Happy Summer!

Hi Everyone,
I have been absent for a while..you know how life gets in the way. We just had a huge Graduation/18th Birthday/Off to College Party for my son and I am so ashamed to say that we did not take one picture :(  We had a blast though! My summer has been so relaxing so far. I am getting the Fall itch to craft especially since I finally go my craft area ready to create. Here are a few pictures

I am really excited to start quilting again. I have been doing some little crafts like knitting a blanket and some small Christmas Ornies but that is it. I wanted to wait until Ryan leaves for college before I really dig back into my business. It is coming so fast and I am going to miss him so much!

I have had a cooking bug lately...My brother has been sending me tons of giant zuccini from him garden along with tons of tomatoes. So of course I HAD to go on Pinterest for some new recipes. I found a Zuccini Tots recipe that is out of this world and Zuccini Fries recipe also. The next one is Slow Roasted Tomatoes..here is the recipe I found for those http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2008/08/14/slow-roasted-tomatoes/ I will let you know how this turns out.
Well gotta run, my little angel is sick today and needs so lovin'.
Thanks for reading!

Gettin My Move On

Good Saturday Morning! These last few weeks have been so busy for us. My oldest son (Sean) was home from the Army for the week with his GF, her son & his daughter. We had a huge family party at my house and it was so much fun. The room was filled with Love and Laughter!
Then we got sick...My daughter got it then I got it. Still have a fever and sore throat today :(  It is all good though because we got it out of the way before the BIG MOVE...Yup I said it. We are moving AGAIN next week. I cannot wait.
Spring is in the air and I cannot wait to get settled in and start crafting...I want to make some bunnies and carrots, faux flowers of fabic etc..The shops will remain open through it all...I must be crazy lol
I posted a Sale on Log Cabin Crafters for 10% Off your Total Order with Coupon Code MARCH12.
As always Thanks for Reading

WIP!

Hello Everyone,
I have been one busy lady lately! I woke up one day and just couldn't stand looking at all of the storage containers of fabric that I have. Honestly, they were messy too. Fabric just squished down into them. I had been Blog Stalking late at night (something I do very often) and saw an idea for organizing fabric using comic book boards. You roll your fabric around these boards to make mini bolts. So I ordered them and got started. This was no small job...it took me an entire week. Of course what takes me a week, would take someone else a day or two at the most. I only get a few minutes here or there to myself. Here are some pictures of what I did:

When I am finished it is going to look like my own little Quilt Shop :)  While I was rolling the bolts, I was also folding and stacking  my fat quarters. Well now what am I going to do with all of these, I thought to myself. So I went to Target and looked at some storage ideas and found this, and filled it...

They are not really organized my color as I would like but I did it in a few minutes with the little Princess helping (shoving them in any where lol). I must admit that I am having trouble with the fabrics that have multi colors..Where do they go? How do I organize them? If you have an idea PLEASE PLEASE leave me a comment.
Have you stroller over to www.logcabincrafters.com yet? I am still loading products every few days so please visit often and remember to click on the Mailing List button and add your email because when I get all of my products loaded I am going to hold a Grand Re-Opening Sale and do some fun Giveaways and I want you to be the first to know :)
Until next time...Thanks for reading!
{{Hugs}}

Black Friday/ Cyber Monday Deals

Hello Everyone,
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with lots of Family and Friends. We had a wonderful dinner and lots of laughter at my brothers house...even better because I didn't have to cook (he he).
I wanted to let you know that I am running a Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale in my Little Pags Boutique Shop in Etsy. It is a BOGOHO (Buy one get one half off) Sale. It can also be combined with my Current Special (Spend $15.00 prior to shipping charges and Shipping if FREE). I wish you all wonderful deals this Holiday Shopping Season :0)  You can find my shop here: Little Pags Boutique
As always, Thanks for Reading
{{{HUGS}}}

Getting Back in the Game!

Howdy Ya'll,

Things have been Wild around here lately! In a good way though. We had our German Student come and visit us for 3 weeks and WOW what a wonderful experience for all of us. His name is Cem,(pictured far left) and we planned on taking him to all sorts of cool places but instead we got that nasty storm before Halloween and lost power for a week. That was a New experience for him though Lol. He quickly became one of the family and will be missed by all of us.

We were lucky enough to find a neighborhood with power to Trick or Treat. It was Ava's 1st real Trick or Treating experience so we had to go some where. Here is a photo of Ava as Dora and her cousin Danny as a Vampire:

I have starting making Infant Headbands. Here is a preview of some of them:

These can all be found in my shop Little Pags Boutique.
Once again thanks for reading!
Happy Fall :)

Update and a Shout Out!

Hello Everyone,
Gosh things have been busy for me. In the last Month I had my oldest son come home from the Army with my Granddaughter. He was only here for about a week and a half but it was so good to see him again. It was almost a year since I saw him. My beautiful Granddaughter Laila is almost a year, and so darn cute.

Unfortunately while he was here he had pneumonia, that was scarey. Then my youngest son developed a sinus infection :( and now my daughter Ava has been very sick for the past 3 days with a very high fever. Needless to say I am exhausted!
We are preparing for our German Student to come in a few weeks, so exciting! We are really into Fall around here so he is going to get his fill of this season from us for sure :)

On the business front: I have been plugging away at some new hair clips and some new ideas. Here is one of my newbies: If you want this one in any other color just drop me a note in the comments section. You can find it here Little Pags Boutique (Shipping is already added into the price).
I wanted to give a shout out to Etsykids Team on Etsy! I am a part of this group (Etsykids ANE). It is a huge group of talented people selling their Handmade Treasures on Etsy. If you want something unique, give Etsykids a try. Go to Etsy.com and type Etsykids in your search on the Handmade tab. You won't believe what you find! Here is cute Fall hat from my group: Etsykids ANE
Thank you for reading and TGIF!!!!

Nothing like creatin'

Hi Blogger Buds!
Are you gearing up for the next big storm? Yuck it is going to be a bad hair weekend for me..blah! Hope all of my lawn ornaments survive the 100 mph winds.
So here is an update of what I have been up to. I started this Quilted Tree Shirt several years ago and never got around to finishing it, so I pulled it out and started the binding:

Then the Fall bug really bit me. I was late night Blog stalking and I saw this cute little scarecrow and just had to try making it myself. I have only finished one so far but here he is:

You can find the pattern at Old Road Primitives. Isn't he just so cute? I posted a pic of him on my facebook page and people already want to buy him...but I really need to stock them up for my upcoming show. So like I said, I have the fall crafting bug and I have already started a female scarecrow and a witches hat:

These should be fun projects to keep me busy through this weekends storms.
I am still fighting some sort of illness from the Journey concert and just getting my voice back after 4 days. Oops and before I forget, here is my Witch...I am still not thrilled with her and have decided to sell her instead of keeping her. I still have to work on her hat and a few minor details:

Thanks for Reading and I hope you all have a wonderful weekend ahead!
{{Hugs}}

Looking forward to Fall!

Howdy Ya'll,
I SO have the itch to be creative lately. I am thinking about Fall, Halloween, Carving Pumpkins, Pumpkin Bread...ooo see...I can go on and on. I went out today and purchased a set of saw horses so I can start cutting wood. I cannot wait to get started. I have so many craft ideas floating around in my head. Our weather here in PA has been steamy and most unpleasant BUT it is supposed to change come Thursday so that is the day I have chosen to get some cutting done.
I mentioned before that I opened LittlePagsBoutique.com and I am slowly adding products, so please go and check it out. I would LOVE some comments here on what ya think so far!
On a personal note, I am still gearing up for my son's deployment. I believe this is why I have not been sleeping well for the last week. We have not been able to pin point the week yet that we will be able to travel to see him in NC. I also have some friends that could use a prayer or two...One just lost her brother in Afghanistan and the Other is dealing with Cancer. My heart and prayers go out to these two families.
As always Thanks for reading!

Up and Running!!!

Hi Folks,

Well I finally did it. I opened Little Pags Boutique! I am so excited. I am still in the process of loading products so please check back often. Check it out here (http://www.littlepagsboutique.com) and let me know what ya think. Have a Wonderful Day!

Hot Enough for Ya?

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I have been absent for a bit but you know how life gets in the way! I went on a wonderful and very relaxing vacation to Ocean City, MD. It was hot there and now it is blazing here in PA too. I am looking forward to some cooler temps, especially now that my sweet 4 y/o has learned how to miniature golf. Looks like we will be doing lots of that now. Ahh vacation...as soon as I got back everything went crazy again. I got the call from my oldest son that he is deploying for Afghanistan on Oct. 19th. I don't really think I need to write how I am feeling about that! My other son had a motorcycle accident 2 days ago...he is okay...don't think I really need to write how I feel about that Motorcycle either! My daughter got sick AGAIN..oui and their have been numerous robberies in my neighborhood in the last week.
I am opening my Little Pags Boutique store, hopefully by next Monday so please check back for details. I would love to hear your comments on the look, layout etc..I am also opening Log Cabin Crafters again but that will be at a later date.
Thanks for reading and please check back as I am getting back into the working swing of things.
As always thanks for reading!

Life is Good!

Howdy Ya'll,

I truly hope you are all enjoying this beautiful warm weather. I have been very busy lately as always. My son Ryan has left for Germany for 3wks and having the time of his life there. I have Ava's Birthday on Monday, then her very 1st Dance Recital...Hope she doesn't freeze on stage! lol Then that evening we are celebrating her Daddy's Birthday. These warm days are flying by for me, how about you? I am SO looking forward to vacation at the beach. Long walks on the boardwalk and a few mixed drinks :0) I have been working on some Hair Clips for Fall and will be opening my new shop soon. Please check back for details on that. I am still running some great sales at my Etsy Shop. Stop on over and take a look!
Until next time

{{Hugs}}

Memorial Day Weekend

Hi Yall,
I hope you are all enjoying your Memorial Day Weekend so far. I had a very relaxing day today. I got some things done that needed doing but I also relaxed on a lounge chair with a glass of wine and really took in what a beautiful day it was here in PA today. I decided it was time to dig into my boxes of craft supplies and make some things to sell...today it was wreaths. Here are some pics but they don't do them justice..they really are prettier in person.

These are just some of the things that I will be selling tomorrow on my front yard. I decided to have a yard/craft sale tomorrow, we'll see how it  goes.

What have we have been up to you ask?  Well, my son Ryan went to the Junior/Senior Prom with his friend Pavane. I am so proud, don't they look wonderful?!! They combine the Prom here but Ryan is a Junior. He is leaving soon for the German Exchange Program and it is so exciting. I know he is going to LOVE it!

We enjoyed some much needed family fun time at a local elementary school for a Carnival. This is my daughter Ava and me before it got sweltering hot and I felt like an idiot for not  watching the forecast. My poor little girl was the only person there with long sleeves and pants :(  We had a great time anyway.
We will be very busy for the next few weeks but then I intend to open a new shop: www.littlepagsboutique.com
I wanted to plug a fellow EtsyKids Team Member and Shop owner. I will be featuring different shops from the group every 3 wks or so. So here we go with my 1st favorite....

Isn't this the cutes little Fabric Tutu Diaper Cover? She has some of the most adorable baby products. Head on over to her shop and look around. You can find it here: Sherbet Baby When you are looking for something special don't forget to check out EtsyKids. Go to www.etsy.com and type  EtsyKids in your search and you will find some of the most beautiful products that are handmade by people all over the world. I am one of those people too..
Thanks for Reading and have a great weekend!
{{Hugs}}

Sale & Coupon Code's

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying your weekend! I am currently running a Sale in my Little Pags Boutique Etsy Shop. The sale is Buy One Get One 50% Off and for the weekend I have decided to run an addition sale using the newly enabled Coupon Codes. The second Sale is Spend $10.00 and Shipping is Free. Use Coupon Code "Ship4free" at Checkout. Here is a direct link to the shop: Little Pags Boutique

Thanks for Reading!
HUGS

Happy Mother's Day!

I wanted to take a moment to wish all of you a Happy Mother's Day, whether you have children or 4 legged fur babies. Today is a wonderful day to honor yourself for all that we do for everyone else all year around. Where would this world be without us and our kind loving hearts?? I was lucky enough to be able to sleep in this morning after a late night with great company at Chuckie Cheese...(yeah, rough) then I was treated to a lovely homemade breakfast and my son Braeden joined us. My oldest son Sean called to wish me a Happy Mother's Day while out spoiling his wife, just as he should.
I am heading outside to craft some wreaths and do some painting...YAY!!! I also wanted to add a picture of the quilt I am working on for my son's German Host Family. I hope it turns out nice enough to give as a gift.
Thanks for reading

{{Hugs}}

Happy Easter Everyone!

To all of my faithful followers, I wish you a very Happy Easter. I hope it is filled with family, food, faith and laughter. I will be enjoying the Holiday with the ones I love in my own home. I am hoping to be back up to speed in the next few weeks but still having some health issues that NEED tending.
As always Thanks for Reading!

Easter Decorations and Party Planning

Hi All,

I have been MIA from my blog. I posted about a Birthday Party for my Brother some time ago and it got pushed back to April 16th. I am so busy with party details these days. I also decided to return the Princess to daycare...Yay! NOT...she started on Monday then went on Tuesday and by Thursday she was running a 101 temp. with a stuffy/runny nose. I was up with her for 3 nights straight. I took her to the Pediatrician on Monday morning and she has double ear infections. I really hate this for her and myself. She begs me to take her to daycare because she misses her friends and I want to take her because I NEED a break but I can't stand how sick she gets everytime. Hind site, I really wish I had another baby right after her. She is basically an only child. On a better note, being older (3 1/2) she is taking the antibiotics like a trooper. No tantrums!
     I created an Easter Tree. It is decorated with all of my own handmade ornaments...except for the dollar store eggs. Oops need to clarify..The grungy Bunny was my own original design the others were blog pattern freebies. I just got started so there aren't a lot so far. Here is a picture

I am also working hard on some new hair clippies. I have had some wonderful offers to place my Hair Clips into some high profile places...hopefully my business will pick up.

I have been working on some new Headbands also. I have decided to get back into quilting. I will be selling some quilted Beach Blankets from my selling blog as soon as they are finished. Be sure to check it out at Log Cabin Crafters I must admit that I am sort of burned out of Craft Shows and have not signed up for any thus far. I have a lot going on in my personal life right now. My husband has to have surgery on his finger in a few weeks..I am sure that is not going to be any fun. Then my #1 Army Soldier (Specialist Kindness) is talking deployment. I must admit that it scares me to dealth...he is 25 years old and still my little guy in my heart. Here is a more recent picture of my son. 

Okay enough..I have bent your ear for too long. As always, Thanks for reading!

Busy Busy Busy...

Howdy!
Here is what I have been up to...

Lots of Clipping Making and Shopping for this Handsome Young Man.

Please check my shop for some new listings. Click here to view!

 Thanks for reading!

Speechless??? Yeah Right! LOL

Holla Yall!

I am so over winter, how about you? We got a nice taste of spring weather the other day and I was full of energy. It felt SO good to be outside.
I was so bummed out to have to shut down my website yesterday :( BUT at the same time there are a lot of changes coming my way and I am looking forward to it. I usually don't like change but I have had too much drama in my life lately and I am literally excited to leave it all behind me! I think it is hard when you make your life about your children and then they grow up and move away, have lives of their own and you stand there and think "Now what?" This is my chance to have the life I have always wanted...to travel, have fun, let loose. We are talking about moving again...Insane!!! I know..how many times can a family move? Well the flooding in the basement of this new home didn't help. I can smell the mold already! Not good for the Princess...
So I was thinking Texas might me nice...I can start carrying my gun around in my holster...ha ha  Just kidding! Seriously I have an old HS friend there and I am so ready to get away from PA!!!
I will be starting a selling blog for Log Cabin Crafters. Of course you can still find my products on Etsy for now...Both of my shops are here on the right hand side and click the store name to be taken right there. If you are looking for something particular just send me an email...I don't always list everything I make there.

In the meantime...the Princess and I will be doing Ballet and maybe going back to school!
{{HUGS}}

What do you think?

Hi Everyone,
I am really liking my new Blog Template...I won it from Adori Graphics on April Showers Blog. I think it is so cute. I am still tweeking things but so far so good!
On the home front I am feeling much better. Not great but better...I am planning a Surprise 43rd Birthday Party for my brother Dwight. He has been my best friend, confidant, and rock when I needed it. We have been through SO much together and I want to do this to show him how much I love and appreciate him in my life!

Today I am working on some cute Hair Clips and sewing a few pillows for fun! I will add pictures later. It is a rainy day here in PA..perfect time to get some cleaning and odds and ends done!
As always, thanks for reading!!

Sleepy Saturday

Howdy All,
I hope you all had a chance to sleep in. I woke up early with the sound of the whipping wind outside! Then of course I HAD to look out the window and see a storage container that my son left outside, just waiting for the next big gust to push in into the street...ugh...so out I ran in my silly pj's to get it! Then..it turned into one of those days..I snuck a Strawberry Toaster Strudel, I say snuck because I don't think it is on the list of things that I am allowed to eat on my pre-op diet...and when I went to open that sweet icing packet it tore in half and plopped all over the plate..oh well at least it didn't hit the floor!
So how was your Valentine's Day? I spent the entire day creating stuff with my 3 y/o. We baked a Lemon Cake for Daddy and when we tried to get it out of the Bundt pan it broke in half..she was so upset and I told her "It's okay, we will ice it and no one will even know". Yeah right ha ha it was pretty bad! Then we made a banner that we found on a blog that I follow called A Few Of My Favorite Things..you can find it here: http://mybabyfaves.blogspot.com/. This was our 1st ever Banner, but it came out okay

Then we decided to make a Button Bracelet. I am going to add a clasp to it but didn't get around to it yet!

Then I decided to go on Etsy and just look around at kids stuff. I found the most adorable Photo Frame for my Little Rock Star. It is made by Our Little Ones Boutique

I contacted her and asked about doing a custom order for me in Hot Pink, Black and White. Sandra is awesome to work with. We decided to do a trade...I LOVE trading it is so much fun. So here is what I made and already shipped to her. She has two little girls that fell in love with these from my shop!

When I receive my Picture Frame I will post a picture.
On the home front, I have completed almost all of my medical tests and came through with flying colors. Actually better than I had hoped. So I am just waiting for the big one on Tuesday and that decides my fate! Say a little prayer for me please. We had some excitement last night as we ventured down into our basement to find it completely covered in water...:( At least I had most of my things in storage containers :)
The Princess and I went to dance class for the 1st time last Wed. and it was horrible. She wouldn't even stand up or get involved. Kids are so funny. I was shocked, she was shy??!! My daughter? She loves to dance but instead just cried. I think it was just because of all things that have been going on at home with Daddy's injury and then my hospital stay and maybe a little separation anxiety! It was so bad that I signed her up!!! Yup I did. She is going back and gonna love it...ha ha  She pinky swore!!! That is BIG here.
Well Thanks for Ready and if you get a minute head on over to my Little Pags Boutique Shop on Etsy because I have restocked some things.
Oh and P.S. I just entered the most Awesome Blog Design Giveaway and you can too..just go to April Showers Blog Design and you can enter too..She has a great personality, fun, funny and great blog writing style. Wish me luck!
Have a Great Weekend!!!
{{HUGS}} Jen