I have covered buttons and then used them for hair elastic embellishments before but I had never thought to embroider on the fabric when covering … Read More
Star Wars Birthday Party
Lately, much of my creative energy has been directed toward preparing for my son’s 7th birthday. He wanted a Star Wars themed party. Above are … Read More
Merry Christmas
I hope that you all had a Merry Christmas! Ours was wonderful, and continues to be with gathering after gathering. Penny learned to sit on … Read More
Christmas Centerpiece
I found something to ward off the cleaning for a little bit longer. I had nearly forgotten about making the centerpiece for the table. I … Read More
The last of it
I finished up the last of the Christmas baking this morning. I made a batch of pumpkin bread. There is a regular sized loaf (not … Read More
Christmas Baking
Today we had the first of many family holiday parties. I put together a cookie tray, as I do every year. It was a small … Read More
Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
I squeezed in a quick craft with the kids a couple of days ago. We made ornaments with cinnamon dough. They make your house smell … Read More
The Tree Is Up!
We went to a local tree farm and cut our tree after school let out on Friday. It is all decorated now, from the angel … Read More
Christmas Decorating
We finished up our outside decorating today. The top decoration is on my side door. The bottom image is the Williamsburg style door topper in … Read More
Williamsburg Style Door Topper
I made a Williamsburg style door topper for my front door today (with the “help” and patience of Penny and Lily). This is my second … Read More
Halloween Costumes
Here is my little pea in a pod. It is completely unoriginal but you can really only be a pea in a pod once in … Read More
Halloween Costume Memory Lane
It’s time for a little trip down Halloween costume memory lane! This is the first costume I made, and I believe it will always be … Read More
Lily’s 4th Birthday
Today my little girl turns 4! Over the weekend we had a horse party in the barn for her birthday. We have a huge old … Read More
Halloween Costume Hint
Here is the Halloween costume hint number 2. If you don’t all know immediately now, I think I will roll it up in a ball … Read More
Baby’s Christmas Stocking
Here is Penny’s completed Christmas stocking. There were a few twists and turns in the design stage. I had started off thinking Christmas candies and … Read More
Handmade Christmas Stockings
When we got married eleven years ago, I made these stockings. The one on the left is my husband’s and mine is on the right. … Read More
Penny’s Baptism
Today was Penelope’s Baptism. Here she is in church, right before she cooperated and fell asleep! She slept through all but the water being poured … Read More
Pink Easter Tie
He is six, in kindergarten, and loves pink. I was so happy to find this shirt in Marshalls, on sale no less, because it included … Read More
Bunny Bag Pattern
I created this pattern for a whimsical little Easter bag to match my daughter’s dress. I didn’t think to take pictures as I went or … Read More
Easter Dress!
I tend to be one of those planning types who likes to do things in advance. I can’t help myself. So, I had begun thinking … Read More