tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15200259633005973592024-03-13T17:23:31.440-05:00jj & jojo...something witty for your itty bittyJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-72655803819520027682013-03-27T14:29:00.001-05:002013-03-27T14:42:41.378-05:00A Hello Kitty dress with a hidden pocketMy daughter loves Hello Kitty. I mean LOVES Hello Kitty! The same girl that plays hockey and wants to learn about hunting can't get enough of this cat!<br />
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I tried to give her free rein over this dress. However, I had to pull her in a bit. If she totally had her way, she'd look like a circus that threw up. The girl is not afraid of color or being noticed. (Oh heard)<br />
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So, I kept it pretty simple. I had this suiting material sitting around and I thought this might give kitty a sophisticated look. I paired it with some red and white cotton material, a zipper and some buttons as embelishments and called it a day.<br />
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The best part is, that while the kitty looks like only an applique, it's really a hidden pocket!<br />
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See!<br />
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(Excuse her while she smoothers kitty to get at her loot.)<br />
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The back has an invisible zipper and the hemline was finished with red bias tape. <br />
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Needless to say, she loves it. I have a feeling she will be putting in an order for more dresses like this for summer. I think next I'll give her full control over the design. I guarantee she will have every color in the rainbow in her design, with no rhyme or reason as to what goes where. A walking circus tent, if you will.<br />
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At least she's not camera shy.<br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-12632895695914424862011-11-21T13:45:00.007-06:002011-11-21T14:38:28.378-06:00Inspired by a pigeon!<div>While perusing all the fun things in my blog reader last week, I came across <a href="http://thedillspiel.blogspot.com/search/label/Once%20upon%20a%20thread%20">this great post</a> on the awesome blog, <a href="http://thedillspiel.blogspot.com/">No Big Dill</a>. How fun! Create an original piece, using inspiration from children's books. I knew right away I wanted to play. The finished item evolved over several days and several revisions. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I rummaged through books and decided on the Pigeon books by Mo Willems. (<a href="http://thedillspiel.blogspot.com/2011/11/pigeon-books-lemon-squeezy-home.html">So did Christie!</a>) My first grader got a kick out of these books, so we picked up <em>The Pigeon Wants a Puppy</em> at his school book fair last year.<br /></div><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677542690116720866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1PNnRruLleMy9dBOY2atMIK3nC2QzR_P-13_QaOzgG3WypkqrrXXgtA2ETqCsOdNRH6WmUxLpTacFTx4x1CTPuObE-ydcWaPrNH53eipYqI_3A2T-HjCIqRZDxvHyHT0fZBXI905GXVw/s320/pigeon+cover.bmp" border="0" /></div><br /><div>I decided to take the pigeon illustration and replicate it as a fun jacket. </div><br /><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677543729732350434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSx2Dv4kAD0do3GFNxHN4Vt4oluR4noDsG89L8PiK80vj31lAEGdRNVHKiXO1vbprcKPf3XmXGji7U4UbXwk7I_LNX7RAw36eeGo2wbfnyn6egk77xrzadCB4hzAHH4Thjci1DD2Bqk1Rg/s320/pigeon+collage+2.jpg" border="0" /><br />I incorporated thrifted and new items into the design. I started with a cotton button down shirt in blue. The blue is a bit darker than the pigeon in the books, however I wanted it to coordinate with a cute polka dot cotton window panel I already had. I used the polka dot as the lining. I gave it a white ruffled collar like Mr. Pigeon has, a black outline and yellow buttons like his beak. I added a white shash belt and embroidered the first line in the book. "Oh, hello." </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677545607482305746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMvS-dE-XBS0UUSoauXbQXr4OzMQE5Z72Hk97kT6YjZz9iqYoUp8IolBIld-DGMbetbRKB5FpX1jE8vYD34P8-D7aiPVZUnCoy65tjAG_tL-yRZNrso1T3aFUuVkXxt2ZgCZyPFN1Pu4eI/s320/pigeon+collage.jpg" border="0" /> It's playful, colorful and not something I would have put together otherwise.<br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677546236292858530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqE-Z-sXHljxXLQA9Om_KLTnISLpn3kQSoAErXGrCA6nJ5UKjx3EIrXEmlxjNBqW24IvfY6rr-SjAxTAKnOe3E1VRo8nYk6ve8CNxkH7KzWIOnFlJrJtJ9rGpRg_HJTER467rRH66cnVbF/s320/blue+hanger.jpg" border="0" />This was a great lesson in learning to look at things differently and taking inspiration from the things I live amongst. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5677550740542512274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQr124FSWFcza1HnizwFKIR225QpPISLv1a5Lkxr8WJeHFPh3SyqNX7rMoTsdWGpjQPx8GVu0Qjt88GTFVMxo30PvCmuejl7Sb8FK0i-NEq3mNGje3E5Ix7xfGnxQJ7fH-JL5q-ecsm7SN/s320/picture+015+%2528Large%2529.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p>...and my product tester approves!</p></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-65297887370891895792011-10-31T08:09:00.009-05:002011-10-31T08:57:54.868-05:00New item in my Etsy Shop<div><br /><div>I might be on a roll with this new little number I created. After seeing my daughter parade around in it this weekend, I got a better idea of how it wears, fits and holds up to her craziness.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669645779089998722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 317px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL4tkfM2dq4OhnJE6pSdY86cy9rmMUWe3oxjXno58pGiMJnULhTSTeEF1DyrzI_FzkY7i5-ui_szWNEHMvrqu766lmDd_kXQ4iAfrux9baM2H_u-Hh7CtJNixOqK5XUZB626YEkVqyIS8w/s320/blog+1+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /> Here's how it happened:<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669643471920419506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTCgJGBCOo2tgvNhHJ0pp4xtTNPj3HXBOsVGsIwiU3hG7adNOk_EokkP676sB5V2woiRB7TGQUW2pOcoHN1Zi9YXBtJsCuLn75qBXgcNLXYgN-AeCS0uHQy2TPnmuytSBPzH5C1iOLeaMe/s320/collage.JPG" border="0" />I was going for a woodsy, natural, plaid look but with a playful touch. I think I achieved it. I also wanted to mix materials. I did that by using the knit t-shirt as a ruffle to outline the entire piece. The reverse side is a cotton bed sheet in a playful car design. Yes. That makes this lightweight jacket fully reversible. Love that! 2 looks in one!<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669646802648630818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz30jRQ288zowRW0V5A01YBIcIkRFqS8j9ERusdgbymtbwDNylS3b7Tze3FeHnKDUGOwzqAtD2hOPTLSTxR4Hpd0G_QCVi1AImObZCrLzy9kThlbHX5vl1ESnQuwo_5GUD4gRK4RP6WAvt/s320/blog+2+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669647424094576098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRZaRBXqu85v-U-7Zq4rj4dNmzCAxOpRDD4idfKQDw7akleo3tQ-2NUwA8CinNH67dE6Zr_S0avO8wfaqE7gzDQfIm7Td5XxxQQXHx4vXy5ViZ9HoNueZgMjAJDWGC1BTLVhDb8FaYzZK0/s320/blog+3+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /><br />Just for fun, and something different, I chose not to add a closure to this jacket. Instead, I made this simple knit flower belt which keeps everything together. It's a soft elastic band which slips over her head or can be stepped into.<br /></div><br /><div>Here's what I like about that:</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>1. She can put it on herself. No zippers or buttons to fuss with.</div><br /><div>2. It keeps it shut even with tons of active 3 year old movements.</div><br /><div>3. It cinches in at the waistline just enough to see the cute shape and the slight flare, but doesn't create additional bulk. </div><br /><div>4. The flower is just cute. Period. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>I also love the fact that it's reversible. The slightly folded over collar and rolled up cuffs expose a glimpse of the secret lining. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669652038755169474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 279px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnW2FcfIsTmJQoUDmKj5eh-cqPRTRLHHYsntVBjzqYv0pXPb5qF4vudQlfWig_zkDXXUeU0aTvdw5xXQ1UNAHw98WnXZAeWWY8fMGpKPZdFZ1f8lgW0VeDbS3OgeXX_E12mRS3yxzJhKmz/s320/blog+4+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" />I hope to add more to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jjandjojo?ref=si_shop">my shop</a> soon. My plan is to upcycle as much as possible. I'll be using mens dress shirts and knit ruffles with a fun, unexpected lining. Stay tuned.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Outtake:</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669654443254252498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8KCzj8Whwd5RmPViM2PIyhPqNI_p-66843dmSGluu3Ol7oTFcaYBb9536wOkYsS9I65e2KAduhAWjeJ-mxn_7eBXcv9bGiaaEMNjdyeVd9Zp7AU9s0rf3pTJWRq9k6awXiO16fugdbv8/s320/blog+5+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-69187006230241443632011-10-24T08:50:00.012-05:002011-10-24T09:39:54.983-05:00My little JEWEL - Rio StyleThe movie <span style="color:#3333ff;">Rio</span> quickly became a favorite at our house. Blank stares, crooked necks, wide open mouths and long blinks in front of the tv, are usually an indication of a good movie! This is when my daughter decided to be a McCaw. Not necessarily for Halloween, but just in general. Her subtle 'tweet-tweet' hints, sent me to the fabric store for blue felt.<br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><br /><div>Here is the girly little bird I'm speaking of.</div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667059830967223266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 202px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTVuycsqcqljR-s64Qo7NP3bMmmErhyaZJ_ZE596ATQ76f8pHnlzJ_JIbqLjVd-kbSQJCJoYX1yCt1buLyakYxKcbfwyCpFSP9bCncxJq0QMk2AtZ3bShYL2xyvkOfZIfYpc_PS9BRtGPq/s320/jewel-Rio-Wallpaper-01.jpg" border="0" /><br />So I began to sew. I started with just the wings. At first they tied loosely around the neck and two elastic bands around the wrists. This was enough to please her. But I felt it needed more. </div><br /><br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqbZwVTA1yH3CJ-7SpuhfVgRV1ORYVEriklGau226feNJr3va1fRGr-fQBzh86JjdJwV5M2YN2drjDdLDJF2HkcGVDNCoeJW_XimIxTV79z5NQ4qbp2PCzgWqsOkH5O3elpcycKdMuRG6/s1600/photo.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667061099136344562" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHqbZwVTA1yH3CJ-7SpuhfVgRV1ORYVEriklGau226feNJr3va1fRGr-fQBzh86JjdJwV5M2YN2drjDdLDJF2HkcGVDNCoeJW_XimIxTV79z5NQ4qbp2PCzgWqsOkH5O3elpcycKdMuRG6/s320/photo.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div>I decided instead of a face mask adorned in feathers, a hood was the way to go. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667061768583190306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT7m6bIHD4T_5KEkejMSJPnd-5EQ73Mi6OcwZfycm9C4HqCx86MaFivz1gWhLtnC3L22Ga5iGY-ONV1bhIp4mN8ovJ9DSK9T9XS5YmpiR4JBkhyl-VQosvlRPKZA-qrLbg4hRtoViHRMyU/s320/picture+242+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /><br />This way I was able to incorporate the features that make Jewel, Jewel.<br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667062379504267026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Vfdd_S_6w3xpciY8WOYOTPj108fVl1jEoQ9ZN2SkVP_Dih-lZOK2rzkfQtAt8vHpNYppzrdxprjCteuhnUmi1eS2Z2hP_Py3ARC7y99G6fTqdfYkcxRAyc1fciR7ckPRo5b3XNZC-6au/s320/picture+244+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667063549500373762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBk1RHXq4h8AjxFV_SL-6OH8utDOO98w4d2pf5NgvnEfpDj51oT-QFeqVelE82vedEAP1vqhmam8PYEjgKYH15bX6HhHFltolNTq6GYXXCusH2l6Z8LmV83ocgqTY6b4F2_zVRZYVsHSQ/s320/picture+245+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /><br />The beak, the long eyelashes and of course the <span style="color:#ff99ff;">pink</span> flower.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>Every birdy needs to be able to shake her tailfeather. Viola! Tailfeathers.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667063247099789794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW0MmjcRXxJxvVXLGeJfnzRfVZtoHxOxo2GpvKCy8S9o66nh5DWESjNpZtceLRXT9ODta4l0JzsRBAELYjg7gAmrVAU4Q9KIBk-Ctu9Homss2SFbbPjEYiuk8ftUkoVQXGD30MpfB0Ekkj/s320/picture+240+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /><br />This poor costume was run ragged this weekend. It spent most of it's time jumping off the furniture indoors and swooping through the neighborhood outside. Did you know McCaw's can drive 4-wheelers, eat push pops, frolic in a sandbox and serenade an ice cream truck? They do where we live. </div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667063765359749714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFPI8kFQdB-f9b44rt6C1tri9c0w3n3GfdYqvSstoDjMWZ1oMcoxhz4f8JlqfBvmNzk3wKhzHyiGEXh8a5AtJdDyLcTAPz4pKBcCkkhPUvk5WYajruPKR408jSnS_tzieTftEsxru9YuR/s320/picture+251+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" />But in the end, I have this smiling face, looking right back at me. This one is kid approved! </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667066048450989202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhng8KzMzgs_hiAVqaQJofwKg1RyckyKmGTwZlnSno-_xdkSTYtv9akKxI2aVdDKdrLOI9BYGgVt1QJS785CKnT4mKI-ero2yWZanYJoi1ldV7bIcJsvsnUi_mhcVwVhZpFdj5DAPaEqw/s320/picture+255+%2528Small%2529.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-48917640769564095012011-04-04T15:24:00.004-05:002011-04-04T15:31:12.517-05:00Finally, an update!I've come out of hibernation and finally added a listing to my shop today! I need to move some knits out before I can step foot into another thrift store. (Yah right, that is highly unlikely to happen!) <em>It's a good thought though...</em> <em></em>Here is a preview of what I have awaiting the sewing machine and a USPS first class trip to a new home. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuF8K1f-wishpZ5_OTQJlqyTT4pCq3W8pd8AzTwhQsf6Cc09MUOqXHY20YdbDrs8dQc3z7qPFZ1OqDhFEBoy67ZUyjuqNmE5ZPt8qgWucAdWq2gR8Xs-aDxV4KGVzptOAo2KiD6SXfHjK8/s1600/shirt+collage.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591828052754048978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 273px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuF8K1f-wishpZ5_OTQJlqyTT4pCq3W8pd8AzTwhQsf6Cc09MUOqXHY20YdbDrs8dQc3z7qPFZ1OqDhFEBoy67ZUyjuqNmE5ZPt8qgWucAdWq2gR8Xs-aDxV4KGVzptOAo2KiD6SXfHjK8/s320/shirt+collage.JPG" border="0" /></a> <br /><div></div><br /><div>More selections can be found in my flickr set, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jjandjojo/sets/72157623834451891/">here</a>.</div><br /><div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-25139720817546944352011-04-03T20:59:00.004-05:002011-04-03T21:11:39.360-05:00Friends Forever<div>I recently just participated in my first ever sew along. The <a href="http://www.pinkfigdesign.blogspot.com/">Chloe & Mieko Friends Forever t-shirt</a> was just too cute to pass up. Read more about this great cause <a href="http://3punkmom.blogspot.com/2011/03/sew-along-with-me-for-japan.html">here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_SieXtpVSjmQ73Y56dvHqJXoHQShAF-zSByjF7aGyHsXOSg-081XTZeLPRdwUuU4_6AKg3AWm9wiTo1aVgsXCHGLgVEjk6dQx98JiGoSRSXTfvyc3pp8hD0HFZd9gTpbLxttkI66f0MF/s1600/DSC_4905+crop.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 290px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1_SieXtpVSjmQ73Y56dvHqJXoHQShAF-zSByjF7aGyHsXOSg-081XTZeLPRdwUuU4_6AKg3AWm9wiTo1aVgsXCHGLgVEjk6dQx98JiGoSRSXTfvyc3pp8hD0HFZd9gTpbLxttkI66f0MF/s320/DSC_4905+crop.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591545093243384962" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-63743321668976481192010-09-28T22:47:00.008-05:002010-09-29T10:10:32.059-05:00Knit in the roundWhile this may sound like a knitting post, it's not! Knitting is one thing I struggle with. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><i>(well, one of many things like emptying the lint trap in my dryer, going only 9 over the speed limit instead of 10, finding a way to organize my recipes, actually 'using' the coupons I cut out instead of thinking I'm going to and then end up letting them expire..... and THEN... knitting!)</i></span><i></i> <div><i><br /></i></div><div>SO! This is actually just a post about knit fabric. T-shirts in fact. Since I <b>might</b> be in love with a new skirt style and I <b>might</b> be on the brink of compulsive t-shirt collecting, I thought, why not marry the two?</div><div><br /></div><div>Using the wonderful instructions provided by Dana at <a href="http://www.dana-made-it.com/2010/09/circle-skirt-tutorial.html">MADE</a> I created my own circle skirt pattern to fit my almost 3 year old. It was actually super easy and really satisfying to see it all come together so quickly. As a test skirt, I grabbed two somewhat compatible t-shirts and pieced them together. The end result: a comfy, free flowing, casual twirl skirt for any budding princess. (Or not. I can't tell if I have a tree climber or a girl fit for a tea party, just yet. Perhaps a happy combination of both?)</div><div><br /></div><div>I think she enjoyed it though. I even got a little dance out of her. She had to test out the twirl factor. I am pretty pleased with the end result. Now I just need to get creative at combining 2 unrelated, yet coordinating shirts.</div><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqjcx43BIjlLtRpigh-759W1TKQqkDDxGG4ujN_jFYZkoUh-qa43u7eutd-s6ZhjnOKOI0vM1E5_nwug9zF87Ba84DmCmQG5kSBqE_89fhNzENYNv5efp5vdHnRE_leaKGcxmE9P7Qane/s1600/DSC_0723.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522183975053699794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqjcx43BIjlLtRpigh-759W1TKQqkDDxGG4ujN_jFYZkoUh-qa43u7eutd-s6ZhjnOKOI0vM1E5_nwug9zF87Ba84DmCmQG5kSBqE_89fhNzENYNv5efp5vdHnRE_leaKGcxmE9P7Qane/s320/DSC_0723.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I left the seems serged and exposed on the outside. Again, adding to the casual feel of the skirt.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuWFhg377vacyTSZvIEG_cSkyM8eS41olhbzhBi6Lw5ptye05-wfbvVgEOrMeX2J1dpsJvtIORcvZLSjDBEFmWNNqvfLV0WyRtru7ngul37hzgtVYmDrPblQT3OKGCG5pYeLTb2EZHlAk/s1600/DSC_0724.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522184778808645618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuWFhg377vacyTSZvIEG_cSkyM8eS41olhbzhBi6Lw5ptye05-wfbvVgEOrMeX2J1dpsJvtIORcvZLSjDBEFmWNNqvfLV0WyRtru7ngul37hzgtVYmDrPblQT3OKGCG5pYeLTb2EZHlAk/s320/DSC_0724.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Ballerina?<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiB5CYQES77HPpZ6nkCZQMzUrnuR_lWGAmNwTXnqhyloZfC-5-VZmttRt7R2kas-IBARkgW4EJot87Rj5XKuiX8CYIAeKfXcuHkmsTfPd9ahCKwqEBEK7oQOUoACaNWP7J_Eyhqw46KqQ4/s1600/DSC_0726.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522185464198433090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiB5CYQES77HPpZ6nkCZQMzUrnuR_lWGAmNwTXnqhyloZfC-5-VZmttRt7R2kas-IBARkgW4EJot87Rj5XKuiX8CYIAeKfXcuHkmsTfPd9ahCKwqEBEK7oQOUoACaNWP7J_Eyhqw46KqQ4/s320/DSC_0726.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Whew! After all that, a girl needs to rest!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigjRwc4n4JfNm5MILWJZxDZw28q5_XqbFrz4oDJfhnYjzLpZ2Ogs1KFIuiZXysP8wXHN_-VicBJ87YXcTDmSs8bmfkwCCGEonyD24ZY38z2SBwU-Y4wC_JjtkOBVKmI4C9w_y5DLS2mcK/s1600/DSC_0729.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522186007194790258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 205px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigjRwc4n4JfNm5MILWJZxDZw28q5_XqbFrz4oDJfhnYjzLpZ2Ogs1KFIuiZXysP8wXHN_-VicBJ87YXcTDmSs8bmfkwCCGEonyD24ZY38z2SBwU-Y4wC_JjtkOBVKmI4C9w_y5DLS2mcK/s320/DSC_0729.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>"I am SO over this twirl skirt!"</div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-60396483877043191332010-09-28T17:08:00.009-05:002010-09-29T10:07:52.345-05:00We survived!We crafted, we arrrived, we socialized and we departed with a few extra buck$ in our pocket. Sunday was a great day. The weather was perfect. We were able to get our goods out for Des Moines to see.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522090198630731682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-Rl9y9gNxir_P2BNYkDExUkm1_5IlZLpUX468YcS1DihDSiiq0QTEZPbHU3eDBEKp9jKhio-ngkknjHI7KHMrsgnC4PytSVMEDUarTWxHlQy18jQRItKm9JMr66ciDXOuQge8UDkoezRk/s320/the+girls.jpg" border="0" /><br /> <span style="font-size:78%;"> <em>(<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/fromtheporch">Mom</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jjandjojo">me</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/slhagge">sis</a>)</em></span><br /><br />Here are the collaborative efforts of three busy people. <em><span style="font-size:85%;">(Especially considering full time jobs, kids and social lives occupy many of our hours)</span></em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3zb1osogeoSpnJF7DgyMeMhs937AgFLNmoKEGSuT1EMvnPGUHxkMFR8Wjv4JIZe_LCRsEmuKT6BiFSSWNOEuUh9rKMnKPPuyD1nuHsQCIWclg3P03FAz3jjFaXsPuTqntWxhW7TRo8UA/s1600/the+goods.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522090258964687922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs3zb1osogeoSpnJF7DgyMeMhs937AgFLNmoKEGSuT1EMvnPGUHxkMFR8Wjv4JIZe_LCRsEmuKT6BiFSSWNOEuUh9rKMnKPPuyD1nuHsQCIWclg3P03FAz3jjFaXsPuTqntWxhW7TRo8UA/s320/the+goods.jpg" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522089876782562978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX9NJA_KYeTgp4JsGZR6mbO-9sbZ6guKAax1PYbnRV6xTbKo_Q-DjCd153AT2Jbq70wguOwVnIpkii0sBZJUSB3ujwSsMzyk1367YTHV930ssSC0W3Ybuguu3xoMAZzWowMHYn1nw8ADN4/s320/j+products.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9IWDlXArKJZ9hzQT5UAbYWE6HKo_s1ljbZ6NsyB5eTVhU3u33xiRnDPjMc9yr92_pj22ZD-GclxbWgKeFBwXP59JiiEeZSvfTqor9rDf0U54v94iZmmRXnzmw12q3nFVYEA-eMBFEEPl/s1600/s+product.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522090131932837410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE9IWDlXArKJZ9hzQT5UAbYWE6HKo_s1ljbZ6NsyB5eTVhU3u33xiRnDPjMc9yr92_pj22ZD-GclxbWgKeFBwXP59JiiEeZSvfTqor9rDf0U54v94iZmmRXnzmw12q3nFVYEA-eMBFEEPl/s320/s+product.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here we are hard at work. Or hardly working. This is a breeze considering the work that has gone into our <span style="font-family:Times New Roman;">treasures</span>. </div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522089824285100338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqemFqm9SqPJxiNmLD2H1wFeo7OGETyz_CyvcFA1ML2_bt-rDcp-nOLV5D_ZhN581ZmT9u1mRac21GzmTpY24imFHSZNdbuqZJP6jiwGFc-A21Zernhps4qxQNLMgtClNrFVtsf1-bKbM/s320/at+work.jpg" border="0" />Here are our neighbors. As you can see, we had a full house. Canopies lined both sides of the street and a steady stream of shoppers were about. <em><span style="font-size:85%;">(Although it doesn't really look like it here)</span><br /></em></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9jkMqdJalkKyVE2U5IhAusnp8-ysnpqHIbGj45QqPTWyzT9_BsbtTMbLIlvAg8R_cr1E4wqEGRokI7uRB5EnA1JXC2HzTqHfk-omfikSL7qR2TyVe1LoQCUnzKWDnWDdHU2Jhh7G7IWy/s1600/neighbors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522090075179343042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9jkMqdJalkKyVE2U5IhAusnp8-ysnpqHIbGj45QqPTWyzT9_BsbtTMbLIlvAg8R_cr1E4wqEGRokI7uRB5EnA1JXC2HzTqHfk-omfikSL7qR2TyVe1LoQCUnzKWDnWDdHU2Jhh7G7IWy/s320/neighbors.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />We even had live musica in the background.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXdFVlQD8_XRXJNCgw2iIsXXs1mOYAogeACbz35PP9oDC7FyC20Njw1y0fc9bihyhFXcxe0YY7pqeHTH8hBv-RWsObaIpXyGdzZxRDm1kEoyuyA8m7zyA_DQbGEbVPb4DetnVOZ78OYuz/s1600/musica.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522089938547305826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSXdFVlQD8_XRXJNCgw2iIsXXs1mOYAogeACbz35PP9oDC7FyC20Njw1y0fc9bihyhFXcxe0YY7pqeHTH8hBv-RWsObaIpXyGdzZxRDm1kEoyuyA8m7zyA_DQbGEbVPb4DetnVOZ78OYuz/s320/musica.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>It is now behind us and life can return to normal again. That is until the rush of Christmas sets in. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-74162384417797308702010-09-20T11:34:00.003-05:002010-09-20T11:42:30.690-05:00Get your craft onThe countdown has begun! 6 days to prepare for our craft Bazzar in East Village, Downtown Des Moines. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519035249234551474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbfckdgiICLH-vHuyCOd-Rza42Pz7yAP82vxfVyHBy0ZuHNNby7KNUxZdeJFy6IGbuUFZQwwQRGiwrjX_98it5WO7wn72kAVp6OnaNeV06KSBn7U4GGfvA8kEcIqYCRfqxsG3xjCLyoKCq/s320/cc2-countdown-6-days.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>I'm truly hoping the rain gods decide to take Sunday off. Please! Pretty please! (C'mon guys... take a day off... put your feet up. Relax!)</p><p>Anywho... Mom and sis each have some things to put in and it should be an interesting four hours! Stay tuned...<br /></p>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-82615323151671125712010-09-07T21:45:00.002-05:002010-09-07T21:54:50.402-05:00Catch me in real life!<div>My first ever big girl craft bazaar is coming up!<div><br /></div><div>Each Sunday for the month of September and October, the Historic East Village in downtown Des Moines will be hosting a Sunday bazaar from Noon to 4pm. My <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/slhagge">sister</a> and I have committed to one Sunday during this time frame. (September 26th, 2010) It should be fun, but the next 3 weeks expect to be a whirlwind!</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8la1KxfznfdOr-i6eaD2yqcacREiaSHjQucM462K4pusoxk602V0eNUXUn_QzBIclNdxdPkGIzrtdwrZu8mSsGbCy1H_3NhoS48H5kvKyfxvJn_etL1QXcwZFh7CFyPGcbSHMDbPkqw0/s1600/SundayBazaarFacebook.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 208px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8la1KxfznfdOr-i6eaD2yqcacREiaSHjQucM462K4pusoxk602V0eNUXUn_QzBIclNdxdPkGIzrtdwrZu8mSsGbCy1H_3NhoS48H5kvKyfxvJn_etL1QXcwZFh7CFyPGcbSHMDbPkqw0/s320/SundayBazaarFacebook.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514370376319912162" /></a><div><br /></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-14825436934722539922010-08-26T10:14:00.003-05:002010-08-26T10:40:32.138-05:00I'm thinking Fall...Disclaimer: BEWARE, TERRIBLE PHOTO AHEAD! It was 11:35 pm and I grabbed my phone as I headed to bed and snapped a quick photo of my latest creation in terrible lighting and a messy craft room background.<br /><br />I think it turned out so cute, but the final test will be to see it on a living person.<br /><br />It's made from a thrift store upcycled men's button down, short sleeve shirt. I hope to start making some in flannel as the temperature drops. This is a lightweight woven, something... I don't even know.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509738655290526450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUMDtaLCRieiyyRLZcWZlRVC19JX7JcWyVLXjX1EuCC__E4aor2yCQdmKXLmQnOKHojphm73urU8XcD2-Nu0vYeuKczxPKNDf8Brk3cAyObkHl3oP2gCUg1JSrxFy6bRvYAG_21tX7YwT/s320/shrugrt.jpg" border="0" />I used an existing t-shirt from my daughters collection for a pattern. I was going for a capped sleeve look, I just hope these don't cut off any blood circulation! </p><p>It is not quite finished, as I want to add a single button closure, just to keep in on her. I'm picturing it with a white t-shirt underneath and jeans. Maybe even some boots. (Let's hope I can talk her out of the hello kitty gollashes!) </p><p>Stay tuned as maybe, just maybe I can get a few pictures of her wearing it tonight, after back to school night! </p>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-5242518310070940792010-08-25T09:20:00.008-05:002010-08-25T10:13:05.378-05:00ANYDAY but today...<div>I feel like Cathy copycat, but I find SO many cute ideas in blogland! I hope the creative force behind these ideas, accept this as flattery. <div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydUd25_VKOOaBOJm9DY1RVKKItK3XMAU0Y0-pQQLqnulmphyphenhyphenpu_et3O17SSq-rOxcRbu0HbMiX7J_pYjcrTyQlHtvPmNSl5ZTUWgsKCpQQc_BHlZAU1F4aiFEGs_bnh1IFSe2EKhEobWc/s1600/copy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509356663716794290" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 120px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 46px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhydUd25_VKOOaBOJm9DY1RVKKItK3XMAU0Y0-pQQLqnulmphyphenhyphenpu_et3O17SSq-rOxcRbu0HbMiX7J_pYjcrTyQlHtvPmNSl5ZTUWgsKCpQQc_BHlZAU1F4aiFEGs_bnh1IFSe2EKhEobWc/s320/copy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><div>The other day I discovered <a href="http://createanddelegate.blogspot.com/2010/08/free-pattern-tutorial-anyday-banded.html">The Anyday Banded Shorts</a> over at <a href="http://createanddelegate.blogspot.com/">Create and Delegate</a>. Such a simple concept. Shorts with a contrasting hemline. But it's the details that really add that extra level of cuteness here. The solid material used for the body of the short, a wide band of a cute printed cotton material and the slight little pouf created by the gathers. Those three details come together to create a playful, yet comfortable outfit for her.<br /></div><br /><div>I used a pant pattern which I think I have used 101 times by now. Obviously I just shortened the length. I must have tried them on her 2 or 3 times to get the length just right. (I blame my complex of high watered pants for this!) But each time I had to hack some more off to get it just right. I love the cotton print I used. It's called "Koto" by <a href="http://www.ahfabrics.com/">Alexander Henry</a>. I've had 2 yards of it sitting around waiting for a great project. Well, I decided I was able to spare about 24" x 5" to make 2 bands. I'm glad I did. The brown fabric was a piece of cotton/linen which I had left from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/28415458/peasant-dresstop-in-light-sage-linen">linen peasant dresses</a>.<br /></div><br /><div>My model wasn't quite in the mood for photos today. I was able to snap a few. Nothing award winning, but you get the idea. Apparently she was getting her model mojo from the stove, which she would not step away from. </div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509364525273928530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaH1PjO3c3wXXve3dZAx9u6FD07FBsU-BPIEUjND2ldXP4GcOgB9LXIm8skjCrjxjFV6pEK07ITazi9iSPG-XevNa3nT6Z_H4is6LikSai_lSfidrnqGANVup7DaUW9gYtjLz_cvSH_Kyo/s320/Picnik+collage+yellow.jpg" border="0" />Until She sat down to eat a banana on the floor, stretch her legs out and NOT look at me. (Just wait till I speak to her agent about this!)</div></div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509365308532902434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyHcsuVvoGoLAxhCx1tYe0gQwgGm9VtljIY74EwIlOnBE-5WC2ffeW89zJnuvjmIU4qKhaYiqwEzI9lWaSUBs-0Y6DghxfBE9DKnNDWJfYal-u__sXJdUz3fjU3pQkMot8DG8A7daj8VkV/s320/picture+232.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div></div><div></div><div>Someday soon, I WILL soon come up with my own design and I'm convinced it WILL be brilliant! </div></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-51526623633121361682010-08-22T22:46:00.008-05:002010-08-23T20:17:44.487-05:00TWO shirts, TWO projects, TOO easy!My most recent trip to the Salvation Army this weekend, ended at the register with two Men's button down shirts. A stripe and a subtle plaid. Neither are overly awe-striking.<br /><br />However, as I'm forced to deal with the fact that cooler weather will soon be approaching, I started to think about scarves again. I love to wear them, love to make them and love to see what design possibilities are out there.<br /><br />Again, this is nothing spectacular, but still cute. It's lightweight and would be cute with a t-shirt and jeans. I cut 10 inch wide strips, using the backs of the shirts only. This gave me 4 generous pieces to work with. I just serged them together at the short ends, alternating fabrics. Viola! Done. I chose to leave the perimeter raw so they will fray with washing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLAqkFe8fqI1i0mciXtzD2pWoO1hIBZFmuOO-jKOtG2GRcujBA-jTj6lQqpRrlDbiMdGIdSPVVJpPtvBah9FCC_Uv4lrJgUkQZCWZq3ttdIGB6zKHFVDDXpIGiynGZrdlQm8g18gYXIW0/s1600/mens+shirt+scarf.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508596300240703458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglLAqkFe8fqI1i0mciXtzD2pWoO1hIBZFmuOO-jKOtG2GRcujBA-jTj6lQqpRrlDbiMdGIdSPVVJpPtvBah9FCC_Uv4lrJgUkQZCWZq3ttdIGB6zKHFVDDXpIGiynGZrdlQm8g18gYXIW0/s320/mens+shirt+scarf.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />I decided to take it one step further. I dunked the scarf in <a href="http://www.dylon.co.uk/colours.html">Dylon, Amazon Green</a> permanent dye. <span style="font-size:85%;"><em><span style="font-size:78%;">(Sorry, the final product is not pictured. A poorly lit photo taken with my phone in the reflection of the mirror, showcasing my overly cluttered closet, bad hair day and not so attractive outfit to begin with, is the reason.)</span> </em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The dye didn't take as well to the plain fabric, but still gave it a different look. The dye somewhat </span><em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">disguised</span></em><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"> the men's shirt concept, which you may or may not want to achieve. It's all personal preference. I honestly like them both ways. </span></span><br /><br />SO... now I'm left with 2 shirt fronts. What to do... what to do??? Make a skirt! I've made <a href="http://jjandjojo.blogspot.com/2010/06/old-work-shirt-re-fashion.html">peasant dresses/tops</a> from mens shirts before, but have yet to make a skirt. I came across <a href="http://babynightnightbotique.blogspot.com/2010/08/recycle-me-dress-shirt-to-skirt.html">this</a> tutorial the other day. This concept is perfect for the shirt pieces I have remaining! Of course my finished product has buttons both the front and back. That's okay though.<br /><br />I didn't have any of the pretty lace like the skirt in the tutorial. Nor do I think the recipient of my handmade goods, is a lacey kinda gal. So, I settled on a piece of bias tape I had leftover from my <a href="http://jjandjojo.blogspot.com/2010/07/some-long-overdue-etsy-listings.html">t-shirt dresses</a>. A regular hem would have been fine as well. The pleating was a first for me, but I think it really makes the skirt. I'm really pleased with how it turned out. Plus, here's a bonus... <em>Dad can't get it on her backwards when getting her ready in the morning's because there really is not a front and a back to it!</em><br /><em> </em><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508450232232488930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmWH8ylu2iwfnl0LEmK9OOykImOTpC6Wg1kGq3W3Hj1pLskBWYDoUBMay8UggEWXB7mt_SAXvGA6cvaN2VH16k-vEFJJ5PxynAQAffvYOUZTCRIECFs9SrkRlzstNaW9jMkl8mv7yeVeV2/s320/DSC_0591rt.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508450324382418418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 263px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZ7nSo_yIbqnwwRsC7HaHl67gImudSFPMJ_XLpk2qcIvUsbUkzYleYTJscnZ29P4M20_wEiCGHvprtMPSOCa-4902FRV18yzHq3sObOVp9MiRugpy8XNkeS9vL78pLejrNiQS9ckp-0t2/s320/DSC_0592rt.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508450165537629858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 278px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3fb3yksWdta2tb2KSDxkJkYhReKLu2aGH4KexkanXlhc58Eg4cP8Ct5zmXnRZpIP0OIFeCyXQlXLEt-v1lP-3cNLj44ZEdsf0DoSxtzHVc50uJRJTBGgcd4Sw3QX5HWISvwkXhUm66Pjm/s320/DSC_0590rt.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8PSQ_vyioHvHZwCP3rviTqccRrx34HBdQA8MPLD_BBeH9fyMur2Wym4Je_s9uOqG84BQVYF6XUWUVbYvLds4_jLuQhW6sm7oEvPzEz0HjfIYQWXHF9vyiPW0mTLcOHfaHTSana9D01cQ/s1600/DSC_0596rt.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508589753846566754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM8PSQ_vyioHvHZwCP3rviTqccRrx34HBdQA8MPLD_BBeH9fyMur2Wym4Je_s9uOqG84BQVYF6XUWUVbYvLds4_jLuQhW6sm7oEvPzEz0HjfIYQWXHF9vyiPW0mTLcOHfaHTSana9D01cQ/s320/DSC_0596rt.jpg" border="0" /></a>My next plan of attack it to make a white cotton peasant top to go with it. Maybe a little bit of red trim and a fabric flower to adorn it?</div><div> </div><div><div>I should see what I can create from the remaining scraps of the two shirts. I have 4 sleeves, 4 cuffs, 2 collars, and 2 panels both with pockets. That's plenty of material for something. Let me think on that... </div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-37373071558162155172010-08-05T21:49:00.004-05:002010-09-20T11:46:31.815-05:00It's SUPER-Jordan!Just a quick project tonight. <div><br /></div><div>Only a few short hours ago, this t-shirt was hanging peacefully on the sale rack in <a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/homecm_10001_10001_-1_Search_Google_Google%20TCP%20-%20Trademark%20Terms%20-%20Alone_childrens%20place____">Children's Place</a>. Then I came along, with a vision.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm pretty sure my daughter is more the <i>superhero</i> type than the <i>pretty princess</i> type. I could be wrong. But to hear her and her brother fight over who was getting the shirt today was kind of cute. I turned it into a short sleeved, ringer dress. Is that such a thing? I used some existing black knit and pieced it together to make this...!</div><div><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfADlcs4AuI-wNDM1KLbehowpXLt1HaTxhwTu8Z4UFslLf3gK-LmlFPy1OjqOrp-dPOkyw5qDSiiR7r7UNewjW7oiphk14yLkJs3xC8um_JhbRLXigLWb0mdnM0IGPT1ssNvCibg8pXAoI/s1600/captain+americacollage.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502125752510045042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 149px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfADlcs4AuI-wNDM1KLbehowpXLt1HaTxhwTu8Z4UFslLf3gK-LmlFPy1OjqOrp-dPOkyw5qDSiiR7r7UNewjW7oiphk14yLkJs3xC8um_JhbRLXigLWb0mdnM0IGPT1ssNvCibg8pXAoI/s320/captain+americacollage.jpg" border="0" /></a> I thinks she likes it!<br /><br /><br />And I like that she likes it!<br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><i>(The Hello Kitty boots have become a staple to her wardrobe! Oh well!)</i></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-17082569371358143062010-08-05T11:35:00.004-05:002010-08-05T11:37:24.327-05:00Crap!Pop on over to <a href="http://www.crapivemade.com/2010/08/giveaway-11-jj-jojo.html">Crap I've Made</a> to participate in a week of giveaways! (You'll find <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.jjandjojo.etsy.com">jj & jojo</a> is #11)<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://crapivemade.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" border="0"><img src="http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b288/charbroiledbrat/featured.jpg" /></a> <center></center></center>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-49699112139976403842010-08-02T10:29:00.002-05:002010-08-02T10:32:40.825-05:00I was featured!<a href="http://www.createanddelegate.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg292/nicebarr/featuredblogbutton.jpg" border="0" alt="CreateandDelegatet" /></a><br /><br /><br />Thanks Nicole!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-59001921330639920682010-07-31T19:02:00.003-05:002010-07-31T19:05:16.927-05:00Some long overdue Etsy listings...<div>Knits like these are now available in <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.jjandjojo.etsy.com">my store</a>.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBWAKFWZ96n4N_zLcTfU2uf3LXp0AxnBlwmES2QGKiy2pBh32zJItamc0HpO7JrlcUH4J9iHYdNz8txi-uUb0Ot0ESj08Ki7utje1TdjNElHth0ONppmPvE4r0PbYRRszq8INM4_zowjg/s1600/knit+collage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBWAKFWZ96n4N_zLcTfU2uf3LXp0AxnBlwmES2QGKiy2pBh32zJItamc0HpO7JrlcUH4J9iHYdNz8txi-uUb0Ot0ESj08Ki7utje1TdjNElHth0ONppmPvE4r0PbYRRszq8INM4_zowjg/s320/knit+collage.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500225548281467938" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-29952401233711742572010-07-27T15:50:00.003-05:002010-07-27T16:04:54.558-05:00Rags to RichesSew... I actually got to sew this weekend! Last week I spotted this adorable tutorial from <a href="http://createanddelegate.blogspot.com/2010/07/tutorial-pleated-t-shirt-dress.html">Create & Delegate</a>. The pleated tshirt dress. I was anxious to try it and now have a slue of projects in queue. <div><div></div><div> </div><div>I chose a navy blue, Old Navy ringer shirt from '<em>you-know-who's'</em> side of the closet. Actually, part of the reason I chose it was because he tried it on, decided it was too tight for him (I'm sure that was the dryers fault) and tossed it aside. His closet desperately needs cleaned out! So, this will be our new means of cleaning it! Try one thing on at a time. If it's a NO, it's mine. This also forces my creative juices to get flowing with a not-so inspiring piece. This could get interesting. </div><div></div><br /><div>So, with a little white ribbed knit, some white double fold bias tape, a scrap of red knit from another project and an old button from a garage sale, you get this!</div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498694277333270930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxT-J5TH71V49QnWmOyOx7OKb_G9lOGT4E3JtZw_3dQhRIuSLFoPNz7ZmvGOJ3TS5oucoY9ViYSGeqkViob8lBVs5Ne6YT9CizxSOiE9jWOnUrVWjahkhuHhE2nccynihFfoaaRIjKsQf/s320/picture+166rt+(Small).jpg" border="0" /> <div>and this:</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498694408547978786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0yqa_JjIx71co2j74I0HKqYwOe7x-ooLe-3VqftnMgiM_23P8_jw0zeU8-GNaVPl-WCpnk8w9vIx_euW_zxi2nJ5pwLKlHypofrSAZkLRJyG5mwLKIhwjqkIVjf_SHNlU9glTLDYoGTc/s320/picture+177rt+(Small).jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>I love it. Especially considering how boring it was as a mans shirt. It now has a new playful lease on life! </div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-73928284708160632762010-07-20T10:25:00.008-05:002010-07-20T10:43:38.190-05:00When life hands you a dish towel... make a shirt??When I bought this Valentine's holiday, clearance’d kitchen towel at TJ Maxx, I had great intentions of repurposing it into something completely different. However, it screamed to be something else this weekend.<br /><br /><div><div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496013044555175074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 280px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikB7jvTJtMNJ71BxDjQtU-xnAGyTRTHRHKBwKVmdVWad-zXbOUoLLlX5_xrOZrYYSwgvDG8q5Zq_IOId-OyhiHcHsAGuHp5PgjpNzAJ0HYFVFZWwLoATS2JAfsG0AZhsP0YyBQet9-4qBF/s320/towel+before+1+(Small).jpg" border="0" />I came across a top that I bought my darling at a consignment shop a few months back. I love the style of it, and after giving it a closer look… decided it would not be hard to duplicate. That’s where the Valentines towel came in. (Can’t you see the obvious connection? Gheesh!)<br /><br />While my princess was sleeping when I completed it last night, here is her body double to show it off. Hopefully I can get her in it soon.<br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496013424120559138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 302px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihr_yl9_c36otNykRbdHpuOCUOVE3plPXvDvRxHvXtQKlsGo0205umzbIo_ZOyjLLecbw5IgGPHlWJv6ObRzY4eNIKchyYSJybxc5k_dFdpA4xcxAIGbt8k3dDr6UbG6UA0mBPCsRzLN0G/s320/towel+after1+(Small).jpg" border="0" /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQJdegIMjJzQoCV9qvqc9_f6tZj8tyhfNai-o6DNVADRTFtlYG62Sw5iOQ6byiXbMfn4ZqI5lrooBQd4EuOCxoHOF2YiOZO3KeeBxBxUyAH2PgRGpJ8jOGKc5JM4pjK6U9prcW13VSEPW/s1600/towel+after+(Small).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496013262182820018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 303px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQJdegIMjJzQoCV9qvqc9_f6tZj8tyhfNai-o6DNVADRTFtlYG62Sw5iOQ6byiXbMfn4ZqI5lrooBQd4EuOCxoHOF2YiOZO3KeeBxBxUyAH2PgRGpJ8jOGKc5JM4pjK6U9prcW13VSEPW/s320/towel+after+(Small).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><p><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496013741802626082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 294px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYugB-FDNeWcv1ncjV9Oqt1gCSD4xQ4O3DHqZN6ytQ4gUaHAvLv3WZuDEv19F6unmQeJwmFd85qSNmR_0XYMYAY6n9O3GXlgxTaAHUFr0UkdlL5B3Jb0NHJG-t8ieOXOksoedITj0rSSMJ/s320/towel+after3+(Small).jpg" border="0" /><br /><p></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhFUW985qEF_Hwiso7S2OrFUVCNvzCdP-4EomO7qRgAB9GuplbIm83XdRhb8EKOyM4xqgR9dlbfiLlBf94N4YAbC83Qa73MH_ZDlh6MIzXWBTofWkUJPuLcJ-6ug3tfzGF1W6XxbmlhSN/s1600/towel+after2+(Small).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496013675560445570" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 290px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivhFUW985qEF_Hwiso7S2OrFUVCNvzCdP-4EomO7qRgAB9GuplbIm83XdRhb8EKOyM4xqgR9dlbfiLlBf94N4YAbC83Qa73MH_ZDlh6MIzXWBTofWkUJPuLcJ-6ug3tfzGF1W6XxbmlhSN/s320/towel+after2+(Small).jpg" border="0" /></a> Believe it or not, this was super easy! 2 runs on the sewing machine, then some double fold bias tape to finish it off. </div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-49943413057485061452010-07-19T14:53:00.003-05:002010-07-19T15:02:03.662-05:00Here we go!Well, here's my next adventure!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCa9igaC2GsxP7cMUFSucUJR_OdD_hyWHAwVp7kt16bnHeyg9aRmth47QPr7WG8goPAjQ44ElV62Ij59USVZD6BRF5K9ZcTsU9Oyi9GAvDE5cl9m0dCT2LTtQ7-XaGU6j8Tf353CIaxF2D/s1600/chart.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495708004887214914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 247px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCa9igaC2GsxP7cMUFSucUJR_OdD_hyWHAwVp7kt16bnHeyg9aRmth47QPr7WG8goPAjQ44ElV62Ij59USVZD6BRF5K9ZcTsU9Oyi9GAvDE5cl9m0dCT2LTtQ7-XaGU6j8Tf353CIaxF2D/s320/chart.JPG" border="0" /></a>Thanks to <a href="http://funambulistdamsel.blogspot.com/2010/07/reward-charts.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheFunambulistDamsel+%28The+Funambulist+Damsel%29">The Funambulist Damsel</a> for the potty chart idea. My little damsel parades around the house saying "Hola!" and "Say backpack, say backpack!". So, I think it's only appropriate that I make her a Dora reward chart.<br /><br />Let's see how quickly, or not-so-quickly we can kick the diapers! <br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-73214218196879658052010-07-17T20:58:00.003-05:002010-07-17T21:05:05.150-05:00These boots were made for walk'in<div>Doesn't every girl wear her galoshes to the pool in 97 degree heat?</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBFagWdXvZT8RuGVXFr-Y4VSbRQ_PIU1LBYJ314SSqpGNH7ly6RkKCt4Eb3EDlkUMEwAuaA0FUx_tmekasTvOZDVTjihg67VdXEDzsr8vvNxA3Q1wxKG9xbpm6LygtPmtS0WiZbYgRivC/s1600/golashes.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBFagWdXvZT8RuGVXFr-Y4VSbRQ_PIU1LBYJ314SSqpGNH7ly6RkKCt4Eb3EDlkUMEwAuaA0FUx_tmekasTvOZDVTjihg67VdXEDzsr8vvNxA3Q1wxKG9xbpm6LygtPmtS0WiZbYgRivC/s320/golashes.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495061070875329170" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hey, whatever it takes to get you there, right?! Happy summer! Better yet... Happy Saturday!!</div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-10714451350667909792010-07-14T22:20:00.003-05:002010-07-14T22:27:17.581-05:00Busy Week!<div>NO crafting has taken place this week. It's a busy time at the moment.<div><br /></div><div>Field trips, daycare, play dates, karate, swimming lessons, birthday, birthday parties... oh my!</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpWFUu3p1wfsueY_5zRbCMem-OfpBnyqGwHyrzIo1ZGvALi8gi5929u31e1oHSJtmkqX2nHZjDB2uxvTIgJr9Jm4zk1hJHn09tHKiu2wNB_pPs6AwuIM-LYaLIO5ceLLsJZ4BTDA9GDrq/s1600/photo+(1).JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCpWFUu3p1wfsueY_5zRbCMem-OfpBnyqGwHyrzIo1ZGvALi8gi5929u31e1oHSJtmkqX2nHZjDB2uxvTIgJr9Jm4zk1hJHn09tHKiu2wNB_pPs6AwuIM-LYaLIO5ceLLsJZ4BTDA9GDrq/s320/photo+(1).JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493968756943530882" /></a><br />The storms came rolling in during lessons tonight. But the show must go on!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-51524491347572431182010-07-06T22:30:00.003-05:002010-07-06T22:47:33.213-05:00Totally geek? Or totally chic?<div>Are the growing trends of today repeats of the past?<div><br /></div><div>If so, my son is one hip dude! </div><div><br /></div><div>While all the kids were sporting their DS's and PSP's, check out what Jayden took to school today!</div></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypTRmM51Lm-HBXIpZj0P2bo_ViHIBXsHuiEKvMZYu8hGQe4fZiMou2bofswlwldPouPhP1uK4EqFQGuD8ww-gFMl_Xi2fgPp_g9TuZkbZOyen5GfBVOPxfRxOniWqcyzZE1pEVWSIK8Px/s1600/game+boy+old+school.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypTRmM51Lm-HBXIpZj0P2bo_ViHIBXsHuiEKvMZYu8hGQe4fZiMou2bofswlwldPouPhP1uK4EqFQGuD8ww-gFMl_Xi2fgPp_g9TuZkbZOyen5GfBVOPxfRxOniWqcyzZE1pEVWSIK8Px/s320/game+boy+old+school.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491003973954010658" /></a>His thirst for all things techy isn't limited to a certain decade. He's willing to experiment for the good of the order. <div><br /></div><div>Besides when things are this good, they deserve another go around!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpSvNX1vp-ciJYhVMpHDK5OVJ7tStHILMufueu-Z3r64Lx8wI5XwMW9MbWZ1qFpsOxoAHRXihVNLhKdlSi-ukCJ2TUngtjyScTAESGsLK4t6-nQSkXUt6EaWqWV08_LV3VvI1BaN51C5e/s1600/DS.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpSvNX1vp-ciJYhVMpHDK5OVJ7tStHILMufueu-Z3r64Lx8wI5XwMW9MbWZ1qFpsOxoAHRXihVNLhKdlSi-ukCJ2TUngtjyScTAESGsLK4t6-nQSkXUt6EaWqWV08_LV3VvI1BaN51C5e/s320/DS.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491003860500103218" /></a><br /><div>Although I'm betting he'll be back to this in a day or two!</div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-49061705646068697942010-07-06T16:09:00.007-05:002010-07-06T16:58:12.915-05:00My baby is a big girl! (sniff-sniff)<div><div><div><div>So it's official.<br /><br />This weekend was transition time for us. I mean for our daughter. She spent the last 2.75 years of her life, snuggled in her crib, peering through the white slats just waiting to be rescued by one of her elders. (And her brother is considered one of those elders as he has tried on a few occasions to free her, himself. They put their heads together and decided the best way would be to put a huge stuffed teddy bear on the floor to act as her landing pad. Give her the ole heave-ho and hope she lands on Teddy. It worked well once. I'm picturing her brushing herself off and going on about her business. The other time, ended in tears but was short lived.)<br /><br />The events described above led me on the search for a big girl bed! Oh, the freedom. Ironically this all took place on Independence Day! I just realized that! We found a cute, plain and simple white twin bed that will fit our needs well. Best of all, the assembly was a snap. So up it went, down came the crib. She was beyond excited. And big brother was excited for her! I think he feels like she is closer to his age now. They tool around the house like little pals.<br /><br />So, here was our first test. Naptime! My little pistol was up and out 4 times. That's not too bad, could have been way worse. What cracked me up was she knew she was being sneaky. She tip toed down the steps and out to the porch to see her brother (or give him a toy as she put it). And I mean literally tip toed. Just like you see them do in the cartoons. She's a Scooby-Doo fanatic, so I'm sure this is where she picked it up. You know, Velma and Fred tip toeing away from the lurking ghost. I can picture it now. Then once she was busted, running quickly back up the steps. Probably thinking, "If I go real fast maybe mom will forget she ever saw me??" Finally exhaustion set in and she gave up the battle. Asleep in her bed is where she laid for the next 2 hours. In a sleeping state she became my sweet angel again.<br /><br />Then bedtime. While I thought this might pose a challenge, it was pretty painless. I peered through the crack in her bedroom door several times to find her just sitting there. Stiff and staring at the ceiling, eyes wide open. Works for me, even if she isn't asleep yet. I went downstairs and finished watching my episode of King of Queens. (love that show by the way) Commercial time, I ran back up to check on her. I was startled to find her asleep, face down and practically snoring in the hallway. Not sure if she passed out during her escape or what her story was there? I got her back to bed, she said, "Nite-nite" and that was all she wrote till the sun came up this morning. We'll continue to work out the kinks, but so far, <em>maybe</em> so good?!<br /><br />So, to keep my little pooper from falling out of her bed at night, I quickly whipped up a bed rail slipcover for an existing rail which I dug out of my attic. This was a freebee from someone at daycare when my oldest was just about this age. The dancing teddy bears didn't do it for me. So, I slip covered it for him to match his bedding and did the same for Jordan. Here's what I mean. Very quick and easy. Of course the first thing she said when she got in bed last night... "Where's my teddy bears??" I think she secretly digs this one instead!</div><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490913826817918994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIsDqM6cBbRyWHcWb74ChNnu9qQsW6ykmLzu6GBk2ulKVioVK-qhrUS8ozS95kmlseOZ6QoNrQdqdzhHKDnRwxayxbzsNxzIXZuhVFDFOQECcI1oZPaounkJ2_-TiGxBa27q3JW86c4Jj/s320/side+rail+before.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>(The before photo doesn't show the bears as well. Believe me... they are there) Not to mention the kid grime from past uses. Eewww.... </div><br /><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJzMt4if-xCRNWJjiklCGR1lzy5BEuWe_SH_7MjQ62ScIK_ja6guiLUcJ6WP5eF1SNZyNloX1DqHk6RMiNOJpR3AAPvv9kENIWxd3rg5QRwd_Y42_XoceySPqZ7Vwj2HXBlFzKOrLZmoF/s1600/side+rail+after+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490914210477739970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJzMt4if-xCRNWJjiklCGR1lzy5BEuWe_SH_7MjQ62ScIK_ja6guiLUcJ6WP5eF1SNZyNloX1DqHk6RMiNOJpR3AAPvv9kENIWxd3rg5QRwd_Y42_XoceySPqZ7Vwj2HXBlFzKOrLZmoF/s320/side+rail+after+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490914335682506450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLk52gonkfkx7XnZfr2pSNDeaKk_3FQt3EIWjPbFWuVmA6nKAGGlbMC_jsuCsYkom02wn3SiWyXAX60JgeKJG1omGPqH1e-bRm0BhBWY2ncMc4WF3LiE1uCpMcWpjdK1-Oj1tBCqWdBPyQ/s320/side+rail+after+2.jpg" border="0" /></div><div></div><br /><div>See... she has the sweet angel face down to a science!</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490914589564143970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlOH4QhQu-2OGfthFWvOoJXoxg5ZSZ7E1HAZDpyAR7H912Eg1CCqKrqEOPB7b8IoTk0yG7Z3AztkCEHT34yQ5McXXBzo9gaYtnS7qk8jmgYYuNo1ArNPS6KMU3y7-CpLDv1ALMCrXGlwBx/s320/side+rail+after+3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1520025963300597359.post-88618458441574948212010-06-15T11:58:00.006-05:002010-06-15T12:42:14.016-05:00Old work shirt re-fashionI bought my daughter the cutest little pink cuffed shorts with white and navy anchors on them, a few weeks ago. (As a family of boaters, anchors are a necessity!) I must thank Wal-Mart for the super cute find! However, in a sea of pink and lavendar clothing, she just didn't have anything to wear with them. Solution. I'll make something.<br /><div><div><div><div></div><br /><div>I went through my stash of shirts to repurpose. I got it! An uber sexy button up workshirt. No disrespect to John Deere, whatsoever. After all, they do sign my paychecks. This little beauty is just not something you'll see me in!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483057039062300098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 277px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOTLFYxRkrSGDIghuKKSSGEhe9wZ5-5uMvuEA1JZmG9F728yWSLuF3ly8jyvY-t86V-ncWmo72I6x7Ljb3N-RRVVKMlOdLtL_iGot9JkiKeJvIHwoo8W_qeAH61rZ2rpj0dscawCjT6vz/s320/picture+010+(Small).jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><p>It's an XS, but I still managed to finagle enough material from it to complete this little peasant top. I added 4 rows of shirring at the waistline. As with most projects I complete, it's usually in the late hours of the evening before I have a finished product. Therefore, I haven't been able to try it on my little sailor yet. I'll try to get photos of the completed outfit. </p><p>In the meantime, you have Jordan's body double. </p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbbHDIMAguOM1lCMCIkZwX85nDFi3pnKlJO-G-T0h6qaIcJNJ_Y8WxeWhsMSxMh81aX63JnT-sLmcZ8wTRQN8dBqg9mgpAfZE1cSu9bSS9v2KfHsLqE5Z_JnqfshLHK3dZBnMDx-0xtEi/s1600/picture+012rt+(Small).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483054678602649650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 261px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbbHDIMAguOM1lCMCIkZwX85nDFi3pnKlJO-G-T0h6qaIcJNJ_Y8WxeWhsMSxMh81aX63JnT-sLmcZ8wTRQN8dBqg9mgpAfZE1cSu9bSS9v2KfHsLqE5Z_JnqfshLHK3dZBnMDx-0xtEi/s320/picture+012rt+(Small).jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKQWEeMFtXSMBtOPD8Mg2fQXdPKEE0hRo5lsOTpmjf0Koa-S7zi2kvwJjAsbpwaIuttbExSKE6R4wJFr7MdUdbMLTlnXUfR6p-kEpZNCUHjfvIsEcHXy7ny1ypmuoCQEJFECnroEY1sgK/s1600/picture+014rt+(Small).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483054818110377698" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVKQWEeMFtXSMBtOPD8Mg2fQXdPKEE0hRo5lsOTpmjf0Koa-S7zi2kvwJjAsbpwaIuttbExSKE6R4wJFr7MdUdbMLTlnXUfR6p-kEpZNCUHjfvIsEcHXy7ny1ypmuoCQEJFECnroEY1sgK/s320/picture+014rt+(Small).jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11764928594526150040noreply@blogger.com1