Buttons galore

Life is super busy around these parts. I am sure most of you can relate to trying to get it all done. I am feeling the pinch but not feeling overwhelmed~ that is really just my personality more than any real strategy. My to-do list is winding down and most of the packages have been sent. Yay! I am working on a few hand-made projects and I hope to finish them up this weekend.
Tonight I made a initial button print for one of my cousins. I am not sure how I am going to jazz this up- either a frame or hanging from a ribbon. I think I need to add a few more buttons but I am pretty pleased with the product. See things I pin on pinterest do actually get made...eventually :)

How are your holiday preparations going?

Tuesday's Ten

I will keep it short and sweet today since I can't afford to lose time on the computer. Do you realize how many days are left until Christmas? Oh my! So here are 10 blogs I like, hope you enjoy them too.

1. Gina's Skinny Recipes: Great recipes, nice photos and visually appealing.
2. Diary of A Quilter: Tutorials and pretty amazing quilts!
3. The Funky Firefly: Super stylish blogger and my bestie :)
4. Meet the Dubiens: Cute food and neat crafts for people with kiddos.
5. Newly Woodwards: Newly married, crafty & witty.
6. Pyrex Collective: Pyrex, lovely Pyrex.
7. The Pinterest Project: A blog dedicated to Pinterest Projects~ cool to see the outcome
8. Love Affair with My Brother: Yes, She means the Machine...sew very cool.
9. Vintage Revivals: She makes old stuff new with so much style.
10. Moneywise Moms: Deals and money-saving advice.

So when you have a minute, you should check these blogs out. You won't be disappointed.

Yummy goodness!

First it was the machine and now it is the oven that is getting its workout on :)  Tonight at around 6 mind you I got the urge to tackle some meals for the week. I made a spicy chicken chili, a potato, sausage and pepper casserole and roasted veggies! This family will be eating good for the next few days. Which frees my evenings up to sew. Go me!

My machine was Smokin'

I had a very productive sewing evening tonight. I finished a quilt top that I started tonight. Yeah, you read that right. I started a quilt top and finished it in a day. I will say that I did all of the cutting while I was at work.So the awful part was out of the way. My husband always says I work better with a deadline. Anyway, I followed a great tutorial from Cluck Cluck Sew and I primarily used the fabric that I won and some scraps from my niece's quilt. I love the way it turned out and can't wait to wrap it up. Another holiday craft underway :)

Is it Tuesday...Here's 10 :)

Things I am looking forward to this holiday season.

1. Getting holiday cards. I love seeing people at their best :)
2. Warm cocoa~ yummy goodness in a mug.
3. Holiday celebrations with friends and family. Keep the invites coming.
4. Hosting Christmas dinner. Busting out the wedding dishes for this one.
5. Taking my son to see the Christmas trees on the National Mall. He is going to flip out!
6. Baking some good stuff. Feel free to leave me some tried and true recommendations.
7. A WEEK off from work. It will fly by but I am going to enjoy the time.
8. Finishing up my homemade gifts ;P
9. Making some ornaments with my sweetie.
10. Avoiding the madness in the malls but grinning like a bandit when the UPS man arrives!

What are you looking forward to this holiday season ?

this dude, Santa

Makes me super happy as he hangs on my tree.

Tis the happiest season of all.

What makes you happy this holiday season?

Seriously Lucky

I am feeling rather lucky: first I won a pattern ( got it in the mail today), then I won a Japanese pattern book and today I won a blog makeover. Go me :)

I am feeling rather fortunate...December is off to a stellar start!!!