Things I like...

Up next on the "I'm going to attempt making that" docket:

Just a few awesome things I've seen around the interewebs.

Last minute headwrap from Found in the Ali



Purple Potato Salad (yep, that's right!)
It sounds so delicious and homemade potato salad--from my mom--is one of my favorite summer eats. From Delia Creates



Recipe Card Holder
This one I've already attempted. I made a bigger version and it fell over, so adjustments will need to be made. Also, I'm not making mine pink. No, sir.
Though the one in the pic is adorable.
From Itsy Bitsy Paper



Ruffled Shirt
I've made this one already, too, and I love wearing it! I'm going to make another in a different color soon. From A Girl and A Glue Gun



More inspiration to come!

Things that I miss...

Every once in awhile dear hubby and I reminisce about things from our childhood that we miss. Good shows on Nickelodeon, afternoon naps, etc. I started thinking again today about things from days past that I miss. Here's the rundown:

Crash Bandicoot

(raise your hand if you looked up bandicoot in the dictionary!) Original Playstation 1 game. It was so cool and I was soooo good. It took forever for the game to load. The character animation is ridiculous when looking back at it now, but it was a fun puzzle and adventure game! And some of the levels were hard, man!

90s Movies There was something about movies in the 90s that had an awesome quality to them. I could be looking through rose colored glasses at my past, but I like it that way. There were the kids and family movies I could watch and then there are the movies that I didn't watch until I was older (but were made in the 90s). Part of me wants to think it's the way they were filmed. Limited CGI. Good actors. And just great story lines. Kindergarten Cop*: It's not a TUMOR!! *Bonus: Found Kindergarten Cop for $5 online. Should be here in a few days!

Life Before Cell Phones

Don't get me wrong, the cell phone is a pretty swanky invention and it has revolutionized quite a bit. But I'm in the last generation that will remember life before cell phones. The upcoming generation has always had a computer in their home, a cell phone in their life and have never known a world with the World Trade Center.

I also miss being able to leave the house and go somewhere without anyone being able to reach me. We've become so brainwashed to believe that we MUST have a phone if we set foot out of our doors. What if something happens?? What if I remember something else we need at the store?? You know what? Generations of people could leave the house, travel 30 minutes or 3 hours away and people wouldn't freak out if they hadn't been heard from. I miss the simplicity we could enjoy and the fact that we could embrace life without staring down at the little black box in our hands. I can't tell you how many restaurants, grocery stores, malls, sidewalks I've passed where eyeballs aren't glued to that 3 inch screen. I will admit that I myself am guilty of doing this from time to time. Have you people seen the movie Wall-E?? We are heading that way. Lift up your head, turn off your phone and enjoy the God given beauty of the world around you!

Oh yeah!!!

I received Joann's, Michaels, and Hobby Lobby coupons all in one week. I know what I'm doing with my weekend!!! On another note, I have a project that has become the bane of my existence and is frustrating me to no end. I'll post a before picture when I get off of work.

One day, I'll post the completed picture.

More to come!!!

Thinking of doing a give away if I ever reach 50 followers. Tell your friends!! I have some great ideas! :)

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!!