Here are 4 fast and easy Cinco de Mayo ideas for a spur of the moment fiesta: #1. A festive headband. Sure, it's big. Ok, so it royal wedding huge but she can pull it off. (When your only two you can pull almost anything off). Besides, it's Cinco de Mayo after all so things should be big and bright and fun. And the best part is it's disposable. (It is made from strips of tissue paper held together by a twisty tie from a loaf of bread.) Here's how to make it---take some tissue paper strips ... View the Post
Freezer Jam. And a homemaking post.
Four years ago this month marks an anniversary for me that brings up mixed emotions. At the time, it was one of the hardest emotional experiences I have had. Four years ago today I was in the hospital having radiation treatments for thyroid cancer. My kids weren't allowed to visit (they waved from the parking lot below) and I wasn't allowed to be around them for two weeks after because the dosage was so high and they were both so little. And I cried. And it was hard. But good has come out ... View the Post
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo...one of my spring favorites... It gives me an excuse to eat even more Mexican food than I normally do. (Which is a lot.) But what is Cinco de Mayo you ask? (Ok...you didn't ask but I'll be brief.) It is a holiday made up in California during the United States Civil War. The French had invaded Mexico and the Union feared that it would use Mexico as a base to supply the Confederate army. However, on May 5th the small, 4,000 strong, Mexican army crushed the French (who were twice ... View the Post
Paper Bag Capris.
I made these capris awhile ago and then totally forgot about posting them. Someone asked about a tutorial for making any pair of capris into a paper bag top. And since then, there are probably a lot of tutorials....so I will make mine brief. But, it really is an easy process. The first thing you are going to do is add an extra 2 inches to the top of your pattern....(or you can make your own pattern by tracing a pair of capris you already have.) You then fold over the top and make the ... View the Post
$5 Friday…Union Jack Jammies
Since today is the day that the whole world has gone UK crazy I decided I may as well jump on the band wagon with my Baby Union Jack Pajamas. I bought the thermal top and bottom at Dollar Tree for $1 a piece. Then used some scrap flannel and ribbon for the flag. It took of all of about 10 minutes to make. Fast, easy and under $5. Now that's what I call a jolly good project. And speaking of jolly good---in honor of all the lovely Brittish festivities I'm off to eat me some fish and ... View the Post
A Five Minute Headband.
It's my day today....have you noticed that Liz and I trade off and post every other day? It makes it nice for use...and I get to see her projects too. So, when making the Vintage Easter dress I wanted a simple headband for her simple dress. So, I literally grabbed what I had and made a 5 minute headband before running out to take pictures. This headband is in no way new or exciting, but I liked it. Mostly, because I love simple, classic styles. Here's how you do it.... I ... View the Post
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