The Weekend Flew By

OK...is it just me, or are the weekends gone before you know it?  I sure filled my every minute this weekend with "things" so I feel super productive.  :)


After I kit for the B Chic banner class with Jamie, I am going to work on some more Valentine's stuff.  I picked up some things tonite that I think will be perfect.

Banner peek...

It's a burlap banner with a fabric bunting strung underneath.  No sewing involved...Fabric Tac you are the best.  Jamie and I are so excited to teach this workshop on Tuesday.  :)


Today I rearranged my little entryway table and decorated for Valentine's Day.

It's hard to see my latest find...the cute jar filled with glittered keys.  Got them recently at FOUND in Mesa when a friend and I went to see what we couldn't live without.  The cute tall skinny candy jar came from Michael's.  I just loved the size and shape.

Over the weekend I had the most scrumptious berry salad at a new little cafe in Mesa...Sassy's.  It's located on the S/W corner of Lindsay and Main, right up the street from ETC.  Not sure if this will be a good thing or not, since it's a bakery as well, serving up fresh cinnamon rolls, cupcakes and cookies.  BUT I was good {at least on this visit}. 

Well, tomorrow marks a new week and I'm ready!

Valentine's Day is just

around the corner.  Hard to believe that it's about a month away.  The good news is that Jamie Andersen and I finished our banner for our upcoming B Chic Class at ETC on the 24th.  Ah...it feels so good to be ahead of the game.

Here's a peek

It's made from burlap panels that showcase glass glittered letters and trinkets.  All 9 panels are individually adorned in a pink, red, white and black color scheme.  A miniature fabric banner hangs from the ends of the flat banner to add a whimsical charm.  It's a great combination of vintage and modern day "goodies".  This banner is a great size and would look fabulous along any long wall in your home or office.  You could skip the ribbon and hang the banner by using straight pins.

This one is a bit clearer and shows a bit more detail.  Lots of trims, lace, buttons, pom poms, vintage game cards, a silver spoon, a glittered bird, a vintage corsage pin and many other parts and pieces to make it fun and interesting. 

I can't wait to hang this one up in my home.  Of course I do have a few more Christmas decorations that I need to take down first.

I apologize that the lighting isn't any better...my camera flash STILL isn't working.  But hopefully this will give you an idea.

Now that our project is completed, I have time to work on some other things around here that aren't near as fun...you know...laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning house and organizing my craft room.


I will see how far I get come Monday!

New Year...New Opportunities

Ok...so 2012 is officially here.  We should look at it as a clean slate.  An opportunities to make improvements and enhancements to the lives we live and I am going to do just that!


For starters, it is time for me to quit talking about improving my health and time to just do it!  Better eating, regular exercise and less dining out.  There are a couple parts of my body that scream "sugar and fat aren't your friends".  I believe 'em.  Both kids graduate in May and Preston and Ashley get married in August.  I have cute clothes I need to fit into and I need to feel better both mentally and physically.  It's back to salads, chicken, fruits, veggies, almonds, Luna Bars and things in moderation.  I will keep you posted on my goal and if any of you have some good-for-you recipes, please share!

One sure fire way to eat less JUNK is to stay busy.  When I am creating, I am eating less.  Here's a sneak peek at something Jamie and I have been working on for our upcoming class.

Lots of burlap, lace, trims, felt, fabric, glitter and embellishments are included in this class, but no sewing.  LOVE that Fabric Tac!  We will see about getting a better photo later this week to share, but since a few of you were asking about the project, we at least wanted to share something.

Hope your day was filled with carrot sticks and celery...like mine.  :)