Fun Give-Away from On a Roll..

On a roll is an adorable little shop with these super cute coffee cozies I've been eyeing and now they are having a give-away http://onarollaccessories.blogspot.com/2009/07/win-free-custom-coffee-cup-cozy.html

Take a peek and throw your name into the lot :)

My Next Craft Fair

My next craft fair is at an open-air market in Downtown Troy's beautiful Monument Square. This area is at the intersection of Broadway and River and bordered by 2nd street.

Come check my mom and I out at Tight Knit on July 18th! 10AM - 2PM

She'll have paintings, bags, cards and other goodies on display and I'll have a lot more than what my etsy shop can hold :)

Fun Freebie- Sugar Skull

I'm still unpacking and have been ignoring my blog far too long. I'll have pics of the new craft room soon!

To hold you over I found this fun freebie Urban Threads is offering. I can't wait till I have time to do it myself!!!

http://www.urbanthreads.com/pages?id=374

Happy Belated Father's Day

Above is me and my Dad. I've been painting in my new house and didn't have internet access to post this yesterday (I did call him though). He is a HUGE part of my life. I call him EVERY time I don't know what to do and he always has the answer. Even though he says I just love him for shocks and brakes it's also for oil changes ;) (my dad own's his own repair shop). Not only does he give great advice he also helps me craft (cuts my crochet hooks, builds me a lightbox, helps with displays). Here is to all the Dad's in this world- we love you!

NEW HOUSE

My husband and I are closing on our first house tomorrow. So much stress but it is almost done. Check one more thing off of my 09 Resolutions list :) My crafting has suffered a bit because of it (It kills me to put some of my toys in boxes - but I'm staying strong). I'll have a craft room in the new house so it keeps me going!

My first stab at Embroidery

I did it!
And I think I did a pretty good job too!
I used Sublime Stitching's pattern and made a "rockin" banner :)

What do you think?

Here are a few upclose shots of each of the pieces :

Microphone, Guitar and Amp ( add a few stars for snazz)

BACON!

Now that I have your attention- do you need a quick appetizer that's cheap too?

Bacon wrapped pineapple to the rescue!
Canned Chunked Pineapple
Package of Bacon
Sweet and Sour Sauce
and or Sweet and Sour Duck Sauce
Toothpicks
Disposable pan (optional but when you are cleaning up you will thank me!)

Cut the bacon strips into 3 or 4 pieces (I do it as I go)
Wrap them around a chunk of pineapple

Stick a toothpick through it and put it in your pan

Keep going till you run out of pineapple and or bacon
Pour Sweet and Sour Sauce or a combo of sweet and sour and sweet and sour duck sauce over the top.

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes
Broil for approx 10 (keep an eye on them you don't want them to burn)

When the bacon is crispy on top you are done! (the toothpicks will blacken a bit- there is nothing you can do to stop it, just go with it).



ENJOY! You are now the hero of the party for bringing these :)