It’s been a while huh? I really haven’t done much with this blog, and I really need to. I don’t mean to not pay attention to it, but after working for 8 hours, sitting in horrid traffic trying to come home, I just want to relax in front of the tv with my kitty cat! But I’m going to try and pay more attention to this blog! Hell, even my livejournal hardly gets any attention now a day! 

Well I’m sure someone has been wondering what I’ve been up to? Nothing really. I needed a break from crafting. My sewing machine and I needed a break and our space. Now we’re reunited and happy to see each other again, even if we’re in a new location. My cousin Jessica finally left her looser of a boyfriend and moved in with my mom and I. The only draw back? I had to give up my sewing room. I really wasn’t too happy about it (don’t get me wrong, I’m glad we could help her out), but I was about to order furniture for the room and make it my own. Now everything is in my bedroom, and space is a little tight, but I’m managing. The move just came at a bad time. 

Back during the summer I promised my cousin Alyssa some clothes for school as an incentive to getting good grades in school. She completely failed her freshman year of high school for a number of different reasons. It’s hard being a little goth girl in a school in the ghetto, and when your mom doesn’t work, and doesn’t make you do your home work, let’s face it, it’s not going to get done. The full blame can’t be placed on my Aunt, Alyssa is addicted to the internet, and at the end of the day, it was Alyssa’s responsibility to get her work done. But what’s in the past is just that — the past. Last I talked to her all her grades were either A’s or B’s accept for World History, which was an F on her progress report card. I’m happy to see an improvement none the less. 

So why this back story..? Well to be honest I haven’t even put a dent in the list of things I’m suppose to make her. I promised one clothing item for each class she’s taking, giving her “good faith outfits” and the beginning of the year. For every A or B on a progress report AND report card she would get another cloting item. It was here I began over reaching myself. At the time no one was really interested my my sewing so it would have been easily accomplished, but them I posted pictures of a simple black pleated skirt on my livejournal…and well 50-something comments later I had request for Leslie for a complete outfit, and Josie, and I STILL owed Rosie a skirt. It’s seriously gone down hill from there. I’m a perfectionist when it comes to sewing so I take my time and make sure everything is perfect. Which meant Leslie’s outfit took forever to do, I have yet to really start on Josie’s or Rosie’s, or Alyssa’s. Did I mention that I promised Alyssa a kimono too?! Cammy is one crazy, crazy lady. And I keep thinking of new projects to start. *shakes head* I need a team of helpers, I swear I do! I love the beginning (thinking and planning out) of projects, and the end (finishing, wrapping, and shipping), but not so much the middle (the actual work).

But I’m slowly getting back on track. Josie and Rosie will be getting everything in December, and I’m not taking on any new projects. Yesterday I kinda broke that rule by making a few journals, and spent the majority of the time trying to work out the issues. Well issue really. When folded the paper hangs out the cover, even though they are the same size, which makes sense. My $9.99 brand new paper cutter completely failed me (and is now in the trash after breaking) and Target didn’t have anything heavy duty enough. So to Joann’s this Friday to pick up a heavy duty one. Friday night I’m going to make a few journals, and Saturday afternoon I’ve been invited to a card making party! I’m totally excited! I thought about just staying home and working on Alyssa’s stuff, but I haven’t done anything for ME in such a long time. Alyssa will have to understand. I’m a busy girl with a full time job! 

I’m trying not to spend any more money too (totally random I know, but I spend at least $100 a week at the craft store on OTHER people, and it’s getting out of hand!). I need to buy my bridesmaid dress for Rosie’s wedding in January, and I need to actually start SAVING more money for a rainy day or if an emergency happens.  (Which is why I’m kinda dreading making all these clothes for Alyssa!! I foresee a $200 fabric shopping trip in my near future, ESPEACLLY when we get the fabric for her kimono!!!) 

It’s time to bring this entry to a close really. I have a few new crafting ideas, but I’ll save that for another post! I ALMOST have enough for a nice DSLR (Digital SLR; Nikon FTW!) so this journal will have a bunch of pictures soon! …Not that my current Nikon p&s (point and shoot) doesn’t work, it does perfectly fine, I’m just trying to find excuses of why no pictures! I’m totally excited for Saturday’s party!