dream big.

I haven't disappeared, just taking a break.

No, I have not fallen off the face of the planet! I have fallen though and I seriously sprained my ankle. It is a funny story now, but painful at the time. I am still wearing a boot on my foot 4 weeks after my fall down the stairs, and will be back at the doctor this Friday.

Since I have been instructed to keep off my foot I have not been able to do much since this little accident. I do have a project I put together the day of my accident that I am going to put a little video together and share with you all later this week.

This past weekend my family rented a wheel chair for me and took me to the Spring Fair so we could see our kids art work they had submitted. Plus, the girls enterd the egg drop contest and Natalie won 3rd place in her age division. She is excited. Here is a little video of her first drop!

 

She is so excited and we are excited for her!

Trick-or-Treat Bags Completed!

 

I am absolutely thrilled with the trick-or-treat bags I created this weekend. I decided to make the bag out of burlap and used a LARGE bowl to help draw the basic pattern for the bag. I used orange flannel to trim off the top with black ribbon for the handles. Then it was time to embellish!

I knew I wanted to personalize each bag with the girls names. I used my Slice to cut out the patterns for the letters. Love when I can use tools for scrapbooking with other types of crafting. 

 

I really was wishing I had some heat n bond for these letters, but I managed with what I had. Note to self need to restock that in my craft arsenal!

After creating some patterns to embellish the front of each bag, I laid out the pattern pieces to ensure a great fit.

Ella requested a pumpkin bag. I am really happy with the results and most important so is she!

Natalie requested a witch with bats on her bag. She is excited to collect candy next weekend with her new bag!

The pattern pieces were sewn with my machine and some that were on the small side were sewn by hand.  
 
  
At the last minute I added gingham ribbons to the base of each handle. Can you say super SWEET?!

There is still 1 week before Halloween ... there is still time to create heirloom trick-or-treat bags...or save the idea for next year. It will make a great gift!

Hope you are having a fun creative weekend!
 
 

 

Taking photos...

I caught my youngest two out in the yard playing together.

They were so serious and intense as if reality stood still and all that existed were them and this moment.

I think I have been caught...

Nope. They are still in the midst of imagination land.

This time I am most certainly caught observing their private playground.

And like true children of any scrapbooking mama, they are ready to pose for one more picture.

I LOVE capturing photos of my girls when they don't know I am taking a photo. I LOVE the honesty and intensity of what they are doing. Today try to capture someone you love in a photo, without them being aware of you. I am certain you will love the results!

Sweet Summer

Today is the day that I plant my flowers.

The weather is finally nice enough for me to plant my boxes today, even if it is overcast.

At the end of our home school year this June, we had a butterfly habitat. And then we released 5 beautiful butterflies.

Natalie follwed then all over the yard.

Butterflies are simply lovely and a great part of summer.