SO CUTE!!!

I came across this on Pinterest and thought it was so cute.  What a great idea!!  I wish I had my dad's old tie's..  Now in my opinion, it doesn't look that hard.  But I have been wrong  on that in the past before!!  Before I tackle any new project, I'm going to finish my rag quilt.  But this will be put on the back burner.  It would be very cute as wall art....  Like I said, I  got it from Pinterest via Deb Rowden's Thrift Shop Quilts blog.  Check it out....

I'm Crafting..

I completed two projects this past Friday and thought I would share them with you.  The first one I did was a wreath.  It still needs some loving but I went ahead and hung it anyway.  Debbie, a friend of mine at work told me about how she makes her's like this and how simple it is.  I think her's are cuter---but it was time to take down the Alabama football wreath..

My other project I did was a knotted throw.  I absolutely love making these throws.  So simple.  I think I'm going to start doing matching pillows to go with them.  I even have a pattern to do doggie beds!!  I was think about just making a ton of them and selling them next year at a craft show.  That's where I bought my first one...

I've also signed up for a sewing class.  I need a refresher from the class I took last year.  I'm determined to make my rag quilts.  Just gotta get familiar with threading that damn machine!!  That's my hardest hurdle with sewing... 

Blanket for Mya

In an effort to protect my couches from our new puppy, Mya, I made her a knotted throw.  They are leather couches, but still!!  I'm terrified she will mess them up.  I'm going to try and train her not to get on the furniture at all.  I know what you are thinking---"good luck with that!!"  Please say a prayer for patience for me!

Here is the blanket. they are so easy to do.  It took me about two and half hours to do.  I loved the pattern.

Love my "Peace" patterns...

This is how it started out...

Finished product....  Hope Mya likes it!!

Designer Bedding...

I can finally say that my downstairs with its new tile and bathroom looks awesome!  Mac is going to be so happy in his "man cave"!!  And I'm so happy to have my office/craft room back!!  I have found several great finds on Pinterest and I'm so ready to start on them...

One of these awesome finds is this pet bed.  Now I have made several knotted blankets.  Love doing them.  But never have I thought to do one as a pet bed!!!  Genius!!  So our new baby girl Mya is about to get her very own Roll Tide knotted bed!

I found this on Pinterest via McCalls patterns.  Just click here for the link.

I'll post pictures when I finish Mya's!!!

Christmas Crafts.....

It's getting closer...  I think one of my Facebook friends posted the other day, only 14 weeks until Christmas.  Can you believe that..  As of today, 95 days until Christmas..  And with the find of Pinterest this year--I have craft ideas for days!!!
One really cute find is with clear ornament balls and acrylic paint.  All you do is drop the colors you want to use into the top of the ornament. Then shake it or let it sit and drain to the desired effect you want.  How simple is that!!  Hobby Lobby and Home Accents already have Christmas stuff out so I'm sure you can find all you need as far as ornaments.  Then Walmart for the paint.  See SIMPLE!!!

How pretty is that!!!

Future Project...

I found the cutest thing on Pinterest to help use up some old canvas's I have....   Now if mine can just turn out like the picture!  

I found this on The Frugal Navy Wife.....  Very cool...

This is another one that I think is really nice...  I found this at Light & Spoon via Pinterest....  

If it doesn't have detailed instructions---you won't find be blogging about it....

Enjoy...  I'll post pictures when I do it....

Crafting Again...

I hate to say it but January was almost too busy for crafting.  But I finally sat down Sunday and made this adorable knotted throw for a friend of mine.  These things are so easy to make.  I just popped in a movie and was done in two hours.

Going to work on my quilting again this weekend.  Can't wait....

Saturday Soup...

Hello my friends..  Sorry I have been away.  It's a long overtime work week for me.  And I'm still working!  But it's all  for the greater good.

The only sad thing is my crafting has taken a back seat to work and trying to sell my home.  It's hard to get all my stuff out and then have to put it up for a showing.  So keep the faith in me, I promise more crafting to come.   I have so many ideas!!!

Well, it's Saturday Soup day, so I have to give you one of my favorite soups.   It's by Bear Creek and it is SOOOO good.  All of their soups are great.  I first found out about them at the Southern Women's Show when I sampled the soups there.  I could have stayed at their booth all day..  Just so good.  Publix and Walmart both carry them.  When I cook the potato one, it calls for 8 cups of water, however, I use 6 cups water and 2 cups milk.  I like it a little creamy.  It's also great for leftovers.

Today's Tip:  Got this tip out of my First for women magazine.  Love this mag!!  On page 43 it gives exercises  that work that body.  This is called Rebounding.  It reads as follows, "Rebounding (jumping on a small trampoline) is up to 68 percent more effective at burning calories than jogging, according to a NASA study.  The jumping action also tones the hamstrings, quads and glutes for long, lean legs.  Another benefit:  Bouncing pulls acidic waste and toxins from cells so they can be flushed from the body.  This prevents the toxic buildup that can cause tiredness and zap immunity.

Badge's Are Ready!!

Finally finished my new badge's!!  I have to say, I like spreading it all out on my kitchen table and working on them rather than doing it in my office.  However, got to keep the kitchen table "show ready" for selling purposes. 

I started out making some with the landyards, but I have to say, I'm just not a fan of ribbon for the landyard part.  So I only made about three with landyards.  Maybe when I start sewing better I can make something I like better.  We will see.

The new price for any type, seasonal or just regular is $10.00.  All of last year's are $5.00.  Thanks again for all the support---I love making them!!

Today's Tip:  Rest!!!  It's Sunday!!