Google Analytics Fun and DIY Thursday

Every so often I browse my keyword searches in Google Analytics for funny hits on my blog. It never fails to amuse me to see how some people stumble upon this little blog. Here are some of my favorites with a bit of commentary:

Before bunion (Ok, I don't think anyone wants to be known as the "bunion girl". WHY? I'm pretty sure I've never mentioned bunions on this blog before. But, now I've just mentioned them three times, so come find me bunion lovers of America!)

Child overwhelmed parties does not obey blank look (Awww, sweetie, that's just called being a mommy)

Crackhead photos (I don't know what those are, but they sound HILARIOUS! I'm going to search this after I get done here)

I love you man (I love you, too)

French fry picture frame (This is the perfect combo, sentimental and delicious!)

How to make car wash scarves (Um, honey, if you're using scarves for this, you're doing it wrong.)

How to make goop for French fries (Maybe this is how I stick them to the frame???)

i jumped on a fork in an elevator
(Uh...)

i jumped on a nun in your bathroom
(Well, that seems inappropriate yet funny)

i love you man sea of testerone quote
(Again, I love you too and your testosterone. The more the merrier)

jennifer juniper of the chocolate room (Where is this chocolate room you speak of? I want to go there!)

kitty litter and bucket for toilet + tailgating
(someone is actually going to use this against me someday)

lip quivering (this could be interpreted in so many ways...why would you search this?)

pee off cliff waterfall (and right there is my life, in a nutshell)

rude throw party week before another party
)(listen dude, this ain't Dear Abby. Just have your party and get on with your life)

smackdown love for boys (I'm afraid to ask. Is this anything like my Mother Bear instinct to hunt down and kill anything that threatens my kids?)

For the most part, I learned that you all just love anything to do with french fries, and you're dying to learn how to make a moss terrarium. Your purses are a MESS and you need to make your own purse organizer right now!

The concept of making Goop, gloop, or snot for your kids to play with is really popular and you want to make ribbon flowers all day long!

Well, as you know, it's DIY Thursday over at Kimba's place today and I'm submitting an oldie but goodie that is appropriate for this time of year: How to make a fruit fly trap! So, head on over there to learn how to get rid of those little buggers once and for all...the natural way, man...





ps(Happy birthday, Mom!)

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Purse Organizer Tutorial

Do you remember this post about my messy purse? Well, I decided to do something about it and came up with a tutorial to make your own organizer.

The added benefit to organizing your "necessities" (aka "junk") is that it makes the transition to another purse in your collection easier if you're running out the door. Really, how many times have to gotten to the check out in Target only to realize your wallet is in your other purse? I like to think of this as my public service (ha!)

Okay, lets gather your suppies:

1/2 yard medium weight fabric
1/2 yard medium weight interfacing
sewing machine
scissors
yard stick


Pin your three layers together with the fabric's right sides together and the interfacing on top.

Sew this rectangle together, leaving a space of about 3 inches unsewn. Do you see the space between the zipper foot and the arrow? You will need this opening to turn your sleeve of fabric right side out.

Reach into the opening and grab the other end of the rectangle and pull the sleeve right side out.

Now you will need to press the rectangle of fabric (**side note: this iron shown came into the relationship with my husband...we've been together almost 13 years!)

Now, fold in the edges of the opening and press. Topstitch it closed and continue stitching around all of the edges.

Fold the bottom edge up about 3 1/2 inches and press again.

Sew the edges of the new fold to hold it in place.

Lay the items from your purse onto the strip to determine the width of the pockets and mark.

Sew the pockets at the marked intervals

Here you can see the organizer spread out and filled.

Fold the organizer in thirds and it will easily fit into your purse!

I made my organizer from scrap fabric I had around the house, but we made these at our last girl's coffee and I was able to make 4 organizers out of 1 yard of fabric and one yard of interfacing. So, working out to about $2 apiece, it's an affordable surprise.