As this year comes to a close, folks start writing posts about the year in review, and start making resolutions for the new year. I am one of those folks who hate resolutions…for me, they would always involve weight loss, and end in failure. So, I did away with resolutions many years ago, they were… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: December 2009
Christmas is over, plans commence
Well, what a lovely Christmas we had – I hope you all did too! 1st of all, Christmas came a little early in form of a wonderful package from Amy of Things We Make, it was the prize for the Mod House Ornaments contest I won! Look: Craft, Inc. Business Planner Applique Your Way One… Continue Reading
Happy Happy Holidays!
I’ve had such an incredible year – my creative spirit has been nurtured by my time online with you wonderful folk! Thanks so much for all your support and encouragement – I look forward to being even MORE creatively inspired next year! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! Candy Continue Reading
Checkin’ my list – Just like Santa!
OK SO, it’s Christmas eve eve…how did I do with my pre-Christmas plans? Trim the tree: Yup! I blogged about it here, discussing how my tree reflects my personality, philosophizing abounds Make new wreath: Yup! It’s not the one I wanted to make, but Logan wanted to do a gumdrop wreath instead. Photo coming tomorrow!… Continue Reading
Commission Messenger Backpack Completed
I made a large laptop/messenger bag that converts to a backpack for my friend Liz last Spring. I’ve now made a smaller one as a commission for a friend’s Mom (no chance she reads this blog, so it’s OK to post before Xmas!) It’s 11″ wide by 12″ tall and 5″ deep, with the neatest… Continue Reading
Christmas Fun has Begun!
My hubby has some gift certificates for his awesome staff – and thanks to Daisy Janie, I had the perfect way to dress them up! Click here for the free printables Jan so generously shared on the blog Creature Comforts! Continue Reading
Keeping Perspective, One Day at a Time
I just discovered an artist (vis Twitter of course) named Robyn who wrote a wonderful/poignant post about how much we try to get done this time of year. I am right there. SO much to do, so little time. So, I’m working through my list, prioritizing and letting go, one day at a time! Continue Reading
The Results are in!
You remember the mod house Christmas ornaments I made for the Things We Make recycled Ornament contest? Well, I WON! WaHoo!I was just chuffed, and feeling a bit justified…these little houses have been bouncing around in my head for months now, and I just haven’t found the time to make them. Well, that contest just… Continue Reading