Cooler weather means little toes need covering. For a baby girl that is about to start walking I wanted them to be flexible and versital. She can flex her toes and feet. The leather is upcycled and is super soft. The buttons are hand sewn from my grandmothers stash of glass buttons. Velcro dots actually secure the leather straps that are lined with a soft cotton. The soles are cork that are covered with cotton fabric. Cork is thin and flexible while being sturdy. I had to sew the toe end several times to cut down on the length of the shoe since her foot is so tiny. She typically only wears 0-3 month shoes now.
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A few weeks ago a friend came over and I shared with her some of the simple techniques I found and she since has invested in her own tools and paint to complete projects she has been wanting for her home. This is so easy it's addictive. The results are instant gratification and worth the time to learn a few tricks. Below are my top 10 favorites....so far. We all secretly loved grandma's doilies but putting them under items to protect furniture does not allow you to see their beauty and doesn't seem practical. I inherited a stack of doilies, some were handmade and some were store bought but each were beautiful and I wanted to look at them. While watching Gilmore Girls I used the doilies, a large quilt hoop, fabric and a glue gun to make this piece for my living room. I have moved it around on a few different walls and have hung it going both directions. I have some pieces left that I'd like to hang as well so I've found 14 more ideas that I love. Enjoy! Write so you won't forget...
In April of 2014, something happened that changed my heart. I was spending a great deal of time in prayer searching out God's Will for my life. I had left my teaching career to be home with my boys. I spent my days serving my family and God when and where He needed me too. Sometimes it feels like there is more I should be doing... Sometimes when you least expect it God gives you a vision you can not deny. There is never a time that I want to hear the news of a friends or family member going through cancer, however, it is inevitable. I found some things bring so much comfort and are easily put together and given when needed. I created a list of things and I would love to hear from you about other things we could include.
Oh my stars does having this little chart on my fridge make our house flow and operate so much more smoothly.... you can download and edit it to suit your family needs.
"But when Jesus heard it, He answered him, saying, 'Do not be afraid, just believe, and she will be made well.'"
Blogging went straight to the bottom of the priority pole on November 19, 2015. Not because it wasn't important to me, but because a life changing event took place and I'm proud to finally sit down and start sharing what our family has been going through for the last 4 1/2 months....
Pool noodles make for great summer fun. This activity is perfect for summertime when pool noodles can be found at just about every store--but you don't need a swimming pool for this activity. Anyone can do it, and your kids will love it.
People tell me I am organized but the truth is that I have to try to be in order to deal with my adult ADD (lol, no seriously). My world quickly becomes messy and chaotic and unfocused. I struggle every day to achieve a sense of organization and I have 5 kids that like to undo that sense of achievement daily.
Yes, you are seeing that right. Your eyes are not deceiving you. This popular pattern is free....
I do offer a paid version that helps support this website and other free pattern offers. Please consider the paid version to keep this pattern and many others free. Just 6 paid patterns a month pays for this site. Thank you for your help. I haven't experienced anything so precious in a long time as I did when I let go of fear. Fear has held me back from so many things for years. It delayed me many things that God would have me do as part of my divine purpose. Just last week I let go and gave up a fear that haunted my spirit for most of my life. And so...a vlog was born.
I am ving a very good life, I have to say. My journey is blessed.
I did my best to play the hand I was dealt correctly. Mom called it "playing my cards right." I was committed to my high school sweetheart, married him, had 3 beautiful boys, built a beautiful home together, earned 2 degrees, and I get to be a stay at home mom. How did I become so blessed? I'll tell you a secret...
I had so much fun adding these feathers to projects. So much fun I had to share it with you...
Today, I was revisiting some of my notes from back in August. I don't think it really matters what business you are in or what you want to achieve in life, you must have a purpose for doing the work you do. If you get up everyday and punch a clock at a job you do or don't like, you are doing so with a purpose. Maybe it's to keep food on the table, maybe it's so your kids can go to college without debt, maybe it's because your job makes a difference in the lives of others...whatever the reason, there is a purpose or you would not keep doing it.
Do you ever find one of your favorite baskets is coming apart and you just love it too much to throw it away. here is how I fixed mine to help it last a few more years.
We really needed 5 seats around our table. Being that Jake is almost 3 and sits in a booster seat now. So, I pulled out this old chair that I never fixed to go with our kitchen table and chairs and fixed it up. Then, I dug this out...
One of the easiest ornaments to make for your tree. Mod Podge around the tips of your pine cones and top. Sprinkle with white/clear glitter. Tie on a string and let dry. Hang on your tree. If your child is on the go on the regular, this is a great little project to take along to keep them busy that is device and screen free. Download the tutorial...
Last December I posted that I had So Much To Do and So Little Time and I'm not kidding but that hasn't changed. Christmas is nearing and I have way to much to do in the way of making gifts and I spent some mullah today buying trinkets and plastic charms and all kinds of tiny goodies and found a new store that I LOOOOOVEE! It's called...Tiny Things Are Cute. I'm seriously in love and I feel an addiction coming on. So, I'm getting prepared to make about 20 of these little suckers.
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