Home Again

It is so nice to be home after a long semester. It seems that the longer I am in school the less I like it, but there is only a year and a half left. So today I have some pictures to share with you of the dogs and a quick recipe for the season that I call Reindeer Poop. Stay crafty and happy holidays!

REINDEER POOP

1 Package of Oreos 

(any variety or something close will do; be creative) 

1 - 8 oz. Package of Cream Cheese

2 to 3 - Packages of Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate

Directions: Soften the cream cheese and crush the cookies into a powder. Put in same bowl and mix using a fork, or whatever utensil you like to use. Place bowl in fridge while you melt the chocolate as directed by package. Once chocolate is melted take bowl out get a spoon and form into small balls. Then swirl the sphere in the melted chocolate till completely covered. Place covered balls on a cookie sheet that is covered in wax paper or saran wrap. When finished place in fridge or freezer for chocolate to harden and enjoy.

 

Enjoying the Autum Air

As I mentioned in my last post, I made a trip home this weekend to see my family and grab a few things I needed before I was off for fall break. While I was there we went to Dunning Springs in a town near us and I took some pictures since it was so beautiful. Here are a few of the better ones and let me know what you think. Until next time, stay crafty!

That's Right, I'm a WINNER!

So a while back the lovely Miss CocoRose had a giveaway on her blog for some goodies in kind of a celebration for having her blog for a year, meeting new people and getting goodies of her own from others. At first there was only going to be one winner but then the lovely Vanessa (CocoRose) decided that she was give some other lucky readers some goodies too. Guess who was one of those readers? I have been a long time reader of Vanessa's but was always too shy to leave comments (now that I think of it, I'm shy on all the blogs that I read. Time to change that) until she had this lovely giveaway which gives everyone some courage I guess haha.

In all honesty I never thought that I would actually win since she has many followers but just wanted to say a little hi and say I love your blog. But then when I went back to her blog the next week...

I saw this on her blog post to announce the winner. I don't really know how to describe how I felt other than I did a double-take, made a strange noise I have never heard come out of my mouth and along with that a dance I have now idea came from (so glad there wasn't a video camera around). Once I calmed down and got somewhat back to normal I e-mailed Vanessa and waited patiently for my prize to arrive from Europe and to go home to get it...

Luckily I was able to go home this past weekend and would you look at the goodies!

I'm in love! There is a Cath Kidson frame that currently is holding the note Vanessa sent with the package until I can get a scrapbook page made and a lovely heart hanger. Both are now safe and sound in my dorm room adding some European flair.

Now if you haven't been to visit the Coco Rose Textile blog, I really suggest that you do! She has such lovely photos that are so colorful and inspiring they give you such a pick-me-up you can't help but feel warm inside. Plus her writing style is like she is an old friend that you have known forever. In other words, go give her site a little look-see and enjoy all the 'awwww' moments. Until next time, stay crafty!

What I like to call the "Meredith Grey"

 I am a big HUGE fan of the show "Grey's Anatomy" on ABC. I have to watch it every week on television and then again online to make sure I didn't miss anything, which I so often do when I watch it on TV. Anyway, lately the character Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) wore this hairstyle this past Thursday in the episode "Superfreak"

 So last night I decided to try it out on myself to see what it would look like. And I have to say that is one of my new favorite hairstyles! Here it is on me.

 

My braids are a lot smaller than the ones used in the show but the concept is the same. With my hair being so dark they are kind of hard to see. If I had highlights they would probably show up better. But I still gives that extra touch of detail that every girl should have.

I just wanted to share a new look with you all. Lately I have been into trying new hairstyles, especially vintage ones, ever since finding Lisa Freemont Street on YouTube. If you love vintage looks you should definitely check out her videos. Not only does she do hair but she also does makeup and reviews products as well. Plus she is such a sweetheart! Hopefully, as time allows, I will share some of the new hairstyles I've been trying out. Until next time, stay crafty!

Few and Far Between

 I just thought that I would say a quick "how do" while I had the time to write. School work just keeps on piling up and with at least one test a week it gets do be a little daunting. But I'm doing what I love...right? The only thing that is keeping me sane is the cooking I get to do and the occasional crocheting and photography. So in this post I'm going to include some pictures I have taken lately. Next week I will try and put up my first recipe since it is my WEEK OFF FROM TESTS! Until then enjoy these photos and stay crafty.