Hiya Friends :) I’m participating in Stashbusting September over at the T-shirt Diaries They’re having a contest for the linked up projects. Most votes wins some very cool stuff :) So head on over and vote for your favorites… And if they happen to look like this… or Than vote for me :) … [Read more...]
Have you ever…
Have you ever heard of craftsy.com? I recently discovered it while nosing around. It is an amazing site with all kinds of free patterns and web classes and plain old fashioned awesomeness :) There are like 500 projects I want to try but for right now my top 3 are… 1. Slippers (something I’ve … [Read more...]
A Fall Wreath… Finally !
I’ve been wanting to make a fall wreath for the front door for ages. But since it’s stash busting September, I couldn’t just go out and buy a wreath. I had to get creative… I love the look of this ruffle wreath by Days of Chalk and Chocolate This burlap wreath from Life made Interesting is … [Read more...]
Practically Perfect
What a practically perfect weekend :) This was the first weekend since I arrived in Texas that wasn’t scorching hot! And to make it even better Mule was off work! On Saturday we went to Second Monday Trade Days, a Bowie tradition. There were TONS of vendors selling everything from tools to clothes … [Read more...]
Keep it Simple Sunday
Never forget. The world as we know it changed 10 years ago today. Take a moment today and honor those who were lost. Then take another moment and honor those still with you. Say those 3 little words, “I love you” every chance you get. For tomorrow the world may change again. … [Read more...]
TGIF :)
Hurray! Its Friday… even though its almost over :) Mule is off this weekend and we’ve got big plans. Mostly home improvement stuff since its finally cooled down here a bit and heading out to Second Monday Trade Days. If you’ve never heard of Bowie’s Second Monday, you can read more about it here. … [Read more...]
Crochet Along
As I was meandering through the blogosphere I came across Maybe Matilda’s blog. She is hosting a Crochet Along :)Now I’ve been crocheting for a long time, but I’ve never been able to follow a pattern. Mostly because I learned from my Nana and by doing. I can figure out how to make something, … [Read more...]
Owl Obsessed
I love these little cuties! I can’t stop making them :) And I’m thinking I’m going to need to make some larger ones with out ribbons just for me :) These are made similar to taggies or tag rags and are for sale in my etsy shop. I love that each one kind of has its own “personality” Happy … [Read more...]
Drumroll Please…..
Dadadadadadadadada *Use your imagination… that’s a drum roll* LOL I’ve been given an Award Rules for the Versatile Blogger: Thank the person who gave it to you. Share 7 things about yourself. Nominate 15 blogs you have been enjoying recently. The oh so lovely Priscilla from Thrifty … [Read more...]
Keep it Simple Sunday
Fried Chicken FAIL I decided to try making fried chicken. I’ve mastered fried fish, chicken shouldn’t be that hard right?? Wrong! I started it off on a nice low heat, and everything was fine. Except that Mule was getting hungrier and hungrier by the second. So I turned the heat up a bit… or all … [Read more...]
As promised…
As I mentioned yesterday,I’ve been incredibly busy the past few days. I completed a couple projects yesterday and then while I was laying in bed last night trying to sleep I had an idea. So I got up, put on some coffee and went to work. Two hours later I had a “prototype” :) Have you ever seen … [Read more...]
Busy Busy!!
Don’t worry… I haven’t forgotten about this blog, even though its been 3 days since I posted anything… I’ve just been working my (not so) little butt off. I promise that there will be a wonderful post with lots of pictures tomorrow. It’s the last long weekend of the summer… I wish I was there! … [Read more...]