Peter Rabbit – RIP

March 25, 2009

We’re finding that when you look at a life from a homeschooling mentality, life is abundant with learning opportunities. That sounds so simplistic, but if you’re not looking for teaching opportunities in life, you’ll pass them right by. The other nite we found a dead baby bunny in our backyard. I’m so thankful that Tony [...]

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About Those Habits…

March 22, 2009

30 days ago I posted 2 new habits I was hoping to implement within 30 days.
My 30 days are up as of this Monday, so here’s how I did.
I can officially say I do not feel addicted to my computer anymore. For 30 days straight I have stayed off the computer on Monday – Thursday [...]

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Girly-Girl & Parties & Inspiration

March 21, 2009

Here’s the girly-girl version of the Lil’ Bug bib. The purple material for the bug belly came from a women’s blouse. I have dreams of also using this fabric to make a bunny. I don’t know why a bunny. Maybe because it’s spring? We’ll see.
Anyway, we not only got to take a family a meal [...]

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Vignettes of Life

March 18, 2009

Here’s my first little project made with my re-purposed fabric. The bugs belly is made out of fabric from men’s shorts.
My mom had sent two of these white, blank bibs to me. Perfect timing. We took a meal to friends who just had a baby, and it was nice to have something to give them [...]

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I know a girl or a guy who can make you what you need.

March 16, 2009

As so often happens, God seems to speak to me and Tony in two totally different ways and yet on the exact same subject. This happens all the time, but it never ceases to amaze me.
I was reading about Handmade Nation tonite (thanks Elsie) which is a book and will be made into a inde [...]

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Thrifting & Fabric Re-Purposed

March 15, 2009

I did some thrift store shopping the other day. I went looking solely for pretty material to re-purpose into custom dolls and other little sewing projects I’ve been dreaming about. I spent $38. I suppose this doesn’t sound like much, but to me it feels like a fortune. When you’re trying to live on a [...]

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Creating. It’s A Gift.

March 12, 2009

It started with a book suggestion from Karen.
I read the book, skimming some parts and really soaking up and resonating with others. It was one of those books I have to let sit and simmer for awhile. The kind that take some time to process and takes even longer to implement into my life.

Since then [...]

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Making a Meal Stretch

March 10, 2009

Tony and I had never bought a rotisserie chicken until we had friends visit recently, and it was suggested as the best way to feed a lot of kids quickly. It was so yummy and pretty cheap. $5-6.
Anyway, it has become a part of our meal routine, and we are amazed at how many meals [...]

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Watercolors and Ish

March 10, 2009

We’ve moved on from paper piecing to watercolors now. The switch happens so subtly. Someone just happens upon a crevice in the art closet…a new hidden treasure, and then we’re suddenly experimenting, full steam ahead. It’s so fun.

For me this medium is especially fun because we’re using nice paints now. No more scratchy cheap brushes [...]

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Sewing For My Man

March 9, 2009

All this sewing going on, and I realized a family member I was completely leaving out. TONY!
So I took my inspiration from a class I took from Elsie before Christmas, and I made a drink sleeve for his starbucks treats.

I won’t be making these to sell, as I’d rather not have Apple sue my [...]

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