Hello Monday {Loving Fall}

Hello Monday!

A fresh week of beautiful weather ahead...

bye, bye summer...

you were a hot one this year!

Hello long list of to dos...

lots of things coming up...

I need to work on a plan of attack!

Hello busy classroom...

things are falling into place,

but it has been a challenge.

I say that every year according to my hubby,

it's probably true!

Hello lots of craft shows and a wedding...

being asked to do more shows is awesome,

I just wish I had more time to say yes to more shows.

Hubby's cousin is getting married...

bonus for me...

handsome hubby in a tux...

can't wait ;)

Hello speaking at our teacher inservice...

need to fine tune my presentation...

I've given it once before,

but this could be a bigger audience,

gulp!

Hello visitors in the classroom...

I hope my kids show the big wigs what they've been learning!

Hello new team at school...

honored to be asked to be part of a curriculum development team...

lots of changes in the air!

Hello random post!

Putting it all out there is good for my brain!

 

Hello everyone...

I sure hope you have a great week!

Until next time,

 

Hello Monday {planning}

Hello new week...

it's going to be a busy one!

Hello saying goodbye...

our family lost an amazing lady Friday...

we will miss her laugh and smile terribly!

Hello school business...

translation...

meetings for days...

substitute planning...

yay me...

ya, not so much.

Seriously it is more work to have a sub in your classroom 

than to just be there yourself.

It will all work out, 

it's just not my favorite.

Hello craft show planning...

trying to decide if we can do two shows 

back to back weekends.

I am not sure I can have enough product ready.

Hello crazy sewing lady...

If we do decide to do both shows

I need to work hard and efficiently...

I need to make a serious plan!

Hello washi tape...

found a great stash at the Dollar Tree...

looking at my jar of it on the table makes me smile!

Hello everyone...

I hope you have a great week!

Until next time,

New Banner {a sponsored post}

I was contacted by Signazon with the prospect
of doing a review of their products.

Anyone who really knows me knows I am a skeptic through and through,

but I was intrigued by the idea of finally getting
a professional banner for upcoming craft shows.

I did a little research and found that Signazon
had a good reputation and many happy customers!

 

So I took the plunge and worked with Michelle at Signazon
and my designer sister to get my banner all set up.

Let me just say that the whole process was so simple.

I uploaded my image, proofed it, and was all set!

I do recommend using a very high resolution for your banner.

We used a 3960x 2640 pixel image.

I was so anxious to get my package!

The Fed Ex guy got a huge smile from me!

 

The banner looks amazing!

The quality is excellent!

I am so very pleased with our banner.

I cannot wait to order some oval labels and
some post cards for Amy's Monkeys.

Signazon is reasonably priced and
the quality of my banner is great!

Check them out!

Until next time,

This is a sponsored post; however, 

all opinions are 100% mine.

{First Craft Show}

Yesterday Kenny and I tackled our first craft show for Amy's Monkeys.

It was so much fun and we met a lot of great people!

We also made some contacts to do other shows 

and 

I was invited to join a local women's network group!!

I love what I make...

but to hear other people say I made 

great choices in fabric combinations 

or that my quality was excellent... 

totally fed my creative soul. 

I kept thinking about my grandma 

and how proud she would be of her sewing granddaughter.

It was just awesome!

We were so proud of our display,

but we know we can make it better!

Craft show newbies with room for improvement for sure!

I'm off to decide what to make for the next show 

and to clean my house (poor,poor house has been so neglected)!

Until next time,

Hello Back to School!

Hello fresh new week!

Hello first full week of school...

I have been blessed with another great group...

the kiddos and I are going to have an amazing year!

Hello new responsibility...

I was asked to be a support teacher for a new teacher this year...

Kenny said he knows I would have helped her anyway,

but this way I get to add an official title to my résumé.

Hello crazy storm...

thunder, lightning, and pouring rain in August...

just wow!

Hello craft show...

next Saturday Amy's Monkeys will be part of a end of summer boutique sale...

so much to do,

but it's going to be great!

Hello homeschool...

the oldest two are doing great at home.

I love that they have the freedom to keep moving forward once they

have a concept mastered.

They are both keeping me on my toes!

Hello everyone...

how's the end of summer treating you?

Until next time,

 

Mother's Day {gift guide}

Mother's Day is right around the corner...

Why not visit Amy's Monkeys and choose the perfect apron 

for the special kitchen maverick in the family...

Vintage floral

 

Black Screen and Yellow Swirl

Or the fun and colorful

 Jess Apron

For the busy mom that needs a great bag for everyday

go for one of the  

Pintuck Hobos

Or a fun summer bag

Yellow Floral

Chevron Dot

For the organizing mom a zipper pouch keeps all the little things together 

instead of floating around the bottom of her bag.

Gray Chevron and Aqua Dot

Rainbow Zigzag and Yellow

Just Springy

The Mama to Be should be remembered too!

Head to the baby shop to celebrate the new mama!

In order to get to you in time orders must be placed by Monday.

All items will ship out Tuesday priority mail to ensure delivery by Saturday.

Happy Shopping and Happy Mother's Day to all the mamas out there!

Until next time!

Jewelry Organizer

I saw a beautiful jewelry organizer on Pinterest a while back.

When I went to the source it led me no where...boo.

With the help of Kenny I was able to figure out the design

and make my own...yay!

Now we're making them for the shop

because I love them and I really love doing projects with my hubby!

Now I'm on the hunt for decorative knobs and trim to make more.

 

I may or may not be a little obsessed with them...ehem.

 

So be on the look out for more than fabric creations heading to the shop!

Until next time,

Hello Monday {rested}

Hello new week...

last day of spring break...

so glad we had the time off...

the rest of the school year will fly now!

Hello spectacular spring storm...

so thankful for a cozy house and boys that are heavy sleepers.

Hello calm...

after the amazing storm we had the prettiest morning sky.

Hello busy...

progress was made on new bags for the shop.

Hello color...

spring has brought color into our home.

Hello collections...

building up a stack of new hobo bags...

loving the pintucks!

Hello Easter dinner...

beautiful and delicious food,

my favorite.

Hello growing boys...

it was discovered last week that Lukas 

caught up an passed me in height..

time is a punk!

I blame the raw milk and real foods!

 Hello projects...

Kenny is my partner in crime...

he loves helping me make things for the house,

especially when there is little money involved.

I will be doing a tutorial on the organizer, 

since the pin on it lead me no where...

 Hello new week...

back to the grind,

but first a few things to finish up today!

Hello everyone!

Have a great week!

Until next time,

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 Joining Lisa for Hello Monday!

Coffee Date {survived}

If we were having coffee...

I'd tell you I made it through conferences!

It is a busy week and my voice pays for it

and I am so glad it's finished!

If we were having coffee...

I'd tell you my transfer student is settling in just fine.

Everyone at the school has noticed 

his dramatic change in behavior.

Structure and routine were all that he needed.

So thankful for the support 

I have had this week to make the transition!

If we were having coffee...

I would tell you Kenny has been 

on a house cleaning rampage 

and I LOVE IT!

I was planning on doing it over spring break,

but he has jumped on it already.

It is so nice to have clear spaces!

If we were having coffee...

I'd tell you I have a bunch of sewing to do this weekend.

I've been prepping this week, 

so hopefully the sewing goes quickly!

If we were having coffee...

I'd tell you I really want some new bedding,

but I have been hesitating to get it...

It's on sale until Saturday,

so I better decide quickly.

My current bedding is almost 6 years old and ratty,

so it's time.

So hard to spend the money,

but I know I will love it!

 Via Target

If we were having coffee...

I'd tell you I am so glad it's Friday

and that spring break is almost here!

YAY!!

If we were having coffee...

I'd tell you...

Bring on the weekend!

If we were having coffee...

I'd say your turn...

fill me in on your week!

Until next time,

 Joining up with Alissa

 Joining up with Casey