Day 5 Crafting Challenge

Last week Ella was complaining that all of her L.O.W. shirts were too small.  So I thought this was a perfect craft for her to help with.  I bought a shirt from the Dollar Tree, grabbed some of my scrapbooking stickers, and put a little bleach in a squirt bottle.  I showed her what to do and then she took over.  WARNING...do this project outside.  The bleach can really be irritating!  Craft project total...dollar and some change. 

Day 3/4 Crafting Challenge

So yesterday I was a SLACKER and did not do a craft :( To make up for it, I did 2 projects today.  Both are ones I had started but never finished. 

Project 1:  Turning ugly owls into pretty white owls to add some decoration to my bedroom.  It is amazing what a can of white spray paint can do.  They aren't perfect...you can see some of the original color peaking out.  Makes them look aged a bit.  3 pretty little owls for less than $10.  Bought 2 of the owls at a dollar store, 1 at Ross, and a can of spray paint.

 

Project 2:  Turning old tuna cans and Christmas tins into decorative storage containers for my master bathroom.  I have found I don't have a lot of storage in my bathroom...or maybe I have too many things.  Either way, I needed to do something.  So, I asked the lunch ladies to save me some of their large cans and I found some old tins for 10 cents at the thrift store.  A little hot glue and some twine from Hobby Lobby and I have 3 new bins to store my "stuff"!  Project total: under $10...and that is just because I couldn't find the twine at the thrift store :)

 

I already know what I am doing tomorrow...actually Ella will be doing a project!  See you all tomorrow.
 





Day 2 Crafting Challenge

I know it is only day 2, but I am super excited to have completed another crafty project.  Today I actually combined 2 different projects I saw.  I loved the quote and the splatter paint was super easy for Ella to help with.  Tomorrow I will find a special place to hang this in the playroom/shed. 

Too bad I could not figure out how to turn the picture right side up!

Day 1 Crafting Challenge

Today is day 1 of my self imposed Crafting Challenge.  I am determined to finish and/or create the many DIY Projects I have pinned on Pintrest.  So today I finished a wreath I started a few months ago. 

The minute I saw this wreath I forwarded the picture to Rachel.  She is a huge Saints fan...I mean HUGE.  Of course, her response was...you will need to make that for me.  Sooooo, I did.  Well, at least I started the wreath. And today was the day I was going to FINISH the wreath!  So I did.  :)

Day 1 check!

I am back!

I am back blogging...or at least I am going to try!!!  I had an idea that could help me get back into blogging and share Ella and my adventure.  This idea came to me because I have been participating in a 30 day photo challenge for the month of May.  I have loved doing it and it has been great to see everyone's reactions and comments to what I have been photographing (even if it has just been with my phone).  So my idea is...to do a 30 day craft challenge.  I have been pinning tons of cute ideas on Pintrest, so now is the time to start creating some of those crafts.  Each day I will go to my craft board and pick 1 of the ideas to create.  Starting June 1st I will be creating and posting!  Wish me luck.

Country Girls!

No, I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth...just been busy and have not had any motivation to blog.

BUT....Jasen and Luke have changed my mind and I am motivated.

A few months ago Anne mentioned that Jasen Alden and Luke Bryan were going to be playing in Phoenix...did Trisha and I want to go?  DUH, come on Anne!   Trisha and I took a half day off of work and headed down to Phoenix...taking time off of work is something neither one of us really does.  Cowboys were enough to convince us it was worth it.  In fact it was so worth it we spend the entire weekend down in Phoenix.

Thursday night was tail gating and the concert...

 

Can't believe how crazy expensive beers are at a concert.  Good thing we tailgated. We had so much fun!  Can't wait for Eric Church...hint hint girls!

Friday, was a typical Girls' Day.  Started with Trish and I headed to the store for caffeine and aspirin...she had a headache and I fell down a stair and got a bruise the size of my entire left butt cheek!  Next up was mimosas and bloody mary's at Mimi's.  They were both wonderful.  Then off for manis and pedis...who knew my lady was going to take almost 2 hours. UGH!  Then shopping at Ross...lots of shopping.  Then grocery shopping so we could fill our tummys before we headed to the Sandbar!

I love how each time I am at the Sandbar there is a completely different group of people.  It is always a great place for people watching.  Trisha and Anne burned up the dance floor.  So proud of Trisha and her 4 inch red high heels.  I did my typical "make friends" thing!  It was a blast...but of course after any night at the Sandbar you have to stop at Jack in the Box for some greasy food. 

Cupz and Crepes Saturday morning with our blue eyed tattooed waiter was wonderful.  I love that it is like eating dessert for breakfast! 

A little last minute shopping...trying to find some jeans for another night out on the town with my girls!  No luck there...so off to the pool we went.  It was nice to sit and relax and talk in the pool.  Off to old town Scottsdale for wine tasting and then and outdoor bar.  Not a wine girl, but the food was great and the few wines I did try were pretty yummy.  Loved laughing with my girls and 2 new friends. 

 

 

Made some friends from Philly...Teddie, Ricky, Bobby, and Jimmie...no I am not making that up.  They were in town for the Eagles/Cardinals game.
 

Sunday, brought and end to our little getaway.  Trisha and I hit the road early and headed towards home.  I hate that drive especially after such a wonderful time.

I love my Pistol Annies...Hell on Heels is our theme song!

Summer Camp

From this title of this you would think that Ella is at Summer Camp....No it is me!  I am at Summer Camp down in Tucson learning how to incorporate technology into my vocabulary instruction.  I know it doesn't sound like fun, but it is.  The hardest thing is using a Mac computer.  2 more days and then I am back home and to reality!



Here is my Summer Camp photo...I know I am so cheesy!