Craftaholics Anonymous®

antique GE fan

August 9, 2010 14 Comments

this little number gave me a 'Shopper's High'....when i saw it, my heart started pounding and everything around me disappeared. i had to have it. and for $12, who could pass up such a beauty?! love the patina and the fab color. SO COOL. i could totally see this in Pottery Barn.....with a price tag 10 times what i paid! love the old GE symbolof course i plan to decorate with it.....those metal blades would not go well with the tiny fingers around here!! Happy Monday! … continue reading

family day at the dentist

August 4, 2010 17 Comments

still in shock Davis is officially a dentist! 4.5 years ago i couldn't even imagine this scene. and look at the face little man is pulling! lol {don't ya love the tacky landscape in the operatory? but it was actually nice to have something to look at} … continue reading

it’s a little spooky over here

August 2, 2010 34 Comments

Halloween Pillow Looking for an easy fall craft? How about this Spooky Halloween pillow? i still don't know why i was in the Halloween mood in JULY. but i was. maybe it had something to do with working with a ton of black burlap for a custom order. or maybe because baby #2 is due around then. i don't know. but this Halloween pillow is the result of my Halloween in July craving, a Spooky black burlap pillow. and it even glows. in. the. dark. ahahaha :) super spooky, eh? it looks … continue reading

blueberry streusel cobbler

July 28, 2010 9 Comments

i feel like i'm having my own "Blueberry Days" here lol. here's one last blueberry recipe and i'll be done with the blueberry posts {for this summer anyways}. this is the richest cobbler i've ever had! really good with a smooth texture and crunchy top. delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! {sorry no pic. we ate it too fast!} Blueberry Streusel Cobbler 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter, … continue reading

BLUEBERRIES!! and my original Creamy Blueberry Pie RECIPE

July 27, 2010 17 Comments

blueberries are on here in Virginia and oh my, it's a great crop this year!! with my mom in town, little man and i took her blueberry picking at the local berry farm. and the berries were gInoRmoUs! they were the size of grapes. no joke. we picked the sweet blue berries until our hearts were content......or until we were too hot and sweaty! haha {the heat has been insane here!!}little man was the Blueberry Monster and gobbled up berries by the handful....which made for some fun diaper changes … continue reading

July 26, 2010 4 Comments

i hate good bye's. they're never fun. so i made this simple "farewell" card to say good bye to some close friends that moved away this weekend {we miss you guys already!!} {and for some reason, my camera hates blues and teals, so the colors look a little funky.}happy crafting! … continue reading

Dapperhouse shoutout

July 25, 2010 5 Comments

it always touches my heart when i hear about the kind deeds that others do. so i have to share what Jenifer over at Dapperhouse did. when she heard that a couple bloggers had not received a gift from their gifters in the Christmas in July Gift Exchange, Jenifer sent me an email and offered to send them a little surprise from her shop. no strings attached. she did not ask for any publicity or recognition in return. BUT of course i couldn't just let her off the hook!! i was very touched by her … continue reading

FB Fan Shoutouts

July 23, 2010 11 Comments

i asked my FB fans to post a link to their recent projects on my FB page and oh my, what talented people! check 'em out! {become an FB fan and share your projects too!} Michelle made these fabulous flowers and shares the how-to!Sara made this uber cute owl hat. i could just eat this little guy up! check out this pretty headband that Ana Paula made for a friend. {i'm such a sucker for headbands!} Amie made this fun bow and jewelry holder 2 in 1! this jewelry set is gorgeous … continue reading