This weeks 5 things I gotta try… This would be a perfect dinner. If only we had a deck to eat it on. I’m going to attempt to make a couple of these this week. I found a tutorial here. Love these bracelets! Believe it or not, those flowers are made from a soda can! Going to try … [Read more...]
Monday’s Suck/Getting Organized
My Mister was off this weekend and I had such grand plans in my head. Unfortunately that’s as far as they got. I’m not sure who’s brilliant idea it was for me to move to Texas in the middle of one of the HOTTEST summers on record… but it sucks! Don’t get me wrong, I love Texas… but its hotter than … [Read more...]
My Very First!!
Guess what?? I was featured for the Very First Time!!!!! Amber from Quilted Euphoria featured my Rag Quilt this week :) After a less than perfect weekend, this is just the inspiration I needed to keep going. :-) … [Read more...]
Keep It Simple Sunday
Simple, but Tasty Dinner is the Best Cheesy Chicken Tenders… 1 Package of Boneless, Skinless chicken breast 1/2 cup of sour cream 1/2 a box of cheese crackers ( I used cheez-its) 1/2 a teaspoon of Salt, Garlic, and any other seasonings you like Preheat oven to 375 degrees Slice the chicken … [Read more...]
Key Holder
Sorry I’ve been a little bit quiet this week. I’ve been busy with a bunch of projects and puppy training. Projects are going great! Puppy Training.. well lets just say there is still lots to do. One of the projects I worked on was a Key Holder. Wasn’t too much work, but it was definitely needed if … [Read more...]
Things I GOTTA try Tuesdays
I’ve decided that I need some theme days… Going to start with Things I GOTTA try Tuesdays :) It will be my top 5 craft/project/DIY ideas for the week. With out Further Ado… This Weeks Top 5 Are… How to make a secret Hollow Book I’ve always wanted a secret book to hide things in. I think this … [Read more...]
Can I go a whole month without buying Craft Supplies???
So I was going through my google reader this morning, like I do every morning and I came a across a post from my friend Zoe over at Scout’s Stitches. IT had some info and a lovely little link over to the T-Shirt Diaries that looks like this The challenge is to go ALL OF SEPTEMBER without buying … [Read more...]
Keeping Busy
Yes I am still working on my Rag quilt… but if I didn’t take an occasional break, my sanity would be in jeopardy! So last night I made some more Jewelry I think I just needed to do something that was quick and easy. Especially since there is nothing “quick” about making a quilt. But, I WILL get … [Read more...]
Rag Quilt – step 2
Cutting these squares has to be the single most boring part of a craft project I've ever done! But I've got half of them done, and I actually started sewing :) Hopefully I'll make a good dent in this tomorrow :) After my Mom-in-law-to-be takes me shopping that is :) I love all the thrift stores … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday to me!
For those of you who weren't aware, Saturday was my birthday :) I won't tell you how old I am... lets just say I turned 21 for the 7th or 8th time :p Fortunately Mule had this weekend off work and we were able to spend my Birthday Weekend (yes thats right my birthday encompasses a whole weekend!) … [Read more...]
Square by Square
I've started all the prep work to make a "rag quilt". Holy squares Batman!! Now to cut up the filler(going to upcycle an old blanket) and get to sewing :D I'm linked up here... … [Read more...]
Stationary Box
Since I moved to Texas, I've been sending and receiving alot of cards and letters in the mail. Mostly they've been strewn across the desk in the office and I've wanted something nice to keep them in. I also wanted a place to put cards I've made for friends and somewhere to put the stamps I seem so … [Read more...]