Friday, April 9, 2010
New Flannel PJ's for spring!
Made these while in FL. The kiddos love them! The boys' is a dino print and the girls' is a pastel print that she'd picked out, ohhh, 2 years ago!
Friday, February 12, 2010
SpongeBob PJ pants
Yay for spongebob! The kids absolutely LOVE these! I took the picture on my phone so it's a little blurry!
Crocheted hair accessories
Okay, these are so fun! And so simple it's really a crime!
They only require a few yards of yarn, so it's great for using up scraps.
You can find the pattern here:
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/70sponyties.html
They only require a few yards of yarn, so it's great for using up scraps.
You can find the pattern here:
http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/70sponyties.html
Scrap blanket
This is the mother of all grannies!
I had some leftovers that I simply couldn't toss, so this is what evolved.
Knit dress
I really would like to master the art of working with knits. It's harder than I thought it would be... really hit or miss.
This came out "okay". The girl loves it because it's so soft and well, has bright flowers on it. I have enough fabric to try at least one other pattern, so I'm going to give it another shot.
This came out "okay". The girl loves it because it's so soft and well, has bright flowers on it. I have enough fabric to try at least one other pattern, so I'm going to give it another shot.
Fun spring butterfly dress
This is just a simple dress pattern... it wasn't designed to be smocked, but this alteration is super easy to make. Instead of using the bottom part of the dress pattern, simply use the entire width of the fabric for both the front and back and pleat a few rows. The simple addition of a few smocking rows really adds a personal touch. Sorry this is a wrinkly mess!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Matching brother/sister outfits
Some friends of ours are having a boy so I made a brother/sister match for them to wear this spring. They're in Florida, so they can get away with this kind of thing by March! If you look carefully, you can see that the boys' romper is a cowBOY fabric by Michael Miller and the dress is made with coordinating cowGIRL fabric.
Matching PJ pants
This fabric was purchased after Christmas LAST year... back when the kids are shorter. It was meant to be a pair of pants and a gown, but the kids have grown 1/2 yard and a gown wasn't possible. I like the way the pants turned out, and with a coordinating T-shirt, I think they'll be cute. I added a cuff to the bottom and added piped trim for the boys' pants and rick rack for the girls'.
These are for some friends, who, I'm sorry to say, will wear matching Christmas PJ's for the rest of their life if their mom has her say.
These are for some friends, who, I'm sorry to say, will wear matching Christmas PJ's for the rest of their life if their mom has her say.
Towel with hoodie and Ribbon trim
I made these for my nieces and nephew. I swiped the idea from Jnet. Very easy to make. Just connect a full-sized towel to a hand towel and add some trim! Very fun with a personal touch! Great for kids with siblings!
The boy turned 5!
The boy turned 5 years old. He wanted a "FORT" cake, so with a little help from a Pillsbury book, we came up with THIS.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Indian Costume
A friend asked me to make an indian costume for her son for a school play. I found some really fantastic felt cloth that was very suede-like.
Poncho
Fun poncho. This is Martha Stewards "Coming Home" pattern. It's free at http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70368AD.html?noImages=
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Picture-smocked Romper
I was commissioned to make this for a church up the road. They're putting together a basket for a new mom. It had to be unisex, so when I found this plump little clown I knew it'd be perfect. I also crocheted some red booties to match, but for some reason they didn't make it to the camera.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Lion's Brand Pancho
Super easy and super cute!
I found the original pattern here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/khs-scallopEdgePonchoKids.html?r=1
But I didn't finish the edge with the giant scallops. It's for a toddler, and it was getting too big!
I found the original pattern here: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/khs-scallopEdgePonchoKids.html?r=1
But I didn't finish the edge with the giant scallops. It's for a toddler, and it was getting too big!
Fun Halloween Food
Halloween crafts are my favorite... well, and Christmas. And Easter has beautiful spring colors... ah, well, here's some Halloween food fun!
1. Mummy on a stick. These could not be more fun... Just jab a few giant marshmallows onto a large kabob. Using fruit leather (I used Fruit by the Foot, and while it was still rolled, I cut it into thirds - easier than you'd think), wrap the little guys up!
Found this idea here: http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=37963
2. Ghoulish Shepherd's Pie. Follow your favorite shepherd's pie recipe, but instead of spreading the mashed potatoes over the top, fill a large plastic baggie with the mashed potatoes (don't try this if they're steaming hot!), cut a bit of the corner and pipe ghosts onto each plate. Add green sweet peas for the eyes and viola!
Found this idea here: http://www.recipezaar.com/Spooky-Shepherds-Pie-189511
1. Mummy on a stick. These could not be more fun... Just jab a few giant marshmallows onto a large kabob. Using fruit leather (I used Fruit by the Foot, and while it was still rolled, I cut it into thirds - easier than you'd think), wrap the little guys up!
Found this idea here: http://www.pillsbury.com/Recipes/ShowRecipe.aspx?rid=37963
2. Ghoulish Shepherd's Pie. Follow your favorite shepherd's pie recipe, but instead of spreading the mashed potatoes over the top, fill a large plastic baggie with the mashed potatoes (don't try this if they're steaming hot!), cut a bit of the corner and pipe ghosts onto each plate. Add green sweet peas for the eyes and viola!
Found this idea here: http://www.recipezaar.com/Spooky-Shepherds-Pie-189511
Christopher Columbus Craft
The kids finished studying Christopher Columbus on, well, Columbus Day. We made this neat craft to celebrate knowledge of this great explorer.
Really, no explanation necessary. Simple and fun... We'll probably use the same concept during our study of the Pilgrims!
Really, no explanation necessary. Simple and fun... We'll probably use the same concept during our study of the Pilgrims!
Butterbeer
Well, I've finally gotten around to reading the Harry Potter books. Wow! What and adventure! I began in early September and finished in about 6 weeks. I "get it" now!
If you haven't read the books, the kids celebrate Quidditch wins by drinking butterbeer. Well, this sounded so delightful, I set off on Google to find a recipe. Apparently, it's an actual beverage they drink in Europe. Here's a recipe for those interested. And YES, it tastes EXACTLY like... well, "butterbeer"!!
Ingredients:
1 beer - your choice... I'd recommend something light
1 egg
2 T. sugar
dash of nutmeg
2 T. butter
Directions:
1. Bring the contents of one beer to a boil. Remove from heat.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, sugar, and nutmeg. Add to beer.
3. Continue whisking on LOW heat for 2-3 minutes.
4. Whisk in butter.
5. Enjoy!
(I got the recipe from http://whatismyrrhanyway.blogspot.com/2009/07/butterbeer.html but I changed it a bit!!)
If you haven't read the books, the kids celebrate Quidditch wins by drinking butterbeer. Well, this sounded so delightful, I set off on Google to find a recipe. Apparently, it's an actual beverage they drink in Europe. Here's a recipe for those interested. And YES, it tastes EXACTLY like... well, "butterbeer"!!
Ingredients:
1 beer - your choice... I'd recommend something light
1 egg
2 T. sugar
dash of nutmeg
2 T. butter
Directions:
1. Bring the contents of one beer to a boil. Remove from heat.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, sugar, and nutmeg. Add to beer.
3. Continue whisking on LOW heat for 2-3 minutes.
4. Whisk in butter.
5. Enjoy!
(I got the recipe from http://whatismyrrhanyway.blogspot.com/2009/07/butterbeer.html but I changed it a bit!!)
Monday, October 5, 2009
Dog Day Out
The local 4-H puts on a "Dog Day Out" show here in town, and this year the kids' entered our beloved "Dan".
The girl was in the Costume Class, and the boy took Dan in the senior class. They both won 1st place blue ribbons.
I've been wanting to try making a dress with an overskirt for at least 2 years, and the Little Bo Peep costume was the perfect opportunity. I didn't have a pattern, though I used several different patterns and pieced them together. I used the Barbie Bo Peep doll for inspiration. It was a lot of work, but I had fun with it!!
The girl was in the Costume Class, and the boy took Dan in the senior class. They both won 1st place blue ribbons.
I've been wanting to try making a dress with an overskirt for at least 2 years, and the Little Bo Peep costume was the perfect opportunity. I didn't have a pattern, though I used several different patterns and pieced them together. I used the Barbie Bo Peep doll for inspiration. It was a lot of work, but I had fun with it!!
Friday, September 18, 2009
A Wolf in a Sheep's Costume
...well, maybe not a wolf. Come to think of it, I've met houseplants more aggressive than this guy! He is the dog half of a costume project for a 4-H sponsored dog show in a couple of weeks. The girl will be Little Bo Peep. I'm hoping the girl will be more excited about her costume than the dog is of his!!
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