Etsy Finds

This afternoon I went window/screen shopping on Etsy. I am etsy's #1 fan. I love that site!!! I visit it {AT LEAST} once a week or more. Here are a couple of the things I would have bought if I were rich and had plenty of blow money.

Small tote click here

mini wallet/business card holder Click Here

Adorable earrings Click Here

Camera bags Click Here

Cute little lanyard $6.00 Click here

lens bag here

I am so excited! Clint bought The Love Dare today! I've already read day one. It looks like it's going to be interesting! I can really see how it would help a struggling marriage and improve a good one.

Day one reads:

The first part of this dare is fairly simple. Although love is communicated in a number of ways, our words often reflect the condition of our hearts. For the next day, resolve to demonstrate PATIENCE and to say nothing negative to your spouse at all. If the temptation arises, choose not to say anything. It's better to hold your tongue than to say something you'll regret.

I finally finished this book last week. It was REALLY good! I actually sent this book to Amy with Angela Sunday night. I was invited to join a book club thingy through the mail. Pretty cool. Midnight sea was about a woman in Hawaii who looses her sight and falls in love. Really awesome book!!

Glitter Eggs

Dying eggs is so much fun isn't it? The girls had a blast tonight coloring and putting glitter on them. It's the first time we used glitter but I REALLY liked doing that! Super cool!

We already stuffed dozen's of plastic eggs with candy. YuM!

The cookies on the other hand FLOPPED. :(

I couldn't find my old sugar cookie recipe so I used a new one. I made 2 major mistakes!

1. Never use the eggs whites when the recipe calls for the yolks.

2. Always measure out the shortening!!

Well the dough tasted really GOOD { if that counts }

I did manage to finish the *50* checkbooks today. Can I just say for those of you are close to a Hobby Lobby, Michael's or any craft/scrapbook store count your blessings! I ran into Walmart today looking for a pretty teal/blue ribbon that I bought about a month ago and of course they did not have any and looked like they will not ever get anymore in.

ugh.

blooms.

Yesterday we went to the G Garden's. I didn't get great pictures of the girls because of the bright sun. That is something I'm trying to get used too with this new camera because it's so much different than my old one. I did however get a couple good pics of some flowers. The flowers are not really in bloom yet. I'd love to have a macro lens!!!!

Yesterday I also worked on those 50 checkbook covers that I bought to do for the craft show. They were trickier than I thought. It was hard to slide the papers in the covers and I couldn't make them as cute as I did the calendars. My new MM trimmer is not working. I am so disappointed in it. I will end up taking it back. Paper is stuck in the runner where the blade resharpens itself and I can't get it out. grrrr

Today I need to finish the rest of the cb covers. Buy groceries. Get in the tanning bed. And make those Easter cookies! WOW it's going to be busy!!! Spring break is almost over..... :(

Quick Card

Today before heading home I stopped by the shack and made a quick little birthday card. I also covered a little {Starbucks Chocolate Bar.} I am loving the blues and yellows. They are a cute little color combo for spring.

Today was a busy but fun day. We got up early and headed to McDonald's for breakfast. Then off to Books a Million. I was looking for books or magazines about cameras or photography. I am trying to learn all that I can about my camera. It's my new love right now!!! ;) I was really disappointed with the selections there and walked away with nothing. Clint and the girls bought a book but nothing for me. I was VERY surprised at the "graphics" in some of those books....{if you know what I mean...}

Tomorrow I want to make Easter sugar cookies.... and take the girls to the G Gardens for Easter pics. That should really awesome!!

Has anyone ever taken the Project 365 challenge? It sounds really fun but really challenging. I am seriously thinking of doing it.

Sleep tight

I wished blogger had more fun fonts.

Last Saturday after the baby shower we stopped a field that is close to my house. I took some pictures of the girls chasing butterflies. I love these two pictures of Lacey so much! I can't believe how fast my girls are growing! I was thinking the other day I quess I need to have another baby so I'll have someone to photograph......LOL Well maybe not..... but babies are so sweet and I LOVE THEM!

I am enjoying Spring Break this week. It feels so nice to actually be a home for a change. I think tomorrow we're going to ride to the bookstore and see what photography books I can find. And what's up with this cold/windy weather?? Glad I'm not camping out with the family this week...

Tonight we made peanut butter cookies. yummmm They are almost gone...;)

Reading Frenzy

Ever go on a reading frenzy? I have lately. We started a book club at church and it's been so much fun! Since Clint is the head of it I get to read all the books before the others. Sweet. These are two GREAT books to read! You should definitely read them!! I am in the middle of Fireproof right now and I think it would be a lot of fun to take the "love dare." Hopefully I can talk Clint into doing it! Wish me luck!

It's so beautiful here today. I am off to a baby shower. Have a wonderful day!

New Photo's

Lacey on the trampoline

Haley found a bird nest.

Well as most of you know I recently bought a new camera. It's a canon rebel xsi. It really is an awesome camera. I recently upgraded from a $100.00 HP camera so you can only imagine how thrilled I am! I'm sure you will be seeing more photos in the future because I can't wait to share them! If anyone has any photo tips or know of any websites that would be helpful to me I would GREATLY appreciate it! Thank you for sharing my joy!!!!!!

Cute Camera Straps

I just ordered this adorable camera strap for my new camera. Yes you read that right. I am now the proud owner of a new canon camera! Click for more cute straps.

A Must~ Read

There isn't a whole lot I can say about this book besides the fact that it's a GREAT book!! Please, if you get time, read it! I highly recommend it. And if you've read it let me know what you think. I can't wait to buy Fireproof this weekend! Night!

My New Toy

Today my dear sweet husband surprised me with this new computer. Needless to say I am more than thrilled! It's about time. Don't ya say? :) No seriously, I am so thankful to be updated. My old laptop had seen better days and i am so exicted to be able to work with my photos again. I am beside myself! Have a great night!

Busy Bee's

Here is the new paper rack that Cathy gave me for my birthday. Isn't it heavenly? A local sb store went out of business and she bought 3 of the racks. It was sad to see it go but I'm glad I have a rack. Actually I could use two ;)

The spread.

clipboards

post it note holders

altered 2 year calendars

bookmarks already pre-wrapped

more bookmarks with ribbons

red and black altered picture frame

altered "My Friend" picture frame

Cathy and I have been very busy bee's lately!! We've been working so hard on the craft show! I worked all day in the craft shack. 10-6!! I sure hope all this hard work pays off!! So what do you think about all the goodies? Do you think they will sell? If you have any tips or suggestions please leave me a comment! I'd love to hear what you think about pricing, display ideas, etc...!

So far I think I have around 20 bookmarks, 2 altered picture frames (more to do!), 32 clipboards, 14 large post it note holders, 40 small post it note holders, and 10 (2 year) pocket calendars. I am going to order checkbook holders online and do a lot of those to sell.

Cathy is making cards, ribbon holders(well daddy is making them), name plaques to hang on the door or wall, large altered clothespins, large altered chipboard shapes for walls or doors. She is mainly focusing on cards because she makes them so fast! She is also doing gift bags. Well that's it for now. We are having a fish cookout tonight at a friends house so I better get running! See you next time!