Tuesday, February 21, 2012

I'm seeing GREEN

I don't have any decorations for St. Patrick's Day so I was inspired to make something and also was inspired from Pinterest on my latest craft project, and I really enjoyed making it. I'm now stumped on what to do next, but here's what I did...
I cut a circular wreath form a cardboard box, and glued green card stock on top.
Step 2: I cut strips of paper with various colors of green, and folded them over and over creating a accordion affect

Step 3: I then glued the ends and formed circles

Step 4: Added some fun cut out flowers, and brads

 Step 5: I glued everything onto the wreath form I created. Added a ribbon bow...
Wala, the end result is a fun green paper crafted wreath.
I had so much fun making my St. Patrick wreath, and may make another one with different colors, but I now look for the next inspiration!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Crafted Valentines

My crafting mo-jo got me wanting to make something, and so I thought that I would make something to give out on Valentine's Day. It was pretty simple, and totally worth the results, and this can be done for any holiday, birthdays, or as party favors.
I took my choice of paper 12"x12" and cut it in half so there are two 6"x12" pieces. From there I took one of my halves and cut it to be 6"x6 1/2" and then scored at 1/2" and 3"...this gave ease when folding.
Then with just a 8 1/2"x 11" sheet of paper I cut it to match the width of the folded envelope ex. 3", and folded that piece of paper in half horizontally and vertically. Here's where it got tricky I dotted the corner of the double fold at the top and drew a curved line down to a 1/2", and then with scissors it out. Once unfolded it looks like a leaf...this was used to create the fold-in tabs on each box.
The outer edge was cut out, and then I scored the inner leaf edge to give a defined line to fold-in. 
I decorated the outside with red hearts that I cut from my Cricut, stuffed the inside with yummy treats, and ta-da...fun Valentines for all my friends and co-workers!

Romance Spent Our Way

A romatic day for Tim and I. Valentine's Day is February 14th, however due to our work schedules we wouldn't be able to do anything together on the 14th.We wanted to be sure to have the time we wanted to spend time together celebrating our love for each other... It worked to our advantage to celebrate Monday, February 13th Tim had his flex day which meant he didn't have to work, and I was able to take the day off from work. The fun began with going to Impact Guns where we did some target shooting. We had a great time.
Tim had an excellent handle on the 9mm handgun.

Together at the shooting range!
After playing responsibly with guns, we went to our favorite place Olive Garden for lunch. It was oh so yummy, and we had a wonderful time talking.We had our dessert to go... We had planned to go to a movie, but after lunch I was feeling dizzy, and my head was pounding so we just went home. Both us of just relaxed and watched Agatha Christie's Poirot, which we've really enjoyed watching together.
While relaxing at home, there was a surprise delivery of these beautiful roses, a cute teddy bear, and card with the words "To My Beloved Wife Brigeeta, Happy Valentine's Day! Love,Tim.
Tim can be so thoughtful! 
To me it was a perfect day with the man I love.
I don't have to have a dozen rose to be smitten by the man I love!

Monday, February 13, 2012

Feeling like a tossed salad

The way I'm feeling my feelings are all over the place, but I'm trying to put them all together in one big bowl.
First the lettuce: I'm happy with the man I married, and having a home, and dogs. They have filled my life, and my heart with such joy it's difficult to put into words.
Second the carrots: I'm excited for the home improvements that Tim and I have planned, but not the costs :( We have the roof to re shingle, rebuild the shed, finish the deck, install french doors with doggie door, and possibly install vinyl fencing.
Third the radishes: I want a baby; like I want to be pregnant right now, but then the realty is I'm scared, and unsure. I so desire to be a mom...
Fourth the tomatoes: I don't know if it's the winter blues or my depression, but I haven't felt like myself lately. It's like my mind is numb, and physically I'm just moving along day after day.
Fifth the craisins: I'm super excited to be taking a vacation this year. We haven't pin pointed where we're going, but together we will enjoy our trip.

So toss it all together, and add some dressing... we have a salad of tossed emotions! Remedies are in the works!!!!