Fabulous Friday Challenge

Mom Tried It Photo Challenge- Yellow

Stumbled upon another photo challenge and was pleased to see there was an available challenge. Thought of this photo when I saw the title. Hope you enjoy

Cousins' Craft Night- paper wreaths

We had so much fun at our second Cousins' Craft Night making these paper wreaths. Bethany found this idea on the following website: Craft Gossip.com

What you need to get started:

- 14" wreath

- 6 coordinating 12x12 scrapbook papers

- paper trimmer

- hot glue gun & glue

- any embellishment you want

-5" of ribbon to coordinate with your wreath (will be your loop to hang)

Step 1: Cut the paper into 1" x 4" strips, and glue the ends together

Step 2: Once you have all of your loops glued, you will add your first layer on the botton. Line up the loop to the surface of your table to get an easy line. Hot glue loops onto your wreath.

Step 3: Add your additional layers one by one. It's best to alternate your loops, but glue them right next to each other.

Step 4: You will have a total of 5 layers. Once you have all of your layers, you will want to add a loop of ribbon to the back of your wreath.

Step 5: Add your embellishment and hang. This project is doable in one night. Super fun!!

               Bethany's wreath

Gillian's wreath         

              Heather's wreath

Can't wait for next month. I am sure we will have two things: fun & margaritas!

 

I Heart Faces Challenge- A Slice of Life

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Rollerskating School

                                                       

We haven't participated in any sports this Spring, because life has been a little hectic. I was so excited to hear that the old rollerskating rink I went to as a child was still open and operated by the same owners. 

Check out Hurst Skateland for more info on lessons, skate times, and parties.

Annie has a pair of roller skates and she loves them. At the school you learn to skate forward and back, stop, fall, and skate on one foot. 


 
Poor Max, spent most of his time learning how to balance. It was his first time on skates, and hopefully not the last.

So, for $3.50/person, you get lovely shoes (which I just realized uploading this picture, that Max had his on the wrong feet. Hmmm...I wonder if that is why he wanted to take them off and said they were hurting him. Mother of the year goes to......someone else). Not only do you get to borrow shoes, they have 2 adults to help teach. The lesson is for 1 hour, and they have 30 minutes of free skating included in that time.

I love how even when they don't have to play together, they naturally gravitate towards each other. It is so neat to see sibling love, coming from the perspective of an only child. No teasing allowed. Annie was trying to help Max b/c he was struggling just to be upright and he was all done with rollerskating school.

To wrap up the good times, they all get to LIMBO!

 

I Heart Faces Challenge- Sun Flare

I had so much fun taking photos for this challenge. It was hard choosing just one for this challenge, but I think this is my favorite. I have a close 2nd, which I may save for a future challenge~ For more great photos, check out I Heart Faces.

Show and Tell Challenge- Hat

This picture instantly came to my mind when I thought of my favorite hat picture This is my son going down our driveway on a sled. Of course, I made him stop so I could stand over him to take this photo. He hates to be cold, so I have him wearing dad's hat and MANY layers. It was well worth the 30 minute clothing prep time~

For more great hat photos, check out Paper Heart Camera.