DIY who knew it was so easy!

I am all about the DIY! I have come to the realization that sometimes my hubby thinks that I am a bit off my rocker! AND THEN... I finish the project and suck him into helping halfway and by the end he loves my idea (and kind of thinks he thought of it) Well tonight I have done it. I bought a bunch of silk scarves from Dharma Trading Co online and I also got Alum from them (although I don't know that I needed it and I have a ton left!)

I did a bunch of research and found a bunch of techniques! I chose to soak mine in the Alum in hot water for 1 hour... I rinsed them and rung then well

Next I brought a small amount of water to an almost boil and added 2 packets of Kool-aide to each pot and then the scarf. I let them soak for however long I thought looked good and then rinsed. For most of the colors I noticed when I poured the water out there wasn't much color in the water. I rinsed the silks till there was no more color and then I hung them dry. (it's like 20 some degrees here and so I couldn't put them outside to dry.)

 I also found that the strongest red color comes from the fruit punch flavor! Thats what the "flavor" is for the 2 very dark reds are towards the end. I also tried a few food colorings, the one farthest to the right is a lemonade and a "magic" packet that was supposed to be green and it turned weird browny-green, and so we added some green food coloring and that turned it into a grassy/moss color that I was happier with. The teal at the end is also food coloring as is the blue next to it. they turned out more modeled or tye dye type color.

Overall this is my favorite DIY! You should def. try it! Cheap and easy and it's one of those quintessential waldorf "toys" that has 100 different uses! I can't wait to see what the kids come up with!

so what now...

I am here, in WA... what now? Well I will tell you what now! EVERYTHING! hahaha

I have found a church I love! The kids have sunday school classes that they seem to LOVE, and are very happy attending. I like the people and the services are touching and moving and really seem to speak to me. Josh has been going with me with an open mind and heart, which I could ask more of him. And I also found out what MOPS is. I start in Jan, and I can't wait to start making new mommy friends.

As for the Felt Foods... things seem to be booming. We just had the 500 fan giveaway and picture contest. Which was really cute! and now things are slowing for the holidays, but my sewing machine is going full speed ahead! I am really trying to get ahead a little, but I got 2 more orders this week, so I am trying to stay on top of them.

As for the Holidays, my hubby finally finished school and arrived in WA last week, and so he is settling in and being super helpful. I couldn't ask for a better husband, I really couldn't. I see other relationship or other people and I just know that I found the most amazing guy who must have been put on this earth just for me! LOVE YOU BABY! Tomorrow is baking day, so watch out oven here I come!