These sweethearts met 56 years ago. James W. was an army private on leave and Barbara Jean, a high school student. They met at her hometown skating rink and were a couple from that day on. Barbara Jean is my Mom and after many years of marriage, she became Dad’s caretaker for the last few years of his life until it was over in 2010. They …read more
Each time I finish a hand spun knit, I roll up all those leftover pieces and display them in one of the pretty little bowls I collect in my craft room. When it gets too full and starts spilling over the sides, I start thinking about making some little scrappy project with them. Hand spun, especially on a drop spindle, is truly a labor of love, …read more
Let’s just say I may have overdone it when purchasing tulle for Ivy’s bed skirt. I purchased close to 20 yards! In my defense, I had no earthly idea how much I’d use and it was only a little over $1/yard. So, when thinking about Valentine Cards for Ivy’s kindergarten class, my first thought was to try to make a dent in that large pile of left over pink …read more
When you pick up the customary red heart candy box as a gift this Valentine’s Day, think about bringing it to the next level with some scrapbook paper, yarn scraps and your own artistic eye. Dress ups like these just couldn’t be easier. You simply trace the lid of the candy box onto pretty scrapbook paper, cut it out and voila! You have …read more
Leave it to my witty daughter, Jaydin to come up with the most unique ideas for handmade holiday gifts for her sisters. Last year you may remember the Holiday Crayons she made and gave to her younger sisters and cousins. This year it was pasta hair bows! Yep! She actually started with bow tie pasta, then used little squirt bottles …read more
As I was browsing through my latest favorite addiction, Pinterest, I found some great Valentine’s ideas for my girls to share with their friends. Check out this one – A mustache lollipop valentine from Blonde Designs. I just had to laugh when I saw it, because I immediately knew that middle daughter, Jaydin, would be giving these …read more
My 2012 New Year’s Resolution was to stop procrastinating! I can’t say that I’ve been successful in all areas, but I’m proud to report that I have almost completed the Valentine’s cards for the 4 special girls in my life. This year I stitched my cards! I started by disassembling a greeting card envelope. Here is a printable template …read more
Earlier this month Mom and I started A January Challenge – using what you have to get rid of some crafty leftovers and to enter the Rise to the Challenge Contest. Wheeeee! We love contests! After passing this project back and forth a few times, we’ve completed the challenge and have a finished object. Our inspiration was this clever …read more
