Here is a little look at our old Cub Scouter and our brand new Cub Scouter.
We are so proud of our Cubbies!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Random Thought
Oh my own bed! Sweet release!
Do you know that feeling after a long trip? Your own bed beckons to you from far distances with the promise of a good nights sleep. Your head and pillow yearn to reunite. The familiar feel of being wrapped up in your favorite sheets as you reconnect with your empty mattress. Oh my own bed! Sweet release!
After five nights away we came home to a broken upstairs AC and a fuming 95 degrees. We camped out down stairs on sofas and cots.
AIN'T LIFE FUNNY!!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Recycle Renew Reuse RE-ALLY
I sat down at my sewing machine on Saturday, it was the first time in a very long time. I recycled little girl tank tops into little girl skirts. I tried to recycle my finger too, not sure what I was trying to create but I really ended up with a mess.
This extremely wonderful idea came to me while I was searching through clothes at the Goodwill hunting down skirts for a two year old that refuses to wear pants or shorts. I couldn't find anything that I loved so I moved on. While I was browsing through the shirts the idea clicked. I can cut the tops of these shirts off and make skirts. ONLY, after looking around I noticed that the tank tops on this beautiful 50% off Saturday were only 99 cents. I picked out about six that I liked, found a couple of bags of different colored threads for 50% off, and bought some elastic at Walmart. I came home cut the tops off of the tank tops, set them next to my sewing machine and there they have sat for about two months.
Saturday I sat down at my sewing machine in the mood for a little crafting. Next to my sewing machine I found, unfinished recycle projects, unfinished dresses for Kendal, mending that needed to be done, and a Cub Scout shirt in need of patches. I was busy doing something that I loved and once I am finished with the wonderful stack of things to sew I plan on making a new stack. This time some aprons for the kids, hair bows for the girls, and a little something recycled for me.
Here is the break down for the Tank Top to a skirt project.
First you need to find tank tops or regular shirts will work too that flare out a little and are pretty long. The length of the tank and how long you need the skirt to be is going to be the deciding factor, it was easy to find tanks long enough for Kendal but it was a little difficult to find some long enough for Maggie. I checked out the women's section but I didn't really see anything I liked, but that is definitely an option for longer skirts. You may already have something in your closet, baby doll shirts work great!
To Make:
1. Place the shirt on a cutting surface. Using a straight edge find a spot just under the arms or straps of the shirt where you can cut a straight line. Rotary blades work great but scissors will do the job too.
2. You can throw away the top of the shirt or get creative and use it to embellish the skirt with ruffles or maybe even a matching flower for her hair.
3. Hope you know sewing terms. Now all you have to do is make a casing at the top for an elastic band.
4. Insert the elastic; Tip: Fasten a safety pin on one end to make it easier to insert the elastic. Sew the ends of your elastic together.
5. Sew your casing closed.
VIOLA!! No hems! WOO HOO! Already has ruffles and embellishments! YES!
Very easy project and each skirt only ended up costing a little over $1.00 each, that's cheaper than fabric. To recycle all six skirts only took me a little over an hour.
I can't wait to tell you my no brainer, brainiac idea for bloomers! Next time.
Happy Sewing!
This extremely wonderful idea came to me while I was searching through clothes at the Goodwill hunting down skirts for a two year old that refuses to wear pants or shorts. I couldn't find anything that I loved so I moved on. While I was browsing through the shirts the idea clicked. I can cut the tops of these shirts off and make skirts. ONLY, after looking around I noticed that the tank tops on this beautiful 50% off Saturday were only 99 cents. I picked out about six that I liked, found a couple of bags of different colored threads for 50% off, and bought some elastic at Walmart. I came home cut the tops off of the tank tops, set them next to my sewing machine and there they have sat for about two months.
Saturday I sat down at my sewing machine in the mood for a little crafting. Next to my sewing machine I found, unfinished recycle projects, unfinished dresses for Kendal, mending that needed to be done, and a Cub Scout shirt in need of patches. I was busy doing something that I loved and once I am finished with the wonderful stack of things to sew I plan on making a new stack. This time some aprons for the kids, hair bows for the girls, and a little something recycled for me.
Here is the break down for the Tank Top to a skirt project.
First you need to find tank tops or regular shirts will work too that flare out a little and are pretty long. The length of the tank and how long you need the skirt to be is going to be the deciding factor, it was easy to find tanks long enough for Kendal but it was a little difficult to find some long enough for Maggie. I checked out the women's section but I didn't really see anything I liked, but that is definitely an option for longer skirts. You may already have something in your closet, baby doll shirts work great!
To Make:
1. Place the shirt on a cutting surface. Using a straight edge find a spot just under the arms or straps of the shirt where you can cut a straight line. Rotary blades work great but scissors will do the job too.
2. You can throw away the top of the shirt or get creative and use it to embellish the skirt with ruffles or maybe even a matching flower for her hair.
3. Hope you know sewing terms. Now all you have to do is make a casing at the top for an elastic band.
4. Insert the elastic; Tip: Fasten a safety pin on one end to make it easier to insert the elastic. Sew the ends of your elastic together.
5. Sew your casing closed.
VIOLA!! No hems! WOO HOO! Already has ruffles and embellishments! YES!
Very easy project and each skirt only ended up costing a little over $1.00 each, that's cheaper than fabric. To recycle all six skirts only took me a little over an hour.
Sorry no before pictures, you will just have to trust me that at one time all of these skirts used to be shirts.
I can't wait to tell you my no brainer, brainiac idea for bloomers! Next time.
Happy Sewing!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Holiday Weekend
We had a fantastic holiday weekend filled with the beautiful outdoors, food, family, and fun.
Saturday we went to the lake with daddy's family and we were able to spend time with Aunt Kosette, Matt, Uncle Philip, Grandpa, and Uncle Jonathan's family. As always being on the lake with family was a blast!
We ended our weekend with one final trip to Aunt Jennifer's house so Maggie could swim with her cousin David. Maggie loves her cousin and they play so great together. She was able to spend a week playing with him while we were in Chicago and she missed him lots.
The weekend was filled with so many great things. Matthew was able to work on some Cub Scout achievements, MY LB and I were able to spend time with our families, and our little Out Numbered family made more lasting memories that hit the book of time, never to be forgotten.
Back to the basics, how long has it been since you have read it? It has been a long time for me. In church on Sunday someone encouraged us to read the Constitution and find direction in our forefathers. What wonderful advice!
Thank you to all of the men and women that sacrifice for the freedom of our country and a thank you to their families for their great sacrifices. God Bless America!
Saturday we went to the lake with daddy's family and we were able to spend time with Aunt Kosette, Matt, Uncle Philip, Grandpa, and Uncle Jonathan's family. As always being on the lake with family was a blast!
Sunday we traveled north to visit with mommy's family. We went to church with one of my greatest eternal friends Trista, it was so good to see her. I sat in on her Young Women's lesson and it reminded just how wonderful she is and how much I miss being around her.
After church we went to the lake for a picnic. It was just the six of us and we had a wonderful peaceful time. The weather was amazing, the kids were well behaved, the mood at the lake was calm and it was very relaxing.
After our picnic we met family at my sister Jennifer's house (she is the best hostess EVER). We had a hot dog and marshmallow roast prior to watching the 4th of July explode into the air. We had a great time with all of the aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and of course Me-ma and Pa-pa.
Monday we hit the lake for some good old fashioned fishing. This is definitely the one thing I miss most about living at home, the spontaneous fishing trips. My mom is the best fisher lady I know and I have so many great memories of family and fun wrapped up in the art of fishing. I was excited to see her helping the kids and teaching them her mad fishing skills. The fishing was not great, just little cat fish and some trout, but there were a lot of them and the kids were able to catch lots of fish.
We ended our weekend with one final trip to Aunt Jennifer's house so Maggie could swim with her cousin David. Maggie loves her cousin and they play so great together. She was able to spend a week playing with him while we were in Chicago and she missed him lots.
The weekend was filled with so many great things. Matthew was able to work on some Cub Scout achievements, MY LB and I were able to spend time with our families, and our little Out Numbered family made more lasting memories that hit the book of time, never to be forgotten.
Happy 4th of July
Back to the basics, how long has it been since you have read it? It has been a long time for me. In church on Sunday someone encouraged us to read the Constitution and find direction in our forefathers. What wonderful advice!
Thank you to all of the men and women that sacrifice for the freedom of our country and a thank you to their families for their great sacrifices. God Bless America!
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