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Good morning,

I know I posted one for today, done last night, but things are going well this morning, so decided to post again.

The above decoration features Cyber Monday:  today!  You should still be able to find BIG SAVINGS, and supposedly, bigger than Black Friday.

Here is the deco without the Cyber Monday Title, in case you like to use it another way in your scrapbooking projects.

I told you about making this bear on Saturday morning.  It was fun.  My original is much bigger, but this png above is 2 sizes, 2 colors.  I hope you find a use for him.

Last, but not least, is the bear in party fashion.  There's a little deco and a banner that states, "Yes ... I do love you!"  I have many other sayings on this banner, for my own personal use with the bear in making up my own set of cards.  Would look cute on a tag, too!

Tip that I read today:  courtesy of Woman's World (the 12/3/12 edition now on stands):  when you need to get your car repaired, you don't have to accept the price they charge you for parts.  You can ask what they'll charge you for a part (labor is separate usually), and then you can compare that price with what you can get by going to www.autopartswarehouse.com or www.advanceautoparts.com.  You might save as much as 40% .

Another thing I didn't know is that at www.retailmenot.com, you might just find a coupon code for online auto parts stores!  Yeah!  How wonderful!

So have a great Cyber Monday.  Have fun shopping, but don't overspend.

Enjoy!

Cj
http://www.easyaspiedailygraphics.com

The Day After Thanksgiving, and Black Friday: Crocheted items!

Good Black Friday morning to everyone.

I'm sure your Thanksgiving was as wonderful as expected.  I know mine was.

I took a few projects along with me.  The top left hand picture, is a hot pink toddler scarf.  I crocheted it, using an afghan stitch, and then fringed it.  Just above the fringed area are two layered flowers, which are hard to see on the scarf.  The bottom layer is pale pink and the top is hot pink.

You actually can see the flowers in the bottom center picture, as this little toy was made from two pale pink balls (a trial run before doing my spiders for Halloween), and I had tons of the two-layered flowers, so put the two pink balls together, and then the two flowers, and sewed it all together.  She has little red heart-shaped eyes, a little chain crocheted ribbon around her neck.  (Those heart eyes are buttons.)  I had made a fabric flower and sewed a sparkly snowflake button to the inside of the flower.  I sewed this firmly onto her front, and viola!  She's done.

I took it to show my daughter, and my granddaughter so loved it ... I left it with her.

The hot pink scarf was for my 2 1/2 year-old granddaugther, and she really loved it.  Wore it all around the house, tripping on it, because it was long for her.  I tried to knot it for her and she definitely didn't want that.  She shook her head, and firmly said, "No!  No!"

I am making another larger scarf for my oldest granddaughter.  It's it a darker shade of lime green, and I took it along to show her that I am working on it.  I hope to have it done, maybe today.  I will see her tomorrow, and would love to present it to her.  I may put the same pink flowers on hers, as it will go together so nicely.

I was lucky enough to work on it while others cleaned up the kitchen.  They had enough people in there, so I enjoyed listening to others chat while crocheting, and throwing my two cents in here and there.

It was a delicious dinner, and a marvelous 4 hours together.  When I came home; I was tuckered out.  I laid down and fell asleep on the couch, got up around 7:30 pm, and went to bed.  I managed to sleep til 2 am this morning.  That's a terrific sleep ... for me!

And it is Black Friday ... the biggest shopping day of the year ... but you won't find me out there.  I don't ever venture out on such a busy day.  I am not a "shopper" ... and especially when it's crowded.  I don't care how big the sales are.  It is not an even trade-off for me.

I will post another column today to offer a png for you.  My website has not been updated lately, and I need to take some old months off, as it is getting "bogged down" by graphics.  It's time to do a little house cleaning, so if you want any of the older stuff ... go grab it, cause it's coming down!

Have a terrific day!  And I'll see you again, shortly.

Cj
http://www.easyaspiedailygraphics.com
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Fri. 11/27/09 Little Notes

Good morning,

My second post is for this Black Friday!

This is a big shopping day for many people. The merchants look forward to this day as well!

This little note could be used many different ways.

Use it as a thank you note, or a shopping list.

You can find the topper to this note at my website, and design a larger version for yourself.

Personally, I will not be out and about with other bustling shoppers. Crowds can be very suffocating for me. Instead, I will take a few days in December and do my shopping while others are working.

Do you have any shopping traditions that you follow?

When my kids were young, my husband and I always took a day off from work together, left the kids with a sitter or went while they were still in school, and made a day of it. Almost all our shopping was done on this one day.

I'd have a list of everyone I was buying for, and write down what I bought for each as I purchased items.

We left early. Most of our shopping was done together. We'd break for a nice lunch together and then start again. Before we finished, we'd split up, and shop for each other.

Making a day of it always lessened the tension and worry about getting it done. It was very enjoyable.

I've been doing a little shopping during September and October, so I have a few items. And, of course, there is "online shopping", which I've done in the past.

I prefer to give gifts that are enjoyed, and then gone, usually. Most people are pretty good at getting the things they really want themselves, but a nice fruit/gift basket is something great at this time of year.

If someone you love has a hobby, you can steer your gift giving in that direction. And, of course, gift cards always work!

Baking is also a favorite activity at this time of year. One of my most favorite gifts at Christmas, when I was a little girl, was the box of homemade candy that we received from my grandmother each year. Mashed potato candy, divinity, fudge ... it was just too wonderful!

I was forunate to get several recipes from my grandmother before she died. One was her mashed potato candy recipe. It was a tradition in our household. One potato can make a pretty big batch of candy.

I made some last year, and took it to work. I've found that it's best not to tell what it's made from, as most people scrunch up their noses. But if they get brave enough to taste it, they are very surprised. It doesn't taste like potatoes. And it can be very addicting.

Have a great shopping day today! Don't forget the wrapping paper, bows and ribbons. As for gift tags, why not make your own this year!

Cj
http://www.easyaspiedailygraphics.com
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A Toddler's Thanksgiving

Good evening,

This is the first time I've posted at night. I went to bed very early today, and the pain in my neck and arm - from my accident back on 6/10 - are kicking up. Woke me up, and just can't get comfortable, so I decided to do a little artwork. Keeping the mind busy helps.

I created this little toddler this morning. There is also an animated version of him on my website at http://www.easyaspiedailygraphics.com/. Run over and check him out. He's on Sat. 11/22, and you can use my updated graphics list to help you find items.

My daughter's wedding took place last weekend. It made for a very busy weekend, and I'm glad it is over now.

My daughter is trying her hand at Thanksgiving this year in her new home. Can't wait. She'll give me an item to bring.

My husband cooked a marvelous Thanksgiving dinner today as we went shopping this morning. I think it's the best he's done ever. I wasn't able to eat much as I was still full from lunch earlier, but it will make great leftovers for Sunday.

I took off Friday, and I'm off all this next week for vacation. My husband's started on Thursday. We both go back to work on Dec. 1st.

December will start the countdown to Christmas. I haven't even started deciding on what to do this year or buy.

We still have Black Friday coming up this week, and you can find some handy tips for shopping it on my Life's Tips at my website. Personally, I hate to stand in lines, but you can shop this big day at 12:01 a.m. at the website of many providers this year. And when you pick a checkout line, choose one next to a closed aisle. If it opens up, it's a quick switch to be first in line in the new open checkout.

Have a really good evening.

See you soon!