Freedom

Have a wonder July 4th!

Thank God and those who serve for keeping us free!

Happy 24 on the 4th!

Jill

Week 1: My DIY Obsession

After a day of grocery shopping, dr.'s appointments, and getting the kids off to the grandparents house; I finally have time to post my first

My DIY Obsession

I have seen a lot of frame wreaths on Pinterest, so here is my take on the idea for the 4th of July. I used a simply brushed silver 8x10 frame I had lying around, these great star silver colored baking molds my Hubby and I found at an antique shop about fifteen years ago (we never used them), and a plaid blue, red, and white wired ribbon for a bow. Tied it all up with natural twine and stuck it to the front door with a large suction cup. I did have to drill a hole in each star mold I used a 3/32 drill bit to achieve the right size for the twine to thread through easily and double knotted it.

Then I tied the three stars at different lengths to the cool little hanger on the back of the frame made my bow and tied it around the frame at the top.

After it was all tied just right, I stuck the large suction cup to the window and hung it on the hanger on the frame and DONE.

Hope you enjoyed!

Happy 24 on the 4th

Jill

P.S. send me any pictures of ones you have made I'll post them!

Mid-Year Resolution

Ok, ok..... It has been way to LONG since I posted. So I'm making a promise to myself and my friends to post at least once a week. I racked my brain with thoughts on keeping me motivated; and here is my plan..... A new series called

My DIY Obsession

I hope you enjoy reading these tutorials as much as I have creating them.
Until later Happy 24-7
Jill

DIY Dishwasher Detergent

After making this dishwasher detergent 2 weeks ago, I finally ran out of the

picture by: Being creative to keep my sanity

store bought stuff. Yea! Silly I know first how can you be so excited about dish-washing detergent (maybe I've been a stay at home mom to long) and second why wait (well I'm to cheap to just stop using the stuff I bought). 

Okay so I washed my first load with 1TBSP (yes 1) and my dishes were so clean and shiny. I guess I just thought my dishes were as clean as they could get with the old stuff. Just a note my dishwasher is new too. 

This stuff is less expensive and works better than the store bought detergent, so give it a try and put a few bucks in the vacation jar.

Here is the link Being creative to keep my sanity blogspot. I'm trying the laundry soap next.

Have a cleaner 24-7!

Jill

Check out this new pattern!

I am so making some of these for my girls for spring.

Vivienne Skirt Sizes 2-10 years | What's New | YouCanMakeThis.com

Happy 24-7
Jill

New Bag

This is my latest creation. First time I've tried to sew anything other than material. I love the way it turned out and the best thing, it's for myself.
Happy 24-7
Jill

Thankful for Teachers

I'm a little late on the, "give Sophi's teacher a gift for each holiday to show how much we love her" Thanksgiving gift. But this is it....

Candle from Wal-Mart

And the tag reads "You were 'MINT' to teach". I got this great idea from the talented ladies over a  tipjunkie.com, thanks ladies. Go check them out they have a ton of fun ideas.

Have a great 24-7
Jill