Quiet time book

http://iammommahearmeroar.blogspot.com/2011/04/guest-post-quiet-book-from-icandy.html

This is an excellent idea for a quiet time activity!!  I can't wait to make it!  Check it out!

bow tie

I found this great blog with directions on how to make a bow tie!!!  My husband's brother is getting married this July so I will have a little man with me to celebrate the occasion!  Since his dad will be in a tux I figured he needs one as well!  This tie was so easy to make!  It took less than an hour!  I will say since I made it for a newborn I halved the measurements and it turned out the perfect size! YAY

http://thehowtogal.blogspot.com/2010/07/how-to-make-little-boy-bow-tie-with.html

puzzle pockets

I saw this idea on the website cluck cluck sew.  I created puzzle pockets! I used fabric, Velcro, pinking shears and a hot glue gun.  Super easy!

Cut the fabric bigger than the back of the puzzle.  Put a line of hot glue across the bottom or sides of the puzzle.  Since the fabric is bigger than the puzzle, gather the fabric in the glue line as you stick it down. This will allow room for the pieces to fit in.

Cut another strip of fabric the same width as the puzzle and glue down the top to create a flap to keep it closed.  I glued the Velcro to the lid and the top of the pocket.

Since you gathered the fabric as you stuck it in the glue the puzzle pieces fit!

Honestly, the first puzzle I created a pocket for I had to do it 2 times before I had it right.  After that the rest of the puzzles went smoothly!

an awesome website

For the last couple of days I have been addicted to this website!  http://www.cluckclucksew.com/

It has some fantastic ideas ranging from puzzle pockets to bean bag chairs!  Here are some of the projects I really want to make!  I will post pictures as I create them!

puzzle pockets
sprocket pillow
round pillow
floor mat
baby shoes
bean bag chair


I could keep going!  ;)  Happy hunting and sewing!!

Mod Podge

I just finshed making a clock for my son Glenn's room (picture to come later).  It turned out pretty cool that now I am looking all over the house for new things to Mod Podge!  A friend of mine sent me this site!

http://www.plaidonline.com/mod-podge/brand/home.htm

So many cool ideas!!  YAY!!

breastfeeding website

kellymom.com

Check out this website if you are a breastfeeding mom and curious about what is healthy for you to eat or take.  Lots of good information!

keeping socks together

I got tired of not being able to find the matches to Gianna's socks, so I found a lingerie laundry bag in my closet.  I have been using that keep the dirty socks together.  I wash the socks in the bag and then when cleaned putting them away is a snap!  My next plan is to add ribbon to the bags so I can hang it on the outside of the laundry basket in between washes.  I'll post a picture when I get that done!

placemat

Gianna refuses to eat while sitting in her high chair so she is now in a booster seat and LOVES IT!!  Cleaning the table was a huge chore because of the wood so I put a plastic table cloth from Target on the table.  I taped the sides down to keep her from pulling it off.  That works great and is so much easier!  I also made Gianna her own place mat.  I found pictures of food in magazines and wrote the words next to each picture.  Since I am still at work I got it laminated so it stays nice! 

 I made it two sided so we would have more to look at!

Great learning website

A friend of mine told me about this wonderful website for Preschool students and Kindergarten students it is http://www.starfall.com/
Check it out!