Pass it on......

I tell my Grandma every time we talk....if it weren't for you, I wouldn't be doing what I am now...I can remember sitting with her, and she taught me how to do a back stitch....for a long time, that's the only stitched I used for everything.  I've learned a lot since then, but it's one stitch I always fall back on.....

I've been using it a lot lately.  I've taught both of my girls how to sew, I love to watch their beautiful tiny hands and see what they create.

The concentration and smiles on their faces makes me so happy..

My son has learned to sew as well, but, recently, he's really been into sculpting and shaping things by hand....

They all make me so proud, I love that they can appreciate how much more something means when you've made it with your own hands...and that they take pride in knowing that they've created something that makes someone smile...

So this is a thank you to  my Grandma Pellerin....for starting all of this....I'm proud that I can pass it on..

hugs,
heather

Motivation...and Really Cool Hats... :)

Some of you may have read the other day that I rode my bike to the fabric store...I must say, that if it wasn't for the awesome girl I'm going to tell you about, that wouldn't have ever happened..

This is my friend Lisa...You guys all may know her as the cool chic over at ToldUSo that makes some awesome hats...and I know she makes awesome hats... I wear them too...

and so do my kids...

Her shop is full of so many gorgeous hats, I could have one for every day of the year..
But what you may not know about her is she's my best friend...(besides my husband ;) 
She's been the kick in the ass that I've needed to do a lot of things...






She has a talent for hats, and visors and shrugs of course, but she also has a talent for motivating people when they don't think they need it... I've never heard her say, "I can't do that"...she always just figures she can, and then...she does...

She just became certified as a spinning instructor, and I can't wait to take her class, because I'm sure she'll have me in traction the next day...
So if you've not stopped over to check out her shop, her facebook page or her blog, do it now, I promise you won't be sorry!!
And Lis, if you're reading this, Thank you....
hugs,
heather

So Stinkin' Cool!!

See how cute this air freshener is in my car?  Not only does it look like Texas, but it smells amazing!!!  It came from a fantastic shop called PK Stuff!! 
The awesome lady behind this shop is Pam, and I met her through her facebook fan page and when she donated to my Relay for Life baskets!!  Just so happens when she sent the donation, she also added in a little surprise for me!  Which was the air freshener, and.....

 

this key fob which I must say, I freakin LOVE!!  It's a great thing to have when I'm riding my bike with my kiddies!!
Pam not only has an amazing shop, but she is a really awesome lady too, like I said, she donated to our Relay for Life basket

which a friend of mine won at the auction....the next day, I got this comment..

" I love my PK Poufy Soap from pkstuff.com It
is fabulous! I had a great time last night, Heather, You did a great
job, You should be so proud of all that you did for this one night.
Thanks for all who supported your efforts, Esp, pkstuff 

Pam also makes THE CUTEST coin purses!!

  

Soooooo.....If you haven't stopped by Pam's shop, or her facebook shop to say "HI", you should really do that today...I was just there, and it seems she has another trick up her sleeve that she'll be announcing soon!!!

hugs!
heather

 

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

Yay!!!  We made it to 1800!!!  I kept track of everyone that entered on my blog and in my discussion page.....

AND THE WINNER IS.....

Kisa Vanderpool!!!!!
I'll send you a message Kisa!!  Let me know which of the 2 pillows you'd like!!!

hugs!
heather

Give Away Contest!!

Ok....So here's the low down on my contest...I will be doing the give away when I reach 1800 friends (likers, fans whatever fb calls 'em these days...I still call ya'll friends!)  This is how you enter....
Become a follower on this blog (or on my facebook fan page, if you aren't...) and leave me a comment telling me which item from my shop is your favorite and what you'd like to see for the future!  If you do it on my fb page, you'll find a place to do it in my discussion tab.  That's it!!
When we reach 1800 on fb, I'll use random.org to pick the winner from the comments left!  You'll win your choice of the 2 pillows shown!!
Also, now that the Relay has come and gone, and my life has calmed down a bit, I'd really like to go back to featuring your shops!!  So if you're interested, shoot me a message!!
Good luck!!!
hugs,
heather

Fathers day....

I was absolutely blessed to have a wonderful daddy...and yes, until the day I die, I don't care how old I am, I will always call him daddy....There's nothing in the world he wouldn't have done for me...I have the most amazing memories of him, and there's not a day that goes by that I don't giggle about something my daddy would say or do, or a time that we had together.. and now that he's been gone for over 3 years, I appreciate those times and giggles even more...

I think about my mom today too....this is the first Fathers day she has without her daddy...I remember what that was like...and still is like to this day...It's impossible not to wake up on days such as today and not feel like you should call....
So today I want to say thank you to all of the men that made such an impact in my life....both of my grandpas and my daddy...I know I can't call you, but I hope you all can see that you made a difference in my life and made sure that I went in the right direction....and to my husband...for being an amazing husband, father, and step father....and for being my rock...I love you all..
If you can still call your daddy...call him, hug him, and let him know you appreciate him.  If you don't...celebrate his life by living your life in a way that would make him proud....
hugs,
heather

Printing on Fabric Tutorial!!

I had posted on my Facebook page that I had printed on fabric using freezer paper and had so many responses and questions, I figured I'd post a tutorial on how I did it.  I would like to say I did NOT treat my fabric with anything, and I'm sure over time the ink will fade.  There are other alternatives,  first you could but the fabric that is already made for printing on, which is what I use for my luggage tags, or you can buy Bubble Jet Set Liquid to treat your fabric with and then print on it...(I will be looking into this option soon!)

This is what you will need for this project

Freezer paper, scissors, a hot iron, fabric, and a piece of printer paper.  (o and well a printer, :)
First, I cut the fabric I was going to use down to the size of the printer paper so that it will fit into the printer.

Next, iron the fabric to the SHINEY side of the freezer paper and peel it off.  (I don't know if this is necessary or not, but it seems to help hold the ink in.)

Then you'll iron another piece to the other side of you fabric, but this time you will leave it on the fabric.

After this, you will cut the freezer paper down to the size of the paper so that it will all fit through your printer. 

Now you're ready to print!!!  YAY!!!
On my printer, I have to put the side I want printed on face down, so it's fabric side down for me!!

Find something pretty...and print away!!!

Wait wait wait wait.....aaannnnddd.....

After you print it out...go back to your hot iron and 

go over it to set the ink!

Then peel away from the freezer paper!!

After I peel it of, I rinse it off....and then it's all done!!!

So, that's how I did it!!  If you have any suggestions, or questions let me know!!
hugs,
heather