Today's guest poster is Selina from Sisters 4 Say More is More. Their blog is written by 4 sisters that have the best style. (I am really jealous of their great style....) Don't you want to go shopping with them? I certainly do.Here's Selina.....i was SO excited when my package came in the mail from Elizabeth and Liz... i literally squealed just a little and got right to work....my package included tiny red ric-rac, red piping, yo yo's, a couple of buttons and some crazy red fabric... totally ... View the Post
The Vintage Crafter’s Challenge. Rachel from Maybe Matilda.
Today's crafter is the hilarious Rachel from Maybe Matilda. Have you seen her blog? It is awesome. I first found Rachel when she made a bobble baby blanket (she has some mad crocheting skills that I am pretty jealous of). Go see her!!!!Hi! I'm Rachel from Maybe Matilda and I'm so excited to be on Simple Simon & Co. today! I always feel so inspired by (and, let's get real, wildly jealous of) Elizabeth and Liz's clever ideas, sewing prowess, adorable children, and vintage style. You do, too? ... View the Post
Vintage Crafter’s Challenge. Jessica From Me Sew Crazy.
Today we have Jessica from Me Sew Crazy. If you haven't been to her blog you are missing out on some FABULOUS tutorials. Her Spring Wardrobes for her girls have been amazing and she must be up sewing at all hours of the day and night for how much she gets done. Go see her stuff. It's really that good.Here's Jessica...When Liz & Elizabeth asked me to be a part of their Vintage Challenge, I was thrilled! I don't usually work with vintage items, and thought this was a great opportunity to think ... View the Post
Vintage Crafter’s Challenge. Liz.
Grace loves all things pink. And for awhile now I've been hoarding yards of hot pink fabric that my grandmother bought years and years ago to back a quilt with. Finally last week I decided that it was time to start using it. And came up with this: Here's my supply list: *1 Simplicity Pattern (#7903) from 1977 *1 Fat Quarter of crazy turquoise and pink floral (from a cut of fabric Elizabeth and I found out thrifting) *1 long piece of ivory colored vintage lace (also picked up at a local ... View the Post
Vintage Crafter’s Challenge. Elizabeth.
For my Vintage Crafter's Challenge I decided to make-over two doll beds that I found at a yard sale last summer. I got them for a steal and was so happy to find them. They did come with little foam mattresses and some homemade quilts. But they were a bit 80's and I wanted something that matched Hannah's room a little better than the pastel blue and yellow. So, I spray-painted the doll beds white and then when I came across a dresser scarf with two embroidered ends I knew that I wanted to ... View the Post
Vintage Crafter’s Challenge
It's here!!!! We have some of the best guest posters lined up for our first (but definatetly not last) VINTAGE CRAFTER'S CHALLENGE.If you remember each guest poster was mailed a package that included a vintage fat quarter, some vintage trims, some vintage buttons, and their last item was a vintage SURPRISE item. Their challenge was to use all of it or some of it to create something fabulous....and let me tell you---THEY DID. You are going to be amazed at what everyone came up with in all of ... View the Post