Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Yet Another Tuesday

Seems like Tuesday is just about the only time that I take the time for my blog anymore. I apologize! But at least I've got all of these friends playing along! So I'm happy for that!

Boy did it rain this morning! I felt so bad that my husband and kids had to go off to work and to school, while Glynis and I stayed cozy-dry in the house. It actually turned into a really great day. For one, I did a "craft!" Ha Ha! Not really a craft, but I took a shoebox, covered it with wrapping paper and designated it the "playdoh box." Glynis helped of course and she is so happy with her new pretty box.

By the afternoon, the sun was shinning and it warmed up into the lower 60s. We went on a walk and stomped through the puddles. It felt soooo good compared to our usual 40 degree winter days.

The other cool thing I have to share today is a special video for my new-found crafting friends. A little scary, but funny none the less. :) I actually came across this artist while watching one of Glynis' favorite shows, Yo Gabba Gabba. You've probably seen it if there's a preschooler in your life. Leslie Hall did a "dancy dance" on the show. She was such an odd character so I figured I'd look her up on the Internet. Turns out, she's a crafting/rap artist!
I dedicate this video to all my CRAFTY TOOTERS!






Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Ceiling Medallion Mirror @ Calamity Anne's Adventures 2. DIY Milk Glass Cake Plate @ Made By Stephie 3. Cheap Frame Makeover @ Made By Stephie 4. DIY Monogrammed Cake Plate @ Made By Stephie 5. My Book Wreath @ Made By Stephie 6. Altered love coasters by Carla Brasher 7. Mod podge photo letter 8. Finished office@ No Minimalist Here 9. Tiffany @ La*T*Da (Valentine Ice Cream Cone) 10. Valentines Banner@HowDoesShe 11. Why I love You Pillow@HowDoesShe 12. 30 Family Dinner Questions@HowDoesShe 13. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove - Valentine candles 14. How to Build a Table-Look Vanity @ Remodelaholic 15. New Craft Room Makeover by Amy @ Design-Aholic 16. Fluffy Valentine's Fabric Wreath @ Design-Aholic 17. Adventure Mom Janna- Create a Blog Button & Code Box 18. Persnickety Peacock's Burlap Stained Curtains 19. ruffle make up bag 20. Prudent & Practical {DIY Kitchen Countertops} 21. Felt Flower (& Heart) Headband Tutorial 22. stylish coupon organizer @raegun ramblings 23. Felt Eggplant Spinach & Tomato Lasagna 24. Gift Bag Tutorial 25. Crocheted Toddler Bracelets 26. Little Lizard King - Boutique Burp Cloths, DIY 27. Magnificent Screen Room Divider 28. Creative uses for Old Neck Ties!!!

29. All Things Heart and Home~Heart Felt Wreath 30. Life As Lori Valentine's Wreath & a giveaway 31. Fragrant & Gorgeous Orange Pomander 32. glitter and cake @ sit relax and read 33. pillow @ sit relax and read 34. Gift Box Valentine's Decor 35. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Love Blocks) 36. Jane @ Finding Fabulous...hangin' plates! 37. Painted Silk @ Murals&More 38. Repurposing Toddler Shirts to Baby Shoes! 39. Fireplace Makeover w/Stain @ Stepp Into My World 40. Book Wreath {Everyone Else is Doing it!} 41. Amanda 42. Junkblossom's Mobile 43. Old Window Crafts 44. Valentines Attire @ Second Street 45. Credenza REDO Before and After by Snowman Hill 46. Bathroom Makeover @ Everything Design 47. Lost Socks Board @ somewhat simple 48. Valentine chair backers 49. Frugal Room Decor Redo 50. A Scrap of Time - Beautiful Framable 51. Finesse Your Nest-Easy DIY Wall Decor 52. Some Pillow Talk 53. Melody Shorey 54. A New Nursery 55. Kimberly @ Attempting Creative {Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies} 56. Car Seat Cover DIY

57. Simple (but the best ever) Burp Cloth Tutorial 58. Emily 59. Emily @ Frilly Details - Blonde Brownies!!! 60. bon @ Drab to FAB 61. Valentine’s Week: A Whole Lot to LOVE! @ Remodelaholic 62. Armoire RE-DO Style Sisters 63. Milk Glass Grey Birdie Compote @ Design-Aholic 64. DIY Sham Pillow & Monogramming Jen @ Just for Rachel 65. DIY Sham Pillow & Monogramming Jen @ Ju 66. Sweeyest Stenciled Dresser @ Icon Inspired 67. Greenearth : Bathroom Renewal 68. A dress for myself 69. Bedroom remodel 70. Pretty Pink Little Girl's Kitchen & Anthro Giveaway at Yoga Gal 71. Skip to my Loo at Becca's 72. Valentine's Bingo @ childmade 73. Lana Austin Mixes High/Low Pieces in the Library 74. Saving Money & Living Life (Walgreens: Spent $4.47, Saved $37.07) 75. First Advertiser & Ad Giveaway=earrings for you! 76. Book Adventures @ Lakewood 77. DIY calendar blocks with a tutorial 78. once a door, now the perfect window seat! 79. Plaster Kiddie Keepsakes! 80. Breathtaking Ice Wreaths 81. Karla @ Its The Little Things - Vertical Storage For Gift Wrap 82. Distressed Sewing Box

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Technical Difficulties

Don't know what's going on with my blog today. Is it loading properly for you? I'll try to figure this out, but if you have any ideas, please HELP!

ok, seems to be working fine...it's just me...

I've been waiting....

....for a girl like you

Know the song? It's Foreigner! I use to sing this song all the time when I was about 12 years old. I had the 45. As in, the record! (guess I'm getting old because some of you won't have heard of Foreigner and won't be familiar with the "45" reference.)

Any old way, I noticed a bit ago that I had 99 followers!! So I've been waiting for NUMBER 100! And she's finally here! What a wonderful comment she left for me today!
Let me introduce Kristine @ I Love You More Than Peanut Butter! Her blog is adorable as she shares about her life in a family of 6. 3 children of which she adopted from Russia. What a story. I hope you'll visit her.

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - You made me do it!

I couldn't help myself. I checked out all the participants last week and it totally motivated me. I had to choose the quickest project and I love Valentine's Day so I went for this one.




The credit goes to Heather @ My Frugal Family





Her wreath might look a little prettier then mine, but she sold me when she mentioned that she had made this while lying down! Sounded good to me.
I had a coat hanger, had to run to Dollar Tree for the tulle and to the craft store to pick up some ribbon. Twas as easy as tying a bunch of knots!
Thanks Heather!

This craft project is probably just a fluke, I'm sure I won't have time for another. *wink

Start your tooting NOW....




Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Complete Master Bedroom Remodel @ Remodelaholic 2. Tara 3. Bracelet & Jewely Organizer 4. Finesse Your Nest-Coastal & White Makeover 5. A Valentine's Day Banner @ My Frugal Family 6. Thrifty Love from TLGB 7. Tara@JustDevineStyle-Quick Easy Scarf 8. It's a party @ The little Green Bean 9. The BEST of Valentines Ideas 10. Battery Powered Night Light 11. Talented Tuesday MckLinky Party 12. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Valentine's Day Heart Garland 13. Adorable crocheted flower bunting; a breath of Spring! 14. Little Lizard King - Office Reveal Before and After 15. Life As Lori ~beach bathroom makeover~ and a Giveaway 16. Heart of Mary - Crocheted February Doily 17. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Pedestal Vases) 18. Junk Can Look So Good 19. Kerri@averyblessednest 20. Capital L-O-V-E @ Fun to Craft 21. Mini Mail Boxes!

22. Little Sofa Makeover @ Home Sweet Home 23. Jamielyn@Chocolate Sundaes 24. Not a craft, but a SNACK @ Quarry Orchard 25. ellen with Window MIStreatments 26. Baby tie @ Keeping It Simple 27. One Cheap B*tch Valentine's Day Dollar Store Frame 28. Painted Closet Doors @ Murals&More 29. Fun Valentines Party 30. Vinyl Lettering Ideas 31. Felt Fortune Cookies 32. Tons of VDay Ideas! 33. Update a cheap bookcase FAST! @ Remodelaholic 34. jen at mimibellaboo 35. DIY Dry Erase Calendar & Memo Center by Amy DA 36. New Kitchen Countertops @ DIY Newlyweds 37. Real Housewife in MN: 1st ever sewing project! 38. easy dulce de leche {caramel sauce} 39. Sheri: wonky and ollie 40. Kids Valentine ard @HowDosShe 41. Helga from My World 42. Kimberly @ Attempting Creative - Easy Lollipop Valentines

43. Decorative Wall Art by Brooke at All Things Thrifty 44. Easy Artwork @ Made By Stephie 45. Cute Paper Mache Box @ Made By Stephie 46. Silhouettes @ Made By Stephie 47. Condo Blues (Wooden Crate Craft Storage) 48. Jelly Roll Skirt 49. Valentine Felt Bracelet/Cuff 50. Cut Tulle for a Tutu Using a QUICK and EASY Method! 51. Little brown house - Easy Chili - 2 ways 52. DIY Kids Banner and an Anthro Giveaway at Yoga Gal! 53. Saving Money & Living Life (Publix Before: $57.86 After:$25.08)) 54. Wha-Cha-Ma-Call-Ums and a Give Away 55. Danish Woven Hearts @ RootsAndWingsCo 56. TONS of Homemade Valentines Ideas @ RootsAndWingsCo 57. A Scrap of Time 58. Amber: From Plaid Skort to Trendy Bag 59. The Curse! redecorating a hutch for free 60. Bubble Bath Bottle Wrap 61. Litle Burlap Leaves {Stephanie Lynn} 62. Clothes Pin Ballerina @ childmade

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Toot Your Horn Tuesday - My Un-Crafty Years

I've had some really "crafty" years, but right now I'm in the middle of my "un-crafty" years! I'm so excited about how many people are playing along with Toot Your Horn Tuesday, but I've realized that they're all tooting about the same things! Crafts or DIY projects.

When I was in my 20s and 30s, I did all kinds of stuff. Sewing, painting, refinishing, re-purposing etc. I don't think it's my age that's made the difference. Just my time schedule. I have no time for that stuff right now. But I dream of the day when I can once again sit down and CREATE!

Oh, I've done some DIY projects around the house recently, but only because I couldn't afford to pay someone.

How about any of you other non-crafters? (nothing against the crafters.) Have you done something amazing this week worthy of "tooting?" My biggest accomplishment this past week would have to be the fact that our house has stayed clean!! It's amazing how motivated I am. Now that the house is on the market, it absolutely has to stay neat and so far, so good. This Saturday is our first Open House! I'll be taking time to go over the house with a fine tooth comb and get it even cleaner! You know, organizing closets and cabinets. UGH!

Ok, onto Mister Linky, but one more thing. If you are playing along today, you must ABSOLUTELY leave a comment! I'd like to know that everyone is playing along for fun and not just advertising their crafts. (although I love looking at all the pretty things.) Please go through the list and comment on the other participants' blogs too. That's the fun of it!!

Happy Tuesday!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Junkblossms Vintage Ornament Display 2. Update your Front Door With Paint @ Remodelaholic 3. Chas @ A Woman's Haven 4. The Gaines Gang {Red Burlap Valentine Wreath} 5. Countdown to V Day- an advent calendar @ somewhat simple 6. Candy 7. Treasia-Paint & Glazing Table and Desk 8. Finesse Your Nest-Jute Balls 9. jen at mimibellaboo 10. A VAlentine for The Birds {Stephanie Lynn} 11. Seal Softie from a Sock @ childmade 12. Decorate For Winter - Somedaycrafts 13. Little Lizard King - How to Make Hair Bow 14. Lovely Tissue Paper Collages On Canvas! 15. storage solution @ sit relax and read 16. Lori Sparkly V-day candle 17. Lori's Orange beach bedroom 18. REINVENTED (Pretty Free Storage) 19. Conversation Heart Pic (Red Heads Craft More Fun) 20. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Borax crystal snowflakes!

21. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Fun with scrapbook paper! 22. olive jars turned twine jars @ Quarry Orchard 23. Brandy--Personalized Fleece Blanket Idea! 24. Ornaments aren't just for December! 25. Valentine Wreath@ My Frugal Family 26. Valentine's Stick-Ons 27. Kalleen- Nursery Art 28. How To Make your Base Board Moldings bigger 29. Dictionary makover@ Le Monde dErika 30. Molly 31. Kimberly @ Attempting Creative Game Night Table 32. Ribbon Bow Tie 33. Easy Valentine's Day Pillows 34. The Sweet Life {Homemade baby shower decorations}} 35. Monogram Canvas @ Made By Stephie 36. Yoga Gal's Cousin is Single, Cute, and Good With His Hands! 37. Nobody Puts Mama In A Corner! DUMP CAKE! 38. Jane @ Finding Fabulous, A Refinished Antique! 39. Twirly Tee Tutu Skirt Tute 40. Felt Valentine's Day Fortune Cookies

41. Turn Socks Into Long Sleeves 42. Bethany @ Happy By Design 43. Office Re-do from The Little Green Bean 44. Sheri: Keep calm 45. Powder Room Makeover (CasaHaus) 46. Real Housewife in MN: 1st ever sewing project! 47. Just PERFECT except for one lil' thing 48. Saving Money & Living Life ($1500 DIy Kitchen) 49. Saving Money & Living Life (Grocery Bill: Saved $38.48, Spent $26.75) 50. ILTWYD-Couponing Binder and LBB Giveaway 51. Carissa:photoshop elements trick 52. marissa w/some home planning 53. Clip Board Tutorial@HowDoesShe 54. Valentines Banner@HowDoesShe 55. Colorful Cabinet Upcycle @ The House That Jade Built 56. The Gaines Gang {Look what a $1.62 can do} 57. DIY Kids Banner and an Anthro Giveaway at Yoga Gal! 58. Junkblossoms Spice Rack Redo

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I Heart Faces - My Face

I heart faces' theme today is Best Face Photo and the idea is that we're not suppose to use an old photo. Since it's freezing outside and Glynis won't let me take her picture, here's a webcam shot of ME! :) I used Picnik to do a little editing. I love how I'm able to soften my wrinkles and make my eyes sparkle. I used the 1960's feature because I liked the colors that it brought out. Check out Picnik! It's loads of fun.

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for Toot Your Horn Tuesday!

House for sale

Our house went on the market the week of Christmas! The question I keep getting from family and friends is... "Why?! Why are you selling your beautiful home?"

That's a good question and here are the answers....
Our yard is so much work, I want my own bathroom, I'd like a newer kitchen, and I'd like to be closer to the kids' schools. Plus, we're ready for a change!

Here are a few pictures of our lovely home, in case you're interested.
5BR, 2400sq ft on a beautiful waterfront lot!
Come & Get It!

Mommy Daughter & A Webcam