Its been a minute.

I am so back and forth with this blog.. But thats how I am with anything in life! Even if I love it, I tend to get bored after awhile and need to come back to it later.

Well its later. Lets see how this goes. With only 3 months and some odd days till Christmas (?!?!?) I have been trying to crochet up some gifts. I will post them and links when I get done.

Also been feeling crafty so made post up halloween and Christmas crafts. Along with my best friends first childs, first birthday presents. Lets see how this goes.


Also side note, I been trying to lose weight and last month I lost 9 pounds! Hopefully I can keep that up.

Internet Failure!!!

Ok so I havent posted all weekend because my internet connection just died on me, and since it was Memorial Day weekend I was not at work to use their computer. I am at work now so hopefully when I get home the nice internet men will have it fixed

So here is a short view

Thursday - built a flower box outside and planted flowers

Friday - Crochet my own pattern for an eye mask. Will add the tutorial later if I can

Monday - Lepord nail polish pattern.

Once I get home and if the internet is running I will be sure to add pictures and for details. This is just a place holder till then. :)

Hope all had a good Memorial day and remember to thank a Vet or keep an active in your prayers.

Happy Crafting :)

Today I made a cake. But not just any cake
DOMO cake.

It was to have to celebrate American Idol. Which by the way Scotty won and my mother lost it with joy.



Cake was simple chocolate cake
chcolate icing.

white and red for the mouth and black for the eyes.. which I just used food dye for it.

Also This may show up as the 26th because its after midnight here... I was busy lol

will add pictures and details later :)

30 Day Challenge Day: six

I have been wanting to do this project since I first decided to do my 30 day challenge, but I didn't have the right material so I had to wait. Found just the right fabric online and it came just in time so tonight I got to try it out

Braided bracelet from vanessachristenson blog. I suggest watching the video for more info (and a little laugh) .
It took me a few tries to get it the right tightness.. I would get half way done and have a spot too loose and start over but finished my first bracelet..

It was actually a little too loose for me so I turned it into an anklet.

Next try I used my moms wrist to help so I wouldn't have to take it off my fingers and it worked a lot better.

its super cute and the color is bright and summery and looks great next to a tan (which I am working on) It looks pretty thick on but I like that, and good thing about it is the fabric is cloth so if it gets wet, it wont hurt it. But if you do ruin in its okay too because it is so simple to make once you get the hang of it. You could make one of every color and switch it up or where them all together!






On another note, Tonight was American Idol top 2 competing.. Scotty and Lauren. They both did great and are the youngest finalist yet so I am pretty excited to see who will be season 10's American idol.

Scotty is a great country singer.. his voice just melts your heart and he sounds like he could have an album out today. he is a cutie and a total sweet heart. 

Lauren on the other hand is a great country singer too but has more of a range to me that I like. She is a sweet southern bell and very pretty. I think she couold go far too. I loved the song they picked she sang for her mother.


Either way they will be both be a great choice.






Me and my mom started a tradition this year of having some milk and Oreo cookies while watching it, so have to say sorta glad its almost over. Its almost bikini weather and cookies are not helping!

30 Day Challenge Day: Five

First off this is counted as the 5 day since I dont count my weekends.. I never do.. weekends are the oppisite of anything I do.. no work.. no exercise, just relaxing. So no I didnt miss a day, I just skipped it :)

So I broke down and made a Green Monster today. I have seen it everywhere on the web and the idea never sounded good to me.. I mean I actually always liked my veggies including spinach but...as a smoothie? I had a big bag of spinach left that I knew wouldnt be ate in time..so I caved..
In my smoothie I used what I had which was

raw Spinach

1 rip banana

vanilla yogurt (now wish I didnt use it.)

Cow milk

honey

and some frozen blue berries

Mixed it all together and it turned into a dark green, not as bright as the others which I was sorta hoping for just because it looked cool.

So after I made it, put a straw in and stared at it..

Put away the food and drinks

stared at it

then put cleaned and put away my blender

AND stared at the Green Monster some more.

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I just couldnt get pass the idea of what was in it, but I took in some courage and took my first sip. Honestly.. wasnt bad.. Wasnt great but to me it was because it wasnt sweet enough.. and the yogurt was a little over powering.. So I cheated and added a little sugar into it. After that it was MUCH better. So I'm sure if you can put in some more naturally sweet fruits this drink could be really yummy and good for you.

30 Day Challenge Day: Four

Hello World!

 

Today's craft was not really a craft as something new I decided to try and have always wanted to but thought it was complicated. A fish tail braid. BUT its actually very simple. Find a you tube video.. I sujest Foxylocksextensions . She made hers super small to make it stand out more.. I didnt feel like taking the time so mine is a little thicker. While you are on her page you should check out other videos from her, she has a lot of makeup and hair tutorials!








Well here is my first attempt!

That is NOT my best side.. lol But thats how mine turned out..

Thanks for reading. See you all Tomorrow <3

30 Day Challenge Day: Three

Day 3

Todays project was for me to making a whelping box for my pregger dog Bailey. She is a yorkie and this is my first set up pups so I'm a little overly protective of her.

This box is where she will have her puppies and where she will nurse her puppies for the first few weeks.
I took a big box and cut off the top flaps.

Then I cut a square on the side for her to walk into. I made it high enough to hopefully prevent the puppies from crawling out, but low enough so she doesn't have to hop in and risk hurting a pup.

I am thinking about taking the flaps I cut off and cut 3  1 1/2- 2 inch strips and put them onto the inside. This is to protect the puppies for if Bailey lays down against the box the strips will stick out to help prevent her from laying on a pup that may be against the box. This is optional, just as I said. I am overly protective :)

To finish it off I bought some new bath towels and a comfy blanket in it to lay on.

And there you go. A simple (besides the optional part) whelping box for your pregnant pooch to relax in.