Baby Craziness

My sister just had a baby February 9th. I know I'm a proud aunt.
There is nothing better than being an aunt. I get to try out all my home-made weird ideas and because my nephews are so little they don't even know they are getting a present. I'm sure when they get a little older and realize what a present is they'll love it. I am the cool young aunt.
Anyways...the other night I was avoiding some homework (what's new) and I made some onesies for my new nephew, Asher. I thought you might like to see them...
Yeah I made them really easily. Anyone can do this faux screen printing. All you need is freezer paper, and iron and some paints.
1. I cut out all of the images from the freezer paper.
2. Then I took the left overs and ironed them on the clothe.
3. Next I squirted some puff paint on the left over holes and used a sponge brush to make the paint smooth.
4. Let them dry over night and peel the paper away and prepare to be amazed. (I sure was)

I love making slightly alternative baby clothing. Something that is brightly colored and sometimes witty.
oh yeah, the kid...here is the cutie!

Valentine's Date

Last Saturday my boyfriend and I went on our Valentine's Date. We had to do this because I am away at school and he goes to school near home...therefore we are apart. Sometimes this hurts my heart but this will only make us stronger in the end. (or so says everyone, whatever ...I miss him).

Before I tell you about our date I must give you some history first. Around the time of his birthday in September, he made this image of himself....
He thinks it is hilarious. He really wants a tshirt with this image on it. He knew it would be weird if he made it himself, perhaps he would be perceived as a little cocky. Well, that's what I seriously thought about it. I kept saying, "No, I'm not going to feed your ego and make a tshirt of yourself. I won't do it!"

Then he kept expecting me to do it for Christmas and I refused again.

So then it was almost Valentine's day. I thought now he doesn't expect it, I'm going to make it for him.

He came over before the date to pick me up and I surprised him with a cake with our initials on it.

(this is my first successful double layer cake, by myself! I was more proud of this than anything)

So after our date I told him we had to go back to my house for dessert before we went to his house to see the tivo-ed Lost. (I know we are geeks. I only let him watch Lost with me because I want to watch it too.) So I told him that while we were at my house I wanted to change into a tshirt and jeans instead of my date clothes.
He had no idea it was the shirt he always wanted. We sat around. I kept saying things like, "Oh my shirt smells like new shirt." He sniffed it and agreed. But in reality it smelled like the spray-paint that I had used on it. We ate cake and talked for about 30 min. Then I was getting ready to go to his house and hid the shirt I made him in my purse because I knew he would have to notice eventually. As I was putting on my coat he realized. He was stunned and so excited and that was fun to see. Now he loves his shirt. He wore in the next day to work and to show all of his friends. I don't think he could be more proud. I liked making something special for him.
I bought a children's craft foam sheet. I free-hand drew the image on it and cut it out with an exacto knife. Then I took some outdoor furniture silver spray paint and sprayed it on. That stuff is so good because it will NEVER come off. It was fun and I'm glad he likes it. I want glad I could do something for him on Valentine's Day.

Here I am!

I’m a city girl who went to college in the small town in the middle of the USA. I have a lot of views and opinions. I am a crafty, witty girl that loves to jam through life. I’m easily recognizable by the girl who has a book in her hand and is also listening to her ipod. That would be me.

This blog is the narrative of my life. It is the story of me finding myself, learning who I am. I am growing up to become the woman that I will be for the rest of my life. This is my new beginning.