I should know better

Tomorrow is our craft sale! Exciting!! I'll be sure to take a lot of pictures to share.

Yesterday a friend and I were doing the mad scramble to get the last of the home decor wrapped up. We got it all done except for one sign that I was going to do this morning.

The piece of wood I had to use wasn't the smoothest. For some reason I was more than slightly delusional in thinking I could still get it to work.

Oopsie! Guess not.

Sigh. I've been doing these for how many years now?!? I should know better. If the board isn't as smooth as a baby's rump, the paper is going to wrinkle. Of course, I had to use some of my favorite paper. Why didn't I try it with something hideously ugly?!? Looks like this one is headed for the burn pile....Definitely doesn't pass quality control.

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Treasures!

This is something I've always wanted to do...

Tweet Tweet Lampshade

Isn't it just so sweet? It was done by sassyshades. Here are a few of her thoughts...

"I enjoy creating and have done so in one way or another for many years. With the support of a great mentor, Judy Lake, this outdoor enthusiast, former full-time restaurateur, and mother of three has unleashed her artistic side and is cooking up some sassy lampshades at her studio.

Feeling Groovy Lampshade

So what’s the recipe?

A “Sassy” ShadeIngredients:

• An array of fun and colorful textiles or unique finds (old and new)
• Tossed with an armful of imagination and charm
• Add a dash of trim Sprinkle with a passion for detail
• Handle and combine cheerfully
• Put on top of a lamp base and indulge!

I find handmade items to be personal and a labor of love. Vintage, recycled or eco-friendly materials are heartwarming to me to me but the real thrill is the hunt for that special item or the inspiring idea that jumps out at me while I’m going about my day. My desire is to fill your home with a lampshade that will be absolutely treasured!

Pink and Orange Toile Lampshade

Currently, I reside in the beautiful Puget Sound town of Edmonds, located north of Seattle.

Enjoy,

Kristi"

Thankful

Kim suggested we all write down 5 things we're thankful for. I'll kill two birds with one stone and use today's blog posting for my 5 things!!



1. Naturally I'm going to say family, faith and friends. This is definitely a no brainer! Without them, I'd be oh-so-lost.



2. Etsy. Huh, you say? Without Ety, my life would be filled with laundry, cleaning and poopy diapers. My hubby is thankful for it too, although he doesn't realize it. Without Etsy, he'd have to listen to me vent every day when he got home from work about how "lame" my day was. "So-and-so bawled all day, so-and-so was sooo whinny, so-and-so pooped three times, I folded 17 batches of laundry, cleaned 3 bathrooms....etc." is what he'd be met with each and every day. See Hubby? Aren't you thankful for Etsy?!?!



3. My morning cup of coffee. Life doesn't get much better than starting off the morning right! I make sure I sit down and enjoy each and every slurp.



4. Nature. Another easy one for me. I love opening my blinds in the morning and seeing the not-too-distant mountains, now covered in snow. I love hiking three seasons out of the year. I love packing up and taking the family camping. I love watching the kids play outside. I love the peacefulness of the wilderness. I love the magestic-ness of wildlife...



5. The conveniences of this day and age. I'd be sunk if I had to live in the "olden days". If I had a dollar for every time I've said 'I'm so glad I didn't live "way back when" 'or "There's a reason I was born when I was born and not 100 years before.", I'd be one rich little gal!