I kicked off Kids Clothes Week a little early and finished up this top on Sunday...then the leggings today! I had just enough left from making this top (from Girl Charlee: use the code Crafty10 for 10% off your purchase) to sew up the capri-length leggings. I used the Go To Leggings pattern (affiliate link) and I love it! The fit is just about … [Read more...]
project run and play recap
April 22, 2013 By 27 Comments
Didja hear? I won Spring Formal Wear Week! Cue jaw to drop...wow...can't believe it! :)Well, it's over. Project Run and Play All-Stars was SO much fun. I had a blast-you know me and a good theme....so I was in heaven! Not to say I didn't feel the stress of competition and deadlines (definitely did!), but it was so fun to be pushed creatively, … [Read more...]
Project run and play week 4-ballerine de corail
April 19, 2013 By 55 Comments
Vote for your favorite look here! I had SO much fun with this week....and so did Sadie! The theme was " Spring Formal Wear"....and after all, what's more fun than dressing up like a princess? A ballerina I guess! She even got to wear a little make up-she was in heaven when I told her that she could. She also relished getting her hair curled. … [Read more...]
bandanas to catch the drool
April 18, 2013 By 15 Comments
So. This kid, Ava. She is constantly....and I mean CONstantly, drooling. My other girls, sure they drooled when they were about to get teeth, and maybe Ava is-but she is always chewing on her hands, too...which just makes it worse! We were going through our bibs way too quickly, and they were not nearly thick enough to keep her dry. Enter: the … [Read more...]
Lots of Buttons review and giveaway
April 16, 2013 By 25 Comments
Have you all heard of Lots of Buttons? It's a fantastic site, with hundreds of....you guessed it! Buttons. Ohhh my gosh, you guys. You will die-they have SO many amazing buttons to choose from. Great prices, too! I had such a hard time choosing....but I wanted to add to my orange and purple stash...and I cannot keep away from the aqua even if I … [Read more...]
RE-LOVE your stuff: stenciled dresser drawers
April 15, 2013 By 16 Comments
First off-wow! I won the details week of Project Run and Play! I am so honored and flattered! The other outfits have been soo amazing, I'm just excited to be up there with them. Thanks for voting! Here it is! My other stencil project that worked out better. Although I reeeally need to learn how to place stencils better...there's a few places that … [Read more...]
currently….
April 14, 2013 By 27 Comments
...playing around with the backdrop for week 4 of Project Run and Play. Charlotte was having a blast posing for me! Dress tutorial here. She is such a ham! Sadie and I had the photo shoot today, and it went great...I am in love with week 4 look and can't wait to show you.... ...we're having a blast watching this girl learn new things...like the … [Read more...]
Project Run and Play week 3-Modern Marigold
April 12, 2013 By 68 Comments
Vote for your favorite look here! "It's all in the details" week was definitely the hardest for me, design-wise...it took awhile to figure out what I wanted to do...after all, the theme "Details" is not much of a guideline. I could pretty much do whatever I wanted! Talk about overwhelming. Finally, with the help of my awesome best friend … [Read more...]
Re-Love your old stuff-bulletin board makeover
April 10, 2013 By 5 Comments
I am excited today to share with you a project I did for the Michaels RE-Love Blogger Challenge! Many of us have old items around our home that are a little worn or outdated....and of course, most of you know that with a little creativity (paint, glue, bling, etc.) you can take that old item and turn into something you love again. Not to … [Read more...]
Ava’s Geranium Easter dress
April 8, 2013 By 26 Comments
Did you hear? I was excited to hear my chevron look won last week on Project Run and Play! I'm stoked! Thanks for your votes! Now to go finish up the pics for week 3 and my look for week 4...wish me luck.... So.....last but not least, Ava's Easter dress! I kept it simple-just and adding a little detail on the front bodice-a faux pleat feature … [Read more...]