Crafting with Braydon

Just lately he's getting into crafts. I came across a craft for children and trying it out with Braydon and it's a hit! Masking tape, flyers, and scissors.. wrap the masking tape around his wrist sticky side out..I handed over the scissors and flyers, and let him cut and place the paper snips all over the tape bracelet...simple yet so much fun. It keeps my boy busy for awhile.. have fun!

shabby chic

I'm so excited about my find! hehe.. After a coat of paint it'll be perfect.. white? blue? even pink?? probably not pink, but something light because the basement is white and I want it to blend in with the wall..looks like some drawers need to be rearranged. anyway, I'm off to fill them with all my "stuff" for now...the painting part is a project for spring/summer I am thinking.
I finally will have my very own crafting/sewing space..

Spool craft

I couldn't bring myself to throw away empty spools..=) I came across a craft with spools, and immediately had to try something! Wouldn't they make cute favours? It would take awhile to collect enough.. better get sewing..haha
You need - empty spool, tea stained paper, fabric scrap, string, and a lovely note.

dreaming of summer...and girls? =)

..well it's fun to sew for them anyway..

December

December... days are getting longer so that's something to be excited about! Let me see what's been happening around here.. Well, Braydon and Luke are playing together a lot lately! I love watching the two of them.. That is the old wall picture I picked up at the flea market and transformed it into a chalkboard.

Vintage inspiration

I have this ever growing love for fabric, ruffles, frills, anything handmade. ;). No I am not a perfectionist but it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful in my eyes. When I see something I like, I give it a shot and will make my pattern as I go along if I need to, which was the case again this time.. Inspiration for this vintage bolero came from this shop on Etsy : http://www.etsy.com/shop/bonzie?section_id=5775790 ...love, love her shop. Since I think fabric lately, I couldn't help but wonder what it would look like on a necklace, so yes I had to try it! :) I love it actually.


Winter might not be so bad after all with my growing list of "have to try it" projects..haha. My goal is to sew more of my own skirts, and dresses and winter is the perfect time to work on summer dresses.. :)
necklace #2. ruffle pillow, thread.=)

Fort Whyte

We enjoy going to this place.We don't even have to leave the city.hahah It's so close by yet so much space for the boys and they have a blast there. This time our main reason was to see the geese on the lakes. Ok fine, and to take lots of pictures.



This group of pictures makes me happy. :)

Lots and lots of geese!