by Virginia | Jan 13, 2012 | kids craftings
Today we have real snowflakes outside. Not the fun kind you can play in though- the kind that whip around and burn your face. Not enough to sled, but still covering the ground and making our house feel cozy. One of the things I want to do this...
by Virginia | Jan 4, 2012 | birthday, kids craftings
Today my Anne turned 6. I am so happy for her. She had a great day. Most of it spent away from Mommy at school. I am keeping my chin up about this whole growing older thing. I still have plenty of time, right?? I can't...
by Virginia | Oct 28, 2011 | decorating, Holiday, kids craftings
My mom and dad came to visit a couple weeks ago. Mom always brings gifts! One ofthem was this new product called the Candy Cottage. It's pretty durn awesome. The cottage is made of hard plastic and you just apply the store bought icing...
by Virginia | Oct 27, 2011 | Holiday, kids craftings, sewing
Making Halloween costumes is a bit of a struggle for me. On one hand, it's a hassle when you have lots of other things to make. But, the cheap looks of the store bought costumes that are in my price range are terrible! This year, my oldest...
by Virginia | Jul 12, 2011 | kids craftings, tutorial
I first saw these type of hula hoops 2 1/2 years ago at the handmade arcade. They were big sellers and by the time i could go get a break to go over and buy one, they were all gone! Recently I saw this post by Erin about making one with her daughter....
by Virginia | Feb 16, 2011 | give away, kids craftings, sewing
I have been pretty down with the weather and the sick kids but I did manage to have a productive few hours a couple of days ago. I applied to do The Handmade Arcade down in Pittsburgh in April and I decided to go ahead and start making some things to sell....