I mustache you a question!!

WhoaMG!! Another month has gone by and this is my first entry! Ugh!! I will seriously need to fix this!! Just wanted to pop in and share a little something that I've been working on.  I ode to previous years Hello Kitty ornament making, I've been whipping up a something a little different this year.  Here's 1 of them!(sorry for the bad quality photo!)

I mustache you a question?...Do you think I'm cute?? haha!! This is 1 of the ornaments that I've been working on!! I recently did a banner for a baby shower mustache party, and since it's popularity is growing and growing, I figured I'd jump in and give it a whirl!  Gladly, I LOVE IT!!  Stay tuned for more to come!!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Cheers!!

Week 15: List your favorite quotes

Oh boy!! It's been a long time!! Aaaalllllloooohhhhaaaa!! Sorry for neglecting this blog!  I've been so wrapped up in Summer, that it's been leaving me little time to craft, and blog.  I will do my best to start up again on the regular.

I wanted to continue with my Moorea Seal 52 lists project.  I am on Week 15: List you favorite quotes ""

Here we go..

"You create your own opportunities." -Unknown

"Success is a state of mind." -Unknown

"Love grows by giving.  The love we give away is the only love we keep.  The only way to retain love is to give it away." -Elbert Hubbard

"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." -Aristotle

"One good thing about music, when it hits you; you feel no pain." -Bob Marley

"I don't dream about success, I work for it." -Estee Lauder

"Be a voice, not an echo." -Unknown

"Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings." Salvador Dali

"The meaning of life is to find you gift. the purpose of life is to give it away." -Pablo Picasso

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." -Dr. Seuss

"Never let success get to your head, never let failure get to your heart." -Unknown

"Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance and my kindness for weakness." -Unknown

"No lies, just love." -Unknown

"Work for a cause, NOT for applause.  Live life to express, NOT to impress.  Don't strive to make your presence noticed just make your absence felt." -Unknown

"Respect is earned.  Honesty is appreciated.  Trust is gained.  Loyalty is returned." -Unknown

"Never let the things you want, make you forget the things you have." -Unknown

"Creativity is intelligence having fun." -Albert Einstein

"Write drunk, edit sober." -Ernest Hemingway

"Don't raise you voice, improve your argument." -Unknown

"To a great mind, nothing is little." -Sherlock Holmes

"Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life." -Unknown

"Service pays the rent for living." -Unknown

"A goal without a plan is just a wish." -Unknown

"Love the life you live, live the life you love." -Bob Marley

"Work like a captain, play like a pirate." -Unknown


I could literally go on for days with this topic!! I love quotes, I find them so inspirational.  I admit that I go through a good part of my day reading quotes.  These are just to name a few that I love, and some are things that I'm currently feeling.  It's weird because sometimes you might not like a quote, but you can relate to it or it moves you in some way. 

Things to do with quotes.
1.) Turn them into art.  This is such a cool idea.  You could put a different one in each room of your house.  You could write it out or paint it or if you have a cutting machine you could cut the letters out, another cool idea is to cut the words out from a magazine.  After you compose your words out on paper whatever you want to display it on, you can frame it and hang it.  Or if you're feel like it, paint it right on to your walls.

2.) Gift it.  Believe me, this is a good one to give to someone for graduation or someone that's moving or going through a hardship or a quote freak like me! :)  I love to give gifts with meaning or gifts that I know the receiver really wants or could use.  You could do the same thing like above and give it away.  Another idea is to make an entire book of your fav quotes and add little pictures or notes to things that relate to your and the special person.  I've done this one a lot, and it's always a hit!!!

3.) Motivation.  Write down a quote that you love or one that has something to do with a goal or emotion that you're feeling, and keep it in your wallet or some place that you go to a lot.  Let it remind you of what you're trying to achieve or just let it be there to brighten your day. 

I hope you like my list!! It's amazing how words can impact us in both positive and negative ways.  Do you have a fav quote?  Want to share it with me?

Have a great weekend everyone!!

Parting shot.

Wishing for an endless summer!

Summer Bucket List 2013

I know that Summer is already in full swing, and this is way overdue!! Like the saying goes, better late than never!  So here it goes..This is my anticipated Summer bucket list!  Let's hope that I get to complete it!!  I've been super busy the last month or so, so please pardon my absence!! Things will start slowing down soon, so I will have money time to blog, on top of tackling this bucket list!! 

 

What are some things that you like to do during the Summer?? Do you have a Summer bucket list??! 

Cheers! to the Summer!!!

Have a great weekend!!

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52 Lists: Week 14 List your childhood & current dream jobs

In continuing with my quest to catch up with Moorea Seal's 52 lists project, here is my Week 14 list.

52 Lists: Week 14 List your childhood & current dream jobs

-Childhood

 -Travel agent

-Hairstylist

-Interior Designer

-Florist

-Girl in the dolphin show at Sea Life Park

-Current

-Color namer for makeup or paint company

-Fashion Designer

-Florist 

-Nurse

-Chef/Baker

-Makeup Artist

-Window Designer

-Carpenter

-Potter

-Sanrio consultant

-Marketing

-Greeting card creator

Unfortunately my childhood dream job memory is a little foggy?!  I do remember always wanting to be a travel agent.  I even wanted my mom to buy me the pretend travel agent set from one of those toy catalogs.  As for my current dream jobs, I have always loved reading the names on color samples or makeup color names.  I think it's so fun and uplifting!!  Some of the names are so great, and some really make you think and take you to a certain place.  

What were some of your dream jobs as a child?  What are your current dream jobs?  

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

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Everything's SWELL

 

Just wanted to say that everything's SWELL!  Here in Hawaii we've been having a couple weeks of South Shore swell!  This is a picture that I captured, the first couple days of the swell!  This is the infamous Sandy Beach!  There were all walks of life among me, young, old, locals, tourist, all there watching nature show off.  It really made me realize the power of nature's beauty!  We come from our own differences, but something as simple as sitting on the sand and enjoying the ocean can bring us together.  Remember that it's the simple things that make life great!  No matter where you are in your life, try to always find the good in everything.  Don't let the bullshit get you down, sit back and enjoy what life has to offer!

Have a safe Memorial Day weekend!  

Summer is officially here!

Parting Song!

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Happy Mail

I recently found a penpal, not just any penpal but a Hello Kitty penpal! :)  Obvie, I'm a HUGE Hello Kitty fan, so this is exciting for me!  What we're doing is exchanging Hello Kitty stationary and stickers, as well as getting to know each other.  This was my first letter to her!  I used this pretty pink and gold Hello Kitty stationary with matching envelope!  It was fun writing a letter, I felt young again! haha!  With technology keeping us going at a quick pace, who ever writes letters and mails them these days?  I remember having penpals as a child, writing to friends and family all over the U.S.  Children these days are sort of robbed of that experience.  Sure they can write emails, and send e-cards, make photo books, etc., but I still think that a handwritten letter is so much more sentimental and personal!  I hope children at least know how to write and address letters?  I remember my niece and nephew learned how in school before.  They had to write a letter to their parents, they learned how to write it, address the envelope, and got to go to the post office to buy a stamp and mail it.  I hope every child learns how to do this.  

These are some of the things that I used and added for my package!  She's a huge Hello Kitty fan as well, so I know that she'll love everything!

 

Since I know that she has a lot of Hello Kitty things, I decided to add some handmade Hello Kitty items in the package as well.  I know that she can use these for other letters or to decorate with.  

 

I added a handmade Hello Kitty card, that she can use for a birthday gift!  

 

 I have this Mighty Wallet that I wanted to share, since it looks like an old school letter and it's Hello Kitty I felt it was appropriate.  This wallet is so cool! It's very strong and the story behind the company is pretty cool! Check it out!!

 

Stay tuned for updates on the penpal!

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52 Lists: Week 13

 

I'm still trying to catch with Moorea Seal's 52 list project! I will get there some day, hopefully soon!! Week 13, is to list the things that you want to make.  I had to do a lot of editing for this list, because I literally want to make everything!!  I narrowed it down to more practical things, and to things that I know I can do or figure out on my own.  

Here's my list:

-repurpose furniture -furniture -jewelry -print canvas -silk screen bags & clothing -slippers -photo book -corn hole set -pottery -bling things -brine shirts -air plants -pot plants -modge podge

 -bedazzle shoes & clothing -make paper -make stamps -create a card & gift program for sick & elderly patients 

-a craft & design workroom.

I've always had a thing for furniture.  I am not really sure what it is, but I love it!  All types, all colors, all textures.  I have always wanted to do wood working, even though I failed terribly in wood shop in intermediate.  I've been wanting to learn how to properly use wood cutting tools and start making all sorts of things with wood.  I really want to start wood burning.  I didn't put that on the list, because I really don't know how to do it, so it would be something that I have to learn first.  

Silk screening has been something that I've been wanting to do for a while now.  I have all these ideas that I want to do, but have never taken the time to actually do them.  I would love to do baby onesies or kids t-shirts and bags!  I'm getting excited just typing this!! haha! 

I put pottery on the list, even though I really don't have any formal training in pottery, I think I could mold something cool.  I love free form and unstructured pottery.  I would love to make little pots for plants.  Which brings me to the air plants and pot plants on my list.  I love plants and flowers.  There's something soothing about them, and I love the nurture aspect of it all.  When you help something grow, you take pride and feel a sense of accomplishment!  I especially love tiny plants, I think they are just too cute.  they also make great decor and gifts!  

A craft and design workroom is something that I've always wanted!  I see all these craft rooms and I envy every single one of them, no matter how big or how small.  I had a plan for a room in my house, but that fell through and the room is currently being occupied.  Back to the drawing board, still trying to find a better system for organization and work space.  One day...

Just a little insight on some items on my list.  

What are some things that you want to make?

Cheers! A toast to creativity!

Happy Mother's Day!

I just wanted wish all of you a Happy Mother's day!! Enjoy this day with your loved ones and show your appreciation for those that love and care about you!

Cheers! A toast to creativity!

52 Lists: Week 12

May Day is Lei day in Hawaii!! :)

 Happy May!

Can you believe that it's May already?! Oh my! The year is almost half done and I feel like I haven't gotten much done?!  May is always filled with so many different things to do.  It starts off with May Day, then it's off to the races with the Kentucky Derby!  I love to pick a favorite and see how will I do.  I would love to one day actually get a chance to go to the derby and wear a huge silly hat and drink mint juleps!...One day!  Then we come into Mother's day, and some college graduations, then Memorial day and the high school graduations start, then before you know it, it's June!  The weather has still been very gross! Sticky, voggy, and unpredictable!  It's not summer yet, and it's so hot!  I can only imagine what the summer months will be like!  

Continuing with  Moorea Seal's 52 lists project, this week I am on Week 12: List the things that make you feel like home.

I took this picture on a hike, I felt like it was perfect for the subject because seeing this mountain makes me feel like home!  It's amazing how the little things that fill up our day really make an impact on us.  After completing this list, I realize that the comforts of home really form who I am.  Enjoying life's simplicity is what it comes down to.  

Here's my list:

-ocean -rainbows -warm weather -sun -breeze -driving along the coastline -mountains -toes in the sand -palm trees -beach -laughter -being around family -food -smell of rain -sunny rain -rain -fresh air -watching the waves wash ashore

What makes you feel like home?

 

Cheers! A toast to creativity!

52 List: Week 11

 Continuing my 52 lists project, I am currently on week 11! Almost caught up!! Check out Moorea Seal, for the full project!

 Week 11: List your essentials

-love -sunlight -sleep -family - fresh air - chapstick -honesty -freedom -food -trust -music -nature -loyalty -creativity -relaxation -friendship -tea -peace -ocean -sky

*This picture is from a little nature walk.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Bob Marley's Redemption Song always puts me in a good mood! 

 

52 Lists: Week 10

 

Still trying to catch up with the 52 lists project with Moorea seal!  Check her lists out! They're pretty awesome!  Week 10: List the ways you can cleanse for Spring! Since Spring is on the verge of changing to Summer, I knew that I had to post this as soon as I could!  

Here's my list:

-Clean car

-Clean house

-Get rid of clutter

-redecorate

-exercise more

-get outside more

-fresh air everyday

-plant something new

-find new music

-try a new thing every week

So far, I can say that I'm pretty much on track with this list!  Except cleaning the car, that hasn't been done in a bit!  I think clean house will be an ongoing challenge.  With constant crafting, it's never easy to keep things clean and organized.  I have been cleaning my bedroom, getting rid of clutter and by doing that sort of redecorating at the same time.  I've been exercising couple times a week outdoors, so that takes car of exercise, get outside, and fresh air.  I've recently purchased a couple of different Hawaiian flowers to grow around the front and back yards (pics to come).  I know that's not planting, but it's nurturing a plant! :)  I try to find new music on a daily basis, while sitting at the computer, I seek out new music to add to my playlists!  Trying something new every week, is a little bit of a task, especially when you live a day to day routine.  Even if it is as small as trying a new food or drink.  That counts! 

What do you do to cleanse yourself for Spring?

Love what you do, do what you love!
 

52 Lists: Week 9

Still playing catch up with Moorea Seal's 52 list project!  It is my goal to catch up soon!  Week 9 is all about the places that you want to go!  To make a long list short, this is what I came up with!  I have always wanted to go to Tahiti, Bora Bora especially!  After seeing a picture of it, I instantly feel in love!  I need to go there.  I hope to be fortunate enough to travel the world.  I know that there's so much out there to be explored!  I can't wait to start this journey!

 

Where's the one place that you would love to visit?

Blame it on the VOG!

 

Just wanted to say Happy Aloha Friday! Hope everyone has a great weekend! The weather is still all over the place, and I'm sick!  I went on a little staycation last week, with little rest and now with the vog I am miserable!  It's strange, because I was never bothered by the vog before, but now it's becoming a constant nemesis of mine! :(

Here are some pics from the last couple weeks.

Some Easter goodie bags that I made for my friends babies!  It was a quick throw together, but I think it came out cute!! Love the little bunny cottontails!

Some scenic pics from the staycation! Nature showing off!  This is what we mean, when we say "lucky we live Hawaii!"  

Easter Egg Hunt!  I really hope they found all the eggs!

Went on a little hike!  No, the pictures aren't blurry!  It's that damn vog that I was talking about!!  I was literally sucking wind on the way up!  Not that I'm out of shape or anything! ;)  It's the VOG!  I think I'm starting to like blaming things on the vog!

Parting shot!

Took this pic of a lonely coconut tree, so I decided to accessorize her! 

Aloha!

52 Lists: Week 8

 

Continuing the 52 Lists project, with Moorea Seal (I'm still behind).  Week 8 is to list your favorite albums.  I listed a bunch, but there's a lot more.  I loved doing this weeks list, because I feel that music is a big part of my life!  Music can express all different emotions,  it's liberating! 

 What are your go to music selections?

Hope everyone is having a great week so far?!

52 Lists Week 7

 

Catching up on my lists for Moorea Seal's 52 lists project.  Week 7: List the things that make you feel healthy: mind, body & soul

I 'll admit that I have a little love affair with food, and I am a bit of a junk food junkie, and I am trying very hard to change a lot of bad habits!  Believe me it's no easy task!!  Even though, I've always played sports and somewhat stays active, I have never been a real healthy eater! Within the last couple of years, I have made strides to improve my eating and workout habits.  Yes, there are times that I fall far off the wagon, but I always find a way to pick myself up again and start over.  The one thing that I have learned is that I don't want to keep starting over! Ugh! It sucks! This time, I promised myself, that I will not quit.  That's the only answer!!  I have nothing to blame but myself.  Now days, I try to stay active and motivated.  No matter how big or small, I try to do something.  Making this list, really helps me realize what things I'm comfortable with and what things I'm not.  

Here's my list:

-exercise

-acai bowls

-eating healthy

-sweating

-stretching

-sunlight

-jumping in the ocean

-fresh air

-long walk

-getting hari done

-exfoliating skin

-music

-movement

-smiling

-happiness

Have a nice weekend!

White Sandy Beach

Bruddah Iz

Hopping into Spring

 

It's that time again!  The Cadbury commercial is in full Spring!!  I love that commercial! It never gets old!! I'm hop,hop,hopping into EASTER!!! While I create more Spring treats to share with you, I want to share some of my past Spring seasons with you.  Some you probably have seen before, so pardon the duplicates. 

Part of an Easter collection that I made.  I was getting tired of making the front of the bunny, so I just decided to do the back! Which I actually like but than the front!! :) To give it a little cuteness, I just added a dab of cotton to the bonbon!

Chickadee is walking around the garden trying to find some Easter eggs! A cute tag, that could be used for a boy or a girl!

This was part of a baby shower gift that I made.  Just looking at all the colors makes me smile!  I will be making these again this Spring for different occasions!

Another Spring tag, great to add to Easter baskets! The best thing about Spring is that you can't really go wrong with any color!

A little swag with your bag! Can be used as a little Easter goodie bag or even an Easter hunt bag.  Pink Lemonade hopping in the garden looking for some eggs.

Little sweet treat bags.  This is the same little bag that I use for the lollipop flowers, I just added a simple fluttering butterfly to make it a little more fun!!

Another does of sweetness!  This picture is giving me a toothache!  This is a very simple way to give a little treat! I've done it with all different treats inside, sunflower seeds, M&M's, whatever fits. 

This is my fav!! It's a mini garden of sweets!  There's 8 individual lolly flower bags in each box!! It's perfect for an office gift or a table centerpiece!! I love how the flowers all come together!! 

This Spring season, I will be doing a lot of the same and a little bit different!  Can't wait to show you what I've been working on!  

 

Spring is filled with so many sweet surprised, what's your favorite Easter sweet treat?  

Hoppy Spring!