Vintage Kitty Plaque

Made this plaque for a little gal we know for her b'day. I love how it turned out, my first shot at one.

I used a kids cheapie chalkboard from the dollar store as my "plaque". Spray painted it white and then I was off! Downloaded the kitty and the label from The Graphics Fairy. The rest was all scrapbooking materials, except for the wax seal which I made (I'll show a tutorial on that someday).

I'm linking up to Brag Monday on The Graphics Fairy: http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/
and to DIY day at Kimba's: http://asoftplace.net/

Welcome Blessings Wreath

My beloved rooster wall clock finally died. So sad. Instead of chucking it, I made a wreath.

I was going to try and buy a new movement for the clock, but after buying one that didn't fit I didn't want to mess with it any longer.

My door looked lonely since I packed my Christmas wreath away, so I decided to make it a new friend. I think it turned out pretty cute. Had everything on hand, didn't spend a dime. Yea!!

Linking up to Kimba's DIY Tuesday: http://asoftplace.net/

Lovin' My Babes

Oldest woke up this morning before the others, around 6:30. I talked him into getting in bed with me and watching a DVD so I could get few extra minutes of sleep. After getting Veggie Tales all set up, I crawled back into bed. "Mom, can I talk to you about yesterday?" he asks. He proceeded to tell me about all the fun he had at Nana and Papa's house, playing with trains and telling me everything his Papa taught him. So sweet, his memory is amazing. I was listening, but my eyes were closed. After a few minutes he said, "Mommy, will you please open your beautiful eyes?" Wow...six he is. Love my sensitive and inquisitive guy.