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I'm linking up with 4th Grade Frolics for the Monday Made It!!!

4th Grade Frolics

Well, this week I have a little different something to share with you for Monday Made It. If you are reading this and know me, you already know that I love (big pink and red puffy heart) all things MONOGRAMMED!!!!!

I am a monogramacholic!!!! I started monogramming in high school during my home ec class. It grew into a huge hobby of mine. For high school graduation, most students ask for cars, computers, etc. Nope not me, I asked for an embroidery machine. I got my first one in 2003 (the year I graduated--man that makes me feel old). I later graduated to an industrial machine, which I purchased in 2005. I started small and it grew, and grew, and grew some more!!!! I love it. I consider it therapy for me. I can't cook, I just sew!!! LOL! So this week, my mom had surgery on her shoulder (prayers needed). While she is recuperating, I chose to use this time to catch up on some monogramming that I have put off for myself. I usually do for others and seem to never have time to monogram anything for me. Here are some of the items I worked on:

This is a Comfort Colors shirt that I plan to wear to the gym.

This is one of those Columbia fishing shirts. I chose a men's medium and monogrammed it in a rather large font. I think it is actually 9 inches tall.  

I was pleased with the way it turned out. I am always looking for things to monogram or "bedazzle" up a bit. 

I have an unspoken prayer request. Until next time...... God Bless and Roll Tide!!!!

Monday Made It Link up

I'm linking up with 4th Grade Frolics for the Monday Made It!!!
http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/

I have completed yet another home project until I can get into my classroom. My mom had an old desk that was my granddaddy's. She had been wanting to paint it for sometime. I decided to tackle the project with my Annie Sloan chalk paint. I used Florence paint and mixed dark and clear wax together.

I was pleased with the way it turned out. I am addicted to this paint now. I am heading to every yard sale and thrift store looking for something to paint. 

Check out my most recent addition to TPT. I am running a sale now through Wednesday. Until next time...... God Bless and Roll Tide!!!!

TPT Sale

I hope you are enjoying your summer. I have been busily working on several different items for TPT before my mom has surgery. I posted the Back to School packet today. I am running a sale on it from now till Wednesday.  I hope you find it helpful to you. Until next time.....God Bless and Roll Tide!!!!

Check it out here:

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Frixs-Fabulous-Findings

Monday Made It-Link up

I'm linking up with 4th Grade Frolics for the Monday Made It!!!
http://4thgradefrolics.blogspot.com/

Well, I haven't done or even been to my classroom since school was out (floors are being waxed), so I decided to do a little home project. Of course, I found the idea off of Pinterest and revamped it for my use. I have been wanting a bed for my little Yorkie, Gabby. She sleeps in a bed in the floor near my bed. Although, that works fine, I wanted something a little MORE! So where do I head? Why the thrift store of course!!!! I found a table for $12!!!! SCORE!! If you know me at all, you know how impatient I am. Therefore, I had to get started right away and missed the before pics. The nice hubby I have stepped in and took the pics just before I finished the first coat of paint. I used Annie Sloan chalk paint (Coco was the color). I loved it! There is no sanding, no priming, just painting. I painted two coats on it and then put one coat of wax on it. Very simple and super duper quick. Both of which I absolutely adore!!!!

This is the before that the hubs took as I was painting!

Before the Annie Sloan wax.

After the Annie Sloan wax.The final product with Gabby's bed in it!!! She loves it!

How can you turn down this sweet face? 

Sorry the photo isn't that great. But I found this rug at the same thrift store. I bought it for $15. It was brand new and still in the plastic. I do LOVE a good bargain!! 

What have you made?  Link up to Tara's weekly Monday Made its!Have a great week! Much love and as always ROLL TIDE!!!!

My FIRST sale!!!

I am so excited!!! I had my first sale on TPT yesterday! I jumped and got so excited Gabby thought I had lost it! Yes, this dog has my heart.

Among other things, I am currently working on putting several more things on TPT. I have several ideas and they flow so fast I can't get them to paper fast enough. I am working on a Back to School packet for 1st-4th grades. I hope to have it up by the end of the week. 

I hope everyone is having a fabulous week. We have begun our gym term again. It is a sentence according to the hubs. He hates it. I hate the sweating, but love the feeling after. My goal is to make it to the gym at least 5 days a week and to lose 10 more pounds. I am really working on eating clean and staying away from junk. Took mom to the Dr. yesterday and had to stop at some thrift stores. If you know me, you know how well I LOVE thrift stores. Got several items to do a little makeover on. Will post more about those later......Stay tuned!!!!! Until next time, God bless and RTR!!