Spring Fever

This post inspired me to give the rose clip tutorial a try. I was so happy with my little rose that I went on to make a few more spring inspired hair clips.

Aside from a knitting project that I will share soon, creativity has been at a minimum lately. I am finding myself stir crazy far too often. Cleaning house just isn't a satisfying outlet. This quick yet colorful project was just what the doctor ordered.

And my girlies were happy too.

So Much Inspiration

Sometimes I get overwhelmed by all of the inspiration I find in the blogosphere. The other day I was on a crazy roll of amazing women posting incredible things.

The idea for this ornament wreath came from here. I ran right out and picked up a 50 pack of ornaments and within 20 minutes, I had this little beauty hanging on my banister. I was so grateful because my poor banister needed a little Christmas pick me up!

I also grabbed some slippers so I can do this to them.

Felt ornaments are in the works. These are absolutely to die for!

Oh and if I could possibly find the time, I would make at least 2 of these

Lovely Flower Tutorial

I just adore tutorials. I have learned most of what know in the craft department from online tutorials. When I stumble upon a great one, I must pass it along. This one is great!

This flower was so quick and easy to make. Most of what I do the first time is less than perfect but this tutorial was pretty fool proof.

I used felt for this first go round but I can't wait to try fabric. The center is a pearl seed button.

I attached the rosette to a trusty bend and snap barrette. You know I love those because I can put it in their hair, on a crochet hat, on a head band....even on a scarf or bag.

The answer is yes, I have tortured my poor baby girls (ok not so much babies anymore but forever babies to me) by making them try this on in every possible way. You can see that Gracie is ecstatic about it.

Such a Great Idea

Whilst searching the Internet for crafty inspiration, I came upon this idea for monogrammed felt barrettes.

I immediately decided that I was going to make at least a few because my identical twins are in school now. Every morning their teachers have to ask me who is who and while I totally understand their need to ask, I would rather people just know who is who.

So today I am making monogrammed barrettes in every color so my precious girls won't be confused anymore.

I never want to borrow another's idea without giving them credit. I found this idea on Etsy. If you haven't perused the site, you really should carve out, oh, about a day to do it.

Wood Fairy Tutu

The creature wearing this tutu seems like she should be skipping through the forest with sweet glittery wings, doesn't she?

She may have pointy toe slippers and a headband of flowers. She is a free spirit and full of happiness.
I hope the little fairy who actually wears this feels just that way.

Homemade Ornaments

Check out our fun family crafting at Following Our Bliss!

Just Wanted to Share this Photo

Because I love it... that's all.

Vaughan in her red tutu looking up at her big cousin Gracie.

Twirly Girl

We celebrated Gretchen's fourth birthday yesterday. She is my hubby's cousin's daughter. I made her a tutu and she loved it! She actually loved it so much that she was upset that she had to take it off for the car ride home. Melts my heart!

Princess Gretchen.

Twirling away.

Beautiful girl.

The birthday girl was perfectly dressed for a little game of Ring-Around-the-Rosy!

Would You Like a Tutu or Two?

I have had a few inquiries regarding purchasing my tutus. I don't have any in stock currently but I would be more than happy to take custom orders. You can choose one of the styles I have already made or you can "create your own". I will need to know the color/s, embellishement choice and preference of length (mid-thigh "shortie" or mid-calf "longie"), as well as the age of the little princess who will wear it. Sizes range from newborn to adult and every girl in between. These tutus make a fantastic gift whether its for a birthday, Christmas, baby shower or just for fun.

The price per tutu is $30. Shipping will be additional. Please allow 2 weeks of production time as I need to custom order the tulle. You may place your order by emailing me. Please feel free to ask any questions as well. I will invoice you via paypal which allows for credit card payments.


Thank you to all who have given me such a warm, fuzzy feeling by loving my tutus. I hope to make many, many more!

When It Rains...

It seems to pour. Do you find that to be true? I had all of this forward momentum going with the shipment for the store and here is all I have been able to produce in the last week.

Don't get me wrong, it is a beauty of a tutu, but one?? Let me share with you the box of what still needs to be finished.



We had a little family crisis last week which took up a good portion of my time and I was commissioned to do a baby blanket as well. I feel like that project takes priority since the baby is due in 2 weeks. Yes, that's right, 2 weeks. I did steal away with my little sis and get some pretty serious thrifting done this weekend though. I will show and tell as soon as things slow down a bit.

I just wanted to share the chaos and hope for a little friendly crafter support. Now I am off to GET SOMETHING DONE...hopefully!

Tutu Time

The tutus were a big hit with the girlies. They danced and twirled in them and had a ball. I think all little girls should have a tutu and be a ballerina every once in a while!

Grace

Ella

This is a VERY easy little project. I used the Tutu Tutorial from Plumtickled and I am, well...plumtickled!