I had to have it!

I was wandering Hobby Lobby the other day and came across this great "plastic straw" rug. On CLEARANCE! Normally $59.99 (which is absolutely insane for a plastic rug in my opinion), but on clearance for $29.99 then 1/2 off of that. I tossed it in my trunk and away I went.

I brought it home, ditched our brown outside carpet on the patio and put this baby down. Well, who knew that when I rolled it all out it would be such a great match for another fabulous Amy Butler fabric? WHO KNEW, I ask you? Well, maybe me. haha.. When I saw the big lotus/mum type flowers I went immediately to my favorite place - Etsy - and found these fabrics. And this, my friends, is how I spent my 1 hour of quiet time.

Oh yes, they are lovely. Oh yes, they are the coordinating prints on either side. ON YES, they even have a zipper on the back so I can pull them off and wash them up! Toddler friendly, husband approved. :D

Oh how marvelous, OH HOW WONDERFUL....

Yeah, I know some of you may know that as an oldie but goodie hymn, but in this case, I am referring to my marvelous and wonderful new pillows! haha.. It really takes so little. :D

I realized some time ago, that I was not really enjoying any of the fabulous fabrics that I purchase. I drool over them, then wash them (haha) then I make something and sell it. Rarely was I making anything to enjoy myself! So, I picked out some fav's and whipped up these pillows.

I love them.

D & J love them.

Everyone is happy and we now have fabulous pillows on the couch!

Ahhhhh... the hallway bench is next! :D

Margaritas Anyone?

I've been on a real card kick lately! It felt so good to pull out the paper and stickers and stamps. I haven't made cards in a long time, so this really had my creative ideas flowin'!

This is just one card that I felt I needed to share. I'll be posting more in my Playin' with Paper shop on Etsy over the next few weeks.

I unearthed my steckles for the "salted rim". Love it. :D

Mommy & Me Coffee Break

I love when inspiration finds me in something so simple. :D

J & I started taking "coffee breaks" when we brought home the play kitchen. I would look at the menu and say "I NEED COFFEE!!!" and out from the play kitchen would come a small red plastic cup and the coffee pot. This quickly evolved into pouring water into the cups, and then bigger cups from the actual kitchen cupboard and so on. About 2 weeks ago, my "waiter" decided to sit down and take a break with me. He was so cute. He says "Mommy, I'm taking a coffee break too!" And this became a "time out" time, so to speak, for both of us. When things got too crazy around the house or I was getting frustrated I would announce "Lets take a coffee break!" and we'd pour something to drink and sit for a few minutes, giggling or talking or planning the rest of our day.

Well.. last week we were out and I came across these fabulous mugs. They are lightweight, really meant for kids to insert drawings into and I thought the perfect thing for our coffee breaks! We got them home and I picked out some fab Amy Butler paper (what else - haha) and had such a wonderful "gothic rose" mug for my coffee break, while J opted for some paper that had numbers & letters. Then it came to me.................FABRIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See, I would love to use paper. So versitile, and Lord knows I have enough of it, however, its not durable. at least not to sell. I don't have a laminating machine (hmmm.... no.. i'm not buying one. haha) but fabric I also have an endless supply of! So, a new product was born! :D

You can look for these goodies in the shop this week. I'll start with 6 fabrics and see if there is any interest. So far the collection will include: Mocha, Java, Non-Fat Latte, Pink Lemonade, Polka Dot & Monkey Business (ok, ok.. I was on a definately drink roll there, but I couldn't think of drink names for the last 2.)

If you have an idea, leave a comment! :D

Pretty n' Practical Totes

A little something new i've been working on.... I call them "Pretty n' Practical Totes". They are not a shoulder bag, but, perfect for quick outings, trendy lunch bags or even tossing your shoes in (for those who change into sneakers and have to walk a mile to work - Em! :D) I think that would be considered a fashion faux-pas, BUT, at least the tote would be fashionable!

I made one with a waterproof liner in the inside for J too. I can use it as a wetbag for the 'just in case accidents' or going to the pool or even lunch! And well, I could resist the goldfish :D

I just listed a few in my Etsy shop! Go check them out! You can see my other listings for coordinating fobs & mini wallets!

Playin' with Paper

Paper, chocolate... ahhhhh.. what a fab combination. I've been working on these over the past few weeks. They did great at the shows and make unique sudo-cards, a "sweet" spot to stash a gift card, or that favorite chocolate.

I'm in the process up uploading a few to my paper shop on Etsy. You'll have to go and scope them out.! A very tasty gift! The ones I have in the shop come with a Hershey chocolate bar. Just pull up on the ribbon and viola! Mmmmmmm

The Perfect Mug

Ah... my love for Starbucks grows deeper. A pink, white, cream & brown mug? How perfect for moi! I HAD TO have it! So very "My HodgePodgerie-ish". hahaha

It really takes so little.