She couldn't help but sing.

So over the summer and early fall I was creating things non stop.

Then all of a sudden I let life take me over and gave in to being stagnant.

I let my schedule own my life and found myself far too many times saying,

"I'm too busy".

Too busy? Too busy to do things I love? Too busy to do the things that bring me joy?

Now that is just silly.

I was a little angry with myself, I have big plans.

And I'll tell you one thing, I'm never going to get there from being too busy.

SO, I made a mini goal for myself.

One new thing/creation/craft a week.

And this doesn't just mean drawing up the sketches, or having the idea. It means actually creating a sample, see how it goes so I can see how to improve. These are all things I need to be keeping track of.

So heres my new friend for the week. She is just a prototype so she's a little sloppy. But I think she turned out pretty cute.

I'm hoping to just be giving some of these "samples" away so they don't stock pile in my house. So if you don't mind something being slightly imperfect, let me know. :)

Hope you are all pushing yourselves. Hope you are not forgetting what you dream about, or thinking you'll never get there. Busyness is an excuse that keeps you from your potential.

So slow down and remember we can all get where we wanna be, we just need to be confident enough to try.

I believe in you,

jess

Hocus Pocus.

So halloween weekend... was complete and utter nonsense.

I think I actually enjoyed the whole week more than the actual day. So much laughter procrastination and sillyness.

My best friend maria comes up with really ridiculous and creative costumes but can never execute them.

So usually she comes to me with an extensive speech of what she wants and always ends with, "sooo can you make it?"

I always laugh, then agree and construction begins.

This week though we just couldn't get started, she came over every single day and we didnt actually start it until Friday when boy came up and made us be productive. haha

So off to the craft store we went got materials and then ran to Starbucks to get a cup of inspiration.

I also got this cutest kitchen timer while we were out!

We worked all weekend. We would work, eat, bake, dance, movie, hot glue, paint, and all in between.

Boyfriend did the major cup construction and I did hot gluing and painting.

I made my first pumpkin pie to enjoy while working.

And boyfriend painted his bear head he had made from cardboard and duct tape.

So finally Ria came over Sunday for her "final fitting" and we sent her off..

Are you even ready for this?

Yup, she was a mocha latte.

Her cup is made completely from poster board, cardboard, hot glue and tape. Her whip cream bow is made with cardboard, polyfill, wire, extra fabric, a headband and construction paper for her "straw".

We were really proud of the results:)

It was the best costume ever. We laughed so hard every time she put it on.

That afternoon I sewed myself a quick peter pan outfit. And went to a little halloween shindig with some friends.

(wish I had a full picture.)

I just love love love home made things. I love being creative and seeing things come together. I love the challenge of translating your brian or even someone elses into an actual functional physical thing. so fun.

SO since it took me so long to update I have another post today, so check back later:)

xoxo jess

A new friend.

HAPPY 75th Post!

oh my word!

I am back with a quick before bed post when I noticed this will be my 75th post! That's a pretty good blogging milestone:)

I promise for my 100th post I'll be more prepared, we'll have a blogging party.

ANYWHO, I haven't sewn anything in almost a month so I was determined to make a little something tonight. I kept putting it off until about an hour ago and then I made this new little friend.

Pretty cute right? I know he is a little lop-sided but I drew up his pattern in a whole five minutes so bare with me.

I'll try to perfect him more in the next couple days. But for now I can go to sleep feeling accomplished:)

Goodnight lovely blog readers.

Ps. Anyone have a good name for him?

xo jess