I love it when Vada does her own hair. She’s so proud of her creation! So darn cute! Kyla was a little sick this week. We had a pajama cuddle day on Wednesday. She was very cuddly and very sad that her tummy wasn’t happy. Vada once again entertained us with her self~styled hair. She even got the back this time. I found this beauty at a consignment shop by InsaniTea. (I talked her down to $40 as it had … Read more
We’ve been having a very nice summer here. So fun I have neglected you, my friends. I’m not going to pretend that I can catch you all up, but I may toss in a post here or there with some fun snaps from earlier this summer.
Here is something I did while my hand was broken. I believe I told you all that I discovered I could cross stitch with a broken hand. I decided I needed a pin cushion so I would stop putting my needles in the arm of the couch.
Well, with the launch of Craft Hope Project 13, my little NJ apartment is about to get a lot smaller and a lot bigger at the same time. Smaller due the massive amount of handmade blankets that will soon start arriving on my doorstep. All to warm the hearts and the nights of those affected by the Alabama tornadoes. Bigger with the hope and love those blankets will provide. I look forward to each and every blanket. ©Copyright 2011 Jessie … Read more
That’s me. Just working on finishing various half done crafts around the place. I just ran around and took a few snaps to show you all in blogland what I’ve been up to lately.
Last week I broke my rule about no new projects aside from holiday gifts or Craft Hope until I finish all the partially finished projects. There was a good reason, though: I kept loosing pencils. So I took a paper towel roll, a page from a board book the girls had torn up (I always keep old board books that are not in good enough shape to pass on, they come in handy for crafts,) some scrapbook paper, and glue, and I created this little guy.
Rather nifty, isn’t he? And it really only took me the course of one program I was watching with the hubby.
Here we go, a project I had found in my closet.
OK, better late then never! For Project #10 of Craft Hope, I made scarves and small spa bags for the ladies and children at the local safe house.
The safe house is where these brave woman can go, with their children if they have any, to escape from abusive relationships and transition into a new life. I imagine Christmas must be a very lonely time for them, so I did what I could to warm it up a bit.
Saturday was Doug’s birthday. Unfortunately I awoke in the middle of the night rather sick, so I ended up missing most of the day. We had planned to go to a Medieval event on Long Island that afternoon; I told him to take the girls and go without me. Being a good husband and father, he took many pictures.
The event had a tavern theme, which, in this group at least, did not mean drink yourself silly. It was set up with tavern games of old ~ and some of new ~ tavern food, and of course…
…a bar brawl!
I have finished up the pillowcases for Craft Hope Project 9. All the pillowcases are being donated to pediatric cancer patients. This way each child will have something special to make them feel a little more comfortable and loved.
This pillowcase is made from the strips I had left after making the solid cases.
The other side.
Many moons ago I bought some fun flannel froggie fabric, but it has sat in a box ever since. Last month I put a bit of it to use, but as some of the creations were gifts, I had to wait to share.
See the fabric? Isn’t it just Froggie Fabulous?
Can you guess what I made? I made a couple to give away, and a couple for my girls. Here is one all pinny. Any guesses yet?
I received a package in the mail yesterday, and look at what lovelies resided inside.
The pillowcase dresses, the girls are my own creations.
Here’s Kyla, smiling pretty for the camera.
