The Bean Genes

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Handmades stuff.

Here are just a few things I have been creating lately. I feel like I need to make things...??? It is the weirdest thing. I think because I haven't had any energy in the last 5 yrs to be creative that now I am trying to catch up??? I am not the best at sewing or crafting at all by any means but I do have a drive to learn more and practice. So with that I have volunteered to do many projects for our school- (Waldorf inspired public charter school) A lot of parent volunteer hours are required and essential in this wonderful community. Plus it is teaching Savannah to really value, respect and love handmade items. That is so cool to me!

Willow needed an extra tiny sweater- it has been so cold here lately and I sure didn't have the time to be searching out a sweater for him. So I re-purposed an outgrown wool sweater and decorated it. The sewing job was sub par though but it works. Only thing- it looks a tad girly....oh well.

Ornaments I made to for the upcoming" Joyous elves crafting fair"for our school. To be used as examples.

A plain second hand sweater that I decorated.

My very first crown I made for Savannah's classmate's birthday celebration ceremony. It is for school. It is NOT perfect in any way but at least it was a great learning experience on what to do. I think the little boy should be happy as these sell on Etsy for roughly $30! Plus tried on it looked super cute.
I plan to make many more for my girls when I have a chance again.

Here is a second time around jacket( Savannah's old, now for Malia) that had this silly reindeer face on it. So I came up with a bird big enough to cover the previous design. Wallah!

Well I am hoping to get more crafty and keep the momentum going if it is entirely possible at this crazy time in my life. So many upcoming changes...... I might be too worn out?

Monday, December 7, 2009

Greg's birthday-Mercy Hotsprings

Happy Birthday dear Hubby! I love you! Spent a night in the RV at Mercy Hotsprings. Was an easy mellow trip. Erin and Cy and cousins joined us.
We relaxed in the hot tubs, swam in their 80 degrees pool and sat in the dry sauna. You almost wouldn't believe it was the middle of November...it was nippy outside and at night though.

Thanks Giving 2009

I/We are so thankful for the wonderful family that we have and all the surrounding loved ones. I/ We are thankful for our health and the health of our friends and family. I/We are thankful for opportunities, change, growth, new ways, new inspirations, creativity and passion. Most of all we are thankful for life.