for the dungeons and dragon's crew

Erik has found a great 'filed trip' for your next gathering:

Shabby Apple Queensland Swimsuit Giveaway

How cute are the swimming suits you can choose from this give away:

Shabby Apple Queensland Swimsuit Giveaway

way too cute!!

Peg People

Once I saw these online, and especially some of the beautiful ones online at etsy.com, I knew I had to make my own...


I didn't think I could make some as cute as some of those that sell for higher prices, but knew I was creative/ crafty/ talented enough to make some that were cute enough for me... and I'd read from other blogs that having/ making/ collecting these little buggers was addictive, so I bit the bullet and bought sets in bulk (which is totally the cheapest way to, strike that, the most economical way to buy.).
These aren't sealed yet, which I plan to do.

Also, when I was looking at them online, Matthew spotted a Batman and Robin set and flipped a lid with excitement... so, I'm sure some super heroes are coming soon, along with princesses, and extended family members...

the Pleated Poppy

not too long ago, I actually WON one of those giveaways that popular blogs get to do....


The store I won from was the pleated poppy- and let me tell ya- Lindsey has so many beautiful things in her shop, and some of them sell out so fast... it was difficult to pick something!!

I ended up with this lovely notebook and cover- perfect for me because I'm always making lists in one of my numerous notebooks and then- loosing it. This is one notebook I won't misplace- it's beautiful pattern and colors make it stand out among all the other paperwork! :)

coffee cozy

I made this to give to Erik's sister, Elissa, for her birthday. We visited her this weekend so we could go see her show, Forbidden Broadway. I made this for her for her birthday so we could gift it ala noodlehead.

see the iced coffee in the cup that's modeling?-I made that too...YUM!

night dress

I made this night gown for Sophia out of a pilow case from our old sheets that were oh so soft, and/ but loved so much that the fitted sheet wore through.

I just used one of her dresses as a 'pattern' and some homemade bias tape... nice and soft and great for sleeping... though tight to pull on over her head.... she won't get to wear them for long....

making stuff

I've been keeping myself pretty busy this week making stuff for upcoming summer trips. like the other day, I started and finished one travel pillow cover (that followed us home from WV) and started another that was finished the next day.


it really is amazing what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it... and when the kids play well together- with scrap fabrics nonetheless!!
Not perfect by any means, but I'm a sloppy seamstress....