Amanda Hawkins

two thousand ten (2010)

Spent the last week re-arranging/organizing my studio… ready for crafting, sewing, drawing and computer-ing! Now… what to work on first? Happy 2010 everyone, thanks so much for reading. See ya next year! xo

A note to my uncle

I love you Uncle Jary and am lucky to have known you. I’ll miss your huge smile, infectious laugh and those weird faces you always made at me. It seems unfair now but I know you had a great life and you left us doing something you love, which is more than most can say. <3

Saturday Shopping

Spent a majority of the day yesterday shopping with my mom. First hit up the Crop Girls Craft Fair and yardsale in Peoria. The booths set up were fantastic, everyone was selling old crafting supplies they don’t use anymore. I bought 12 stamps for next to nothing and Mom loaded up on scrapbooking paper and old how-to books. My favorite find were these old wooden blocks from Rebecca of EnchantedBella…

Then we headed over to the thrift stores on CaveCreek and Cactus, our favorites! It’s a whole little shopping center full of wonderful little stores ran by the nicest ladies… We were disappointed that ‘Not too Shabby’ was closed but the sign out front said they’ll be open next Saturday with tons of new stuff.

My mom bought this great sewing machine, practically stole it actually – I think she paid $40?! I found 3 awesome shelves that were made for displaying golf balls (really? bizarre, I know!).

For the last year or so I’ve been looking for an old pencil sharpener. Two days ago I broke down and bid for one on Ebay but was outbid and waiting to bid again. The first store we went to on the first shelf I saw this!!!!!

The end.

Oooh la la & a tag

First, the best news I’ve heard since I woke up. Mimosa, has been chosen by Pantone as the color of the year for 2009! *cheer* *cheer* Isn’t it fantastic?!

And I’ve been tagged by Oiseaux!

6 Unimportant Things That Make Me Happy

1. Our little Christmas tree all lit up and full of bird ornaments
2. The perfect breakfast combo: eggs, potatoes and pancakes/french toast
3. The color Mimosa!
4. Jars of Buttons
5. Listening to Samboat make music in the living room
6. Craft days & Christmas to-do lists

and now I am tagging anyone who wants to share, in the comments, your blog or wherever! xo

Colors & new digs

I love yellow and gray together lately, my sister’s having a wintery wedding and is thinking about yellow, gray and brown for her colors. I hope so! Below is a picture of my new craft room and part of our color organized bookshelf – didn’t think we’d have enough colors or books but I love it!

Wedding Ring.

46 days to go!