Holiday Hangover?!

Not really.  I love the holidays, the few days following January 1st...not so much.  The holidays were great and I had a lot of fun with friends and family.  There were a few gatherings, a night at the theatre, and strolling through Christmas lights.  I have since taken down the Christmas tree and the stockings (sad) but have yet to tackle the lights outside or some of the remaining indoor decor.  Trying to organize it before I put them away as to not recreate the chaos of the junkroom isn't making anything go quickly.  At least I'll blame it on that and not lack of drive to do anything useful (guess that won't be a New Years resolution).  Over the holidays I did quite a few projects as presents (though not Christmas cards, who do you think I am Martha Stewart?) and now that the recipients have seen them I can share them with you!  It was very nice to use some older products from my stash.  As every good hoarder knows it makes you feel much better when you bring in lots of new goodies! The beads I made from cardstock, glue, diamond glaze, and crystal effects.  I watched a video from Jennibellie on YouTube and knew my sister could appreciate them.  The canvases came out better than expected.  I had never attempted anything like them but since it was like art journaling I really enjoyed doing them.

So now that the holidays are over I should have tons of time to do whatever crafting I'd like, right?  Well not exactly.  I'm a very lucky girl and I have a lot coming up in this new year and for this first month it involves a few projects that I'm doing as gifts.  Once I give them to these special people I will be sure to share them with you.  Hope everyone had a very merry Christmas and that your new year is filled with happiness and health!

Using old products, yay!

One of the pages

Okay so the pic is upside down but a little photo book for my sister in law

Again upside down but you pull out the tabs to see the pics

Stamped washi tape for my sister (Stampin'Up set)

The bead making process

Finished product!  I loved this idea

Mama's gift

Daddy and Cristina's gift

The flappers and I at our annual Gaslight Christmas Theatre

Christmas lights

Party with friends and we brought Roxy too!

So much to do, so little time!

There's been some serious activity happening in my life but not much of it Christmas related.  I'm way behind.  Usually by now I have the shopping done and the house decorated but alas I haven't even started some Christmas presents and I need to finish the outside lights and get a Christmas tree!  The entire reason I try to be prepared is so that I can enjoy the fun stuff like wrapping gifts with hot cocoa and Christmas music and curling up to watch all my favorite Christmas movies.  Soon... I hope.  But before that there were birthdays to celebrate and people to see.  We celebrated Truman's birthday with pizza, beer, and basketball which he loved.  For my daddy's birthday I made him a book which I'm really quite proud of so there are going to be a lot of pictures of it.  I'd say I'm sorry but I'm not.  Last  weekend was a blast because I got to see my cousins and hang out and watch football. Since I don't see them near enough it was totally worth it.  Now to get back to the grind so I can get to those Christmas movies!!!

Waiting to watch Chandler compete in the competition

Carolyn, Chandler, and Truman at the Cardinals game

He got second place!  And he was injured!

Family love in the Red Zone

Truman's birthday at 1702

Daddy's book

Isn't he the cutest?!

Loved the metal accents I got to use

It's been way too long!

If you didn't already figure this out, I can be a little inconsistent.  Then again maybe it's just that life has been so busy in a good way!  There was a lot of preparation for the tailgate that Truman hosted in October and then there was Halloween and Homecoming.  Let's not forget a baby shower to help with and my cute little nephews birthday.  Then there was Roxy's first camping trip and of course Thanksgiving!  I've been working on a few projects for friends Christmas presents and birthday presents.  I'm trying to move onto Christmas projects but I'm finding it hard to make time and focus and every weekend this December has events happening so please forgive me if I don't post as often as I'd like.  Here's some photos from the last month and a half.  I even get to post the project I did for a friend because he was so excited with the outcome he couldn't wait until Christmas to give it to his wife.  Quite a complement to me!  Enjoy this early part of the Christmas season my friends.

I might have already posted this from an earlier tailgate

Johanna, Guy, myself and Dave at our hosted tailgate

Truman making part of the grub at our Heroes and Legacies Red Army tailgate

The set up with the new grill

Black Widow and Asian royalty or fighter not sure really :-)

The whole family

Lake time

So tired from running around with all the other dogs and people. She LOVED it!!

A picture up at Roosevelt

The frame I made for Lizbeth's birthday

The frame I made for Kiki's birthday

One of the shadowbox scrapbooks I did for my friend

The one I made for his other daughter before I put it in the frame

Just some details

Happy Birthday To Me

Hey there everyone!  I know, I know it's been WAY too long since I posted anything and today will be short and sweet.  A lot has happened like a family trip to Mexico, my wedding anniversary, and now today is my 35th birthday.  I just wanted to take a minute to let you all know I haven't disappeared and to post a few pictures from the last few weeks.  I got some great birthday presents including a goodie package from my sister, brother in law, and the kids.  It was scrapping/art journaling bliss!  I'm really excited to start trying it all out.  I also decided to dye my hair red as a birthday present for myself.  For our anniversary Truman and I went to the vineyards down in Sonoita which is always a great time.  We tried a pizza place in Patagonia first by the name of Velvet Elvis and is was great with a wonderful atmosphere.  I'll share some more photos next time but here are a few to look at until I get off my behind and put up a real blog post.

Fun martini glasses from a friend, pool friendly!

My daddy and stepmom made me dinner and this cake

The fun package contents from my sister

Truman and I are our way to the vineyards for our anniversary

The new red hair! Though it's a little darker now