I am surprised and honored to be featured on Craftionary! If you have a second, check out her crafting ideas featured on “Wordplay Wednesday” here:
Have fun with these ideas. Thanks Hani!
:: Rachel
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Homemade Stenciled Baby Onesies
I came across the idea of creating my own stencils for onesies on Pinterest several months ago. It’s pretty easy to do using some freezer paper, an Xacto knife, and paint. I wanted our little man to be able to support Freedom 4/24, but needed something in his size. A few things aligned to inspire creativity:
- dying a couple onesies blue back in October
- praying with our church for the women in Thailand and the Thailand team earlier in December (Johanna Calfee, a friend and excellent writer, shares on her blog about the trip)
- and Christmas Eve last Saturday (wear your Freedom 4/24 on the 24th of each month)
Some projects are a developing process. After the above, I painted the onesie last Saturday, and snapped the photos today.
We call this pose his “Kung-Fu Ninja” pose. We find him with one arm up and one out a lot!
Kai’s for Freedom. I am excited to support Freedom 4/24 that was started by a friend to help free women from sexual exploitation. Go here to purchase a shirt in your size to be a part of something great!
Happy New Year!
:: Rachel
P.S. Notice in the title of this post that onesie is plural. Another stencil is in the making, but can’t be revealed until it is mailed to his friend. I’ll post it within a couple weeks.
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My Studio Corner
For the last couple weeks I have set out with excitement to finish this project! This week I finally completed my studio. It helps to be in an inspiring environment to create. It’s not just called a studio because it is literally in a corner/nook in the back of our living room (it’s been here since converting our 2nd room to the baby room), hence “Studio Corner.” The name helps me embrace the space too! Despite the picture below, I hate clutter. If my work area is cluttered, my mind is cluttered and it’s hard to create.
Above is the area I’ve been trying to work in. I know, it’s bad, isn’t it?
And now, for a small tour of my new studio space!
Here’s the “entrance” from the hall.
Storage that is finally more organized!
Paintings that are still underway after 51 weeks of projects.
And the part that I love…gallery-style hanging clips for the wall.
A few things for the desk, but not too much because I need little clutter (side note: I bought the legs to the desk a couple years ago at IKEA and found the desk top in the “as-is” section of IKEA this year for $3!).
The view from 8 feet up.
Thanks for joining me on the tour. I’m excited to create in this space in the upcoming year!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
:: Rachel
Christmas Coziness
With Christmas now 4 days away it is time to post the last of our Christmas decor. A follow-up to my post 47:52 from a three weeks ago. When I posted it, I thought I would finish decorating before now. Obviously, I am still learning about my new time schedule!
One of my favorite things about our apartment is the fireplace, not a working fireplace, but something about it just adds coziness to our home. And I love changing it up with the seasons!
One of my favorite projects from last Christmas was this vase with spray painted sticks.
Here’s the cheap vase filler…
Pour popcorn kernels in a gallon ziplock back, add red paint, shake it, and pour onto a cookie sheet covered in wax paper to dry. Easy, cheap vase filler!
I love having ornaments with a story. Here are a couple of my favorites from our tree in post 47:52.
We bought this one on our honeymoon in Maine.
I was especially encouraged by this one last Christmas. The hope of a Savior, the hope a new year to come, and the hope of a family. God has been so faithful this year!
I hope your Christmas is merry and filled with wonderful memories!
:: Rachel
(I linked up with the Nesting Place blog and her Christmas tour of homes. Enjoy!)