The Bedtime Crafter's Crafty Hubby

For my birthday, my crafty hubby made me something to hold all of my jewelry on. I saw something I loved online and he went to Michael's, got some supplies, and made it for me. Actually, two of them.

These wiry trees were made with green 16 gauge wire, twisted and curled, and then painted black with spray paint. The pictures just don't do them justice, but this isn't a photography blog and I have no photography skill (or a great camera) so just come over and I'll show you them on my bedroom wall on either side of my dresser mirror. I love them. Here is one of them decorated with jewelry:
Shadows in pictures are lame. Sorry.

Is It Spring Yet?

When I sat down to let off some steam (it's been a rough week, okay?) I was feeling like it should be spring already. It's been winter for way too long. These colors made me feel a little brighter and flowers always do the trick.

Just a note: I am not a perfectionist and I am completely okay with that. You will most likely always be able to find a flaw on my work. It makes it personal, right?

My First Zipper!

I always have a hard time finding skirts that I like because I get a picture in my head of what I want before I go shopping and then of course I can never find it. This week I decided to try to make a skirt so I could design it and pick out the material. I didn't want an elastic waist so I also decided to try out sewing a zipper on for the first time. It was way easier than I thought and I love the way my skirt turned out!

I had some extra fabric so I am going to make my niece a matching skirt. More pictures to come!

Also, I have found a new love of accessorizing and making my look unique. I had these little felt flowers in my stamping stuff and decided to try them out on my shoes to match my top!

Girl's Night Cards

Last Thursday night, I had some friends over so we could crank out some cards that were desperately needed for birthdays, thank yous, etc. We had a great time- I wish I had taken pictures of all of us crammed into my tiny craft room laughing and making cards. These are two of the cards I made.

Sweet Always Designer Paper

I love this Sweet Always designer paper! It is from Stampin' Up, as most of the stuff I use is, and it is fun and bright and, well, sweet! I have had a lot of fun playing around with this paper.