Cinco de Mayo...one of my spring favorites... It gives me an excuse to eat even more Mexican food than I normally do. (Which is a lot.) But what is Cinco de Mayo you ask? (Ok...you didn't ask but I'll be brief.) It is a holiday made up in California during the United States Civil War. The French had invaded Mexico and the Union feared that it would use Mexico as a base to supply the Confederate army. However, on May 5th the small, 4,000 strong, Mexican army crushed the French (who were twice ... View the Post
Paper Bag Capris.
I made these capris awhile ago and then totally forgot about posting them. Someone asked about a tutorial for making any pair of capris into a paper bag top. And since then, there are probably a lot of tutorials....so I will make mine brief. But, it really is an easy process. The first thing you are going to do is add an extra 2 inches to the top of your pattern....(or you can make your own pattern by tracing a pair of capris you already have.) You then fold over the top and make the ... View the Post
$5 Friday…Union Jack Jammies
Since today is the day that the whole world has gone UK crazy I decided I may as well jump on the band wagon with my Baby Union Jack Pajamas. I bought the thermal top and bottom at Dollar Tree for $1 a piece. Then used some scrap flannel and ribbon for the flag. It took of all of about 10 minutes to make. Fast, easy and under $5. Now that's what I call a jolly good project. And speaking of jolly good---in honor of all the lovely Brittish festivities I'm off to eat me some fish and ... View the Post
A Five Minute Headband.
It's my day today....have you noticed that Liz and I trade off and post every other day? It makes it nice for use...and I get to see her projects too. So, when making the Vintage Easter dress I wanted a simple headband for her simple dress. So, I literally grabbed what I had and made a 5 minute headband before running out to take pictures. This headband is in no way new or exciting, but I liked it. Mostly, because I love simple, classic styles. Here's how you do it.... I ... View the Post
Spring Cleaning…of the Crafting Sort.
Remember some of these projects? Well, this weekend you'll be able to find them here:Over spring break I found bins and bins full of projects that I went a little crazy with....the baby shoes, the headbands, the tote bags, the scripture bags, the wrist cuffs, the recipe boxes, the peg dolls, the, well, you get the picture.I have a lot of stuff and while I love it I don't need to hoard bins full of it. Hence the boutique. And Battlecreek is a fun one. Why? Because while you shop they are making ... View the Post
A Spring Jumper.
Liz is usually the jumper girl....but this time it's my turn. I used THIS Simplicity pattern from the 99 cent sale last fall. I still need to rework the bodice, it turned out super huge under the armpits. See? And this time I lined the bodice.....so it will be an unpicking session to fix it. So, it's back on the sewing pile. But I did at least get a picture to post for today before the thunderstorm hit. That's a bit of good news.I love this fabric. It is polished cotton that was on SALE ... View the Post
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