40 Bags in 40 Days

I have had this challenge on my "to do" list for a few months now. The goal? To get rid of 40 bags of stuff in 40 days. Cheryl from A Pretty Cool Life reminded me of this challenge this morning and I'm jumping on board. She wrote a great post explaining it here.

This morning, I'm making a list of areas that need a good purge and then filling my first bag. I always have such a hard time getting rid of stuff. I always think I can still use it, it's still good or I'll need it as soon as I get rid of it. However, my closets are jammed, the toy room overflows and my office, well, let's not even go there. Wish me luck!

Where to start? I think I'm going to need another cup of coffee...

Valentine's Day Lunch

Who doesn't love a surprise in their lunch box?

Yes, Charlie's lunch today is entirely heart shaped. I included sandwiches, cheese, strawberries, kiwi and eggs, along with a valentine and some heart-shaped stickers. Did you know you can shape hard boiled eggs? I followed the tutorial here. I still need some practice but they turned out pretty cute for a first try.

Happy Valentines day!

Vintage Fabric Eye Candy

A little vintage sheet eye candy to brighten up a cold day! 

I've had over 70 sales in my shop! Thank you for all of your support! I'm hoping to reach 100 soon!

May your weekend be filled with joy, beauty and warm blankets!

Brrr!

Blogger's Choice Fat Quater Bundles

You may have noticed I'm a little obsessed with fabric. Laura over at Quokka Quilts is enabling me by hosting a contest called Blogger's Choice Bundle. Bloggers choose 12 prints and 3 solids from the Fat Quarter Shop and make a mosiac displaying their choices. I was inspired by Lola's nursery and decided to go for pinks and greens.  It's really a neat contest and there are lots of entries. I'm off to check out the competition :)  Meanwhile, here are my choices. 

1. Amelia Cotton Glowing Green Dotted Swiss Yardage  2. Crazy For Dots & Stripes Green Dots on Pink Yardage  3. Kona Cotton Bright Pink Yardage  4. Early Birds Strawberry Strawberry Serenade Yardage  5. Power Pop Strawberry Big Star  6. Me and My Sister Favorites Green Rick Rack  7. Hyperreal Garden Emerald Radiant Bouquet  8. Pajama Party Pink Dots and Stripes  9. Heirloom Fuchsia Blockade Blossom  10. Divine Hot Pink Animal Skin  11. Kona Cotton Pale Mint  12. Early Birds Strawberry Cheeky Checks Yardage  13. Bella Solids Green  14. Pimatex Basics Pink Dotted Lines  15. Meet Me At Sunset Pink Gridlock   

It was my first time combining fabrics online. I would love some feedback. What do you think? 

The lucky winner of the contest will win their bundle, in half-yard lengths. Amazing! Wish me luck!

Mery Christmas!

It's been an incredibly busy last two months at the Petit Cardinal Rouge household.

But now the tree is trimmed.



The children's crafts are hung.



My favorite one from Lola... she insisted he needed lots of eyes :)

And the treats are made.

Bring it on Santa, we're ready! I wish all a very Merry Christmas!

Tuque Time

It is freezing out this morning! There was frost on the roofs and our breaths released big white puffs into the cold morning air.  I'm so not ready for winter.

I knit Charlie a balaclava to wear to school.  I love how practical it is because it's like a tuque and scarf in one.  He can wear it different ways, depending how cold it is.

Don't you love those big brown eyes? 



Of course, his favorite way to wear it. Boys.



pattern: wee-balaclava

raveled here.

have a great weekend!Thanks for reading! (and keep warm! :)

Kale chips... really?

I just had to try baking a batch of kale chips since some claim they taste like potato chips. Well, I don't know if it was the cook (likely) or the fact that they are kale but they were not a hit here.  I felt I was eating papery dried herbs.  My assistant had lots of fun though.


Kale washed and ripped into pieces



Smells good!



The chips are in there!



Done

At least they looked good. I'm tempted to try again with a different kind of kale and using olive oil instead of cooking spray.  Any recipes to recommend?