Before I start, I must apologize for the quality of these photos. My Rebel is acting up and I used my iphone to take these pix. They aren't the best, but anyway...I'll move on.
Am I the only one who has a running list of things they need or want, but aren't willing to pay full price for?
For a little awhile, I was buying things at garage sales or Goodwill just because they were a great deal and I liked them. A lot of that stuff actually ended up back at Goodwill. So now, I only buy things that I really want or need and then refurbish them.
One of things I've been looking for are pillow forms. I've never made pillows before but wanted to turn some of my artwork into pillows. I finally got lucky this weekend! Three 12 x 12 pillow forms (still in the package) for $1.00. Great deal!:) Here is one of the pillows I made this weekend:
Unfortunately, that was all I found. A lot of the sales I've run by are way overpriced, and even my trusty Goodwill has been pricing too high. But I'm still on the lookout for a few things, like Lincoln Logs, a large mirror with a wooden base, some large white starfish to decorate with, and boys clothes in size 18-24 months. I'll let you know if I get lucky any time soon. Head on over to
Rhoda's to see lots more deals.
It's time to announce my 100 post give-away. Again, the photo has terrible quality, but right under that very large black arrow, Random spit out the name...
Congratulations girlfriend, you have won a $25 gift card to my Etsy shop. But guess what? If you didn't get lucky this time~
There is another give-away at The Nester's to my shop, and this time it's a $40 gift card. You better go over and there and enter! There's lots of other cool give-away's as well. She'll be posting a different give-away all day.
Lastly, I have a little joke for those of you who are having a Manic Monday:
A psychiatrist was conducting a group therapy session with four young mothers and their small children. 'You all have obsessions, he observed.
To the first mother, Mary, he said, 'You are obsessed with eating. You've even named your daughter Candy.'
He turned to the second Mom, Ann, 'Your obsession is with money. Again, it manifests itself in your child's name, Penny.'
He turned to the third Mom, Joyce, 'Your obsession is alcohol.. This too shows itself in your child's name, Brandy.'
At this point, the fourth Mother, Kathy, quietly got up, took her little boy by the hand and whispered, 'Come on, Dick, this guy has no idea what he's talking about. Lets pick up Peter and Willy from school and go get dinner.'
I hope that wasn't too raunchy for you...I thought it was so funny!
Happy Monday!
xo,
Chrissie
Q. Why did Tigger look in the toilet?
This is what happens when you have a lot of little boys in your house that pee standing up.
Remember when I showed you pictures of our re-done bathroom? This higher-end art piece has been added...:)
I had forgotten how much I love embroidery. Anyone up for a "Make Some Art Monday" with an embroidery theme?
I personally think the second one is much more flattering!! ;0)
This Demdaco frame was only 99 cents at Goodwill.
How sanitary is it to buy used salt and pepper shakers? They are dishwasher safe, but I'm still getting the heeby-jeeby factor for some reason. I don't know, but I love the color and they were $1.99 for the set.
Do you see a color theme going on here? This cute quilted bag (in browns and blues again!) washed really well and will work great for "art on the go" bag. ~$1.99~
Does anyone else have an "art on the go" bag? It's for those moments that you have to wait, like in the car line at school or at a Doctor's appt., etc. Small embroidery projects, inspirational art and home decor magazines, and small pieces of paper to cut for some decoupage or usually in my bag. Does anyone else do that or am I just that addicted to crafts?:) 
Unfortunately, that was all I found. A lot of the sales I've run by are way overpriced, and even my trusty Goodwill has been pricing too high. But I'm still on the lookout for a few things, like Lincoln Logs, a large mirror with a wooden base, some large white starfish to decorate with, and boys clothes in size 18-24 months. I'll let you know if I get lucky any time soon. Head on over to Rhoda's to see lots more deals.
It's time to announce my 100 post give-away. Again, the photo has terrible quality, but right under that very large black arrow, Random spit out the name...
