summer water globe

I made this for our bathroom as a fun reminder of our summer trip last year. I used a mason jar and hot glued a beach sign, seagull and lobster inside then filled it with water and blue glitter.  I think I might try again with a smoother jar and raise up the decorations, but it was fun to make!

Say Yes to the Homemade Dress!

I had so much fun at a "Sip & Sew" class held in Maryland.  I am not sure if drinking and sharp needles go hand-in-hand but my dress turned out decently.  😉   I made an African print dress that will go perfectly with black leggings.  ~ JM

Yours truly modeling the dress.

African print dress material.

Entry for state fair

I have been dreaming of entering something in the MN state fair competitions.  I love going and seeing what people enter and the winners etc.  I decided to enter something in the photography category and chose this picture.  It is one of my favorites from a trip to Rwanda.  I love the joy in the faces of the children.

July 4th

As the holiday weekend is here I did some projects focusing on the American flag.  This a fun activity during your picnics and barbecues! Using a mason jar and acrylic paint I painted the flag.  This can be used as decor in or outside the house and be really festive with a small electric candle in it during the evening.  Secondly, I used a small wooden white block that cost $0.50 at Michael's and a small canvas board to paint the flag in unique ways and display a patriotic phase, for example, "God bless America" or "My country tis of thee" or "Let freedom ring", or "America" etc...  ~ JM