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Just a quick blog post because I found this idea on Pinterest. So different and unique!! This would be such a cute idea and cheap to make! This is on my to do list of projects... list... haha!!



Oh Snap!!!

Well, I braved the needle and ink again... Yep! A NEW TATTOO!!! I know I must seem crazy to get something permanent on my skin FOR LIFE!!! But both of my tattoos are very near and dear to me. Very special meanings behind both of them. The one I've had since June 09 is of my moms initials. I've wanted to ink her initials on my skin since she passed away in 2002 but never had the guts to pull it off. I braved it and had it done in Mobile, AL (my hometown) while on vacation visiting my family. It's on my hip and hidden unless I'm well.. naked (DUH) or wearing a swim suit. It's not that I'm not proud of it at all... I just don't like having them on parts where you can see them at all times. (wrist, arm, foot or wherever clothing doesn't cover) It was emotional getting it and VERY PAINFUL!!! I should have thought about hmmm... hip bone being under my fatty hips... HELLO!!! Ouchy for sure!

This newest tattoo is something that means the world to me. My best friend Jaclyn and my love of photography!!! <3  We both share the love of taking pictures and have always been snapping shots with our phones or cameras. Pictures are a permanent memory of that special moment you shot. Pictures tell a story of where you've been and where you're going. Pictures also capture those bad hair styles, clothing choices, crazy college moments and best of all family and friends. I don't have my mom around anymore but I do have the amazing times we shared on pictures! Jaclyn isn't in Knoxville all the time but I have pictures to remind that she might be far away but I can see her face anytime I need to cheer up! Side note about JaC... We cheered together and were close close friends since freshman in high school. We have been through thick and thin with my mom passing away and her losing her dad. She is the kindest person I know and would do anything for anyone!! Love that girl!!



So... I got a tattoo of a camera with a pink heart!! (pink had to be on it of course!!!) Almost vintage looking with the style and shadowing.  I found the design on Pinterest and fell in love with it. I have also never really seen a camera tattooed on anyone. So I went ahead and got it done this past Saturday. The place I picked you can see if I'm wearing a sundress or swim suit... and also naked. (hehe) I had the hardest time picking the place and went with my back shoulder blade. Not near as painful as the one on my hip either!!! WOO HOO!! This one only took about 30 minutes too! When he finished I went to the mirror and fell in love with it even more. I'll post picture of it now but once it heals I'll update the pictures.

This is a reminder that life is too short to not live!



Pinterest!



For all you iPhone people out there who love blogs or just finding really cool things you MUST download the app Pinterest!!! NOW!!! Go to your app store and search for it...click download and get ready for CRACK APP! Honestly I have a hard time putting my phone down sometimes just because it's like a bad drug and I can't stop using it! Now for you Droid users Pinterest isn't available for the Droid system yet! :( Sniffle sniffle it makes me sad too since my sweet Granny has a Droid now. But good news... THEY HAVE A WEB SITE TOO!!!! WOO HOO!!!

I didn't know what to think about this app/ site at first until I was on medical leave and was stuck at home for 5 weeks. Oh. My. Goodness. I have Jaclyn to thank for this addiction! She's the one who told me about the app and we now are hooked! Anything you can think of you can find. A few of my favorite things would be... craft ideas, cooking ideas, decorating ideas and tips, quotes and funny signs, the list could keep going and going but you need to check it out ASAP! I'll post what Pinterest is below to explain it a little better!

In a nut shell though its a virtual pin board. I like to think of it as an Internet cork board for me to *pin* my favorite things! You also get to make different boards for different themes. Themes?? I have 79 different boards because I'm just crazy and like to keep my pins organized by different things. I also love to name my boards crazy/ funny names  My top 10 favorite/ most pinned boards would be as followed.
Artsy Fartsy- Craft Ideas
NOM NOM NOM- Food ideas
LoL- Funny things that make me laugh
Holy Hair- Amazing hair ideas
Quotes and Signs- Great quotes and signs
Dreaming- Wedding ideas or future ideas for weddings
Let Them Have Cake- Different Cake ideas! yum
JaC- A board made just for Jaclyn and things I think she'll love
DIY- DIY projects I NEED to do
PINK- Everything I find that is pink I post on this board.

*This link is to my personal Pinterest site! My Pinterest!!! :)

Go and try Pinterst... you wont be disapointed!!! :) Read below for more info on Pinterest!! ENJOY!

 Click here to get started... but don't say I didn't warn you!!!  :) http://pinterest.com/

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a Virtual Pinboard.

Pinterest lets you organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and organize their favorite recipes.
Best of all, you can browse pinboards created by other people. Browsing pinboards is a fun way to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests

What Can You Do with Pinterest?

Redecorate your Home!

Joy uses Pinterest to save decorating ideas for her new home in LA. She saves patterns, furniture, and accessories that catch her eye.

Plan a Wedding!

Divya and Ben use Pinterest to plan their wedding. Their Moms can leave comments about the dresses, flowers, and ties they pin up.

Find your Style!

Tim uses Pinterest to share his personal style. He pins clothing, shoes and accessories he finds while browsing stores and fashion blogs.

Save your Inspirations!

Sha uses Pinterest to save design inspirations for his job. He can reference inspiring design work to share with his team at Trulia.

Save Your Recipes!

Jessica uses Pinterest to discover new gluten free recipes. She always has a collection of tasty appetizers and deserts she can cook when she’s hungry and looking for ideas.

All Knotted Up!



So... It's been a LONG time since I've blogged about anything. First off I got sick and was out of work for 5 WEEKS!!! It sucked big time and I was in no mood to try anything crafty. Sad I know, but when I went to Hobby Lobby to buy something to keep my mind off of being sick I had a migraine attach driving on my way back. So, that bumbed me out big time!!! I'm back to being healthy and feeling good so I've got my crafty little hands a going!

Thanks to my bestest friend of all times Jaclyn I started making these super cute wreaths. Knot Wreaths is what I like to call them but they might have another fancy name. They are so easy to make and turn out looking super cute but it takes FOREVER to make one. Not really forever but it takes me at least two hours. Well worth the time though because they turn out so cute and you can add any thing to them to make them personalized. Of course I added wooden letters because I love monogram anything. Jason left for his week trip to Memphis with Ali last Friday so I had a little time to myself to play ARTSY FARTSY craft time! I ventured off to Hobby Lobby in Maryville to get a grape vine wreath to play with until Jaclyn sent me the coolest idea and I went to town in the fabric section. I swear I was there for at least 2 hours!!! We can decorate our desk at work however we want now so I wanted to make a cute wreath for my cube door. :)

After I picked out the fabric I needed I headed to the floral section to get a simple wire wreath. ($1.99-woo hoo!)  I'll put the instruction on how to make the wreath below. It's so simple and turns out so cute and it a GREAT gift for anyone! I made myself one then decided I should make my boss Alice one for her boring plain wooded door at work. Every time I make her something everyone else seems to want one too! I guess she's my Guinea pig for my craft project. ;) I think they both turned out great! I'm not cutting my fabric perfect I just fold and fold until I get a strip then cut down the middle then cut the pieces that are folded. SIMPLE AND EASY!!!!  As always enjoy and get crafty!!!

P.S.
I also found another blog that instructions if that helps!! :)
(Instead of a hunny bun roll of fabric I bought 5-6 different colors of fabric and had the sweet ladies at Hobby Lobby cut them into 1/4 of a yard. That's all you need!!! :)
Looky Here!!! :)

I bought the one next to me left foot. Middle sized one.

5 strips of different colors. You can use as many as you want though!

Keep going around and around.

LOVE the wooden M for a personal touch!

A for Alice! Love the colors I picked for her wreath!

My newest request from Karen at work. This will be for her front door! The colors match her house! :)

knot after knot after knot... ;)

Just gotta add the M for her last name! :)