I realized last night that 2 kids of mine had no green shirts.  How could this be?  So, if you have realized this too....there is still time. Here is the girlie version. What you need: Shirt from Walmart- $3.oo White felt shamrock from the scrap bin- free Some embroidery floss in gold-free I was kind of going for the Laverne and Shirley "L" look.    Not the best project I have ever done....but not too shabby for stitching while watching American Idol. P.S.  Can you see the Liquid Stitch ... View the Post

A long time ago I saw a bunch of cameo hair bands at Dollar Tree. I didn't know what to do with them but I liked them and bought a pile. Then I brought them home and almost instantly they became lost in the craft room of doom. Until last week... ...when I uncovered them (while hunting for receipts for the tax man). I had just made Gracie's wrist cuff/headband and wanted a little St. Patrick's something for myself. So here it is: My St. Patrick's Day wrist cuff. Because I am lazy I kept the ... View the Post

Yesterday we celebrated Candlemas Day (along with Groundhogs Day). We've never celebrated Candlemas Day before but my husband and I are convinced that it instantly became a family tradition.Among other things we turned off anything that uses electricity and gathered together in the family room armed with books, pillows, blankets, and about 20 different brightly burning candles. And that is where we stayed until bedtime.I hate to sound corny---but it was beautiful. And peaceful. And wonderful. ... View the Post