Wanna Trade?

What if we all wanted to trade crafts?!

I think it would be so much fun if

everyone in our little blog/etsy community,

who is willing to trade their handmade lovelies

for OTHER treasures made by OTHER bloggers,

would add a button to there blog, stating

I TRADE HANDMADE!

If you see the the "i trade handmade" badge on a blog and you would like to trade with that person send them an email and set up a trade.  Don't be shy everyone is nice and none of them bite.  Or if you want to find someone to trade with click on one of the links above and make a new friend.  It's easy, just ask them "would you like to trade"?

Find the original article and a list of traders here!

I want a Llama

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Why?

Why not a fluffy little dog, why not a cuddly kitten, why not a fat hamster or spastic bunny rabbit?

Because a Llama can be all of those at the same time!

I truly don't know why I have recently fallen for the animal; maybe its like a trend but the only one following it is me. 

(hmm... I can apply that to  a lot of things in my life)

Perhaps it will go just as quickly as it came.

But for now...

I'm crazy for Llamas!

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Tell me if this isn't the awesomest picture of a Llama there is out there...

Did you know?

Llama's are related to camels?

They can live 15-29 years?

Their grease-free and lightweight wool is used in making yarn?

They communicate by humming?

They actually do spit!

I found this crochet pattern on Etsy!

I just wish that I had the mad skills needed to make it!

Buttons Buttons Buttons!

Check out the left hand sidebar for my new blog buttons!

Be the first 5 to add one to your site and you'll get a special treat as a thank you!

Berry Sweet of You!

Did you know?

Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside?

Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring?

Strawberries are a member of the rose family?

And since it is in fact the first day of spring, and strawberries are one of my favorite foods, this post is dedicated to that sweet little fruit.

You know the drill! Click on the images to reveal the tutorials!

Now for some yummy pictures...

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Mmmm! Don't those sweet photo makes you wanna grab a bowl of strawberries? 

Strawberries gave me allergies when I was a little girl. Luckily I outgrew it and can now enjoy my favorite little fruit!

And they're off!

Here's before...

And after the cut...

The shortest part of my new bangs come down to my eye so I can still sweep them over. So it might not look terribly different, but just enough so it's easier to handle. 

I used to cut my own hair when I was a little girl. Didn't we all? 

But I never cut off a chunk; I would always cut away a couple of strands and put them away in my "secret place". Since I cut away so little at a time, it took my mom a long while to actually notice any difference. 

I think I might chop my bangs...

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So I'm growing my hair out for the wedding (happiness) and it's at this awkward stage where I absolutely hate it!

I can't seem to do anything with it at the moment because it's not long enough for some hairstyles but too long for others.Ugh...it's so frustrating.

All I can think of doing with it is letting it hang there or shoving it into a messy bun. Out of sight, out of mind kinda deal. And as tempting as chopping it would be, I decided to stick it out because I know it will pay off in the end. 

But....one thing I have decided to do it shorten by bangs a little. Currently they sit about 2 inches past my chin (can you even call the bangs?) So I'm gonna chop em down to size.

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She's Back!

Hello dear readers.

First off, thanks for sticking by me while I needed a little break. It's so encouraging to see that the number of followers didn't diminish while I was away. You're all awesome!

I am feeling better and ready to get back on schedule.

1. I've been working out regularly and eating healthy foods every day

2. I'm now working part time so I can...

3. Take my online course so I can finish my degree before I get married (yay!)

4. Planning my wedding

5. Crocheting all sorts of goodies! (click here)

Today, I got to go to three museums (pictures coming soon) in Montreal and eat at a Mexican restaurant. It was my first meal out in a while and my beef quesadilla was mouth watering good.

I picked up a couple of things from the museums boutique...

These measuring spoons will go perfectly with the measuring cups I got last month!

(see my product review here) 

Sorry, but I can't tell you what's in this box. It's a little present I picked up for my fiancée.

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I love you Mike!

Happy St. Patrick's Day everybody!

I absolutely love this day because I get to see everyone walk around wearing my favorite color.

Did you wear green today?????

Did you know...

Every year the Chicago river is dyed green on St.Patty's Day?

The fountain, in front of the white house, flows green water on St.Patrick's Day?

Originally, everyone wore blue on March 17th?

The shamrock was originally worn on St. Patrick's day so represent the Holy Trinity?

One of the longest running St.Patrick Day parade's runs in Montreal? (hey! that's where I live)

St.Patric wasn't Irish...he was born in Britain to Roman parents?

More Irish people live in America than in Ireland?

I tried desperately to follow the instructions in this book and make a shamrock...but alas! I gave up and made my own pattern!

I guess that's all for now. Since I spent the whole day in Montreal, I still have a class to get through before bed.

Once Again, thank you for sticking by me and being the best blog readers eva!

Till Tomorrow...