Merry Christmas!

Celestial Indeed!

I recently discovered that a good friend of mine from the Hannah chapter of the IWA at Salt Lake Community College has an awesome blog about all her crafting, etc.  I remember the way too cute cookies she made for one of our activities once.  I held onto one and used it for a decoration for quite some time...I couldn't bring myself to eat it. :)  She gives a lot of fun tutorials in her blog.  Check it out!

Ralphie's Jammies

I don't know if I'm trying to return to my childhood, or if it's the cold weather...but I've felt driven to find myself some footed pajamas. In my recent searching, I came across this website. I'm in love with these pajamas, there's only one problem, they cost a fortune.

I would feel horribly wasteful if I bought them with my regular income, so I've decided to try and find some additional work I can do to earn them. Recently I was advised by one of my teachers to use my resources to acquire good experiences (which become a part of you), rather than more "stuff" that collects dust and ends up in the landfill.

If I do some extra work to earn these pajamas, I see it as a potential "best of both worlds" outcome. I would get the good experience of working harder for something extra that I want, plus the experience of wearing the jammies (they make a great costume too). I only hope they are of good craftsmanship, I don't want them wearing out too soon and ending up in the landfill.

Pay It Forward

I came across this on an awesome blog I like to read (The Heywood Home). I thought it was so cool that I'm doing it too. It combines two of my favorite things: creating and gift giving.

Here is how it works, the first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! Simple as that. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:1- What I create will be just for you.2- It'll be done sometime this year. (might be a little while)3- You have no clue what it's going to be and at this point, neither do I. It could be awesome, and it could be lame, but I promise it will at least look pretty!The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must PAY IT FORWARD. Repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who respond. I am so excited!