I must

1)  get a sewing machine.

 i have found soooooooooo many things that require a sewingmachine.  it will be goal for next year.  a hello kitty beginners sewing machine to make things like this:

instructions for the headband from blog "craftiness is not optional" found here

Kathleen, aren't these the cutest!!!

2)   as soon as i get back from vacation (September 6th), I will do a quick tutorial for Stephanie on how to make the felt flowers.  Steph, i would gladly make anything you want with these felt flowers.  just tell me what you want and colors and stuff, and i will make it for you.  i will still put the instructions down for you too.  I found another easy version today that i will try and let you know about.

3)  when i get back i will also try making a headband from a tie for Amy.  i will probably not be able to get it done before her BIRTHDAY but i will make every attempt.  also, if she visits me in October then i will save up all the things i have for her birthday so i can give them to her in person (hint hint).

4)  speaking of October, i'm hoping that i may have someone that wants to rent our condo, long-term!   yeah!!!!  if that's the case, we will be leaving sometime in October.  sad and happy face all in one.  i will keep ya'll posted on that one.

and now on a lighter note:




Kathleen, i found this on etsy.com and i think Ava must have one for her birthday party!!!!

party hat headband