Wordless Wednesday (Instagram high-jacked ☺)

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Finished my kit hoop from #eatsdrinkstitch event with a touch of my own personality...it was so nice to relax & do a craft for me (with a mug of coffee) #handmade #kcmade #hoopart #stitches #coffee

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The girls have dponge rollers for curls for church in the morning. Princess said she will be 'gorgeous'. #familytime #memories #mommyhood #love

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I love happy mail! My fall sticker prize from @scrawnygirlshop giveaway arrived today! Love them! Thank you so much! #storenvyswag

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Flash zipped past! But I was able to capture his grin! #pretend #toddlersarefun #hero

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I got tagged by @violetsbuds for #thursday3 - a day late but here we go 1: I don't like the color pink(daughter's favorite color) I wear it because I get compliments & then I feel pretty 2: my children are my greatest joy 3: my hair is finally long enough for me to pin my hair up with my favorite green little red riding hood bobbie pins from @violetsbuds. I am growing it back out for more awesome up do's. Not going to tag anyone as it is friday. ♡♥♡♥♡

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This is my favorite combo - sleeping toddlers & indie handmade toys #creativedaily

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I like the way this hoop art turned out. Great idea @violetsbuds to do new stitches like a sampler of embroidery. #hastystitch #hoopart

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♥Kelly

Vacation...relaxing away from home.

Hi! I went quiet. And to be honest, I am so glad. I was really tired, stressed, and run down. A break, a serious break was needed.

I have enjoyed a zoo in Madison, parks, family time, playing at my parents home, and more. Mostly unplugged from the internet and being in the moment of time with my children and family members.

I have had the honor and privilege to watch my Mom work with both of my children. And see them flourish into excited learners!

She has encouraged Little Miss to write, and Little Monster to play and talk. 

We celebrated 4th of July with family and enjoyed beautiful weather. My husband and I failed to see the evenings fireworks display due to an accident at the near by park.

Our Little Monster fell off a park slide and gained a buckle break on his left wrist. He was a champ, barely crying, but acted far from normal. So off we went to the ER. He is recovering nicely and is due to have his blue cast off later on today.

And we have been excited to watch and learn about Grandma's(Mom's) caterpillar turning into a moth or butterfly. We are not sure which it will be as we found him in the backyard.

And lastly for now, we celebrated Little Miss' 4th birthday. She is grew up so fast. Her smile gets brighter everyday and she cheers this Momma's heart daily. We had cake and presents on the Saturday before her birthday with just Papa, Grandma, brother, and I. Then, we went out to Chucky Cheese for lunch the next afternoon.

Surprisingly, she had the honor to meet the main mouse and take a few photographs. He even handed out free tickets, to which, she was able to get the swirly straw she wanted. A very exciting and fun birthday, exactly what a 4 years needs.

Vacation...yes, it has been busy and almost a month long. But it has been refreshing, enjoyable, fun, and blessed. I still more to do on my list before I head home next week, not sure if I'll time to share the goings ons but I will update you when I return home for sure. Happy summer!

♥Kelly

A Gift that will last...

Today, I am going to be a touch mushy and real. I want to share about a gift I was given by my late Grandmama, one that is very dear to my heart.

She is the reason I know how to create, anything. She taught my Mom and my Mom taught me. But I was always heading to her "feet" to learn more. She was a sassy women who didn't put up with much guff. I miss her dearly. Before her death, among the days of me sitting at her feet learning sewing or joining her for afternoon coffee, she handed me a bin of "baby" supplies. I remember excepting the bin thinking, "What am I suppose to do with this?" I didn't speak that thought but a genuine "Thank you." She smiled and patted my hand, "I'm done making babies, it's your turn." Little did I know the treasure she handed me at the time. 

Shortly after her death, I dug into that bin, knowing the "baby" making was now my responsibility. In that bin she had all of her paper patterns for all of her doll creations. Grandmama was a very talented seamstress. She sewed slip covers for furniture, clothing, fashion re-makes, curtains, quilts, and every kind of doll you could imagine. From big and long to itty bitty. Her talents were limitless. And she supported her eight children by staying home and sewing.

The pattern above is her main doll pattern. The pieces are hand drawn and labeled in her own script. People do not know how to write anymore. Look at how beautiful the cursive writing is. Priceless. I, now, have the privilege to work with this pattern. I was not taught her doll making secrets, drat. She could have given me a few pointers at least. (hahaha ☺) But I am going to put forth my best effort to learn doll making. And do what I can to create lovable "babies".

Here is the second one I made from her pattern. I changed the way the doll was put together to make the pattern "my own". I can't cannot copy my Grandmama, I am not her, but I can continue to make the dolls she so loved to create.

This pattern was among the patterns and wasn't even cut out. But I cut it out and decided that this pattern would become one of my main dolls I hope to create.

Above is my second attempt, and I am very pleased with how she turned out. Little Miss is so excited for me to make one of her own. Which I will be doing. This pattern was enjoyable to make, I will be making more of this style. ☺

I miss Grandmama every day. But in that 'gift', within that bin, contains the connection I never realized I would need. I pull out the pattern lay it on fabric to pin and cut out pieces and I feel her beside me. I sit at my sewing machine to sew the 'baby' together to feel her watching over my shoulder. In today's world, we are so busy that we can miss out on the greatest gifts. They may be small or large. My greatest gift is the love of sewing that was instilled in me by my Mom and Grandmama and hand-drawn pattern pieces. What is your greatest gift that you have been given? Leave me a comment! I'd love to know! ☺

♥Kelly

p.s. The new Kiser Krafts Doll line will be added to kiserkrafts.storenvy.com soon! 

'Red'

Happy December 1st!!! Today's #FMSPhotoaDay prompt is 'red'. Well...unplanned my whole family was wearing red clothes today. And I didn't realize it until after the kids were into their pj's and off to bed. 

So here is me hiding behind my EPIC huge 'red' cowled neck sweater. I love this sweater so much! My younger brother picked it out for me one Christmas. He has great taste!! Because my husband also likes me in this sweater too. ☺ I love when everyone is happy! 

♥Kelly

'All Done' 11/30

So I know I let the end of the month of November for #FMSPhotoaDay challenge fail...but here is a photo from yesterday for the prompt 'all done'.

 We got out Christmas tree up and decorated - so we are 'all done' decorating for the Christmas holidays!!
And Fat Mum Slim has the December photo challenge list up: HERE It is open for anyone to join in!! I will be doing my best to keep up with this month as it is a really impressive list!! 

♥Kelly

 

#FMSPhotoaDay - 'what you saw today'

What did I see today?? Wow so many answers...let's see. I could have taken a photo of the laundry or dishes. There was also the cleaning of the bathrooms and floors. Playing and reading with the kids. But I think I captured my favorite sight from the day.

I am working on a custom crochet project and each time I sat down to do a few rows this little boy climbed up on my lap. He was my helper today. It was a blessing to have him snuggle with me while I crafted. 

Below is the other photo I took but I like the one above better.

Both show the same wonderful peaceful moment of time. So either one will work for me. 

♥Kelly