October 1st

Were here guys. Halloween season is in. Lets get started.

So opened the holiday watching Hocus Pocus 2 last night. It so funny cause I could just imagine how many of us watched at the same time. And of course we all had our opinions, For sure! So would I watch it again? For sure. Enjoyed watching Jessica Parker and Bette Midler.

Ok, so my next diy was the Halloween theme apron and witches hat. Came out really cute. Wasn’t hard to make at all. A little sewing and the glue gun for the straps. The witches hat was made out of cereal box, ribbon and the same fabric as the apron. I wanted it to look cohesive.

Everything came together the way I envisioned it. Had the whole day to decorate, relax and upload a video. And wash my hair! lol

Trying to film doing diys but I just can’t seem to find the right way and time to do it and where. So guess I just have to jump right in. I guess its always trial and error like everything else. Still have to jump into editing. I mean I get the just of it but when it comes to importing the videos, that’s where I have trouble. I really need a usb cable. One that goes from my camera to my computer. Right now I use a usb flash drive. I was having trouble importing but when I deleted some videos it made room to import more. Wasn’t sure what was wrong. It was frustrating. But it worked out once I did that.

I am done for the day. Going to bed early then start working diy crafts for Christmas. You know how busy that can get. I will be making Halloween as well. Can’t leave those out but those will toward the ladder days of the month. We’ll see.

Here we go!

Starting tomorrow I’ll be dressing up my doll. And setting her up for the holiday. Already made a few diy’s in the past month to go with the scene I want to create. Can’t wait to post a picture of it. So this diy is a small black tray with an even smaller tea tray on it. Little tea pot and two tea cups. A couple of doughnuts and branch planter. And its all painted black and silver to give it a haunted look.

It was easy. I already had the tray from dollar tree. And picked up a barbie tea set. I made the planter pot for dry air clay. Then made a little purple doily. The bottom of the wood tray was covered in halloween card stock. The same color as her apron and witches hat.

Is anybody getting ready to watch Hocus Pocus 2? Can’t wait to see Jessica Parker. Don’t think it will be the same as the first. I can’t wait to watch it anyway.

Starting in October I’ll be starting as many diy’s for Christmas. Another apron of course and cards and so on.

Busy as always. thank God its Friday. The kids are going to want to stay up for sure. And its the only day cause on Saturday nights they have to go to bed early, for they have church the next day on Sunday. Then its back to school week.

So glad the hurricane Ian is over. So many lives lost. That was a bad one.

Been feeling a little chill of anxiety all day today and I’m trying to ignore it. but there’s moments where I just want to cry. Trying to be strong. I’m going to rest now and drink some stress relief tea. It should help a little.

Movie time

Not really watching a movie but it reminded me about one. The craft item I made was something that re minded me of a movie, that I’m sure most people have seen. ‘BeetleJuice’ 1988 film.

I had gone to to Dollar tree for my bi-weekly haul. This was like three weeks ago. Maybe longer. Anyway, I went in and I saw these two skeletons hanging as a bride and groom. They were so cute. And I’m like ‘Ha, cute idea!’ I didn’t buy. But when I went home. I thought of the ‘Maitland’s’ in the movie. Then I was like, “Oh, I should have gotten them!”. But when I decided to go back, the dollar tree I go to had closed down due to a power outage.

I went to another but they were sold out. And when the store finally open, they were sold out too. Ok, I’ll just make my own. A mini version of course. They came out ok. I used the little skeletons. The four pack. And dressed them as bride & groom.

I have three more projects to show but in the mean time I’ll be working on cookies and of course, cupcakes will be last. Might make a cake but probably leave that for Christmas.

There is always projects you want to do but time goes so fast and I want to get started On Christmas items. Especially when it comes to cards and journals. And then trying to mail things out is another factor you have to rule in. Its all time consuming.

Ok, so thank God everyone I know is well in Florida. That was a scary storm! A lot of recovery and building for sure. I never experienced a natural disaster and I’d never want too. I wouldn’t know what to do. I guess that’s why I live in Chicago. Just have to worry about blizzards and cold, cold temps.

Stay safe everyone!

Three more days

And it’s on! I guess that’s when everyone comes out with their Halloween best. And the candy too! Already bought a couple of bags for class parties and for trick or treaters. Just need one more bag of the chewy candy. Don’t know if you seen them. Their in tiny wrappers but in many different flavors. They really are good.

Ok so, back to the DIY crafts. The next one I made was a Halloween teacup. I’ve already crochet a couple then I though, I could make one for the holiday too. It was crochet with orange and black worsted yarn, orange tulle, painted black fake sugar cubes (made of styrofoam), silver tiny spoon painted black and spider and bat for more decoration. Came out really cute!

The last small diy was a covered lunch bag. I’ll show you that a little later and then my big reveal with my doll. Once I make her apron and hat. Which I need to get on that asap! Time is a wasting and those cookies!

Alright so been waking up ok. I just have to keep talking to myself saying: “Don’t be afraid, take courage. Your going to be alright.” And so far it’s been working, even the dog is behaving. Thank God. And Of course keeping myself busy.

Sometimes hot shivers creep up under my skin but I just ignore it and move on. I have to. I can’t let anxiety run my life. I really feel sorry for people who have it really severe or need medication for it.

The weather is still nice and I can’t wait to take fall walks. Before is really gets cold. Looking to those cozy, comfort moments when you can just relax have a cup of tea or coffee and spend time to read or write a book.

DIY Halloween 2

Hello again! Ok, so my next diy is the ‘the blood bath skeleton’.

This came out the way I envision it. It was also fun to make. The items I used was a white butter holder from dollar tree. It was flipped upside down on its tray. Glued down of course then painted black and silver. I also used some red tulle for the blood water and red and gold balls for bubbles. Some spider as pets. And I did want it to look like a girl so I added black thread for hair and a little red cardstock bow. Ghoulish, I know!

I have six diy’s that I already made and I haven’t even gotten to the cookies yet! Those will be coming up soon. The baking is the easy part. The decorating with royal icing can be a bit challenging especially if you don’t have the right consistency. But I’m working on it. Hopefully they’ll come out a little nicer this year.

After Halloween then comes the big one. Christmas! Although, I do like making turkey cookies for Thanksgiving and pies.

All the holidays all seem just right around the corner. Next thing you know there here. But taking one holiday at a time. So many projects and so little time. But hay, there’s always next year. If I can’t finish this year at least I’ll have a head start for next year.

As for myself feeling alittle bit more at ease. Fighting not to be afraid. That little inner voice keeps repeating that to me. And my sister sent me a scripture with the same advise. A confirmation, if you ask me.

Don’t be afraid. Take courage. For I am with you. And I keep hearing it over and over again. And all I say. Lord, I trust you. I know deep down He’s going to make everything right.

My anxiety is still raw but not as severe. If I have to I’ll take a sleeping pill but I haven’t had to the last two days. I constantly have to keep my mind and body busy.

I’m not to keen on the things that have been imposed on me the last few weeks. But I’m trying to deal. I’ve been through so many trials in my life. and I really hope this is the last one. That’s why I’m trying to be brave and not afraid so that all this will come to an end. Thank you for listening!

October ready

Oh darn! So I am getting ready for Halloween. I already have made a few DIY’s. I think they came out pretty good. I really don’t celebrate that holiday. I enjoy the crafty side of it. I like to see all the new animatronics they invent and all the cool costumes. But mostly all the cool crafts with cards, journals and swaps. Those are the best. With all the die cuts and stamps and ephemera they use.

In which could be used with any other holiday. Its awesome!

I’ll be posting one each day. I guess I’ll start with my haunted house. Now I did start that last year. And finished this year. Now it was originally was suppose be all black but I couldn’t find the black skull strand that I bought last year. So I used a purple strand that I was happy I found in my stash. I also had orange tulle. Which went well with all the orange windows that were reflected from the yellow inside of the little station house. I bought two and glued them back to back.

But I did seen one where a person bought six mini doll houses and made it look like a mansion. I can’t wait to try that. It was so cool.

I will be dressing my porcelain doll in a witch costume. Nothing scary! I want her to look cute.

On another note. I am doing alright. Not great. Still trying resolve some issues that are still lingering in my family life. Every time I feel am ahead, I always seem to fall short. Like right now, I have animals in my life that I never asked for. Two turtles, a bird and a German Shepard my son rescued. And he’s one big puppy. Doesn’t want to listen that well. And I have to babysit while my son is at work. I really don’t trust the dog yet and I have to be really stern with him.

I just hope that something good will come out of all of this because sometimes I just can’t deal. I’m trying to be strong and not be afraid.

I trust in Christ to help me keep my family together and safe. No matter what were going through. And that is the very reason I’ll continue to keep to my crafts and videos to distract myself from over thinking and worry.

So I hope you like my house. Well have to close for now. I’ll write again tomorrow.

Fall is here

Oh my, You can feel it in the air now. Not just last week or a couple of days ago it was in the 90’s and 80’s. and I’m sure many are welcoming the weather. For some it was way to hot. I felt it was a nice summer. It was bearable. I enjoyed it, although I really didn’t go nowhere. We did make it to the beach, the grandkids and I. We had a good time and the kids, of course loved it. Didn’t make it back. It was a one time deal. Maybe next year we can go two times instead of once.

Did put up a few fall decorations but not to many this year. Trying to reduce as much of clutter when it comes to to boxes of holiday decorations. We’ll be moving soon and want to take as little as possible

I really do hate moving though. Its all the packing and unpacking. So the less boxes the better.

The kids are back in school and everyone knows Halloween is right around the corner. So, I do have a few treat bags that I had bought from Dollartree but I might need a pack more and start stocking up on candy. Getting ready for those Halloween parties at school.

I regret not posting as much as I wanted but when it comes to family issue things get put on the back burner. There no pill to get rid of that awful feeling you get in the pit of your stomach. I’m in constant prayer and hoping to overcome family problems. But I have to say, its not easy especially when children are involved.

We’ll enough of my woes!

I am still into my crafts and made a lot of Halloween DIY’s. I will be posting them so you can see them. But because I’m still in the young month of fall, I wanted to show you an apron I made for my porcelain doll. It came out really cute and can’t wait to make more. Very little sewing, cutting and a glue gun. That was it. And two tiny little bows on the sides.

Still doing my videos and getting a good number of views. Thank God. Been trying to post as much as I can but again because of family problems, I haven’t been able to concentrate and all I do is cry. Please keep me in your prayers.

I will be making two aprons. Both Halloween themed. I do need to get orange ribbon. I have black and purple. I’m hoping that my neighborhood dollar tree is finally open. It was closed for almost a week and a half. that’s a long time for me. Especially when you have to go further out of your way.

So that’s all I have for now. Hope you like the apron.

AUGUST 7

Hello again! Hope everyone had a good week and ready for a new one.

I know most of you have to do the Monday morning grind. I have been lucky enough to stay out of that race for few months. But that time hopefully will becoming to an end. Really need to find a job soon. The kids will be going back to school soon. I just don’t want to stay home waiting for them to come out. that would drive me nuts. Right now their home and that keeps me busy. Thank God. Otherwise I’d just sit and think away, which in my case with my husbands passing would not be a good thing.

They keep me occupied! And I’m already starting like to feel cabin fever. I need to get out and be around people. And make extra money of course. Don’t think a bakery will do this time around, leaning more towards food service or preparation. And only part-time. I do have other means of funds but its just not enough.

Still doing videos, crocheting, making my mini Halloween journals and just finished my decorated batch of teacups and teapot cutout cookies. They came out cute.

My next cutouts will be leaves. I had remembered I have a leaf cookie cutter. Can’t wait to use it. So those would be my fall cookies then Halloween. I’m getting better with the royal icing and really want to improve. Who knows, maybe I’ll start a cookie business. That would be fun! Something minimal of course. Don’t have energy for a full blown out business. No, just way to much work!

Am doing more reading as well. A fiction novel and bible study in the morning than another novel on my kindle at night. I really am enjoying both stories so far.

Took a break from watching everything Edwardian and Victorian Era. But I did learn so much and seen how far we’ve come. I do however, enjoy my afternoon tea, with tea sandwiches and sweets on a breakfast tray on my king size bed. It’s so relaxing and soothing. It just takes the worry of the world away.

Even if its just for a few moments.

Goodnight for now and I’ll write soon.

July 27

So was kinda busy today. Tried to down load a video but my vlc wasn’t working and I really didn’t know what to do. I usually have my eldest son help me when these kinda tech problems occur. But he was sleeping and I for sure didn’t want to wake or talk about it few a few minutes before he goes to work, cause I could already hear him say “you should already know how to do that by now!” In which he would be right.

So I did what he usually says to me. “If you don’t know Google it!” Ya it took me an hour but I did it. Uninstalled, reinstalled it and it came thru. Geez

And the video went up! So, that was one thing out of the way. Did the normal things. Cook, clean, and take care of the kids.

I am still trying to finish my second doily. This one is a nice yellow. It should match up nicely with the yellow flower on one of my tea cups. I can’t wait to take a picture of them both together.

Editing is still on a learning process. I recently, finally uploaded my first edited video. Their usually just straight forward, raw and with all the mistakes. lol I’ll get there.

Trying also to stick to all my social medias. I know, I won’t drive myself crazy. I just have so many projects I want to share, diy’s and so forth. Can’t get to them all at once or all in one day. Especially when some are still a work in progress. Or still in my head.

I’m trying to stay on point. Filming, uploading, writing and crafting. Its a lot of work. Not to mention trying to seek more inspiration and try to comment to all the communities I follow. And Believe me some have so much more to offer than myself.

So that’s where I am tonight. Ok, I’ll write soon.

July 22nd

Good morning! Seems like we’re heading heading down the last weeks of the month.

In lew of myself reliving the 1800’s by watching videos and so many movies, from Catherin the Great to Delicious. (Now that was a cute movies of a cook and an apprentice who through their struggles at the end open an indoor, outdoor, first ever, I believe cafe. It was on HBO MAX. Check it out! You have to read the movie cause its in French.) I’ve come to terms to stop. lol

I need to start sticking to my projects and more writing.

As you know servants and maids were a must back in those days especially when you were feeding a 500 guest list, at whoever’s castle. And their were many! I’m so fond of the history of what they went through and I wish I had some of their Diaries with very explicit, detailed writing. I mean seriously, What else did they have to do on their (if any) spare time!

When it comes to all Victorian Era. I’m there. Sometimes I feel like a scullery maid myself. I wake in the morning, draw the curtains open. (To let the sun in). Then have my coffee and the daily work begins. From cooking breakfast, sweeping the floors, washing dishes, mopping floors and walls. Then its time to make lunch and make a menu for dinner, serving the dishes, setting the table with cutlery, plates and cups . And believe me the grandskids can be picky. And then I yell “This ain’t a restaurant!” or is it, cause I’m always asking them “What do you guys want to eat?” lol

And squeeze a regiment of reading and writing and watch a documentary of something or other, cause all they want to do is be on their phones, tablets or play games.

Then they have a snack before bed. Take showers. When needed. Make sure they brush their teeth and then its back to the curtains, draw them closed to end the day.

Yes, at the end I am exhausted.

So glad I was able to write a bit and hopefully I’ll write soon.

Thanks for dropping by.