:30:00.002-07:002009-02-24T14:32:56.627-07:00Grace In Small Things - #5I am so behind on this blog. My job hunting, trying to do my own thang, and parent my little girl is taking so much out of me. I can't seem to find any free time. Hang with me!<br /><br />1. Tearing up over a child's first haircut because you love them so much.<br />2. My car runs.<br />3. Girl Scout cookies. Wait, should I be thankful for those? <br />4. Today. It's a beautiful day outside.<br />5. Post-It notes, how I love thee.<br /><br />:)Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-38249785513359819572009-02-06T04:00:00.000-07:002009-02-06T04:00:11.826-07:00Fabulous Find Friday<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5735856"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;">PAPER FUN</span></span></a><br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19937268"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbiPgd-BsCc0XWzkS3PtuYtCnivfdw1Zz3Sa3YtK0x-hthk8gZ56jhvh9N8iVDyKmykUYY1n-drlO1bHEQ-z8iN_rfM1Y0D4qdgT1Fe3gfhpOpRkMCcWG_NixUEgR5E7Bm8CwVt7pJvQIN/s320/birthdaycake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299450014557335986" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">This week’s Fabulous Find Friday (yes…I know…FINALLY!) is an adorable shop I found when she commissioned me to do some custom work for her.<span style=""> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5735856">PAPER FUN</a> is simply adorable, whimsical and adds just the right touch to gifts, party bags and scrapbooking.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5735856">Paper Fun</a> was created as a way for its owner, the lovely Annette, to share her hobby with others.<span style=""> </span>She started scrap booking over seven years ago.<span style=""> </span>About a year and a half ago she really discovered her niche making these adorable boxes and party favors.<span style=""> </span>She is a stay at home mom of three, which is no easy task, and still finds time to create inventory and run her shop.<span style=""> </span>I don’t know how she does it!<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">She is very intent on keeping prices affordable so everyone has a chance to buy something beautiful.<span style=""> </span>She wants you to know that she enjoys a challenge so if you want something special, custom orders are always welcome!<span style=""> </span>No obligation to buy…you can work together to see what comes out of the melding of imaginations.<span style=""> </span>But of course, I’m pretty sure you’ll be pleased with the results.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal">Doesn't this look good enough to eat? This chocolate cake favor box comes in a set of 12. Fill it with what you like! Deeelicious! I want to eat the box itself! Forget the treats! <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19937152"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh619RaJdDdHuXHTDKrIjgvOgri_IBhJt_rf8ULCV5UIQLBRwXyrp4Grn4_Lf9dl6jX00Km3zhTTAY8fQYNY34RFY2xibf3Jw_Bml0-q70yCTK5dvzhbOdsoIfcZ8b1a3BTL55aTwdsD7wy/s320/chocolatecake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299450014141106658" border="0" /></a></p><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal">I think I saw this dress on the red carpet! Oh, wait - it's a party favor box (mmm...chocolates inside, maybe?) and comes in a set of 12.<br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13469917"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 228px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-d8WvTO7fV8PfvgmzPBdSB22MHVlKIdd_Ip3si7qggnG79JyLuzaWbSghtCV981OJ8C_E8g-Lcb_Uh7WNU09eUWeWgEpe9ODSzMJB9vFTOuovZfE0q-lkn2nb-bV5WL4yxGRggge3ay8L/s320/princessdressgreen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299450021436210258" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;">These dresses are so darn cute. I love the polka dots and coordinating colors...<br /></div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13469992"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWDjEfNnJ6PZbVUJqqHJGT7-FCrzD72-rQo5bWjPonkZeqGGd8EhUhD2R3QNCAUFqhtkmR7ftK4jDE556tqZS8D81qwbjAcDRBhdW4sVFMFVrpsmlrScE-WqoRpvkR7ToApd1YCZ8urD9g/s320/princessdressdots.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299450016935123186" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: center;">Seriously folks, what little girl doesn't want her own castle? Set of 12, your choice of design.<br /></div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19772058"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipqwTcYM_9cSLGuD2W_x8xxEacn16vo7IwLBvN21F5EsVunRUWFMs83CcelNcblgPu5Zm9WCFq5o_MMANbxQlDAInqbF2aQGCNEQPF543vh0BYNgahSkpWo-5QO1XearBOL84MbtX3q_CO/s320/princess.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299450016186956626" border="0" /></a></p>Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-71756754187302750772009-02-04T06:00:00.000-07:002009-02-04T06:00:01.021-07:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zXtQcvZ5wJLyloPHvqsPyr7KgAnw24ZhPSHY1_hcm81uJJcFFLtaYbTQMq0jIFP9Ovqa_ydsKNYNuT37Xo588bo0OVKWEsRHgAWFg-6ZIhPLJ-ktGWnrUDSIZ71JZ9JIzspiwzdTIRgj/s1600-h/funnyface.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zXtQcvZ5wJLyloPHvqsPyr7KgAnw24ZhPSHY1_hcm81uJJcFFLtaYbTQMq0jIFP9Ovqa_ydsKNYNuT37Xo588bo0OVKWEsRHgAWFg-6ZIhPLJ-ktGWnrUDSIZ71JZ9JIzspiwzdTIRgj/s320/funnyface.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298772580690918114" border="0" /></a>Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-62610451232573046222009-01-28T20:12:00.003-07:002009-01-28T20:16:51.701-07:00Grace In Small Things - #41. Diet Coke. I cannot quit thee.<br /><br />2. My lightly shimmery sparkly nail polish from Ulta. Clear with a touch of pizazz that only you notice.<br /><br />3. Discovering my snuggly hoodie behind the jackets.<br /><br />4. Left over pizza.<br /><br />5. My new printer, which rocks my world.Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-6843240463075476892009-01-27T08:02:00.002-07:002009-01-27T08:07:49.663-07:00Grace In Small Things - #31. A small girls head smushed close near her Play-Doh pancake muttering over and over again, "It smells GOOOOOOD!"<br /><br />2. Chocolate Chip cookies from <a href="http://www.paradisebakery.com/">this place</a>.<br /><br />3. Soft sheets against my face.<br /><br />4. My husband can be super goofy and it often makes me smile.<br /><br />5. My Minnesota Twins t-shirt I got when I was 12. It's so soft and worn and ugly.Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-90185659997445681152009-01-23T09:25:00.003-07:002009-01-23T09:27:10.224-07:00Grace In Small Things - #21. Lunch today at Chick Fil A with a friend and her son.<br /><br />2. Health insurance for my daughter (Dr. today...fun!).<br /><br />3. Remembering that Sesame Street exists and showing it to my daughter. <br /><br />4. Extra sweet watermelon gum to divert my chocolate cravings.<br /><br />5. Lip gloss.Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-40296582721856343332009-01-22T10:43:00.003-07:002009-01-22T10:48:08.969-07:00Grace In Small Things - #1In order to feel more connected to the positive in life, I've decided to jump on the bandwagon and participate in <a href="http://www.schmutzie.com/2008/11/grace-in-small-things.html">Grace In Small</a> things. I may not post every day, but I will do my best to stay faithful.<br />:)<br /><br />1. My daughter walked up to me and said, "I make you happy, Mommy!" and planted a kiss on my mouth.<br /><br />2. The nice lady on the phone who will wrangle some health care quotes for me. <br /><br />3. Lunch with an old boss today - something to look forward to.<br /><br />4. Getting to stay in bed for an extra thirty minutes.<br /><br />5. 10 left over Peanut M&Ms on my desk, which are now in my belly!Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-82828367007612891552009-01-13T15:24:00.003-07:002009-01-13T15:33:23.374-07:00Helloooo.....I need some light!Howdy!<br /><br />It's funny how life works sometimes. Here I am plugging away at life and WHAMMO - I hit a speed bump. Like many folks out there, my creative hobby is my passion. I love creating and expressing myself. I love the challenge of starting my own shops on ETSY and ARTFIRE and have so much to learn, but I am champing at the bit to learn it. My sister and I inspire each other and keep each other going.<br /><br />Right as I was poised to go full throttle with everything Spindlegraphics, some darkness fell into my life. My "real" job has been hit by the economy and our entire office is closing very, very soon. So I am again redirected to "real" life and need to get all of that figured out.<br /><br />Trying to balance finding a "real" job and trying to make my passion my "real" job has thrown me for a loop! Is anyone else out there experiencing the same difficulties?<br /><br />Also - I LITERALLY need some light. I can tweak my shop photos until the cows come home, but I have to admit that I need some better in-home lighting to get my pictures crisp and clean the way I like to see them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19693638"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghk3XzMvI3bedCQuYGTAs6QnmwdDQaGPWd2UV5LJjG9IJee9CyUrOmTJcMKarbTQBQSqzF3ebTNk2TOhbkc0wZac-cw6aNcbSdK2pShr07aJAXpe8NJZF_B7UB4eqJzTL0WjTaCPwpQzhZ/s320/watercolor+flower+love.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290909546224707906" border="0" /></a>Here's an example of one of my photos of a listing I just put up.<br /><br />Does anyone have any tips on balancing life and creativity and/or any photo tips?<br /><br />Thanks peeps!<br /><br />AngelaSpindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-31692019762726376162009-01-08T14:54:00.002-07:002009-01-08T14:57:13.160-07:00This is What My Holiday Has Meant for this Blog<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bc-hg3gFxe8obOZHmeQfkVFke42tlsjyCQMgZzSQG2Az3zcYaHsc8eqAxoaZLbkpR6GfP2VFFv5i5NDP6M5OwBneJG_XoFpGyEBBRNpC26NUf6F7KOU0oKQZmb6xY59NbNLk0CLrmpLU/s1600-h/LazyMansDogWalk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 223px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5bc-hg3gFxe8obOZHmeQfkVFke42tlsjyCQMgZzSQG2Az3zcYaHsc8eqAxoaZLbkpR6GfP2VFFv5i5NDP6M5OwBneJG_XoFpGyEBBRNpC26NUf6F7KOU0oKQZmb6xY59NbNLk0CLrmpLU/s320/LazyMansDogWalk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289045080362584642" border="0" /></a><br />In the spirit of Wordless Wednesday, which I missed AGAIN, I am posting this photo to show you just HOW incredibly PRODUCTIVE I have been since Christmas.<br /><br />Happy 2009 and may we all be freshly inspired!Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-14842601098894233292008-12-19T09:46:00.003-07:002008-12-19T10:31:43.950-07:00The Pioneer Woman RocksMy goal for the Fabulous Find Friday is to feature shops and blogs that I think are just amazing. This Friday, I am featuring <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/">The Pioneer Woman</a>, Ree Drummond.<br /><br />What can I say about her? She is amazing. She is hilarious. She is fun and down to earth. I find her fascinating and her life as a ranch wife is refreshing and charming (even though she gets down and dirty a lot). She touches on a wide range of subjects, but even a simple post about driving down the road can be hilarious and entertaining. I am so grateful that she has chosen to share her life with all us strangers! So if you haven't "gotten to know" her yet, please check out her blog.<br /><br />It all started one day when I was surfing around in my feed reader and someone mentioned her. They shouted praises and she just happened to have her latest installment of <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/category/black_heelstractor_wheels/the_night_i_met_marlboro_man">Black Heels to Tractor Wheels</a> up. I read the post and then spent over two hours reading ALL THE POSTS and all the posts referenced inside the posts. I was an instant fan.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZlEySTV12eF39i2YdC0ETjqt296cI-LGKzMdnwiVfuhntC1q0pXwjqoXzLyF_D6PjzLF4Gq8hlZ4Wr0nbEjf_z88L007xwqr9f2BNzWSpW-N8SJ79awPdQYH7KWOXuzTXslxd083weUa/s1600-h/pwblackheels.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 99px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhZlEySTV12eF39i2YdC0ETjqt296cI-LGKzMdnwiVfuhntC1q0pXwjqoXzLyF_D6PjzLF4Gq8hlZ4Wr0nbEjf_z88L007xwqr9f2BNzWSpW-N8SJ79awPdQYH7KWOXuzTXslxd083weUa/s320/pwblackheels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281543751785260578" border="0" /></a><br />Then she redesigned her blog and added lots of fun categories. <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/confessions/">Confessions</a>, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/">Cooking</a>, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/">Photography</a>, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeandgarden/">Home/Garden</a> and <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeschooling/">Homeschooling</a>.<br /><br />I have made several recipes and YUMMMDELICIOUS. They were a hit. This week she is doing a cookie week. I salivate just looking at the pictures.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBKRdGBPHJjY1SjQ2UpfV8wFtHDmI-eEi9bEuMShZzs3UaviLKw7DXaramB18JtXstAywMLMsn9E1ncuNVC6LA5PnIIMolcV1RmFc3g2hJLrZ6pfv8PRafCKMFuHCgrviIYqQnXWk5RIV/s1600-h/pwcookies.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 131px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBKRdGBPHJjY1SjQ2UpfV8wFtHDmI-eEi9bEuMShZzs3UaviLKw7DXaramB18JtXstAywMLMsn9E1ncuNVC6LA5PnIIMolcV1RmFc3g2hJLrZ6pfv8PRafCKMFuHCgrviIYqQnXWk5RIV/s320/pwcookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281543759649256258" border="0" /></a><br />I have also gotten a lot out of her photography section. The tips and tricks are amazing and useful and she has even put out some <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/category/photoshop-actions/">actions</a> for us to use for free in Photoshop.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSL2cM_Vft6DgcsV6tu4KybUvegQwtGwACipW90q3LgbjYgiS7qOXABM38RSOWrnZltbbAlaR9ZhQWxOBVybT2-iGim0Lr0a7y39_knPtrbqWrK-Ki1iRNSGZIBg6wC8QGjgxkccYkykh/s1600-h/pwmustangs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSL2cM_Vft6DgcsV6tu4KybUvegQwtGwACipW90q3LgbjYgiS7qOXABM38RSOWrnZltbbAlaR9ZhQWxOBVybT2-iGim0Lr0a7y39_knPtrbqWrK-Ki1iRNSGZIBg6wC8QGjgxkccYkykh/s320/pwmustangs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281543762698204850" border="0" /></a><br />Check her out. I can't get enough. When my reader shows that she has posted a new entry, I get a little giddy.<br /><br />Happy Friday!Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-21080670756435362372008-12-17T06:00:00.000-07:002008-12-17T06:00:02.768-07:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnDdTS5eNKjkdhvMtPE9MM-Jb6m2EDNhCxwjzJVCve8Cr2Wj_ukCCvp2VNoAg-q9R87b4xsyKqmygAcTHxJs3mHdd2GCE_HIXFO21NcmZemxiJIgqGDG25VRy945SSmkUpixtRiDooCGvG/s1600-h/IMG_5039.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnDdTS5eNKjkdhvMtPE9MM-Jb6m2EDNhCxwjzJVCve8Cr2Wj_ukCCvp2VNoAg-q9R87b4xsyKqmygAcTHxJs3mHdd2GCE_HIXFO21NcmZemxiJIgqGDG25VRy945SSmkUpixtRiDooCGvG/s320/IMG_5039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280603561800663858" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpg5b5K86kD88zcktuzcSNO8fBlVTWSuOjWSNa2fNfLMW2FiQDNu7FwjoA1wGoaM0eWYF4ZMObSFlDGylX3abxLqKAzf_j_4rqb-8IIdGoR2OZdqof0ZmsqJ3__hLst5udlo_Ery7rJZW/s1600-h/IMG_5022.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVpg5b5K86kD88zcktuzcSNO8fBlVTWSuOjWSNa2fNfLMW2FiQDNu7FwjoA1wGoaM0eWYF4ZMObSFlDGylX3abxLqKAzf_j_4rqb-8IIdGoR2OZdqof0ZmsqJ3__hLst5udlo_Ery7rJZW/s320/IMG_5022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280603222084796098" border="0" /></a>Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-10061399365726032422008-12-15T06:00:00.000-07:002008-12-15T06:00:00.651-07:00Ginger Man House!<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Yesterday, while braving the massive crowds joining us Christmas shopping, we spotted a Gingerbread House Kit at Target. It was the typical impulse buy as it was near the check stand, was $8.00 and was sparkling in all of its holiday promises.<br /><br />I pointed to it and cocked my head at my husband. "Ba Humbug!" he said. Well, not really. But what sold him was IT WAS ONLY EIGHT DOLLARS. How can you go wrong?<br /><br />We told our little one tonight that we were going to decorate the house. Her excitement alone was MORE than worth the price. ;) She oozed cuteness and excitement. Big eyed, she got messy and had a blast.<br /><br />This one here is the "Mommy Ginger Man". I am not sure why this one is the mommy. Maybe I'm just too sweet! Or lumpy... the one behind the mommy, the one with the peppermint candy sticking out of his mouth, is the daddy. If you knew my husband, you'd understand why I find this funny.<br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF16Ps3OpQex1qkuU34pzAivox4L92R_qh6Q3xBsVNX2G3YW5XFPJiV-1gmXRAroM84kzBUsRKdMqjXgo9-IR2_Tze7UKcFCaAHxJ1ZwXohK4NZRP-CQpQq7r5tRntuMHx3DdOnx9Gmw4Y/s1600-h/daddy+gingerman.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF16Ps3OpQex1qkuU34pzAivox4L92R_qh6Q3xBsVNX2G3YW5XFPJiV-1gmXRAroM84kzBUsRKdMqjXgo9-IR2_Tze7UKcFCaAHxJ1ZwXohK4NZRP-CQpQq7r5tRntuMHx3DdOnx9Gmw4Y/s320/daddy+gingerman.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br />Here is the Christmas tree. What do you mean you can't tell that's a Christmas tree? <br /><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4BAk6aoQD99-Ip1feWMYRuMHTlaXDFltOhMhzYNUExxeb6v9qByNXt4O-ra-9K590gcwWwWEDcbZKolv6K6dtJvDKEGU14xbvHCkOrKaWc-zvq966kW6LXsjjVYPH_0h6jNjpap-gC8d/s1600-h/mommy+gingerman.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4BAk6aoQD99-Ip1feWMYRuMHTlaXDFltOhMhzYNUExxeb6v9qByNXt4O-ra-9K590gcwWwWEDcbZKolv6K6dtJvDKEGU14xbvHCkOrKaWc-zvq966kW6LXsjjVYPH_0h6jNjpap-gC8d/s320/mommy+gingerman.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br />Ah, the close up of the "Daddy Ginger Man". He's being gagged! I wonder what this says about...oh, never mind. ;)<br /><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLOjocUNwVxG-ZL9wk1n2SnIxyDsFYH0JAe7iDMlRqkoqYg-cKtmNxMcJCkGCMQA1EuhfmKAeEMcQVusUzDH6q7Mt6eQ0tlozyVBgKAXxTIsAtQvkY7kiPUBQXLvuQFUq7VJ4T5kSR2Hl/s1600-h/peppermint+mouth.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHLOjocUNwVxG-ZL9wk1n2SnIxyDsFYH0JAe7iDMlRqkoqYg-cKtmNxMcJCkGCMQA1EuhfmKAeEMcQVusUzDH6q7Mt6eQ0tlozyVBgKAXxTIsAtQvkY7kiPUBQXLvuQFUq7VJ4T5kSR2Hl/s320/peppermint+mouth.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br />Sticky candy hands. YUM!<br /><br /><div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4O_fiN1g5mkvi31Np1BeJk2VOZPL1N7momAMb3iG7Ugc1Pox7nqbFORQGJBy0ttYx_0XRL9CNSm8hgy_SFpeNjl5JR5foTUfHNy5qsjFRaFt4LJOV50k3BUHaDXe684LOdxwWX2iywAf3/s1600-h/candy+hand.jpg"><img alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4O_fiN1g5mkvi31Np1BeJk2VOZPL1N7momAMb3iG7Ugc1Pox7nqbFORQGJBy0ttYx_0XRL9CNSm8hgy_SFpeNjl5JR5foTUfHNy5qsjFRaFt4LJOV50k3BUHaDXe684LOdxwWX2iywAf3/s320/candy+hand.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">What holiday traditions are you carrying on or starting anew with your family this season?<br /></div></div>Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-63892652433796048132008-12-12T00:00:00.003-07:002008-12-12T00:00:09.630-07:00Fabulous Find Friday!For our first ever Fabulous Find Friday I would like to feature a cute shop that I just love.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22042"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizevg7oUGjiDOgQzlsV8fvVBFczMXApZc4gD0MugDdeF_DzoQJKi0y_VMvKC430XB3FVrRI30Tv7OH9QCtyFhvwlfuz3W2kfdolexDw9tMqUktiwv2wVgXUgVBE-D2XykFBCRmEPW9GtyD/s320/dog+bone+banner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278629721576585970" border="0" /></a><br />Dog Bone Art has cute plushies, stickers, totes and clothing featuring their original characters. All items are screen printed by hand by Laura and she is just amazing! She is a painter and illustrator and has such a sassy, fun style!<br /><br />The Pirate Cupcake is a favorite of mine...we have a Pirate Cupcake sticker on our refrigerator at home.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22042"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mCGK1M8DIdLXwlufqTre4ZngosBG85UtUveQvXapg2OnTO0htkHcn7tKlnErlwh5sFFHjfzWnhHOmpMmJF_sIU7A4VApAsq8VrKwHk3KgkQKEKgkhYy2h18sSn6w76ykOaF99qKQE_gk/s320/pirate+cupcake+stickers.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278629804580261234" border="0" /></a><br />My husband's nickname is Monkey, so I bought a version of this design in a men's size:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22042"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-Nxu_9cRwKnp0YiCGDCuV5hqEN1GrFj2QimCrJvDk5oyfdw0JIFB4ZTqYVvJgK9Rk3Bz9WeAdaiPbtaLW0zQrEiFFIKAL5_pD6NWdqX3oYeZ-tOeShdVePDi5RxhYblKJColMQQ7OhET/s320/monkey+muffin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278629730663097634" border="0" /></a><br />All of their designs are cute, funky and so original! I just love them. This one is Nervous Robot. He's on a onesie. I wonder what he's nervous about. Hmmm...considering I just went through the onesie stage I can only imagine! ha!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22042"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-vnTZxz7pI5RgplnKMjlpFZ_GAs_jvftMda_0rj_YQozzsNmnjC8tvcRRvJC4U_kj49i_pwj2N_1k1pgSF9a4Q-AD9i87-DPd3jUH5AMWu9wN75CzHUYKg5WNRMM32NpVp8ZkGKyKXMvu/s320/nervous+robot+onesie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278629739877687346" border="0" /></a><br />Market bags are all the rage right now! We have a bunch of market bags to help eliminate our use of plastic at the grocery store. This one is not only durable, but so cute! We have the Injured Panda character on another T-Shirt for my husband. He's kind of spoiled.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22042"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0mDAlgtb2FyFKGs7OU0oz4KDcGkZCkwXRwK_dEMceww5M7heCw2p4y8HHAUPsIrfCqhbWoejVChxuSMSJ5CMKWuLs_dT6JyHZsQqLXUj8LWrIhhEC8U64gPrFHZ8zsaugvKA3JNRI-0PW/s320/injured+panda.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278629723182664114" border="0" /></a>Just in time for the Holidays, there are these super cute candy cane stickers! They are sure to make any gift or envelope stand out.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22042"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlvvE2YYfQ1jj74Ds7jS0A5wfCqm_VHWNGhhB6bI2LLAB3HNtoD5C7HcWFhkZc_fXux5fAkDkMZJna70Tp2FSsVIMJ1rQtlSNRNjXj2fK1rBCP5BGIh-X9sFE_g_F7Gsu7j7emPH67Zqp/s320/candy+cane.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278629718642089330" border="0" /></a>I'm a huge fan of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=22042">DogBone Art</a> on ETSY! I hope you check them out! You can find more information on Dog Bone Art here:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laurasdogboneart.com/">www.laurasdogboneart.com</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dogboneart">Flickr</a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/dogboneart"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace/laurasdogboneart.com">My Space</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/DogBoneArt">Indiepublic</a><br /><br /><a href="http://etsylove.ning.com/profile/DogBoneArt">We Love Etsy</a><br /></div>Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-13306905322639180702008-12-10T09:49:00.000-07:002008-12-10T09:50:53.464-07:00Wordless Wednesday<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnNly4Y7C_ls2vABwFmgpITuMTZU3ocPvCVMyYYda8DY89CwmMfFA6kX_X0krIfNfhnV_FPscusCCHluzG_FaVL1PulnQSCzN7j8XF-S8m6z1l39Nprg7iZCDqsIsUgvWm_30o0SfaiO9/s1600-h/IMG_4998.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnNly4Y7C_ls2vABwFmgpITuMTZU3ocPvCVMyYYda8DY89CwmMfFA6kX_X0krIfNfhnV_FPscusCCHluzG_FaVL1PulnQSCzN7j8XF-S8m6z1l39Nprg7iZCDqsIsUgvWm_30o0SfaiO9/s320/IMG_4998.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278204861761733058" border="0" /></a>Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-10223537190263312382008-12-08T15:49:00.002-07:002008-12-08T15:51:26.768-07:00Whew!Oh my goodness gracious!<br /><br />I finally got my new listings posted at ETSY and ARTFIRE.<br /><br />I ran into a lot of weird glitches which almost made me insane. ha!<br /><br />If anyone pops by here, leave me your shop url in the comments! I'd love to check you out!Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-66772576322056754802008-12-08T10:17:00.005-07:002008-12-08T10:24:07.043-07:00Big DayI spent this weekend in the mix of it all. Trying to find time to spend with my beautiful daughter and trying to put some finishng touches on my new printable card collection!<br /><br />I tweaked and printed and folded and cut and photographed for over 8 hours on Saturday. My wonderful husband took the small fry out to do some Christmas shopping so I could just crank it all out. He's so wonderful!<br /><br />I still have a lot to finish up and plan on listing today on Etsy!<br /><br />We still had time to enjoy two fabulous holiday light fun filled evenings and went to a brunch on Sat. So I'd say the mix of work and family this weekend was a success!<br /><br />This is a cool photo my husband took of a Christmas tree in our town square!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9g1RlF_9qYwD3q7pEyg3ck8cGhOi61ef_eAAd9USYfE2dzkdxdjkOgRpnHyjogFgweDArvIVFUT_d2HsXdQBNZlQlBppDKeoabamTPH_6_GYsEh_rAdM7W8HOwGv1EXPct7PMnNmn4eo-/s1600-h/IMG_5221.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9g1RlF_9qYwD3q7pEyg3ck8cGhOi61ef_eAAd9USYfE2dzkdxdjkOgRpnHyjogFgweDArvIVFUT_d2HsXdQBNZlQlBppDKeoabamTPH_6_GYsEh_rAdM7W8HOwGv1EXPct7PMnNmn4eo-/s320/IMG_5221.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277470769853098098" border="0" /></a>Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495262949901848330.post-28601624465348630492008-12-03T13:48:00.002-07:002008-12-03T13:49:31.229-07:00Here We Go!Wow! What an exciting time for us at Spindle Graphics. We are currently in the process of launching our new store and website.<br /><br />Stay tuned for more! We can't wait to "get connected" with all of you!Spindle Graphicshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14858697897876929493noreply@blogger.com0