Woodworking

Indy loves to help his dad. CM recently tore down our coal room (yeah, we still had one!) and turned it into a work bench since he's been doing a lot of projects. This has led to great things. One is that we are REALLY organizing the basement. It is awesome!

Another thing that has come of this is that Indy got the chance to really help on a project. We needed another set of coat hooks for the kids' room.

Indy got to choose the router bit and paint. He had a lot of fun and is learning to work with wood.

Here they are together while Indy uses the drill.


And here is the finished project.


He is so proud!



I'm so glad that CM has the skills to teach the kids these things. I am learning as we go as well! It is so nice to be able to say, "Hmm I'd like a ...." and one of us can usually make something to do the job!

Crafty

I've been able to get some projects finished, lately! I have been enjoying being crafty, especially crocheting with carpal tunnel gone!

I have been wanting to make a hanger for the headbands and hair bows that we have been collecting. I saw something similar to this online, but I thought a hook for the headbands would be nice.


I found this star at Wal-Mart, painted it and added the ribbon on the sides. I love how it turned out. It really makes it easier for doing little girls' hair to see what is available. Now I can go make more bows and have a great place to keep them!


I finished this doll. Her name is Molly. She has become a quick favorite, even before she had a face, hair or clothes! I found the pattern here. I used crochet thread rather than normal yarn, for a smaller doll. I want to make one for Doodle, too.


Now I am on to another project (or three)I finished the hat that I have been working on for a long time. I think it turned out pretty well!

Cloche-ish Hat!

I finished another hat, today!! (And, yes I think I may be slightly obsessed with making hats at the moment!) This one is sort of a cloche and it is for a friend's daughter. She is turning two. We got to be pregnant together with our girls and our daughters have gotten to play together a lot during their first two years!!

I can't decide if I like the bow to be the front or the side, yet. I guess the wearer (or her mommy) can decide.

Boy's Hat and a Flower Hat

I finished two more hats!! I had a lot of fun with them and they were faster than the first one, since I had the pattern more defined. I want to get a mannequin head to show the way the hats would lay on a child, but until then, here they are! I could change the colors and size of the stripes any way. As for the flower hat, I think I want to change the design a little, but I like the idea.

I may have a chance to sell them in person, or just put them on eBay or something. I haven't fully decided what to do, yet.

I really want to work it out so that they are fully customizable. Any size, color and design. I am really excited!

FOs

I finished the mesh grocery bag that I have been working on for a while.
I started with this pattern, but I ended up changing a lot of things. I also used up quite a few random balls of thread. I think I finished off three old balls. That will make some space in my yarn tote!! I like the way it turned out. I still need more bags to be able to go completely "paper or plastic" free at the store!! I am on my way, though.


When we bought a van and since it was used, it had no net between the seats. It has the slots for a net, so I thought I could make one. Well, here it is!! So far, I like it a lot!

I learned that "UFOs" are not only unidentified flying objects, but also un-finished objects!! I think that is pretty funny! If you leave a project long enough I guess it could be an unidentified object, too!

Smart Habit Sunday

I didn't read with the kids very many days like I wanted to and I only got exercise on two days. So, I am going to continue these goals. They are really important to me and I REALLY want them to become habits that I never break!! And, no new finished projects. I guess the things I have been working on need a lot more work than the previous ones. But, here are a couple of pictures from some I finished but didn't get blogged.

Here is a little pacifier caddy:



And Winnie the Pooh, no longer without clothing: (from this pattern)

Carseat Blanket

So, here is my newest finished project! The picture doesn't show the whole thing, but it is about 15X24 inches. I loved some of the really small light-weight blankets that I had and this is a warmer version. It was an idea I had for a more convenient way to cover a baby in a car seat. Usually, I had to fold or tuck a blanket a lot so that it covered the baby, but didn't drag all over the floor. I thought that if I had a smaller blanket that would be solved. I guess I'll have to wait until I have another baby to see. I think it would also be a nice way to help keep a baby warm in a sling or other carrier.

I crocheted it with a tunisian/afghan hook. It is a really neat stitch that crosses over itself to have a fun effect. I really like how it turned out.

Purse

I just finished the purse for a friend's daughter. I hope she likes it. I love that pattern and I added cute little flowers this time.

Big Weekend

Belle was sick last night, so I may have to postpone some of this post for later. She is happily watching Curious George, for now. Aaron had Spring Break Thursday through Monday and we had a great time! We went all over town to see what would be the best thing to do for his birthday. He wanted to either get his old bike fixed, or find a new one. After lots of research and LOTS of shopping around, we found the bike for him. He is really excited and has already taken the kids for a ride with him.
Then, there was Easter! We had a really nice time. We talked about the sacrifice Christ made for us and about his resurrection. We've already talked about resurrection with Luke since he was so worried about death. He is such a good little boy. Then, we went to my niece's baby blessing. We give our children a name and a blessing when they are young, in our church. I was able to give them the blanket!!!
I need to report that I have already finished two of my unfinished projects!!! Hoorah!!
Here is a bag to hold the cords that go with the portable DVD player.
...and a weird bag made from a Knifty Knitter
So, there you have it! It was a great weekend. I always like it when Aaron is home with us. It is really nice to have him around and he helps with chores a lot as well!! He cleaned the bathroom, vacuumed and went through a lot of clutter!!! Thanks, Aaron!!!

I did it! I did it! I did it!

I was actually able to complete the blue blanket that I was crocheting for Luke for Christmas!! I was so excited to be finished. I had enough yarn with some to spare! I thought I might get into trouble at the end. It turned out very well and looks great. I'll post pictures after Christmas. (I have a lot of things to post after Christmas, eh?) Even though I couldn't hide the fact that I was crocheting a blanket for him, I still wrapped it and put it under the tree for Luke to open in the morning.

Well, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

I finished!!

Well I am doing well, so far. I finished two projects this week!! I successfully turned a would-be baby blanket into a cute little doll blanket for Christmas and I made a bunny puppet from the pattern I bought on ebay. The kids really like it! His name is Harry.