Still here...

Hello Faithful Followers:
 ust checking in to let you know I am still above ground lol  Seriously, the move is still going on...I have been very sick for 2 weeks and trying to decorate is the last thing on my mind as I cough and cough...Then there are the taxes that I was supposed to have done last week but ....now where did I put that paperwork...geez not funny either. The house is coming along and everyone is very happy to have the extra room and 3 plus acres. So I will share the good and the bad with you through these pictures lol'

Mismatched Living room

Dining room and Ava

Place where everything without a place goes

My creative space needs major attention :(

So you can see why I have not been posting...lots to do. I just want to quilt but from the looks of that room, it is going to take a while.
In case I do not get to post again...I am wishing you all a Very Happy Easter with lots of love, hugs, family and maybe even some jelly beans :)
{{HUGS}}

Lookin' for some Blogger Love...

Hi Friends! I hope you all are having a wonderful day. It's almost the weekend...Yay!!! So the reason for the title is this...I really need some help with organizing these fabrics. If you have a method that works for you, please leave me a comment and tell me what it is. I have most of them by color but what to do with the multi-colored fabrics. I was thinking maybe organizing them by the larger or background color???
Any who....I am listing more products on LogCabinCrafters.com today. I am having lots of fun with these Paper Cake boxes. Here is a new one that I am listing today:

I also made a few new Heart Bowl Fillers. I personalize these too...aren't they cute???

And last but not least my new Rag Rug. It is all Homespun fabric. It is going to be a lot bigger than I had planned on but it's ok!

This is such an easy project to do and it keeps my hands busy while watching TV...yeah like I get to do that! Well, I do but it is Nick Jr. all day....yes I know don't be jealous! lol
Thanks again for reading and have a great day!
{{HUGS}}

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying your Valentine's Day. Me and the Princess spent the morning creating cards for Daddy and her brothers, then the REAL mess started lol We made Cheesecake stuffed Strawberries dipped in chocolate...Yummy. Here is where I got the idea from: http://www.sugarderby.com/blog/2011/1/31/cheesecake-stuffed-strawberries-what-yes.html  We will be having a tradition Italian dinner tonight of Spaghetti and Meatballs.
Thought I might share another craft that I have been working on. Paper Cakes slices that are for gift giving...Adorable huh? I made this one pictured below:

What do you think?? Like? I do! Perfect for Holiday decorating too..
Well I gotta run to get started on dinner. I hope you all get showered with love today and everyday!
{{{HUGS}}

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}}

We Have Re-Opened!!

Hello Everyone,

I am so excited to announce that I have re-opened Log Cabin Crafters web store. Visit us Here. I opened the shop with only a few items but feverishly trying to fill all of my categories. I will have a Grand Re-Opening with special sales and maybe a giveaway. Please head over and add yourself to my Mailing List so you can be sure to get my newsletter and coupons.

I don't know about where you are but I think this is the most mild winter we have ever had. I was actually out at the local playground with my daughter today and it was 60 degrees! I am totally loving it. I am sorry for all of you skiers out there. Today is my 8th Wedding Anniversary and we will be celebrating it this weekend..Yay! We have a babysitter for a change. Not sure what we will do because my poor Hubby is having oral surgery on Saturday so I guess dinner is out...lol  Poor guy!

I also wanted to mention that if you like Country/Primitive type crafts then head on over to www.primmart.com and go to the community forum and sign up. It is a great place to meet some really nice, creative ladies who like to make new friends and share ideas on decor, crafting etc...Trust me, you will be glad you did.

Well I gotta run for now. The Princess is sleeping and that is when I blog hop...tee hee   That is what I do with my ME time late at night. Enjoy your evening!

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!

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!

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}}

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone....

But it doesn't have to...We are showing the LOVE to our customer's today until midnight. Use Coupon Code: HAPPYVDAY to receive 30% Off your total order.

Hoping you all feel the LOVE all around you today and everyday!!!
{{{HUGS}}} Jen

Ahhh Just Enjoying the Little Things!

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend, I did! I ran into an old co-worker in the supermarket of all places. He and I worked together 20 years ago...so weird that it has been that long. It was really good to see him though. My sister stopped over with 2 of my nephews on Saturday and we laughed and talked. She was full of smiles and so happy.  I love my sister's boys too..all 5 of them, they are so sweet and well behaved!
I have really stepped back and looking at life differently lately. It really feels good too! I spent the weekend doing a little sewing. I have to get this  Gingerbread Girl Ornament in the mail to my friend and it is coming out so cute. I will post a picture soon. Oh yeah and Friday my 3 y/o and I made a heart shaped pillow for Valentine's Day. She did a great job but then pulled it apart later...oh well!
I just had to write this...I found out today that I have a blog stalker! How creepy! Her name is Linda and she is from somewhere in a very dark place from Our past. When I blog I usually type feeling that I am writing to friends, family from a far, and customers but never stopped to think that sad scarey, unhappy, mean people would be reading my blog just to find out things about myself and my husband...I just wanted to share this because you might want to rethink what you write and WHO is reading it!!!!
Thanks Again for Reading {{{{HUGS}}}
Jen