Getting Creative.

Our big girl had been asking for a new eye mask after she misplaced hers some time ago. She uses them at bedtime to block out light and was using her brother's for a bit. Cue her holiday project: a DIY eye mask. 

She picked out her own fabric from our stash, made her own pattern, cut and handsewed the mask. 

She finished it this morning after beginning last night, and was very happy with the finished product, imperfections and all. 

Ready to go back to bed! 

Seeing his sister at work, our big boy was itching to create something too, so we made some microwaveable heat packs, handy for the upcoming winter.

It was their first time working with the sewing machine. Lots to take in, as well as learning how to handle a mini-project from start to finish. 

Pinning fabric, preparing for sewing. 

Getting comfortable with working the sewing machine 

In order to preserve the peace, I made an extra two heat packs for the younger children too. One isn't pictured. The packs are filled with rice and are made with 2 or 4 sections each so the rice is always evenly distributed. Two minutes in the microwave and they keep the children toasty for a good while after! 

Winter, we're ready for you!