There are plenty of us who want to be crafty, but just don’t take the time to do it. I was once one of those! Back in March of ’08 I started a craft club because so many of my girl friends had said that they too would love to do crafty things if they …
Nap time is very precious, both for me and my little guy. We mommies will do whatever it takes to preserve that time! I’ve been dreaming up a way to keep a small stash of toys in Owen’s crib. The stash would need to be out of sight so it’s not a distraction when he’s …
I was bit by the organizing bug yesterday! I collected a bunch of art supplies that my little Owen (17 months old) can use from all over the house, and put them in one easily accessible place… we call it our “art closet,” but it’s just a portion of a closet near our kitchen table. …
When I was little my mom started a “Good News Club” for our neighborhood. We met once a month and played games, did a craft and heard the Good News of what Jesus did to allow us to have a real relationship with God. That Good News is the story of Easter! One way my …
The inspiration for this Easter Basket came from here and I adapted this tutorial. Both would be good resources for you to refer back to if you decide to make this little guy! Here’s what you’ll need: 2 yards of fabric to be used for your base, inner liner, handles and ears (I used solid blue …
I’m hosting our Create Craft Club meeting in August when we will be trying our hand at glass etching, but I thought it sounded like too much fun to wait until then! I made this for my friend who is getting married soon. What bride doesn’t love getting a piece showing off her new initial? …
This is the house that Mommy built. These are the letters That went to the house that Mommy built. This is the boy Who looked for the letters That went to the house that Mommy built. This is the door That opened by the boy Who looked for the letters That went to the house …
My friend Kim just had a beautiful baby girl named Peyton Elizabeth. Isn’t that a great name! I thought Peyton needed a stylish tummy mat so I whipped up this one and I’ll show you how to make one too. First I cut 4 13-inch squares of felt and sewed them together with the 1/2 …
I started reading another book last night. (All of this reading, sheesh, you’d think it were one of my New Year’s goals or something!) This total gem of a book is called The Gentle Art of Domesticity by Jane Brocket. I want to share with you a quote from the book about what she calls, …
A good paci clip needs to have two things: a secure clip and a good snap closure to attach the paci. When I was registering for my son I couldn’t find a good one anywhere so I decided to make one. They were so easy to make that now I make them for gifts. I …
