A Reason....

I seem to need a reason to get busy and create. Here are a couple of the things I have handcrafted this season for my new grandson, Logan. This will be Logan's first Christmas.

I wanted to make him classic toys that are simple, whimsical and just right for his little hands.

"My Book" is a Simplicity pattern. All of the pages are not pictured. Each page is interactive with buttons, zippers, velcro, bells, crinkle paper and small stuffed animals. It is adorable, but beware this is a time consuming project...each page take about 3 hours to complete, and 8 hours to assemble the whole thing. I added the latch and monogram. Whew.

The Chunky Dolls are 3.5 inches tall and handpainted with waterbased, non toxic paint and sealed.

I will post more pics later. PS I made Derek a quilt but wrapped it before posting....I am a busy bee this winter!

A Couple of things....

I would like to boast about and highly recommend, for all of you homeschooling parents, "Heart of Dakota" curriculum.

I have been homeschooling my seven children for over twenty years and have never used such a well put together and integrated unit study curriculum. I used KONOS for many years and then became "stale" with workbook approaches when, thanks to my resourceful friend Georganne (also a veteran hs mom) turned me onto Heart of Dakota.

I am using "Preparing Hearts for His Glory" which is a study of ancient history from a Biblical perspective. A must see @ http://www.heartofdakota.com/

Secondly, another friend of mine whom I admire as a "keeper of her home" and a frugal individual is Chris Brown. If you are looking to save time, money and focus on making your house a home, check out her new blog WNC Frugal Homes @ http://www.wncfrugalhomes.blogspot.com/ .