Author Archives: lifeofmommab

Glass flower

Posted on September 4, 2019

So I have completely fallen in love with glass baubles.  Now when I get lost in the craft store my husband does not know if I’m in the yarn section fingering my way down the isle or in the mosaic … Continue reading →

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AHG Badge Help – Home Decorating #10

Posted on September 2, 2019

What can be more fun than re-decorating your bedroom for a young girl.  While helping my daughter with this badge over the summer this Explorer requirement caught my eye. The requirement gives the option of creating a miniature model or … Continue reading →

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Glass Paw Print

Posted on August 14, 2019

So now that I’m home, I tested my glass skills without the aid of my teacher.

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Badge Help – Photography #26

Posted on August 12, 2019

While earning the Photography merit badge PiPas not only practice their photography skills, they also look at the history of photography.  Requirement 26 has them research two individuals that impacted photography.  While Joseph Nicephore Niepce is created as inventing photography,  … Continue reading →

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How to sew on merit badges

Posted on August 7, 2019

Over the last 8 years I have spent many hours sewing on merit badges.  I went back and looked, Lily has earned over 100 merit badges, 45 service stars and countless fun patches.  I have always used invisible thread on … Continue reading →

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Badge Help – Freedom Seekers #10

Posted on August 5, 2019

Who was John W. Anderson?  A quick Google search provided multiple answers. Commodore John William Anderson was the longest serving captain of the SS United States John W Anderson,  Automotive Hall of Fame member, and prolific inventor. Sheriff John W … Continue reading →

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Glass craft

Posted on August 2, 2019

This summer I had the opportunity to take a glass crafting class.  I have always loved stained glass, and while this is not stained glass, it is a pre-requisite to the stained glass craft that I would love to learn … Continue reading →

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