Busy busy

So, I've been way busy... I started doing a thing for my mom that she asked for... and since I'd never really done one .. i did it and showed it to her rather than give it to her for Xmas like she requested. I don't love it. It all seems too shaky. I am so confused how people manage to paint and keep things all pretty and perfect. I think painting is just not my 'niche' but I try and to me that is most important. I have definitely thrown my share of crap out after realizing how bad i suck at it :)



I put this one up cause it definitely shows every flaw I made. Of course my mom said it was perfect (gotta love moms!) But since it's for her and she loves it.. She can have it.
Gonna start a new wreath today.. My sister came by last weekend and I gave her the one off my door! hehe.. #5 is thrilled.. because she wanted it and because we get to do a new one. Maybe I'll try a different thing or not.. who knows. I managed to snag rolls of ribbon at Wal-mart for 47 cents.. which made Mr. Me very happy :)

So.. another thing I've started doing thanks to my sister in Fla. is freebies. Basically you just go through and request samples and they send them to you. Being a mom of 5 and the oldest in the military we tend to just make it.. (which is why I make my stuff) So, this has become a game for us. We call each other.. send each other emails and notices when super freebies or great coupons are out there. Today we laughed that Christmas stockings will be fun .. cereal bars and shampoo hehe! I suggest anyone who is staying at home should definitely try it out. Blog a bit.. freebie a bit.. and .. AND.. today I got a free sample of coffee.. I was very excited with this of course .. I must thank my sister for this since she said .. Oh did you see the coffee one!! hehe! Thanks to her!!!

Go out have fun.. make stuff save money. It's a great weekend.

PS.. My daughter serves in the USAF. I miss her today. I am counting down til Nov.14th when she can come home! Love you #1

....whoa

So.. I never thought that I'd get stuff done. Yesterday and today has been very productive. Costume finished! #5 was pleased and .. honestly so was mom :). Also, we were able to make a wreath. And we've done all this without spending a dime so far so I'm even happier. Mr.Me seems to be much happier about the destruction I leave in my wake when I'm not stealing the debit card as well.

First is the costume completion! OMG I have never been so pleased to finish something. I can just imagine him with his make up (which happens to be my fav part .. doing the make up. I always beg my kids and nieces and nephews to do costumes which require paint .. this doesn't always work)
For now.. here it is sans make up...

Spray the hair black, cover that face in awesome green and we have FRANKENSTEIN .. I am happy :)

Now the wreath.. this was made from a lg. garbage bag and plastic shopping bags.. a few left over plain x-mas ornaments painted and some left over material from #5's treat bag... free .. and done and was a great project to do with him. I am ok with it. Not thrilled but after all the hard work he put in it.. I'd have hung it from my door if it was much much worse .. so here it is.. our redneck coat hanger freebie wreath!
And my stuff is semi organized.. so basically my list is complete with a few added things and so I think.. I will definitely work on making a new list. Even with the uncertainty of this blog.. not being sure if anyone cares or if I care to have my life tossed out there.. this is a good thing. It keeps me moving and keeps me busy. I like it. Who knows.. maybe I'll even get my unwillingness to do and hatred for laundry taken care of with blogging.....hahahaha ...... yeah right!

Carie... the dreamer.