So. Wanna hear about how I named this top? In my head, I started calling it the Bibby top, since it kind of has a bib shape on it. Then of course I rhymed it with Libby. So it's the Bibby Libby top. Or just the Libby top, since I should probably try to maintain some sense of normalcy and sanity around here. (BWAH!) And yes, I know that the bottom … [Read more...]
wet bag tutorial
September 13, 2011 By 25 Comments
Kind of a weird-sounding name for a bag, huh? Makes me think it should hold water or something. Anyways, these handy little bags are great for diaper bags...(for wet undies that we deal with on the go sometimes) ...also swim bags, or anywhere you need a bag to hold something wet. It's pretty basic. See below for the full tutorial! You … [Read more...]
back in the groove
September 12, 2011 By 13 Comments
Hey, all. How was your weekend? Mine was really fun.I had an awesome weekend with the gals-just hanging out, no schedule or plans. Stayed up LATE every night talking, slept in, played pool and group games, did some puzzles, finished The Hunger Games for the second time in 2 weeks...(4th time total....yes, I am obsessed! and if you haven't read … [Read more...]
see ya!
September 8, 2011 By 23 Comments
Hey all!Soo.....I'm going to be out of town for the next three days for a church women's retreat. Hooray for girl talk, sleeping in (what's that like?), and lots of yummy food. Rory is such an awesome hubby that he's taking time off work so I can go! (thanks, hun!) I've made salsa and smore's cookies for my contribution to the calorie count, and … [Read more...]
zippered pillow cover tutorial
September 7, 2011 By 29 Comments
So....my living room had been in serious need of some color. It's been teal, tan, and brown for awhile...with some green accents...but I've been wanting to shake it up with some more colors. I'm pretty sure no one has been hurt by having too many colors in a pillow. Then again....who knows?well anyways. I found this perfect fabric-Summer Totem Tart … [Read more...]
my new bag
September 6, 2011 By 22 Comments
My good friend Anna came out with another fabulous bag pattern- the Go Anywhere Bag!I'm sure you guys have seen the other amazing versions she and her pattern testers have made. I had to make one for myself, of course. I LOVE Anna's patterns, and this one looked big enough, for me, to get the job done. (I'm somewhat of a Boy Scout when it comes to … [Read more...]
the Penny dress
September 5, 2011 By 63 Comments
Have you seen the movie Secretariat? I watched it the other week, and it was pretty good. Especially the last race! (I may or may not have been bouncing in my seat, cheering him on!) I love me a good horse flick, so I thoroughly enjoyed it. (used to be somewhat obsessed with horses and horse racing when I was younger...and by younger I mean....last … [Read more...]
Guest post for Project Run and Play
September 3, 2011 By 28 Comments
Check out my guest tutorial today over on Project Run and Play! It's the start of Cycle 2, and the first week's theme is Back to School! There are some really adorable outfits over there. Make sure to go vote for your favorite! I was lucky enough to participate in the last round (well, for one week only, lol), and am so excited to do this guest … [Read more...]
My Memories digital scrapbooking software giveaway and coupon code!
September 1, 2011 By 57 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below!*** When My Memories contacted me about trying their digital scrapbooking software, I was like...er...I guess I should scrapbook SOME of Charlotte's baby years, huh? I used to be a big time paper scrapbooker, but then I discovered fabric and sewing...and it was all downhill from there. (more … [Read more...]
embellished cardigan tutorial
August 31, 2011 By 37 Comments
Another project made so much easier with my Go! Baby cutter. Love this thing, seriously. This project couldn't have been simpler, too. I thrifted this really nice silk cardigan and shell awhile ago. I am not really the "shell" wearing type, so I knew I would cut it up to become ruffles or embellishments for the cardi. Then, of course, I … [Read more...]