I think it's time for some nap time crafting...

My wonderful hubby got me a Kindle Fire for my Valentines Day and Anniversary gift and since both are on the same day he can get away with getting me one gift for both occasions if he wanted to but he has yet to catch on to that, maybe I should tell him. Na, lol! Anywho back to my crafting, I am going to be making a leather case for my new Kindle since I cannot stand paying what they want for a simple case. I have a bunch of dark pink leather that my mom gave me. When we lived in Germany she went to some factory and asked them for their scraps and they gave her a bunch and now I have inherited the box of leather, woohoo!!! Thanks mom! So, to the drawing board I go. Pictures to be posted once I begin.

new pencil skirt

With all of these new meds I am taking to control my R.A. and Lupus I have put on some weight and fast so my clothing does not fit lol.  So a few weeks ago I designed a new pencil skirt for myself and it turned out great.  The next one I make I will make a few tweaks to the pattern but other than that I LOVED it.  Please ignore my size but enjoy the skirt, hope you like it.

I have been busy....

I have not be on here is a long while :) I was busy getting a psychology degree and raising three children, but I am back!  I recently purchased some (lots) of vintage patterns and I cannot wait to get started on them.  The other day I wanted something new to wear but since I live in South Texas it is crazy hot here so I needed something lightweight and cute.  So I whipped up a cotton skit during nape time, I love projects that can be made super fast.

What do you think???  LOL after taking this picture I realized that my 3-year old smeared something all over my mirror.  Oh well such is life!

A natural alternative to Bug spray

I receive an email today from one of my favorite blog sites Bloom, Bake & Create, it was for Lemon Balm Lavender Bugs Off Spray.  This sounds like a great natural alternative to Off Bug spray.  I cannot wait to make up a batch, here is the instruction on how to make it.  I have not tested it yet and these pictures and the information are all from Lyndah@Bloom, Bake & Create

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lemon balm – enough to fill up a quart jar

lavender – cup or so

apple cider vinegar – enough to cover all of the herbs

Crush with fingers the fresh lemon balm and stuff into quart jar. Add lavender. Cover with apple cider vinegar. Shake or stir every day for 7 days. Strain and pour into a spray bottle. Store in cool, dark place. Should be good for the season.

Some substitutions: catnip, lemon grass, eucalyptus, lemon eucalyptus, lemon thyme, mountain mint, and jewelweed.

Ingredients for Lemon Balm Lavender Bugs Off Spray

I harvested a bowl of lemon balm which I crushed and stuffed into my quart jar. I added some of my Grosso lavender from last year’s harvest. Then they were covered with apple cider vinegar.

Shake or stir every day for 7 days. Then strain out the herbs. I used a knee-hi stocking. My old supply of them from dress up days sure come in handy.

Straining herbs

Now pour this strained liquid into a spray bottle.

Pouring into spray bottle

And there you have your Lemon Balm Lavender Bugs Off Spray.

Lemon Balm Lavender Bugs Off Spray

Thanks again Lyndah@Bloom, Bake & Create

Help please!!!

I am trying to figure out how to put a button on my blog (for my blog) and I almost have it but it is still not correct.  If any bloggers out there know how to do this can you please help me, THANK YOU!!!