Check out this great use of freezer paper from Stay-at-Home Artist!
I've never done a freezer paper stencil before but now I think I have to. =)
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Sand box!
We- okay, my hubby and niece- made the boys a sandbox this weekend! I had grandiose plans of making a BIG one (6'x8') but the sand alone was going to run about $300, so I downsized. The boys didn't really use the big plastic pool I bought (I don't know why when it's so freaking hot!) so it got repurposed.
I tried to take pictures of the project in progress but it was so stinking humid that my lens kept fogging up. I am not even kidding. We're talking tropical rain forest weather in Minnesota. Totally serious. See?
These pics are the best I could get...
Viola! Instant sand box.
The boys were out playing in it this morning when they were supposed to be eating breakfast. At least they were busy, happy, and not fighting nearly as much. =) I'd still like a big sandbox, but this will do just fine for now.
I tried to take pictures of the project in progress but it was so stinking humid that my lens kept fogging up. I am not even kidding. We're talking tropical rain forest weather in Minnesota. Totally serious. See?
These pics are the best I could get...
First, my niece drilled a ton of tiny holes in the bottom and around the sides about an inch off the ground to allow water to drain out. Then my hubby poured fourteen 50-lb. bags of premium white play sand inside. 
Child labor. Ha ha! He was actually very excited about helping.
Child labor. Ha ha! He was actually very excited about helping.
Viola! Instant sand box.
The boys were out playing in it this morning when they were supposed to be eating breakfast. At least they were busy, happy, and not fighting nearly as much. =) I'd still like a big sandbox, but this will do just fine for now.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
I WON! Rachael's Homemade Natural Soap
Believe it or not, I-- the person who never wins free stuff-- won a giveaway at The Cottage Home! I don't enter giveaways very often, especially when it is on a blog as popular as The Cottage Mama's, because I figure the odds of winning are not in my favor. Well, the odds changed and I was super excited to find out I had won some fabulous soaps and scrubbies from Rachael's Homemade Natural Soap! 
I got 3 scrubbies and my choice of 3 soaps out of 17 delicious-smelling options. I chose Peppermint Wake Up Bar, Oatmeal Milk & Honey, and Vanilla Orange. Aren't those yummy? 
I've been using the Peppermint Wake Up Bar this week and I LOVE it. I may have to order it in bulk.
The scrubbies are wonderful, too. They are the perfect size to hold in your hand, soft enough to be gentle, and durable enough to be effective. Plus, they are adorable and come in fun colors!
So head on over to Rachael's Homemade Natural Soap and drool over all the great dishcloths, soap dispensers, gloves, scrubbies, and beautiful bars of soap she has.
I got 3 scrubbies and my choice of 3 soaps out of 17 delicious-smelling options. I chose Peppermint Wake Up Bar, Oatmeal Milk & Honey, and Vanilla Orange. Aren't those yummy? 
I've been using the Peppermint Wake Up Bar this week and I LOVE it. I may have to order it in bulk.
The scrubbies are wonderful, too. They are the perfect size to hold in your hand, soft enough to be gentle, and durable enough to be effective. Plus, they are adorable and come in fun colors!
So head on over to Rachael's Homemade Natural Soap and drool over all the great dishcloths, soap dispensers, gloves, scrubbies, and beautiful bars of soap she has.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
A Happy 4th of July Pedicure
I did my toenails as a reward for being responsible and doing a ton of homework the other day. The star was from the Silhouette library; I shrunk it to 1/4" and cut it out of white adhesive-backed vinyl. This was so much fun I think I'll have to do a different decal for every holiday!
Giveaway
The talented Natalie of Anna Rae Custom Designs is doing a giveaway on her blog. The winner will get a pair of beautiful mixed-media paintings! How awesome is that? Take a look at what could be hanging on your wall:
Both are on heavy-weight arches paper, and have been created with a combination of watercolor, ink, beeswax, and oil paint. They both have actual texture created by the beeswax to make a truly unique conversation piece that will fit in practically every color scheme. As long as the pieces are framed properly and kept out of direct sunlight/heat, they will last forever. I love the rich browns, maroons, and reds that are variant throughout the pieces.
Both paper sizes are about 10x11.5" and the image sizes are 4" x 5.5" and 4x4". They are not framed.
Both are on heavy-weight arches paper, and have been created with a combination of watercolor, ink, beeswax, and oil paint. They both have actual texture created by the beeswax to make a truly unique conversation piece that will fit in practically every color scheme. As long as the pieces are framed properly and kept out of direct sunlight/heat, they will last forever. I love the rich browns, maroons, and reds that are variant throughout the pieces.
Both paper sizes are about 10x11.5" and the image sizes are 4" x 5.5" and 4x4". They are not framed.
The instructions for entering this giveaway are on Natalie's blog, so please head on over there and do your thing. Good luck!!!
While you're at it, take a peek at the super cute stuff in her Etsy shop. You won't regret it! Here are a few of my favorite things...
While you're at it, take a peek at the super cute stuff in her Etsy shop. You won't regret it! Here are a few of my favorite things...
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