Hello, My Name is Jessica and I'm a CRAFT Addict!

One of my big reasons I wanted to start a blog was to share some of the crafting projects I have on my plate. By no means am I the Picasso of the craft world, but I think I can proudly say that I can hold my own. But one of the things I LOVE to do is to see what other people are doing...and use their ideas to benefit me. So, as a true addict, I have craft list of things I want to do in a few days, a stash of projects to do when kids come and a whole mother-load of ideas when we buy our first house. These projects also range from cute little flower headbands to a whole refurbished kitchen in Cape Cod style. Now, before any of you ask, Mike does know about my "little" addiction and he actually thinks it's cute. Sigh...I married the perfect man. Moving on.

One project I was super proud of was making my own fabric Binder Clips. My good friend Michele (Head of the PTA mind you...I have friends in high places) needed a cute and inexpensive gift for her incoming PTA staff. Well, I brilliantly pulled this fun little number out of my craft list. Like I said...I've got a craft project for everything. Seriously...try me. ;) Not only did we do our own personalized Binder Clips, but we also made our own note pads for them. And let's be honest...everything is better when it is unique and personalized.



Well, the Binder Clips and notepads were a huge hit with the staff! And to be honest, I am always looking for a good reason to use my craft ideas...especially if it helps a friend out! So...this blog entry is ushering in more entries about my craft adventures as well as the adventures Mike and I take! Stay tuned.

I'm working on it...

I have a theory. Bare with me here. There is that old saying that the Cobbler’s children have no shoes. I’ve pondered this saying and I have to say...AMEN! Think about it...the Cobbler spends day-in and day-out making shoes for other people. He has to appease clients and listen to their absurd demands; even though he knows better. And at the end of the day, the last thing he wants to do is make more shoes. This is how I feel sometimes with the internet. Don’t get me wrong...I love my job. I couldn’t have asked for a better company...but, at the end of a stressful day, the last thing I want to do is be on the internet. I spend my days researching websites, seeing what elements work, implementing marketing strategies, calling clients, and managing projects. Some days, the last thing I want to do is get on the phone, organize a project or sit in front of my computer to check emails or who updated their status on Facebook for the billionth time that day.

Don’t get me wrong. I love the internet. It’s because of the internet that I have a job and get bills paid. But, I am a strong believer that there needs to be checks and balances in life. Ask yourself...once home from a stressful, draining day, do you think the baker wanted to bake? Or the Butcher wanted to butch? Or the Cobbler was dying to cobble? I think not. I think at the end of a grueling day, the last thing they wanted to do was cobble, butch, or bake. They probably just needed some down time.

I have to say, I love getting updates from all my friends and family! It makes me so happy that I can see what is going on it everyone’s lives. But, for the last few months I have felt like the Little Engine That Could...and I just have to say...this Little Engine is pooped! And Mike and I just had a great Anderson Family Vacation last week. So for those of you that have vacationed with my parents, (The Corry’s) you will know that this Little Engine is still pretty pooped!

So...with that said, hopefully that gives everyone a little insight to why I have been neglecting my blog duties or I haven’t been quick to return any calls. But, fear not faithful Blog followers... I have regained my inspiration to blog and I can’t promise perfection, but I can promise that I’m working on it.

For those I have neglected....my apologies. I hope you know that the following is sincere. Happy Birthday to everyone that had a b-day that I missed. Congrats on Graduating from High School Nic, Micayla, and Rach! I am so proud of you! And finally...Congrats on the Engagements Lisa, Katrina and Spencer! We can’t wait to see you and we couldn’t be happier for you! Marriage is amazing! (See...there has been a lot going on...) ;) I love you all!