Girl's Weekend

Last weekend was the estrogen-filled weekend I have been needing! All the girls in my family headed down to St. George to do some craftin' at my aunt Leslie's (Darin's wife). As much as I hate to admit, I'm pretty sure the crafty gene skipped me. Thank goodness for crafty aunts and cousins who help me when I attempt to craft, though! And by help, I  mean basically do everything for me (bless you, JJ & Jen!). 

However, I would just like to point out that I am capable of spray painting canvases! Which happened a lot last weekend--I loved how everything turned out! I'm kicking myself for not taking more pictures of the all the crafts done by everyone else, though. There were ladders, vintage suitcases, and whole pieces of furniture painted and distressed, growth charts, picture frames, and so many cute holiday canvases made! It's crazy to think all of that was done in two days in a garage... my family doesn't mess around when it comes to craftin'!

Because, SWIG! Would you really expect me to be in St. George and not stop?!

^^ One of my favorite crafts. My cousin, Jenica, is a pro when it comes to the vinyl machine!

As you can see, it was a pretty successful weekend. Well, besides the fact that Shelbs got pulled over on the way down (sorry Shelbs-documenting purposes!), but the rest was the perfect swirl of laughing and food and Dr. Pepper and glitter and no sleep. I can't wait for the next girl's weekend where I can harass my family members to supervise me as I craft! 

I just wanted BOO!

Yesterday, something happened that I don't think has happened once since I've been married-or anytime in my life for that matter-I was actually ready for the day + did a craft (by myself!) + made dinner. I've done all those things, but not all at the same time. Heel click! The fact that I was triple threat-ing it yesterday made me think that I should always act like my classes are cancelled, or maybe convince Chris that I should just be a stay-at-home wife. You know, like a stay-at-home mom? But without the being a mom part.

Since I was busy not going to class, I decided to go to Hobby Lobby and get supplies for a craft that I saw on Pinterest. This craft was perfect me because it required almost little to no crafting abilities. Behold:

                                                                                          

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Apparently there are a lot of people who think like me and like easy crafts because when I got to the wooden letter aisle at Hobby Lobby, there were no B's or O's to be found! I even lowered my standards and considered getting the curly wood letters that I hate, but nope! No B's or O's there, either. Thanks a lot, Pinterest! After triple-checking the aisle, I just started to walk aimlessly around Hobby Lobby, because let's be honest, who goes in there and leaves with nothing?! Finally, I decided to just make another burlap wreath since that's the only other craft I'm capable of making, but then a stroke of genius hit me--Why not put "BOO" on my wreath?! Another heel click, please! 

Halloween Wreath How-To:

1. Have your aunt Joelle teach you how to make a burlap wreath months in advance.

2. Skip class, and go to Hobby Lobby with no intentions of making a wreath.

3. Lower your crafting standards and decide to make a wreath, even though you already have one.

4. Watch Breaking Bad while assembling wreath.

5. Go to your mom's house to use her hot glue gun, because you don't have one + she made chocolate cake!

6. Hang up your new wreath and be sure to remember to post it on Instagram for validation.