Anything and everything about crafts
I have really enjoyed posting my craft stuff here and apologize for lack of content in the last week. Going back to work has not been fun and I really miss the kids during the day. I have a really cool post in the works on Crafty Cans so please stay tuned. Hopefully in the next couple of days I can get it finished and posted. Addison is getting baptized this weekend so maybe a couple of days is optimistic. Bye for now.
AM
It’s amazing how fast you’ve grown. It seems like yesterday we were bringing you home from the hospital, but one thing is for sure our love for you grows more and more each day.
Patterned Paper is by Bo Bunny, “Midnight Paisley”, gray paper is Bazzill cardstock. Metal “BABY” sign is Pressed Petals. “Love” letters are from Hobby Lobby. Flower is Making Memories. White scrolls are Making Memories foam stamps and paint. Total time to complete this layout 45 minutes.
AM
Babies seem to have some much cute stuff from the hospital. I found this frame at Target. It’s by “Sprouts” and it cost about $8. I made a similar display for Gavin 3 1/2 years ago, although it has less decoration.
This paper is by K & Co. It’s called “Quilt Blocks” I attached one of Addison’s sonogram pictures along with her birth announcement photo and the ribbon from a gift we received. I also included her hospital bracelet, hospital hat, and her birth announcement from our local newspaper.
I used Zots adhesive from Hobby Lobby to attach the bracelet and hat. The flowers are Making Memories and are attached with brads. Total time to complete 45 minutes after I decided what pictures to include!!
AM
It has been a Moody Family Tradition since we were married and living in an apartment to get a Christmas Tree. The first few years they were “Charlie Brown” trees very small and kind of homely looking. In recent years we get a huggable tree! This is our measuring device. If we can stretch out our arms around the tree and touch it will fit in our house.
This year we went to a really cute farm called Chestnut Charlies! We always go with Peter’s parents and now this year we took both of the kids, although from the picture you can tell Addison thought it was a real snooze!
Pine Tree Paper is by “The Paper Studio”. Red Barn Stripes is by “Rusty Pickle”. XMAS TREES sign is by Karen Foster. Pine trees are Sizziz diecuts. The 2006 is Making Memories Rub-ons. This was a super easy layout.
Total time to complete this layout 30 minutes.
AM
Ever since I had Addison I have been enticed by boutique style clothing. I love for her to have outfits for all the holidays. I have seen a lot of really good ideas on Ebay, but this idea was adapted from a good friend of mine. These jeans can easily sell for over $30.
Since I am crafty and I own a sewing machine, I decided to attempt sewing them myself. This pair was for my niece Sydney who is almost 7 yrs old, but I intend to make some for my little Addi real soon!!
I got these jeans from a consignment shop for less than $5. The material is from Walmart. I got 1 yard of 2 different fabrics at $2 a yard and 1 yard of “Wonder Under” double sided interfacing at $.97 a yard. The ribbons for the belt and around the pockets are from Michaels.
To make the patches I ironed the interfacing following the product directions. I used Pinking Shears to cut out the patches. After ironing them on the jeans I used a zig zag stitch to make sure they were secure.
For the ruffles at the bottom I measured the circumference around the bottom of the jeans and doubled that length. After measuring the length of approximately 28 inches then I measure the width, keeping in mind that both the top and bottom would need to be hemmed (which I did using a decorative zig zag stitch).
I pinned the fabrics together so that I could cut them at the same time using a rotary cutter. I found that a yard stick and a hem measuring stick helped me cut in a straight line. I cut the larger cuff 5 1/2 inches and the smaller 4 1/2 inches. This can be altered depending on how long you want to make the jeans.
Keep in mind that the ruffle should hang about 1 inch below the original hem. After hemming the edges of the ruffles, and along the raw edge of the fabric, I sewed 2 rows of gathering stitches approx. 1/4 inch apart, and 1/2 an inch from the top I gathered the ruffles in until it measured approx. 14 inches.
Starting on the inside seam of the jeans, I pinned the ruffles and measured along the bottom hem to make sure it was straight all the way around the hem of the jean. Once it was pinned in place I made one stitch through the middle of the gathering stitches on the top of the jeans. Optional: (This stitch can be covered up by sewing a decorative ribbon on the top)
This was tricky to keep it all straight and not sew the jeans together. Baby jeans that snap up the crotch are obviously much easier than little girl’s jean as there is less room in the cuff, flare jeans are preferred. (I don’t recommend trying to do it on a tapered pair of jeans)
I used a grosgrain ribbon for the belt and be sure to heat seal (using a wood burning tool) the end so it doesn’t fray. You can make a sash using the material, I ran out of time to do that before Valentine’s day.
I also made a pair for St. Patrick’s day using all the same techniques.
Estimated cost $10.
Total time to complete this project 3 hours. Including time to cut out the material, iron on the patches, and hand sew on the ribbons. Plus all of the sewing.
After doing this project I have a new appreciation for the people who sell these types of clothes on ebay. It was a lot of work. Ultimately, I don’t mind sewing them for my family, but I can understand why they charge $30+ for them. However, if you have the time and patience you can make them cheaper yourself!!
AM