Yep, I said nice. We had some issues this summer where I couldn't keep these 2 from trying to seriously hurt each other. So much so that I had to assign spaces and rooms that only one could be in at a time. Don't get me wrong - we still have moments, but the other day they played outside so nicely that it started to erase some of those nasty summer days.
Tate will still do just about anything Teagan says and we are trying to teach her that this is a great chance to be the big sister and teach him all the great (hopefully appropriate!) things she knows. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Oh well, haven't meet siblings yet who didn't hate each other every once in awhile! Why should mine be any different?
Onto some craft show finds from this weekend.
Got these wood block sets for less than $5 each. No way I could have made them that cheap or worth my time to even try. The green says "Spooky" and the red is "Ho Ho Ho".
Another "couldn't have made it cheaper" find. A metal tile, inked, framed in old barn boards and topped off with an adorable ribbon. $14. A little more than I would have liked, but again, NO WAY I could have found the stuff to make it or known how. Anyone want to show me how to use a saw to cut angles for frames? I didn't think so :)
Its almost here!! My favorite season of the year! Its all I can do to not put out my decorations, but I am making myself wait until after Labor Day. Time for a little plug...
I have fallen in love with the "Leaves" candle from Bath and Body Works. I can't get enough of it and I am sure I would love some of the other autumn candles as well. So, if you are looking for something new check these out!
I did have some time to do a little crafting before the kids' party. I rearranged our basement and did a very mild African theme. Since we got some nice souveniers from Jillian I thought "what better way to showcase some of them?" Anyway, after the dust had settled (literally) and everything was where I thought it should be I decided to make a little wall art.
I found 4 bunches of this "grass" at Michaels for $1.50 each. I thought it had a savannah feel, so I went with it.
I used a screen frame from an old window as my base. Sorry its sideways -too lazy to change it now! I used hot glue to adhere each piece and overlap them onto the screen.
I really like the way it turned out. Btw - my basement isn't that yellow - I was still figuring out the new camera. But, I have a dilemma. I was trying to hang it with sticky adhesive, but it won't stick to the brick texture. I am going to try fishing line through the tile in the ceiling, but not sure that will work either. Anyone have suggestions for hanging stuff on brick - without me needing a drill?
One quick Tate quote for the day -
Tate: "Mom, I am going to take you to a restaurant"
Me: "Why is that, buddy?"
Tate: "So I can give you a ring."
Me: "Aw, thats so nice. Why?"
Tate: "Because you like rings and you're pretty."
He knows just how to get those summer days erased from my memory!! Enjoy the moments!!
