Introducing Miss Peyton!

Ok I am slow on this. But Peyton was born on the 11th. She is absolutely perfect. We are blessed to have a healthy baby. We are all in love with her.

Polka Dot Halter Top

I made this yesterday for my 7 yr old. I am hoping to make her entire spring/summer wardrobe this year. I see lots of these little tops in my future LOL I used the Mamu Designs Emily Pattern to make it. I love how versittile this pattern is. And it's great that I can use one patter to make my 7 yr old and the baby clothes. I think I may make a coule of these reversible as well. Thanks for looking!

The Emily Dress

Recently I discovered that I have a facination for euro patterns. I had never used one before. I had been told they were hard because you have to trace the patterns and such. But I had seen some clothes for my girls that I was dying to make. So last week I gave in and ordered a few patterns. This is my first attempt at a euro patter. it is by Mamu Designs, called the Emily Puzzle Me pattern. You can make shorts, skits, shorts, bloomers, dresses, halters, etc. Some very simple and some elaborate. There are only a few pieces to work with but depending on what you want you just piece them together like a puzzle. I got it here at http://buntefabrics.com/ Another fun designer is Tantrum Studio. I ordered two of their patterns as well. This was so much fun to make, I can not wait to make more. Since it is a euro pattern it has eruo sizing. So this is a 62/68 which is a 3-6 month US. I am hoping the new baby will fit into it this summer. :)

From Sewing

From Sewing

From Sewing

From Sewing

Peyton's going to be here soon...

So I decided I needed to get the birth announcements and thank you cards made. So I sat down today and cut out all the paper, stamped out all the stuff, and then put one of ech together. I wanted to stay simple with them. I am just second guessing myself now and wondering if they are too plain. 

What do you think??

I used Black, Holly Hock, and White Daisy Card stocks. All CTMH

The monkey is from Lifes a Jungle CTMH and the Random Stamping I used stamps from With Love CTMH.

Magnet sets

Incase anyone is interested. I listed 8 sets of Domino Magnets into my Etsy Store. Some are from the previous post and others are new. Enjoy!

Domino Magnets

I found myself in need of some quick gift ideas. Then I ran across these on the CTMH bulletin board. I had to try my hand at them. They were super easy to make as well. I think I am in love with Stazon inks lol 

Quick instructions...

Supplies:

Dominos

Stazon Ink pad

Versamark (or embossing ink pad)

Chalks

Embossing powder

Modpoge or other sealer

Makeup sponge

Magnets

An adhesive for plastics (I used Amazing Goop)

Stamp directly onto the domino with Stazon.

Press the stamped domino onto the versamark pad.

Apply chalk by dabbing it onto the stamped image. Do not wipe, it will wipe the versamrk off the domino. And that is what it holding the ink to it.

Press the domino into an embossing pad then cover with embossing powder and heat set.

With a make up wedge sponge apply the sealer to the the domino and let dry.

Attach a magnet to the domino using the adhesive.

See like I said pretty simple. You can add glitter or micro beads to these as well. Get creative!

       

My Swaddle Pod

A friend was given something similar to this for her new baby. Since I have one on the way myself I was intrigued but this little number. So She sent me pictures and without anything else, I made my own pattern and came up with this. I can't wait for my little girl to be born so I can use this. I think I may do another with terry for the inside and use it after bath time. This one has a flannel shell and fleece inside. It turned out pretty good for my trial run at it. And I had never done button holes before. So I am pretty pleased with myself lol Sorry I don't have a real baby to show it off. My daughter's doll will have to do for now.