Ultimate Blog Party 2014
About Me:
Dawn Lala Houda Mzioud Castrova
Married to a wonderful supportive husband with no children. Sad to say
but, they are heavenly owned children, Titus and Jacob, busy singing for
my Lord and Savior. Got married in Morocco 2013, and Work at Amazon.com. My attention is mostly spent on learning and
creating greeting cards. I just recently dabbled in creating a blog site
and joined the blogging world this January of 2014. I could immediately
realize that I joined my first blog party. Knowing that without
readers, there would be no reason to write. So, here I start my quest to
establish cyber friendships, readers, and learning the world blog
hopping. This is only my second blog, really excited to visit some new
cyber friends.
My Cat is Amira and her Photo Shoot article in the side bar if you like to meet her.
Today, is the Ultimate blog party kick off, another wonderful blog party. Really excited that I join, Seems I have already got my first whoops for the Ultimate Blog Party, I didn't do my home work. Because my usual night job got in the way. So just to tell you a little about myself.
Linky Tool (a new concept for me)
This blog party involved learning and using a new tool to explore, you might of heard of it the Linky tool by a designer and published author Brent Riggs. It's free to join for the first 30 days. so on board I went, to join in the fun. Of course the ultimate blog members that sign up have gone through the process and joined on board with the Linky tools. Just a basic review that the tool is a process to link up your blog to a blog party. To learn more you can go to 5minutesformom site. HERE It will explain a little more detail of setting up the basic uses of Linky Tools for future blog parties.
The Creator of Linky Tools also is a published author which after joining i got really intrigued with Brent Riggs accomplishments who is a business man, published author and christian. Some books that he has published are:
These are just six of the 17 books i have run across that he has written. I have only four ebook at this time. Hoping to read more of his publish works. click on the books and you can purchase your own copy which i highly recommend. He is the owner of Linky tools website, with other great blogs to read with more valuable knowledge.
I am no published author but, I can say I have a few of my own accomplishments in writing articles on my WordPress blog site http://overboardcreatedcreations.wordpress.com/ dabbling in writing about the types of cards. Each category will soon have links to actual complete projects. But, the subject matters has been written. That brings me back to why I joined the blog parties as wells as liking to write and read, learning is a great part of the enjoyment and getting to know the cyber community intrigues me. How wonderful it is to get to know you. Hope to be soon reading about you and your loving homes, projects, crafts , photos, recipes, and the much more that you have to offer to the world of reading.
http://overboardcreations.weebly.com/wow-widgets.html
Bloggers Wow Widgets Again I must explain I am a work in progress blogger, meaning that my posting are quite few but, informative, genuine, and from the heart. I have put multiple hours rearrange widgets and learning widgets to better displaying my blog site. With hopes to fill with more information with less clutter. Widgets to me are wonderful creative way to do this. If I have got your interest on widgets, my website i have a informative group of widgets already discovered go to Sites that are published Here. Wonderful thing about the website as the technology grows so does the beauty of widgets, always something new and evolving. Always on the look out for the simplest and easiest way to apply the widget to the blog. I know computer writer and don't want to spend hours figuring out something that others have that talent. Thank you talented people for your wonderful hard work and use of your simplified work to add widgets into our blogs. I found them I use them and WOW I love them. Now i sharing your sites and insights to others. Most of the Article are simply and more to the point of going to other sites to get more detailed information to creating your own. This list is a great reference point for all the blogging tools widgets that I myself have explored. Now if you have trouble i am not by any means taking ownership of there products or information. Just informative information that the skills are out there. It's just like owning Gadgets in the kitchen. You want the coolest and newest thing out there, and just sometimes the original way is best choice out there.
Now why? am I talking about Widgets with you . Well, I joined the Ultimate Blog Party and I wanted and easier way to have you like me, follow me. So I had to added another widget. and posted it on my Wow Widgets posting and want to share them with you. In hopes that it makes a better path to reaching out to add me to you group of friends. My last blog party, realized that not everyone is on the same social media networking and so I added all the ways that you can reach out to me.
by the Author of Overboard Creations
Dawn Lala Houda Mzioud Castrova
Married to a wonderful supportive husband with no children. Sad to say
but, they are heavenly owned children, Titus and Jacob, busy singing for
my Lord and Savior. Got married in Morocco 2013, and Work at Amazon.com. My attention is mostly spent on learning and
creating greeting cards. I just recently dabbled in creating a blog site
and joined the blogging world this January of 2014. I could immediately
realize that I joined my first blog party. Knowing that without
readers, there would be no reason to write. So, here I start my quest to
establish cyber friendships, readers, and learning the world blog
hopping. This is only my second blog, really excited to visit some new
cyber friends.
Reading and Writing is my passion.
My Cat is Amira and her Photo Shoot article in the side bar if you like to meet her.
Linky Tool (a new concept for me)
This blog party involved learning and using a new tool to explore, you might of heard of it the Linky tool by a designer and published author Brent Riggs. It's free to join for the first 30 days. so on board I went, to join in the fun. Of course the ultimate blog members that sign up have gone through the process and joined on board with the Linky tools. Just a basic review that the tool is a process to link up your blog to a blog party. To learn more you can go to 5minutesformom site. HERE It will explain a little more detail of setting up the basic uses of Linky Tools for future blog parties.
The Creator of Linky Tools also is a published author which after joining i got really intrigued with Brent Riggs accomplishments who is a business man, published author and christian. Some books that he has published are:
These are just six of the 17 books i have run across that he has written. I have only four ebook at this time. Hoping to read more of his publish works. click on the books and you can purchase your own copy which i highly recommend. He is the owner of Linky tools website, with other great blogs to read with more valuable knowledge.
I am no published author but, I can say I have a few of my own accomplishments in writing articles on my WordPress blog site http://overboardcreatedcreations.wordpress.com/ dabbling in writing about the types of cards. Each category will soon have links to actual complete projects. But, the subject matters has been written. That brings me back to why I joined the blog parties as wells as liking to write and read, learning is a great part of the enjoyment and getting to know the cyber community intrigues me. How wonderful it is to get to know you. Hope to be soon reading about you and your loving homes, projects, crafts , photos, recipes, and the much more that you have to offer to the world of reading.
http://overboardcreations.weebly.com/wow-widgets.html
Bloggers Wow Widgets Again I must explain I am a work in progress blogger, meaning that my posting are quite few but, informative, genuine, and from the heart. I have put multiple hours rearrange widgets and learning widgets to better displaying my blog site. With hopes to fill with more information with less clutter. Widgets to me are wonderful creative way to do this. If I have got your interest on widgets, my website i have a informative group of widgets already discovered go to Sites that are published Here. Wonderful thing about the website as the technology grows so does the beauty of widgets, always something new and evolving. Always on the look out for the simplest and easiest way to apply the widget to the blog. I know computer writer and don't want to spend hours figuring out something that others have that talent. Thank you talented people for your wonderful hard work and use of your simplified work to add widgets into our blogs. I found them I use them and WOW I love them. Now i sharing your sites and insights to others. Most of the Article are simply and more to the point of going to other sites to get more detailed information to creating your own. This list is a great reference point for all the blogging tools widgets that I myself have explored. Now if you have trouble i am not by any means taking ownership of there products or information. Just informative information that the skills are out there. It's just like owning Gadgets in the kitchen. You want the coolest and newest thing out there, and just sometimes the original way is best choice out there. Now why? am I talking about Widgets with you . Well, I joined the Ultimate Blog Party and I wanted and easier way to have you like me, follow me. So I had to added another widget. and posted it on my Wow Widgets posting and want to share them with you. In hopes that it makes a better path to reaching out to add me to you group of friends. My last blog party, realized that not everyone is on the same social media networking and so I added all the ways that you can reach out to me.
Sorry,
I didn't create any prizes and I know we all like prizes and gifts just
wisdom. I too like to get freebies and lovely gifts. But, I didn't get
it together. Because, I got a promotion in my responsibilities at my job
(I work at Amazon.com) and i just love my job, the same time a house came to my attention that I can't pass up.
So all these good things happening. I have no time to create the things
I love the most. I hope this don't discourage you from liking my fan
page, or following on blog lovin, reading my blogs, or pining my items. I
loved to have you as my cyber friend your invited.
Now,
I am going to check out my new friends and do the linky tool, blog
hopping, blog growing, contest grouping or all the wonderful things that
are happen at the Ultimate Blog Party.
by the Author of Overboard CreationsCombination of Dark Chocolate and Peanut Butter
My Husband loves the Combination of Chocolate and Peanut Butter. Me not such a huge fan until I found this recipe. Now first I need the Ingredients and I love shopping Online. so here is my grocery list. And I have to purchase a double recipe for Two Birthdays.
Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Bars and God’s Plan for Them! (via http://www.thesaturdayeveningpot.com)Chocolate-Peanut Butter … Best Flavor Combo ever! My most favorite food of all time is, without a doubt, the chocolate with peanut butter combination. The only problem is … my body does not like too much peanut butter. At all. It’s the salicylates…
Butterfly Cake easy as 1,2,3,4,5
Spring is in the air, and all new things come to mind. I think about celebrations, flowers and of course
Butterflies. So for spring I worked out a beautiful template for a cake
from one round pan. It's only me and my husband and no need to make an
abundant of cake. So here is my design for the cake. Yum Yum. Also the party table a few accessories.
Now making a butterfly cake is easy as 1 2 3 4 5 and additional options.
Decided to make my own photo design, hopefully this will come in useful. Feel free to save as image for your recipe card for later. also include a butterfly cake pan you can purchase by clicking the Icon of the butterfly cake pan.
Really love butterflies and I decided that spring is here. So I going to make a beautiful design on my butterfly wings and perhaps have this article already and the cake has not been made yet. All good intentions to do so. This cake is one '9 inch round pan serve two people quite nicely. Could say this is achievable task for a spring fling for two. To serve people make additional round cake mixes to serve more would make a nice group of butterflies by connecting them. So I would create multiple colorful butterflies, decorating them in array of yellows, white, blues, pinks, and yes the lavenders caught my eye.
If you are like some and don't want to create the cake from the round pan. There are beautiful options out there. that you can purchase. I posted this butterfly pan that you can click the icon and purchase it through Amazon. I really favored the wing decorations for designing the cake. perhaps i might even follow the design to create my cake with this.
gorgeous butterfly cake in mind. Unless you are like myself and sometime the cut area of the cake itself can be a little tricky.So please follow the Tip is let it air dry before frosting. Fresh cake crumbles and it's hard to frost a fresh or hot cake out of the over. So the air will harden the fresh area of the cake cooling. This is when you should frost your cake. above. Of course I am always impatient for cake, so i might have the cake crumb dirt in mine. This Pan serves one two layer cake mix and sized at 11 by 8-1/2 by 2 inches deep. Be able to get at least 16 nice cut pieces for a lovely party. Without the cake crumb issues. I have to have some more items for my spring day.
Now also I Love all things Butterfly so much, so i am going to do some browsing for something to celebrate spring I want to share some of my wonderful finds How about some Cupcakes topped with butterflies and perhaps wrapped them in some pretty pink cupcake wrappers, 
Also got a wonderful thought on a pretty bowl and fill them with some gorgeous edible butterflies. I know that they are on a wedding cake. Believe me there is always a way to re purpose all things. If there edible why not decorate a festive table for spring and fill a bowl for such a beautiful occasion. I have eaten edible flowers on my salad and they are quite delicious. Also found the perfect bowl to serve the edible flowers in. Now all that's left is some good whether. I love to get this gathering together on a nice day, outdoors because butterflies don't live indoors. And I got a desire for Tomato sandwich's already.- click on the photos you too can get them thru Amazon.
Author by Overboard Creations.Types of Cards
If you are like myself and tried to Google types of
cards the search is not as specific as I
would of liked it to be. Trying different combination of key words and still
the results was not answering my question. So I went on a quest to find the
information for myself. So I wanted to share with you my results. I will
discussing the type of cards, plus structuring card. Tutorials will be linked
as we build them with supplies and measurements and many details that will help
you make your own. Our ultimate goal is to bring some insight to the question
"types of Cards". My search
brought me a generous amount of information on techniques and embellishments
that will be including in our
tutorials. But, not our main focus. Many
techniques might not be featured in our tutorials , so feel free to explore,
create and grow with you craft of making cards.
This will be a structured outline to bring things into
perspective to how the cards have evolved into what we see today.
Now, first a little knowledge on the greeting card. This
art has been around for a very long time. The History behind these
extraordinary craft started as far back to the Chinese exchanging message for a
New Year Celebrating to writing on scrolls from the Egyptians and of course a
handmade Valentine that is found in a museum. The most popular adapted all
around the world is Christmas cards that are dated back to the 1800's. Now we
are not here for a history lesson. But, I do want to bring value to the world
of card-making and the modern day extraordinary people that have evolved the
card making designs that we will show is our outline and illustrations.
This could be a little lengthy to some and informative
to others which in either case. I hope you can get some valuable information to
start crafting many types of cards for yourself. Best of all create your own.
We will be cross over-ring the two designs
to complete cataloging and Indexing.
card-making easy
- Types of Cards Index "Photo grouping of each card design" By following the illustrations and Index you will be able to see the Many types of cards and techniques of cards.
- Type of cards: Catalog A to Z Cards and their sub-existing counter parts. By following the sub categorizes projects and identifying correct verbiage to simplify the cross overs between two designs. and Naming your projects.
If you start to know me. I really like details to explanations.
Now, all types of Cards have these four Basic idea's
Front to bring attention to the card and it's Theme
Back if you commercially sell it would have a trademark, made by, or creator signature etc...
Message some message are part of the Front theme, Giving symmetry to the inside of the message. Some cards are made blank inside for the giver to write personal sentiments. But, all cards given have sentiments or quotes for this is the reason of greeting cards.
Opening can be from bottom to top,right to left, left to right, or top to bottom, there is always an opening. There is some interest to cards that have two openings. For example the card on card design or the Secret Panel Card has two openings. Designers across the globe are always trying to push the envelope to create new and unique cards that do more, move more or just are unique in design.
But, Creativity has evolved the card industry to moveable, digital, a creative embellishment. Go ahead and take a peek of the incredible meritorious named designs that woman have been working on for centuries.
by the Author of Overboard Creations
Front to bring attention to the card and it's Theme
Back if you commercially sell it would have a trademark, made by, or creator signature etc...
Message some message are part of the Front theme, Giving symmetry to the inside of the message. Some cards are made blank inside for the giver to write personal sentiments. But, all cards given have sentiments or quotes for this is the reason of greeting cards.
Opening can be from bottom to top,right to left, left to right, or top to bottom, there is always an opening. There is some interest to cards that have two openings. For example the card on card design or the Secret Panel Card has two openings. Designers across the globe are always trying to push the envelope to create new and unique cards that do more, move more or just are unique in design.
But, Creativity has evolved the card industry to moveable, digital, a creative embellishment. Go ahead and take a peek of the incredible meritorious named designs that woman have been working on for centuries.
by the Author of Overboard CreationsKitty Photo Shoot
Silly but, my Kitty Amira love's attention and a lot of it. Her loving ways are just so cute. Every day she even comes up with new ways to get our attention and keeps us smitten on her. Really can't capture enough of her silly struts, playful stunts and those moments to capture for all times. But, decide to have a photo shoot to see how she take to it. She's a natural.
She's not intimidated by the camera, if anything she got playful and seemed as if she wanted all the attention on her.Of course like any pet owner. We seem to put words in there mouth or even make suggestive like words (what they are thinking) But, pets do have there own way of talking to us. Amira wants our attention she will even take a little nibble and walk towards the direction she wants us to follow. We comply and 9 out of 10 times it's usually the answer she's looking for. She no stranger to the getting her own way.
She took over owner ship of my chair, near by shelving of her choosing and our hearts. She was rescued by some neighbors a year ago from being abandon in a construction site. The real kicker is that before our little Amira came to live with us, I had a very vivid dream of a tiger that rescued me. When that adorable kitty was brought around to find her new home. I had love at first site. And new that God made Amira just for us. Now her first given name was Namira meaning Little Tiger and Then she became Amira meaning Little Princess. She has become the Princess of our household. Even my husband has told me that she loves that, Amira is always in our mist all the time. Amira is not striving for anything but our love in return and she has us wrapped around her paw.
Kitty Needs
you to take care of her by Kitten or Adult cat supplies such as:
She's not intimidated by the camera, if anything she got playful and seemed as if she wanted all the attention on her.Of course like any pet owner. We seem to put words in there mouth or even make suggestive like words (what they are thinking) But, pets do have there own way of talking to us. Amira wants our attention she will even take a little nibble and walk towards the direction she wants us to follow. We comply and 9 out of 10 times it's usually the answer she's looking for. She no stranger to the getting her own way.She took over owner ship of my chair, near by shelving of her choosing and our hearts. She was rescued by some neighbors a year ago from being abandon in a construction site. The real kicker is that before our little Amira came to live with us, I had a very vivid dream of a tiger that rescued me. When that adorable kitty was brought around to find her new home. I had love at first site. And new that God made Amira just for us. Now her first given name was Namira meaning Little Tiger and Then she became Amira meaning Little Princess. She has become the Princess of our household. Even my husband has told me that she loves that, Amira is always in our mist all the time. Amira is not striving for anything but our love in return and she has us wrapped around her paw.Kitty Needs
you to take care of her by Kitten or Adult cat supplies such as:
Cat Food: Amira love this Friskies Dry Seafood Sensations Cat Food Bag and still eats this even if she gets table scraps. This to me is awesome because I never seen a cats eat there food after they have tasted human food. But, Amira does.
Treats: Now Amira has to have a treat. Believe this or not but she loves vanilla pudding and cry when she know that it's time to have a little treat, or if I open the refrigerator.
Toys: Well I have to say there is two of her favorite toys. Hartz Bizzy Balls Cat Toys made for cats are very important in keeping them Entertained. And second she loves Kong laser light cat toy now that we made the our fun with our cat. Make sure you keep a good place for her toys. So when she is done with them you can put them in her toy box. And she will always know where they are. When she wants to play she will go get her toy. Really does work.
Now, the worst part of the kitty supplies is deciding where she will go, to her business. Cat boxes can be tricky. If she still a kitten she can't reach to high so a low vamp would be appropriate. My favorite is the one's with covers. These to me are the best. But, make sure the vamp is not to high even though she will grow into it. You don't want the pesky smell of her doing her business else where. My favorite kitty box after numerous cat's ownership. I found is the Booda Dome Cleanstep if your going to keep you cat for her lifetime it's worth the investment. and fill the litter box with Feline Pine Litter this stuff is absolutely amazing. Now all these things are awesome.
Lovin is the Key
But, don't forget to love your cat daily. Pet them and make friends with your cat. She will love you back unconditionally, if treated her with respect and yelling won't get you anywhere. Be patient with your pet your the trainer and owner. She can only tell you my gestures. I can hold out my she rub up against it and be loving, but there attention span which is about 3-5 minutes if that long, She's on to the next thing. So have fun and enjoy your kitten that will soon be your cat.
by the Author of Overboard Creations
by the Author of Overboard CreationsGrow Your Blog Party 2014 winner
Spectacular prize's That I received from Peg from http://piecefulpeg.blogspot.com/ a gifted quilter drew her winner for the date of February 15th drawing from the Grow Your Blog Party 2014.
As seen in the photo:
This package came and is filled with wonderful items. This is a beautiful group of stickers that will be used for one of my future card projects. Some wonderful Werthers original chocolate drops to enjoy and a beautiful card. That i will probably re purpose later down the road into another project. But, for now i will enjoy it, because i usually don't get a lot of cards.
Now lets zero in on her gorgeous creations. I know the package was coming and was just excited, waiting for this prize to come. Then even my husband was amazed at her beautifully made items as if i should frame them, and he even understood how precious these items are to me and the effort that went into each project. So now I am a proud owner of my first Mug Rug (which i found out it's name from the party bio's. Which I secretly desired one then included in this giveaway was a gorgeous hand crafted pincushion (which you should see it to appreciated it) and a book-marker which is crafted by a very common process fold over used in card-making. Just love it..and my Bible loves it too. Each item well loved and precious to me.
She is currently watering her spring flowers and excited that spring is about to come as she is getting ready. So feel free to visit her and add a new friend to your blog. Thanks so much Peg
New Blog Party In Town
There is a New Blog Party in Town hosted by 5minutemoms and Date will start April 4 -11 and Sign ups are now. Just click the link in my side bar. The process sign up is different the GYB party was and there is encouragement for posting a giveaway. So if you thought I was MIA, this is not the case. In my research of blogging. and have learned that it is very important to create one good priceless blog, so my study cap is on and development is in the makings. So come back soon i will have that post up before the next blog party. If you are not already a follower, feel free to connect with me, for there is many things in the making for the up coming months.
by the Author of Overboard Creations
As seen in the photo:
Now lets zero in on her gorgeous creations. I know the package was coming and was just excited, waiting for this prize to come. Then even my husband was amazed at her beautifully made items as if i should frame them, and he even understood how precious these items are to me and the effort that went into each project. So now I am a proud owner of my first Mug Rug (which i found out it's name from the party bio's. Which I secretly desired one then included in this giveaway was a gorgeous hand crafted pincushion (which you should see it to appreciated it) and a book-marker which is crafted by a very common process fold over used in card-making. Just love it..and my Bible loves it too. Each item well loved and precious to me.
She is currently watering her spring flowers and excited that spring is about to come as she is getting ready. So feel free to visit her and add a new friend to your blog. Thanks so much Peg
New Blog Party In Town
There is a New Blog Party in Town hosted by 5minutemoms and Date will start April 4 -11 and Sign ups are now. Just click the link in my side bar. The process sign up is different the GYB party was and there is encouragement for posting a giveaway. So if you thought I was MIA, this is not the case. In my research of blogging. and have learned that it is very important to create one good priceless blog, so my study cap is on and development is in the makings. So come back soon i will have that post up before the next blog party. If you are not already a follower, feel free to connect with me, for there is many things in the making for the up coming months.
by the Author of Overboard Creations
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