Bazaar time!!!!

So I guess it's that time of year when people start scrambbling to make stuff for bazaars they are going to be in.  Well no different here......except it's our very first bazaar!  F A O my Schwarz!

It's a small bazaar, just a bunch of crafty gals hanging out all day! But the best part, part of our proceeds will go to DSAMC (Down Syndrome Assoc. of Mid-Columbia) that's were we live, in the mid-columbia. Anyway, I'm getting off track.  So here is a sneak peak at what Lindsay and I will be making.

pillow covers for all seasons

baby quilts and burp cloths

totes in different sizes

variety of memory boards

 So if your in the Tri-City, Washingtion area (Washington State) on October 15, come check us out! We will be at the Richland Fire Station on Gway, from 9a - 4p!

Thanks! *****Candie*****

Handmade Gift Exchange

So I signed up for a handmade gift exchange back in June.  Found out about it thru a friend.  You can read about it here.

I received an email on who my partner was and where she lived.  We contacted eachother via email, and got to know a little about eachother.  To my amazement we had a lot of things in common, but the most thing in common that we had, was we both like to travel.  Though my travels these days now that I'm married with 3 kids are limited, we still manage to take our yearly vacation to the Oregon Coast. My husband and I have been visiting the Oregon Coast since our first born was about 18 months, he is now 8.  Though we may not have gone every year, we did go an aweful lot.  For the past 4 years now we have been going to Lincoln City, Oregon.  We absoluty love it there.  Anyway, let me get back on track......

So for our gift exchange, Shawna likes to travel and loves all things water!  So this is what I made her, the 1st go around.  After I realized the little star fish were not going to mail well, a couple of the little arms broke off when I wrapped them in bubble wrap.  Darn it!

Picture is of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean

So, since that didn't work I needed to do something else, however.... I liked what I made, so I decided to replace the star fish with sea shells and change it up just a little.  This is what I ended up sending her.

I did add the sunset picture and sent that with the frames

Anywho, I thought it turned out pretty cute, I just kept the broken one for myself.

So being that my family travels to Lincoln City, she made me this wonderful memory book.  We just happen to be going to Lincoln City in August.  Can't wait to add my photos!  Thanks Shawna for putting so much time and thought in this project.

I loved being involved with this project and can't wait for the one in the fall to start! ****Candie****

Front cover is wrapped with a map of where we (myfamily) is from in Washington State

inside are blank pages to add all my Lincoln City memories

back cover is wrap with the map of Oregon, highlighting where we stay!

4th of July Decor

Hey ya'll!  Well it's that time of year to decorate for the 4th.  I usually don't do much decorating.  A few flags here and there, but that's about it.  This year I made this little decoration that I saw at Michael's the other day.  It turned out so stinkin' cute!

Michael's was having a Red, White and Blue 40% off sale.  So I thought wouldn't it be super cute to make some festive flip flops.  I've seen these a couple times while reading some of the blogs that we follow, but to my dismay I can't remember where.  So whoever I saw these from, the credit goes to you.

Lindsay came over this jolly morning and we went to town.

Here's the supplies we used:

Flip Flops - $1.00 each
Flowers - $1.29
Ribbon - $2.99 a roll, them 50% off!
Jewels - $2.99 not on sale :-(

Here's the finished product:

Mine have the flower on them, and Lindsay tied two different ribbons to them.  So darn stinkin' cute!

Can't wait to wear them for the 4th!

Hope ya'll have a HAPPY and SAFE 4th!

****Candie****

Who's a Bruins Fan?!?!?!?!

My son just turned 8, and what was the theme you ask? Well of course, Boston Bruins!  He thinks Tim Thomas (Goalie) is super cool.  Anyway, his favorite color is yellow, so I think that's the real reason he likes them, but who am I to say. I'm just mom.  We are a hockey family, new to it just this last year, and both boys love it!  Anyway, here is what I came up with for his party.  Just grandparents were invited so I didn't go all out.

Invites: Just used white blank cards, printed out the Boston logo, cut it out and glued it on.  Went with black envelopes and after closing the envelope I used the Bruins puck logo as a make shift sticker for the back.

Cake:  Yellow cake with vanilla frosting.  Piped on the the yellow and black for the logo.  Not bad for a 1st timer!

Thanks for looking ****Candie*****


GOOD LUCK BRUINS IN THE STANLEY CUP FINALS!!!

Easy Herb Garden

I found some cute pots in the dollar section at Target and bought a bunch. I knew I could find many different ways to use these. So my first way was to plant my herbs in the them. Last year I had a tiny baby when it was time to plant the garden, so it was left up to my husband and eldest. I swear my husband let my son open the packets and spin because I had plants everywhere! I thought this year I would be a little more organized. I will post a picture of my fully planted garden next week. I decided to plant the herbs inside this year. It is so much easier to have easy access to them when I need them in the kitchen. Here is what I did.  I first taped a rectangle in approx. the middle of the pot with painters tape.

Then I applied a few coats of chalkboard paint.

I then, of course, planted my herbs. Cilantro, chives and parsley. These are the three that I use the most.

I just saw this morning that I already have gowth!!!

~Lindsay

Pretty Pink Pillow

So I got this pink fabric from my mother-in-law, who got it from her mother-in-law.  So that would be my husbands grandmother.  Anyway, needless to say it's really old!  Maybe circa 1960's, you know it's really shiny and really sturdy!

When I saw it I thought, this would make a wonderful pillow for my neice.  Her room is all purple and pinks.  Wanted something for her to lounge on in her room.  I appologize for the crapy not so good pictures, but I couldn't figure out the lighting.  Really need to learn how to use my camera!

I sewed in between the fabrics some beaded trim, that was a pain! Bent the needle on the sewing machine doing that.  Then I used those o so sparkley jeweled letters to spell out her name.  That too was a major pain! I couldn't get the right temp on my iron to get those darn jewels to adhere!  Finally, after about an hour.......voila!  FYI -- This is the very 1st thing that I've ever sewn! I think it turned out pretty good, for a 1st timer!!!  ****Candie*****

P.S. I have more of this fabric left.... stay tuned to see what I make with the rest!

Fun Valentines Art Project, Posted by Winters Wonderland

My friend over at Winters Wonderland found this in a magazine, stated below.  And I thought what a fun idea to share with all of our viewers too!  Very kid friendly project.......well I wouldn't let my kids use the iron.....but making the shavings and cutting out would be great for them.  Thanks Heather!

Fun Valentines Art Project

Compliments of Martha Stewart. These look fun, I am going to make them with the kids tomorrow. Happy Heart making!



Directions: Begin with a 12-by-16-inch sheet of waxed paper. Fold it in half along its length; unfold. Deposit wax-crayon shavings (made with a handheld pencil sharpener) evenly but not thickly across one half of the paper. Fold the clean half of the paper over the shavings. Crimp the three open edges with a 1/2-inch fold to hold the shavings. Protect your ironing surface with kraft paper. Place the waxed paper on the kraft paper, and cover it with another sheet of kraft paper. Iron lightly on medium heat, checking after every few passes. Stop when all the shavings have melted; let cool. Next, trace and cut out hearts of various sizes. String each heart with a silk thread for hanging.

3 more just cuz!!

Adorable, I know!! Photographer did an awesome job w/ her!  Showing off some more of my head bands!

Wood Baby Wall Hanging

I saw this idea at a craft store about 18 months ago, and thought it would be totally cute for my newborns room (now 18months) and so much cheaper to make. So I made these wall hangings, and after much deliberation I decided to go ahead and sell them at our shop.
Simply made from a few pieces of wood, paint, vinyl and ribbon and you have a super cute decoration for your babies room!