So you might have heard about Google Reader going kaput. Not cool, but we all have to roll with it now since it's going bye bye come July. er...like next week. I'm such a procrastinator! So if you follow my blog using Google Reader, make sure that you subscribe another way so that you don't miss any of the fun stuff going on over here! Aka … [Read more...]
Rosy in Ruffles Sundress tutorial-for Melly sews….with a free pattern!
June 26, 2013 By 42 Comments
I'm pretty darn excited about how this sundress turned out! And on Miss Ava...man alive I want to gobble her up, she's so darn cute. There's just something about baby sized clothing lately...I just can't get enough! Maybe it's that she can sit up now and it's so much more fun to take pics of her. Anywho...I'm psyched to be posting today for Melly … [Read more...]
Ruffle top
June 24, 2013 By 19 Comments
Finally getting around to posting one of the muslins I made for Project Run and Play-this one for the week 3 look. Definitely turned out wearable, though I changed the sleeves and left out the gathered waist for the final top. She loves it nonetheless! I don't have a tutorial for this, but thought I'd share anyways! I have lots of fun stuff coming … [Read more...]
Vivienne Rose Fabric $50 giveaway!
June 21, 2013 By 281 Comments
Hey guys! I've got a great giveaway for you today from one of my sponsors, Vivienne Rose Fabrics! They are a fantastic up and coming fabric shop with some adorable prints, some of which I haven't seen before! I'm particularly feeling the aquas and pinks today, apparently! Here are some of my faves! I love the map fabric...seriously drooling over … [Read more...]
bento lunches week 6
June 19, 2013 By 11 Comments
Do you remember when I did bentos for awhile? (I don't do them as often, basically only when we go to the park or playdate...come kindergarten in August though.....) Well, this is a post I had prepared and then lost to the netherworlds of my drafted post page...haha! ANywho, I thought I'd put it up anyways since it's fun, and I have lots of stuff … [Read more...]
currently….or happenings of late.
June 17, 2013 By 16 Comments
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen some of these pics already. If you don't...what the heck are you waiting for? :D My username is: craftinessisnotoptional. So I've been trying to finish up the girls room...a new dresser (from Ikea, painted by me) and a new rug (from Urban Outfitters) helps brighten up the room! Now if I could … [Read more...]
charlotte’s dinosaur birthday party
June 14, 2013 By 48 Comments
After last years parties, I really did cut back this year on the girls parties. If you don't believe me, check out those links. ;) I have a tendency to go way overboard with parties...lol! I get it from my mom. Thanks, mama. Anyways, it felt great to be more low key this year and also, we just did a small friends and moms playdate style party...so … [Read more...]
When we were young striped dress
June 12, 2013 By 32 Comments
When I first opened the email from Suz of Sew Pony about her "When We Were Young" series, I knew I HAD to do it....it sounded like a blast! I loved the challenge to re-create an outfit that you yourself wore when you were...well, young! My mom loved to sew for us kids. Basically if the internet would have existed back then she would have … [Read more...]
slouchy cardigan tutorial
June 10, 2013 By 30 Comments
Soooooo. here's that tutorial I promised you from way back when. I made my first version for Project Run and Play, but this one is a simplified cardi with no tie or pockets. (though those are easy to add!) I love the grandpa style cardi on kids-and it's so easy to make you'll want to whip up one in every color knit you have! These are great for … [Read more...]
southern fabric giveaway
June 7, 2013 By 22 Comments
Hey ho bloggy neighbors! I've got a great fabric giveaway for you today from my sponsor, Southern Fabric!They have tons of fantastic fabric in their shop. Make sure to check out the stuff in their new arrivals section for the latest and greatest! They also have tons of cute patterns, love the one stop shop feel of their site! They have a great … [Read more...]