My children had a lovely time for Halloween. Four of the girls were ballerinas, my son was a scarecrow, Phoebe was a witch, and the baby was a piggy-boy (as she calls all pigs.) Chloris and Calypso -ballerinas Mercury- the scarecrow Maia- a ballerina Athena- a ballerina Phoebe -the make-up didn’t work well with the [...]
Ice Cube Snowman
By Shiloah Baker He really should be called “Texas Snowman” since he’s all ice. He was quick and easy to make. You could add a small scarf and really make him look even better. Materials Needed: 2 medium Acrylic cubes (craft store) 1 small Acrylic cube e6000 glue Black and orange fabric paint (with the [...]
Sew Count of Monte Cristo

We are inlove with the Napoleonic era right now: Captain Horatio Hornblower, and the Count of Monte Cristo. I am I’m now sewing each of us a dress (or suit for my son) for Halloween and of course after that for dress up or plays. For me, I’m using Butterick pattern B4890 For Chloris and [...]
Easter Dresses and Bonnets

Easter is approaching quickly. Part of our Easter plans include being with family in Texas. We will be in our home ward for Easter Sunday. I decided on what colors we’re going to wear just in time to get the dresses sewn. For Makenzie’s dress I made a simple pattern into a white dress. I [...]






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