Author: Amber

And here’s to four

January 18, 2013

Oh my sweet “baby girl” is four! I can’t quite believe it! She requested a green shirt with a green four, so of course mama had to deliver. I traced a hand drawn one of fabric so it was more like the “4” she is learning. A tiny bit of interfacing on the back of the shirt is making my machine appliqué on tees go so much easier by the way. I very lightly tack it down with an iron and then cut the excess off the back when I’m done sewing. I sacrificed sleep the…
What can I say?

January 6, 2013

We’ve been busy. Holidays, travel, the baby isn’t sleeping and is teething and trying to kill me by sleep deprivation. You know, the usual. Be back soon ish maybe, if I ever get to use my computer again…
Hot Rocks – Last minute gift for your kids to make

December 22, 2012

I LOVE this project. We did this last year with our playgroup. While yes, it can be a little dangerous (the pin I found this idea from recommends ages seven and up). Yes, you get the rocks very hot (350 degree oven for 15 minutes). But I found that Tuesday could handle this well. She did it first when she was just three years old and now at almost four really understands that they are HOT. One little tiny touch and they get it. Make sure you are comfortable with this activity because I think that…

And here’s to four