Introducing my new series...You Can Make This!

You can make this:

a simple FALL WREATH 

all you need is:

A wire hanger
1 1/2 yards of burlap
black fabric for bow or your favorite color{could also use ribbon}

Cut your burlap into strips going the width not the length of the fabric....don't want them too long.

Take your wire hanger and twist it so that it unhooks.

Shape your hanger into a circle as round as you can but it DOESN'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT!

Next: take one end of your hanger and take the end of one strip of fabric and poke the hanger into the middle part of the end of the fabric strip. Fold the fabric over like a zig zag and poke again.....repeat with each strip until you have it finished!


**I think I will switch the black fabric out for a burgundy color for November

Love this Project!

Love this bib necklace! I made it entirely of materials that I already had on hand including sleeves from a long leave ruffled vintage style blouse, ricrac, lace and buttons.

Got a sweet deal on the chain and clasps at Michael's. 

I get tons of compliments on this and have recently made one for Fall and Winter seasons that I will share soon!

Teaching Children to Keep a Journal FHE

So tonight for our FHE {Family Home Evening, a weekly activity encouraged by my church}
We are learning about journaling and why it is so important. We can't possibly remember everything in our day to day lives{or even every special occasion} so we need to write it down! I love going back and reading what I wrote as a young girl and the kids love reading what I wrote in each of their books that I have kept for them through the years. I think they are old enough to understand why this is important.....cuz their mama can't remember ANYTHING!!! lol

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My husband and I have always considered ourselves very blessed to have had 4 pregnancies, 4 healthy babies that all hit their expected milestones. My friend Ruth, is sooooo amazingly strong. She found the strength to do what she needed to do to take care of her sweet lil girl. Read her blog and get some tissues and count your blessings. I know she does and Im sure that her sweet lil girl is one her biggest blessings.

The Lunch Box Diaries

When I saw that this was the lunch of a picky eater I couldn't believe my eyes!!!  I have a picky eater and  let me tell you I would love it if this was his idea of the ideal lunch ~ he wants only a plain sandwich of either peanut butter on white bread or pepperoni or turkey no mayo or cheese just dry on a roll not on flat regular sandwich bread, Doritos and a Juice Box....he's 13 and I'm afraid to show you his lunch!

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{Now, my daughter would love the above lunch}

My other 3 children eat most things and like "healthy" food. I can't tell you how much my oldest's son's diet has tugged on my heart strings. Ever since he was 2 1/2 yrs old and ate his last scrambled egg I have worried about him and his nutrition. The only healthy food i.e fruits and veggies he really likes are:  Soy beans, green beans, green apples not red, fresh corn on the cob, plain baked potato, sometimes spinach. Not a vary expansive diet but I am happy that he does eat the foods listed at least. I still work on him and hope that his tastes don't rub off on our 5 yr old who looks up to his big brother in every way.

Will he ever just sit down at the table and eat everything on his plate? I really don't make gross food....it's not like I serve him Carob Cake or Sprout sandwiches. If it is a combined food of any kind other than pasta than it will not touch his lips. He will pick through it.....melted cheese???? Well you can just forget it! I mean what kid won't eat melted cheese? Well, my brother won't and I'm blaming it all on a family trait!

Hmmm, maybe I have a new series of posts here.....
"The Lunch Box Diaries?" 

It's a Link Up

So, I'm sharing my layered ruffled tank top!

Click {here} for the photo tutorial!

Favorite Things

Here are just a few fave things I'm loving right now!

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i  saw this project while perusing google images for vintage monograms.......no monograms here but the new life given to this shade makes such a huge difference wouldn't you agree? The flowers remind me of the fabric flowers I make for myself, my daughter and for my etsy shoppe. I especially love the olive toned ribbon at the edges.


 I know these are belt buckles but I love that they look like stacked Tiffany rings!
 {Source: the pink monogram}

Loving ANYTHING from this gals blog~She has  stirred up an old flame  I had for Shabby Chic!

Saw this @ the 36th Avenue    
It even has a "C" for my Cami girl!