Not MIA anymore & Influenster Vox Box

Well going to start my posting again. I need to seriously. I have started some new crafts...IE QUILTING!!! Yeah didn't think I would like to play in material. But I made 4 quilts for my 3 girls and Mom this past Christmas. They were a success. I look forward to many more. Pictures below.

I also just watched a video by Noreen, from Noreen's Kitchen about this Vox Box... Very interesting thing. You basically sign up for a subscription for this to come in the mail and then you try out the samples and report back on them and blog about them. Tell your social media about them. Well after watching Noreen, I figured why not give it a try. So hopefully in the new year 2014. I will posting reports about this new Inluence Vox Box adventure.... More to come.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Influenster

Noreen's video here.

Morning Addiction

Do you have a morning addiction? Whether it is a simple mini doughnut or a cold coke. I belive we all have one. Mine is an addiction as well as a super day booster. I only have one a da, but I make it the best it can be. It's like new blood in my veins. Maybe it is a breath of fresh air. I am learning to take time to document the simple things in my life. I want to start the Project Life scrapbooking theory. But I haven't accomplished documenting my life yet... One day I will get better.

To Weave or Not To Weave???

Well I had one of those round Knit Quick looms. Can't find the darn thing anywhere. So I plunged into Michael's thi spast weekend with my 40% off coupon proudly in my hand. Headed straight torward the yarns and snagged that rectangle loom kit. Yeah that's right rectangle looms. You can make all sorts of things that are straight edged. pot holders, scarfs, lap blankets, or blankets. It is up to you on the size. Just like the round looms except they are rectangle. Well during this past Saturday football games I managed to suffer through the two games and achieve a completed scarf. I use one whole skein of yarn from wally world $2.33. And about 8 hrs later. VIOLA!!! Keep in mind I did do the laundry, take a bath, watch the game had lunch and dinner to...Oh yeah I bought a few groceries somewhere in the mix to. But it was very simple. My hands didn't cramp up like the crochet work. Any way I will have a warm neck for a while.

Thanks for looking.

Tie Dye Nails??

Humm never heard of this application for the fingernails until now.


http://www.creatingreallyawesomefreethings.com/2011/07/craft-82-tie-dye-nails.html




Well I gave it a try. Maybe I need more practice to... Humm??? I may have actually picked out to many colors huh? Well It did work.






Although I thought it looked pretty neat. Hugh said it looked like I forgot how to paint my nails. And Kristin said it looked like a 3 yr old did it. lolol... So I had to result back to a grown woman look.


What ya think?

Hugh said much better!!!

Gasp, Where have I been??

OMG, I have totally forgotten about this blog this week!! I actually got a new app for my Kindle Fire. It is creat. The App is Cozi. It is a journal, things to do list, grocery list, calendar. OMG I have been using that instead. Also been back to work after the much neede time off for ringing in the new year. Yeah I am probably on the same wagon as lots. Lose weight, shop smarter, coupon, be a better wife, mother and cook!!. Oh and somewhere in the mix I am bound and determined to find more ways to enjoy me time. I am always running around, creating, working, shopping, striving to do better for others. Not this year. I am going to start saying there is the freezer!!! You are big people to!!! HUMPH!! Now that the air is clear on that I am also going to be more "RESPECTIFUL" to, for and with others. I have learned to much by being hard and sharp with my family. Not this year 2012!!

Coupon savings

Well I did make a small run to Walgreens.

I needed:

milk $2.99

dog food 4 for $3.90

shampoo 2 for $6.50

toilet tissue 2 for $$8.00

paper towels $4.00

dish liquid $3 for $2.50

Extra goods:

Tide $3.99

Salt $.59

All $6.50

TOTAL $41.46

Savings $28.85

Happy New Year and December Daily Update

Yeah I kinda sorta seriously crashed and burned.. I have some photos and I entend to finish this up. I forgot the camera for like 3 days. And not to mention, but I will what is exciting about...work, supper time, computer time, bath, bed...every day.. There are only so many times you want to scrapbook the dog...By me not having smaller children at home made this very hard.. We did have the grandkids on December 26 and 27.. I did take a picture each day there. Oh yeah I did get one of hubby sleeping with the dog on December 25.. Umm yeah this was very hard for me.. I wanted to attempt the 365 Project from Becky Higgins or Ali Edwards .. My have to just scrap what I can when I can.. Can't do that daily thing.. To me it then turns into a teenage like journal.. Oh wait that was Dear Diary!!
Looks like I am not cut out for the demanding document type thing. I document when I feel like it..
Well thanks for reading and I will be trying something with the 365 thing..

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

My New Years Day!!

December 7

December 6

December 5

December 4

December 3

December 2

December 1

My December Daily Journal

Starting Early for Christmas

Trying to get started early for Christmas gifts. I have just gotten some vinyl to cut on my cricut. And while I got vinyl I went by a yard sale and discovered this candy dish. The photo is my results after cleaning it all up. Going yard sale shopping more often now.

Merry Early Chrismas!!

Happy Fathers Day

Although Hugh had the flu and had to go to the doctor on Saturday. He seemed to feel much better today. Kristin had to give hime a great gift. Guinness!!! OMG he was so shocked but thrilled. He had never tried it. And hey every dad needs a new shirt right!!! Hugh already got a Lowe's gift card so the best thing I could do after that was a "new wallet". All in all I think he had a great Father's Day. Thanks Hugh for being a great day to 3 very special girls. Best of all thanks for being my best friend. Hope your day was a great day.

Inspirations Journal

Been following these two great ladies on making journals as well as some great art!! Thanks Tracy Weinzaphfel Burgos president of Helmar USA. and Joanne Sharpe!!! I am really enjoying this challenge fronm Tracy. It is a one month challenge to journal art every day!!! What could be better than crafting and creating as well as adding my thoughts or a special quote in my book. I also have my daughter joining in to. She likes to write like Joanne does so her book will be awesome.. She actually did start her page last night to!!! The book was homemade with chipboard covers and water colored paper inside. Here is a shot at my cover and first page!! For the cover I used chipboard, painted it, random stamped on it, added acrylic letters, added some alleens paper glaze on them and then added some flowers and bling. For the inside first page, my title page Is what I am calling it. I used all kinds of random paper from a Michaels Girly Girl Recollections slab. Torn into pieces and then mod podged them on and the all over. My paper started curling so I slapped on a piece of clear acrylic while wet. Then added random ribbon, flower, bling and a tassle and some letters. I added a journal spot that explained how I felt at the moment. I am really liking this random thing. Seriously I didn't match anything at all. Stay tuned for page 2.....

Thanks for looking