I am SO last year

This family rule canvas has been floating around in blogland for EVER I know.  I first saw the idea over at this blog I stalk daily, ahem.  But, I finally did one a few weeks ago, I don’t mind  being a little “last year.”  It's far from perfect, FAR from it.  I, however, gave up perfection so long ago, that I don't care anymore.  It's the imperfections that make life real.

But, I think I like how it turned out, even if I’m not totally loving the quality of my work.  One day, I may try again and use scrapbooking stickers.
 
But being the frugal person I am, I used what I had which was fabric, homemade modge podge, and transfer paper.  I’m a font lover so I have TONS at my disposal.  Simply print onto transfer paper (do not forget to reverse the design!!  I made that mistake a few too many times than I like to admit.)   Iron onto fabric, glue onto the canvas, and apply modge podge.  I use a mixture of glue and water. 
I added some ric rac and ribbon to break it up a bit.  I’m not loving however the way the transfer paper looks a little shiny.  Oh well.  Like I said, I can always redo it one day.   And I don’t like how I didn’t quite take the time to even up the edges.  I think I was trying to hurry and complete this before the big kids came off the bus and the baby woke up from his nap.   But, it feels the space in nicely and adds a little color. 
More importantly, it tells whomever comes in our home what we believe and value as a family.

The rules are:
Love the Lord your God
Keep your promises.  Integrity matters.
Wash your hands
Clean up, even if you didn’t make the mess
Be respectful.  Talk nicely.
Read more…watch tv less
Always tell the truth
Obey your parents
There’s no mine in this house…it’s all God’s.  (LOVE that one!)
Be nice to your siblings…encourage them, stick up for them, believe in them.
Be creative. Laugh at your mistakes.  Embrace the possibilities.
Mind your manners.  Say “please” and “thank you.”
Husband love your wife.  Wife respect your husband.
Say your prayers, thank God for this family.

weekending

As a stay at home mom, I REALLY look forward to weekends when the hubby is home to help all day to help out.   Don't get me wrong, I LOVE being a stay at home mommy, and I love (sometimes) doing the domesticate "stuff", but there are times when it really causes some burn out.

A few weekends ago, I had had it.   The Mister had been out of town for a week and then the there was a sick kid for a week, cabin fever had kicked in BIG TIME.  I decided one Saturday morning after fixing pancakes for breakfast that I was heading to the flea market.  A big woo-hoo to that one.  Somehow I ended up taking the two big kids, I was really worried how they'd handle it considering it was going to be hitting mid-90s later  but they took it like champs and we had a blast.  My favorite find was this little lovely!  Don't you just love the mushrooms?  Love, love, love it!  I have a weakness for mushrooms.  The little basket now houses all my sewing supplies.  Happiness!

This weekend however is NOT for relaxing.  I have these pretty things:

and these

and then some of these

And if I manage to do all that, I get to do this:

I'm super thrilled to tackle it all!  And I say that without a hint of sarcasm, either. :)

fabric

I had an urge to get creative. Now, when to find the time...

On an entirely different note, I found this blog posting from awhile ago and loved it. This was exactly what this mama needed to hear today.