Around the World Blog Hop

Have you been over to the Babblings and More blog? They are four crafty sisters just like us! Briana has challenged us to participate in the Around the World Blog Hop! So fun!

First as an introduction: My name is Brooke AKA Brave Brooke which is a nick name I got as a kid from my family for always wanting to push the limits. I live in the South with my two little girls PB and KZ and husband. My husband and I have been married for 7 years and live in a small suburb where we love the small town feel but easy access to the "big city."

Growing up our mom instilled in us a love for being creative which she got from her mother. I have a quilt made by my great-great-grandmother hanging in my sewing area that reminds me of my legacy of creativity. On the white fabric of the quilt you can see the faint printing from the flour bags that were used.

I try just about any and all crafts. I really enjoy sewing which I focus mostly on clothing or baby items. I occasionally crochet and knit- especially when it starts getting chilly. I used to scrapbook but haven't in a long time and mostly just use my scrapbooking supplies to make the occasional card. I like to make delicious things for my family especially treats because I have a huge sweet tooth. My husband and I are big DIYers and love to learn new skills for improving our home. I have recently gotten into beauty and fashion blogs and have changed up how I do my makeup and dress a bit. I love dressing my cuties up, as well, especially with my homemade bows because we do live in the south and the bigger the bow the better the momma, right? I love throwing birthday parties and sharing them. I try to decorate every holiday, which reminds me I still need to put out my fall stuff!

Here are the questions for the blog hop:

What I am working on:

It seems like all my friends and family are celebrating something. We have new babies, birthdays, and weddings that have kept me running from one thing to the next.

 I told you all that KZ's first birthday was a couple weeks ago. We are finally getting around to her birthday party tomorrow. I have kept it really simple this time and I think it will be tons of fun.

 You should see the before for this clock! I will be posting the tutorial soon! 

 I'm making these for a wedding reception tonight. I can't wait to share all 7 decorated pumpkins with you. I'm not sure why I thought applying glitter to this pumpkin would be quick or easy!

This is for one of the new babies in the family. Due in just two weeks! (The orange is not neon in person)

How does my work differ from others of my genre?
When I was in college I tried to minor in art. The program at my school was tiny, as in 40 slots for a school of 30K+. They said I needed clear focus in the works I submitted for admission. Well I didn't get in and I have always blamed it on the fact that I didn't have a clear focus. My portfolio included 3-D, 2-D, mixed media, and no real focus. I feel like I am still like that today. I get in moods where I focus on one craft and later I let it sit to the side for months until I pick it up again.

Why do I write/create?
I have to write and create but I get itchy to share my projects. I love sharing when I have solved a problem, or found and easier way to do something, or a delicious meal. I always have a list of projects I'm thinking about or working on to share.

How does my writing/creative process work?
Well I usually look at something and re-imagine it or I look at a problem to be solved and think about a solution. I tend to sketch out the idea and think of the steps needed to get to the end result. MANY times I have to repeat a step or go back and change the order of something I'm doing. I do feel like I'm getting better at the planning stages and don't make quite as many mistakes but hey this IS Wayward Girls Crafts we have to do something wrong before the project is complete!

Today is our mom's birthday so a very happy birthday to our dear mother who started this crazy crafting fire in us all!

Saturday Sister Spotlight 5: Babblings and More

I love coming across other sister blogs in the craft blogosphere. I always feel an instant connection with other sisters who are blogging about crafting together, and I want to share these fantastic blogs with others. So this time, I'm sharing . . .

Babblings and More!

Last week, the lovely sisters behind Babblings and More were kind enough to feature us, and this week, we're spotlighting them here:

Bridget, Briana, Brooke & Brittany

Or, in age order:

Briana loves to cook, but doesn't like the cleaning part as much.  She goes through phases on what she likes to do.  Sometimes it's reading, or sewing, or jewelry making, or card making, and the list goes on.  She loves photography and loves learning how to edit pictures. 

Brittany is very talented at canning.  People come from miles around to learn from her.  She also makes beautiful quilts. And she has a box of homemade cards to send to friends and family. She NEVER forgets a birthday and will gather her whole family around the phone to sing to you!

Bridget has a Candy Shop called Do T Do, where she makes hard candy and suckers out of Essential Oils. It keeps her busy like a part time job and the best thing about it is that it makes her house smelling yummy. Other than candy making she likes to do leather work and fiddle around with her sisters.

Brooke likes to sew, cook, bake and try anything new- but Brooke's favorite thing to do is play the fiddle on the weekends at the Big Texan Steak Ranch.

And they're all very talented at crafts! Just check out some of their awesome posts:

Brooke's Crop-it-yourself jean jacket

Briana's Monster Pillows

Brittany's (and Briana's) Fondant Ghost cupcakes

Bridget's Repurposed rake jewelry holder

And no Saturday Sister Spotlight is complete without a . . .

Saturday Sister Challenge!

Babblings and More has accepted a Saturday Sister Challenge around the theme of POPSICLE!

We'll update this post as Babblings and More post their responses to the challenge, but you can see all their great crafts on their blog, Facebook or Twitter!

UPDATE!

Briana created this adorable popsicle shirt!

So cute!!