DIY Shoe Bag

I wish I can claim that this is my DIY project, but it's not, haha!

I wanted a shoe bag for the Little One ever since I saw one from an online seller.  But I thought why spend if I have a Mom who can easily make one (she loves sewing. . . A LOT!).  The bags are not exactly the same but hey, they still serve the same purpose. 

So I asked my mom to make a shoe bag for the Little One and just told her what I had in mind.  I'm glad we had some remnants from the pillow covers she made for the Little One.  She even managed to find a drawstring (somewhere, haha!) that even matched the cloth!     

So after some cutting, folding and stitching. . . Voilà!

Mom made a shoe bag which has two compartments (though this was really a result of miscommunication, hahaha!  But I think it worked better!  But I still asked her to make some single shoe bags)

Shoe bag made with Grandma's love!  

Definitely Priceless! =)

Thank you Mommy dearest! XOXO 

Wanted: Crafty Mom 2

This is another challenge to bring out the crafty mom in me! 

I just opened another can of formula milk for the Little One (I really wish I was able to breastfeed her for a longer time) and just as I was about to set it aside for M (who comes to our house regularly to collect all our recyclable materials like scrap papers, bottles, plastics, etc), I thought of looking for some other ways on how we can recycle our cans.  Here are some of the useful (and pretty) things I saw in the Net . . .

As vases for floral centerpieces . . .you may spray paint them

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Or leave them as they are . . . 

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Or add some more details (which definitely makes a big difference!) . . .

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Cans make great organizing tools too . . .

I like the idea how you can make it personalized

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If only I have a wall where I can do this . . .

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A good way of sorting and organizing your different (work/home) supplies 

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They can also  be used as gift containers . . .

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And as an herb garden!

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I don't have a green thumb but I would like to have these at home . . . I love the idea of cooking and throwing in fresh herbs from your own garden!  Don't you think it's cool to say "Oh excuse me, let me just pick some cilantro for the salad dressing", haha!

I think I have more than enough cans to do all of these craft projects . . . I just hope I can do at least one! 

How about you, any craft projects you're doing right now? =)

Wanted: Baker Mom

We always celebrate the Little One's monthly birthdays with a cake (it gives us a reason to eat cake! Teehee).  And today, for her 10th month birthday, I thought of making her cake for a change. . . just want to be clear,  I said "make". . .not "bake", haha!  (I can cook but I still have to learn how to bake)

And so I "whipped up" a birthday cake for her . . .*smiling proudly*

With Krispy Kreme Kruffins, Chocolates

and ofcourse, there has to be a candle!

Yes, it's another DIY project (trying hard!) by moi for the the Little One.  I know, I know, this is not "Baking".  It's really a toss-up between being creative or being resourceful? Haha!

Happy Birthday Little One!

You just amaze us everyday by showing us the things you learn

and making us listen on what you are TRYING to say.  

You never fail to make us laugh.

 Thank you for being our Sunshine. =)

Love always,

Papa and Mama

Wanted: Crafty Mom

Yes, I want to be one!!!  I've read mommy blogs where moms share their DIY projects. . . parties, costumes, home and kid stuff. . . I wish they could give me some of their creative dust!

(I'm not creative, I've never been good in anything that has to do with Art.  I even asked my Dad to do my project in my Art class in High school. . .I hope Ms. R isn't reading this blog! Haha!)

In my eagerness to find the "crafty Mom" in me, I tried doing some DIYs.

I want this one for the Little One's clips . . . 

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And this is a "trying hard to be a crafty mom's" take on it, haha!

A pink hanger and recycled ribbons!

And for her headbands. . . I just used a plastic container which I saw at the kitchen, heehee

Ugh. . .I think I have to do something about that yellow cover!

Dear Little One,

I promise to find the "Martha Stewart" in me . . .and I hope I find her in time for your first Trick or Treat.  

Love always,

Mama

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Dear Lord,

Please bless me with a creative mind and capable hands.  If these are not meant for me, please continue to give me a loving heart which would make me do anything for my Little One in ways that I can.   

Amen.