Quilt Donation

This is my son, who received one of our quilts.  He nearly lost his life  due to a near drowning accident.  

Just a quick hello!  Just wanted to share that one of our charity quilts went to a grieving family.  They recently lost their son.  It breaks my heart.  We almost lost our son to a drowning accident in the river and I am so thankful he is still with us.  Our lives have changed forever because of the damage that was done to his lungs.  However, I would NEVER trade having one more day with him, he is with us!   

Visit the touching story at Emily Taylor Deisgn  

You can read about the charity group here!

Young Women -- Lesson 17: The Purpose of Covenants and Ordinances

I am in charge of the YW lesson this week.  It seems like it has been forever since I posted any lesson help!  Here is an adorable printable to go with making and keeping covenants and promises.  I think I may be on a roll, two different printables and sayings, shhhhheeesshh, within a day of each other!

Give a bag of DONUT's and attach!  "DONUT forget your covenants to achieve CELESTIAL GLORY!"

Donut Promise

Simply the Best -- Gift Idea -- Free Printable

Isn't this the cutest idea?  A darling gift to let that Simply Sweet Person in your life, how much you appreciate them!  My dear friend was the brain behind this idea and then I worked my Photoshop magic.  She is giving it as a gift for the primary workers in her ward!    This would be great as a neighbor, friend, teacher, or as a thank you!  

You pick because I am providing the free printable!

Have a Sweet Weekend because you are "Simply" the best! :) 

Simple the Best

Messy Hair Monday French Twist Braid

This French Braid Twist is one of my favorites.  I am going to tell you right now that it is a braid/twist that you need to be patient with, and think through each step.  Good Luck and I am here to answer any questions.  Let's get started!

 Peanut's hair is damp and I comb all of the hair back and then in the direction that the hair will be pulled.  As you can see the sides are going up and the middle straight back.

 Part almost a triangle section at the front of the head.

 Split that hair into two sections.  From here on out you will need to be twisting the left side on top and the right side on the bottom.  One on top of the other.

Twist Two Times. Right on bottom, left on top.  My picture is showing the opposite but I promise it is as written.  

 This is what it will look like with two twists.

 You will now begin adding the hair into the twist just like a french braid.  Again the key here is to keep the right underneath and the left on top.

1. Take a section of hair from the right hand side, add it to the hair that is already there and twist the right section underneath to the left and the right section will now be on top at the left hand side.  (confusing on know but just try it)
2. You will now add hair from the left hand side on top and move it to the right hand side but do not twist the hair.  
3. You will repeat the process only twist the two pieces when you move the hair underneath from the right hand side to the left hand side.  

 This is what your hair will start to look like.  Repeat all of the way down

This is what you will end up with an upgraded French braid.  

Please Please Please, I confused myself typing the instructions but once you dive in you will find it pretty simple if you know how to do a french braid.  If you have any questions please let me know!

NOTE:  Just remember right: under left: over and twist once.  Repeat.

GOOD LUCK!  

TGIFree Friday--Baptism Subway Art--Boy & Girl

***UPDATE***
If you choose to print the 11x14 please email me at staciegardner@live.com because I need to send you a separate file.  I am having quality issues with the one below.  The 8x10 should be fine.  


In preparation for my buddies baptism I created this subway art!  I LOVE how it turned out.  My little guy turned eight.  It is amazing how fast they grow.  He is such an amazing help around our home with his brother and little sister!  I love him so much!

I am going to print it out as an 11x14 through Costco.  I have included both an 8x10 to print at home as well as an enlargement if you want to develop an 11x14 and frame.  This will be going in my buddies room!

8x10 JPEG Art, right click and save as.

8x10 JPEG, right click and save as.

11x14 JPEG for Enlargement, right click and save as.   

11x14 JPEG Enlargement, right click and save as.

I have some fun ideas that I will be sharing soon for his baptism but until then ENJOY this subway art and look soon for a little princess one!

Baptism Subway Art