DIY Tutorial: When the Heat is Overwhelming

I have been loving this summer.

There has been plenty of sun and rain.

My daughter and I have been busy swimming, playing with our cat and dogs and walking back into the woods chasing butterflies and rabbits.

But the what we enjoy the most are those indoor activities; solving puzzles, cooking, painting or any other kind of art. This weekend we did rosettes that we will use to decorate our clothing and house.

We cut rectangles, 15” by 3"strips

Now her tigers are being spoiled!

Will be back with another activity soon!

~ Gabby ~

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