Eye Mask

My Hubby has been asking for sometime for an eye mask. I have promised and promised, but have not followed through. Until yesterday! I finally sat down and within an hour whipped one up. Which made him so happy after a long day of work. He enjoyed sleeping with it and said it made such a difference. He loves a dark room to sleep in.


Alright, I needed a pattern. I went to Pinterest. After doing some searching around I finally found this pattern and great directions on this cute blog. So, I went to print the pattern off, no ink in the printer!

 

With that I started to create my own pattern. The above is the first try and fail.

Next I grabbed a flower pot and proudly came up with something that would work a little better. Also, looked like the pattern I wanted to print. 

 

I think you can see a big difference in the two patterns. After tossing the fail one off to the side. I dug around in my scrap fabric and found something that appeared manly enough to use. I used some left over quilt batting for the  padding.



 

The directions here are much better than anything I could give. But, if you would like to know how I made this. I first sewed the elastic on. Then I layered with the right sides of the fabric together and the batting on top. As I sewed everything together, I left an opening at the top so I could turn it inside out. I clipped the edges at the nose and a little around the curve of the mask to make it lay better. I am now adding to my wish list for future Birthdays, Anniversaries, or Holiday's a pair of pinking shears. It would have made clipping so much easier. Last thing I did was top stitch it to give it a nice finished look. Also, that is how that opening  used to turn it right side out is closed.

 

Here is the finished mask. I enjoyed that it did not cost a thing except for time and love.



For Fun I am linking up with:

 

Good Mail

Looky, at what came in the mail today?  Mom bought me HGTV magazine for my Birthday.  The first arrived today. I am so excited.  With a heart full of gratitude I will be enjoying this gift over the next year. Mom knows me so well.

Thanks Mom, it is the perfect gift.

 

                       

 

 

Placemats

 I simply love hanging out and pinning all my favorite Pinterest inspired projects.

Instead of just pinning all those great ideas, I thought it was time to start giving some of those ideas a try. First idea up: Fridge Mats. Which really are placemats in the fridge. They make those nasty spills a little easier to deal with. My placemats are very special. They come from a day of thrift shopping and only cost me $1.50 for 6. Mine are so fun, they are miss matched. Which might bother some people. But, for now they work nicely as is. My favorite are the sun flowers. I will keep my eye out for some that will match my sun flowers a little better as I yard sale and thrift shop.

 

 

 

 

 

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Saturday

The air smelled of rain, which I noticed when I shoved the dog out the door early Saturday morning. Despite the rain, which was lightly falling, I still headed out to visit a few yard sales. It was the first time in years that I have put change in my pocket, written down a few address and headed out early on a great adventure. I dragged with me, Becca.

 

First Stop

 

Was a yard sale taking place at the park near our library. In fact it just happened to be a fundraiser for the library. Becca found two shirts, the red one was from last years City Youth counsel, which Emily had designed. Becca thought it would be cool to have a shirt that her sister designed.

 

 

Amount spent:  $2  woohooo!!!

 

 

 

Second Stop

 

What I totally loved about this stop was the fact that due to the rain everything was still in bags and boxes. So, it was like digging for treasures as I riffled through everything. I found some really goodies and so did Becca. She found shoes, a dress and 2 sweaters. I found a really cute foot stool, sm glass vase, ceramic pot and curtain rod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amount Spent:  $5 another great deal!

 

 

Final Stop

 

I spent the most money and got the fewest items. I will never do this again. Learned a few things. Bargain, Bargain, Bargain or walk away.  We got 2 expensive sweaters, and a curtain rod.

 

 

Amount Spent: $6 big ones!!! 

 

Becca looks cute in the sweaters. They will be perfect for next winter.

 

It was so much fun to get out and do some hunting for treasures. I feel like the best part was spending time with my sweet daughter.



My Mothers Day!!!

First I want to wish everyone a ....

Mine Mother's Day has been interesting. Here is why. 

I made my own special dinner,because it had to be Enchiladas. With Costco cheese cake. Hmmm!

Then Emi posted this fun message for me on facebook......
Here is to the woman who gave birth to me, changed my diapers, fed, clothed and housed me. She kissed my boo-boo's, mended my broken heart and was always a shoulder to cry on. She was the one who saw me through every trial in my life, even the small ones like trying to find the perfect prom dress. Sometimes she's my ATM but always she's my best friend. Love you Mommy!

Hubby called his mom and pretended to be the IRS calling to collect money. She actually hung up on him before he could tell her it was a joke. Later, she called him back and they had a nice laugh.

I received a cute card from my family. All signed, minus those who don't live at home anymore.

Then I finally received a simple text, " Happy Mother's Day Mom"....after Hubby called to remind a certain young man that he needed to call me. Well, at least I know when he needs me, he will appear. After all, as Emi said in  her little message...I am an ATM from time to time.

Towards the end of the day, Bradley dropped the last 1/4 of the cheese cake on the floor. I cried quietly inside as we worked hard to get it all cleaned up before the dog came to lick it up.

I find myself feeling happy!  It has been over all a good day with nothing to complain about. My heart is full  of gratitude for my children and the fun adventures they take me on daily.

Saturday's Gone Already?

Where the heck did the day go?

 

It disappeared so fast.  The weather was fabulous here in Utah. Warm. Tad breezy, but a warm breezy. Perfect for going to the pool. So, we did just that. After getting book reports done, mowing the front lawn, 5 loads of laundry, kitchen cleaned, grocery shopping done, and I even made the best enchilada's ever for dinner.

Now it is relax time, cleaning out e-mail accounts, reading blogs....speaking of which.
Bloglovin, took me a little bit to set up. I have trimmed back some of the blogs I wasn't reading. It feels very organized now. Which I love.

So, I was hanging out on Facebook yesterday, when I found something really awesome. It is called The Design Network. My Facebook friend/interior designer Shane Inman and pal Gretchen Mellon Aubuchon, interviewing Paula Deen. Paula, has a book called Savannah Style. It is all about Southern living. If I had any money to just spend on anything, this book would be something I would love to get my hands on. Just adding it to my wish list. I am a such a fan of Paula's.

Now, it is late. My daughter needs me to rub her sore neck before she can go to bed. There was other fun things I wanted to share. So, maybe another day!