Hey Hey Hey! Things are crazy busy over here! So of course I thought I'd add in something new :) There are so many awesome blog posts, fun giveaways and awesomething happening, I thought that I'd start a Saturday Love Fest! So each week, I'm going to share content I am crushing on, posts you need to … [Read more...]
Create and Crave Linky Party
Welcome to the FIRST EVER Create and Crave party!!! We LOVE to Create beautiful things and share the things we're Craving! And we're so glad you're joining in on the fun! We can't wait to see what you've been Creating and Craving this week! Your Hosts: Jennifer from Busy Being Jennifer Blog … [Read more...]
101 Handmade Days: Wood Slice Fridge Chalkboard
A couple of weeks ago I tried to convince the hubs to hop the fence into our neighbors back yard and cut me a couple slices from the tree that had fallen during a storm. He didn't believe me when I said I had some projects in mind... and my efforts to convince him were in vain. So imagine my utter … [Read more...]
DIY Wire Wrapped Skeleton Key Wind Chime
About 3 years ago I found the coolest cast iron skeleton keys at a local antique market. I had no idea what I was going to do with them.... but I knew I had to have them! Fast forward 3 years and I FINALLY put them to good use! And I doubt I could have come up with a cooler way to use them than in … [Read more...]
Selfish Spring Sewing
I have been BUSY lately. Busy making all kinds of things for the spring and summer market events that are coming up, keeping up with custom orders AND making new goodies for the shop! Despite all of this making I have been itching to do some selfish spring sewing... I want a new bag, maybe a … [Read more...]
15 Dallas Staycation Ideas
Lets face it, family vacations can be expensive! Nowadays staycations are becoming more and more popular. And why not? Airfare prices are skyrocketing and the cost of a full tank of gas can still give you a panic attack. Smart vacationers choose to stay closer to home to enjoy their vacation time. A … [Read more...]
Loaded Potato Skins with Greek Yogurt Dip
Sometimes you just need to indulge and eat some yummy bar food. I don't know about you, but I don't always want to pay for it! Sometimes I want the yumminess without leaving home to get it! This recipe for loaded potato skins and greek yogurt dip has all the flavor and deliciousness of fancy bar … [Read more...]
Boo Y’all
Happy Halloween, Busy Being Jennifer readers! If you read my blog, you know that I am a HUGE Halloween fan. I love the costumes, the decorations, and the scary treats:) I also love pretty much anything DIY. All you DIYers know how HUGE Halloween becomes for crafts and and I know I personally … [Read more...]
Life and Link Love
Life Lately: Things were a bit busier this week, but thats how I like it :) Hubby even got to come home for more than 16 hours!! Its been a while since I've had him home for 2 full days and it was wonderful! I got all but 1 of the custom ordered Stately Love hoops done, still waiting for color … [Read more...]
Life and Link Love
Life Lately: Its been an uneventful week here :) Sometimes those are the best kinds of weeks! Hubs won't be home this weekend... he's on what I call a "turn and burn" run up to Michigan. But its ok... I might actually get my fabric organized a little more this weekend! I got some awesome, … [Read more...]
Sunset Quilting Retreat, Take 3!
I got to go away this past weekend :) I enjoyed a whole lot of girl time, a little bit of relaxing and finished 2 quilt tops! This was my third trip ( The first trip & The second trip.) to Sunset Retreat for a quilting weekend, and it gets better every time! I took a fair number of pictures this … [Read more...]
Project Ideas for 2014
Yesterday I talked about my Word for the Year and the Resolutions that go along with it, so today I am thought I'd share some of the projects I am hoping to tackle and accomplish in 2014! The first project that is literally going to take me ALL YEAR is the Granny square crochet along that … [Read more...]
