It is summer holiday! While it is something that especially the kids look forward to in the beginning, it always turn out being too long for all parts in the end.. These weeks the kids are home as we are trying to cut summer camp costs and so we are trying yo come up with […]
A Bit about Sewing and Saving
Last week we had a few days off which gave me some more time to be a bit crafty. As I wrote in earlier posts, lately I have been getting back to doing some sewing after not having touched the machine for many years. I am still quite rusty, but feel that for every time […]
Pretty in Pink
My Dear Daughter has been talking for a while about wanting me to sew her a dress. She noticed that lately I have been using the sewing machine more frequently and therefore stated, that now it is her turn! Having the kids home this week as it is already (!) Passover holiday makes it kind […]
DIY – a Computer Case
So I bought myself a new computer – big enough to have a proper screen and small enough to fit easily into my bag. These kinds of purchases are that easy for me to make as the cost is not small and I am, as you know, a bit cheap 🙂 But I need it […]
Purim part 2 – the Butterfly
Yesterday I showed you the Shark, today I will show you the Butterfly, the choice of costume by my eldest. Like yesterday, I have found great inspiration on the Internet and found a fantastic tutorial on how to make a Butterfly Costume that I used for inspiration.
Purim Part 1 – The Shark
This week we are celebrating Purim, the Jewish Holiday surrounding the Book of Esther, were you get dressed up and have fun. I have been doing the kids’ costumes for years and since I have recently decided that I am creative person (!) there is no excuse but to do it again this year.
Sewing and Other Long Lost Talents
When I was about 13 I went to a sewing club activity with a very good friend an afternoon a week. I don’t remember much of what we did but I remember that I enjoyed it. At least I learned how to tread and use the machine which is useful I guess. I come from […]