...I was all giddy and started up a new Craft Challenge.
I already had an idea of what I wanted to make.
I ordered a part for said item on Etsy.
Two weeks later, it is still not in my mailbox.
Craft fail.
So I was going to make a really awesome necklace for just the price of that locket. And when I do, it will be awesome.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Currently Obsessed...
...stamps!!!
Omigosh. This is where the Internet is troublesome. I see one little cute thing I like and it turns into a search for cheaper, cuter things; and by the time I am done I've found 800 cute things that are on my want-list.
And then, THEN...I get to share it with you and then you find all these cute things to buy. A vicious circle, vicious I'm telling you!!!
Omigosh. This is where the Internet is troublesome. I see one little cute thing I like and it turns into a search for cheaper, cuter things; and by the time I am done I've found 800 cute things that are on my want-list.
And then, THEN...I get to share it with you and then you find all these cute things to buy. A vicious circle, vicious I'm telling you!!!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Lists
I think I'm about the only person I've heard of who isn't a fan of lists.
Sure, I make lists. Handwritten lists. Grocery store lists, and at time "To Do" lists. I also almost always forget my lists at home, rendering them useless as I head to Fresh & Easy or Target. And those to-do lists, when I make them, it feels nice to make a list and check things off..that is, if you have time to check things off. So my lists seem more of like a never ending list of things that I will never get to.
Then there's my favorite thing, Wishpot: my website of lists! Imagine that! I know there's plenty of websites where you can compile lists of things you want, but it's sooooo much better! You can make your own categories of things (gifts, things you want, just cool things you find...etc, etc.). You can also add a button to your web browser, so that when you're surfing the web and see something that interested you, you just hit your Wishpot button and it'll add it to one of yours lists, you pick. Also, you can do all kinds of registries on Wishpot, awesome!
The two coolest things are: 1) you can add your friends to Wishpot, so when their birthdays are coming up it automatically sends you an email and you can check out what's on their wish list. If you buy something on their list you can "reserve it", and they won't know who got them something (it also provides you with their mailing address, if you are their "friend"), and my favorite, 2) It emails you when something on your lists has gone on sale!!! All that stuff you've added from Athropologie and Urban? Yeah, when that goes on sale you automatically know, pretty awesome!
Yeah so, I am a big fan. And you should be too. There's a lot more to it so you should check it out, and if you do go ahead and add me :)
And no, Wishpot isn't paying me to tell you this LOL (although, I wouldn't mind!).
Sure, I make lists. Handwritten lists. Grocery store lists, and at time "To Do" lists. I also almost always forget my lists at home, rendering them useless as I head to Fresh & Easy or Target. And those to-do lists, when I make them, it feels nice to make a list and check things off..that is, if you have time to check things off. So my lists seem more of like a never ending list of things that I will never get to.
Then there's my favorite thing, Wishpot: my website of lists! Imagine that! I know there's plenty of websites where you can compile lists of things you want, but it's sooooo much better! You can make your own categories of things (gifts, things you want, just cool things you find...etc, etc.). You can also add a button to your web browser, so that when you're surfing the web and see something that interested you, you just hit your Wishpot button and it'll add it to one of yours lists, you pick. Also, you can do all kinds of registries on Wishpot, awesome!
The two coolest things are: 1) you can add your friends to Wishpot, so when their birthdays are coming up it automatically sends you an email and you can check out what's on their wish list. If you buy something on their list you can "reserve it", and they won't know who got them something (it also provides you with their mailing address, if you are their "friend"), and my favorite, 2) It emails you when something on your lists has gone on sale!!! All that stuff you've added from Athropologie and Urban? Yeah, when that goes on sale you automatically know, pretty awesome!
Yeah so, I am a big fan. And you should be too. There's a lot more to it so you should check it out, and if you do go ahead and add me :)
And no, Wishpot isn't paying me to tell you this LOL (although, I wouldn't mind!).
Monday, August 3, 2009
Crafty Challenge V. 2.0
Morgan brought up to me the other day that I should start doing my Crafty Challenges again on my blog. I had totally forgot about them!!! Honestly, I think the last one I did I got a bit discouraged because of the lack of participation maybe (I know, boo hoo right?!). So I am going to try this again, because I know everyone loves to create things! The main goal is to share ideas, and obviously have a little fun with your inner crafter!
In the past challenges, I centered my idea around a holiday; well, there aren't any close enough! My inspiration for this challenge is from my own craft endeavors. I always see these cute accessories and think to myself: oh my gosh I can totally make the for way cheaper!
Crafty Challenge 2.1: Create a piece of jewelry for yourself, or someone else. The possibilities for this are endless! Earrings, necklaces, rings, hair jewelry, bracelets...you can create something out of fabric, metals, beads...anything!!!
Tip: If you have time, Etsy has tons and tons of supplies you can order with just a few clicks. Want to make earrings? Buy some backings and a cute button/cabochon/bead and just glue it on. It's really THAT simple. Of course, you'll probably be able to find things easily and quickly at your closest craft store as well!
Deadline: August 18, 2009. If you're going to participate, write a blog post about what you created on or before the date and send me a link: I'll create a post of all of the participants the day after the deadline. E-mail links to: parodyofanangelx(at)gmail(dot)com.
In the past challenges, I centered my idea around a holiday; well, there aren't any close enough! My inspiration for this challenge is from my own craft endeavors. I always see these cute accessories and think to myself: oh my gosh I can totally make the for way cheaper!
Crafty Challenge 2.1: Create a piece of jewelry for yourself, or someone else. The possibilities for this are endless! Earrings, necklaces, rings, hair jewelry, bracelets...you can create something out of fabric, metals, beads...anything!!!
Tip: If you have time, Etsy has tons and tons of supplies you can order with just a few clicks. Want to make earrings? Buy some backings and a cute button/cabochon/bead and just glue it on. It's really THAT simple. Of course, you'll probably be able to find things easily and quickly at your closest craft store as well!
Photo via Flickr.
Deadline: August 18, 2009. If you're going to participate, write a blog post about what you created on or before the date and send me a link: I'll create a post of all of the participants the day after the deadline. E-mail links to: parodyofanangelx(at)gmail(dot)com.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Dry spell, much?
I just pinched myself to make sure I was alive. I have nothing really bloggable to write about but here are some things I am wishing/planning to blog about:
- My craft room project. The room that I painted probably 2 months ago, then let pile up with crap while I crafted on the kitchen table. Chris helped me start organizing it this past weekend and I discovered a few things. a) Is that much felt REALLY necessary?, b) As I discover mutiple unopened baggies of supplies that I've orderd online, oh yeah, I totally ordered that months ago..., c) Why do I have 20 different types of glue? And 10 rolls of tape??
- I wish I could blog for months about wedding planning, at least I'd have something of substance to talk about. I might just want to work on getting engaged first. [Chris, are you reading this?? :)]
- I could write about a fun weekend I had but Morgan and Jimaie already did :)
- Etsy-ing. By now, you should have probably already figured out that when it comes to my free time, I'd like to think I can make time to work on my crafts and make some money, but that takes us back to #1...
- TV Show Watching. Umm, I could blog about how I have been spending my free time the past month having nightly dates with our new favorite shows on DVD: Dexter, How I Met Your Mother, and now Heroes. But, if I were to do this then it would appear that I have no life, and we wouldn't want people to think that now would we? Ok, I have no life.
- I turned twenty-four last week. Nothing to write home about, is this what getting older is like? *Oh oh, I did get my own sewing machine...ah, and back to that #1 again...*
Thursday, July 9, 2009
I took advatage...
...of the Southwest airlines sale, sillies. So, we're going back! And it got me thinking: how often do you guys get to go visit out of state family?
Since I always worry about money, with the house and all, I don't typically splurge on anything. I spend my free time pulling weeds (half kidding!) instead of going to the movies. But, I think family is super important. So instead of buying a new house thing, we buy a trip :)
So here's to praying this time around it's not 15 degrees and snowy, but instead we can spend time outside in the beautiful fall colors.
PS, no, those dang Michigan commercials have not lured me into going there! Have you seen those? They are on 24/7!!!
Since I always worry about money, with the house and all, I don't typically splurge on anything. I spend my free time pulling weeds (half kidding!) instead of going to the movies. But, I think family is super important. So instead of buying a new house thing, we buy a trip :)
So here's to praying this time around it's not 15 degrees and snowy, but instead we can spend time outside in the beautiful fall colors.
PS, no, those dang Michigan commercials have not lured me into going there! Have you seen those? They are on 24/7!!!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Crafting Update
My Etsy shop had kind of fallen off my radar screen that past month, or two...I'm trying to make some time each night this week to update it. This crafting stuff is some serious business! (in all honesty, some of my favorite bloggers, Mrs. Priss & Wishcake make me a wee bit jealous! <3>
Tonight I made a some new things, and posted a couple of them.
Let me know what you think! I actually plan on revising some of the stuff I have in there right now to make it better. And I also made a few little girly type pins that I will try to add this week, too. Weeee!
Oh and isn't it awesome that I have a craft room yet I totally craft on the kitchen table. Yeah the kitchen table that we don't even use to eat on. Win!
/shameless self plugging :)
Tonight I made a some new things, and posted a couple of them.
Let me know what you think! I actually plan on revising some of the stuff I have in there right now to make it better. And I also made a few little girly type pins that I will try to add this week, too. Weeee!
Oh and isn't it awesome that I have a craft room yet I totally craft on the kitchen table. Yeah the kitchen table that we don't even use to eat on. Win!
/shameless self plugging :)
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