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closet crafting
When the seasons start to transition, I will usually spend a day clearing out my closets and drawers and making room for bulkier Fall clothing. I usually end up with a pile of clothes for donation. This time, I hung onto a few summery t-shirts that I didn’t wear at all this year and decided to recycle them into a craft I’ve always wanted to try. Continue reading
lunchbox goodness: creative ham & cheese
Now that K has started school, packing a healthy and fun lunch for her has been added to my morning routine. I try my best to prepare most things the night before, but I hate soggy sandwiches, so there are some things that just have to be pulled together in the morning. Continue reading
crossing off #16
A couple of weeks ago when we moved back in, I was able to cross off #16: plant something by cleaning up (read: weeding) and prettying up my front yard. Continue reading
a little taste
After her first taste of solid food this week, my babe was all in — grabbing the spoon and helping herself to more! Continue reading
little seed
My dad is meticulous with his garden. While I’ve been living with my parents during our renovation, I’m able to see first-hand, the care he puts into it. Every morning he goes out, brings the little plantlings out from the shed and the homemade greenhouse and sets them out in designated spots in the backyard. He’ll do this until June when the fear of overnight frost is gone. Then he’ll replant each one in the raised garden beds he’s created. Continue reading
craft: art cards version II
For a couple of upcoming birthdays this weekend I made these cards — a twist on my first art card using K’s artwork. This time I used a scallop punch to make pretty flowers out of the most interesting parts of the paintings, paired them with a few buttons and some simple embroidery, and viola! Continue reading
craft: heart-on-a-string garland
Inspired by all the Valentine’s Day love that I’ve been browsing on other creative blogs recently, I made a little Valentine surprise for my own little sweatheart. Continue reading
Green Crafts: Wreath
Since I’ve been at home this past week, I’ve been thinking about a holiday craft project that K and I could do together. Inspired by this repurposed holiday wreath, K and I crafted our own version using old Christmas cards, vintage buttons and saved satin ribbon from previous gift wrappings — a truly green wreath! Continue reading
