I hosted another valentine exchange party this past week, and I think it was even better than last year!The kids had a blast playing with each other, passing out their cute little valentines, and of course, stuffing their faces with as many goodies as possible....and the mommas had a blast chatting...it's what we do best. I made a tiny garland … [Read more...]
Lily Bella Fabrics giveaway!
February 10, 2012 By 389 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!**** I've got a great giveaway for you today! That is, if you love fabric, and if you're anything like me, you're nodding your head while grinning giddily right now. :}Lily Bella Fabrics has been a sponsor for a long time, and I just love working with them! Their new site is downright gorgeous … [Read more...]
puzzle valentines
February 9, 2012 By 13 Comments
I spotted these adorable Valentine puzzles at Wally World aka Walmart ($2 for 6) and decided to grab some and make some last minute additions to pass out at our exchange party! After all, both girls need to hand out different valentines, right? (you all say: "right, Jess! More is always better!") So I made some (very rudimentary) labels … [Read more...]
outfit a day
February 8, 2012 By 17 Comments
What's this absurdity? A different background? Whaaa?Blame it on my neighbor who was doing yard work in her front yard...I wasn't about to start posing in front of her. Awkward! So we found a little corner in our backyard that wasn't too ugly. (though it's pretty ugly) Someday it will be finished and look nice! (ditto on my posing. haha!) My … [Read more...]
adding pockets to a skirt or dress
February 7, 2012 By 23 Comments
Adding pockets to a skirt or dress is soo easy. Having them there for stashing extra binkies, gum, or ahem, bribes for the kiddos certainly doesn't hurt, eh? I made up a little free pattern for you to download-just a basic pocket-in women's and kiddo size. You can obviously make them larger or smaller to fit your ginormous or tiny hands.First … [Read more...]
stuffed animal sleeping bag
February 6, 2012 By 24 Comments
A little gift for a my friend Jessie's daughter's birthday-one of these super cute stuffed animal sleeping bags...seen here. I was a rebel and didn't use the pattern though, just figured it out. It was very easy to make and ended up being so cute! My first one, not so much. :} Sadie appreciated it though! It just wasn't up to snuff. One tip: fill … [Read more...]
L-O-V-E tee, and easy tiered skirt-tutorial
February 3, 2012 By 46 Comments
There's nothing sweeter than some adorably squishy girls dressed in pink, is there? I just LOVE (yes I went there) how these love tees came out, too. They are based on the sculpture, and I just traced a picture of it and used that to make my appliques. Can't wait for our Valentine's Day party to whip these cuties out! (oh, and the outfits … [Read more...]
paperclip fun!
February 2, 2012 By 14 Comments
You may have seen these adorable paperclip bookmarks floating around Pinterest lately-that's where I found them, at least! They are found on this adorable blog (one of my new favorites!), with full instructions for both the hearts and bows. We're making the heart bookmarks at our Relief Society meeting tonight, which should be quick and easy!I'm in … [Read more...]
another easy necklace
February 1, 2012 By 9 Comments
fabric from the Fat Quarter shop-isn't it adorable? So instead of curling up in the corner and Pinteresting snoozing the day away, I actually got something done yesterday! Granted, it was just this little necklace which wasn't hard to make, but still. After the couple of sick, fever-filled days we've had, this was worth shouting from the … [Read more...]
recent crafties-aka nothing else to post about and a coupon code!
January 31, 2012 By 8 Comments
We're still feeling pretty yucky around here so posting might be light for a bit. Sorry...but to make up for it, here's a way old post I wrote and never put up! Don't you feel special now? I've attended two crafty events recently (ok, like in November)-with organized crafts and teachers-they were both SO much fun. They are put on by our church, … [Read more...]