What a fun time I had at the Etsy Austin Craft party on Friday. We had screen printing, button making, jewelry making and sewing going on. I was helping out Katie from Sophie and the Cat with an upcycle grocery bag project which was all the rage. We used old t-shirts to make grocery bags, actually I think they would have even made a cute little bag for books too. These are bags Katie made.

I carried the excitement from the craft party into the weekend as I finally sat at my studio table and worked on some journals. These are journals I’ve had in mid-progress since March? April? It seems so long ago I’ve lost track. With my old job and new job being so hectic it’s been hard to find that push to do more outside of work. But this weekend I was reminded all over again why I love crafting.

Not only that but when we went to the bookstore this weekend, of course there was time at the bookstore, I found inspiration via a new magazine, Mollie Makes, and a new book, The Art Journal Workshop by Traci Bunkers. I just placed a book order tonight and can’t wait to get The Art Journal Workshop. Looks so good.

So that was my weekend. I didn’t get very much reading done unfortunately but I’m going to read a bit before going to sleep. Tomorrow I’ll tell you about the book giveaway!

Yippee, the weekend is almost here! Do you guys have big plans? I’m going to a craft party and dinner with friends so I’m looking forward to those. I also promise to catch up on blog reading. Goodness, I just can’t seem to stay on top of things lately. I’m not the only one right?

Anyway, short post tonight because I am really liking my new mystery I started yesterday, Death On Demand, and I want to get in a few more chapters before going to sleep, so I have some fun links for you to enjoy.

• Speaking of mysteries, what synchronicity that I got the Melville House Publishers newsletter announcing some of their latest international crime thrillers. Lots of books I must check out.
• If you are a mystery lover have you checked out Mystery Rails? You can meet and travel with some of your favorite mystery authors. The private rail cars look wonderful. I’d totally be up for something like this.
• How about this tote bag? Perfect accessory for any booklover.

Alright, that’s it for now. Stay tuned for a giveaway I’ll be posting next week. In the meantime have a fun weekend everyone and I’ll catch up with you soon!