Who Are You Calling Crafty?

Things I need to do…

As I sit here this morning trying to plan my day with my son on my lap (he is trying to “help” me type), I think of everything I NEED to do.So here is my list in no particular order:– Finish the Bates Countdown House Bates House 25% done – Finish the FAIL Curtains for … Continue reading →

Countdown to Halloween – Bates Style – Idea Stage

I love, love, love, love, love Halloween! It is my favorite holiday. Why is it my favorite there are several reasons (in no particular order): you get to dress in black and look cool, glow in the dark paint is readily available (this stuff is a rare find outside of Halloween), you can find black … Continue reading →

The Hive – An Artistic Community

I joined an artistic crafting community last week called The Creative Hive. I am loving it because I can see other artists and see their thought process. It also makes me look at myself, I then realize what I lack, time and discipline. I discovered years ago I could never make it as a professional … Continue reading →

Tasty Treats Tuesday – YUMMUS!

Well it is Tuesday and have nothing else to write about because everything is either in the FAIL Stage or the some where in my mind stage I figured it would be recipe time! This recipe came from Rachel Ray 30 minute meals, I was flipping through the channels a couple of years ago and … Continue reading →

Bleach Discharge Packer Curtains (FAIL)

This week we are fixing up my sons bedroom. One of the things I have been looking at is curtains but there is no way I am paying $27.00 for one panel (and it is ugly!) I really want dark green curtains with the logo but I was unable to find what I was looking … Continue reading →

Operation Blog Re-Design – Almost Done!

Instead of painting my son’s room today (I didn’t want to miss the PACKERS Game!) I decided to redo my blog. After several hours of tweaking, building, and Googling – I have a blog that I must say I am pretty happy with. The background are drawings and paintings my daughter did, I put them … Continue reading →

Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For…

First I want to apologize to U2 for the use of their song title. Yesterday I spent searching for a photo album that I could incorporate into my blog. After many hours of searching (and much cursing) I almost have the answer. I discovered a blog called The Blog Doctor that helped immensely in my … Continue reading →

Blog Redesign…

I am just letting everyone know that I am in the process of (learning how to) redesign my blog. I plan on making it sleeker and a little less ummm… what is the word chaotic (mess). My blog is a mess and I am well aware of this fact so I plan on redesigning it … Continue reading →

Happy Birthday Mom!

Today I’m not going to do a huge blog post or a project post. It is my mom’s birthday so today is all about mom! My mom and I – 1982 My mom and I – 1984 Mom holding her grandson I hope you have a great birthday mom! Sorry I don’t live closer to … Continue reading →

WARNING PACKERS FAN WITH CUTE KIDS!

In honor of opening weekend of the NFL I decided to change my blog background to Packer colors. Don’t worry Laura it will only be for this weekend (unless we make the Playoffs then all bets are off!) So feel free to smack talk on this blog post – I deserve it since I am … Continue reading →