Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Monkey...MY MONKEY!!!!

Abagail now is in possession of HER MONKEY!!!She is a very happy girl!!!I guess while I am showing you her monkey, I should show you her new top. I made it from that Ikea duvet I snagged a few weeks ago for $2.99!!! Forgive the fact that she doesn't have on any pants...just take it from me, it looks adorable with capris. Oh, also forgive the horrible wrinkles, she slept in it last night...yes she did.

Off to discover another projects...hmmmmmmmm...what will it be.

Monday, May 26, 2008

Cards for me...

I wanted to make some cards to send to people for various things. I often send packages to people and wanted something cute to go with them. I found this great idea on Etsy and just ran with it. I copied a few ideas from a favorite seller, then ran with some ideas of my own.




This was an attempt at a turtle...not really great, but cute.

I just LOVE this little grasshopper. He was loads of work, not sure if I'll ever ship him off to anyone, but if he does, they better feel special.

A little monkey on the books for the girl...might cut him out tonight. She picked the fabrics, so I'm sure she'll love him.

Saturday, May 24, 2008

New Projects...pictures to come.

We are back home after a six day stay in the hospital, due to a nasty case of shingles for Ethan. Hopefully that will be our last stay...FOREVER!

I have been doing somethings. I am working on a crocheted blanket and also made some really cute stitched cards. No time for pictures yet, but hopefully tomorrow.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

A pattern I LOVE...

So I have been working on a few things. Not much accomplished that I am proud of...guess I should post pictures of those, too, that way you won't think all I make is adorable. Those "not-so-loved" items just get added to Abagail's play clothes.

I found this pattern on one of my favorite sites and decided I "NEEDED" to give it a try. Well, my opinion...WOOHOO...this pattern is the BEST! Probably one of the easiest and cutest things I have made as of late. I can honestly say I believe Abagail might have an entire wardrobe of these shirts and dresses this summer. Forgive the picture...didn't feel like pulling out the big camera and just snapped a few with our point and shoot in bad lighting. Can you say, "Hello, red eye?"

Next on the list is a few things made from some bargain fabric I picked up at IKEA today. Nothing like finding fabric for $2.49/yard and getting it cut, only to have the associate claim, "It's a little over, but the end of the bolt, all yours for the price of a yard!" I measured it and it was more like almost 2 yards...WOOHOO! I can a few dresses for Abagail in the future! The other bargain I found was in the "as is" section. I snagged this duvet for $2.99. Yes, another dress, maybe the accent fabric with the other fabric...who knows what all it will become, all I know it is was a TON of usable fabric for a steal!

I might have to so scavenge the "as is" section more often. I also have dreams for scouring through my local Goodwill, but that is very un-appealing with a toddler in tow. Do is sound weird to want to escape sans-kids for a thrift shopping day? Might have to see how hubby feels about that...

Thursday, May 08, 2008

Inspiration and time....

I have loads of inspiration right now. Lots of things I want to do, like this, that, or maybe even this. I so desperately need to re-vamp my time management and organization. By the time I gather all the goods to do a project, I am so DONE with it.

I am hoping for a weekend full of sewing, maybe even some knitting....definitely think this is the next thing on my list.