Fat Quarter Shop

If you haven't noticed, I have a new sponsor...

FAT QUARTER SHOP!!!

I LOVE this shop!!

Since I started sewing I have discovered a Major Love of fabric...of all kinds.

I find myself checking out fabric stores on line or in person.

I like looking at all the cute designs and touching the material.

I like thinking of ways to use what I find...

I have also become somewhat of a hoarder (I can think of worse things to have piling up around the house)

once I find something I love, I hate to use it LOL!

Yeah, I'm weird like that!

(but from my past posts, you already knew about the hoarding - remember my cupcake liners and baking supplies??)

at any rate....

Fat Quarter Shop has so many fabulous fabrics, patterns, notions and many more.  The fabric comes in different cuts or sold by the yard.

Here are just a few samples of the fun and totally gorgeous fabrics...

fat quarters

jelly rolls

kits.....like these for table runners

and these for quilts

For all your sewing needs.....please check out the Fat Quarter Shop!!

And thank you Fat Quarter Shop for being one of my very first sponsors!

Hey Mom, Look What I Did (#14)

Welcome to Week #14 of Hey Mom, Look What I Did!!!

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There were so many cute crafts made this week.  Here are a few of my faves.....

Soap Explosion

This looks like it would be a total blast to try!! Wonder if it would clean my microwave while we experimented?


Painting With Jello

Oh, I would so be licking that paper....LOL!

Snowman Name Graphs

math and art? Love it!

Foil Fish

I thought this was a cute idea...love the different materials that were used.

Touch and Learn Dump Truck

I LOVE this...what a fabulous idea!! I can't tell you how many times, Nathan has grabbed a touch and feel book for me to read to him.

So many AWESOME ideas...Can't wait to see what everyone has done this week!!

We played with our food, as you can see here.

That's what WE did this week

how about you...

what did YOU do this week?

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Please share your craft projects, baking activities and other fun adventures. Grab the link button and put it on your blog, if you like, so that others can share in the fun too. Also, I invite you to follow this blog via GFC, facebook and twitter..to keep up with our latest activities.

Thanks for joining us....Hope to see you again soon!!

Didn't your Mommy tell you Not to play with your food?

Nathan is lucky, because his mommy actually encouraged him to play with his food today

:)

We used oranges and apples cut in half, celery stalks, and green peppers as stamps to paint with.

rainbow colored poster paint

fun times

thankfully Nathan listens to his mommy (especially when it comes to cleaning up his messes)

at least most of the time, that is....



thursday

Nathan had a doctor appointment today

2 shots

he made the nurse's day, because he didn't cry, whimper or even say "ow"

she was super thrilled, I guess when you are giving shots to screaming, crying kids all day long, it's nice to have at least one kid not act like that.

he also took an eye and ear test.

their eye chart has a house, an apple and an umbrella on it...Nathan called the house an igloo

I have no idea where he came up with that one hahaha

I made chicken and biscuits for dinner

I shredded the chicken using my Kitchen Aid mixer.....Aweeesommme!

I love my new mixer....

love the color

it makes me happy

I swear I use that thing at least once a day...sometimes 2 or 3 times a day.

I also made these......

gooey triple chocolate cookies

nom nom nom

I made some chocolate chip cookies yesterday, but between my kids, Anthony's friends and Amanda coming home and taking some back to school with her....3 dozen didn't last long.

Hey Mom, Look What I Did (#13)

Welcome to week 13 of the Hey Mom, Look What I Did kid's activities link party.

I just love doing these and having everyone link up!!

Soooo many fun, creative ideas from such awesome bloggers.

This week Nathan and Nicholas made Snowman Mobiles.

Actually, Nicholas decided to quit and didn't finish his....the stinker!

You can make this any size...we opted for life size (more fun that way)

You will need construction paper, glue, and ribbon.

We made our's two sided...so double up on everything you cut.

Glue a ribbon to the top of the hat to hang the mobile up.

Also, glue some ribbon to the bottom of the hat and then place the other side on top.

Do the same with the rest of the pieces...we used 3 circles, a top hat and boots.

Glue a face on both sides.

Once all the pieces are glued together with the ribbon tucked inside - you can glue on a scarf and some buttons,

Make sure to add a face and scarf and buttons on both sides.  I stapled the ribbon to the paper, just to reinforce the glue...it will be heavy and the glue isn't enough to hold it (especially the bigger size).

then,

Hang it up....

That's what WE did this week...

how about you,

What did YOU do this week?

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Little Girl's Apron

Been working on some cute little girl aprons.  I have been thinking about opening an Etsy store and selling them, but I'm soooo nervous that nobody will buy them.

Crazy, huh?

I love the idea of having a hobby that I can profit from though...so the idea is still rolling around in the ol' noggin - I'm sure you know that if I do decide to go for it...I will be posting all about it :)

What do you think...cute?

Would you buy this if you had a little girl?

Would you buy one for yourself?

I think it's cute - just don't look too closely at the seams!

I need to practice some more...but I have so many cute fabrics to use for these aprons, I can't wait to get them done so I can share...(or sell?) with you.



making these later....

Black Bottom Banana Bars

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 c. sugar (I used 3/4 c.)

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

3 med. ripe bananas

1-1/2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 c. cocoa

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in bananas. Combine flour, b. powder, b. soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Divide batter in half. Add cocoa to half; spread into greased 9x13. Spoon remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife.

Bake at 350* for 25 mins. or toothpick comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Super Yum...

and a great way to use up those bananas

A friend gave me this recipe a few years ago and my kids still can't get enough of 'em.

temper temper

fun.....fun....fun.....

Hey Mom, Look What I Did (#12)

If you didn't notice, we took a little break last week due to the holidays.

We're back...full speed ahead!

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  The boys decided to paint their banks, but I'm guessing they will use the transfers at some point too. 
 
 
  I didn't take any pics of their finished pigs, because I have a feeling they aren't 'finished' yet.
 That's what we did this week
How about you... What did you do this week?

Please share your craft projects, baking activities and other fun adventures. Grab the link button and put it on your blog, if you like, so that others can share in the fun too.

Thanks for joining us....Hope to see you again soon!!  *Disclosure - I am not affliated with Target, just sharing a cute project idea with friends.

looking back....

Goodbye 2011.

Hello 2012.

2011 has been quite a year...can't say it's been the best year.

I was sick

had surgery

twice.

dealt with a lot of health issues and pain

but, it certainly hasn't been the worst either.

picked up a new hobby

sewing!!

made pillows

buntings

aprons

pajama pants

made my own wreaths...

with candy

and rags

and pines

discovered new recipes...

chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes

banana pudding cupcakes

red, white and blue cupcakes

repurposed many things...

a brass lamp

old picture frames

candle sticks

coffee tables

mirrors

entertainment center

redecorated my house...

painted kitchen cabinets

kitchen table and chairs

painted bedrooms

painted kitchen
made a gallery of my children's art

supported the kids many endeavors...

volleyball

wrestling

baseball

band concerts

rides to and from jobs

watched my oldest child...

graduate high school

move to college

win scholarships

play on a local game show

total her first car

made some changes on my blog...
was a finalist on CBS's Pittsburgh's best blogs
was featured on some great blogs
did some new moms that blog interviews

cohosted my first big blog party

had some fun with giveaways

did some reviews

gaveaway a few aprons that I handmade

started a new link party

made some life changes...

welcomed a new nephew

quit my job of 8 years

decided nursing wasn't for me, but....

teaching children was

applied for college

Here's to a new and hopefully fun, fabulous year!!

Happy New Year to all of you.....