Absolutely Cheesy

About Mascara

2009-06-02T21:40:00.001-05:00

I just posted my best mascara tip on A Sweet Day Emporium. I'm so impressed by this trick I think everyone should know it!

A Special Announcement

2009-04-28T10:28:00.003-05:00

As I said before I'm not expecting another baby yet. But my next project could become like a baby to me. Pretty soon I'll be opening up an Etsy Shop. I'm definitely excited about it and I've been thinking about it for a while. My goal is to have the shop up and running sometime in May. To go along with the shop I'm changing my blog. I will no longer be blogging here at Absolutely Cheesy. The name of the shop will be A Sweet Day Emporium and so will the new blog. As you will see I started on the new blog back in March. I've been procrastinating a little bit out of nervousness, but no longer! I'm ready to get going! I'm going to keep up this blog until I move all the tutorials over to the new one. My first post will be this Friday and you won't want to miss it as it will be a revised easier tutorial for fabric applique onesies. I have a lot in store and I'm so excited to share it with you! Have a Sweet Day!

Tune In Tuesday

2009-04-24T16:55:00.001-05:00

Hello blog friends. The fam and I are off on a quickie trip to Sacramento. Will be back Tuesday with a fun announcement (No I'm not having another baby.) Have a great weekend!

Have an Awesome Weekend!

2009-04-17T22:47:00.003-05:00

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend. If you get bored check out this blog called 1000 Awesome Things. I got a little addicted to it today. It's awesome!I know. Totally random picture. The car on the right was the car we rented on our honeymoon. And quite frankly it was just awesome!

Crib Bumper

2009-04-14T11:32:00.004-05:00

I just mailed off a crib bumper that I made for a good friend. This is the second one that I have made and it is so much better than the one I made for my little girl. She has really great taste & chose dang cute fabric. I think it turned out pretty good.I tried it out on my daughter's crib so please ignore the fact that there is no sheet (her's was pink so I took it off). What I did was I bought a plane white bumper from Babies-R-Us and made a cover for it. Trust me it's much easier that way. I'll take pictures sometime soon of my daughters so you can see the difference.

Post Baby Bummers

2009-04-13T16:41:00.004-05:00

I have had horrible skin since I've stopped nursing. So bad in fact that for a split second I wanted to get pregnant again so that it will go away. However my husband vetoed that. I've struggled finding a grocery store cleanser that can do the job. I no longer have any S.D. products and they are too expensive for me to purchase at this time. I need to find something that I can pick up while I'm out running errands and that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I've tried Neutrogena, and Boots but to no avail. So last week we ran out of astringent and I found this at Target...I forgot all about Noxema products. It seems like a lot of my friends in high school used Noxema, but I haven't heard about it in forever. I figured that my skin is acting like it's 16 though so I'll give it a try. Well wouldn't you know it's working! I'm going back for the cleanser tomorrow!

A Little Present To Myself

2009-04-09T16:34:00.003-05:00

I ran out of Mascara this week. I'm borderline obsessed with finding the perfect mascara. As of today I still hadn't found it. Then I decided to splurge. I figured since it's my birthday I would treat myself to this...
My life is changed forever. Dior Show Black Out is the best mascara I have ever put on my lashes. I will never go back. I heard the original Dior Show was great so I went to buy that. I left with this instead after trying this on one eye and the original on the other. I also hear Iconic is fantastic as well. Might try that one in the future. What can I say sometimes a girl just needs to treat herself!

I've fallen in love

2009-04-06T11:06:00.001-05:00

Yesterday I met this little man. And my heart melted.

Thank You Google Reader!

2009-03-30T16:16:00.004-05:00

I'm pretty sure I'm late to the game on this one. However maybe there is someone out there who is as late as I am and this post is for you. Google Reader is this fantastic internet tool that helps you organize the blogs you frequently read. It's quick and very easy to use. You list (or "subscribe" to) all the blogs you read in one place and then it tells you when there is a new post. So instead of going into each and every site individually you just log into your account and and see which sites have new posts. Saving you a little bit of time everyday. Because if you are anything like me you might look at quite a few blogs. There are actually a few of these types of sites out there and I have tried one other. I just find Google Reader to be easiest so far. Go there, watch the info video, and it will all make sense as to why to use it!

Garden Gnomes

2009-03-27T21:31:00.004-05:00

Ever since my daughter was a garden gnome for Halloween I have been slightly in love with them. I love Heather Ross' Garden Gnome Fabric, and I have had some fun playing with the Garden Gnome Name Generator. But this takes the cake!Found on Etsy @ BROOKLYNNrehab

I love him! I want him! I need him!

Twitter

2009-03-24T22:05:00.003-05:00

I've been making fun of it for the last two weeks. I didn't get it. I didn't see a need for yet another on-line networking site. In fact yesterday I got fed up with it all so I canceled my MySpace account, Facebook, and a few other things that I never used anyway. I decided to concentrate on my blogs. Especially the one that has been a little neglected lately (that would be this one). But somehow today I got lured into Twitter. The one site that I thought was the most rediculous.You see I had an idea. Lately I've been concentrating on the wrong things. So I'm going to use Twitter as sort of my own happiness project. Short positive messages to myself (and whoever wants to follow). I'm not quite sure what I'm doing or where this will lead. But I hope it helps me keep the right perspective! You can follow me here.

Modern Pirate Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-03-18T20:38:00.000-05:00

Modern Pirate Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Seriously the cutest little girl dress I have ever in my life seen. Click on this link take a look and enter to win!

I Know It's Been a While!

2009-02-25T17:55:00.004-06:00

But you're going to have to wait just a little longer. I have some big plans in the making, and I can't wait to reveal them to you. But it's going to have to wait. Until then please be patient with the lack of anything interesting here.Right now I'm obsessed with this tiny pot that I bought at Target for a dollar. It came with soil and strawberry seeds. It is my very first project in growing things. My Mom and sister are fabulous gardeners. Growing up we always had fresh veggies and berries to munch on in the summer and fall. My Grandma also tended a garden, but hers was chock full of the most beautiful roses. Someday when I have a house I hope I will find the time to garden. Until then I will keep an eye on my tiny sprouts above.

Aaaarrgh!!!

2009-02-11T22:45:00.003-06:00

Seriously what are the producers of American Idol doing?!!!? They put some pretty irritating/horrible people through to the top 36. I almost went on strike but then I remembered that there are some people I'm anxious to see do well. But honestly Tatiana, Norman Gentle?!? What are they thinking.

I have to say I appreciate the new judge Kara. She seems way more put together and normal than Paula. So far she seems like a legitimate opinion. We shall see how this season goes. Could be good... but it could be a train wreck too.

Why?

2009-02-09T15:46:00.003-06:00

So I bet your wondering why I have gone so long with out a crafting post. A tutorial? A project? A giveaway? Well this is why.Pretty embarrassing I must say. This is my craft closet (and coat closet. And whatever else we can't find storage for closet.), and it has looked like this since Christmas. Needless to say I haven't been able to find anything in it, and I'm too scared to actually get in there and clean it. Scared or lazy? Well guess what my project is for this week. That's right! I'm going to get this baby organized. So hopefully by next week I'll have another little something to share with you!

Boo

2009-02-05T21:34:00.001-06:00

Our car got broken into last night. Our window was shattered but oddly enough nothing was stolen. I guess that's a good thing. I just feel a little violated about it.

January Update

2009-02-03T08:20:00.005-06:00

In January I ran 20.87 miles. I walked 7 miles with my friends. I visited 2 new parks. I cooked 4 new recipes and 3 of them worked out. I made pancakes 2 times and Amish Baked Oatmeal once. I have successfully stayed on the Slim Fast Diet for one month (Ok so I cheat on the weekends). I drank at least 1 more glass of water a day than I usually do. I painted my nails 3 different times with three different colors. I cleaned out two closets. I watched too much T.V. but I did read 3 books. January was a great month.

There has been a couple of times this month when someone has asked me what I've been up to and after thinking for a second I just say not much. Well this is what I've been doing. It may seem boring to some, but these are the little things that make my life great. I'm slowly working on this list, to make sure I don't get caught up in all my many roles and keep a sense of self.

No Longer

2009-01-29T11:31:00.003-06:00

My favorite Magazine has decided to close it's doors. Last issue is in March. I had a year left on my two year subscription. I hate this dang economy! I would have gotten this until the day I died if I could have. And honestly wasn't January's issue stunning? I could have looked at it for hours on end.

Let's Talk TV

2009-01-28T16:08:00.005-06:00

I heard a rumor and I'm not happy about. I'm hoping maybe some of you who are still in Los Angeles know a little bit more about this. Is Ugly Betty getting canceled?Oh I will be so sad if it is.

Also Reaper has only been picked up for a half season more. The other half is dependant on the ratings.So all of you with one of those dang little boxes on your TV why don't you start watching good shows like these two. Instead of crappy ones like Wife Swap and The Big Bang Theory.

Oh It's Monday

2009-01-26T21:38:00.003-06:00

So it's my post on designer denim. Denim is a huge part of any woman's life right? I mean I probably wear jeans 5-6 days a week. The number one reason to spend some extra money on a good pair of jeans is obvious. You get what you pay for. And trust me I should know. For example let's say you find this cute pair of jeans at Forever 21 for $14.50. I know for a fact that for $14.50 the quality of the denim is going to be low and the craftsmanship will be even lower. You will get 3-6 months wear out of these tops. That is with taking care of them really well. Forever 21 might fit these pants on a model once maybe twice at the most. All they are concerned with is getting it done and on the shelves as fast as possible and for as cheap as they can.

Now take a look at a similar pair of jeans by Hudson that I found on bluefly.com for $112. So before you freak out (some of you are perfectly comfortable with this price I know, but I also know a lot of you aren't!) I can honestly tell you that they are worth that amount. For that amount of money you are getting top quality materials and craftsmanship. This style of jeans was probably fit on a model no less than 5-6 times before going to the manufacturers. This ensures that you are getting the best fitting and the most comfortable pair of jeans possible. You will get years of wear out of these jeans.

So when someone says you get what you pay for I know from my previous job how true that is. Designers spend a lot of time choosing their fabrics, making patterns, designing pockets, fitting their garments, researching trends, and much much more.

Ok not everyone can afford designer cloths. Especially with the economy the way it is. So here are my tips for you. Go to Nordstrom's, Macy's, any department store and try on different brands, styles, and washes. Find what looks best on you. Then get online and find it on sale. Ebay is a good place to look too. You can usually find some great deals. As with any article of clothing you buy you will want to spend a little extra on classic pieces that will last a long time. For those here today gone tomorrow trends go to Forever 21, H&M, and other less expensive stores.

I know! Two posts in one day!

2009-01-24T22:20:00.002-06:00

It's just these are both great posts. I Never Grew Up is having the best giveaway ever! They are giving away a Twin Bumbleride Stroller. So get over there and enter yourselves!

Free Makeup Anyone?

2009-01-24T18:55:00.003-06:00

Have you heard? Some cosmetic companies are in a huge lawsuit and have to give away 175 million dollars worth of cosmetics. Go here to find out if you are eligible, what cosmetics are available, and what stores are participating.

PDA A OK!

2009-01-23T15:59:00.004-06:00

So I hear there are people complaining about Pres. Obama and Michelle Obama's Public Displays of Affection. Seriously?!!?I find it refreshing to see our public figures showing the world how much they love each other. They treat each other like all couples should. President Obama your PDA is OK with me! Thank you for the example!

A Little About Me

2009-01-22T09:59:00.009-06:00

So if you have ever read my profile you might be wondering what exactly does this girl do in the Fashion Industry? Well as it turns out nothing. I'm just having a hard time letting go of my last job. Right now I'm a stay at home Mom. Raising my wonderful daughter. Before she was born however I lived in Encino California. I worked for a Modeling Agency called Rage Models & Talent. I loved my job. It was a great place to work and I truly miss it. It's a full service modeling agency with a special niche. They corner the market in LA in what's called fit modeling (not to be confused with Fitness Modeling). A fit model is a model that goes out to the designers and acts as a live mannequin. Gone are the days that designers build their clothing on dress forms. Almost all designers make their garments with a fit model ensuring that you the consumer will get the best quality pieces possible. My job was to speak with the designers and determine which model would be the best possible fit for the job. Chances are if you've purchased jeans anytime over the past 15 years a Rage Model helped in creating them. It was a fascinating job and I learned a lot from working there.

So every now and then I will be posting some pearls of wisdom that I gleaned from my time in the fashion industry. I know I may not always look like the most stylish girl on the block. Primarily because it takes money to keep up. But I hope that some of you will be able to take something away from it. Next Monday I will be posting about Designer Denim. Why buy it?

I Can't Stop...

2009-01-13T22:30:00.006-06:00

reading GOOP.Newsletters from the lovely Gwyneth Paltrow. I'm really enjoying the GET section. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. But then again I'm a fan.

Hola Jalapeno

2009-01-09T21:27:00.005-06:00

I got this book for the munchkin today. I think I might like it more than her. I want to get the whole series now. Seriously fun/funny books for little ones!First book of Sushi and Yum Yum Dim Sum are next on my list.
World Snack Series By Amy Wilson Sanger

Speaking of Mexican Food. Here in San Antonio we have a restaurant called Taco Taco. It was voted the best Tacos in America by the Food Network and Bon Appetite! I'm going there in the tomorrow! Yay!

In 2009 I Will...

2009-01-08T16:34:00.009-06:00

Run a Race.
Take More Pictures.
Float Down the River.
Go to this Grotto.
Use My Cookbooks.
Cut My Hair.
Do at Least 5 More Tutorials and Giveaways.
Play More, Watch TV less.
Go To Sandfest.
Drink More Water.
Attend a High School Football Game.
Paint My Nails More Often.
Go On A Trip.
Laugh More.
Argue Less.
Enjoy Life!

These are not resolutions. Just things I hope to do. If I get 5 of these things done I will feel accomplished!

Blocked

2009-01-01T16:14:00.004-06:00

I've got a bad case of Blogger's Block. I'll be back sometime next week. Until then...I'll be taking a cue from Pico. Trying to get in some R&R after the holiday madness!

It's Not Jibberish

2008-12-22T23:21:00.003-06:00

Dear Becky~

You always have such good taste. I know that when you recommend a movie maybe I should watch it. So I rented The Fall. It was so so so good! But I didn't need to tell you that. So for everyone else out there reading this post go rent it. You won't be disappointed. Here is my very favorite scene. Enjoy!

Bailey

P.S. About the leetle girl. I want to bring here home so she can be my leetle one's big seester.

P.P.S. I kinda want to talk with an accent now.

Signage

2008-12-17T17:23:00.005-06:00

I think I need this sign. A throw back to my Colorado Roots.I think my sister needs this one. A subtle nod to her husbands Hawaiian Traditions.Great City Signs and By Order of the Management Posters found here.

Get Yourself a Holiday Treat

2008-12-10T10:17:00.003-06:00

I love Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Products. I use the Lavender Hand Soap on a daily basis. This season get yourself this fantastic Peppermint duo. The peppermint is perfect. Not too strong. Just minty enough to make you feel festive. I promise you won't be disappointed.

What The...?!!?

2008-12-09T21:10:00.001-06:00

So today the high in San Antonio was 83. I wore short sleeves. So what is the weather right now you ask?

We're having an ice storm!

Strange.

Marlow and Mercede

2008-12-08T11:07:00.008-06:00

I had the opportunity to take some photos for a family that we go to church with last Saturday. This was my favorite picture of the day. I love candids. I love getting pictures that are completely natural. And although technically this picture isn't all that great. To me I think it is perfect. I'm just starting to learn photography and I love it. So you may just be seeing more and more images here on this blog. Here is one more that I think came out really good.

What I'm Dreaming Of Right Now

2008-12-03T15:59:00.003-06:00

Last Christmas I found out that my sister collects these beautiful Christmas Houses. Her birthday is 10 days before Christmas so she always asks for one as a birthday gift. Now I want to get in on the collecting fun!Too bad they cost an arm and a leg. Hmmmm. Maybe next year...

The Mammoth List Of Festive Tutorials

2008-12-01T10:41:00.002-06:00

The other day the wonderful Whip Up posted this list of tutorials. Click here if you want to get your Holiday Craft on!

You Should Know Better By Now!

2008-11-25T20:38:00.003-06:00

Well if you haven't noticed I always set deadlines for myself and I always come up a little short. So when I say I will announce a winner on Monday I really mean Tuesday. So to make up for my procrastination I picked two winners!Jenn and Sarah email me at bebop480@gmail.com and I will send those out to you. Sarah you will be receiving the Christmas Trees and Jenn you will get a set of Stars! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Team Edward

2008-11-21T16:49:00.004-06:00

So are you going? You know I am!

Fabric Christmas Ornament Tutorial

2008-11-18T17:06:00.008-06:00

So I was planning on doing this a little different. When I went to the fabric store this morning I had a cute idea in my head for a Christmas tree because I had some green stripped fabric at home. When I got home I realized that my cute stripped fabric was blue and not green. Shoot! So I had to work with what I had. The star is not my favorite but I had yellow fabric. I threw it together really fast so it's not the cutest. However it will work. And I forgot a materials photo. Sorry!

MATERIALS
Pencil
Fusible Webbing
Fabric Scraps
Iron
Scissors
Felt
Embellishments

1. Peel paper off one side of fusible webbing and stick to wrong side of fabric (I only had a jagged scrap but as long as it fits your design it doesn't matter!). Leave the other paper backing on for now. Iron onto fabric.

2. Trace pattern onto paper/fabric combo.

3. Cut out design. Then repeat. You will need two of whatever design you choose.

4. Choose one to be your front and one to be the back. Take the front, peel the second paper backing off and stick to felt. Iron on and cut out. If you want to add any embellishments (embroidery, sequins, beads, buttons, ect.) do it now.

5. Take the back side of your ornament and peel off the second paper backing. Align onto the back. Before you iron add your hanger. Loop string, ribbon, twine, whatever you like so that the ends are between felt and the sticky side of your back. Iron on. Your done! Photo at the top of page!

I'm going to give away a set of these ornaments in the shape of Christmas Trees! How many are in a set you ask? Three! So leave a comment on this post by Sunday! I'll announce the winner sometime on Monday! Check back then! Enjoy!

Another Want

2008-11-17T16:33:00.003-06:00

Aren't these dishes just lovely to look at?However they aren't a need. I'm dreaming a lot lately.

Tune in tomorrow for a Christmas Ornament tutorial! Should be lot's of fun!

If I had an extra $190...

2008-11-12T21:19:00.002-06:00

I would but this lovely necklace.But I don't. So alas I will dream. If any of you have the extra moolah please purchase something from Alisa Miller. Then at least I can enjoy it on you.

Wahoo!

2008-11-10T20:47:00.000-06:00

Gas was $1.99 today. I filled up for $25! Time for a celebration!

I Heart Fabric!

2008-11-06T22:20:00.012-06:00

It's kinda on obsession right now. I got a comment yesterday from Brooke asking me where I find cute fabric online. So here is a comprehensive list of my favorites.

ReproDepot~ They have great vintage reproduction fabrics as well as a wide variety of Japanese Import Fabrics and that I love. Not to mention fabulous ribbons, buttons, ect.

Free Spirit Fabric~ They have a wide variety of designers. All with their own unique aesthetic. Lot's of bold florals, whimsical prints, and classic damasks.

Purl Soho~ Along with all the notions, books, needles and yarn, they have an amazing assortment of carefully chosen fabrics.

JCaroline Creative~ They have everthing under the sun. Seriously everything!

Volksfaden~ Just a whole lot of fun!

What I usually do is find the print I like on one of the above sites (or designers sites/blogs) and then see if someone is selling it on ebay or etsy for less. You can find some pretty good bargains that way. And last but not least here are some of my favorite fabric designers

Anna Maria Horner, Heather Bailey, Heather Ross, Joel Dewberry, Sandi Henderson, Amy Butler, Jessica Jones, the list goes on and on and on!

Well I hope this list helps those of you who are as obsessed as me! Also I'm always looking out for more great fabrics and designers. So what are your favorites?

*Fabrics shown are by Heather Ross

Happy November 4th

2008-11-04T09:40:00.001-06:00

Just Remember. You Can Vote However You Like!

My Fall Favorite

2008-11-03T16:25:00.002-06:00

My Mom bought me this pumpkin a couple weeks ago when she came to visit. I love it. Our grocery store called it a Fairytale Pumpkin. I think they are right. It looks like a fairytale. I hope it lasts through Thanksgiving. I think it is the perfect fall decoration.

Late Again

2008-10-31T15:48:00.003-05:00

It was my little munchkins birthday yesterday and I didn't get around to announcing a winner. So here it goes. The winner is...Islay I will put your magnets in the mail on Monday! I hope you enjoy them! Have a Happy Halloween!

Whatever Happened To...?

2008-10-29T11:06:00.004-05:00

Do you ever wonder what happened to your favorite reality show winners? Well I was surprised to find out that Jay McCarroll's (winner of project runway season 1) recent project was designing quilting fabric for FreeSpirit Fabric. And it is really quite darling. Check out a couple of my favs.From his Woodland Wonderland lineAnd his Garden Friends line

P.S. Today is the last day to enter the giveaway!

And the tutorial is...

2008-10-24T10:12:00.009-05:00

I know. I know. This was supposed to go up on Monday. I really needed to take a break from all extra curricular activities though, and tend to a few things closer to home. I also had a hard time figuring out what to post about. I kinda wanted to do something Halloween inspired, but it is getting a little late for that. So instead I decided on something useful for your kitchen. I had some cloths Pins left over from the last tutorial so I decided to make some magnets. Sorry for repeating cloths pins, but they are easy and cute. So here it goes.

CLIP MAGNETS

MATERIALS
Cloths Pin
2 Craft Magnets (Not too strong, level 3-5)
Scrapbook Paper
Pencil Scissors
Mod Podge
Sponge Brush

DIRECTIONS
1. Trace with a very sharp pencil around cloths pin, and cut out.
2. Spread layer of Mod Podge directly onto cloths Pin.

3. Place strip of paper over Mod Podge.

4. Spread a second layer of Mod Podge over paper. Let dry 15-20 minutes.

5. Glue magnets onto back of cloths pin. Let dry 15-20 minutes.

All done! I'm giving away a set of 5 magnets! So leave a comment (make sure to leave your name) here before Wednesday Oct. 29th. Check back on the 30th to see if you have won.

Not My Favorite Ending...

2008-10-15T22:52:00.005-05:00

I loved the Project Runway finale... but I wish the winner would have been Korto. She was my favorite from the beginning. I must say though I'm just happy it wasn't Kenley. Here's the big question though. Did she or didn't she rip off other designers work?
If she didn't she must be a mind reader. What do you think? Take my poll to the right.

Postponed

2008-10-14T18:28:00.001-05:00

I was supposed to post a new tutorial tomorrow. However my sweet Mom is coming to visit and we are going to be out and about having a ton of fun! So I'm postponing it until Monday Oct. 20th. So check back then.

What Have I Been Working On?

2008-10-10T17:47:00.006-05:00

I've been typing, cutting, gluing, stuffing, sealing & addressing these invitations for an "S is for..." themed 1st birthday party. I couldn't be more excited.We will be dinning on sandwiches, salads, salsa (& chips), sweets, and soda. We will be playing Simon Says, I Spy, and Sock Mania. So if you are coming over be ready for a super fun soiree!

I got this idea here

I Love Paper Products...

2008-10-06T23:13:00.005-05:00

...and these make me smile from ear to ear. If you didn't know... I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So for all of my fellow LDS readers you might appreciate these!And if you aren't a member and you would like more information. Go here!

Miss Pickle Bottom

2008-10-03T16:31:00.004-05:00

You know the ones. The beautiful diaper bags that every stylish Mom seems to be carrying around these days. The ones with the gorgeous Oriental inspired prints. The bags that are so easy to throw on like a back pack and jet out to go shopping.

Well I don't have one of those.

Oh I do have a Petunia Pickle Bottom. Mine is just a little different(click here to see a picture). It's green wool. It could also be described as a "guyper" bag. My DH loves it. And you know what I love it too. Well a few months ago it broke on me. Needless to say I was a little disappointed. You know what though. I called and talked to the company. I spoke with a lovely lady and she said all I had to do was send it in and they would either fix it or replace it. Now that is what I call customer service! So if you are trying to decide on a Diaper Bag for an upcoming new addition to your family I would have to recommend a Petunia Pickle Bottom. Not only will you look oh so chic carrying it but they are a great company!

The Dissappearing Eye Hair

2008-10-03T10:07:00.003-05:00

This is my eye (I made it small so that I wouldn't scare anyone when they pulled up this page with a huge creepy eye). I used to have really nice perfectly shaped eyebrows and really nice thick eye lashes. Over the last few years though they have become thinner and thinner. I have stopped plucking and shaping them because I'm afraid they are going to fall out and never come back. I know I should be using an eyebrow pencil but I'm lazy. I really don't want to add another step to my make up regime. What I really want is my stinking eyebrows back (I'm not so worried about my lashes if all else fails I can get extensions someday). So the question is does anyone know of a way to grow back eye brows. Take a certain vitamin or mineral? Anything? Or am I stuck for the rest of my life with ugly thinning eyebrows? HELP!

The Latest in Headbands

2008-10-01T17:39:00.009-05:00

So everyone has been blogging lately about Ban.Do headbands. They are gorgeous although I'm not sure if I have the guts to actually try them out. I'm not sure I could pull them off. It would have to be worn to the right event with the right outfit. Anyway I just wanted to let you know of some other sellers who make similar styles.
House of Telsa Love, LuLu Mae
Sew Sephine

The first one is my favorite however this last one might be a great starter for someone who is a little timid like me.

Talk About Inspiring...

2008-09-29T22:50:00.004-05:00

If I were to receive this little box of lovlies in my mail box I might just have to do a dance. Oh the things I could create! I'm giddy just looking at it.Estate Sale Lot 12 Peacock
Etsy Seller Lobster and Swan

My Love For Seasons

2008-09-29T11:37:00.004-05:00

I'm a seasons girl. I love having 4 distinct seasons. And no season holds a bigger place in my heart than fall. Too bad I live in San Antonio Texas. A land of no seasons. No leaves in bright oranges, reds and yellows. No piles of leaves to run and jump in on my front lawn. No crisp cool breezes. The only thing that reminds us it's fall is a slight drop in temperature and these little beauties...That's right butterflies. I have seen thousands of butterflies out and about lately. Hey if you can't have fall leaves I think butterflies are a pretty great alternative!

My Favorite Cleaning Product

2008-09-24T17:07:00.006-05:00

About a month ago I was having a conversation with a girl I go to church with about cleaning products. I think it started with her asking me what my favorite was. I didn't know. I've been trying to make a conscious effort in buying more Eco Friendly products for my home. At this point I had tried Palmolive Eco+ dishwasher detergent and wanted to cry. I had more hard water stains than I have ever seen in my life on my beautiful clear glass dishes. I really did not know how I could salvage them. I thought I was going to have to throw them in the trash and get new ones. It was that bad! As I relayed this to her she mentioned that I should try a product called Lemi Shine. I tried it and it is amazing! Seriously the best product out there! I don't know if it is eco friendly but if it makes my dishes look brand new then I'm going to use it. So if you are frustrated with hard water build up I promise you Lemi Shine will work! What are some of the cleaning products you can't live without?

P.S. If you have stainless steal appliances did you know that you can use Pledge to clean them? It leaves them looking fabulous with a nice sheen. A little trick I picked up working for a house cleaning company in college.

Finally... A Winner

2008-09-23T20:31:00.002-05:00

Sorry this is a day late. I didn't get to my computer once yesterday I was so busy. So here is the winner. Chelsey Adams! Email me at bebop480@gmail.com with your address and I will send your kit with the cute Amy Butler paper out to you!

If you didn't win have no fear there will be another tutorial and giveaway next month!

My Favorite Shirt Yet

2008-09-18T18:46:00.001-05:00

I finished this up today and I couldn't be more pleased. It is by far my favorite shirt yet! I made the Yo-Yo's from this tutorial. Beautiful pictures with easy to follow directions. Try it!

My Favorite Zip Code

2008-09-17T21:41:00.006-05:00

So I was a fan of the first and I must say I think I'm going to be a fan of the second. I mean with the return of Brenda and Kelly (possibly Dylan?!!?) how can I not love it? Even the Peach Pit is back and reinvented. So far the only Character that bugs the crap out of me is Naomi. She's stupid.

This reminds me of my very first celebrity encounter in LA. We met up with Denny's sister, Mom and a few family friends for a Pajama Party at Color Me Mine. If you came in Pajama's you got some crazy discount. So we did it. We were about half way finished with our project and I looked to the table next to us and I gasped. David Silver was sitting right next to me and I hadn't noticed. Here I was in my umbrella print PJ bottoms sitting right next to Bryan Austin Green who I might add was in jeans and a T-Shirt. I was star struck.

First Year Photo Line

2008-09-15T21:27:00.015-05:00

Better late than never. I know I'm running out of time to get this one done. So here it is!This is the easiest tutorial ever! I mean it. Anyone can do it.

MATERIALS
Scissors
Hammer
2 Nails
Double Sided Tape
Sharpie
Cloths Pins
Twine
Scrapbooking Paper
Photos

DIRECTIONS
1. Mark your Cloths Pins with your Sharpie starting at 1 Month and going through 1 Year. I actually started at 1 minute, 1 Day, 1 Week, and then 1 Month. You can do it either way or you can skip this entirely. It's up to you!

2. Take 4 pieces of double sided tape and attach to the 4 corners of desired photo.

3. Choose paper, line up photo so that it looks straight and even, and stick to paper. Trim if needed. To make this process easier I got a Mat Pack. Which is a pre-cut pack of cardstock.

4. Hang up twine. Hammer the nails into the wall and cut twine to desired length. Double knot twine around nails. Make sure the two nails are level with each other.

5. Pin pictures to twine and you are done! So simple!

I have put together a Photo Line Kit to Giveaway. It includes Cloths Pins, Twine, Sharpie, Double Sided Tape, 2 Nails, and an Amy Butler Mat Pack. The paper can be used for either a boy or a girl. Or you don't have to use it for a kids room at all. It could also look cute in an office or hallway. Wherever! So leave a comment by Sunday Sept. 21. The winner will be announced Monday Sept. 22nd.

I'm going to start doing tutorials on a monthly basis. So check back on the 15th of each month for something new. Until then I hope you enjoy my other musings!

Make Believe Frock GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!

2008-09-11T11:09:00.000-05:00

Make Believe Frock GIVEAWAY !!!!!!!
Way too cute! Every little girls needs a crown and a dress like this!

King's Hawaiian Rolls

2008-09-11T10:51:00.002-05:00

My friend Stephanie clued me in on a really easy really yummy dinner. Making sandwiches out of King's Hawaiian Rolls. You get the really big round roll, meat and cheese. Cut the top off the roll layer on the meat and cheese, stick it in the oven for 10-15 minutes and you have a warm gooey tasty big sandwich. Slice it up and serve. We've made a couple of variations on this and have really liked both. We've made it with ham, swiss, and honey butter. And we've also tried roast beef, provolone, and green chili mayo. Both delicious. I love having a few good really fast meal options in my recipe book. And I am always looking for more. What are some of your family favorites? I'm talking fast though 30 minutes or less. 7 ingredients or less.

I Went Private

2008-09-11T10:50:00.001-05:00

I finally went private with my family blog. So if you didn't receive an invite and you would like one then email me at bebop480@gmail.com

Oh Sonya!

2008-09-09T13:36:00.005-05:00

My DH used to work for the skin care company Sonya Dakar. Sonya Dakar the person got arrested last week for apparently trying to bite a health inspector. For some reason I find this funny. My DH used to tell me all kinds of funny stories about people complaining that Sonya was mean. All I know is that she makes a mean face cream. If you have lot's of extra money try out The Sonya Dakar Ultra Lux line. If you have a little extra money try the Sonya Dakar Drying Potion. No scratch that! Everyone go out and buy this as no woman should live without it!

As a side note I myself have only met Sonya once very briefly in passing at a red carpet event for the clinic. However I have had wonderful conversations with her sweet husband Israel and her beautiful daughter Mimi. So I'm sure she can't be all that bad because she has a wonderful family.

Tie Chair

2008-09-08T10:15:00.002-05:00

My dear friend Misty had a problem. Her darling daughter refused to sit in a high chair because she so desperately wanted to be like her older brother. This resulted in Misty standing next to her throughout all her meals so she wouldn't fall off her chair. She needed a solution. Her Mom told her how her Great Grandma used to tie her to chairs when she was little with dish towels. This sparked an idea in Misty's head and Tie Chair was born. Tie Chair is a harness that fits onto any dinning chair. It easily folds up to fit in your diaper bag making it convenient to take to church activities, grandma's house & restaurants (seriously those high chairs are always so disgusting!). I have used it with my little gal and I must say I love it! It's easy to use and practical. It's great for Grandparents who don't want to buy a highchair & it takes up less room than a booster seat. Just fold it up and store in the linen closet. Or for the traveler. No need to worry about packing the booster seat. Just throw it in the diaper bag. Visit her website at www.tiechair.com for more info and better pictures (mine aren't very good!). I don't know about you but I love hearing about the latest and greatest baby gadgets!

Project Runway Love

2008-09-05T16:40:00.004-05:00

Oooh I just watched this weeks episode of project runway (DVR is my friend). Diane von Furstenberg is one of my favorites! What a great challenge. I must say Leanne and Korto nailed it! Korto is by far my favorite designer this season... Who's yours?Leanne's LookKorto's Look

Gorgeous Gorgeous!

And The Winner Is...

2008-09-04T11:29:00.004-05:00

Marie! Email me (bebop480@gmail.com) your address and I will put them in the mail for you! I'm still trying to decide what tutorial to do next. I'll be putting it up on Sept. 15th though. So check back then. I just want to say Thank You to everyone for the positive feed back. This blog is really helping me to keep creative. I'm just happy to know I'm not the only one enjoying it!

One More Day

2008-09-02T14:19:00.002-05:00

I just got back from vacation and I haven't had time to do the drawing. So I'm giving it one more day. So leave a comment on the post below and check back Thursday to see if you have won!

Hair Clip Tutorial Part One

2008-08-27T11:40:00.003-05:00

For my baby shower one of my good friends gave me a set of these hair clips. They were one of my favorite things to receive, and now I give them away at all the baby girl showers I go to. I love them and they are so easy to make. You can easily whip out a set of 10 in a half hour. This is a tutorial on the "easy" way to make them. Meaning with a glue gun. If you are too good for a glue gun then I can't help you. There will be no hand sewing hair clips today.

DISCLAIMER: I'm not a writer. I don't do grammar, spelling, and all that nonsense. So please don't be offended if my writing is bad. Also I'm not a very good photographer. Enjoy!

Materials
Hair Clips (box of 100 $4.99 @ Sally Beauty Supply)
Glue Gun
Ribbon
Scrap Booking Brads
Silk Flowers

1. Cut length of ribbon. About 4.5 inches.
2. Clip the hair clip onto ribbon length wise.

3. Glue top of clip over opening. Fold ribbon over being sure to keep flat and straight. This will seal inside and outside of the top of clip together.

4. Glue end of clip and push ribbon in to cover the part you pinch.

5. Glue back side of the pincher and fold ribbon over to finish. I like to keep the main part of the back of clip plain because I feel like it grips the hair better. You can cover it if you would like, but it doesn't really show.

6. Deconstruct your silk flower. Throw away the center but keep everything else.

7. Arrange petals and pick out a scrapbooking Brad. Stick the prongs of your brad through the center of your petals. If you feel like your petals are lying too flat then you can use the extra plastic piece from your silk flower to add some lift. I usually like to use 2-3 layers of petals. You can make them as big or as small as you would like.

8. When you get your flowers looking the way you would like them too glue to the top center of your ribbon covered clip.

That's it you are done (see photo at the top of post). I use a lot of variations on this idea. For lazy days when I just put the munchkin in a onesie I will use a clip that is just covered in ribbon. For church I use the flowers or I have made them with bows too. You can put anything on these babies and they will look adorable. But my favorites are the flowers!

And yes I am having a giveaway. The lucky winner will win a set of 10 clips. 4 flowers, 3 ribbon, and 3 bows. So leave a comment below, and link this post to your blog or website. Do this by Monday Sept. 1. The winner will be announced on Tuesday Sept. 2. Anyone can enter and the winner is chosen randomly by my DH out of a hat.

Make some! You will be surprised by how easy they are and how cute they will look in your kiddos hair!

Poor, Pathetic, Pitiful Pico

2008-08-26T17:51:00.003-05:00

I know I promised you another tutorial today. It just didn't get done because we had to rush this sad boy to the vet. He has been feeling under the weather and has been refusing to do anything but sleep. No eating, drinking, playing. Nothing. The good Doctor says he is having some back issues and it might be depressing him. I'll tell you what I hope he gets better soon. He has had so many issues this summer. I am ready for my healthy, happy, hyper little guy to be back to normal.

So sorry about the tutorial. Tune in tomorrow. I will have it up by then!

And The Winner Is...

2008-08-25T09:44:00.003-05:00

Beth email me at bebop480@gmail.com with your address and I will mail your onesie out to you! If you are curious as to how I came up with the winner here is my procedure. I wrote everyone's name down who entered on a slip of paper, folded them twice, put them in a hat, and picked one. I couldn't figure out a more random way to choose.

Tomorrow will be a tutorial on hair clips! Check back for more cuteness.

Thank You Puma

2008-08-23T19:10:00.007-05:00

For creating the cutest track suits at the Olympics. Not thrilled that she beat the U.S. but I love the track suit. I'm really really liking the jumper type look. Complete with big green buttons!

Onesie Giveaway

2008-08-21T17:46:00.002-05:00

Only one more day to enter to win a onesie. Anyone can enter. If I know you or not. Just make sure you link to the post! So far I only have 4 entries so your chances are looking pretty good!!!

What is More Inspiring Than the Olympics?

2008-08-20T17:52:00.011-05:00

The precision and beauty of the opening cerimonies. (click here for more images)The details of the Olympic Gardens. (click here for more images)The perfection of 8 Olympic Gold Medals (and 14 Career Gold Medals).
The gracefulness and graciousness of our gymnasts. (click here for the best Olympic Personality ever!)

I can't get enough of the heart warming stories either. Dara Torres being 25 years older than the girl swimming next to her. Cullen Jones story of drowning when he was a child and then becoming one of the fastest swimmers in the world. Eric Shanteau participating with cancer. The list goes on and on. I have LOVED the Olympics this year! It makes me wish I were an athlete.

Fabric Applique Baby Onesie

2008-08-16T17:45:00.014-05:00

I decided to do my first tutorial on Fabric Applique Baby Onesies. Obviously you don't have to just use this for onesies. You could do dish towels, pillow cases, burp cloths, ect. ect. I've just been making my little munchkin a lot of shirts lately. These also make great & easy baby shower gifts that people will love!

You Will Need
pencil
pattern
Fusible Webbing (I like one that has a double sided temporary adhesive)
scissors
Fabric Scraps
Iron
Onesie
Embroidery Floss
Needle
Fusible Fabric Stabilizer

Directions
1. Trace pattern on to fusible webbing & Cut out
2. Peel paper backing off one side of fuser, stick to back side of fabric, and cut out

3. Peel paper backing off remaining side, stick to onesie, and iron on

4. Stitch around pattern and add whatever embellishment you would like. About 50% of the time I use a basic back stitch. If the shape is big and simple (example: a star) I will use a more intricate stitch. Primrose Design is a fantastic blog that has a "Stitch School". That is where I go to learn all of my embroidery.

5. I like to use a fuser made of a nice soft fabric on the inside of the onesie to hold down and secure all of my knots.

10. You're Done! Put on your baby cakes and enjoy!

*NOTE* I always wash, dry, and press my fabric and onesies before working with them to avoid shrinking and puckering.

So do you like to win free stuff?!!? Well I'm going to give one of these lovelies away! Just leave me a comment letting me know if you would like to win a girl, boy, or gender neutral onesie, and link to this post so that more people can have the opportunity to win! You have until Friday August 22. The winner will be announced the following Monday. Girls will win this Cherry Blossom onesie, boys a Jolly Roger, and neutral will get a star! Don't forget to leave your name!

Welcome

2008-08-16T16:54:00.000-05:00

My sister told me I was cheesy for starting another blog. A "craft" blog. Well this is not a craft blog. Nor is it a sewing blog. It is a whatever I'm feeling inspired by at the moment blog. So yes there will be some crafts and yes there will be some sewing. However there will be much more. I've been told that I'm cheesy before and I'm sure I will be told that again. So now I choose to embrace it. I hope you enjoy! I know I will!