9 months

My son is now 9 months old. He has officially been out as long as he was in (a few weeks longer then he was in actually) and I can hardly believe it. 9 months ago was hands down the most amazing moment of my life as I meet my son for the first time. 9 months before that Jude was just a tiny little guy and I was confused and wondering why I was so tired and why I was craving cheeseburgers SO badly. This month has brought with it tons of change. A few new tricks that Jude has picked up:

-Pulling himself up into the standing position

-walking with help from mom and dad

-blowing spit bubbles on purpose

-commando crawling

-eating bites of mom and dads food

-fake crying to get attention

Each new change is so exciting to watch. Even now after all this time with him both in belly and in home, I am still constantly blown away that i have a son and that my son is so amazing.

Printable Love

I am love with free printables. There are so many beautiful prints out there in the Internet world that are free to use and can give ones house or office and instant lift. I am the kind of person who loves free things, no matter what they are. I hoard the free band aid packets the hospital gives out as a promotional item, I take hand fulls of matchbooks even though I do not smoke and don't really have any use for them, I love getting things for free. It is even more rewarding when I can use the things that I collect for free. Here are a few of the free printable items I have been loving lately:

From the Blog eatdrinkchick here are some adorable cup sleeves.

Source: eatdrinkchic.com via Sara on Pinterest

From the same blog, here are some super cute Christmas tags

Source: eatdrinkchic.com via Sara on Pinterest

'like' armommy on Facebook and you get lovely monthly prints. Here is Novembers.

Source: armommy.com via Sara on Pinterest

I printed off these thankful cards from jones design company and took a big branch into work so that my clients can work on a 'thankful tree'. Starting tomorrow she is having a week of free printable giveaways in honor of the upcoming holiday season!

Source: jonesdesigncompany.com via Kassie on Pinterest

There is a small glimpse into my current free printable obsession.

ruffled flower tutorial

I have been making lots of these ruffled rose/poppy flowers for some hats for our shop lately and thought I would do a littl tutorial. They are super easy to make and look cute on just about anything.

Supplies :

Polyester material

scissors

candle

button or beads

needle and thread

Step 1: Free hand cut out circles of polyester material. Vary the sizes to create different size petals.

Step 2: Hold raw edge of circle of candle flame. After a few seconds you will se the edges seal and start to curl a little. Continue around entire petal and your other peices

Step 3: Place your petals on top of eachother by size and secure with buttons or beads using your needle and thread.

Step 4: Apply to whatever you choose. It looks cute on a pin that you can stick on any sweater or headband you want. We have been putting them on some top knot baby hats!

Its super easy to whip up a bunch of these in one sitting. Each flower takes about 5 min. to make. I think they make the perfect affordable, cute and easy christmas gift for a friend. Happy crafting.

Wedensday wishes

Happy wedensday! Ok, its actually thursday, but I didnt get around to writing anything yesterday so I am going to pretend that I am on top of things and did not spend all of nap time knitting in my yoga pants while watching old tv shows.

I am so happy it is November. A new month that brings with it the holiday season, family meals, big sweaters, lots of food, christmas music and time off with my husband. Last week my sister came for a visit and it was oh so good. She and my mom made some amazing crafts, we went shopping, worked on finally finishing the baby's nursery and even did a girls day out. This week has not been quite as relaxing. With lots on the horizon, here are a few things i am wishing for this week:

I am hoping to one day not be this person anymore:

Source: thingswealldo.tumblr.com via Kim on Pinterest

To make some local mom friends who I can stroll through the park with (with our babies or course)

Source: thatkindofwoman.tumblr.com via Sara on Pinterest

to get some work done on our new display for markets and fairs

Source: linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com via Kate on Pinterest

and finally to kill it in my interview this sunday

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