Easter

I love Easter. Although it seems a bit like Christmas. I'm so busy making things, planning food, wanting everything to be perfect that it comes and goes without me really thinking about why we have these holidays, let alone teaching my kids why we have these holidays. Okay, that was a long ramble, off the subject. But, it's really bothering me. How do you balance the fun with the true meaning as a mom? Let me know.
This year, Miss K and Mr E got a few homemade things in their Easter baskets. Mr G did not. I just don't know what to sew for an almost 12-year-old boy beside jammies and costumes. Back to Easter. I really wanted to try these cute dollhouses. I convinced myself I could do it and just starting cutting fabric. After much unpicking, fudging seams and wondering why I was doing this - I finished them both. Wow! They were a bit of work, but the kids will love them. A note: be careful. I didn't realize until I was done with Mr E's that I put the 'grass' fabric on the ceiling. At that point it would have taken major remodeling work it fix it, so I didn't. Also, I cut my fabric twice as big as the dimensions given in the tutorial.

I also made a cute little dress for Miss K. When I found this fabric in the remnant bin at JoAnns, I grabbed it. I love the color, the embroidery and the texture. When I showed Miss K the fabric and told her I was making her an Easter dress from it, she said, "No mama, peeple (purple)". I guess she needs a purple (her favorite color) dress.
I also made some ties for Mr E. I'm in love with making ties. They are so easy and quick. Mostly, you can pick out way cute fabric instead of boring navy and red stripped ties. Another added bonus: Mr E cannot take these off himself as opposed to clip on ties which always get left at church. This was made with the Simplicity pattern. A note: I had to increase the boys tie by about six inches to give it enough length.
PS - My photography skills will improve someday!