Fabric Quiet Book

Seriously I love being a mom of small ones because stuff like this I can't get enough of. I saw this cute quiet book on a blog a month or so ago and had to make one. It is very easy just lots of sewing, so I worked on it a little each day.

Started with diging through my fabrics and ribbon to find odds and ends of all the colors. I did have to buy a few fat quarters and the ric-rack.

I used wonder-under on the back of the fabric for the letters, then I used my Sizzix to die cut the the letters.

I forgot to take a picture of the black page, but you get the idea =)

I have a crop-a-dile tool and punched a little hole in the corner, then put and eyelet in, get a book ring and now I have an adorable quiet book. Even my 4 year old son likes it because he spells out the words.

Happy crafting!!

Ruffles and Buttons

I know, I know another dress you say but sorry.......I can't stop!! This is another twist to the t-shirt dress' I've been making. Ruffles = Happiness to me and I would put them on everything if people wouldn't think I'm a nutcase.

I also just finished Millers, Easter dress which sort of looks like a prom dress form the 80's but she it is to young to care, thank goodness because she is wearing that dress. It wasn't the easiest thing I have sew, but great practice =)

Thinking Easter Already

Who wants to make this with me?? So cute hu?

I saw it on this site

St. Pattys day

A cute mom in my ward started this site

Clever rainbow idea

Cute cute cuteness found here

I just love this

Call Your Rep. to Stop Health Care

March 01, 2010 By: patriot Category: Action Items, Health care

Please call the Arizona Delegates listed on Dick Morris’s site. According to Mr. Morris:

“We don’t believe that there is any chance of stopping Obama’s renewed push for his horrible health care changes in the Senate. Harry Reid is going to use the reconciliation procedure to jam it through with 51 votes – and he will get them. All the hype about how difficult it will be is to distract us from the real battle which will come in the House.There, where every member faces re-election, it will be a lot harder for Pelosi to round up the vote she needs. Last time she passed health care by 220-215. This time, a lot of the Democrats who voted for health care are going to be so worried about re-election that they might be induced to jump ship.”

PLEASE CALL!	DC OFFICE	LOCAL OFFICE
Harry Mitchell	(202) 225-2190	(480) 946-2411
Gabrielle Giffords	(202) 225-2542	(520) 881-3588
Ann Kirkpatrick	(202) 225-2315	(928) 226-6914

All the above officials are Democrats, they need to hear our voices!! Please Call!!

I got this from this web site

T-Shirt Dress tutorial

I love it when I find stuff I already have to make things with. Awhile back I bought some solid t-shirts that were on clearance in her current size. Then while going through my material I saw this left over material and knew it would be perfect for the pink tee. So here we go....

First cut off how ever much from the shirt you want. Just remember you need a 5/8 seam. Then for the material, I measured around Millies torso which was I think 14" then double that for the width of the fabric. Third....Measure your her from about where you cut the shirt off at to the knee or desired length. Fourth, sew the sides together, which will then be the back of the dress. Fifth, gather the top of the fabric.

Now Right sides together and pin all the way around. Then sew 5/8.

This is what it looks like inside out. I luckily have a surger so I cleaned up the inside. If you dont just trim nicely and you can zigzag stick around. Then iron.

and what do you know, you have an adorable little dress....add whatever you please to the top. Ruffles, flowers, buttons etc.....

I keep trying to get her to stand and say "cheese" but she kept squating down. Silly Lady.....and she had to wear her hot to trot boots of course.

Well good luck and have fun.

I was a crazy sewing machine and made this dress from a online pattern I found. I also made myself 2 skirts....will post soon =) Happy weekend.

Felt Pond Playmat

I've been wanting to make some felt playmats for awhile so one afternoon while Dollie was snoozing I went to town and made this little number up. Very simple and not fancy but really, does a 4 year old care....I think not!!!

All you need is some felt squares, plastic animals and a sewing machine.

I just created as I went. Knowing that all he really needs is places to hide his frogs and lizards.

Hours of fun.....makes for one happy mama!!!

Under-the-Sea, Dinosaur and Wild Life playmats to come......after my sisters wedding of course.