FYI

I just wanted to let you all know that I'm taking a break.

A blogging break. I just feel like it's not fun at the moment. Like I don't have any ideas running through my head. I'm in a rut. In case you haven't noticed {I'm sure it's quite noticeable!} I apologized, but I hope those that have stuck with me continue to stick with me.

This is for just a short time....a couple days maybe a week. Just enough time to get my mind back and those juices flowin again :)

Thanks for understanding.

Giveaway Winner and Let your creative juices flow....Linky Party!

And the winner of the Frida K dress from Shabby Apple is...

Michele Pacey who said "I would rock this dress right here at home because I never go out, but I STILL love it!

Congrats to you Michele!!! I will be contacting you for more information.....And thanks so much to those who entered and to Shabby Apple for the giveaway!

Now lets check out some of the great stuff I found in the link up party last week!

This Anthropologie headband knockoff is just fab! I could NEVER afford anything there so knockoffs for me are THE BEST! Go here for a great tutorial.

These cute cups were made using vinyl! Now the kids won't get confused as to who's are who's.
Head on over here to check out more pictures.

This behavior chart is very much needed in my house right now. I think it's because Spring Fever is in HIGH gear. Here is where I found this great idea!

Now show us what you've been working on!

*Go ahead and link up as many projects as you'd like!

* Grab the button so everyone can come party and get in on the fun (it's the nice thing to do).

* Please no links to Etsy shops or online stores.

* And last, but certainly not least, it always feels good to see that others enjoy your stuff, so please leave a comment with the two people who posted before you :)

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The Children's Place promo code and free shipping!

Today at The Children's Place get free shipping on any order in honor of Presidents Day, plus use promo code G3D2011 to get 15% off your order!

They have some cute things for only $5.00 so stop by and take a look.

Here is what I found for only $10.00!

Sorry for the lack of posts lately...I have been MIA. I went on a much needed, very last minute trip here...

Scottsdale, Arizona

and spend time shopping here...

Oh my I was in heaven. Not that I could really afford anything is this mall. This mall was HUGE!

How I long to go back :) The weather was perfect. I got to sleep in. And didn't have to cook for 3 days. I will post so of the cute things I purchased at a later time.

Reminder that the giveaway ends tonight at midnight. There is a very low entry so your chances of winning are pretty good!

Enter at the post below.

Shabby Apple Giveaway!

These Creative Juices first ever giveaway with...

Shabby Apple is giving one lucky reader one of their beautiful dresses

and that dress is...

The Frida K dress has got that elegant, classy put together look! I am in {LoVe} with this dress.I don't know which I love more...the bow or the red zipper down the back?!It's just gorgeous. To see more pictures of this dress go here.

Shappy Apple carries a variety of dresses that would fit anyones style and also dresses for little girls, they also have some amazing accessories (my fav) everything from necklaces to handbags and the shoes...oh the shoes!So make sure and stop by Shabby Apple and be prepare to be there a while browsing.

There are three ways to enter into this giveaway:

1. Head on over to Shabby Apple's Facebook page and like them. Please leave a comment telling me you did so.
2. Leave me a comment here telling me where you would rock this fabulous dress.
3. Blogging about this giveaway will earn you 2, yes 2 more entries.

4. Become a follower of this blog.

Please leave a seperate comment for each entry you do.

Also, Shabby Apple is giving These Creative Juices readers 10% off their purchase! How great is that!

Just use the code thesecreativejuices10off

This giveaway will close at midnight on Monday February 21st and I will announce the winner at the start of Tuesday's linky party!

Letting the creative juices flow...LINKY PARTY! and an upcoming GIVEAWAY!

I am super excited to announce an upcoming giveaway....my very first ever giveaway!!!
And it's courtesy of the fabulous people at...

How fun is that? The giveaway will begin on Wednesday morning so make sure and come back and enter to win one of Shabby Apple's fabulous dresses! I can't wait to show you which one is up for grabs.


I will not be doing any features with this linky party due to the fact that I am having major issues with my blog and I'm super frustrated with my computer at the moment and it needs a time-out :)

You may also notice, all of my buttons (besides the linky party one below that I managed to pull from an existing post) are all gone. Have you seen some In Memory thing popping up in place of my buttons? Bizzare-O......I will be working to get them back on but who knows when that will be due to the fact (I kind of like that saying) that my husband might need surgery sometime in the very near, possibly tomorrow future.

p.s. don't mind the blog....it seems that every time I check this blog some new problem appears...so if things look wacky here and there just bare with me. I might have a whole new look at the end of the week ;)

Now the rambling is done....onto the party people.

*Go ahead and link up as many projects as you'd like!

* Grab the button so everyone can come party and get in on the fun (it's the nice thing to do).

* Please no links to Etsy shops or online stores.

* And last, but certainly not least, it always feels good to see that others enjoy your stuff, so please leave a comment with the two people who posted before you :)

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Blah...

I greatly dislike Valentine's Day.

(come by later tonight for the linky party and my very first super exciting giveaway info!)

p.s. does anyone know what's going on with some of the blog buttons out there? My linky party button is all funky and weird and I have done nothing to it....so I am sure who ever has this button on their blog, it's not appearing with my graphics. I will try and figure it out asap. If any of you know what is going on please let me know what I can do to fix it....thanks!

Let your creative juices flow....Linky Party!

Yep. I'm a little late with the party. I apologize.

Thanks SO SO SO much for the amazing party last week! The biggest to date....you guys are awesome!

I will feature some projects from last weeks party tomorrow if that's ok....I'm dealing with a major headache :(

*Go ahead and link up as many projects as you'd like!

* Grab the button so everyone can come party and get in on the fun (it's the nice thing to do).

* Please no links to Etsy shops or online stores.

* And last, but certainly not least, it always feels good to see that others enjoy your stuff, so please leave a comment with the two people who posted before you :)

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Bieber Fever?

I'm getting ready for my daughters birthday tomorrow, so I'm busy busy with all things

JUSTIN BIEBER!

Did you know there is NOTHING birthday wise with him? NOTHING. You wanna know when they will start having birthday decor of Justin? February 14th naturally. ARRRGGGHHHH!

So needless to say I have bought tons of posters, I actually found wall decals and different shades of purple in streamers, balloons, plates etc.....because that's Justin's favorite color didn't you know? :)

Here is a peak at her invitation...

I will post pictures of the party on Monday!

Have a great weekend everyone!

My Valentine Decor...or lack thereof

My Valentine decor...

I don't think I will ever change my Valentine filler for these jars! I just love em too much! Go here to see the post on how to make some for yourself!

I know, I know. These are EVERYWHERE. I have never made some of my own and now I'm so in love with them that I'm making them in all sorts of colors for every holiday! Crazy felt lady! My daughters favorite part is helping fold and staple the ends. If you would like to see a tutorial on how to do these, leave me a comment and let me know!

These are heart picks that I found at (you guessed it) Hobby Lobby. Super cheap too. Like $1 for a bag with 4 in it!

Not too much Valentine decor going on in my house....slowly, very slowly. There are a few more things around, but I'm sick of taking pictures :)

Have a fabulous day everyone!

Made my day moment...

These are my girls. I love them to pieces. Olivia (the one on the right) is in First Grade and was asked to write a paragraph describing what she thinks she will be like when shes is 100 years old....this is what she wrote.

Wen I am 100 I whant to be a chirliter and chir and chir and chir and chir.

And be a palis women.

And see who ever does samptheng rong.

And B sow hape and be good to the wrled and be a good chirliter.

Did you get that? Let me translate.

When I am 100 I want to be a cheerleader and cheer and cheer and cheer and cheer.

And be a police woman.

And see whoever does something wrong.

And be so happy and be good to the world and be a good cheerleader.

Then I saw her picture she drew to go along with it which made her have gray hair, glasses, some wrinkles and a big birthday cake.

She turned to me and said "You wanna know why I have a birthday cake mom? Because I'm turning 100 duh?"

Normally using the word duh like that would be cause for me getting mad, but Oh my word. I love that girl. She makes me laugh and laugh! The whole thing just made my day so I just wanted to share that with you....thanks for listening :)