my latest obsession

These are my latest obsession. Searching the internet they seem to be called Putz houses. I think they're so sweet and unassuming, and a great reason to get glittery, yes? The best thing is, with a few supplies you can really rock this out! This picture is from Papa Teds website I think. I didn't make this, just so you know!! I wish I could make one this pretty!

Edited to add: Here's a couple of great links for directions to make these:

urban Debris

And PapaTed

Christmas Eve

and here I sit blogging! I've just run out of steam, I reckon. Tomorrow will be spent trying to squeeze in a lot of family! Then, it'll be over. I've got big plans and goals in 2009!

snow ? no, mud

according to the weather forecast it isn't supposed to snow for Christmas. It's supposed to get wet and rainy and muddy and gross. So bummed! oh well. plan on posting more later.

cookies

hi peeps. I just got done working 9+ hours here at home. Then I made some Christmas cookies. Should have taken pics, I will on the next batch.
I had a caller that made me realize I really need to quit whining about stuff. She got her order, a photo mini book, but it was someone elses pictures. I told her I could refund her or send a new one, but that I doubted it would get there by Christmas. She started crying and said "It's just that it's for my boyfriend and he leaves for Iraq in 2 weeks. could I please get it by then?". I just wanted to drive it out to her, where ever she lived , and give her the right one. She didn't scream or swear, and I thnk she had a right too, even though it was an honest error someone made.
I used to say to Husband around 10 pm every night "aren't you glad we're going to bed and you're not getting ready to go to work?" he used to work 3 rd shift and we hated it. it was so lonely because when we were home together he was usually trying to sleep! Anyway, I need to count my blessings more because he doesn't have to work that shift anymore.
So, I saw a PIF (pay it forward) idea on this blog: right here clickit and thought why not. NOw, bear in mind my crafts aren't picture perfect but I try! My things are made with lots of love!
So my PIF pledge is for the first 3 people who comment that they would like a handmade craft and some surprises,to arrive by January 14, just leave a comment!

TTFN

ahh the holidays

They're coming, ready or not. I've been working as much as I can bear to. OMG,people stop calling and yelling at me because a picture you ordered won't get there in time. First off, I don't really care, esp if you're mean to me. And secondly, you've lost the true meaning of Christmas, so buuu bye.
I"m the best customer service person anyone would wish for. I'm kind, I go above and beyond, but there's some things I just don't have the power to do!!
Anyway, here's some pics of some misc things I've made. Please comment if you feel inclined; my blog is lonely.

Edit: don't know why I can't get my banner to look right and minus that green line, but oh well!

the other side

pig 002
Originally uploaded by grandamdrver2002

of my piggie

more FO

pig 001
Originally uploaded by grandamdrver2002

this was barely a UFO, just overnight until I got the tail glued on.



the pig was inspired by this book

pictures

This picture is just one of those little trees you would use for your Christmas village. I took a string of garland and cut off a piece that fit, then I wound it around the tree.
The top picture is of a the tree I made with my favorite sweater that I talked about in my last post. I wish now I'd bought the tiny sring of snowflake garland at Michaels, too, when I was there. It was only about $.60 or something. Oh well, maybe I'll get back there this week. I do like the little peppermint candy ornaments I sewed on it.

UFO to FO

UFO or unfinished objects of the crafty kind, I have plenty. I've started and never finished more than I've finished. But I have to say I've finished several things over the past week or so that even though the quality isn't fab, I'm happy I didn't just toss it aside. ( Also, I've dug out and came across projects I've started and not finished and decided I didn't want to do them anymore! So I gave them away or donated to Goodwill. It's so freeing to do that and not feel guilty.) The birds, for example, and my village. Even that goofy strawberry pie. I handstitched the birds so I could do it in front of the tv w/ Husband which helped.
I made something that was supposed to look like this . I took my favorite sweater that was just too pilly to wear anymore, and held my breath as I cut out the tree. I'll post pictures later. I've wanted to do that project for a year!
And speaking of Silver Bella, I'd love to go next year. I told myself that last year, and to start saving money ahead of time but just didn't work out!

birds I made

OMG, I sound so well, like myself, I reckon.
Here's the link for spool where I got the pattern for the birds. Husband said these kind of looked like whales. Sorry for all the "like"s I use!

some pictures

Thought I'd post a few pictures. Our tree, of course. And see that bookcase next to it? My dad made that (she says proudly). It's heavy!

And the pillow case I found in my mother in laws things. Have no idea what the MRS is for. That's not her monagram. LOL Also that granny square stocking probably was Husbands first wife.

And my village. I'm not crazy about it, but it's ok!

winter cold

I was getting a cold almost 2 weeks ago and thought I licked it. I was too arrogant, I think, because I started getting the sore throat again andwoke up feeling miserable. I know part of feeling horrible is my stress over money. It's constantly on my mind. I'm trying to make myself work 50 hours a week, which is verrrrry hard for me. Hard to be nice for so many hours. But Husbands job has slowed way down because of the weather. So I feel guilty if I don't grab all the hours I can.
anyway, I added a few pictures to my flickr of my Christmas decorations. I really looked at my decorations w/ a new eye this year. There's some cool vintage stuff in there! Like the fancy schmancy peg lady. These were my husbands ornaments, probably from his first wife, who passed away in 1985.

weekend

I had hoped it would be a relaxing weekend. And it is a little. I'm not working but Granddaugther stayed the night last night. It was fun but I have so much I want to do. I wanted to try to do a version of this but I don't think I'll be able to do it justice. But I'll try. And my house is a wreck, laundry is overflowing, and I have some Christmas crafts I'd love to do, etc etc. But we got groceries and are set for the week in that way. We have some running around to do which I dread because of weekend shopping traffic! Tomorrow is my nephews going away party. He's joining the Air Force !

video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTK9aB32vjw