Disboutiquers Part 18 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[Eyore4Ever149]

I finally finished my first 2 Felize dresses I have ever made for my granddaughters. The girls were getting ready to go have professional pictures done today so I was able to get these shots before we left (excuse the socks and hair....we did change to tights and fixed their hair before we left..LOL). Hopefully we got some better professional shots but I wanted to post these. I am pretty proud of them. They were a lot of work but I was happy with them and the girls thought they were just beautiful in them and just couldn't quit twirling!

These are beautiful! I love how you put the red as a little border on each ruffle, add'l work, but so worth it!!

Hi to all my fellow DISer's! It's been forever since I have been over here. I'm on FB a lot, it's easier and faster for me these days. Life with baby #2 has proved to keep me extra busy. Megan started pre-school and she's been better with me (although she still gets very clingy with Daddy- I hope when Hannah is done breastfeeding that she gets back to her 'old self, but maybe that wont be, I'm just going with the flow)

I did just get to meet Carla C at Jennifer Pagganelli's home for her SisBoom Holiday sale (gotta give props to Carla for FBing me about the show which was only about 25 minutes from my house). It was FABulous!! I just finished a peasant top for Megan tonight, its a little bigger than I planned. Oh well, Maybe she will get 2 years out of it. Next up, I will do a matching one for Hannah- using some of my newly purchased Sis Boom fabric of course.

I plan to do the Patricia tunic for my Mom for Christmas. I'm waiting for her measurements, but I think she will be a medium. Other than making sure I make the right size (i hear they run big) do y'all have any tips for me?

As a way to be budget-minded this holiday season we are making presents for family and friends an dI wanted to share a few ideas (check out the disney family website for these and more, thats where most of them are from)

Gumdrop ornaments (use styrofoam balls, cut a little off bottom to make a flat side, gently shape with fingers, use toothpick in bottom, paint with acrylic paint, cover in crystal glitter, use fine guage wire to make a little loop, and ornament hook to hang) they come out really cool!

felt mouse that holds candy cane or candy cane pen!
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/merry-mice-660649/

felt cardinal and dove (you have to go check out the site- they look really easy) they give you the pattern to cut out

cinnamon-applesauce-glue cookies to hang on tree and attach to packages
http://www.handmadecountry.com/ezine/cinnamon.html

Gumdrop Ornaments (real gumdrops) purchase styrofoam ball (or cone shape) break toothpicks in half- insert into gumdrop - then push gumdrop into ball. For a little extra "magic" dot with a little glue and roll in crystal glitter. attach ribbon bow and loop to top to hang on tree. Cover the cone with all green gumdrops for a christmas tree affect.

want to make some really cool clothes pin ornaments- check out this site!
http://www.christmascraftkit.com/


and my favorite- I plan to do this for each of the girls each year, I love this idea- time capsule ornament
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/time-capsule-ornaments-796110/

I plan to make my grandmother's famous recipe -zucchini relish and a family recipe for hot fudge.

Since my Dad doesnt really eat either of those I plan to try and sit down and write him a love letter. The grim reality is, this may be his last christmas with us, if by God's grace we have another, I don't expect he will be able to really participate. He is at the point where Mom says she needs to buy him boy's clothing, his behavior is already changing. He thinks he wants to go on a cruise to Alaska in August, but he can't sleep in any bed other than his own right now- (lovingly, my Mother told me if they go to Alaska she will eat her saddle pad- I told her we could pick out a pony-sized one for her) but I understand that he needs goals to at least help him look to the future. I have always had an odd relationship with him- I don't think he has ever known how to relate to me, but i know he's done the best he can, he's just not the type to discuss emotions. But i know right now he needs to be reminded that I love him despite that. So a Love letter is my objective for him, as my present. A few years ago for Father's Day I wrote him 20 reasons I love my Dad. I thought it would end up in the filing cabinet like all the other stuff- well he carried that around with him everywhere and showed it to all his friends and last year for christmas he asked for a frame for it. LOL. So I know there is a soft spot in there somewhere. I thought i would share this, in case I inspire someone else to do the same for their Dad.

I think a gingerbread house for DH...

If i get to it, i want to make Kimberbell doll both little and big for Megan. I bought one carla made to give Little H.

Sorry for the essay!!

 

[Granna4679]

Finally had a chance to go back and catch up on some posts and some very cute outfits that have been posted in the last few days!

If I can do buttons, I know you can. Our machine seems to do really well with buttonholes. You can do it!



I made an aline out of a pillowcase. It was very easy. Let me find you a picture.

I have that machine also. I can try to help you. I have probably done everything wrong with it, so I have learned how to fix almost anything.
When will you be leaving Disney? We will be there Monday morning.

This is so cute! Where do you get the pillowcases? I don't think I have ever seen those in a store here.

You asked for it, here are too many Cindy-Lou-Who's

I cased this from a picture I saved from this board from last year, I cannot take any credit for the design. It is a Felize, my first and I have to say it was a bit tricky.
Hope that helps.
Christine

I love the dress. And I love the Cindy-Lou-Who picture. You did a great job!

I have a new baby!

Y'all know how I was freaking out about spending 400 for a new serger after mine died? Well, I made the big mistake of checking out the others while I was there and... (drumroll please)

I have added Nellie (Elna 745) to my family! She was, um, a little over the $400 I was planning to spend (ok, a lot) but the dealer actually gave me over $800 off retail,(including my broken machine as trade in) plus all lessons, even advanced, for free. It's a 5 thread, so it does chain stitch at the same time as serging, which was a huge plus for me now that I have so much less time. Plus, it has two different rolled hems, one a two thread for really fine fabrics like batiste, organza, etc. And the most beautiful knit coverstitch you ever saw in your life, I promise you.

I admit, I didn't understand spending $$$ for a serger, but I think I get it now. I also thought about the Babylock w/ jet air threading, but knowing my luck, something would go wrong LOL, plus the dealers a good bit further away and I couldn't get one for what I got this one for. But it feels completely different than my old serger; much quieter, much more tolerant; the diff. feed is awesome; no changing plates or fingers; I'm welling up, she's just so beautiful- I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

As soon as my heartrate goes back down, and I can breathe well again, I'll post pics.

Congrats! You sound so excited! Can't wait to see all the new things you create with it. I am looking for one too. Not sure if Santa has that deep of pockets this year but I am saving my pennies!!

I quite literally never sewed anything more involved than pillowcases or curtains and was more than a little scared of my sewing machine up until my second DD was born. Faced with two daughters, 7 years apart, and the older asking for matching outfits, I decided to start sewing. I swear, finding this thread was the best possible thing that could have happened! I have had nothing but problems with commercial patterns, but the Carla C patterns from youcanmakethis.com are fabulous, easy to use, and fun to make! And as an added bonus, one pattern has the sizes I need for both girls.

If you can find the tutorials for the princess adaptations of the Simply Sweet pattern (probably in the bookmarks in the first post), that would be a good place to start on princess dresses. The Simply Sweet is super easy, and once you get the hang of it you can pair it with different skirt styles for different looks.

And just for some random encouragement, I'll share my Thanksgiving story. My DD15mo is tiny. Really tiny for her age, and just into 12mo sizes. I bought her a beautiful fall skirt & sweater combo at a consignment shop back in the spring, figuring she'd wear it for Thanksgiving. Its her size, but Gymboree which runs a little big. So I realize as I'm getting her dressed on Thanksgiving morning that there's no way the skirt will stay up! So in about 2 hrs, I made this from some stray corduroy that was in my fabric basket:

So cute! You did a great job. I love the fabric too and I am sure it looks adorable on your little one. Post an action shot if you have one.

I have a few pictures I just wanted to share. An outfit I made for DD's friend.

My Evangeline's 2nd Bday! We mad a Tiana cake! I think it turned out pretty good - I was very proud of myself.
The Birthday Girl herself - Evangeline!

And the cake!

Thanks for looking!

She is just a doll, love this picture of her. And the cake is soooo cute! We are looking forward to seeing the movie Friday when it comes out.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

The only place I can find character pillowcases now is Kmart.

 

[MinnieVanMom]

1st: The Box

Now: the Reveal:

Close Up:

And finally, the instruction manual: I don't know why it excites me so much, but this is by far the nicest manual I've ever gotten LOL. Full color, loads of illustrations, beautifully bound, glossy pages, sigh... I love this manual.

OK, got it threaded; now it's time to try to catch up on some of my sewing

Nellie is wonderful! Ohhhh virgin serger, no dust, I can't wait to see what you make and congrats!!!

 

[MinnieVanMom]

So I'm cutting fabric for my first custom for our June trip! Really, just to get back in the swing of things, it's a skirt to match a store-bought shirt. But it's a start!

Oh, and Wednesday is our ADR day! So, we'd better start deciding!

Funny how you must plan so early out. What customs are you making? What plans for ADRs are you thinking about?

Congrats on your June Trip.

 

[billwendy]

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone have an idea of how I could make a backpack style cabbage patch kid carrier for a 3 year old? I saw a few "vintage" ones on ebay, and it kinda looks like a diaper shape with a taller back and then straps for your shoulders????? What do you all think?

Thanks for the tips on the precious. I think I will go with Carla's measurements! Any tips on the back button placket? is it tricky to do that top button hole without getting the rest of the fabric caught up into it?

Thanks, Wendy

 

[dogodisney]

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone have an idea of how I could make a backpack style cabbage patch kid carrier for a 3 year old? I saw a few "vintage" ones on ebay, and it kinda looks like a diaper shape with a taller back and then straps for your shoulders????? What do you all think?

Thanks for the tips on the precious. I think I will go with Carla's measurements! Any tips on the back button placket? is it tricky to do that top button hole without getting the rest of the fabric caught up into it?

Thanks, Wendy

My DD had a backpack doll carrier when she was little. It was a backpack that had an attachement that was like a diaper ike you said and it velcro closed onto the backpack to hold the doll in.

 

[dogodisney]

Wendy, I just looked and found a pattern that I have that is a McCall's 7398and it is like what you described. It's like a diaper with straps.

 

[princesskayla]

Okay, I bought my very first pattern today! everyone keep your fingers crossed!!!

Good Luck...get ready for a full-time addiction!!!

Sorry you are having issues with your Futura - I have the Futura CE 350, and I love, love, love it. I've had it for 14 months, so it is not like I just got it either.

I agree with Heather - it could be a stabilizer issue - or the designs are too dense for the fabric you are using??

I have tried everything!!!!!! The issue is taking the hoop off the machine. As soon as I do that I can never get things to line up again. I don't even touch the material in the hoop. It does it no matter what material I use. Oh well.

I finally finished my first 2 Felize dresses I have ever made for my granddaughters. The girls were getting ready to go have professional pictures done today so I was able to get these shots before we left (excuse the socks and hair....we did change to tights and fixed their hair before we left..LOL). Hopefully we got some better professional shots but I wanted to post these. I am pretty proud of them. They were a lot of work but I was happy with them and the girls thought they were just beautiful in them and just couldn't quit twirling!

LOVE IT!!!! I wish I could make that...I'm too scared. The making your own seam allowances thing frightens me.

 

[minnie2]

YEAH on the new Serger she is very pretty!

WOW those Christmas dresses are darling!!!!

 

[Adi12982]

Since my Dad doesnt really eat either of those I plan to try and sit down and write him a love letter. The grim reality is, this may be his last christmas with us, if by God's grace we have another, I don't expect he will be able to really participate. He is at the point where Mom says she needs to buy him boy's clothing, his behavior is already changing. He thinks he wants to go on a cruise to Alaska in August, but he can't sleep in any bed other than his own right now- (lovingly, my Mother told me if they go to Alaska she will eat her saddle pad- I told her we could pick out a pony-sized one for her) but I understand that he needs goals to at least help him look to the future. I have always had an odd relationship with him- I don't think he has ever known how to relate to me, but i know he's done the best he can, he's just not the type to discuss emotions. But i know right now he needs to be reminded that I love him despite that. So a Love letter is my objective for him, as my present. A few years ago for Father's Day I wrote him 20 reasons I love my Dad. I thought it would end up in the filing cabinet like all the other stuff- well he carried that around with him everywhere and showed it to all his friends and last year for christmas he asked for a frame for it. LOL. So I know there is a soft spot in there somewhere. I thought i would share this, in case I inspire someone else to do the same for their Dad.

That is really thoughtful and a beautiful idea. I am sure he will love it! (maybe you should provide a frame in case he wants to frame it too ). I'm saddened that your dad isn't doing so well, hopefully your letter will help him at this difficult time. I agree that having something (like the cruise) as a goal is a great idea

PS Thanks for all those holiday craft ideas - they are cute!

 

[tvgirlmin]

I finally finished my first 2 Felize dresses I have ever made for my granddaughters. The girls were getting ready to go have professional pictures done today so I was able to get these shots before we left (excuse the socks and hair....we did change to tights and fixed their hair before we left..LOL). Hopefully we got some better professional shots but I wanted to post these. I am pretty proud of them. They were a lot of work but I was happy with them and the girls thought they were just beautiful in them and just couldn't quit twirling!

Your granddaughters are just beautiful and so lucky to have a great Grandma to make them cool customs like these! The dresses are fabulous!!!!

 

[minnie2]

Eyore4Ever149 - what you are going to do for your father for Christmas has me in tears. That is really sweat. Sorry he isn't doing well that has to be hard. I just wanted to say enjoy every minute you have with him. so the past may not have been what you hoped it could have been but he obviously loves you. I lost my father when I was 19 suddenly (he was only 45) I think of my dad often and get sad about how much he missed of my life and never meeting my kids. I just feel blessed that I had him for 19 yrs and that my mom found a wonderful man to love her and me( one of my dad's goo friends weird I know! LOL) I adore him and thank heavens that my dad sent him to us and that if my dad couldn't have been here for my kids at least my step dad is and I adore him. Wow that wasn't supposed to come out but oh well I will leave it.
to you and you family.

 

[teresajoy]

Since my Dad doesnt really eat either of those I plan to try and sit down and write him a love letter. The grim reality is, this may be his last christmas with us, if by God's grace we have another, I don't expect he will be able to really participate. He is at the point where Mom says she needs to buy him boy's clothing, his behavior is already changing. He thinks he wants to go on a cruise to Alaska in August, but he can't sleep in any bed other than his own right now- (lovingly, my Mother told me if they go to Alaska she will eat her saddle pad- I told her we could pick out a pony-sized one for her) but I understand that he needs goals to at least help him look to the future. I have always had an odd relationship with him- I don't think he has ever known how to relate to me, but i know he's done the best he can, he's just not the type to discuss emotions. But i know right now he needs to be reminded that I love him despite that. So a Love letter is my objective for him, as my present. A few years ago for Father's Day I wrote him 20 reasons I love my Dad. I thought it would end up in the filing cabinet like all the other stuff- well he carried that around with him everywhere and showed it to all his friends and last year for christmas he asked for a frame for it. LOL. So I know there is a soft spot in there somewhere. I thought i would share this, in case I inspire someone else to do the same for their Dad.

That is beautiful. That is such a special thing to do for him, I know he will love it.

 

[gcast1]

Psst, sneaking in from lurkdom to post a big accomplishment this weekend - I made a crayon rollup (the first one in a long, long time!). Don't tell my DH though because he would yell at me...my shoulder that was operated on in Oct. is doing so much better and I hope it holds up as we leave for Disney World this Friday. I don't care if I have to drag that arm on the ground for a week, I'm going to have a wonderful time with the grandkidlets.

The crayon rollup queen is back!

Glenda

 

[Granna4679]

WOW!!! Those are two gorgeous dresses on two beautiful girls! You did a fabulous job!

Thank you....they make my life special!

What happened?


These are fantastic! Love the fabric combo; did you use Trillium's sew along? I found it made the Feliz less intimidating than I expected. Hey, don't you know you're not allowed to apologize for hair, etc? It's in the rules on page 1

Ladies, (and Tom) without further ado, as requested: Heeeeeeeere's Nellie!

1st: The Box

Now: the Reveal:

Close Up:

And finally, the instruction manual: I don't know why it excites me so much, but this is by far the nicest manual I've ever gotten LOL. Full color, loads of illustrations, beautifully bound, glossy pages, sigh... I love this manual.

OK, got it threaded; now it's time to try to catch up on some of my sewing

Thank you. Yes, I used the trillium....it helped immensely!!
And I am super jealous of your new serger.

These are beautiful! I love how you put the red as a little border on each ruffle, add'l work, but so worth it!!





Since my Dad doesnt really eat either of those I plan to try and sit down and write him a love letter. The grim reality is, this may be his last christmas with us, if by God's grace we have another, I don't expect he will be able to really participate. He is at the point where Mom says she needs to buy him boy's clothing, his behavior is already changing. He thinks he wants to go on a cruise to Alaska in August, but he can't sleep in any bed other than his own right now- (lovingly, my Mother told me if they go to Alaska she will eat her saddle pad- I told her we could pick out a pony-sized one for her) but I understand that he needs goals to at least help him look to the future. I have always had an odd relationship with him- I don't think he has ever known how to relate to me, but i know he's done the best he can, he's just not the type to discuss emotions. But i know right now he needs to be reminded that I love him despite that. So a Love letter is my objective for him, as my present. A few years ago for Father's Day I wrote him 20 reasons I love my Dad. I thought it would end up in the filing cabinet like all the other stuff- well he carried that around with him everywhere and showed it to all his friends and last year for christmas he asked for a frame for it. LOL. So I know there is a soft spot in there somewhere. I thought i would share this, in case I inspire someone else to do the same for their Dad.

You are right...it added some work to the dress but I was glad I decided to do it....it gave it a little more punch of color.
I love the idea for your dad. My dad died unexpectedly years ago and I soooo wish he was still here so I could say "I love you" one more time. You are very lucky to have him here with you. Treasure each moment you can.

LOVE IT!!!! I wish I could make that...I'm too scared. The making your own seam allowances thing frightens me.

I was super scared too. I asked a lot of questions and had to follow the trillium tutorial online but I finally did it (x 2)

YEAH on the new Serger she is very pretty!

WOW those Christmas dresses are darling!!!!

Thank you.

Your granddaughters are just beautiful and so lucky to have a great Grandma to make them cool customs like these! The dresses are fabulous!!!!

Thank you for the compliments. I never had a grandmother growing up (they both died when I was younger) so I feel so blessed to be with mine and hope I can always be there for them.

 

[Eyore4Ever149]

Eyore4Ever149 - what you are going to do for your father for Christmas has me in tears. That is really sweat. Sorry he isn't doing well that has to be hard. I just wanted to say enjoy every minute you have with him. so the past may not have been what you hoped it could have been but he obviously loves you. I lost my father when I was 19 suddenly (he was only 45) I think of my dad often and get sad about how much he missed of my life and never meeting my kids. I just feel blessed that I had him for 19 yrs and that my mom found a wonderful man to love her and me( one of my dad's goo friends weird I know! LOL) I adore him and thank heavens that my dad sent him to us and that if my dad couldn't have been here for my kids at least my step dad is and I adore him. Wow that wasn't supposed to come out but oh well I will leave it.
to you and you family.

That is beautiful. That is such a special thing to do for him, I know he will love it.

That is really thoughtful and a beautiful idea. I am sure he will love it! (maybe you should provide a frame in case he wants to frame it too ). I'm saddened that your dad isn't doing so well, hopefully your letter will help him at this difficult time. I agree that having something (like the cruise) as a goal is a great idea

PS Thanks for all those holiday craft ideas - they are cute!

awww, shucks guys (looks at ground and scuffs foot) I do try to enjoy him while I have him, but I think that's the odd part, he's constantly giving me reasons why it's not a good time to visit. This summer was particularly challenging in that regard, but the thought of dying does odd things to us. I really hope to be able to be strong for my kids when he passes. Hannah will no doubt be too young to remember him, but Megan will I think. We are really going to try hard to do Christmas however he wants it this year.

I completely my mandatory cookie making with megan, well the baking is over, we still have the icing to do. Did I mention I loath cooking with children?
Taking a deep breath! I know she enjoyed it and I tried not to yell at her...it went like this.....

"okay, here's the cookie cutter now gent....." "NO!!!" "Megan, LISTEN!!! I want you to gen-tl-ley push the cookie cutter in- make sure it's all the way on the dough- no, not the center, okay, good." "NO! don't yank the cutter out" (dough goes flying)
Christmas music playing in the background....
sigh...Im sorry Megan, Mommy just isn't good at this. Maybe you'll do better when you are a Mommy. Megan "yeah" in that sweet 3 year old voice. I did continue to let her make them and continued to try biting my tongue- do I get credit for that?

 

[AlternateEgo]

Did I mention I loath cooking with children?

Me too! But I do it... because thats how they learn

 

[AlternateEgo]

Ohhh I forgot to mention I finished the girls dresses for their Christmas concert.

I posted them here.

I did them without a pattern. I also used my evil phone camera... so the pics look horrid.

I am hoping to improve along the way, there are things I find that would have been easier had I done it this way instead of that... so I have those in my brain.

 

[*Toadstool*]

So cute!! I love their dresses. The fabric is too cute!

Need some ideas - Okay, I need some ideas for Christmas outfits. I'm looking for a causal one for Emma's party at school and then maybe dresses for church for both girls. I thought of an A-line for my little one.

Also...what do you use as a shirt for under an A-line or Simply Sweet?

Around here I can buy puff sleeved white blouses for so cheap. I don't mind making them, but for 10 dollars I'd rather just buy. That being said I just made one using Collars Etc. pattern "Miranda". You could use any basic bodice dress pattern and make it to be a shirt by removing the skirt and lengthening the bodice though. I prefer to use a shirt pattern because it will give you a little more room than a dress pattern does. White knit shirts look great with them too though.

Thanks for looking!

Evie is too cute!!! I love her little pose!

These are beautiful! I love how you put the red as a little border on each ruffle, add'l work, but so worth it!!

Hi to all my fellow DISer's! It's been forever since I have been over here. I'm on FB a lot, it's easier and faster for me these days. Life with baby #2 has proved to keep me extra busy. Megan started pre-school and she's been better with me (although she still gets very clingy with Daddy- I hope when Hannah is done breastfeeding that she gets back to her 'old self, but maybe that wont be, I'm just going with the flow)

I did just get to meet Carla C at Jennifer Pagganelli's home for her SisBoom Holiday sale (gotta give props to Carla for FBing me about the show which was only about 25 minutes from my house). It was FABulous!! I just finished a peasant top for Megan tonight, its a little bigger than I planned. Oh well, Maybe she will get 2 years out of it. Next up, I will do a matching one for Hannah- using some of my newly purchased Sis Boom fabric of course.

I plan to do the Patricia tunic for my Mom for Christmas. I'm waiting for her measurements, but I think she will be a medium. Other than making sure I make the right size (i hear they run big) do y'all have any tips for me?

As a way to be budget-minded this holiday season we are making presents for family and friends an dI wanted to share a few ideas (check out the disney family website for these and more, thats where most of them are from)

Gumdrop ornaments (use styrofoam balls, cut a little off bottom to make a flat side, gently shape with fingers, use toothpick in bottom, paint with acrylic paint, cover in crystal glitter, use fine guage wire to make a little loop, and ornament hook to hang) they come out really cool!

felt mouse that holds candy cane or candy cane pen!
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/merry-mice-660649/

felt cardinal and dove (you have to go check out the site- they look really easy) they give you the pattern to cut out

cinnamon-applesauce-glue cookies to hang on tree and attach to packages
http://www.handmadecountry.com/ezine/cinnamon.html

Gumdrop Ornaments (real gumdrops) purchase styrofoam ball (or cone shape) break toothpicks in half- insert into gumdrop - then push gumdrop into ball. For a little extra "magic" dot with a little glue and roll in crystal glitter. attach ribbon bow and loop to top to hang on tree. Cover the cone with all green gumdrops for a christmas tree affect.

want to make some really cool clothes pin ornaments- check out this site!
http://www.christmascraftkit.com/


and my favorite- I plan to do this for each of the girls each year, I love this idea- time capsule ornament
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/time-capsule-ornaments-796110/

I plan to make my grandmother's famous recipe -zucchini relish and a family recipe for hot fudge.

Since my Dad doesnt really eat either of those I plan to try and sit down and write him a love letter. The grim reality is, this may be his last christmas with us, if by God's grace we have another, I don't expect he will be able to really participate. He is at the point where Mom says she needs to buy him boy's clothing, his behavior is already changing. He thinks he wants to go on a cruise to Alaska in August, but he can't sleep in any bed other than his own right now- (lovingly, my Mother told me if they go to Alaska she will eat her saddle pad- I told her we could pick out a pony-sized one for her) but I understand that he needs goals to at least help him look to the future. I have always had an odd relationship with him- I don't think he has ever known how to relate to me, but i know he's done the best he can, he's just not the type to discuss emotions. But i know right now he needs to be reminded that I love him despite that. So a Love letter is my objective for him, as my present. A few years ago for Father's Day I wrote him 20 reasons I love my Dad. I thought it would end up in the filing cabinet like all the other stuff- well he carried that around with him everywhere and showed it to all his friends and last year for christmas he asked for a frame for it. LOL. So I know there is a soft spot in there somewhere. I thought i would share this, in case I inspire someone else to do the same for their Dad.

I think a gingerbread house for DH...

If i get to it, i want to make Kimberbell doll both little and big for Megan. I bought one carla made to give Little H.

Sorry for the essay!!

Oooh goodness. You sure are ambitious with all those crafts. I am so uncrafty! That is very sweet what you are doing for your dad. I think I know what you mean about your dad doesn't know how to relate to you. I feel the same way with my dad. I am way too girly for him, and we have a hard time carrying a conversation that isn't about computers or something like that.

"okay, here's the cookie cutter now gent....." "NO!!!" "Megan, LISTEN!!! I want you to gen-tl-ley push the cookie cutter in- make sure it's all the way on the dough- no, not the center, okay, good." "NO! don't yank the cutter out" (dough goes flying)
Christmas music playing in the background....
sigh...Im sorry Megan, Mommy just isn't good at this. Maybe you'll do better when you are a Mommy. Megan "yeah" in that sweet 3 year old voice. I did continue to let her make them and continued to try biting my tongue- do I get credit for that?

Hehe.. this made me laugh. I LOOOOVE to bake with my Hannah. We make a complete mess, but she loves it!! She loves to make pie. We made gingerbread cookies this past weekend. What kind of cookies did you make??

I posted them here.

I did them without a pattern. I also used my evil phone camera... so the pics look horrid.

I am hoping to improve along the way, there are things I find that would have been easier had I done it this way instead of that... so I have those in my brain.

Pretty dresses!