Craft Day!

Today I decided to be crafty again. Mainly because the MAIN craft I wanted to make yesterday was unsuccessful…I couldn't find the supplies I needed!

But today I improvised! It was pretty simple and I feel the need to share it.

I made 2 of these, but I only have the picture of this one. This is my mom's. Of course, I had to make one for my new house too :) Maybe I'll put a picture of it up once it's in it's spot.

I used a jar of jalepenos (cleaned out and dried) for this one, because my original idea failed. I bought a plate from the DG and spray painted it white. Once the paint dried, I used E600 glue and put the jar to the bottom. I set a book on top and allowed it to dry. VOILA! Done. I put a dish cloth over the plate first because I didn't want the paint chipping off. Mom was happy. Success!

[The one I made for myself I used the same plate, only I found a clear candlestick holder and used it.]

This was just a little extra project I did today because I found our family scrabble game that we never play. I'm ready for Christmas now! :)

Have a fantastic day!

Wanna-Be Crafty Woman

Pinterest. Who hasn't heard of that website? If you haven't, you are undoubtedly living under a rock ;)
Well, one of my favorite "boards" to look at would be the DIY and Crafts board. I go through it and I pin things that I "will try someday". Up until recently I didn't feel like I had a crafty bone in my body...but I was wrong! With the internet like it is, anyone can be crafty. It's easier than you think! 
Here are some of my recent creations...

This is for mine&Justin's room. I can't wait to hang it up :))

This is for mine&Justin's house as well. Somewhere in the living room/kitchen area, I'm thinking.

Got the idea here: http://southernbellesoulmountainbrideheart.blogspot.co.nz/2012/06/quotes-of-amazing-father-diy-quotes-on.html

Saw these, loved them, HAD to get them for my new kitchen. They match and they're just too cute!

Like them? Print them out here: http://www.overthebigmoon.com/fun-kitchen-printables/

And this was something I just thought was sweet, and I hope Justin&I will really write something on it daily :)

Want the print out? Get it here: http://www.lifesweetlifeblog.com/2012/01/free-printable-i-love-you-because.html

Well, that's all for now. I'll post more things as I do them, and trust me...I WILL do them ;)

Recap of the last year. YIKES!

WOW! It's been a year since I've written! I said I would post weekly, and I didn't. Guess I was a little busier than I thought I would be...well, can't change that now, just gotta start fresh! As I sit here now, I try to decide how I'm going to sum up this past year without boring the people reading this to death....
I'll start with my last year in nursing school. I can't give it one word. It was hard, stressful, overwhelming, torture (haha that may be an exaggeration). But hey, I made it through! I graduated in May and I passed boards in June. I can now add that precious 'RN' behind my name and I'm so proud of that! Do I have a job yet? Nope. I haven't applied anywhere because in October I'll be moving to Alabama...which brings me to my next subject...
Back last October, my parents came home from a visit with my brother&sister in law in Biloxi, MS. and my mother began telling me about this "very handsome, sweet, southern gentlemen" they had met. He was one of my brother's Air Force buddies and he was just "wonderful". My reaction? No thanks mom, I'm not interested, I'm focusing all my energy into school and I do NOT want to date anyone. Thanks anyway. That lasted maybe 24 hours! Then I started getting it from my sisinlaw....Keagan, you really should add him on Facebook and get to know him! You'd love him he's so funny! I was somewhat frustrated and agreed to accept his friend request just to please the family...he was charming, cute, and seemed to win me over right away! We exchanged numbers and began texting. I was still hesitant at first, but I could resist for long ;) We planned to meet at my brother's house, so we did and it went VERY well. We went on a date then next week and I was hooked, and so was he! As of  3 days ago, we've been together for 9 months and I can honestly say that he is the man of my dreams! Is he perfect? Absolutely not! I gave up looking for that a long time ago. I'm not perfect so why would I kid myself in looking for some "prefect guy"? I will admit, though, he's pretty stinking wonderful! Perfect for me! We knew pretty soon that this was something we wanted to treat and do right. It scared me, I must admit, because it was SUCH a good thing and I had never felt the way I did with him with anyone else before. I knew it was real and that I couldn't let go of it! In April when I passed my final exams, he surprised me the very next day with the most GORGEOUS ring! I said yes, OF COURSE, and we will be getting married in 55 days :)) I'm lucky, for sure! Some people probably wonder why it is happening so quick, but my response is, "Why wait!?" We know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God placed us together and we were made for each other, so why put off the inevitable? We're already so blessed and there's nothing holding us back from this. God's hand has been in this before we even met, and it's so humbling to be living out his plan for the both of us. So, yeah, that's my love story! (It was so funny for me to go back and read my post from last August...my oh my what a year can do!)

Let's see what else I can update on...I now have 3 nieces! My sister and her husband had a little girl back in September, and my brother and his wife had another little girl back in June. All 3 precious little girls...but someone needs to start working on me a nephew! haha ;) 

My little brother is in 8th grade. WHOA! He's growing up too fast and it makes me feel old. I hope he keeps a good head on his shoulders and keeps his focus on Jesus Christ. 
My parents are still as awesome as ever. They have been VERY helpful with all the wedding planning and they're helping to make my dreams come true. I love them more than words could ever express, honestly. It's going to be a huge adjustment for all of us with me living 3 hours away, but it will all be fine because it's in the Master's plan. I understand that it's hard on them, and I pray that God will give them the strength to be okay with it. And they need to know that mine and Justin's door will always be open for weekend visits ;)

Okay, I tried not to write a book, but with me that's almost impossible. I want to be a blogger, I want to write weekly, but I can't make promises. I'm trying to also become crafty (thanks to Pinterest!) so maybe I'll share some crafty things with my blog readers occasionally. Thanks for reading! Hope you have a fantastic day :))