I don’t make everything I own. I buy stuff at stores… really I do. But you have to remember I began crafting early. I knitted my first cable knit cardigan sweater, including button holes, at the age of 8, thanks to Grandma Pearl and her faith and patience with me. Because of this background, and an overly …
The Pocket
Last week we dusted off some of our books, pushed aside the stacks of papers I never got a chance to organize from last year and dove into a new school year. Although I didn’t feel totally prepared myself (our library needs some serious purging and reorganizing), the kids were ready for their routine to …
{this moment :: lily pads}
{this moment} – A Friday ritual began by Amanda at Soule Mama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment you want to pause, savor and remember. Have a lovely weekend ~ Kimara and Michelle
Felted Child’s Purse aka Mom’s Cell Phone Pouch
This project started off on a whim. I was at my mom’s and had forgotten my knitting bag at home. What to do while enjoying a cup of coffee while the kids played? I raided my mom’s stash of felt-able wool and came up with this cute little pouch. I was originally intending it …
Sun and Moon Applique Block
Just a gentle reminder of all that we have to be grateful for. Thank you, Irving! I Got the Sun in the Morning – Words & Music by Irving Berlin Got no diamond, got no pearl, Still I think I’m a lucky girl. I’ve got the sun in the morning And the moon at night. …
BOYS!
Last week was Drew and Meghan’s baby shower. Whole families were invited to attend and this was the post script on the invitations, “Gentlemen: You are welcome to bring a Daddy Survival Gift.” Not surprisingly, Drew received assorted libations, several books like 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Children to Do and The Dangerous Book for Boys and even a …
{this moment :: osmosis}
{this moment} – A Friday ritual began by Amanda at Soule Mama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment you want to pause, savor and remember. Visit Soule Mama if you would like to share {your moment}.
Letterboxing
NOTE: Michelle shared this post a couple of years ago. We have a project to share this week, but before we do, we wanted to repost this story on Letterboxing. If you haven’t discovered this past time with your children, you are in for a treat 🙂 This summer we have discovered a fun new hobby… Letterboxing or as …
Kite Paper Window Stars
(You knew I would have to do this tutorial sooner or later 🙂 A couple of fun things happened in the past few weeks. First, a lovely reader sent us the book Magical Window Stars (thanks Sarah!) and second, we got a stack of kite paper from Bella Luna Toys. As I sat down and …
Baby Doll for the Little Lady
The next two weeks are non stop busy. Time to put away the crafts and focus on what’s important, right? Well, for me, crafting is important. And the busier I am with life, the more important crafting becomes. It’s how I find balance. It gives me serenity. That is why, at the beginning of my …
Bolga Basket Give Away!!!
Edit: This contest is now closed. Congrats to the winners and thank you to everyone that participated! NOTE: Everyone is welcome to participate in this Give Away. We will gladly send a basket anywhere in the World 🙂 A couple of weeks ago on Facebook, I mentioned that I have recently fell in love with …
Song of a Scarf
Song of a Scarf This is the wool All fluffy and warm Sheared, cleaned and carded Awaiting its next form. This is the spindle I got as a gift Simple and timeless I was spinning in a jiff. This is the skein The first off the stick Twisted, soft and natural Adding color the next …