I knew my serger was supposed to be able to sew rolled hems. I just had never taken the time to pull out the instructions to find out how to do it. When Melinda and I were making decorations for … Continue reading
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The challenge for this week in The Documented Life Project was to “Add an inspiring quote to guide your week.” If you are new to reading our posts, The Documented Life Project gives a challenge each week to add art … Continue reading
Yesterday we shared with you how we made some whimsical paper and fabric flowers for decorations for a spring tea. Since that post was already full of pictures, we want to share with you today pictures from the event. Each … Continue reading
Melinda signed up to host and decorate a table for the Spring Tea at her church. Right away I knew what we could use for part of the decoration. Almost five years ago my sisters and I made decorations for … Continue reading
Each of my granddaughters prefer wearing dresses. Or skirts. Since they all need summer clothes, we are trying to figure out easy and quick ways to make dresses and skirts. The one I am showing you today was very simple. … Continue reading
The art challenge for Week 17 in The Documented Life Project was: “Photograph or draw your favorite shoes.” Jan: When I first read this challenge, I wanted to skip it. Shoes are not a favorite thing for me. I have … Continue reading
We are counting down to the final weeks when Melinda’s newest addition to the family makes his arrival. To celebrate, Melinda’s closest friends planned a wonderfully creative “book themed” baby shower for her. You may recall hearing about these friends … Continue reading
I know spring is smiling when the Dogwood trees burst into bloom in the Ozarks. Today I enjoyed some of them while visiting Silver Dollar City and wanted to share their beauty with you. Enjoy and be inspired! … Continue reading
The Documented Life Project challenge for Week 16 was to: “Add a cardboard food box in a creative way.” Jan: For this challenge, I dug through the bin of items we have to take to recycling. We don’t have much … Continue reading
While visiting my little Songbird, I’m sure I read The Best Nest, by P.D. Eastman, at least three dozen times to her. Mrs. Bird is quite unhappy with her nest and wants a new one. After several unsuccessful attempts at … Continue reading