Scrappy Skirt

For my Scrappy Lexi and Lilly

Picture from LolaBebeBowtique on Etsy

When I saw this Scrap Fabric Tutu on Etsy, I knew I was going to try to make one.  The best part, it does not require sewing so I did not have to pull out the sewing machine.  Living in a one bed room apartment, that can be a pain. You can use fabric scraps and get creative.  Go crazy.  Since Pinterest is the GO TO site to find anything you need to know.  

I found a blog, Create Kids Couture with the pattern for that had the size for Lilly, but not for Lexi as she is a size 8.  Since my angels live 4 hours away, I took my tape measure into Walmart and measured a little girls skirt to see what size I needed to make.  I then found this blog, The Happy Housewife, that helped me determine how to make the one for Lexi.  

Here is one I made for Lilly

Here is the one I made for Lexi.  

I can't wait to see them on the girls.  I will post pictures with them trying them on.  

I made a quick trip north this past weekend to spend Mother's Day with them. I was able to suprise them and pick them up from Day care early.  Then to Jacks for ICE CREAM!!!   Saturday we met up with Rachel, Carley's first cousin who was babysitting 3 sweet girls close to the same age as Lilly and Lexi. And one handsome little guy, Harper was with his Mom and Dad, hanging out with all the girls.  

We went to the Barnyard in Tuscaloosa and had a blast.  If you are in the area of Northport, you have to check it out.  Lots of hands on feeding, boat ride in pond, and hay ride around the farm.  

Have a great day

xoxo

Sandra

AWESOME FEELING OF GIVING

Yesterday, I blogged about Project PURR and the Auction they have going on right now to help raise money.  This is a wonderful non-profit was started in May of 2011 by Stacey Lavender and her daughter CeCe Comptonto save cats from being euthanized at Animal Shelters.  The organization provides care and adoption services for many homeless, abused and unwanted cats and kittens.  As a non-profit, PURR relies solely on volunteers and donations. "This is so important to me, as these animals need a voice and they cannot help themselves," said Lavender.

As most of my friends know, I paint just because I love too.  This is not something I make money on.  I have sold a few pieces in the past, but I mostly just paint for the fun (therapy) of it.  Brit was the one who got me to thinking about a way I could help.  She suggested donating a painting with proceeds going to PURR.  In May, she came over one evening and we painted this Funky Kitty.  

I posted it on the Project PURR facebook page and someone bought it.  What a great feeling knowing that my Funky Kitty painting was helping.  

Sunday night as I was cruising Facebook, I noticed that the Auction has started.  I send a message to Pam and she posted this painting Sunday Night.  

By this morning, it had sold at the BUY IT NOW price of $50.00.  How cool is that!!!  I had decided last night to add Blue Kitty to the auction also.  

Blue Kitty.

When I woke up this morning and saw that the 3 cats had sold, I decided to put Black Kitty up for "adoption" also.  

If you would like to bid on either of these paintings or donate to Project PURR, please visit http://www.projectpurr-al.org/, on FACEBOOK, call 251.533.4770 or 251.300.1935 or email projectpurr@aol.com


PS

Landen's latest photo.  He is stalking Blue.


xoxo
Sandra