Hello blog. It's been awhile...

I've decided as my half-year resolution (this is not an annual tradition, but I thought it was appropriate this year) to start blogging again.  I've recently graduated college (woo!), got a spiffy new camera, and spend at least an hour or two every day reading blogs. 

Translation: I'm out of excuses NOT to post.

So here I am, and I'm hoping to keep it up this time! To celebrate, I've decided to post a list of goals for this blog. In a few months I'll check back and see if I've done my part. 

Bloggy Goals:

1. Post at least 2-3 times per week

2. Make a bomb tutorial

3. Do a "DIY" review on Pinterest trends

4. Post pictures from craft nights

Alright, four goals... I can do that! Hey, gotta start somewhere right? Let's dive in to those goals a bit more.

1. Post at least 2-3 times per week

Pretty self explanatory.  I tried keeping up diaries as a kid, but looking back all I see are posts that start with, "Hi diary. It's been awhile..." (Apparently nothing has changed.) The first step to recovery... hi, I have a problem. There, now we can move on.

2. Make a bomb tutorial

I love getting my craft on, and I love trying new things. I especially love just diving headfirst into a project without having any clue of how it's going to turn out. Too often I see people repeating things over and over again, and I would like to offer new and inventive things to make! I love teaching and encouraging my friends to pick up new hobbies, so (when I get readers someday), I plan on making some easy to follow directions on new ways to stimulate your right brain. Love it.

3. Do a "DIY" review on Pinterest trends

Alright, so here's the thing. I work at a craft store (in the fabric department), and every day I hear, "so I saw this on pinterest...", usually accompanied by, "do you have ________?", "what do I need for this?", "what does this mean", or my favorite "how do I make this?" .... yep. Sometimes Often, people see things on Pinterest with the words DIY; easy; under $5 and they run to the store only to get stumped when they realize it's not as cheap or easy as they thought. So I simple want to give some filters so you can get Pinspired without getting Pinstuck or Pinbroke.

4. Post pictures from craft night

This is a fun one! Every three weeks, I host a ladies craft night at my house for anyone who wants to come (no boys allowed!). I post a project on Facebook, post a shopping list (and a price for anyone who wants me to buy their supplies), and we get together and make something awesome. It's super fun, and it's been great to see busy girls and new moms come together, relax, and enjoy some crafty therapy together. Not to mention it's great to see the look on someone's face after I have them answer the question "where'd you get that?" and they get to say with great pride, "I made it!". Pictures will come for sure. 

So there you have it! A post accompanied by some goals. I am pleased, and quite tired from an extremely long day.

With much love and hot glue,

  L