So I have a new obession... I think about it all the time and I think it makes me a little nerdy but I feel so satisfied, excited, imaginative... content. That's a new word for me "Content" So I figured why not start blogging again now that I actually have something interesting to talk about other than being mad, sad, bored or happy with my boyfriend. Hahaha!

Hi, my name is Nerrissa and I am a craftster.org addict!! I first started swapping 4 months ago and I just can't seem to stop! You might think it's funny but it's a really become an obession. At least it's a healthy one. I stumbled on craftster back in October I think and I thought I'd found a little slice of heaven. I don't remember being this excited since I discovered EBAY years ago and that was not such a fun addiction. Buying lots of old crap online just because I liked getting packages!! Hahaha! I am still shopaholic but I am curbing the appetite to buy things buy increasing my appetite to create. It's such a good outlet for me, especially since it's so hard for me to be still and relax. I think this is my mother's fault, somehow. Sorry Mum. But really I used to wonder why she just couldn't sit still and now I'm just like her I guess we are just "get it done" kind of girls. Nuttin wrong with that now.

Here are some of my latest projects!

Valentine's Day Crafts

I had the bright idea to make something for my girlfriends that didn't have Valentine's Day Dates so I made three little lovely "dates" for my girls. And if that wasn't a big enought project I decided to make little hats for my cousins in Canada for V-Day. I have always hated Valentine's day, loathed really. Until my current boyfriend romanced the loathing right out of me and I'm happy to say I am now a convert. It's nice to be loved and it's even better to make someone else feel loved, special even.

I made these hats to go on little heads not my big fat one   They are made out of wool sweaters I found at the thrift store and a very unfortunate  red velvet dress  that  I cut  up for  trim. 

I like the cream colored one best. They are a rectangle shape so they make little ears on a littler head I hope they send me cute pictures so I can see how they fit on them. I can't wait.

And finally Arthur, Stan and Willis -My Date in a Box Kit -no Valentine's Day would be complete without a Date bearing chocolates and flowers complete with Bow Tie and formal attire ready for a big night on the town.

It's amazing how I can amuse myself for hours sewing little parts and
stuffing and dreaming of how they will make someone smile. I even sewed
on little felt hearts, rhinestone eyes and one even has cute cupid
earrings for eyes. The rubber pink heart came off my roommate's
forever21 price tag hangy thingy  resourceful I know.

Arthur in a magenta  feather  heart. Overall Sock Monkeys were a success, I will have to make them again soon. I will have to wait until Kohl's has another buy one pair get one free sale. I Sock Monkeys!!!

Day of the Dead Sculpture

Made of Paper Clay and lots of patience, next time I will be smart and build a wire frame first. I made a death metal guitarist... no pun intented. he is rockin out on his speed metal guitar complete with skully head and flames!!! Dark and lovely!