Hello Spring!

Goodness gracious where has the time gone? I can't quite believe it's already spring. Well, despite my MIA-ness o have been incredibly busy with all sorts of projects. I just haven't had the time to update on the blog. My most recent doings have led me into some awesome things. I have been learning a lot about essential oils and decided to create essential oil diffusing jewelry. So I have been enjoying creating bracelets and picking out some nifty semiprecious stones. I started an etsy shop for these bracelets and it has been a fun experience. It find it crazy how every season brings me a new interest in the crafting realm.  I've never been a huge bead person and suddenly I learn about diffusing essential oils and bam! Now all I want to do is create awesome bracelets and necklaces. Check out some of my recent doings below. 

Til next time! 

-A

The little ballerina

I felt inspired to do something tonight. So I decided to make a little mermaid. A ballerina mermaid nonetheless. I'm gifting it to one my girlfriend's daughter who recently had a birthday. I hope she loves her as much as I do. My favorite part... She is a one of a kind.  

Hello February!

I have been taking easy with my crafting the past few weeks. I have had a few orders for customers and it has been relatively quiet. I have been really good at staying away from the craft stores and have only been buying things when I actually need them for a project. Which speaking of, most recently I did some decorations for a friend's gender neutral baby shower. I had a lot of fun doing this little project and my friend and his fiancé were thankful for my input for the gathering. 

They welcomed a healthy baby girl this week!!!

A baby blanket I made for them...

 And a gnome....

Now for some more things I've done....

Made these sweet little Valentine cards for my nephew's classroom buddies. 

The tutu tote for my little ballerina Susy.

And this little gem because I miss my Z being an itty bitty baby. 

Yep, I have a problem.

A couple of weeks ago  my work space looked like a tornado had gone trough it. I then decided that it was finally time to clean up. Now, the actual task proved to be way more difficult than I anticipated. See, it turns out that it wasn't just my work space that needed some straightening up. In addition to my working table, my cubby that stores my current projects, as well as my crafting closet was in shambles. With much embarrassment, I said enough is enough and holy hell I have a problem. Hi, my name is Angela and I'm addicted to buying crafting supplies. After nearly an entire afternoon sorting notions, fabric, ribbon of all types, beads, glues, cutting tools, card stock in every color, yarn, wool, felt, works in progress...I vowed that I wouldn't make random purchases just because it's an "excellent deal" nor because "it will totally come in handy...eventually." How does it make sense that I can justify crafting supply purchases, yet purchasing clothes, shoes and even make up makes me cringe?  

Strange! Anyway, I've been good these past few weeks. Now let's see if I can actually stand by my words.

-A.

Happy New Year!

It's been quiet around here. I have been on a little crafting hiatus due to the holidays. In general December was a little chaotic in our house. With that said, I am looking forward to what 2016 has in store for my family. I am hoping to continue my ever growing passion for my crafting, my desire to transition into a more holistic lifestyle, but most importantly, I am looking forward to emotional and mental balance.

I started 2016 with the most charming house pillow! 

As well as a clean and comfy crafting corner.

Lastly, I'd like to add that what I am most thankful for these past few months. My mother's smile. Almost 7 months into her recovery from her Bell's palsy and highly complicated case of shingles. God is great.