Lavender Sachets

Lavender reminds me of Summer, and I am patiently waiting.



So, today I wanted to make some lavender sachets.

I made these scrumptious apples.  The smell of lavender is bursting from them. I could maybe smell these all day.

I loved the first one so much, I made 8 more.

I'm sleeping like a baby, with these above our bed.

I also made one more out of an old arm chair cover.



This one is going in my clothes drawer, and maybe on some trips with me.

Who knows, maybe I will be giving these away soon.

Once I hit 115 followers, there will be something given to my awesome and amazing followers.

So tell everyone you know, so I can give something away already.

Parties Im link to.
Night Owl Crafting

Tea Rose Home
Type A
Beyond the Picket Fence
Sew Woodsy
Paisley Passion

Until Next Time,

Melissa

Cake Batter Fudge

YUM, is the first thing I thought of, when I seen this yummy recipe.

I came across a wonderful recipe blog called Mrs. Bettie Rocker. How awesome is the name of her blog.

It took me about a second to decide, that I was going to make fudge for the first time ever.

So take 15 minutes out of your week, to make this scrumptious treat.

Ingredients

3 cups sugar

1 1/2 sticks margarine

5 oz can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk
12 oz chopped white chocolate chips
7oz jar marshmallow creme
3 or 4 Tablespoons yellow cake mix (just the powdered MIX, not batter)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Blue coloring
Rainbow sprinkles

Directions1. Line an 8 or 9 inch square pan with foil, leaving the ends hanging over the edges of the pan. Spray foil thoroughly with nonstick spray.

2. Place the sugar, margarine, and evaporated milk in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly, and let boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Add chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, and cake mix, stirring until chocolate chips are melted. Add vanilla and mix well.

4. Working quickly, pour about 1/3 of the fudge in a bowl and add a few drops of blue candy coloring, mixing and adding until you achieve the desired shade. Pour white fudge into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Spoon blue fudge over the top, spacing it out. Using a sharp knife, draw swirls through the blue and white to create a marbled effect. Sprinkle the top generously with rainbow sprinkles before the top sets up.

5. Let store at room temperature until cool, then place in the refrigerator until firm.

Around here Fudge is so expensive, because it is "Amish made".

I have fallen into this trap, but no more.

If you have a great fudge recipe, please feel free to share.

Parties Im linked to.

DIY Home Sweet Home Project

Craft O Maniac

Its So Very Cheri

Boogieboard Cottage

Until Next Time,

Melissa

Lovely Lamps

Today my Tree Trunk Lamp has been featured at Craft Gossip.



  

I love opening up my mail, and having such a delightful email to look at.

 

 

There are other beautiful lamps that you need to take a look at. So pop on over to Craft Gossip, and take a look.

 

 

 

Until next time,

Melissa

Almost a year ago

 While reading my sister blog, the The Wannabe Cottage, I came across this lovely post called ,Two of my favorite people.

Wow, have my two cuties already grown that much?


It made me want to cry and smile at the same time.

My sister was watching the children for the day ,and snapped some of the most lovely pictures.

I believe she has a great talent. What do you think?

The flowers make me want Summer so badly to come. It is in the 60's today.

But Ohio weather plays these little tricks on us. Next week there will be freezing rain.

Head on over to her blog, and check out the post, it is very adorable. Thanks Jenna for writing such a great post about my dear children.

Until Next time,

Melissa

sweater dress

My first dress. YES!

If you read my last post, Cleaning the Closet, you would know, I was attempting to make a dress from one of my old sweaters.





After tons of redo's, I completed it.

What a beauty. I had to bribe my daughter to take a picture in it.

Safety was not my man focus today, but on top of the table, is the best lighting in our home.








I love the way it turned out. Now I am thinking I can make more clothing.

For the dress, I had to cut the sweater completely apart, and hand sew the dress back together.





I cut the sleeves completely off.


This is when I became worried.




I then cut the end part of the sleeve, and stitched it back onto the dress.





It took a lot of time, but I feel accomplished.

The best part of this accomplishment, is my daughter hates it. Notice the tantrum on the floor.






Its to itchy mom.
The zipper it touching me.
I cant get it off.
Its to long.


Hmmmm, do I force her to wear it to church?

Maybe some bubble gum will solve the problem.


Party link up
Paisley Passions
Beyond the Picket Fence
Type A


Until next time,
Melissa

cleaning the closet

Shoving and pushing, to find a place in the closet was not happening anymore.




I decided to take everything out that I have not worn in the past 6 months, and donate it.

How did I forget that I had these beauty's?




After a few minutes, I decided to make a pillow.

I love how it turned out.

For the white sweater, I am attempting a dress for my daughter.

This project could take a while.

Now for my garage door headboard.

I think I have showed you my entire bedroom, but my headboard.

An old garage door. I seen the door, and had to have it.



I love the bolts and the chipped paint.

Now, I am looking for the perfect piece above the headboard.



If you have any great Ideas let me know.


Parties Im Linked to.
Polly Want a Crafter
Making the World Cuter
Sew Can Do
Faded Charm Cottage
The Shabby Chic Cottage









Until next time,
Melissa

Seat Cushions

Seat Cushions finish off my daughters white table.

My plan is to slowly transform my daughters room.


As you have hopefully figured out, I LOVE color, and patterns.


What a fun challenge to combine patterns and colors together.

I quilted 4 different fun fabrics together.


I then stuffed with batting, and tied twine to the cushions.

The table was a gift, and was originally a light brown, so I painted it white.

I wish I would have taken a before picture, but of course I did not.

Baylie loves her new table, but she thinks the pillows are to sleep on. 

Hopefully the whole room transformation will be done by 2012.

I am giving myself plenty of time.

Parties Im Linked to.
Sew Woodsy
Type A
Some Day Crafts
Blue Cricket Design
Seven Thirty Three
Paisley Passions
Beyond The Picket Fence

Until next time,

Melissa

Funky Junk Copy Me

   

If you need some awesome ideas, these two blogs are where you can find just that.

 

 

 

 

Once these ladies hit 4000 followers, they put up a Copy me Challenge link party.

 

 

 

I added my Barn Door Table for Funky Junks Challenge.

 

 

 

 

 

My favorite piece in my home.

 

 

My thoughts were she will probably delete this picture. My confidence can be a bit low at times.

 

 

 

 

 

Instead She loved it. YES!

 

 

 

She actually had me on the front page today.

 

 

Check it out here Funky Junk Interiors.

 

 

There are some really great ideas that people are linking.

 

 

Until next time,

Melissa

Winter Fun

Indoors has become very routine.


I am dreaming of digging in dirt, mowing the yard and walking to the park.




Until then, It was time to buckle down and get creative with the children.

Sock Puppets

Baylie and I made these two cuties. Miss Piggy, and Mr. Dinosaur.

They we so easy.'

All you need is a Big pair of socks, felt, and some stuffing.

We put on a puppet show for the men.

Mason just wanted to hit the puppets. 

She could not keep her head below the table. She tried so hard.

Tape City

While looking through blogs I found this great idea from Not Just a Housewife



I used all of Chris's Electrical tape to make a huge city.

What a great Idea. It really did entertain them for hours.

We had a parking garage, and at the other end, I put a doll house.

I even joined in with the fun. My two favorite cars.

I enjoyed my time with my children this week.

I think God sends us weather, to slow us down and enjoy the little things.

Parties Im linked to

Crazy Domestic

At The Picket Fence

Until next time,

Melissa

Chair Revamp

After months of searching for a great desk chair, I never found the perfect one.

Good thing I had this green greatness all along.

I was moments from sending, this green greatness to the dumpster.




When a grand idea came to me.

I love great ideas. The first thing was to see if I could take it apart.





It came apart just lovely.




I Reupholstered it, with some fabric I already had.

I then taped off strips and painted it a gray, blue color.




I sprayed painted the frame white.



I then painted it another coat with a cream white.

To think I almost threw it away.

I cant wait until I start on my desk. So my pretty little chair will have a great spot to sit.


Parties Im linked to.
Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
Todays Creative Blog
Tea Rose Home
Sew Woodsy
Faded Charm Cottage
Blue Cricket Design
Night Owl Crafting
Domestically Speaking
Beyond the Picket Fence
The Shabby Chic Cottage





Until Next Time,
Melissa