...a little obsessed with the Afterlight app-the shapes are so fun! Also obsessed with carving stamps and stamping my own fabric! Here's a little sneak peek at some projects I did this week....Also....sheesh. That Charlotte is such a character. This picture melts my heart. That is all. ...working on procrastinating Sadie's Easter dress. I finished … [Read more...]
new desk shelf/removable wallpaper awesomeness
March 21, 2013 By 6 Comments
I am so excited to share with you this new little shelf my dad helped me build the other week! I designed it to fit along the back of my computer desk and it's proven to be great for storing those crafty tools you always need nearby. (and the chocolate chips...I can never work without those!) It's constructed really simply-just some boards cut to … [Read more...]
orange polka dot Carousel top
March 19, 2013 By 6 Comments
I'm psyched to be part of the Pattern Anthology tour! Have you heard about Kate, Shauna, Melissa, and Andrea's adorable collection yet? It's a great mix of girl and boy patterns-very wearable and really stylish! Their collection of 8 patterns will be for sale from March 11-24 only, and only through patternanthology.com. You can choose to buy all 8 … [Read more...]
destash!
March 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Just wanted to let you know about a big Destash Bash going on right now with other sewing bloggers! I've got some bundles listed in my shop-but hurry! They're going fast-though I'm planning on adding more this afternoon, so keep checking back!Also make sure to take a look at the Destash Bash Facebook album for pic of all the listings together! :) … [Read more...]
Charlotte’s Easter dress-yellow with a side of bow
March 18, 2013 By 26 Comments
So here's the first of the girls' Easter dresses this year. Cross your fingers that I will be able to finish the others. (I only have Sadie's left, woohoo!) That's one of the downsides to having all girls....no easy bow tie for the boy on holidays. (maybe next kid will be a boy!? we're having one more....let's all wish and hope and pray!) Anyways, … [Read more...]
Southern Fabric $40 giveaway!
March 15, 2013 By 25 Comments
Hey guys! I have a fabulous giveaway for you today, from Southern Fabric! They have a huge collection of designer prints on their site-and lots of bundles and pre-cuts too, for you quilters. Not to mention patterns! Lots of patterns. Pretty much a sewist's dream shop. They are really friendly and nice to work with, and their shipping is quick! … [Read more...]
currently….
March 13, 2013 By 21 Comments
So I decided to bring back my daily life series-I call it "currently.."..and then I blather on about inane things that are going on in our lives. Should be fun! (catch me on Instagram for more: username craftinessisnotoptional) Here we go... Currently.... ...busting with pride over Sadie's sleeve pattern she handed me the … [Read more...]
More CRE8TIME projects-glitter sewing art and hanging fabric storage
March 13, 2013 By 10 Comments
More Michaels CRE8TIME projects for my craft room! I wanted some cute and easy decorations to match my newly organized room, so I picked up some foam boards, some Silhouette double sided sticker paper, glitter, and some command hook velcro hangers and turned them into some easy sewing art! I hung these in the little nook right inside the door, … [Read more...]
CRE8TIME to craft-free printable and custom washi tape drawers
March 11, 2013 By 10 Comments
Download the free printable above here! I'm so excited to share another fun push to get creative from Michaels stores! It's called CRE8TIME, and it's geared towards making time in our lives to be creative! I'll be honest, I don't have to try very hard to craft or sew each day (which is what Michaels is challenging you to do-at least 8 hours a … [Read more...]
Dachshund and pom pom skirt for Calling All Kids
March 8, 2013 By 13 Comments
Make sure to hop over to Alida Makes today for her new series-and see the boyish print I turned into a cute skirt for Miss C! I love it, she loves it...hopefully you love it too! … [Read more...]