Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween! My cuties, Rapunzel and the Three-Eyed-Monster, will certainly be indulging in the traditional festivities tomorrow night!

Happy Halloween! :o)

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Momma's Chore List

After graduating with my Master's degree in May, I was left with the entire summer off for the first time in years. When the school year started in September, I had to go back to work as a substitute teacher for our local school district. Going from having every day to tend to the craziness of every day life to having just a few hours each day during the week on top of having my head in a hundred places at once really threw my cleaning routine off.

I work much better when I see things in writing. Lists give me a visual reminder and I guess I just get a natural high from checking things off a list. So I thought I would make a cute little chore list that helped me to spread out the weekly housework so that I wouldn't spend my entire weekend cleaning.

It was pretty quick and easy too. I created a simple chore list using Microsoft Word and then put it in my frame which I spray painted to match my kitchen, where the list would be displayed.

It was looking rather plain though, so I thought I'd add a few embellishments. I made a simple black fabric rosette and paired it with a couple of buttons...

And hot glued them to the frame.

I added some Velcro to the dry erase marker to keep it attached to the frame and it was good to go!

So far, it's certainly been a big help in reminding me of what needs to be done and when in order to keep my family's busy days free from worries of housework and the weekends *almost* free of housework.

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Peacock Feathers

There are so many super cool accessories and decor out there right now using peacock feathers. Everyone seems to be enjoying the bright, beautiful colors of them. Just look at all of the peacock feathers I found on Pinterest.

Babies...

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Grownups...

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On wreaths...

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Even the gentlemen are wearing them...

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So when my sister, Erica (who loves peacock feathers so much she has a tattoo of one), got her hands on some of these babies for FREE through her dentist (don't ask) she was all about having me make her a headband with them. I'd never used peacock feathers for anything before, so I was a little nervous about ruining them in the process, but...

I was pretty happy with the outcome!

And I think she was too. :o)

She left me with the rest of the feathers, so now I think I might have to make another for myself.

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Back-to-School Art Smock

School has been back in session here in Northern New York for almost a month now and my niece Julia started Kindergarten this year. Her list of school supplies included an art smock, but since she has such a crafty Aunt Trina she couldn't get just any ol' art smock. Don't get me wrong--I'm not bashing all those generic art smocks out there but there's one thing about them that Aunt Trina doesn't like. They all look the same! Soooooo....

My "little" Julia had to get a one-of-a-kind art smock to start her school year right.

 

I know. Now I want one for myself.

To make this adorable little smock, I used this excellent tutorial by Make It and Love It. Ashley gave a wonderful, easy to use tutorial using a cute cotton print. I took this one step further using this adorable laminated cotton by Timeless Treasures to prevent Julia's creativity from bleeding through her smock to her adorable outfits.

The smock has a super easy Velcro closure in the back.

 

And super easy ribbon ties on each side.

And while sewing with the laminated cotton was not as difficult as I had anticipated, it refused to ruffle, so I decided to go with a cute little pleat along the pocket instead.

 

And in the end she was very happy with her art smock and was so proud to "strike a pose" to amuse her aunt's need to blog every crafty thing she does.

 

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I'm still here!

I know...it's been forever. But now that the summer's official come to an end and I'm back to work as a substitute teacher for the local school district, we've been trying to take advantage of the beautiful weather that has decided to stick around.

We've been able to eat yummy popsicles on the front porch until they drip down our arms.

 

And make funny faces at the camera.

 

And laugh and smile.

And just relax.

And then of course taking a hose to the children before going in for the night.

Anyway, now that things seem to be settling in, I have plenty of projects that I'll be sharing with you. Check back soon!

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