Monday, July 12, 2010

Independence Day Luau

Hawaiian haystacks
Every year my family gets together for the 4th of July. Our mother chooses a theme and creates a party to remember! Last year we had a tea party theme and the year before that was a cowboy theme, and the list goes on. The photo above shows a plate full of what we call Hawaiian Haystacks. It is made by topping pineapple, green onions, tomatoes, coconut, chow mien noodles, cheese, chicken, and creme of chicken gravy on white rice. YUM! We are always impressed at how well our mother can throw a good party. There are always fun activity's and great food. Now you know where my sisters and I get our passion for party planing! Here, here, here, here, and here are just a few party's my sisters have planed.

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My mother handmade the surf boards and attached grass skirts onto handmade tables to create this beautiful scene. We took photos in front of the surf boards and when we were done she put them on top of straw bales for extra seating. Genius!

solar s'mores
Another fun thing my mom did was make solar ovens to cook s'mores! The tinfoil reflects the suns heat into the box lined with black paper. Apparently she has cooked cookies this way as well! Below is a tutorial for how to make a solar oven from a pizza box. I found it on Youtube for you.:)


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What a fun party! Can't wait till next year! (I hear it is a pirate theme! ARR!)

Thursday, June 24, 2010

felt flower brooch

felt flower brooch
I just made this felt flower brooch and I'm in love.

I am already planning on making a yellow one. I'll be sure and take step by step pictures so I can post a tutorial for you. :)
felt flower brooch

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Lace and pearls collar necklace

lace collar
Last week I decided I needed to try making something new...so I made this lace and pearls collar necklace. I hand sewed the pearls and beads on, added a rosette, and then crocheted the edge. The clasp is made using a bead as a button and the button hole is chain stitch looped around and reattached to the necklace. I Tried taking a photo of the necklace on me...
lace collar
...it proved to be pretty difficult.
lace collar
I did finally get a usable image. :)

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

chocolate cupcakes

cupcakes in tin
Dusting powdered sugar over rich dark chocolate frosting adds a beautiful and tasty touch!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

My Pet Bluebird {Little Lolas paper mache doll} SOLD

My pet bluebird 2
I finished this paper mache sculpture just today. Here she is , isn't she cute?! I Like her a lot! Check her out in my Etsy shop. SOLD. please visit my shop, Little Lolas, for more sculptures in the future!

Friday, May 28, 2010

a gift for my little sis

sara's gift

I have been on a beading kick lately and my little sister is turning fourteen in a few weeks, so I decided I needed to celebrate by making her some jewelry. I think I had as much fun packaging them as I did making them. (I can get away with posting the photos this soon because she is going to be on the road for a while and then romping around Disneyland! NOT FAIR!) :)



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Monday, May 17, 2010

Chalkboard paint on the dining room table

chalk board table
Our table was black before this, but not nearly so exciting. I foresee a lot of fun homeschooling going on at this table.
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