I feel guilty!

So I really had the intentions of blogging this weekend, along with my intentions of crafting this weekend. Yup, both of these didn't happen. Jake ended up having to drive to OK on Friday night for work, so after gymnastics instead of going to the soccer game I went out to dinner with the family. I had the WORST service at my FAVORITE place. So sad, so sad! But, the food as always was AWESOME! Sweet Temptations is home of the famous rock cake and I don't think I have ever had a desert there that I didn't like! Their soups (although odd in ingredients) are always so wonderful.

I know small picture of the rock cake, but you can go here and click on the picture to get a larger screen shot. Anyways, we got home late and then of course I did one of the lanyards. It was easy, but took a little bit longer than I was expecting. I also did a key chain one for my mom with lady bugs and of course I am a goof, because I didn't take a picture of it. But here is the one for Halloween... I still feel like it needs something extra (maybe something shiny), but I don't know, we will see.

Saturday morning was wonderful, Jake and I went to the Wylie Quilt Shop called The Blue Ribbon Quilt Shoppe and picked out some stuff for a present for someone. Ok, well I can't say who or what it is, but it will not be for birthday, but maybe Christmas. The only tease you get is this. I know it is mean, but come on surprises are fun... aren't they?

After that we went to my mom's house and I took her to Suzy's Quilt Shop in Garland. My mom is one of those people who I would prefer to get her to pick things out. She likes surprises, but is definatly one to prefer to pick something out. And trust me... I am not going to spend all that time for her not to like it. So this is what my mom picked out for Christmas.

While Jake and I were at the Wylie quilt shop we also picked out stockings for me to make for the three of us. Only two are pictured, but it was 6 am when I was taking these pictures this morning. Give me the benefit of the doubt.

Aside from this we had a pretty lazy day Saturday, I managed to finish the whip stitching for the binding on the back of my quilt. Pictures later this week of the finished product.

Sunday was a blast, we went on a walk in the morning, went to Peter Piper Pizza (like Chuckie Cheese, except better pizza, but worse game area), and gave Laci her new sneakers. Anyways, that was the weekend. I am feeling guilty because I didn't get any of the crafting I wanted to done, and I now have more projects to tackle. Hum, I am not selling any more items (aside from the one bag that I have already started, although I am still waiting to get paid from one before I start sewing this one together - next time payment upon delivery - NO EXCEPTIONS!).

I might pre make some stuff to sell on etsy eventually, but I have to admit, it just isn't worth it at the moment. I am also not going to be making any more baby bags for gifts either. So if you are inviting me just to get one, it's not going to happen (sorry I am a little bitter at the moment about something). Not trying to tick any one off, because it very well might, but you know what it's ok. If you are really my friend it won't, and you will understand. Ok, well enough of my venting on that.

I have to get back to working. Here are some of the pictures from PPP and of Laci's new kicks! Hope everyone has a fantastic start to their week. It will be a busy one for me, but I will still be trying to get some posts up.

(Crazy child on the Ice Cream Ride with her best friend Mikey)

(Laci and Mikey... um, Laci, please keey your eyes on the road...)

Laci's New Kicks... aren't they cute!

TTFN! Julie

I am in Lanyard Love!

Ok, so I am super excited that this (picture below) came in the mail today!



I know horrible picture, but it is so that I can make this (picture below)... ok, not pink since it isn't for me, ok, what I am saying I ordered 25 of those things above plus 5 yards of the 1 1/4 inch webbing in black... I will be making one with pink for me, but that isn't why I bought them.



Ok, so I have to give a shout out to Little Birdie Secrets. These three ladies have a talent! They not only know how to make nifty things, they also show you how easy it can be. This lanyard doesn't look hard to make. The tutorial is here. Let me know if you make one too. I can't wait to make this! Oh, I went to the jcreative (this is the site they refrence to buy their materials from), but to be honest they were a little expensive. So I found another place online (Crafters Vision) that sold the little Nickel Key Chain Fobs for .40 cents which was like .30 cents less than JCaroline Creative. Crafters Vision is awesome and I will be a forever shopper on their site. The package came in just a few days... ok I was impatient I really wanted it sooner, but it still came really fast (ordered on the 24th, shipped the 25th and arrived in the mail on 8/28) . The only thing they were out of stock on that I needed were those split key rings, but I found some at Walmart.

Anyways, I hope that this project turns out as good as I envisioned! Who am I kidding I know it will! I can't wait to post pictures of a couple of the finished products, not all... I have secrets to keep you know!

TTFN!
Julie

Designs By JuJu

I love cute stuff and I have to tell you one of my favorite places to get cute appliques from is from Designs By JuJu. I love their stuff. They have the best sets of appliques and I am never dissapointed by the product that I turn out when using their designs. Below is a picture of the t-shirt I made last night in under an hour from one of their little designs. I am planning on doing quite a few applique shirts for Laci to wear in September-December of all of the holidays. The applique / embroidery sets are VERY reasonably priced, and once you are returning customer you get even better deals. I LOVE THEM and will forever be a customer!



This applique is from their DBJJ386 Treats n Tricks Halloween Applique Set I encourage you to check them out. I have over of 30 of their sets and love every one. I just with I had the time to make something to go with each design. Love it! I have another awesome project coming up soon too. I can't want to share once I have perfected it!

TTFN!
Julie