tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7361631508198395962024-03-13T11:15:23.814-04:00blankety blank blankthis is my blogKristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.comBlogger602125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-89148270578392813132013-09-03T07:28:00.001-04:002013-09-03T07:28:11.348-04:00Join Me!Hello, and thank you so much for coming to my blog. I have consolidated my older and newer blog now, and from now on, will infrequently post here. My new venture is now at CreativeMeInspiredYou, a blog filled with crafty bliss. I post recipes, home crafting, crafts for kids and teens, clothing, and much more. Please stop by and see, I'd love to see you there!
Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-89380557839270267122013-09-02T16:42:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:42:17.926-04:00Halloween GhoulsHello my friends. Another not so crafty post today. I have been
wanting to share my girls' Halloween costumes with you. Since Sandy had
just hit us, and there was widespread damage to trees and power lines,
our Halloween was postponed until Friday after Halloween. We settled for
a quick jaunt around a close by neighborhood, since we don't actually
live in one. ( which is perfectly fine with Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-81776418044655065122013-09-02T16:41:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:41:51.755-04:00Halloween Decor TealightsI have been creating and putting off finishing my halloween
creations. When we moved here, I sold all my halloween decor, and
haven't decorated for fall/halloween in a few years. I have recently
over the past 2 years begun to miss it. I think I have drawn away from
the fun/cutesy looking items into more, creepy, spooky items. You'll be
able to see that with these creations, nothing cute Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-88567373444635766692013-09-02T16:39:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:40:02.072-04:00Toffee Chex MixI have been on a Chex mix kick. First we experimented with Nutella
Puppy Chow, big big hit. Then I tried Cake Mix Puppy Chow. Also
delicious. However, I think we all get a bit tired of the 10x sugar
taste- which to me tends to over power the other flavors. Plus - like
any powdered donut. It's a MESS to eat.
So, on to Almond Bark and
what flavors can be created. I was buying on a whim, Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-67670437437300785562013-09-02T16:38:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:38:14.431-04:00Halloween treatsHello Friends! I have two fun Chex treats that are sure to please your little goblins.
This
Chex mix is fun and perfect for Halloween treats- for class or
friends/coworkers. I know my kids have taken this to school and gotten
raves from friends and teachers.
You'll need
1 box Rice Chex mix
1
1/2 blocks of Almond Bark- can find this at the Walmart. Yes, one whole
and one half package, I likeKristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-3871895081620793552013-09-02T16:35:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:35:31.815-04:00You can Yudu!
Jul 12 2012
WhooHoo you can YUDU!!
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Hey, Circlet friends! Kristen here today with a YUDU
post. I know, it’s been a while since I’ve shared something created
with my Yudu, and I’m sad about that. I love Yudu-ing. I keep trying to
get my children’s teachers at school to let me print them up some
AWESOME screen printed T-Shirts. but so far no one has asked. Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-61985490937534444342013-09-02T16:34:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:34:16.251-04:00Life is Bliss Hi! Kristen here with my take on the THINK PINK Challenge! I used two different layers of scallops, plus glitter and pink!
First, I cut out the bracket piece from the background off this Cosmo Cricket Pixie-licious
paper, then trimmed one part off the side, keeping both pieces. I cut
out the three borders, two scallop and one latticework using the Elegant Cakes Cartridge, I added Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-19219591451813078802013-09-02T16:33:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:33:26.663-04:00Skinny Snowman
Feb 4 2011
Weekly Challenge #19: Whatevah! Challenge
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Each
week join us for “Challenge Friday” where we will announce a new
creative challenge. We want you to feel inspired to use your supplies in
new ways. Have fun with it! Check back often to see the beautiful
entries from your Circle Friends . . . you are sure to leave with a
desire to get cutting!
Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-14275588435279073072013-09-02T16:32:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:32:21.640-04:00Spooky treats and wearables
Oct 21 2010
Apple O’Lanterns
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Thoughtful
Thursdays are all about the little things we do to brighten each
other’s day. Cards, gifts, treats, party favors, and more! It *IS* the
thought that counts!
Hey there! Kristen here today with two cute projects for you today. First are some treats!!
There are no tricks involved with making these super cute fun Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-77903244022653576372013-09-02T16:31:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:31:24.032-04:00Mini Cricut Cake projects
Nov 1 2010
Taking the CRICUT CAKE MINI for a Spin!
Cricut Circle Blog Design Team member, Kristen Swain, shows us all kinds of AMAZING projects we can create with the BRAND NEW Cricut Cake Mini available today, November 1st, and Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores across the nation!
Your local Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft stores has a Cricut Cake Mini with your name on it! Designing your own Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-56496189228039344782013-09-02T16:30:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:30:13.871-04:00My most favorite cricut project everNov1 2010
Thanksgiving Cornucopia
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Good
morning! Kristen here with my Thursday post, today I am sharing with
you a tutorial on making a lovely Thanksgiving Cornucopia for your
holiday table. Not only is this decoration beautiful, but it’s edible
too! And DELICIOUS!!
This lovely fruit filled cornucopia is made with Pie Crust! And I used my new Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-84033225047600161462013-09-02T16:28:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:28:22.740-04:00Thanksgiving set
Nov 18 2010
Hostess Gift set
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Hello! Kristen
here today with a hostess or host gift set. This year my sister is
hosting our Thanksgiving. Along with bringing some menu items, I thought
I would bring this nice gift set along with us, to truly thank her for
including us at her holiday table. You could add more items, perhaps
make a matchingKristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-81837223331730392642013-09-02T16:27:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:27:10.423-04:00Unmeltable Snowman
Make an Unmeltable Snowman
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Hello! Kristen here with a fun home decor project for your Christmas and Winter holiday decorations.
How about creating a tiered stacking snowman? He’ll never melt and he’ll last for years and years!
To make my snowman, I needed cardstock, Echo Park’s Everybody Loves Christmas paper collection,
felt, buttons, a little strip of Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-57872029617004543442013-09-02T16:25:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:25:41.078-04:00Snowfamily
Dec 8 2010
Snow Family
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Hi! Kristen here with a fun and personalized Christmas Home Decor item for you.
I
just can’t resist snowmen, they are so sweet and adorable! I have a
whole tree that I decorate every year at Christmas that is full of
snowmen, and sometimes I leave it up into the winter months as well. I
have been chopping up lots of styrofoam Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-23573374494084571082013-09-02T16:21:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:21:39.205-04:00Traditional Trees layout
Dec 14 2010
Traditional Trees
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Hello Circlets!! Kristen
here with a fun layout and ornament combo for you today! Today is all
about the trendy non-traditional colors being used on our paper crafting
projects. What I love to do is mix up my color combos, not just using
only non-traditional colors, but adding in a few traditional as well. It
really brings Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-52465633970296846632013-09-02T16:20:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:20:33.535-04:00Snowman redoHi Circlets, Happy New Year!! Kristen
here and I am sharing a fun new project with you today. Today is all
about scraplifting. With the Monthly challenge here today, we are
scraplifting projects seen on the Circle Blog. I had shared my paper
mache snowman decor box, and I was so totally smitten with him, I
decided to scraplift myself ( LOL!) and create another snowbuddy to sit
Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-33520668879621360182013-09-02T16:19:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:19:34.080-04:00Sweet Baby Cards
Jan 18 2011
Occasion Baby Cards
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Good morning Circlets!!It’s Kristen
with some sweet baby cards. We are celebrating baby girls this week,
and I have a whole card set for you today! And you can use these images
as a jumping point for creating other occasion cards as well.
Today
I want to share some ways to add dimension to your project. I use a
varietyKristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-69928031411532874892013-09-02T16:18:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:18:32.137-04:00Inspiration from your photos
Jul 16 2012
Inspiration from Your Photos
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Hello Circlets! Kristen
here with you today to talk to you about where I get my inspirations
from. This week’s theme is About Me, and I’ll be honest with you, the
first thoughts through my head were ACK, YIKES, EEP, and BLEGH! I don’t
like to chat too much about myself, I don’t think I’m very interesting,
and Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-49792053302544602782013-09-02T16:16:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:16:15.064-04:00Knifty Knitter
Mar 6 2011
Wearin’ O’ the Green
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Hello Circlets! Kristen here
today with a fun Knifty Knitter project for you. Wouldn’t you like to
create your own green accessory to wear this St. Pat’s? Here is my
daughter Alizabeth helping mom out and modeling this scarf for you. I
used a soft yarn in a soft lime color, with the flowers in a deep gray
with threads Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-34154657370825106352013-09-02T16:12:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:12:36.326-04:00Puppy Layout
Mar 25 2011
Weekly Challenge #26: Just Because Challenge
Posted by: Kristen Swain · Edit
Hello
Circlets! Today is Challenge Friday, where we have a fun new challenge
for you. Today is all about scrapping your everyday! If you don’t want
to scrapbook, you can also create a “Just Because” card. As I was
thinking about this challenge, and what I wanted to create, I thought
about our pets. I Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-44505049772249824492013-09-02T16:11:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:11:37.597-04:00GoulashGOULASH *Shiver* Doesn't that food name send a shiver up your spine?
oh So CREEPY! GHOUL-ASH!!! Hey make this for Halloween, it's a great
recipe to make for a night trick or treating!
hey I'm always up
for a new recipe. And I like the flavors of this dish, you can use
ground beef ( you know you forgot to pull out something for dinner and
you have a block of frozen ground beef- NOT SPAGHETTI Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-43569939848380304452013-09-02T16:10:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:10:36.042-04:00Toadally cute layout
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Good
morning Circlets! This week is CREEPY CRAWLIES week! ICK! Being a total
girl, and a mom to two girlie girls, we don’t have a lot of icky
creatures in our lives, thank goodness! But occasionally my husband
convinces the girls to handle some creature- a worm, cricket, tiny
snake, etc… and it always makes for a good story. This layout is all
about a toadKristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-6722504331816414362013-09-02T16:08:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:08:43.437-04:00My office space
May 4 2011
My tidy little office
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Today
we have Kristen Swain here to share her spacious scrapping space with
us! I love that she has a spot for family and other visitors to hang out
so that she can work on projects, yet still feel connected to the
family. Her desk is a whoppin’ 4 feet by 8 feet. What a dream to have
all that surface area to spread projectsKristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-27451746504004255862013-09-02T16:07:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:07:43.099-04:00St.Pat's Party
Mar 8 2011
St. Pat’s Tea Party
Posted by: Kristen Swain · Edit
Good Morning Circlets! Kristen
here with a fun party idea for St. Patrick’s Day. I was thinking and
thinking about this post today, and thought, well, it’s not a huge day
of celebration, but wouldn’t it be a great excuse to get some
girlfriends, daughters or grandkids over for a little tea party? My
card invite Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-736163150819839596.post-77626967168476676892013-09-02T16:05:00.001-04:002013-09-02T16:05:42.231-04:00Road trip mini album
May 24 2011
Road Trip!
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Happy
Tuesday, Circlets! Since this week is all about travel and road trips, I
am showing you a cute mini album I created of a family outing we took a
couple years ago. Every year at least once, we pile the kids in the
car and go on a day trip. We bring some snacks, water and tunes, and
just explore the country side. We have Kristen Swainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04588906737177717518noreply@blogger.com0