Another Play Mat

I listed this patchwork play mat in the shop last night. I love making these because I can totally indulge my love for off-beat color and pattern combinations. I have a LOT more things in the works for the shop, but I'm still learning how to balance making new things with filling custom orders AND with restocking items that have sold. I usually use the weekend to get a lot of sewing done, so we'll see if I manage to finish the two quilts that have been in the works. Happy Friday!

The Ice Trick - Phase Two

Yes, the Ice Trick was a huge success. My only advice is to do it when anyone who might freak out isn't home, as the end result looks a little something like this:

BUT the kid doesn't come out this color, so that's a plus. :)

The "Ice Trick" - Phase One

Here is a super fun, easy, and cheap activity that will be a BIG hit with your kids. Named "the ice trick" by Moses' friend Keefe who taught it to us, all it requires is food coloring, water, and a bunch of different sized containers that are freezer friendly.

Fill all the containers with water and have fun adding different combinations of food coloring. Two is definitely too young to fully grasp the idea that "blue and red make purple," but you should have seen Moses' eyes light up when he stirred those two colors together and they "magically" became a different color all together!

This is a kind of messy activity, and I haven't quite figured out how to avoid getting food coloring on your hands, but Keefe's mom assures me the green washes out in a few days. :)

Put all the colored water containers in the freezer and (here's the hard part) wait for them to become huge colorful ice cubes of all different shapes and sizes. We're still in this phase, but I've promised Moses that after his nap he can play with them in the tub. I'll let you know how it goes...

A Lovely Start to the Week

The last two days have been such a nice combination of playing outside in the sunshine and finishing up projects... Look at this beautiful mosiac we found at a park yesterday.

And this is my pincusion (from Herbst Handmade), which I adore - just makes you want to create something, doesn't it?

And since this post is random already, I will share with you my son's latest hilarious comment. As I was getting him ready for bed this evening, he looked up to the ceiling and gleefully exclaimed "Thank you God, for putting my head on me!" Well, amen to that. :)

February Give Away

Thanks so much to everyone who "entered" last month's give away - that was fun! This month I will be giving away one embroidered patchwork lavender sachet. All you have to do is leave a comment on ANY post during the month of February and you will be automatically entered into the random drawing at the end of the month. What a fun post-Valentine's Day gift for yourself!

I'm so Excited!

Look what I just bought from Fields of Honey - aren't these the coolest earrings?!?! They'll look perfect with my new $6 heels (that's right, I bought a pair of heels for $6.). Now I just need an occasion to wear them (the heels, that is. I'm sure I'll be wearing the earrings all the time). Check out her shop for lots more cool earrings!

And the Winner is...

The winner of my first ever give-away is My Hearts Design, who will be receiving these cute little bags. Stay tuned to find out what I'll be giving away in February...