Wishing you a Happy New Year

I've been busy with the holidays, snow and losing power.

I've crocheted a scarf for Anna but forgot to take a picture.  I've baked bread and such.  No pictures though.

I've finished my book and it will be available as an ebook in the new year.  Here's a rough draft of the cover.

HELP!!!! My internet's down and it cant get up :(

As you know I have been missing in action for real this time and the reason for this is my computer modem died and I decided to just wait until after the first of the year so I can just get a new laptop and wireless Internet - SO - Ill be back to biz in a couple weeks! I TOTALLY MISS EVERYONE - I finished my business class and got my certificate so YAY!!!!! Ive been doing the challenge here and there so ill upload pics once im back on! Jon has let me hijack his computer so I can let you guys know whats going on :) Happy Holidays and LOOK OUT NEW YEAR!!!! IM READY TO ROCK AND ROLL BABY!

PS My hair is growing like mad! I've found a cute little cut I wanna do after the first of the year...see below....

365 Day Challenge Day 101 Red Velvet and Brocade Scarf

After re-doing the Onyx and Black glass bead bracelet (it looks much better) I completed another Xmas Present . Only 1 more to go. I am so stressed. Anyway it's for my husband's auntie L. This thing gave me trouble!!. The brocade kept slipping and I had to rip out stitching 5 times!! I hope she likes this and uses it, because the fabric was not cheap. hehehe.... We're giving the butterfly bracelet to his mom instead. Husband said it's too pretty for the intended recipient. LOL he's a mess.

365 Day Challenge Day 100 Hat in Khaki

I crocheted a hat for myself with my Khaki coloured Chenille yarn that I got on sale :-)



My baby girl modeled it for me LOL. Yes it's just a tad too big!

Day 100 Bacon Wrapped Chicken on a Stick

Last night I made bacon wrapped chicken on a stick!!! This was before I finished them off in the oven! Mr. C said it was his favorite meal and it reminded him of one of our favorite restaurant, Shiraz. (Shiraz however has super healthy food and you would never find their chicken kabobs wrapped in bacon, LOL) I had 6 slices left over from a recipe I made and needed to be used ASAP.

WOW yesterday as day 100 YIPPPPPPEEEEE

Last Friday I went for my 1 year MRI repeat of my brain. AGAIN I ended up with a massive migraine Friday. I had the headache all weekend. My Imitrex injections didn't even phase it. Today it turned into a regular headache but I have a feeling it is not through messing with me yet. UGGGGH

365 Day Challenge Day 99

Another Present out the way. Just need to wipe my fingerprints off the stones :-)

Black Glass beads, crystal rondelles and 6 and 4 mm onyx stones

365 Day Challenge Day 98

Made with light pink bicones. Another Christmas present. This thing gave me hell. I really hope the recipient likes it. She likes butterflies and even has a butterfly tattoo on her foot hehehe

365 Day Challenge Day 96 & 97

I am so tired and worn out trying to make people's presents for Xmas. Another one of my husband's great ideas....Sheesh

Scarf in Barley and Fisherman for my husband's uncle


The tree that my son chose yesterday. We went small this year. We've never had such a small tree. Those tall big trees are just too much. It may still be crooked but I wanted to have it ready for when the kids got up in the morning.

Off to bed I go @ 5:30am

Day 96 & 97 Faux and REAL treats!

Friday I made a cupcake with chocolate frosted cookie charm

Gingersnap cookies for Mr. C

365 Day Challenge Day 95

Another Scarflette. I don't like how this one came out but I am not willing to rip it out. Oh well.

Day 95 Love is in the air

Black and White Cookie Charm Extra Large

Here is the, "Kiss Me" Charm I made last night photographed with a nickel so you can see the size!

Pearl Frosted Heart Charm with Sprinkles

Smarty Pants I <3 U Charm

Say it with chips

Taffy Valentine Heart Candies (Future Earrings) These are the same size as the sushi earrings I made.

Day 92, 93, & 94

Day 92 I tried making a Valentine Lolli Pin?


Day 93 These are LARGE pendants. I'm still not sure if I'm 100% about these yet.

Love You Extra Large Conversation Heart

Extra Large "I Cross My Heart" Pendant

Tissue flower packaging for my sister's Birthday (w/ recycled ribbon from Supermom)

Day 94 I made a couple of Extra large Cookie Pendants

Extra Large Raspberry Jam Heart Pendant

I'm still waiting for the glaze to dry on this one. I should have took a picture of the other side. The dough is slightly darker giving it the, "just baked look".

"Kiss Me" Extra Large Cookie Pendant

365 Day Challenge Day 94 Scarflette

Black Scarflette for my mom.

I'm going to stop for a bit. Crocheting not the challenge.

365 Day Challenge Day 92 & 93

Natural Earrings with MOP shell connectors, Candy Peridot Earrings(I think that green striped bead looks like candy :-) and teeny tiny Hydrangea flower hair clips for babies with thin hair.

365 Day Challenge Day 89, 90 & 91

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Natural Large Shell Loop Earrings with Mother of Pearl shell disk beads using Sterling Silver wires and Ribbed Scarf in Rose Twists and Ecru

Day 91 Red Thai Curry

I got a Red Thai Curry - Chicken with bamboo shoots from the Temple of Thai. I made some modifications to the recipe. First I substituted some lean beef steaks that I had bought for stir fry. I also added sauteed onion and bell pepper. I also did not have Thai basil and I left out the sugar. It turned out SUPER yummy!!!!

Onions, orange, and yellow bell pepper prepped.

Sauteed beef, onions, and peppers.

Measuring out the other ingredients.

Finished curry I definitely recommend this recipe and I give it 5 out 5 stars!!!

Now back to crocheting and watching movies! I just finished, "The Next Best Thing"...which always leaves me hating Madonna and forever loving Rupert Everett!!!

Day 89 & 90 Polymer Clay Sweets

This one did not come out how I pictured it but I was trying to make a conversational heart charm.



Newest addition to Guurrrl Sundae, "Pink Bubblegum Large Ice Cream Scoop Charm"

Foods heals the soul.

I've been in the kitchen all afternoon/night.  It has taken my mind off of today's events.  A little bit that is.

Pear Mini Loaves for assorted holiday gifts,



Almond Flour Banana Bread.



Hazelnut Liqueur Balls

Day 88 Guess Who I was thinking about?

Day 87 Doodles II

I'm getting really excited about the idea of transferring these to onesie's and tshirts (Thanks girls)!!!

Day 88

You know my Christmas tree is 'sweet' so I thought I'd try my favorite candy - Ribbon Candy - with some pearlesque fabric I had in this pretty little stripe - so Its 2 layers thick and then I punched holes with my rivet punch and strung a little ribbon through knotting in between each fold and then I added a jingle bell to the bottom :)