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A brand new SPONSOR and GIVEAWAY

. GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks again to everyone who participated in the virtual costume parade. What a fun way to see everyone’s creations. So much talent! If you haven’t seen it yet…..scroll on down for an absolute treat! Also, My Bonita Boutique has added Baby Legs to the shop. So cozy and cute. Check them out […]

Virtual Costume Parade 2009

I can’t even tell you how excited I was to see pictures popping up in my email over the past week or two. And I’m even more impressed with all of your creativity and skill. Wow. Good for all of you for creating such great things for yourself, your children, grandchildren, or even your dog. […]

Re-Purposing: Boy’s Pants

  Can you believe it? A boy project. I’ve been trying to think of new things for my sweet boy…..it’s just harder to come up with projects for him. Skirts and frills that seem to be easy to create…..don’t look so great on boys. Darn.  But how about some hip little pants? Complete with belt […]

Re-pursposing: Girl’s ‘Initial’ Pants

  I have been making more and more warmer clothingfor the little ones…..from stuff that we never wear anymore. And having a ball while doing it.  Free clothing…..nothing better.     All set to go, with a nice little initial “e” for my little lady.                   And […]

Favorite thing lately?

. Receiving emails and comments explaining that more and more of you are going out and buying sewing machines. (Or even scissors and Mod Podge.) Love that. Just keep on creating. It’s such a good thing.

Simple Fleece Scarf

  Want to make a new scarf with minimal sewing?       How? All you need is a 1/3 of a yard of fabric and a sewing machine. Cut your two strips, 6 x 60 inches. Then lay your two strips right on top of each other and sew right down the center. And […]

Sponsor and GIVEAWAY time again!!

. Interested in showing off your homemade costume for all of us to see? Check out this post for more info. (Eeeee…..I can’t wait!)_________________________________________________ I love new sponsors. Are you ready to peek into another great shop? Terre, Becky, and Laura from The Crafty Moms have created a darling shop, completely run by them.…….the moms. […]

Virtual Costume Parade Idea

Someone mentioned in one of the costume tutorial comments that I should host a costume contest. I think that’s a great idea, but we’ll do it a little differently. How about anyone that would like to, sends me pictures of their homemade costume, on or off their child or themself. And this is not just […]

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