I often talk with people I know and they all seem to be waiting. I ask them why, your life is going by....and will be over before you know it. I don't want to sound negative...but putting off your life is probably something you will regret....maybe not right now, but eventually.

Fix your hair, keep it looking good.
Throw out the worn out clothes, dress yourself to feel good.
Take care of your health.
Evaluate what is good for you, and take action.
Keep your own counsel, others may not "get you"...
Listen to your heart!

Bella Armoire Magazine --- Eye Candy

Here is a little eye candy for you. I stopped by Joann Fabric today for some fusible interfacing, then...there are at least 12 ladies waiting in line to checkout. Oh No... so I wandered around a little and saw this magazine. The cover is very eye catching, I love the look of crumpled ruffles (but I would never wear it), daring look.  I saw this great tunic inside. The front is very nice, the is no way that I would ever find anything like this.  I might be able to cut up some vintage pillowcase to create something along this idea. I do have at least 10 - 12 pretty pillowcases to use. I did get a tunic top last summer..maybe I will work with it to pretty it up with vintage lace and embroidery.

Need Some Hand Warmers?? Make Them Yourself.

The weather is so cold in most of the USA today. Here is a cute little idea to make rice bags for heating or cooling your hands or....

This is a creative use of little odds and ends of leftover fabric. See this post for instructions.  Bee In My Bonnet

I am going to get some low priced rice and make a few of these. They are easy to use...warm in the microwave for a minute to warm, or put in the freezer to chill.

Crafting with Clay

I did some jewelry crafting with clay last winter, and I thought I would do it again.  There was a good sale before Christmas on clay at Joann Fabrics.  I got a few $1 Sculpty clay blocks in some colors that I like and some white (to paint). These ideas used both colored clay and painted clay.  There are many ideas on Pinterest. These two used the edge effect with jewels and beads is something that I have not tried. I kinda looks a little like a SW American jewelry. I like it...the handcrafted look is great. If you have daughters, have a crafting night with them...it's fun. My daughter likes to do this with me.

Happy New Year 2014

A Quote from the movie Brave - Our fate lives within us. You only have to be brave enough to see it.