Blast From the Past: A Little Craft

I put this garland back up in my house, as Valentine's Day is just around the corner. All you need to make this garland: cupcake liners (I used a variety of three different types.), string, and a needle.

Mother's Day

For Mother's Day, I was inspired by an article featured in May's Real Simple. In it they suggested 10 questions to ask your mother... Some of the questions included:

01. What's the one thing you would have done differently as a mom?
02. Why did you choose to be with Dad? (Loved this question!)
03. Which one of us kids do you like the best? (Luckily, my mom wasn't too specific...)
04. Is there anything you have wanted to tell us kids but never have?
05. Do you think it's easier or harder to be a mother now than when you were raising our family?
06. When did you realize you were no longer a child?
07. What's the best thing your kids can do for you right now?

My mom was kind enough to oblige to this project, so she answered the above questions, and let me take some photos of her. I then compiled the questions/photos and gave them to my siblings.

I loved the answers my mom gave... I had to blog about this, as I highly suggest asking your own mother these questions- it's such a sweet keepsake.

(Thanks again mom!)

A Little Craft

Last week, I got together with my girlfriend's for a Craft Night. I'm so glad we did. I have some very impressive crafter's as friends. Each were working on lovely pieces (of which, I hope they blog about- as all are definitely blog-worthy), and I decided to work on a Valentine's decoration.

I saw this and was totally inspired. (And, it seemed something I could actually create.) All you need: cupcake liners, thread, and a needle... voila! Valentine's Day garland.

Cold Ears, Warm Heart...

Here's a little project I worked on this weekend... I made this accessory to keep my ears warm.

I also figured this crocheted piece could be used as a belt, if I'm feeling really daring.

I'd give you the instructions to this piece, but I made them up as I went along! However, I will tell you this- it's really easy to crochet. Make sure you leave a hole at one end, and then attach a button to the other for the clasp.

(Don't mind my pose... It's hard to take a picture of yourself without looking ridiculous.)

I decided to dive back into my yarn bag to create something, and this little piece warmed me right up!