The DIY Dish

Okay - I am not very good at this blogging thing...I'm trying but adding gadgets and buttons is beyond me - so I will just blog about this new site I've come across via Skip to My Lou (also a great site!)

The DIY Dish

They are doing a great giveaway - that you really must check out! PLUS they have the best looking template for some pillows/cushions (now can you ever really have enough pillows or cushions????) that have those cute little flowers made from felt and ribbons that are turning up on everything these days they are so versatile! (hair accessories, jewelry, shoe clips, belt/sash adornments...you name it!) So even if you don't share my appreciation for pillows/cushions it is still worth a look!

Now I did say something about their giveaway before I got sidetracked over the whole cushion and flower thing...anyhow check out this link to their giveaway it will give you all the details on how to enter. Oh and did I mention it's for an Janome Embroidary machine or a Janome Sewing Machine??? Yup not bad eh? I realize I'm lessening my odds here but if you also check out Skip To My Lou she has a pretty sweet giveaway going on too! (and there go my odds on that one too!) Of course I only have 4 readers so how bad can it be? lol

Good Luck to you all in cyber land but even more good luck to me!!! lol

The Artistic Mother

What a perfect concept for a book! Shona Cole from An Artful Life has just had a book published called The Artistic Mother: A Practical Guide to Fitting Creativity into Your Busy Life.

Anyone who has children and any desire to be creative, artist or just plain crafty can't help but feel right at home with this title! So often in the day I am literally craving an opportunity for even an hour of time on my own to try ANYTHING!!! lol Very frustrating as opportunity rarely presents itself and of course if it does I end up with helpers! Then it works out that 'My Wishes' get their craft on instead of me! I know, I know in a few years I will be complaining and blubbering and begging the said 'Wishes' to spend even a few minutes of time interested in what I'm doing {sigh} - it is a Catch 22! So I spend a lot of time lurking on blogs late at night admiring all that others are doing and trying to file away all the great ideas for when opportunity does finally present itself! lol Mean while I may just have to order a copy of this book...(if I don't win the giveaway!!!) lol

Sounds interesting doesn't it??? Anyhow there are a couple of things you can do...

1. Head to Amazon and buy yourself a copy...
2. Check out Shona's blog An Artful Life (she has a giveaway going on!!! ;) )
3. and number 3....ummmm well check out Shona's blog anyhow get some inspiration and some eye candy all at once (great photos and tutorials)

Anyhow happy looking (you won't be sorry!)

btw I'm new to blogging and have no idea how to get rid of this phantom 1. as seen below...lol