Time to get creative

It's cold outside.

Really, really, really cold.

Too cold for this...

...or this...

...and even this...

...and I just have to throw in this pic because it's too cute not to...

hee hee

So, on this teeth-chattering, blistery day, I have all my darlings home with me for the MLK Jr holiday, and it was definitely time for something crafty.  Oh, and it has to be made with stuff I've already got...I already told you, I'm not going out there!  Brrrrr.    :)

older kid craft

inexpensive leftover scraps of felt & embroidery floss (& fabric glue)


younger kid craft

I wished there was another one of me when everyone had gathered around the table...  "Mumma, I can't...."  or "Mom, How do you...." and "Moooooooommmmmmmm...."  I'm sure you know exactly what I'm talking about, ha!

I was impressed with the younger boys, though Jonah takes things so seriously and often gets overly frustrated and even angry.  I honestly have NO idea where he gets that from, none at all.  (Yes, insert sarcastic voice.)

Can you guess what Isabelle is making?

She did a great job with the mod podge and foam brush, though the girl is so fast, I have to watch her like a hawk to make sure she wasn't gluing things to the table, ha!

Meanwhile, Mama Crafty hopped over to the other side of the table to assist the boys as they stitched Indian pouches and embellished them with felt scraps.  (Jonah said they looked like slippers, ha!  They kinda did!)

 They practiced whip-stitching to form the pocket, and then the single fold-over part for decoration.  (I had used a sharpie to put dots along the edge as a guide.)

And voila!  Pretty neat, huh?

We still need to glue on a small piece of Velcro so the pouch can open and close, but I want to be sure the embellishments are secure first.  (I use Liquid Stitch.)  The boys want to use these to hold some of their special rocks or coins or secret treasure maps.   :)

**Later on in the day...**

My guys had so much fun sewing these that they asked for more scraps to whip up an arm band, another satchel, and a special pouch for my Dad, who is sick, so it will cheer him up.  And that's the whole reason we spend time making things, isn't it?

I must say I really enjoy doing these special things with my children; however, it takes a LOT out of me!  I need to get everything organized and ready to go first, otherwise I get way too irritable and then it's no fun for anyone.  Next I set up stations at the table, gather everyone around, and most importantly, pray for patience!  :)

I'm linking up to these great sites~

Creative Itch, Sew Can Do, Made By You Mondays, 
To Sew With Love,
Six in the Nest,
 Tea Rose Home 

**Snow Day / Day #2 at Home**
They were still sewing!!
Here is my new bookmark from Caleb, aww.....