Oy vey

I have been sewing SO MUCH lately.  Unfortunately, I cannot post pictures of any of it because all of the projects have either been Christmas presents for my friends and family, or orders that are meant to be Christmas presents.  I have been doing my best to thoroughly document all of the projects and will be posting them after the holiday season to avoid any surprise-ruining.

In other news, I got my hair re-permed today.  I thought about posting a picture of the ridiculous, poodle-like frizz-curl hybrid I've got going on, but then I though to myself, "Self, there are already several more than a little embarassing pictures of you on the internet.  Do you really want to make that tally several + 1?".  So I thought better of it.  However, I will be sharing a photo of my new do sometime after Sunday when I can wash and properly style it after the mandatory smell-like-a-perm phase.

Until then, enjoy.

xoxo Alyssa

My thanks to you!

My way of showing my appreciation for all of the support everyone has offered me :)  Order now!

xoxo Alyssa

Adventures in Jewelry Making

I found this owl charm at the crafts store last week and thought it was cute.  It was cheap so I picked it up thinking I would just slide it onto one of the chains I already had.  I got home to find out that it wouldn't fit (the loop at the top was too small) so I would have to go back and get a bigger loop to put on the top, and probably a chain to put it on as well.  The sewing machine necklace next to it was what got me started loving brass jewelry.  It's from Red Velvet and I LOVE it.  So cute, and I have gotten so many comments about it :)

While I was at the store this evening picking up the supplies for the owl necklace, I got some chains, loops, and clasps to try out an idea I found online early last week.  I.  Love.  Them.  The autumn colored necklace will be added to the shop shortly, but the silver one is a gift (sorry!).  However, I LOVED making them, so if you wish you order one I would LOVE to make you one with your own personally selected colors.

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I think I rather like jewelry making, it has a nice "instant gratification" factor that sewing does not always include. ;) Please do not forget to leave comments on your favorite fall/winter products on the facebook page!  I'm in the process of decided which direction to go with the new merchandise I'm making (what fabrics to use, which products to make, etc.) and would appreciate ANY feedback I can get  :)  Thanks guys!

xoxo Alyssa

Case of the Mondays

Today has been one of those days.  I've been tired, cranky, and overwhelmed with all of the things that I have to get done this week.  

-Write a blog for the Baptist Women in Ministry board that I have recently been added to

-Work on the music for my brother's wedding that is THIS WEEKEND

-Keep up on my homework (papers, websites, design work)

-Clean the apartment and pack for this weekend

-Prepare Bible Study for my job at FBC

-Try to plan an outing for The Gathering at FBC

The list goes on . . . 

However, I was reminded earlier, while cruising facebook, that this weekend is going to be more than just a wedding.  I get to see SO many people that I never get to see because of distance.  I can't wait.

In celebration of this newfound knowledge and recognition that today pretty much sucked, I have decided to take this evening, while Joshua is at work, and watch the new episode of Dexter, eat some yummy food (the homemade equivalent of an egg McMuffin Mmmm), and chill out.  I will probably work on some small things on my To-Do list, but mostly I'm going to relax and enjoy myself.  

Update coming soon (probably tomorrow) with pictures of some new journals I'm working on :)  I think you guys will like them.  They're pretty awesome.  Don't forget to check out the new photos on the adorkable facebook page!  What is your favorite new item?  Any suggestions for things you would like to see?  Don't hesitate to leave a comment on here, the facebook page, or send an email to adorkablecrafts@gmail.com :)

Thanks for reading!

xoxo Alyssa

Photo Shoot!

I had the most lovely time today with Miss Hannah (my old roommate) and Kait (Hannah's new roommate).  They are both absolutely gorgeous and also absolutely sweet, and we had a wonderful time taking some pictures of new merchandise, as well as a few old pieces that have migrated to be a part of my newly forming "Fall/Winter" collection :D  There will be more Christmas/Holiday pieces added later, but for now this is what I have to work with!  Check it out!  More photos available on the Adorkable facebook page, which can be "liked" in the sidebar of this blog :D  Thanks for stopping by!

 

                   

 

xoxo Alyssa

Coming Soon . . .

These beautiful fabrics have been set aside for a VERY exciting custom order :)  No details for right now ;)  Don't want to give anything away!

Tomorrow afternoon I'm having a photo shoot with two lovely ladies for the fall/winter product :)  It's going to be great!  Photos as soon as possible! :D

xoxo Alyssa

"Stupid Good Avacado Soup"

Joshua and I are doing our best to eat healthily.  Sometimes succeeding and sometimes ending up at Taco Bell at 11:30.  You win some, you lose some.  However, when we win, it is usually associated with a lovely blog called Broke and Healthy.  This blog is the product of a woman who wants to prove that just because you don't have money doesn't mean you have to eat like crap, which is a common misconception of a LOT of people now-a-days (yes, Joshua, I know that's not a word).

Here is one of our favorite recipes that we tried a week or two ago.  The title is more than accurate.  

This picture is from our own personal experiment that we both LOVED, as did our friend Matthew.  

TIPS:

 -You may want to add some form of liquid (I used skim milk) in order to get more of a "soup" texture and less of a "warm guacamole" texture

-Add whatever spices you like.  I used chili powder and paprika in ours because we like a little spice.  It worked out nicely, but you may not like those flavors.

-Even if you don't like guacamole or avocados, I would recommend giving this a try.  From what I hear it's delicious even to those who did not previously like avocados.

Bon apetite!  We have a Halloween party tonight and I cannot WAIT to unveil my costume :)  It's going to be pretty awesome!

xoxo Alyssa