I’m back!

…and hanging my head in shame that I haven’t blog for so long!  But I am back!  And I am making a commitment to myself to keep up with it and keep myself motivated - can’t wait to share some fun projects and crafty ideas!  Here we go…

A few months ago I started noticing the felt patterns for toys on Etsy and immediately fell in LOVE!  My first project was a circus for Abby for her second birthday.  I was really happy how it came out  but I think it was probably a bit ambitious as a first project.  This latest project that I made would be the perfect first time felt pattern for someone – fast and easy!

Barnyard balls!  They are so cute – this late-night-no-sunlight photo does not do them justice!  They would make a great baby gift or gift for a young child (these are for a co-worker’s 1-year-old son).  I bought the pattern here.  It’s a good one!

So in case you haven’t noticed (haha!) both of my girls are rather girlie-girls!  This means there is lots of dress up, glitter and lip gloss (oh man, the current lip gloss obsession is out of control!).  I noticed this cute project and am planning on making some this week – faux make up!   I will keep you posted on the outcome!  I also have some fun stuff that I’ve got planned – glitter body paint, bathtub finger paint – lots of goodies to get ready for Christmas presents!  Maybe a post of fun, easy, homemade Christmas presents for kiddos??  What do you think?

Well since I think this post needs a couple more photos, here’s my current favorites of my two favorite small people:

My sweet Abby – I am absolutely loving every single inch of her right now.  She is the happiest two-year-old I have ever met!  Loving our conversations right now, loving her silly girl faces and absolutely loving this beautiful personality that’s emerging.  Love this girl.

Oh, Em.  You are giving me a run for my money right now.  She is nearly four and full of attitude!  Whew!  I am catching myself repeating to myself, “Everything’s a phase.   Everything’s a phase.”  Oh man.  I’m hanging in there – waiting for that sweet, sweet girl I know to make her way back around – I know she’s in there!  In the midst of the chaos tonight, she turned to me and said, “I love you so much, Mama.”  Yep, we’ll get through this.  And I love you so much too, attitude and all.

So there it is – I made it back!  And I’m looking forward to more!

Happy September all!

Advertisement