Do I think the kids will like them?

Maybe.

Do I really care?

Nope.

Are we going to do them anyways?

Yep.

Art under protest sometimes brings out the best results.

This, however, was not one of those times.  My kids and I really enjoyed this one.

SHARPIE T-SHIRT DYEING 

I found this tutorial being pinned like mad and I jumped on the pinning bandwagon.

It is easy, has minimal ingredients and can be very creative.

We had a lot of fun experimenting.

The above is mine trying different techniques.

Annie, the creator of this up-cycled brilliance,  recommends using a cup underneath the design.  Tightening the design across with a rubber band around the brim and dropping rubbing alcohol on it.

The affect is seen in the finished circles above.

I played around with the idea and some designs….

I ditched the cup and simply added drops of alcohol on each spot and waited

The tutorial gives you and step by step process including ingredients and photos.

This is a GREAT art project for both kids and adults alike.

 Unique and it doesn’t take days to create. Individuality on a clock. My favorite kind of individuality, the fast kind.

Now don’t be surprised if your kids don’t create something astonishing… (Not that mine is either)

It’s going to look more like this:

Blobs of color.

Well….

Jackson Pollock had to start somewhere.

This year when my family approached me with the question “What would do you want to do for Mothers day?”, I was prepared.  I really don’t know.  I did know that I did not want anymore homemade handprint cards from my children.  They are sweet but I have become a jaded mom that is no longer sentimental about my children’s handprints. That is the go to craft or gift for everyone ranging from school/church to immediate family members. I can log my children’s monthly growth from the amount of handprint crafts that come home. I’m done with their mitts….in a nice way.

This morning, Mothers Day, I was amazed at how well the men in my family know me.  I was allowed to sleep in late and awoke to Starbucks, chocolate, gourmet sparkling water and two homemade cards from my children featuring the Arnold Schwarzenegger version of me in the staring role.  Not a handprint in sight.  Once I “opened” my gifts my husband went off and bought fresh donuts and a cup of coffee.  I love donuts.  I’m not the kind of woman that pretends to be healthy and eats donuts secretly on the side.  The rest of the day has been conveniently unscheduled.  My husband even complemented me in my sweats and ratty tank top.

I’m pretty impressed with the outcome of this Mother’s Day.  I wasn’t sure what I wanted but my family has figured out that fattening food, coffee, and fats pants are the best way to show they care.  I’m all for it! I can’t wait for next year.

Here’s to your Mother’s Day. I hope it is filled with rest, relaxation, donuts and fat pants! Enjoy!

To Be Loved, is the most recent album from Michael Bublé.  Released in April 2013, it has earned a variety of different reviews from love to disappointment.  Michael has ventured away from the classics made famous by the Rat Pack and is now including re-makes of  The Bee Gees, Elvis Presley, and the Jackson 5.  In addition to the new inclusions, Michael has co-written 4 original songs.   To Be Loved is a small step away from his crooning roots.

I, personally, enjoyed most of the album.  I’m not a huge fan of Elvis Presley or the Bee Gees, except a few of their hits, so when I saw their tracks (To Love Somebody-Bee Gees and Have I Told You Lately that I Love You – Elvis Presley)  on To Be Loved, I was not overjoyed or overly impressed.  However, Michael has added a brass element to the songs and has infused them with a new life that  has made the songs, which are overplayed elevator fodder, almost enjoyable again.  The rest of the album, I was excited to listen to and was pleasantly surprised with several of his renditions, original pieces and as always loved the classics.  Michael Bublé has the ability to make woman believe in old fashion romantic love.  To Be Loved is a breath of fresh air and a reminder of the classics that we have all once heard, know and love.

Take a moment for yourself and enjoy some Bublé…. “You Make Me Feel So Young.”  The first track on To Be Loved.

To Be Loved can found on Amazon and iTunes for your listening pleasure.  I find myself Ginger Rogers-ing it up fairly often to this album, much to the  irritation of my children.

Here is one of the fantastic original songs that was co-written by Michael Bublé.  Try not to find yourself  humming it later…”It’s a Beautiful Day”

Take a moment for yourself sometime soon. Download To Be Loved and enjoy yourself.  I don’t believe you will be disappointed.

One more parting shot…

I participated in this campaign for One2One Network. I received a free copy of the album to facilitate my review. By posting, I am eligible for incentives. All opinions stated are my own.