Farm Animal Easter Eggs

This year we wanted to do something a little different for dying Easter eggs. Thanks to Martha we got several ideas to choose from. I am going to have to try some out each year because there were so many fun ideas.

We love our little farm animals. We used hard boiled eggs instead of the eggs with the yolk blown out, so they were a little heavy. Since they were so heavy the legs didn't really hold them up, but I still like them.

Since these ones up above are real hard boiled eggs and will go bad we wanted to make som plastic ones too. This way we can keep them for next year too, or give some away with candy in them.

Summer loved making them, and showed her girly drawing skills by adding eyelashes, smiles, and wings.

I ran out of modge podge and had to hot glue everything, so it was not as kid friendly and took more time with me gluing everything. I recommend using modge podge if you try these yourself.

Baby/Toddler Packages

Tie Top Dress

Peasant Dress

Good news for all of you who live near Rigby, ID. I will be coming into town for two weeks from April 7-21st. I look forward to seeing many of you there.

I will be putting together several baby and toddler packages similar to the ones pictured. They will be available for purchase for $40 if anyone is interested. If you want a particular size or color scheme you can email me and let me know and I will try to accommodate.

Since I don't have yards and yards of wonderful designer fabrics right at my fingertips I will probably only be offering one package in each fabric. So first come first serve. As I finish up the packages I will try and post pictures of them so you can get a better idea of what ones you like. These make great baby shower gifts, or great for your own baby.

Here is what each package will include for $40:

Baby Package: 1 dress, 1 diaper cover, 1 head band, and 1 pair of matching shoes.

Toddler Package: 1 dress, 1 diaper cover, and 2 sets of barrettes/bows to match.

I will also be selling the shoes alone for $20.

If you want toddler shoes I can make them with rubber soles, however, keep in mind they probably won't want to go running on rocks.

My daughter will be getting a pair this week, so I will let you know how they are for the more active older kids.

Any of you who do not live in Idaho and want one of these sets, you can make a custom order through my etsy shop by sending me a convo. You can also click on the email link and shoot me an email. Just make sure to write baby package in the subject line otherwise I might think it is junk mail.

I look forward to this project because they are really fun to make.

Beatles Givaway

I am doing this for you Lyn. I hope I win. You should all enter too. And while you are at it check out her etsy shop. I love the designs I have in my kitchen courtesy of Janey Mac.

Here is the giveaway post.

The Juliet Top (Finally)!

I saw this pattern for the Juliet top by Pink Fig. I finally bought it, but unfortunately it has been sitting in my closet for some time waiting for me to make something with it.

Then I was shopping at Hobby Lobby and can you believe I found these super cute fabrics there? I absolutely love them, and kind of want to make everything with them. Anyhow, I bought the fabric and then it sat again for another 2-3 weeks.

Freezing outside, and not too camera happy.

Much more happy once we went inside the garage.

FINALLY I decided it was time to focus, and make this shirt. It did not take longs since the instructions were very easy to follow. The only problem is my cheapy sewing machine doesn't do automatic buttonholes. Do you know how hard it is to get buttonholes even when not using an automatic button stitch. Well it is hard for me anyway.

Lucky for my several friends have nice sewing machines and I was FINALLY able to truly finish this shirt. I think it turned out pretty cute, and I still love the fabrics. Maybe I should make some kitchen towels with the same fabric. We well see. I still need to get my hands on some Nicey Jane by Heather Bailey, Woodland Delight by Paula Prass, and Meadowsweet by Sandi Henderson.

So, I am glad to finally have that project finished and to now have time to make more purses for the shop.

Beach Towel Gift Idea

Recently I have started making my nieces and nephews a beach towel for their birthday. It is such a great gift because they are easy to customize for a boy or a girl. Plus they should never get it mixed up with someone else's since it has their name right on it.

As far as I know my those who have received one so far have loved them. I like to put a name on it and add a little patchwork for fun. The other reason I think it is a great gift is because it can be used all year long. Even if you live in cold iceberg weather your kids still need to shower. These towels are very affordable and easy to make.

Family Photo Shoot

The last couple months have been really crazy for me. I have been sewing non-stop, and blogging very little. It seems like I get halfway through a project, and think of 8 more awesome things to make. I think I just need to learn to relax a bit.

However, in the midst of all my crafting I finally made something for me. I spent several hours on making clothing for my daughter and I for our family photo shoot. My poor husband only got a scarf, it was all I could muster up for him.

Our great friend took several pictures in downtown Houston for us. We were going for a more urban fun feel, and I think she did great. Getting pictures taken is always hard for me because I am either too hard on myself, or I love way too many of them and can't decide. That was the case here, I am including several of my favorites because I just couldn't pick one to feature here on my blog. I need to learn how to make a collage or something.

This jacket has to be my favorite of all the items I sewed . It was not too hard, and turned out super cute. I think I will be making one in several colors because they are just so fun. Maybe I will put one up for a giveaway sometime. Definitely not until the new year. I need some relaxing vacation time.

Also I would like to come up with a tutorial of some sort, so if you have any suggestions I am open to your comments.

Well, I hope all of you enjoy your Christmas holiday. It is always so fun this time of year. I love creating traditions, and just enjoying the spirit of Christmas.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Flower Brooch giveaway WINNER!!

Congrats to the Dalton Family who was #8.

I don't have your email or your blog, so you will have to email me by clicking the email button, or facebook me your info. Just let me know which one you would like.

Thanks to all who entered. Don't feel bad if you didn't win. I have never won a giveaway myself. However, I love doing the giving so, keep posted as I have some really cute children barrettes/bows to give away. I just have to take pictures first.