Happy Easter!

I have a few projects going on right now, but nothing nearly ready to post about. My sad WIPs are crying with neglect, I'm sure, but MORE PRESSING THINGS ARE AT HAND!!

Most importantly - EASTER~!

Every year my extended family gets together for Easter and Thanksgiving. And this year, for the first time...(drumroll please)...we are hosting!

I have wanted to host for ages, much to the chagrin of my husband. The major thing holding us back has been our teeny, tiny home. It is about 750 square feet, and there is only one bathroom. We are expecting around 25 people to come over (and that's a small gathering).

Fortunately, Easter means lots of outdoor time! We are firing up the BBQ and of course, doing an egg hunt. (A new BBQ was actually all it took to get my husband to sign on to this.) The forecast was a little dodgy but I'm pulling for some of that dependable Los Angeles sun.

My family is all awesome so I'm not worried about having enough food (we potluck) the house being a disaster (people help clean) or being bored (8 kids and lots to catch up on with the cousins). Naturally, having a 3 yr old and a 5 yr old usually makes hosting such a large gathering scary - but my cousin pointed out a huge perk: this means we don't have to pack anything for the baby. Everything will be at hand. Score!

So although I'm looking at a fantastic, low-impact weekend, of course I had to find something to occupy the kids "just in case." It is also the perfect chance for me to try out the no-sew tutu I have been dying to try out.

My mom shared the idea with me, and it was easy to find a few, great tutorials. I didn't see the headband idea until too late - that seems like such a perfect waistband! Fortunately I have scads of elastic and tulle ribbon already - as well as scrap fabric. So the only prep I did was cutting and sewing elastic into waist-sized bands, and throwing everything in a bag. I plan on just handing it to the oldest, with a sheet of instructions, and telling them to go to town.

Other project I love I'm doing all by myself - papier mache eggs! (Try reading that blog post and NOT instantly wanting to do them.) Since this is something that needs to be done in advance it's going to be all me. I've prepped the tissue paper and pull strings, the only thing ruining my day now is that stupid liquid starch. I can't find it anywhere! I'll try a few more places on my way home today before I give in a make a binding agent (flour + water).

That's all for now...sorry for the lack of photos. I will have plenty to put up soon. Happy Easter to you!