When I was small, my mother made me a little apron. It was a present – for what, I don’t remember (birthday? christmas?) but I do remember it was red with little blue roses all over it, and the lining was light green (bearing a strange resemblance to one of our worn pillowcases:) Most of all, I […]
Here’s a little ruffled bag I made for Zia’s cousin Makayla, back around Christmastime. Makayla is the queen of all things stylish. I desperately hoped the bag would make the cut. It did, thanks to the addition of a couple of no-fail elements. #1. Kitties are crucial to making any item Makayla-esque. #2. A bit […]
Another year has rolled by. Then again, make that shot by. Sometimes I wish time would s l o w d o w n just a little. These little egg-carton birdies were one of our last projects of the year. I wish I could remember the site I got this idea from (their birds were owls), but anyway, thank you, […]
Guess what I bought this week? If you guessed 101 cookie cutters, you’re right. Yes, I did. I bought 101 cookie cutters. She and I both love them. Of course, we had to put them to good use just as soon as we got our 101 cookie cutters home. So… We made salt dough! Salt […]
First, Reddy Fox comes traipsing along to herald the arrival of our long-awaited snows: Notice he’s grinning from ear to ear! Then the loverly snow itself, glistening with the morning light. BRRRRRR! it’s cold out there! I nearly froze just taking pictures. The thermometer says 16(f), but with the wind chill, it’s got to be […]
