Re- Glitter

 Livvy, my 4 year old Loves "sparkly" everything and when we found these shoes for $2 I had to get them.  I knew they would end up like this.  It took only an hour of use to confirm what I suspected the glitter wouldn't last.  I tried to fix them by painting the shoes with white glue and dusting with glitter but even though this lasted for a little longer it too has rubbed off.  Then today in pinterest I found this blog the post was titled "Glitter Everything" I had to check it out.  They suggested a mixture of Mod Podge and glitter.  It worked!  WE have glitter again.  The best part is that because the mod podge covers the glitter it won't rub off as easily.   My Sparkle Girl is so happy.

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Project Day

 I have been meaning to try Smocking for a long time and with the upcoming pioneer activity it is a perfect excuse to make an Olivia dress with smocking.  I pinned this smocking tutorial months ago and here is the sleeve.  Dress coming soon.

 For the pioneer activity I decided I would lend out my burlap sacks.  Only problem I don't have any to lend.  Or I didn't until this morning.  I lined then with gingham and tagged them with a homemade stencil.  I think they turned out cute if not a little cheesy. 

 here's all 5

Did I show you I tagged my Van dorky hu?

Freezer paper T-Shirt

 Now that Eric's Birthday has passed I can post this project.  I have been waiting till I gave him this shirt so as not to spoil the surprise. I was inspired by this Bolg she has done lots of freezer paper stencils.  Then I found this lady who did almost this exact same T-shirt.  Confession I totally copied her.  Eric Loves the IT Crows too so it was perfect. 

The freezer paper worked so well Eric thought I ordered it online.  My one tip is to leave plenty of paper around your design so you don't accidentally paint off the paper, like I did above the the "E" in have.  Oh ya one other tip less is more when it comes to paint.  My orange TV looks way better than the lettering on the back  because I added a second coat of paint to the white letters.  I used regular craft paint on my T-shirt.  After heat setting it with the iron it washed just fine, so don't waist money with fancy paint.