Yes, I plan to do it. Now how to make them is another matter entirely, but I am determined! Now I can't say how great these diapers will look, or how well they'll work. Since this will be my first attempt at making baby cloth diapers there is sure to be a lot of trial and error, but I am up to the challenge.
Why not just purchase cloth diapers that have already been made you ask? Answer: I just can't afford to purchase anymore at this time. So I am going to be frugal and make my own with fabric I already have on hand. What fabric do I plan to use? Glad you asked. I have a lot of receiving blankets that I have {received} in abundance, but cannot possibly use so the plan is to make some of them into cloth diapers. Pictures coming soon!
Belle
simply . living . life
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Creating your own summer baskets
I have a penchant for hanging baskets, especially those filled with petunias. When my husband and I go away to celebrate our anniversary each year, we stay in the Bavarian themed town of Leavenworth. Every where we go, we find hanging baskets overflowing with petunias...I love it, and I would love to create a little of this look here at our nest!
BUT...have you seen the price tag on most of these baskets? (Yowzy!) Besides that, the containers themselves are nothing to write home about! SO...on my last trip to Lowe's, (how I love that store!) I found a basket I liked:
I put a little potting soil on the bottom, and added some white petunias, leaving some room for growth.
I added more potting soil around the flowers, and officially made my own hanging basket! Petunias spread quickly, so I know that soon this container will be overflowing with flowers!
And the cost?
$6.50~ basket
About $3.00~ flowers
And some potting soil I had on hand.
I am very happy with the cost AND the way it turned out! I am going to be making more of these!
I'm eventually going to put it above the back porch, but here it is by the front door for now. It is hanging up way too high, I know! Most of what you see is the basket itself, but I wanted to show a picture of it hung up, even if it's just its temporary home!
I hope this finds you doing well! Thank you so much for stopping by!
Blessings,
Jenni
making . life . beautiful
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Raspberries {part one}
My kids just love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches {minus the peanut butter}. So when we discovered sweet and tasty raspberries in my parents yard and I asked my boys if they would like to pick some to make homemade freezer jam their answer was an enthusiastic yes!