tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25609090323449240962024-03-12T17:33:05.089-07:00Ark's EndeavorsAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-63173492562690854642009-05-21T07:54:00.000-07:002009-05-21T07:56:34.232-07:00Bye For NowSo where I am in my life I am unsure of...well...a lot of things. I just don't have the modivation to do everything I have to do and also blog. I will be keeping my blog up but don't plan on blogging much in the near future. Hopefully I'll be back soon.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-20800852307721401072009-05-04T10:58:00.000-07:002009-05-04T11:05:52.213-07:00Sweater Recons!So I tried to get this post up sooner but our internet has been messed up the past week. Nothing to fancy. The top left was a large men's sweater, can be worn as a shirt or a dress with leggings. Top right was a long sleeve turtle neck that was to big for me so I cut off the sleeves and re-sized it. The bottom one was a large button up sweater, and is little hard to explain how I did but I'll try, I cut off the sleeves, seam ripped the sides then pulled the front sides together to meet in the back and the back sides are pulled together in the front so there are long pockets on the inside (make sense?).<br />I am working on reupholstering a chair at the moment, hopefully it will be done by next week. I also have a dress to post about soon :) and hopefully some more recons.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3501024475/" title="recons by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3501024475_27416bf616.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="recons" /></a><br />I don't have a good view of this one so I'll just post this picture. It was a men's large button up flannel that I resized..well tried to resize..it doesn't close :( but I still love it<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3501839362/" title="01.01.2009 111 by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3609/3501839362_e599fd719e.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="01.01.2009 111" /></a><br />Have an awesome week!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-12834328523502226162009-04-28T12:17:00.000-07:002009-04-28T12:38:27.787-07:00A New StartI've been away for awhile...a long while. I just didn't have the energy to blog, that and I've been blue and lazy the past...however long it's been. The weather is starting to look up and that seems to be helping a lot. I have new plans, new goals, I need a new start. My etsy has been doing okay, haven't sold anything handmade yet :( all my fabric has just been piling up..I decided a month or so ago not to buy anymore until I move some out, that was a very good idea and I stuck to it. I got my serger in the mail and I LOVE it to death! I've made a couple of things (that I don't have pictures of yet but will in a day or two, I promise no procrastinating) and although I haven't been buying sheets I have bought a few pieces of clothing to alter and revamp.<br />It rained all day this past Saturday, Sunday morning I woke up to step on a soaking wet carpet (I live in my parents basement). I did not realize how bad it was until I looked around, where there wasn't carpet there was at least an inch of water. Needless to say I spent my whole Sunday cleaning and ripping up carpet, fun times. I wasn't to thrilled about it but as the day went on I realized how much crap I have that I don't use and don't need. I hoard my fabric and nothing ever gets used. This is when I decided to clean everything out, I will not be selling fabric on my etsy anymore because I do not have the space for it and I would like to venture into other things. Right now having all that I do is unrealistic and it's probably not good for my health either.<br />I gave over 75% of my fabric to a local woman who makes things for cancer patients, I also ended up giving her 95% of my stuffing (I probably should have given it all to her). At least now the fabric will be used for a good cause and appreciated. <br />I have a 30lb box of knit fabric that is on ebay right now....30lbs!!!! I know what your thinking, yeah it was that bad....I had an addiction and I'm happy to say that I am recovering from it and don't plan on going back.<br />The hunt continues for a house, although I could defiantly be spending more time on that than I am, I'm in no rush but I will be putting more effort into it in the near future.<br />Milo is growing up sooo fast! I hope I've been making all the right decisions for him and he will thank me for it in the future but I have been struggling to justify certain things and decisions I have made involving him. I don't feel bad about anything I've done I just wonder if it's the best way to go about it.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-41326710119812261172009-03-09T15:56:00.000-07:002009-03-09T16:16:22.221-07:00A Little UpdateI've been very busy and stressed out lately, that is the reason for my lack of blogging. On a lighter note I've made some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><a href="http://www.arksendeavors.etsy.com/">etsy</a></span> sales :)<br />I have stopped <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">thrifting</span> for now until I get some of my stock down (to a controllable size).<br />Here are some pictures of the scarves I made...awhile ago <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">lol</span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3329823030/" title="DSCN0492[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3329823030_7b6bb15f53.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="DSCN0492[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3328983643/" title="DSCN0489[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3328983643_35b9abd59a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="DSCN0489[1]" /></a><br />I am planning on hosting a swap in the near future (possibly within the month). It will be a vintage fat quarter swap, ten people will be able to sign up (US only) and they will have to send ten vintage fat quarters from vintage sheets/fabric and will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">receive</span> ten back. If you are interested please let me know. I will be hashing out the details within the next week or two and hopefully have it all set up by the end of the month. I hope to do this every month or every other month if the first one goes well.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-61183812390422699672009-02-18T17:23:00.000-08:002009-02-18T17:31:21.614-08:00WIP WednsdayToday I will be finishing up some scarves from some sheets I've picked up here and there. Unfortunately I don't have many of these sheets so there will be a limited supply of the scarves. I will be listing one bigger one (orange and black) on my <a href="http://www.arksendeavors.etsy.com/">etsy</a> and three smaller ones (yellow and black). I know that the yellow and black ones are 100% cotton, I am not sure of the other one but they feel identical. Now I'm off to sew them up!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3291059499/" title="DSCN0441[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3584/3291059499_fa5c0a5535.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0441[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3291877638/" title="DSCN0442[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3291877638_779edc0eb6.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0442[1]" /></a>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-4252548135750997712009-02-15T18:43:00.000-08:002009-02-15T19:01:30.627-08:00Thrifty Finds!So I was just looking on my blog and realized A LOT of my pictures aren't showing up! Whats up with that?!?! I'll try to figure it out within the next few days but until then here are some recent finds (hopefully they'll show up!).<br />This sheet is like one of my previous ones (same type of fabric and pattern). I never put a picture up but I made a scarf out of the other one and I love it, I think this one will be made into a scarf also :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3282791083/" title="DSCN0439[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3622/3282791083_02cb64deb4.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0439[1]" /></a><br />I think this sheet would make an adorable dress, it has a very large floral print, I would say they're somewhere around at least 6"x6" each.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3283609586/" title="DSCN0440[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3283609586_df8232f19e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0440[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3270871990/" title="DSCN0413[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3514/3270871990_79e2fee6ec.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0413[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3270873186/" title="DSCN0414[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/3270873186_5e151030ff.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0414[1]" /></a><br />I think this is super cute. Not something I would do but it's very neat.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3270874256/" title="DSCN0415[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3517/3270874256_8b76398e93.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0415[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3270875436/" title="DSCN0416[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3421/3270875436_db26fb6257.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0416[1]" /></a><br />This beauty was picked up for me by my sister. She found it on the side of the road, how could anyone throw this away!?! Even if it is a little...used...its still a very sturdy beautiful piece I can't wait to get started on it! Any fabric ideas??<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3283607874/" title="DSCN0438[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3487/3283607874_d8d58b7c52.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="DSCN0438[1]" /></a>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-55988447723510020692009-02-11T18:20:00.000-08:002009-02-11T18:28:58.066-08:00WIP WednsdayNo sales on my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">etsy</span> yet, but I really need to keep listing <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">fq's</span> as much as possible so there's a larger selection. I made some new some the other day, green tea and vanilla bean (with actual vanilla beans in it for very mild <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">exfoliating</span>).<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3270910558/" title="Green Tea and Vanilla by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3327/3270910558_b619a3b87f.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Green Tea and Vanilla" /></a><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">I'm</span> hoping the vanilla will darken up a bit, but I really like how it turned out.<br />I can't really show what I've been working on because as of the moment it's basically brainstorming, I really want to concentrate on my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">etsy</span> photos and do better in that area, I feel like I need more of a variety with them.<br />I haven't been working on much other than that. It's been a very rough week, I've been sick, not sure what I have but I think it might be a little stress related. I've been coming home and passing out right away, not for long but still to be that tired (after at least 7 or 8 hours of sleep) is not how I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">usually</span> am and hopefully I'll be back to my old self soon.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-65997031998928271952009-02-05T14:07:00.001-08:002009-02-05T14:14:42.703-08:00Open!!!!It's done! My <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.arksendeavors.etsy.com">etsy</a> is officially open!<br />Right now I only have 6 different types of fat quarters up, 2 different types of soap, and 5 different types of washcloths but I will be adding more all the time.<br />As a little celebration of my shop opening I have a special going on, buy 4 fat quarters get the 5th free, or buy 5 fat quarters and get free shipping, I think I may have this special up for the fist month. If you would like to see more of what I have to offer check out my<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/"> flickr</a>, if you would like to purchase something please convo me through my etsy.<br />Have a wonderful weekend!!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-58854186480940743992009-02-04T18:14:00.000-08:002009-02-04T18:34:07.999-08:00WIP WednsdayI would be overjoyed to tell you all that my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">etsy</span> is finally open, but it's not. It's not that I haven't been working on it, I have....A LOT. Right now I have over 5 items listed just not activated, I have to check a few shipping prices first and then everything will be on for your viewing/buying pleasure. I am also trying to get all the sheets I have pictured up on my<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">flickr</span> </a>so buyers will be able to see things that I will be putting into my shop in the future or have the option of buying larger pieces than fat quarters. I have my bio and shop policies all listed in my shop! I am very excited about it but I don't want to leave anything out (I think that's why I've been putting it off for so long) its a jump in the right direction and change, good but still kind of scary. I've done <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ebay</span> in the past, a lot, and I still do it at work. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Etsy</span> just seems so much more personal, I really like it and I'm glad I'm kicking myself to get it done (with my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sil's</span> help of course!). <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Etsy</span> has been my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">wip</span> all week and I will have items up and going by Friday, hopefully tomorrow but defiantly Friday. Sorry no pics! Update soon!<br />My laundry soap is still gelling, not <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sure how</span> long it is supposed to take, I made it yesterday around 2 and at least half of it gelled so hopefully it will be okay, keep your fingers crossed!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-24441282780041550002009-02-03T14:38:00.000-08:002009-02-03T15:03:02.295-08:00A Few Nice Things..If anyone out there in blog land is looking for some nice quality plugs <a href="http://onetribe.nu/index.php">here</a> is the place to go. I've ordered <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">multiple</span></span> plugs from them throughout the years and have always been pleased with my purchase. My next purchase will (hopefully) be <a href="http://onetribe.nu/item/88">these</a> beauties, I just have to justify spending $125 on them, so it may not happen anytime soon, maybe if I get a nice tax return :) If anyone has <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">any other</span> places they like to get plugs from please let me know! It's always good to spread the word of quality plugs.<br /><br />I love this video, I love the song even more.<br /><a href="http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=50735955">Her Morning Elegance / Oren <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lavie</span></span></a><br /><br /><object height="360" width="425"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="movie" value="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=50735955,t=1,mt=video"><br /><embed src="http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=50735955,t=1,mt=video" width="425" height="360" allowfullscreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br /><br />I made some laundry soap today, now I have to wait 24 hours for it to gel. I hope it turns out good because I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">completely</span></span> out of laundry soap and would hate to have to buy another container. I should have an update on that tomorrow.<br />I also worked on my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">etsy</span></span>, now I have my bio and shop <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">policies</span></span> all filled out! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Yay</span></span>!! Now all <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">that's</span></span> left is listing items, I hope to get at least one item on by the end of the night. Wish me luck!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-89313861122502394272009-02-02T13:42:00.000-08:002009-02-15T19:21:00.292-08:00Week Wrap-upSo I didn't have time to do a wip Wednesday this past week, nothing special was going on I was finishing my swap package to send out on Friday (no pics) and cut up some fq's. I did receive my package from <a href="http://demandablueblog.blogspot.com/">Amanda</a> for the Valentines Day swap, it was very cute! I received a mini mirror that's going to be perfect to carry around in my purse, some roll on perfume (lavender, smells delicious), some lavender blueberry chocolate (always wanted to try but never did) I love how it tastes! Milo got a toy giraffe, some freeze dried fruit, and some blow pops. Here are some pics!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3254265140/" title="DSCN0336[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/3254265140_7fa5d31deb.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0336[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3239483949/" title="DSCN0303[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3239483949_fa8d86f306.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0303[1]" /></a><br />I did have a picture of everything laid out but am not able to find it at the moment.<br />Here is a picture of hers all packed up ready to ship off.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3239487181/" title="DSCN0316[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/3239487181_c2c4fcb8b1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0316[1]" /></a><br /><strong>Friday finds</strong><br /><a title="DSCN0329[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3240349318/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0329[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3240349318_052ff2c512.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />I couldn't resist this stripped stretch knit, two yards for a buck! Now I have to find an undie pattern! Sorry if that's to much info but I would love to make some undies in the near future and will probably blog about it.<br /><a title="DSCN0325[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3240346634/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0325[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3240346634_a3d1cd832d.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0324[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3239507785/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0324[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3239507785_a24bb8c860.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0323[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3239506741/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0323[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3239506741_63844d8675.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0322[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3239505775/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0322[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/3239505775_ff1083fb65.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0318[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3240340730/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0318[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/3240340730_2f040e4008.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Lets see what else happened this past week...My father is helping me set up an upholstery shop in the garage and we moved some stuff out there, it is still far from finished though.<br />I made three batches of soap this past week, one batch of unscented/uncolored and two batches of unscented/uncolored with oatmeal. I also have some lavender infusing right now to make some more lavender soap.<br />I did not get my shop up yet but will be adding things to it starting tomorrow (my half day off), wish me luck!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-18697525653332566952009-01-22T14:36:00.000-08:002009-02-15T19:26:11.573-08:00ProgressI've been keeping busy (as always). My biggest project was organizing my bed/craft room. I got all the big things done within a week and now its just down to organizing papers and little supplies. My bed has been put away and I am now sleeping on a futon, once you get a queen size bed out of a tiny room it clears up a lot of space. I don't have any before pictures but just imagine a bed taking up over half the room.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3209248697/" title="DSCN0278[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3209248697_41a2efaae2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0278[1]" /></a><br />My fabric is now in front of my face wanting to be used instead of stored away in a closet.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3209250125/" title="DSCN0279[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3465/3209250125_eee3b84f3d.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0279[1]" /></a><br />All my scrap fabric for stuffing. I told you I can't throw anything away!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3209251435/" title="DSCN0280[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3209251435_2d1beb4878.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0280[1]" /></a><br />Books :D<br /><a title="DSCN0281[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3209252863/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0281[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3360/3209252863_861ecbe85d.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Sheets needed to be cut, easy to get to. And my button maker that I need to use more!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3209254193/" title="DSCN0282[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3209254193_8760e6780c.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0282[1]" /></a><br />Last but not least a little dresser with all my ribbon, buttons, zippers, thread. I painted it a pistachio color last week. Can you believe I almost threw it away because I thought it was useless and ugly!?!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3210100324/" title="DSCN0283[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3210100324_961563b13a.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="DSCN0283[1]" /></a><br />A little break and some fun we had.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3209243397/" title="DSCN0267[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3209243397_d731879f66.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0267[1]" /></a><br />I am going to start posting a blog every Wednesday with my work in progress projects (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">WIP</span> Wednesday, maybe you've heard of it??) I snatched the idea from my <a href="http://www.weepereas.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sil</span></a> who snatched it from somewhere else. I was not able to get mine done this Wednesday so here it is a little late. I ended up making two batches of soap last night, one lavender and the other uncolored/unscented.<br />I like how natural they look and hope to incorporate recycling with my packaging. Once they are hard enough I'll be putting them in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">etsy</span>, the shop isn't up yet but it should be by the end of the month!!!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-74455277945834626522009-01-12T16:35:00.000-08:002009-01-23T13:39:02.337-08:00Milo's Birthday and Salvation Army FindsSo Saturday I made it to Salvation Army and got to look at the sheets. I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sooo</span> happy I went! They had half off on white tags that day so everything except for one set of sheets was half off. Now I'll just have to go back for all the other ones when they're half off :)<br />Enjoy!<br /><a title="DSCN0153[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3190589317/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0153[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3190589317_7969cea7da.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0152[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3191436474/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0152[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/3191436474_323d93dbc9.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0151[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3190587155/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0151[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3441/3190587155_7905f3e261.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0150[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3190585965/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0150[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3190585965_c1fd40301f.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0149[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3191433026/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0149[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3191433026_e4d73df970.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">absolutely</span> adore the sheets in the last photo. I didn't have much shopping time so I really didn't look at what the set came with, I thought it was a bedroom set but it ended up being three fitted sheets and two loose sheets. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">I'm</span> thinking of making it a bedroom set for Milo and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">I'm</span> sure I'll have some left over. Any other ideas?<br />Sunday was Milo's birthday, every year my grandparents come over with cake and presents. So we all started cleaning, that led to deeper cleaning and I ended up downstairs in a big mess (I'll be blogging about that very soon). Around four we started making supper (veggie lasagna!) and everyone (grandparents and my best friend Madelyn) got there around six. We played <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">wii</span> had supper ate cake and opened presents, very long day. Milo had a blast and didn't want to go to bed at the end of the night (to excited about his train sets he got). Here are a few (of the many) pictures.<br /><a title="DSCN0175[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3192518616/"><img height="500" alt="DSCN0175[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3321/3192518616_b3c1f6172a.jpg" width="375" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0186[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3191920211/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0186[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3448/3191920211_5856a4721c.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0188[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3192769948/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0188[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3192769948_9123a378be.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0195[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3191927269/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0195[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3191927269_26ec4e6030.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0204[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3191938897/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0204[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3459/3191938897_0f992ba313.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />All in all we had a fantastic weekend hope you did too! Now I'm off to finish cleaning!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-79785252105954513972009-01-10T09:41:00.000-08:002009-01-10T13:26:47.534-08:00Friday Finds!!So I usually go <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">thrifting</span> on Wednesdays but since I missed this Wednesday I went Friday. I think I'll be going on Fridays more often now. I also only go to Value Village, although I usually plan on going to all of them it doesn't happen and I need to work on getting to all of them. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Anywho</span> I found oodles of sheets and fabric, I also picked up a telescope for my brother for his birthday some embroidery hoops for my <a href="http://www.weepereas.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">sil</span> </a>and some contact paper for wall decals. I found a lot of goodies but limited myself to the ones I liked best (that and I only brought a $20...ended up spending $17). Without further ado<br />This one is actually from last week<br /><a title="DSCN0143[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3183167259/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0143[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3494/3183167259_764dcd7a84.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0142[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3183165987/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0142[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3183165987_4192e8d8d1.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0141[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3183164841/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0141[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3183164841_c6752592ff.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0140[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3184000606/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0140[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3184000606_24bf687a13.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0139[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3183162421/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0139[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3302/3183162421_78c4d59bba.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />I love this one and wish it were bigger. It used to be a picnic table cloth so its about the same size as the top of a picnic table, bummer.<br /><a title="DSCN0137[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3183161147/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0137[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3183161147_92f0ec2c31.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0136[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3183996860/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0136[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3344/3183996860_6e6edb01c6.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />This one is only a pillowcase :(<br />Hopefully there's a sheet somewhere in the back they will put out eventually.<br /><a title="DSCN0135[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3183995540/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0135[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3183995540_c9af43f4ba.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><a title="DSCN0134[1] by mommadear, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3183157237/"><img height="375" alt="DSCN0134[1]" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3183157237_3026744af5.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />Hope you enjoyed! I'll be back next week with more!! Hopefully a nice selection too :)<br />P.S. Decided to not make my own soap molds and just search for things I can use as molds, so until then my soap is going to be done in loaf pans :)Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-45733957800364895382009-01-08T15:14:00.000-08:002009-01-10T09:39:57.995-08:00100 Things1. I'm a mess (it's okay I'm sure you are too)<br />2. I'm horrible at spelling<br />3. My right foot is bigger than my left<br />4. I hate it and wish you could buy a pair of shoes in different sizes<br />5. No meat for me please, it's a personal decision please respect it<br />6. I hate people with no manners<br />8. I think I'm pretty polite<br />9. I have self worth<br />10. Self confidence, not so much<br />11. But I don't care what others think of me<br />12. I get very anxious at random times...I hate it<br />13. I cut my own hair...never said I was good at it<br />14. I think I'm pretty crafty<br />15. But not all the time<br />16. I WILL someday own my own business<br />17. No clue what it will be<br />18. Reupholstering???<br />19. Own a store???<br />20. The sky is my limit<br />21. I know I can do anything<br />22. I get discouraged easily<br />23. unless I'm very determined<br />24. I love cute clothes but don't know how to wear them<br />25. I love heels<br />26. Unlike my sister I can walk in them...jk...kinda :)<br />27. I'm plain<br />28. But exciting<br />29. Not funny<br />30. But I make people laugh<br />31. Mostly at me and the ridiculous things I do<br />32. I love it<br />33. I love <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">thrifting</span><br />34. I plan on never buying anything new again<br />35. Except underwear<br />36. And food<br />37. I have goals<br />38. I should write them down<br />39. I procrastinate...a lot (obviously)<br />40. I take on to many projects at once<br />41. After spending way to much money on them I forget about them<br />42. I need to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">declutter</span> my life<br />43. I love coffee<br />44. I may love tea more<br />45. I haven't decided and probably never will<br />46. I'm short...even in heels<br />47. I love it<br />48. I've made clothes before<br />49. I would love to make clothes that actually look good on people<br />50. I spend way to much time online<br />51. I actually don't think I'm on that much...maybe<br />52. I want to buy a house<br />53. I'm on my way in doing so<br />54. I LOVE cowl necks!!!<br />55. And mango's<br />56. And of course Milo :)<br />57. I'm a positive person<br />58. It's hard to be positive around negative people<br />59. I hate it and how it makes me feel to be around them.<br />60. I hate feet<br />61. I want to spin yarn<br />62. I'm trying to focus on only one or two things at the moment<br />63. I keep to myself and don't go out much<br />64. I don't think its a bad thing but it might be<br />65. I believe in karma<br />66. I believe in God<br />67. I go to church<br />68. I love corny 80's horror movies<br />69. I need more books<br />70. My parents own their own business and are doing good<br />71. Doesn't mean I'm spoiled or get things from them<br />72. I grew up with very little<br />73. I'm grateful that I did, it taught me a lot<br />74. I would like to change the world and help others as much as I can<br />75. I think abortion is disgusting and don't see how someone could ever do that to themselves or a child<br />76. I have strong opinions<br />77. I don't always voice them<br />78. I am open to others opinions<br />79. I love my family and don't know what I'd do without them<br />80. They drive me nuts sometimes<br />81. I have amazing patients<br />82. Most of the time<br />83. I love knee/thigh high socks<br />84. I don't wear flip flops or shorts to often<br />85. I would like to wear more dresses<br />86. I wish there was more time in the day<br />87. I'm sure I waste a lot and I should work on that<br />88. Old <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Saturday</span> cartoons are way better than the new ones<br />89. I always used to think there was something health wise wrong with me<br />90. Now I hope <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">there's</span> not<br />91. I use to think I knew a lot<br />92. I wasn't even close, and am still not<br />93. I need to go back to school<br />94. I hate throwing things away<br />95. Even garbage<br />96. I hate grape/watermelon flavored things but love grapes and watermelon<br />97. I say sorry way to much, people think its odd<br />98. I've gotten better with it<br />99. Looking back this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">doesn't</span> seem to interesting<br />100. SorryAmandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-21295979506626102152009-01-05T14:03:00.001-08:002009-01-05T14:06:36.533-08:00Be My Valentine Children's Swap Hosted by Wee PereasMy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">sil</span> is hosting her first swap! <a href="http://weepereas.blogspot.com/2009/01/be-my-valentine-childrens-swap.html">Be My Valentine Children's Swap</a> check it out! I will be participating, and it will be my first! I am very excited and can't wait!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-90200352342720018752009-01-03T18:22:00.000-08:002009-01-03T19:27:03.089-08:00Keeping BusyI've been getting a bit done this week, not nearly as much as I would like though. I got a few sheets all cut up into fq's (what a pain!), started infusing some oil for soap, and knit some washcloths. <br />Cut fq's<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3165514148/" title="DSCN0099[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3120/3165514148_5f73735fd9.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0099[1]" /></a><br />Mass amounts of sheets that need to be cut<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3165515758/" title="DSCN0100[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3125/3165515758_ea7a093c5e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0100[1]" /></a><br />Washcloths<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3165521386/" title="DSCN0103[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1021/3165521386_f8cb0fd2c8.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0103[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3164692533/" title="DSCN0104[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/3164692533_423b7db196.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0104[1]" /></a><br />Here is some soap that I made a couple of weeks ago. The Whit is unscented, the rose color (looks like purple in the photo) is lavender, and the purple (looks kind of gray in the photo but it is a really pretty purple) is rosemery and mint. I used some soap colors I got from Hobby Lobby to color them and after that I've decided to stick with natural colorants. The soap did turn out really good but the coloring process did not work one bit for me, they are pretty colors but those were really the only colors I was able to get out of what I had. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3165517332/" title="DSCN0101[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3076/3165517332_b020c1f927.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0101[1]" /></a><br />I received a lovely fq from <a href="http://ninefireflies.com/">Nine Fireflies</a> from FFF giveaway, amazing fabric I may just have to go buy some! <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3165519408/" title="DSCN0102[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1113/3165519408_152e78877e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0102[1]" /></a><br />I am having a little bit of a dilemma though. I've been searching for some soap molds but I can't find the size I want. I don't want my soap to come out square, I would really like it to be more rectangular and I'd rather not have to do a custom order so I think I'm just going to have to add another thing to my to do list and make some myself. I would like to make some soap this upcoming week so I am going to work on getting it done tomorrow, hopefully I'll have another post up before the end of the week with new soap molds! <br />Oh yeah Happy New Year!!!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3164577703/" title="DSCN0105[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3164577703_c295890e6e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="DSCN0105[1]" /></a>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-89453820400209690502008-12-29T17:28:00.000-08:002008-12-29T18:00:44.240-08:00Still a scatterbrained clutterbugSo I've been getting a lot done but it also seems like its going nowhere and I'm getting nowhere with it. Its all just so frustrating and with the holidays I don't know where to start. I am still putting a lot off, still need to work on that, it will be one of my goals for the new year (goals not resolutions, I don't do resolutions). I am also taking so much on that I'm overwhelming myself so much. <br />I have no work this whole week and the family is out of town so Milo and I have the house to ourselves. I planned to get a lot done but once again procrastination kicked in. I did make two batches of soap that I'm pleased with, one lavender and the other rosemary mint but that's about it. I've slowed way down and have started taking some time for myself, I'm not saying its a bad thing but it is something I am not used to. Then again I've been thinking a lot and maybe I should be use to it, I do so much for everyone else I need to start treating myself the same way enjoying more rather than letting life pass me by. <br />I did have a wonderful Christmas with great family and friends, I got a lot of wonderful gifts including some amazing handmade items from my <a href="http://www.weepereas.blogspot.com/">sil</a> and <a href="http://chickenfoot.typepad.com/">aunt</a> (and of course some amazing gifts from my other sil!) I really appreciate them and I hope they know that. I ended up making gift baskets for them each with a knitted wash cloth some hand made soap and a book (with other little gifts to go with the book). <br />I had my birthday since my last post and to celebrate I went to this adorable little <a href="http://www.loopyarnshop.com/">yarn shop</a> in Milwaukee and got some nice chunky yellow wool yarn. No pics for now, like I said earlier I've been relaxing and taking time for myself (actually I'm just to lazy to get off my butt right now). But I will show the finished projects when the time comes. <br />I have decided to focus more on making soap for my etsy, rather than soap and resin plugs. I really enjoy the soap making process and would like to stick to working with more organic substances if I were to venture into making plugs again, it just makes more sense to me, the resin ones are starting to kind of freak me out and I don't want to sell something that I myself am not going to use. <br />I know I keep rambling and I'm sure its no fun without the pics so I'll stop now. If anyone got through this I applaud you. Here's a little pic of something I made (and will defiantly be making more of). <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3133212463/" title="IMG_1102[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/3133212463_0d04f94faf.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_1102[1]" /></a> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3133212473/" title="IMG_1104[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/3133212473_7603c740cf.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_1104[1]" /></a> <br />I defiantly think it looks a lot better on other people but I still like it. Here's a few pics of some of the Christmas presents I got too :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3133184693/" title="IMG_1084[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3197/3133184693_423fb1a2b3.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_1084[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3134014584/" title="IMG_1085[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/3134014584_def631dea2.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_1085[1]" /></a><br />And the lovely weather (before it was 57 for a day and melted half of it). <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3134014590/" title="IMG_1087[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3253/3134014590_fa9d8bdfb6.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_1087[1]" /></a><br />Have a nice safe new year! And late Merry Christmas!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-70934972846828590942008-12-07T17:06:00.001-08:002008-12-07T17:19:15.332-08:00Mr. Procrastination married Miss Pack Rat and had meWell kind of. Yes my mom does hold on to EVERYTHING and my dad does procrastinate about a lot of things (almost everything but work). Unfortunatly I have both traits from them, I procrastinate way way to much and I do tend to be a major pack rat (but only with the good stuff so its okay right???). These are the two major things I am (and have been) trying to change in my life for a long time. I was doing pretty good but now that winter is here and its dark before 5pm...well that just doesnt help me out at all. I need to get going on my goals, I have been but not like I should be. All of my extra energy needs to go to that. I also need to organize all of my stuff. I need to get rid of a lot and only keep the things that I definatly need. I am not playing the blame game because this is all my fault and I need to take care of it I am the only one who can change it. I am going to set a goal this week, by next Sunday I plan to have all my stuff organized, this means getting rid of a lot of things that will probably end up going to goodwill or someone who would appreciate it and love it like I did. My monthly goal will be to get a lot of things organized for my etsy shop and be ready to have it start up in the first two months of 2009. Wish me luck!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-24459819444546221312008-11-23T06:41:00.000-08:002008-11-23T07:11:19.794-08:00MIASorry I've been gone for awhile. Right now there is so much going on in my life and its hard to keep up, but I'm going to try and post at least once a week from now on. The job is going good and Milo is doing really really good in daycare, he has started talking a lot more since he started going there. Other than work I haven't been doing much...slacking a lot on my crafting but with Christmas coming I realized I need to kick it up a notch. I cant write about much that I've been doing until after Christmas though otherwise some people might sneak a peek. <br />Last Thursday Milo sprained his foot so its been hard to get things done while having to carry him EVERYWHERE!! But he's doing a lot better now, yesterday we both got sick and he has a fever now but rather than having me carry him everywhere he's been crawling so I can get more done. <br />Yesterday<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3052271905/" title="IMG_1042[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/3052271905_6772732bb8_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_1042[1]" /></a><br />Today<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3052271915/" title="IMG_1045[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/3052271915_0a7def4f56_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="IMG_1045[1]" /></a><br />Yesterday I had to drive my mom and brothers to the airport they'll be in Florida for a week (my dad drove down Thursday) so I'm free!! Just being home alone for a day has made me realize how much I need to get out on my own, I got a lot done last night that I wouldn't have been able to with the boys here. I would rather buy a house than rent so it's still going to be a little bit, I hope to be out before 2010 though and with the way things are going that is defiantly a possibility. <br />I ha vent been able to make any soap because our stove is broken (broke right before my mom left). The door on the oven wont close all the way, I foolishly made supper in it last night, propping a chair up against the oven doesn't help much....I don't think Ill use it again until its fixed.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3052271901/" title="IMG_1041[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/3052271901_6483ff017e.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_1041[1]" /></a><br />I plan on opening my etsy shop in the beginning of 2009, I was working on some plugs last night here's 2/3 of what I have that still needs to be finished. I need to invest in a buffing wheel and get some sandpaper to finish them all off. I will be making some that are more unique than these this week. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3052271909/" title="IMG_1043[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3052271909_09dd18d951_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_1043[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3052271911/" title="IMG_1044[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3277/3052271911_7a19f41596_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="IMG_1044[1]" /></a><br />Sis got a new pup..she named her izzy<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/3041980474/" title="STA_1033[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/3041980474_2c796c4665.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="STA_1033[1]" /></a>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-32759785381410372522008-10-05T13:39:00.000-07:002008-10-05T14:02:21.481-07:00Upholstery Sewing Machine!!!So I didn't get to go to many sales this weekend but I did score big at one (out of the three I went to). I went out Thursday to a rummage sale that had advertised an upholstery sewing machine, I dont really have the room for it but wanted to check it out anyway. They were asking $150 for the machine and a bunch of other stuff...They didnt have it outside but had some picuters...I passed it up but went back on friday ten min before they were closing up to see if it was still there and it was! I offered her $60 and got it!!! I didnt realize how much stuff this machine came with until we got it home. I got a good size box of nails/tacks a box of button parts to make fabric covered buttons (theres hundreds of these things!! Milo calls them money hehe), a handy junior button maker with pieces for differnt sizes (not sure how many yet, at least two), ? yards of lime green vinyl, ? yards of...welt cord?, ? yards of pli-grip metal strip...I think thats about it...All for $60 I cant believe it!!! <br />P.S. Sorry for the messy garage :) the machine also needs a little cleaning<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2915568671/" title="IMG_0999[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2915568671_e1947c8acc.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0999[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2916415294/" title="IMG_1000[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3010/2916415294_e21a433594.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_1000[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2915570871/" title="IMG_1001[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3139/2915570871_d64805f22c.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_1001[1]" /></a><br />And here are some of the molds I have been working on for resin! Not the best ones I've made (look wise) but Im working on it and getting better :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2916417706/" title="IMG_0998[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3286/2916417706_c83fefd013.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0998[1]" /></a>Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-92151311924448081202008-09-30T10:07:00.000-07:002008-09-30T10:16:26.603-07:00Resin PlugsSo this technically is my second batch (and the sprinkles are the third). I got frustrated with the first and put them aside. I actually ended up having the same problem with these ones but since have realized that it was because the temperature was to low, they turned out okay...could have been better if I had a mini heater to begin with but because I didn't they don't have as smooth a surface that I would like (and they are kind of cloudy). The sprinkle ones turned out great and I am very pleased with them. I also made some coaster molds last night but I am not sure how well they will turn out. I can't wait to do more, I was kind of negative after the first batch but now I'm as excited as when I first started and ready to do more!<br />They need a little work but don't think I'll work on these much more. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2902488892/" title="IMG_0996[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2902488892_f4a3e811ac.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0996[1]" /></a><br />Sorry for the blurry pic. The sprinkles are only on the top...next time I'll have to put more in.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2901649495/" title="IMG_0997[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3282/2901649495_24f088cd31.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0997[1]" /></a><br />At least I'm making progress!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-33036790219390810502008-09-28T17:59:00.000-07:002008-09-28T18:17:13.467-07:00Thrifty WeekendI went to some rummage sales this past Friday and Saturday, I also ended up going to a HUGE flea market. This is what I found. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2889790561/" title="IMG_0985[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2889790561_37ba1eab3a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0985[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2890624600/" title="IMG_0984[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2890624600_2336cfe16d.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0984[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2889789153/" title="IMG_0983[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3205/2889789153_64b3f8f7b1.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0983[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2890622790/" title="IMG_0982[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2890622790_98f7813862.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0982[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2890622214/" title="IMG_0981[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3183/2890622214_f8d98f4b56.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0981[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2890621236/" title="IMG_0980[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2890621236_4e931b3f36.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0980[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2889785107/" title="IMG_0978[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2889785107_1741c4196a.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0978[1]" /></a><br />I got everything on Friday, it was kind of hectic on Saturday and the flea market was to overwhelming for me. Also Im trying to limit the things I buy, so far I think Im doing pretty good. <br />The bowl was .50 and is super cute, no perfect but thats why I love it.<br />3 life magazines $1 each, I plan on using them for coasters and crafts (except the disney one, I guess its a collectors item).<br />An old Racine map .75, a cute cute pattern .25 that I cant wait to do make, two decks of cards and the old journy to the center of the earth.<br />An old kitchen aid mixer for $20..just needs a good cleaning.<br />Im not sure how much suede I have on the bolts but its over a yard and I got them together for $6, deffinatly worth it.<br />My sister ended up buying the bowling ball bags took the balls to give to a coworker thats going to use them for something crafty and I got the bags!<br />The chairs I got for free!!!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-18390165370030701292008-09-25T14:16:00.000-07:002008-09-25T14:32:31.845-07:00New to resin and mold making...So I've been wanting to start making things from resin but I have to admit I was intimidated and I kinda procrastinate.....a lot...but I'm working on it. Anyway probably about a month ago I bought all the things I would need to make molds, I made one right away (for plugs for stretch ears) and a couple weeks after that I made a bigger one but I never used them. Yesterday I finally buckled down and poured the first layer in each mold (6 earring molds in total) and today I put things in them and poured the second (and final) layer. I'm so excited and kinda bummed I didn't try this sooner! So far everything is looking good, no bubbles! I put something different in each one just to get a feel for how they would work with the resin. Here is what I put in each one:<br />1. Fabric <br />2. Old stamp <br />3. Old music sheet<br />4. Mini Sea Shells<br />5. Glass beads stained/dyed purple look like little stones<br />6. Henna...not sure how that will work<br />I cant wait to see them! I have already bought a pair of each size I would like to make molds for and am just waiting for them in the mail. I would also like to make coasters so there will soon be a mold for that...I will have to post my molds up here after I get the resin out!Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2560909032344924096.post-86396594055153663952008-08-26T09:55:00.000-07:002008-08-26T10:31:56.969-07:00Chaise Lounge LoveSo this summer I went to an auction with my best friend about 30-45 min away from my house with the intent to buy two giant fiber glass giraffe's, but thankfully they went to high and I did not get them. I hadn't really planned on bidding on anything else but I thought there were a lot of really neat things that I would like to have but did not have the room for. The thing that caught my eye the most (besides the giraffe's!) were two chaise lounges that were pretty old and in need of major tlc, I figured they'd go for a good amount so it wasn't worth even looking at. By the time they got around to the chaise's my friend had walked away from me, NO ONE was bidding on them so I ended up getting both for $2.50 a piece! Then my friend walked back and freaked out, the thing is I have a station wagon and a kid...so it was going to be a crazy time trying to fit everything in my car without having to take two trips. We got one in and the second one kinda fit but it wasn't going to work. As we were trying to figure everything out this older woman came up and asked us if there was anything good, but by then the auction had ended so I offered her the second chaise lounge that we weren't going to be able to get in. She said she would love to have it but has no room or time for it at the moment but she would help us load it. We finally ended up getting it in to where it only stuck out the window of the back of my car and she offered to give us some pieces of red fabric to strap on the back for legal purposes (she lived right down the road). I went into her garage with her to get the fabric and she had two huge looms, so we found out she made rugs for a living! In the end we made a friend and I ended up with some amazing deals on the furniture.<br />Here is what I did with the first one (sorry no before pic)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2762738081/" title="Picture 019 by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3097/2762738081_7026c33454.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="Picture 019" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2762738581/" title="Picture 020 by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3222/2762738581_b33bfabf61.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Picture 020" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2762737083/" title="Picture 017 by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2762737083_6b04ae7866.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="Picture 017" /></a><br />And the second (before and after pics)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2785303170/" title="IMG_0907[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2785303170_d30a255a57.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0907[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2785304108/" title="IMG_0930[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3014/2785304108_8697f2d64c.jpg" width="375" height="500" alt="IMG_0930[1]" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27325347@N03/2784451415/" title="IMG_0932[1] by mommadear, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2784451415_6daa7267ab.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="IMG_0932[1]" /></a><br />I have now fallen in love with chaise lounge chairs and reupholstering furniture.Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00724712860677274113noreply@blogger.com2