Swap-a-rooski?

A few weeks ago I did a *SUPER* cool tutorial on how to make your own blog button with a copy/past html code like this...

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And I've gotten lots of feedback from people who have used it and made their very own buttons!!! *GREAT*

Like any proud teacher ;O) I want to see your hard work!!! If you made a blog button from my tutorial, post up your blog in the comments and we will post up your button on the ...like a fox! blog!!! And since this is a *Swap-a-rooski* then you can grab one of our buttons

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YAY!!! Let the swapping begin!!!

XOXO Geeky OUT!!!

Burlap...really?

I've been slowly (and I mean sloooowly) redoing my living room and kitchen.  They are basically one BIG room.  We've lived in our house for 8 years and it's pretty much been the same the whole time.  I'm just bored and need something new.  I've been making mental notes of what I like and I think I've made some desisions.  One think I know is that I like all this burlap stuff I've been seeing.  Being the Crafty Fox that I am, I've been looking for some great tutorials for home projects.   I was in burlap heaven when I came up on Tatertots and Jello

This is my go-to blog for all things home decorating.  Jen has it down, when it comes to using burlap!  My first project is this:

 Burlap Wreath

I'm hoping it will only take me a couple of days.  Then I'm going to move on to this:

Wall Grouping

She just uses some Dollar Store frames.  So, it's a cheap little project.

I'll need some new curtains, too

No Sew Burlap Curtains

Oh, and I need some new lamps, BAD

Lamp Makeover

There's not really a lot of burlap involved in this but the embellishment is cute!

I'll be decorating the kitchen, too.  We're not fancy at our house (is that bad?) but I LOVE this table! 

Ruffled Tablecloth

And last, but not least, I WILL be making these pillows. 

Pottery Barn Inspired

They aren't burlap, but they go with the color scheme and feel of what I'm trying to create in my home.  I hope you were inspired by some of these DIY home projects.  I know I am! 

Have a great day!

-Crafty

Congrats Savvy!!!!

We are SO thrilled to announce the *GRAND OPENING* of our dear Savvy Fox's store today!!!

Come down and share in the yarny goodness

Has to offer!!!

WE LOVE YOU SB!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gimme a Y gimme an O gimme a U

This blog is going to be about your best fashion accessory: yourself.  You can add all the make-up, hairspray, bracelets, nail polish, etc. you want.....but when it comes down to it, if you don't feel good about yourself, there isn't anything that will make you look good to yourself.  So.  I have struggled in the past with something millions of people struggle with everyday---my weight.  Not just my weight, but how I feel it holds me back from being my most confident all the time, and even fully enjoying a fun shopping day with friends.  And let's not even think about a bathing suit (omg! omg! omg! shake it out! delete! delete! omgomgomg!!!)  I feel like any and every time I have started to diet one of the real reasons I don't stick with it is because of when I begin---normally, it's in October.  So I lose about 10-12lbs before the holidays.  I give up the fight during Thanksgiving and that will last until the New Year.  I don't normally start seeing a gain, though, until the end of January....so I have tricked myself into thinking I am not gaining anything because I don't see it immediately upon inhaling the 10th Christmas cookie.  But then February sneaks up on me.....

I am taking a new approach and if you are wanting to get on board with me, PLEASE DO!  Summer is exactly 17 weeks away from this coming Monday.  Summer--you know--when you want to be in cute shorts and little dresses and wear bright, fun colors.  We have gotten through the hardest part of the year for a dieter, so why not get going now?  17 weeks is a decent amount of time, but it will get here quicker than you think....my goal is to have 20 pounds gone.  I don't want to just be stylin' this summer, but super stylin!  However, it is more about feeling good about myself and taking control.  The cute clothes are just a bonus ;)

So here, for all the foxin world to see, are my stats:

height: very nearly 5ft6                                    

weight: 183.8

chest: 41 inches

waist: 35.5 inches

hips: 45 inches

jean size: 14

This will not be a blog focus, but at the end of each of my posts for the next 17 weeks, I will let you know, in my own foxy way, if I passed or failed for the week. My goals are to eat healthy (think Weight Watchers), and to do one of my many pilates DVDs 4 times a week. I will enjoy my last 2 days of eating without thinking, but come Monday it's ON!

I have my reward outfit already picked out so that by the first day of summer, I can be super stylin....LIKE A FOX! -------->


photo taken 2/18/2010

My top picks for laundry detergent that is easy on the environment!!

My #1 Top pick is Country Save Laundry Powder.

                                      

(click picture to purchase)

  It works great and is free of dyes and perfumes so it is safe for those with sensitive skin. Country Save is septic tank safe and doesn't test there products on animals nor do they use animal by products. The best part is that you don't have to use a fabric softener on your clothes wen you use this detergent.  It makes your clothes so soft a fabric softener isn't needed.  Although it doesn't have any perfumes it still smells fresh!!!

My #2 Pick is Planet Laundry Powder

(click picture to purchase)

I love Planet laundry detergent because certified 100% biodegradable, not tested on animals, free from animal ingredients, unscented, uncolored, recycled packaging, and hypo-allergenic.  Its strong and effective and gets your laundry good and clean.  

Both of these detergents are great for washing cloth diapers and for use on baby clothes.  I have used them both to wash stuff for my son who has VERY sensitive skin and he has had no problems with them.

Thanks For Reading!!!

                                                                                                Crunchy Fox!!!

Project Blog Makeover!

Hiya!!! It's ya girl *GEEKY*

It's snowing like *WHOA* here in our little town and I've been stuck inside ALL day...boo

BUT one good thing about being stuck inside is...MORE TIME TO BE GEEKY!!!

Most people I know who are creative love a good day inside so they can work on their projects. Get out all their fabric, thread, yarn, and what not ...and sure I like to do that sometimes too. But on a day like this all I wanna do is snuggle up to my good ol' laptop and get geeky!!!

(source)

I've been blogging for oh about 5 months really...not long I guess BUT I have found some really valuable stuff since my journey started! So today I'm gonna share with you some SUPER helpful sites that help all us blogstars out there!!!

Follow me...

http://www.designerblogs.com/

has TONS of super cute blog layouts and they are *FREE*

like these..

other sites to check out for cute backgrounds are...

http://www.shabbyblogs.com/

http://www.hotbliggityblog.com/

and

http://www.thecutestblogontheblock.com/

Now what do you do once you fall in *LOVE* with a background???

Simple!

Step 1. Copy the html code provided

Step 2. Sign into blogger

Step 3. Add a gadget

Step 4. Choose an html gadget

Step 5. Paste the html code

VOILA!!!

-Geeky OUT!

Cruisin' with Cricut

Any Crafty Fox knows about this wonderful, do-it-all machine, Cricut. 

It's made by ProvoCraft and it can do just about anything.  It cuts cardstock, vinyl, chipboard, magnet sheets, felt, foam, and lots more!  There are also many, many cartridges for it with different fonts, tags, and images.  It truly is a must-have for any Crafty Fox! 

Well, back in the summer, Cricut was having a FREE crusie promotion.  Inside 20 (only 20) cartridges were golden tickets.  If you got this golden ticket, you WON a 7-day Eastern Carribean "Craft" cruise for 2! It sounds too good to be true! 

Well, would you believe that my Mom was one of the lucky 20? 

Well, she was and she just got back from her AWESOME cruise! 

Their ship , the ms Eurodam, left on January 30th from Ft. Lauderdale is was full speed ahead from there!  There were crafting classes where they made scrapbook frames and cruise scrapbooks.

My dad even got in on the scrappin' action!

Not only did they have a full week of crafting, they also stopped at some AMAZING ports

like

Grand Turk

and

San Juan

and

St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands,

where my Dad found my old iguana, Iggy!  I'm sure he likes it better in the islands than with me in Kentucky!

And their last stop was

Half Moon Cay!  How cute is Cricut relaxing in the sand?

Pretty nice, huh?  Well, ProvoCraft really knows how to treat their customers, because ON TOP of this unbelieveable cruise, they were just throwing gifts at them left and right.  Here's some of the goodies my Mom came back with:

and when they thought it was all over, they gave them THIS!

A brand new GYPSY!  Seriously?!?!?!

and hold on to your scrapbook paper for this...

A GOLD CRICUT!!!!!!!!!!!!

There's only like 30 of these in the world and my Mother has one!

They had so much stuff to bring back that they had to buy 2 extra carry-ons!

Thank you ProvoCraft and Cricut for giving my parents a vacation they will never forget!

Have a great day!

DeAndra