Party Month

I was just thinking the other day I wonder if hubby will surprise me on my birthday or give me some extra funds for some goodies I have had my eye on for a little while. Getting older is never fun unless you party hard for weeks leading up to your birthday.

 I have been shopping hard for a mini family vacation that we are taking part of my birthday celebration. We are taking all four children on a ten plus hour drive to .....

Wish me luck. Traveling with my littles for our first real family vacation. 

Hope everyone has a lovely week!!

(10) Workspace Wednesday!!!

First let's keep it real.

This is the current state of one side of my table.

No judgements !!

I wanted to start scrap booking the (hiding head in shame) years that I printed but never got to. 

Ladies are you years behind like me???

I am just now getting caught up on my daughter who is now 8.

Sorry for the poor photos. 

Taking pictures at night is never a great idea unless you have a photo box.

My son who is now 5...

My daughter was so proud to be a big sister.

This charm bracelet was from a class at Silver Bella that I never finished.

Now its ready to wear...

I hope everyone has a lovely week...

Hugs, 

Tabitha

(9) Finding Pause...

That phrase "Death and Taxes" has me perplexed!

I spent the entire week sorting and organizing receipts for things I was sure was a tax deduction.

Turns out I wasted an entire week since I can't deduct any of it...

Argh! uncle Sam got me good... 

but now I have learned so much from this experience.

I have made a list of crafty projects and have decided this year will be my year of crafts.

I am Inspired, Rejuvenated, and Refreshed!

I am determined to create for my children and for myself.

I have been scrapbooking, baking and I am determined to Sew...

I really have no idea when it comes to sewing, 

so I am sure there will be a lot of 

Argh's!

Aw's!

and 

 hopefully some 

Ahhs!

I also plan on some no sew projects...

So I better hurry and get started...

(8) I need some spring!

During this momentary absence of spring in my neck of the woods I am glad that I hosted this Spring has Sprung Swap. 

These petite basket are currently serving as my bits of spring around my home.

 The snow on the ground has given me suffering from the winter blues. 

I am longing so for the sun to brighten my days!

This spring basket was created for me by Lisa. 

Isn't it darling?

Lisa used one of my favorite things!

Pink Velvet

Lisa included these wonderful goodies for me to enjoy.

Tucked inside the little matchbox was a wonderful assortment of buttons and crafty bits!

Thank you Lisa for such a fun basket!

In my haste to post Lisa's basket by the deadline I neglected to take pictures of the basket I had created for her. Lisa was gracious enough to take some for me to post. What a doll!

These baskets are one of those projects that are infectious! 

I truly enjoyed creating these and you can see the others I created in previous posts.

And what kind of crafter would I be if I did not send along some bits of crafty inspiration for Lisa...

Hopefully soon I will be getting my hands dirty in some earth planting some beauties for my garden...

(7) Sweet Spring

Hello Ladies, 

Yes I have been crazily making these little spring baskets for my swap. I created this pink version of the    vintage inspired basket for the sweet Francie. 

 I sent her these goodies for getting her craft on!

And because I have been promising her a little extra goody for all her generosity over the years I sent her a petite crown. 

I knew pink and lavender was the way to go! 

I just loved making these goodies !!

Now onto what my sweet friend created and sent MOI!

How darling is this spring basket? 

And look at these vintage jewels... I see some jewelry making happening very soon.

Francie knows the way to my heart.

Look at this amazingly generous vintage millinery hat...

in my FAVORITE color!!!!

This swap was super fun

&

 Happy Pink Saturday Ladies! 

Linking up with Beverly

Hugs, 

Tabitha

(6) Spring is Here

 Hello Ladies,

I just could not wait to share the latest creations that have made the lack of warm weather tolerable.

After searching Pinterest and Flickr for some handmade basket inspiration I found this lovely image that just spoke to me...

Then off I went to create !

This is what I came up with for Terri!

This was my first attempt at a nest made from vintage sheet music. I then dipped the nest in mica for some glitter! I used two mini nut cups and scallop edged the bottom. 

I was super happy with the way it turned out!

Some of her goodies.

I totally rushed getting these out on time and the photos did not turned out as I had hoped. 

This is the Lovely Basket that the sweet Terri created for me to treasure!

Aren't these goodies just the BEST!

Terri knows me well and has never disappointed me!

Stay tuned Ladies as I have been going bananas with spring!

Hugs, 

Tabitha

(5) Inspiration All Around

Hello Ladies,

Do you ever stop and ponder where you draw your inspiration from? I sometimes wonder if everything has not been done.

I am longing for warm weather to get outside with my littles and get my hands dirty. I was at Costco buying groceries and immediately was struck by all the beautiful bulbs and gardening supplies.

It reminded me that spring is just around the corner.

I was doing my usual pinteresting and have been adding some beauties to my "Mon Petit Jardin" board,

when I noticed how many packages of flowers and how many millinery flowers I have purchased over the years.

Ohhh Millinery your delicate nature and your soft velvets call to me!

I have completely destroyed my craft room in the last two weeks and am in the middle of four swaps that are in need of my attention before i can start cleaning.

Lately I wonder if I will ever find a way to organize my things where it will make sense. I envy those who have it all figured out.

I wanted to take this opportunity to share a few projects I am happy to say are complete.

My crafty brain has been in over drive lately and I am happy to report that I am using and not hoarding

 This is Melody Ross Paper made by GCD studios.

Embellished with K& C bird die cut & Flower stickers, Prima Flowers Pearl swirls, vintage lace, Washi  tape and Melody Ross sheers and paper phrases.

Another Melody Ross line ...with Hambly frame rub-on assorted American Crafts sticker letters, Jenni Bowlin Bunting and vintage inspired red button, Maya Road Washi & trim, 

This layout was created with Melody Ross paper as well. I love how this line was both masculine and feminine. I wish more lines had this much versatility. 

I used lots of embellishments on this one. Jenni Bowlin, Maya Road, Glitz Designs, assorted washi tape, and 7 Gypsies fabric tape and stickers... 

OK off to start on another pile of photos for more projects to share...

Hugs, 

Tabitha