A Year of Crafting... And Work.

Hard to believe it, but in 2 weeks I will have reached my "one year anniversary" of working as a PTA professional!  In that year I've gotten engaged, gained some weight, re-dedicated myself to my faith, purchased a wedding dress, dealt with drama, been able to visit my grandparents TWICE (something I couldn't have afforded prior to this job), paid off my student loan, bought a car, visited my Dad and sister TWICE (something I couldn't have afforded prior to this job), begun regular tithing, and become more acquainted with my self and my style.  It's been one heck of a year!  A year that has challenged me professionally, personally, emotionally, and spiritually.

But lately, my passion and free time has been invested in crafty activities. :)  Seriously, I'm obsessed. (Which is a good passion to have when you're trying to plan a budget wedding!!  Will come in handy soon...)  I'm working on crocheting an afghan as a wedding present to Daniel and I.  I'm enjoying teaching myself to quilt with the tutorials provided by Sewn.  Donna and I have played around with fake flowers as bridesmaid bouquets (no final project yet; just playing around with concepts and arrangements and colors).  And I've done quite a bit of scrapbooking this year.  Oh, and did I mention I've also been trying my hand at some gardening?? (Most recently planting my first ever rose bush)

It's been a year of crafting!  And I wouldn't have it any other way!

Just some of the things I've worked on...