Permenant Hold for a Bit

Hey folks, I realy hate to do this and ave been trying to sqeeuze by without, but SSB is going to have to go an permenant hold until further notice.

This is for several reasons...

1.  I have two jobs and two kids...I have NO extra time to blog...let alone sew, paint or craft.

2.  I don't have a camera.  So even if I could by crafty, I couldn't really share it with you all.

3.  I am trying to spend as much of the little spare time I have with my husband and children.  

4.  We are on a rigorous budget and have NO extra funds for craft supplies, paints, fabric, and all that other fun stuff.  Even our much wanted room re-do's may have to be put on hold.

5.  Blogging is not fun for me right now.  Without time, funds or even the true desire to create right now, whats the point in blogging?  Nearly 100% of my mental capacity right now is working, raising my kids and trying to run this household.

I hope you all understand and I do hope this break is super short and that we can get back on track as quick;y as possible.  Thank yo all in advance for your support, thoughts and prayers thru this difficult time.  

I promise to try and at least post to keep you updated on the status of the blog; when I might return, whats going on with the family...things like that.  But Mad Skills, Feature Friday, etc, will not have regular posts.

Thank you all again and God Bless!

xoxo

Ginger

Damask Bedroom

So my udea for our bedroom re-do is white and green damask...

saw the bedding I want at Garden Ridge...a full bedding set, Queen size...$39!

Here are some inspiration pics, randomly selected from google images.

The bedding looks similar to this.

Love that Alphonse Mucha was incorporated here.

I'm excited!! Ready to get started...

xoxo

Ginger

Whatever Wednesday #36

So we'are getting ready to re-decorate our entire house...

we have BIG plans for the kitchen, master bath, guest bath, master bedroom, living room and even plan on enclosing our backporch into a sun room!  Super excited but its gonna take a lot of savings.

Here are some inspiration pics I have collected for our living room...

ps-I have no idea what websites they came from, just googled on web images.

What do you think...

Love the sea foam green with the flashy yellow chair...

I like all the colorful pillows in this one.

I'm admiring the couch in this one...

I like the unique coffee table in this one and the bright curtains.

In LOVE with this.  

Love the bright blue and the tight floral fabrics...not to mention the picture windows.

I like the airy feel to this one and the beautiful art on the wall.  

Kinda digg'n on the peach chair too.

Hope you enjoyed!

xoxo

Ginger

Nighty Night, Sleep Tight Playlist

So I have been working on a lullaby CD for a friend who is having a little girl...

 

 

and I decided to make a play list of it and share with you all!!

 

Click here to drift into dream land!

Mad Skills Monday #67

Hey folks, Happy Monday!  Hope ur beat'n the heat! 

Pray for RAIN and cooler temps...

On to Mad Skills, here are some favs from last week...

Digg'n this awesome school bus cake from Craft, Interrupted

Cannot wait to try this!  Micro bead pendents from The Crafty Scientist!!

go check out all the beautiful ones she's made!!!

Yummy smore cupcakes from Chef in Training

And this cute cradle re-do from The Old Block House

Great work everyone! Loved checking everything out this week!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link. I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

<br><center><a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com"><br><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/appleseedgifts/toytruck3.jpg" border="0" /></a></center><br>

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share!

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please. An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 19th at midnight!

<center><a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/Mad%20Skills%20Party"><br><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/appleseedgifts/madskillsbutton1.jpg" border="0" /></a></center>

Alphonse Mucha Inspired Tattoo

So I've been itch'n for a new tatto but never could decide on what I wanted, and now I think I'll go for something inspired by one of my fav artists.  

 

 

Google Alphonse Mucha and you'll find a lot of art you'd recognize such as various wine advertisement prints.

Isn't she beautiful?

 

Love it, can't wait and I'm saving my pennies, custom work this this will be pricy but worth it!

xoxo
Ginger

Whatever Wednesday #35

So I watched Tangled the other night for the first time...what a cute movie?!

I've always loved Disney movies and someone I worked with told it was adorab;le but I finally rented it for a movie night with the kids.

They could not have been less interested; however, I LOVED IT!!!

Can't wait to purchase on DVD...even I'll be the only one watching it :)

Look at that face!  Hehe!

xoxo

Ginger

Boats and Bubbles

Hey folks, I have another cool kids craft idea from our #1 fav teacher (my kids teacher)...she has such cool ideas.  

Anyhoo, they made Styrofoam boats, let them float and used straws to blow bubbles and "steer" them!

Jack was so proud of his!

Sammy was gett'n the hang of it!

Enjoy!

xoxo

Ginger

Mad Skills Monday #66

Hi all!  Happy Monday and ready for Mad Skills???

Here are the show stoppers from last week...

Love this Perry the Platypus cake from Imagine

My kids love this show!

Cute posie pins from Freckles and Fun

Super cute alien doll from KooKoo Craft!  Isn't she sweet?

And totally digg'n this Chevron frame and free printable from The Crafty Scientist 

Love this yellow...planning on re-doing my bedroom with this yellow!

Great work everyone! Loved checking everything out this week!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link. I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

<br><center><a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com"><br><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/appleseedgifts/toytruck3.jpg" border="0" /></a></center><br>

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share!

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please. An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked! (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 12th at midnight!

<center><a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/Mad%20Skills%20Party"><br><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/appleseedgifts/madskillsbutton1.jpg" border="0" /></a></center>

Through my "I"s for Feature Friday

Hi all!  Welcome to Feature Friday, I have another good one for you!

Say hi to Alicia from Through My "I"'s

A fun new blog with fun crafts and more!!

Here is what Alicia has to say...

"I am a crafty Catholic mom of 3 boys who is now also a book reviewer! I blog because I love to share my ideas with other people. I don't have many real life friends because we live in a rural area. I love making online friends and I am an avid blog reader!"

check out her awesome drink caddy!

"My blog is not very new but I am just getting it where I want it and really want more exposure! I love to make christian or cheap crafts and I also have started reviewing Christian books. I am Catholic but I cater to all Christian moms. I try to post as many "boy" crafts as possible because I know how hard it is to find ideas! Please check me out!"

Check out this fun "David and Goliath" craft!

So stop by today and say hi to Alicia at Trough my "I"s! 

Thanks for stopping by SSB and if you wanna be featured on Feature Friday, email me! 

Jump up and Dance!

I've been in a JUMP'N MOOD LATELY!

Check out my playlist and jam if you can...

Can you dig it?

xoxo

Ginger

Mad Skills Monday #65

Hey folks, a little late, I know.

Here are my favs from last, last week!

Love these cute skirts from The Crafty Blog Stalker

Check out a cool room re-do from A Daily Dose of Del Signore

Love this DAD art from The Crafty Scientist

Great work everyone! Loved checking everything out this week!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link. I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

<br><center><a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com"><br><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/appleseedgifts/toytruck3.jpg" border="0" /></a></center><br>

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share!

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please. An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked! (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 5th at midnight.

<center><a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/Mad%20Skills%20Party"><br><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/appleseedgifts/madskillsbutton1.jpg" border="0" /></a></center>

Puree Away for Feature Friday

Hi folks!  I know I'm "vacation"...whatever, just tired!

But...I wanted to introduce, a-hem...

Kelley from Puree Away!

Here is a little about Kelley...

"My name is Kelley and I blog because I have to get it out.   I'm really terrible at keeping a journal, but I can keep up on a blog (for some reason).   Puree Away is like my millionth blog, but the one I've kept up on the best.   I blog about our family and our journey through international adoption.   I also blog about arts and crafts and my neuroses.    Occasionally one of our kids will add their two cents and my husband will also post if he has something really important to say."

"Our blog really is our family blog.   Mike and I blended our families together in 2007.   In 2010 we decided to add more kiddos through adoption and we are anxiously awaiting a referral!"

Pop on over and say hi, lend support on their adoption adventure, or to feel inspired!

 Thanks to Kelley from Puree Away!

xoxo

Ginger

Tak'n a Quick Breather

Hey folks!  Hope you had a great weekend and well, I need to recover from mine!

I'll be back next Monday with Mad Skills and more!

See ya!

xoxo

Ginger

Goodwill Hunting for Feature Friday

Hi all and happy Friday!  

My husband made me a deal last night...once we are caught up on a few bills, I can buy a new camera!!  Whoo hoo!

On to Feature Friday...its a good one!!!!  Say hi to Amy from Goodwill Hunting!

She's got such a sweet blog with lots of love and fun stuff to share!

Here is a little of what Amy has to say...

"Hey there!!  I have a relatively new blog and would love some more people to know about it!

I enjoy thrifting, sewing, gardening, decorating, and being with my family-I sound like a beauty contestant! haha.  And I want world peace!"

"A little about myself...a mother of two boys-one 14 months, one fourteen yrs. old!  Wife to an amazing guy who is a talented blacksmith/artist.  Living the country life in the rolling hills of Tennessee!  I love everything creative and enjoy doing it all without spending a lot of cash-basically, I'm cheap and it allows me to be more creative!"

Man, she's got it all over there!  Heart and soul and CRAFTS!  

Be sure to check out her dining room makeover! 

 I love this...drooling.

And check out this totally cool idea for a sand and water table!!

Cutie-pie!

Stop by and tell her SSB sent ya!

If you are interested in being featured at SSB for Feature Friday, please email me today!

Also looking for Guest Bloggers...since I don't have a camera to share my own crafts :(

xoxo

Ginger

Whatever Wednesday #34

The kids got stuck into a sticky situation...

not really, just a sticky project!

Another awesome activity from our #1 teacher, Ms Weeks!

She taped some contact paper down (sticky side up) and gave then all kinds of sensory do-dads to create a sticky work of art!

Looks like fun!  Thx Ms Weeks!

xoxo

Ginger

My blog is disappointing...I know

Hey folks, thanks so much for sticking in there while I've had no camera...sniff sniff.

But I HAVE been craftin gup a storm and have tons of new, great projects to share..

I'm wheeling them out by the ton and I am praying that I can afford a camera soon and will be able to finally share them all!

BTW, I think I figured out what happened to my camera...I discovered it missing during/after Jacks birthday party.  I had snapped a few pics of the decorations and such and then got down to party business.  

The next day I couldn't find the camera OR MY WEDDING RING!!!  

I think we had a thief in our midst.

Bummer.  I loved my ring (it was a beautiful pearl)...trying to find a pretty but inexpensive replacement.  My husband and I worked out a  deal, that for our tenth, he'll get me another real one.

xoxo

Ginger

Mad Skills Monday #64

Hi all, hope you had a great weekend, I am home with the kids today..whoo hoo!  Anyhoo, here are some favs from last week!

Digg'n these mini works of art at Homespun with Love

And this cute felt play mat from No Business Like Sew Business

And this carrot cake from Jam Hands looks divine!

And I LOVE these cool Harry Potter Wand treats from Rae Gun Ramblings

Great work everyone! Loved checking everything out this week!

Due to time constraints, I was not able to post comments to each and every link. I will try my very best in future parties to post to every link, but may not be able to.

If you were featured today, please feel free to snag the featured button for your blog!

</span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><center><a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com"></span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/appleseedgifts/toytruck3.jpg" border="0" /></a></center></span><br><span style="font-size: large;">

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share!

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. No shopping pages please. An offer to buy your item at the end of a tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked! (PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. PLEASE VISIT AT LEAST 2 OTHER LINKS IN THE PARTY AND LEAVE SOME COMMENT LOVE!

This linky party will end on Friday the 22nd at midnight.

<center><a href="http://superstinkyboys.blogspot.com/search/label/Mad%20Skills%20Party"><br><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i964.photobucket.com/albums/ae124/appleseedgifts/madskillsbutton1.jpg" border="0" /></a></center>