Resolutions : 6 Month Update

I can't believe June is almost over already. I wanted to make sure I'm on course with meeting my 2013 New Years Resolutions this year... so here's an update on how that's going.

SRM's 1st Blogoversary!

Yesterday was the blog's first 'blogoversary'!

Let's take a look back and recap some of my favorite posts:


I've noticed a pattern in my favorite posts - they revolve around crafty stuff, thrifting, and my pets. Which is good - that's what the blog was made for - so be prepared for more posts like these in the future!

What have I learned in the past year?
- I've spent way too much time 'cleaning' my office and not enough time actually crafting
- When it comes time to post photos, I need to practice with my lighting
- Spending time on quality posts rather than worrying over quantity is the best!
- This blog has become more of a lifestyle blog than an art/crafting blog - that needs to change

Things I want to add in the next year?
- I need to start back up weekly drawing challenges for myself
- I want to start posting up tutorials
- I would like to start posting some outfits

What do you, my favorite visitors ever, think? What would you like to see more or less of in the future?

2012 Crafty Goodness

Through the course of October - December, I was actually pretty crafty. I got a lot of random, small projects done. Below are some instagram photos:

In preparation for my galaxy-print dress, I painted an old clutch. I really love how it turned out.

I painted a thrifted pair of boots.

I altered a bunch of clothes.
(For some reason, I didn't take before and after of most of them...)

Made my own laundry detergent (which is AWESOME).

I crocheted... a lot!

And tried tons of awesome new recipes!
(I won't post pictures - there were just so many.)

And I actually did some painting. I wish I had gotten more painting done - I was doing these for a book in preparation for a con... but I gave up the week before the con, cause there was going to be NO way they'd be printed and shipped to me in time. I'm still working on them though, cause I still want to make the book. And... I like mermaids! >shrug<

Stay tuned for painting previews...