Alright! Here's part one of the Lucky dress sew-along!See more after the jump!You'll need:main fabric (1 yard did it for my 2.5 year old)lining fabric (I used some muslin-1 yd) contrast fabric (3/4 yd for me)single fold bias tape 1/2" widematching threadpaper for pattern (dress or shirt to trace)buttons (metal ones to cover or regular)So first … [Read more...]
family tree wall art
March 25, 2011 By 28 Comments
tada! this was my project on One Month to Win It this week! Sorry the pics weren't fantastical...we've had nothing but cloudiness and rain here so I did my best. I loove how this project turned out! and this project won this week! (barely)...I couldn't believe that! wow! thanks everybody! So, when I first heard the theme this week would be … [Read more...]
Pocket Full of Posies giveaway
March 25, 2011 By 61 Comments
***this giveaway is now closed****Hey there peeps! I've got a fun giveaway for you today! Ever feel stressed out with your meal planning? Oh, never, you say? (liar)Well, if you're like me, meal planning can take a lot of work and effort. The girls over at Pocket Full of Posies have done the work for you. Isn't that nice of them? In their … [Read more...]
Chrysathemum top
March 24, 2011 By 67 Comments
Or, Dahlia top...or whatever those big flowers are called. I'm no gardener! I can barely keep our house plants alive. Anywho...I made this cute top after having it saved to my flickr favorites since forEVER. I basically copied this adorable top, only added some little puffy cap sleeves. This little miss is turning into quite the model. She works … [Read more...]
lucky dress supply list
March 23, 2011 By 5 Comments
Hey guys! Just a quick post about the Lucky Dress sew-along! I'm going to be posting the first two parts on Saturday, so look for those! Here's a supply list!You'll need:main fabric (1 yard did it for my 2.5 year old)lining fabric (I used some muslin-1 yd) contrast fabric (3/4 yd for me)1 package single fold bias tape 1/2"matching threadpaper for … [Read more...]
under the shelf jar storage tutorial
March 23, 2011 By 53 Comments
So here are all the deets on that under the shelf jar thingies I teased you about the other day.It's storage! For practically free! Here's the scoop:You'll need:baby food jarsnuts and bolts (my bolts were 1/4" wide by 1" long)spray paint (optional)drill and bithandy hubby or lots o' courage. So I measured and marked on my shelf where I wanted my … [Read more...]
ric rac dress tutorial
March 22, 2011 By 24 Comments
Here's how I transformed the Rachel wrap pattern into this retro ric rac dress! You'll need: fabric (I used about 1.5 yards for my 2 year old, with leftovers. You need a lot of yardage for the pleats) ric rac (I used under 2 yards) buttons 1/4" elastic (or smaller, I used a scrap) thread Rachel wrap pattern Printable version of this … [Read more...]
ric rac dress for Charlotte
March 21, 2011 By 36 Comments
Well, I had some of that lovely fabric leftover from Sadie's dress, so of course I had to make a little matchy-matchy dress for little sis Charlotte! I made it slightly similar (the sleeves and buttons) but a different style at least. It's basically a Charlotte dress with a Circle skirt attached. Pretty straight-forward! The headband is a tee … [Read more...]
the Lucky dress
March 19, 2011 By 35 Comments
Did you all guess that this was my project over on One Month to Win It this last week? Sadie's hair is a bit recognizable I guess. lol!Wish me more luck for this next week-the competition dropped down to 6-and 3 will be voted off next week-yikes! I still need to get some pics of my project too, and it's cloudy and rainy here. Grrr. oh well!I loved … [Read more...]
a new robot pal and giveaway!
March 18, 2011 By 98 Comments
Hello everyone!Meet Mommy the Robot. (that's what Sadie named her....she seems to think I am a robot...lol) Isn't she cute? So stylin' with her cute mary janes and coordinating limbs. Say, would you like to be able to make a robot just like her? Cause you're in luck. ;) Chris from Pickup Some Creativity created the pattern that I used for … [Read more...]