100 Things About Me

I joined a swap called 100 Things About Me. I had to list 100 random factoids and whoever my lucky partner is has to craft for me based on those facts or else stalk the hell out of my wist in case my list doesn't do it.

Finding 100 things to list about myself was actually kind of difficult. I never thought I was so boring! I guess also trying to write the list from the point of view that someone has to make shit based off this list really limits what I can put. I mean it's not like I can put

52. I dye my hair
53. I don't eat ketchup, mustard, mayo, or really most condiments
54. I am scared shitless of grasshoppers
55. I like to hold snakes, it makes me feel dangerous
56. I have a massive collection of nail polish and keep adding to it all the time

Wait that last one might have actually been a good one! Oh well, you see what mean about this not being as easy as it seems???

So anyway here is my list in all it's glory:


I have two kids Adia 8, and Landon 4
I have a boyfriend named Ryan
I live in Phoenix, AZ where it is hot!
I want to learn to work with resin
I love pink, black, and silver
I have a weird thing for bacon and all things bacon
In real life I am scared of birds but love them when it comes to jewelry, clothing, etc.
I love plastic and resin beads
I am in desparate need of things to hang on my walls in my house
I am a jewelry addict
I am a fool for tattoos. I have seven and more on the way. Old school themes are my favorites
I love Disney. Tinkerbell, Pooh, Tigger, Nightmare Before Christmas
Skulls are always a good accessory! Especially if they are cutesy!
I work at a desk job
I love to read.
I love Harry Potter
I like to watch movies
I like to take pictures
I like to play Wii especially the Mario games
I loved Kingdom Hearts but no longer have a playstation
I am addicted to chapsticks
I am addicted to good smelling lotions
I am addicted to candles that smell yummy
I love chocolate, dark chocolate covered carmels
I love peanut butter cups
I love marshmallows, chocolate covered, s’mores, rice krispie treats
I envy people who can draw/paint
I love interesting photography
I like to papercraft
I like to cook and bake
I hate the scent of vanilla
I envy people who can crochet and knit
I like Alice in Wonderland, the original artwork and the Disney Cheshire cat
I like cloth headbands cause they don’t hurt my head
I like barrettes and hair clips
I like things that are tiny
I don’t like Twilight but like some jewelry I have seen that has been inspired by it
I like butterflies
I like Dunny’s (www.kidrobot.com)
I like big cinnamon bears ( I like to bite their heads off)
white cheddar cheese popcorn is one of my favorite snacks
I like ice tea. Peach and lemon mint green tea
I like Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies
I love Sharpies
I love Shrinky Dinks
I adore stuffies and ami’s
I want to learn to bind books
I am curious about homemade soaps
I like picture frames
I like bags and purses
I am a music lover and my taste ranges from country to rock to Disney soundtracks
I like interesting papers and such to use when paper crafting
I have recently become an inchie fool. I NEED more inchies
I want to get a soldering kit to use to make glass jewelry
I like slippers in the winter
I like dresses
My favorite Disney movie is the Little Mermaid
I like cupcakes
I like football, Arizona Cardinals!!!
I like beanie style hats
Big chunky rings = love
I live in tank tops and flip flops when not at work
all things sparkly are good in my book
I am always on the lookout for neat note cards
I like vintagy type kitchen stuff
Bright flashy nail polish is always a must for my toes
I am dying for some yoga style pants
I like the TV show Lost
Daisy’s are my favorite flower
I could eat chips and spicy salsa every day
My celeb crush is Taylor Kitsch from Friday Night Lights and X-Men Origins
Brad Pitt is pretty hot too!
I collect the collectors edition Littlest Pet Shops
I like stickers with funny sayings
I like buttons (or badges, whatever you want to call them)
I think pin up girls rule
my fave tattoo designs are sparrows and the sacred heart (these are actually my next tattoos too!)
I like stars and things with stars on them
I really like the color combo of black and white
I like black and white photos
I love the games Scattergories and Scene It
I think Mario and Lugi rock
I love hoodies
I am addicted to playing Bedazzled on Facebook
My favorite fruits are pineapple and peach
I love big sunglasses
Sugar scrubs for the shower are one of the best inventions
I like Sudoku
I like Pop Culture
I like books that start conversations
I admire those who work with polymer clay
I am trying to “go green”
I like cell phone charms
I like scarves but can’t figure out the right way to wear them!
I love scrapbook pages
I like stickers
Crafty items of food with smiley faces make me smile!
I support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Robots are cool
Vampires can bite me anytime!

Can you make a list of 100 facts about yourself? Can you add anything to my list that you think may be helpful to my future partner? (no you are not allowed to say that I am just plain weird, that's not helpful!)

Give me some feedback via comments people!

GRRRR......

Stupid stupid stupid project that I have screwed up twice and I am not sure that I want to start it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There are two parts to the project and the first is time consuming. I screwed that up the first time and had to start over. Then I thought I had a wonderful completed project and it turns out that it's all screwy! I think I may have to post it on http://craftfail.com/

I found another lovely crafty site that I am loving http://dollarstorecrafts.com/ so crafty peoples go get some inspiration!

I have a box that I am almost ready to send out and once it's received I will post some pics on here. Actually make that two boxes that are ready to send!

In the mean time here are pics of the kids and some swap love they received from the Jar of Whimsies swap. These are some pretty big whimsies they received! Landon got some crocheted Ninja Turtles which he loves!

And Adia got a super cute tote filled with some goodies!

Here a frame that was made and sent for the Crafty Detective Swap. My usually reliable Tacky Glue failed me though and I guess it came apart during shipping. The recipiant is going to try to repair it based on this photo.

Then there is this charm bracelet inspired by a Victorian Tea Party. I don't care for gold tone but I didn't make it for myself and it turned out nicely. I had a heck of a time finding all the dang charms I wanted though!

Small Works of Art

I have discovered a new crafty love called inchies. I had heard of them before but never really looked at them until there was a new swap post for an inchie swap. Basically they are 1x1 inch squares that are decorated into small works of art. Seeing what people come up with to fill such a tiny space is really amazing. I have been so inspired seeing what others do that I can't stop making them. In fact I have plans to use the ones I receive from other along with more that I make myself to create a large collage to hang over my couch. From the swap I will end up with a total of 50 inchies, plus I did a personal swap and received 10 more, and have plans for another personal swap for some more! I want to get some from as many different sources as possible so they will all be different. Here are the 50 that I made for the swap, I kept 5 for myself and sent the rest out to 9 different people. As I make more I will post them.

I also participated in a "craft my theme" swap. I made my partner a book pillow, which it seemed a lot of others liked. I am actually making another for a partner in a current swap I am doing. It has the elastic to hold the book open for you leaving you hands free to read. In thinking about it though, it may actually be a pain to stick the read pages under the elastic band as you turn the page.......Oh well she liked it and I guess that's what counts!

She also really wanted a reading is sexy shirt. She had one on her wists but I decided to put my own spin on it. This shirt was also pretty well received by others. I think I may have to make one myself. I am still working on perfecting my stenciling skills but have found that using contact paper to cut out the design works beautifully. I just have to make sure to get stuck to the fabric really well. I know this looks like there is a line through her middle but it's really just the reflection on the wonderfully sparkly paing. Oh how I love sparkles.....

Last but not least I made her some bookmarks. Her theme that I chose was reading/library. With the bookmarks though I could incorporate some of her other themes in, tree of life, retro, and rock & roll.

I just finished up a crafty detective swap where I was not allowed to communicate with my partner, she has no idea who is crafting for her just like I have no idea who is crafting for me. Totally the wrong swap for me to sign up for! I can't stand not knowing things and not being able to communicate was difficult. It was really hard to craft for my partner cause I don't think we had a lot in common and she was not so stalkable! The things she requested were a bit out of my crafting league. All in all I did the best I could and she will hopefull like the package, especially since I think this is her first swap!!!

Once the package is received I will post pictures of what was inclued in it.

I am currently crafting for the Invite Your Partner Swap and another Jar of Whimsies swap.

I have found a few neato websites lately, well Tiff found them.

http://dollarstorecrafts.com/

http://craftfail.com/

I feel bad that we didn't get any mothers day crafting done, but I should get credit for at least buying cards and sending them right? I even remembered all the April birthdays this year! I will now pat myself on the back!

So there it is for those who are interesting in the craftiness that I do.

It's been a while.....

Life happens and things have gotten away from me lately.
I have been doing a little crafting and will do a HUGE post of some things I have been working on soon. In the mean time here is an email game that was sent to me, it's like my FAVE game Scattergories...

Rules: IT'S HARDER THAN IT LOOKS! HIT FORWARD, ERASE MY ANSWERS,ENTER YOURS, SEND IT ON TO 10 PEOPLE INCLUDING THE ONE THAT SENT THIS TO YOU.USE THE 1ST LETTER OF YOUR LAST NAME TO ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS . THEY HAVE TO BE REAL PLACES,NAMES, THINGS. NOTHING MADE UP! TRY TO USE DIFFERENT ANSWERS IF THE PERSON INFRONT OF YOU HAD THE SAME 1ST INITIAL.YOU CAN'T USE YOUR NAME FOR THE BOY/GIRL NAME QUESTION.Have Fun

1. Your last name: Vogt
2. A four letter word: vote
3. A Boys Name: Victor
4. A Girls name: Virginia
5. An Occupation: violinist
6. A Color: violet
7. Something you wear: Vintage
8. A Beverage : V8
9. A Food: veggies
10. Something found in the bathroom: vitamins
11. A place: village
12. A Reason for being late: vikings LOL
13. Something you shout: viva las vegas!

I almost cheated and used my maiden name which starts with and S and probably would have been easier!