And now something (old) new…
Finally, its up. I wrote this article about six months ago and its just been sitting, waiting for some images and some pdf finesse. We are a t-shirt house, which means we go through a lot of t-shirts. There are lots of ways to recycle t-shirts but seriously besides rags what do you do with...
Paper chain…
I have always loved making paper chains, still do. This year I got to share that with Aidan, it seems to actually be the perfect craft for a two year old. It doesn’t take long you get instant results, and he got to use the STAPLER. (With help.) And yes he is wearing his monster...
Christmas Ornaments…
Last year I wrote a post about making Christmas ornaments for the kids grandmas, grandpas, aunts and uncles and how important I felt that it was for the kids to do that for the people that love and care for them on a daily basis. This year to be honest, it almost didn’t happen. But...
What I have been keeping my hands busy with…
So I have to keep my hands busy, other wise at the end of the day, i am horribly horribly upset with MYSELF. I don’t know what it is, don’t get me wrong I do consider reading a book keeping my hands busy. I need to feel that feeling of accomplishment, something to mark the...
My First Print Gocco Prints and Giveaway!
My First Print Gocco Prints, originally uploaded by hannahlaura. So I finally got the nerve to use my Valentines Day present today. Honestly, the possibilities that the Print Gocco offered were a little nerve-racking. So telling myself to start simply, I found a sketch I had started when I was pregnant with A and decided...
Easy Enough Stenciled Cup
Stenciled Mug Side View B, originally uploaded by hannahlaura. So lately I have been dabbling in painting dishware. Its easy enough to find at the thrift store, the whole process takes about two days and it is the perfect thing to do while little ones sleep since you don’t have to drag out a lot...
Valentines Day Present for Hubby
Valentines day Present for Hubby, originally uploaded by hannahlaura. So here is what I came up with for the homemade present for Arty for V-day from his family. Lately he has been obsessed with finding a plant for his desk, and I thought that this would be great since it was also a little reminder...
Christmas Ornaments
Ornaments for the Aunts and Uncles, originally uploaded by hannahlaura. Ever since I heard of my mother-in-law doing this with my husband and his siblings I always knew I would keep up the tradition. Evey christmas, the kids make an ornament for their Aunt and/or Uncle and Grandparents. I like the idea of a kid...
Free download from a guilty mom…
My cousin posted awhile back about losing the calender that she was keeping track of her newborn with for scrapbooking purposes, and she was very distraught about it. This creeping feeling of guilt come over me. Calender, scrapbook, uhmmm hrmmm. Aidan’s baby book is complete up to 4 months and yes it is brimming full...
Adventuring…
A sudden burst of creativity, hit me with my coffee this morning. Actually I think its been stewing in my head for awhile. I just sat down at my computer and started creating. ( That never happens, it usually frustration. after sketch, after research, after sketch.) More suprising it was turning out. So I have...
