Disco Pose

Well friends, it has been a while.  Sorry for the absence, I suspect that the upcoming months may be spotty in terms of blogging.  These days, between all the normal everyday duties of being a mom, I find myself trying to pack our house up to get ready for our move this fall.  The plan is to be on Orcas by the 15th of September, so between now and then, I'm sure my multi tasking skills will increase tenfold and I will also sprout a few more grey hairs.  I will, at some point, talk about this experience in more depth on my blog, but at the moment, forget it.  I am busy busy busy.  

I did however, today, somehow squeeze in some time to surf around Pinterest and found WobiSobi, a fun looking blog that I can't wait to dig into a little deeper (when I have more time!).  Her easy shirt tutorial inspired me to dig up an old shirt and try it out. I can't hold back when I get an itch to create something new.  It took me all of 5 minutes and I managed to turn an old rag shirt into something I'll actually wear!  The only thing I did differently was to cut the "straps" into three sections, tie a knot at the base and braid them, just for a little twist.  Anyway, that's all for today folks, back to packing!  

My disco pose!  Go Girl!

Nesting? or , . . . Crafting!

So I think that this pregnancy has inspired a different form of "nesting" for me. Instead of cleaning the dirty corners of the closet (which I probably should be doing) I have been getting my craft on instead. Projects I have going on, . . . making a x-mas stocking for the new addition (a family tradition), making stuffed felt red stars for Serafin to decorate and give to the family as holiday gifts, re-upholstering those dang dining room chairs (STILL and currently a no-go situation. I swear they WILL get done one day!) and last but not least, the Halloween costume for the munchkin.

Fortunately, I have finished the costume! Unfortunately, as of yet, she refuses to put it on! Who knows, I may be in labor on Halloween, so even if I can get her used to it by then, it still may have to wait till next year!

Anyway, my darling Serafin loves ladybugs, so I started to try and figure out what I can put together. I'm really no good at my sewing machine, something I aspire to improve upon, so I was determined to try and figure something. It's amazing what you can find online, after doing a search on "no sew" lady bug costumes I managed to put together a mish mash of a lady bug get up.

First, . . . the wings (no sew, all you need is the material, a pair of scissors and some glue!)

Then of course, . . . the tutu (they are surprisingly easy to make).

And, . . . last but certainly not least, lady bug antennae (not sure about these, I think they might need a re-do, any ideas?)

Add some black leggings and a black top and voila my friends, you have yourself a little lady bug! Now if I can only get her interested in wearing it--will ad a picture when I do (even if it's in the middle of May)! Bahhhhh!