Some long overdue Etsy listings...

Knits like these are now available in my store.

Rags to Riches

Sew... I actually got to sew this weekend! Last week I spotted this adorable tutorial from Create & Delegate. The pleated tshirt dress. I was anxious to try it and now have a slue of projects in queue.

I chose a navy blue, Old Navy ringer shirt from 'you-know-who's' 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.

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!

and this:

I love it. Especially considering how boring it was as a mans shirt. It now has a new playful lease on life!

When 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.

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!)

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.

Believe it or not, this was super easy! 2 runs on the sewing machine, then some double fold bias tape to finish it off.

Here we go!

Well, here's my next adventure!

Thanks to The Funambulist Damsel 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.

Let's see how quickly, or not-so-quickly we can kick the diapers!

These boots were made for walk'in

Doesn't every girl wear her galoshes to the pool in 97 degree heat?

Hey, whatever it takes to get you there, right?! Happy summer! Better yet... Happy Saturday!!

Busy Week!

NO crafting has taken place this week. It's a busy time at the moment.

Field trips, daycare, play dates, karate, swimming lessons, birthday, birthday parties... oh my!

The storms came rolling in during lessons tonight. But the show must go on!

Totally geek? Or totally chic?

Are the growing trends of today repeats of the past?

If so, my son is one hip dude!

While all the kids were sporting their DS's and PSP's, check out what Jayden took to school today!

His thirst for all things techy isn't limited to a certain decade. He's willing to experiment for the good of the order.

Besides when things are this good, they deserve another go around!

Although I'm betting he'll be back to this in a day or two!