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We're back.... Gardens begin, mask making and plenty of crafting

I haven't been able to blog lately probably due to so many people online these days. I have been posting on Facebook and Instagram. We are getting through the StayHome issue by staying busy.  I don't leave home much except to see or help family.  Dude is our designated shopper - smile.  We exercise daily, get out in the sun, even though it has been chilly, and still manage the animals. 

In the Garden
We are lucky that spring is beginning and gardens need done.

The greenhouse is getting started.  We still have cold nights. We harden off many of the plants by bringing them out during the day and returning them to the greenhouse at night.

And seedlings in the house.

In the sewing room.
More masks are done . I have probably  done 100 so far.

Then since we made so many masks my girlfriends and sisters decided to make upscaled masks for each other to end the mask-making for a while. 

Not sure if you can see the bling on this one. 

Crafting 
Besides cleaning there has been a lot of crafting.  Here are some of them:

We are also celebrating moms... especially the greatest of all. 

I hope since this blog post went through fine we will be posting more often . If not, then come join us on Facebook and Instagram.

Peace 

Creating, planting and chilling

I am spending a lot of my time cleaning and creating. My grandson wanted another octopus... 

Our state has a stay at home order in place, so yes, we are staying at home.  

Some substitutes you might find useful during these times.

I watched a video by Jamie Oliver on how to make soda bread, measuring with a tin can.  He also made biscuits and cinnamon rolls with the same recipe. 

I tried the cinnamon rolls. I like them but Dude missed the yeasty taste. These do have a wee bite of soda.

We are also taking time to plant. 

We got out the heat mat for the tomatoes and peppers, along with the trays for planting. 

 We do use a seed mix so as not to introduce bacteria to our gardens. We can't sow right into the grow yet as we still have frost … and sometimes snow. 

I began herbs without a heat mat. 

Dude got the grass seed spread before the snow flew last night. 

Things are growing in the greenhouse. 

Garlic 

Lettuce and spinach.  There is more planted in another area. 

Beets are all coming up .

I made some cards today.  Many people are connecting with each other more that ever now. Today I learned about ZOOM and had an online "meeting" with my grandson and all the grandparents. It was so good to see his little silly face and the antics he ensues. 

One of our friends requested we all send cards for her daughter whose birthday is coming up. You can make cards quite simply with a piece of cards stock or paper.  

To get the size of an A2 card simply cut it in half and fold. 

I found scraps of paper, you can use things you print of the internet, old books or magazines. 

Glue or use double sided tape to tack down in place. I like to embellish cards and found scraps of sequin tape to glue down. 

I had these piece of fake flowers and bling. You can also take apart a fake flower for pieces to add to your card.  Stickers work well too. The Happy Birthday piece below, I simply typed in my search engine "happy birthday images" and found this and printed it off. 

Just get creative and use what you have around the house.

We did get a nice gentle snow last night. 

It is already melted.

Love, compassion and empathy.