Last January my granddaughter Allison found a Facebook post about a heart shaped plaque made with dimes. I immediately know I had to make a Pennies From Heaven Plaque for Mom. Everytime I see a penny on the ground, I pick it up and look up to Heaven because I know it was from my mom. Some of them show up at the most needed times. When our 20 year old granddaughter was facing major surgery a few years ago, I checked all the drawers in the hotel room but
Hi, I’m Lia the Baby Blogger! Wait until you see my basket of eggs! So my great grandmama ordered a big basket to use for my toys but she went and put a Minky blanket in the basket then filled it with Easter eggs. I think I know what is coming next. I was right, she put me in the basket of eggs! Doesn’t it look like I’m yelling for help in the first picture? LOL It was kinda fun playing with all the plastic eggs, I think mommy and
Today, April 7th is National Handmade Day and the definition of handmade is made by hand or by a hand process. This day recognizes those who turn their creative talents into gifts to warm the hearts of others. Handmade items can be craft projects, baked goods, quilts, toys, handcrafted woodworking and even artwork. When someone makes a handmade item, it may also be something that is passed down through generations and the skills can also be carried on. Giving someone a handmade gift is like giving them a piece of
Day six of the Ultimate Blog Challenge suggested topic is to write about people in your life that we admire. Today I’m writing about my grandmother. When my grandmother was growing up, she sewed clothes for all seven of her children. The one outfit I am most proud to still have is the Christening Gown she made for her children back in 1907. My mom ended up with it and my sisters and I wore it when we were Christened. It was then passed down to me for safe keeping.
Have you ever had a product that was meant to be for a particular item but you became creative and came up with a new idea? I do this quite often and the latest was a keyboard stand converted to laptop stand. I ordered a very sturdy keyboard stand and it was so easy to put together. No tools were needed, I just had to attach the feet then the center support bar with the enclosed wing bolts. It can be extended in both the width and height very easily