tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740872031001695552024-03-05T09:04:54.083-08:00That Morris FamilyWhy buy when you can DIYThe Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-9896149189648433592012-09-25T15:06:00.002-07:002012-09-25T15:44:50.427-07:00Never give up<br />
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It took us 7.5 years of persisting (never give up on your child) with Dr's, OT specialist, teachers and finally a behavioral therapist that spent the day testing and playing with Logan to officially determine he is extremely gifted and given all the info and traits has Asperger's (official medical diagnosis). With the right direction and resources our (according to the professional) extremely gifted child can do ANYTHING he puts his mind too! It's exciting and over whelming all at once. <br />
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So let's back up....way back....@ four months old Logan went in for a check up, there the pediatrician noticed something wasn't right and off we went to our first ever specialist for an official diagnosis of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torticollis" target="_blank">torticollis </a><span style="color: blue;">and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypotonia" target="_blank">hypotonia</a></span>(very mild form of cerebral palsy) now you might be thinking what the heck does this have to do with him being smart?? Well I don't really know but we like to think because he, from the get go, lacked a physical ability like most babies aka being able to hold his own head up learned to cope with life differently he has always been attuned to stuff around him, never showed interest in being a holy terror on 2 feet, he took his sweet time developing physically and was soaring beyond kids his age mentally.<br />
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He spent many months doing physical therapy to strengthen his weak muscles to learn to sit up, crawl and finally walk at 18 months, it was all very difficult (WE cried a lot) he would much rather sit and play puzzles or be read to any day. He didn't want to run, jump and play he wanted to LEARN he was accused many times during group therapy play sessions of being autistic he counted before he was 2 read before he was 3 and was usually socially quiet but our plate was so full just getting him to walk or run that the other things went unnoticed or we thought of course he's a genius he's our child ;) but as he learned to run, jump and play we began to wonder if he really was exceptional.<br />
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Enter elementary school. Nothing like being smack dab in the middle of a group of your peers to make you stand out! Day one of Kindergarten his teacher knew he was smart. We were blessed to have her to make us realize it too and to be persisitant in his educatoin and to find answers to our questions of why he does certain things that we were told he would out grow and 2 years later FINALLY he was referred to another professional for some REAL answers.<br />
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It was scary and real for me to leave him with her knowing she would be picking at every aspect of his very being but we struggle daily to make life good for him. Anyone who knows Logan knows he's a special kid. Sweet, kind, smart but I really know him and I see obstacles in front of him every day, that I don't know how to move. So was this really for him or for us...his parents?? We want to be able to help him just like we help Ava live and thrive everyday and that means ANSWERS so we know what direction to go, so we know how to help him and not hurt or hinder his development. And yes I hate to LABEL my child but hell let's do it - Ava is a DIABETIC and if I didn't seek the answer to that very hard question...well....her future would have been grim!<br />
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So please parents no matter what follow your instincts, get Answers and help your child, PLEASE. I am sure after a little time and lot of resources I will feel better about everything we will be able to help Logan grow and thrive just like we do every day for Ava and heck maybe some day his genius brain will solve some of lifes very complicated issues like disease, war or politics!<br />
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Wish us luck on this crazy ride our family calls life because every day it just get's more interesting!<br />
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for more info see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asperger_syndrome I read this and my heart sunk deeper and deeper. Just the first paragraph summed it up for me...what I see in him everyday! The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-61287000643161136062012-08-02T19:47:00.001-07:002012-08-02T19:47:34.645-07:00$5 Old School Samsonite Luggage Makover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A neighbor(well neighborhood friend) had a set of awesome (maybe not in her opinion) dingy, needed some TLC Samsonite luggage (BTW train case, carry on and suit case :O) She was going to donate or toss it and I very kindly asked to have it and I don't even think she bat a lash at it and probably felt sorry for me a little ;) So it sat for a LOOOOOONNNNGGGGG time in the garage till I decided exactly what to do and so far the "carry on" is all I have tackled but it was soooooo worth it. I documented my afternoon spent along side this little gem to share with you! So dig out your old hard sided suit case (cause don't we all have those laying around?!) if you don't own one apparently you can get them every where for 5 dollars....I just never seem to find those deals and some spay paint and get busy! <br />
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Hard-sided Suitcase (in case you weren't following)<br />
1 yard of cheap fabric mine was $2 a yard!!<br />
Spray adhesive (usually in the glue isle)<br />
elbow grease ( sponge, soap, steel wool, magic eraser)<br />
Spray Paint ( I used Krylon Ballet Slipper pink)<br />
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I know I said FIVE dollars, I only had to purchase the paint and fabric (technically I had the fabric so really just paint) I'm assuming everyone owns a whole room of craft supplies here ;) <br />
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<b>Step one:</b> Apply Elbow grease to shell of case (this means scrub it good) <br />
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<b>Step 2:</b> tape off the metal parts - I only opted to tape the very top lock thing and handle not the ones the run all along the sides that is far too tedious for me.<br />
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<b>Step 3:</b> Paint I did 3 even coats each side and 2 for the bottom - I painted the snot out of it! let it dry REALLY good. <br />
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<b>Step 4: </b>Remove tape and rip out the guts ( I left the padding since it was stuck pretty good<br />
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<b>Step 5:</b> use the liner as a template to cute new pretty fabric I left a couple inch allowance to make sure I got it all covered<br />
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<b>Step 6: </b>lay pretty fabric in the case pinch the pleats in the corners with your fingers till it all looks pretty and lays flat<br />
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<b>Step 7:</b> Gently fold fabric back and start spraying glue according to the directions from working in small sections from the middle out wards doing pleated corners last.<br />
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<b>Step 8: </b>Trim away access with a sharp razor. I intend to hot glue trim around the raw edges but couldn't fully commit to my small pom-pom trim idea ;O so YES hot glue trim over raw edges. (this step is a little tricky, go slow work in small sections and trim around locks or what have you to make it lay nice)<br />
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<b>OPTIONAL:</b> I used freezer paper(print letter outline, iron on to fabric for stability cut and remove paper - revealing a perfectly cut fabric monogram) to make my letter <span style="font-size: large;">a</span> and used modge podge to stick it on and used the access fabric for the ribbon sash which in my daughters opinion really makes it "asobutely pretty"(she's 4 and knows what she likes) after all this one's for her so <i>what princess wants princess gets</i>!<br />
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I''m sure you have nothing better to do on a beautiful sunny day then spend it outside with a dirty old suitcase - at least you can say your just trying to make the world a prettier place :)<br />
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This just in*****************My husband suggested clear coating it to with stand the beating of the 4 year old - will do ASAP!The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-72694429333992517822012-06-04T09:25:00.003-07:002012-06-04T14:50:04.415-07:00ThankfulIt might sound crazy that after these last couple years for me to sit here and type that I couldn't be more thankful for all the hard times that left me with a heavy heart and that it is those same hard times that have also lifted me up and have me realizing all the things I have to be thankful for....Since Ava's diaversary(May 27th ) and yesterdays 5k I have been finding myself reflecting and so thankful for how far we have come...<br />
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Thankful for my brave daughter fighting diabetes like champ after being diagnosed at 2 its not something she always understands but something she always faces with a can do attitude(wish we could all have faith like her)!<br />
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Thankful for the last 2 years of learning treating and living with the disease, which has taught me to trust my self, to have faith in the future and confidence.<br />
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Thankful for family whether near or far I know they all truly love and care and may not be what I expected, needed or always hoped for but there are circumstances that I have to realize might cause the unexpected, change needs and hope goes on.<br />
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Thankful for my husband who although I am tough to love has continued to be by my side never swaying, always ready to catch me when I fall. He is stronger then words can describe and patient beyond all doubt. I am so lucky to have been in the right place at the right time. To have made a friendship with him first to have fallen in love and to have married him and be blessed with two mouths to feed.<br />
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Thankful that his love is devoted and thankful I get to experience this kind of love.<br />
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Thankful that our love isn't always perfect but it always comes right back around to where it needs to be<br />
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Thankful for losing my job (that place can suck it) thankful to call it an utter waste of 6+ years of my life to know that in this life time I shall not waste a minute more stuck doing something I hate just to make a dollar!<br />
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Thankful to have found my creative passion and thankful for hope that one day I will support my family on my love, drive and passion and nothing less<br />
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Thankful my children have picked up some of my best qualities(lord knows I have some not great ones too)<br />
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Thankful for my brilliant and loving son who will be nothing less then his father<br />
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Thankful for my childhood as broken as some people think it might have been, they don't know, what they should know is that it made me who I am today.<br />
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Thankful for my few true friends who love me, lift me up and are always there when I need them. I know it's not easy to love me but they do it anyways. They love my family more then they need to and are so understanding when it's so hard to understand.<br />
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Thankful for a roof over my head, chickens in my yard, piles of laundry and dinners to be made. <br />
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Thankful for being humbled by all the hard times and looking forward to dancing in the rain rather then waiting for the storm to pass <br />
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We may be face to face with a disease raging war on our tiny daughter, hard times with my marriage(stress can kill a person!), miss understanding from people who aren't in my shoes, lost my job, etc...but all I can say is I am so thankful, humbled and grateful.<br />
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I had the joy of participating in the Heaven can wait 5K yesterday and try as I might I will never be able to understand what some of these women have to face and I pray that I never will. However, I do know that a beautiful YOUNG women did lose her battle and left behind 2 young boys(babies really), a loving husband and an entire family who will never forget her amazing smiling face. I run for her, I hope for her children and I am Thankful with a heavy heart to have known her and her story and thankful that I get to see her boys still smile to this day(way to go dad!). Alyssa I know you are loved and missed like crazy and I hope someday for you, your family, for everyone that some day there is a cure! <br />
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Thankful....The list goes on <br />
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I suppose thankful is not an easy thing to say or be, and don't get me wrong it's easy to complain about all the same things too but when I remember what some families strife is I can't help but think it's a shame to live a life of complaints when after all we are living, something not everyone gets to do...<br />
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So bring it on universe because I now know I can look back and someday be thankful for all the hard times that let me be....The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-38103241456208797922012-05-22T19:32:00.000-07:002012-05-23T09:48:58.468-07:00Yay! It's finally here!<br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">3/4 yard of 45” wide fabric</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b> </b><i>Cotton or home dec (</i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">pre-washed preferred)</b></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">16” x 16” OR 18x18 pillow form</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Visit me @ http://www.facebook.com/SewWithRachel.</span></u></b></div>
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<br /></div>The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-49545378672819336792012-05-18T15:18:00.002-07:002012-05-22T20:13:46.942-07:00Will, Jimmy and Jake<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I don't claim to be a photographer and I barely know the bare minimums to get
my camera of auto mode. What I do know is how fast children grow and how
great it is to have pictures (good ones) to look back on. So every time
I get out my camera I try my hardest to make sure memories are being
caught. Enjoy my latest manual mode photo shoot of baby Will and his
brothers. Jake the oldest is autistic and from what his mom says never
looks at the camera but a little game of peek a boo changed that right
up for me :) Thanks again Shanna for letting the boys partake in my
amateur photography practice!<img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGG3AK_Bw-n7J3p8HR89tTfgD75C2zqdbXoJ3i88HHSQOjpEXm-6Ce5z9mpEk61dHa52w_yi2M374WlMgfda5V63QZqU6HjdWAVfswuHbZZrDxOdBAkdZ7J6ciRRSDhqijF2SEeOSNMg/s320/2012+1737B.jpg" width="320" /></div>
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</tbody></table>The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-7752237104407929092012-05-11T08:51:00.002-07:002012-05-11T08:51:34.623-07:00Layered Felt Flower Clippie DIY<br />
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<b>Supplies:</b><br />
<b>Sizzix Big kick or Big Shot or Cuttle bug</b><br />
<b>Cuttle Bug Flowers die #1 (currently 4.99 @ cricut.com!) </b><br />
<b>Felt wool or Eco-felt </b><br />
<b>Button </b><br />
<b>Thread and Needle </b><br />
<b>Hot Glue </b><br />
<b>Hair Clip</b><br />
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<i> (I didn't not plan to post this or I would have taken at least a couple more pics ;)</i><br />
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This is one of the easiest felt flower hair doo dads I have made in a while. In fact I made about a dozen yesterday most of them in my 4 year old assistant choices of colors ;) I have seen them on etsy <b>a lot</b> and thought "how simple and cute" Plus you can layer all sorts of colors to match outfits. I made one I like to call raspberry orange creamsicle, hot pink, orange, cream and light pink layered up. I think so far that's my favorite one :) <br />
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<b>FIVE </b>easy steps and a little creativity and your on your way to a small business plan ;) ok that is if you can market and part with some of these cute little things! Or pry them from the grips of your fashion forward four year old!<br />
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<b>1: Cut one of each size from the cuttle big die out of your color choice of felt </b><br />
(ie: cream and YES these tiny dies will cut felt, that is really all I use my Sizzix for I DON'T SCRAP BOOK :O) <br />
<b>2: Stack them nicely together place button on top and sew button on with a few stitches </b><br />
(make sure to start from the bottom so you loose threads aren't on top of the flower)<br />
<b>3: Cut two little<i> leaves</i> and place as shown on the bottom with a little hot glue</b><br />
<b>4: attach to hair clip, barrette, headband etc...</b><br />
<b>5: Cut one more smaller circle scallop to finish the bottom of the clip so you can't see the leaves glued on or the glue adhering the flower to the hair clip (optional but very professional ;) </b><br />
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Enjoy....its hard to stop dreaming up all the fun color combo's for summer! TIP: Make 2 and put them on a cute set of piggies!<br />
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<br />The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-43748195172642246882012-05-07T09:14:00.001-07:002012-05-07T09:22:46.060-07:00DIY EASY Garden Box<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2 complete garden box's and up-cycled retaining wall to fire pit all my handy work! </td></tr>
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This was stupid easy and all I had requested for mother's day but lucky me it was so easy it was done a week early just in time for nice weather (be for warned also request that your strapping husband fills them for you...I can barely move my arms after all the filling and emptying of the wheel barrow!) <b>Does that mean I still get a gift for mothers day??</b><br />
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(<i>Lowe's disclaimer - we attempted to go to home depot but all the employees were the least happy least helpful group of people I have ever encountered plus they didn't have the cuts of wood we needed, so we tried to give them a chance but I honestly almost always go to Lowes so I am comfortable making my rounds there</i>)<br />
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<b>Supplies: </b>(for one box 4 foot by 5 foot and 16 inches tall)<br />
2"x 8'x 10 foot<br />
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2"x 8"x 8 foot<br />
<strike>(heaven forbid I don't know the proper wood lingo, thanks to the Mr. This should read correctly for you!)</strike><br />
(2x4 if you don't just have one laying around like us hoarders)<br />
Weed stopper<br />
Screws or BIG nails <br />
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<b>Did I mention 2 of these bad boy's only cost about 40 BUCKS! </b><br />
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Here's the best part :D Have Lowes cut both boards in half, all the hard work is done and now they are easy to load in the back of the car. <strike>We always fight over strapping lumber to the top of the car and I always think he is going to chop is fingers off when cutting large boards so extra bonus less arguing through out the process :O </strike><br />
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Now here is the tricky part: We had pieces of 2x4 laying around to brace the corners and the front middles, if you don't NO biggie get one 2x4 from Lowes and if you bat your lashes hard enough they will cut it in to 12 inch section for you as well.<br />
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<b>Assembly</b> : Make your top then the bottom by screwing the sides to the front and backs with a drill, don't have one?! Well maybe BIG nails will work :D galvanized so they won't rust.<br />
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Stack them together and attach the pieces of 2x4 in the corners and on the front middle and back to secure!<br />
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**I opted to staple weed stopper onto the bottom and trimmed away excess***<br />
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Done! Now fill - warning this takes a lot of dirt and time! Each was about 5 or 6 loads in the worlds largest wheel barrow :( I am one tired but happy mama today!<br />
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Another FROG! Our back yard is a frog retreat ;) I have been moving them to a secure location where I am fairly certain they are being eaten by the neighbor's cats...oops!<br />
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<span style="color: cyan;">Off to collect goodies for said DIY Garden Box's! HAPPY SPRING!</span><br />
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<br />The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-59673613174275828322012-05-04T11:57:00.002-07:002012-05-04T11:57:43.380-07:00Call Me Rehab Rachel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Given enough spray paint I could change the world" not sure who owns that quote but it's totally me. Especially now that I have discovered Zinzer in a can. I am pretty sure anything could be painted with that stuff....<br />
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Following this post soonly is going to be a gallery of allll the things I have "Rehabbed" with a little love a lot of sanding and primer ;) Hoping it will inspire people to see the beauty in the ugly things. ( list of items, FREE dresser, Free wing back chair, Gold Huge plastic mirror, coffee table, Desk and more!)<br />
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My recent Rehab was the worlds <i>UGLIEST</i> table.<br />
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I am always looking for furniture (when I need it, <strike>because lord knows I have too much</strike>) that has character since we live in a newer house lacking character. I have been severely struggling with ideas for the bonus room aka my sewing (class)room and had a few good friends swing by to get me out of my rut all three confirmed put a table in the middle so I ventured on to craigs list for a few days looking for a table I liked and was in my teeny price range....then I spotted it, a 70's solid wood, laminate top, covered in years of food grime and lacquer for the mere price of 25 bucks. What made me want this hideous table?! It has GREAT legs ;) I am a total leg girl when it comes to furniture! I made the purchase for 20 bucks and my husband <strike>could not believe he</strike> was having to lug it home but I was confident it had great potential and was the perfect size for the awkward room. <br />
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I sanded for a day, primed for a day, and painted for an afternoon and I LOVE it (all for the cost of the table I owned primer and paint!:) Proof is in the pudding folks. <b>Re-use, Reduce, Re-Cycle making the world a better place for my little ones in more ways then one</b>! So before you toss something out <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">put some lipstick on that pig </span></b>and see what you think of it :)The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-62895808504077991292012-04-05T17:03:00.001-07:002012-04-06T08:31:50.263-07:00Pink Life Support<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9cHLStjyHuIvZCBnXe_O35BlJKj72PGyejf_JgbTpbyV3l8DEzZXkiOhctH9jKz8OPle60AcxLDuK_NPHXgZ62qjL0Q1alJ0Tdcl6IexwWfKf3B5pCk8XuX-JwMTsye_BXfcRa4fqQ/s1600/pump.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ9cHLStjyHuIvZCBnXe_O35BlJKj72PGyejf_JgbTpbyV3l8DEzZXkiOhctH9jKz8OPle60AcxLDuK_NPHXgZ62qjL0Q1alJ0Tdcl6IexwWfKf3B5pCk8XuX-JwMTsye_BXfcRa4fqQ/s1600/pump.jpg" /></a></div>My time has been consumed by a tiny little girl and her tiny pink pump. YES! We switched from MDI (multiple daily injections of insulin) to an insulin pump a Minimed from Medtronic and <i>yes</i> she got to pick the color :) I don't think she would have allowed it any other way.<br />
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Now I had mixed feeling about using an insulin pump, and sometimes I still feel that way, but I can tell already that we have chosen the best method for her. She's able to have a little more freedom and not so many bombs of insulin. Or as the pump starter nurse here said "think of it as bullets of insulin instead of grenades". Which means before we would give her a big shot of insulin which tends to sit under the skin and all be absorbed at once which caused Little Miss to have very high blood sugar levels caused from the food she consumed then low's from the big dose of insulin. Now she is able to have the same insulin but with more of a drip affect so her body absorbs it over time rather then all at once. I have noticed a big difference in just the 2 short weeks it has been and while she doesn't' LOVE getting her "sticker" aka catheter or infusion set inserted(every 3 days) it certainly is nice to be able to just push a couple buttons and not have to poke her little body with a needle 5 times a day.<br />
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</tbody></table>And on top of all those good things we also have a live log right there on the pump so we can look at how much and when her last dose was, no more guessing, HEY don't JUDGE, we are insulin giving robots and it's hard to remember when your going through the motions on little sleep....do you remember how many breaths you took at 8:08am?! Didn't think soooooooo :) so now we know we aren't missing things and if I panic I can double check.<br />
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Now with all that greatness does come some bad news....mostly I can live with it cause let's face it, DIABETES SUCKS AND I WOULDN'T WISH IT ON MY WORST ENEMY.....MAYBE JOSEPH KONY ;)So the bad news: well, there's no long acting insulin so if the pump has a kink in the tube or something happens, tough cookies, we are on high alert when there is high blood sugars(which are still happening, we have fine tuning to do) <b><i>and</i></b> my daughter is connected to a <i>machine,</i> all be it pink and small but it is still a reminder that insulin is keeping her alive and it isn't a cure but a way to manage her disease which in the past would have caused her a slow painful death! Boy am I glad for technology. We still have to check her blood sugar<b> FREQUENTLY</b> and at <b>NIGHT </b>(There is no true rest for me/us) and Finding a place for the pump to hang out comfortably on her little body is a challenge....hence another reason I am MIA, working on a great affordable juvenile diabetes pump pouch. <i>I always find a necessary reason to sew even in the dark cloud that is diabetes. </i>It's in my blood like a disease ;)<br />
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So there you have it! I am missing from blog land and or my friends and family recently due to a <i>tiny pink life saving machine</i>!!! Which I am utterly thrilled to have in my home each and every day!The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-29018566398523863002012-03-25T20:12:00.002-07:002012-03-25T20:50:48.844-07:00Sneak peak ;O Kids BathroomA few more finishing touches need to be made but really just a few so far I <3 it!!!!<br />
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</tbody></table>The before picture is still stuck in jpeg land :D but imagine large contractor mirror and pukish colored walls that about sums it up :O when it's all done I will be sure to provide a before so you can appreciate how refreshing the after is! Happy Spring Break!The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-10377306391879614642012-03-23T14:10:00.000-07:002012-03-23T14:10:01.538-07:00Obsessed, addicted, Can't get enough....Goodwill!!! I HAVE to go there at least once a week! I literally begin to have withdrawls. I am not sure why I feel that way...I often think I am missing out on something and if I don't go NOW it will be gone. And the truth is just that! I have tremendous luck there but I think it's because I go there sooooo often I know what to look for, I know the in's and out's of the place. If you don't second hand shop and often, chances are your probably missing out too! This week ( and I hope to do this post twice a month at least) I found a pair of boots I have been eying for 2 years! The first year a co-worker(yes I used to have a real JOB!) came in wearing the cutest gray tone boots. Real leather, just enough heal, not to pointy or round toe and of all places she got them at Target! For...get this... 50 bucks! So I rushed down there and NOTHING. I was heart broken....so I went on line not my size, and have yet to have that color in my size. So this week strollin' a long with not much luck I meandered over to the books with the little miss, she gets a book every time we go amongst other great things. On the way to books we passed by the shoes and what to my wondering eye did appear???? The BOOTS, the boots I have been dying to have in mint condition, size sticker on the bottom still attached, they fit like gloves....for feet of course and were $7.99(goowill pricing is soooo random!)!!! I am sure the people in the store thought I was crazy squealing with delight at a pair of used boots and little miss was like sheesh...."find me in the books woman" I pranced around in the store wearing the boots happy as could be, I decided to keep looking after all my "new" boots need a new outfit....right?? So this weeks find.....<br />
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Brand new target brand fair isle skirt XXL yep I still bought it and altered that baby! 6.99<br />
Awesome like new gray Old Navy sweater - 4.99<br />
and the BOOTS! 7.99<br />
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Little miss got a great leap frog toy, brand new cream with black dot tights and book, no surprise there...I also managed to find a gray rosette'ish neck line long sleeve tee( we have snow on the ground spring or not) and a leopard print sweater which I have been keeping my eye out for - my grand total 38 and some change!!!<br />
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You may not always do as well as me since I seem to have the goodwill gods shining down on me ;) Good luck thrifting!The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-42459729197119659302012-03-21T10:39:00.000-07:002012-03-21T10:39:20.059-07:00Making Diabetes Comfortable<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8PMQ_awfDByLpHixqX_kK65sAEKXGb5QXD5Wt8HN8cMpC_dptKhAf3oGTuTD_ujEF6oE-5tJAl3emAsvWX4FP_Zgb9XVyND_M1Iq-eKGQwV3QkRYcBOAGjOIvfC5yms7QnsJbBZC4A/s1600/mar12+046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8PMQ_awfDByLpHixqX_kK65sAEKXGb5QXD5Wt8HN8cMpC_dptKhAf3oGTuTD_ujEF6oE-5tJAl3emAsvWX4FP_Zgb9XVyND_M1Iq-eKGQwV3QkRYcBOAGjOIvfC5yms7QnsJbBZC4A/s320/mar12+046.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We have our insulin pump start fast approaching and to prepare Ava we have been having her wear the pump around to get used to it. The only problem we have encountered is bed time. She has NO desire to wear it to bed and I don't blame it's a little bulky for a little one and she sleeps like a tornado always laying on her front back and sides the one night we tried it I went in after she fell asleep to find it on the floor. Now mind you it will be tethered to her which in my mind causes a bigger issue! Having to replace an infusion set when the darn thing gets thrown across the room ;) so I brain stormed some ideas with her a pocket in her jammies....NOPE, a stuffed animal....NOPE and pocket on her pillow....NOPE a comfy soft waist band to help reduce the bulk....MAYBE plus she can wear it under dress's and what not so really whats the loss?! Nothing! We will keep trying till it works for her but she is pretty pleased with her Yoga band pump holder :D It was super basic so I documented how I did it. Just in case anyone else out there needs one and has a talented friend or mommy to make it! <br />
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<b>Yoga Band Pump Pouch Tutorial</b><br />
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<b>Supplies:</b> 16 inches of knit fabric <br />
Velcro the softer the better some can be really stiff I happened to have some cheap quieter softer stuff<br />
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Sewing machine and what-nots - Insulin Pump or measurements will help too - if not Ava's is about 2x3 and about 1 inch wide (it's a junior size)<br />
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Cut fabric 16 inches by waist measurement plus 3 for Ava it was 16x23" (20+3)<br />
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1: Fold fabric in half so it's 8x waist and sew/serge long edge (my sewn edge was the 23 inch measurement)<br />
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3: pres seam open or to one side if you serged it<br />
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4: fold with seam on the inside of the fold Serge or zig zag stitch the short edges shut - now it should measure about 4x W<br />
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5: place pump in side long folded fabric and mark along the sides from top to bottom to create a pocket so the pump won't slide around the whole waist band<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Leave enough room on sides to accommodate pump width</td></tr>
</tbody></table>6: Sew the top layers together minus the area you marked for the pump<br />
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7: sew from top to bottom where you marked for the pump pocket - mine isn't directly in the middle as I assume she will wear it to the side slightly but anything works it will end up being a tube really ;)<br />
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8: attach velcro to the back making sure soft faces in, scratchy out, I did an additional soft strip to make up for clothing and what not being on or off<br />
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I make: A LOT: and I have been <strike>holding</strike> hording this polka dot fabric for something fabulous for the little miss. And wouldn't you know I had plenty of fabric and just the right amount of black elastic for this tutorial: <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-the-circle-skirt.html">http://www.danamadeit.com/2008/07/tutorial-the-circle-skirt.html</a><br />
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In case you are wondering Ava is about a 4t and her broke down measurements according to the geometry were 3.8 inches for the waist(22+2, don't judge she's got a nice layer of baby fat;) and 13 inches in length =) The wide elastic probably should have been longer but I used 19 inches(that's all I had left) 20" would have been great!<br />
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This was super easy because I slightly cheated and opted to only serge the edges rather then trying to fold and hem a curved line(so frustrating for me but totally do-able) and fast. Fast and easy + DIY = ME!<br />
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She is so super excited to wear it too! Oh and of course twirl for hours....it's a weird thing she does daily anyways :) This tut was easy to follow, the math yes scary but really NOT that bad and I can only imagine how much funner this would be with an additional layer....coming up next ! Thanks Danamadeit!<br />
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**Actions shots**<br />
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Ava is on the heels of her 4th birthday and is really getting into imaginative play and BARBIES seem to be her toy of choice the last few days....maybe because she can talk her big brother into playing with her (I think it has something to do with barbie eye candy but gross! Let's just say he's s super sweet hunk of a brother!) She has a random assortment of barbie stuff all bought by her grandparents :D I decided if she was really into it how hard can it be to make her some non-scandalous dress's turns out NOT thanks to <a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2010/08/barbie-dress-tutorial.html">craftiness is not optional's tutorial</a>! She is totally in love with the first dress I made and I see many more in our future. I made a few slight modifications but in general this is a great tutorial and definitely a great way to use up all my scraps of fabric! Off to find some shoes today for her random barbie collections to coordinate with all the new dress's we've dreamed up!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lining up her barbies - so toddler and taking their picture :O so me!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">what a GREAT brubba!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Muah! These 2 really love eachother</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-45043521564726808032012-03-18T19:01:00.001-07:002012-03-18T19:48:07.635-07:00Great beginner clutch or makeup bag<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished product measures 8 1/4 x 5 closed on flat bottom </td></tr>
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This fold over style bag uses very simple sewing technique to construct and very little fabric. It would be great for makeup, it's super light weight so you can keep it in your purse or luggage. Makes a quick easy gift..Bridesmaids perhaps!<br />
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2 pieces of outer fabric 9(W)x10(L)<br />
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2 pieces of liner fabric also 9x10<br />
**I used decor weight for both if your using lighter fabric cut 2 pieces of fusible interfacing 9x10 and fuse to wrong side of outer fabric<br />
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3-4 inch piece of cord elastic or 1/4 inch what ever you have on hand - a hair tie would even work :) <br />
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1 button any size or style just make sure you elastic will loop over it comfortably.<br />
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3/8 inch seam allowances (more then 1/4 less then half or any of those will be fine this one isn't seamstress science) <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">1: Sew outer pieces right side together along the length sides and bottom(not the top!) set aside</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Repeat step 1 for lining.</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">2: Press all seams open and line up corners for pleated bottom, measure 1.5 inches down from corner and make a straight line and sew along the line repeat for lining. Trim 1/2 inch from sewn lines press open with iron.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinned and marked 1.5 inch from corner seam</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">3: Place right sides together matching side seams. Pin along the top leaving a spot for a 3 inch opening in the front CENTER of the bag(either part is the front for now) for turning.Sew 3/8 inch from edge except for the 3 inch opening.</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">sewn top edge with 3" opening for turning</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;">4: Turn bag through opening it will look like below....then gently push lining into outer, lining up all the seams and bottom. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">5: Press top seam carefully lining them up and the 3 inch gap seam allowance. Form a loop with elastic placing raw ends in the gap in the center front of the bag (to find the center I lined up the side seams and pressed the center line with my iron) pin or hold elastic in place and begin sewing the top shut with a 1/4 inch top stitch from edge all the way around back stitching a couple times across elastic to secure. I added an additional small back and forth zigzag stitch to secure my tiny elastic loop ;) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF83dV1rnQM0ukjxoBHOQwARSiuMxSQjVmBocMY2iVMLTlm_LMZu-lC5i_hDU8gNX6sBmyOQEexGfD4iZPrhE5-7o0Z_1F6cfGs1VWs9VHk5C-8tZn5nZ29P9rGi2Cw8WAz9AqDlXa-Q/s1600/mar12+005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF83dV1rnQM0ukjxoBHOQwARSiuMxSQjVmBocMY2iVMLTlm_LMZu-lC5i_hDU8gNX6sBmyOQEexGfD4iZPrhE5-7o0Z_1F6cfGs1VWs9VHk5C-8tZn5nZ29P9rGi2Cw8WAz9AqDlXa-Q/s200/mar12+005.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">6: On the center front of the bag measure 5 inches down and make a mark. Sew button directly over you mark going through both outer and liner. Tie off button from the inside and trim ends(I used fray check to hold the knot, I use it for everything ;) </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Example of a more recent sewing project - toddler messenger bag - padded, lined and handmade ruffle</td></tr>
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If you sew it they will come?? Well maybe if I offer to help them sew it they will come ;) As many of my friends and family know it has been my <a href="http://pinterest.com/rachelmorris/sewing-studio/" target="_blank"><u style="color: magenta;">dream</u></a> since being unemployed to teach sewing to ALL ages, preferably beginner because I think EVERYONE should know how to sew,of course I would love to help people beyond their imaginations.<br />
Sew...I mean,<b> so</b> today while on a family outing we ran into Hancock fabric to get some gray fabric(really that's all I was looking for) and came across a couple scoping out some discontinued sewing machines for their 9 year old daughter who wants to learn to sew. One thing led to another and then I was offering up my services to teach their daughter to sew....and they informed me the manager of Hancock Fabrics is looking for someone to to teach classes but hasn't had the right person come along...Me!<br />
Is it possible I was being summoned to follow my dreams? In the middle of a fabric store....(Ironic)<br />
I really had put my dream on the back burner not knowing the need, but sewing is such a modern trendy thing to do(and my PASSION), it's popping up every where, for all walks of life. It only makes sense that in this PO-dunk town with little options(and high cost) that I offer to teach as well as give people more variety, personalized services and a modern perspective of crafting and sewing in today's modern world, none of this shirt making CRAP that's so old SCHOOL! People want to know how to sew and create what ever their heart dreams up, not some white collar boring stuff...Did I mention I couldn't pass up the killer deal on the same sewing machine I convinced that couple to buy?! So not only did I get gray fabric but <b>two new sewing machines</b> and the <span style="color: #cc0000;">fire</span> to get this dream started! So with out further a-do! I am officially embarking on my dream....Sewing lessons for all ages(well, almost all) private, groups and classes. My first priority...<b>Beginners</b>!<br />
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<b>Beginners Sewing Lesson</b>(ages 8 and up) <b>$35 - </b>(approx: 2.5 hours) List of supplies provided and limited sewing machines available if you don't have one. (private lesson or bring a friend/small group I will do my best to work with your schedule for the lesson)</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">How to use a Sewing Machine</span></span></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">: Bobbin winding and loading, threading a machine, stitch length, needle alignment, using the presser foot and back stitching. How to sew a straight line.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Tips</b>: How to clean and keep you machine clean and running, troubleshooting common sewing problems and how to keep sewing simple </span><b><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Beginner Project: </b>Envelope Pillow Cover. This project will include basic sewing skills to get you started. Pre-washing, cutting, pressing and sewing.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This Class is designed for someone BRAND new to sewing or curious about learning to sew or purchase a machine. If you <b>DON'T</b> have a machine please let me know as machine use is limited. </span></div>
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</tbody></table>The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-83298387679823198322012-03-15T16:57:00.002-07:002012-03-15T18:11:35.586-07:00MIA doing DIY =) classic!I have been totally MIA from what seems like everything! What have I been doing....well feels like nothing but that's not true ;) Almost completed the kids bathroom, decided to go with a Lego theme for the boys room a forever work in progress and attempting to fix up the bonus room which BTW houses a desk area, tv, futon for guests, toddler art table, and my sewing corner it's so difficult to cram all of that into ONE room and trying to make it flow has been mind boggling.....SO I decided to work on each corner at a time and hopefully if I keep a color scheme in mind it will all fall in place (one can hope!) So here is a little taste of where the Magic happens for me....MY Sewing corner (which is ever growing) still not complete but work in progress and the new BONES are up =) also note I put together the right book shelf, yes the one that was put together properly.....my hubby put together the left one its minor but the very top piece is upside down :O tee hee!<br />
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<b>PARDON my cell phone pictures I was too lazy to fetch my other lens....</b><br />
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</tbody></table>A quick break down of WHAT is here (in case you need one too!)<br />
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2 white (larger then I thought would be) bookshelves 27.84 ea @ Walmart<br />
1 Ikea <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50211104/" target="_blank">jokkmokk </a>Table I found this one at goodwill last year for 14.99<br />
1 long shelf(wider then I thought, from precious shelf set up) for across the top about $10 bucks :)<br />
I squeezed the shelf's together on one unit and put in a tension rod to hang works in progress or done items.<br />
The chair is a yard sale score that's been floating around for a while it was originally forest GREEN with a lovely country plaid seat then it was black with a not so great cream linen seat( it was at the dining room table for a time...ewe is all I have to say!) now it's white with yellow CHEVRON!<br />
the lamp - squint you might see it is from target clearance $15 with a cheap shade trimmed in POMPOMS (luv those things!)<br />
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The whole faux built in cost under $100 bucks plus I have ample storage and room to cut and sew on!<br />
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Still need to work on organizing, and getting some pics up or a cork board....hmm...so many ideas!The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-78988025729966920322012-03-06T11:28:00.003-08:002012-03-06T11:38:53.147-08:00Todler Messenger bag turned over night bag<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>My intention was for Ava to have a small bag she could fill with diabetic supplies, snack and toys. Usually she carries around a used grocery bag ;/ which is fine, she's all re-use, re-duce but she's beginning to look like a little old bag lady these days and quite frankly she needs to be responsible for her diabetic supplies sometimes too! I am SICK of her handing me stuff to carry ALL day! I feel like a bag lady too ;) so I searched the net and came across a super cute bag <b><a href="http://tiptoetango.com/2012/01/16/messenger-bag-tutorial/#comment-522" style="color: #e06666;" target="_blank">http://tiptoetango.com/2012/01/16/messenger-bag-tutorial/#comment-522 </a></b><br />
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I should have re-thought the dimensions(for my lil' toddler) but I didn't even question it till I held up the outer sewn pieces to her so now it's an over night bag instead. Which will be great for us when we bum our way into daddy's work things next week in Portland ;) So now this one is finished and I think I will be moving on to the one in my One Yard Wonders book ;p oy!<br />
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There is a couple things I didn't do to <b>save time</b>, obviously I didn't quilt the outer layers.....I did however heat and bond my felt and fabric together so it wouldn't shift.<br />
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Thirdly this WASN'T a time saver by any means!!! I decided to make my own ruffle (I didn't want to have to shower, get Ava ready, prepare a snack and go to the fabric store just for trim, but the ruffle is what really made me decide on <a href="http://tiptoetango.com/2012/01/16/messenger-bag-tutorial/#comment-522" target="_blank"><b>this</b></a> bag....WARNING do get ready, get child ready, prepare a snack, go to the fabric store and skip making your own! tee hee! It still needs a button she has her heart set on a heart :) IF you do decide to make your own mine was made very similar to this...<b style="color: #e06666;"><a href="http://tiptoetango.com/2011/12/28/ruffle-napkin-tutorial/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">http://tiptoetango.com/2011/12/28/ruffle-napkin-tutorial/</span></a></b> I did 2" cuts for the ruffle....I know I just said don't do it but I love these napkins! <br />
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This WHOLE bag was made from bit's and pieces of fabric and felt I already had, so this could potentially be a great <b><i>STASH</i></b> buster project. Oh and my strap is about 9x33 which is way too long for her but great for what it is now, an <b><span style="color: #e06666;">Over Night Bag</span>***</b><br />
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BIG Thanks to Tip Toe Tango for the adorable inspiration! http://tiptoetango.com/</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-21808497727661910982012-02-29T17:12:00.000-08:002012-02-29T17:12:00.077-08:00Love this Boy!!Finally a little sewing for the boy and some super duper bribing for pictures but as you can see he did enjoy himself a little but to get him to commit is so hard.....Bow ties available @ www.adoremade.etsy.com (including the one pictured, soon). Working on a pattern too....stay tuned! Also working on MANUAL MODE practice makes perfect I suppose when it comes to DSLR cameras!!! What better way to celebrate a snowy day?! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at those lips</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seriously no smiling ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">www.adoremade.etsy.com</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See I told you! He really loves a camera all up in his face from his crazy momma!! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-74590406387836503242012-02-28T17:16:00.000-08:002012-02-28T17:16:36.254-08:00manual modeI recently dove into the world of manual mode on my Cannon Digital SLR Camera it's a challenge and a joy all at once! Here's a couple of images from today that I adore! My daughter had a little eye color and lip color editing just for giggles :) I'm not by any means a photographer but IF you can release yourself from auto modes I think the skies the limit!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep that's a drop o' droll on his chin! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such a great little model face not too serious just right!</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-65366793408324222922012-02-28T09:03:00.000-08:002012-02-28T09:03:40.535-08:00FREE Pattern - Crocheted Face Scrubbers<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Cotton yarn face scrubbers are great for cleaning your face removing makeup and gently exfoliating. Lather with mild face wash, scrub rinse and scrub some more. Gentle enough to not irritate skin and small enough to dry and re-use. When they get dirty just toss them in the wash. Environmentally friendly and way better for your skin then synthetic material. Quick and easy enough to whip up ton's for gifts like mothers day ;) wink, wink.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Supplies:</b> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Cotton worsted weight yarn(I use <a href="http://www.sugarncream.com/" target="_blank">sugarncream</a>) </div><div style="text-align: left;">G hook (gauge isn't important just be consistent in hook size when making multiple) </div><div style="text-align: left;">Yarn needle, to thread in the ends</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>DC = Double Crochet </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">This is a great beginner pattern for working in the round too! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Face Scrubber:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">Ch3(counts as DC)</div><div style="text-align: left;">In 1st chain of ch3 (3rd from hook) 13 DC slip st to top of ch 3 to create a circle(total of 14 DC made)</div><div style="text-align: left;">Pull tail tight to close circle </div><div style="text-align: left;">Ch2(counts as DC) </div><div style="text-align: left;">DC crochet in same st as ch2, 2 Double in ea st around (total of 28 stitches including chain 2 ) </div><div style="text-align: left;">slip stitch to top of ch2 cut yarn and tie off </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
Weave loose ends on the back side to finish and press flat (you shouldn't have a cupping problem if you do get them wet lay them flat to dry)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Your done</b>!!! How easy! Tie them up with a little tag and it's a great easy gift!Or use them for your beautiful self...Soft enough to use for cleaning little ones too.</div><br />
<b>Don't Crochet?!</b> These are being listed @ www.adoremade.etsy.com =) gladly do custom colors too!The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-274332438275391602012-02-27T19:35:00.001-08:002012-02-27T19:36:10.208-08:00The Boys space themed 7th birthday party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQuwyOmZfW-T7WgqCaUHbRuaTCugpWHHqj-l5vuGCeY8YTLIsg9NbYXPEDg91aJdo1fbUfKBLH5Glyoq0EBTpxNWaNv7x0IRYgk919aZEHNqO1-jFXZhRDsS3P5xTf8JxJN9BiiMwgw/s1600/feb12+108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Favors:Milky way fun size, glow sticks, space erasers and other fun things :D</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My BABY!!! Handmade paper mache moon pinata!!! It turned out perfect!!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">She dressed her self! I did make her some adorable ruffle space pants - no go!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">game: Pop the alien -Green balloons with alien faces drawn on stuffed with candy :D</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gluten free cake pops: easy peasy - I use gf cupcakes from whole foods much em up with the frosting on roll them into a ball and dip in candy coating each cupcake makes about four which is great for her!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the moon cake pop complete with alien dude!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Mrs! Me the party maker, cleaner upper, baker etc...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">so much boy girl stuff in 1st grade its unreal!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet girls no boys party would be complete with out them :D </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQuwyOmZfW-T7WgqCaUHbRuaTCugpWHHqj-l5vuGCeY8YTLIsg9NbYXPEDg91aJdo1fbUfKBLH5Glyoq0EBTpxNWaNv7x0IRYgk919aZEHNqO1-jFXZhRDsS3P5xTf8JxJN9BiiMwgw/s1600/feb12+108.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwQuwyOmZfW-T7WgqCaUHbRuaTCugpWHHqj-l5vuGCeY8YTLIsg9NbYXPEDg91aJdo1fbUfKBLH5Glyoq0EBTpxNWaNv7x0IRYgk919aZEHNqO1-jFXZhRDsS3P5xTf8JxJN9BiiMwgw/s1600/feb12+108.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Happy Birthday to my little man! Your an amazing smart handsome mix of two of the greatest people on earth if I must say so myself! It was a BLAST to celebrate another wonderful milestone in my little mans life! looking forward to more....with maybe less party ;)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying one of his gifts, a book about space ~ me enjoying my favorite moment of the day with him....I adore the end of my days with this little guy, thought I should finally capture the moment just the other night! This picture is burned in my <b><span style="color: red;">heart</span></b> forever! </td></tr>
</tbody></table>The Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-34963590328822190052012-02-27T18:56:00.000-08:002012-02-27T18:56:42.201-08:00Toddler Sun hat<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">the little lady photo by: The Mrs. </td></tr>
</tbody></table> I pinned the pattern about a week ago and hit up the fabric store (girls trip) yesterday and bought a bunch of fabric that I had loosely planned for but it's all so fun and springy I thought "hey I should make that hat" so I started it last night and wouldn't you know we woke up to a blanket of snow :O just how my world turns....oh well the little lady is already planning on having one for every outfit for out beach trip in April :D these are addicting so unless you have the time don't even attempt! For your sewing pleasure I am linking the pattern I came across and the sew along I happened to find which is waaaayyyyyy easier then the way the book says it should be done( I am referring to this pattern also being in the <a href="http://oliverands.com/book/" target="_blank">Oliver and S book</a>) <br />
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Pattern and instructions:<cite> <a href="http://www.melaniefalickbooks.com/storage/STCCraft_OliverS_BucketHatPattern_.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.melaniefalickbooks.com/storage/STCCraft_OliverS_BucketHatPattern_.pdf</a></cite><br />
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Sew along (highly recommended) : <a href="http://alittlegray.blogspot.com/2011/08/lttsa-bucket-hats-part-3-look-no-hand.html">http://alittlegray.blogspot.com/2011/08/lttsa-bucket-hats-part-3-look-no-hand.html</a><br />
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</tbody></table>I am a PERFECTIONIST so I pressed and pressed every seem and top stitched every inch of the hat possible. It does run a little small too! I made the large for my very averaged sized small headed three year(who are we kidding almost FOUR!) old I think it will last her a couple years though but totally wearable xoxo enjoy!<br />
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Not a sewer?! Check out www.adoremade.etsy.comThe Mrs.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08465521755332857502noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774087203100169555.post-36181188560284657592012-02-21T11:33:00.003-08:002012-02-21T12:13:05.363-08:00Introducing.......adore!!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>I have operated under <a href="http://www.fortheloveboutique.etsy.com/" target="_blank">For The Love Boutique</a> for what feels like forever!!! The name was cute and worked for the time being but it was too long and I wanted to move on.....and if you operate on etsy in any fashion you know almost every word humanly possible is already taken so it has taken me a couple months to come up with something that worked for me....technically its <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/adoremade" target="_blank">adoremade</a>, with that being said, it's becuase I adore all things hand made!!! So far I have one item listed!!! Many more items to come, a spring line for little girls and bow ties for boys and of course yarn wreaths and headbands - my little lady LOVES headbands! Starting out simple for now...phew.....it's done, up and going I am soooo excited to see where adore takes me!<br />
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adore \a-'dor\ verb: to be very fond of, to like very much<br />
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first item listed???.......check it out @ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93531658/hand-stamped-vintage-brass-charm" target="_blank"> http://www.etsy.com/listing/93531658/hand-stamped-vintage-brass-charm</a><br />
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