New Project: Bows

Have you seen the prices of hair bows? I mean the prices for baby bows are crazy! So, I decided to take on a new project and start making bows. None of my 3 of my nieces were blessed in the begining with tons of hair. But, my neighbor on the other hand has a little girl with a head full of dark hair.

I made a few bows for her. See how cute she is!

Here's a picture of me and "Cottontail." The only reason I am posting this one is becuase she's smiling so great for the camera! I look a mess...

I promise I made her a few in different colors. The creme one just looks so striking against her dark hair. Get instructions here on how to make hair bows yourself.

The A.D.D Crafter

I wouldn't say that I'm ADHD becuase I'm not that hyper these days. But, I do have the attention span of a 4-year-old. I love "weekend projects" especially when you're done by the end of the weekend. I suppose my need for instant gratification is the reason I'm leery to do things that I think will take time to finish.

Thanks to the blog that gave me the idea for this super gratifying weekend craft! I was invited to a "grand baby" shower for a friend in the neighborhood. Her son is a soon-to-be-dad to TWIN girls. Buying for doubles can cost a pretty penny, and since I'm such a penny pincher these days I needed a cheap but meaningful gift! Can you use those words in the same sentence these days?

Absolutely, just see the cute onesies I made!

How'd I make 'em you ask? Super simple!! 1 package of onesies, Avery iron-on sheets, computer, printer, and an iron. Pick out your favorite picture or saying, print it onto the Avery sheets, and iron it directly on your shirt or onesie. I takes 10 minuets and you're ready to go! Enjoy!

Cornhole Time In Tennessee

"Cornhole" or "Baggo" is a game we have come to love. It is the mainstay of any successful cookout. Well maybe that's taking it to extreems, but it is a fun game. Whether you're playing for fun or in a serious backyard tournament, this game is a great way to have a good time. Envious of our friends' custom sets, we decided to be crafty and make our own baggo set. While not perfect, they were fun and reasonably easy to make. Everything is done by hand including the chekerboard and the Power "T" for Tennessee!

Looking to make your own set, here is the site we used. You will find instructions on the board specifications as well as the bean bag dimentions and popular fillers. This site gives you step-by-step directions with pictures. (FYI: Lowe's will cut the plywood into sections for you AND if you want to paint them your team's official color Lowe's and Home Depot carry most NCAA offical colors.) Looking for the offical rules or starting your own Cornhole league... visit the American Cornhole Association site to find out more!

Happy Tossing!