Boo!! Another Ghost DIY!!

As much as I hate to see summer come to an end, it's that time of year again...

 Head over to the blog of Heidi Kenney (My Paper Crane) and get her cute tutorial for these little felt ghosts!

Click here!!!

while you're there check out all her ADORABLE soft art!!

Have a fun fall weekend!!

Fall Fashion 2010...

Yep, this is going to be short... REALLY short, but I've got to get downtown to the court house and try to squeeze some blood out of a turnip...

I love when you look up fall fashion 2010 and get this: sheer is in, underwear as outer wear, leather clothing is IN and cut-out clothing, then add in some velvet and military style and you've got me all worked up.  Isn't there a site out there for "Hey, I'm 40 (ok, 41) and I am a mom who wants to look hot, but not Pam Anderson hot, and not psycho like "leather cut-out" psycho....".  Throw a mom a bone, what the heck am I suppose to wear this winter?  I do want to share one trend that this northern-cold-hater is THRILLED about... SOCKS with heels and Knee socks with boots!!  

My feet are cold people- ALWAYS cold!  You will only see me barefoot when the temps rock 80+!

I believe this trend started last winter because you might remember, 

I gave it a go...

Any fantabulous fall fashion trends for those of you over 23?

Anything a MUST for your closet or have you just given up and are still sporting your velvet JLo jogging suit?

Speaking of velvet jogging suit...Tonight is my 1st running club run...

I'm nervous, I'll report back tomorrow if I don't end up at the ER, but if I do end up in the ER I'll be sure to take photos!!

Happy Monday and go put your socks on!!!!

and don't forget...

 BABY/KID HAT DRIVE

As most of you know, my daughter was adopted from China and I left a little piece of my heart there.  I'm collecting hats to keep the children and babies warm in the winter.  Many live in orphanages that are without heat.

1. make a baby hat, toddler hat, or kid sized hat 

(you can take the non-crafty way out and buy one if you must)

2. Send to:

David Shellenbarger

c/o chinamommy

146 E Main

Caledonia, MI 49316

3. I need them in my hot little hands BY Oct 31, 2010.

4. I'll take care of shipping them to CHINA this fall.

any questions- please feel free to email me!!

chinamommy@yahoo.com

What is happening to my SUMMER???

UGH!! Look at the tree in my front yard??

the turkeys in the back

The Mister's (almost) empty garden

The pumpkins

and pumpkin vines gone WILD!

A pumpkin fell off our porch last year, a few seeds got left behind and started to grow.  I pulled the plant out and threw it at the edge of one of my flower gardens...  It has TAKEN over!

Note to self: do NOT throw baby pumpkin plants anywhere NEAR flower beds, they will survive and go nuts.

It makes me sad to see the end of summer, but it makes me happy to see the beginning of fall fashion!

the little necklace clips on each side of the shirt!  this is GREAT for a little girl that doesn't like ANY think "scratchy".  She can't stand jewelry that "touches" her...

I've somehow failed her!!

Silly bands itch her wrists, necklaces pull the hair on the back of her neck, rings rub her finger...

Happy weekend friends and don't forget the deadline is approaching to send in baby/kid hats!

I need them by Oct 31st-Boo!

(I'll post all the info tomorrow)

Remember: they do NOT have to be HANDMADE!! 

(for you craft slackers...you know who you are!)

Wanna wrap?

me either...

But I'm living in the land of snow, 

so soon or later I'm going to have to wrap up...oh crap, I just puked thinking about it.  Someone please tell me why I didn't move to Hawaii when I was 19?

Anyway the other day the Mister said "it smells like fall" which made me instantly hate him.  Yeah, I know: every one's all like "Oh, I love fall! The apples, the falling leaves, the cool weather, the UGG boots, the sweaters....".  I'll admit I do like the fall fashions, BUT I would throw it away in a heartbeat,  right after I shoved my UGG's up the bum of a winter lover!!

OK, deep breath, deep breath...

What was I talking about?

Oh yeah...

Remember last winter when I took my 1st crochet class and after about 19 hours and a spankin' by the teacher I had this:

Oh, I was sooooo proud and we can all see why!

Then there was this:

please forgive it's wonky-ness!

That's right.... I've come a LONG way baby!

I just finished my 2nd scarf!

This 1st one is by the crocheting/knitting goddess Debbie Stoller

I used her wool yards from Joann's.  IF you want color names, let me know.  The pattern is free and usually right by her yarn in the store.

The 2nd one I made is a nice thick chunky neck wrap.

You remember Roberta, yes?!

This pattern is from a GREAT seller on etsy!

I'll be Yarned

http://www.etsy.com/shop/illbeyarned

If you're a photographer, she has all kinds of patterns for props!

Hats, cocoons, diaper covers....

Check her out!!

Oh yeah, remember the bag I was headed to Tuesday Mornings for?  The big quilted weekender bag?

They didn't get that size!!  Of course!   I guess it's ok, because let me say Marie Osmond has some ugly butt fabric for her bags!  (you know, they're kind of like those Vera Bradley quilted bags, but ugly!).  The other ladies were grabbing up the purses like crazy, guess someones getting an ugly purse for Christmas!

Have a great day!!

***after MUCH concern, I want to assure you, the WINTER PICTURE at the top is from LAST YEAR*** Don't worry, you'll hear me complaining again once the snow starts for this year!!***