Bee calm, Have some Tea...

I have this natural tendency to want to "mother" people.  If they're sad or mad or just having a rough time, I do what I can to make things better.  I do it to my students, my friends, and my family members--whether they want my help or not.  I'm not really sure if this is a good thing or not.  Sometimes it's really frustrating when I try so hard to cheer someone up or change the subject. 

Recently, I created this little knitted project to gift to my mom.  She's been going through a lot lately.  I was hoping to see a little spark of excitement, happiness...I don't know.  It didn't really work, but I'm pretty proud of it.  This little tea cozy is my own design.  I didn't follow a pattern and didn't get the idea from something I'd seen.  It's exciting for me when I create something using just myself.  I especially love it if something I make makes a difference for somebody else :)

Pinterest CRAZY

I'm pretty confident that I've officially become Pinterest CRAZY!  Nothing to do? Browse Pinterest. Can't sleep? Browse Pinterest. Don't want to work? Browse Pinterest.  I have though {at least} made or made a version of things I've pinned.  My cricut Imagine has been a big help on some ;)  I've melted crayons, trapped my children in soap bottles made snow men out of dragon's tears, cooked several meals and even made Valentine flowers out of my children's hands.

I'm not really sure where I find the time (yes I do, my house is a mess).  I hope you get a little extra time to try something you've pinned, too!