Had fun trying a new technique with the felt. I have another one up my sleave too that I'm itching to try. This one was sure bright and perky and reminds me of a cheerleader in some ways. hahaha.
Vanilla is said to be bland...blah...boring...BUT NOT THIS HAIR BAND BABY! She's va-va-va-voom! Really priceless in the vintage, girly flavor you get here. I have one more of these...on special order...not a band though...just the piece to attach to a barrett because the woman who ordered it wears glasses. How smart is that?!?!?? Have a great day.
This little girl seems so small to me...all of my babes were over 8 lbs. It was fun to get out there and shoot some photos again.
I'm not sure on which one to use as an announcement...Ultimately it's not up to me but they're all so cute!
So stinkin' sweet. She was only asleep for like five minutes so I was happy to get this shot.
She just looks like HEY, whatcha lookin' at. Have a great day!
I have BIG plans for you MR! Just you wait and see this flunk of a cabinet is going to transform into a hunk!
That table skirt is about done for...I need something that's more ME...less what was in the fabric stash.
Time to purge some stamp sets...Ebay here I come.
One of the special orders I had was for a gray and black band...I've really been wanting to do an all black one but now I'm stoked to make a gray and black one for myself. SO DELICIOIUS!. Let me tell you how this warms me up inside...that gray is so yummy. My daughter tried to steal it. I hope Mrs. NY#1 loves it too! Thanks for stopping by for a little eye candy and have a great day!
This picture was taken in 2008 when we went to the beach with our family. This is Jakob and Luke looking for Sand Crabs...they're these nasty looking beachy pill bug things. I'm sure they have a real name???? The kids love them...me...not so much.
most of the time that is. Sometimes I just want to get away from it all, but they're so darn cute and handsome that it makes me so happy to be a part of this family. I'm really trying to be a better mom and wife, because I know if I do, that will make them better people too. Have a great day!
When Jonah was born he was diagnosed with Transient Tachypnea of a Newborn. His lungs were still wet and his respiratory rate was off the charts. We had to stay an extra day but soon he was the picture of health. They bathed him, brought him to me, I dressed him and buckled him securely into his car seat. He was coming home and I couldn't have been happier.
You know when you're watching your child and then in slow motion (it seems) they begin to fall and there's absolutely nothing you can do...you're to far away...to slow and then the aftermath of bloody noses and skin scrapes is just so sad and a testament to the world that you're a bad mom...well that's how I feel anyways. I wanted to document just such a story. Used some old bandaid stickers and enjoyed it. Have a great day.
Especially this mustard colored one. It just pops. This li'l gal is headed to NY as well. Here's hopin' and prayin' that all my li'l ladies find new homes!
today so it's only fitting that I finally finished the layout of his first birthday! Honestly, I'm so behind on scrapping but I still love it I don't think I'll ever just give up...it's too much fun. The poor boy has strep throat and he's been really whiny but I'm going to make him cupcakes and visit with some friends this afternoon. I'm sure he'll like that. He really has completed our family. I love the way the other children interact with him and try to include them in their activities. He makes us so happy...I just can't believe he's already TWO!!!! 
So I'm playing catchup. I really want to be better at scrapbooking. I love it. I love capturing the memories. This little moment in time where Travis just adored his brand new baby boy...it's precious and so is that dang beard of his, NOT. He actually went home right after this and shaved it...just waiting 'til the boy was born I guess. Have a great day!
Wow, this one is a stunner. I love the way it came out all lacey and creamy. I think I'll make another for me. Have a great day!
This card is for a gal who is quite special and recently had a birthday. I haven't been able to get together with her yet but I can't wait to share her card. Hope this brightens your day S! Had a great day today. Watched Tommy for Jenn and he and Jonah had a blast. Scored an awesome suit at the Salvation Army. Can't wait to rock it. I may need a pair of gray or yellow pumps first though! Sold a dresser on craigslist for 80.00 when I only paid 12.99 for it 4 years ago at the thrift store!!! SCORE!! Besides the icepick in my eye from the sinus headache, I'd say I'm having a super day!
I NEED a HAIRCUT! YIKES....My hair looks awfully red in these pictures...it's not...it's a dull brown. I'll be getting a haircut on Wednesday! YAY! This beauty is going to New York, hopefully to a nice home there with a nice lady who will wear it with pride! She's dressy, don'tcha think?!?! Have a great day.
Made this card for a friend's birthday. I hope she likes it. I hope you're having a great Sabbath. I am filled with love for all of my brothers and sisters of the world. Have a great day!
that's how my garden grows. Zucchini, anyone know why they heck it won't grow uniformly?!?!? This one here below was a forgotton corner monster. I looked down today and there it was, holy cajoly, it was huge! But then the skinny long smile up above would feed five people easily. Oh, and yes I really need to prime and paint that dresser now to match the hutch. I know it will look so much better, but once I do my little secret will really be out...shhhh I'm not going to tell you yet.
So I tried this cap again and I made it bigger because Tess is going to be 8...I think I definitely like the tighter cap which is 20 inches in circumfrance. It just stays better.
Using a tutorial found HERE at "I Am Momma Hear Me Roar",upcyled boy hat, I made this hat for Aaron in about an hour...it only took an hour because I DON'T sew...except for on paper and straight lines for curtains and such. The most difficult thing for me was sewing the "bias tape" around the edges of the hat. I missed in a bunch of places and had to pull out the stitches and do it again. I'm sure anyone who's even a moderate sewer can put one of these together in 30-45 minutes. I used a bunch of old t-shirst the boys had that were destined for the thrift store-hence the upcycle part of the project. Enjoy and I hope you all have as much fun making this project as I did. Aaron loves it and ALL the kids want me to make one for them now...I can see a girly flap hat in Tessa's future!!! Have a great day.
I've been having a lot of fun creating mixed media jewlery. These embossed paper clouds are just the thing to wear when you want a little pick-me-up or a conversation starter. I love how sparkly they are. I entered them in the state fair and I think I got second place in the rubber stamping/jewelry category. That's a new one for me. Hope y'all have a great day!
I'm so excited about the size of the corn from our garden. Last year's was pitiful but this is actually "store" size corn. It's fun to eat the things you grow...feels good you know. Hope you all are well. Have a great day!
I made this card for the "non-occasion" category. Stampin Up's Fifth Avenue Floral stamped and embossed with white. I used my water brush and re-inker to color in the flowers with Regal Rose and Rose Red. I sponged Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa ink around the edges and then hand stitched the corners with embroidery floss and DONE! I love the way this came out...I made a similar card for a friends birthday a few months back. Have a great day.
It's your birthday. Birthday entrant for the state fair...my least favorite thing i entered. I love these animals though. I paper pieced their clothing and balloons with patterned papers and added some stamped cupcakes.
This is my state fair entry for the "Holiday" Category. I had tons of fun creating this card. I LOVE this set called Booglie Eyes by stampin up. I hand stitched the spiders drop down web and added silvery touches to the webs. Have a great day!
I like the way this simple card came out. It doesn't have a lot going on but what it does have is put together nicely. I'm trying to get some extraordinary cards together for the State Fair by this Friday. HAve a great day!
Finished up this lo of my little Jonah boy. Hard to believe he'll be two this Sept. My favorite color just happens to be orange but honestly I've never thought to put it with gray. It's beautiful here. Have a great day.
I've had this little curio hutch for some years and I've always wanted to paint it because I thought my glass collection my be better displayed with a neutral, lighter background. I scrubbed it, sanded it lightly and then primed it with gray. This took some time and some more sanding in between because of the finish that was already on it. Eventually I was able to paint it with Krylon Ivory. I love the way it lightens my kitchen...but now I think I need to paint the hutch below it as well! Hahaha. The green glass definitely pops more with the ivory backdrop. Hope y'all are having a great Sunday!
