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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
A Quick Calendar Fix
When school starts back I want to get ubber organized so I always get a fresh, new calendar. I have professed my love of MomAgenda before and ordered a new one for 2011-2012. There's something about putting new events and old celebrations in a blank calendar.
Anyway, my old portfolio cover for my calendar had seen better days. I thought about fixing her up with mod podge or vinyl, but then she was a little bulky to carry around.
Enter, my kindle and her case. A simple elastic band works to hold it closed, I could get some elastic, sew it together and attach it to the back of the calendar. THEN I remembered that Olivia has those elastic headbands that would be perfect and I wouldn't have to drag the sewing machine out! She helped me pick out one that I could use.
I just used a little E6000 glue on the back of the calendar, attaching the elastic. I let it dry awhile with a can of beans on top to hold it down. (By the way, this glue is fabulous! It even held together a broken pool toy!)
The elastic holds it all together so extra papers don't escape. And it is more compact to fit in my purse or school bag. It is perfect for me!
Anyway, my old portfolio cover for my calendar had seen better days. I thought about fixing her up with mod podge or vinyl, but then she was a little bulky to carry around.
Enter, my kindle and her case. A simple elastic band works to hold it closed, I could get some elastic, sew it together and attach it to the back of the calendar. THEN I remembered that Olivia has those elastic headbands that would be perfect and I wouldn't have to drag the sewing machine out! She helped me pick out one that I could use.
I just used a little E6000 glue on the back of the calendar, attaching the elastic. I let it dry awhile with a can of beans on top to hold it down. (By the way, this glue is fabulous! It even held together a broken pool toy!)
The elastic holds it all together so extra papers don't escape. And it is more compact to fit in my purse or school bag. It is perfect for me!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Porch Makeover
We've lived in our house for almost 7 years, time sure does fly. We love our front porch, but it needed a little updating! Here's some before shots so you can see the shutters, swing, bench, rocking chairs and the front door (with Olivia's 2nd grade awards!)
Now the porch looks fresh and so much better! Jeff replaced the green shutters with raised panel black ones (after finding out we couldn't paint over the green ones). I painted the furniture and the light fixtures with black spray paint. The front door was bleached out and needed new life, with a little Gel Stain and 3 coats later, she looks so much better. Then we found some cute pillows at Home Depot to tie everything together!
It looks wonderful and it felt great to do it all ourselves! Now, if we could just get a little break from the heat to enjoy it more!
Now the porch looks fresh and so much better! Jeff replaced the green shutters with raised panel black ones (after finding out we couldn't paint over the green ones). I painted the furniture and the light fixtures with black spray paint. The front door was bleached out and needed new life, with a little Gel Stain and 3 coats later, she looks so much better. Then we found some cute pillows at Home Depot to tie everything together!
It looks wonderful and it felt great to do it all ourselves! Now, if we could just get a little break from the heat to enjoy it more!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
WFMW - more shoe options!
Do you ever have one of those "ah ha" moments that make you laugh hysterically? My Works For Me Wednesday Tip did that to me!
I was shopping at a fabulous outlet mall in Orlando last week with a teaching buddy of mine - we were at a school conference. Leigh Ann wanted to go into a shoe store, I wasn't crazy about packing more shoes for the flight home.
As Leigh was looking at her shoe size she says she is going to look at the kids' shoes as well. She has a smaller foot than mine and I figured this would work for her. I went around to that size of the store with her and saw a women's to kid's shoe size conversion chart. Low and behold, I didn't even know you could convert a women's size 8 to a kid's size 6!! I ended up looking, finding a cute pair of shoes (that were even a size 5 1/2).
I know this isn't news for some of you, but the next time I buy a pair of tennis shoes I'm checking in the kid section, I hear you can save money this way!
The conversion is simple, the kid size is simply two sizes smaller than your adult size. Happy shopping!
I was shopping at a fabulous outlet mall in Orlando last week with a teaching buddy of mine - we were at a school conference. Leigh Ann wanted to go into a shoe store, I wasn't crazy about packing more shoes for the flight home.
As Leigh was looking at her shoe size she says she is going to look at the kids' shoes as well. She has a smaller foot than mine and I figured this would work for her. I went around to that size of the store with her and saw a women's to kid's shoe size conversion chart. Low and behold, I didn't even know you could convert a women's size 8 to a kid's size 6!! I ended up looking, finding a cute pair of shoes (that were even a size 5 1/2).
I know this isn't news for some of you, but the next time I buy a pair of tennis shoes I'm checking in the kid section, I hear you can save money this way!
The conversion is simple, the kid size is simply two sizes smaller than your adult size. Happy shopping!
Monday, June 27, 2011
Summer Update
We finally got out of school on June 3, I know a month ago. We've been busy since then...a week at Disney, swim lessons, t-ball games yearly checkups, quilt camp and Challenger Space Center Camp....
Thought I would share some favorite shots from Disney.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Granny Lucille's Treasures
We have had a very eventful past couple of weeks. First, my dear grandmother passed away at the wonderful age of 98. She was a remarkable woman, living by herself until her time came. She was also our "prayer warrior" and we know she is in Heaven with Jesus.
Last week, the family began the task of cleaning out Granny Lucille's house. I went with the goal of finding some things to make treasures for my sister and myself. I found a couple sets of screw-on earrings and knew my plan.
After visiting Michael's for my jewelry findings, I removed the earring posts off the back of each earring. Then I simply used E-6000 to attach the jewelry pieces to their new finding. Now, we each have a new broach and a new funky ring! I can't wait to see my sis and give these to her!
My mother had cleaned and pressed my Granny's old aprons about a month ago. Her goal was to present the granddaughters and great-granddaughters with an apron on Easter, even before Granny got sick. How special that we each got a piece of her history!
Mine and Olivia's are hanging in the kitchen. Olivia has already worn hers this week, baking with her Easy-Bake oven.
Our second big event is the HUGE flood going on around us. We live in the middle of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. If you have watched the news lately, you will know that people have been evacuating their homes, businesses and churches. It is very scary! Our home is fine, but our church is one block from the river. We are currently on our 6th day out of school, with no news of when we will return. Prayers are very much needed!
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Last week, the family began the task of cleaning out Granny Lucille's house. I went with the goal of finding some things to make treasures for my sister and myself. I found a couple sets of screw-on earrings and knew my plan.
After visiting Michael's for my jewelry findings, I removed the earring posts off the back of each earring. Then I simply used E-6000 to attach the jewelry pieces to their new finding. Now, we each have a new broach and a new funky ring! I can't wait to see my sis and give these to her!
My mother had cleaned and pressed my Granny's old aprons about a month ago. Her goal was to present the granddaughters and great-granddaughters with an apron on Easter, even before Granny got sick. How special that we each got a piece of her history!
Mine and Olivia's are hanging in the kitchen. Olivia has already worn hers this week, baking with her Easy-Bake oven.
Our second big event is the HUGE flood going on around us. We live in the middle of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. If you have watched the news lately, you will know that people have been evacuating their homes, businesses and churches. It is very scary! Our home is fine, but our church is one block from the river. We are currently on our 6th day out of school, with no news of when we will return. Prayers are very much needed!
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Crafting with my sis and other things
A few weekends ago my little sis, Paige, came home for a visit. I felt the need for a group craft. I had seen the moss initials on other blogs and thought they were cute.
Lucky me, I have a wood shop class across the hall from me. I found the letters I wanted and they cut me some letters out of some scrap wood. Then I searched Hobby Lobby and found the new sheet moss. We simply traced the letters and cut the moss. Anywhere we had a bare spot, we just added moss and it blended it fine. Hot glue worked great to hold it all together.
We used a staple gun to add ribbon to the back. Here is mom's version on her great red door!
Here is Paige's version...got to see it on our trip over spring break!
And here is mine...I'm dying to paint my front door!
Lil sis found this neat compote bowl at a yard sale while in town. It has great potential.
Here's the bowl after a little spray paint TLC, some hydrangeas and pears. How cute!
I've been wanting a little table or shelf for the hallway outside our master bedroom. The wood shop class came through for me again. I found a plan on Ana White's wonderful website. She has tons of furniture plans and how-tos. Here is my little shelf (Pottery Barn style) before her paint job.
And here she is with her paint job. I'm having fun deciding what to put on her and where!
Linking up to
Lucky me, I have a wood shop class across the hall from me. I found the letters I wanted and they cut me some letters out of some scrap wood. Then I searched Hobby Lobby and found the new sheet moss. We simply traced the letters and cut the moss. Anywhere we had a bare spot, we just added moss and it blended it fine. Hot glue worked great to hold it all together.
We used a staple gun to add ribbon to the back. Here is mom's version on her great red door!
Here is Paige's version...got to see it on our trip over spring break!
And here is mine...I'm dying to paint my front door!
Lil sis found this neat compote bowl at a yard sale while in town. It has great potential.
Here's the bowl after a little spray paint TLC, some hydrangeas and pears. How cute!
I've been wanting a little table or shelf for the hallway outside our master bedroom. The wood shop class came through for me again. I found a plan on Ana White's wonderful website. She has tons of furniture plans and how-tos. Here is my little shelf (Pottery Barn style) before her paint job.
And here she is with her paint job. I'm having fun deciding what to put on her and where!
Linking up to
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