Molding with *Hot Glue*

One of the many things I love about Pinterest!

 Is finding fun ideas for crafting.

I stumbled across this new fun way of molding... I am not an expert. I am a mom who loves to craft.

Do you know the best way to find out who is a crafter? Walk in there home and in every room you will find some project/projects they are working on. 

Boxes of yarn, fabric, paint. And then there is the boxes with so many different types of supplies that they are not sure what or when they will make something out them. 

But they have a plan for everything you find. 

You know that moment you walk in your closet and there is nothing to wear, yet tuns of clothing just waiting to be chosen for that lucky day. 

Well, its the same for a crafter, we walk through our home of many supplies and still have nothing to work with. 

We walk in a store and the excitement hits as soon as we step over that pathway into so many ideas and not knowing what to buy first.

 Then we come home and have to find an open space to place our new exciting supplies we just bought. 

You can't open the packages fast enough to get started with so many ideas running through your head.  

Then of course you have to check out Pinterest again and find another idea you cannot wait to try and see if you can do it yourself.

My new project is molding with Hot Glue. Who knew you could create your own molds out of hot glue. So of course I picked up some hot glue with the only moldings they had on display for this very project. 

Sadly they only had 2 different types of molds to choose from. Hmm, I need more different choices to create more, yet they only have the 2.  Whats a girl to do. I came home with my new kit and decided to try and think of another option. 

Of course it has to be able to sustain heat and not stick to the mold its self. 

I got and Idea! 

I went over to the baking section at Walmart and found these Fondant and Gum Paste Molds for cake decorating. 

 I picked up two molds out of 3 and took them home to get started.

It worked!
 Now I can make more then just flowers.
I can make Buttons, Gems so many more options.

Now comes the fun part. 
I get to paint and find fun places to glue these new molds too. 

I hope you have as much fun as I do making lots exciting crafts.
I just hope you can find some space in your home for these new projects to get started on.
Always Remember

"Have Fun Crafting"

Too many Ideas not enough time

I work at home in customer service. 

As you can see, my desk really needed some help.

I am no expect, but I do love a challenge.

This is what my desk looked like the first day I started working at home over 3 years ago

1st I took some Home Decor Acrylic Paint. With a medium size paint brush, I added 2 coats of paint just over the top of my desk.

Once the  paint was dry, I took some Clear Vinyl and trimmed  it to the correct measurements for my desk top. I started on the left end and took a can of Elmer's Multi-Purpose Spray Adhesive, you can find both the paint, vinyl and Adhesive spray at any craft store or you can go to walmart as I did and pick up all the needed supplies.

I sprayed a small section of the desk and placed the plastic vinyl over that  end and smoothed out the wrinkles and continued to spray the next section and smooth out the wrinkles till I came to the other end of the desk top. (I chose to add Vinyl to my desk, because, I write on an erase board and end up with flakes of ink everywhere on my desk at the end of each shift) with the vinyl its allot easier to wipe down the desk after work and not disturb or stain any painted areas.

I love shopping in the Holiday section at any craft store or walmart. You can find some of the most amazing decorations that can be used year round. 
So many themes to choose from. 
I loved what I found in this next picture so I decided to bring it home, I felt it would match so cute on my desk.

It takes time to find that perfect lamp, You know the one that will go with everything.
  I found this lamp in the clearance section while shopping at Target.
 I couldn't pass  up the price, only $16.99.
 If you are looking for a nice lamp most cost so much money, your more likely to walk past the lamp and say "one day I will come back and buy that lamp"  knowing that day will never happen.
 So when I found this lamp I imagined so many ways to improve and make it so stylish. 
1st stop, Hobby Lobby to pick up the right Ribbon for the lamp shade. And I think I found some really cute Ribbon that adds style and looks cute with the decorations and pink desk top.

I love this ribbon!
and  believe me when I say, I spent 30 minutes looking at different types, Styles and colors.  
till I found it!
"Beautiful"

 There are a few easy ways to attach the ribbon. 
You can use the Elmer's Adhesive spray or a Hot Glue Gun... I Chose the Glue Gun, its fast and less messy
Please be careful when ever you are using a Hot Glue Gun... "Painful" when you drop or bump the hot glue on your hands or body. 
Not fun at all!!!!...

This took 7 yards of Ribbon.
 you should always have your measurements for what ever project you are working on. 
So you don't over or under buy your Ribbon, You cannot return Ribbon after the store has measured and cut it for you. so make sure you know how much you will need.
So excited! Things are starting to come together now.

Before & After

When I go to work now, I smile and feel like this is my peaceful place.
 I also feel like the customers can hear how much I enjoy being at work when my office is fun and colorful.

This is a wider view of my finished desk, after all of the changes I have made. 
I even put this flower arrangement together to add some extra color and fun. I picked up a glass vase for less then $3.00's some plastic beaded decorations for a Christmas tree inside the vase then a Ribbon with beads attached to the Ribbon and some green sparkly leaves to add some fun color to the desk..

 Its finished
 I love it!!!!

I am not an expert I just love to make crafts and have fun.
I cannot wait to see what I can do next.
 I hope you love the desk as much as I do....
Always Remember

"Have Fun Crafting"

Detour ahead

I'm sure you are wondering why I have not blogged for a several weeks...Well sometimes life can send unexpected detours.... In the past couple of months I have gone through several changes I could not explain I just knew inside something did not feel right... I tried to be positive but I constantly felt depressed and tired...When I went to NY with my husband I thought for sure I would find that spark of energy again. That motivation and positive feeling... It was when we returned I finally learned what was happening to my body, I finally have some answers.  Just not sure what to expect next.  Before we left for NY I noticed my neck was swollen, it was very concerning but at the same time I felt maybe I was just over reacting. So I forgot about it and went on an amazing vacation with my wonderful husband Jim.However the day we returned from NY I started feeling sick. After a few days home I became even more ill so I went to see my dr this last Tuesday. I think his reaction was very concerning when he noticed my neck and told me it was too swollen, he mentioned my thyroid and said it needs to come out.. He sent me to get and Ultra sound yesterday and that is when I learned some concerning news... They found 5 Nodules attached to my thyroid, the only way to explain them is to compare them to tumors or growths. I find out Monday if I need a biopsy/radiation treatment or surgery... I am scared of having Cancer in my thyroid, my grandmother Ruth Whitten had it and she was just fine. Just saying the word Cancer can feel so scary! I attached some photos of my ultra sound and thought maybe if I blog about this I might realize this is nothing to be scared of.I've cried allot today I am scared. lots of  people tell me if you have cancer then the thyroid is the right place to have it. Why do I feel so scared then? I should relax right? this is crazy

Nodule 1 This Nodule pokes out of my neck  L3.15 cm
H 2.77 cm W 3.19 cm

Nodule 2

Nodule 3

Nodule 4

Nodule 5

Space is a beautiful gift!

Ok, so, last night my family and I went to the movies... We went to see Spider Man, truly a fun and exciting movie... I was stunned when I sat in my seat and found I have shrunk... You would think that 25 lbs of weight loss would not seem like that much to loose....

How ever, I have lost 25 lbs! When I sat down. for the 1st time in years I had plenty of room to be comfortable in my seat!!! I was so thrilled and able to enjoy the movie with out trying to adjust my seating through out the movie! I have now lost 3 more lbs so I am down to 190!...

I have a long road ahead of me, however I am thrilled about continually being surprised with the ongoing changes with my weight loss... Remember to love your curves!!! and love your self!!!!

Extra Space!!!!

3 more LB's!!!

Yes! Back on track with the weight loss!!!

Started a couple months ago 215 lbs now I am 193 lbs

I have been working out in the swimming pool at the req center for the past couple of days...

You can find Water Aerobics Exercise Videos listed on YouTube under: Shawna Zorka

Check these exercises out and try them... You will be happy with the results....

1. Water Aerobics Jogging 

2. Water Aerobics Bicep Curls

3. Water Aerobics Side Kicks

Just to name a few... I truly enjoy seeing others faces when I am doing these exercises... I am certain they are saying to themselves "Is she jogging in the pool" I would respond "YES!!! And loving it!!!" 

You should always try and find fun ways to exercise... Find what works for you and run with it! No pun in tended...

I truly enjoy going to the pool with my son James. He is great at encouraging me, I am hoping in a month I can say I am way below 193 closer to 180... We will see, time will tell.

I have been enjoying walks with my son to the park in the evenings

Of course we have to bring Pepper

I truly am looking forward to continuing this amazing, difficult, exciting, exhausting change in my life and health...

Remember my beautiful friends "Embrace your beautiful Curves!" and "Love your self!"

One Swimsuit does NOT Fit ALL!

Started the day with a smile ready to get healthy. Till I went with my son James to find myself a new swimsuit. 2 stores later and I felt so down about myself image. I tried on so many swimsuits with different results each time. It seams like the only choices they have for plus size beautiful women is the one size suits all.


Wrong! I do not want to wear a suit that looks like something with lots of old fashioned flowers,  colors so depressing with a skirt at the bottom. Why do designers only believe that plus size women need to dress down and hide our bodies! we should be able to embrace our curves! We can still look nice and cute at any size and yet this is the choice they offer...

This makes me look older than I am!!!

It seems like the designers create a style that is really cute on a thin tiny person and then enlarge it for plus size women, Sorry that does not work for our shapes we should have cute suite designed just for our body types!...

I walked out of the last store almost in tears feeling so down about myself. My son James possibly noticing how sad I looked said to me "Mom you are not fat!!" He kept saying it over and over again. 

I was ready to go home and skip swimming today in my old suite but James would not let me feel sorry for myself. He convinced me how important it was for us to go to the req center and I have to say I had an amazing fun time. He even swam laps with me and kept encouraging me to keep going. 

By the time we were ready to leave I had swam 40 laps crazy right! Im sure I will be tired tomorrow. 

The reason I kept looking for a new suit was because I have lost weight and my swimsuit is becoming larger on me.

James said "Mom why dont you just stitch up the suit to help it fit better" He is such an amazing young man I am so blessed and lucky to be his mom!

Every plus size women is BEAUTIFUL!!!

I wear many masks with my depression

I wear many masks with my depression

Its been a tough couple of weeks, I have taken a break from working out to give my foot a little rest.
In the past couple of weeks I have struggled with depression and anxiety due to making a decision to take myself off of all my antidepressant medications. I am concerned what side affects they may be having on my body.


Since these changes I have been making in my life, its been a struggle to be motivated.
Today I forced myself to get back on track again. I went to the store first and picked up some healthy food for the week. Then I took my son James swimming at the req center.

Healthy but costly

Hi Mom

I swam 10 laps back in forth and then did some exercises in the water. I am feeling it now! I plan to go
again tomorrow. I know this will be easier on my foot while I get that figured out.


I do not want to sit home and do nothing. I want to get healthy!!!
Jim told me this last weekend he would like to take our family to Hawaii next year or on a cruse!
Either way I have work to do!  I will get my body ready for lots of fun in the sun!!!
So I changed my Blog page again, this time with pictures of the beaches, just to remind myself to accomplish my goals....


I have dealt with depression for many years and been on so many many many different types of medications to over come/calm/num myself while dealing with this, I don't know what to call it.


I just know that I hate how it effects my self worth. Sometimes I feel like BLAH BLAH BLAH lol


I picked out some pics to give you an idea of what depression sometimes feels like to me...

Sometimes I feel confused not sure how I describe that feeling

Others will mention at times I seem insecure or depressed

Sometimes I feel like I stand out in a crowd mostly alone

I do try and find ways to deal with the depression so it will not affect my family...

This is why I am trying to get healthy I am hoping to change all of this in a good way...

I am thankful for all the many wonderful friends and family who have shown so much love and support!!! I love you all!!!! THANK YOU!!!!