Waterproof Oilcloth Beach / Pool Totes

Oilcloth is fabric that is vinyl-coated cotton. It is waterproof and stain resistant, which makes it perfect for beach & pool totes! I recently made one for myself, and I am pleased to offer them! These won't be in the shop, but I will take orders for them instead.

Here are some images of the large size tote, filled with stuff!

The Details:

~Size Options:
     Large: 18"W x 14"H x 5"D: Very roomy, fits 3 beach towels!
     XLarge: 24"W x 14"H x 8"D: Huge. You can fit your kids in it, probably.

~Two 6" tall side pockets, perfect for sunscreen or your cell phone

~Waterproof: Wipe down or hose off! (Don't put in washing machine, though.)

~Note that oilcloth is not food safe, so don't put a sandwich down in the bottom without it being in a ziplock baggie!

Main Fabrics (choose one):

Coordinating Fabrics (choose one):






Font Choices:



Pricing Options (Same for both sizes):

1) Non-personalized tote: $47.50 + tax and shipping

2) Personalized tote: $56.50 + tax and shipping

To Order:

Email me with fabric & personalization choices at april@forsheedesigns.com and I will send you a PayPal invoice. Turnaround time from cleared payment will be approximately two weeks. Please let me know if you have any questions!

Easter

Just a few photos of us and our friend's little boy coloring and hiding the Easter eggs!

{My Garden}

Last year, I was successful in keeping two plants alive and producing: Cherry tomatoes & basil. This feat made me think that I can add more plants to my list of responsibility.  I knew I wanted to keep this project contained to my back deck so that I would not have to tromp through the yard to go water a garden. So, a container garden on the back deck it is! Another reason I like this idea is because I can use potting soil. No soil testing, augmenting, tilling, etc. Just pour & plant!

Here it is:

Top from left to right: Dahlia, Basil & Rosemary, Cherry Tomatoes

Bottom from left to right: Bell Peppers & Jalapenos, Cucumbers, Salad Greens & Spinach

This guy is going to tend to the basil & rosemary.

I'm pretty excited to be able to go pick my salad when I want one!

And some pretty tulips that were in the front yard!

Marietta National Cemetery

Last week, we paid a visit to the national cemetery in my town. I have driven by there an infinite amount of times in my life but never stopped to see it. I always wanted to, though. I have been enamored by the arrangement of the grave stones for years. They are all lined up so neatly!

At the top of the hill, a beautiful gazebo covered in wisteria sits. The scent coming off of it was phenomenal.

There are monuments and, of course, a big American flag.

My Little Baby

Well, I guess this is the best place to announce that I'm going to have a little baby! April Fools. Yes, that was lame, but it's April Fool's Day so I felt obligated to fool you. Moving on...

How cute is he?

His name is Junior. He's 5.5 pounds of Yorkshire Terrier who acts like he's about 90 pounds of ferociousness. The boy likes to bark at strangers and squirrels who approach our house. Hilarious! I love the little white tuft of hair on his chest!

Here's his guard dog stance. What kind of dog do you have? What funny things does he/she do?

Play Time!

As a kid, I remember loving to run around in the yard, getting sprayed by the lawn sprinkler. Here at the Forshee house, we take it up one level. We just get out the hose. I mean, why not? It's fun and I get to spray my kid who thinks that's fun and not a way to get out my frustration! **Evil laugh**

We more or less got to skip winter this year and for that I am grateful. The past two winters have been too cold for me. All of you northern people, quit laughing at me! Yes, all of our winters are mild by comparison, but I am  not built to withstand anything below about 40F. I don't do snow. I don't do coats. I barely do tolerate shoes that require socks.

It's still a tad cold to be outside playing in the water for me, but I guess kids don't care! I never did!

New Thank You Postcards

I recently taught myself how to use Adobe Illustrator in order to make the pattern pieces for my second sewing pattern, the Coupon File Organizer Clutch. Then, I designed some new thank you cards that are now included with every order from my shop! I am very excited about them! I even made my own QR code (see it there on the bottom right?)!