lets make some china.

I have a new hobby, as you may know. its crafting. i cant get enough. i finish one and need to do another. its crack. you can bet i will do a new craft every saturday. but thats okay. because i craft on a budget. this craft all together cost me ten dollars. and believe me. it is very worth it. what is it you ask? let me tell you.

personalized dishes. 

here is what you are going to need. 

the dishes. 

I liked the square plates. but you may select whatever rustles your feathers. 

I wanted a cup to go with my plate. so i got one. 

 sharpie pens. in any color you fancy. i went with the simple black and silver.

before you start the craft hold your horses and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. now you can draw {or stencil} your heart out. do what ever you please. be you. and be creative. or dont. just do what you want with it. because this is the good thing. if your hand slips and you are afraid you cant fix it. yes, yes you can. take dish soap hot water and a scrubber and scrub away. it scrubs right off and you can start anew. when you have finished your masterpiece and are joyed with your creation. pop it into the oven for 30 minutes. tap your fingers on the table and stare at the clock until its time take them out { with a hot pad } and admire. you have just created your favorite dishes. { and will most likely make many more }

the end result.

these are my lovely things. 

you can bet i will use them on a daily basis.

happy crafting to all.

you're a mean one mr. grinch.

snow brings good things. like hot cocoa,  snow angels,  baked goods, boots...everyday, oversized sweaters., never shaving my legs, snowball fights, fireplaces, flannel, layers, beanies, cuddling, christmas music and i could go on and on. but i will stop there.

i am one of those people that wait till 12:01am on november 1st to listen to christmas music. then i play it and play it and play it. this years favorites? let me tell you. 

first: the grinch. the whole soundtrack and the movie. i could listen to it all day. 

second: baby, its cold outside by haley reinhart and casey abrams.

third: conventry carol by sonos.

so far these are my favorites. i am always looking for more. please tell me your favorites for this year so i can add them to my wonderful playlist.

today was a good day. it snowed all day and brightened my spirits. i am not fond of the traffic and the horrible sight that it brings while on the freeway. but its lovely to watch when your all cozy inside.

I am going to do a christmas giveaway.

stay tuned for lots of holiday decorations. gift cards. festive nail polish. holiday music. and {cough}boots. if you have any fun suggestions to add to the giveaway let me know.i'll post it this week. keep your eyes open and let everyone know.

heres to mistletoe and snowmen.

the walking dead.

let me just say. what just happened? WALKING DEAD SPOILER ALERT. this episode was horribly good. it was amazingly horrible. i would rather have a zombie baby then have a dead lori. "goodnight love" that last line from her made my heart ache. literally. it is definitely not healthy for me to invest so much emotion into a tv show. and tdawg. i love tdawg. and i am sad to see him go. but he did die a martyr so he went in the best way. at least the walkers ate him enough that he isnt gonna turn. can i just say go hershel. you have one leg and crutches and you still kill walkers.and you have an awesome ponytail. carl is a mother-killer and rick is not in his right mind.  let the next episode begin. 

and where did carol go?

the six month remodel.

we have six months to go. and i am already crazy. to tell you the truth. i was already crazy six months before we even got engaged. if i pintrest i have to stay away from the wedding category. i told tyson the other day (in a really excited voice) we only have six more months! and this was his response: we still have half a year to go. its dragging. really dragging. we have two months down. and i thought those were hard. i have decided in the next six months im not allowed to have down time. because the more down time i have the more i think about how long six months is and the crazier i get. my room got the six month remodel. and for each month i will do a project to keep me busy while i am not at work. but here is my new room. give me your opinions. and some crafts that will be fun to do in the next six months. i could use some help.

 {the birthday vanity. i love it with all my heart}

 {my new enjoy pillow. a great hobby lobby find}

 {the first project. the canvas.  and a sharpie. from the new age bible. if you are confused. but i liked it}

 {my second project. twine bottles. three rootbeer bottles hot glue twine and whala. you have these beauties. they took longer to make then expected}

 {the third project. framed roses. a hobby lobby ten dollar frame. three dried roses. twine. and hot glue. fun fact. one rose is from mine and Tyson's year anniversary. one from the engagement. and one that my papa left on my door. a meaningful craft. im quite proud of myself}

{my new closet door handle. such a great steal}

im quite pleased with how my room turned out. i think i will leave it like this for awhile. but we will see i am always changing things up. but again. dont be shy. tell me what you think. please give me crafts. crafts that will come in useful when i am a wifey. 

happy six months.