A sweet little fairy...

caught in a jar for my friend Jenni~

The Fair~

The fair is right around the corner (in Ocotober) and I've got no entries as of today. Thats gotta change! For a $1 dollar entry fee per item I have the chance to win... I think its $12 bucks for first prize :-) and a blue ribbon *big smile* I want a handful of those to add to my blue ribbons from last year...yes, I'm hooked! I'm thinking of making a crocheted baby blanket (since last years baby blanket didn't even place) since seeing the works of ART some people managed to make last year, I am deteremined to at least get a third place ribbon!! Which is probably going to take me a few years of entries...but I'm going to do it. Anywho, I thought I'd share a photo of one of the patterns I'm going to work into a blanket. I think its super cute. I'm going to be buying the yarn this evening... happy-happy-joy-joy~
It is called Lacy Lattice and is super easy-peasy. You crochet different colored squares joining them as you work across in long rows. Loads of "hiding tails" but the plaid look of it is so darn cute. For some reason the photo didn't come out that cute....but it is darling! trust me~

4x4 Friday

This weeks theme is: orange & yellow. Eh gawds..... not so cute, but its finished lol. You can find way better/ cuter 4X4's here~

Been cuttin'

I spent some time today cutting out small birds to have on hand just in case I feel like "gluing"... you know how it is, you've got to be in the mood. Okokok... maybe its just "me" who has to be in a gluing kinda mood? lol Anywho, here is a great idea to hold all those little bits & pieces you've cut out. I use a plastic sheet that once held pogs, the sheets can then go into a binder for easy access & storage~

Pirate Party~

Here are a few photos of the birthday boy and his parents.... the rest of the pictures were taken after the party-- after I cleaned up and realized I hadn't taken any pictures during the party because I WAS TO BUSY lol....so I snapped a few before I boxed everything up. I forgot to take photos of the 3 main tables...oh well, next year!!

Around my house~

Here are some photos of my house :-P These are of my Dining area & den... the cat laying on the checkerboard game is named Baby~ she isn't dead-- she just gets in a "sleep-coma" sometimes and just appears lifeless~ If you drag your mouse over the photos you will create a "magnifier" so you can hunt for dust bunnies. If you find any, they are yours to keep forever & ever!

Painting~

I was asked by Heidi about the kind of paint I use when I paint everything in sight :-P well....I'll tell ya~ For the spray paint I use the .98cent paint from Walmart. I prefer the glossy look on everything so it is easily washable. The paint I use when I need to brush on paint is Walmart paint as well. I like to use (I had to go in the garage to get it lol) the brand is called: Colorplace and I use the interior latex semi-gloss wall & trim paint #5407.

Now ladies....here is the secret to painting. Whenever you paint something let it sit in the sun all day long to "bake" onto whatever it is you've painted. At the end of the day...lets say....if you've painted a bookcase you can start putting books on it that night no problemo. The sun baked painted piece is less likely to have the paint chip off on accident as well....it still sands off for an easy "shabby finish" not to worry :-P Soooooooooo set yourself up a "spray-table" in the yard and get to painting!