Tie What? Tie Dye T-Shirts

My very good friend Ann, who also is my co-worker and afterschool sitter, gave me the idea to dye shirts. She did this with her 4 children and they all came out awesome. The kiddos were so excited to get started that they could hardly stop long enough to smile for the camera. It's very easy and doesn't take anytime. Well, except the rubber banding of the shirts did. You start with plain white T-Shirts

We used RIT coloring that was bought at our local Arts and Crafts store to make the orange. You can do it in your sink, however it will leave a nice tint of of orange residue, or in a bucket. The less water, the more color you will see.

Submerge the shirt completely in the water. The drections say 30 seconds, we did a full minute. Rinse with warm water until all the color rinses out then turn to cool. Unwrap all rubber bands and this is what you should see......

TA DA!!! We had alot of fun. Once this was finished, we let the shirts dry overnight and completed with Halloween fabric stamps in each of the tie dyed circles.

Fall

Fall is definitely here!! We have closed our windows and have introduced the heat in the house. Coughing and runny noses have roared their ugly faces. Shopping for new warm clothes, in all sized, has begun. Chilly mornings and some warmer afternoons have arrived. The leaves are changing, the trees are becoming bare, and the driveway has become a colorful canvas that you hate to have to drive over. Next weekend, the kids will be making their own wreaths for our doors with all of the beautiful fall colors. That is what makes living in the mountains so special. As my Aunt Dorothy puts it, "Looking at these mountains this time of year looks like someone has gone through and sponge painted". It's just gorgeous!!!

Finally, the Worley's have gone LIVE!!

So, after a month of my blogspot being active I am posting my first blog right now. Enjoy!!!