Ok, so I've been the worst blogger ever the past few weeks, but I have good reason! I've been a busy girl...
You see, I've been busy buying fabric...lots of it. I just had to do it. What if they ran out, and I'd never see it ever again?
Swanky because it was all 30% off, Authentic and Make Life because I'm addicted.
Whimsy because it's going to make an awesome baby boy quilt.
Wee Play because it's on the way to extinction and Neptune because, DUH!, it's Neptune!!
I've been busy making terrible burp cloths! This seemed easy enough and I thought I could manage without a serger. For the top one, I sewed RST, turned ride side out, and topstitched. Ugh, I haven't mastered sewing curves yet. For the bottom one, I sewed wrong sides together and ziz-zagged around. Terrible again. Anyone have a better idea for flannel burp cloths with no serger?!?!?
I've been busy reading this book (which many bloggers have recommended), taking lots of notes, and practicing. I'm determined to get this SLR thing down, mostly because I've gots lots of events coming up I want to shoot. I'm also going to be starting a project 365! I've been busy running and training for a 10K race next month. I'm not a runner, so this is a big deal for me! I've made the commitment and I'm trying my best. Since I'm working out so much, I figured I should pay close attention to what I'm eating. I've been counting calories and keeping track of protein. See huge bag below. :) It hasn't been the easiest thing ever and I've definitely slipped (see Cookie Dough Cupcakes), but I'm down 10 lbs. since starting! Woo hoo, it's a great feeling! I've been busy shopping. I scored this adorable bathing suit from Target on clearance for $9 a piece. And I couldn't resist the nautical cover up! Living in the sailing capital of the world has started to rub off on me! Must do A LOT more running so I can actually take the cover-up off! :)
I've been busy earning free jewelry and goods. I have a career and work full-time, but I like shiny things so... I happened upon an opportunity to work at Brighton Collectibles this past Christmas holiday. Since I work during the week, I helped them for a few hours on the weekends. They asked if I could help again the past month for Mother's Day.
I was able to get my Momma lots of pretty things for her 60th bday coming up, and a few pieces of jewelry for myself. Notice a trend with the nautical gear? I was also able to purchase this beauty. I would never, ever, ever spend this much on a purse...ever. But after the awesome discount and some of my own money, I decided to take the plunge. The picture doesn't do her justice, just trust me. She's yummy.
Pheww. That about covers the last few weeks. I'm broke, tired, and hungry....but happy. :) What have you been working on?
