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I made it into my sewing room briefly to play with old vintage blocks and scraps discovered at an estate sale. My mind is a whir with what to create.
Check out more beautiful creative spaces at kootoyoo.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
My Creative Space
I think I may have finally kicked my cold from my system, cross your fingers. I now have generously shared it with my kiddos so they're all curled up on the couch resting. Since I haven't been feeling great my long to do list barely got touched but there was knitting of a hat (yes, I know it's spring) and the beginnings of a felted purse.
I made it into my sewing room briefly to play with old vintage blocks and scraps discovered at an estate sale. My mind is a whir with what to create.
Check out more beautiful creative spaces at kootoyoo.
I made it into my sewing room briefly to play with old vintage blocks and scraps discovered at an estate sale. My mind is a whir with what to create.Check out more beautiful creative spaces at kootoyoo.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Goslings
The girls got to bring home baby goslings from preschool yesterday to take care of for a night. They were amazingly cute and perfect for right before Easter. They had a hard time saying goodbye this morning.
I'm still struggling with a cold and planning on snuggling up on the couch with the kiddos and some movies today. I'm hoping I can kick it fast so that I can get back on track as my list seems to be getting longer and longer.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Cold
I'm fighting a bit of a cold today. Luckily, it's just me and the son this morning so we've been enjoying a lot of book reading and cuddle time. Of course now he's in destruction mode going through the pile of paper recyclables. But he's quiet and happy. I'm not complaining.
While we were in Disneyland I had these done of the kids. I've always wanted a silhouette of all of them and I'm so glad I got it done and captured them as small children. I need to actually hang them on the wall sometime soon but for now they make a cute group of three on the buffet.
The middle child, the far left, and I had an interesting conversation the other day that went something like this..
Me: You need to help pick up the dishes please.
Jay: I can't I'm too tired.
Me: Well if you're too tired you need to go to bed and miss out on the family movie.
Jay: I'm not two tired, I'm just one tired.
Me: So you can pick up now?
Jay: Yes, I'm only one tired!
I think all things should be determined in numbers of tiredness. I'm two tired to do the laundry...I'm only one tired so I can vacuum, etc. A pretty good system if you ask me. She always has the most random thoughts and ideas to share!
While we were in Disneyland I had these done of the kids. I've always wanted a silhouette of all of them and I'm so glad I got it done and captured them as small children. I need to actually hang them on the wall sometime soon but for now they make a cute group of three on the buffet.The middle child, the far left, and I had an interesting conversation the other day that went something like this..
Me: You need to help pick up the dishes please.
Jay: I can't I'm too tired.
Me: Well if you're too tired you need to go to bed and miss out on the family movie.
Jay: I'm not two tired, I'm just one tired.
Me: So you can pick up now?
Jay: Yes, I'm only one tired!
I think all things should be determined in numbers of tiredness. I'm two tired to do the laundry...I'm only one tired so I can vacuum, etc. A pretty good system if you ask me. She always has the most random thoughts and ideas to share!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Shopping List Saturday
With all this cold spring weather around here I guess I've been feeling like cuddling up on the couch. And these cute softies are perfect to cozy up with, young or old!
1. pip Squeak by ManicMuffinTotes: I love how cute this little mouse is. The ears are just so sweet.
2. Frances by madebymaisie: This doll has the cutest eyes. The fabric body is also just charming!
3. Lapin de Lune by loulouandoscar: This bunny would be perfect for Easter, a perfect toy to cuddle with!
4. Pink and Green Hippo by twolittlebanshees: The fabric on this hippo is just amazing! I may need this hippo for myself.
5. Blue Matroyoshka Russian Doll by sweettweets: This sweet sleeping doll is so lovely. A great toy for a little girl.
6. Giraffe stuffie by Katedurkin: These giraffes are so cute! I especially like the natural colors. She also has darling owls and whales in her shop.
Please be sure to check out other amazing shopping lists at fancypicnic. Have a cozy weekend!
1. pip Squeak by ManicMuffinTotes: I love how cute this little mouse is. The ears are just so sweet.2. Frances by madebymaisie: This doll has the cutest eyes. The fabric body is also just charming!
3. Lapin de Lune by loulouandoscar: This bunny would be perfect for Easter, a perfect toy to cuddle with!
4. Pink and Green Hippo by twolittlebanshees: The fabric on this hippo is just amazing! I may need this hippo for myself.
5. Blue Matroyoshka Russian Doll by sweettweets: This sweet sleeping doll is so lovely. A great toy for a little girl.
6. Giraffe stuffie by Katedurkin: These giraffes are so cute! I especially like the natural colors. She also has darling owls and whales in her shop.
Please be sure to check out other amazing shopping lists at fancypicnic. Have a cozy weekend!
Friday, April 3, 2009
Refurbished Bench
Before
After
I bought this bench for my girls vanity almost a year ago at a second hand store. It only cost me five bucks and I figured I could redo it. I finally got around to tackling it and it turned out fairly well. I learned a few things in the process for sure. I learned that trying to upholster something by yourself guarantees that the fabric won't be as tight as it should be. I also learned that I needed to cut the foam and fabric a little more exact to prevent bunching.
But for my first attempt I'm pretty happy. And since it's in a little girls room right now I figure I'll probably be reupholstering it in the future anyway. It was a good first lesson.
On a side note: This morning I left the my son and daughter in the kitchen to eat cereal while I settled on the couch with a cup of coffee and a magazine. I heard them laughing and giggling and thought, "Ah, how sweet". Soon however I heard splashing, and as you can guess splashing should not be occurring in the kitchen. I walk in to find that my son has dumped the contents of his bowl on the table and is beating it with his hand as his sister laughs hysterically. To say the least there were milk splatters everywhere, especially on the culprits! My son has discovered the tried and true rule of a toddler, "Who needs to eat when you can make a mess."
After
I bought this bench for my girls vanity almost a year ago at a second hand store. It only cost me five bucks and I figured I could redo it. I finally got around to tackling it and it turned out fairly well. I learned a few things in the process for sure. I learned that trying to upholster something by yourself guarantees that the fabric won't be as tight as it should be. I also learned that I needed to cut the foam and fabric a little more exact to prevent bunching.But for my first attempt I'm pretty happy. And since it's in a little girls room right now I figure I'll probably be reupholstering it in the future anyway. It was a good first lesson.
On a side note: This morning I left the my son and daughter in the kitchen to eat cereal while I settled on the couch with a cup of coffee and a magazine. I heard them laughing and giggling and thought, "Ah, how sweet". Soon however I heard splashing, and as you can guess splashing should not be occurring in the kitchen. I walk in to find that my son has dumped the contents of his bowl on the table and is beating it with his hand as his sister laughs hysterically. To say the least there were milk splatters everywhere, especially on the culprits! My son has discovered the tried and true rule of a toddler, "Who needs to eat when you can make a mess."
Thursday, April 2, 2009
My Creative Space
- A Backpack Doll in desperate need of a face.-An Elephant from Last Minute Patchwork Gifts that needs eyes and a tail.
-A list a mile long of ideas running through my head....I need to get on that!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Shop Update
I finally got around to posting a few things in the shop today. I sewed these knitting needle organizers a little bit ago. I'd cut out the pattern before Christmas so it was nice to get them crossed off the list!
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