Be Mine

The wheels are already turning in my head on what I want to do for Valentines gifts and decorations. This is what I have so far, my pallet.

Yummy!

Here are some pics that I took during our Christmas Eve dinner. We made some gingerbread houses.

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone had a happy and safe Christmas. Cherish each and everyday you have with your loved ones.

My Goodies

It has been a while since I have gone to a thrift store. (about a month) I have been going on major withdrawals. I was finally able to go last Saturday and I found some great stuff. Like this awesome book from Home and garden. It has the grooviest Christmas decoration ideas in it (I cant wait to start early on my holiday decorating next year) I also found some great pink contact paper, some cookie presses, and will you look at what else I scored a few days later, this great Victorian photo album, with the sweetest pictures in it. Last but not least my very own set of Russian nesting dolls. Brand new with a sticker on the bottom marked made in USSR. There is no rhyme or reason to the things I pick up at the thrift store, its like they speak to me :*

This Just In!!

Today my mom, my sister my guy and I made 14 dozen Tamales!! Wow its a lot of work but I look forward to it every year. Its our Christmas tradition. We steam cook them on Christmas Eve for dinner. Its so much fun to gather around the table and catch up with each other. We are preparing to have another set of hands help us next year (my niece Mia) :)

Pledge

As always I make most of my gifts that I give. I like to give a little something handmade with a store bought item. I took the pledge today and wrote " A gift is truly a gift when it is handmade with love" its up on the web site :). I think everybody should make this pledge, give a little of yourself in each and every gift.
Happy Crafting!!!

Where is Santa Claus

I love this picture. I have been anxious to craft something, anything!! I have started my new job and have not had time for anything but sleep. Plus I came down with a nasty cold (I have been introduce back into the germ pool)I lost my voice for about three days, and I'm still a little hoarse. I hope to post something interesting soon. On Saturday I will be making Tamales!!!!

Romantic Illustrations

I thought I would share another beautiful image from a book from Anna Cobras book since I have not had time to craft anything. Isn't it beautiful.

Tis The Season

Sparkle

I went to my local Dollar Tree (I love this store!!) and I found these really neat wood ornaments in the shapes of a bow,(pack of 12 for $1). I cant really find pink ornaments in the shade I want sooo I decided to make my own. I cut the gold thread that was to hang them, painted the front and back pink and added some sparkle to it them BAM!!! I got really fun and sparkly bow ornaments, for a dollar.