The Ta-Done List

Sooooo, I've been on a pre-summer break from school.  I finally ended my year of anatomy and physiology and have had nearly four weeks off from school.  It's been great to be a mom, wife, and crafty person.  But I've discovered that I don't as much patience as I used to when it comes to creating things for my home.

(I need to remember that for future breaks from school.)

But I would like to brag a little about what I accomplished.  If'n you don't like it, just keep your opinions to yourself.

Thank ye kindly.

Project #1
Apothecary jars in playroom

The finished project

This is how they look on the top of the entertainment center in the playroom

Project #2
Matching picture frames in stairwell.

.  I spray painted them black and acrylic painted gold over that.

Project #3

Distressing table in the study/decluttering in general.

Distressed table...doesn't it look worried!?!?!?

It just feels so much better now!

Project #4

Creating art for the boys room re-do

I used paint chip sample cards....and also did one in yellows/oranges

\Project #5

Boys room re-done

Mundo's new bed with great IKEA bedding.  It fits the room perfectly!

 Noodle's new bed, but with the same bedding.  It's the quilt I made for his baptism.

 The other paint chip art I created.  The lighting isn't so great, but it looks great over Noodle's bed.

 I love this the most.  This is absolutely what I want to emphasize with my boys as they grow up through their teenage years.  Real men love and serve the Lord.

 

 Wait a minute....this is my sheet cake that had frosting melting from it like lava from a volcano....how'd this get in here?  The recipe was a winner, but the presentation was a fail!

I also did lots of other domestic things like bake bread, make jam, and just enjoy being a wife and mother.  But I tried to cram too many crafty projects into my break and felt like they were more 'assignment' than fun and creative.  (Gotta remember that lesson.)

I think I already said that paragraph in a slightly different form. 

I need a nap. 

Is it too early in the term to be tired?

No matter.  It's back to work and reality.  See you on the flip side in about four weeks!