I've been a crafting maniac getting ready for the holidays. I have a few little craft shows that I'm doing plus the gifts I want to make. I'll post pics of the things as I complete them.

 Snowmen from old socks and baby socks.

BOOGIE MONSTERS!!! 

Once people see that they are for holding tissues, they always exclaim 

"Oh I get it , so funny!"

Paper Clip Cuties

The Nursery

I spent most of August getting my grandson's nursery ready. We went with the nautical theme that I had used for the baby shower. I picked the paint colors and his terrific daddy did the painting and didn't grumble too much when I asked for stripes!! I had fun finding or making the little things to decorate the room. My hubby bought me a sewing machine last Christmas and I have had such fun learning how to make things. I made the valence for the nursery, my first REAL sewing project.

IT FIT!!!

 I scoured Craigslist and found REAL wood furniture for very little money. I sanded and painted the bookshelf and put a chevron fabric on the backboard.

 This changing table was that lovely old blond wood color. The white paint made such a difference.

 This was the best deal $15 and its solid wood. Just sanded and painted and its the perfect size.

 Made his name plaque and decided to hang it on a curtain rod instead of trying to make 

sure the nails were hammered in a straight line.

 I made the bumpers and a good friend crocheted the beautiful afghan.

 Some of my fun little chachkes.

Baby Shower for the BEAN!!

I'm a grandma!!! I love every second and I spent most of August getting his room ready. My daughter and hubby moved into a new apartment and I got the chance to create his nursery. Before that I hosted her baby shower. I had so much fun making all the food and decorating. I also made the invitations. It is so nice to have my summers off so I can be super creative. We went with a nautical theme for the shower and the nursery. Here's a few photos of the shower and then the nursery.

Here are the invitations. I had tons of fun making them.

THE FOOD!!!!

My First attempt at cutout cookies and royal icing. They turned out pretty well, a bit of trial and error to get the whole 'flooding' thing down. Mad mini cupcakes with a jelly bean on top since we called him "the Bean"

 When I was deciding what to do with the sand buckets, I thought, turn them upside down and tah-dah, they made perfect pedestals for the food!

 Treat bags for the guests to take home.