Happy New Year all! I hope you had a cozy winter break. Ours was good. I definitely felt sad at points - we ended up not going on our camping trip (which was the right decision) and we missed our families. I think the night before my brother's birthday made me the saddest, since I… Continue reading Happy 2021
Category: Cross Stitch
Craft Fails
Happy Tuesday friends! I hope you all had a great weekend. It's amazing how much my mood has lifted since spring has arrived! We took several walks this weekend. I tried to get a picture of Apollo posing regally in the bluebonnets, but he did not want to participate. The best I could get was… Continue reading Craft Fails
A Crafty, Restful Weekend
Good morning friends! It's another Monday. Last week wasn't great, and this whole month has been blah in general - I will blame it on winter. The blah week culminated in my pulling my back on Friday - ARGH. I always find it hilarious that I never pull my back while exercising, but it always happens… Continue reading A Crafty, Restful Weekend
A Handmade Wedding
Good evening everyone! It's a beautiful, sunny Saturday here in Texas, and I wanted to spend a little time catching up with you guys. I've already been married a month now, which is a little surreal - we spent so much time and effort planning for this wedding, and it was over in an instant. … Continue reading A Handmade Wedding
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Crafty Christmas – Part Two (Craft Kits)
"JENNY!" It's okay. Just sit down for a min- "CHRISTMAS IS IN TWO DAYS AND I DON'T HAVE A GIFT!" Deep breath. There you go. We got this. Welcome back to Part 2 of my series tailored especially for procrastinators like myself. In Part 1, we discussed the different books you can purchase for the… Continue reading The Procrastinator’s Guide to Crafty Christmas – Part Two (Craft Kits)
Crafting From My Stash -Snowflake Garland
I think all crafters have the same essential drive - the need to accumulate as many craft supplies and projects as their home can reasonably fit without looking it was recently featured on "Hoarders." I love new projects. The package is always shiny, the supplies neatly ensconced in the packet. And I'm obsessed with craft… Continue reading Crafting From My Stash -Snowflake Garland
What I’ve Been Up To
Hello my friends! In the wise words of Staind, it's been awhile. I've been keeping busy with work. I was at my site last week. And if you're wondering if it rained, the answer is always, "BUT OF COURSE." There was torrential rain the weekend before we went into the field. It was also cold and… Continue reading What I’ve Been Up To