REVIEWS COMING SOON

So I have been getting my craft on Now that the studio is back to its original crafty state and I would love to give you a sneak peak on what up and coming on SHSC.

 I was given the opportunity last year to receive a CRICUT EXPRESSION and shared with you some adorable frames that I made using a few cartridges that I had laying around, but I have had the wonderful opportunity to receive a copy of Sure Cuts A lot 2

I can not wait to show you some of the amazing things that I have been working on while reviewing this fantastic software. I also have a review coming for for http://svgcuts.com/ they have the most amazing SVG files for your Cricut personal cutter. I am having an amazing time learning how to make the most adorable Valentines Day Items, and cant wait to share them with everyone.

I am also working on some amazing sewing projects from Lila Tueller Designs, I have to say that I feel in love with her patterns from the beginning and have been so blessed to have received a few of her patterns for review and although sickness has seem to be passing through our household I'm working on wrapping up 2 bags and then some adorable skirts for me... I cant wait to show them off to everyone.

So I hope everyone is having a great 2011 crafting year and here is to some awesome crafts, sewing projects, and many other things to come. Happy Stitching everyone.

The Organization BEGINS.... and ENDS.... The Studio

So a couple of weeks ago I posted that I was doing organizing with a Bowl full of Lemons, well I didn't know that my poor little bloggity blog wasn't posting my wonderful organization links, so I figure that I would start Feb off with a clean slate. So with the help of my wonderful husband I was able to organize my studio... WOW it was defiantly and overwhelming feeling but thank goodness for awesome help because man I don't know what I would have done without his help.

 Here is one angle

 As you can see OMG What a mess

 With this craziness no wonder I haven't been able to get anything done... Christmas and purging somehow the craft room became the collect all.

 The starting of the cleaning process, the new shelves.... OOOO cant wait to use those

And so it begins... WOW I have allot of stuff.

Hear is a sneak peak of the middle of the purge, Starting to look a little presentable

Already looks a hundred times better

 Wear the creativity begins .... just need to do a little bit more of organization here.

 Well its done.... I still have a few totes and some more fabric to wrap but I'm in Love....

 Scrapbook station at the end, My shelves with the fabric wrapped the top has all the thread... Still have a few pieces to make but getting there. At least I can get the creative juices flowing again.

 The fish tank, and the dogs checking out what is going on... Not that they ever come into the work area but heck they were being good. LOL

The window area and play area for the kiddos, and the dress form with my white muslin back drop for pictures. I'm in love with how it all came together. I have to say a huge thank you to the man behind the woman because without my hubster I don't think this would have ever gotten done. I love how it all turned out, and without my right hand man I would still be organizing the studio so thank you babe. Now I'm excited to show what i have been working on these last few days.

CSN Stores Review

So I finally received it.... My  long awaited Le Creuset Stoneware, shortly after Christmas I was given the opportunity from CSN Stores to review a product of my choice. This was such a hard decision as Christmas had just past but I have to say I have always loved Cooking and Le Creuset Stoneware is amazing. If you haven't ever cooked with Stoneware you have no idea what you are missing. The even baking style and the nonstick surface makes anything that you bake come out completely amazing. I had a $75 credit to use as I saw fit as much as I would have loved the complete kitchen set I decided on adding some new stoneware to my collection of Red cookware.

The rectangle baker and 5 x 7 pan is amazing, the tart pan makes it nice for those wonderful sweets or breads that you have been putting off, the 9x9 baker is wonderful for those brownies or maybe a small cobbler.

I think I'm in love, I was able to make some potatoes with my Little Bug in the microwave, (not my first choice to cook something) but heck when little momma wants to cook its the safest way.

Then the stuffed chicken rocked out the oven and BAM

We had an awesome home cooked mean in less than 20 minutes. Caleigh had a blast helping mommy cook and my Le Creuset stoneware is amazing. I might just have to whip up some brownies soon so I have an excuse to use it... I'm in love with my new cookware. If you have a moment head on over to CSN Stores and pick up a few pieces for your own collection, Happy Baking.

BOOO on Bloggy Moment

So about a week ago I realized that my blog posts weren't showing up on my facebook page... And I scratched my head and figured there was a problem with Networked Blogs.... but to my dismay it was operator era. When I set up my posts for the week I realized that I accidentally was hitting save and not publish now... I know BOO on me. So we don't get overloaded with the past months posts I will slowly upload each... So over the next couple of days there will be lots of posts, some reviews, and some more pictures from my 365/52 project. Thanks for all my followers and i continue to look forward to an awesome 2011. I also have so great new projects coming your way. YAY......

Valentines day is right around the corner what are you doing for the teachers? students? Children? Spouse? boyfriend? I would love to hear all your idea... I will post some of the ideas and crafts that we have been working on.

SHSC 365 Project or 52 Project Week 2

So its week 2 of my 365/52 Project I figured this week I would post picutures of my family... They are my heart and Soul, so why not show them off.

So is anyone interested where Im getting my super cute layouts...

They have the cutest templates for digi scrapbooking, it is making this task so easy to follow. I really want to not only catch up on my scrapbooking for 2011 but also to take lots of pictures daily to capture the littlest of moments. If you have a minute stitch on over to Owl Tree Studio and see what they have to offer. I also have a few other digi scrapbook suppliers that I use, but Owl Tree Studio is amazing. I use Adobe Photoshop Elements to make my templates. I hope you all enjoy our 365/52 as much as we do.

God Bless til next week.

SHSC 365 Project or 52 Project

Sew since my kiddos have been born, I have to say that Photography has been a small hobby of mine. A couple of years ago my wonderful sister surprised me with a Nikon D60 for christmas, I have attached a picture .

I would probably have to say that it is my baby, I love having an SLR camera.... As a mom I'm always trying to capture those little moments and as many of you know that isn't always easy with a point and shoot. I have joined groups in the past 2 years but haven't really stuck to any one project, but one of my 100 things to do this year is to stick to the 365 Project/52 wk Project. I have decided that Friday will be my 365 Share day... I know that if I had to commit daily I would get overwhelmed with it and probably quit. So, I will post every Friday for the next 52 weeks a project sheet with pictures from our 365 pictures a day... WOW that's allot of pictures, but I take a 1,000 a day if you ask my hubby... he is always saying that I live behind the camera... LOL while maintaining the project I will also be trying to digitally scrapbook and catch up on the kids baby books, and scrapbook albums (another resolution). I look forward to this adventure and hope that you all follow along with us here at SHSC.

Well its week 1 of the 365 day project I started on the 1st of the January I figured why not start the first day of the year... Trying to make things a little easier... Here is to an awesome year of memories.... sharing, and blessing.

Snow Fall in Virginia.....

Well to get back into the swing of things ... Lets see where to start this last week has been so busy.... I guess that is a good thing. I have stuck to my resolutions so far so 2011 is already starting off to be a great year. We have already seen SNOW this year which in Virginia that is just pure craziness.... I have included a few pictures of the kiddos playing with in the snow with my sister and mom.... and the traditional Crafty Mom Pose... I'm always behind the camera so I have to a self portrait here and there so I can at least say I was there. LOL....I hope you enjoy the snapshot into our snow life here in 2011...

♥ New Years Resolutions & SHSC To Do List ♥

So 2011 is here and I have decided to challenge myself and my readers... Make a list of 100 things that you want to accomplish this year.... There are 365 days in a year so 100 things to accomplish in one year isn't a hard task... That means there is 52 weeks a year so you have to accomplish 2 tasks a week.... Sounds simple enough.... Come on SHSC followers lets conquer 2011 and make it our year....

First thing First your list..... Here is my 2011 To Do List

1.Organize Craft Room
2. Make Sewing Table -- Knock off Wood
3. Make Sewing Shelves -- Knock off Wood
4. Organize Bedroom
5. Make Bedroom Furniture --Knock off Wood
6. Organize Kids closet
7. Make Laundry Organizer --Knock off Wood
8. Help B read 10 books on his own
9. Teach C to write her name
10. Teach C how to say her Address and Phone number
11. Make One night a week for Family Night
12. Date Night once a month with Hubby
13. Special day at least once a month for mommy and me time
14. Special day at least once a month for daddy and me time
15.  Make an outfit for a friend (just because)
16.  B's first sleep over
17.  visit a friend out of state
18.  Read the bible
19. Paint Bedroom
20. Re-do Bathroom
21. Replace flooring in Kitchen
22. Be a better crafter
23. Organize and purge Kitchen
24. Sew at least one new pattern every week that is 52 new patterns
25. Learn to make 1 new craft item a week that is 52 new craft items
26. Run an 8k
27. Go on a nature walk with my kids
28. Donate to a New Cause
29. Give Back or Volunteer with the kiddos
30. Have 365 blog posts in 2011
31. Try a challenge on another blog
32. do 1 giveaway at least once month
33. do 1 review a month
34. Write a letter to Angel Care
35. Initiate a reward program for kiddos and stick with it
36. Initiate a house rule plan with consequences stick with it
37. Budget Budget Budget
38. Go on Vacation to see Family
39.  Try to eat Gluten free
40. Go to Gym 3x a week or at least 156 times a year
41. Get involved more in B and C School
42. Volunteer 4 times this year
43. Help some one less fortunate
44. Be more involved in Church
45. Do TNL @ least twice a month
46. B in Choir
47. B in Gymnastics
48. Join a crafting club (online or local)
49. Make covers for for current Machine
50. Get Sponsored on blog
51. Promote Etsy Store
52. Get my Pharmacy Technician License
53. Make something for each Holiday
54. Make all gifts
55. Teach someone to sew
56. Sell at least 5 items I make
57. Learn to knit
58. Learn To Crochet
59. Design a Pattern
60. Digitize a embroidery design
61. Make a quilt
62. Make  2 outfits for B for summer
63. Make 2 outfits for C for summer
64. Organize house
65. Stock Product at consignment store
66. Plant Garden
67. Try to make more homemade food
68. Eat out only 1 a month
69. More crockpot dinners 3 x a month
70. Have a cooking day once a week with kiddos
71. Make a homework station
72. Get 500 followers on blog
73. Get 500 followers on facebook
74. Organize embroidery files
75. Work out daily at home 
76. Project 365 Take 1 picture a day
77. Have a family dinner once every couple months (whole family)
78. Get B enrolled in a sport
79. Get C involved in a sport
80. Get C in gymnastics
81. Learn to be a better photographer
82.  Teach B how to ride his bike without Training wheels
83. Scrapbook More
84. Work on B's Baby Scrapbook
85. Work on C's Scrapbook
86. Be More Thankful
87. Take a Wilton class
88. Finish the Love Dare Journal that was started last year
89. Have a lazy PJ day with the whole family
90. Make Lunch for the Hubby every day for a month
91. Make a bento lunch for the kiddos at least twice a week
92. Host a play date
93. Make homemade bagels
94. Make Homemade ice cream
95. Make my own Caramel Macchiato
96. Learn to make fudge
97. Can Preserves
98 Can Fresh fruit
99. Have a couples date night with friends
100. Start a coupon program and stick to it.

So here is my challenge to myself... I hope you commit and take the challenge with me.

Getting Organized Challenge #1 Junk Drawer

So the first challenge with a bowl full of lemons is to get the junk drawer organized... This was an easy task so I figured why not try this before and after photo stuff... so here we go.

 So the junk drawer wasnt as hard as I thought so here is my 21 day challenge kick off..

 And this is the after: Im Proud that i actually Purged which for drawers is a huge thing.



♥ GOODBYE 2010----- BRING IT ON 2011 ♥

As we say goodbye to 2010 I find myself reflecting on all that the year brought us..... We had many sorrows, heartbreak, heart ache, struggles, set backs and frustrations. We also had joyous triumphs as a family, enjoyed trips, over came obstacles, found strength in one another, and amongst it all we found out how strong we truly are as a family. We know that 2010 was a year of struggles but it also was a year of teachings and to show us how to over come obstacles that lie ahead of our glorious path that god has paved for us, without those obstacles we wouldn't be able to reflect on the things that most people take for granted..... Each other.... family..... friends.... and surrounding yourself by the strength of others as well as finding happiness in the smallest things.

As we the Bauer's say goodbye to 2010..... we open our arms to embrace what 2011 has to bring us.... We go into the year with a Positive outlook on life and are vowing to find the positive spin on even the most negative of situations. Because in his grace.... GOD TRULY ONLY GIVES YOU WHAT YOU CAN HANDLE.... and truly what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Brad and I have learned through life it defiantly isn't easy but with each other we can conquer the world.... It might take us longer than others but ONE DAY we will conquer it all..... Moving forward I find myself looking at my life reflecting on all that we have accomplished through out this past year and embracing what life has to offer me as a MOM, a WIFE, a SISTER, DAUGHTER and FRIEND... Bring it on 2011...... With GOD, my husband, family and friends by my side I can conquer the world.... ONE STITCH AT A TIME.