tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64444441985264365262024-03-14T10:00:29.373-07:00Guts, Grit and Pink LipstickCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-2617378349441465712013-06-03T13:25:00.002-07:002013-06-03T13:25:27.530-07:00Episode 12: Retreat Recap<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYOS1yIA.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYOS1yIA" style="display:none"></embed>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-64633979746495284672013-02-07T10:50:00.003-08:002013-02-07T10:55:45.016-08:00Episode 11: 21 Days<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://blip.tv/play/AYOOoFQA.html?p=1" width="640"></iframe><embed src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYOOoFQA" style="display: none;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed>
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www.wolfefarms.net<br />
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cjkopeccreations <br />
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CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-10563110744784441142012-12-06T14:39:00.001-08:002012-12-06T14:40:00.464-08:00Episode 10: Randomness<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYOK3WoA.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYOK3WoA" style="display:none"></embed>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-26351775136740676602012-11-16T18:10:00.001-08:002012-11-16T18:10:36.412-08:00Episode 9: Retreat!<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYOJmFYA.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYOJmFYA" style="display:none"></embed>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-72548695950301848222012-10-15T15:18:00.002-07:002012-10-15T15:18:30.509-07:00Episode 8: It's About Time<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYOG03EA.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYOG03EA" style="display:none"></embed>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-74291472257326683972012-06-11T15:55:00.000-07:002012-06-11T15:55:37.168-07:00Episode 7: Gettin' it Done<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYL6qSQA.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYL6qSQA" style="display:none"></embed>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-61407289379843751352012-05-15T10:34:00.002-07:002012-05-15T10:34:53.215-07:00Episode 6: Note to Self<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="510" src="http://blip.tv/play/AYL3lh0A.html?p=1" width="540"></iframe><embed src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYL3lh0A" style="display: none;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed>
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Show Notes<br />
Yarn Crawl was a huge success. Even with a little mix up.<br />
Painted Trillium Yarns in Hudsonville, MI is now carrying my fibers and yarns.<br />
The well traveled citric acid is finally here.<br />
Sock yarns!<br />
Shop update late next week<br />
Yenforyarn quilt was given to Lisa. She absolutely loves it!!!<br />
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Retreat! Nothing but relaxation and movie watching. Water For Elephants gets 2 big thumbs up. A little felting went on. Made flowers and a mouse<br />
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Felted mouse tutorial:<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/barby303?ref=ss_profile">http://www.etsy.com/shop/barby303?ref=ss_profile</a><br />
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Gypsy Camp Progress<br />
Lots of trees have been taken down<br />
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Chickens are loving it outside.<br />
Chick was named Faith. Because we could all use a little more faith.<br />
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ASK - Assembly of Sample Knitters<br />
Ravelry thread: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/cj-kopec-creations/2145861/1-25#1">http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/cj-kopec-creations/2145861/1-25#1</a><br />
Thank you so much for all your help!<br />
Patterns are now going to be available<br />
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Plants Plants Plants: Plants have been given for Gypsy Camp transformation. Let the transplanting begin.<br />
Dahlias are planted<br />
Roses have also been given for beautification<br />
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Cast on C2Knits KAL at Painted Trillium.<br />
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/abigail-7" target="_blank">Abigail</a> was my choice made with one of my new yarn bases!!!<br />
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Back Porch Makeover for dying stations is underway. Now I can begin the kitchen repainting.<br />
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Upcoming Yard Sale: Move this crap out of here!<br />
Slow progress on the studio but it is still progress<br />
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Gypsy Camp Spin this FALL!!!<br />
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Excited Excited Excited<br />
Master plan in the works with some wonderful help.<br />
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Contest ideas?<br />
Gardening thread?<br />
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Thanks for tuning in!<br />
CJCJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-8217525884891098232012-04-19T10:50:00.000-07:002012-04-19T10:50:12.686-07:00Ep 5: "Excited, Exhausted and Frazzled"<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYL0mDYA.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYL0mDYA" style="display:none"></embed>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-4817986513893602762012-03-28T14:06:00.000-07:002012-03-28T14:06:27.081-07:00Episode 4: Hijacked<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLxvWUA.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYLxvWUA" style="display:none"></embed>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-52466613292595485972012-03-16T08:58:00.000-07:002012-03-16T08:58:27.205-07:00Ep 3: "Ready to Get Going"<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLv8SwA.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYLv8SwA" style="display:none"></embed><br />
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Show note will be up soon. :)CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-8710665332690115142012-03-05T08:31:00.000-08:002012-03-05T08:31:11.528-08:00Ep 2: Two Gals, a Webcam & a Couple Cardboard Cutouts<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLusSkA.html?p=1" width="640"></iframe><embed src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYLusSkA" style="display: none;" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed><br />
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Show note will be up soon. :)<br />
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Thanks so much for watching.CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-53633207009408800212012-02-24T16:07:00.000-08:002012-02-24T16:07:16.977-08:00Ep.1 "Watch Me"<iframe src="http://blip.tv/play/AYLtjl8A.html?p=1" width="640" height="390" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://a.blip.tv/api.swf#AYLtjl8A" style="display:none"></embed><br />
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Show Notes:<br />
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Thank you and welcome!<br />
Showing off your homework. Thank you Pandosnarky, littlelib and Debbi for sharing!!!!!!<br />
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The studio of shame shown in it's full form. <br />
Lots of progress made on the clean up. A little more to do but hopefully next week will have finished photos.<br />
Finds: BBQ Zombie, Malibrigo and Dirt Bike Pants!!!!!!!!!!!! Squeee!<br />
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Happy Birthday to ME!<br />
Dad's gigantic cookies<br />
Birthday books: Shape Shape, Simple Modern Sewing, Alabama Stitch Book, Alabama Studio Style, Alabama studio sewing and Design and Stitch-opedia: The Only Embroidery Reference You'll Ever Need. <br />
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Knitting<br />
Contemplating frogging 2yr old socks in pursuit of casting on newer ones<br />
The Turtleback... Frog or Continue???<br />
Idlewood ~ Ahhhh the love!<br />
A scarf for the boy. Rant. No more picking your own yarn boy. You will get what Mama makes ya.<br />
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UPS Deliveries<br />
2 this week<br />
Rant on Doorknob UPS man <br />
Love my regular UPS Man<br />
In the shipments: Polwarth/Silk, Bfl/Silk and multi color Bfl roving and Merino/Cashmere/Nylon sock yarn base. 2nd shipment DYE DYE DYE<br />
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Michigan Fiber Festival Aug 17-19<br />
Stitches MW room is booked. I am still hoping for a room at host hotel.<br />
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A little horse humor from Yenforyarn<br />
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Inspirations<br />
<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">www.pinterest.com</a><br />
what inspires you<br />
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Do your homework. Keep it coming people. I can not do it without you. :)<br />
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Yes, I am skipping the shearing to watch the Daytona 500 :)<br />
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Thanks so much for watching everyone and I'll see you next week.<br />
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Where to find me:<br />
Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/cjkopec"><span style="color: #cc3300;">http://www.ravelry.com/people/cjkopec</span></a><br />
Ravelry Group <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cj-kopec-creations"><span style="color: #cc3300;">http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cj-kopec-creations</span></a><br />
Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cjkopeccreations?ref=si_shop"><span style="color: #cc3300;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/cjkopeccreations?ref=si_shop</span></a><br />
Plurk <a href="http://www.plurk.com/CJKopec"><span style="color: #cc3300;">http://www.plurk.com/CJKopec</span></a>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-24674253718864846112012-02-17T09:36:00.000-08:002012-02-17T09:36:20.573-08:00Episode 0.5 "The Prep-isode"Finally the first "baby step" for the video cast! Bare with me it's a bumpy ride but I'll get the hang of it sooner or later. :) This episode is in preparation for the upcoming regular video cast, explaining where I would like to go with the show and how YOU can be a part of it. Thanks for watching. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.<br />
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SHOW NOTES Ep.0.5 "The Prep-isode"<br />
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Welcome<br />
A show of support to help motivate each other in those times of need. From cleaning out a messy room to family or health issues...We are there for you.<br />
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Yenforyarn's project page:<br />
find her patterns here: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lisa-dykstra">http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lisa-dykstra</a><br />
tag the COFY on your ravelry project so she can see all the beautiful work you are doing<br />
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The Yenforyarn Project:<br />
For info email me: <a href="mailto:cjkopeccreations@yahoo.com">cjkopeccreations@yahoo.com</a><br />
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Studio:<br />
A mountain to climb<br />
Changes in the process and shop<br />
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Homework:<br />
Let me know what you want to see<br />
Send in pics of those 1/2 finished items and messy closets<br />
Get a little virtual support on those projects<br />
Send a story of support<br />
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Previous blog post about GGPL:<br />
Taking a Step Forward <a href="http://www.gutsgritandpinklipstick.blogspot.com/2011/11/taking-step-forward.html">http://www.gutsgritandpinklipstick.blogspot.com/2011/11/taking-step-forward.html</a><br />
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Where to find me:<br />
Ravelry <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/cjkopec">http://www.ravelry.com/people/cjkopec</a><br />
Ravelry Group <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cj-kopec-creations">http://www.ravelry.com/groups/cj-kopec-creations</a><br />
Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/cjkopeccreations?ref=si_shop">http://www.etsy.com/shop/cjkopeccreations?ref=si_shop</a><br />
Plurk <a href="http://www.plurk.com/CJKopec">http://www.plurk.com/CJKopec</a>CJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00042426202020498389noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6444444198526436526.post-34670718014608686582011-11-15T06:39:00.000-08:002011-11-15T08:56:56.077-08:00Taking a Step ForwardIt's funny how life always seems to throw us a curve ball when we are in the pursuit of or dreams and destiny. It makes us reevaluate our surrounding and has us make a right turn when our goals seem to be staring us directly in the face to our left. It's happened to us all at some point and many of us never fully recover from the "big things" in life. Taking that new road changes who we are; sometimes whether or not we realize it. Many of us sit up one day and say "What the heck has happened and how in the world did I turn into this?" I had that moment last spring. I remember sitting on the couch and just melting into the cushions, a sobbing pile of mess. After a rather unflattering hour or so of my personal pity party I sat up and said to myself "I didn't chose to have these things happen to me. But I can chose to make of it what I will and it will not consume me with sadness or steal another second of my life, the way that is has been."<br />
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I recall getting up, washing my face off looking in the mirror as a tremendous feeling of empowerment came over me. That is when I decided to not let these "curve balls" knock me down. I was going to accept these events that just happened and futhermore, I would own it. Awful things happen every day to everyone. I am not special or singled out in my tragedies. What will make me special is what I do with the cards I have been dealt. <br />
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Look out world! I am back and I am bringing all my friends that will stand beside me and say "You may have tried to knock me down, but we are standing here together and we are stronger than ever!."<br />
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I decided to start this new blog as an invitation to anyone and everyone who may have been there and done that. It's sort of a support system for a group of friends that I have, and for the friendships that are in our future. We will share our stories and how our friends (locally, online and other) have supported us. I have found that the "Crafting" Community, especially the knitters, have been a huge support to me. Even though they may not have known the entire story, just having a "hello" on my post or a sweet email asking what I have been up to during my absence has been such a reminder that I do have a true path and not to let it go. Just taking the time each day to look at what everyone is up to knitting-wise and seeing their craftiness has inspired me and kept my head above the water.<br />
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I say thank you to all my crafty pals and welcome to my new endeavor, where I will be sharing crafty ideas and all the great things that I find while surfing the web. Because together there is nothing we cannot accomplish without a little Guts, Grit and a touch of Pink Lipstick. So let's all hit it head on and share some of our great finds, crafty and otherwise. <br />
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Send me a note to <a href="mailto:gutsgritandpinklipstick@cjkopec-creations.com">gutsgritandpinklipstick@cjkopec-creations.com</a> with any ideas that you would like to share or a special story. I am all ears and we can not wait hear from you.<br />
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