Hello from 2021!

on June 9, 2021

And 2020 but we’re ignoring that year.

Remember when I told you guys that I was going back to school? Well…. I did. And then I did some more school and THEN I got accepted into nursing school. Which is where I have been through the last year-ish. I seriously thought that I’d maybe have more time during the panini like everyone else did but I did not get the staycation quarantine. What I got was probably my most creative summer caring for my kiddos that I could ask for, making a ton of masks for my community, and then straight into school full time. I have learned so much from my classes and my experiences but I’ll probably write about them later. Suffice to say I haven’t really been posting things lately.

This is my friend Bri and I at Clincals. I decided that I was a marshmallow due to the fact that I am round and wearing white. AND Marshmallow is my favorite side character in Frozen.

This is all of us for our Psychiatric clinical. Green definitely looks better than the white.

If I’m really honest with you guys (and myself) I think I got overwhelmed with the idea that this has to be perfect and niched to crafting. I love crafting. It is a huge part of me. But it is also messy and I’m a one woman show with a metric ton of anxieties. So maybe I took the break because I just wanted to create without the pressure of it all. Maybe I wanted my blog to just be my little corner of the internet. Who knows. Basically, what I’m saying is that I still want to write tutorials and make things with you guys. The goals are still there. But I’m also going through a huge life change right now and am learning a lot. And I want to share those things too. Because, if I’m anything, I’m an overshare-er. Maybe? I’m really careful about what I post here on the blog but if you know me in real life, the delete/backspace button in text is a GIFT!

My friend Brittanys goat had babies! So I volunteered to cuddle them as a birthday gift to myself. This little lady is named Glory and she was 2 days old when I met her.

I attempted to leash train Grampa in case something went down and/or we went traveling. She forgot how to cat.

So, yeah. I’ve been creating and I want to share things but they may not be in the form of a full tutorial. And they may just be things that I like to make regardless of if they’re new or innovative. And thats cool too.

Our MedSurg professors go to answer was “Its in the book”. So I embroidered it on a bag for her! It was my first time embroidering florals and I think they turned out pretty great!

ByChelsea

How to Sew a Yarn Cozy

on January 13, 2020

Keep your yarn stash tangle free with a yarn cozy! Grab your favorite jersey knit fabric and make your own yarn cozy with this simple tutorial.

Last year I made my first cardigan. Yep. Well, it was actually my second because I made the first one and it didn’t fit so I took it apart and made the one I’m currently wearing. Its a bit oversized and super snuggly and not at all practical. AND I LOVE IT. I might post about it at some point if you guys are interested but this post is not about my sweater. Its about what happened after I took that first one apart.

That first sweater took A LOT of yarn. Like 7 skeins of yarn, and taking that apart and rewinding it is a chore to say the least. So I did myself a favor and got a yarn winder and wound all of those piles of yarn into nice manageable sized cakes. Then I did the same for 80% of my yarn stash because it was fun and I tend to fixate. So I was talking to my boss about all of my yarn winding and she showed me this wonderful thing called a yarn sock! AKA a yarn cozy.

If you’ve never seen one of these things they are like socks for your yarn and keeps the center pull cakes or skeins from bopping around in your bag and unwinding into a tangled mess. Upon receiving this wonderful gift I immediately figured… Hey! I can make that!

So I did. And I’ve got it mostly figured out so that I can now tell you how I did it.

How to Sew a Yarn Cozy

Cost: $10 or less (I had everything but the fabric on hand)
Time: 30 minutes or less
Skill level: Beginner

ByChelsea

Fall Perler Bead Earrings

on September 22, 2019

Perler Bead earrings are my favorite way to accessorize and these Fall Perler Bead Earrings are no joke! They come together in a snap and can match all of your favorite outfits! They also make really great gifts to friends, family and co-workers!

Fall is in the air in California! Or at least it is this week. I’m waiting until mid-October for ACTUAL fall, but we’ll get there eventually. I’ve been thoroughly enjoying taking evening walks though and finally pulling out my light sweaters. Well, pulling out is kinda strong. I have identified where they are located in my closet and have positioned them to be ready for when fall actually hits. I’m not complaining about 80 degree days though.

In the meantime, I’ve been teaching my new roommate about the wonders of crafting the stress away. I’m not sure she’s super into it, but I am on a mission okay? It WILL HAPPEN! This week, we’ve been making these super cute fall earrings out of perler beads to go with ALL the outfits. Also, life just feels better sometimes when you’re festive! Continue reading

ByChelsea

What’s on your Fall Bucket List? – Free Printable

on September 15, 2019

Keep up with your Fall Bucket List with this cute printable and some great ideas to get the most out of autumn!

What are your favorite things to do for fall? Me? I like to jump in leaves, drink all the pumpkin spice, and attempt to make an apple pie from scratch with varying results. (I will get you right one year!!!)

With school being as crazy as it is right now on top of work and just… the season, I haven’t been doing my bucket lists all that often. I figured this time, maybe I should make a super cute printable to put on my refrigerator to keep up with all my fall plans. Will it work? Who knows! BUT I do like having the visual reminder of what I’m looking forward to.

ByChelsea

For the Love of Bob Ross

on March 31, 2019

Got a Bob Ross fan in your life? Figure out what to get them AND yourself with this Bob Ross Gift Guide! And remember, no mistakes, just happy accidents.

You guys want to know what gets me through finals? Bob Ross.

Okay, so hear me out. Gone are the days where I can turn up my favorite jams or a movie that I’ve seen a million times and still study. I think for some reason my brain is now more distracted and/or concerned with what I’m actually retaining than reading to just get it done. I usually work while listening to film scores, but come finals season, you can only hear Jurassic Park so many times.

MAKE IT: DIY Flamingo Stencil Tote Bag

So, Bob Ross. Its pretty much ASMR before that was a thing. AND its super encouraging!
“There are no mistakes, just happy accidents.”
“Let’s paint a happy little tree right here. “

Ya’ll I could go on. Will I ever attempt a Bob Ross tutorial? I don’t know. BUT I will give you a list of all the Bob Ross stuff I am currently crushing on… because that is the neighborly thing to do right?

Bob Ross Gift Guide

For the Love of Bob Ross

Life advice: No mistakes, just happy accidents.