Practicing Non Consumerism... again

   

I am going to start practicing non consumerism again.  Mostly because somehow I ended up with more stuff.  I won't need to buy shampoo, conditioner or soap for a little while (grandma brought me a nice bag full of hotel goodies). Plus we got a few new kitchen gadgets for Christmas and I have no where to put them.  I will be selling and/or giving away some of my things on Craigslist starting this weekend.  Doing so will relieve stress of a cluttered home and hopefully get me some money to help with my much needed eye exam and glasses, not to mention the dental work I need (an upcoming blog). 

      

      I will also be using some of the items to recycle or upcycle.  I follow a few blogs that show how to do some cool stuff with what you may already have at home.  This is where my February & April 30 Day Challenges will come in handy.  I will be using old clothes and bedding to make stuff for my sewing challenge. I will use some of my old books to make paper crafts that I have been wanting to try for my upcoming art challenge in April.  I want to try a few things but not overwhelm myself. We'll see what happens. 

Upcoming Projects:

1. Scrap Quilt - An unfinished project
2. Canvas style bags
3. Pillows
4. Stuffed Animals or something small. *Possible give away item?*

I have some patterns already, I just need to finish my craft room.   I think my sewing machine needs to be serviced, but I don't know how much it will cost.  I'll have to call Delta Vacuum and Sewing Center Inc and see.  My grandmother gave it to me and had it serviced a while back, but ended up not using it. So I guess that's it for now. I still have a lot of planning to do.   

Frustrated to say the least.

I have been trying to revamp my blog for the past 2 hours. I have changed the template and colors multiple times. I just can't find a color scheme i like. This shouldn't be so damn hard. I think I may need some outside help with this because I am so stuck.  Nothing seems to reflect me at this time in my life. Maybe that's because i feel I am at a crossroads and havent decided which path to take yet.

I need a hot air balloon to take me up above all that is in my life so I can get an idea as where to go. Then maybe once I know my path I can find a theme that fits me. hahahaha yeah right.

Back to the frustration of making my blog pretty.  Maybe i should go back to basics.

~Lisa