Laptop Cover

A few months back I got a new laptop...

mainly because my old one was destroyed by a little man.

I didn't have a cover of the laptop

but didn't want to purchase a plain ol' black one.

So what does a crafty lady do???

MAKE HER OWN!!

Now this is not a tutorial by any means...

just a little bit on how i created my cover!

First I measured the width, length and depth of the laptop...

decided I would use some scraps I had from Wyatt's quilt

pieced them together

ironed a piece of fusible fleece to the back...

attached a piece of knit fabric (Rst)

and then stitched 3 sides together

flipped it right side out

covered the raw edge with some cute binding

folded right sides together

stitched the bottom edge and one long side

inverted and

shzam!!! a new laptop cover!

Again not the hardest project in the book

but definitely a cute one!!

Happy Sewing!

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Nice Washcloths for Young Kiddos

Apparently we have mean washcloths at our home...

now i am not exactly sure what a "mean" cloth is but

that is the word my son uses to describe our washcloths.

Luckily Becky from Becky Ann Designs

helped to solve the mean washcloth problem.

Becky gave Wyatt two flannel washclothes and soap

she made for Christmas.

Below is one of the two...

I sent her a message on FB to find out exactly what she did,

since i didn't want my little man going around telling everyone

about our extremely mean washcloths.

I was amazed by the simple nature of these washcloths

and wondered why I had made these before...

umm...I thought I was crafty!

Well yesterday (snow day 4) Wyatt and I sat down 

to make a bunch so he didn't have to suffer anymore!

He helped me pick out the fabrics 

attempted to help cut with his John Deere pilers

and then sat on my lap as we stitched them together.

We now have an even dozen NICE washcloths.

This would make a great beginner project for someone interested

in getting started sewing...

I will post a tutorial soon...

really its easy peasy!!

Please forgive the photo quality...my digital is broken..won't charge AT ALL

and these were taken with my camera photo!

Another Printable

This printable is more of an example than a free download,

however if you have a little cowboy named Wyatt

you are welcome to have a copy of this.

I made this for my son's room.  His walls are a little bare but his love for all things cowboy and farm related regin supreme.  To make this I used photoshop and a picture I had snapped of his "South Dakota" boots after a day of playing in the feed barns.  I think it turned out ok...what do you think?  I would love any suggestions you have to make it better!  Thanks!!

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Break is almost over!!

As a teacher, I relish my breaks here and there. 

Today is officially the last day I was able to sleep in late,

not get out of my pjs *i'm still in them at 3:30*

let the Little Man run wild and play outside

I still have things i want to do today,

that may or may not get accomplished.

like bake another loaf or two of bread,

make a few more head bands, 

and take down the few remaining decorations that are scattered

but for the most part its back to our old routine with a few changes

1. practicing our word, number and color of the day after school

2. sitting down at the table to supper each night

3. Wyatt has a bedtime...for us 8 or 8:30 since you never know when William will be home

4. William and I spending some time just the two of us discussing what's important

for me the changes will be even more...as my 105 things to do this year is already kicking my tail!

I am not going to bed tonight until...

I have read my devotions and study God's word

finished my lesson plans

 packed my lunch

clothes laid out

 the house is in order...somewhat

at least no dirty dishes,

laundry in the laundry room,

clean clothes put away,

and the den where you can walk through it

(without tripping on another John Deere tractor)

I would upload pics to go along with all these wonderful things but the camera has seen its better days...

Still praying I won the Pioneer Woman giveaway for a Nikon D90...

So until tomorrow...have a blessed day and a wonderful evening with your family

HSM's Goals for 2011

I have lots of things I want to accomplish.

Some of these things are easy to accomplish within a day or two,

others will require committment over time to make them a reality.

So let's begin:

1. Spend more QUALITY time with William & Wyatt

2. Keep the house in order EVERYDAY

3. Never go to bed with dirty dishes in the sink

4. Read my bible DAILY...and pray about it

5. Potty train Wyatt

6. Blog everyday

7. Keep my gradebook up to date

8. Have my lesson plans done a week ahead of time

9. Update my school webpage weekly

10. write on the farm blog each week

11. begin an adopt a cow/ewe program

12. adovcate for modern production agriculture...family farms are a good thing

13. declutter my house once and for all

14. sit down to supper with the boys EVERY night

15. dress nicer...especially when going out...even to make an early morning wal-mart run

16. take better care of myself

17. attend WIC each month

18. Set aside time each week to coordinate SCBAP and BRE activities

19. have another baby

20. finsih redecorating Wyatt's room...finally

21. feed up nightly before william gets home

22. practice my photography and photoshop skills

23. complete wyatt's 2nd scrapbook

24. scrapbook our family farm

25. help others understand why modern agriculture is important

26. plant a garden

27. learn to can

28. clean out the car shed...and put a car in there..LOL

29. landscape the yard

30. bake a fresh loaf of bread each week

31. increase my compassion level

32. become more patince and understanding

33. teach wyatt to count

34. teach wyatt his ABC's

35. help Wyatt learn to ride on his own...meaning Bartow moves without me leading him

36. be more frugal with my money

37. enjoy the little moments in life

38. sew at least twice a week

39. set aside time to craft with Wyatt each week

40. listen to William

41. don't complain as much

42. make 5 dresses for me

43. don't go overboard for Christmas and birthdays

44. talk to my sister regularly about life not just to complain

45. witness to someone

46. take a family vacation...no working

47. attend the NAILE

48. help Wyatt to show his heifer this fall

49. sew summer outfits for Wyatt

50. give handmade gifts for every occasion

51. don't wait to the last minute to make gifts

52. finish my classroom bulletin board

53. update or change the bulletin board once a month

54. design a storage system for my crafting and sewing supplies

55. bake cookies and cakes from scratch

56. buy a Sam's club membership

57. take Wyatt to Toys'r'us

58. keep a gallon of Sweet tea in the fridge

59. be prepared for people to visit

60. paint the dresser and add bookshelf to make hutch for kitchen

61. get caught up on laundry

62. clean off and organize back porch

63. clean off and organize side porch

64. wash all the windows in the house...inside and out

65. replace broken/torn window screens

66. create a welcome sign for porch

67. put up a farm sign

68. organize farm records

69. set up a mini home office (somewhere)

70. make curtains for the master bedroom

71. finish a full sized quilt

72. have movie night once a week

73. judge at least 3 livestock shows

74. clean out the old feed room...new door...new window...drywall...make it into a farm office???

75. build a chicken pen...and put hens in it

76. host a show clinic

77. attend 4 sheep sales

78. buy a new (to me) car/truck

79. set a bedtime for Wyatt and STICK to it

80. write letters..not just emails

81. mail thank you notes

82. take family photos

83. do a group family photo with my sister's family

84. mail birthday cards

85. become a retro housewife that works a full time job

86. wear a dress at least twice a week

87. get a manicure more often

88. move more often...as in walk not houses

89. create easy to follow tutorials at least twice a month

90. share my favorite recipes

91. help with Ag in the classroom

92. plant a school yard garden

93. host a farm tour

94. help plan a YF&R day for York and Chester counties

95. drink more water

96. donate items i don't need or use anymore

97. recycle more

98. set a good example for my students

99. help Wyatt learn his Catcheism questions/answers

100. be more thoughtful

101. tell people i'm thankful for them

102. manage my time better

103. host giveaways on HSM

ok so i think that is everything...i am sure i will add to the list as time goes on but right now thats it!  So what do you have on your list for 2011?  Share with me...I always enjoy reading comments!