yahoo.... I finished my first stripwork which is also my first applique. Its for DD's 3rd birthday! I did go ahead and cut the back out of the applique to remove the striped fabric that could be seen behind the cupcake top.
Ok, ok, if you TWIST my arm, I'll post a picture of my cute nephew!!!
Not sewing related, but...
DS is sick with a sinus infection an very clingy, so I have to do the cleaning while he's napping so I'm losing some sewing time!! But I was able to make an "altered" paint can. This is for my scrapbooking weekend too. We do a Secret Scrapper (like Secret Santa) and I made this for her. I'll leave her a gift every day of the weekend. The can is filled with scrapbooking goodies too. DD has already asked for one and said she would pick out the stuff (paper, ribbon, etc.) for it the next time she was at Joann's. I think I'll be making more of these, maybe even as Easter baskets!
FrontShowing the lid
Side view - the flowers are 3 dimensional and the die cut on the lid is sparkly.
yes they do have them at Lowe's...they are about $3.88...not that I would know or anything...
I have used the cans in the past to make a s'mores kit for Christmas...decorate the outside either to look like a fire place or a snow man and fill with Hershey's, marshmallows & graham crackers.
) tomorrow after my exam!
Thanks ladies, i'll check home depot and rona (we don't have lowes or joanns here
Hopefully you will get a Lowe's near you soon!!
NO! You can't shop there!!!
Well we have a Lowe's but its not near the uni or on the way home, and Home Depot and Rona are
quick question..ds 5 has a 50s sock hop for mda on friday, so far all i can think of is some rolled up jeans and a white t with the sleeves rolled and a pair of converse. i am in desperate need of quick and easy ideas to make it a little more interesting. so help me out 50s boys outfit ideas pretty pleasethank you
I sure hope your little one gets to feeling better soon. There is nothing worse than a sick child. The scraping can is such a sweet gift and very creative.Not sewing related, but...
DS is sick with a sinus infection an very clingy, so I have to do the cleaning while he's napping so I'm losing some sewing time!! But I was able to make an "altered" paint can. This is for my scrapbooking weekend too. We do a Secret Scrapper (like Secret Santa) and I made this for her. I'll leave her a gift every day of the weekend. The can is filled with scrapbooking goodies too. DD has already asked for one and said she would pick out the stuff (paper, ribbon, etc.) for it the next time she was at Joann's. I think I'll be making more of these, maybe even as Easter baskets!
FrontShowing the lid
Side view - the flowers are 3 dimensional and the die cut on the lid is sparkly.
Wow, that is amazing and if Hunter would want a great thing to make, but he won't wear it at all. It is so cute.Ok, ok, if you TWIST my arm, I'll post a picture of my cute nephew!!!
Marueen, you serioulsy made me start bawling!
I NEEEEEED this fabric!!! SERIOUSLY!!! For that fabric I will break my fabric fast!!! I hope we have it at our Walmart!!! That is just so sweet!
He is very handsome young man and smartly dressed for his picture. Brilliant!Hey! Did you guys know that today is free pancake day at IHOP? Patrick surely did! This kid lives for pancakes!!!! Today was class picture day at school, that's why he has the tie on...I love him in ties!
I also wanted to reply to the ladies with stories of autistic kids and families that come together at Disney World- I really enjoy these stories, and I agree, the magic may only be skin deep for some, they might go and just see the commercialism or high prices, or whatever, but I dont see that when I'm there. Im 35 and I grew up with a Dad who would take us to carnivals, amusement parks, etc, but refuse to let us play the games or ride the rides- he thought it was a waste of money- but when ski season came- he practically forced us to wear top of the line stuff. I love my Dad (God bless him- he's still really struggling with this cancer and all)
but then I married a guy who knows how to be a kid.
He took me to WDW for our honeymoon and while it was our worst trip and I swore I'd never go back - obviously, something clicked, because 8 months later I agreed to give it a second chance and we went back- I learned how to turn into a kid myself and not stress the little stuff. We have been back 5 more times since 2003 and each time- we go, I enjoy myself. Each time I have magical things that happen- maybe it's because I'm looking for it, I dont know...
but reading how these special kids are affected so positively goes straight to my heart of understanding.
I know there are threads of "whats the worst thing you have seen...." etc- and sure- those types of things add color and humor to a trip- but thats whats key for me- instead of being mad or stressed, I look at it as an opportunity to feel myself react differently, my husband and I can't keep the smiles off our faces. For me it's the atmosphere- for him its the thrill rides, and now for both of us, it's sharing it with our little girl (and soon a second child!)
The clothes we all make here, well they just add to the magic. I learned to sew clothes especially because I wanted to make stuff for Disney for our trip last year in May- Ill always cherish the morning at Magic Kingdom- getting off the elevator for the rockets ride someone commented on her Minnie Mouse dress- I said "Oh thank you" my husband behind me proudly spoke up and said "She made it!" and the woman replied that it explained why it was so beautiful. Megan is now old enough to pick out fabrics and have input and that will make it all the more special when we go back.
Even though I wont be able to go til next Spring, I live vicariously through everyone who posts their stories (good and bad) about their vacations.
Thanks for reminding me how it's special to so many , in so many ways!
I actually made one today.
The best place to find the fabric is ebay and it does get very expensive. I still have not been able to win Grinch fabric.
Here is the newest . . .
Here is a previous dress . . .
JennWDW made the bows. How awesome are they??? They are my favorites because of the korkers.
for the simple suggestion. I was definitely over thinking it. My oldest knows how to wear a summer dress in the winter, just add a long sleeve shirt and long leggings, with play-doh smashed in the knees of course! 
Here are my two latest creations and my first attempts at Carla's portrait peasant pattern. I wanted the look of the elongated top, only as a dress. I had a little trouble with the first one. It's a bit wonky at the bottom but not too noticeable. I made it for my youngest but she refuses to wear a "summer dress" until it's WARM out. In her defense, it was 15 degrees out when I tried to get her to try it on. SO instead it's modeled by my oldest.
My second attempt worked out a little better. A little shout out to Minnie2
Since the third time is the charm I imagine by the time I make this again I will have it just the way I want it.
