Tire Swinging is Super Cool

Travis made this tire swing for Elsie's Birthday 2 weeks ago.  It has been a non stop hit.  The big girl get sick on it so she is happy to swing the other two.  The grass is already worn underneath it.  I researched so many swings and swing...

New House Spring Gardening Success

Spring gardening has so much potential!  Like I work and work out there and say to myself,"this is going to be it!  The best year ever~ vegetables, flowers, herbs, canning, freezing!"   So far, so...

Folios in the Works

Last November I was freaking out trying to get ready for the Handmade Arcade.  I had such a great time at the show last year and the only negative was that I felt all rushed and sloppy since I waited until the last minute to do a lot of my sewing.  Here is...

Thrifting Treasures

This spring I decided to start cleaning out some of my hoarded thrift store & vintage fabric treasures that I couldn't figure out to use.  I had success over in my Gingercake shop so I found myself heading back to the thrift store and to estate sales to...

The Matchel

Travis wanted a bag to carry his "very important documents" to work while riding the Honda express.  I used the methods for making the love your lunch box and here is what we came up with.  He calls it his Matchel.  I wanted to call it a...

Easter Dresses and kid stuff

I winged an easter dress for Elsie and it turned out pretty cute, especially if you don't look too close!   I just took her dress from last year and traced the lines of the top bodice a little bigger.  Then I added some extra for my messy zipper that I...