Tag: crafting

Random thoughts…

I couldn’t decide what I wanted to write about today so I decided to share some random thoughts.

  • Happy Father’s Day – I don’t know how to celebrate this year. Last year was the first Father’s Day after my dad passed. There was a lot more sadness last year. This year I am a bit more introspective. I have been thinking more about the good times we had with my dad.
  • Tiny ducks – The Jeep duck craze has spread into every kind of little plastic figure you can think of, and people are hiding them all over. You never know what you will find. I have quite a collection on my desk at work. It is one of those things that bring a smile to your face when you find one. I have found mushrooms, gnomes, owls, many different ducks, a seal, and many more.
  • It is HOT – It has been so hot in Florida this week. The A/C at the house can’t keep up. When it gets uncomfortable, it is time to go for a ride and enjoy the car’s A/C.
  • I still enjoy my job. It is NOT boring. At the end of the day I feel like I’ve accomplished something. 99.9% of my coworkers are 100% awesome.
  • I found a craft group to join. Next Saturday will be the first day I participate. I honestly can’t wait. I went to a small crafting program last weekend all by myself and had a ball.
  • Only 5 months and 9 days left till Hurricane Season is over.
  • I don’t have as many random thoughts in my head as I thought.

Thanks for reading my ramblings.

That darn algorithm! NOT!

Most of the time, I despise how social media uses its algorithms to send targeted posts and ads to your feed. However, over the past two weeks, the algorithm has been sending me info that is not only relevant but also inspiring.

CRAFTING GET-TOGETHERS!!

I have received ads for funny flower pot painting, paper crafting, painting, crochet-alongs, and more. For the first time in a while my crafting juices are flowing. I feel inspired.

Today, I went to a local coffee shop to paint air fresheners. I know that sounds weird but it was really fun. The SALTY one with the turtle and starfish is black raspberry vanilla scented. The butterfly is champagne-apple and honey scented. They are strong scents but I like them.

The ad said the craft even would be from 4 – 7 PM. The coffee shop was already crowded when I got there at 3:50 PM. I was the only solo participant. I was also the only one without children. Everyone shared the paint and glitter. Everyone complimented each other on their freshie.

It took me about an hour to paint and glitter my two freshies. I had a lovely cold brew coffee while I was there.

Sometimes the simplest of activities can refresh your soul. Today it was painting airfresheners.

Thanks for reading.

What’s up 2024?

I can’t believe it has been 76 days since my last post! What have I been up to? Lots of reading, crocheting, and working on myself. Blogging hasn’t been at the top of my To Do list lately but I really have to get back into the habit. I’m way behind on book reviews. Eeek!

So, what is in store for 2024? Here is my work-in-progress plan for the year:

  • Commit to writing at least one book review per month to be posted on or around the 15th.
  • Continue eating healthier and track what I eat.
  • Come up with a food prep plan that will work for Mike and me.
  • Continue crocheting and learning new techniques.
  • List 5 crocheted items on either my Etsy or Tedooo shop to get started selling my crafts.
  • Start a notebook of crochet ideas
  • Be happy.
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com

What are your plans for 2024? How will you track your successes?

Thanks for reading

March 24, 2023 – Craft therapy: Positive Potato

I saw a positive potato that someone crocheted and had to find instructions. I finally found them.

He still needs arms and his uplifting sign but here he is – Positive Potato.

What have you made lately? Was it fun? Did it lift your spirits like my potato friend did for me?

Thanks for reading.

What I did on my vacation

We were off work last week doing work around the house. In between chores and projects, I spent some time crafting. I am really enjoying crocheting. I’m getting more confident in my skills. I participated in a mystery crochet-along. The parts of the crochet pattern came out every other day. At the end we had a finished product. Here’s some pictures of the crafts I worked on this week.

crocheted bunny
bunny butt
Bunny has a friend that still needs eye and a beak
The finished mystery crochet-along
My first attempt at chalk paste stenciling

Hopefully I’ll be back to regular posts this week.

Thanks for reading.