Framed Origami Dresses

My latest obsession is origami. So when I scored some vintage book pages and old maps at an estate sale I knew I could put them to good use. These sweet little dresses look complicated but are so easy peasy when you get the hang of it!

My other obsession: old maps. I want to cover everything in old maps...even my walls but I'm not sure the hubby would agree ha! I love how this project turned out. So happy and cheery.

This would make such a sweet baby shower gift, right?! Especially for an adopted baby...use a map from the child's birthplace. Perfect. 

Want to make one? Ok!

12 x 12 frame is from WalMart + all other supplies are from JoAnns

1. Cut out 5" x 5" squares from your paper

2. Fold into dresses (these are the video tutorials I followed here and here)

3. Secure to your background paper

4. Place in frame. Easy peasy :)

Sharing here.

xo Becky

Happy Momma's Day

I'm blessed to have an amazing momma. She's given advice when I needed it + listened when I needed a shoulder to cry on + encouraged me + laughed with me. 

Most of all she's shown me how to mother my children.

Love you, Momma

xo your fav daughter

{Quick & Easy} Mother's Day Gift

We had a lovely mother's day visit with my mom today...the sun was out + the kid's played in my mom's beautiful garden + we laughed + we ate. Good memories <3 

I thought I would share a last minute gift idea with a bit of a DIY touch.



I didn't take pictures of the process because I literally whipped it up in the Costco parking lot :) But trust me, it's super easy!

All you need is a basket (mine is from JoAnns) + some burlap scraps +  floral foam (you know the green stuff...got mine at the dollare store) + a plastic tupperware container (also purchased from the dollar store). Oh and flowers of course :)

Line the basket with burlap + put the plastic container in the bottom + add the floral foam + poke flower stems into floral foam + fill up the plastic container with water + throw a tag on there! Instant prettiness.

 xo Becky

Here a Chick, There a Chick...

We are officially backyard chicken farmers! Eight sweet little chicks joined our family early this week and they've been quite entertaining. 

Meet: Petrie, Spike, Rex, Millie, Pinky Pie, Fluttershy, Apple Jack and Thunder Thighs (yes, really!). Whew, that was a mouth full! Can you tell we have some Land Before Time and My Little Pony fans in the house?

I think we have "checked on the chickies" at least once an hour every day so far :) This girl is in l.o.v.e. with her new companions.

Chick meet Dinosaur. Dinosaur meet Chick. If you live in this house, you will become a dinosaur expert.

Chicken Farmer + his flock

This is sweet Thunder Thighs (hubby's sense of humor...cracks.me.up)

xo Becky

Little Hands in the Dirt

Ahh, Spring has finally decided to show it's beautiful face here in the PNW. I haven't had much time for sewing because we've been busy with home DIY projects. I feel like I have a thousand projects half done but nothing actually finished. So I thought I would take a breather and show you what we have accomplished lately.

The hubby decided we should put in a veggie garden this year. We've done tomatoes, strawberries, etc. in planters before but never had an actual garden before. I can grow flowers ok but veggies make me nervous!

We had some little hands helping us plant seeds. I have fond memories of my grandpa's gorgeous garden...rows and rows of berry bushes, the best carrots you've ever tasted, buttery squash. Digging in the dirt always reminds me of the time and patience he put into his garden. 

Our apple trees are starting to bloom. Mmmm can't wait for homemade applesauce this fall!

This boy is all about watering the garden and stomping in the puddles. Typical. 

Things are starting to sprout! Raspberries, strawberries and lettuce so far. Can't wait for the plentiful bounty that it will (hopefully) give our little family!

xo Becky

What's Up, Buttercup?

I've been on a little blog break but I'm back to show you some projects I've been busy working on! Starting with a little kitchen table makeover. Now that we have started hosting Christmas, birthday parties, etc. at our home, our previous little table just wasn't cutting it. I scored this beauty on Craigslist. She had good bones but needed some work.

I love the farmhouse look so I went with a dark walnut stain on the table top and heavily distressed chairs. Because let's face it, my kids aren't easy on furniture! And I didn't want to be worrying about every spill or scrape they make.

For the chairs my inspiration came from, well, that well known show called "Friends" :) The hubby thought I was crazy but he put his dibs on the green chair right away so I'm thinking he approves. I whipped up some homemade chalk paint (here's the recipe I use), which cuts down on so much time. I'll list the paint colors at the bottom of the post for anyone who is interested. 

It was like Christmas morning when the kids walked into the dining room! I wasn't expecting such a joyous reaction but I'll take it. Little feet approved <3

I've got to admit that this was a lengthy project but I couldn't love it more!

Paint Info

Table Top: 2 coats Minwax Dark Walnut, 2 coats Annie Sloan Clear Wax, 1 coat Annie Sloan Dark Wax

Table Base: Glidden Antique White

Chairs:

Blue: Behr Gulf Winds
Green:  1 part Behr Caterpillar & 1 part Glidden Antique White
Yellow: Behr Butternut
Orange: 1 part Behr Carrot Stick & 1 part Glidden Antique White

Sharing here. 

Sunshine + Happy Mail

It feels like Spring may finally be on it's way here in the PNW. I'm so ready for cold/flu season to be over and the sunshine to stay!

 

The kids and I were out enjoying the sunshine this past week when some happy mail arrived from Sherri at Design to Shine.   I signed up for a Washi Tape Swap over at Get Outta My Head Please a while back. Sherri sent me some fun little goodies all wrapped up so pretty!

And of course because it's a swap, here is what I mailed Sherri....

I've gotta admit that I wasn't sure what all the hype about washi tape was but now I totally get it. You can do so much with it!

xo Becky