Mirror, mirror on the wall...

How many baubles do you hold?

Whilst awating my mojo to return home, I decided to repurpose a mirror. By spray painting the frame and 20 - .96 cent wooden knobs from Lowes in black. Then I epoxied the knobs to the cleaned and painted mirror; and now have a pretty place to hang and store my jewelry. (it's really hard to photograph a mirror)

That is just about all I did this weekend in the way of crafty-ness.

Lunch Time Shopping

To try to locate my mojo I went to a local quilt shop for lunch. I browsed the shop, fondled the pretty fabrics, and glanced at some awsome patterns. At first I was overwhelmed by all the fabo fabrics, all the patterns were wonderful and I was a little - well  you could say I was a bit confused as to where to start. That's not been a problem for me in a long while. After a few deep breaths and more fabric fondling, I did end up buying a Moda layer cake of Boutique by Chez Moi

And 3 yards of a yummy cream solid fabric for a background to go with the layer cake. I also picked up some applique pins by Clover.

Now as to what I might do with all this - I am thinking about applique. I left the shop happy with the purchases I made and that I was also supporting a local area shop (those are getting few and far between now with the economy the way it is).

After work I am going to place the fabrics on the coffee table in hopes to coax my mojo out of hiding. Wish me luck!!

Where's my mojo?

I seem to have lost my sewing mojo. I have looked in the obvious places - the sewing room, the scrap basket, and my bag of yarns, but no. I looked in laundry room, under the bed and even in the dishwasher - I can't find it anywhere. I guess I am going to have to put out a reward. In the mean time maybe if I go fabric shopping it might entice my mojo to come back!

Only Once in a Blue Moon

Happy New Year!!!

If you get a chance take a look at the moon tonight - it's what they call a 'Blue Moon'- which means it's the second full moon of the month (usually there is only one full moon a month). This won't happen on New Years Eve again until 2028. Pretty cool - huh?!?!

(picture from my back yard)

Tomorrow a new day a new year!! I am ready are you?
See ya next year ;0)

Happy Whatever-you-celebrate-even-if-it's-nothing-at-all

What ever you may celebrate this holiday - I hope everyone has a wonderful love filled holiday! And if you don't celebrate anything, here's wishing you a happiness filled day!

Recipe for Christmas All Year Long

Take a heap of child-like wonder

That opens up our eyes

To the unexpected gifts in life—

Each day a sweet surprise.

Mix in fond appreciation

For the people whom we know;

Like festive Christmas candles,

Each one has a special glow.

Add some giggles and some laughter,

A dash of Christmas food,

(Amazing how a piece of pie

Improves our attitude!)

Stir it all with human kindness;

Wrap it up in love and peace,

Decorate with optimism, and

Our joy will never cease.

If we use this healthy recipe,

We know we will remember

To be in the Christmas spirit,

Even when it's not December.