# 61 back to school idea

with the use of some scrap fabric

run the sewing machine across to form the lines and margin

just like a sheet of notebook paper

embroider the cursive letter using stem stitch

easy as abc ...

enjoy the last few days of summer cause

back to school is just around the corner.

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#60 doctor who party idea

[doctor who party idea]

one thing that my kids get excited about

on the morning of their birthdays- 
>> aside from the presents, of course <<

-is the surprise themed decoration 

i prepare for them every year
>> party or no party <<

from thomas the tank engine, to spongebob, to nascar

to mario, yankee baseball, angry bird, to club penguin

and this year, for my teenager's favorite

DOCTOR WHO

a backdrop for the photo shoot

DOCTOR WHO is widely available on BBC in UK

it's been a challenge finding them in 

party supply stores in the US

so i made them myself

so simple...

happy crafting and enjoy the party ☺

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#59 ottoman makeover

[ottoman makeover]

this ottoman needs some makeover

i would usually paint over a furniture

to give it a different look

but it just will not work on this one this time

>> if you can't paint it, cover it <<

i made this slipcover for the ottoman
using 2 yards of gray gingham fabric
from IKEA

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#58 sewing tutorial

[how to get a clean edge on your project without the serger]

this sewing tutorial 

will show you how to get a clean edge on your fabric

and prevents it from fraying

without the use of a serger

this can be helpful on your projects

such as

pillow cases, bags, blouses, etc.

[how to]

happy sewing!

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#57 backyard project

[garden transformation]

you must have seen this photo

of the old swing set from the a previous post

my kids have outgrown this

and

we decided to transform it to a garden.

i am so hoping that these plants
will last at least for rest of the summer

(gardening is at the bottom of the list-
 if it's even on my list of my crafts :)

we did container gardening hoping that 

the plants will thrive better

we started the garden in the early spring

we are expecting to put more plants 

as the season goes by

with no intention to spend a fortune on this project
we picked up some stuff around the house -

the signs i made, the pots were old,
the bricks were found around the backyard,
the tree stumps are from the pine tree
downed by hurricane sandy
the accessories are from the dollar store

what used to be the sandbox 

we made a raised bed to plant some tomatoes

notice the chicken wire around the sandbox?

we put them to protect the tomatoes 

from our backyard friends ☺

right by the garden -
is the firepit we built this year

for those cold nights
and nighttime camping treat
- s'mores -
(where's the tent?)

we can't wait ---
to see more flowers bloom 
to pick up some red tomatoes
 to make more s'mores
to put up a tent and camp out
and maybe
an outdoor movie night.


happy summer!

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#56 teacher's gift idea

something to give our teachers and teachers' aide

for the end of school-year and hello summer 
gift

thank you to lisa storms for this awesome idea
-for the free printable, click here



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#55 old table makeover

[potting bench/serving table]

i found this table on a curb 

around the corner from our house

and along with the table 

i brought home with me

these 2 great ideas

-- hi ho hi ho, it's off to work i go! --

using remnant woods, a new coat of paint, an old sign

 and some accessories found in the tool box

i got this table a new look

and new purpose(s)

though, i am not blessed to be a green thumb

but maybe a nice potting bench will make 

my plants thrive this summer, just maybe

and if not,
 it can always work as
a serving table 
for the summer barbecues

☀ enjoy your summer! ☀

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#54 memorial day 2013

[memorial day 2013]

named as the unofficial start of summer

we visited the jersey shore 

7 months post hurricane sandy

coming from the sunday mass,

we decided to drive by the jersey shores,

we kicked off our shoes 

and rolled up our pants

enjoyed 

the cold water, fine sand and cold breeze

it's good to know 

that jersey shore is back for the summer

God bless America!

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