Aprils Challenge

Just a quick look at what I want to complete in April. Happy Saturday everyone ;)

• Plan a treasure hunt
• Keep a “My Day in Six Words” journal for 6 months
• Take a multivitamin every day for a week (started Sat. April 21st, 2012)
• Get rocks for back yard, finish cleaning both front and back yard
• Finish a 500 + piece jigsaw
• Finish Ryder’s albums!!!!!!
• Continue to scan Photo’s

Best of luck to you all in achieving your goals this month!

March in Review..... 03-31-12

So a quick update on where I’m at with March’s challenges…. I sent up auto pay for two bills and right now I’m in the waiting period for one (which is stressing me out a bit.. but oh well, it is what it is…either way I hope to be breathing a little bit easier by Tuesday of next week)

I started scanning my printed photos and so far I feel like I have a nice start to getting this done. I’m not going to fool myself that it will be done by the end of this month, but I hope to have it all completed by the end of this year.

I did get with family members and made lots of progress in finding some cool family history. However... I’m sad to say, I didn’t pull out any of Mr. Ryder’s 1^st years albums :(

I was able to get my screened porch decorated and hope to still do the glass bottle plant hangers soon (I need a glass cutter??)

Last, we’ve gotten a little bit done to the back yard, but it needs lots of work for me to check that off the list.

Still nothing on Esty ;((( but hopefully soon. (still trying to decided if it’s right for me?????  

Overall I’m happy with my goals for March and I’m looking forward to April, hoping it’s full of great things.

Vacation Fun

Well today is my 1st full day off from both jobs and the start of my vacation..Since I don't have major plans and my travel plans fell through, I decided it would be a good chance to catch-up on some much needed TLC for myself and the house. Here is my 1st project for this week. Just using one of the foaming pumps and a canning jar, I have a fun soap pump for the kitchen The canning jar has fruits on it so I thought it would be perfect for the kitchen. Super easy to do; here is the link to the idea that inspired me to takle this project.
Here is my soap pump

Here my next project: Hope to start and finish this today ;)

  here's the link if you want to see how they did it.....photo frame Enjoy the day!

Pinterest... Pined It and Did It #15

I didn't have extra fabric for this but I found some cheap fabic at Walmart. The  entire project cost me less then $6.00 :)

just take a wire hanger and shape it however you like. Then cut your fabric into 1inch by 6 inch scraps and tie away...
If you would like more information on the orginal idea, check out this site... Happy pinning ;)

Pinterest. Pined It and Did It # 17

Another cute idea from Pinterest. Take you New Year's goals and frame them, so you have a nice reminder of the things you want to accomplish.

not so shabby, if I do say so myself ;)
here is the orginal idea frame you New Year's Goal

Pinterest... Pined It and Did It...#18

I made this bird feeder, using a clay dish I got at a local craft show for 15.00, a old grape vine wreath I found in the attic, some left over ribbon from another project and some hemp. The dish was a bit smaller then the wreath so I had to wrap the bottom of the wreath using the hemp, but I think it came out looking really cute. If you decided to do this using a clay plate, just remember to bring it in when it freezes outside or the clay will crack.

Here is the link to the site on Pinterest where I found the idea for my birdfeeder, they made a Birdbath.
Enjoy :)

frame craft

Here is the pin I found on pinterest...really cute idea, but I didn't have the vases, and from the looks of it, the vases where a bit too much for me. So I found and old frame in my attic and lighly spray painted with a cream color. I also found and old mail box I purchased at a yard sale for only a buck! Then using a candle globe and a hook from the shed...... I came up with this!!!! I'm very happy with my results!

Pinterest Crafts...number 2??? Sweater Pillows

I found this idea, like many on Pinterest and I wanted to share my results........
I got 2 sweaters from Goodwill and 1 pillow for the whoping cost of 10 bucks. I think they came out really nice

here is the link to pinterest.... happy pinning

March's Challenge!!!

1st I'm so sorry I left everyone hanging in Feb....I'm not sure what the heck happened. For those who have been following me since I started this blog, you might remember that I started a photo challenge back in Feb. 2009. My main goal was to organize all my photo's and scrap as many as possible....well here it is 2 plus years later and I've finally finished downloading and organizing all my digital photo's, Ryan's 1st year album and baby book, and scrapping until my eyes were burning!!!.... So, now onto my printed photo's. One of my first challenges for this month is to start scanning all my printed photo's that have not been uploaded digitally. Next I want to review my family history with my uncle and maybe, just maybe take a trip to South Carolina for some history hunting?? As far as photo's go, my last goal is to finish all of Ryder's 1st year albums.
My other challenges will be:
-set up auto pay for as many bills as possible.
-finish decorating screened in porch.
-clean the front and back yard
-And, start my Esty Shop!!!!!
Best of luck to you all, and I hope you have a wonderful month!