Michael Clark Duncan dies

I just found out about Michael Clark Duncan today. This is a big loss to the acting world. I must admit I have seen lots of Mr. Duncan's movie but my all time favorite of his was The Green Mile with Tom Hanks. He was excellent in his role.

DIY Fabric Lampshade

Supplies:

lamp shade

fabric (enough to wrap around your shade)

scissors

pen/pencil 

newspaper

fabric glue

spray glue

hot glue gun/glue (optional) 

 Step 1:  Lay newspaper out flat on a table.  Start with lampshade on one side and start rolling it along the newspaper tracing the top and bottom as you go.

 Step 2:  Cut out the lampshade shape you traced from you newspaper.  Wrap around the outside of your lampshade to make sure it fits properly.  Trim down edges as necessary.

Step 3:  Lay your newspaper cut out on top of your fabric.  Trace around the edge of your newspaperadding a 1/2" to each side.  Having an extra 1/2" on each side will allow you to fold the fabric over the edge of your shade so you can glue it on.

Step 4:  After your fabric is cut, lay it face down and spray a thin layer of spray glue/adhesive to the back side.  This stuff is very sticky and dries permanently, so make sure to not let it get on things you don't want to be sticky.  I found it works best to lay down a tarp outside and spray my fabric on top of that.

Step 5:  After you have sprayed the back side of your fabric, quickly put it on the outside of your lampshade.  Make sure to smooth out all bumps and wrinkles.  If your fabric is patterned, make sure that your pattern is straight.

Step 6:  Fold over one of the edges of the end of your fabric so it overlaps, creating a seam on your lampshade.  Use a little spray glue or fabric glue to make sure your fold will stay in place.   

Step 7:  Fold the edges of your fabric over the edge of your lampshade and glue down using fabric glue.

Step 8: (Optional)  Secure any loose edges with hot glue making sure they will stay in place.  If you feel like your fabric is on your lampshade well enough, you can skip this step.

You're finished!

This was retrieved from http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/09/diy-fabric-lampshade-recover-tutorial.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sixsistersstuff%2FTUsn+%28Six+Sisters%27+Stuff%29

This has been the best source of help in finding or being able to make a lamp done in nothing but monkeys for one of my girl friend's nursery for her son, Joshua. Therefore, I felt like I should help share in the knowledge for other new moms that might be going through the same issue that we were going through. I also plan to use this idea again when my girl, Bonnie has her daughter, Katie, in November. 

What to take to the hospital when you have a kid

I decided that since I have a lot of friends becoming first time mothers that I would make a list of important things to take to the hospital. I hope it also helps other first time mothers.

Car Seat- this let's you bring your child home for the hospital

Baby Outfit - size newborn this gives you something to take pictures of your baby & also bring the baby home in

MP3 or IPod - have this completely loaded with tons of relaxing music

Camera - to take pictures of your little bundle & this joyous time in your life

Hard Candy - this keeps your mouth moist

Lip Balm - this will keep your lis from drying & cracking

Socks - this will keep your feet from getting cold & help keep you comfprtable

Overnight Pads - this is because you will bleed after giving birth to your child

Cotton Briefs or Hi-cut underwear -
Breast Pads - this will keep the leaking to a minimam

Nipple Cream - this helps prevent your nipples from cracking due to breast feeding

Brip Clothes - this is due to the fact that  your baby will spit up

Blankets - these baby blankets come in handy for swaddling your newborn bundle of joy