praise Jesus

A lot has been going on over this way.

My little 13 year old brother was saved tonight. He's getting baptized Wednesday night and I'm going with my mom. I'm so insanely proud of him.

He's inspired me to set a goal for myself to kick my potty mouth out the door.

Sales have been amazing here lately. I know it's partly because the new year but it's also because I've been doing some crazy renewing and advertising. I love my clients! I'm still donating $5 from every lovey & $10 from every quilt sold to Compassion International to help Haiti. I've raised $30 so far and my goal is $50.


Pretty insane that it's pouring down rain and storming in JANUARY.

Lilly and I are heading to my mom's tomorrow for a much needed socialization and time away from my lovely home.

helping haiti

Like this lovey...


How about this quilt?

$5 from every lovey and $10 from every quilt is being donated to Compassion International to help Haiti.

Make sure you're counting your blessings. I know I am.

covered letter tutorial

We can't paint where we live because we rent.
I'm all about color though so I can't stand it.

I decided to cover some letters in bright scrapbook papers and slap them on the wall.

What You'll Need:
• wooden letters (got mine at Hobby Lobby)
• bright, funky scrapbook paper (big enough so your letters can lay on it)
• mod podge
• bowl and brush (I forgot a brush so I just used a paint brush I had) for applying Mod Podge

1. Pick out which papers you want to use then lay them so the print side is facing down and white side is facing upward. Lay your first letter on the paper (make sure the right side of the letter is facing down too) and trace it. Do this for all of your letters but use a different paper for each letter!



2. Have a seat in front of the TV and cut out your letters.

3. Pour some Mod Podge out and start painting it onto the front of your letter, make sure the whole side is coated.



4. Carefully lay your cut out paper on top of the letter and gently go around the edges and press it down to make sure it all adheres. Set aside to dry. Do this for each letter.


5. Not sure how long it takes them to dry. I did 2 letters at a time then would come back after doing other things and they would be dry. I'm sure it tells on the back of the Mod Podge.

6. Hang them all funky-like on your wall and stare in admiration at how cute they are!

Don't stare in disgust at how hideous my ironing board cover is though. I desperately need to visit these ladies.

snow day!

lilly couldn't get in the snow fast enough... she loves it!!

merry christmas!

merry christmas and happy new year!

hope all of you have a very blessed, amazing christmas and new year.
spend lots of time with your family and eat lots of food.

i know i am!

support handmade. give water. give LIFE!

children die daily from contaminated water.
what did you worry about today?
most likely not whether your kid was going to die from dirty water.
isn't that a bit selfish?

so donate.
support handmade.
give water...
GIVE LIFE!

success!!

My first show was sooo much fun!
I think most of the fun was good times with old friends
and selling things I love making, just topped it off!

The turnout was decent.
My pictures my mom took of my table didn't turn out the best.

However, I have lots left to put in my shop...
and here are a few pictures!

Thanks to those who made it out!!!