Freebie Friday - Subway Art Fun week 2!

Hey there! Do you all get excited when Friday roles around? TGIF really just puts a big ol' smile on my face! :D

I am definitely ready for the weekend! Saturdays are "me" days. I spend Monday to Friday with my kiddos but also 3 other kiddos that I babysit. Some weeks seem crazier than others, this week was one of them.

But, like I said Saturdays are "me" days, and they usually involve some sort of crafty/hobby/baking/project of some such! This really makes me happy, hence -->"Art is Joy". I get to throw my creations on paper {and/or canvas!} and it is sooo freeing! :D OK, So on to Freebie Friday! 

Here it is...

"ART IS JOY" - Right click, print & throw it in a cute frame!
TA-DA!

Hope you have a marvelous weekend!
~happy crafting!~

Projects for this week....{and really stinkin' cold temps to boot!}

Good Morning to ya! I really do think Tuesdays should start off the week! Don't ya think? Anywho....temps have been insanely cold for awhile now; I think we have had 2 "nice" days in the last 2 months. Yesterday hit a low of -52* Celsius (with the windchill) Yikes! 

Today was back to school for my kiddos with temps at -46; surprisingly the buses still ran. (Yay for this mama! :D) 

This month I am back at paper crafting and sewing some wonderful projects. 

I have a customer order birthday banner for the end of the month and my nephew's quilt to make for his 2nd birthday! (Still hard to believe he is almost 2!)

I am always thrilled when I get to bring this gal out of storage!!
I am using Close to My Heart cartridge "Art Philosophy" for the
Birthday Banner! 

Have I ever mentioned that I LOVE GLITTER?! It is so messy and shiny and I just love it so much! :D

I literally had glitter from face to feet {and ALL over my cloth chairs and floors!} Ok, enough with my glitter obsession! 

My older two girls came back from Gran's house on the weekend with all their goodies from Christmas vacation! DD 2 received a donut maker from Mr. Claus this year, so we ended up testing it out on Saturday afternoon! So much fun! 

I have tons of Do You Bake? product on hand from a party I had recently, {I'm a big fan of this company!} so I thought why not try out their Yummy Tummy Treats! Chocolate Donuts. EASY PEASY!

My Khy modeling her beautiful
creation! 

DONUTS!!! My taste testers jump in for the first bites! These mini donuts were a hit with all the kiddos!

Turned out pretty good I think! Next on my list of kitchen gadgets to try is the cake pop machine! {Another Christmas gift that Khy received!}

Last photo for the day!
My sweet mom-in-law made me a box FULL of beautiful crocheted pieces, including this crochet hat with a brim. I love it! I also got boot cuffs, scarves, headbands, and some slouchie hats! I might add some of her creations in future posts! She is so talented I tell ya! {& maybe I should add 'learn to crochet' to my 30x30 list!}

~happy crafting!~

Freebie Friday - Subway Art Fun

Shall we try something? Starting today, January 3, 2014, I will be throwing out one (1) free 8x10" piece of subway art! I have fallen in love with subway art! I've actually made up pieces MONTHS in advance for 3 of my sisters' birthdays! I love it!

Here is the 1st one:

All you need to do is right click & either save it or print it!

Whaddya think? Feel free to leave me some feedback as I am very new to the Subway Art Trend!

~happy crafting!~

A few of my favorite things!

It is a FROSTY one out there today! I think it hit -47 degrees today?! Yikes!

So the kiddos and I have been playing games, coloring pages, and I've managed to start a mini-Christmas Digital Scrapbook on http://www.picmonkey.com/! Yay! 

I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things! (Yes, I know they are just things...but sometimes those things can make me happy!)

STARBUCKS! It is so bad for me & not to mention so expensive, hence why I treat myself mAAAYBE twice a year! (Usually fall and Christmas!)

CHOCOLATE: pretty much any chocolate, except the gross ones in Pot of Gold that are strawberry cream filled! blech! :P

oh! M&M's=All time favorite! (Peanut!)

DIAMONDS: I don't have a lot, but I do treasure my gifts from family that are those precious rocks! 

OWLS: Owl anything & everything! These cuties in the photo are salt and pepper shakers from my friend Jess over at fresh. by jess.

Stay warm &

~happy crafting!~

Happy New Year!

HELLO 2014! 

I love fresh starts! So cheers to a new year to all of my family and friends! I love your support and encouragement all year round!

Photo Credit: www.zazzle.com

This year the one thing that stands out for me the most, is that I am on an incredible journey learning to follow what God has in store for me. Through reading my bible more (and when I remember) & praying more, I am wanting to do what God wants me to do. And by doing that I really believe that I will be a better wife and mom. 

Another adventure that took place was that I joined a community called Trim Healthy Mama. This new lifestyle has made me feel awesome! I joined in May 2013 and have lost 40 pounds! I have another 75-100lbs to go. Thank you Serene & Pearl!

I started my 2nd year of Social Work in September and let me tell you that was not easy. The first couple weeks were so full of raw emotion over the content of lectures and workload involved, I was really not sure of how I was to continue. With the help of prayers and support from my husband, my mom, and my friends I managed to finish up this semester with a 70% average! WOOT! I'll take it! 

I am really looking forward to new ventures & a lot more crafting in the upcoming months! I am praying for health and joy in the year to come!

Sara's Word of the Year - 2014

And with that...

Take care, God Bless & 

~happy crafting!~

Thankful & Feeling Blessed!

Today I am thankful. I am thankful that I am a stay at home mama. I am thankful for my health, (and even though I still get headaches, I am thankful for the reminder that God heals!) I am thankful for our finances that my hubby so graciously has under control, this allows me to get groceries and feed all of our bellies! I am thankful for my friends and family who love me for me. I am thankful for the time I got to spend with my little Miss C today. I am thankful for being able to teach her some very useful life skills...baking, cooking, and yes, even cleaning up! ;) I am thankful that my children come home from school with smiles and hugs for their mama! Oh, and I am thankful for coffee & Christmas music! (I am sipping on some java & listening to Pentatonix's Christmas Album waiting for those smiles and hugs!!) ;)

I am blessed to live this life I have been given. Thank you Jesus! As we are heading QUICKLY into the Season of Life & Giving....I am remembering to thank and be thankful for what I already have, and am trying hard not to become the "green-eyed monster".

Merry Christmas Everyone!
~happy crafting!~

New Paintings!

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