This Week

I'm afraid I don't like my days off.

I start off the day with so many anticipations of what I'm going to get done.

But, when I'm at home, all I want to do is lounge and eat and nap and watch movies.

When I go to a "workplace" I'm busy and I loose myself.

Oh what work does for one's soul.  

Lazy days aren't good for me.

The only thing I really do love about days off is sleeping in.

But even then, I sleep in till 8.

The one thing that is wonderful though,

Is not having to set an alarm.

Knowing that nothing else will wake me up up but my own stirring.

Here's things I should start doing:

1) Cook more.  I do live with the parentals, so this one is tricky.  But oh how I love cooking and inventing.

This one would be fun for this time of year.

Go HERE to check out this wonderful blog full of fun and inventive recipes

Does this not look delicious?

Go HERE

Shut up, I have to try this...

Imagine a pie with this lace topping for a crust.

Go HERE

2) Craft more.  I need to relish my time off!  And not try and get so many "serious" things done. 

3) Work out.  Let's be honest, I haven't for like 3 months.  This is really sad......

Wish me luck

I'm doing it. I'm attempting to do a goal off my bucket list. I'm going to reupholster this fabulous chair.

I'll keep you updated.

My Memories Suite Giveaway!

I was so excited when My Memories contacted me to host a giveaway of their scrap booking software product.  The best part was that they let me download it and play with the program too.  I'm telling you, it was such a blast!  Their program is so easy to use.  I love that you can keep building it by getting more packages, lots of them for free.  These are some of the things I created while I messed around...

I was really having too much fun.  I made me another graduation announcement.  But this is really what you could use the product for.  It doesn't have to be just basic scrap booking pages. 

I just posted about cute baby Zoey.  I thought it would be fun to make a baby announcement on this program.  My cousins are always sending out cute things in the mail with baby news.  I'm betting they use software programs like this.



So how do you get involved?
1) Go to their website: www.MyMemories.com
2) Browse the website.  Choose your favorite digital paper pack or layout, then comment on this post telling me which ones you would choose.
3) It's that simple!  Giveaway ends Saturday September 17th.  On that day I'll draw the entrees out of a hat and pronounce the winner that afternoon.
4) If you want to put your name in more than once, visit My Memories Facebook page or Blog and "like" or "comment" on something.  Copy the link and paste it on a comment for this post.  I'll count it as more entrees.


NOTE: If you do buy the My Memories Suite v2 product, be sure to use this code: STMMMS33356.  My Memories Suite v2 is the software I used to make all my fun creations. 

Wednesday's Craft

Here's tonights craft: a hot pad.  My friend is getting married Friday and I need a present.  And what do you know?  I have a free night...


So here's a simple idea for you to do on your night off.  My plan is to give it with a bundt cake pan.  Why?  Because a bundt cake sounded good tonight.  It was super easy and I didn't follow a pattern.  I thought I'd share my idea with the world! (PS, my picture quality sucks because I took them with my iPhone.)


Step 1) Cut 2 coordinating 8x8 inch squares.  Also, cut one 7x7 inch thin quilting padding square.

Step 2) Place wrong sides with padding in between.  Pin in place.  Sew a line down the middle.  Leave 1 inch to the outside (In other words, stop sewing when you've reached the end of your padding).

Step 3) Sew more lines on both sides, one inch apart.

Step 4) I made a mini little pocket for mine using some scrap fabric.  I just finished the edge and cut to fit my square pattern.  Then I attached by sewing to top square.

Step 5) Create an edging by folding in each side and then folding again to center.  Use an iron to press.

Step 6) Wrap edging around outside of hot pad.  Pin in place.  Then sew to attach.

Finish with a nice loop.  There you have it, the cutest wedding present for the blushing bride.  I hope she likes it.  I have extra fabric, so I want to make myself one too.