Do you MOO? And by that I mean, do you use MOO for your business cards, postcards or greeting cards? If not, WARNING you may get hooked. We sure did and couldn’t be happier. MOO did an absolutely fantastic job taking our design and turning it into an oh so pretty business card that we can’t wait to show off. They made sure to get every detail just right, especially the beautiful artwork Missy from imissyyou.com did for us. Today is the day we are announcing the winners of the 100 Classic Business Cards to two lucky readers and a grand prize of 100 Classic Business Cards and Sticker Pack for one lucky reader…

Keep reading to find out how to won the after the jump…

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Carleton, Scarlet, and I recently spent ten maginificent days touring the country of Jordan. From wandering the green north of Jerash, to luxuriating at the Dead Sea, to unplugging in Wadi Rum, to exploring the wonders of Petra, to relaxing at the balmy red sea of Aqaba – we had the experience of a lifetime. I’d like to share some highlights of our trip with you, and suggest the perfect Jordan itinerary for families with kids… (more…)

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If you are searching for a new sewing book to conquer this summer look no further. Joanna Figueroa’s book, With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns is wonderfully detailed and filled with 20 quilting and sewing patterns that will keep you crafting all summer or even year long. For those of you who love to sew but have hesitated to quilt and vice versa this book is just what you need. Joannna Figueroa combines both sewing and quilting techniques in all her projects to make it feel a lot less intimidating. And if you have mastered all things needle and thread you can jump into getting started on her many adorable sewing projects…

Featuring 20 new projects, With Fabric & Thread marries the nomenclature of both sewing and quilting to create an effortless set of instructions that anyone can follow. Plus, a special section features six patterns that can be accomplished two different ways: one using sewing techniques and one using quilting techniques. The result is two unique looks from a single pattern.

• Provides an excellent stepping-off point for sewers learning to quilt, and quilters learning to sew
• Chic projects, well-styled photos, and modern illustrations speak to this increasingly unified audience
• Good, basic, understandable instructions

The pages are filled with beautiful and colorful photographs like this beginners quilt and set of adorable kids aprons.

Get another project sneak peek and find out how to enter for the chance to win a copy of With Fabric and Thread: More Than 20 Inspired Quilting and Sewing Patterns after the jump…

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