OK, how cute are these little kiwi slices? Cute, and easy to make.Click below for more! Here's how I did them: You'll need:green felt white felt (i used a wool blend, but the craft stuff works just fine too) matching green embroidery threadwhite and black embroidery threadsmall amount of poly fil needle First make your circles, one large green … [Read more...]
broccoli tutorial
July 6, 2010 By 5 Comments
Sadie's not a fan of broccoli in real life...but she does love playing with her felt version. What is up with that? lol. What a strange cookie. ANyways...here's how I made mine: (+cauliflower) Click below for more! You'll need: green and white felt matching thread bit of poly fil This is ridiculously easy...but bear with me … [Read more...]
tortilla chips
July 5, 2010 By 17 Comments
Since sewing, etc., is a little farther down the priority pole right now, I've been getting my crafty jollies by making more felt food! They're (usually) quick projects that I can start and stop easily.Enter these adorable tortilla chips. (and bag!) I cut strips of off-white felt 2 inches wide by however long the piece was, and then used my rotary … [Read more...]
July 4, 2010 By 5 Comments
Happy Fourth of July!...from Sadie, crybaby Charlotte, and Rory's arm.(oh, and me too) … [Read more...]
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thrifty
July 2, 2010 By 4 Comments
My (small) haul from this morning's thrift store 50% off sale. I did find some fun pillowcases and a few books, including another Disney book. (I love those!) That wooden thing I got for Sadie's kitchen...I'm thinking I may try and make it her spice rack? Anyways...for $8, not too bad.In other news, our family has all been dealing with a cold this … [Read more...]
quick long sleeved refashion
July 1, 2010 By 13 Comments
So this shirt used to be plain and had long sleeves. Long sleeves are not a good look for me most of the time. Short, short cap sleeves are also a no. This shirt was $3 on clearance though, and I had it in mind for a refashion, so rules are meant to be broken sometimes!So in the great sleeve length debate, in the middle there is that sweet … [Read more...]
Nature’s Heirloom Guest Post!
June 30, 2010 By 42 Comments
I hope you're enjoying these guests bloggers as much as I am! It's nice to sit back for a little while and let someone else be creative! Although, I have to admit, I have done a little crafting in between feedings, diapers, and snack time. ;) It's in my blood! Can't help it. My awesome bloggy friend Nikki, from Nature's Heirloom, put together this … [Read more...]
cinderella dress
June 29, 2010 By 17 Comments
sooo....I've been wanting to make Sadie a Cinderella dress-up dress for the longest time, but my first attempt was pretty pathetic, so I scrapped that one and tried again! I got some bridal satin and blue fabric in the remnant bin at Joann's, so this dress cost about $5 to make. nice, right? :D I ended up drafting my own pattern for this dress. I … [Read more...]
Noodlehead Guest Post!
June 28, 2010 By 2 Comments
This guest poster hardly needs introducing! Anna from Noodlehead is always an inspiration, and is super sweet to boot! I just adore this car pillow! Sadie may need a girly one! Here's Anna!Hi Everyone! I'm excited to be visiting here at Craftiness is Not Optional while Jess is supposed to be getting some extra rest and special time with her … [Read more...]
some Charlotte yumminess
June 26, 2010 By 11 Comments
I just can't get enough of this face!Happy Saturday! … [Read more...]