Valentines Day Cards

I'm a little late on posting our Valentine cards. Both my kiddos made cards for their classmates. We bought some paper dolies, which I took apart piece by piece. I found it very relaxing. We also used some 4x6 cardstock. My seven year old wrote on his and I helped my three old. After that we glued the cards and dolies together. It was simple and the kids seem to enjoy it.

Paper Cutting

This is what I did this morning with a baby napping. You can buy and downloads these over at Amy Karols site. She has some cute designs and a yummy recipe to go with it. Not many supplies to go with this project. All you need is the patterns, an exacto knife, a cutting mat, paper of your choice, and some patience. :) It was nice to sit down and concentrate on something detailed.

Almost February?

I just recovered from the holidays and now it's almost Valentines Day. Whew! I don't normally decorate for V Day but I thought I would this year. I have oodles of felt waiting to be used so I stitched up three hearts with some ribbon attached. Viola! The kiddos are going to make their Valentines this year. We'll see how that goes. I'll have to think of some assembly line procedure. I tend to lean toward the child guided approach to art (as long as my walls don't suffer from markers). I think for the sake of time we'll try to incorporate efficiency and creativity.

Look familar?

Now that I look at the picture my sewing table doesn't look as bad. In person it looks like a tornado hit it. I know some people have a very similar set up. A little table in a corner of a room. Mine happens to be in my bedroom. For the most part it's kept up and organized, but I decided for the entire month of December to throw caution to the wind and be messy.

I also wanted throw in a picture of my gift wrapping station. It's tucked nicely in between the TV stand and my sewing table. One day I'll have Martha's Craft Room, but until then it's stuck in the bedroom.

The Dining Table (aka The Craft Table)

This was my dining table over the weekend. It was a all out craft, present wrapping, card making weekend. A lot was accomplished. I actually enjoyed myself too. The kids and I painted some special presents for the grandparents. Shh, not 'till Christmas. :)

I really should post a picture of my sewing table.....that is where the fun is at. My Singer and I are taking a break from one another after the holidays. We have been seeing too much of each other lately. I'll try to post a picture of the sewing table ASAP.

A Scraf for the Great Northwest.

The knitting bug has bitten me again. We do not have much of a need for scarves in the South. Since we are traveling to Washington for Christmas. I thought I'd better whip up something to keep the kiddos necks warm. This one is for Alexia. I'm almost to the end of my yarn.....literally and figuratively. Oh, and I can't remember how to bind off. Maybe Alexia won't mind the knittng needles attached to the scarf?

Pledge Handmade

Take the Handmade Pledge. Even if your not a frequent crafter, it's fun and there are lots of great ideas online. If you really don't feel like crafting buy handmade. Craft fairs are all over the place this time of year. Support an artist/craftperson!