The four words that scare my husband

I think just about any crafter has utter these scary words: "I can make that." And has sent their spouse running for the hills. Or into the bedroom until you've finished destroying the living room, kitchen, dining room and bathroom in your attempt to make said craft.

Those are pretty scary words and I've uttered them too much lately.

You cannot find the floor in our living room. Our big stuffed chair has vanished. The kitchen table is no more. My crafts have exploded everywhere and over every surface that's available.

It's so embarassing that I'm refusing to post pictures.**


I've caught I-can-make-that-itis.

I keep finding all these amazing craft ideas on other blogs and I can't resist saying I can make that and then trying. Now, I'm not trying and failing. I'm just trying and not finishing. I'm also trying and moving on to the next craft without storing what I've just been working on.

I've got all these ideas on jewelry, home decor, painting, organizational areas, and books. Oh dear. Don't even get me started on my book collection.


I'm going to call it a collection, because other things that are considered collectables (i.e. stamps, coins, etc.) are things you gather and then stare at. I get all these books, on any subject and then I never get around to reading them. The stories sound great and I'm intrigued, but then a craft project calls and I pass on the book, for the time being.

I've got an enabler, too. She forces me to buy books. Forces me, I tell you!!
Ok, that may be a slight exaggeration.

I'm going to be starting a five step program making lists. It helps me keep my ideas straight and stops me from duplicating and losing track and jumping off on bunny trails of other activities to start.

Spring Cleaning is upon us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm purging our belongings. Mostly in anticipation of moving, but also as an attempt to curb my enthusiasm of starting another craft project.



**Side note: This is also why we haven't invited any friends over in awhile. Deeply apologetic!

So...here's the thing

^^Above quote is a favorite of DH. He starts almost every story with that. :)

Anyway, here's my thing. I've been sick.

Yeah, that's been me for over a week. :(

It started as a sore throat that snow balled into the flu, that grew into an upper respiratory infection and the cherry on top: pink eye (or conjunctivitis).

Fun.

So, I apologize to my meager amount of readers for not posting any crafts or stories. I just haven't been mentally capable.
The flu really wiped me out. I didn't feel like doing anything. Even laying down to try and sleep hurt.

I'm feeling better now, but am currently contagious because of my self-inflicted conjunctivitis.

I have an interesting project coming up and some ambitions for myself! Stay tuned!!