memory cards

My nephew, George, turned 2 last month. . . and he wanted memory cards. Well, maybe his mom (my sister) wanted memory cards, so I whipped some up really quick. I only made a small set of 6 pairs, since he is only 2, but will probably continue to add to his collection. I used my circle and square punch for these.

This is what the game looks like set out. . .
And these are the pieces up close! I laminated each one so that they would be more durable. I don't think they would last long in a child's hand without being laminated. But it also gives it a nice glossy finish. . . you just don't get to feel the softness of the fabric.

Mommy and Me tea

This past Saturday, our children's ministry at church held a tea party for mom's and daughters. I got the opportunity to host a table, which meant I had to carefully pack up my "good stuff" and haul it to church and then set my table. I had so much fun!

This was my table with all my pretty stuff.

This was the favor I made for the people who sat at my table. I really wanted it to match my table. Cardstock is Navy Blue and White. Silver and white scrapbook paper is from Stampin' Up (I have forgotten the name of it). Stamp in Polka Dot Punches and the matching paper punches.

No Knit Scarf

Just before Christmas, my good friend Audra decided to host a craft night and found this absolutely simple scarf pattern. Since, I was busy feeding Ethan and then had to leave early due to dense fog, I just watched and thought to myself, "I really want to make one of these!" After several days of trying to figure out what to get my sister for Christmas, I remembered this scarf idea and quickly made one for her. It took about an hour! No joke! So easy! If you can tie your shoes. . . then you can make this scarf.

You can find the directions here. The directions on Martha's website call for really thick yarn, happens to be more difficult to find, even if shopping at your locan JoAnn's superstore. I used some thinner yarn that had little knots sewn in and just made each section with 8 strands. It comes out super cute!