Doing a Little Rearranging

Being that I have two blogs this one here and Creations by Kerry, I'm going to be doing some rearranging since I have stuff here that needs to go on there. And trying to fix stuff on here. I have been lackadaisical in keeping up with either of my blogs and I am working hard to fix that. So, if you notice things missing or see new stuff added, just do as I do and go with the flow lol, it will all be fixed soon :)


Till then

Me...

I know I have very few followers on this blog, but that is ok. This is a place for me to let out things that normally just stay couped up in my brain. But still I wonder about posting some things and not others. I am not one that talks freely about things but some times I really need to just let it hang out. Not like I'm a celebrity or something and the paparazzi will be stalking me haha. And writing stories about what I put on here.
So, I think I am going to be just letting it all go. If I feel the need to post about something I will, and I also want to learn how to do more with my blogs, so maybe I will do that here too. 
Ok that is enough from crazy beautiful me :)

Still here, just busy

Sick kiddos, sick moma. But a change in thinking, I will be healthy, I will be healthy :) Trying to get things settled for Char's baby shower (I seriously have NO IDEA what I am doing), rearranging the craft room (AGAIN), and just being busy in general. Here are a few pics I have taken lately. Although the camera didn't capture exactly what I was seeing.

Befuzzled lol

That is about the only word I could come up with to describe how I am feeling at this point in time. There is sooooo much I need to get done and so much that I should do and yet I feel so lost and don't know in which direction to turn. There is a song called Circles by Soul Coughing, that is the theme of my life, I just keep going in circles, mind, body and soul. UGH!!!!
Off to clean and try to finish organizing my craft area (I doubt that will ever truly happen but a girl can dream haha)
Have a blessed day.

Helping out...

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it is nasty and rainy here today. I have caught up on my dvr'd shows, started a few projects and just have generally been lazy all day. Tomorrow (praying that it isn't raining) trip to storage to get more stuff.

Off to finish up projects and start a fresh pot of coffee :)

beautiful sky

Yesterday I went out on the porch and this was the sight that greeted me. Such gorgeous colors.

New Blog

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I am having to close my etsy shoppe :( But I have made a new blog to showcase my creations and sell them. Right now it is under construction as I get things together. Here is the link Kerry's Creations be sure to check back soon to see what I have been up to.
As for other stuff going on, there really hasn't been much. I'm working diligently on baby shower invitations. I want this to be the best for Charlotte but I have NO IDEA what I am doing, so I am praying for the best.
It is getting very cold at night here. This week our highs will be in the 50's and I am so happy about that, I knew I would have to deal with the cold but man, I am still not acclimated yet and I can't seem to stay warm.
Ok I am off to take care of a few things.
Have a good one all :)

Just a short vent

I have known my bf since 2nd grade (yes that is a very LONG time) In 4th grade she went after a girl that had pushed me down on the ice, she is the one I called when there was a bat in my house, she is the one my kids call if I am laying in bed crying for no reason. I LOVE this woman with all my heart. BUT... she does NOT know how to take NO for an answer. She invited me to go to a "party" at her friends house tonight, NOT my kinda thing (I am not a prude by far, but some things are better left in private)!!!! She is INSISTING that I go, no matter how many times I told her no I did not want to go.

Yes, I get the fact that she doesn't want me to get back into my old very horrible habit of staying couped up in the house, but dang, I don't want to go. I would rather walk from here to Walmart (which is a few miles away) in this cold weather, than go with her to this "party"!!! Why can she not understand my feelings???? Ugh, it bothers me that she won't listen to me sometimes.

Ok that is my vent, sorry but I had to get it out, and there isn't anyone here (besides daughter #1, who just laughs at me) to listen.

on blogging

I am a horrible, here and there blogger. I keep saying that I really need to start blogging more but in all reality, what would I blog about??? Cleaning, cooking, surfing the web???? Boring stuff lol As much as I try I do NOT create stuff every day, so there wouldn't be cute pics of my projects. My days are spent in a very boring (to me anyway lol) way. Kids up and off to school, cleaning (dreaded laundry included), sitting at my craft desk trying to channel my muse, sitting at the computer, getting the lil one from school, cooking and then going to sleep. See, I told you BORING!!!!!! So maybe I will come up with a goal of trying to blog at least once a week. Then maybe I will have something interesting for my readers to look at and read :)

Until then, have a blessed week :)

Inspiration hit

Started this on friday and finished it up last night. My very first ATC-Where is paradise??

Feels good to have created something again. And I will be working on more this week, I really need to get caught up on things and then start Harmonii's baby album. She isn't due till January so I figure I have plenty of time to make a very special album for my first grandchild :)

Off to finish getting ready to go to a family dinner and then home to just chill out and maybe get some more done in the craft room :)

randomness

Well we are all moved into our new place in MA. Yep, we moved back at the beginning of last month. I just had to be close to my grandbaby (even though she isn't here yet lol). Next week, I get to go to one of Char's appointments so I can hear Harmonii's heartbeat :) Char says I am more excited than her and I am hehe

The weather is yuck, I can't seem to stay warm lol But this is the Northeast so I will just have to get used to it.

Trying to get my crafting area all situated so I can start working on things for my shop again.

Ok not much of a talker this morning. Hope to be posting again soon.

Have a blessed day.

It's a girl :)

My daughter had another ultrasound yesterday and we found out it is a GIRL!!!!!!!!!!! Her name will be Harmonii Nicole. Now to pick out a theme for her.

And on another note in 10 days we will be packing up and leaving La. to go back to Ma. I just can't stay away from Char and Harmonii (even though she isn't due till Jan). I will just have to learn how to deal with the New England winters. Might even have to go see a dr. about my winter depression.

I know I haven't been posting much and I know I won't be in the coming weeks due to trying to finish up packing and stuff. But I will be back soon after the start of Sept.

Have a blessed day

Back in the Saddle again :)

Title is due to the fact that I have been up for almost 24 hours.

Due to a not very nice person (being graceul here) my digital camera was stolen about a month ago. I have been going NUTS without it. Don't get me wrong I love my father's 35mm but dang it, I want to see my pics NOW!!!!! And my cell just doesn't quite cut it on pic quality. So, yesterday I went out and bought myself a new digital camera. At first I was going to just get the same as I had before and then I spotted the ones they had on clearance. Woohoo---- I brought this baby home with me. Even though I still have to get used to using it, I already love it more than my previous one. Not only are there more functions on the camera itself, the software that comes with it is sooooo much better.

So, soon I will be back to adding pics to my blog. Can you tell I am so happy????!!!!!

Ok off to surf the web some more. These sleepless nights are crazy lol

Have a good day everyone.

Just checkin in.

This little miracle is expected to be welcomed into the world and our family on January 13th. But if he or she is anything like their mother they will be late. I still can't believe I am going to be a grandmother. LOL. But I have so many ideas in mind, of things to make for this tiny lil one.I have been doing some crafting. And even though it is only work for my etsy shop it makes me feel peaceful. I have even been doing some hand embroidery, which I haven't done in many years, and there is still alot for me to learn. But I feel if I am having fun and making something, it is all worth it.

Off to get my lil man his breakfast and do some house cleaning before I start a few more projects.

Have a blessed day.

crazy lazy lol

With the 100+ temps I haven't been doing much but sitting inside and working on projects. I have a few in progress that I hope to share soon. a sketch journal I made out of an old book. I hand bound it and let me tell you I have ALOT to learn about binding books.
charm bracelet I made for all the charms I received from my fellow Altered_stARTers.
hand embroided cuff bracelet made from an old shirt cuff. Inspired by Elsie Flannigan.
recipe box I redid.
close up of one of the charms I made to add to my bracelet.
My youngest is spending part of her summer with her aunt in Oklahoma. Dale is due back from his dad's at the beginning of July. And my oldest is turning 18 on July 19th and moving back to MA a few days after that. :( I am upset that she is leaving but I know it is for the best.
Well I am off to finish making cheeseburgers for Char and I. and too work on another Elsie inspired cuff bracelet :)

bad, bad blogger

I really haven't had a chance to get here and post anything. And no :( it isn't because I have been spending all my time crafting (I could only wish lol). I have been reading alot lately. My newest book on the list is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilber.
Other than that not much going on besides the usually day to day stuff.
I added a widget on the side bar for Elsie Flannigan. She is just so darn cute and she makes me want to sit and doodle and paint and create all kinds of cute little things. Thanks for the inspiration Elsie :)
Ok off to take care of boring household chores (have already done 2 loads of laundry and hung them out on the line)
Have a blessed day :)

Pay it forward

Following along with some of my fellow Altered_stArters and doing this Pay it Forward. (Copied from Hope's page http://pixiesponderings1966.blogspot.com/)


The first 5 (five) people to respond will get something made by me.

This offer does have some limitations and restrictions, so please read carefully.

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
2. What I make will be just for you, with love.
3. It'll be done this year (2009).
4. I will not give you any idea what it will be. I will not give hints. It will be something handmade by me and will be a real tangible thing. It may very well be kooky or strange.
5. I reserve the right to make it as strange as I like, if I so desire.
6. In return, all you need to do is post this text on your blog (or a reasonable facsimile thereof) and make 5 (five) things for the first 5 (five) folks to respond.
7. Send me your mailing address--after I contact you. I MUST have a way to contact you. If you are on blogger, please make sure you have your email address in your profile.
Important: This offer is null and void if I do not see your post on your blog to pay this forward.

Just random stuff.

Your rainbow is shaded violet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What is says about you: You are a creative person. You appreciate beauty and craftsmanship. You are patient and will keep trying to understand something until you've mastered it.

Find the colors of your rainbow at spacefem.com.

Yes this definetly sounds like me. Well except for the patience part lol Sometimes I have patience and then sometimes I don't.

Have been working on some things. Wish I could share pics but Char has my camera. When she returns home I will be posting pics of my latest.

Insomniatic rambling

It is 5:09 am and I have yet to fall asleep. I have tried but alas the aching in my legs has kept me up yet again. Last night I didn't get to sleep till around 3 am and was awoken by eldest son at 9:30. I have tried Advil PM, Ibuprofen, stretching, massaging, and walking (to get more excercise). Nothing is helping and it is driving me nuts. I have children who depend on me and if I can't concentrate on my motherly duties because I am sleep-deprived, who is gonna make sure they get fed and have clean laundry and all that stuff. I did a search on one of the medical websites and got absolutely no where. I don't know what to do at this point. The middle two return to school after a week off for Spring Break but I still have youngest son home, so no sleeping for me. There has got to be something I can do to make my legs stop aching so bad.
As for my crafting it has taken a backseat to cleaning and decorating the house. My uncle brought me over to my storage unit and I found a few things to hang up in here. It is starting to feel a little more like home. I also brought 4 boxes of craft things home LOL I couldn't help it. I know I don't have the room for all my stuff but man I am missing my supplies. When I walk into storage I can hear them calling my name, "Oh, Kerry you know you want to bring us home and get us out of this stuffy storage area. We need to be paid attention to!!!" LOL
I have managed to put up my own clothesline. Not too hard considering that all I had to do was put up the rope LOL I don't know how long it will last but it felt so good to do it all on my own. I have also taken down the curtains that were nailed up when we moved in, washed them, and hung them back up with curtain rods. I'm doing my best to make this feel like home even though it is small and cramped. Hopefully come August when my lease is up I can find a 3 bedroom, which would suit us alot better. We have lived in this house for a little over a month and I have come to the conclusion that I really need my own space. The girls share a room, eldest son has his room (he's supposed to share with youngest son but that is a whole nother story), and youngest son and I are camping out in the living room. I have 1 little corner for my craft stuff and it drives me nuts. I am sleeping on the love seat (which could also be a cause of my achy legs) and I really, really miss my bed :(
Ok enough complaining. Like I told my good friend Mary Jo, I need to find my copy of "The Secret" and get refocused. I was doing so well on keeping a positive attitude and then BAM!!! I went back down the long road of despair. I don't like it and I need to snap out of it. I need positive things in my life, I want positive things in my life. I need to learn that all this stress is NOT good for me (well I already know that but I need to learn to get rid of it)!!!!!!!!
Ok it is now 5:27 am and I am almost done with a pot of coffee. Have to get the kiddos up in 30 minutes for school. So I am going to go for now.
Just an fyi lol I won't be posting any pictures :( till my lovely eldest daughter comes back from her trip to MA. She has my camera :(
Have a blessed day :)

Pics and Happy Easter

So here are the pics I promised. Brettney, Char, Brilynn, and Dale at Aunt Shirley's

Ian and Dale

Journal I recovered with a Starbucks bag- handles and all

an old lap desk that I decided needed a make-over

From my altered book

The kids and I went over to my aunt and uncles for dinner :) It was crazy but that is how I am used to it haha it felt good to be with them again. Weird though cause my mom wasn't there.