Future Fashion Model

Yesterday my friend Angie was nice enough to hang out with us all day and allow her little girl to be my fashion model for our new clothing line.......isn't she just the cutest?

Wordless Wednesday-Where'd It Go?

I know there was another yummy bite of my Grilled Cheese Sandwich but where, oh where could it have gone?

Look What I Got!

YIPPEE! I received my first apron swap apron from the Summer Apron Swap hosted by A Feathered Nest.

What makes this apron EXTRA special is that it was my partner's first time making an apron and it was just for me! I love the color combination so unexpected and fun!!! Plus (to top it off) it is completely reversible. She included a sweet note and a vegan cupcake cookbook that I can't wait to try out. We have one vegan bakery in the area that is pretty high priced so this will definitley come in handy!

THANK-YOU SHELLY, I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

Two Simple No Sew Banners

These quick easy banners require no sewing, look great and take minutes to make!!!!

Sock Monkey Banner:

perfect for parties and over a crib

Materials used:

1 package of 1/2 inch bias trim (found in sewing department)

2 sided scrapbooking paper cut into 6 by 6 squares (you can make different shapes & sizes)

Craft or Fabric Glue

I made this one in a monkey theme for Cooper's Birthday but with all the great fabric designers now coming out with scrapbook paper, you can make them truly gorgeous!!

All I did was take 6" by 6" squares of the 2 sided paper and I glued them inside of the bias trim.......5 minutes flat and viola!

INSPIRE banner

great for hanging in a doorway or on a fireplace mantle)

Materials:

2 sided scrapbooking paper

Letters (I used chipboard letters but you could use stickers, paper and rub on letter as well)

Ribbon

Simply cut larger circles and slightly smaller circles from your 2 sided paper. Use one side as the large circle print and glue a smaller circle from the other sides coordinating print (or mix it up and use several different designs) and glue together. Next, glue on letters for whatever phrase you want (Congratulations, Happy Fathers Day, the sky is the limit). Use a hole punch and make 2 holes side by side at the top of each circle. Thread your ribbon through and you are done!

**REMEMBER** Mine are a little plain as they were made in a rush (the Inspire banner I did during the Farmers Market with supplies on hand) but you can get creative with it, use zig zag scissors, add embellishments, rhinestones, glitter, ric rac.....whatever you'd like just have fun creating!

Wordless Wednesday-Fun in Mommy's Make-up Bag

Nicknames? What are yours?

I always find it amazing how nicknames or pet names just seem to be born. I had always wanted to call my sons "Tiger" or "Sport" but instead different nicknames just surfaced.....I couldn't help it!

Jonas- Any version of "Boog". Boog-a-boo, Boogy Man, etc

Chase- his name just fit him to perfectly since we have never stopped chasing him around. Instead of a nickname, his name has branched out into its own type of noun, adjetive, verb......like our favorite Chaseism's!

Cooper- Chunkey Monkey (poor thing)

For me, well that is a funny story. I was born during the Star Wars Era. My mom thought the Ewoks were adorable and meant for that to be my nickname. Unfortunately, she got the names mixed up and started calling me her Wookie...which was the Chewbaca character's race. rrrrrrrr......(imagaine the Chewbaka sound)!

I would LOVE to hear about your pet names for yourself or others!!!

So excited, just can't wait

Sandi Henderson's new fabric line Farmers Market is coming available this month....yippee!!!! I have been drooling over the line since she first gave us a peek of the logo and it is almost here. I have 8 bolts coming and it was hard to narrow it down to even that...they are all so gorgeous. It may even outshine Ginger Blossom . Each time I look at the swatches I see more fabrics to order in the future!!