Crafty New Year

Hello everyone!

So, a year (just about) has gone by without any blog postings from me. That's really terrible. Busy doesn't even begin to describe it. Also, I think I was looking at the blogging as work and not as fun.

So, for 2012, let's just have fun.

What do I like to do for fun? I like to create things. Lately, I have been looking through the pins on Pinterest for ideas. Sometimes, I just try to create (or duplicate) the project or the recipe. Yet, sometimes, I use it for inspiration-just something to start my brain. Here let me show you:

I saw this vase before Christmas. So, I decided to try it for myself. I found some vases at the Dollar Store and had a little fun.

This is the end result:


Just yesterday, I was looking for an idea for a teacher's gift for my son's preschool teacher. I wanted to do something with a monogram, but I wasn't sure WHAT exactly. So, I headed back to Pinterest and found this awesome pin. I quickly texted my good friend for a French lesson and was all set to gather the supplies needed to make this. Soon, it hit me that I should try to use what I already had at home. I was going to use whole crayons and cut them, but I had already done that for his other teacher. After what seemed like an eternity (probably just an hour), I decided to make crayon sprinkles and use it like glitter. So... here you have it... The crayon sprinkled Monogram with the words in English instead of French that was inspired by something wonderful I saw on Pinterest. :)






I will try to be better about blogging. I will try to have more fun.

Crafty New Year and Happy 2012, everyone!

life happens

I love this project. I do. However, keeping this blog up to date has been a real challenge for me.

So, here's a week or more worth of pictures! Eep!

the days just fly by...

I have to say that I am pretty proud of myself for making it 40 days in this challenge! It is much better than I expected.

I have noticed that it is getting to be much more of a challenge to post my pictures everyday. Here are my shots from Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. :)

...but I don't WANT to do my school work

Today is a lovely day in NC. The sun is shining and the breeze is cool...NOT COLD. I want to be painting or something. However, after this post I will be getting back to work on a major assignment that is due tomorrow.

This morning, I started a wall for a friend of mine. I haven't finished, but I wanted to show off the outline. :)


When I got home, my husband and son had been playing in the driveway with sidewalk chalk. I saw the drawings and was reminded that really it is my husband with the talent.



And finally Days 35, 36, and 37

this is what happens when I look through catalogs..

I wonder, "can I make that?"

I saw a newspaper covered vase, and it hit me! That's what I will do for G's preschool teacher!!! Her birthday is tomorrow, and I am "room mom."

I just happened to have a terracotta pot left over from a Holiday craft I did with G. We don't subscribe to the newspaper, so I found an old yellow pages and used the "florist pages"... and VOILA! A flower pot.




Also, here are my 365 pics (I'm a few days behind. YIKES!)
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Day 31/365


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Day 34/365

I'm sticky.

I tried today to make a glass tile pendant using a picture I printed and a tray/tile kit I purchased. I think it turned out pretty cute, but I almost did a better job of gluing my fingers together than I did with making the pendant.



I haven't quite figured out how I can actually make these and still be reusing. This one is going to be tough. ;)

And, of course here is today's shot o' the day.


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Playing Catch Up, TGIF!

I hope everyone's week has been good so far. Just a few hours left until the weekend! Woo-hoo!

The weather in NC is supposed to be gorgeous (for winter anyway), and the family is hoping to get outside for some deck work!

This week something very exciting happened for Green Mum! One of my absolute favorite companies, Ecobags.com, posted a "how to" article on their blog. Guess what it was about? Our upcycled gift card bracelets! Check it out: "How to: Upcycled Gift Card Bracelet"

Finally, here are 3 days of the 365 challenge:

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