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		<title>Bragging Rights of Mothers</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freda Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What do Mother&#8217;s love to do most?  Brag about their children.  I am doing that today. Some of you may recall the post I did on folding an Easter Bunny napkin.  Today I am posting a napkin Debbie made. Can&#8217;t &#8230; <a href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/05/bragging-rights-of-mothers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do Mother&#8217;s love to do most?  Brag about their children.  I am doing that today.</p>
<p>Some of you may recall the post I did on folding an Easter Bunny napkin.  Today I am posting a napkin Debbie made.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-3195" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/05/bragging-rights-of-mothers/napkins-fold/"><img class="size-large wp-image-3195 aligncenter" title="napkins fold" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/napkins-fold-301x450.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="450" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Can&#8217;t you just see this napkin setting in the middle of a pretty red, green, gold or any color plate?  It would &#8220;wow&#8221; my guests for sure.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I am &#8220;hoping&#8221; Martha, you know,  Martha Stewart whose instructions I gave you for Easter Bunny fold sees this so Deb can get her napkin in a national magazine!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Well I am her Mother so I can dream big for her.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">I thought they were cute beyond words and loved the fold she put on them and wanted to make sure you had a chance to see how talented she is <img src='http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
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		<title>Crocheted Kids Stuffed Animals</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 08:02:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freda Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My sister, Carol,  loves to create and is quite talented at many things.  She cooks, sews, knits, crochets, quilts and on and on.  Recently we were together and she was sharing some of the things she was doing so at &#8230; <a href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/02/the-sweater/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My sister, Carol,  loves to create and is quite talented at many things.  She cooks, sews, knits, crochets, quilts and on and on.  Recently we were together and she was sharing some of the things she was doing so at my request she has sent me pictures and I am going to share a few with you this week.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2128" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/02/the-sweater/handmade-etc-002/"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2128 aligncenter" title="Handmade Etc 002" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Handmade-Etc-002-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2129" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/02/the-sweater/white-bear/"><img class="size-large wp-image-2129 aligncenter" title="white bear" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/white-bear-450x413.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="413" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2130" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/02/the-sweater/handmade-etc-10/"><img class="size-large wp-image-2130 aligncenter" title="Handmade Etc 10" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Handmade-Etc-10-344x449.jpg" alt="" width="344" height="449" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Aren&#8217;t they just the cutest things you have ever seen&#8230;.Thanks for sharing Carol&#8230;.and there is much more coming.</p>
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		<title>Cowboy Kaleb</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freda Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My 13 year old grandson, Kaleb,  lives in the city, loves button down shirts, hunting, fishing, all sports but especially basketball.  He has never had a male role model so I think it is in his genes to be so &#8230; <a href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cowboy-kaleb/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">My 13 year old grandson, Kaleb,  lives in the city, loves button down shirts, hunting, fishing, all sports but especially basketball.  He has never had a male role model so I think it is in his genes to be so &#8220;all guy&#8221; and love guy things&#8230;For Christmas he told me he wanted cowboy boots and a cowboy hat&#8230;<a rel="attachment wp-att-2099" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cowboy-kaleb/021-2/"></a></p>
<p>Wearing a button down shirt the day he told me all of this, he crossed his arms and said, &#8220;Grandma, when I grow up I am going to be a Texas businessman.&#8221;  I had to smile and tell him, &#8220;you can do whatever you set your dreams on&#8221; and hope his dreams come true&#8230;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a rel="attachment wp-att-2099" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cowboy-kaleb/021-2/"><img class="size-large wp-image-2099 aligncenter" title="021" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/0211-337x450.jpg" alt="" width="337" height="450" /></a></p>
<p>This picture was taken Christmas day when he opened his cowboy hat&#8230;at 13 he is 2&#8243; taller than Grandma and wears a man&#8217;s size 9 shoe.  But isn&#8217;t he handsome and oh that smile.</p>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t find boots that fit I could afford so I went online and ordered boots and then they were back ordered until April!!!!!!!!!!!  I was somewhat put out because when I ordered online it said, &#8220;in stock, ships next day.&#8221;  So last weekend I finally canceled the order and hit the local stores and found a pair of boots that fit his wish list, (with some extra funds from Mom and his Christmas money he received).</p>
<p>Then I forgot to take pictures of him in the boots but trust me he loved them.  He made me go for a walk on the walking trail so he could get used to walking in them ..he climbed up four flights of stairs several times&#8230;.he made those heels smack when he walked&#8230;he was all smiles, all day&#8230;.  Way to go cowboy Kaleb, you are my partner for sure.</p>
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		<title>Cold Weather Necessities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freda Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During the holiday and since there has been one item that continues to be a hot seller on Etsy. Take a look at these adorable head and neck warmers, the weather around the nation, and it is easy to see &#8230; <a href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cold-weather-necessities/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>During the holiday and since there has been one item that continues to be a hot seller on Etsy.</p>
<p>Take a look at these adorable head and neck warmers, the weather around the nation, and it is easy to see why..</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1874" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cold-weather-necessities/red-hat/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1874" title="red hat" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/red-hat-300x195.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="195" /></a></p>
<p>What a cutie and how sweet on my little great-granddaughter this would be!</p>
<p>You can see this hat and other items at  <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38147241">mypolkadotprincess</a> just click on the link.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1875" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cold-weather-necessities/green-scarf/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1875" title="green scarf" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/green-scarf-300x224.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="224" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35022935">LewBugCreations</a> has created not only warmth but a soft warm color around the face that would be among my favorites&#8230; Click the link to check out her shop.</p>
<p>While browsing through these categories I came across this and had to share.  I cannot even imagine the labor involved in making this incredible design created by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38147121">ludascrafts</a>.  Stunning to say the least.  I hope the individual who purchases this appreciates the incredible talents of the designer.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1877" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cold-weather-necessities/flapper/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1877" title="flapper" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/flapper-232x300.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="300" /></a></p>
<p>Well if none of this head and neck gear caught your fancy, how about this?  Cabo San Lucas&#8230;.Deb and Robert will be shedding their warm weather gear for their beach attire soon&#8230;Now that is how I want to keep warm&#8230;I think she should take me along don&#8217;t you?  <img src='http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  <img src='http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-1878" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cold-weather-necessities/las-cabos/"></a><a rel="attachment wp-att-1879" href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2010/01/cold-weather-necessities/pool-view-of-ocean/"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1879" title="pool view of ocean" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/pool-view-of-ocean-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a></p>
<p>Actually this photo was taken a few years ago when I did go to Cabo with my sisters&#8230;.I hope Deb enjoys her well deserved winter vacation and comes home all nice and brown and &#8220;ready to sew.&#8221;</p>
<p>Stay warm you cold weather friends&#8230;.and pray for patience in our wait for spring.  To  our warm weather friends&#8230;..really wouldn&#8217;t you like house guests?????</p>
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		<title>Share in our Celebration</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Freda Marie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday we had our 100th sale when an apron in our Creative Chics store was sold to a gentleman in Spain!!! We opened our store July 24th and in 84 days hit the 100th sale online mark!!  We think that &#8230; <a href="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/2009/11/share-in-our-celebration/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yesterday we had our <strong>100th sale</strong> when an apron in our Creative Chics store was sold to a gentleman in Spain!!!</p>
<p>We opened our store July 24th and in 84 days hit the 100th sale online mark!!  We think that is awesome.   We had set that goal to occur by year end so needless to say we are thrilled with the response we have had to our inventory of items.</p>
<p>This week I sold aprons to a lady in Canada, a lady in Finland and the gentleman in Spain.  Shows you what a small world we truly live in as probably 25% of our sales are international.  I know I speak for all of the Chic&#8217;s in saying how exciting this year has been for us, so &#8220;<em>thank you&#8221;</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Thank you so much friends, family, and people around the world, we appreciate you!</strong></p>
<p><strong>To celebrate with you we are giving away </strong><strong>three lavender sachets free with any order and applying a 5% discount on orders of $25.00 or more and a 10% discount on orders of $100.00 or more with any purchase today through Friday the 20th of November.  If you had your heart on an item you were planning on purchasing for Christmas giving now is the time to place the order and be a part of our three day celebration.  Please convo us before placing your order so we can apply your discount. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Note:  Discount will not apply to handbags/purses/totes due to clearance prices already marked on all of those items. These are priced to make excellent Christmas gifts for the ladies on your list.<br />
</strong></p>
<p>There are lots of new items in the store to choose from; here are a select few.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1460" title="candy cane napkins" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/candy-cane-napkins-300x200.jpg" alt="candy cane napkins" width="237" height="182" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1461 alignright" title="cowgirl boots" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cowgirl-boots-300x226.jpg" alt="cowgirl boots" width="219" height="183" /></p>
<p>Candy Cane  Napkins                                                     Cowgirl Gift Bag</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1462" title="yule critters" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/yule-critters-300x200.jpg" alt="yule critters" width="221" height="200" /> <img class="size-medium wp-image-1463 alignright" title="joel napkins" src="http://creativechics.com/cchicsblog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/joel-napkins-300x198.jpg" alt="joel napkins" width="225" height="198" /></p>
<p>Yule Critters Gift Bag                                             Joel Dewberry Napkins</p>
<p>More at <a href="www.creativechics.etsy.com">http://creativechics.etsy.com</a></p>
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