Family Fun Jar...

..put to good use.
The kids have been collecting the change they find around the house and putting it in the "Family Fun Jar". When the carnival came to town last weekend, I found the perfect way to get out of spending my money on the overpriced rides and food. The kids were completely on board with cashing in the change and using it to pay for an evening with the family at the carnival.

Now, I am usually the one on the sidelines with the camera snapping photos, but for some reason I let Jason talk me into riding the rides and he was the one behind the camera for a change. I think his argument went something like this....

"There is no way those rides are meant to support the weight of a grown man."

After riding those swings, I would have to agree.

And by the way, he could never have squeezed his legs in the ride.

Alright, I'll admit it, he didn't have to talk me into this one.

What 9 year old doesn't love bumper cars?

The kids have already started refilling the jar.



Happy Family Fun!!
Rhiannon

By the way, Maria is wearing another dress from her refashioned sumer wardrobe.
Women's t-shirt + old pillowcase = cute Top!

And the winner is....

Can you see the excitement on my assistant's face??

Congratulations, Liz!! Thank you all for joining in on the fun, we'll definitely do this again.

Now I need to get back to some crafting. I gotta keep up with that crazy cousin of mine!

~Megan

Mother's Day Giveaway::Terre Tesori

Mother's Day is this weekend, did you know? I for one can't believe it's May already since in my mind (and in my chore list) I'm still only half way through April. So as you may have guessed I'm way behind on crafting gifts for all the special mommas in my life but maybe I can help you with one of yours.

I have a very good friend who just happens to be an amazing craftsman. His medium of choice is wood and he can make just about anything:

Rocking horses

Bi-plane shelves

Beautiful pens

Wine bottle stoppers

Recently James, who's business is called Terre Tesori has started making some really beautiful jewelry:




Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of his rings so you'll have to trust me that they're gorgeous. Maybe he'll post some pics on his blog (hint, hint, JW) and you can see them for yourself.

For this giveaway I have a lovely pair of ebony teardrop shaped earrings:

He cuts the wood so thin that they're very light and comfortable to wear. I get the most complements when I wear my pair.

So here's the details to enter:

1. Follow us and leave a comment telling us you did!

2. If you already follow, leave a comment telling us you are!

That's it. I'll draw a winner Wednesday morning, May 5 and ship that day so hopefully it will get to you by the weekend. Sorry this is open to U.S. residents only.

And, please, if you have a moment check out James' blog Terre Tesori where he has more photos and info on his work. You can contact him directly at jimskio@yahoo.com for info about pricing.

Good luck. :)

~Megan

Don't be a party pooper...

Go join the party!!

Andrea at The Train to Crazy has a blog party going on. If you make and wear it, she'll link it.

Go Check It Out

May Day Fun!!

So after a conversation with Megan today, we have come to the conclusion that May Day baskets and the tradition of leaving them on some one's doorstep, may not be practiced everywhere. Growing up in the Midwest, we took part in this May 1st tradition. 

This year we put Dana's no-sew flowers in our baskets.

 Check out the tutorial here.

So, for those of you not familiar with the tradition,

first you hang your basket on the door,

ring the doorbell,

and RUN!!!

The idea is to leave the basket without the recipient knowing who it is from. If you get caught they get a kiss.

Happy May Day-Late

Rhiannon

Guess What

 I made Maria another dress. I know big surprise.

I will get the basics of the dress out of the way and then I hope you are ready for a long post of Maria pictures. I got a little carried away and ended up doing an entire photo shoot.

I used a tutorial by Vanessa at V and Co. Another great blog to get lost in.

I purchased this skirt for $1.50 at my local consignment store. I am very lucky to have a clean and well managed second hand store near by. They are very selective about what they will sell, this saves me from having to watch for stains and holes when shopping. They also keep their stock rotated by having some great sales. Once a month, they open their loft for one week and all the old stock get sold for 99 cents. I mark my calendar and go every month.

Using a skirt with a zipper, made this dress easy to size.

I used the extra fabric from the lining to make this flower. I used my sewing machine to attach it and added the button by hand.

Our yard is full of what we call helicopters. They are seeds from a tree and when you throw them in the air, they spin as they fall, like a helicopter.

Watching my kids collect as many as they could in their hands before they launched them into the air, brought back memories of doing the same as a child. It was always  fun to stand under the falling "helicopters"as they all spiraled to the ground around me. It is funny how a memory like this seems insignificant until you experience it again with your  own children.

This is probably one of my favorite pictures of the bunch. It gives me a warm, fuzzy, summer is coming feeling.

I warned you, I took a lot of pictures.

Marcus was sick from school. Doesn't he look terrible? Funny how fresh air cures an upset stomach.

Thanks for putting up with all my pics.

Happy Photographing!

Rhiannon

Say Hello

To my little friends!

These are a couple of  fused plastic zipper bags I made recently.

I love how they turned out, I think I will be making a lot more.

 I need to come up with some cute names-any ideas?

This is another tutorial I hope to finish soon.

I love making this stuff, I just forget to take pictures of the process.

Happy Recycling

Rhiannon