EtsyTwitter is going green……….

The truth is that most of us would love to be “greener” on a daily basis if we knew exactly how to do it. The old “paper or plastic” question we used to get at the grocery store has become far more complicated and it can be difficult to know what choices are truly better for our planet. A good example of this is the actual answer to paper vs. plastic, which is NEITHER as both cost the planet in terms of resources, landfills, and energy use. A better choice is to buy or make reusable grocery or market totes, like these here.

 

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Sand Baby………

My little one doing what she loves most…… getting dirty.

Some catching up to do….

I am finally catching my breath this week. Wow, this summer has turned out to be anything but boring. I can’t complain though. I spent some time with my lovely sister, who I wish didn’t live so far away. I spent some much needed down time camping with my family. I can’t even believe how much I enjoy getting out there and having no electronic services. My cell doesn’t even work and it leaves me with nothing to do, but decompress.

School is almost back in and that excites and frightens me at the same time. The kids grow so fast. I still need to get the family out and do some family pictures before the summer ends, but that seems to take the back burner.

 

Anyway…. I have some photos that I have been meaning to share with you for some time, but the slow computer issue really had to take a back seat to much more pressing issues this summer. So here are some of the photos I have been stockpiling for a slow day to share.

I did some pattern testing for Patty at ModKid Boutique in June and I have to tell you…. This pattern is amazing. There are three different styles and sizes go up to 7, so most of you who sew will find this pattern useful for someone you know. The pattern was very easy to read and use. I love the flat front waistband and there are so many possibilities. I mixed up some of the pockets and had some fun with it.

She is taking wholesale orders now. I will also be ordering some, so if you are interested in getting your retail order in early, please contact me grahamcrafters@hotmail.com 

You can see that I used some of Patty’s new line of fabric and I simply adore it! You can find Mezzanine here at Michael Miller.

 

 

I told them to give me a “sassy look” and this is what I got:)

 

 

They make perfect back to school pants!

 

I am working on some more photos to share and hope to get them up in the next couple days. More to come. Gotta run for now.

 

TTYL,

Mandy