tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57100106833327095522024-03-20T02:03:28.778-05:00Five Green PenguinsFive Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-77827944833284502422010-06-01T20:50:00.005-05:002010-06-01T21:06:13.457-05:00**Baby Shower**Crystal and I first met in Ms. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Lammers</span> 3rd grade class when I moved to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Elkhorn</span> in 1988. We have been best friends ever since!! I am so excited for Crystal and her husband, Nate, to welcome a baby girl to their family in August. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Soo</span>...its only fitting for me and Crystals sister, Rachel, to throw Crystal a fabulous baby shower!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxwdsmOLs_nGoFNV6GpZpHFIX31KfOt4HXLA6sjDzlwHl0qP6oDMPuVGiH0qJvkv52DqtzJqH4UxoDXqolGDo5V4Gj8f-kPYRNWgQGS0QcxebcFIfw4_7MWOFQ3aCjRhdMClKGSqamRbk/s1600/074.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpxwdsmOLs_nGoFNV6GpZpHFIX31KfOt4HXLA6sjDzlwHl0qP6oDMPuVGiH0qJvkv52DqtzJqH4UxoDXqolGDo5V4Gj8f-kPYRNWgQGS0QcxebcFIfw4_7MWOFQ3aCjRhdMClKGSqamRbk/s320/074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477989544304367298" border="0" /></a>So, its really not my style to just go to the store and BUY <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">invit</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVPJUcfIDdmNTD97wcqiSdUhyphenhyphenoX68IFhxLOB3g0jlNrbTK21f2PjZytUiKsiwI4kqiaIu1BzXjhScgnQGzuFdW7Ic7G4kFjeyIjc7fDdCtqztLP3j02fvhMDjlEBEnjcMpxXwqM1dcs5K/s1600/075.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVPJUcfIDdmNTD97wcqiSdUhyphenhyphenoX68IFhxLOB3g0jlNrbTK21f2PjZytUiKsiwI4kqiaIu1BzXjhScgnQGzuFdW7Ic7G4kFjeyIjc7fDdCtqztLP3j02fvhMDjlEBEnjcMpxXwqM1dcs5K/s320/075.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477991394082282850" border="0" /></a><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ations</span>! That simply wouldn't do. So I made 40 invitation by hand! They actually took a lot longer to put together than I thought they would, so my great friend, Kelly, came over and helped me. THANKS, KELLY!!!<br />Here is the end results:<br /><br />I think they turned cute! :) I think its going to be a really fun shower. And I can't wait to meet Crystal's little girl!! I keep telling her "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Wende</span> is a good name for a girl!" :) <br /><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-66095152306790495092010-04-24T17:49:00.005-05:002010-04-24T18:08:15.895-05:00Caramel Apple Salad<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAssaAZLQKCA0w6rq-bsdBPIpqxXG9N3KRWSNpRWPl6I2GveGYMkCe7I-ppkOhjuAxIBdM1hCIWf44DscWlUpsV-jkzrwwAycOANV7yzAo6TLH2l0n1ncr3YfupRxDG5CxBLkG93ALJ8i/s1600/random+084.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMAssaAZLQKCA0w6rq-bsdBPIpqxXG9N3KRWSNpRWPl6I2GveGYMkCe7I-ppkOhjuAxIBdM1hCIWf44DscWlUpsV-jkzrwwAycOANV7yzAo6TLH2l0n1ncr3YfupRxDG5CxBLkG93ALJ8i/s400/random+084.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463840231171250354" border="0" /></a>Mike and I were invited over to our friends Kelly and Brian's house for dinner...and we are bringing dessert. So I googled 100 calorie recipes and found this gem! Caramel Apple Salad. Totally easy to make and the few bites I have had so far it's pretty good too! So here's how you make it:<img src="file:///C:/Users/Wende/Pictures/2010-04-24%20random/random%20081.JPG" alt="" /><br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Wende/Pictures/2010-04-24%20random/random%20081.JPG" alt="" /><br />8 oz tub of Cool Whip Free<br />1 box sugar free Butter Scotch Pudding mix<br />14 oz can of Pineapple tidbits (with juice)--I found they didn't have 14 oz cans. I used a 20 oz can and took some out<br />4 large Red Delicious Apples<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0SeJjiws6xrZKBpfMSSlQOdQQV2dzXbeYTnrMjwjKRLcCRJ-0Wi5EghS5ahWNgLy58jzpCYAcTVtSshAP9lqtrM-XaC-9-9AM1iiuSY_kmcMXqChJXU_4eci_47nRKV0C_0qNx_2FXXQC/s1600/random+082.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0SeJjiws6xrZKBpfMSSlQOdQQV2dzXbeYTnrMjwjKRLcCRJ-0Wi5EghS5ahWNgLy58jzpCYAcTVtSshAP9lqtrM-XaC-9-9AM1iiuSY_kmcMXqChJXU_4eci_47nRKV0C_0qNx_2FXXQC/s200/random+082.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463842179932373554" border="0" /></a><br />4 large Granny Smith Apples<br /><br />Combine Butter Scotch Pudding mix with the pineapple tidbits with the juice. Mix together well and set aside.<br /><br />Dice the apples into small pieces and combine with the Butter Scotch Pudding/Pineapple mixture. This is the only annoying part of this dessert..<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3sFuBDE1eHtdHgkMCuI0yGq1mCj8GdfGb-NIoTHsZeDqJYK-iFeHlwMsJz0P1ek8NUH9GwhwMyn-0l6Y53RpRsfgyCGX_CFKonFNw45Bs13rvCeMTGonIFFqWjCYexUc71K15t8ycrmdj/s1600/random+083.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3sFuBDE1eHtdHgkMCuI0yGq1mCj8GdfGb-NIoTHsZeDqJYK-iFeHlwMsJz0P1ek8NUH9GwhwMyn-0l6Y53RpRsfgyCGX_CFKonFNw45Bs13rvCeMTGonIFFqWjCYexUc71K15t8ycrmdj/s200/random+083.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463843223273914962" border="0" /></a>.. dicing 8 large apples.... yeah..that takes some time...and makes a whole lot of dessert.<br /><br />Once you are done dicing, fold in the cool whip topping. Continue to mix until all the apples are covered. Then chill. And you're done!<br /><br />Super simple dessert and I think it will be a fun summer dessert!<br /><br />Servings per recipe-16!! yea.. forgot to look at that before I made it... I think we'll be having leftovers!<br />Calories--90.7 !! yummy healthy dessert!<br />I will let you know how it goes over at Kelly and Brian's! :)<br /><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-4742047968725272322010-04-15T18:46:00.007-05:002010-04-15T22:31:13.453-05:00Nonfat Gingersnaps--kind of a pain in the ass... but very YUMMY!! :)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIq2LrvyLzjC0YAHMFfIVWvkz1H610EdE9W_R8nwtbFPjHAje8rWYQVIZ__mtPxOfPNwEsm_9MKHw7V4uP_n2-wzMCZ4oCuCqWvYFrfvmrrBuY7_djZdbG-NvYaIIP7dHw1z-Y-qPi6AzM/s1600/087.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIq2LrvyLzjC0YAHMFfIVWvkz1H610EdE9W_R8nwtbFPjHAje8rWYQVIZ__mtPxOfPNwEsm_9MKHw7V4uP_n2-wzMCZ4oCuCqWvYFrfvmrrBuY7_djZdbG-NvYaIIP7dHw1z-Y-qPi6AzM/s400/087.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460515760382031314" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So I was searching the internet for healthy cookie recipes and I came across these! They were kind of a pain, but they are very good. They are soft gingersnaps cookies which is a little different but good! So here's how you make them:<br /><br />1 cup packed dark brown sugar ( I didn't have dark so I used light...it worked fine! :))<br />1/4 cup applesauce<br />1/3 cup molasses (preferable mild-flavored)<br />2 1/4 cups flour<br />1 teaspoon baking soda<br />2 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />1 1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger<br />1/4 teaspoon ground cloves<br />1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (didn't have fresh...so I just used regular)<br />1/4 teaspoon salt<br />2 large egg whites, at room temperature<br />1/2 cup finely chopped candied ginger (I grated the candied ginger...this was the pain in the ass part! Ginger is sticky and annoying to grate!!)<br />*additional sugar mixed with a big pinch of cinnamon for rolling the cookies<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nQ4qXzU77EobzTSxSY4kpZYgNaEs0yopOpJhEU_wgpKjE_0b1Rz_F67udUIaVTQEcU2blx4F-i03mE0IIyzmv_iIOB3z6dTZ8eOn4IVGr4PkZxKNHG0hKSRRQ9Ol87TBW4c6nyIxPknO/s1600/082.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7nQ4qXzU77EobzTSxSY4kpZYgNaEs0yopOpJhEU_wgpKjE_0b1Rz_F67udUIaVTQEcU2blx4F-i03mE0IIyzmv_iIOB3z6dTZ8eOn4IVGr4PkZxKNHG0hKSRRQ9Ol87TBW4c6nyIxPknO/s200/082.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460518162461996562" border="0" /></a><br />1-In the bowl of a standing electric mixer (enter my Christmas present from Mike--part of the reason I cook is to use the mixer!) beat the brown sugar, applesauce, and molasses for five minutes at medium speed, with the paddle attachment.<br /><br />2-Meanwhile sift together the flour, baking soda, spices, and salt. (I didn't really sift, I just put them all in the bowl and mixed with a fork until they seemed to all be blended together... I should probably should invest in a sifter though...)<br /><br />3-After five minutes, stop the mixer, scape down the sides, and add the egg whites. Beat another minute.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6d6fIT1b1f5cFC7fzL_1MX7SZ7MurMnVKtGgq20FB83-bl5m9cGjYUM-Ir-p8IHgsdhSvRQzQf2cam1Y3m4Uv0j8b26IkUVxzB1BbhYMP3bjIZ9oI-EoohCXwcVEghZCcwlCzy2wToWx/s1600/084.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6d6fIT1b1f5cFC7fzL_1MX7SZ7MurMnVKtGgq20FB83-bl5m9cGjYUM-Ir-p8IHgsdhSvRQzQf2cam1Y3m4Uv0j8b26IkUVxzB1BbhYMP3bjIZ9oI-EoohCXwcVEghZCcwlCzy2wToWx/s200/084.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460519773933175122" border="0" /></a><br />4-With the mixer at its lowest speed, add the dry ingredients until completely incorporated, and mix on medium for one minute more.<br /><br />5-Stir in the chopped candied ginger. Chill the batter very well. (I made the mix on Wednesday night and left it in the fridge and made them on Thursday.)<br /><br />6-To bake the cookies, preheat the oven to 350F<br /><br />7-Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (yea...I didn't have either of these.... or really know what to do... so I called my mom... she didn't know either. But we came up with the idea of greasing the pan with shortening and flouring the pan. This worked! :) )<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpoQ9nNbrVJMQ-gA92MuxuBqtWIFHM7SPbyw1oWgmrai1w-dHSL9jZYird3L4aQJ2-fGD14TchO0PmmBQDX3sdTOUoU_35w3Q854tiNMbVsTaGFgZRw8HePjQGH56_6WWYpj3XRGrehu1/s1600/085.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinpoQ9nNbrVJMQ-gA92MuxuBqtWIFHM7SPbyw1oWgmrai1w-dHSL9jZYird3L4aQJ2-fGD14TchO0PmmBQDX3sdTOUoU_35w3Q854tiNMbVsTaGFgZRw8HePjQGH56_6WWYpj3XRGrehu1/s200/085.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460521541492706098" border="0" /></a><br /><br />8-Pour some cinnamon-scented granulated sugar in a shallow baking dish. Scoop the cookies into a heaping tablespoon-size balls (about the size of an unshelled walnut) and plunk them down into the sugar<br />Afterwards, use your hands to form the dough into sugar-coated balls: don't be shy with the sugar either. It not only helps to shape the sticky dough, but makes a lovely crust for the finished cookies.<br /><br />9-Put the cookies mounds evenly-spaced on the two baking sheets, leaving room (at least 3 inches) between them to spread.<br /><br />10-Bake for 13 minutes (I only had to bake for 11 minutes in my oven), or until the cookies fell just barely set in center. Remove from oven and cool.<br /><br />Mike ate one right out of the oven...and he was all smiles! :) They are really good. It made almost 3 dozen cookies... Let me know anyone trys them!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-62591617487395341042010-04-11T15:47:00.004-05:002010-04-11T16:10:39.836-05:00Bad Blogging!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyDIVc77faEV739BT0WdQgur-LV4w0SXCuMywhKJQNQVgAca5hWB8rVjVCyFiZJ3XQBsNIab1yEOClDAEEUAZMuHa5mdeFjVVxb4XAHricHcvWPwtSwqcjcJ4fAUXHdxhtzMCQYElCT5l/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyDIVc77faEV739BT0WdQgur-LV4w0SXCuMywhKJQNQVgAca5hWB8rVjVCyFiZJ3XQBsNIab1yEOClDAEEUAZMuHa5mdeFjVVxb4XAHricHcvWPwtSwqcjcJ4fAUXHdxhtzMCQYElCT5l/s200/photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5458987617944029682" border="0" /></a><br />So, I am a really bad blogger! :) I have been somewhat busy with bags...and also my new hobby of cooking/baking. I made a pretty cute summer bag for myself (on the right). I have made a few bags for family members too, but haven't taken any pictures of them. I haven't been posting to Etsy recently. I am going to try to get a few things posted on my Etsy shop this summer. I have some fun idea's for bags. So hopefully I can make them into a reality and get somethings posted on my blog and also on Etsy.<br /><br />I have decided that if I am going to learn how to cook I should learn how to cook healthy things. I started with healthy cookies. I always replace the butter/shortening that the recipe calls for with applesauce. This cuts the fat and makes them pretty healthy. The cookies have turned out pretty well so far. I have even had some people ask me for the recipe. So going forward I am not only going to be sharing my new sewing projects, I am going to be sharing my cooking projects :) I hope everyone enjoys!<br /><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-41776337682890562012009-11-16T10:18:00.003-06:002009-11-16T10:24:20.377-06:00HEARTS!!On Etsy, if you like an item or a shop you can "heart" them and it add that shop or item to your favorites. This weekend I got 2 "hearts" from total strangers! Its really not that huge of a deal, but I was just excited to know that people are looking at my shop and though they didn't buy anything, they liked what they saw! :) Gives me encouragement to get cracking and post more items on my shop! <br />www.fivegreenpenguins.etsy.comFive Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-27166199598619689632009-11-01T16:58:00.003-06:002009-11-01T17:03:31.387-06:00Merry Christmas, Joanna!<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> 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</span>Really….Chanel?<span style=""> </span>I had to break it to Bob that I don’t think I am really Chanel yet.<span style=""> </span>He told me that it was just the color for the idea… and I could do whatever I wanted for that bag.<span style=""> </span>So this is what I came up.<span style=""> </span>This is my version of the Chanel bag.<span style=""> </span>I am giving it to Bob tomorrow.<span style=""> </span>I really hope he and Joanna like it! I think it turned out pretty cute!....ok… maybe not Chanel…but hey…the price tag wasn’t Chanel either! <p class="MsoNormal">This bag is 10 ¼ inch by 10 ¼ inch by 3 ½ inch. It has a large outside pocket and 2 inside pockets (one of which is a zipper pocket) and then has a magnetic closure.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBkW2su9MArA0z45gXfjaTWBGqUlbFuK8kFwUfsmvx0oTJ3_37Jpwc6tEzFoby2WyQU6TxhMX4a97Lpemc1hIR8AnZ3UFCP5liIoh17X-a4z_TX25vnPu8-l4Hp4ErdgF73uTcaJO1acV/s1600-h/081.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBkW2su9MArA0z45gXfjaTWBGqUlbFuK8kFwUfsmvx0oTJ3_37Jpwc6tEzFoby2WyQU6TxhMX4a97Lpemc1hIR8AnZ3UFCP5liIoh17X-a4z_TX25vnPu8-l4Hp4ErdgF73uTcaJO1acV/s320/081.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399274040556045426" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6g1SdhzK2q-yJfCAfSPjA7aRK9GhijaSsdwi8KYOMZNP06_68PaxJzoQUoFauMHcPVEZ29RAOJ5mFiCrK1rU1hF70zqtnzwDN6XvA5hnFAuLFETyMo9bU0IP2FSJz3FzAwDseDWes4SME/s1600-h/082+-+Copy.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6g1SdhzK2q-yJfCAfSPjA7aRK9GhijaSsdwi8KYOMZNP06_68PaxJzoQUoFauMHcPVEZ29RAOJ5mFiCrK1rU1hF70zqtnzwDN6XvA5hnFAuLFETyMo9bU0IP2FSJz3FzAwDseDWes4SME/s320/082+-+Copy.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399273881444665218" border="0" /></a><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"></p><div id="refHTML"></div>Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-45442828835096461542009-10-23T12:48:00.007-05:002010-04-11T15:46:19.449-05:00"Thank you" bags<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAVIKAUpF18SML_q339joLeE0szJGzh_kRPvcl3PGT_dKDcdhJJK_sCMtVY2aI8-6M8tTh7E_oSJNBF1lqnCKJe-ZWbqFGsiIBs3nxAs8xQZem3SxapOYitPYkhGgvecPXo5UN7Zc0kDi/s1600-h/red+black.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395854411326987394" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right; width: 178px; height: 243px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAVIKAUpF18SML_q339joLeE0szJGzh_kRPvcl3PGT_dKDcdhJJK_sCMtVY2aI8-6M8tTh7E_oSJNBF1lqnCKJe-ZWbqFGsiIBs3nxAs8xQZem3SxapOYitPYkhGgvecPXo5UN7Zc0kDi/s320/red+black.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLj4c5vIXvkDIxMx5K3n-8qfVsRsQD1_Z3n71xZdYbE817Apc2yWwOHeZIxlgLedSK1YBOXLdXRsNTTIZJhc_196f51zdv7xpE3i72d6m_1YEpxIdYIIzTmnSH-U40SyavvYIpVQPyYlB/s1600-h/green+flower.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395853934850213186" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 204px; height: 273px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLj4c5vIXvkDIxMx5K3n-8qfVsRsQD1_Z3n71xZdYbE817Apc2yWwOHeZIxlgLedSK1YBOXLdXRsNTTIZJhc_196f51zdv7xpE3i72d6m_1YEpxIdYIIzTmnSH-U40SyavvYIpVQPyYlB/s320/green+flower.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><p><br />Delanie has made her grand entrance into this world!! We are all very excited to welcome her into our family! She just couldn’t wait any long to start this journey of life and was born about 4 weeks early on Oct. 13th!! Mom and baby are doing well. Delanie is still in hospital but will hopefully be ready to go home with Mom and Dad soon! Congrats again, Hollie and Dennis!!<br /><br />My wonderful sister Hollie has some great friends that threw her fabulous baby showers! These showers were very special for my sister and she wanted to do something special for these lovely ladies that threw the parties! She commissioned me to make reusable shopping bags for them. She asked that they be large and functional… the rest I was give creative freedom! These bags are all 13in x 13.5in x 4.5in.<br /><br />I hope Hollie likes them and more important I hope the women that she give them to likes them as well! I know Hollie truly appreciated all that they did for her! And I do too!! I wish I lived closer so I could have attended them!<br /><br />To see all 7 of the bags and more images of them check them out on my Etsy shop<br /><a href="http://www.fivegreenpenguins.etsy.com/">http://www.fivegreenpenguins.etsy.com/</a> </p><br /><p></p><br /><p>Ms Delanie!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395856747143937634" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3eDMf5mfLFcmYf24GXDZKUwqBk8mCnlCATDt-toTpx1iaCkC8LpyKN-1IgISY2xKi0PgQeriGZNssc0qVaXnyp9FwlCtXO7POJ1azU72reoghMG6XuaAenCzcWvLsUCKc1fYigaeJXMZt/s400/Delanie.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /></p><br /><div>Thanks! :) Wende</div>Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-91996686764172273772009-09-28T21:45:00.007-05:002009-09-28T22:01:47.640-05:00Delanie needs a bag!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vDEZ-EdStC-ekfscrMt4rvhHeDcWZzgLMc9zmX6EV1Y_xvDXlFtRD1nszKRGJa8rJODQoP7yFGTtBUorj9jtP4tvITaQOlVsfR7bncNcX1Vs9117bXguGW-7CNmk66ZOm7moRXqKMWMK/s1600-h/033.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vDEZ-EdStC-ekfscrMt4rvhHeDcWZzgLMc9zmX6EV1Y_xvDXlFtRD1nszKRGJa8rJODQoP7yFGTtBUorj9jtP4tvITaQOlVsfR7bncNcX1Vs9117bXguGW-7CNmk66ZOm7moRXqKMWMK/s200/033.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386719107765871058" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I am so excited to be an aunt for the 3rd time this winter! My sister, Hollie is having her first child in November. We are all so excited to meet little Delanie!! So my sister asked me to make a diaper bag for little Delanie. I am honored to have her use a bag that I made for her. AND I LOVE how the bag turned out. I really hope Hollie and Delanie love it too!! This diaper bag is 13in wide by 12 in tall and 4.5 in wide with 44 inch straps. I love the long straps, you can wear it on the shoulder or across the chest as a messenger bag. It has a side pocket and well as 2 large pockets in the frount and 4 large pockets in the inside. It has a button on the front with and elastic loop as a closure. I love the elastic closer because the bag can be stuffed to the max and the closure will keep everything in so none of Delanies toy or goodies fall out. Love you guys!! :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJh0wUB10_m8vU-q6rBRVAsw4GqX9_amFZbPbLuo8RcR20ovlMUHOHP8NYVo9AyMN0qs9x_6PZ6VK1F0E6NptwZ5LJy4djr6hxT99qfgKY0OgUneGwXgKr14hl9NucMQmuwSYluOwKCm4/s1600-h/034.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJh0wUB10_m8vU-q6rBRVAsw4GqX9_amFZbPbLuo8RcR20ovlMUHOHP8NYVo9AyMN0qs9x_6PZ6VK1F0E6NptwZ5LJy4djr6hxT99qfgKY0OgUneGwXgKr14hl9NucMQmuwSYluOwKCm4/s200/034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386717709196271730" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8p0Re8xOaCzdnnucvnBlLI9NeLgyPKh_KpOkC4Ht51FgpQ6pJrCEp5OxIepHH8fQHbVfXCksq7WR7WXEIJ43-Mk2uYUxOJ0EMcczmDWmQHorlIYiesn2DNZ4MAs3g3uwFh_xk8DhNWJsl/s1600-h/035.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8p0Re8xOaCzdnnucvnBlLI9NeLgyPKh_KpOkC4Ht51FgpQ6pJrCEp5OxIepHH8fQHbVfXCksq7WR7WXEIJ43-Mk2uYUxOJ0EMcczmDWmQHorlIYiesn2DNZ4MAs3g3uwFh_xk8DhNWJsl/s200/035.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386718786091425586" border="0" /></a><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-7386042240996802482009-09-17T08:33:00.003-05:002009-09-17T08:46:54.854-05:00Sassy Suz!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWdAYyTk-LjE3v2UgRbhUp_RTKxMuDHUn4TVU_Y0poBoDHJ-dSdrzqhFPQp-O1cFjPcZCotD9Ro9ayz1P3dSpq-tyxs9pgVZGHnOXIy6ekyVSKFvkVExwsqf1h_8e4M8yn9glZh7xMc9C/s1600-h/suz+bag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382429390690011378" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXWdAYyTk-LjE3v2UgRbhUp_RTKxMuDHUn4TVU_Y0poBoDHJ-dSdrzqhFPQp-O1cFjPcZCotD9Ro9ayz1P3dSpq-tyxs9pgVZGHnOXIy6ekyVSKFvkVExwsqf1h_8e4M8yn9glZh7xMc9C/s200/suz+bag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My sister-in-law, Suz was in town a couple of weeks ago for my birthday and a Husker football game. While she was here I showed her the bags and purses that I had been working on and told her about my new business venture. "You know what would be a fun idea for a purse?" Music to my ears! She explained that she likes the idea of an all black purse that maybe had some white and black print on it with just a splash of Husker Red. The wheels in my head started turning. Black, white and red is a pretty classic color combination, so I wanted to come up with a fun way to do it, and maybe do something different. This bag is the end result of this. I love, love love this purse! Its a larger purse to hold lots of stuff, and then the front closure will keep everything in the front pocket and the bag. I think it turned out so cute and so fun!! This bag is fully lined in red canvas and has an inside pocket that is the same print as the front pocket. Since Suz had inspired this bag I had to name it after her! It is now posted for sale on Etsy for $50 as the Sassy Suz! Thanks for your help, Suz! Keeps those ideas coming!! :) <br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir0AB7CqkF1DSL7z6abU5HPtV_B_HHP7iXCm_bLT2SPxVZPqYS8X0tk8w7xDEg8tOmmgaSGVjLSxAsfRPpav1L7EUdq2TL-kaMVSjqsjUdvdDkhkJOb-1fhEKSqA5C3iP_bD_RgRlf_g1Z/s1600-h/green+bag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382430988717181570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir0AB7CqkF1DSL7z6abU5HPtV_B_HHP7iXCm_bLT2SPxVZPqYS8X0tk8w7xDEg8tOmmgaSGVjLSxAsfRPpav1L7EUdq2TL-kaMVSjqsjUdvdDkhkJOb-1fhEKSqA5C3iP_bD_RgRlf_g1Z/s200/green+bag.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>This is another bag that I just posted for sale on Etsy for $35. It is a smaller purse. I really like this Olive green color paired with the blue denim which is what it is fully lined in. </p><br /><p>Check out other views of these bags at <a href="http://www.fivegreenpenguins.etsy.com/">www.fivegreenpenguins.etsy.com</a> </p>Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710010683332709552.post-91785563943806984212009-09-14T18:47:00.000-05:002009-09-14T19:03:40.842-05:00I'm a blogger!Hi All! Its official! I am a blogger! I have started making bags and purses, so I thought I would start a blog to share my bags and share my learning experiences. I don't use a pattern; I just kind of make them up as I go. I like to try new things with the bags. Like sizes, closures, pockets, buttons, zippers, ribbons, and color combinations. It's a trial and error method. I really like making them, and they are getting pretty cute if I do say so myself. I come up with more ideas than I have time to make, but hopefully in time I will be able to make them all.<br /><br />And with the encouragement of my wonderful family, boyfriend, and friends I have decided to try my hand as an entrepreneur. It's a pretty scary and exciting new chapter in my life. I have fears that no one will like what I make; that the bags aren't go enough, etc..etc... (the list of insecurities are endless...) But with the support of these great people, I have swallowed the giant knot of self doubt and I'm putting my bags out there for the world! I have started a shop on Etsy. My shop's URL is www.fivegreenpenguins.etsy.com . So some of my bags are already on there and I hope to have more on there soon. Here is a little sample of the first ones that I have made. Please leave me comments, and let me know what you think.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7KG5_dXHhR69FV3VEZiQxLihruMKeBYzuBqSxPAI10kLqZoTM302xpr0QK8TeSIXPP4FCDCEpRsSrM0k-qY_LZMXC130EfOyqQg_A7gGfgswPDY1hcAUm65BKcg2r1G6a8BsqxrfVB_-/s1600-h/random+027.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji7KG5_dXHhR69FV3VEZiQxLihruMKeBYzuBqSxPAI10kLqZoTM302xpr0QK8TeSIXPP4FCDCEpRsSrM0k-qY_LZMXC130EfOyqQg_A7gGfgswPDY1hcAUm65BKcg2r1G6a8BsqxrfVB_-/s200/random+027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381476384517622594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6aCMKl42trpjmbZfV0vMTm94Cyky6_9HsSnK6ix2teSkR7VEpIBoQ45IOr8uxobmpn2FWw-BtdiEsmvjhfXtTC980p3U9BOEHz2qYWu0krIcuuIu_Ap5TVS_xLEWqvmvGtAwwB2bCx0i/s1600-h/random+029.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6aCMKl42trpjmbZfV0vMTm94Cyky6_9HsSnK6ix2teSkR7VEpIBoQ45IOr8uxobmpn2FWw-BtdiEsmvjhfXtTC980p3U9BOEHz2qYWu0krIcuuIu_Ap5TVS_xLEWqvmvGtAwwB2bCx0i/s200/random+029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381476572987276434" border="0" /></a>A friend at work hired me to make her this bag. She wanted this green color and the long messenger bag strap. But then I was given total freedom to do whatever I wanted to do with it. I think it turned out really cute and she was very happy when she got it. It is a success! :)<br /><br />Below is another bag that I made and put on Etsy. It was purchased quickly my awesome brother, Jason. He got it for his friend, Jane, as a going away gift. It is a sassy, cute red purse and I hope Jane loves it as much as I do!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGY_mXqtPJcy2vXi5f1TeS4Z5ClQ2g-z9TnRJx2R2ZQ_B7l4oW1fFhleHMhwIPw1AlzybPHW8SleaxxUTKDZJ_oW0n3jV1BAhGH9U-_t-C9s7DKVxOlab9-kjbgjtV_yUbDpUGvHLEaF0/s1600-h/random+051.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivGY_mXqtPJcy2vXi5f1TeS4Z5ClQ2g-z9TnRJx2R2ZQ_B7l4oW1fFhleHMhwIPw1AlzybPHW8SleaxxUTKDZJ_oW0n3jV1BAhGH9U-_t-C9s7DKVxOlab9-kjbgjtV_yUbDpUGvHLEaF0/s200/random+051.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381477461325194690" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cZu8wHn_XdF9M-Vbf9PjozZ7gMuVwsltbmRk8Igea7rHD2ye9cQqY-61TA6HxZBseQHivIKyvwuQUvvMsamcYf89Y89BsxitKhdUwzFFtrsJVgXnf3_PC5OTQIfcO6TATPVFHZa1yT47/s1600-h/random+050.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4cZu8wHn_XdF9M-Vbf9PjozZ7gMuVwsltbmRk8Igea7rHD2ye9cQqY-61TA6HxZBseQHivIKyvwuQUvvMsamcYf89Y89BsxitKhdUwzFFtrsJVgXnf3_PC5OTQIfcO6TATPVFHZa1yT47/s200/random+050.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5381477716570499954" border="0" /></a>Thank you for checking out my blog. Come back soon for new bags and new updates! :)Five Green Penguinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09546837092521771543noreply@blogger.com2