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Flashmob

Flashmob A flash mob (or flashmob) is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual action for a brief time, then quickly disperse. And that is exactly what we did! We planed, practiced, practiced, and practiced again before we scouted out the area, plugged in the sound system, performed, and dispersed.

I have been watching flashmobs on Youtube for about a year now. Usually, when we gather as a group of friends someone is sure to volunteer the latest improve, or flashmob that they have recently viewed and of course we all huddle around the computer and are easily entertained for the duration of the 3-5 minute song. Some of my favorites over the year include: Oprah's Black Eyed Peas, Food Court Musical,Sound of Music, and Grocery Store Musical.

Peace Portal Youth organized, choreographed, and orchestrated a Flashmob event for anyone from any age from the church plus their friends to participate in. Of course I wasn't going to miss out on this one. We practice two Fridays and one Saturday beforehand to make sure that we looked somewhat polished. It was a blast having all sorts of people young and old coming together for for one fun event.

January 23, 2010 Metrotown Grand Court 150 participants one sound system hidden in a shopping cart a great time had by all

Can you spot us? I am in a turquoise top with a black scarf dancing away on the green circle. Megan is plugging her nose doing the underwater dance. Sheldon is wearing a black and white striped shirt. The sound system is hidden in the that blue toys R' us shopping cart. The red scarfs symbol Hope for Haiti with the hopes that big cooperations will donate. We are in the works of asking big companies to match the dollar value with the number of views our flashmob video receives on Youtube. I will post the link as soon as all the footage has been compiled. Stay tuned.

The spectators, some of whom may or maynot of been let in on the location to take pictures and support their friends and family. Thanks Mom & Janna for taking pictures. ;)

Crafty

I am always in a crafty mood. I see something, get inspired, and create.  I saw these Christmas baubles in a store recently and decided to try and make my own version.  The white flock is fun to use and gives a soft texture to the ornament.  It was very difficult to photography due to the transparency of the bauble and my light source disappearing behind the trees.

Steps to making your own:

1) Cut or die cut a snowflake design onto double sided adhesive.

2) Remove one side of the adhesive backing and adhere it to the glass bauble

3) Smooth out any wrinkles

4) Carefully remove the remanding adhesive backing 

5) Roll the bauble in white flocking powder making sure it adheres to the adhesive

6) Brush of excess flocking with a clean paint brush

7) Attach a ribbon and hang on a tree branch

Advent Calendar

Just finished putting together this Advent calendar tonight. Not a moment too soon, seeing as tomorrow is December first.  I love how it turned out.  Now I just need a little elf to fill it up with chocolate. The yummy Lindor kind that melts in your mouth.  I love the creativity that has been flowing for me this weekend.  I hope that I can be this inspired and productive all month long. Stay tuned for more creative Christmas projects.