One little project

Sadie has been asking for beds for her dolls. She has been using the boxes the dolls came in for beds which has been working quite well actually. Yet, I felt like she needed something more. So, Santa found this set of beds on craigslist and then I created some bedding to go along with them, mattresses, pillows, pillowcases and quilts. They turned out quite lovely, I'd say...Sadie is pretty happy with them too.

Be Merry!

Merry Christmas!



As Christmas day approaches I have been able to reflect and BE grateful for my many blessings this year, for my savior and my family. I am glad to BE with my family this season and have time to play, snuggle, laugh, eat and create. BE Merry!

Letters were inspired by Heather! Thank you for the great idea! She also has a great new line of fabric! Check her out.

Winter is here!

Happy First Day of Winter!
We are celebrating by going here:

This is also our first day of Christmas break and the kids are looking forward to going swimming today! Too bad we aren't outside playing in some snow instead like all those people up in good ol' Maryland. Hope you guys are enjoying the snow! S is ready for Christmas:

Isn't she so cute?! She loves her Santa hats this time of year. This one was given to her by her primary teacher at church yesterday, as were the glasses. I think she probably slept with the hat on. Who knows. I have been busy creating little things for this girl. She wants everything American Girl and I have a few things in the works.

I am also going to make some letters like the ones shown here as gifts for a couple of friends. I am really excited and I hope they turn out good. Happy creating and Merry Christmas!

Baby, it's cold outside...

There are many projects in the works in The Top Room. One of which required me to use a Sharpie to trace numbers. I accidentally left said marker on my ironing board the other day and the older kids took Derek up to watch TV. He busied himself with a little art...Velma received a makeover. Anyone know how to get permanent marker off of metal?

While I have been sewing and buying, it decided to snow today. Normally this is something to do the happy dance over, however, this weekend we were planning on traveling back to Maryland to see some friends. Now it looks like we will be hanging out at home. Plus, school got out early today because of the "chance" of snow. It has already stopped and the roads are wet. These southerners drive me batty sometimes. We may just have to take a trip to the mountains to find the snow if it doesn't stick. Can you see it in this picture?

Here is a little peak at another project I have been working on. I love handmade gifts, both giving and receiving. I hope little ones will like the sets I am making for them. You'll have to wait, obviously, to see the full project. I put them in the mail today!

Merry Christmas!