Painting Letters onto a Canvas

This has been a game changer for me in the crafting world! This trick allows you to paint in any font you want! First, you print off what you want on your canvas. You need to print it in black so it will show up when you turn the paper over. 

Then, outline the letters with pencil on the backside of the paper. It's easiest to see the letters if you put the paper on a light colored surface. I did a couple layers of outlining just to make sure it would show up.

Turn the paper over and place it where you want your letters to go. Tape your paper down so it doesn't move out of place once you've started.

Trace the letters again on the correct side. This will leave a faint pencil mark of the outline of the letters. Be careful not to trace too hard, as you don't want to stretch or dent your canvas. 

See?

 And all that's left to do is paint in the lines!

Cleaning a Microfiber Couch

Our couch was one of my favorite craigslist finds! I love the light tan color, but it shows every water, drool, spit-up, and food stain ever!
Proof:

But I found this pin on how to clean a microfiber couch, and it's amazing! All you need is a spray bottle, some rubbing alcohol, and a scrubby. I sprayed a pretty thick coat of rubbing alcohol on the couch so that it was saturated. You really have to use some elbow grease with the scrubby. I didn't even do the last step with the bristled brush, because I was already super impressed! Here's the after...

Silas is 2!

On Wednesday our little boy turned two years old! We wanted to spend the day filling it with some of Silas' favorite things. The morning started with two of Silas' favorite things...food and Aunt Nee Nee. I made Silas his favorite breakfast meal, cinnamon rolls, and Aunt Nee came over too! Silas spent the rest of the morning hanging out with his friend Abigail. Jack took a half day, and when he came home we took Silas to the park. Then we took him up to the gym on campus to play basketball, but he was more entertained by climbing the bleachers. We ended the day with some friends coming over, a birthday cookie, and presents! We had an amazing day celebrating Silas!

Nana and Papa sent Silas foam puzzle letters and so he woke up to those in the living room and the first thing he said was "oooooo!!!!" Thanks to Nana, Silas also has a shirt with his favorite letter on it.

Silas at the park. I don't think he ever let go of his disc!

 It was a long day for LoLo, but she was a trooper.

Silas blowing out his birthday candle! 

Silas and Malachi playing with Silas' new mini disc golf set.

We have learned many things about Silas this past year. Here are some of them:

Favorite TV show: Wheel of Fortune

Favorite letter: M

Favorite Color: Blue

Favorite Food: Chicken nuggets & ketchup.

Favorite Fruit: strawberries

Favorite snack: goldfish

Favorite pasttimes: jumping off of things, taking the trash out with dad, playing disc golf, & being outside

Favorite things to say: "Nice shot" "Uh oh" "Awesome!" "Nice!" "I JUMPED!"