Easy Day…
Today was a day of relaxation and cleaning up my crafty space. I did make a new light box for photos! YAY.. and I snapped of a few pictures to test it out. Hope you all have a relaxing day today and didn’t have too much running around. …
Old into New
I picked up a coffee mug tree when I was at the thrift store the other day for 69 cents! So after seeing a post on Lil Blue Boo about making it a accessory organizer I had to try! I forgot to take a before picture, sorry. I hope she …
The Daily Challenge
About 3 months ago my mom invited me to be apart of a website that promotes health and well-being, through daily “challenges” …
Ms R’s first day of Kindergarten
Yesterday Ms R started her long journey into school days! She was so excited and could not wait to get back and …
crazy last few weeks~
These last few weeks since I said YES, I have read, writing, making lists, and just been a bit overwhelmed with everything …
I said YES!
This morning has been a whirlwind of craziness and happiness! Jermie and I were doing our morning routine of blog reading, drinking …
New Prizes in The Mail!
I was so giddy yesterday when I opened the door to see a box! What could it be? BOOKS! I know, I …
Sold!
The other day a friend of mine at work asked me if I could make her 4 new wallets. I jumped at …
What a STORM!
Last Monday (7-11-11) we had a wicked storm.. I was listening to the thunder, comforting my big dog, and BOOM, CRASH, ZZZZZP, …
New Project Underway!
Here’s a sneak preview! Can’t wait to get this one done!
Customizing a Birthday Party – Tutorial
This past week had a birthday party for Ms R, 2 days before the party, she asked ” is my party going …
Ms. R turns 5!
Little Ms. R … such a cutie, turned 5 June 26th! We had a small party for her in our newly cleaned …
Backyard Cleanup!
Little Ms R, she is growing up so fast! She turned 5 this past weekend and to celebrate, her dad and …
Thrift Store! O How I love thee…
While trying to find a cheap folding table at our local thrift store, I came across some gems in the sewing section. …
I was a giveaway WINNER!
I entered for a giveaway on Always In Wonder (http://www.alwaysinwonder.com) (you should check out the site! Very awesome!) and WON!! Woo hoo!! I …
Little Bit of Color!
Last week, while on vacation, we were cleaning and fixing up the house like crazy! Getting ready for Ms R’s birthday, we …
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SUPAKITCH & KORALIE – VÄRLDSKULTUR MUSEET GÖTEBORG
This is so amazing! I am going to have to read up on these artists! I am in art heaven watching these …
To Fix or Not To Fix
Have you ever bought an item from the store, come home excited to look at it again, then realize its broken… fixable, …
Prudent Baby post “What you need List”
Great post over at Prudent Baby today! A beginner’s guide to sewing, the in’s and out’s on what you need to become successful. The …
Hancock Fabrics 1/2 off Sale! & Fathers Day
Hancock Fabric Store is having a HUGE 1/2 off sale this weekend. This is dangerous for me… I went in to get …
Simplicity Pattern #2738 – Ms R’s Birthday present! First Tutorial!
Simplicity Pattern #2738 – Tutorial Tonight, I decided to crank out one of the Ms R’s birthday gifts. She turns 5 next …
Test Your Brain
If you can raed this, you have a sgtrane mnid, too. Can you raed this? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 …
Slowly…
Got my haul from IKEA the other day and was itching to put up my new shelves! Ended up, having to wait …
Let There Be Light!
Here is a “teaser” for whats to come in my sewing space, I went to IKEA and got some new lighting, should …
Quick Note
Tomorrow, I will be making trek to IKEA to pickup another haul of supplies. My sewing room is coming together nicely and …
We Love Our Dogs
Our oldest dog has had some hip issues lately, it breaks my heart for this awesome dog. She is a 8-9 yr …
Pink Chalk Fabric Club
It has arrived, I always get so excited when I see it come in the mail. I am part of the Pink …
Jesy VS Simplicity #3633
I must say, since I started to sew, I have been completely intimidated by actual sewing patterns. I mean they are like Swedish to me… …
Little Ms “R” is a Preschool Graduate!
Little Ms “R” graduated! Preschool is over and according to her teacher, she will be ready to go on to kindergarten no …
New Orleans… What a Blast!
I just got back from a long weekend with my girlfriends in New Orléans (NOLA), it was so fun and exciting.. since …
A Little Coffee Coaster
A little coffee coaster for my desk, had some scraps from making the purse.. Wanted something cute to put on my new …
Buttercup Bag from Made-by-Rae.com
I am always searching online for new cool patterns/tutorials to try.. my last count for blogs I follow was just over 135.. …
Baby stuff
Recently Mrs. R had her new little bundle of joy enter her life.. Miss Emma is beautiful and healthy. I wanted to …
Nice coupon codes for Moms!
diapers.com coupon code 15% off one item! Enter PTGMAR11 (expires 6-30-11)
ReVamp!
Took some time and really thought how i would like to use my workspace.. This is the process I had and …
Ms R’s Christmas gift from me..handmade :D
I wanted to make Ms R a dress for a christmas gift since she keeps asking “is that for me..” or “are …
Yoda… let the force be with you!
Looking through Ms. R’s clothes to try out a new craft of freezer paper stenciling, I came across a stained white long …
Christmas Project with the Girls
Sorry I didn’t even think to take pictures while we were making some cool Salt Dough Ornaments tonight! My hands were salty and gross …
Simply Modern Mom Giveaway in partner with Little Partners!!
I just read Learning Tower Giveaway From Little Partners by Simply Modern Mom. Check it out! – The Learning tower is amazing~!! …
Sew More Sew
Been at it again!! All images are copyrighted and property of Jkesseldesign. All rights reserved. Do not use without permission of …
Some Old Art
I thought I would share some of my artwork that is on canvas or paper Hope you enjoy! I have to find …
I have been a Sewing!
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Giveaways! = Amazing stuff!
Double Giveaway brought to you by Chasing Dreams Textures & Pamela Topping Actions !! $ 25.00 gift cards are being awarded to …
Little Ballerina
This past Tuesday marked an amazing event, Ms. R started her dance class. Tap and Ballet at the same studio my sister …
New Challenge
Recently I got the itch to start sewing, granted I never really learned how except for the few week course in 9th …
Old Memories Get Some New Life
Recently I have had some extra time (and new computer) to be able to go through a few years worth of images. …
16 weeks and Its Over
Well this morning I did my final weigh in, I pledged to lose 20 lbs and fell short by 1.8 lbs which …
3 weeks to go and 14.8 lbs lighter!
Down to the final stretch of the challenge! 5 lbs to my goal weight of 120! I can’t tell you how hard …
12.9 lbs down for 9% of weight!!
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