Hey guys! I'm so excited to be posting today over on Simple Simon & Co. for their series, Skirting the Issue-and what a great cause to be blogging for! (they're encouraging donations of skirts for foster care girls!) Let's give it up for Elizabeth and Liz for organizing this whole thing! (cue applause) I hope you can participate! At least hop … [Read more...]
Up Up and Away! Mobile tutorial and pattern!
July 18, 2012 By 96 Comments
I'm out of anything witty to say today, so here's the tutorial! So first let me show you how I put together this simple wooden mobile hanger. See below for the rest! You'll need: One 2" wooden block 3/8" dowel cut to 9" length...of course you can go longer or shorter if you prefer! 2 of those circle things that screw into wood. (I know, … [Read more...]
fitted oilcloth tablecover tutorial
July 13, 2012 By 37 Comments
So I have this table. Isn't it awesome? Kid sized, and big enough for sisters or friends to share. My dad made it for my younger siblings a long time ago, and recently I "borrowed" it for a party and "forgot" to return it. Just kidding, my dad said I should just keep it at our house after the party and I just kept nodding and smiling, knowing the … [Read more...]
paint chip matching game tutorial
July 10, 2012 By 19 Comments
Hey guys! Head over to Crafting in my Closet today for the quick how to for this super easy and fun to play with clothespin and paint chip game! I've known Teresa for a long time (pre-marriage and kids lol those were the days....), so I am soo excited to be on her blog today with a fun (and really really easy) craft to make for your kiddos to keep … [Read more...]
I’m a Sewlebrity?
July 5, 2012 By 9 Comments
I'm so honored and excited to be a part of Rachel's Sewlebrity series over on Family Ever After! I sewed up this color block tee for the Sadester, who almost immediately smeared pink sidewalk chalk dust on the white part. At least I got pics, right? That's what counts in bloggy land. ;) Hop over to her blog to check out the tutorial! Go leave some … [Read more...]
the Posy dress for Ribbon Retreat
June 27, 2012 By 17 Comments
I am so excited to be over on the Ribbon Retreat blog again with another dress tutorial for you guys! What can I say, I'm a sucker for cute dresses, and my girls always seem to be growing up and out of them. ;) Oh, darn, right? So I created this whimsical sundress for summertime-and it'd be great layered with a long sleeve shirt in winter time as … [Read more...]
fleece horseshoe tutorial
June 25, 2012 By 17 Comments
Have a hankering to play some horseshoes that won't put anyone's eye out? I found this idea here, and recreated it from the photo-with my dad and Rory's help. I admit I actually don't know the rules of horseshoes-but I know you're supposed to throw them towards the pole, right? My sis beat me good when we had a preliminary warm up game before the … [Read more...]
Crafterhours skirt week post
May 31, 2012 By 30 Comments
Hey guys! I'm here today with a fun way to embellish a simple skirt-courtesy of Crafterhours' Skirt Week! Have you seen the skirt fun over there yet? Make sure to check it out...there's some great stuff...and get your skirt entered, too! I get to be a judge again this year-it's so hard since there are so many great skirts to choose from!So, I … [Read more...]
Vintage May dress
May 9, 2012 By 34 Comments
Are you excited for all the vintagey goodness on it's way? I am! To kick us off a bit, I made a simple dress using some vintage curtains I got at a swap at church. So they cost me free thirty free. (har har, I know) That hairpiece is a bit ridiculously huge and floppy, I know, but I figured I should go all out for this fun little photo shoot. Which … [Read more...]
the Olivia top
May 2, 2012 By 24 Comments
Tutorial time! Muwahahaaaa! See the tutorial below! You'll need: 3/4-1 yard of fabric thread buttons 1/4" elastic First I created a simple bodice pattern by tracing a tee folded in half. Then I drew a line across right above the bottom of the armhole. Make sure to add notes to add seam allowance to the top of the shirt panel and … [Read more...]