Unbelievably, the last day of school jumped on us out of nowhere. I know everyone says it… time flies, it all goes by so fast, etc, etc. But Kindergarten was warp speed ahead. Snip-snap, this year is done. Jack was officially “promoted” to 1st grade today and, since we’ve been spinning in end of schoolContinue reading “Take-Out Box Thank You “Cards””
Category Archives: Make Stuff Up
Happy Running Day: My Ultimate Running Music Mix
Happy National Running Day! Yes, it’s an official National “Day”: http://www.runningday.org/ In honor of this occassion (and to complete the Make Stuff Up challenge for today) I made my ultimate running mix for an 8 mile run. Then I ran to it. Now I am writing about it. Now, I didn’t just slap some songsContinue reading “Happy Running Day: My Ultimate Running Music Mix”
Button Bracelets: An Addict’s Story
I am kinda cheating because I really didn’t make this today for the Make Stuff Up Challenge. I am writing about it today but really it was part of a making binge on Sunday. If you recall, on Sunday I made some tie dye tissue paper flowers for my neighbor girl’s birthday. But what IContinue reading “Button Bracelets: An Addict’s Story”
Tie Dye Tissue Paper Flowers
It was my lovely neighbor Vivian’s 8th birthday today. I’ve known her since her chubby toddler cheeks moved in six years ago so I wanted to make her something special. I didn’t have all the time in the world, her party was in a few hours, so I landed on giant paper flowers. Simple, IContinue reading “Tie Dye Tissue Paper Flowers”
Pinkalicious: Experiments with RIT Dye
I ran across a blog post today on how to dye a shirt. Inspired! I’ve had a packet of Fuchsia RIT dye sitting on my dresser for awhile now. I bought it to give new life to one of my favorite blouses that’s seen better days. But fuchsia? I just wasn’t sure. It’s so, well…Continue reading “Pinkalicious: Experiments with RIT Dye”
Paper Castles & Triple Headed Dragons
After a very busy day adventuring yesterday we decided to lay low today and relax. On these down days I feel even more pressure to complete my Make Stuff Up Challenge. It’s one thing to fumble it on a busy day, but little excuse on a day like this. Except, of course, for my totalContinue reading “Paper Castles & Triple Headed Dragons”
Teriyaki Burger with Grilled Onions & Pineapple
Today I was really craving a burger. Strange because I don’t really like hamburgers. The idea of all those cows mushed together kinda grosses me out. But tonight, I went with it for the sake of the Make Stuff Up Challenge. I also had this very juicy pineapple that was so ripe I could smellContinue reading “Teriyaki Burger with Grilled Onions & Pineapple”
It’s Alive! Basement Project Pt. 2
I know, I know… Basement Pt. 1 was such a cliffhanger. How could I leave you on the edge of your seat like that? Well wait no more because today I spent three hours doing this: BEFORE PRIMER AFTER PRIMER Right? I hear you… ah-mazing! As obvious from the pics, there’s not much to sayContinue reading “It’s Alive! Basement Project Pt. 2”
Our Veggie Garden, Pt. 3
Look at these poor, sad peas. Wilted, neglected, bummed out. Today’s make was clear, get these guys in the ground! I gathered up some bamboo poles we’ve had leaning against our house for the better part of a decade, some twine, a pot, and our trusty bag of Black Gold soil. Ill timed for afterContinue reading “Our Veggie Garden, Pt. 3”
Adventures Count Too…
There really aren’t any strict definitions as to what counts for the Make Stuff Up Challenge. And anyhow, we know I’m not a stickler for the rules (ahem, “daily”) so today I stretched the boundaries of what “make” means by making an adventure… one we kinda messed up on. We had to run a quickContinue reading “Adventures Count Too…”
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