The Next Installment F-I

I had a few spare moments the last couple weeks to work on my Alphabet Book again.  Its hard being creative under pressure!  I was suppose to be working a calendar for my parents for Christmas instead.  So you know what I will be doing the next two evenings... Unfortunately it will be a throw together but they will love it, damn it!

The froggy has colorful sequins on his body, the giraffe's spots are sparkly, the hawk has real feathers to pet, and Mr. Iguana has been sprayed with shimmer spray. THAT was funny because when Nicholas saw that he asked if it was sunscreen (because lizards live in the dessert where there is a lot of bright sunshine - you know mom).

Two More Sleeps...

Can't wait to see what Santa brought me!  Well actually I know but I can't wait until I am actually allowed to use it.  Apparently I have been a very good girl this year - LOL

The Countdown is on...

And the panic button has been deployed (several times).  SO much for thinking this year will be different. Different as in STRESS FREE and RELAXING!  Next year I am suggesting a trip!

You Know When...

Its time to vacuum when the back hoe has to come out to assist with the house cleaning!  Well at least he was able to make chores fun...   We might have the place cleaned up in time for Christmas yet.

May the Force Be With You...

My little guy is Star Wars crazy!  Thanks to all you pinners out there I was able to compile a set of tree ornaments out of felt for him.  I was going to have Santa give them to him but he will know it was me that made them.  Apparently Santa's elves can sew much better than me!

Old Dog - New Tricks

Yesterday I learned something new - how to make a traditional dream catcher but with a Christmas flair.  We used 3" hoops as the base and added jingles bells, ribbon and charms.  They are a perfect size to hang on the tree.  I have to admit they look better in the picture than in person but not bad for my first try. 

The Countdown is On!

I did up a traditional advent calendar for my kids (they have to share - it was too much work to make one for each of 'em!)  After filling it with bubble gum, star wars and muppet bandaids, fimo clay, bubble bath, lip balm, nail polish and lego ($100 later)  I am thinking maybe this is not the tradition I want to go with!!!!  Nicholas doesn't quite understand either why he only got 12 pieces of the lego kit either - he wants to make the whole thing NOW...

Now for the twist on my advent calendar that makes it truly unique.  I used a frame from Kaiser Craft to decorate and I went with a large one so the boxes were big enough to actually put something in (next year it is just going to be chocolate - lol).  So it was a bit of an investment so I had a LIGHT BULB moment.  I adhered magnetic strips to the front of all the little boxes and to the back side of the paper panels (lining them up of course).  So now I can change out my fronts for whatever season or occasion that is coming up. I am for sure doing Halloween and Easter.  Maybe a birthday countdown.  I really thought a Disney one would be great if we ever take our kids and it is not a surprise...

Making My List - Checking it Twice

I have been busy preparing for my Christmas Card Extravaganza Class that I held last Saturday.  I had a few "no shows" so on the positive side I have a few cards ready for myself this holiday season. Now I have to figure out who I send a homemade masterpiece to as I have found some of my recipients don't appreciate all that I put into each card and, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT, actually toss my card out after the holidays!!!!