you is smart you is kind you is important

The other day I decided I should probably create my valentines. This was the results...a water colored ode to The Help. I took a quote from that fantastic novel and wrote it over some paper I water colored various shades of pink. I really think the final results came out quiet lovely. After they finished drying I wrote little messages on the back of my cards along with the destined address and sent them out as a valentines postcard! If you'd like to recreate this idea it is quite simple....

watercolor paper cut to your desired size
assorted watercolors
paint brush
water
black ink pin of course any color will do

I just wet my paper and painted on the colors of my choice, tilting the paper in various directions to let the colors flow around the paper. Once my paper was dried I just wrote the quote out. I went back in and colored in the hearts with a dark red. Pretty easy! Here's to hoping you have a wonderful valentines surrounded with love.

quilting wars

Today is the day, I finally begin the process of quilting. I have been putting this off for over a year, with the excuse of I needed to collect my fabric. Well my fabric pile is quite thick and the washing and pressing has taken place. The pattern has been chosen and the dimensions have been determined. Next step the cutting! Hopefully it isn't as bad as I'm making it out to be...

cross-stitch phone case

For Christmas my wonderful cousin gave me one of these fantastic cross-stitch phone cases.  I was so excited to receive it and knew exactly what design I wanted to recreate.  The Purl Bee has a fantastic post about a herringbone pattern that I just absolutely adore.  Instead of producing the same two tone color scheme I decided to add a bit of variety to my stitches.  I decided a monotone ombre theme would be fun to interpret.  I believe the finished product turned out pretty neat! I think these cases are a fantastic creative outlet and definitely allow you to personal your phone case, how fun!

it is a new day

     Today is a new day.

     Today I begin writing again....

     After more than a year of not writing, not playing music, not doing anything remotely crafty. I begin anew. This year should be as such. After much change this past year and my reclusiveness towards anything I love, I have determined this behavior must change....

   

art school confidential

So, today I would like to document a few pieces I have done in my art classes.  These pieces are more so my jewelry works.  I absolutely adore working with metals.  Hope you enjoy looking at some of my work.  This is more for me to have my pieces displayed somewhere.  I have a problem of being a bit of a recluse when it comes to my artwork and I thought that perhaps displaying some images on here would then open me up to showing more people in real time my work.  Comments (critics) are more than welcomed :)

 

one green tea popsicle please

What would make a sweltering summer afternoon a little bit better?

What's that you say... how can you drink hot green tea in the dead of summer, in that humidity, in the hot hot heat?

Because, when you make some green tea add a little honey and put that hot goodness in a popsicle mold you get a green tea ice pop.

Sadly at my house we only have one surviving popsicle mold from when I was a tot.  So, I only made one. Which was plenty enough for one gal, but when you have a house full of people you must have more.  Just one popsicle is not an option.  This recipe is so simple and easy, perfect for a last minute treat or pick me up.

Green Tea Ice Pop

 Green Tea

Honey/Sugar

Ice Pop Molds

To begin boil some water in a tea pot (or just a pot).  Add your green tea bags (you can determine the strength you want. I would add around three or even four to give it a bit more flavor).  Let the tea steep.  While the tea is still warm add the honey/sugar, I used wildflower honey for mine, yum :)  Next, add the green tea to the molds.  Place the molds in the freezer.

Once your pop is frozen, pull those babies out of the freezer and run cold water over the molds for a second to help them release from the molds easier.

Enjoy!!

going to the chapel of love

Although I'm years away from even thinking of marriage I couldn't resist looking at these way too cute, simplistic, realistic, oh so adorable cake toppers.  I really enjoy the custom creations the artists are willing to do.  To narrow down my findings I have chosen thirteen of my most favorites.

 

 lacerubbish

 braggingbags

 bthanari

 littlekittenhomemade

 concarta

ReadyGo

PokeberryPatch

 togetherforever

 urastarhouse

 matyldabiedron

 goosegrease

 

peanutbutterbandit

 lovemonkey

 (there are a few of these on Etsy, this is just an example one.  I just enjoy the idea of being able to paint your own that is if your brave enough and have the talent... I think I'll leave mine to the experts)