Long Time No See

Yowza! My how time flies when you're having fun! I wish I could hit "pause" sometimes...like when I buy my son shoes and they are equivalent to my size. Or when my baby girl now has to have clothes that aren't in the baby section. These are the times I would like a "pause" button.  I have been busy with a new obsession (couponing) that has been consuming a lot of my time.  I have actually been able to teach a workshop that teaches others how to do it too! Lots of fun!  I have been able to squeeze some crafting in too...my new favorite thing to make are my "Happy Days" Plaques. Kind of a neat spin on Subway art that I found on my friend's website www.alterediris.com. These have gone over quite well actually and I have sold quite a few. They make a fun and unique Christmas, wedding, or anniversary gift.  Here are a few pics...

Sorry it's been so long...going to try to get better at this! Have a great weekend!

It's been awhile....

May 26th was my last post...yikes! How does time go by so quickly? My son is on summer break, and admittedly...so is Mom.  I do have a few new things to share though. A diaper cake I made for a baby shower and a new decoration for the pink/black bathroom for my sister. I hadn't done anything "crafty" in so long, and then made a picture frame to commemorate a birthday tea party for my nieces. As I was burning my finger with hot glue I realized how long it had been and how badly I had missed it.  

Diaper cake I made for Ms. Evelyn Nelson

Fun headband holder for the bathroom I love so much!

So I can't have a pink/black bathroom, but I can have a fun brush holder....right?!

 

 

 

 

I have a new project I am thinking of starting in the next week or so....I will keep you posted. My son is spending the week with the grandparents...so I will need something to keep me busy while I miss him!

Vinyl Anyone?

This is my first stab at cutting vinyl on my new Cricut machine...and I must say I was pretty excited with the results! It was so much fun to make that I had a hard time holding myself back from putting lettering up everywhere.  If I don't contain myself, you will be reading a book when you enter my home. Any thoughts on what my next "saying" should be?

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

Teacher Appreciation

What a wonderful week to celebrate! Teachers! Everyone has their favorites, and I was fortunate enough to have had many wonderful teachers at good ol' Ray-Pec! My son has enjoyed bringing his teacher her favorite treats this week...and when I suggested making her a plaque he was very excited. He had a great time picking out the colors and the arrangement on the plaque. He made my day by saying "It's so cool that you craft Mom". Melted my heart! A big thanks to all the wonderful teachers out there who dedicate their lives to enriching our children's lives...you are true angels.

Who doesn't love Sassy?

I had a little creative spark yesterday, while preparing a couple of headband holders. I had this leftover zebra print and thought I could come up with something....so here it is! I used my sister Amber as inspiration for this...sassy and cute! What a fun way to add some sass to her day!!! So much fun to make! I will definitely have to make some more! So many different ways to decorate them!
Happy Easter to everyone!!!

A girl's first love...

So, as I mentioned a couple of posts ago, I am insanely jealous of the pink and black bathroom my sister is doing for her four girls. It is going to look amazing!  I am happy to share with you a little sign I made for them. 

After all, Daddy really is every girl's first love.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Holy Happy Birthday Batman!

Wanted to post a picture of a fun little project I did for my favorite little super hero lover! My friend's little boy Devon celebrated his 5th birthday over the weekend and I had a last minute idea to make this for him. I was really, really happy with the way it turned out. Plus, I got to stay up late and watch "Glee" in-between coats of paint! Bonus! Stephanie tells me that he was really excited when he opened it and wanted to hang it on his door right away....that makes me SO HAPPY! Happy Birthday Devon!