Uncommonly Creative

Cone Shaped "Bean"and Circle shaped Oval or "Rock" shaped These little critters my good friend found on Pinterest and I fell so in love I ordered the eyes that day and started making them. I'm only in the early stages of them so stay tuned for more cute pocket critters, soon I plan to fill them with random things to enhance the sensory component but these guys are fiber filled. If anyone is interested in ordering one they are only $5+shipping and I accept color and style requests :)!

We made this before the cube but I think it deserves credit because it was a fun repurposing project that really helped my girls adapt t ok sleeping in their own room without their big sister. At night my twins wake up and want to play sometimes and it was a problem with their big sister so we finally decided to give them their own room. For several weeks heard them up at night terrorizing one another, the way kids do. We even watched them on the video monitor and it was mostly just being silly because they were up and supposed to be sleeping. Caught this one waking up from nap time <3 We have never been a kennel family, we rescued a dog and the new owners we rehomed her with didn't want it. Its big and cumbersome but we realized the kids liked playing with it and even napping in it. So after a good cleaning, some spray paint, and some fun accessories we made it a proper hang out for the littles.  I later expanded the idea to their twin over full bunk bed and cr...

So a little backstory, My twins have autism on two different areas of the spectrum. We have allot of challenges in our household with communication. One if my children speaks secretly and whispers to herself but we know she should talk anyday, one of our daughters is considered non-verbal and is starting to use picture icons to request for things, and my oldest is 5 going on 15 and thinks she knows EVERYTHING... and that she has to voice her opinion to everyone. Its chaos mostly, but this morning my non-verbal little girl, who woke up in the middle of the night and slept with dad on the couch, crawled up the stairs and waited in her room. I went and found her there and asked what she wanted she handed me her shirt to help put it on. She did this by grabbing it with her feet and hoisting it up in the air but still it was a wonderful moment of calm, concise, real communication that she did all on her own. Its only just started happening that she does anything but scream for what she wan...

My most recent crafting venture has been into the world of stuffed animals, and by animals I mean MONSTERS, DEEP SEA CREATURES, MYSTICAL BEINGS, and OTHER MAGICAL WONDERS! Its still in the works but I'm hoping to sell my creations at our local Autism Walk Sat, April 13, 2019 in Chico CA . I am more then open to suggestsuggestions or inspiration for my creepy crazy critters so leave me comments if uou have any! <3 more photos to come.  Patterns by  CholyKnight

This was quite the involved project that started because my children began banging their heads on the ground when they wanted to communicate but couldn't. My husband and I managed to turn 12 wooden dowels and 8 90° PVC joints into a padded room, more or less, so they would be safe from themselves until they calm down.  My husband sanded all the edges to fit snug in the joints. 18 yards of pre-quilted fabric No pattern just kindof made it up as I went. I'll sketch up something to explain it eventually. 8 3/4" PVC joints 90°  I had to order and return two different sets, and search 2 big box supply stores before going to a local hardware store...it pays to do research before shopping! Pre-drill the holes so the wooden dowels dont crack. Initially it was just 4 walls It stayed facing upright for about a week until we decided it was to much a kid jail and to hard on my back to lift them in and out every time. Just no fun for anyone.  ...

These have seen better days but I made this to look like the girls when we were teaching them their facial features, its a little on the creepy side but I was happy it helped them.  Its amazing how much a simple drawing, laminate, and some velcro can accomplish. Even simple directions, I have these all over my house.

I purchased 300ft of fairy led lights to mood light the downstairs of my house and give it an even glow...while its very pretty, wouldn't a lamp be more practical. Well when you have twins that can't communicate and tend to cause trouble theres nowhere thats safe.   Having two different kinds of autism in the home brings our house to a whole new level of needs. Things that I didn't realize we would ever want are suddenly a priority. After spending over $70 on a fabric sensory swing, I figured out it is an expensive endeavour to raise them both and fit the best of their  needs. We do love this swing, my 5 year old uses it the most and its awesome, I want one for myself. :) Being crafty is in my nature and had been part of my life as long as I can remember. I started making things to help my kids and feed my creative outlet so I wouldn't LOOSE MY MIND! O.o It's allot of pressure to be a 'good' mom, all the time. Brings out the stress in people, a...

So here is what its all about,  my family is my life and my everything <3  we have a wonderful dog that will never stop barking at the mail man but is always there when anyone is sad to cheer them up.  My twins help me remember I will never know everything and inspire me to become zen master! They are identical, born on two different days two different ways! Since then they keep up the act of keeping me on my toes and with any luck I can teach them to care for themselves and cope with their autism.  My wonderful husband has been my best friend for years and despite our ins and outs he always puts up with my crazy whims and still loves me for who I am And my first born, the live of my life <3 she turned my life rightside up in a hurry and I wouldn't be the woman I am today without this precious girl.