Gardening Projects

Last year, when we were in the midst of our very first spring in this new home, I decided to plant our first garden boxes. Between chickens, and really being too busy, things just didn’t click. This year, Joshua has been busy building more garden boxes. We still have a few left to plant, but so far, so good. We’ve…

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Finished Sewing Projects

If you could see the sewing “to-do” list I’m working from, you would gasp! I was telling a dear friend a couple of days ago, maybe it’s a problem stemming from having babies almost 20 years apart….but, I can’t find some of my “basics” I usually like to have on hand. Things like baby gowns and changing pads. This shouldn’t…

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January 26, 2011

Tracy / January 26, 2011

We’re preparing for new chicks! Twenty-six of them to be exact!! They are supposed to be here by February 1st. I hadn’t even thought about them until yesterday when I happened to glance down at my calendar. I have a list of supplies which need to be assembled. I don’t want one of those, “I had to place my chicks…

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Baby Crafting…

Tracy / January 22, 2011

Well, it’s no surprise, we’re itching to start some baby projects around here. Paul and I happened to be in Hobby Lobby a few weeks back and I found this cute little hat with iron-on transfer flowers. I couldn’t resist. Here’s the finished project: I love the new transfers they are carrying these days. Really cute!!

Frugal Fun!

Tracy / October 7, 2010

Courtney and I have been on a dollar store/thrift store crafting kick lately. These are a few projects from last week– We found some old sweaters that I had actually intended for the thrift store. They were too worn to wear, but I did love the cuffs and remembered this idea from a blog post long ago: CANDLE SWEATERS! They…

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Thrifted Find….

Tracy / October 7, 2010

A recent, *very cute* thrift store find: In case you don’t recognize this (I didn’t until Courtney pointed it out!)- it’s a Gooseberry Patch pie bird still in the original packaging! Very cute and just what we need for an upcoming project idea!

Creating HOME- The Fall Wreath

Tracy / September 16, 2010

I love a Martha Stewart wreath I recently came across. When I saw Nester’s version, I knew I had to try this project! I bought twisted paper from Hobby Lobby (you will need 4 for $1 a piece), and floral staples (we needed two packages for this project). We used a wreath we found in the house. Jessica stripped it…

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Quilt Thoughts…

Tracy / September 8, 2010

I have a couple of quilt projects I need to work. Here are a few I’m considering: Which ones do you like? Do any seem too “trendy”? I really want to stick to classic patterns and designs so they will not look too dated. I think my favorites are the first and last, but the pinwheels have a certain appeal…

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Free Cross-Stitch Patterns

Tracy / September 1, 2010

How about some free cross stitch pattern links? I’ve been on a cross stitching kick lately- working a little here and there on small-ish type projects after the littles go to bed and my evening work is done. Here are a few that look interesting: Little Robin A collection of various small patterns Teapot They are the inspired creation of…

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Kitchen/Dining Room

Tracy / August 12, 2010

4 Moms, 35 Kids is hosting another blog carnival. It’s been fun to scroll through the other family homes. It’s a great way to pick up ideas and it’s just plain fun to see how other larger families live. It’s time for another installment of our home… Quite honestly, I’ve been dreading the kitchen/dining room post from 4 Moms, 35…

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Prayer Cards

Tracy / August 12, 2010

Another new project: As I was thinking over some goals I have for our family, prayer was a “biggie”. I want to teach the children to pray over those we know not just when they are having their prayer time in the morning or before bed, but as we go through our day. I went through our address book and…

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Meredith’s Buggy

Tracy / August 12, 2010

Meredith’s swing… I have always wanted a little beetle car swing for our children. When Meredith’s birthday came this year, I really wanted to buy one for her but they were no longer being sold in my local hardware store. It was sad- I’m really beyond batteries and the fluff they stock toy stores with these days. I want fun,…

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