To make or not to make...

Looking back at photos this morning, I realize I should give myself more credit for the things I have done and worry less about what I can't get done.

Jane's birthday was Monday and the cake mix never made it out of the box. (yes, I buy the mix with the pudding and use real butter) The personal touch is my buttercream frosting and decorating!
Last year-cute cupcakes. This year bought from Sweet & Sassy!
Last year- chalkboard spray painted pumpkins. This year a variety of different shapes, colors & textures.
Last year- made treats for kids classes. This year- sweet husband made, AND, decorated, cupcakes for Quinn's Halloween Party at school.

The memories all strong, the moments all special and thankful that I can let go and simply let things be.

Happy Halloween Weekend!

Label me

Adding an initial to a shirt makes it more personal, says it belongs to someone, gives it a little more style. Maybe the south is influencing my projects. It is here after all that you can monogram, and people do, just about anything. One babysitter said she had monogrammed seasonal sheets for college. Yes, college.
We are in the thick of birthday season and these shirts have been a hit among the young girls. So I grabbed my bunch of solid t's from Target and am working through the stash.
Then last weekend we saw this cute striped hoodie which Quinn thought was perfect for his friend Lucy. I couldn't agree more.
These are fast & simple projects; the girls had picked up the needle and thread to help out while their attention lasts. Then the neighbors ride by on their bikes and the project is dropped leaving me to the peacefulness of my sewing room and the noises of happy kids outside.
Good for a gift, a new addition to their "boring" wardrobe or a great way to show spirit for your team.
Have a happy football weekend!