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	<title>Pick Me! &#187; Note To Self</title>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Tell Me What I Can&#8217;t Do</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2011/12/03/dont-tell-me-what-i-cant-do/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:59:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Note to self: Next time you&#8217;re feeling defeated, watch this video.



No wonder Locke was my favorite Lost character.

Via: Supercut.org — LOST: &#8220;Don&#8217;t tell me what I can&#8217;t do!&#8221;
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Note to self: Next time you&#8217;re feeling defeated, watch this video.</p>

<p align="center"><iframe width="450" height="259" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YkfmfArmAcY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>

<p>No wonder Locke was my favorite Lost character.</p>

<p>Via: <a href='http://supercut.org/video/259'>Supercut.org — LOST: &#8220;Don&#8217;t tell me what I can&#8217;t do!&#8221;</a></p>
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		<title>Adventures in Depression</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2011/10/30/adventures-in-depression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 18:15:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Note to self: Next time you&#8217;re feeling sad for no reason, read this again. 


Hyperbole and a Half: Adventures in Depression


It will help, I promise.

I never knew that &#8220;I&#8217;m dead inside&#8221; could be so liberating. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://laura.moncur.org/wp-content/photos/Judge-Me-All-You-Want-150x130.png" alt="Judge Me All You Want" title="Judge Me All You Want" width="150" height="130" class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-6591" />Note to self: Next time you&#8217;re feeling sad for no reason, read this again. </p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2011/10/adventures-in-depression.html">Hyperbole and a Half: Adventures in Depression</a></li>
</ul>

<p>It will help, I promise.</p>

<p>I never knew that &#8220;I&#8217;m dead inside&#8221; could be so liberating. </p>
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		<title>Note to Self: Papercraft Fun</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/09/29/note-to-self-papercraft-fun/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Note To Self]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Next time you feel bored, make some of these fun papercrafty things:


Papercraft World: Paper Trick Video &#124; Paper Models &#124; Free Papercraft &#124; Printable Crafts &#124; Paper Toys &#124; 3d Card Models
Papercraft Paradise &#124; PaperCrafts &#124; Paper Models &#124; Card Models: Obama Papercraft
Papercraft Paradise &#124; PaperCrafts &#124; Paper Models &#124; Card Models: Super Mario: Toad [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://laura.moncur.org/wp-content/photos/obama-papercraft.jpg" alt="Barack Obama Papercraft" title="Barack Obama Papercraft" align="right" width="226" height="320" class="attachment wp-att-4344 " />Next time you feel bored, make some of these fun papercrafty things:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="http://papercraft-world.blogspot.com/2008/09/paper-trick-video.html">Papercraft World: Paper Trick Video | Paper Models | Free Papercraft | Printable Crafts | Paper Toys | 3d Card Models</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://papercraftparadise.blogspot.com/2008/09/obama-papercraft.html">Papercraft Paradise | PaperCrafts | Paper Models | Card Models: Obama Papercraft</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://papercraftparadise.blogspot.com/2008/09/super-mario-toad-papercraft.html">Papercraft Paradise | PaperCrafts | Paper Models | Card Models: Super Mario: Toad Papercraft</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://papercraftparadise.blogspot.com/2008/09/vw-type-2-micro-bus-papercraft.html">Papercraft Paradise | PaperCrafts | Paper Models | Card Models: VW TYPE 2 MICRO BUS Papercraft</a></p></li>
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<p>I should make that Barack Obama Papercraft right now. </p>
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		<title>Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/08/23/ministry-of-silly-walks-stenciled-tee/</link>
		<comments>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/08/23/ministry-of-silly-walks-stenciled-tee/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Note to self: Time to get my stencils back out and make myself this t-shirt:



Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee by ofenjen from Flickr

I have so many things to stencil right now. I really need to get crackin&#8217;.

Via: Craftzine.com blog: Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Note to self: Time to get my stencils back out and make myself this t-shirt:</p>

<p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ofenjen/2773352966/in/pool-93628034@N00" target=_blank ><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3170/2773352966_d0c53d529a.jpg?v=0" width="440" alt="Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee by ofenjen from Flickr" title="Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee by ofenjen from Flickr" align="none" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a></p>

<p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ofenjen/2773352966/in/pool-93628034@N00" target=_blank >Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee by ofenjen from Flickr</a></p>

<p>I have so many things to stencil right now. I really need to get crackin&#8217;.</p>

<p>Via: <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/08/ministry_of_silly_walks_stenci.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954">Craftzine.com blog: Ministry of Silly Walks Stenciled Tee</a></p>
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		<title>Retro Bottle Caps Clock</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/08/22/retro-bottle-caps-clock/</link>
		<comments>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/08/22/retro-bottle-caps-clock/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Note To Self]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Note to self: Make this clock for myself. Get over your fear of the drill and just be willing to try this. It reminds me of my childhood and learning to tell time.


Retro Bottle Caps Clock &#124; myLifetime.com


I have been looking for a clock like this in the antique stores. Why didn&#8217;t I just think [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://laura.moncur.org/wp-content/photos/hc-294x294-capclock.jpg" target="_blank" title="Retro Bottle Caps Clock"><img src="http://laura.moncur.org/wp-content/photos/hc-294x294-capclock.jpg" alt="Retro Bottle Caps Clock" align="right" width="294" height="217" class="attachment wp-att-4093 " /></a>Note to self: Make this clock for myself. Get over your fear of the drill and just be willing to try this. It reminds me of my childhood and learning to tell time.</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/home-crafts/craft-ideas/general-ideas/retro-bottle-caps-clock">Retro Bottle Caps Clock | myLifetime.com</a></li>
</ul>

<p>I have been looking for a clock like this in the antique stores. Why didn&#8217;t I just think of making my own?</p>

<p>Via: <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/08/how_to_make_a_retro_bottle_cap.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954">Craftzine.com blog: HOW TO &#8211; Make a Retro Bottle Caps Clock</a></p>
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		<title>Homemade Bubbles Recipe</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/06/17/homemade-bubbles-recipe/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
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Thanks to Sparkle Power for this homemade bubbles recipe. I need to remember to pick up some glycerin and the pharmacy so I can have the secret magic bubble ingredient on hand when I need it.


Sparkle Power!: Homemade Bubbles


Homemade Bubble Recipe:


1 gallon water
2/3 cup dishwashing soap
2-3 tbsp. glycerin


Make it the night before so the ingredients [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/purdue379/Album14/photo#5211004612077657682" target=_blank ><img src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/purdue379/SFE1FenPnlI/AAAAAAAAAIU/LhSvn7J422s/IMG_2842.jpg?imgmax=512" width="440" alt="Photo by Amy from Picasa" title="Photo by Amy from Picasa" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a></p>

<p>Thanks to Sparkle Power for this homemade bubbles recipe. I need to remember to pick up some glycerin and the pharmacy so I can have the secret magic bubble ingredient on hand when I need it.</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://candacetodd.blogspot.com/2008/05/homemade-bubbles.html">Sparkle Power!: Homemade Bubbles</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Homemade Bubble Recipe:</p>

<ul>
<li>1 gallon water</li>
<li>2/3 cup dishwashing soap</li>
<li>2-3 tbsp. glycerin</li>
</ul>

<p>Make it the night before so the ingredients can get mixed together without shaking the bottle.</p>

<p>Via: <a href="http://www.momadvice.com/blog/2008/06/notebook-experiments-are-homemade.htm">MotherLoad: The MomAdvice.com Blog</a></p>

<p>and</p>

<p><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/06/homemade_bubbles.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954">Craftzine.com blog: Homemade Bubbles</a></p>
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		<title>Shoe Re-Fab</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/06/15/shoe-re-fab/</link>
		<comments>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/06/15/shoe-re-fab/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
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Staples versus tacks by Spyderella from Flickr

Note to self: Re-fabulous my sandals.


Shoe Re-Fab &#8211; a set on Flickr


I would have never thought of using upholstery tacks and ribbon. Good idea!

Via: Craftzine.com blog: CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spyderella/2569475320/in/set-72157605544593124/" target=_blank ><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2569475320_f136872b89.jpg?v=0" width="440" alt="Staples versus tacks by Spyderella from Flickr" title="Staples versus tacks by Spyderella from Flickr" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a></p>

<p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spyderella/2569475320/in/set-72157605544593124/" target=_blank >Staples versus tacks by Spyderella from Flickr</a></p>

<p>Note to self: Re-fabulous my sandals.</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spyderella/sets/72157605544593124/">Shoe Re-Fab &#8211; a set on Flickr</a></li>
</ul>

<p>I would have never thought of using upholstery tacks and ribbon. Good idea!</p>

<p>Via: <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/06/craft_flickr_pool_weekly_round_1.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954">Craftzine.com blog: CRAFT Flickr Pool Weekly Roundup</a></p>
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		<title>Note to Self: Embed Bobka&#8217;s Easter Eggs in Resin</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/04/19/note-to-self-embed-bobkas-easter-eggs-in-resin/</link>
		<comments>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/04/19/note-to-self-embed-bobkas-easter-eggs-in-resin/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Note To Self]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Note to Self: Embed Bobka’s eggs in resin.


Ric-Rac: Extreme crafting &#8211; resin jewellery


Then they&#8217;ll last forever and won&#8217;t smell like rotten eggs.

I&#8217;ll have to practice on non-Bobka eggs first so I don&#8217;t screw hers up. 

Via: Craftzine.com blog: Adventures in Casting Resin
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/19428171@N00/2399396151/in/set-72157604446623250/" target=_blank ><img align="right" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2081/2399396151_7fe33f2217.jpg" width="100" alt="Bobka's Eggs from Flickr" title="Bobka's Eggs from Flickr" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a>Note to Self: Embed <a href="http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/04/10/bobkas-eggs/" target=_blank>Bobka’s eggs</a> in resin.</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/04/extreme-crafting-resin-jewellery.html" target=_blank>Ric-Rac: Extreme crafting &#8211; resin jewellery</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Then they&#8217;ll last forever and won&#8217;t smell like rotten eggs.</p>

<p>I&#8217;ll have to practice on non-Bobka eggs first so I don&#8217;t screw hers up. </p>

<p>Via: <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/04/adventures_in_casting_resin.html?CMP=OTC-5JF307375954" target=_blank>Craftzine.com blog: Adventures in Casting Resin</a></p>
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		<title>Note To Self: Business Card Cubes</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/04/15/note-to-self-business-card-cubes/</link>
		<comments>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/04/15/note-to-self-business-card-cubes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Note To Self]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Note to self: Make a business card cube like this one:




Ned Batchelder: How to make business card cubes


Via: 12 Unique Business Card Advertising Displays
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Note to self: Make a business card cube like this one:</p>

<p align="center"><img align="" src='http://laura.moncur.org/wp-content/photos/businesscardcube.jpg' alt='Business Card Cube' title='Business Card Cube' width="450" /></p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://nedbatchelder.com/text/cardcube.html">Ned Batchelder: How to make business card cubes</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Via: <a href="http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/12-unique-business-card-advertising-displays">12 Unique Business Card Advertising Displays</a></p>
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		<title>Note To Self: XBox Rock Band Drum Kit Cozy</title>
		<link>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/04/05/note-to-self-xbox-rock-band-drum-kit-cozy/</link>
		<comments>http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2008/04/05/note-to-self-xbox-rock-band-drum-kit-cozy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Apr 2008 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laura Moncur</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Note To Self]]></category>

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Either crochet a Rock Band Drum Cozy for myself or buy one from FunkieFresh for 40 bucks.


Etsy :: FunkieFresh :: XBox Rock Band Drum Kit Cosies


Why didn&#8217;t I think of this?

Via:


Crocheted Covers for the Rock Band drum kit &#8211; SlashGear
rock band drum kit quieted by crochet covers on [technabob]

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><img src="http://laura.moncur.org/wp-content/photos/rock_band_drum_cozies.jpg" width="450" height="337" alt="Rock Band Drum Cozy" title="Rock Band Drum Cozy" class="imageframe" /></p>

<p>Either crochet a Rock Band Drum Cozy for myself or buy one from FunkieFresh for 40 bucks.</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10669205">Etsy :: FunkieFresh :: XBox Rock Band Drum Kit Cosies</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Why didn&#8217;t I think of this?</p>

<p>Via:</p>

<ul>
<li><p><a href="http://www.slashgear.com/crocheted-covers-for-the-rock-band-drum-kit-0211016.php">Crocheted Covers for the Rock Band drum kit &#8211; SlashGear</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2008/04/01/rock-band-drum-covers/#comment-4181">rock band drum kit quieted by crochet covers on [technabob]</a></p></li>
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