Hey guys! I'm so excited to be posting today over on Simple Simon & Co. for their series, Skirting the Issue-and what a great cause to be blogging for! (they're encouraging donations of skirts for foster care girls!) Let's give it up for Elizabeth and Liz for organizing this whole thing! (cue applause) I hope you can participate! At least hop … [Read more...]
nursery progress
July 26, 2012 By 14 Comments
I've been having SO much fun redoing the nursery for this newest little one! You might have seen my fabric choices here, and here's a few more sneak peeks at the progress! I am juggling like a bajillion projects right now and I LOVE it! Nothing better than getting creative and crafty...I live for it. :D Here's a little peek at the wall above her … [Read more...]
ombre dresser redo
July 25, 2012 By 16 Comments
I heart ombre. There's just something about all those shades of the same color that is so gorgeous! I already knew I wanted to paint our nursery dresser, which was pretty plain jane white...a walmart special we bought when we were getting ready for Sadie. (aka really cheap aka we were poor) I saw my friend Melanie paint her dresser drawers like … [Read more...]
herringbone baby quilt
July 24, 2012 By 61 Comments
Tada! I present to you: the baby's new quilt. With some help from my Facebook peeps I decided on a herringbone quilt design, and I love how it turned out! I saw the idea here, and there is a pattern for it, but as usual, I thoroughly winged it. I have only followed a quilt pattern....er pretty much never...I'm a rebel what can I say? (the lamest … [Read more...]
Groop Dealz bubble bib necklace giveaway!
July 23, 2012 By 100 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** Hey guys! I know, I usually don't do giveaways on Mondays, but this one is just too awesome! Have you heard of Groop Dealz? They offer fabulous boutique items at a fraction of the price...and there are different deals every day! I am not joking when I say I've bought a ton of stuff from them … [Read more...]
Oilcloth Addict giveaway! (and coupon code)
July 20, 2012 By 466 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** I have an AWEsome giveaway for you guys today! Have you ever sewn with oilcloth before? If you haven't, you've gotta check out the shop Oilcloth Addict! They have SO many oilcloth varieties, patterns and cute designs. (plus tons of laminated cottons!)I love using oilcloth! You probably saw my … [Read more...]
Almond Joy cupcakes
July 20, 2012 By 8 Comments
If you like Almond Joy candy bars then you will hate these cupcakes. NOT. They are life changing...seriously guys. Just trust me on this. Get the recipe here. Everyone will love you forever and ever if you make them .(I got a few wordy love notes from people....a little embarrassing if you ask me, but I appreciated the sentiment ;) ha, … [Read more...]
Up Up and Away! Mobile tutorial and pattern!
July 18, 2012 By 96 Comments
I'm out of anything witty to say today, so here's the tutorial! So first let me show you how I put together this simple wooden mobile hanger. See below for the rest! You'll need: One 2" wooden block 3/8" dowel cut to 9" length...of course you can go longer or shorter if you prefer! 2 of those circle things that screw into wood. (I know, … [Read more...]
Fun in the Sun-silly straw shapes
July 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Hey guys! I'm guest posting at Kiki & Co. today for her Fun in the Sun series-a bunch of fun summer activity ideas! The ideas are so great and I can't wait to see what else is in store! I met Kiki at SNAP and she is so sweet and sincere. She handed out some adorable little prints she had designed, one of which is hanging in my craft room! Sadie … [Read more...]
cross stitch fabric skirt
July 16, 2012 By 15 Comments
So this skirt is just your run of the mill elastic waistband skirt-but the fabric! Guys...you gotta take a closer look....it's made to look like a cross stitch pattern! Fabulous, right? I found this skirt at a thrift store, only it was a teeny bopper size with black elastic at the top...and quite scandalously short even for the shortest of teeny … [Read more...]