I will never buy Play-doh again!!

So I was feeling like supermom this morning and decided to try a batch of play-doh for the following reasons:

*Willem LOVES playdoh and plays with it alot
*Adi is wanting to play with playdoh, and I catch her eating it from time to time (if she's gonna get some in her mouth, I'd rather it be chemical free)
*Playdoh isn't cheap....and who doesn't like to save money?
*Willem loves to help bake & cook, so I figured he would love to make something that he could actually play with.

Seeing that I'd never done this before, I picked a recipe online, suprisingly that I could make with things I had in my pantry!

The recipe was pretty simple, easy to follow, and quick! And the result was impressive! It's not perfect...the only thing I would like to change is the grainy texture, and the fact that they reccommend storing in the fridge. The site I found this recipe on had several recipes, so I may try another next time!

This guy sure loves it! Especially since it makes so much...not just a little can full!


Here's the recipe, in case you're interested!

Cooked Playdough Recipe
2 cups flour
1 TBSP cooking oil
1 tsp. cream of tarter
2 cups of colored water
1 cup of salt

Directions:
Place all of the ingredients in a medium size pan. Stir well, then cook over medium heat until the dough thickens. Keps best in the fridge in a plastic container!

I'd love to hear your favorite dough recipe...I think I'll try a non-cooked one next time to compare!

Handmade Christmas

So....I am almost done making everyone else's Christmas presents (custom orders & craft fairs) and am finally getting ready to focus on making some presents for my own family.
So, I'm making my list...checking it twice, and since my kids are both naughty and nice in the run of a day, I think they'll be getting whatever goodies Mommy sees fit. I really want to take advantage of making their gifts while I can, and they want the 'cool' toy!

Here's what I want to make:
For Willem
*Crayon roll (done)
*Monogramed Travel pouch for goodies (done)
*Special blankie (since mommy never made one for him as a baby, and he always steels Adi's)**NOT DONE!!
*We did buy Willem one gift (Lego, there's no making that!)

For Adlih:
*Dollhouse purse (almost done)
*Felt playfood **Not done**
*Zipper pouch for her 'jewelry' (not done)

And for Both:
Wooden Play kitchen **NOT EVEN STARTED**

Sounds like we have alot to do!!

I really enjoy making gifts for the kids, and find so much pleasure out of them excited over a gift that Mommy made for them!

On top of making their gifts, I want to start an Advent tradition, the 12 days before Christmas, which will involve me making 12 little bags, each with a character from the nativity story and a verse about that character.

I'll try and post some pictures when I get some of their presents done!

What will this become?

I recieved a package of Beautiful fabrics I had ordered last week, and this apple print was one of the fabrics....can't wait to make something for my little girl!

Here's a sneak peek at what I've matched it with so far...


I'm hoping to make a little something for an upcoming trade show in a size that will fit Ad.

I'll share when it's finished