Momma Art

Did ya miss me??? I have been slacking in the blogging department, but I plan on keeping you updated with all the creations that have been going on this past month. It has been a busy few weeks! My master's classess are in full swing, I flew out to L.A. for my brother's wedding, don't forget about Valentine's day, teaching full time , and being a wife and Momma! WHEW!!! Here's what I have been up to: I'm doing that thing again again! That thing about not purchasing off the rack new clothes! Anything I need or my family needs we will find at the thrift store, or I will make it! There are 2 exceptions: Underwear (because no one wants used undies...ew.) and gifts. I have done well so far, 2 trips to the thrift store since the new year. I have found some great items. like this: I have been hard at work snipping and working on this one.  I hope to show you what I have accomplished soon. I flew out to L.A. for my brother's wedding and I gave m...

My baby girl tapped me on the leg "Momma! I have a looth tuufff!"  she said as she had her hand in her mouth wiggling a bottom incisor. My first thought was...  "I need to make you a tooth pillow!" I had a tooth pillow as a child, and I remembered it being a fun experience. When I was five, I really believed I saw the tooth fairy leave my room with sparkles trailing behind her. Good timing too, because two days later she had 2 more loose teeth! Apples are going to be a problem for a while. I have had this vest for quite a long time. I never wear it.  This will do just fine to make  a wonderful and shiny tooth pillow. Nice vest. Better tooth pillow. I took my pinking roller to it, and cut out the side with the zipper pocket.  But, I realized I didn't get close enough to the front zipper to create a big enough pocket.  Good thing there was another side. After that small mishap I turned the rectangle inside out, and sewed up...