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{Friday Flair & Who I Am} with Rebecca from Simple as That

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Hi. My name's Rebecca.
 
I'm a wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. Friend. Blogger. Chocolate lover.
 
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I'm  a bit of a perfectionist. Ugh. My sister's gonna read this and roll her eyes. Ok. I am a perfectionist. Totally hate it!
 
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I'm a crafter, but I'm a lazy one. It needs to be simple or I'll turn and run!
 
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I'm a photographer. A scrapbooker. I'm a believer in recording the stories of our regular, everyday life. The real {yes, my kids pick their nose too} kind of stories.
 
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I wrote a book once.
 
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I love to read but rarely find time these days. The last book I read: The Hunger Games.
 
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I love quotes. I collect them. One of my recent favorites:
 
"The great lesson is…that the sacred is in the ordinary, that it is to be found in one's daily life, in one's neighbors, friends and family, in one's backyard."
 
– Abraham Maslow
 
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I'm the oldest of four siblings. Before I had children I was a dental assistant. I'm an obsessive list writer. I love quiet, but rarely find it. …… I love chocolate, did I mention that already? I love garlic mashed potatoes, mint chocolate chip icecream & popcorn. Not at the same time, mind you.
…… I love to cook but hate cleaning up the mess afterwards. ……
 
I do enjoy time out with friends, but I'm a total homebody. My favorite place to be is at home, curled up on the couch in a comfy pair of yoga pants.

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I'm a mean mom. I totally make my kids eat all their veggies, brush their teeth longer than 10 seconds and put on clean clothes at least every other day.  
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Sometimes I leave the dinner dishes in the sink overnight. Sometimes I don't put the lid on the toothpaste. Sometimes I'm grumpy and impossible and crave time to myself. …… I'm thankful for the opportunity I have to be a mother to four beautiful children. I'm thankful for a husband who knows just what I need, even better than I do sometimes. I'm thankful for the strength I find in my faith to face life's challenges. …… I love to blog. I especially love connecting with women around the world & exchanging stories of motherhood, the challenges of daily life, crafting & photography. Getting to know others who are different from myself, yet the same in so many ways. 🙂
 
 
Rebecca is one of my new blogging friends and I ADORE her!!  This woman has talent, style & drive.  I love and admire that in people.  Her photography is simply divine and I learn soooo much from her.  Make sure you head over to Simple at That and say hello from WhipperBerry!!
 
Sidenote…
We have a winner from this weeks UPrinting giveaway!!  As chosen by Random.org, comment #7 Cindy H. has won the 10×20 rolled canvas!  Congrats Cindy!!
 

Now it's Party Time!!!

It’s Friday Flair… show us what you have {Whipped-Up} this week!

 

 

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12 Days of Christmas–Day One–Paper Wreath {Event}

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On the first day of Christmas, my true friend gave to me…

Are you excited? I’m excited!! We at WhipperBerry are all working like busy little bees to bring you… (da ta ta da!)

The Twelve Days of Christmas!

Let me explain. This is a gift giving experience for you and your family to spread some cheer this season. Pick a special person (or family), and secretly deliver a gift-from-the-heart 12 days in a row! If you want to deliver your final gift on Christmas Eve, then start on Dec. 13th.  We will have you all prepared by then! Today we are focusing on day one and our paper wreath.

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Starting today, and continuing each day through December 12th, we will be bringing you a free printable, a gift idea, and a tutorial as well!!  You can use our ideas or come up with your own, and we will be having a link party on the 13th where you can all showcase your creativity!

Kristin has made a wonderful FREE PRINTABLE  for you to use. You can choose to use our cute poem and gift idea, or fill out the blank one with your own ideas.

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Click on the picture for the free download!

On the first day of Christmas my true friend gave to me… One wreath to make my door pretty!

Here’s a suggestion of a wreath you can make to give, or you can choose to make or buy your own.

Pretty Paper Wreath Tutorial

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This paper wreath uses the same Mod Podge twisting method I used with my paper pumpkins.

Supplies:

  • Scrapbooking paper cut into 1 inch strips
  • Original Mod Podge
  • Kraft or packing paper
  • Spray Paint
  • Hot glue gun
  • Ribbon
  • Embellishments of your choice

Twist your kraft paper into a tight cord and form into a circle slightly smaller than you want your wreath to be. Mine measures about 10 inches in diameter. Secure with hot glue. Spray paint the ring black (or another color depending on the colors of your paper).

 

One at a time, dip your paper strips into Mod Podge, and twist them to form a stick.

After they are mostly dry, bend them into a circle, and wrap each piece around the kraft ring, hot gluing the ends to the back. Keep layering on paper strips until the wreath looks very full and even.

 

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Tie ribbon to the top to hang the wreath, and embellish it as you wish!  Heather decorated mine with cute holly berries and a wooden ornament. For more tips and tricks for twisting paper visit my pumpkin tutorial.

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Join us tomorrow for Day Two!

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