“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”

If you want to be happy, be.

Some of my favorite things in my life........

 My ring from my love...

 Painting!

 My little sweet mouse.

 My childrens smile.

 My marbled fruit with wooden bowl.

 Our little garden inside.

 My new music player that attaches to my cabinet... its just something little that has always been on my list. (For only $20 on craigslist too!)

 Alittle love I brought home from Florida.

 A hanging plant by my front door.. I just love it :)

 The Fern - ever since I moved her to NC I noticed these plants hanging on porches. I love the look of them - so finally I got two :)  I feel like a true southerner now.

 I have always wanted a weeping willow tree - this tree is just a bit smaller :)

 Through my yard :)

Sometime it feels so good to paint - and finishing it feels even better :)

Just some fun for me and the kiddos.....

Alittle color to the kitchen

Before and After Photos

( I might add a little yellow to the back burner but for now I'm happy with it )

A Little touch of quick easy recycled art in the bathroom!

An old calendar. 2 old ugly canvases. Elmers glue. Paintbrush. 

Your friendship makes my heart flutter......

Homemade Valentines are so sweet - I enjoyed making them with my little love bug :)

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. -- Isadora James

I have been waiting to post this - I sent this apron to my sister in Cali for her birthday! Which is not till February 2 but I was early - which never happens! She said she loved the colors - the fabric is just grand! I hope to finish more soon! :)

 

This is the lovely birthday girl showing off her apron! When you get a moment check out her blog @ www.sarahlicious.com/

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.

Here is a recap of last years crafting projects! I made most of these while I was prego... trying to keep my mind busy!

Above is our Thankful Tree at Thanksgiving - We made this tree so Sierra would think more about what she was really thankful for. She is blessed with so much love - i just want her to really embrace it. I went out to our Eucalyptus tree and snagged a few branches and we went around the yard and collected some dry twigs. I arranged them in my pretty vase! For the leaves we traced a template I found and then Sierra used a gold paint pen to write who and what she was thankful for! It was soo fun - we will do again next year! Oh yeah for my pumpkin...... I made it out of a dryer vent! We painted it a mixture of oranges, yellows, and reds w/ some shine of gold. Then I sent Papa Bear and Sierra out to find us a stem! It was perfect!!

Above is Brother Bears awesome tie onsie - It sure didn't last long!

My Christmas window...... the wreaths were really easy and Very cute!

Above is a little Christmas Party gift :O)    A coffee (or hot cocoa!) cozy and some Snowman Soup!

The pictures above show one my marker rollups. We keep a set in the car for a easy grab when we go out to eat or those long car rides.

Above are photos of my felt flowers.... I just think they are so cute and so easy to make! I hope that I can master more styles of flowers very soon.

Get inspired like I did from these awesome sites!

http://www.threadbanger.com/threadheads/post/10763/weekly-diy-roundup-wreaths

Night Owl - Sunday night sewing!

 After the kids went to bed I started thinking of something I can make out of the materials I have on hand. With all leftover materials and even some old crib shirts inside - I made a sweet owl pillow to go with Sierra's room.  I think my next owl will turn out better w/some matching material. But it was fun - and turned out very cute!

Here is where I got my owl tutorial - you should check her out too!