cake and more

we did these for my nieces 1yr bday party...I had more photos to post but they didn't show up.

I know it seems like forever since I posted on here and the truth is I have lots to post up...dresses I've been sewing, new fabric, giveaways and so much more. It's just since we switched from broadband to wireless internet..it didn't seem to go for the better... :(

I'm suppose to be saving about $25 from this switch (which is alot) but I don't know if its worth it. Sometimes it's fast and other times it's slow...I don't know why!!?? So I'm so sad I cannot say what I would like and post other things on here because trust me...my mind is just exploding with ideas!! (Don't give up on me...I'll try to keep up!!)
 Now doesn't this look yummy? sweet, sugary,  fluffy..fattening...LOL...(let's not think about the last one there...)

Yes, they're meant to be off to the sides...almost like the topsy turvy but in my way. LOL.

pink,black,zebraprint&25...

Finally got around to posting some of my bday pics...and forgive me for not posting too many on the happy party details..but you know they're the usual..People eating..laughing..kids screaming and hollering..i've got cake on my face...People making "to go" plates (at least here in the mexican side...lol) etc..etc..OVERALL IT WAS BLISSFULLY WONDERFUL!I had so many friends and family come and spend this time with me...I had them all say speeches (not that I "made" them..haha) for me which had my lip quivering like a child who is trying to keep from crying so mommy or daddy won't spank him...:)They all had such wonderful things to say..I felt so special and yet so small because at that moment I could feel God's LOVE all around me and it's just such an INCREDIBLY BIG feeling that you have no choice but to feel small under it's GREATNESS!

WELL, here are some pics before the "craziness" went on..which is good because I don't know what these photos would of turned out after..ha..

Since it was a Surprise bday I didn't get to create these but my sister did and well I'm just SO proud of her because she's learned very well! (I must be a good teacher!!)

This is the cake table with goodie bags..which was rather thoughtful...I had 3 cakes! That was Awesome they must of really known I LOVE Cake...strawberry shortcake. strawberry chocolate and upside down pineapple cake!!

Gorgeous!

stunning..I think she did an EXTRAORDINAY job at capturing "me" I'm so happy with everything!!!

These are just close ups I took when I brought them back to my house..

Happy 25th to me! Yay!

Happy 25th to me...

and I am not saying that to make anyone sick..lol.
I am very grateful to God for giving me this life I have --so in my appreciativeness of my life I am writing this post (I promise I'll try not to make it too long). This is to CELEBRATE my life so I've added some silly photos of me and even a "BONUS" -A VIDEO! Yes, that is me! and no, it's not to offend anyone...its just to show you one of my "many" different funny personalities...LOL! I love life and have always been a giver--hehehe---especially a giver of laughter! the will to make someone laugh, smile at no cost to me...even if its a little embarassing..and especially LOVE! For you to know that you ARE Loved is one of the most important things in my life, Love covers all things! On to my day plans for today: Zitto, Nada..IDK...I do know that I HAD contemplated a grand day to celebrate my 1/4 of a century celebration..and in my crazy desires it went something like this: a HAMSTER BALL (those things you get in and roll around in--yes like a real hamster ball just in adult size), a huge mega waterslide, a sumo wrestler arena w/ the fat suits, a boxing ring, a pool full of jell-0 or spaghetti, and lots and lots of food! Yes everyone said I was crazy--but doesn't that just sound like F-U-N?

(I'd thought I post a "pretty" pic before I do all the "crazy" ones..hahaha) anyways back to my story...so it doesn't seem like it's gonna happen b/c of the lack of that magic word "money". Gosh, "money" sure makes everything go round and round, wish we could just swap services for services..huh?
So, I told Hubby--I guess you have 5 yrs to save to make my wish come true! hahaha...I do think you should at least go out and "splurge" every 5 yrs for your birthday if we can't afford it every year...
I think I'll still have that "inner-child" in me and I definitely don't mean "in" me ...I better tell hubby that because I don't want any more kids..lol

(this are done on my MAC--I heart this machine)
I think my hubbys up to something but I suppose I'll have to let you know on my next post.Oh--I do wanna say I was pleasantly surprised when I opend my blog today...my very first follower!!Yay...Ms. tonasun...you made my day..hope you (and everyone else) enjoy my silliness and creativity ( I promise to post more ideas as i get more "together").

And here is another silly pic and your "bonus" the video! I just ask that you take it for what it is and that's just pure comedy not to poke fun at anything..she just "came" to me as I turned on my MAC and overdid my makeup..none of this is any form of script just improv as it comes to my head..yea-i'm that silly..hehehe

Meet the Family

Welcome to my home/mansion!
You like? no, not really...got you going there for a second, huh? LOL No, this is the Bishops Palace in Galveston, Tx--really really Nice and I Love the History on it.

Meet my family: It is I (brenda), my husband(samuel-bad lighting on him--poor him--he probably doesn't want me to post this pic but it's really cute! and TRUST me -we don't really have family pics because the times we've tried taking some the kids are ALL OVER the place and they just will not cooperate -so we make do) my oldest daughter Nadalyn known as "lily" (she's called herself that since she was 2 --so we all do too) my son samuel israel known as "izzy" and my little one Arianna.

This was taken at our beach in Freeport, Tx (not the most beautiful one--but hey it's what we got and we sure enjoy it!)

During hurricane season, that's why the water was so dark. My kids love going to the beach whenever we get a chance, good thing its only 20 min. from where we live.

Miss Naddy, she's my "mini-me" as they say. Its as if I'm staring at one of my childhood photographs, too bad she has my personality too! Well not that it is a bad thing, actually it should be a good thing--it's just that I bet we are the type that just get on some peoples nerves (lol) : bubbly personality, loud, sentimental, have different fashion sense (as you can see from above--she picked that by herself-smile) too photogenic (hahaha) and overall well rounded--we love making new friends!

My little "IZZY" - such a sweet boy (when he wants to be)he seems to get shy around people but watch out when he gets to know you "friendly" punches get thrown everywhere. Oh I MUST mention, he has that hardcore "laugh out loud" i'm having such a blast laughter, just cracks you up!

Being Silly--these were taken last year before the baby was born. This is a great tip for Awesome Cheap photos you should all dress up and head on over to your nearest Civic center or pretty much anywhere they have nice landscaping and feel free to take photos. They come out really nice!

My 3 beautiful BLESSINGS!
I DO thank God for my children and even though they drive me a little insane every now and then (lol) I wouldn't trade them for the world! They are so precious!

This is me once again with my baby Arianna, loving every moment of my life:the good, the bad, the sad, the happy, the angry (lol), the poor, the rich...everything and anything as so long as I have LIFE to praise God in Everything!

I cannot sleep...

So, its a little past 1 am & I cannot sleep...why? So many things are going through my head! I get excited over something like an idea and my mind starts spinning on how to make it come to life! Don't you get like that? Anything, wether it be a project, an item, etc. Well--Mine's this: Coming up and perfecting a business plan...I've been wanting to have a my own little business for the longest time and have always started up something but never finished it...not that I don't have what it takes to do it...because I am a very motivated person and I don't lack creativity...It's just the discipline part. Do you get what I mean? I have not gained enough discipline to execute the plan, perfect the product and set sail with it. First of, what do I dedicate it to? There are so many things I love to do!
I am planning something like.."Party planning, gifts and more", just because I LOVE a good party and feel like where I'm at there's not alot of services for it (especially for kids!), then I ultimately love creating and sewing and could not leave that out...so that's where the gifts and more come in..Do you think it's smart that I combine everything? I just don't want to make it too tacky and I definitely want to seem professional.
I'll be working on a plan here and praying for wisdom.
"Be Still and Know that I am God" Psalms 46:10
I love this verse..It brings me Peace!

Wipe cases, bibs, gift ideas!

Meet my lil' Inspiration: Arianna Avital
She's the one that started my passion for boutique items.
IDK I guess 'cause she's the baby and I don't plan on having anymore--(but my hubby does..lol).
These are just some wipe cases/bibs that I had made last year--just wanted to show you so you can see how many different styles/combinations you can make. The bibs are super easy to make as well--I only hate the clasp/velcro part! ;P

She did good on modeling them bows...

Our first "official" burp cloth.

I love this set!

3pc including wipe case, burp cloth and bib--beginners...:)

Now on this one I'm definitely gotten better--gave this one to my little sister for her babyshower.

Too cute--send this one as a freebie on one of my ebay auctions...I bet she was pleasantly surprised.

One of my first ones...have gotten better...yay me!

dresses i've put together...

I've said over and over that I love to SEW..right?! Well I also believe in Refashioning clothes because theres' so much in this world already ~why not use some of our own resources..
This is made from my daughters old TCP jeans and some scrap material and buttons I had lying around the house.
I did buy this top at WalMart on clearance for $1 and then cut the birdie out of fabric with my Cricut.
Don't you just love the "blinged" out look with the Converse on your little girlie?
I do! Both my little one and my oldest have a pair I've made for them, my son has some too--but they're not embellished!
This is also recycled I would say, because originally this fabric was bought for tablecloths at my babyshower this past year when I finally decided to do something with it. Made one for the baby as well as for big sister...


hers of course had lots of tulle underneath...and yes they wore them with their Converse! I did get some help in making these..you see I love Sewing but I don't consider myself a professional--at least--just NOT YET...but here soon I will be! :)

Paintings and more!

This here is my daughter's bowholder--yea--it's filled...and yet I think I have to make some new ones..lol. I always forget that this blog always posts things from bottom to top..so to read the intro would you please scroll to the bottom...thks...
Another one--this one is actually for sale at a little boutique I love....STUFF N' SUCH...isn't that cute...She has some of the nicest things to offer...stop by and check it out.. 710 W. Mulberry in Angleton, TX. Girls clothes, new and used, purses, belts, jewlery, Womans clothes (new and EUC), Refashioned new Clothes, boutique items for babies, children and women.
When I Did my son's room for the first time I was so EXCITED! I got these bedsheets at Target (i LOVE Target or Tarje't :) I want to make something unique for his room so we painted these stripes and I made these outlet plaques coordinate w/ the bed spread. You can't see it in the pic but it actually has a nice glossy look to it.

*Its' just a plain jane white plaque, then I painted it with acrylic paints and let it dry.

* Then I took it to a well open/vented area and sprayed it with a bottle of clear laquer..you can get it at lowes.

*Waited for it to dry and "walah" screwed them in, I thought they came out cute.
(maybe i should do a tutorial--whaddaya think? )


These are the stripes we painted (maybe not the straightest) but it gives the room charm, and overhead is a frame that I made which has his name, it's meaning, bible verse and at the bottom his date of birth, weight and length...there's a close up pic at the bottom. ( I like to give these as bday gifts.)
This one her I painted for our Living Room, we we're redecorating and I was gonna go buy some prints and then figured why not just display my own work? What do you think?
This one is to coordinate the one above and it hangs above my fireplace ---you can't tell the details b/c I took a bad photo of it...but I think it's beautiful. I love the 3D effect embellishments give to artwork. The fabric is the same one that I used to make the throw pillows in my "sala" (living room) and then at the bottom I sewed a strand of swarskowi crystals. It's truly beautiful when the overhead light hits it.
This red one is one that used to be in the "sala" before everything got redecorated and now it sits over our bed..I loved the bright reds and yellow and that energy it gives off. I used some real good acrylic paint and painted some thick strokes so it has a textured feel.
The "Princess" canvas...I painted this for my nieces bday last yr and embellished it with ribbon and sequins and painted there names on it...too cute! They Loved it.
Not, the best pic, but this is the close up I was talking about earlier..
A mini "Princess" canvas...this ones' available.
"MY LITTLE COWBOY" canvas..I Love this one...I can just imagine a little baby all dressed up in his boots. Has some ribbon embellishment with tiny twill rope around it.
This here is called ''SWEET SAILOR DREAMS'' and is perfect for that Nautical themed room/nursery...


Sometimes I like to call myself a "Jane of All trades"--just because I love to do alot of things and feel that I do a nice job at it...Not that i'm trying to be conceited...:)
I Love Art--Like to paint, draw,put together, SEW (my favorite), I Love to CREATE, party planning and decorating..I love Games!..I'm a licensed Beautician..Love Color! ...I Love to Cook! (probably because I LOVE to Eat!) and wait...I think I'm repeating myself b/c I listed this on the About Me section..huh? Anyways here's some of the things I've Made lately...