Mother's Day

I have to admit I am not much a paper craft person. But since I got my Silhouette SD (which is AMAZING) - I have been trying. Here is what I made:

I used the Silhouette file: 14-card_kit_flower_pot_C00482_20509

It was super easy and I think they turned out pretty cute. I had these pop dots - they were easy and gave the flowers a little dimension.

Yes, there are three of them - it is complicated and why I don't like mother's day. Oh, well it comes like it or not but I have the cards done and I think they are great.

New Wreath

I hadn't realized before how much I love wreaths & door hangings. I have recently started a new obsession. Blog surfing - be warned - craft blogs are addicting and WONDERFUL.

That is what has inspired me to start using my blog. 

So, I saw this amazing wreath at Jones Design Company - this blog is amazing! So many great, great ideas. I digress. So I had to try. Here is what I made:

The tutorial is here. I know you want to make one - how could you not!

I will give my few (very few) suggestions on what I will change next time.

First - I've never worked with burlap before - it is messy! I would lay something down before I start to cut.

Second - I would use a 4" strip for the back ruffle and a 3" strip for the front ruffle. I like to see the back a bit more and ended up trimming mine. 

The tutorial really is wonderful and I LOVE the end result.

My door looks so pretty.

Here is a close up of the flowers. The best part is they are all pinned on so I can change them out for the different seasons. Love it!

Need some more ideas? I am already planning on my next wreath. Here are a few I have been inspired by:

Miss Lovie

This is where I got the idea for the removable flowers. Genius!

Diary of Daves Wife

Mary Janes & Galoshes

I'm a Yarner

I like to make stuff . . .

I really enjoy making things. There is just something wonderful about creating something and then stepping back and enjoying it. 

One thing I love to make is bread:

For Easter I made some cute decorations:

I saw this idea and tutorial at Auntie Lolo Crafts.

The cutest thing I make are my babies. I have three and they are my life.

Chocolate

I am thankful for chocolate.

Lately I have been on a dark chocolate kick. 

Here are my two current favorites:

One thing, they have to by Milky Way Midnight Minis. Yeah, I'm picky.

I am thankful for . . .

We had a very busy weekend, but it was a good one. 

We blessed our baby daughter on Sunday which was wonderful.

 

I was thinking about when my children were born. Each was a unique experience, but I thought of something that I am very grateful for.  

 Epidurals. 

I know some women can handle child birth without drugs, 

but I am NOT one of those women.

Day Three: I am thankful for . . .

I am thankful for four day work weeks.

My husband works four 10 hour shifts. 

It is the best schedule ever. 

I don't know how we would get anything done with only a 2 day weekend.

Day Two: I am Thankful for . . .

Immunizations.

I am very grateful for immunizations.

My sweet little baby (8 weeks old) is just getting over the chicken pox. 

I can NOT say I am grateful for the chicken pox but I am grateful that the 

other two were immunized so I didn't have to stress about them getting it too.

 It was a long two weeks but she is finally over it. Just a few lingering scabs. Thank goodness!

I am not much of a blogger (obviously - my last post was in July). But I thought this would be a good forum and a good excersise for me to post everyday (hopefully) something I am grateful for.

First and for most would be my family. I always knew I wanted to be a wife and mother. Although it is a challenging and often thankless job, I wouldn't give it up.

I am very grateful for my husband. He is my best friend, my rock, my whole world. He puts up with a lot of crap living with a crazy girl like me, but I am sure glad!

I am also grateful for my sweet babies. I didn't know what unconditional love really felt like until I had them. They have forever changed me. Changed me into a better person.

Vest & Tie Bodysuits

I have been working hard to add some new vest & tie bodysuits to my Etsy site. Here are some of the new looks I have created.

I have a few more I am working on and will post them as soon as I get them finished.

Custom Bow tie & Suspenders

I made this tee as a custom order for someone. I like the suspenders - it adds a some cute detail. I am not a huge fan of the bow tie but I think I am going to make one with a regular tie and suspenders.

Bow tie & Suspenders

Back of tee with suspenders

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Rock n Rags Gift Certificate Giveaway

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Rock n Rags Gift Certificate Giveaway

New Stuff

I'm back from vacation and ready to kick it into high gear. I have NEW products and a PROMO!

FREE SHIPPING
now through July 31st

I also have some new fun stuff. The number shirts & bodysuits are perfect for birthday's, as gifts or for your little one to wear to the celebration. I love the letter shirts, also great for parties and special events, or to say "This is me".

Come by and take advantage of the FREE SHIPPING until the end of July!

Rock n Rags Facelift

I am ready to give my etsy site a face lift, unfortunately it will have to wait until after our family vacation. Don't worry - when I get back it will be bigger & better than ever. I am trying to finish up a bunch of new products before I leave so I can launch them all as soon as I get back.

Can't wait.

So here are a few sneak peaks.

There are lots more on their way! =)

Vest & Tie Onesie - SOLD

My friend Aileen bought one of my tie vest combos for her little boy. She just posted pictures. SO CUTE!

http://jaronaileenspeakmanfamily.blogspot.com/2009/05/wyatt-speakman-7-months-and-3-weeks.html

Tie Vest Onesies

I have started making some new onesies. They are a tie & vest combo. I think they are adorable! It is so fun coming up with new ideas - and having a place to sell them. I LOVE ETSY!

Cute Kids & New Stuff

I love my little models. I think Rowen is getting tired of trying on shirts, buy he is still cooperating. I just can't believe how cute the shirts are on him. I also wanted to sell a set so I put Ellie in a tie too - I think she pulled it off well.

This is my newest onesie. I absolutely love it! The black tie with the corduroy vest - too cute. I haven't posted it on etsy yet, hopefully later today.

I am loving making these shirts. I am having so much fun, I just made another shirt for Rowen and took some more pictures - he is growing up so fast. Also check out the link at the side of the page - that is MY SHOP! So fun. Hope you enjoy.