Kind of a weird-sounding name for a bag, huh? Makes me think it should hold water or something. Anyways, these handy little bags are great for diaper bags...(for wet undies that we deal with on the go sometimes) ...also swim bags, or anywhere you need a bag to hold something wet. It's pretty basic. See below for the full tutorial! You … [Read more...]
zippered pillow cover tutorial
September 7, 2011 By 29 Comments
So....my living room had been in serious need of some color. It's been teal, tan, and brown for awhile...with some green accents...but I've been wanting to shake it up with some more colors. I'm pretty sure no one has been hurt by having too many colors in a pillow. Then again....who knows?well anyways. I found this perfect fabric-Summer Totem Tart … [Read more...]
the Penny dress
September 5, 2011 By 63 Comments
Have you seen the movie Secretariat? I watched it the other week, and it was pretty good. Especially the last race! (I may or may not have been bouncing in my seat, cheering him on!) I love me a good horse flick, so I thoroughly enjoyed it. (used to be somewhat obsessed with horses and horse racing when I was younger...and by younger I mean....last … [Read more...]
Guest post for Project Run and Play
September 3, 2011 By 28 Comments
Check out my guest tutorial today over on Project Run and Play! It's the start of Cycle 2, and the first week's theme is Back to School! There are some really adorable outfits over there. Make sure to go vote for your favorite! I was lucky enough to participate in the last round (well, for one week only, lol), and am so excited to do this guest … [Read more...]
embellished cardigan tutorial
August 31, 2011 By 37 Comments
Another project made so much easier with my Go! Baby cutter. Love this thing, seriously. This project couldn't have been simpler, too. I thrifted this really nice silk cardigan and shell awhile ago. I am not really the "shell" wearing type, so I knew I would cut it up to become ruffles or embellishments for the cardi. Then, of course, I … [Read more...]
The Lulu dress
August 29, 2011 By 15 Comments
So, getting Sadie to take some pictures in this dress was like pulling teeth. She is well aware that; A. She get candy when we take pictures. B. She does this ALL the time, and I have no patience for high maintenance models. ;) and C. She gets CANDY when we take pictures. Hellooo? don't kids live and breath for sugar? So that's why I'm posting … [Read more...]
prize ribbon tutorial
August 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
Here's how I made some simple prize ribbons for the pony race winners at last week's Mary Poppins party! You'll need: crepe paper streamers hot glue gun cardboard pin backs ribbon lighter or fray check to seal ends labels I cut out circles from my cardboard, nothing fancy...I used something hanging around my craft room-spool of thread or … [Read more...]
DIY cake plate
August 23, 2011 By 17 Comments
So I almost didn't take pictures for this tutorial, since it's pretty straight forward and has been done many times....but what the hay? why not.It's pretty and easy and they are oh so addicting to make! I think I made seven for Sadie's Mary Poppins party, and they only cost about $30 total in materials...that's much less than even ONE nice cake … [Read more...]
Jolly Holiday dress+cummerbund tutorial
August 18, 2011 By 35 Comments
So, here it is! The Jolly Holiday dress that I vowed to make. Actually, it pretty much got made that next day, but then we were waiting for the hat to arrive, and then Sadie didn't feel like modeling/eating candy....blah dee blah. I am super happy with how it turned out! I used this dress as my guide. She looks pretty darn cute in it, I've … [Read more...]
Little Ladybug Softie tutorial
August 17, 2011 By 18 Comments
I made this wee little Ladybug softie for Sadie Charlotte whoever got it first yesterday! Of course, I whipped out my Go! Baby cutter (affiliate link) to cut the sah-weet (and so easy!) circles for the project. I don't know about you, but no matter how hard I try to hand-cut out circles perfectly, it never is meant to be. There's always a … [Read more...]