WIP Wednesday 11

So......I have been busy!!!  With the cold weather, I had to take some time off from my ongoing projects to make everyone a new pair of slipper socks......hardwood floors are cold on the feet!  I did work some on my chicklets new sweater and it is looking amazing!

 

I got most of bodice done......though I had her try it on, and Im thinking shes wanting it a tad bit longer.  Im going to hold off though and see what she thinks once the sleeves are done.  Still need to add the button closures as well, and Im undecided on what to do with the neck line........hmmm......

 

Anyways, this project is back on hold because chicklet has decided that what she wants to be for Halloween........and guess who gets to make that???  Yep...me!  Im saving that WIP though to share when it gets closer to the holiday.



WIP Wednesday 6

Well......today for my WIP.....which is actually now completed and already gifted away is the chevron pink and gray baby blanket that I have been working on for one of my best friends!

 

 

I was originally planning on sewing on a fabric J in the bottom corner, but I didn't get a chance too!  Miss M was supposed to be induced today, so I was expecting to sew on the letter yesterday and have it ready for Baby J today......But........

 

She went into labor yesterday and at 11:29 P.M. Baby J made her debut arrival!!!!!  When I got the call I wrapped the blanket (and hat not pictured) and headed to the hospital....I got there about a half hour before Baby J was born! 

 

I didn't even get pics of the blanket once the ends were finished, or the matching hat that I had made to go along with it..........but it was worth it to be able to be there for her.  So, no FO with this project.

 

But without further ado........let me introduce you to the newest member of the gang!!

 

 

Jemma Mae

7 lbs 10 oz

21 inches

 

 

 

 

 

The Sunday Social 3

I have been MIA for about two weeks now!  So so busy.....but that only means that I will have plenty to share this month!!  Later today, the new 30-Day Challenge will be up, and I also have some new wips and fo's to share later this week.  Be sure to check back because this month could be interesting!   Okay, to start off this month.....Im joining in on the Sunday Social again hosted Ashley Lately.  I love this!  You get to share a little bit of you that you may not have posted about and learn a lot about others as well!  

1. What was your favorite trip/vacation/activity this summer?

We didn't get to take any real trips or vacation this summer but we did spend a lot of days down at the lake.  Its peaceful and relaxing.....and since I have been so busy...its almost like a mini vaca when we go there!

2. What was your favorite outfit look/clothing item of the summer?

 

I don't usually follow trends, I am more of a jeans and flip flop girl all summer long. 

 

3. What is one thing you wish you'd gotten to do this summer?   I work a 9-5 M-F job so just to have had more time to spend with the kids while they were on Summer break would have been enough for me.  School started last week and it was a very bittersweet moment. 4. What was your favorite song of the summer?   Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines........I know it was the "Official" song of the Summer as all the radio stations was proclaiming......but it was catchy!  Loved the beat!    5. What was your favorite movie/tv show of the summer?   We only went to the movies twice this summer.  We seen the Purge and World War Z.  Out of those two World War Z was great!  I was wanting to see The Conjuring and never got around to it.........but I have feeling I am going to love that one as well!   Though my summer was busy and hectic and I didn't really get to do too many summer activities it was a great summer and I am sad to see it go!  I love the warm weather and I am not looking forward to winter.  Fall on the other hand, bring it on!

 

WIP Wednesday 5

Im beginning to realize that I have a big problem when it comes to finishing my projects.  Once again, this week instead of finishing previous things, I have started another new one!

 

  This whole year has been one crazy hot mess with the move and renovation that I have seemed to have missed out on a lot of things.  Like for instance, one of my best friends baby shower.....I know...what a crumby friend I am right?  This weeks project should have been started months ago, and since I missed the shower, it just completely slipped passed me.  So every extra minute I have had, I have been working on this:

 

 

Yes, another baby blanket!  Only thing is this one has to be finished before the end of the month!!

She is due August 30th!

 

The colors are a perfect match to the crib set that she has already purchased.  Chevron seems to be very popular right so I chose to go with that pattern (and its simple so it works up quick). 

 

 

Once the crochet work is all finished, I want to add a fabric J on the bottom corner.  This I have never done before!  I have seen pictures of items that are sewn and crocheted, and tried looking into some tutorials, but Im still a little uneasy about it.

 

I don't want to mess up the crochet because it is going so well.  I guess Im going to have to work up a swatch and try it out.  Fingers crossed that I can do this!!!!

 



WIP Wednesday 4

No, I still have not finished the baby blanket!  Its kind of been put on the side burner until we find out if it will be a boy or a girl.  I have some ideas floating around in my head and need to wait to make my color choices.

 

 

So this week, I started a new project and it is already half way done!  This is for my little chicklets room, if you can not tell by the colors.

 

 

It is a super easy pattern worked in rounds.  I got it at Micheal's a few years ago.  It was one of those paper flyer patterns that they had hanging by the yarns.  I tried to search there website for it but did not see it on there.  I will try and work on getting it scanned in to share with everyone when I post this for FO Friday.

 

Anyways, what it is, is  a pillow!  What you see here will be the front. The pink is Caron Simply soft, and the black is Red Heart Shimmer.  Both yarns have shine to them so it made it hard to get a decent picture.   The black is actually a raised surface off of the pink.

 

My little chicklet is already in love with this!  We will be adding to her room décor along with some other things once finished.



More Stockings in the Works

More stockings in the works!

 Yes, this week has been dedicated to getting all new stockings made for Christmas this year.  These work up quickly so, I figured I could get these done and out of the way in a breeze!

 

 

I looked online for a "stocking" pattern but didn't really find what I was visualizing in my head. So I went with a pattern for socks!  I did change things up a bit from the original pattern but it was a good start.  You can find the pattern HERE at Mrs. D Crochets.

 

Each one of my kids wanted something slightly different in color.  So I chose a few that would fit us!  I couldn't bring myself to stick with the traditional dark greens and reds. 

 

Tommorow for FO Friday I will be posting all five that I plan to have finished!  See ya then!



WIP Wednesday 3 on a Tuesday!

First off, I wanted to remind everyone to go enter the IT WORKS giveaway going on right now that I am co-hosting!  If you missed the post yesterday.....no worries.......you can head on over HERE to enter for your chance to win! 

Ok, so this week I did not get a chance to work on the The Tree of Life baby blanket that I have showed you the past two WIP Wednesday.  And why....well because I have been busy prepping for Christmas.  I know, I know its forever away but with this is going to be our first Christmas in the new house.  And the first year that we are finally going to have a fireplace to hang stockings on!!!

So, here is what I have going on this week!

There are five of us here and the pooch!  Its a good thing I can whip this up in no time!  Im expecting to have all five finished this week so I can join FO Friday for the first time!!

 

American Girl Crafts House Party Fun

 

 

My daughter and I had such a blast hosting an American Girl Crafts House Party.  I just wanted to share a quick photo with everyone showing the fun we had!

 

 

If you get a chance check out Houseparty.com...........and maybe you can be selected to host one of there awesome parties too!!



WIP Wednesday 2

My second week joining in WIP Wednesday and I am excited!  Last week I got to see many peoples projects that they had going on ........all of which were amazing! I started following some new favorite pages and even received some return follows.  I love to do all crafts.....but crocheting I must say is my favorite and this linkup has let me connect with so many people that share the same passion for the needle arts.

Last week I shared the baby blanket that I started for my niece who recently found out that she is expecting her first child.  You can see the beginnings of the blanket HERE.  There is also a link to the free pattern in the first post if you like what you see here and wanna try it yourself.

 

This week, I managed to get the whole tree pattern completed.  It is looking great!  The original pattern is called the Tree of Life but I am making a whole different play on it.  I see two trees combining as one.....and since this is for a baby......I am considering this two "family trees" combing together (the baby). 

 

This is my heirloom gift to the new to be mother.  I plan on embroidering some leaves on the trees and writing a sweet poem to put in a card to go along with the blanket explaining the idea behind it.

 

I am definitely not a writer, so I am going to need some luck writing this poem, lol.

All Things Baby Linky Party 3

Whoooaa........things were so crazy this weekend that I did not have time to post my feature from the All Things Baby Linky Party 2 yesterday! 

 

 

 We had our American Girl Crafts House Party, and our family grill out.......things went amazingly great and I had such a wonderful time!!  I will share more on all this later this week....but for now lets get on to my feature from last weeks All Things Baby Linky Party....

 

 

Are these not the most adorable things you have ever seen!!!!!  Ok, quit google eying over thos cute little tooties and check out the hand crafted Gladiator Sandals.  These were linked up by Whistle and Ivy and I just adore these!  You can check out her whole post HERE where you can even download the pattern.  She also sells on Etsy, so if your not needle savvy then maybe you can sweet talk her into making some for you!

 

Ok, we are now on week 3 of the linky party!!  I have seen some great things so far, and excited that you are all so willing to share.  The only rule that I have is that you link up to something that petains to infants and toddlers.........and if you want to grab a button that would be great too! 

 

Lets party!!

 

 

 

 

 

 



WIP Wednesday 1

Today I am joining in on the fun of posting my first WIP Wednesday hosted by Tami's Amis and Other Creations.  Every Wednesday you can linkup your work in progress and show off to the world what you have in the works!

 

 

I found out a couple weeks ago that I am going to be a Great Aunt!  This was very exciting news!  I love babies and love making things for babies even more!  The problem with making things for a new baby is...........you have a deadline.  So, I knew I had to get started right away if I was going to have things finished before the big arrival. 

 

 

I racked my brain trying to figure out what I was going to make.  I had a couple ideas in mind but wanted something special, something that I hadn't done before.  Trying to think outside the box was begining to stress me out, lol.  So I started hosting a weekly All Things Baby linky party looking to all of you for a little help!  There is three days left so be sure to stop over HERE and linkup any post, idea, advice that you have that pertains to babies!  I can use all the help I can get.

 

 

In the meantime, while I waited to see what all of you had in store......I started searching for a pattern.  I always make a blanket in some form, whether it be knitting, crocheting or quilting.  My grandmother made everyone of my children one and I like to keep with the tradition. 

 

While searching online I came across (for the millionth time) the above pattern from Lion Brand Yarn.  It is called Tree of Life Afghan and is a free pattern on their website that you can find HERE.  I actually printed the pattern out back in 2011 but was too intimidated to ever try and make it.

 

 

Until now!!!!!  Ta Da.......my WIP!!!

 

Now,  I didn't follow the pattern quite as layed out.  The full pattern was going to be way to big for a new born baby, so I decided to change things up a bit.  I skipped through the pattern and just started to work on the block that has the trees in it. 

 

I have a whole story line planned out for this new little creation.  It is the cutest thing ever.  I don't want to give away my idea just yet though.  You will have to check back later......this is for sure going to be in the family heirloom box!

 

 

 

 



All Things Baby Linky Party 2

Welcome back to All Things Baby Linky Party!  This week is round 2!  But before we start the party I want to thank those that linked up last week.....super big thanks for helping me get the ball rolling on this!

 

 

 

Now time to share the love! Here is my favorite from last weeks party!

 

 

This idea shared by What I Do All Day is amazing!  DIY baby wipes!!  I love anything that will save me money and to top it off......you know exactly what you are putting on your baby.  You even get to reuse an old container and save it from going to the trash.  You can check out her whole post HERE.

 

If you were featured don't forget to stop by HERE and grab a button!  If your new to linking up, you can stop by HERE to grab the party button! Its always nice to share the love!

 

Okay, so if you missed round 1 of the party, heres the scoop:

 

My oldest niece is pregnant with her first child.  I am looking for anything that pertains to infants and toddlers.  Any project, idea, advice.......!  I always make handmade gifts for baby showers and I am looking to you gals to bring some fresh ideas my way.

 

Let's Party!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

AG party pack has arrived!!!

I am super stoked!!!!!!  I just received my American Girl Crafts  party pack from House Party, and it is amazing!!!!!  If you haven't heard of House Party then you def. need to head to their website and check it out!  They have some awesome opportunites going on!

 

There is so much stuff here that I know these girls are going to have a blast!

 

 

My little girl was so excited when the package came today she called me at work and was begging to open it!  I love to scrapbook, and so does she, so when the chance to host the party came up, I was quick to apply!

 

 

We have goodies galore!!  The girls are gonna sticker their way into creating a new  wonderful memory, while preserving some old ones!

 

Each girl will be receiving her very own My Life mini scrapbook made by American Girl!  These are too cute! 

 

The party pack was full of just about any American Girl Crafts that you can think of!  Anything and everything these girls are going to need to create their own fabulous book!

 

The party is being held on July 27th......and we still have lots of planning to do! 

 

Also, included n my party pack was these two Sew and Share crafts by American girl.  One for my daughter to keep and one for us to raffle off..............that should def. add to the excitement!!

 

**I am not affiliated with American Girl Crafts in anyway.  Any opinions on products are strictly my own and this is not a paid advertisement.  I received the party pack for free, in exchange for hosting a party using the above products shown.**

 



Make a House a Home....from Scratch! 9

Two weeks later and we are back in the dining room......trying to make some progress but its moving pretty slowly.  If you missed the beginnings of this room, you can find that HERE. 

 

This room was put off because we use it less then the others and it needed the most work!  It is the ultimate thorn in my side!  We did finally start the process of fixing of the walls and that in itself is challenging.  They are plaster, which makes for a big mess and or lots of work. 

 

 

We contemplated ripping them out and replacing them with drywall.  That was a little over our head and budget.  My husband can do all the work so it was more of a time and budget thing.  We decided to just repair them for now and maybe in a few years take on a complete redo.

 

 

All hard work and no play becomes very tiring and mundane......can also stall the project.  So, today my chicklet and I went to look at wallpaper (we will be doing the bottom of the room in it).  This was fun!  Lots of colors and patterns.....really took the mind off the stressing mess back at the house.  She was not the best help though.....and was a little disappointed when I told her we could not use the pink guitars!!

 

 

These were a few of my choices.  I like the blues.....and it will match well with the rest of my house.  I find blue very calming in the home.......but you will never catch me wearing it, lol.

 

We had a great day though looking through all the books.  Nothing yet ordered, it was so hard to choose just one!  Once we get to the point of actually needing it,  we will finalize our decision....until then.........its white walls!!!

 

 

Burritos for Breakfast (recipe)

Reminder: Don't forget to linkup your baby related topics over at All Things Baby linky party!! Submissions end in two days!!

It is Sunday again!!!  I actually got up early enough today to post what I made for breakfast. This breakfast recipe is a little different than what I usually make on Sundays.....and that is because it is actually healthy!  With all the high-calorie things we have been having at this house lately, I wanted to go a little lighter this time around.

 

 

The family loves breakfast burritos.  I think its because they are a grab and go, eat with your hands type of meal.  Usually I do the standard sausage, egg and cheese but this time...I went in the complete opposite direction.

 

 

I started out with some things that I already had in the fridge that needed used up.  I diced up 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, 1/4 cup tomato, and 1/2 cup turkey.

 

 

This would be something nice and light to make after Thanksgiving to use up your turkey leftovers!  I didn't have any whole turkey breast to shred this time, so I used the cold cuts above.

 

 

With the temperature set to medium, drizzle a little olive oil in your pan and add the tomato, peppers and turkey.  You don't need to cook this long but just to heat through.  Then you will add in 4 egg whites.  Yes, only the whites!  For seasoning...I sprinkled the mixture with dried basil, salt and pepper.  Then scramble till cooked through.

 

 

Place on burrito sized flour tortilla shell and roll using your preferred method.  No Cheese!!

 

The measurements given in the above instructions only make  two burritos.  But you can easily double or triple.......add more or less of the ingredients to suit your preference.

 

These came out perfect!  The kids were not too thrilled with "healthy" aspect of it, but they did like them, and it gives for a more grown up taste. 

 

Enjoy!!

 

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