Friday, January 11, 2013

17 getting back into the groove of things, but first...

The holidays was a mix bag... happiness and sorrow... restlessness and peace...
Although I'm sad the magic is over, I'm also glad to put it behind and look forward to what 2013 will bring. Before we move forward, I wanna share with you my mug project.
Remember? Let's start with a refresher...
Mug #1.
This one started it all...
Post HERE.

Mugs #2 & 3.
My nephew and niece.
Post HERE.
So after MANY late nights and asking myself what ever possessed me to do this, I finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel...
19 mugs in total (Mr.'s mug was in the dish rack).
As I sit here looking at the pics I can't believe I did it. *chuckle* Now I do see the light, but I'm not out of the tunnel... yet.
I still have three more mugs to complete, plus mug #2 (my beloved nephew) accidentally dropped his in excitement. So actually that makes 4 more. *eyes rolling back*
Despite the cursing and loosing my eyesight, I actually enjoyed creating each one. Each mug was an opportunity for me to reflect and be thankful for having them in my life. 
So bare with me as I slowly get back into the groove of things. As if the busyness of the holidays wasn't enough, I threw out my back in the process while baking 14 red velvet cakes... yes... 14. Nothing is ever done in small quantities in this family. 
Sheesh!


17 comments:

  1. Venus these are fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love them. I love personalized items and these are perfect. 14 cakes? you cray cray!:)

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    1. Cray- cray!!! This is the downside of having a huge family...

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  2. WOW, that must have been a huge job. But worth every second. They are fanatastic!

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    1. Thank you Mina! It's kinda mind blowing to think I did that many in such little time. One of my cousins is asking me what am I going to do this year... HA! I'm buying socks for everyone!!! LOL

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  3. Wow, these are amazing, Venus! What an original and delightful way to personalize a gift...you deserve a good long rest!

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  4. Brilliant! When you get on a roll.. :)

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    1. I have four more to do, but I lost my mojo to paint. I have to get back rollin' and get it done! ;)

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  5. These are flippin' amazing! Truly!

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  6. Awww thank you so-so much An! I have a little story tell you about this award... ;)
    I'm honored! You're s sweet friend!!!!

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  7. Hello Venus!
    I have just followed your new blog....after looking up Happy Find!
    This is a great site you have here...great mug project...your kids are getting so big!
    The last time I visited with you, you just had a baby!

    Stop by my blog to enter my latest giveaway, if you wish.
    There's one day left.

    Ciao Bella
    Creative Carmelina

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  8. Oh wow! That's amazing. Those are some cute cups. Loving all the painting on the mugs. :) So creative!

    Adin B
    http://www.thriftysahmway.com
    http://www.chetopianfamily4.com

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  9. Hi Adin! After painting these mugs, I was burnt out. I still have 4 more mugs to finish... eesh!

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