Inspired by this skirt from Garnet Hill, I set out to make my own, and saved myself $188 in the process. Whew! It's not an exact replica, and I think I will add more poinsettias to fill it out, but I think it's pretty darn cute, and not bad for $10. Want to make one of your own? Here's what you'll need: 2 yards of white or off white fleece. … [Read more...]
pincushion a go go.
December 2, 2010 By 7 Comments
Sooo...in search of a quick project, I made this little guy the other day, when I was supposed to be working on other things. (of course) I used this tutorial. I did add a piece of plastic (from a Glad container) into the wrist band and sewed into place to protect my wrist from puncture wounds. Although my fingers seem to always be bleeding … [Read more...]
it’s beginning to look alot like Christmas…
December 1, 2010 By 7 Comments
...or at least feel like it! It doesn't really ever LOOK like Christmas where we live in California. Sigh... Anyways...I am getting so excited for this holiday season! I am working on some gifts...(but not too many) Thanks for all your nice comments about my stockings! I had a blast picking fabric and making them. :) I'm also working on a … [Read more...]
stockings!
November 30, 2010 By 39 Comments
I have been so excited to show you the stockings I made for us! I told myself I would make them before Christmas this year....last year. So, I made my deadline, but barely. Oh well! Without further ado...our stockings! I used Anna's tutorial-and love how they turned out! I did cut my accent piece of fabric 1.25" instead of 2 and adjusted it as … [Read more...]
giveaway-vibrant designs bag
November 29, 2010 By 59 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed*** Hey there! Hope you all had a great weekend...I did! It was a whirlwind-lots of family get togethers, and an engagement! My brother and his girlfriend Anna got engaged on Saturday-we couldn't be happier-they are perfect for each other! Aaaaand I have an awesome giveaway for you today! Julie, from Vibrant … [Read more...]
cutest. pilgrims. ever.
November 26, 2010 By 6 Comments
am I right? or am I right. ;) Hope your Thanksgiving was great! (if you're in the states that is, if not, hope your Thursday was great ;) We had a huge crowd and TONS of delicious food to eat! The highlights were the Bunco tournament, food (of course), visiting (although I still didn't get to visit with everyone!), parties in the baby-nursing room … [Read more...]
simple felt bow tutorial
November 24, 2010 By 47 Comments
I whipped out these cute lil bows the other day and took a few pics to show ya...They're pretty self explanatory, but I'll add words anyways. Minimally.Click below for more! you'll need:glue. felt. clip. trim edges with pinking shears if wanted. (If you MUST know, my felt was 4"x2.5" for the big piece, small piece 1"x2.5") smoosh. … [Read more...]
blue shirt for me
November 23, 2010 By 6 Comments
Thanks for all the birthday wishes yesterday! I had a great birthday and got to see the new Harry Potter movie-which was awesome! I loved it...and now the torture of waiting for the last part starts....grr... so here's something I made awhile ago for myself.......I know-shocker! Not something for the kiddos. I've been wanting to try out this … [Read more...]
twenty six
November 22, 2010 By 40 Comments
Happy Birthday to me! One year older and wiser (?)...I won't say anything about how old I'm getting, cause I tend to get a lot of flack whenever I do that. So I guess I'm not that old...but the other side of 25 feels weird. In honor of my birthday, here are a few things I'm loving right now, just for fun! ;) The start of our family … [Read more...]
want some scraps?
November 19, 2010 By 19 Comments
First TWO people to comment get 'em! (US only, sorry) They are gallon size bags, just so's you know. aaaaand.....GO! Now come back and look at these cute turkey sandwiches I made for the kiddos at a play date I hosted today. I took the general idea (found on many blogs online) and used what I had on hand to make some wee birds. The kids … [Read more...]