The Making of Classmate Gifts

June 24, 2014 by 2 Comments

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This is the first year that I didn’t go all out like normal and make gifts for the boys’ classmates throughout the year.  So I thought I would end the year with some bookmarks. Since all the talk is summer reading, I thought this would be a practical gift.

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So I used my butterfly punch and punched out a bunch of butterflies and I used my Silhouette to design the bookmarks and cut them out. So I really only had to attach my butterfly and add twine to the top.  Of course 55 bookmarks later, I can tell you I am glad it is complete. Anytime I batch process a project, I start out all happy and towards the end I am near screaming for it to end!!

classgift3I made this batch for Nicholas’ classmates and teacher.

classgift2I made this batch for Apollo’s classmates and teachers.

Apollo couldn’t wait so he picked his before I sent them in to school today!

Have a blessed day!

Belinda

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My Birthday in Review

June 23, 2014 by 3 Comments

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Hello! As some of you might know, my birthday was last Monday and my birthday month is rapidly coming to an end so I thought I would share some of the things I did that made me really happy.

The first thing I did after dropping the boys off for school was to take my morning walk. I recently started walking in the mornings. Inspired by my sister Berni, I lace up and walk my neighborhood. I really love walking the lake in Wakefield but I can’t make excuses when I walk here and it is more efficient so I can get back to work faster.

birthday2014eThen I went to shop for a few outfits and spent several hours in the Barnes and Noble bookstore reading and drinking my Soy Chai tea!! That had to be me favorite thing. If I have free time, that is one of the things I enjoy most is drinking tea and reading a book especially in cafes.

birthday2014fLeao came home early from work and they took me to one of my new favorite restaurants, Qchara in Melrose. Yes, that is avocados stuffed with quinoa, corn and other goodies and fried plaintains with a yummy smoothie. It was a delicious meal.

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Then we headed home to relax.  A perfect birthday indeed.

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Then later in the week, I spent time with my crafty girlfriends and celebrated my birthday with my dear friend Ashley.

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She made me some apple sauce, yum! She also made this lovely box on her Cricut and used her flower punch board to make the flowers. The little garden lady in the middle is a garden decor. Isn’t this the cutest gift?   I hung it up in my craft room and the garden lady, who my son Apollo has renamed her “Ashley” is now in my garden. I think I will take pictures of her in different areas of my garden throughout the summer.

Well enough about my birthday until next year that is…

Have a blessed Monday my friends!

Belinda

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Fun Photos Friday #27: The Making of a Ship

June 13, 2014 by 1 Comment

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There are times when I don’t give my kids enough credit for taking a break from their electronics and making something. Recently, my oldest took a box and decided he wanted to make a ship.  I couldn’t see it at first but he had the vision to create one so I quickly obliged him.

funphotofriday27dHe did all of the drawings and figured out how he wanted it configured. I provided tape, scrapbook paper a straw and I used my Silhouette to cut out an anchor and the name he wanted for the ship.

funphotofriday27bHe equipped it with people and ladders and the works.

funphotofriday27gI really was happy that it was created by him with a little help from me using basic materials. I will have to remember it when I get ready to complain to him again about not doing more creative things.

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These are the important times I want him to remember and share with his children.  The gadgets are great and have value but the tactile creative stuff just feels so right.

funphotofriday27fIf you look on the left corner you can see he even created a plank.  So don’t make this captain mad or you just might get your walking papers!

funphotofriday27eHe even personalized it so you know who made it.  I will have to try to create more opportunities for activities like these this summer.

The ship is now sitting up on top of his dresser for public viewing.

Have a blessed day and a great weekend!

Belinda

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2014 FIFA World Cup – let’s get this party started!!

June 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment

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The boys are so excited for the first day of the 2014  FIFA World Cup games.  Brazil is hosting the games this time. The boys put their Brazil T-shirts on today for school. Today we will watch the first game between Brazil and Croatia. Hmm…who do you think we want to win?

We all installed the app so we can keep track of scores and who is playing. You can find out more information at the official site.

Since my birthday is on Monday, I thought I would try something different with my hair. I find it much easier to try things as I get older. So today I am going to go get highlights in my hair for the first time.   My logic:  People in Hollywood, shave their heads for movies so a simple change in color shouldn’t be a big deal right?  I figure, if not now when? Besides if I don’t like it, I will go back and color over it.

At least that is what I keep telling myself to keep the nerves at bay.

I hope you have a blessed day and can grab some time to check out the games.

Belinda

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