Beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Over the Thanksgiving holidays I had such a wonderful time with my sisters and mom crafting. The idea was to share one project with the rest on how to make something. We had a blast with each other and we all 4 walked away with some great gift ideas to make for others in our lives. Now, everywhere there is Christmas music playing and I love it!!! This next year I will be starting a whole new blog idea and might even try starting up my own youtube channel. My idea is to share something new every week that I am making or anticipate making and share it with all of you. It will be interesting to see how it all pans out and I am getting excited as I plan what I want to do with each of you. So get ready Holiday season and watch out 2019! This will be one fantastic year!

Why hello fall!

Some people call it Autumn, some fall, but I don't seem to be alone in my love of this time of year. I have always loved what all comes around this time of year. Football games, bonfires, pumpkins everywhere, picking out a new jacket for the upcoming colder weather, the smell of apple cider on the stove, caramel popcorn cooking, etc. It is a happy time for me and my family. 

Most recent stitching "Jack Sprat:
 by Notforgotten Farm 

I am currently stitching away on some final touches for my home for the holiday season(s). As I stitch, my mind can't help to wander over the festive days that lie ahead and how much fun our family will have. I can't wait to wake up in the middle of the night and know the temps are dropping and the air is alive with electricity. This should prove to be one  of the best years ever! Hang tight and watch what all is going on this year in the Arellano household. 






Here is an awesome project you may want to try your hand at. It would be awesome with all those fall colors of fabrics that can be found at your local fabric shop. These garlands make wonderful conversation starters and are sure to be at the center of your fall decor this year. Thank you cluckclucksew for sharing your talents with us all! 

Happy Creating everyone!

http://cluckclucksew.com/2014/11/scrappy-fabric-garland.htmlhttp://cluckclucksew.com/2014/11/scrappy-fabric-garland.htm

My "Happy Planner" from Me and My Big Ideas' Create 365

For years I always stated I wanted to get more organized in order to live a stress free life. I have researched and looked at many planners but have found that The Happy Planner is by far my favorite!! Not only do they carry planners and all the fun accessories but now also carry a memory planner. Yes!! A memory planner. I can't wait to get my hands on one soon.

https://shop.meandmybigideas.com/collections/2018-2019-happy-planners

I love the bright happy colors and the adaptability to add things as I wish. I have to laugh though, my sister loves washi tape and I never quite understood until I became a planner. Wow!! This stuff is amazing and adds so much pizzazz to my planning projects.

So today I am spending the day with my Create 365 planner from Me and My Big Ideas. Later, If course it will be time to do some stitching. Not a day goes by that I don't find time to do some stitching. What a day to spend a cool spring day!

Happy planning and stitching everyone!

Stitchin' and mendin'

Sorry so dark...sick room. 

Yuck! Today I chose to stay home while my body is fighting off some type of stomach bug. I can be fine for a little while and then whammo the churning starts all over. So what do I do in the moments while I feel good? Why cross stitch of course!
As others have said it is quite therapeutic to pull needle and thread through fabric and watch as art appears before my eyes. Today's little project is a topper for an altoid box. I saw the cutest little boxes on Pinterest and decided to give it a go for some make ahead gifts for family members. So as I make myself take it easy,
we shall see how this one will end up. Sure feels good making progress on gifts and taking advantage of the down time.
Until later...
Bev

New Beginnings

Happy New Year 2018!!

I hope your new year is off to a great start like mine. New years always bring me so much anticipation of what the year could be like. One thing we all have to remember is that we will have difficult days but we can't let one day spoil several by our attitudes and the way we handle them. That is just when we dig in a little deeper and surround ourselves by those positive people in our lives.

I don't like to say I make new year resolutions, but instead I make new year goals. One of my goals this year is to make awesome gifts for people ahead of time and shower my family and friends with little gifts along the way. After all, the investment I am making into those who are dear is well worth the time and brings fond memories to both of us.

This is a sample of a new project that I began during the holiday and my GOAL is to finish by month end...framed and all. Now that is what kind of start to a new year that I love.

I love pouring over all the lovely ideas on Pinterest. My stitching friends are all posting some great projects. So, if you are so inclined, hop on over there and see if you can find your project to work on. Good luck in only picking out one or two.

Cheers and Happy New Year!!!
Bev