Ceramic Ornament

{Scrap Fabric Toddler Apron}

We live and work with a handfull of people, mostly families. These people are not only our neighbors, and co-workers; but they have become our family here. I would like to think we have become each other’s family. We live life with these people, the happy, the sad, and the celebratory.

We are fortunate to be bystanders and watch as families and children grow and change. Living where we live, I sometimes have to be resourceful. I don't always have time to grab birthday gifts and cards at a store. So here is an apron I made for one of our tiniest little friends. Unfortunately, there is no tutorial because I pieced it together as I went. I started by doing a little pinterest research hoping to find a tutorial that had very detailed step by step instructions. Of course, I couldn’t find what I was picturing in my head, so hear is my attempt:  

I picked out my fabric and drew a template on a piece of construction paper. I googled the average size of a two year old, but if you are making this for your little one you can size up the template to him or her.

This was my first attemp at making ruffles, here is a tutorial I found helpful!

 I used pre-made bias tape for the ties.

Here is our messy kitchen table! Hoping for a desk soon  so I can re-locate all of my crafting!

 Here it is!

Last Minute Card {DIY}

Most of you already saw these pictures on Instagram or Facebook . For those of you who were wondering how they were made I thought I would share a quick post. They are actually really easy to make and the embellishments on the blank card and envelope took less them 10 MINUTES!  Here is what you will need:

{1} Blank Card and envelope. (if you are really crafty you can Make your card and Envelope from card stock. I bought mine from MICHAELS. They have a ton of color options.

{2} Martha Stewart Printmaking Silk Screens. (That's how I made the letters and Fish) These are my secret weapon, I use them from everything! She has a variety of packs, with many different themes. They can be used on any surface with any kind of paint, and they can be washed and used over and over again!

{3} Craft Paint and Washi Tape. Can be bought at any craft store.

Honestly I had no intentions of making this card, but every time I made the hour drive to town I forgot to buy one. Luckily, I have a pretty extensive craft collections, and I had all of these supplies at our house. Now that I know how easy it is, I might be making handmade cards more often!

Finally!!!

Finally it’s time! We can share with the world that we are expecting!  Well we may have procrastinated a bit, because in this picture I am 14 weeks pregnant. So here it is, our announcement! Hopefully this baby page is a place where we can share with you stories and pictures of us learning how to become parents. I think you might have a few good laughs if you stick around.

Really...

To post and not publish until this is real....

I'm still in disbelief; I never thought that test would say Pregnant!

I've never been the best secret keeper, writing a secret posts will be a great coping mechanism :-) Today is September 3^rd and 10 days ago, I found out I was pregnant! Were we trying, you ask? Not really. In fact, I was so confident I wasn’t pregnant I didn’t even tell Mikie I was taking a pregnancy test, ooopps.  We thought we would really start trying this fall, but surprises are good right? Now we are expecting a little miracle the first week in May. Right now we are 2 days shy of 6 weeks, and our first doctor’s appointment is on September 10^th (our two year anniversary).

So many emotions accompany this little surprise! After pure shock, and the ‘what have we done’ feeling went away, I felt truly blessed and excited! I quickly realized I need to give every piece of fear and anxiety up to the Lord and trust this is His plan for me. I know I will continually be battling these emotions and I know this will be a time that will grow me, change me, and  push me to become more like HIM. I’m excited and want to tell everyone! I will cautiously await the second trimester, and then I will publish this posts!

{DIY Fall Wreath}

I've not been very good at posting lately, with my Job switching to part time I'm excited to have more time for new projects and more posting! Here is the latest:

 

Ohh intsagram, how you make it so much easier to share my life with the rest of the world! Wish I would have used my 'nice' camera to take pictures of the process, but my phone is so much more convenient! 

After searching Pinterest  for a few days I finally found an easy, affordable wreath idea for the fall. I used two differently tutorials to help me figure out the details of making the basic French styled burlap wreath. Then I added a fall ribbon to make it a bit more festive! The 'fall ribbon' is easy to remove, so I'm planning on using this wreath for many different seasons with different embellishments! 

I bought all of my supplies from Michaels for under $25! 

You will need:
2 rolls of Burlap Ribbon
Festive Ribbon
Scissors
Floral Wire
Wire Wreath (If you get a larger size wreath you will need more burlap)
You will also need at least 2 hours to complete the eniter project :-)

Here are the tutorials I used : 'The Sassy Momma' & 'My Crazy Good Life'

These blogs have a ton a details and measurements, I found them very helpful! Ok, now go have fun making your wreath!  
 

[The Addition}

First comes brother in law, then come baby niece! Isn't she perfect? Here are few pictures I took when I met this precious little girl!