Well, you saw that little bow I made for Charlotte... I whipped up a pattern for ya so you can make a bunch of your own! They would be PERFECT stocking stuffers, just sayin'.... I did them assembly line style which worked great! You'll need: the free pattern wool felt alligator clips (affiliate link) glue (I used hot glue) First, cut … [Read more...]
Nessies and Geraniums and Baprons-OH MY!
I had a baby shower a few weeks ago for an old friend-well she's not old, just...well you know. I've known her forevers. Anyways, she's having her first baby-(a girl!) so I knew I wanted to shower her with homemade goodies. She's got amazing style so I tried to pick fabrics out that were stylin'...haha who knows if I succeeded but I … [Read more...]
fabric triangle headband tutorial-Jo-Ann spring crafts and a coupon
I'm loving the geometric trend that's a-happening right now. Stylish, hip, and easy to re-create? Sold. I was excited when Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores (you may have heard of them...;) invited me to participate in their National Craft Month celebration! ( though really, every month is craft month around here, you feelin' me?) Also, I received … [Read more...]
Project run and play week 4-ballerine de corail
Vote for your favorite look here! I had SO much fun with this week....and so did Sadie! The theme was " Spring Formal Wear"....and after all, what's more fun than dressing up like a princess? A ballerina I guess! She even got to wear a little make up-she was in heaven when I told her that she could. She also relished getting her hair curled. … [Read more...]
Project Run and Play week 3-Modern Marigold
Vote for your favorite look here! "It's all in the details" week was definitely the hardest for me, design-wise...it took awhile to figure out what I wanted to do...after all, the theme "Details" is not much of a guideline. I could pretty much do whatever I wanted! Talk about overwhelming. Finally, with the help of my awesome best friend … [Read more...]
Easy crochet bow tutorial/pattern
First things first...I am no crocheting expert. Far from it! I'm definitely a beginner, so if I can make these little bows, so can you. Basically, get ready for a meellion pictures about how to make these. Cause, dang, aren't they cute? Glue a clip on them and attach it to the nearest kiddo and tada! Instant adorableness and cute-osity. They … [Read more...]
circle felt flower
Hey guys....soo yeah I am not quite off my felt flower kick, lol...I also made some circle flowers, which are just as easy as the layered ones!Cut 6 circles of the same size... Then glue 5 of them into quarters...and glue them on another circle like so. Plop another quartered circle on top and you're finished. Add a clip, pin...you're in … [Read more...]
mini scalloped felt flowers
Another felt flower! These are easy and so cute. I made them by first cutting out flowers with my Go Baby! Rose of Sharon die. I loooove the accuquilt cutter! (affiliate link) I use it so much for felt work! You could cut a flower shape out by hand easily, too. Mine were about 3" wide. Then I started cutting a spiral shape like … [Read more...]
rolled felt flowers
While on my latest felt flower making kick, I also made these easy rolled flowers.Cut a long strip of felt, I prefer wool felt (my strips were about 18" long and 2" wide) then fold over and glue lengthwise...just along the edge. Then cut little slits however wide you like, and end them about 3/8" from the bottom. (notice my awesome new scissors? … [Read more...]
felt flowers-easy layered flower tutorial
Get ready for some felt flowers this week! I had a blast making a bunch the other day and made a few tutorials for them, they're simple stuff, but so quick and fun to make. Today I'll show you how I made these easy layered flowers. First I cut out a bunch of flowers from wool felt, using my Go Baby! Rose of Sharon die. I use my Accuquilt … [Read more...]