Because I needed another hobby?

Wow so much has happened since I last wrote!!! Been to the Big Island, and my son and his wife came home!!! 2 1/2 years ago he was home!!!

Had a nice visit but much too short!!! We also went snowmobiling while he was home on leave... BURR ASS cold is all I can say!!! My parents drove up for a short visit while Shane was home and before you know it everyone was gone.... My home was quiet, empty and the tears flowed. I know, nothing to cry about but there is something about a Son, that only a mom of a Son can understand. I miss him, flat out miss him!!! And yes I will see him soon... May!!!
So... to my blog title!!! Let me see, I make dolls, I cross stitch, I make wooden name blocks, I scrapbook and make cards... I, I, I,.... and I needed another HOBBY??? Well Yes I did!!! I have a love for vintage, or quirky chunky jewelry.... just something about it makes me drool!! I just wanted to see if I could do it.... So you tell me.... How is my first project?? Go ahead.. you can tell me if it's ugly, you won't hurt my feelings!! :)

I'm hooked on making stuff!!!
Today is one of those days I'm going to try and make something for a gift, work on a bunny and heck who knows what else!!! Enjoy yours!!!

What a day what a day!!! No reason why I just said that other than it's been another quick day zipping by me! Not just a day but dang the whole weekend came and went in the blink of an eye. Superbowl over and done with!!! YES!!! And the right team won!!! Heck I really could've cared less regardless... MY team was not in it so it really didn't matter. Now onto NASCAR!!!

So... slowly today I started with a thought and then a little action into making something to go over my bed. I want something handmade and different. So I looked at this blank white canvas.... hmmmm what can I do with it? Thoughts were running through my head.. some too big for my doing myself so off to JoAnns fabrics for a sage colored blue paint to match my bedspread. LOL do you really think they make such a color??? Of course they don't!!! So lets mix these two together and see what we come up with...

THE PERFECT color!!!!! If I don't say so myself.... So went to painting that white canvas board... So it lays here drying.... And now what? Off to my Silhouette...So many ideas to choose from.... Stay tuned for the finished project....I'm thinking after all is said and done I need to visit the thrift store and see if it's possible to get an old frame to go around it....

Now onto what I really should be doing!!!  Packing!!  I have tomorrow to pack my suitcase for Kona..... Yes Sun, Sand and Drinks... I am so ready to be there!! Until tomorrow!!!

Friday!!!

Wow another day.... So much to do so little time and where the hell did my day go?? Physical Therapy first thing in the morning just throws me for a loop all day...and then of course it's the first weekend of the month and what did I do?? WENT TO WALLY WORLD!!! OH my what a error!!! Glad I made it home without sharing my outloud voice too much...

I have been really disappointed in ebay sales so have thrown my hat in at Etsy.... easy to list so I love that feature so far. I have met some wonderful online people so....so far so good. I listed an angel today on ebay as other things were coming off NOT sold...

Who knows how she will do but what the heck I keep plugging along! Etsy also was updated today with items that didn't sell on ebay.
I have so many more things to get listed on there that have been sitting here....so tomorrow is going to be one busy day!!!

Where has the time gone now???

Wow.. January came and went !!!  Things have been hectic.... Medically I have had shoulder/neck issues which has taken my heart away from doing anything productive.  BUT I vow to change that!!!  I have been in physical therapy for weeks and as of last night I have to say I felt pretty good.  I even washed my car today!!!  Miracles do happen!!!

Speaking of miracles.... I actually finally got my ETSY shop!!!  http://www.etsy.com/shop/Dollgiversattic  Can hardly believe it as I have been procrastinating for years to do it.  Ebay sales have been slow and sad for the most part... so the more exposure the better I suppose!!   Not only did I set up my Etsy shop I now am going to get this selling blog going.  http://dollgiversattictwo.blogspot.com/  Yeah time to get busy!!! 

In my personal life those that have followed might like to know a few things...... 1. My daughter Laresa got married, and is now pregnant with my first grandchild!!! Yes Im going to finally be a grandma!!!  Due date is Aug. 16th... Will it ever get here???  So she is just ending her first trimester and doing well.  Praying for a healthy baby and moms health holding up.  2.  My son Shane married a longtime friend... Miranda. 

They both live in Missouri while Shane is in the Air Force. So proud of both my children!!
Many things have happened in my life this year but it would take me all day to catch up. Sooooo..... here goes a new start.... daily/weekly blog updates??? I'm going to make an effort!!!

Another day....

Seriously its late September already?? I can hardly believe Christmas is around the corner... SO MUCH to do!!! Working on a few things all at once and they all seem to pull me in different directions. Finally the wedding is over for my step daughter so now maybe my focus can be on a special order I have and my Santas and such.
Here is a few pics of things I have been working on... This one was just listed on ebay today...

A few days ago I thought I needed a wreath on my front door.... Made one just to see what it would turn out like. Well I liked it!!! BUT wouldnt you know the base was on clearance and of course Wal Mart had sold out of all of them!! So onto JoAnns fabrics... with my 40% off coupon I found one that would work.... Here is my finished project...

So after all that I decided why not punish myself some more.... I mean heck I don't have orders due right?? What am I thinking?? So back to the store... The fall wreath I made for my daughter and the Boo wreath I made for my daughter in law...

WHOO HOO..!!!! I'm done and off to sew now!!!

Sunday morning...

What a wonderful Sunday morning.... A whopping 59 degrees!! I love it! There is no sun this morning which is pretty normal. The heat in the valley sucks the fog bank into our coastal town til about noon and returns about 6pm. I hear so many stories about weather, no rain, extreme heat etc. I get up and its calm, cool and green.... It truly for me is "Gods Country" I am truly blessed and hope that today is a Great Day!!

Life's a Yawn....

Exactly how I feel today!! What a crappy night!! This pic is of my dear and closest feline... she follows me everywhere, she sleeps all day and lives the life of a Queen.... Yet why oh why does she find it necessary during the night to wake me up continuously?? Seriously do you need attention all night too?? Needless to say I will be the one yawning today due to lack of sleep last night!! Thanks Brandy!!!

On a good note I hope.... I finally set up a selling blog!!! http://dollgiversattictwo.blogspot.com/ I hope to finally start adding my dolls and things to this. I figure it's worth a try. Yay to me!!

Well it's definetly a pot of coffee today to wake me up.... so onward with my day!!!