Attempting a tassel

Riiiight? Don't hate me because I'm ugly. My new 6 yr old owner will love me...only because I'm pink and green...not because I'm all fluffy and lovely to my maker.

So, I bought Nester's tassel tutorial...and decided to give it a whirl. Not having any fringe in my house, I had to improvise...because I couldn't justify spending my grocery money on fringe...now, I can spend it on fabric...because I'm a fabric harlot! I just used what I had and hope I'm not putting Nester to shame, but this is what it ended up looking like. Obviously, I won't be making any money from these, I will leave the hot glue guns to the professionals. I will stick to sewing. It was fun and different for me. Thanks Nester.

Twilight Mom's

We met at the local Mexican joint by the theatre...walked over and then our movie started 45 minutes late. It was all worth it! I haven't stayed up that late since college...and as I sit here working on my 3rd cup of coffee, I know why. We had a blast eating, drinking and being silly! The winner of the New Moon Zippered Pouch was #18... Krissa from Randomness. Congrats Krissa!

Make Twilight - New Moon Freezer Paper Art

My Twilight New Moon inspired freezer paper art shirt...of none other than Edward Cullen! Ok...this really has not become a Twilight blog. Please forgive my geekness...just this week. I do have a little craft though. My friends and I are making our shirts for the movie tonight!

Check out these other ultra-detailed Twilight freezer paper art shirts I found:


How awesome is this? I found this on craftster from LanieKDesigns. She took some time doing this...she's committed!


Scrapcation Getaway did this incredibly detailed Freezer Paper Shirt! Fabulous! She has the how-to here.


Sew Hooked did a gorgeous Cullen Crest Freezer Paper Shirt here. She has the stencil you can download to make your very own.


And for all you Team Jacob people, I found...just this one of the Wolfpack tatoo. also on craftster. Wow! That is some detail!

Don't forget about the New Moon inspired Zippered Pouch giveaway here. I'll be picking a winner tomorrow. Have fun if you're lucky enough to go to the movie tonight!

Another New Moon Giveaway

Just leave a comment to enter...whether you are Team Edward or Team Jacob! Only one Twilight Saga New Moon inspired zippered pouch will be given away...your choice of Edward (played by Rob Pattinson) or Jacob (played by Taylor Lautner). You may enter multiple times by following, posting to your blog, twitter or facebook. Just leave a separate comment for each to let me know what you did! I'll pick the winner on Friday, November 20th. Good Luck!

If you don't win...you can get your very own here.

New Moon Giveaway

If you haven't already, go to Tatertots and Jello to enter a giveaway for these great New Moon-inspired necklaces by La Dolce Vita. They are adorable.

And today is the last day to go to Mammalicious Finds to enter a bunch of New Moon-inspired giveaways.

I just found another great New Moon giveaway at Jenny Kate. Have Fun!

I can't leave you without a picture?

Countdown to New Moon!

photo from Entertainment Weekly

If you don't want to hear about New moon or Twilight...STOP reading now. But please come back next week and we'll sew, decorate and craft it up! I'm going to talk about it all week! I can hardly stand it...only 4 more days to New Moon! Yes, I am "Team Edward"...sorry all you Jacob Lover's!
Check out this Saturday Night Live Spoof of Twilight! Enjoy! Be silly, Escape, Have Fun!

http://www.hulu.com/watch/107500/saturday-night-live-digital-short-firelight

Also, if you want to get some sweet vamp shoes for the show...check out Shoe Zodiac! Taran is in the know. Read "If I were a vampire..."

What will you be wearing to the show?

Lessons Learned from doing a Craft Show

Here are a few lessons I learned in doing my first craft show:


1) Cheez-its, coke and reese cups are actually NOT in the food groups. Bart Simpson lied.


2) Drink coffee at night...ONLY if you want to burn the midnight oil!


3) Don't wait until 3 weeks before a show to get all your product together.


4) Hire your sister as a helper because she is ultra-detailed and can do math! Then pay her with merchandise!


5) Last, but not least, Do NOT do a craft show on the same day as your daughter's birthday party, but if you do...make it a roller skating party and let dad do all the work!

Me & Sherry

I had a blast and met some other bloggers...Heather from My Boys and Me and Sherry from Little Every Day Things.

I'll be getting ready for another show this weekend at New Bethel Baptist Church. So come! Don't forget Edie's 12 Days of Handmade Holiday's. She featured my apron tutorial this weekend. She's lovely like that.

Also, Mammalicious Finds is having a Twilight Saga Soiree this week with giveaways every day...so check it out. Whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob, you can win one of my zippered pouch's!

12 Days of {Handmade} Christmas

My friend...Edie at Life in Grace is hosting "12 days of {handmade} Christmas." You can find some great gifts to make on the fly and in the cheap! Make sure to check it out!


Also, I'm in my sweat shop getting ready for some upcoming craft shows...and somehow managing to feed and keep my laundry at bay for my family. If you're in the NC area, come see me! I'll be the one wearing the cute apron! Some upcoming shows I'll be at:


Sat, Nov. 7:: "5th Annual Homespun Holidays Arts & Craft Show"
Garner United Methodist Church
210 Methodist Drive, Garner, NC 27529


Sat, Nov. 14:: "Annual Arts & Crafts Fair"
New Bethel Baptist Church
2110 Benson Rd., Garner, NC 27529


Sat, Dec. 5:: "Holiday Extravaganza"
Heather Hills Club
901 Claymore Drive, Garner, NC 27529

p.s. only 18 more days 'til New Moon!