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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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I feel like I have a normal routine worked out in this new house. That is so nice.

I spent most of this week organizing and working on getting ahead of the game with little projects (like painting onesies and playing with tissue paper) and bigger projects (like printing wedding programs for a friend and recovering our headboard). My parents are coming down tonight to help out for another weekend and I don't want to waste a second of the time they are here. Some of our to-do list items include a small landscape project in the front yard, building a media cabinet, hanging curtains and putting together baby room furniture. I'm more than a little excited to make progress in so many different spaces.

It's frustrating to not really be able to do much home set up work on my own so I am very grateful when I have 48 hours of help. We'll be packing 92 hours in for sure.

Have a wonderful weekend.

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36 responses to “around here.”

  1. Pattie Avatar
    Pattie

    Love the onesie….wht paint did you use?

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  2. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    How do your parents feel about a visit to wonderful mid-Michigan, {where it’s freezing cold and our river has burst it’s banks, it’s been raining for so long}Becuz I could REALLY REALLY use some help with my house too!!!
    HOW WONDERFUL that they are coming to visit and help you out!!!

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  3. creole wisdom Avatar
    creole wisdom

    Sounds like a good weekend ahead! That onesie is so cute 🙂 I love stripes!

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  4. Leilani Avatar
    Leilani

    Are you making flowers for the nursery with tissue paper? We are getting ready to have a party for our soon to be 13 year old and I was considering making the big ones for our patio’s ceiling. Are you using the directions from Martha Stewart? Curious how they turn out! Have fun!

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  5. Angie Avatar
    Angie

    That painted onesie is SO cute and how special that your little one has custom made clothing. ❤

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  6. Ffion Avatar
    Ffion

    Seconding this comment and question 🙂

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  7. Mari K. Avatar
    Mari K.

    Super cute onesie! What a great idea. Your little lady is gonna be so crafty one day, just like her Momma 🙂 Enjoy the weekend with your parents but don’t work too hard!

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  8. Lori Avatar
    Lori

    Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your family!! I’m sure there will be many belly rubs going on this weekend. Can’t wait to read about your house and baby-room progress. 🙂

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  9. Kelli Avatar
    Kelli

    love the mug! And that onesie is SO cute! 🙂 Hope you guys get a ton done this weekend! good luck! 🙂

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  10. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Good luck with all your projects! So great your parents can help you out…i’m sure they love the opportunity to do so! Can’t wait to see the little ones nursery.
    PS. that sweet mug is on sale at Starbucks right now 🙂

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  11. Sara (Masson) Sylvester Avatar
    Sara (Masson) Sylvester

    Hello Elise. You have the most amazing parents. I have always thought that. Tell them that the Massons say hello and give them my love.

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  12. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    tulip fabric paint. 🙂

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  13. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    tulip fabric paint

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  14. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    yes and yes, I did use the MS pattern. very easy to follow. 🙂

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  15. JC Avatar
    JC

    So much to love in these little sneaks! 🙂 Those hanging baskets are beautiful, love that mug, oh! the baby gear!, and that fence with the blooms!
    Have a great weekend, Elise!

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  16. Ashley Thomas Avatar
    Ashley Thomas

    Hooray! So exciting to see all the little touches around your new place. Making progress always makes me feel good too. 🙂 I’ve been reading for awhile now, and your blog is such a bright spot to my day. I love how you post real content every day, and not just giveaway/filler posts. Your blog is so well rounded. I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy it. Have a great day!

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  17. Kelsey McEvoy Avatar
    Kelsey McEvoy

    Lots on the schedule for this weekend! Can’t wait to see how it all turns out 🙂

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  18. Catherine Denton Avatar
    Catherine Denton

    I love the thought of your parents coming to help you, so sweet!
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  19. oh shoot Avatar
    oh shoot

    you amaze me on how much you get done. I am so tired all the time and can’t even go for a walk without feeling like I need a nap.

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  20. AY Avatar
    AY

    Sorta off-topic, but I have a couple questions:
    1) Do you get the manufacturer brand ink refills for your printer, or do you get generic refills?
    I buy the manufacturer refills, but it gets so expensive, and just wondered if you (or anyone else
    here) has experience with generic refills.
    2) When you print journaling cards, what type of cardstock do you use? (again, anyone else here feel
    free to chime in.)
    Thanks! 🙂

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  21. Melanie Routhier Avatar
    Melanie Routhier

    Love the photos! You’ll get a kick out of your donkey tail plant. I love mine and have had it for 8 years. So easy to plant more of them and they flower too. 🙂

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  22. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    I use only brand name printer ink. I buy it with coupons at office depot. expensive, but worth it. I print journaling cards on semi-gloss photo paper OR cardstock from paper source. 🙂

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  23. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Your parents sound wonderful – very supportive. Mine are the same and it was only when I had my own children that I fully realised how very awesome they are and how blessed I am.

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  24. Janelle Avatar
    Janelle

    You never cease to amaze me with everything you make happen, Elise – you constantly inspire me to start (and finish) projects. Where do you get your tissue paper? All of the craft stores around me seem to have a very limited selection, which bums me out.
    Have a fabulous weekend!

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  25. royela Avatar
    royela

    you know how they say that babies can hear sounds inside the womb so you should play your favorite music or read to your belly, etc? i wish this little girl could see some of these amazing colors inside the womb!
    she’s in for such a treat when she moves out to this side of the world!
    happy weekend, elise!

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  26. Sara Avatar
    Sara

    That little onesie is adorable, you will love seeing her in it. I made a few for my own daughter before she was born and it was neat to see her wearing them once she was here with us.
    I think those days of being dependent on others to finish projects was one of the hardest parts of my pregnancy. I love working hard and making things happen quickly, but pregnancy sure does make you slow down in so many ways in that regard. I’m glad to know you will have so much help this weekend. Your little girl is going to be surrounded with so much love.

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  27. Brianna Avatar
    Brianna

    That onesie is so cute. Enjoy your parents!

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  28. Caroline Avatar
    Caroline

    Have a fun weekend, orange and pink are delicious together, can’t wait to see the baby’s room when you are ready.

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  29. Tracy Avatar
    Tracy

    love the onsie….can’t wait to see the little one in it 🙂 also love the you.me. cup where is that from?

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  30. Adeline Avatar
    Adeline

    Love the flower bombs! Have a wonderful week-end Elise!
    xxx

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  31. Sam Avatar
    Sam

    The flowers are super pretty and I think are so great to decorate so many places and occasions. Love them. I may need to investigate the MS pattern further….
    http://liveandlove.typepad.com

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  32. Kelly Jean Avatar
    Kelly Jean

    You have so much energy! Glad to hear you’ll have help. That’s always better and safer!!

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  33. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    starbucks! around valentine’s day!

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  34. elise blaha Avatar
    elise blaha

    I ordered online from CrepePaperStore.com

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  35. J3SS1C4 Avatar
    J3SS1C4

    Looks like an awesome week so far! The tissue paper flowers are awesome and the onsie is the cutest! Yay for parents coming to help out at the house… I bet your excited! I hope you share some of the projects you guys get done!

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  36. Janelle Avatar
    Janelle

    Oh my, is this a dangerous website 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!

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