Today wont hurry up

I think I am as bad as the kids when it comes to halloween, I want 6to hurry up and get here already. I cant wait to be the white mama with her camera in tow for every door. I didnt have a digital camera last year soo I am totally ready this year. LOL. shoot I have two now. LOL. We have a long list of kids going with us so it is going to be tons of fun. Here is a list just to be funny

Davin - the little indian boy (4 yrs)
Avari - princess (2 yrs)
Aryana - lady bug (5 months)
Malana- another princess (2 yrs)
Maddox - not sure what he will be (2 months old)
Yvonna - snow white (2 yrs)
collen - chicken (2 weeks)
Emily - more than likely she will be a super hero (she likes boy things not a girl)(5 yrs)
Malina - princess more than likely (4 yrs)
Noah - pirate (2 yrs)
vea - little lamb (9 months)


That is the list as of right now that will definately be there or more than likely be there, there might be more but not sure.

See why I cant wait for all the fun and all the yummy candy that I then get to steal from these little candy hoppers. LOL

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Roofers update

Ohh wanted to give everyone a roofer update, we got a the new tar paper down. LOL and that is it. LOL. Alright Texas is a great state to live in but the worst place to have a natural disaster. Now that we got part of the roof finished we have to wait for an inspector and well because of all the funky rules and what not cannot under any circumstance go any further till the inspector comes, so we wait, estimated time is 3-4 days, but in Texas time that means we could wait up to 2 weeks. Dont get me wrong I understand the Inspectors are tied up at the moment with everyone else that wants their roof inspected but OMG this is hilarious and insane. So I have half a roof and sitting here praying that it does not under any circumstance rain.

After the roof is done we get to work on the inside of the upstairs pulling sheet rock out and replacing it and painting it. Cant wait to pick new colors for Davin's room. I know I told you all I would put before and after photos of his room up, I just keep putting it off, doesnt help that his room is still a little messy, LOL how cares, I know, it got the most damage and I am embarassed that is all. LOL. ALright enough jabbering. Thought I would give you an update on that crazyness.

MAN it feels good to be 25. LOL

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Crayon roll How-to

I created this tutorial earlier this week for a lady that wanted to post it on her blog.

Anyways I wanted to share with you.

Crayon Roll Tutorial

What you will need:
¼ yd print fabric
¼ yd solid fabric
Spool coordinating thread
Pen
Quilting mat
Ruler
Scissors
Serger (optional)
Iron (optional)

First cut out a 6” x 16 ½” rectangle and a 5” x 16 ½” rectangle from the print fabric and then a second 5 x 16 ½” rectangle from the solid fabric.


Set the two 5 x 16 ½” rectangles to the side.

Fold the 6” rectangle in half and serge or sew loose ends.

Set on the mat and draw 17 lines ¾” apart from right to left, length of fold to end of fabric.

Place print on solid fabric and sew on the lines. Reinforcing ends.

Cut leader lines

Serge or sew wrong sides of print and remaining print together. Leaving one short end open (side on far left).

Turn right side out and press flat.

Take a business car and cut top off at an angle to make a pentagon. Cut a pentagon out of solid and print fabrics, needing one of each.

Serge ends together leaving the bottom open.

Turn right side out and press.

Place pentagon with bottom end into end of crayon roll that is open. Sew one line down, reinforcing ends as you go.

Now here you can change it up if you like.I add a button hole and a button to the outside of crayon roll, but you can put ribbon instead of the pentagon, or a zipper, Velcro, snaps, whatever you please and think your child will enjoy more. Get creative and have fun!!!!

I make these daily, and there is always something new in my shop feel free to come and stop by whenever you get a chance.

www.childishthoughts.etsy.com

Fixing to add designer fabrics to my shop of crayon rolls, come take a peek and see what we have.

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Sooooooo much good.

Alright ladies and gents I am in a spectacular mood today.

Got the roofers here working on my house, yeah finally, I am so excited.

Got some more new crayon rolls made, and I got a new store selling my crayon rolls for me, we are still working out the consignment details but exciting none the less.
Here are the crayon rolls that I finished today.
Each one already has a buyer, but I have an extra set that is not sold so if you are interested I will let you buy it, other wise it is going to my new shop in NJ for consignment purposes.
Here is a princess and butterflies set




This is the lollipop set.




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MY BIG 25

Wow it is here, I am officially 25, I feel so old. LOL. Dont know what we will do today, probably clean house and finish getting ready for the roofers on Wednesday. Nothing big, we might go out to the wine bar tonight, if hubby is up for it. But nothing special other than that. I already know my b-day gift from my MIL she got me a cross necklace. I only know what it is because my son found it yesterday and already broke the chain, LOL. she had to then come to me to fix the chain. So umm, Duh I know that one. Knew it would be jewlery anyways, that is what she gets me all the time, last year was diamond stud earrings, that I soon after lost, Shhhhhhhhh dont tell her that, Actualy I think they went with a few other things into storage because we were painting the house that time, LOL. So anyways excited to see if hubby remembers my b-day. He hasnt in the 5 years we have been together he has never remembered so if he does I will literally fall down dead. I dont expect him to remember any ways that would be expecting too much lol.

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Finally

Alright finally we have a contract for the roofers to come out and start work on the house for next Wednesday. Took us what almost 2 months to get some one out here. I swear, Texas is so slow when it comes to this repair the house stuff. I know we havent had a storm like this in over 20 something years but come on. Any ways, contract is signed and they start soon. And got word yesterday that while all that is going on my street will be repaved. Yeah my house is really going to be a mess, there will be dust from the workers coming in and out and then dust from the road crew, I think I moving to a hotel for a few weeks, Ugh it is going to be soooo nasty and then all my stuff for the shop will get dusty too. Nasty!!! I will have to put plastic on top of everything that isnt getting moved, ohh I got a head ache just thinking about it now. Alright note to self Jonie, next hurricane be more specific about what you want. LOL dont just tell it to come to your house, tell it to demolish your house. So you dont have to do this again. And get better insurance so that they dont screw you over again. Ohh and kick In laws out so that you dont have to hear them moaning and crying about how they have to move their furniture for the house repair, Why would I move their stuff out of my house for their room to get fixed, they live in it they should move it yes!!! Or am I off on that one. Ohh well house is finally getting worked on and I am super happy. LOL.

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Awesome giveaway

I just looked at the site that is doing a giveway of one of my crayon rolls, she posted it yesterday, and it already has a few lovely comments. Those ladies are making me feel extra special. Be sure to come and leave a comment so you can get a chace to win an item from my store. It will be fun and exciting to see one of you get something.

http://chocolatefingerprints.net/?p=491

Come on over and check it out!!!!

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Featured artist 10-20-08

Alright been soo busy this week, I keep forgetting to come and post my featured artist.

So here she is for this week

Oogieboogiemom makes the cutest charm bracelets. Love her items and her craft work, she does such beautiful work.

Here is one of her charm bracelets. This is the spooky one, great for halloween, or just scaring the pants of that special lady in your life with something nice.

Made with Orange, Black, Green, and Purple beads. Wear this to your costume party or fall festival. The bracelet is 7.75" long, and has a toggle clasp.

Her Record earrings, are so cool, great for your little friends that love the past. Or great to go out to the disco with.

And lastly my favorite. The rat trap pendant.

I love this thing, so funny. This rubber black rat is caught in a wire-wrapped triangle cage. The pendant is 1.75 inches long and 1 inch wide. The depth is about 1/2 an inch.

Great for all of those with a great sense of humor, also makes a great accessory for halloween.

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I am in a giveaway,

Come check it out, you might even win a crayon roll of your choice.

http://chocolatefingerprints.net/?p=491

Andrea is awesome and love her work, she is great, check out the rest of her website.

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Jingle bells

Jingle bells Jingle bells

Elves stockings for your holiday fun
Fill them with coal or something jolly
Maybe a Barbie for Martha and truck for Tommy.

We will have plenty maybe a ton
Made from cotton and stuffed with flannel
Lets hang these on the mantel.

Great for stuffing for all our little boys and girls
With two bells these are sure to bring holiday cheer
to both boys and girls, far and near.

More Great gifts for the children, come take a look and see what all the fun is about

With a candy cane stripe ribbon to hand it to the wall or mantel


And a bell to sound the christmas cheer

These elf stockings will help to start the festivities

With snow bear
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16399080


White Christmas

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16399186

Noel

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16399218

Or blue christmas

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16399145


You cant go wrong with these cute stockings, with plenty of room for stuffing cool toys and if need be coal.




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Christmas Is Coming

Here is the first of my Christmas items. I think each of them came out really cute. I will start some stocking today, I hope to list them tomorrow.

Here is a really cute elves crayon roll,
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16341780

Great for all those little critters that want to be Santa's helper when they grow up. Help them make that step, with this set they can draw pictures of what they want next year for Santa.


Ginger bread man crayon roll gift set
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16341850

This is a great set for all those little cookie eaters, let them make plans for next christmas with this set and they can draw up the next ginger bread house.


Penguines in Candy land

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16341622
Penguines are cute no matter where they go, this set is great for all those little happy feet.



Pink Snow flakes
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16341706

Pink snow flakes is great for all the princesses we have out there.

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More Crayon Rolls

Yesterday I made a few new crayon rolls.
I love the colors in them, come take a look.

Here is the little mermaid - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16294949

Would make a great gift for those little princesses that love to sing under water, LOL. And those princesses with lovely hair.


Here is a great one for those adventurous little boys, love of swimming and interest in sharks. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16305755

And lastly for yesterdays creations is this great frog set, Fun funky frogs bring any imagination to life. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16295031




I hope to make tons more, well a few more sets today, just wanted to share with every one what I got to make.

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Altogether - Vintage sleeveless dresses


I wanted to post a post with all of the dresses and their photos together.


Just thought it would be cool to see them all in the same post. I dont know just a crazy thought I guess. Now each on of course is a different size fitted to the person it was made for so they will have some differences but you get the idea.


I even found another photo of the same dress in another print that I took photo of and forgot I had.



I cant wait to make more, it is amazing to me how each one comes out just a little different than the last, of course they are diffenent in that they have different sizes but I see the differences that they have that makes each one unique other than the sizes and fabric choices. I guess I see it since I made them but I love each one and wish I could keep them and frame them. LOL. I wouldnt have much wall left already if I did that but it has come up in thought more than once.

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Dress number two

Alright finished the second dress that I posted about earlier in the month, forgot when I started talking about it. Days are running together, LOL. So here are the photos of the dress.



This is the fourth or fifth dress I have made in this style, unfortunately this is the third I had sense enough to take photos of, lol. Hope you enjoy the look of the fabric. This fabric was by amy Butler it is called Belle Acanthus teal. Love it, very beautiful.

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