Things I want to make...

So starting these little businesses has kind of lit a spark in me to create! There are lots of projects I'd like to try to make that are in the back of my mind so I thought I would start a list.
One I have already done is baby cloth shoes. I found a tutorial for them on stardustshoes.blogspot.com.

When I make my second pair I will make changes to the pattern to make it easier and make more sense. (If you want to try them I can expound.) Here are some pics:

Don't ask me why I made them pink when I have a little boy. I guess I thought they weren't going to fit him, but they did!

All the projects have links so you can see what I'm talking about.

The List:
1. I want to make an Emmeline Apron. I think it is soo cute. Almost like a dress and reversible too.

2. A cloth plastic bag, using a grocery bag as a pattern.

3. A Couch Flower, just a fun cloth flower to pin or clip anywhere I please.

4. In my dreams I'd love to create something as beautiful as this mermaid costume.

5. A baby sling made from a T-shirt.

6. A tutu. Fluffy, frilly, fun, enough said.

7. A perfect bag for Audrey's church stuff. Maybe this one, or maybe I'll just look at D.I. or on clearance.

I think that's a pretty good list for now. We'll see how long it takes me to get through it. With boutique season well in the swing it may take me a while. I'll let you know how they go. If you love a project let me know and maybe I can make one for you!

If He Could Talk...

I think Nathan's first word would have been, "Mine!" if he chose to speak today. We found a Hannah Montana microphone in Walmart that lit up while it sang. He would not let go of it for anything. Audrey kept trying to press the button for him and he'd scream when she came near it. I bought it and had to pry it out of his hands when we got home so I could feed him.

As I was laying with Audrey just now, trying to get her to go to sleep, she turned to me and said, "You are a good mom." That made me feel good. At times I feel I don't have enough energy or time to do all I want to.

My stuff at a Store!

I now have a booth for all the things I make at Consign Design! 3556 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT. open Mon.-Sat. 10-5. I will be setting it up tomorrow. If you're in the area come check it out.

Upcoming Craft Events

September 25th I will be at the Fun Fall Boutique in a backyard off of 9000 south and 1300 West in West Jordan from 4-8:30. Exact address: 1253 w Trimble Ln, West Jordan, UT.

November 8th I will be at the Girls Day Out Boutique at the West Valley Fitness Center.

I now have a booth at Consign Design! 3556 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT. open Mon.-Sat. 10-5.

My items will be at Mrs. Claus Boutique December 4th -6th at 2600 East Creek Rd., Sandy (Jessop's Gym). Open 10am to 6pm each day.

I figured it out...

I realized this morning what was bothering me last Saturday. It wasn't the kids, it wasn't the projects, it was being home alone all day without Curtis. Evenings and weekends are hard without him, they seem to go on forever. I can't wait for him to get a new shift or a new job. These past three years of weekends haven't been much fun. I hope things will change soon.

Gibby Campout

Last weekend we went camping with the extended Gibby family. This was the first time we'd been camping since I was pregnant with Audrey. We went on a little hike to a stream, ate s'mores, played with cousins (Audrey's favorite part) and told stories around the camp fire, all the good camping stuff.


My favorite little story from camping:
Curtis took the kids on a short hike up the hill. At a fork in the trail Audrey stopped and said, "I wonder what's down that isle?"
We now know we have a city girl who learns everything from her mom. =)

When we first arrived I was making a dutch oven dinner and Curtis came and started helping me. I thought to myself, "Wow, this is nice. I didn't even ask." Curtis then said, "I think this is the first vacation we've taken together that I haven't brought my computer." That's why he was helping! It was so nice having a husband who wasn't distracted by technology all weekend!

We had a great time. I will definitely want to do it again next year.

Rambling On

Today I feel like I need a me day. Ever had one of those? Curtis is at work all day, till late tonight, I have an extra little one, my niece Addie (18 months), who is very sweet and easy to tend, but still needs me and I'm trying to get some projects done, but am lacking the get go. It just seems like a long time since I've had a break. Do mamas get breaks? I'm not complaining, I love my kids and I love having projects, I just want a me day. Any suggestions?