For some reason I cannot quite put my finger on, we are having quite the baby-splosion this August and September around these parts, it's raining babies I tell you. We are pretty lucky to be enjoying so many sweet little bundles of joy all squishy and small, man they are cuties :-) I wonder what happened 9-10 months ago that I, thank goodness, was not a part of? ;-) I … [Read more...]
Children at Play…Fabric GIVEAWAY!!
Did you win the AppleCores Giveaway? Click Here to find out! Happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend! We sure did. Apple orchard fun was had...apple cider was enjoyed...and apples were picked and consumed, especially when dipped in caramel, Mmm yummy in my tummy! So, I was looking through my studio/workspace/whoarewekiddingdiningroom this weekend trying to … [Read more...]
New Dresses in the Shop!
Now that summer is over and I've got two of my littles in school a few hours a week, I thought I should finally get a few more products in my Etsy shop. Unfortunately Etsyland takes a backseat during the summer months and the majority of my orders stay local, thanks local lovelies y'all don't know how blessed I feel by your support of my shop! But right now let's just … [Read more...]
Perfect Party Hair Clips {Tutorial}
I love making hair clips for Penelope and Eloise. Maybe even more so now because Eloise has a nice chunk of hair where there is actually something to grip. Coordinating hair clips, ah gah! You had me at hello. Now getting her to keep them in her hair is another story. Sometimes I do the 'ol trick the baby routine, I take two hair clips, place one in her hair and then … [Read more...]
How to Stiffen Fabric Cut Outs {Tutorial}
Remember my little clothesline dresses and cupcake topper decor seen at Penelope's party here? Wanna know how I was able to get all those cute little dress cut outs from the Children at Play fabric to look so stiff...not floppy like most fabric would be when cut directly out of a piece of yardage? Perfectly perfect for a clothesline full of little fabric … [Read more...]
Children at Play Party Dresses
Today we are throwing a birthday party for Penelope. The theme is all things dress up, perfect for my little girly girl. If you were on Facebook earlier this week then you saw the picture of her in a Hello Kitty pedicure chair that one of our local nail salons actually possesses....so cool and just too cute for words. She had her first full-on pedicure, one of her … [Read more...]
Fun in the Sun(Dress): The Lollipop Dress
We had Ellie's big First birthday bash this weekend...the Vintage Milk and Cookies party was a hit with all, wahooo!! I promise that soon, soon, soon I will get pictures up on the blog :-) But for now, how about I tide you over with my guest post over at iCandy Handmade's Fun in the Sun(dress) series!! :: :: :: I was so excited to be asked to participate in iCandy … [Read more...]
The Sandwich Cozy {A Tutorial}
So, I just wanted to post the fun little Sandwich Cozy tutorial that I did for Scrap Your Stash at Living With Punks a few weeks back. Enjoy!! :: :: :: A few years ago I had a few of these reusable sandwich mats for wrapping up your sandwiches or pretzels and such on picnics but I just majorly disliked the fact that they were made with this plastic-y vinyl type … [Read more...]
Vintage Tie Apron Tutorial {and Pattern}
This cute little girl's Vintage Tie Apron was created thanks in part to my momma. About once a month my momma sends out a big box full of lovely things just for us, isn't she the best...we are so grateful for her (and my dad too of course!) We are truly showered with lots of love...there are yummy treats for all of us, sweet little outfits for each child, a gift card or … [Read more...]
Little Girl’s Crossover Pinafore Pattern {and Tutorial!}
Happy Monday, I hope you all had a great weekend! We are diligently working on finishing up our raised garden beds, I'm so excited we have already picked out some great veggies for our garden this year! Since there were quite a few of you who requested the pattern for Eloise's dress in this post here (and by the way, Hello Blogger what did you do with all the comments? … [Read more...]
A Set of Dresses for My Girls!
This spring I decided that I wanted to participate in Kids Clothes Week Challenge hosted by Elsie Marley. I have been setting aside just 1 hour a day to make a few of the pieces of clothing I wanted to make for my little ones' summer wardrobe. So far I have been able to make both Penelope and Eloise one dress each, hot dog! I made this fun flutter sleeve dress for … [Read more...]
The Everything’s Coming Up Roses Skirt {A Tutorial}
**Hey all! I'm just re-posting this from my stint at Versus and Luvinthemommyhood that I did a few weeks back! Enjoy!** Looking for something romantic and feminine to wear out on the town? Well, the Everything's Coming Up Roses Skirt is the perfect skirt to wear when you want to feel a bit more lady-like and less yoga-pants wearin' momma :-) Funny thing is this … [Read more...]
Easter!…the Reveal.
If you can believe it, I actually completed an Easter outfit for each member of my family just in time for the big day...yippee for getting it all done! I thought I would share the final looks with all of you so you can see that I am not lying ;-) I tried my best to get a few pictures of the girls standing, not running or crawling away, so you could see the lengths and … [Read more...]
Easter Clothing 2011.
This weekend I finally sat my butt down and finished the Easter dresses for Penelope and Eloise and a coordinating Tie shirt for Noah. Finally. This is Penelope's Easter dress. I just love the colors, so bright and spring-y. The fabric is from Art Gallery's Dreaming in French collection. I have to say this line is becoming one of my top three Art Gallery must … [Read more...]
Ric Rac Organization Tutorial and Studio Organization–The Other Cabinet
Bwhahaha! I laugh every time I type or say the word 'studio' for my craft/sewing/work space. I think it makes it seem oh-so-fancy but really it's not. It's just my subtle takeover of our formal dining room that we use twice a year! I was actually planning on taking our 4th bedroom and making it my craft room but then I realized how much I truly can get done during the … [Read more...]
The Double Oven Mitt {A Tutorial}
If you follow me on Facebook you know that I promised to show you the gift that I just finished for one of my sisters. Eeep! I'm so excited cause I think she is going to L-O-V-E it! Don't you just love when you make a gift for someone and you get that "they are soooo going to love this' feeling? I do!! I don't think I've really mentioned my youngest sister to all … [Read more...]
The Retro Pocket Protector
My Dad's birthday is next week and like usual I was racking my brain as to what to give him. He loves reading, lots of reading. He also tends to highlight and write notes as he goes along (maybe this is where my love of writing utensils came from, I sure loved collecting them and tucking them away in all my many pencil boxes when I was a kid) and I vaguely remember that … [Read more...]
Mini Fabric Bolts and Some Studio Organization
This just may be one of my most favorite posts because I find all the pictures in it so pretty and colorful...they just wash away all the stress of breaking up pulling and pinching fights from some cutie pie little ones in my life who shall remain nameless. I have been wanting to show you a peek into my 'studio', the space where I create for a while and now I'm finally … [Read more...]
The Strappy Camera Lens Pouch Tutorial
So, I have been wanting to make a little pouch for my DSLR camera lens for a while now and this past week I finally did it! I was getting so tired of wrapping it in burp cloths and onesies in my diaper bag whenever I took it on our little family adventures we tend to do. I wanted to have something that would protect it a bit, especially keeping that lens cap from getting … [Read more...]
Wondrous Woven Fabrics Giveaway…The Results!
And so we have a winner!! The lucky owner of the beautiful Circa 50 Fat Quarter bundle from Wondrous Woven Fabrics is... #34...Grandma G and she said... I'd make something for my granddaughter... not sure what yet! It's so fun-looking! :: :: :: I cannot wait to hear what you decide to make with them!! I'm sure it will be fabulous :) Please email me with your snail … [Read more...]
Ten Months Later
So guess what folks!?...............I finally have some goods up in my Etsy shop, SmashedPeasNCarrots! Can I get a Yayyy, a Woo Hoo and maybe even a cartwheel or two!! Yeah, it's only taken me ten months. Ten. Whole. Months. Yes, you read that right and no you don't need glasses, or maybe you do, who am I to say really. Let me clarify by saying that when I first … [Read more...]
I Love the Mailman
Yesterday I opened up my mailbox and you know what was inside? These lovelies: A whole pretty stack of fabric! {The Circa 50 Collection by Monaluna for Birch Fabrics} I have been drooling over these fabrics since I first laid my eyes on them, aren't they just Yummy with a capital 'Y'? They are as bold and colorful as I had imagined they'd be! I love the retro … [Read more...]
The 30-minute Summer Frock Tutorial
It's done!! I finally finished up the tutorial for the 30-minute Summer Frock from this post!! Thanks so much for all your sweet words about this cute little dress :) Now, I know it's September but if you are anywhere near my neck of the woods it is still freakin' hot outside! I'm not sure if that cool Fall weather is ever coming. Okay, so does this fabric look … [Read more...]
Sewing Binge and Labels
This weekend I went on a sewing binge. I made myself a simple elastic waist band skirt not unlike the skirt portion ofthis dress. Unfortunately, the dress does not make nursing my babe the easiest of tasks so a skirt is more up my alley these days. I also decided to sew Penelope a few peasant style dresses as I absolutely dig the cute little sleeves and the fact that … [Read more...]
The 30-minute Frock
So, I finally packed up all my maternity clothes (holla!) and stored them away for maybe another year or two or well, who really knows :) Anyways now that my closet full of clothes is all mine again, I was dying to make something for myself to spruce up the 'ol wardrobe. I am seriously contemplating this frock from Grosgrain (BTW, I just love the word 'Frock' don't … [Read more...]
A Boobie Cover
Ahhh, to have a few spare moments just for me...between nursing and changing diapers and playing with the older kidlets...I just LOVE me some "ME" time!!! I know it's a bit weird but I have to admit that I relish the time I get to craft, sew, clean dishes, do the laundry and pick up the house. It's a definite stress reducer for me. There is just something calming to me in … [Read more...]
Glazed Fabric Button Ring Tutorial
Alright folks, here is a super fun and mind you extremely easy piece of jewelry to make if you are a little scared of making jewelry like I am. A fabric button ring that can be customized with your favorite fabric scraps to match that perfect outfit or loved one! The best part is that it has a thick coat of glaze on the top so the fabric won't get all wet and wonky after … [Read more...]
Clothesline Wreath Tutorial
So, this weekend I realized that I needed to come up with some new decor for my front door as Valentine's day was Sunday. I love the Fabric Rose Wreath I made to celebrate Valentine's day (found here) but I've decided it's just too pretty to be hanging on my front door for so long. I thought I'd bring it indoors for some love-ly home decor, I think my living room could … [Read more...]
Fabric Block Letter Tutorial
So, I had a lovely reader email me last week with a question on how to do 3-D decor letters. I can't remember exactly who it was but I do remember that she was from England, so cool. I just read the email in my head using my English accent that only sounds good in my head...it sounds so good until I say it out loud, why is that!?! Well, I tried my hand at making some and … [Read more...]
Fabric Rose {Valentine’s} Wreath Tutorial
Need something fun for your front door? How about a super cute Valentine's wreath made of fabric roses? Me thinks this is a great idea! And, super easy!!! Wanna see how cute my front door looks these days? Ok, go ahead and check it out: Romantic and Pretty, isn't it! So, I am finally feeling good enough to get some crafting done. Man, I miss it. What withdrawal … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Dinner Kidlet-Style
Ok, the felt pile is going down. Down, down...down! Yippee! I have been knee deep in lots of felt-y fun these last few days but all for a good cause. As of right now, I have 8 days remaining to get Noah's birthdays gifts finished and I am actually doing pretty good, knock on wood...or a pile of felt :) I thought I'd share with you one of the gifts that I just finished and … [Read more...]
Little Girls’ Fleece Jumper Tutorial
So, I thought I would post the tutorial that I did for my guest blogging stint I did on Someday Crafts. Wow! That was just really fun to do, thanks again Michelle! This is one of my favorites because it is so darn easy to make! I am making it in tons of different fleece colors and patterns for the winter months...jumpers rule!!!...on little girls anyways ;) Super … [Read more...]
Hoop Dreams
Oooh, I had the best start to my weekend! On Saturday my mother-in-law came up to babysit the littles and I was able to finish up some errands kidlet-free as well as do some thrift shopping!! I found such great things...maybe it was because I could actually browse and concentrate...hmmm!?! Well, here are some of my finds...and all for six dollars!!! What a bargain! I … [Read more...]
Ruffle Bottom Pants Tutorial
So, I've had some of you emailing and asking about how to do the ruffl-y neckline look from my flutter sleeve dress tutorial. I thought that instead of just showing you some boring pictures of what to do I would show you how you can use those ruffles to embellish some pants for your littles...or sleeves or necklines...whatever! I used the same fleece from the dress...Yay … [Read more...]
Toilet Paper Pumpkins Tutorial
In my book, fall decorations are good from sometime in September to the end of November...yup, that's right, my fall decorations have an expiration date...after November 30th it's all about the winter look in our home. I'm only telling you this so that if you still haven't done much decorating for Autumn around your house you, my friends, are in luck!! You still have a … [Read more...]
The Model Awakens…and A Giveaway!!!
My model has awakened and graciously let me dress her up in her newest fall dress...and cape! So, here are some pictures of how it looks on her, I know you have just been anxiously awaiting these!!! Oh, and like the blog title states...I have a giveaway! Yipeeeeee!!!!! I am so excited! Just scroll down to the bottom to find out what it is and how to enter! Just a … [Read more...]
As is!
...as in the "As Is" room at Ikea. I love this room! It is where all the returned or slightly damaged items from Ikea go to be re-sold at a much reduced price. I really love this room because they have bins and bins and bins of fabric to sort through at ridiculously cheap prices. The fabric may be opened drapery that was returned or remnant cuts of fabric from their … [Read more...]
Welcome the Newest Additions to Our Family…
Ok, so it's not a baby or a puppy or a kitten...but it is just as precious to me...it's my new sewing station! Yup, you heard me right, I finally have a place to put all of my sewing and crafting supplies, can I get a woot, woot! Now, I no longer need to be jealous of Martha Stewart, well, hmm...maybe just a little, a girl can dream, right?! I have been looking for a … [Read more...]
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