A Lot Like "OVE"

Thank gosh I "own" this place. My hallway wall is starting to resemble Swiss Cheese.

Modge-Podge Fun

I think the word "fun" should always follow the words "modge podge."
Because it's fun to use.
Especially when you've made a wicked mess and then you get to peel the modge podge off of everything.

What's not fun?! Having your fingers stick to your keyboard.

In light of October making an appearance on our calendars, I decided to do a little Hallo-Crafting.
Nothing fancy - that's not how I roll (oh, but how I wish I did).

I picked up this beauty for $1.99 at Goodwill on Sunday.
Isn't it special?

I turned it into this:

Since I started to get out my Halloween decor, I figured I would make a few things. I used the plaque, an old Vanity Fair novel ($2.00 from Goodwill), modge podge and my trusty computer.

I know you've seen better.
But I had fun.
Because I got to peel all of the glue-y goodness off of my fingers for the rest of the night.

It's Twins!

Marcos was off work for a few days last week, but had to go back yesterday. So I took advantage of my new found freedom and crafted my heart out.

Before crafting, though, must come Goodwill. Isabel and I were the first peeps in the door, at 10am right when they opened.

We actually hit up 2 Goodwill's and 1 $0.99 store.
And then I crafted my heart out.
I only paused one time, long enough to run and grab a Mr. Pibb.  Okay, a second one.

At the first Goodwill, I found two lamps. They didn't have any shades, but at least I scored two lamps that matched! I recently decided to do my hall over again. It just doesn't feel right.

Here is a picture of the lamps, in progress of a make-over.

I only had one can of Ivory spray paint left, so I used a white spray paint for a base coat.

Once that was dry, I went over both lamps with the Ivory. Can you see the glass and gold?! Ugh.
I think they look so much better now.
Isabel thinks the leaf looks like a Mary Jane leaf. Kids these days.

While I waited for these sweethearts to dry, I worked on a few other pieces...

But more on those later!

Now I just need to find the perfect lamp shades!
And find out if Thing 1 and Thing 2 actually work.
Keep your fingers crossed!!

Linking to: Polly want a Crafter?
Linking to: Craft O Maniac

Wake & Bake

First things first - I finally found a rooster.
Now, it ain't much - but it will do. Especially since it was a mere $5 at Wally World.
I completely forgot to take a before picture. Not very smart, huh?

To help you understand the color 'before' - I will borrow words from the great master-mind himself, Mr. Nico. He said, "Mom, it looks like an animal cracker."

There. That should tell you that it was a very blotchy, beige-y, beige.

After some time outside yesterday and a coat of Ivory spray paint, allow me to introduce Roo, the rooster.

 

And here he sits, in his new home.

Isabel was joking at dinner last night..."What if the rooster wakes us up in the morning?!" We just laughed at with her. Silly girl.

Do you want to know what DID wake us up this morning?!?!  The alarm.
As in the HOUSE ALARM. As in Nic just wanted to know what the weather felt like. Oye ve. Our alarm company is going to LOVE us!

In food news, look at what I made yesterday.

My very first apple pie. Ever.
Last year, I made my very first pumpkin pie.
I will admit - for this particular pie, I did not make the crust. Marcos was begging for this pie, and I just wanted to get it over with, so I bought the pre-made crust.

Shame on me. I had NO IDEA that the apples and spices would be soooo good that they would be over-taken by the eh - so - so crust. I know I can make a nice, flaky crust. I've done it before.

So, I think I am going to give Apple Pie # 2 a shot. And really knock the socks off my hombre.

Next weekend, of course.

There you have it: Wake & Bake!

P.S. Lots of little crafts to share with you through out this coming week.

Signs, Signs, everywhere Signs...

Or maybe I should have titled this post Reminders, Reminders, everywhere Reminders...
But it doesn't have a catchy enough tune, me thinks.

Evidently, my high school crush thinks this is the best way to remind me to do something:

What I want to know is why he doesn't just fill out the form and send it in himself?

Instead of waiting 5 weeks for me to do it.

Sheesh.

Men.