Do it, do the hustle.

Alright. In the spirit of bringing in the new year, I want to construct a customary list of some of the things I want to achieve in 2012. Goals, resolutions, DIYs...you get the gist. And I think if I post it here, I'm going to have to follow through (for the two people who read my blog). Here goes... in no particular order.

1. Ressurrect my Etsy, FINALLY

2. Roadtrip to New Mexico

3. Dust off my pliers and make some banging jewelry

4. Read three books a month

5. Make a book strap

6. Dip my toes in the pond of photography for play

7. Take better care of my blog

8. Learn to play the uke

9. Construct a book lamp

10. Write more letters to my loved ones

11. Make this amazing chucky rug

12. Cut myself some slack.

Mmmk, that's all folks.

OMG

I have been on Ruffledblog.com for about three or four hours. Oh I wish I wish I was an event designer. Here are some of the incredibly inspiring fifty or so pictures I have right-clicked and saved. All images are from Ruffled.

Prepare to drool.

Budget Martha (II)

Ok, so before we get into the finger foods, I want to present the most darling, useful and inexpensive part favor I've ever used.

#2 The Favor

Little baggies were purchased at the local craft store (approx $3 for 20 bags) and the cherries were from Fresh and Easy (about $1.50 a lb)

Step one: Buy materials.
Step two: Stuff.

See? EASY

Ten-legged Spider

When I move this will be my housewarming gift with love from Joel. I cannot wait, I think it's minimalism at its finest.







Credit: Instructables.com & user Coozerlv