tools......even a girl can use......

..... I have been asked to share my tools .....of the intimidating kind...so that others may find as much joy in them as I do....

....so here are the tools that I own personally , and that make my work much easier......and way more fun.....

orbital sander {we are joined at the hip!}

12 inch compound miter saw by craftsman {this is my favorite!}

pink leather work gloves {to keep those soft hands soft.......only NEVER wear when using the sanders or saws!}

pink leather tool belt {enough said}

skil jigsaw {perfect for small cuts and detail work}

porter cable staple gun {my newest, and greatest for the small craft projects such as bulletin boards}

cordless drill {need this for everything!}

pancake compressor {the wind beneath my wings!}

brad nailer { a must have for all repairs....makes popping a nail in here or there a cinch!}

.....now that isn't so bad is it?

....happy weekend friends......and hopefully some of you will tackle something this weekend you never thought you could before.....xo

a little something......

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.

{Ralph Waldo Emerson}

*photo by is photography

remember.....

......this post brought me to tears.....

...I'm so thankful ........xo

a few things......

level necklace

nellie apron

sunshine tunic

hi earrings

wing of butterfly wreath

felt stationery award

double decker

......that have caught my eye this week.......xo

my new toy.....

......is the best camera app for the iphone......I have spent way too much time taking random shots, such as this hole in my jeans.......and playing around with all of the fantastic editing features.........

.....oh what fun you can have ..and it is a cheap thrill at 2.99......:)

......it's the middle of the week friends....hip hip hooray.......xo

also.....

....head on over to red letter words for a 20% off print of the month sale .....and much, much more....xo

sponsorlicious.....

...I'm happier than happy to have my dear friend dee as a new knack sponsor.....I have been keeping a very close eye on her collage work .....{that will soon be a calendar}.......and I intend to purchase one a.s.a.p.

.....dee is one of those souls that I met through blog land....and then also in person {yay!}......and I feel like we have known each other forever......I feel so blessed to have met such a talented gem.....

......check out her blogs here and here .....and her etsy shops......here and here....and tell me you aren't her friend by the end of the day!

xoxo