Bliain Nua Is anseo...

                                                       Ah,the New Year is upon us!

                   I hate making new year resolutions,because,well,that never last like at all.
   So this year instead I'm making 'goals', yes 'goals' and yes their is a difference between 'resolutions' and 'goals'......not much,but there is one.

                                                     So here are a few of my goals.....

Oh,and this isn't exactly related to 2012 goals,but what the hey,I want to make it this year sometime. :)

        This is one of Maid Marian costumes from the BCC version (not really a kid friendly version show).

                                                        -Marian's Holy Land Outfit-

She also has a sari that has this neat beadwork trim to it,I'll probably buy ready made trim like that,lol,depending on the price.

Its pretty much a long sleeve, tunic thats to the knee and it has slits on the sides,back,and front.

Oh,and pj type pants under it the tunic.

I was thinking of doing it in a light blue or a forest green.

Since I am very good at ruining any clothing that is white!

=)

If you want to see more photos and hear more about the outfit click HERE...

I hope you all are having a Happy New Year Eve....

Remember I'm staring my new years photography contest tomorrow. ;)

                       
                 

one of those beacuse posts....

                                      Because we got some snow,thats like, um... frozen to the ground...

Because this photo is a strange one of me...

Because I miss my horse...

(I don't think I ever posted about it,but I no longer have my horse Peak.

He was actually quite a trouble maker,but I learned alot from owning him,since I didn't really know anything about horses in the first place it was one of those got something good out of something bad.)

Because its a wonderful word...

(smile)

Because I'm feeling, so alive with Gods love inside of me...

                                                Because I now have  a total of 155 followers...

Because I'm crazy.....

Because I made a flower out of almonds...

Because I am rarely creative...

Because its only a few days until 2012 and a certain photography contest thats going to be hosted here...

                             Because this will Lord willing be the year I graduate from Highschool...

                    I hope you all will have a blessed new year!

                                               =)

Christmas was here.....

             Ah,I had a wonderful Christmas and I hope you had a wonderful one too.

                                   Our grandparents got us a....

my parents got me these comfy boots/shoes....

                  We didn't have to make Christmas dinner thanks to my grandpa and sister in law.
                                                We snacked on crackers and cheese...

                                                        Some of the family ate some shrimp....

                                                   
                                               I personally only enjoy photographing shrimp.

                     I spent sometime alone last night reading the Christmas story in Luke.
                                                           It was a very Merry Night!
           
                                                           How was your Christmas?
                   

waiting.......

                                                       3 hours until Christmas...

                                          Have a Very Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

christmas bun tutorial and my finished sewing projects...

Okay,so I thought I'ld give you all a little Christmas bun tutorial,which by the way is perfect for curly hair. =)

I'm actually considering wearing this to a dear friends wedding on friday (I'm beyond excited about it by the way.) versus half up.....hmmm...Okay,back to my tutorial.

This hairstyle isn't exactly easy,but it isn't hard,so on the scale of 1-10 it would be 5 on level of difficulty,mainly cause I had a hard time showing through photos how to do,but anyway with no further ado,

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"The Christmas Bun"

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You'll need:

5 or 6 small little claws and a few bobbing pins.

Hairspray (optional,not recommended for naturally curly or dry hair though)

step 1. Take the front section of  your hair and pin it back,and if your hair isn't naturally curly,Curl It with either a 1/2-1 inch curling iron!!!

step 2:  Take the hair on your right and left side and bring them to meet as you do a half ponytail in the back.

step 3.  take you half pony tail (you can scure it with a clear small elastic band if you like) start to twist as if you'll be twisting average bun ,but then stop and push your curls foreward.

Take 2 of your mini claws and secure you curls in the front.

note: You don't want your hair pulled straight foreward just in front of where you joined your hair together in the back at.

step 4. Take the hair in the back and middle and bring it up to where your 'half ponytail' was and repeat what you did in step 3. =)

step 5. Use a few bobbing pins to secure any loose sagging spots or stray hairs. :)

Take some hairspray for extra security. But if your hair is naturally curly is dry don't use any hairspray it will dry out you hair even more so.

step 6. Add a cute accessory if you like to spruce it up. This darling hairstyle for Christmas.

"Enjoy and have a Merry CHRISTmas."

p.s. If you like the headband above wait until Jan. when I'll be opening a website for my shop and it will be for sale. :)

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-Sewing Projects-

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So this seamstres was very happy to be finally finished with this dress for it was....

uhem....quite challenging,but with some help of an expert (aka my sister) I soon had sewen the last stich.

So I went outside on a wet,slightly windy,but warm day with my finished dress and my only pair of heels dawned on to take some photos.

It has been very wet here, can you tell?! I can't wait for some bright white snow.Oh,and yes in the photo above I'm in barefeet,it was warm enough to stay in barefeet for a few photos,tomorrow its supposed to plumet back to 30...brrrr.....and more rain. :(

But its supposed to snow on Christmas eve! :)

                                               Thank you picnik for the animated snow! :)

             lol,I thought it was funny the way wind made my dress look like I was wearing a small bustle in the photo above. ;)

I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out. A Big Thank you to my sister who did some changes to make if fit my body type better.

Another little sewing project that I made with the measurements that are posted @ apple.com to make my friend a ipad case. =)

It didn't turn out how I would of liked,but my dear friend loved it and that is all that really matters.

I used my parents embroidery machine to embroidery an 'M' on the flap,also for a classy look,I ruffled up some silky black fabric and sewed it on under it.

                                                 I also added a front pocket.
 My favorite part of this case,is the fun and funky fabric that is inside,its white and has neon pink and green animals that are kind of like those stiff cut out cookies....lol,I'm not painting a good image am  I?!
 But I didn't take a photo of the inside before I gave it to her as a Christmas gift. :( so sorry about that,but I had some leftover that I'll have to take a photo of for you all cause it really is cute and fun!
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                                         Have a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

I hope you all remember the real reason for this joyous season. 

"Jesus."

sidebar widgets for my awesome followers....

I hope you enjoy these,also I most likely won't be posting until after Christmas.... I might post about the dress I'm finishing up and some sewing projects I've made this past month,but unless something else comes up,I'll see you all in about 10 days. :)
 I hope you all have a Merry Christmas.

dear chirstmas.........

             

              What joy and surprises will you hold?

                              

                                Will it snow?

                              

                               Will I laugh lots?

                      Will it be a day to remember?

                                      

                            Will I awake to early?

        

             

                           Will I take the time to give a special thank you to God for His loving Son?

                                                                        Will you every arrive?

                                                      Oh,Christmas please hurry.

                                 

                                Sincerely, 

                                               -That girl who can't wait to see you.

                                                     

            

                                                                                                               (photo credit to pinterest.com)

I love taking photos of animal foot prints in the snow how about you?

 
  
 

 two photos for a photo contest I'm entering.

                                                                              =)

lovin' this time of year........

                                   Oops....I think my last post was along the same lines as well.......
                              But this time I'll give you all a music video instead of photos and ramblings.



 Okay,so I love celtic music,and I was excited to find out a new cd by Keith and Kristyn Getty that was a Celtic Christmas music cd (Kristyn come from Ireland). I generally don't listen to them,but I heard one of the songs on the radio and I really liked it. I think this is the first 'celtic' christmas type of song I've heard.

                                                  

                                                                             Enjoy!
 
 
 
 




p.s. I'm thinking of having a photo contest in Jan. like last year,what do you think?!

winter wonder...

Ah,winter...One of my favorite times of the year.

       I love being in a cozy house as it snows outside wrapping some presents up for friends & family.

I even got an yearly Christmas present from my dear friend Desiree today...

(not to mention one last week from another friend [I went to see her in a play,oh,so cool.])

Desiree's gift came on todays chilly afternoon.

(which just as a little note for you Desi,I sent yours today actually.)

Her gift happen to contain 'Mint Melody Herb tea' and a mug.

Perfect timing Desi. ;)

Cause I was just thinking about having some tea.

                        Oh,and the candy cane, my little brother was very excited about that since,
                                             I plan to share it with him over a movie tonight. =)

            I loved sipping the tea,reflecting, and watching the snowflakes fall from the sky oh,so delicately.
                                                              
                                                                        Pure bliss........

                                                                      

Oh,and the cute hair accessory she made me. (check out her etsy shop,for other nifty things she makes.)

Cute right?!

                                          And the christmas tree ornament I got from her.
  My little brother wanted to know if it was a real cookie,poor lil' guy was bummed that it wasn't.

Since I was the clicky mood,I took this photo besides the gift photoshoot I did (above)....

                                  I couldn't resist taking a photo of my sisters dog while it was sleeping.

I want to treasure it,so when she wakes up and starts being her spoiled, yappy-self,

 I can reflect and remember how sweet she was when she slept. ;)

lol...aka....lots of laughter....

But seriously, I love how this photo turned out.

I had a good day today.

........wait.........

                                                  (I got my serious/model face on for one click)

......Okay,now I had a fantastic day! :)

How about you?

Is winter one of your favorite seasons?

Has anyone else gotton any yearly Christmas presents ?

Oh and as a side note for those of you who use picnik as your photo editing tool,I just realized they now have their 'winterized' effect on. HORRAY ,yeah that also contributed to my day. :)