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Do You Go All Out for Holiday Cards, and a Shutterfly Winner

by Marie December 7, 2011

Are you the type of person who goes all out for your holiday cards? Dress up the family, find a cool location, and write a super witty poem that all goes together in a theme? I get some really great cards from friends and family and wish I had put a little more effort into [...]

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3D Holiday Card Ideas and a Shutterfly Giveaway

by Marie November 15, 2011

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. Check out who the winner is here! All of the sudden, bam, flash…the holidays are here! Are any of you on a race to get everything done? Shopping, menu planning, and holiday cards. I’ve partnered up with Shutterfly today for a fabulous giveaway, helping one [...]

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A Stroll Down Pike Place Market

by Marie September 12, 2011

Pike Place Market is one of those iconic places to visit in Seattle. And now that I live here, it’s fun to call this place home. We like to come down here with our kids, see what the vendors have to offer. My 6 year old is really good at spotting the fun stuff to buy, [...]

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Justin Hackworth’s 30 Strangers

by Marie July 25, 2011

This week Justin Hackworth’s amazing 30 Strangers exhibit is showing in Utah. If you’re in the area, you need to head over to check it out. Your’s truly is one of those strangers featured, lucky enough to be photographed with my beautiful mother and daughters. The project started a few years back when Justin wanted to [...]

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Summer Camp for Kids: Photo Scavenger Hunt

by Marie July 15, 2011

Summer Camp guest post by Marisa of MakeHappy My kids love scavenger hunts. I love scavenger hunts, too, because it can turn a mundane walk to the grocery store into a fun outing. (I live in a teeny tiny town, you see, and we walk everywhere. The grocery store, the library, the post office, school, [...]

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Love is in the Air

by Marie February 14, 2011

With love in the air, here’s a quick last minute Valentine’s Day craft I created over at Daily Candy. It uses a recycled paper towel tube, paint and paper! So easy. But before you stamp your tube with paint, use it as a backdrop to photograph your family first. I love this idea I ran [...]

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Making Silly Family Pictures with Wipe Off Photo Frames

by Marie January 10, 2011

Since seeing the post Wipe Off Menu Boards, I had the thought that it would be fun to do pretty much the same thing with family photos. We’re drawing onto frames with wipe off markers, creating silly family photos. Supplies for Wipe Off Picture Frames: glass or plastic picture frame, any size or shape – [...]

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Wishing You a Merry Christmas

by Marie December 23, 2010

Photography by the lovely Kelli Renee Photography and picnik.com

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Giveaway: $100 Gift Certificate to Spend at Big Picture Classes

by Marie October 29, 2010

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Denise #40. Have fun with your photos this Holiday season! Big Picture Classes, a Make and Takes sponsor, is here today with $100 gift certificate to spend on any of their fabulous online classes. And up for grabs now, just in time for this wintry season, is Tracey [...]

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Father’s Day Photo Album

by Marie June 17, 2010

If you’re still looking for the perfect present for Dad, here’s a great way to share your favorite memories with him. This is a freebie for a Dad Photo Album from the Crafting Chicks. Dad will be sure to love it.

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