Overwhelming...

So I've said it before: it's been crazy around here but here lately, it's been more than that. It's been overwhelming!
Life is happening at a rapid pace around here these days and I'm praying for a slow down. With the girls being homeschooled this year, I feel like that has actually been a blessing. We can choose how our day goes and what direction it needs to take but there are so many other aspects of our life that we can't control the flow of; doctor appointments, school events, family events and of course, the list goes on.
With all of this busy-ness, I've sort of taken a break from sewing. I've redone the sewing room and kind of chilled out on some things but it seems that the chilling out has taken a back seat at times to busy-ness.
Here's a few pictures of my room...

My fabulous Painter Assistant! Miss Kasey is awesome at helping me chill out! Thanks again Kasey!

Last wall to be painted...

Room back together... I have cleaned both book cases but still need to do something to them to help them look neater...

My room is done is a beautiful warm red and has accents of  Paris, creativity and of course sewing all around it. We also use this room for homeschooling.

My messy desk, and blank wall. I still haven't finalized what I should do on this wall but I have some ideas.

Well, I've caught everyone up with my endeavors and I really do hope to get my creative juices going again soon. I miss sewing but even more I miss the creativity of it all. Let's just see what I come up with next!

Well, Christmas is almost here and as the case has been lately, things have been crazy busy! A good busy, but busy none the less.

This year my girls are home with me full time and i have had a hard time just finding some shopping time for all the gifts that are on all the lists. Thankfully,they were super sweet to their mom this year and Kelvin and the kids got me an IPod touch to help keep me sane. :0) I love it! I spend lots of time waiting and this helps my time go so much better and allows me to do lots of my planning while u wait. I am blessed to have a family that loves me enough to give me my gift early cause they thought I could use it! Thanks guys!!

For them, I have managed to create us some all new stockings! They are so cute!!

We are also celebrating joseph's birthday and of course that means a cake! I'll post pictures as soon as I have a little time.

In the meanwhile, I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas!

Kampala Uganda

Since things have been so crazy busy here, I had actually already decided to not to the  Homeland Community Bank Show this year. I need a little break. I know I haven't sewn much at all this year, but I do believe its been good for me.

I will be starting a little sewing soon. For a wonderful cause: Jacob wants to go on a mission trip to Uganda next summer. Some wonderful friends of ours actually live in Uganda and run a Christian organization that helps others... those that are sick, poor and lacking clothing, food & shelter... those without parents to care for them and teach them the word of God.

I have some beautiful beads for sale... these beads are made by the children and ladies there to help pay for their needs. These are $20.00 a strand if you are interested and you can contact me through my email: jennifer@thetrendyspot.com These necklaces do not benefit me in any way: 100% goes to Uganda.
These bead strands are different sizes and are perfect for layering with more beads or doubling up to create a multi strand look... Lots of beautiful colors. Some are hand made beads and some are seeds from their area...

If your heart says you can do more, you can sponsor a child... they are so precious and are given the word of God and shown love and compassion when they may not ever see it without your help. If you need more information on sponsoring a child, you can contact me at jennifer@thetrendyspot.com and I will be happy to direct you to  more information.

If you are unable to help with money, prayers are also needed. When we pray for them, please remember their country has been torn apart by the AIDS epidemic and many of these children have no one. Please pray from them and their needs...

Coming up...

So I have a confession: I haven't been sewing. Nothing, not even a little until the Alice in Wonderland Outfit for a sweet little girl who's going to Disney. Of course she had to have an outfit or two so I gladly created her two special sets.

I have been so burned out creatively that I really haven't had a desire to do much sewing. I think I am slowly (very slowly) getting back to a point where I may want to sew again. So, I am entering back in just a smidge at a time... I have a craft show coming up:

RidgeFest Craft Fair ~ November 6th

I will have several babies available for Holiday gifting and a few other goodies as well. Like wallets and key fobs and coin purses and hair bows too! I am a little excited about getting to meet new customers and maybe seeing some favorite repeat customers.

This show is in Woodbury so it is a new venue for me but I am excited about the chance to see everyone. I'll update with new goodies soon!

A little Alice in Wonderland...

So I have been working very hard on two fabulous outfits for Miss Ellie... the first one is an Alice in Wonderland appliqued stripework skirt. Talk about fabulous! It turned out so pretty and I worried about it sooo much!
This little skirt at 8 panels that featured our interpretation of Alice in Wonderland... these are done in pinks with polka dots as accents. I hope you love them as much as I do Miss Ellie!

The first section here includes teacups for the tea party, the "drink me" bottle and of course the important key... I added the words "drink me" to the little tag after these photos were taken.

This section you can see just a tad bit of the little tea cakes, the mad hatter's hat and a teapot for the tea party... again, I added the words "eat me" to the tea cakes and an improper fraction to the hat tag after photos.

What Alice in Wonderland set could be complete without a disappearing Cheshire Cat? So, for the tee, we added the cat's face as the rest of the body disappeared!

For Miss Ellie's second set, I created a fabulous circle skirt with Zebra. It has two layers... the first in black with hot pink tulle accent ruffle and the second layer zebra! It is fierce! For her matching tee, we just added a little zebra applique to complete the look. And wouldn't you know? I didn't take the first picture of this set! How crazy is that? I know mom Natasha plans to get some great photos of both these sets so I will just have to wait to see those!

I hope you have a Great Trip to Disney Ellie and have a WONDERFUL time!!!