Busy day...

So between all my normal stuff, I got caught up after work today going around to craft stores...Hobby Lobby, Jo Anns, Micheals...and even on a last ditch effort stopping by the sewing machine store. In search of what? A Silhouette SD.

                                     

Can you really not find it in a brick and mortar store?  And why is it that  NO store I went to had any idea of what I was talking about? One lady argued with me that the only machine I was describing was the Cricut.  Are  you serious?! So now I have to decide where I want to order it from online...I hate making decisions...if anyone has any advice that would be great. The main reason I would like to find it in a brick and mortar store is it cuts all the decisions, like do I want it in a bundle with other stuff or not...and I don't have to worry about it getting here (I ALWAYS worry when shipping anything).  The ladies at the Sewing Machine shop were the nicest; they offered to check with their vendors to see if they could order me one.  Of course I would still have to wait for them to deliver it. They said they would call me in the morning...If I can get a deal on it I might go ahead and go this way.

Tomorrow I have to decide all this because I would like to have it early next week.  On top of that I have to go pick up my precious computer :-) And get around to taking the pictures of my latest project...any tips on taking pictures of glass would be very helpful.  I have a Pampered Chef party to attend as well, and I really need to schedule pictures for the boys.

My oldest is 3 this sunday (due to obligations and other events the party will not be till the 18th :(  But he is only 3 and will not know. We are going to take him to the zoo and aquarium this Saturday and just have a family day. 

Since I spent the afternoon running around before church, I didn't get around to retaking the pictures to post tonight...All things going as planned tomorrow, I should get them posted. Thanks for your pat ience!

Ginger Snaps: {brand new link party} + a giveaway

Ginger Snaps: {brand new link party} + a giveaway

Hey everyone! Go check out Ginger and her brand new {wow me} wednesdays!!! You might find some great gifts recipes or even link your own stuff up! Go enjoy!

Going against the grain. *CAUTION NOT A PHOTOGRAPHER*

Anyone who knows me knows I love all things crafty...but have always said having two boys, I would never make real hair bows (crochet is another story) and if a craft calls for a glue gun I will never try it...no matter how much I like the finished product. Well never say never. 

As my last post stated, I had been having a bad week...Well I have been checking facebook quite regularly the last week and a half or so, though not for my normal gossip.  A lady out at my church (mother of two boys herself) and her family had set out about two years ago to adopt a little girl from China.  She had felt called and after much prayer they were able to start making the preparations.  Well this month she and her husband left to go meet their daughter and bring her home.  She was two in Feb and just a doll! So precious! I have been itching to make her something. And I thought I would try my hand at the cute little fabric hair barrettes that look like flowers...YES! I know...make a hair bow.  But I rationalize it, it is not really a hair bow with the traditional ribbon.  I was sooo set on this I even thought I might do a few and make her a couple shirts to match that had something cute appliqued.  The thoughts of a new project got me excited and looking forward to being creative.

I picked fabrics out and buttons and then I got to thinking about the actual process of making this hair barrette...and who knew I would need a glue gun? Seriously? I thought I might not make them. But I was really excited about the over all vision I had in my mind.  Then I realized I had to tell Jeff I wanted a glue gun.  He laughed as I knew he would.

This was my first hair barrette :-) I no longer can say I won't do any craft that calls for a glue gun...but I am still holding to I will never make a hair bow. I will post pictures in the coming week or so of the outfits I put together...and whatever else I manage to come up with for her! I love getting inspiration :-) Thank you, you sweet little girl!