out like a lamb

Well, I was thinking all day about writing a funny April Fool’s Day post, but I couldn’t think of anything creative. I did try to tell my second graders that I would no longer be their teacher, but they didn’t believe me. (Some may have actually been happy about it :/) Anyway, today I will be introducing a new series on this blog, which will wrap up each month. It’s “the Best of”!

Just a few images to wrap up March! I certainly hope the spring weather is coming. There’s lots to look forward to this April.

And a very BIG Congrats to D & K on their engagement!! ♡

did I create anything today?

yes.

In this household we ask ourselves this question on a daily basis. Today, I found my inspiration from a song “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros! I love this song and KPA has been playing it non-stop. And of course, my favorite line is the one featured in this project!

To get started, the first thing I did was to create a photoshop image with various fonts:

Then I transferred the image onto beige linen and began embroidering! I tried to do a few different stitches, but since I designed this with some challenging fonts, it didn’t quite come out like I planned. I will do a little re-design for the next one! Here’s the finished product on our wall!

it’s true! (insert “AWW” here)

dressing up for St. Patty’s Day!

First, Happy Belated birthday to my MOM!!! sorry you did not get your own fancy post, but my mind has been elsewhere!! I will make a special post just for you!!

And second, Happy Belated St. Patty’s Day! Sláinte!

So, here’s the dress up part of this post…I originally started to make this project for KPA. He wasn’t home for me to take proper measurements so I was just eyeballing it as I carried on. I wanted to make a bow-tie after I read this post, over at MADE. So, I started to make it- not really paying close attention to how long it was going to be. I was just concerned with the bow-tie part. Once the pattern was cut, this was a really simple thing to sew up! I was done in no time. Then after watching several YouTube videos, I came across this one. (If you ever want to learn to tie a bow-tie, this is the one to watch.) After a few tries, I finally got it, and I realized it was never going to fit KPA. Luckily, it was the perfect size for another mister in my life, Jams. He really didn’t mind it on his neck. He wore it around for about 15 minutes. Snapping a picture was the tough part. But don’t worry, he was rewarded for his cooperation! Thanks Jams!

 

wood.

Delivery!! I love that the package says “Elementally Bound” on it!! I recently placed an order with Woodworks, Ltd and it arrived in the mail today! I ordered some wooden discs to make earrings, wooden gift tags and some little men and women to make wedding toppers. I can’t wait to start painting and decorating them!