1. The Coraline dress 2. Elephant dress 3. Newborn pics of Ava 4. Sweet & Sassy dress 5. Christmas cookies 6. Last minute skirt 7. Sadie's under the sea party cake 8. Bentos galore! 9. Teal bow leggings 10. Hot air balloon mobile 11. Felt Dahlia pin 12. Blue ice cream shirt 13. Pretty peasant blouse 14. Striped shirt 15. Nursery projects galore! … [Read more...]
chalkboard countdown sign
December 28, 2012 By 12 Comments
My family started doing gifts differently a few years ago...instead of getting everyone a gift (which can get crazy when you have 8 kids, 2 parents, 4 spouses, and now 5 grandkids)....we do drawings. A main big gift, and then you can choose whether or not to put your name into the other drawings. Gag gift (one of my faves!), foodie gift, media … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas…..card idea!
December 24, 2012 By 10 Comments
(our Christmas card this year, from Shutterfly) Just wanted to pop in before the holidays and wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Happy New Year! Also to share a fun idea for your Christmas cards, make sure you hang on to them this year.... I saw this idea awhile back of punching holes in the Christmas cards you get in the mail, then … [Read more...]
"mistletoes" nail polish gift idea
December 21, 2012 By 6 Comments
If you're looking for a fun last minute gift idea for your girlfriends, sisters, moms, etc...try this idea! (almost everyone likes nail polish, right?) I bought a variety of nice nail polish colors then made these tags and tied them on. I of course let them choose which one they wanted...well, until there was only one left and then she was stuck … [Read more...]
last minute skirt
December 20, 2012 By 18 Comments
The other day I just needed a quick easy project that could be finished up asap. Have you guys been feeling the holiday crunch too? Time is running out! So instead of tackling my to do list, I did the immature thing and ignored it to make this little skirt. (I do that a lot...tell me I'm not alone!)I used this adorable fabric from my sponsor … [Read more...]
Christmas cookie box (and recipes!)
December 18, 2012 By 40 Comments
I spent last week baking my little heart out. I love baking. Not the dishes so much, but they don't go away no matter how hard I try to ignore them, so I guess they come with the territory. It's so relaxing for me, and luckily the girls love to "help". Until they get bored and go make messes and change clothes a million times per day. (Sadie, … [Read more...]
quick iphone case and some headbands
December 14, 2012 By 15 Comments
I wanted to make something to thank my friend Rachelle for the pictures she took of Ava, so I sewed up a fun case for her phone-I'm pretty sure she likes mustard yellow so hopefully it's a hit. (who doesn't like mustard yellow, right? if you don't...you are dead to me. just kidding. or am I...) I used this great tutorial and pattern and whipped a … [Read more...]
bento lunches week 5
December 11, 2012 By 7 Comments
I haven't forgotten about these bento posts-they've just slowed down a bit since having Ava. I still make them-they are just kind of the same most days. These are from before I had her aka when I had more time on my hands. ;) So here's a fun animal-themed bento! The girls love them and they're fun to make (especially with the matching picks … [Read more...]
Sadie’s book dress
December 10, 2012 By 31 Comments
I got the right color of thread! woohoo! Hey, that was quite the feat for a gal 2 days from her due date. Hitting up the fabric store with two slightly rambunctious young girls is a feat worth receiving a medal for. Am I right? (I am) Anyways-this being the third time I've sewn up this pattern (yes I'm slightly obsessed with it!), it came … [Read more...]