She Creates

Skirt Frenzy

2009-01-27T08:50:00.000-08:00

2008-12-11T15:54:00.003-08:00

I didn't make the vinyl tile. Our former bishops wife made that for us, I didn't make the manger either. Technically my dad did. But without me telling him what I want, it would have never been made. We are trying to see if we can fill the manger with soft, warm straw by doing kind acts so that baby Jesus will have a nice bed on Christmas Day.

Same with this one. I didn't make the nativity, or the star. I did buy them! I have looked high and low for a manger for my new pieces. No such luck, so I made my dad build me a stand for them. I think I like it better than a manger.

Pumpkin Trick or Treat Bags

2008-09-29T09:09:00.000-07:00

Because I am sick of the plastic ones.

Lady in Red

2008-09-11T10:54:00.000-07:00

I think these simple twirl skirts are becoming a fast favorite of mine. It was red day at preschool and she had nothing to wear...shocking because RED is my FAVORITE color!

At 8:00 the night before, I realized this little fact and remembered seeing some "Minnie Mouse" fabric at Hancock several weeks earlier. I ran to the store and grabbed it. At 40% off it was a steal! It was even better with my 20% off coupon! Then on the way home I ran into Wal-Mart to grab a white t-shirt. I had the ribbon at home already. 45 minutes later, we had a red outfit for under $5.00.

Simple Twirl Dress

2008-09-02T00:11:00.001-07:00

I saw an outfit like this in a posh little girl's clothing store and the price tag on the skirt was outrageous at almost $40. So I took a yard of fabric, sewed four straight lines and threaded some elastic through. The only difference that I can see is that the polka dots on the other skirt were bigger.

By-the-way...my fabric cost me $2. I had the elastic already, but if I had bought that, it would have been maybe $1.

Score.

Teacher Appreciation Week

2008-05-05T09:32:00.000-07:00

Bow Frenzy

2008-05-05T09:28:00.000-07:00

Pacifier Clips

2008-02-27T11:08:00.000-08:00

I loved that when I was in the store the other day I saw these heart mitten clips on clearance. Gotta love clearance. Normal mitten/suspender clips are never this fun. I cut off the elastic that was attached and sewed up my own little something. Tack a little velcro on the end and you have a versatile binky clip.

Because We HAVE To Have Dresses Now

2008-02-26T16:50:00.000-08:00

I LOVE this fabric. Talk about an easy sew! The two on the left are skirts for the Princess and the two on the right are dresses for Spunky...seeing as how Spunky is boycotting pants and skirts and shirts.

Simple Skirt

2008-02-24T10:45:00.000-08:00

For those that know me, they know I love rules. Rules make my life easier. HOWEVER, I have one exception to this. Patterns. I loathe patterns. I would rather try and fail than cut and try to read a pattern. I think it stems from my nasty algebra teacher in Junior High. Anyways, I found this fabric a while ago on clearance while perusing a fabric store. The Princess has a sweater in the exact shade of blue. Fate...I think so! So a few measurements later, we have a new skirt.

Valentines for My Girls

2008-02-13T23:57:00.000-08:00

I found these darling buckets at Roberts and got them for 50% off, BONUS! I have a super special friend who cuts vinyl. On the other side there are hearts and the word "LOVE".

Taggie Valentine for the Squishy Baby

2008-02-13T23:55:00.001-08:00

Keep in mind, it was midnight when I made this, so don't look too close. She isn't quite old enough to get a Valentine like her sisters, so she gets something to snuggle. It really helps that she seems to be a tacticle baby. She has to feel everything.

Valentine's for Teachers

2008-02-13T22:11:00.000-08:00

I am dabbling in Photoshop and I LOVE what I can do in that program. Today's assignment was to make a Valentine for my daughter's teachers. It turned out darker than I had wanted. On my computer the papers looked more burgandy, but I love it just the same. Anyone know how to calibrate a printer to match your screen?

An alternative to shower curtain rings.

2007-08-30T21:38:00.000-07:00

I did this about two years ago. I had a friend ask about it and so I snapped a picture. My girls bathroom is really cottage/spring like. I could never find shower curtain rings or even a curtain that I like that had all of the colors that I wanted. So I ended up purchasing a plain cream curtain. I hummed and hawed over what to do for quite a while. One day while in one of my favorite craft stores, I found the fabric for the tabs. I already had the fabric for the swash on the bottom and it just fit. Voila! The shower curtain of my dreams!

And the rug goes so well! ;)

Getting ready for baby!

2007-08-26T17:12:00.000-07:00

All of my burpcloths are trashed. Two kids and lots of drool and spit-up later and there just isn't a lot to work with on those cute little trimmed burp cloths. My SIL used the tri-fold diapers when she had her baby and I LOVED the way they worked. So I am doing them this time...with a few additions.

Next on the list are the same burp cloths with ribbon trim on the edges. Too fun!

Because I love them

2007-02-08T10:04:00.000-08:00

They are getting little Valentines each morning in the pockets of these pillows.

Love Blocks

2007-02-03T13:36:00.000-08:00

I pulled out all of my decorations this morning. I made this last Valentines.

A Taggie

2007-02-03T10:29:00.000-08:00

This is my first attempt at making a taggie. I was working with a really soft, stretchy fabric on one side, and a silky fabric on the other side. There is a slight pucker where I closed it up, but I don't think my niece will notice.

For Heidi

2007-02-01T11:39:00.000-08:00

I can't wait to meet her.

Mod Podge Hugs and Kisses

2007-02-01T07:25:00.000-08:00

Results of a craft day with the fam

2007-01-27T21:55:00.000-08:00

My mom and sisters and I got together today. We had a bit of a late start. One of my sisters is expecting her first baby! A girl!!! I am so excited! My sisters and mom all cut out and started on blankets. She will have a HUGE pile of blankets, so I am boycotting the blankets. Instead I am working on a stitchery with a patchwork edging. I haven't decided if it will be in a frame or a pillow. I recently went through all of my craft supplies and organized and purged. I established a rule for myself. I can only have a small plastic bin for each craft that I dabble in. My paint brushes have been a problem. I normally have them in a turning organizer from a large cooking gadget company. I can't fit it into my tote, so it has to go. I have had this idea in my head for a roll up container. Today I improvised one. I left my ribbons at home, so I scrounged through my craft supplies that I brought with me and I only had a yellow ribbon to tie it up. It worked fine. I can now fit all of my brushes in their proper tote and I don't have to deal with a bulky turnstile to manage my brushes.

Also on the agenda was for me to finish a stitchery I have had in my head for a long time. I have a picture montage of my kids above our piano. My oldest daughter's favorite song is "Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music. I came up with the pattern over a year ago and the frame has just been hanging since then. I HAD to finish it!

New Signature Photo

2006-12-26T13:17:00.000-08:00

Christmas Creations

2006-12-06T09:13:00.000-08:00

Rustic Bell Wreath

Sign for my kitchen

Fall Scarecrow

2006-12-06T09:02:00.000-08:00

Past Projects

2006-12-06T08:58:00.000-08:00

Memo Board for Amelia's room.

Placemat church bag.

Amelia's baby quilt

Tess's baby quilt

Mother's day present for my mom

Flag quilt

Thanksgiving stitchery

Stitchery for the girl's bathroom

Independence Day stitchery