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Sewing Baby Boots
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Sewing Baby Boots

Recently I decided that I needed to make my little nephew something for Christmas. I found these adorable baby boot patterns from a website called I Think Sew. I’m in love. It was hard to decide between all the adorable little booties they had, but I finally settled on the “Charlie” pattern. The Charlie patterns is usually $4.00, but they …Read the Rest

Making Friends…
Mommy Crafting

Making Friends…

I know, I’ve been gone awhile…. Did you miss me? Actually, I’ve been off making some NEW friends (Don’t be jealous) If fact, I’d like to introduce you to some of my newest playmates: This is little Timmy He is the adorable boy that caught my attention at the bookstore: Timmy is a very sweet boy, and he offered to …Read the Rest

Sewing Fall Skirts
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Sewing Fall Skirts

I have been busy sewing this week. (If you count ripping seams and restarting project mistakes as sewing) I do. And all the ripping and tearing has been worth it because Sissy now has THREE skirts that go past her little knobby knees. First remember, this green flannel skirt with a zipper: Lime Hunter Brushed Plaid Second there was this …Read the Rest

My First Jelly Roll!
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My First Jelly Roll!

YEAH!! I purchased my first Jelly Roll: Isn’t it pretty: Look at how perfect these colors will be for Fall: I love these colors so much I WISH I was keeping them for myself: But alas, I must part with them shortly…. Stay Tuned!

Not Gone, Just Busy Crafting!
Mommy Crafting

Not Gone, Just Busy Crafting!

Really, I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth…I’ve just been really busy crafting. I can’t say that I’m sorry. Cause it wouldn’t be the truth. But here are some photos of what I’ve been making & revamping: A Croched Necklace, thanks to this website… Another Crocheted Necklace, thanks to another website… A Yo-Yo-Necklace with a Big Ole’ Bead: …Read the Rest

Hand Sewn Baby Shoes
Mommy Crafting

Hand Sewn Baby Shoes

Oh, you guys are simply brilliant! I was hoping to have you fooled with the photo of the iPod, but you dear readers were not falling for my trickery! Yes, they are baby shoes….totally stylin’ fabric baby shoes from a pattern I snagged over at Maked.ca However I did make a few changes since I no longer have a newborn. …Read the Rest

Dollar Store Chic
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Dollar Store Chic

Remember this little guy?….BEFORE: AFTER: I love how the glaze just files in the cracks and grooves of anything it touches! So easy! Thanks to Shanty2Chic for my new favorite way to turn junk into treasure. Here are some other things I’ve been “Shantifying” both of them I snagged at the Dollar Tree when they were having their Christmas Clearance. …Read the Rest

Shanty Pantry
Mommy Crafting

Shanty Pantry

Last week I stumbled upon this site: Shanty 2 Chic As if I didn’t have enough excuses to go to the craft store. Sheeseh, I’ve got a list the size of my oldest child, filled with all sorts of things I want to pick up from Home Depot, Goodwill, Michael’s, Joanns….ect. I think it’s becoming a bit of an obsession. …Read the Rest

A Hat & Some Fabric
Mommy Crafting

A Hat & Some Fabric

Sorry, I know that’s not the most creative title for a blog post, but it pretty much sums up what this post is all about: I finished Sissy’s Hat: And I got some Pretty Fabric: I’m pretty happy with all of it :) Actually, I wish I had more of the fabric, but there were only 2 Fat Quarters of …Read the Rest

Snarky Sharky Hat
Mommy Crafting

Snarky Sharky Hat

The Photo’s speak for themselves really! I got the pattern here from knitting ninja! DISCLAIMER: Keep yer’ eye on this one! I turned for all of a minute and I had to pry ‘em off my wee’ one, so watch yer’ bay-bee round this fella’. I’m soo excited to have finished this one! Two winter hats down, one to go…. …Read the Rest

Handmade Ugly Doll
Mommy Crafting

Handmade Ugly Doll

So someone in our house is turning 4 soon, and I thought what better way to celebrate then to give the gift of ugly. Ugly Doll that is. I have no idea why these ugly dolls are so cute, but the ones in the store are soooo expensive. I just can’t fork over that kind of money for a doll …Read the Rest

Winner!
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Winner!

I drew a winner for the knitting needles today, and it was comment #5 Jolanthe! who said: “LOVE the knitting needle bag. I bought a bunch of fabric to make a crayon caddy for each of the kids similar to that…and have yet to make them. I should realllllllly work on that. Meanwhile, throw my name in the hat for …Read the Rest

Cheap-o Shic-o
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Cheap-o Shic-o

So I have been wanting to make these FOR-EV-ER, ever since they were featured on Dollar Store Crafts (Did I mention I love that site?). The frames have been sitting in my closet waiting for the perfect opportunity to shine….and finally the right moment has come upon us: Grandma’s 90th Birthday Soon my Grandma will be celebrating her birthday, and …Read the Rest

Ribbit…..Ribbit…..Burp!
Mommy Crafting

Ribbit…..Ribbit…..Burp!

My first adventure in applique. I used this adorable pattern I cut out left over fleece I had, and used some embroidery thread. Then I stitched it all together And sat back and admired my work Now, Someone tell me how to wash this thing! And while I’ve got you experts on the line….. What is the best fabric to …Read the Rest