fun - fun - fun

So today was a great day of relaxing and rejuvenation. Enjoyed church services this morning with my family - went grocery shopping - came home and got crafty while my hubby and son both napped. ;) Here is what I accomplished:

{thanks to my fellow bloggers for some inspiration.}

owls: final stage

Today was the final stage in my owl making project. I love doing this! I have never made actual toys before. I am totally hooked now. Let's just say I will not be spending ANY money at a retail store on toys for my kiddo's this year. {crafts 2000, however, yes. I will most definitely need supplies.} My kiddo's can finally get clothes this year for Christmas...I usually have no money to buy clothes after all of the money spent on toys, so now I will be able to buy nice clothes and make the toys. ;) Yay me!

.I think they are quite adorable - if you ask me. :)

"hoot hoot" - says the owl

I have been so busy these past few days that my head is still spinning. In the midst of my cleaning fetish this week, I have been meeting up with old friends and getting crafty. My newest 'thing' is Etsy.com. Where I have found so many great ideas for making toys for my kiddos.




Here is what I am working on now. This is just the first stage. Felt. Now I just need to purchase my embroidery thread & batting. I have so many projects that I need to finish before Christmas. I know you are probably thinking, "Christmas is 4 1/2 months away!" Yes. Yes it is. However, when you have a 3 year old, and are pushing 8 months preggo - a girl only has so much time on her hands. lol. I have so many cute, unique toys picked out to make. I am so excited!

{first stage}

*tee hee* isn't he cute?