Confessions of a "Pin" Star

In a sense I have been 'pinning' since way back..well sort of...I have had a page on the website I Keep Bookmarks for a long time.  I also went through a phase when I would cut out things I liked from magazines (that didn't last long and my stacks of clippings ended up in the trash).    Needless to say I LOVE Pinterest.  It took me a while to get on board but when I finally got the invite to sign up, I was hooked.  You can follow me at Follow me on Pinterest HERE

Procrasination vs Perfection

I started this blog almost a month ago and haven't really done a whole lot with it.  I have thought about all the different cool posts that I want to do including being a mom; being a teacher; all the Pinterest ideas I have actually completed or used; and the list goes on and on and on...

Procrastination is often a problem for me-{if you are a family member or close friend reading this-no need additional laughter please (((smile))}.  I have always been an 'under pressure' kind of girl.  I do well (or at least I tell myself so) doing things the last minute.  I always try to do too much in too little of a time frame-hence, causing another problem-tardiness (another problem...another day).

I have been giving procrastination a lot of thought lately and I think that some of it might have to do with the fact that if I don't think I can do it well or be good at something-I just don't want to do it.  All the years of schooling that I have had have taught me that often people that are perfectionist turn out to have the messiest houses or be unorganized because if they can't do it perfect-they don't want to do it at all.   (Forget learning that last thought about perfectionist in college-maybe it was from watching episodes of  'Hoarder' or 'Super Nanny' on TV.)

So, I am forcing myself to begin this blogging journey, that I will now that I will love if only I will start....

 

Inspired to do a Little Crafting

Had Made a little time today to start on a few of my Pinterest inspired projects.  I am pretty pleased how they turned out.  I made these with a party theme in mind, but since we didn't have any parties to attend, my family and I had a Tea Party.

All the items, with the exception of the ribbon are from Dollar Tree.  

Total cost for this cute 3 tiered dessert stand is $5.00 from the Dollar Tree.  

This includes 2 plates, 1 bowl, and 2 candlesticks.

Another view of the 3 tiered dessert stand.

Glass globe and candlestick each just $1.00

Small round tea light candle holder was 50 cents.  Two were in the pack for $1.00.

Add in another candlestick at $1.00.

(My 5 year old daughter and tiny crafter got in on the action helping me with the sign and

 she picked one of her blankets to be the tablecloth.)

A third globe on a candlestick held our napkins.  The 2 globes and the tea light holder

 all on the candlesticks had a stair step effect.

Even the dog got a treat out of the party.

Total cost of the 3 candlestick holders and the 3 tired dessert tray ....(drum roll)...

$11.00

How much can you spend at a '$1.00 an item' store?

Today me and the kiddos went to the Dollar Tree.  If you have never been to a Dollar Tree you need to definitely put that store on your shopping bucket list.  I spent around $70.00 (um, yes, everything is a $1).

On my shopping list were several items that I needed to complete some projects that I saw on Pinterest.  I can't wait to start crafting.  I promise to post pictures as soon as my projects are complete.