As I type, it is almost 10 am, it is snowy and cold outside and Emaline and I are laying in my bed, in our pajamas. I am typing on the laptop and Emmy is playing on her little Leapfrog letter thing she got for Christmas. It's a cozy morning, which is nice, since I have an awful sinus cold. If you've seen the movie, You've Got Mail, I am living the scene where Meg Ryan's character is sick in bed and when Tom Hanks come to visit she roams all over the house picking up used Kleenex. I might actually go through two Kleenex boxes today. Not fun.
So while I am sick and getting nothing done, I wanted to share a few of the crafty things that are on my list to get done before the baby arrives:
Hanging Book shelf via Lori Danelle
Tutorial found on her blog:
http://loridanelle.blogspot.com/2010/09/diy-hanging-book-shelf.html
I already have all the materials on hand, minus the dowel rod. This is a top priority on my craft list. I plan to make two for our back room which doubles as my craft area and play room. I most likely won't add the pennant banner, though.
Flower pin via Jones Company Design
Tutorial found here:
http://jonesdesigncompany.com/tutorial/flower-pin-tutorial/
I really want to make this pin before we leave for the family reunion( on Andrew's side), next week. We are going to do family pictures and our family's color is navy. Which I am happy to say that I have found shirts for both Emmy and I since we did not have a single navy option. I was able to borrow a few maternity shirts from a friend at church( all of which are super cute, comfy and I feel good wearing them....important things at this stage of the game). Navy is not an easy color to find for little girls, however, I did find one at a local thrift store for a $1, in perfect condition and it is actually a girl's shirt, the pleated/slightly puffed sleeves are a cute detail. Needless to say, I want to dress it up a bit more, so I am going to add a little flower pin or two. I might even make one for myself while I'm at it. Again, I have all the materials on hand, minus the actual pin.
I also wanted to draw attention to a new blog that I am following. It is my friend's( Hi Poot!) brother-in-law's blog. I know that I have shared a few of his comedy bits and stand-up on the blog, email and facebook. He and his wife are currently in Kenya with IJM. The blog is funny, sobering and encouraging all at the same time. And trust me, it is TOTALLY worth your time to read all the way back to the beginning.
Here is his blog:
http://www.johnramseycomedy.com/
So that is all I have you today. I will try to get more pictures up later this week. Emmy's big girl room is essentially done, the pictures have been taken so I plan to devote an entire post showcasing all the fun details( I am SUPER pleased with how it turned out). I also have a baby bump picture to post and my "inspiration board" for the baby's room. Not sure if it will get done before we leave, but I will try.
So while I am sick and getting nothing done, I wanted to share a few of the crafty things that are on my list to get done before the baby arrives:
Hanging Book shelf via Lori Danelle
Tutorial found on her blog:
http://loridanelle.blogspot.com/2010/09/diy-hanging-book-shelf.html
I already have all the materials on hand, minus the dowel rod. This is a top priority on my craft list. I plan to make two for our back room which doubles as my craft area and play room. I most likely won't add the pennant banner, though.
Flower pin via Jones Company Design
Tutorial found here:
http://jonesdesigncompany.com/tutorial/flower-pin-tutorial/
I really want to make this pin before we leave for the family reunion( on Andrew's side), next week. We are going to do family pictures and our family's color is navy. Which I am happy to say that I have found shirts for both Emmy and I since we did not have a single navy option. I was able to borrow a few maternity shirts from a friend at church( all of which are super cute, comfy and I feel good wearing them....important things at this stage of the game). Navy is not an easy color to find for little girls, however, I did find one at a local thrift store for a $1, in perfect condition and it is actually a girl's shirt, the pleated/slightly puffed sleeves are a cute detail. Needless to say, I want to dress it up a bit more, so I am going to add a little flower pin or two. I might even make one for myself while I'm at it. Again, I have all the materials on hand, minus the actual pin.
I also wanted to draw attention to a new blog that I am following. It is my friend's( Hi Poot!) brother-in-law's blog. I know that I have shared a few of his comedy bits and stand-up on the blog, email and facebook. He and his wife are currently in Kenya with IJM. The blog is funny, sobering and encouraging all at the same time. And trust me, it is TOTALLY worth your time to read all the way back to the beginning.
Here is his blog:
http://www.johnramseycomedy.com/
So that is all I have you today. I will try to get more pictures up later this week. Emmy's big girl room is essentially done, the pictures have been taken so I plan to devote an entire post showcasing all the fun details( I am SUPER pleased with how it turned out). I also have a baby bump picture to post and my "inspiration board" for the baby's room. Not sure if it will get done before we leave, but I will try.
1 comment:
I LOVE the hanging book shelf. Let me know how it turns out. I'd love to know how to do that for Lil's room too. Super cute. Hugs to you. Feel better. Maybe some hot tea. I had my first ever bad/massive sinus infection recently. I thought I might die. Had to get some huge antibiotics from the doc. Hang in there.
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