Dresses for the girls

I have been looking for a pattern for a cute peasant dress. I found this one (the Lily Top), and I love it. And best of all it was EASY! I made one for all three girls. The first took a little longer, because I kept making silly mistakes and having to unpick, but the last one took only about 2 hours including cutting it out. I had to add an extra ruffle for the oldest one, because it was too short. So, I made roses on the ruffle. I love how it turned out.

To make the roses: Cut fabric on the grain (along the selvage) about 1/4 - 1/2 inch then rip into a long strip about 1/4 -1/2 inch wide. Then just twist the fabric loosely as go and wrap around to form a rose. Then pin it where you want to sew and sew it on in a roundish pattern. It doesn't matter if it in not perfect, it all works out. They are fun! I did 6 of them on the ruffle (3 on front and 3 on back). I think I am going to try and make flowers for the girls hair using the same technique. I'll let you know how they work out, and post pics.

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Sponge balls

As our craft on the 24th we made sponge balls. All you do is cut a 3 regular sponge into 5 long strips. Then stack them together so that they are all the same length, and tie them together with twine, yarn, or any other reasonably strong string.

When they are done, dip in water and use them just like you would a water ballon.

BUBBLES!!!!!!!!!

I found this project in my Family Fun magazine. I decided to play it when my husband was home, and he really got into it. He made bubble mountains, hats for the kids, then finally he got out the air compressor. It was a blast for the whole family. Even L got into it, and played with some of the bubbles, just before she tried to eat them.

To make them, you an old towel (the thicker the towel the harder it is to blow), a water bottle, a rubber band, and soap.
1. Cut the bottom off the water bottle.
2. Cut the towel a few inches larger than the bottom of the water bottle.
3. Secure the towel to the cut end with the elastic.
4. Dip in very soapy water and blow through the top to make foam snakes.

It is really fun for everyone, and best of all it is really cheap since you probably have all of the supplies lying around your house.



P.S.
We had so much fun yesterday, the kids wanted to do it again with their friends today. I am pretty sure these will get a lot of use this summer.

Sometimes crazy days are the best days!

Then shortly after she got home I got a wild hair, and wanted to see if I could paint their faces.



I had so much fun painting their faces, that I decided to do it at the extended family "camping" trip. So of course I had to go get better brushes, and face make-up crayons. I also got glitter. I hope the kids all like it. I also found some fun ideas of what to paint online, and printed them out. This was the best site I found.

Currant Jam!

Day 1


When I told my sister that I would make her currants into jam, I had no idea that it was going to be a 3 day process.
First I took all of the miniscule berries off the stems. Thank goodness I let Abby and Ellie help with this task. Abby helped sort and destem, and Ellie picked up the ones I dropped, and dumped the garbage bowl. It is surprising how much help a 2 1/2 year old and a 4 1/2 year old can be.

Day 2


Make juice from some of the currants, then boil 1 cup currant juice with 8 cups currants and 4 cups sugar for 5 minutes. Allow to sit in a cool place for 12-18 hours.

Day 3
Add 3 cups sugar, and stir to dissolve. Boil rapidly for 30 minutes (or 2 hours) until it gets to gelling point. Then pour hot jam into hot jars and process for 15 minutes.

Yeah its done! It is yummy, but we shall see if I make it again.

Edible Playdoh

Although we did this last week, I am just getting around to posting it. I have been wanting to make this for months now.

Step one
Mix peanut butter, powdered milk, and honey together in a bowl. About equal parts. Add flour if needed to get a good consistency.
Knead and add color.

Step two
Enjoy your greasy goodness! Although I do think the addition of flour would make it less greasy.

It really is easier than pie, but the kids were way impressed and had a ball with it. I even froze what the kids didn't eat the first day to use the next day. Just as fun the next day!