Roses for my Bathroom

Hello!  Today I'd like to share with you some roses I now have for my bathroom. :)  Do you ever feel the need for some change?  Well I do and a my husband also as he mentioned getting a new shower curtain for the bathroom at some point.  I had it in the back of my mind for a bit.  Then one day I went to the thrift store and found this lovely curtain.  At first thought I was going to make it into a quilt, but then....it dawned on me that this would be perfect.  And I'd get to see it everyday.

I so love the roses and it has a bit of texture to it with the ripples.  I hung it up and then put a curtain liner behind it so it didn't get wet.  For two reasons: one so it wouldn't get stained, and two so you couldn't see through it when it was wet.  We have only one bathroom in our home and with all of us, sometimes there are more than just one person in the bathroom at a time.

Praying you have a splendid day! And if you have a moment, let me know what kind of shower curtains you like.  Cloth or plastic?

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Homemade Lavender 2

Hi!  I had more material so I decided to make another one.  But in a different style.

I added the other pocket with the flowers again since I liked it so much.  It's decorative and you can still use it if you want to.  Then I added the tab and flower to the other side of the panel the pocket was on.

I wanted to try just flat layers with this one.  I had some other eyelet lace material that I cut to size.  You can see all the wrinkles on the green gingham.  I kinda started using the apron before I took pics. oops.

I found that the top of the other apron didn't seem to fit as well as I'd like it to.  So I tried a different style and it fits really nicely.  I needed to put a mid purple panel to keep the folds from the top on the top.  Then with the strap going through the main part of the apron it was nice and adjustable to.

So, another apron to add to the apron stash, and I'll be finding a home for the other one.

Hope you have a wonderful day! Thanks for dropping by!

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Homemade Lavender

Hello! Thanks for dropping by!  Today I have a new apron I'd like to share with you.  I found the lavender material at the local dump free store in a project bag and couldn't help but dream of making something with it. :)  Since I love aprons and use them a lot this is what was created.

I also found an old eyelet lace shirt that I snagged the pocket and little tab from.  Then also a man's shirt in the tiny green gingham that I thought would be great with it.  After looking at the material out on my sewing desk I decided that it needed some purple straps to highlight the darker purple in the material.  So, I went digging in my stash and pulled out some linen in the darker purple that I've been hoarding for like years. hehehe  Just for a time as this!

The above picture I laid against the darker purple to hide what was on the table....and it makes a nice contrast to.  You can see the tab from the shirt that I sewed a button on, and then I added a crochet flower beside it.  I made a bunch of these flowers from THIS pattern.  I added a cream button from the eyelet lace shirt and it was a great combination.

Then there was the ruffles.  I'm going to need to invest in a ruffler if I do this again...not my specialty.  The ruffles aren't too even, but I still like them. The green from the shirt, then some eyelet lace I was gifted with and then a dark purple layer to finish off the bottom.



Thank you for dropping by!  Have you been sewing anything lately?  I'd love to hear about it.

Praying you have a wonderful day!

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Homemade Shooter Toy

Hello! Do your kids (or others young at heart) need something fun to occupy themselves with?  I found this great idea for marshmallow/ pom pom shooters and had to give it a try. Original idea found HERE!

All it takes is a cup, scissors, a balloon and something to shoot.  We used the pom pom balls, but it also works great with wooden beads!  You cut the bottom off the cup with a pair of scissors and set it aside.  Then tie a knot in the balloon, cut a small hole in the top of the balloon, and stretch the top of the balloon over the cut part of the cup.  That way no sharp edges are open to cut little fingers.  Grab some ammo and have fun!

We've set up cups and tried to knock them over, had contests to see how far one could shoot, and big sisters were deemed off limits!!!

We ended up with lots of different ones, and if the balloon slides off at any time, it's easy to just re-attach it.  It has made for hours of fun!  I may be finding those little pom moms for weeks to come, but it's worth it.  :)  Would be great for parties, or just as a boredom blaster for cabin fever.  They'll make great pine cone shooters for the summertime also!  I'll have to remember that. :)

Thanks for dropping by!  Hope you have a wonderful day and perhaps this idea will be useful to you.

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Cookie Dough Cheesecake

Hello!  Do you love cheesecakes?  I do, and homemade is oh so good! A dear friend of mine shared a recipe with me for cookie dough cheesecake and if you like cookies, you'll love this.

It has an oreo cookie crust, eatable cookie dough filling (well all cookie dough is eatable if you ask me, but this one has no eggs in it), a no-bake cheesecake layer, and topped with yummy cookie dough balls.  Next time I'm going to double the cookie dough bites and make them a touch smaller.

After layering it all up in my springform pan I covered it with plastic wrap and tucked it in the refrigerator to cool.  After serving it to my family, it was a huge hit and they were asking for me to make it again soon.  So this recipe gets stashed in my homemaking binder with all our family loved recipes.

Here is the full recipe for it so you can give it a try if you've a mind to.  Very easy and yummy!

                                                     COOKIE DOUGH CHEESECAKE

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful day and perhaps take some time to make something yummy to munch on.

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Crockpot Beef Barley Stew

HI!  So what is on your supper table?

Today we had crockpot beef stew.  I like to take the leftovers from a roast and the broth and add it to my crockpot.  Then I toss in whatever leftover veggies I have...in this case I had carrots.  I added a bunch of water and about a half a bag of barley.  I let it cook for about 5 hours added more salt, pepper and onion powder this time.  A nice warm meal.  We eat ours with just crackers and cheese.

Hope you have a nice day! Thanks for dropping by!

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Doily For You

Hello! Nice to see you again!  Today I have a card that I'd like to share with you.  It was fun to get out some ink as well on this one.  

I found some pretty papers by K& Company, some soft beige lace, some green ribbon and a burlap flower and button.  

On the front panel I inked a sweet lacy wild grass stamp and a sweet sentiment from Tina Wienke.  Something simple for someone I have been thinking about.  

Below is a new doily that I made from a pattern called White Fan Doily by Beth Mueller.  I made it in red and I think it turned out quite striking. 

Thanks so much for dropping by!  Praying you have a wonderful day!

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