Tag Archives: sewing

McCalls M5834

This is actually the first sewing project I completed with my new machine that Alex got me for Christmas. It’s a cute set with a wrap top and bloomers.  I really like bloomers and I liked the ruffle sleeves. I … Continue reading

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Poor Folks Monogram

I covet all things monogrammed.  It is my dream to one day have an embroidery machine, but until then I have to find ways to personalize things myself.  I just can’t justify spending 7 bucks a pop to have everything … Continue reading

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Car Caddy

I love me some crayon rolls.  We have a couple around the house and they are so handy to throw into the diaper bag for quiet entertainment at church or a restaurant (like we ever make it to church), and … Continue reading

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Fresh Look

We got our living room and foyer painted a few weeks ago.   I usually do all the painting, but I just wasn’t feeling the 18 foot ceilings.  The ladder is not my friend. I went just a shade darker on … Continue reading

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Buttercup Bag

Alex got me a new sewing machine for Christmas, because he’s awesome like that, so I’ve added a million sewing projects to my already existing gazillion crafty projects list. Here’s a picture of Emerald.  Isn’t she pretty-so modern looking! I … Continue reading

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Cowboy Santa

I finally finished PJ’s stocking.  Just in the St. Nick of time (sorry, I couldn’t resist).  It’s a cowboy santa and the stocking is shaped like a cowboy boot.  Cute! I delivered a few goody bags today to some special … Continue reading

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Homemade Sandwich Wrap

I know Brian is going to appreciate this post because he is one of those people who washes and reuses every ziplock and plastic container he comes across.  Alex and I were recently talking about how many ziplocks we go … Continue reading

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