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Summer Guests (the 4 legged kind)

What do you do when you have Summer Guest? Usually you take them sightseeing, or if they are children, maybe you make some summer crafts with them (at least that’s what I do). But what if they are four legged guests (with tons of energy), and nothing seems to work?
Welcome to my week with Vega!
Vega is a very sweet but high energy pup that belongs to one of my daughters. He has destroyed every toy that was left here with him (and has lost the others somewhere in my house). So after searching the internet (like a good host) and the local toy stores, I decided to make a craft with Vega!
Using polar fleece and those old Girl Scout skills from years past, we (Okay, “I” ) made a fleece lanyard toy. Fingers crossed that it lasts through the day.

The store bought toy, which did last two days.
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Polar Fleece Strips, cut 2″ wide in two colors

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Let the weaving begin
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I stopped at 10″ and tied a knot
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Happy Vega with his new toy (Yes I am making one for Jackson too!)
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Summer Flags

New Summer Yard Flags. All flags 15″X 22″. A great way to brighten your yard or garden spot.

Sunshine and Watermelons Yard Flag – $15.00
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Everyone loves Ice Cream! Yard Flag – $15.00 assorted “flavors”
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Sea Shells Yard Flag – $15.00
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Watermelon Slice Yard Flag – $15.00
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Lavender Wands

The house smells of Lavender today, as I fought off the bumble bees to cut enough lavender to make a few ribbon woven wands. These are great to stick in a drawer, or leave on a pillow.

The finished product

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It’s best to cut lavender early in the morning

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Cut about 21 pieces around 17-18″

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Tie with ribbon, bend stalks back over flowers and begin weaving.

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Weave around stems, alternating to make basket effect.

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Almost finished

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Oh Baby!

Oh Baby! New Baby bibs are now available. Soft knit cotton (In Pink, Blue or White) , and super soft terry cloth (White with pink, blue or white trim)
Celebrate Baby’s Arrival, or First Birthday. All bibs are machine washable and only $6.00 each

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