I am alive, I promise!

I have been very lazy about updating my blog lately. I have a million things to post about, so I need to get myself motivated. I guess once you get so far behind, it feels impossible to catch up.

But I have made some pretty neat stuff, at least I think so!

So check back soon!

Carol

Pillowcase dress

I finally got around to some sewing and made my daughter a pillowcase dress. It is called that because a lot of people make them out of an actual pillowcase, but I haven't seen any with cute prints, so I stick to the fabric. It was so easy and I think it took me about an hour to cut, pin and sew. I had a yard of fabric and I have enough left to make her a skirt or purse out of it.

Then I made a matching bow for her hair that can clip onto a headband like in the picture or just in her hair.

Here is the link I used to make the dress: http://www.maubys.net/2010/06/fat-quarter-fun-pre-toddlertoddler.html This website has some cute stuff that is pretty easy to make.

I think it turned out pretty cute and I can't wait for her to wear it. The nice thing about a pillowcase dress is that when it gets too short, you can throw some leggings under it. So this should be in her closet for a while!

The white ribbon is my favorite ribbon. I have been able to find it in various colors and in two different sizes. I think I have bought everyone I have found.

I picked my vinyl!!!

So I picked out some cute vinyl from Staker Sensation. Shannon even customized the vinyl I ordered so it would be the perfect size for my space. She was so sweet and fun to work with. I am so lucky to have been chosen for the giveaway.

Thank you Shannon and Staker Sensation. I put her link on the sidebar so check out her store, she has some really cute stuff at AWESOME prices. She is quick to answer your questions and return emails.

Stay tuned for pictures when I get my new vinyl....

I WON!!!

Check this link out. I entered a drawing to win some vinyl from Stalker Sensations at Sisters Stuff and I WON! I am so excited. I love Sisters Stuff's blog so check it out.

http://sistersstuff.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-vinyl-winner.html

Have a Bosch Mixer?

Last night I made homemade bread, rolls and cinnamon rolls with my mom and sister. Making these things is SOOOO Easy when you have the right tools.
And by right tools I mean a

BOSCH MIXER. These things are amazing but I unfortunately do not have one. My mom and sister so, so that is why I entered to win one free from Deals to Meals.



Check out their website, they have tons of great tips, recipes and other info.
http://dealstomeals.blogspot.com/2010/05/free-bosch-mixer.html

You can accomplish a lot when your children sleep!

Today during nap time I decided to put the vinyl and paint away and get out my fabric and ribbons. I have seen a ton of these cute headbands and flowers floating around blog world, so I gave it a try. They are super fast and easy since they are suppose to look messy.

This isn't attached to anything yet. I am thinking of putting a pin on the back and using it to embellish a purse, coat or shirt.

This one has a clip on the back for a nice hair pretty.

I once is actually glued onto a headband. I put twisted the flowers a little tighter on this one. Sometimes I like having things lay flat on my head and not stick up so far.

So what do you think? If you have any ribbon or fabric laying around, give it a try. I didn't take step by step pictures because I was too busy using my mouth and both hands to twist my ribbon! SHHH that is my secret, I used my mouth, but just a little bit!!

Another project done!!

Well, I finally finished this thing!

BEFORE:



AFTER:

It fits nicely right by my craft table. I love the way it turned out!

I painted it black and then distressed it. I thought about distressing the knobs, but I ended up liking them untouched better.

Normally something this small wouldn't take me so long to do, but I redid it and just let it sit for awhile. Once I came back to it, I loved the results.