Category Archives: Quest46

Once you’ve used handmade soap, you will never want to go back.

Posted on October 28, 2014 by gracieed

I know that’s quite a claim, but it’s true.  Really. I was taught how to make cold process soap by a friend a few years ago.  In fact, I think she was the one who made that claim and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Cleaning, Education, Goals, Homemade, Quest46, Soap | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas has come early… for cards that is.

Posted on October 27, 2014 by gracieed

I’ve always loved cards for all occasions.  I love giving them as much as I love receiving them.  I’ve kept almost every card that was ever given to me – birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, wedding, thank yous, Christmas and many others.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Cards, Christmas, Goals, Homemade, Paper Crafting, Process Video, Quest46 | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Paws || Walk On – 10.19-11.1

Posted on October 26, 2014 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Quest46 | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Saturday Snippets | October 25, 2014

Posted on October 25, 2014 by gracieed

Welcome to Saturday Snippets.  This is where I share links and odd bits of info from the past week. 1.  As an ardent book lover, I was so excited when I learned about Little Free Libraries.  As a worldwide movement, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Christmas, Dogs, Education, Movies, Quest46, Recipes, Saturday Snippets, Travel, TV & Movies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sporting some spiffy new Dog Collars

Posted on October 24, 2014 by gracieed

About three weeks ago, I made this dog collar for Mindy and blogged about it here.  Woody and Ellie are in dire need of new ones as well, but it hasn’t been until now that I’ve been able to make … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Dogs, Education, Goals, Homemade, Quest46, Saving Money, sewing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Creative Pen Pals

Posted on October 23, 2014 by gracieed

I’ve always felt fortunate that I have relatives and friends who live in different parts of the world.  I have aunts, uncles and cousins in Australia, a grandfather, cousin and friends in England, and a dad and friends in South … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Goals, Homemade, Paper Crafting, Pen Pal, Quest46, Recycling, Repurposing | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bound books, Journals and Girl Scouts

Posted on October 22, 2014 by gracieed

Journals I must confess that while I love journals, I’m not terribly good at keeping or using journals.  I think I’m attracted to the “possibility” presented by the blank (or lined) pages bound in the hard or soft covered journals.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Books, Education, Goals, Homemade, Paper Crafting, Quest46 | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Going back to school – sort of

Posted on October 21, 2014 by gracieed

I always enjoyed school.  Mostly I think I always enjoyed learning.  As a kid, we had a set of encyclopedias and I loved just sitting quietly reading through them.  (Nerd alert!! – I discovered you can download the Encyclopedia Britannica … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Art Journal, Cards, Dogs, Education, Goals, Homemade, Knitting, National Scrapbooking Day, Paper Crafting, Process Video, Quest46, Scrapbooking | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Overcoming an irrational Bow-making fear

Posted on October 20, 2014 by gracieed

Yes you heard me correctly.  For about 20 years, I’ve had this irrational fear of making bows.  You know, the kind you put on gift packages or baskets or wreaths.  I’m in awe of the people that can make them … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Decorating, Education, Goals, Homemade, Quest46 | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Paws || Walk On – 10.12-10.25

Posted on October 19, 2014 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Quest46 | Tagged , | Leave a comment