Friday, February 20, 2009

Cricut Love <3


I came across an article online that was talking about being able to cut out fabric with the Cricut. I couldn't believe it! I also just recently found out you can cut out clear stamps too! This has been quite the investment, craft-wise. So, I decided to try out the fabric myth. It took awhile to get the right settings. I also had to have just the write type of fabric and wonder under. It worked amazing once I got it all figured out though. Here are the 3 onesies I made yesterday. I had so much fun, I cannot wait to make more. I think I will add these to my Etsy shop. Woo Hoo.
(The plane is for a friend's baby, Malachi, and the T is for Tatum Hunter. I have not decided what to do with the truck, maybe just sell it.)

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

A crafty Pay it Forward ;)

So I got this from a friend's blog, I think it's such a great idea and can't wait to do it.

{Lucky you!}

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you.This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year.
4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may sew or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!}

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Thank You, KT!

I received a call from Katie Monday morning asking if I had any plans on Tuesday night. I did not. She let me know the reason why...Caroline had found out it was my birthday and was upset that she was not invited to my party. According to Katie, she was so distraught, she would not get out of the car and go into daycare (such devotion). Katie asked if I would join her and Caroline for dinner on Tuesday night to celebrate my birthday. How could I refuse. We went to Z Cucina on Grandview Ave. Very quaint, and great food too.
Well, I guess this post is mostly a thank-you for a lovely dinner and wonderful birthday gift(you know I will be sporting my Bunco shirt next week). I was even serenaded by Caroline with a song she made up just for me. You rock, Care Bear!
BTW, Katie, because it was so dark in the restaurant, I did not see that my bracelet is by Rachel Leigh...I love her. Thanks mucho!

Monday, February 2, 2009

Weekend Update

Even though I did not take any pictures this weekend to document what went on, I felt I should at least share what we did since it was packed, non-stop.
Friday night was dinner and games with the Rencher's and Dean's at the Gross'. Dinner was great and the games were hilarious. Loved the Animal Game.
Saturday started early for both of us (esp. since we were out so late Fri night). Nate had to work at 5am and I had to meet at the church at 7:15am for a Beehive Kidnapping and breakfast. It was fun. Welcome to the Beehives, Anna.
We went straight from the breakfast to our first Girl's Camp meeting. Prior to the meeting, Karlie, Mel and I all wanted to go to the High Adventure (white-water rafting, caving, cliff jumping, etc). Throughout the meeting, it was made apparent that they only needed a total of 3 leaders and 2 of the spots were already taken. So, Karlie and I were convinced that Mel would go and we would go to regular Girl's Camp, which is just as great in my eyes. Then we started getting worried that we would not be paired up together and would get stuck with a older, unfamiliar lady. Lucky for us, we were paired up. This year's theme is "Under Construction" and our unit is the "Sheet Rocks" We are pretty stoked! I already have a few ideas muling around in my head (one of them having to do with Bob the Builder) Anyhoo, I feel so blessed to have my calling with the Young Women's, it is something I truly enjoy.
Headed home after the meeting to get the house ready for the Elders Quorum Mingle. We were one of three houses asked to host. It started at 6 with 10 couples at each house. We had appetizers, played games, and what else do you think...mingled. At 7pm, everyone switched to a different house for Root Beer floats, more games, and you guessed it, mingling. It was really a fun night and a great way to get to know all those who have Sunday callings. I hope we make it a bi-annual or quad-annual (is that 4 times a year?) event.
You would think after such a busy day, we would call it a night, right. Not us. Beau and Shannon called and wanted to hang out. Well, Beau's exact words were "I need a little testosterone" So, B came over to our house to "play" with Nate in the basement, and I went over to their apt to hang with Shanny and Tatum. We watched "Friends" and talked. It was nice.
Sunday, we went to Nate's home branch in London for Malchi's blessing. We stayed for all 3 blocks and then headed over to their house for a Linner (lunch/dinner if you must ask) Round 1 of 3 for our Sunday dinner. From there, we headed over to Nate's grandpa's for our 2nd round of dinner and the first half of the Super Bowl. His parents, sisters and the kids were there.
From there (are you getting the pattern yet?), we headed to our next door neighbors for more food and the last half of the Super Bowl. Really wish the Cards could have pulled it out.
Well, if you have made it thus far, congrats. (sometimes, I think I blog more for my own journaling purposes, but, oh well.)
Happy Monday and hope you have a good week.