Some recent creations...

This button cross is my first attempt. I hope to make various others for the craft show.

I LOVE this post-it version of a cookie sheet calender. It will be available for custom order.

I've had my eye on one of these laminate purses for quite awhile now and I FINALLY made one thanks to my dear friend Jean! I tried to stitch on the sides and it didn't look very good after the laminating-but I really like the front and back-my colors of course!

These are a few Halloween creations.

This is a candle holder-with a fake tealight.

TOO CUTE-especially with the Halloween shadows!

I've also made a Christmas one-but it will likely be re-vamped.

This little witch is a box sack and hold m&ms.

Frankie card-all out of punches except the hair.

The mummy is probably my favorite. His ribbon says EEK!

And the matchbox mints. I've made about 100 of these (literally) and don't even want to look at them anymore! lol

This is the inside-lifesaver mint eyes that remind me of the Geico commercial! I'd love to send you a set of them. Leave me a comment telling me your favorite item shown here-and your favorite thing about Halloween! I'll pick a winner and send them out this week!

So Frustrated

I had an AMAZING weekend attending a Close to My Heart Stamp Camp in Las Vegas but it all disappeared when I had to return to the realization that we have 2 additional adults living with us-who can't seem to pick up after themselves! Ugghhh- Chris' brother Curtis and his wife Paula wanted to escape their formal lives and challengs and begin again-here. I agreed-but I didn't ralize that that would mean I would have to adjust to THEIR MESS! Chris said that after a few days of letting them settle in we'd have a 'ground rules' talk, however now he has recounted that, because his brother is so easily upset and quite irrational. Seriously? Empty cans, dirty socks, empty botles, shoes, etc. all ON MY FLOOR?! Not to mention finishing off food or drinks without alerting me or replacing them. How am I expected to withstand this? I expect my home to be in prestine condition-and did I mention they brought a PUPPY?! I am 22 weeks pregnant now and after awhile I just can't be held responsible for my actions.....It is straining my hubby and that is by far the WORST PART. I am frustrated-his brother doesn't want to deal with it and then Chris feels in the middle, wanting both of us to be happy. What am I to do and how am I too cope?! This is NOT what I had in mind-after all, 2 more adults means 2 more to clean and help, right?! At first I doubted myself and my expectations, but I have never pretended to be anything I'm not or anything other than who I am-and this is unaceptable.

~With desperation-B.

Punkin Fun

As a bonus project for our ASA challenge blog, I created a crapped pumpkin! The leaves are stamped from CTMH and I quite like the outcome-enogh that a few more a re in the works!

It's been a rough day. I would have liked to have taken the kids downtown for Balloon Fiesta celebrations, but they just didn't deserve it. Mostly my daughter that is. It's so difficult-Jace did everything as asked but Aubrey threw a fit. I wanted to go too but I couldn't justify it :( We managed to get my entire room clean (the kids had their own mess in there as well) and I'm REALLY behind on laundry! Ugghhh.... We were also going to have a big slumber party tonight with my BFF and her children, as both of our hubbt's are out of town-but her daughter was exposed to H1N1 at daycare-so we're keeping our distance. Needless to say, things aren't going according to plan-but they never do! Yesterday I signed up and paid for my 1st ever craft show-as a vendor that is! I'm excited-but nervous. It'll be mostly to advertise teaching paper carfting to thos interested-and custom orders-but I hardly feel qualified! Thinking of you all today-especially Julie and Lizard, my loyal commentors! Blessings.

H1N1

Yesterday we were informed that a kindergartener in our elementary school system passed away from H1N1. A 5-year-old little girl. I have a 5-year-old little girl! I feel helpless, fighting something I cannot see. This particuluar little girl had NO SYMPTOMS, which is even more frightening. What's a mother to do? I know-hand washing, cough in your arm, etc. But, where's peace of mind to be found?!

Ahhhh....a garage door opener!

So we officially moved to New Mexico exactly a year ago. With the exception of twice, our 3 car garage has been full of anything but our vehicles! We've had a garage door opener, but had never programed it, as there was no need-until my dear husband cleaned it out. He changed my oil filter and programed my garage door opener so from now on, I can happily puch the little button and pull in. I have lived in several houses since moving out of my parents, but this is the 1st time to have my own garage door opener! I'm so thankful. For the husband who took the time and effort-the modern conveinence-and luxury-of the button that lifts up the door!

Half Way

So, I am oficially 20 weeks pregnant. That's the half way mark-and I hope the 2nd half goes a little more smoothly! That also means that we have just about made it to viability age so that if the little guy HAD to be born, there's a good chance he'd survive. He still doesn't have a name. We haven't even narrowed it down. Chris calls him Elvis. lol. He's active, and the kids enjoy feeling him kick. I enjoy this part-the anticipation, the movement, etc. It's the joy of pregnancy.

I'm right in the middle of 'fall clothes.' There are literally HUNDREDS of clothes scattered around the living room as I sort, de-wrinkle and hang! We save the boy clothes and pass on the girls. After we buy a few more pants for Aubrey-we oficially need NOTHING. Yay! It's taken a few days, but almost complete. I still have to clean out drawers and get their rooms organized.

Church service was nice. My friend that lost her husband used to attend where we go before they moved back to Kansas. He sang in the band a nd a few members will drive down for the service. I don't think they'd appreciate a pregnant lady tagging along-that's a looooong drive! I will go down there in about a month or so, or have her come her for a break. It's nice to have the church family I do though-and I'm glad they're so supportive-of everyone. I couldn't as for more as far as our church goes. Destiny Center is amazing and I'm proud to be a part of it. I'm on the prayer team and we prayed for another family who had lost a loved one. They hadn't attended service together in 20+ years and I was honored to be a part of this new beginning for them.

The season premeire of 'Dexter' is tonight. It's been on the calender! I'll probably still be working on clothes-otherwise I'm hoping to create. Blessings. ~B.

Short and sweet.

Things are going better. I hope to be regular with blogging again now! I've created a few things recently-including my first glass etching with my cricut. YUMMY! (It's mistletoe)

I carry a heavy heart today, as a good friend of mine's sweet husband took his life last night. He was an excellent man and will be missed dearly. Please keep her in your prayers. MUAH.