Good friends certainly make a great weekend into a TERRIFIC one. We lucked out and Esther stayed the night on what I am starting to think is the magic couch (very few can resist the call to nap/sleep on it). This totally made the kids’ day as she got here last night after 7 which left them limited time to play with one of their all time favourite aunties. So today was their chance to get a little more time. This time with a boardgame.

Boardgame with Aunty Esther

Esther, Echo and I ran out to Michaels to take advantage of a 40% off coupon. I picked up a roll of purple tulle and some ribbon roses and skeins of ribbon… I cannot resist a good ribbon sale.

I have to say, a great ending to a special weekend. I had everything I asked for for my birthday from a card to cake to a present and friends… had visitors ALL weekend… AND some crafting time tonight. Gotta get back in practice with making the stacked bows before I get the ribbon from (she) Chris and have to make 60 matching ones for their centrepieces!

Ready for assembly

I also found some premade (by me) button flowers using Canadian themed ribbon in a bag in my craft basket. Along with that some of the bra strap material I bought ages ago for one of Echo’s first headbands (and Anna of course). I figure that with the two items I can make a lovely headband for her to wear on Canada Day.

Band and flower

I am feeling the urge to craft craft craft. The frustrating thing is that my space I have mapped out for my crafting is still stacked high with the actual supplies. We have moved almost everything into the utility closet that needs to be there ( I should be able to share a picture of my upstairs VERY soon! YAY!) and the items from the upstairs down BUT I still can’t quite clear up enough to have the floor space to sort them out and put them away properly. Ken is heading back to the city one last time – to pick up a few things AND to let in the contractor and insurance adjuster the owners need in. I figure while he is gone and once we are done our schooling (limited as I have planned) I will focus on making myself that little spot to sort.

We are back to Canada tomorrow. There is lapbook to get going on and a story on the laptop to finish. Thankfully lots of cutting out for the big boys which will free me up to keep the younger 3 busy. I hope to put up the links to the stuff we are using sometime this week as well so check back. Now back to ribbon bow making while I watch season 4 of Soul Eater… I am going to try XXXholic next (Netflik) and see how that goes.

Fast asleep