Advent

I've been wanting to show you the advent wreath I made for this year.  I didn't actually make the wreath, but I did decorate the candles.

Look out, boyscouts!

I can't help it.  When I see a really cool project, I just have to learn to do it myself. 
I bought a couple of duct tape wallets from a friend the other day for the kids (Davin is really into his money right now).  And I just couldn't resist figuring out how to make them.  You know, just in case the kids ever want another, or Davin and his friends (or Charis) want to learn to make them one day, or I'm ever in dire need of a wallet and all I have lying around is duct tape.  You never know.
Really, though, have you seen these things?  They are way more durable than I thought they would be, and, with all the cool designs and colors of duct tape out there, they can actually be kinda cute.  I find myself dreaming of all the possibilities (you know, just in case).
So, Thomas, whether he appreciates it or not, is now the proud owner of a camo duct tape wallet with high contrast orange trim.  Because you can't take just any old wallet out hunting, you need to have a boyscout wallet.

New, New, New!

I don't really know why, but I've decided to create a project blog to show off some of the crafty and artsy things that go on around here (new thing number one).
I also now find myself the proud owner of a Yudu ( a home screen printing unit by Provo Craft) and I cannot stop dreaming of all the projects I want to do with it!  On the top of my list: personalized projects for my kids who both have unusual names and will never be able to find any of the cool little things in stores with their names on them (my fault, I know).  So that's new thing number two.
And, new thing number three is the project that I made with my Yudu.  Remember, this is my first time screen printing ever, so there are gonna be some imperfections! 
This was all set up on one screen.  Hibiscus are my favorite flower, so I made some girly, flowery stuff for Miss Charis and myself: a shirt and apron for me, and a onesie and burp cloths for her.  I thought they turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself!  (I also made a reusable shopping bag that didn't turn out so wonderful, and thus there are no pictures!  Good thing it's just gonna carry groceries!)