Thrifty Thursday

Since I've decided against trying to be so matchy-matchy, I figure I'll buy things I love and in the end it will all fit together ... I hope! ;) So, I saw this at the local D.I. and had to get it for Savannah's room (It's Mary Englebriet and only $3!). Then I found this food grinder, it hooks onto the table and weighs a TON for $3 as well. Going with the $3 theme ... the last find for this week was this copper jar. I already have two to hold all the cooking utensils in my kitchen. I love it!

I realized something yesterday ...

I love making the quilt tops. I really do. I love the cutting, sewing, ironing of everything. And then I have this nifty little piece of art. That I made. I love doing that. The whole ... finishing, binding and difficult quilting thing ... that not so much. So ... I have this stack of quilt tops now ... From top to bottom: a Christmas disappearing nine patch, Christmas tree blanket, the hungry caterpillar, the animals around the world, the last quilt-a-long, and now the newest addition on top too (it's for a family member having a baby ... so I won't share it until she gets it).

In my own defense ... my sweet friend wanted to make this newest quilt & I *HAD* to do it with her. She needed me. LOL. So ... as soon as I finish these new little babies I started yesterday (some gifts for some new babies on the way ) ... NO MORE NEW QUILT TOPS. ;) I decided on a cowgirl version and love the pattern so much I cut it out as a boy version too ...

My husband was home on Monday and I've been able to get a lot of sewing done because of that, it is so awesome!!! Here's quilt block #6:I am officially sick of doing each block twice. Week 5 was so time consuming! It was nice to have a really quick & easy one this time. I'm 25% of the way done ... only 36 more blocks to go! LOL.

On a completely different note ... I went to a surprise baby shower this last weekend. I delivered her present finally & also the one I had mentioned last week. Nice to get the closet cleaned out a bit and deliver the gifts I had planned. :)

My Daughter's Room

So I am very excited about re-doing/finishing Savannah's room. I have all these ideas and things that I want to do swirling in my head. So, I took all my favorite pictures and created a digital idea board. Then I posted that as my backdrop on my computer screen. That way I can look at it as my desktop picture and remember what I love and what I want to do for her room. Most of it is crafty/do-it-myself stuff. And a lot of it I could thrift shop and get really cheap. It makes me happy about making an eclectic, girly room for her. :)

Happy 4th of July!

We had an awesome 4th of July, lots of good friends and good food. I really wanted to decorate this year for the 4th of July, but I didn't want to spend too much money with gas prices and food shooting up so much. So, I checked out Martha Stewart! :) I loved this garland for our fireplace, and these cute napkin decorations for dinner! Then I wanted to make this star banner for around the dinner table ... I also thought the kids could going to help me make firecracker cupcakes. We've done the coconut coloring before as green grass for easter, they love it! :)

I even bought all the supplies ... but on Thursday night I was so tired I couldn't walk or see straight. So, I wimped out and put up some bunting that I bought from Jo-Ann's instead. The amazing thing was ... nobody cared and it was still an awesome 4th of July!!! LOL. :)
But we did do some fun crafty/amazing stuff. We made fireworks (it's the video on the right hand side) ... which was a big hit with the kids. I also picked up some darling 4th of July outfits for them ... anything for a cute scrapbook page! :)I also made this drink for the kids. Mainly for the "oh my goodness Mommy! You are magic!" comments. LOL. They weren't quite as amazed as I thought they should be.


And yesterday, I started on a new project with a friend. I've never had a sew-along buddy and it was really fun. :)

Thrifty Thursday #2

The goodwill here gets lots of Target new-in-the-box items, so we figured it was worth a look. I found this ... for only $9.99! And then Hunter has been begging for this game after playing it at a friends. Not too bad for only $5! :) Happy 4th of July!

Am I the only one?

So I was just wondering if I was the only one who does this. So, I was asked to make a gift for a gal that I go to church with. She asks for specific measurements and I do it all according to the directions. I don't get a chance to give this gift to her at the baby shower, and she has her baby. Right afterwards, I see her and realize that despite her specifications, the gift is going to be waaaaaay too big. So, I haven't given it to her, and it's been over three months. The finished gift is just sitting, waiting to be delivered. But now it feels cheesy because it is so late, and because it's going to be grossly oversized for her.

... does anyone else hit that point where it feels like it's been too long and it's now too embarrassing to give it?

Just wondering. On a slightly plus side ... here's block 5! This thing was way time consuming. But I really like the way all the colors came together. Now I'm only 5 blocks behind ... lol. :) Now it's time to hit the pool and enjoy time with the kids!

A Small Finished Project!

So, my goal for July is to finish at least five WIP's. It seems a little large of a task, but I think I can do it! :) I went to my Grandma's to tie up some blankets for her/with her this weekend. It was nice to sit there and visit a bit without the kids and my poor husband was sweet enough to stay home with the kids, while struggling to get some reading done for school at the same time (thanks honey!). We got this blanket tied in no time ... and then Grandma pulled out another blanket that she was frustrated with and I finished it up for her last night. She kept the monkey blanket to tie and I'm hoping this weekend to take over the new fabric one I've bought. I'm going to keep the jungle fabric one that I just bought. I love it so much and really want to keep a few for myself ... if I don't have as many kids as blankets, then I can always pass them on. :)

Quick side note ... did you see the new inspired ideas?!?!? I love, love, love everything that she comes up with!!! The dishtowel apron seems pretty easy & straight forward ... I'm going to add it to my list of wants! :)