The Toy Box Years: Maternity Underwear Mummies

The Creators of the Toy Box Years

The creators of the Toy Box Years are my two beautiful daughters and wonderful, handsome soldier husband.

"Nani" (our oldest) is a 11 year old 6th grader who loves Taylor Swift, ballet, books, fashion designing and sewing. Ask her what she wants to be when she grows up and it changes daily to anything from "an artist" to "a teacher" to "a singer/dancer". Nani is also currently fighting a battle against brain cancer -- recently diagnosed in June 2016.

"Nudgie" (our youngest) is a very smiley, very happy, very giggly, very spirited 8 year old 3rd Grader who's favorite toys are anything that gives mommy an anxiety attack - ladders, stepstools, the climbing wall at the playground. Like her sister, she has a love of reading and coloring, loves gymnastics and still provides mommy lots of snuggle time!

"My Marine" is my high school sweetheart. We've been married over 20 years and met when we were 17. (You do the math....) His favorite toys are Blackhawk helicopters, the lawnmower, our steam cleaner, and microbrew beer bottles. My husband is also my hero in that he proudly serves his country as a Blackhawk crew chief (hence his favorite toy!). And need I say that there is nothing hotter than my man in uniform!

All About Me......

Once upon a time I had a career and worked in the corporate world. Once upon a time, I dreamed about leaving that all behind to follow my true calling -- being a wife and mommy.

The first part of my calling was fulfilled in 1995 when I married my Marine (now soldier) and my love. Little did I know that being a military wife would change me in so many ways and that because of that, I would have an extended family all over the world from Japan, to California, to North Carolina.

The second part of my calling took a little doing, but I finally achieved that dream in 2004 with the birth of our first child, followed 4 years later by her baby sister.

So now, when someone asks me what I do for a living - I simply smile and say proudly that I'm following my calling - I'm a mommy and a wife -- and I couldn't be HAPPIER -- I'm living in the Toy Box Years!!

Maternity Underwear Mummies

>> Monday, October 3, 2011

So, I had some time on my hands while my computer was down. I decided that I needed to keep my hands busy - and shoving chocolate into my mouth was not an option. So, I did the next best thing......I crafted.

First up -- Maternity Mummies

Ever wonder what crazy things you could do with all those vases you have cluttering up the garage? Or what about all those extra pair of gauzy maternity underwear the hospital sends you home with after you've had your baby? What a combination the two make!

All you need is some maternity underwear (unused, of course), a vase, a hot glue gun and some google eyes. Just wrap and glue! (Watch out for glue gun burns!)

I like using the gauze a little better because it stretches easily and fits over the top of the vase. I tried this with recycled ACE bandages, but it didn't work as well. It just looked like a vase wrapped in an ACE bandage.

And never would I have imagined recycling maternity underwear this way!

7 comments:

Kara @ His, Hers and Ours October 12, 2010 at 10:07 AM: Never in a million, gazillion years would I have put these two items together, but I LOVE it!!

So creative, and cute! (And who'da thunk maternity underwear could ever be cute!! lol
Christianne @ Little Page Turners October 12, 2010 at 8:09 PM: That is too hilarious. I'm not sure I could ever walk past them and keep a straight face! Brilliant. :)
Amy {The Idea Room} October 12, 2010 at 9:20 PM: LOL! That is cracking me up! No one will ever suspect. That is the perfect use for them. Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. I really appreciate it!
Maternity Dress October 13, 2010 at 6:23 AM: They look absolutely fantastic! Definately have to have a go at that, the kids would love them
Amber October 14, 2010 at 8:21 AM: I will echo everyone's sentiments...never would have put these two together, but they are too cute!!!
Personalized Sketches and Sentiments September 30, 2011 at 8:43 PM: ...stopping by to let you know that one of your comments was drawn for the $50 NOVICA gift certificate!!!

Please leave a comment on my post to let me know if you are still interested!

Blessings & Aloha!
Jenn @ Coolest Family on the Block October 4, 2011 at 9:28 AM: LOL, funny and creative :) Love it!