Summer Book Trek

I LOVE to read...some might say I read too much!  I use reading as my escape and as a way to relax after a hard day.  To try to reward myself for reading I am joining the Summer Book Trek.  I am very excited and think you should join too!  Here is my list of books to read in August:
1. Twitterpated by Melanie Jacobson
2. Code Words by Traci Hunter Abramson
3. The Ball's in Her Court by Heather Justesen
4. Luck of the Draw by Rachael Renee Anderson
5. Royal Secrets by Traci Hunter Abramson
6. Regally Blonde by Heather Horrocks
7. Hidden in the Heart by Rosacce Evans Wilkins
8. The Heirs of Southbridge by Jennie Hansen
9. The Outer Edge of Heaven by Heather Justesen
10. Murder By The Way by Betsy Brannon Green

Once I finish these I might come add more!  What are you reading this month?

Nativity Blocks

I started these last year but got sick of sanding them so I never finished.  I love the finished product!!  I think the next time I decide to do a project like this I should start with one set...not four!  The best part of this project is that is was basically free.  We found the wood at a construction site in the dumpster and I already had the paint and modge podge.  I have seen these done with Me and My Big Ideas Nativity Stickers but they don't make those stickers anymore.  I was so happy when my friend found this artwork for the blocks!  I had been talking about these blocks for quite some time and was so disappointed that I couldn't find the stickers anymore.  I love having kid friendly nativity sets so my kids can play with them during the Christmas season.  They are loving that I gave them each a set to keep in their room.

My favorite is the yellow set because I printed that one on an overhead transparency...I think it looks way better than the ones on white cardstock.

Candy Bar Creations

Michelle from Poppy Pear made these cute crafts for the Symfully Sweet Project Contest at Symmetry in Motion.  She used the colors from the Hershey's Candy Bars to create a Thanksgiving Banner and Pumpkins.

Give Thanks Banner

Fabric Pumpkins

To see more fun projects using Hershey's Miniatures go here.

Sweet and Simple Cards

It's time for another Symfully Sweet Project over at Symmetry in Motion!  This month's candy was Hershey's Miniatures Candy Bars.  I must tell you that it was a little more difficult to come up with something using these tiny candy bars.  I decided to make mini cards and actually had a lot of fun doing them!  Take a look for yourself and let me know what you think.

An overview showing all angles of the cards.

Close-up of the different trees used to stamp the cards.

Inside the card...there is even room to write a little thought!

Front of the Card

Sweet and Simple Cards

Go here to see what else was created with this months candy!

Candy Corn Sign

I have been inspired by my friend Brooks to enter a craft contest.  Every month a new candy is introduced and you have to create a craft according to the candy.  Check it out at Symmetry In Motion.  This month the theme was Candy Corn.  I got kind of excited and had a few ideas but the idea that one was a wooden sign.  This was my first attempt and I think it turned out pretty good!!!

Candy Corn Skirts

My sister Michelle Brooks at Poppy Pear made these candy corn skirts.  Her blog is private so I am posting them for her for a craft contest over at Symmetry in Motion.  Go check out all the other candy corn inspired crafts!

The Winner Is...

Here are your random numbers:



3

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Comment #3 is from Melissa! 
Congratulations you won the yellow flowers!!

Last Day to Enter

Today is the last day to enter if you want to win the yellow flower clips.  Post a comment on the blog post with the giveaway information!!  Good Luck!

Fabric Flowers from Poppy Pear

I received these fabric flowers in the mail today from the etsy shop Poppy Pear.  They are so cute!!  The flowers go with a silver glitter headband and are interchangeable.  My oldest is so excited to wear them to school next week!  If you are interested in any custom orders from Poppy Pear, go to http://www.poppypear.com/.  Poppy Pear also made the Christmas Skirts that are on an older post.

One Last Thing...

When I was making these flowers I was stuck.  I like them to be full but it made an odd number.  I tried to get four of each out of the petals I had but I didn't like how they looked.  In the end I made three of each of the yellow flowers.  My girls don't need to wear three flowers in their hair at a time so I decided to give them away.  Does anyone want to win some yellow flower clips??  If you want to win you need to leave a comment on this blog post (not on Facebook) by midnight on Thursday, August 26...I will pick the winner on Friday morning.

The coloring is a little off...I promise they are really cute!!!

Random Clips

I found this ribbon already cut out in my ribbon drawer.  S was excited about the pink polka dots.

This ribbon is really lime green.  We'll see what we can find to go with it!!

I had dreams of making this ribbon flower look cute...I am not sure I like it!

I didn't make these but put them on anyway.  I won them a year or so ago off another blog but couldn't ever use them.  They were made with the cheap alligator clips (like you get in boxes of 100 at Beauty Supply stores).  I tried everything I could think of to get them to stay in S's hair but they always slipped right out.  I finally got the guts to try ripping them off their clips so I could put new ones one...it worked!!  I am so excited to use these now because I think they are really cute!

Yellow and White Flowers

I bought these flowers about six months ago on hair-hardware.com and finally got around to putting them on clips!  Life has been a little crazy for me the last six months...I hope things will stay a little calmer so I can get back to making fun things.

Poppy Pear Skirts

My sister is selling Christmas Apron Skirts for $25.  Right now, she will give you a matching flower headband when you buy a skirt (while they last).  I have eight skirts at my house right now in sizes 2-6.  Let me know if you are interested.

No Sew Tu-Tu

I finished my first tu-tu today.  I think it turned out really cute.  Yes, the bow is not done very well but I was in a hurry (and you can always tie the bow again).

Simple Clips--$1.00

I have a few of each style that I will be selling in the morning (Sat, Oct 24). If you are interested, stop by my house from 7 AM--11 AM.

4" Holiday Bows--$4.00

I have a few of each style that I will be selling in the morning (Sat, Oct 24). If you are interested, stop by my house from 7 AM--11 AM.

Holiday 3" Bows--$3.00

I have a few of each style that I will be selling in the morning (Sat, Oct 24).  If you are interested, stop by my house from 7 AM--11 AM.

Driveway Boutique

We are having the first of our driveway boutique's this Saturday morning!  Stop by my house if you are interested in any of my bows.  There will also be handmade items from a few other friends.  It is definitely worth your time to come check it out!!  If you want to participate, let me know by Friday.

The Winner Is...

I drew the winner and came up with comment #3...Congratulations Kyla and Juanita!!  Please let me know which bow you want (Kyla's choice or Juanita's choice). 

Thank you for entering to win a bow.  I am going to be making Christmas bows soon and will do another giveaway when I get a few made.  Watch for details to come in November.

Halloween Giveaway

I have a few too many Halloween bows for my two daughters so I decided to give one away!  If you want to win a Halloween Bow, you need to leave me a comment (on the blog, not on facebook) and let me know which Halloween bow is your favorite.  The contest will end Friday Night at 7 PM Pacific Time.  Good Luck.  I will post the winner on Friday night

Bow #1--Black and Orange

Bow #2--Trick or Treat

Bow #3--Halloween Polka Dots