just so's you don't think sadie is this perfect child who always poses and smiles... here are some outtakes from this week's photo shoots!either she was just about to sneeze or wanted to show off her diaper to the neighbors. your guess is as good as mine!wondering if she'll get a cracker out of this.uh, sadie, camera's over here. (not that she … [Read more...]
jumper
October 24, 2009 By 8 Comments
continuing clothing for sadie week....with this super cute, super easy little jumper. (do people still call them that? i did when i wore them. in sixth grade.) anyways, i used this tutorial, so easy and quick! of course, the fabric i found in the remnant bin at joann's. most of my fabrics i find there. i had gotten it AGES ago, and tried to make a … [Read more...]
button up mandarin collared shirt
October 23, 2009 By 3 Comments
i hereby dub this week: clothing for sadie week.cause, i've got another dress to show tomorrow. i don't know why, but i'm obsessed this week with making her clothes!anyways...ok, i'm kinda excited about this shirt. no, really excited! i made it from an idea in my head, and with no official "pattern"! (both big deals for me) it's nice to have … [Read more...]
shirt from scratch
October 22, 2009 By 28 Comments
does anyone else feel slightly ill/majorly jealous when you look at the make it and love it blog? ashley makes me weep with craft angst.as in, i want to do EVERYTHING she does.to make myself feel better, every once in a while i do one of her insanely cute, easy projects, and kick myself for not being as cool as her. like this shirt tutorial.i … [Read more...]
poofy fabric flower tutorial
October 21, 2009 By 23 Comments
i thought of this last night before drifting off to bed, and just had to try one out this morning. i love the poofy petal shape on these flowers!2 ways! Click below for more details!ok, you'll need:5 circles of fabric (whatever size you like, mine were 3 1/2 inches in diameter)needle & threadsewing machineironcut out your 5 circles, then cut those … [Read more...]
blanket
October 20, 2009 By 7 Comments
i finally finished this crocheted blanket i've been working on for over 4 years. and by working on, i mean i do a few rows twice a year. and by finished, i mean gave up and made it into a shawl. or very short blanket. i'm just not a fast crochet-er. i do wish i knew how to make hats though.though maybe i should call it good. … [Read more...]
moving on up…
October 18, 2009 By 17 Comments
good bye, little silver car. i will not miss your broken transmission, missing drivers side sun visor, crappy paint job & peeling paint, cigarette burns in the seat (NOT from us!), crummy floors (ok, that one's my fault), window that wouldn't work awhile ago, auto locks that don't work half the time, lack of cruise control, small trunk, and being … [Read more...]
gifts
October 17, 2009 By 4 Comments
here are some recent birthday gifts i've made. if you're interested, that is.first, the cards, i love sewing random scraps onto a card and calling it good. so easy and quick. i made rory's anniversary card a few months ago after i remembered right before bed that i hadn't made one yet. i hopped out of bed, picked a few scraps out, sewed them on, … [Read more...]
tiny backpack
October 16, 2009 By 6 Comments
*well, jarom and stephanie left this morning for utah. (well, as far as i know, they did.) last night we had a great time looking at jarom's mission pictures and also old disneyland trip pics. also just hanging out and chatting. there were some tears in the street. (me and steph) also some manly hugs. (rory and jarom) it will be hard not seeing … [Read more...]
yes, we should’ve gone on tour
October 15, 2009 By 4 Comments
first off: THANK YOU! for all the super nice comments on sadie's fall dress! it makes my heart happy to have such awesome bloggy friends that ooh and ahh over stuff. it's so nice not to have to beg rory to look at my projects.anyways, on to the post...so...since the last time my whole family has been together was...er...four years ago? yep...we had … [Read more...]