PROJECTS

Lately, I have been dreaming up all of these projects that I want to do.  I currently have so many, that I almost don't know where to start.

The first step to all of my projects was CLEANING.  Now that that is done, I can actually start doing my projects.  Here are some projects I have been thinking about:



1)  A project for Dave and Christie's baby.  Their baby is due in October and I am SO EXCITED for them!!  I haven't exactly told Christie what the project is (she wanted to be surprised).  So if you are reading this, Christie, just scroll down really quickly without looking.  :)

2)  More banners like this one for Tegan's Bridal Shower, only without the letters.  I am going to make one for Halloween (perfect because you can hang them outside and they can get wet).  I will post pictures when I am done.  Let me know if you are interested in one of these banners.

3)  Another streamer like this one.  I have about 60 to 75 feet of a second streamer ready to be cut.  It looked really good at Tegan's Bridal Shower, so I wanted to make the second one and maybe dye it to use for different occasions.

4)  I have a couple of crocheting projects up my sleeve as well.  One is for ome friends of mine that have a 7 month old little girl.  I started this project a few months ago, just because.  I had a pattern and I wanted to see if I could make it work.  The other project is for a baby shower I am going to at the end of August (need to get going on that one).

5)  Plus I need to do an update on my Little Hate Project.  I have made quite a few little hats, but I need to make more so I can donate them.


So that is an update on that.  I am sure you were all on the edge of your seat during this post.

Love, Mrs. Janney

Tegan's Bridal Shower

Saturday was Tegan's Bridal Shower.  I had been working on the planning for this shower for at least a month.  I really wanted the shower to reflect Tegan's style.  Did I mention Tegan is gluten intolerant?  Oh yeah... she is.  So I also had to plan an entirely gluten-free menu.  (I didn't have to, but I thought it was weird if the guest of honor couldn't eat some of the food.)

That is a gluten-free cheesecake.  I made it using THIS recipe and it was definitely a hit.  I would HIGHLY recommend that recipe if you are looking to make a gluten-free cheesecake.

I made the banner and the garland.  

I made a similar banner for Joanna's baby shower with Braxton's name on it.  If you are interested in purchasing a garland or a banner similar to these, please let me know.  I am thinking about starting a little side business for my craft projects.

The lovely Bride-to-Be 

Tegan and Katie (best friends from high school.  Katie and I were roomates for a little while.  Katie and Joanna were roomates for a while.  It is just one big circle of friendship I guess.)

The shower was at Tegan's Mom's House, in their backyard.  We had it there so it was closer to the majority of the guests (Tegan and I live about 45 miles away from each other).  They have THE NICEST backyard.  It was perfect.  It was shaded and had a nice big patio.  Perfect weather.  I don't think it could have gone better.

I could not have done it without Joanna and Phil.  Seriously.  Joanna has never really liked to cook (her husband is an AMAZING cook).  But I never knew that she was super speedy with a knife.  She is so quick.  And Phil did pretty much ALL of the food shopping for me and he helped me with the cheesecakes.  And thank you to everyone that helped me set-up and clean-up.

It was a super fun shower.  Everyone seemed to mingle well together.

And I never want to do a shower by myself again (I said that after Joanna's shower too).


Love, Mrs. Janney