Confessions of a Blogaholic

It took me over 20 hours to finish it, but I am finally done! Kai's new costume is rhinestoned, and I do mean rhinestoned. Let's see, between the costume and the bracelets that I made. This costume has about 38 gross of rhinestones. Once I started the bodice, I realized that I was going to need more. I had to order another 9 gross. I have about a gross left for any that might pop off. I think this costume just might sparkle, just maybe. The bodice is completely covered in Jet Black Swarovski's and the colored stones are mixed in. The skirt is also stoned on top and underneath, although those are spread out a little more than on the bodice. I made three roses, but I'm not sure if she will use all three. Made one of each color just in case. I made these six bracelets out of 20ss stones. It took almost five gross of stones for all six bracelets. But boy do they sparkle. I liked these so much, that I am going to be making 20 of them in lime green for Cover Gi...

I am happy to report that Easter weekend was probably the most relaxing weekend that we have had in a long, long time. We had no major plans. Buddy took Friday off and stayed home with the kids. They just hung out at home, and had a fun day together. Kai and I joined my friend Patti and her boys for a movie in the evening. Clash of the Titans....I loved it! Although I did have a very bad headache while I watched it. I am a fan of the original, but I really think that they did a good job in remaking it. Saturday was spent at home, ALL day! I loved it! Kai, not so much. She had cabin fever and could not believe that we were not going anywhere. She was dressed with no where to go. I had no plans on going anywhere, and I didn't. I did play with a certain little gadget that the Easter Bunny brought me and I didn't even have to wait for Mothers Day. ; ) Thank you Buddy (Easter Bunny). This morning, the kids woke early and colored eggs. We got ready and headed out to Uncle Fernie and...