You ever have one of those mornings where everything just goes wrong? Well, that was my morning yesterday...all the socks were still in the dryer...damp, Simon left his backpack home, Ruth leaked through 2 outfits before 9am, I ripped my pajama pants, Grace spilled a half gallon of milk all over the kitchen floor, and on and on until 10am when we went to take these photos of Grace in her new maxi dress. That's when I tipped over in the snow while trying to take her picture and the battery ... View the Post
Vintage Santa Napkin Holder Tutorial
While helping my mom put up her Christmas decorations a month or so ago, I came across these vintage Santa napkin holders that we used to use as kids. Only two of the many we had survived the years, but I thought that this year it would be fun to re-create them with the kids for our Christmas Eve dinner with my parents. If you want to make some too, here is what you will need: *White felt *Pink or skin-colored felt *Googly eyes (but I kind of prefer the tiny black poms like on the ... View the Post
A Handmade Christmas: Reusable Christmas Bags
This post was originally done for Riley Blake's Design Team Wednesday, but you still have time to make some if you need to.... At Christmas each year we have a tradition that our kids can open one present on Christmas Eve, which is always a new, sparkling set of pajamas for Christmas morning pictures. It's a fun tradition and the kids love it....but it has always been a hassle finding those presents under the tree. So, I had an idea to make reusable Christmas bags that we can use ... View the Post
The Any Occasion Skirt Tutorial
So awhile ago I had this idea to make some sort of a skirt for Grace that she could wear for any holiday. I wanted it to be "festive" but not stuck being just for Christmas or Valentine's Day or whatever. (Although, let's face it. I like holiday specific clothing as well...I just posted those angel shirts for crying out loud.) Anyways...thinking one item that can be changed to fit different holidays...this is what I came up with: The Any Occasion Skirt Just a simple skirt with a bow ... View the Post
Color Blocked Bodice Tutorial
A little while ago we were over at icandy handmade sharing a tutorial for Jen and Autie's Basic Bodice Series. And since I really do like the bodice, and because I did make this dress for her to wear during the holidays I'm sharing the post and tutorial back here on our blog today. (And while I'm sharing this on the blog I'm working at home to finish up a holiday skirt that I am so excited about! If I hussle I'll have it completed and ready to go for Thursday. I really hope I get it ... View the Post
A Handmade Christmas: Traveling Sewing Kit
Over the next couple of weeks liZ and I are going to share some handmade (AND EASY) gifts for those on your Christmas lists. Today's project is about a thirty minute project that would be perfect for a sewing friend or anyone else who might need a cute little zipper pouch. And here's how you make it... I did the embroidered picture of the thread first, but you don't necessarily need it. The pattern can be found HERE. (Don't be nervous about the rounded top....if you open the zipper it ... View the Post
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