I loved my first go at this pattern, so of course I knew another top would be in my near future! And once I saw this awesome fabric, I had to get some to use for it. It's Just Dandy Blue Jay Floral Crosshatch-by Robert Kauffman, and I got it from my fabulous sponsor, Ribbon Retreat. Seriously, love this fabric. I left off the tie this time, … [Read more...]
The Lulu dress
August 29, 2011 By 15 Comments
So, getting Sadie to take some pictures in this dress was like pulling teeth. She is well aware that; A. She get candy when we take pictures. B. She does this ALL the time, and I have no patience for high maintenance models. ;) and C. She gets CANDY when we take pictures. Hellooo? don't kids live and breath for sugar? So that's why I'm posting … [Read more...]
Go! Baby AccuQuilt cutter giveaway
August 26, 2011 By 592 Comments
****This giveaway is now closed****See the winner below! So you've probably seen some of the cool things this little cutter can do, right? You've seen my quick flower onesies... ...and even quicker hair clips.... ...and my little ladybug softie. Also, for the love of all that's crafty, please check out what … [Read more...]
Mary Poppins hat+spray paint storage tip
August 25, 2011 By 9 Comments
So I found the perfect black straw hat thrifting ($3), and could NOT pass it up! I mean, it's the spitting image of Mary Poppins hat, right? I knew it would be perfect for a party prop. All that remained was to add some cherries and daisies. Easy peasy, right? Only my craft store had no berries large enough, or red enough.Woe is me!My life is so … [Read more...]
prize ribbon tutorial
August 24, 2011 By 7 Comments
Here's how I made some simple prize ribbons for the pony race winners at last week's Mary Poppins party! You'll need: crepe paper streamers hot glue gun cardboard pin backs ribbon lighter or fray check to seal ends labels I cut out circles from my cardboard, nothing fancy...I used something hanging around my craft room-spool of thread or … [Read more...]
DIY cake plate
August 23, 2011 By 17 Comments
So I almost didn't take pictures for this tutorial, since it's pretty straight forward and has been done many times....but what the hay? why not.It's pretty and easy and they are oh so addicting to make! I think I made seven for Sadie's Mary Poppins party, and they only cost about $30 total in materials...that's much less than even ONE nice cake … [Read more...]
It’s a Jolly Holiday party!
August 22, 2011 By 42 Comments
Well, the Mary Poppins party has come and gone. It was a huge success, Sadie had a blast and the weather was perfect. We all had a Jolly Holiday indeed! Warning: this post is exceedingly long. Let's start out with the games we played! My long suffering hubby hauled these pavers and wood planks from our house and my sis and I created this … [Read more...]
Ooh Baby Designs! infinity scarf giveaway
August 19, 2011 By 109 Comments
***This giveaway is now closed*** I've got a fun giveaway for you today! Stephanie from Ooh Baby Designs! makes some adorable Infiniti scarves. These scarves are super cool, cause you can wear them in different ways! Knotted... Wrapped around your neck a few times when it's chilly... Loose around your shoulders.... Pretty nifty, … [Read more...]
Jolly Holiday dress+cummerbund tutorial
August 18, 2011 By 35 Comments
So, here it is! The Jolly Holiday dress that I vowed to make. Actually, it pretty much got made that next day, but then we were waiting for the hat to arrive, and then Sadie didn't feel like modeling/eating candy....blah dee blah. I am super happy with how it turned out! I used this dress as my guide. She looks pretty darn cute in it, I've … [Read more...]
Little Ladybug Softie tutorial
August 17, 2011 By 18 Comments
I made this wee little Ladybug softie for Sadie Charlotte whoever got it first yesterday! Of course, I whipped out my Go! Baby cutter (affiliate link) to cut the sah-weet (and so easy!) circles for the project. I don't know about you, but no matter how hard I try to hand-cut out circles perfectly, it never is meant to be. There's always a … [Read more...]