Is It Monday Already?

I'm not ready for it to be Monday. Yesterday I was sick all day, so I didn't get anything done. No homework, no crafting. I did watch a lot of movies and tv, which I never do. I saw Alice on SyFy which was crazy, and I watched Elf (my fav Christmas movie), and I watched Atonement and thought it was pretty good but sad.

I just finished making coffee and french toast, yummy. I really need to get out of the house and do a few things. I need to go by Chrome and pick up a pair of TOM's for a fun Christmas present I am working on. I need to go to Hodge Podge Design and look for some fun Christmas presents and a baby shower present that needed to be mailed last week since I didn't get to attend....Plus I need to hit up the record store, and grocery store....oh and the craft store, I can't seem to find the waxed linen thread I need to finish the journals from the RVA class....sigh...but mostly I don't want to get out of my pj's.

Truthfully, I wouldn't mind wearing this outfit, and running through a meadow with my mister and having a picnic....

(image Teen Vogue)

As I was blog hopping this morning I came across this pic. Not sure of the source there wasn't a link, but I would love to learn how to make one someday!

I have been working on these for a few days. This is from the RVA Autumn class. I'm making mine into sketchbooks for Clint's family, because they are all magical artists. I am tweaking the project to fit my needs, like making it bigger and stuff...I'll share more when I actually finish one!

Well I guess I should get around, I have work at 4. I need to open my advent calender and eat the chocolates...

Sea Life Scarfs

I know this isn't the best picture ever, but I was excited that I finally finished it 100%! I haven't come up with the actual name of this scarf yet, but they look like something you would find underwater... I just finished knitting a pretty purple one, I just need to add on the finishing touches. These are going to be christmas gifts, but maybe after the holidays I will finally get my etsy up and running and put some in there.

What do you think? Would you wear my sea life scarf? PS Please ignore my pj's...

Sweetcakes

Today was my short day at work and I had lots of errands to run. When I pulled into the driveway, this cute face was waiting on me. He took the afternoon off to hang out and help me out with the errands and house cleaning. Sweetest boyfriend ever!

Ps This is us a few years ago riding a ferry to Vashon Island where Bill Gates lives. It was neat.

I need to get sewing on all the things I need to sew...(image from WeHeartIt)

I recently finished painting my Tom's from when they came and did this music festival that I didn't get to go to after ordering my shoes because of work...lol...I need to take better pics of them, but they are on my facebook...well a few pics...these are awesome and by Janel.
I was getting into the holiday spirit last week and sketched a little sketch...

Today Calleycakes came over and helped me with the Thrift Store Cowboys cupcakes for their 10 year Anniversary Show that is tomorrow! I think they turned out cute! The toppers can be found on Elsie's blog. The mustaches are perfect for these guys!

Liz Adams makes me Smile!

Today was a super long day at work, but tomorrow gets to be short. I can't wait to make cupcakes with CalleyCakes tomorrow! I still have lots of hand made gifts to make, so I need to get on that too. I need to make a master list so I will quit forgetting all the good gift ideas I had!

Liz Adams is an awesome illustrator and has been super inspiring! I really like her knitting girls and holiday girls! And I almost want a tattoo of the squirrel in the hot air balloon! I hope she updates her shop soon! Please check out and support her work!

Thrift Store Cowboys 10 Year Anniversary Show

One of Lubbock's most longstanding rock bands, Thrift Store Cowboys, will celebrate their 10th year playing under that name this Saturday at Jake's Backroom. The band will be going into the studio next spring to begin work on their fourth full-length album, but in the meantime, you can pick up a copy of the 7" vinyl split with One Wolf from earlier this year, or check them out on Myspace.

So if you happen to live in the Lubbock area, this is a show that will make you want to hire a babysitter and head out to. It's a celebration of not only the band's career, but more broadly of the Lubbock music scene and it's persistent presence over the decades. Check back here in 2019 for details on the 20-year celebration. (This info is from Windfarm Records).

This is the cover of the split vinyl.

This is a photo from the recent West Coast tour in September.

(Photo by Logan Caldbeck)

This is an old photo way before I met Clinton P. Miller (he's on the far right, and very beardy. ps I love him!)

I can't wait for the show on Saturday! I get to make cupcakes, and I'm using cute toppers that can be found here. They are perfect for the occasion!

I met Clint at a TSC show, through my friend Brooke who used to date the drummer, Tugboat, when they were in college. We were introduced and here we are today, the happiest people ever! I always tell everyone that the only reason I talked to Clint was because he had the prettiest red bass guitar. And being a bass player fell in love first with the guitar, and then him....lol...

Christmas Wish List

Here is my little Christmas wish list. I'm really easy to please because I like everything, and anything cute or crafty. I'd be happy getting pretty yarn lol...

Or even this little stuffed cuteness. You can find this Hello Kitty Penguin @ UO.

I really want one of these since the film is available and I want instant pics lol...oh the fun we could have with this baby...UO has them...

I am in love with this pancake purse! These are made by Twinkie-Chan! I convo-ed her on etsy to see if she would be making any more since it was already sold... ***I just got a convo back from Twinkie-chan and she won't be making any before christmas, but she will be making more after the craziness! So maybe for V-day! *** I told C.cakes to make me one, b/c he is awesome and can crochet...but I'm still waiting on my totoro! lol

Once I saw this I knew I needed it, because cupcakes are cool! This can be found in dressing on the side's etsy store. PS i'll take a size large...

Isn't this cute?! Babycakes calls me Cupcake! So this is a must on my list! It is in insanejellyfish's etsy store!

And there you have it, short and sweet....what are you wishing for this christmas? I can't wait to buy Babycakes his present! He is gonna love it! Let's see if I can keep it a secret! Shhhhh

Christmas Playlist in a Hurry

I'm working on my handmade christmas presents! I just watched Here Comes Santa Clause while eating dinner! Tomorrow is A Charlie Brown Christmas! I hope this helps you get in the mood to do something festive!