Sale time.....

There is still time to snatch up a womens DIY kit! Also, I have drastically reduced my children's patriotic DIY kit because of the upcoming holiday! Pick yours up in time to ring in the 4th of July in style! And my 2 remaining boys DIY kits are also on sale!

I've also got it set up for your packages to ship first class - cheaper price - (up to a certain amount) to save you a bit on your end as well. Take a peek at what's left before my website remodel gets done! There is LOTS of new stuff coming early fall!

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DisplayLink Walks the Floor at InfoComm 08

As the crowds poured in today to the InfoComm - the “Information Communications Marketplace”- where audio and video professionals converge to meet, greet and do business. DisplayLink welcomed visitors with an attention-getting “Walking Demo” showing the simplicity of USB connected displays. Be sure to look out for DisplayLink in the hallway, between North and Central Halls, while at the show. You might be one of the lucky recipients of a USB graphics adapter.

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DisplayLink Simplifies Connection to InFocus Projectors

If you haven’t been a victim yourself, you’ve probably been at a meeting where it has happened. Someone is about to do a presentation when they notice they don’t have the right type of display cable or graphics port to connect to the projector. Another good one is where the cable is not a problem, but the screen resolution of the computer is, so people watch and wait while you figure out what resolution a projector will support. Well, through our partnership with InFocus, we have come up with a better way to handle the connection between a computer and a projector.

InFocus now has two projector models that will feature DisplayLink’s USB graphics connection technology. It’s as simple as it sounds. Rather then using another type of cable, users will be able to utilize a simple USB cable to connect their laptop to a projector. Now there’s no fumbling around for the right cable, or messing around with the correct resolution the projector will support.

InFocus projectors supporting the DisplayLink technology will include the InFocus IN3100 and IN1100 series. The IN3100 will be available June 30th for US$1499. The IN1100 will retail for US$1099 and will be available August 8th.

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Summer Creativity

I'm seeing lots of color and fun creative ideas as summertime finally hits. I'd love to pass along a few ideas and tutorials I have come across if you don't mind. ;)

Fabric pompoms. Aren't these so sweet and the perfect addition to the right room! Visit MollyChicken to view her tutorial and other sweet photos of her daugthers room.













SewMamaSew the blog has Featured Creativity today. There Flickr pool is FULL of inspirational ideas in all forms! aprons, children's clothing, quilts, accessories, etc all bursting with summer flava'!

thanks to the girls over there for featuring my ginger blossom apron as well! smooches!




Do you have a stash of buttons around? Craft up a necklace or bracelet with Zephyrama How to!













And let's wrap it up with YouCanMakeThis.com. Have your checked out their FREE section lately? There may just be a fun free pattern or informative tutorial right up your alley !

Have fun creating today!!!! Let me know if the crafting bug bites ya! ;)

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Apron Chatter........

I was pretty excited to participate in my first ever Apron Swap this past month. It seems like I always find out about them to little too late. The theme was ric rack, which I have never worked with but figured I was up for the challenge. ;)

Here is the apron I created. It's got a bit of Ginger Blossom mixed in there. I also added a few clusters of buttons. Some with a little "shine" to them.

Here is the arpon I received from Nicki. She also sent along the most beautiful and large avocados from California and a great recipe booklet. So sweet! Thanks Nicki! I love my new apron!!!!

If you are in the mood to hop on the Apron making bandwagon, here's a swap that is open and getting started! Booming Aprons is having a Halloween in July swap! Doesn't that sound like fun???

Follow the link for the details but you only have until June 30th to sign up!

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Garden at Twilight........

Happy Summer everyone! The warm weather has FINALLY hit here and we are loving it! It actually feels like summer now.

Because I have been in the "thrifting" and re-decorating mood I wanted to share a slide show of my Mom's side garden. (View my first slide show here) She has taken several items and re-purposed them to created a space with more than just plants but interesting architectural pieces and memories as well. Several of the items were taken from my grandmother's home or yard (her mother, Olive) when she past away about 2 years ago. Hence the name of her garden - "My Olive Garden". I took the photos in the natural light of Twilight. Love that time of day and the light is casts on objects.Please enjoy the photos. Hopefully you will be inspired to add alittle something to your own space. So sit back and relax as we take a walk through "Olive's Garden".

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The man we call DAD

As promised here is our Father's Day photo for this year. My Daughter was getting her haircut Friday morning so I really wanted to put off doing this year's pictures until that was done. About an hour after her appointment we were snapping photos and in 5 minutes we had our gift done! Love that! and of course Dad did too!
I wanted to share this DARLING Grandpa version for those who need to "see" the idea to be get their creativity going. What adorable grandkids he has! and they took the photos each at their own house on their own time and then sent them all to one person to create the masterpiece. SO you too can pull off something this fun and cute even if you don't live near your relatives! and it looks like they cut their letters from posterboard too! Kuddos to these crafty gals! Thank you for sending me your photo and sharing your excitment for this project! I love to hear back from you!

I hope everyone had fun giving all the handmade gifts, cards, paper neckties (giggle), etc. this Father's day! xo - Meg

**update: - check the comments for links to others blog who posted their "DAD" photos as well!

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