Here is our Cheerful Sunflower Applique Block turned into a Cheerful Sunflower Coloring Page. You can see I’ve taken the sunflower out of the corner and completed the leaves and stem. You can find the Cheerful Sunflower Coloring Page HERE. You can find the Cheerful Sunflower Applique Block HERE. You can find the October Applique …
Cheerful Sunflower Applique Block
I have always loved sunflowers, I think that is why I love Vincent Van Gogh so much. To me sunflowers help make that transition from summer to autumn. We have many feeders in our yard, and we have found over time, the medium ground sunflowers are enjoyed by all our birds, from the smallest finch …
Nature Study :: Fungi / October 2014
This past week we worked on a fun Nature Study. I am hoping to have this turn into a fuller study, but if not, we did learn quite a bit in one afternoon and had a lot of fun. It started with fungi popping up all over our backyard, which happens every autumn and sometimes …
Stacking Pumpkins Coloring Page
Here’s another coloring page based on our October Applique Blocks. You can find your copy of the coloring page HERE. You can find the Stacked Pumpkin Applique Block HERE. Enjoy! .Â
Twisted Bracelets
This week my Fairy-Girl will be hitting double digits. We were lucky enough to celebrate her birthday along with her little cousin’s 4th birthday this past weekend. She got some amazing things, including the top two items on her wish list, a gym mat for acro practice and most importantly a home pedicure spa bath …
Stacked Pumpkins Applique Block
I still have the Wisconsin grandbabies at the house so this will be a quick post. Pumpkins have become iconic… representing all the wonders of Autumn. Here, we have two stacked pumpkins, ready for picking. Whether we use pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns, for baking, for soups, for seeds or just for decorations, come autumn, you can …
Meet Our Sponsors :: October 2014
We would like to take a moment to introduce you all to our awesome sponsors. We invite you to spend a little time this morning and stop by each of their sites, if you haven’t had a chance to already. They each offer wonderful products that we know you will enjoy. NEW THIS MONTH …
Black Cat Coloring Page
Here is our Black Cat Coloring Page, of course, your cat can be any color you would like it to be! It is based on our Black Cat Applique Block. Whether your wee ones (or you… I love our coloring pages) use watercolors, crayons, pencils or markers, it is sure to be a work of …
October Applique Blocks
Here’s a collection of October Appliques… more cheery than scary… but just right for Halloween! In previous years we have shared the Black Bird and the Black Cat Applique Blocks. Over the next two weeks we will share the directions and patterns for the Stacked Pumpkins and the Cheery Sunflower Applique Blocks. And, for those …
Renaissance Festival 2014
One of our family’s autumn traditions is enjoying a day at the Renaissance Festival. The last weekend of the season always includes a “school day” when the tickets are much more affordable and the crowds are much sparser. Although Daddy had to work this year, we convinced Gammy and Othy to join us in the …
Wrapped Rope Jewelry
I had some yarn left over from making this Tooterphant. It is NOT my pattern. HERE is the link to the Etsy shop where you can purchase the crochet pattern. HERE is the link to my blog post where you can find more photos of the Tooterphant plus directions for adding felt eyes. Like I said, I had …
Birthday Girl in a Magical Birthday Dress
Last week my baby turned 8! This weekend, a wee bit late, we gathered to celebrate with her. We first ate at her favorite restaurant… a Mediterranean place where she loves the hummus, garlic dip, and lamb shawarma. She is an amazing free spirit and was showered with gifts that speak to her. Art supplies, …