tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31390403973837257472024-03-02T03:13:11.612-07:00So Here's My Life...the things we make, the food we eat, and the shenanigans in between.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.comBlogger324125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-34957170143806568382015-10-13T12:38:00.000-06:002015-10-13T12:39:34.817-06:00Instagram Is Where It's At!Hey There!<br />
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I know....it's been a while. This past year has been crazy. Crazy. The good news is that I'm still alive. {If you follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/soheresmylife/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you've probably noticed.} I've come a long way health-wise since the last time I've posted. I am well rested and not sleep deprived. Always a good thing, right?<br />
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I've also learned a lot about priorities during the past year and discovered a couple of things along the way. Staying at home with kids, managing your home, AND doing a good job blogging consistently about making things takes way more time than I have right now. While I was blogging, I was constantly struggling to effectively manage each of those aspects, and was never able to do each of those things to the fullest. No matter how hard I tried, something always fell to the wayside. I ended up giving myself some major anxiety over this. Finally one day I realized,<i> I don't have to do it all. I'm not a bad person if I don't. I'm not a failure either.</i> And then I prioritized my commitments. Blogging came in behind my family and managing my home. <br />
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So what am I saying? I'm not telling you that I'm quitting my blog. That's not my plan. It's more that I don't plan on blogging much until I have both kids in school. Life is just too hectic when you have at least one little hooligan at home to take care of. So I may pop in here and there and share a project with you that I'm working on, but for the most part, blogging has been tabled to spend more time with my kids while they are home. They're only little once, right? These years are precious!<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Even though I'm not blogging, I'm still around and still doing crafty things. You can still find me on Instagram. I love to share the creative projects I'm working on, colorful photos, and the things I draw inspiration from. The photos in this post are some of my favorite recent colorful photos from <a href="https://instagram.com/soheresmylife/" target="_blank">my Instagram account.</a></span>
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So let's not say goodbye. Instead let's just say,"See you later!" And in the meantime, let's keep in touch through <a href="https://instagram.com/soheresmylife/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>!<br />
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Come say hi!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-57036723597638469662014-05-29T21:47:00.000-06:002014-05-29T21:47:42.759-06:00Still Around and Haven't ForgottenHave you guys missed me? Please say yes. I'm going to pretend that you did. ;) Let me just tell you that this past month has truly been a JOURNEY. I am still recovering from this whole ridiculous sleep loss thing in so many ways. There has been a lot that we have discovered along the way:<br />
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- I have Sleep Hypopnea - it's like Apnea, but you don't stop breathing for as long. I had to get one of those PAP machines with the mask that you wear to sleep with pressurized air. It's helped a lot, but I'm still getting used to sleeping with it.<br />
- Ambien is a BAD drug, and although it works for some people, it doesn't for everyone. I am one of those people. I did not have good results taking it. The more I talk to people about taking Ambien, the more crazy stories I hear from others who have taken it. Do you have a story about the strange effects of taking Ambien? Please, do share. ;) I am still recovering from taking that sleep aid over two weeks ago. Not my favorite moments.<br />
- We've also learned that I have very low Vitamin D levels. I've actually had to get a prescription for Vitamin D to boost my levels. Pretty sure that the low levels had a lot to do with all these health issues I've had.<br />
- Just as I was starting to feel better, my older son shared a nice stomach virus with me. I've spent most of the day on the couch. Bleh.<br />
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Crazy times, people. Crazy times. God has taught me a lot during this time, and has brought so many verses to my mind, as I work through all these challenges. Here's one that the Lord has continually reminded me of:<br />
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But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong." 2 Corinthians 12:9-10<br />
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I don't yet feel well enough to write again, but when I do, I will be back. If you think about me, I would appreciate your prayers for healing. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-36294078356032834672014-05-06T04:47:00.001-06:002014-05-06T04:48:09.928-06:00I'm still here!Hey everyone! I'm still here. This last week has been so insane and unexpected! Last week I managed to go several days without sleeping. It was horrible. You should never do that...not that I did that on purpose. It's a long story, but basically due to a continuous cycle of extreme sleep deprivation, due to sickness, I basically BROKE my sleep! I didn't even know it was possible to do something like this. I just reached the point where my body was no longer able to fall asleep. So after several days without sleep, I ended up in the emergency room, and then later doing a sleep study. Can I just tell you I HATE going to the ER? It takes so long (even on a slow night) and it's SO expensive! So after all that, it seems as though I have sleep apnea and probably rhinitis (sinus swelling) - still waiting for the official diagnosis. I'm currently recovering from all the sleep deprivation and we are exploring sleep options for the apnea issue with the doctor at the sleep clinic. Anyway, this whole experience has taken a beating on my body - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Through this experience God has taught me a lot and his provision has been amazing. All that to say that I'm ok! I just need a little bit of time to recover and return back to normal. (I'm currently suffering from extreme spaciness. Yesterday I put dinner in the crock pot at noon and then forgot to turn it on multiple times. Finally remembered around 8pm. Dinner fail. We had take out instead.) So once my brain and my body can function on a normal level, I will be back to show you the awesome stuff I've made! Soon friends, soon. :)<div><br></div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-92157955999748447932014-05-02T10:24:00.002-06:002014-05-02T10:24:51.840-06:00Sorry for the absence. I'm taking the week off. I haven't been feeling well this week due to an <u>extreme</u> lack of sleep (and an extreme lack of sleep also inhibits your productivity). I will probably be doing a sleep study within the next couple of days, but possibly even tonight. It's been a bit of a rough patch for me, but I'm working through it. I have tons of stuff planned to share with you guys, but I just need a couple of days to recover from these crazy sleep issues. :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-12535663245347546432014-04-24T21:59:00.001-06:002018-03-04T19:56:32.828-07:00Sidewalk Chalk Paint & Plastic Easter Egg PlayDo you still have a multitude of leftover plastic Easter eggs? We do over here, too. Earlier this week, I shared <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/04/15-ways-to-reuse-plastic-easter-eggs.html" target="_blank">15 ways to reuse plastic Easter Eggs</a>. You should definitely check it out. We are still coming up with new ways to reuse all of these eggs. A couple of days ago, we spent a good hour painting on the sidewalk with plastic Easter eggs and sidewalk chalk paint. (BTW, I have the <i>Sidewalk Chalk Paint Recipe,</i> too!) The boys had a blast. Here's how it went down:<br />
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- 2 cups of cornstarch<br />
- empty squirt bottles (like dish soap bottles)<br />
- food color<br />
- plastic Easter eggs<br />
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<b>How to make the Sidewalk Chalk Paint:</b><br />
Add the cornstarch into the water, in small increments, whisking as you add the cornstarch, until thoroughly combined. It should produce approximately 3 cups of sidewalk chalk paint. Add equal amounts of the cornstarch mixture to each squirt bottle and add about 5 drops of food color (or more if you like) and shake each bottle to combine the paint.<br />
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There are so many ways to play with the sidewalk chalk pain and plastic Easter eggs:<br />
- Pour the paint into the eggs and drizzle it out<br />
- Crack the paint filled eggs open onto the cement<br />
- Shake paint filled eggs (with the holes) to drip onto the cement<br />
- use the egg shell halves to stamp with paint or to create impressions into partially dried paint<br />
- lay the shells down and paint over the top of the shells<br />
- use a paint brush (or basting brush) to paint directly onto the cement.<br />
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Mac enjoyed pouring the paint inside the Easter Eggs</div>
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Pouring the paint from the eggs onto the concrete.</div>
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Cheese scraped the paint with the plastic egg shells.</div>
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At this point, Cheese claimed ownership over the bottle of green paint, and became angry when he was forced to share with his brother. So, to protest, he decided to lay face-down on the painted concrete. Oh, toddlers. ;)</div>
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This was the result of his protest. The funny thing was that it never seemed to bother him to have wet chalk paint on his face. He was crying because he was angry. </div>
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<a href="http://dollarstorecrafts.com/2011/03/make-an-easter-egg-ring/" target="_blank">Easter Egg Rings </a>- from Dollar Store Crafts</div>
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<a href="http://happilyevermom.com/2014/03/12/easter-game-kids/" target="_blank">Memory Game</a> - from Happily Ever Mom</div>
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<a href="http://www.ramblingsfromutopia.com/2012/05/diy-plastic-egg-maracas.html" target="_blank">Plastic Egg Maracas</a> - from Ramblings From Utopia</div>
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<a href="http://www.designdazzle.com/2011/04/make-your-own-plastic-egg-teacups/" target="_blank">Plastic Easter Egg Teacups</a> - from Design Dazzle </div>
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<a href="http://www.craftsunleashed.com/seasonal/kids-craft-easter-bunnies-recycled-from-plastic-easter-eggs-ready/" target="_blank">Easter Bunnies</a> - from Crafts Unleashed</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-39724605750077156652014-04-17T10:41:00.001-06:002015-12-01T20:10:35.646-07:00Printable Monster Lacing CardsDoes anybody have summer on the brain yet? Or are you still thinking about Spring? If you are, I don't blame you...didn't Spring just get here last week?? ;) Over the past couple of days, I've been thinking more and more about the summer. Do you have plans for summer yet? We do. Part of that plan involves taking two kids on a plane. In my mind I'm already thinking ahead and planning the activities I can bring for my boys during the plane ride. I think before our trip I'm going to go on a <i>massive </i>printable paper toy hunt to gather as many as I can. I am definitely going to bring along these <i>printable monster lacing cards</i> that I made. Lacing cards are a great way for toddlers and preschoolers to work on developing fine motor skills, but I've rarely seen them outside of a daycare or preschool. So let's make our own! But we should make monster lacing cards. Ready? Let's do it!<br />
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- These <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SPdStzB5jRVnBzdHZCMzU5R0E/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Printable Monster Lacing Cards</a><br />
- thin piece of cardboard (like the kind on the back of a spiral notebook)<br />
- shoe lace, yarn or string with stiff ends for threading<br />
- spray adhesive or glue of some sort<br />
- 1/8" hole punch (not pictured)<br />
- scissors<br />
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Adhere the Monster Printable to the cardboard with spray adhesive or glue.<br />
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Cut out the monsters.<br />
Use the hole punch to press out each black circle on the monster.<br />
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Encourage your child to thread the shoe lace in and out of the holes in any way they see fit.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-52623300499033450652014-04-16T10:37:00.003-06:002018-03-04T19:56:34.097-07:00DIY Coffee Table Tic Tac Toe BoardReady to make something for your home? Yes? Good. A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that we went <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/04/finding-beauty-within-chaos.html" target="_blank">Geocaching in this post</a>. While we were driving through the desert near our house, we spotted a pile of discarded slate tiles. (Yeah, people dump their junk in the desert sometimes. Beyond aggravating.) So we stopped, I sifted through them, and brought several of them home for a project - A Tic Tac Toe Board to be exact. Not just any old Tic Tac Toe board, but a <i>Coffee Table Tic Tac Toe Board</i>. So much fun, right? Why didn't we think to do this sooner??<br />
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Here's what you need:<br />
- 9 slate tiles 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches<br />
- 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 1 1/2 board (we used a 2x12x8 ft board. planks are always 1/2 inch smaller than advertised)<br />
- liquid nails (we used Loctite Pro Line)<br />
- dark walnut wood stain<br />
- sand paper<br />
- 1 sheet of adhesive vinyl<br />
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- craft sponge brush<br />
- <a href="http://astutedynamics.com/shml/silhouette/tictactoe.studio" target="_blank">this Silhouette file</a> (optional)<br />
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Use the sandpaper to smooth down all the corners, and any rough spots.<br />
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Seal the wood using the wood stain. Be sure to follow the directions on the wood stain and allow for the proper drying time.<br />
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Use the Silhoutte to cut out <a href="http://astutedynamics.com/shml/silhouette/tictactoe.studio" target="_blank">this file</a> onto adhesive vinyl to create a stencil. (If you don't have a Silhoutte, then skip this step or decorate the sides in your own way.)<br />
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Place each stencil on the sides of the board. Paint each side using the craft sponge brush. Gently peel the stencil off the wood.<br />
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Once the paint has dried, arrange the tiles until you are satisfied. Glue one tile on at a time, making sure to place each tile in the exact position as previously arranged. Allow to dry over night before use.<br />
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That's it. It's definitely not a difficult project, but you do you have to allow drying time...always a little challenging for us impatient people! ;) Totally worth the wait, though.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-87734736262538699992014-04-11T10:47:00.002-06:002018-03-04T19:56:35.144-07:00Printable Spring Flower BannerCan I just tell you guys that I've had a hectic week? Over the weekend, Joel and I ran a 5k and I managed to resprain my ankle...you guys probably didn't know that I sprained my ankle in February, did you? I did. I forgot to mention that previously. Yeah, well apparently I ran a little too much, a little too soon...and it's resprained. There's no walking going on here. Only crutches. Bleh. A couple days later I managed to get the cold that Cheese had. So then I had to take care of two kids in the midst of my sickness and sprained ankle. This week has been trialing, to say the least. Bah! However, I get my camera back! Hooray! (A Small <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/04/finding-beauty-within-chaos.html" target="_blank">beautiful moment</a> in the midst of many chaotic ones this week.) So to celebrate, I have a fun <i>Printable Spring Flower Banner</i> to share with you guys! (And also because I'm dying to do creative things). Here's a sweet, colorful and festive way to celebrate the arrival of Spring!<br />
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-This <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SPdStzB5jRdmJnRjVhUXpON3M/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Printable Spring Flower Banner</a><br />
- Twine<br />
- Scissors<br />
- Masking Tape<br />
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This banner is easy to make. Simply print out the Spring Flower Banner onto card stock, cut out the flowers, and tape the backs to a string of twine. Use this banner and decorate to your heart's desire.<br />
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Pretty, pretty, pretty.<br />
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Bonus idea: These flowers would also make an <i>adorable flower crown</i>. (I chose not to go this route, simply because I have boys, not girls.) :)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-81154139120308217362014-04-03T07:00:00.000-06:002014-04-03T07:00:05.238-06:00Quick and Easy Temporary Hair Dye Using ChalkMy camera is still in the repair shop, due to <a href="http://distilleryimage2.ak.instagram.com/fe8c7902b79d11e3b229128ded523556_8.jpg" target="_blank">Mac's little shenanigan</a>, but I've been told that it should be ready within the next couple of days. Hopefully. Geez. Children. Bah! Anyway, regardless of the fact that I am camera-less at the moment, I do have one simple project set to share. Apparently this is the perfect opportunity too, since I can't take pictures of any of my other projects! A while back Mac's school had a "Crazy Day." The kid were encouraged to dress in crazy attire for that day - backwards clothes, inside out, mis-matching shoes, you get the idea. It was truly a hysterical sight to see. Mac desperately wanted to have crazy colored hair on that day. So the night before, Joel and I searched online for a simple way to create temporary hair dye. There were plenty of ways, mostly with Kool-Aid, but after reading through a couple of tutorials, we came up with our own easier way to put temporary hair dye in Mac's hair - using chalk & hair spray.<br />
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You will need:<br />
- Colored Chalk (we used sidewalk chalk, but colored chalkboard chalk is great too)<br />
- Hair Spray<br />
- Hair Dryer<br />
- Spray bottle filled with water (recommended but not necessary)<br />
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1.Start off with lightly damp hair. (Mac's hair was dry, so we misted it with a spray bottle filled with water.)<br />
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2. Using the long side, rub the chalk over the damp hair until you are satisfied with the color saturation. (More than one coat may be needed, depending on the color.)<br />
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3. Spray an even coat of hair spray over the damp, colored hair.<br />
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4. Gently dry with a hair dryer.<br />
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That's it! Unbelievably easy. The color lasted on Mac's hair the entire day, as long as he didn't touch it. However, it is <i>chalk</i>, so a small amount of flaking is possible. Either way, it was pretty awesome for about 5 minutes of extra work. I was definitely satisfied. :)<br />
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You know, it seems that sometimes despite our best efforts, chaos seems to find its way into our lives. This season has been absolute, 100% mad chaos for me. Chaos, chaos, and more chaos. No matter how hard I try, the conflicts always seem to pile up at once. It drives me crazy. I've had countless moments of frustration, but I've also learned a lot through these circumstances - mainly the importance of finding the beautiful moments within the chaotic moments.<br />
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Over the past six weeks or so, I've celebrated a handful of family members' birthdays, a school field trip, judged a fine arts festival, sprained my ankle, got a staph infection in my sinuses, had an asthma attack, had a couple of anxiety attacks and lost a lot of sleep, been sick and taken care of sick children multiple times. Multiple times. Mac also managed to break both my iPad and DSLR camera within about 10 days of each other. (Neither was intentional, nor is he allowed to handle those items, but I assure you he has been grounded.) I also signed up to run in a <a href="http://spokenfornm.com/" target="_blank">5k sponsored by an organization that confronts human trafficking</a>. After I signed up for the 5k, I got really sick for a couple of weeks and was unable to run. And then, as soon as I started to feel better, I sprained my ankle! Seriously. I don't know how I manage these things sometimes. My ankle finally healed enough for me to resume running again last weekend. The 5k is this weekend. (Baahhhhh!!) Chaos? Yes. Crazy? Possibly. But the real question is, am I ok? The answer is YES! </div>
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Yes. I am ok. These chaotic six weeks haven't been my favorite, but I'm still ok. Why? Because despite everything, I've realized that there are always good moments, beautiful moments, in the midst of the conflicts. It's not like I'm in love with the continuous chaos that I seem to find myself in again and again, but I'm learning to appreciate the moments that often get overlooked during conflict. </div>
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Over the weekend, I had a night where I didn't sleep well, due to to medication I had to take. And, due to unrelated circumstances, the boys didn't sleep well either. The next morning didn't go well for us and I was sleep deprived and a little foggy. It was a frustrating. However, Joel and I decided to make the most of the day and took the boys <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/" target="_blank">Geocaching</a> (or as we call it, Treasure Hunting). Our adventure started out well and we found our first cache of the day (or treasure). But then we couldn't find the next cache. Mac was so disappointed. So, we chose a different cache - out in the desert near our house. Less than a mile from the next cache (0.3 miles to be exact), our Jeep got stuck in a patch of soft sand (it only has 2 wheel drive). So, Joel, Mac, and I spent the next 30 minutes digging our Jeep out of the ruts. It was a lot of work. And we would get out of one rut, only to get stuck in another one. Each time we would get out of one rut, we would cheer Joel on. It made it fun. Eventually we got out, but by that time the wind had picked up so much that it was difficult to walk against and our Jeep was on the verge of overheating. After all the digging, and the fact that we were so close to the cache, how could we give up? We couldn't! We walked the last 0.3 miles to the cache in the wind while our Jeep cooled off. Guess what? We found the cache, and the boys got a couple of awesome souvenirs. Mac got a paracord bracelet and Cheese got an army man. It was truly a triumphant moment, a beautiful moment, for our family. It was just a silly little family adventure, but in that adventure we were able to show that hard work, perseverance, and a good attitude can reap great rewards. It really did for us that day.</div>
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That day started out rough for all of us, and our Jeep got stuck in the sand during our adventure. Both of those incidents had great potential to spoil our fun. Instead we chose to keep a positive attitude. You know what? I've found that even in the worst days, there's almost always something positive to focus on. I recently had a day where I was so exhausted and overwhelmed, I had to go to the staircase landing, have a quick cry-break, pull myself together, and then go take care of the boys. Even on that very difficult day, I encountered a couple of beautiful moments with my kids. </div>
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Sometimes, it seems that life has handed you one gigantic bowl of lemons. Despite our greatest efforts, we can't always control our circumstances. It just doesn't always work out that way. Beyond frustrating! But despite the conflict and chaos, it's important to look for those beautiful moments. Finding the beautiful moments in the midst of the chaotic moments truly makes life more enjoyable. </div>
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Looking for an easy paper craft for kids today? Look no further! I have an <i>free</i> adorable <i>printable paper craft toy </i> to share - <b>Monkey Puppets</b>! These cute little monkey puppets are so fun, my boys could hardly wait for me to finish making them. Cheese kept point at the laptop screen and babbling toddler gibberish as I was putting together the printable. Needless to say, they could hardly wait to get their hands on them. I recommend that you print out these monkeys, assemble, hand them to your kids and fix dinner as fast as you can while they play quietly. (Because quiet moments seem to be few and far between when you have little ones!)</div>
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Want another set of printable puppets? Try the <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/01/free-printable-silly-shapes-finger.html" target="_blank">Silly Shape Finger Puppets</a>. </div>
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Hey! So, did you see last week's <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/03/hooded-denim-jacket-diy.html" target="_blank">Hooded Denim Jacket DIY</a>? If you missed it, you can find it <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/03/hooded-denim-jacket-diy.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I came up with an amazingly easy way to create a hooded denim jacket, <i>without </i>taking apart the hoodie or denim jacket and restitching it back together. Quick, go and see it. <u>You do not want to miss out!</u> Anyway, at the end of that post I told you I had one more amazing upgrade. Remember that? Have you been on edge for the last five days, waiting in great anticipation to see the awesome upgrade? I'm going to pretend like you said yes. So, today the icing on the cake is revealed with help from <a href="http://bit.ly/PlaidStencils" target="_blank">Stencil1</a> and FolkArt Multi-Surface Paints. I used a fantastic set of layered swallow stencils to create the finishing touches for my hooded denim jacket project. Are you ready to see it? <i>(Because I'm dying to show you!)</i></div>
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- Awesome Hooded Denim Jacket</div>
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Before starting, make sure the surface of the jacket is clean and wrinkle-free. Open up the jacket so it lays on a flat surface. I recommend sliping an unfolded piece of cardboard underneath the denim. It provides a flat surface to work on and also prevents any chance of paint bleeding onto the fabric underneath the denim. Tape around the edges of the rectangle on the back of the jacket.</div>
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Place the patterned stencil at a 45 degree angle, making sure the shape starts at the top left corner of the rectangle. Place one small strip of masking tape on the edge of the stencil, just to keep it in place as you work. Using a sponge brush, gently dab the fabric overlaid by the stencil in an up and down motion. </div>
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Once all shapes inside the patterned section of the stencil have been used, peel the stencil in a gentle, upward motion. Allow paint to dry for at least 15 minutes, depending on how much paint was applied. Once painted fabric is dry, line up the patterned stencil with the a portion of the dried section, and apply paint, creating additional shapes and extending the pattern coverage. Repeat this process until the entire rectangle section is covered in the stencil pattern. (Don't forget to wash off the stencils afterward so you can re-use them later. These mylar stencils are durable and easy to clean.)</div>
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Once the patterned section is completely dry, position the bird silhouette stencil over the painted pattern section, and dab paint. Allow to dry completely. (I found that the bird silhouette needed an additional coat of paint. However, make sure to allow paint to dry completely before applying an additional coat.)</div>
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Finally place the bird detail stencil over the silhouette and dab. Allow to fully dry before adorning. (It's hard to wait,<i> I know</i>!)</div>
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Are you feeling the inspiration yet? Go make one for yourself! This stencil set and the rest of the collection can be found at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft stores. </div>
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P.S. The FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint can be used on just about anything AND are even dishwasher safe! (<i>gasp</i>) I seriously <i>love </i>this paint.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-45015934886033304612014-03-20T10:26:00.002-06:002018-03-04T19:56:39.249-07:00Hooded Denim Jacket DIYMy husband has nicknamed me the "Lazy Seamstress." Maybe I should be horrified, but when he first called me that, it made me laugh for about 2 minutes straight. Why? Because it's true. So. Terribly. True. I'm not in love with sewing or anything, but it's definitely a very necessary means to an end. I tend to avoid any sewing projects that <i>do not</i> involve sewing in a straight line. Why am I telling you this? I'm telling you this because I made something amazing. Something that I've had on my list of <i>Things to Make</i> for years. It sat on my list for years, because I wasn't sure how I was going to make it. I just knew I wanted a hooded denim vest jacket. I found plenty of tutorials, but none of them were quite what I was looking for - an easy, minimal-sewing tutorial that didn't involve taking apart the jacket. All I wanted to do was cut off the denim sleeves leaving vest portion, insert a zip-up hoodie, and then find a way to attach them. In my head it seemed easy enough, but I just couldn't figure out how to make this without over-complicating it (I'm really good at this) until I talked it over with my mom, Aka Seamstress Ninja. Guess what? It was <i>waaay</i> easier than I realized! Major win for the Lazy Seamstress! ;)<br />
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Supplies needed:<br />
- zip-up hoodie<br />
- denim jacket<br />
- basic sewing supplies (sewing machine, scissors, thread, and pins)<br />
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Let me first give you one quick note about matching a denim jacket with a hoodie. For the best rest results, it's important to find a hoodie and denim jacket that are close in size as well as the same sized sleeve openings, near the armpit, since you have to slip the hoodie into the arm hole openings of the denim jacket. Also, make sure both the denim jacket and the hoodie are freshly washed and wrinkle free. Got it? Good.<br />
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Start out by cutting off the sleeves of the denim jacket <i>below </i>the seam that attaches the sleeves to the vest. Trim as close to the seams as desired, but be sure to leave the arm hole seam intact.<br />
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The hoodie that I used in this project had a bunch of stuff sewn onto the front. I felt like most of it detracted from the jacket as a whole, so I ripped out the letter seams and removed the letters from the front.<br />
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Next, insert the hoodie inside the denim vest. For best results, work on a flat surface. Button each button and zip up the hoodie. Smooth out all the wrinkles and folds and line up the side and shoulder seams of the hoodie with the seams of the vest as close as possible.<br />
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Carefully, pin the hoodie to the vest at both arm openings. This portion is not hard, but takes a little patience. Be sure that the seams from the vest and hoodie line up as closely as possible while pinning. This is truly the most important step of this project.<br />
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Once the pins have been placed on both the left and right sides of the sleeve openings, sew the vest and jacket together at the sleeve openings <i>along the seam of the denim jacket or in between the two seams of the arm holes</i>. I began sewing at the armpit of the vest on the backside and worked my way over the backside towards the front. Repeat the same process on the opposite arm hole.<br />
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Once both arm holes have be sewn, lay the hoodie/vest on a flat surface again, front facing down. Pin the backside of the vest to the hoodie along the back seam that runs across the shoulder blades. Run the pinned portion through the sewing machine for a little added security, to keep both layers together.<br />
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BAM! That's it! After I finished, I just sat there, amazed and speechless over how easy and awesome this jacket turned out. I didn't even mess up!!! (I usually end up ripping out a couple of seams on each sewing project). Ha!<br />
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Love it? Guess what? Just when you thought this project couldn't get any cooler, it does. I have one more amazing upgrade for this jacket. Click here to see <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/03/swallow-stenciled-denim-jacket.html" target="_blank">how I stenciled the back</a>. I promise you won't be disappointed :) <br />
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After I came up with this idea, I planned out each step in my head and then proceeded with the project. Little did I know that my plan was unbelievably flawed! Really and truly this shouldn't have been a difficult project, but somehow I managed to over-complicate this project by leaps and bounds. So, after ripping out the seam (probably about 10 times), several phone calls and Skype sessions with my mom (I had to ask her for help. She's like the Sewing Master), I finally figured out how to make an infinity scarf. Now, I have good news for you - it's not hard, but I had to make 934,283 mistakes before I realized this. So, now that I know the <i><u>right way</u></i> as well as the <i><u>easy way</u></i> to make this, I'll show you how to make an infinity scarf.<br />
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- fabric (mine was 24 inches x 70 inches)<br />
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If you plan to use a curtain like I did, make sure to remove the back panel of the curtain.<br />
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Fold the fabric in half lengthwise (the longer side) so that the backside of the fabric faces outwards. Pin and sew the long sides closed using a straight stitch to create a long "tube". Pull the fabric tube right-side-out.<br />
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Bring the two un-sewn ends together, making sure that the seam from both ends line up. Fold approximately 2 inches of the edge of Side B inside the tube. (tip - I had to iron the fold to keep the fabric in place). Slip the end of Side A (unfolded) into Side B and pin together, leaving an opening of approximately 5 inches (or more, if needed.)<br />
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Sew the ends together as far as possible. You won't be able to connect the entire circle using a sewing machine. Hand stitch the remainder to close the opening.<br />
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That's it friends! Now, go and make one!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-53869616629172123272014-03-11T10:22:00.003-06:002018-03-04T19:56:42.081-07:00Onesie Decorating with a Stencil - There's A Nap For ThatIf you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen <a href="http://instagram.com/p/kvYmX_Nd6Y/" target="_blank">this photo</a> pop up recently. We painted onesies for the mother-to-be at a friend's baby shower recently. Yeah, I know: <i>genius</i>! Why didn't we think of doing this sooner??? So anyway, after scrolling through Pinterest to gain a little inspiration, I came across the phrase, "<i>There's A Nap For That</i>." "How perfect is that?" I thought. And so, I painted a onesie with that phrase, and added a thunder cloud and a lightning bolt. I loved it so much, I decided that I REALLY needed one of these for my own munchkin. So, I put together a stencil pattern in Silhouette Studio (the program that came with my Silhouette Cameo) and had the Cameo cut it out using freezer paper. Super easy. Do you want to make one too? Awesome. I knew you did. Wait, you don't own a Silhouette? No worries. I've also included a way to <u>make this hysterical onsie <i>without </i>a Silhouette</u>, too. See? I've got you covered.<br />
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Oh wait, did you guys even <i>know </i>that I have a Silhouette? I do! You want to hear the terrible part? We bought it about two and half years ago, but I haven't used until a couple of weeks ago. <i>Gasp!</i> I know! The reason I hadn't used it until recently was due to the fact that it was purchased about a month prior to the day <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/p/about-me.html" target="_blank">Cheese</a> was born. I had serious pregnancy brain back then and there was no way I could think about anything creative. Yeah, so my husband used it a couple of times to create a couple geeky role playing games and it got set aside until recently. Such a sad story, but the good part is we are back in Silhouette business now! Woo hoo!<br />
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- onesie<br />
- fabric paint or acrylic paint (I used acrylic)<br />
- sponge brush<br />
- freezer paper (one 8" x 8" square)<br />
- Silhouette (<b>or</b> printer, exacto knife, and cutting mat/board)<br />
- iron<br />
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Ok, friends, you have two ways to make this: with a Silhouette or with just a Printer. Obviously, if you don't have a Silhoutte, you should go for the printer option.<br />
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<b>If using a Silhouette</b>, <a href="http://astutedynamics.com/shml/TheresANapForThat.studio" target="_blank">download this file</a>. Place the sheet of freezer paper onto the cutting mat, <i><u>shiny side up</u></i>. Cut the freezer paper using the Silhouette. Carefully peel the freezer paper stencil off the cutting mat, making sure not to tear the freezer paper.<br />
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<b>If using a printer</b>, <a href="http://astutedynamics.com/shml/TheresANapForThat.pdf" target="_blank">download this PDF</a> and print it. Tape the printed template onto a cutting mat, place the freezer paper <u><i>(shiny side down)</i></u> over the printed template and tape it down as well. Using an exacto knife, cut around the printed letters and shapes to create a freezer paper stencil.<br />
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Ok. So, at this point, you should have a super awesome freezer paper stencil that was either cut with the Silhouette or by hand. It should look like the one in the photo above. Cut the cloud, lightning, and letters into three separate sections.<br />
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Arrange the letters and cloud freezer paper stencils (<i><u>shiny side down</u></i>) on top of the onesie and iron with dry medium heat until the freezer paper adheres to the fabric. Be sure to iron over all the corners and small cuts. <i>(Side note: I hate small intricate details, so I chose <b>not </b>to use the center cut outs for letters the R, A, P, and O. However, if you prefer to use the center cut outs for the letters, go for it and iron those on! P.S. I admire your patience!!)</i><br />
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Place a piece of cardboard inside the onesie, underneath the stencil area, to prevent the paint from bleeding through onto the backside. (I didn't actually do this, because I forgot. I totally lucked out because the onesie fabric was thick enough to not allow paint to bleed through.)<br />
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Using the foam brush, paint a thin and even layer over the letters and cloud in an up-down motion. (Side-to-side motions tend to make the paint seep underneath the stencil.) Avoid painting a thick layer of paint over the stenciled areas. Leave the stencil on the fabric and allow to dry. Add additional coats, if needed.<br />
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Once the paint is completely dry, gently and slowly peel the stencil freezer paper off the fabric. Press your fingers on the the painted shapes and letters as you peel the stencil from the fabric to prevent the paint from peeling up, also.<br />
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Gently iron the lightning bolt freezer paper stencil to overlap at the bottom of the cloud. Paint the lightning bolt and allow to dry completely before removing the stencil from the fabric.<br />
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So much fun, right? I had a ridiculous amount of fun making this onesie. I could hardly wait until the next day to put it on Cheese!<br />
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P.S. If you don't have a Silhouette Cameo, but you'd like to get in on the stencil-creating fun, Amazon has a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007R83VKE/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007R83VKE&linkCode=as2&tag=sohesmyli-20" target="_blank">great deal on a Starter Kit Bundle</a> for under $300! This awesome tool can be used to create custom vinyl wall clings, cool printables for the kids and you can even swap the blade out for really awesome glitter pens and stuff to make super-creative crafts.<br />
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Please remember that you're free to use the ideas and materials in this blog for your personal use, but not for commercial use.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-14688742675235461942014-03-06T07:00:00.001-07:002018-03-04T19:56:43.051-07:00Turn a Beanie into an iPad/Android Case in 30 minutes or lessSo, let's talk about iPads. Wait...you don't have an iPad? Oh right, you're on the Android team. It's cool. We don't discriminate in this house. We use both Mac and Android devices. Joel has an iPhone and an Android tablet. I have an Android phone and an iPad mini. The boys inherited the first generation iPad. (Don't tell them that it belongs to them, we haven't disclosed this information to them. They still think it's mine. Ha ha!) We just can't choose a side in this house! It's crazy, but we are ok with this impartiality. Anyway, so last month my awesome husband gave me an iPad mini (!!!!) for Valentine's Day. Yeah, I was unbelievably excited to have my very own iPad all to myself - no more sharing the iPad sharing with the Preschool Patrol. So, one of the first thoughts I had after I got my iPad was, "Oh wait, I don't have a case for it! <i>I can <u>make</u> one</i>!!" This realization was followed by feelings of excitement. Oh yes, I was definitely excited.<br />
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After sifting through several items, I realized one of the easiest ways to make an iPad case is to make it from an unused beanie. (Yeah, I have more than one unused beanie. Remember the <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/02/pearl-embellished-beanie.html" target="_blank">beanie that I embellished with pearl beads</a>?) So, today I'm excited to show you how I made case for my iPad and how unbelievably quick and easy it was. I'm talking 30-minutes-quick. You should definitely make one yourself, as well. Also, here's an added bonus: this beanie will probably end up getting far more use as an iPad (<i>or Android</i>) case than actually wearing it as a hat. You only wear it a couple months out of the year anyway, right? Score! So, are you ready to make one? Let's do it!</div>
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Unbelievably easy, right? Quick, look at the clock. It took you less than 30 minutes to make this, didn't it? Well, if it didn't, you should definitely blame it on the kids. ;)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-23714918604276604082014-03-04T07:00:00.000-07:002015-12-01T20:18:35.454-07:00 How To Make a Lightning Bolt Shirt with Transfer PaperGreetings, my crafty-loving friends! Want to make something for your kids today? Quick and easy? How about a shirt with an iron-on design? Yes? Ok, good. I'm glad you said, yes, because I really wanted to show you what I made for my preschooler. A couple of months ago, I was watching the movie <u>Meet The Robinsons</u> with Mac. Have you guys seen that movie? Love that movie. While we were watching it, Mac noticed Wilbur Robinson's lightning bolt T-shirt (the son of Lewis) and asked me to make a shirt like that for him. Well, of course I had to oblige!<br />
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- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000C0CIR/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000C0CIR&linkCode=as2&tag=sohesmyli-20" target="_blank">Ink Jet Hand Iron Transfer Paper for <u>Dark Fabrics</u></a></div>
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- black t-shirt (Hobby Lobby sells them for about $3)</div>
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Before we begin, there's a couple of things I need to let you know about making the lightning bolt shirt. First of all, <u>make sure to use transfer paper for dark fabrics, if you plan to iron the image onto a dark shirt</u>. The image <i>will not show up correctly</i> if regular transfer paper is used. Got it? Ok, good. Next thing - this project can only be done with an <i>ink jet printer</i>. For real. So, if you have a laser printer, like we do, I recommend finding a friend with an ink jet printer and using theirs to print the image onto the transfer paper. Ink Jet transfer paper will not work with a laser printer. It will melt inside. So don't do it! Laser printer transfer paper is available on Amazon, BUT in order to get the image to adhere onto fabric, a super fancy and expensive ($200) heat press machine is needed. Irons will not work. Frustrating, I know. Because of this, I recommend finding a friend with an ink jet printer, like I did. (I have nice friends.)</div>
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To make this fun shirt, print the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9SPdStzB5jRTHBZVWM0RUJFcVU/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Lightning Bolt PDF</a> onto a sheet of transfer paper, cut out the image, and iron it onto a clean (duh), <i>pre-washed</i> t-shirt. Be sure to read and follow the ironing instructions from the transfer paper package closely. Usually, the shirt needs to be washed and dried again after adhering the image onto the shirt before wearing, but you need to wait 24 hours after transferring the image before washing it. Crazy, right? Anyway, following the instructions for image transferring is important, but the results are well worth the small amount of effort it takes. </div>
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And now, my friends, you have a super awesome shirt for your kids. This usually results in feelings of shock and awe from the children after they have realized that you have made this for them....all by yourself...well, maybe...</div>
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Mini-confession here: I am slightly obsessed over printables, specifically<i> </i><b>kids' printable activities</b>. Ok, not really <i>obsessed-</i>obsessed, but more like I-am-a-HUGE-fan-obsessed. You see, we've had a lot of sickness going on in our household over the past 3 months or so. (It's a really long story. I'll spare you the details, but we've been through lots of probiotics, Emergen-C, and other stuff. I'm pretty sure we're on the up-swing now.) Basically, what I'm saying is that we've had a rough season, as far as our health is concerned. (We're getting better, though). There have been so many days where I was sick or <i>everybody </i>was sick and I needed a quick activity to keep the boys entertained while I laid on the couch and blew my nose. I had days where Mac was quarantined in his room and was in need of a quiet activity to keep him entertained while he recovered from <i>another </i>cold. During these moments, I have realized that printable kids activities are a mom's best resource. It's been so nice to print out an activity on a sheet of paper and allow it to entertain my boys. Amazing...and oh-so-easy.<br />
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So, today I bring you yet another printable kids' activity. I know...I've been making a lot of these lately, but there's just so much to like about them. 1. They're FREE. 2. The kids are enthusiastic about a new activity 3. When they're done, you can toss it in the recycling bin (easy clean up) and 4. It's EASY! Seriously, what is there <i>not </i>to like about printable kids' activities?<br />
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Yesterday, we printed and cut out these fun little <b>animal rings</b> and spent quite a while playing with them. Today, at lunch Cheese sat in his high chair and played with one of the rings while I made his lunch. (This is actually a pretty amazing accomplishment, due to the fact that he assumes he will immediately be fed once he is seated in the high chair. #foodie - oh wait...can you use hashtags on a blog? Just Kidding.) So anyway, these rings have been a big hit in our house and have been unintentionally dispersed throughout the rest of the house, because the boys have played with them continuously. If your kids are anything like mine, they will love them.<br />
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So, are you ready to print out your own set of animal rings? Here you go:<br />
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I recommend printing these rings on card stock. After printing, cut the rings out and tape the ends together to make each ring.<br />
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Please keep in mind that you are always more than welcome to use these as much as you like for personal use. You are also free to feature and pin these too, but link to this page, instead of linking to the PDF. :)<br />
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Interested in more printable kids' activities? Check out the <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/01/free-printable-silly-shapes-finger.html" target="_blank">Silly Shape Finger Puppets</a>, <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2013/12/miniature-jack-in-box-paper-craft.html" target="_blank">Miniature Jack-in-the-box</a>, <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2013/11/printable-road-maps.html" target="_blank">Printable Roads</a>, and the <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/01/printable-train-tracks.html" target="_blank">Printable Train Tracks</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-29331876357122993902014-02-25T07:00:00.001-07:002018-03-04T19:56:46.404-07:00Canadian Bacon and Egg Muffins RecipeRecipe Alert! I have a good one for you guys today. In fact, the last time I made this everyone at the dinner table was completely silent - not because like my food poisoned them or anything, but because it was AWESOME. Oh, yes it was. All four of us were so consumed by the amazing flavor combinations of this dish, that nobody was willing to speak, not even for a moment (even Mac, which <i>never </i>happens, because he will do <i>anything </i>to get out of eating his food - usually by talking). None of us could bear the thought of sacrificing a even a moment for words. What is this recipe, you ask? Well, let me tell you, Canadian Bacon and Egg Muffins. Although, it's no much of a muffin, but maybe more like a cup. There is no bread in this recipe, we use <i>hash browns</i> instead...and they are awesome.<br />
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Ingredients:<br />
- 5 cups country style hash browns, thawed<br />
- 1 1/2 cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed<br />
- 3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese<br />
- 3 large eggs, beaten<br />
- 2 Tbsp green onions, chopped<br />
- 6 slices uncooked Canadian-style bacon, quartered<br />
- 1 cup of 2% shredded sharp cheddar cheese<br />
- 2 sliced plum tomatoes, seeded<br />
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In a microwave safe bowl, combine thawed hash browns and green onions. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Put in colander to drain. While potatoes are cooking, squeeze spinach dry. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and eggs.<br />
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Spray a 12 muffin tin with cooking spray. Distribute potatoes evenly in the bottom of each tin (start with 1/4 cup per tin). Top with a quarter-slice of bacon, 1 heaping teaspoon of ricotta cheese mixture, 2 tablespoons of spinach, a table spoon of cheddar cheese, another bacon quarter, and another heaping teaspoon of ricotta mixture. Sprinkle tops with a few remaining shreds of cheese and 2 tablespoons of the seeded, sliced tomatoes.<br />
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Bake muffins until fully set and ricotta is cooked through, about 25-30 minutes. Cool in muffin tins for about 10 to 15 minutes before removing. Makes 12 muffins.<br />
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Serve, eat, and enjoy the silence while your family consumes this tasty meal.<br />
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Can't get enough hash browns? Try these <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/02/baked-hash-brown-patties.html" target="_blank">Baked Hash Brown Patties</a> too!<br />
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I came across this recipe at <a href="http://www.shrinkingonabudget.com/" target="_blank">Shrinking on a Budget</a>. If you haven't checked out this site, I highly recommend it.<br />
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- an assortment of faux pearl beads<br />
- a beanie<br />
- needle<br />
- thread<br />
-scissors<br />
Bam that's it! Don't you love it when there's only a couple of items needed for a project? I do.<br />
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So here's how I made this awesome beanie:<br />
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Arrange the beads until you find a design that you like. Take a picture of it to use as a reference guide. (I snapped a photo using my cell phone.)<br />
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A couple of recommendations for the stitching beads:<br />
- Double thread the needle, just to keep each bead extra secure.<br />
- Stitch each bead to the hat three times before tying it off and moving onto the next.<br />
- Knot each individual bead to the hat separately, even if you don't cut the thread after each bead. This will keep you bead loss to a minimum if the beads get caught on something.<br />
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Start out by stitching the entire bottom row of beads (all three colors), just above the brim. I recommend marking each spot with chalk where each bead is to be sewn. (I didn't do this, but only because I didn't think about it until afterwards. Duh.) The bottom row will give you a foundation to work off of.<br />
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Once the bottom row has been completed, continue by stitching the center color (mine was blue), working your way from bottom to top, horizontal row by horizontal row, until the entire color section has been completed. Be sure to reference your "prearranged" picture every so often to keep track of the progress.<br />
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After completing the center color, continue with the next color (either side is fine). Again, work your way up to the top, completing one horizontal row at a time.<br />
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Simple? Definitely. The hardest part of this project was finding uninterrupted time to sit down and work on it, which rarely occurs before 7:30 PM. Life of a mom, right?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17634178094963514937noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3139040397383725747.post-21708948464225099652014-02-18T07:00:00.001-07:002018-03-04T19:56:47.368-07:00How to Make a Beanie from a Sweater SleeveHave you had your fill of winter yet? Has Snowmageddon depleted your creative energy? Well, guess what? Here's an unexpected and easy sewing project to make for your little ones in one evening. This <i>easy little project</i> may just make these last days of winter a little more bearable, once you see your little ones wearing these<b> cute little beanies</b> on their heads.<br />
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These beanies were made with the leftover material from an <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/02/easy-upcycled-sweater-vest-tutorial.html" target="_blank">upcycled sweater</a> project that I shared a couple of weeks ago. The sweater originally had gigantic baggy sleeves that proclaimed, "I'm so outdated!" They just had to go. So, I cut them off and made <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2014/02/boot-cuffs-from-sweater-sleeves-diy-in.html" target="_blank">a cute pair of boot cuffs</a>, and <i>still</i> had a bit of leftover sleeve material. Instead of tossing them, I thought, "Why not make hats for the boys?"<br />
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Here's the original sweater. It's a hand-knit wool sweater and a bit on the heavy side. This project is totally doable with the heavy wool sweater, but would probably work out even better on a medium-weight sweater. You'll need need at least 12 inches of a sleeve to work with (per hat).<br />
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Here's how I made these cute little beanies:<br />
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Start out by serging each trimmed end of the sleeve to prevent the sweater from unraveling as you work on it.<br />
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Turn the sleeve inside out, fold one end, and pin it. (This is the top portion of the hat. So, if the sleeve has a smaller end, it would be ideal to use the smaller end here.) Side note: the photo shows both ends pinned, but you can pin each end and work on them one at a time.<br />
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Sew a line about 1 inch above the fold of the sleeve, <i>leaving a 1 inch opening</i> between the starting and ending points. Be sure to run the sewing machine forward and backward a couple of times to prevent the stitch from unraveling (at the starting and ending points), especially since the ends are <i>not </i>connected. (I used a serged stitch here, but a straight stitch would be fine too.)<br />
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While the sleeve is still inside out, fold the opposite end of the sleeve over, pin, and sew two separate lines over the folded portion. Make one about 1/4 inch above the fold and one about 1 inch above the fold to create a faux brim. This time, make sure to connect the beginning and ending points.<br />
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Guess what? That's all the sewing needed! For. Real. Gasp!<br />
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Set aside the sleeve/hat. Braid three strands of yarn into approximately the length of 2 feet.<br />
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Tie one end of the braided yarn onto a small crochet needle. Thread the yarn through the top opening of the hat (the end with the 1 inch opening) and out the other end to create a "drawstring".<br />
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Pull the yarn tight and tie square knot. Turn the hat right side out and pull drawstrings through the small opening at the top of the hat.<br />
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Trim the ends of the drawstrings, leaving approximately 8 inches (or more if you like), and tie off the ends. <a href="http://www.soheresmy.life/2011/11/diy-knit-mohawk-hat-without-actually.html" target="_blank">Make two pom poms</a> and attach them to each end of the drawstring.<br />
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Double threaded a plastic needle with yarn, then "embroider" a cute pattern onto the "brim" of the hat.<br />
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Wa-La! That's it! Easy-Peasy. Who would have ever thought to make a hat out of a sweater sleeve??<br />
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I am definitely ready for Spring. In fact, to be quite honest, I <i>dread </i>this time of year. It's so uninspiring, cold, and well...boring. Lately, I've found myself day dreaming about the Spring Season - the activities, the weather, the clothes, so much so that I've even been doodling about it. So, if you're in the same <i>Post-Holiday/Pre-Spring Funk</i> that I've been in, perhaps this will cheer you up and maybe even give you a little inspiration.<br />
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I have a fun, Spring-inspired <b>wallpaper</b> for <b>iPads, iPad minis</b>, and yes, even <b>Android tablets.</b> (We don't discriminate in this household. We use both Android and Mac devices.) Download this wallpaper and remind yourself: Don't despair! Spring is coming. It's just around the corner.<br />
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