Someone like you

I have a tutorial up on the hambly blog today.

I made this.

If you wanna find out how I made it hop on over there and check it out. Oh and leave me some love too!


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Her green plastic watering can

Ahh the past few days have been simply lovely. Spring like even. I cant wait for spring. It makes me happy and fills my soul with laughter. Seriously. Sadly it is suppose to rain for 4 days. *insert sniffles*

I took my valentines decorations down. A little sad to see them go. I still would like to make more v-day treats but it is time to move on. Any guesses on what I am moving on to? If you said easter you would be correct! *wink*

I started making easter cards. Tara so kindly agreed to be my permanent swap friend so I had to start thinking of pretty little things to make her. I am so inspired by her. She had these adorable paper cakes on her blog that she made with her daughter. I got the idea of using the same kind of concept but instead making easter eggs.

I used the new Sass Smitten line for this one.



This one I used Sass mix & mend.




Oh and silly me I forgot to post that I wore my DIY sweater for our little v-day party.

& made me a little v-day hair clip.



Last but not least did you know Simply artistic is posting a new challenge March 1st? I have my card already made. Make sure to check them out and we could end up being swap partners! :)

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& I'm like forget you

Yesterday was the official day of love. I managed to make 3 Valentines day cards for the kids and my cousin.

For my cousin.

For my daughters

For my sons.

I was so very inspired by the valentines I received from Tara. Truly lovely!
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My day was filled with so much love, kisses and hugs but I also got some pretty awesome things.

A new sewing machine.From hubby.
Yay!!!

A bike basket for my bike filled with lovely lovely things.
sock monkey, chocolate covered strawberries, and daffodils oh my!

Seriously beautiful and fun. I truly have the best husband. We are in no way perfect...but I wouldn't have it any other way.

I took my final for this mod. B. Now I have one more mod left and then I go on ex tern. YIKES! Part of me cant wait and another part is a little frightened!

Lastly I will leave you with some cool news. I am now a proud member of the MPTS dt. Anna makes beautiful paper flowers and I get to work with them every month!


Thank you to all the new followers! I am not sure how to get to your blogs so I just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to follow it really makes my day to see the nbr grow a little each day! Makes me feel loved. ;)

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You are perfect to me

Valentines is just a hop skip away. Sadly I am not running away with the hubby this weekend. I have a final I have to study for all weekend long sooo we are moving our weekend to next. :(

That is ok tho it is just a day right? Right. We can celebrate next weekend.

Sharing with you today the last bit of my valentines decor.

I wanted to do more but I just kind of fizzled out. School has been taking a lot out of me lately. Almost done though.

Remember when I said I actually FINISHED a page when I went on a crop super bowl Sunday...Well here that page is.
It is me and my mama. I just really love this pic. I used Lillybee design paper. I have never used it and I really liked the collection.

This week has been filled with happy mail. I got the Feb AMM kit on Thursday and dug right in. I already finished two projects.
The quote is from Coco Chanel and it says "woman should be 2 things classy and fabulous." I thought it was fitting for this little plaque.

Page of my hubby. Simple. Love that man.

I have lots and lots more to make. I also have a project due for school. Making some foam teeth. Oh joy! LOL! SO not feeling it. Then I have a final to study for and we have a Valentines get together going on at the house today. Time to shut this computer down and get crackin!

Have a wonderful weekend!
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Let your words live on far beyond this life

Today I have a little Valentine DIY to share. I have been pinning my little heart out over at Pinterest and found a sweater with heart elbow patches. I also had been to the thrift store and remembered seeing a sweater that would be perfect for some heart elbow patches.

I decided this MUST be something I do. It couldn't be to hard right? Right.

First you need your sweater. Of course it could be any color any type any size. Mine was brand new from target but I only paid 4.00. Yes I am lucky to have a thrift store located right next to our target so they get ALL their clearance stuff and sell it dirt cheap.

Supplies you will need.
Red floss or bakers twine would be cute.
Red felt
needle
sweater
scissors

My 4.00 sweater and the red felt.




You need to figure out how big you want your hearts to be. I made mine to fit from seam to seam on the sweater. I also free handed my heart but you can find many heart templates on google.

You want to try on your sweater and pin the hearts where your elbows are. I was being lazy and didn't try it on. {My hearts are a little low but you are going to do it the right way...Don't be lazy like me lol!}

Now it is time to begin. Knot your thread and com up inside your sleeve.

Half way through I figured out how to sew it without coming in and out the sleeve. This way is much much easier. :)

Finish it off by knotting it underneath.

Viola! The perfect Valentines outfit or gift!

I also have a valentines day card tutorial over at AMM.
You can make that card if you go check it out. :)


I made this recipe for dinner. Yes it is a appetizer but it worked just as good for a main course. Throw a little green beans on the side and a roll and call it good. The whole family LOVED them. Simple to make. I highly recommend them.

Lastly I spent Superbowl Sunday with my crafty buddies Ginger and Diane. Had a great time.


{pressies the girls gave me.}

We laughed and did a little creating (pic of page FINISHED to come soon). Love those girls. I need to start having a girls day at least once a month. Who is with me?



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She killed it with kisses and from it she fled

Instead of blogging I should be crossing things off my to-do list. Should. Oh well. I will try to make it quick. I would like to share with you all the challenge that is going on over at AMM. I "drew" a sketch up for your enjoyment. Yes go head point and laugh. I didn't use a ruler and I was hoping someone would fix it up for me on the computer because I really have no clue how to...But no one did lol! Here it is, in all its child like glory.

Like I said, go head point and laugh. Play along and you could win a GC.

The Feb kit is up at AMM and it is bright and delightful.
Wouldn't you agree?

Going to share some more valentines bits with you. I made this tiny card to go with Lucille.
Simple but sweet.

I also made a love capsule to fill handmade tiny simple gifts with.
It is made out of wood. I painted it with 3 different colors, sanded & stamped it.

I am filling it with a few different handmade items.


I think the little acorn would look so cute in a tiny frame on a side table, mantel, or wall. I made a few so don't be surprised if you see that popping up in my decor. :)

Have you gotten very far on your valentines? Have you made any?
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Easy come easy go thats just how you live

This weekend went way to fast. I got a little bit done but really not that much. The main thing is I got my w-2s and was able to file my taxes. I must say I am VERY VERY happy with the results. I will be able to catch up on bills, buy the kids new clothes, save some for Christmas, get new tires, tags on my vehicles (because they are going to be due soon) and maybe just maybe save for a Disneyland trip next year. I am really excited to be able to do just the first few things! I must say it made me feel way better about this year.

I have only 2 more MODS left of school. I am half way through my 2nd to the last. It is a little scary. I know that it will be a good thing.

I managed to make a few valentines goodies for my swap partner. All of which I have not finished! I have many many ideas. I made this plushie deer. Should I include it in her package? I think I may.


Her name is Lucille.


I named her after this lady.
My idol.

She is perfectly imperfect.

Like me


And I think I am going to make these sometime soon.
Don't they look so yummy.

Forgot to mention Hubby and I want to run away together for Valentines Day. I think we are just gonna stay in town but rent a hotel so we can be alone. It is nice to get away. I cant wait. What is your plans for Valentines day?

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When I try to understand she just opens up her hands

I had a very busy weekend. Hubby's Bday party was sat. I made the tacos I mentioned below. They were pretty good. I must say they tasted better the day after. Next time I will make them a few days in advance.

(can I just tell you how much I love this man? I mean really isn't he fun? Lucky I be.) I ♥ this picture.

I didn't take pictures of the tacos but I did of the spread.


It was pretty fun. I didn't get many pictures. Have I told you all my camera is just not herself? Yeah she fell and ever since then has been a royal diva! I do however use my iPhone but the pic quality is really bad.

My funny son with a stash.

We had cupcakes and played games. All in all a lovely day.

Went to the flea market on Sunday.Found this lovely milk glass dish.(1.00)


This oh so awesome owl ring (1.00)
I love the Flea Market. They had a vintage record player and a typewriter I wish I could have bought. *sigh*

& One more part of my vday decorations.
I love the red and the blue together.

Oh no fellow blog readers...I have found a new internet obsession. Pinterest. I resisted a bit but the beautiful stuff the girls were posting on FB sucked me in. BEAUTIFUL THINGS! The inspiration is just overflowing over there. The hard part is getting off there so you can use that inspiration.

In my search I found these...



My fav pie in a cupcake?!? I MUST make them.



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