Birthday

Flowing (Music Mondays)

6:30 AM

The creative juices that is...I just made a big purchase online on some fabric (!!) and I'm feeling really good about it (and guilty since it was like $75 - that could have been for a bill or groceries instead - but hey, my birthday is coming up this month and well - I'm turning the big 3-5 (8-X..i just learned of this emoticon - see I'm not that old! It's supposed to be a skull & crossbones, you see it?) so I deserve it, right?).

I got some prints and some faux leather and suede. I'm thinking of making some clutches or tote bags with them and if it's successful, maybe I could give them as gifts for Christmas or birthdays, or that little special pay it forward gift (that sadly, only one person commented on - which was me..for a friend..sigh..).

Here is a sneak peek at some of the fabrics I ordered:

Premier Prints Zoom Zoom Twill River Rock
Premium Faux Suede Midas
Faux Soft Skin Leather Silver

CRAP! I just realized I didn't get one of the fabrics I wanted (a soft, with an almost golden toned leather!) :(. bummed...but I shouldn't get ahead of myself. I still have to create the patterns and then actually sew them! I'll keep you guys posted (and if you still want to get in on the pay it forward action - you can comment on the finished clutch - if it's a success.)


Happy Monday! And sticking with my theme - here's some music to start your week - but I took it from  here, I'm not genius enough to compile half as good of a "mix tape" these days, nor do I have the hours that go into making a good one.  Anyway, check that site out. It's a great music blog. Click the arrow --> above to listen, or go to that site and download some other ones too. There is this music blog too.  Enjoy!


And Congratulations to our friends, who welcomed their new baby boy. Happy Birthday Jack, born on the 7th at 7:07! hmmm...

homemade

Paying It Forward!

6:00 AM


source: Heart & Hands Health Collective
Hey friends! Paying it forward from a new bloggy friend's post from Wednesday. I was lucky enough to be the third person to comment on the post, by Alex from Army Wife-Mommy-life.. So now it's my turn to pay it forward, and hopefully you'll play along as well and continue to pay it forward. Oh yeah, and a chance to be one of the lucky recipients (gee, if I even get any comments!) of a handmade gift. All you have to do is be one of the first three people to comment on this post. (pretty please...maybe this will motivate me to be creative again - after all I did go to patternmaking & design school!)

Here is how it works:
  • Within a year I’ll create something unique to share with the first three people to comment on this post. 
  • In order to receive your gift you have to play along. Spread the love on your own blog promising to send a little special something to the first three people who comment on your post.
  • You get 72 hours (that's 3 days people) to re-post, or I’ll have to move on to the next person.
  • Please only comment if you’re willing to pay it forward!
If you're up for the challenge, comment away! I'm excited to connect with you guys!

If, not, it's cool. I get it..I get it..but hey, maybe you have some more followers than I do - and you think this is a neat little thing, so go ahead and pay it forward on your side of the blogosphere :)

*and ugh..why aren't my images popping up on linkwithin?!

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