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Tic Tac Toe Anyone? A Quilted Gift Idea

November 10, 2018 By Michelle

Some weeks ago I was in Joann Fabrics and passed by the display advertising upcoming classes.  A cute quilted Tic Tac Toe board caught my eye, and as you can guess, I went home and created one!

This project was pretty simple, and inexpensive.  I used fabric from my stash, using purple fabric designs  and a cute black cat print as well.  I cut the fabric into 5 inch blocks, using 2 coordinating prints for each board.

Tic Tac Toe

Then I pieced each board, row by row, and then stitched the rows together.

Tic Tac Tow Quilt

Then I laid the backing, right sides facing, on top of the pieced game board.  I stitched all around, leaving about 3 inches open for turning.  Once that was completed, I turned the game board right side out and pressed it all just right.  Lastly, I top stitched along the rows and around the board, closing the opening.

For the X and O pieces I asked my 15 year old for help.  She printed an X and an O template for me right out of Word.  I then used the templates to cut out 5 X and 5 O pieces for each game board.  I used stiff sparkly white felt squares for the X and O pieces, that I purchased from Joann Fabrics.

 

Tic Tac Toe

These game boards look so cute, and I hope that my grandkids and their parents have a little fun connecting over this tactile version of Tic Tac Toe!  Here is the set that I have placed on a table in our living room.  A little “invitation to play” as we relax after full and crazy days.

Tic Tac Toe

 

Using many different fabric combinations, you could make these as party favors, waiting room gifts, and of course little surprises in the mail for kids you love.

 

A cute quilted Tic Tac Toe board you can make in an afternoon. Make in any combination of colors, for an everyday or holiday addition to family fun.  This idea was inspired by Joann Fabrics, but the details here are all my own.  Enjoy!

Healthy Eating Reboot Challenge

August 21, 2018 By Michelle

Healthy Eating Reboot Challenge

Healthy Eating Reboot Challenge

By this time of year, healthy eating may have taken a back seat to summer vacation, back-to-school craziness, and for many of this, August is the second “New Years”.
And it’s a perfect time…
This is the perfect time of year to reboot your healthy eating, leaving late breakfasts and daily fro yo treats behind.
 If you need help getting back in the “healthy saddle” again, the folks at Ultimate Bundles have teamed up with Katie from WellnessMama.com to offer a FREE 7-day Healthy Eating Reboot Challenge.
Here’s how it works:
You register for the free challenge, which runs for 7 days (August 24-30).
Each day, you’ll get a motivational email, along with a mini-challenge.
Most days include a free printable to make completing the challenge even easier!
By the end of the challenge, you’ll have:

 

  • An organized, healthier pantry  (you might be surprised at some of the things Wellness Mama calls unhealthy)
  • Ideas to make everyday lunches a no-brainer (and super healthy, too!)
  • Tips to make healthy meal prep faster and easier than ever (as well as some secret weapons no mom should be without)
  • A stress-free meal plan so you can transition into your September schedule with ease
  • Plus, so much more!
You can complete each challenge in just 20 minutes or less each day, but I think you’ll be surprised by how much progress you’ll make over the week.

 

Join Ultimate Bundles and Wellness Mama for the challenge right here.
Hope you join us in this challenge!

Pencil Bag from Old Jeans

December 20, 2017 By Michelle

Hello!  and Merry Christmas!!

These pencil bags were very easy to make.  I used an old pair of jeans that passed between my daughters when they were young.  For one bag, I cut a section from the pant leg, that had the decorative stitching.

Recycle Old Jeans for a Pencil Bag

For the second bag, I took an area near the pockets.  Using one side and keeping the pocket, I carefully cut a different pocket from the other side of the jeans to make an interior pocket.

I think the pink zippers add a perfect little touch, don’t you?  This was a fun and simple project that turned out super cute, and perfect for keeping a young girl’s pencils and pens together!

What little diy or recycle projects have you been up to?

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Life is full, hard and good. There is much beauty to discover and plenty of overflow to learn from. Take time to pause and ponder. Choosing joy and embrace those you have been given to share this life's journey with.

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