New Blog Look

I've got a new look to my blog. I got the background from Shabbyblogs.com. And the header was also downloaded from Shabby Blogs. She's also got a great tutorial on how to put pictures in your header. Tell me what you think.

Memorial Day Outfits

Here are a few outfits that are perfect for Memorial Day or any patriotic holiday. These outfits would be great to wear on a holiday picnic or cookout. Of course let's take a little time to remember what this holiday is all about. It is about remembering those who have served in the military and died so that we can enjoy things like picnics, cookouts and having fun with our family. Let's never forget that.

The Mia Dress

My latest dress is from the pattern that I bought from Liberty Jane patterns. It is the Mia dress from Bonjour Teaspoon. I used a fushia soft t-shirt knit for the bodice. And 3 different coordinating cotton fabrics for the skirt. The top part of the skirt is done in a multi-colored chevron pattern on a brown background. The middle of the skirt is an olive green paisley pattern. And the bottom is done out of a brown circle print. I love the bright colors in this dress. It compliments Saige so well. It will be listed on my Etsy shop soon. So be on the lookout for it.

Time to Make the Donuts!

I just finished my latest outfit. It is a 3 piece baker's outfit. It has a bibbed apron that is made out of a donut cotton print, a chef's hat, and an oven mitt. In this outfit, your American Girl Doll or other 18 inch doll can run her own bakery or donut shop! And as always it will be listed in my Etsy shop!

Saige wearing the baker's outfit.

 



Oven mitt

Ties in the back

T-Shirts and Summer Tops

I've made several t-shirts lately. I just love the Trendy T-Shirt pattern by Liberty Jane. It's even easier now that I have my serger. I can whip one up in about 10 min. or less. I'm hoping to get several of these made for when I do my craft show in December. I also ordered a cute pair of sandals for Emily's doll. I got them on Etsy from Stout Creations. I also made a couple of bandeau tops out of a piece of red, white and blue stars print. I just can't believe that it is the middle of July already! I'm going to have to start thinking about fall soon.

Light pink t-shirt Shoes by Stout Creations

 

Salmon colored t-shirt
Aren't the shoes cute!

 

Sleepover

Saige and Madyson decided that they wanted to have a sleepover. They just got new beds! No more sleeping in their cases! So they got their jammies on, started telling stories until it was midnight! Then they finally got to bed in their new bunk beds. Madyson just had to have the top bunk. I made their beds from a tutorial that I found from My Froggy Stuff. In the tutorial, it tells how you can take a Closetmaid 24" stackable shelving unit and make into a bed. And if you get two of them you can make bunk beds. It's a pretty inexpensive way to make beds for your American Girl doll or other 18 inch doll. I spent about $10.50 on one shelf that I bought from Target. I still have to make some bedding for them. But for now they have mattresses made of a towel in a pillowcase and a blanket. I will post picture of the bedding that I make for them. And eventually, I will have some bedding for sale on my Etsy shop.

Saige in her bed.

Madyson in her top bunk.

 

They are both out for the night. Sweet dreams!

McCall's Patterns

I got three great McCall's patterns that were on sale today at Hobby Lobby. Hobby Lobby is having a sale this week on all of their McCall's patterns. It's a great time to get that pattern that you always wanted but didn't want to spend $17.95 to get it. That's crazy! Patterns are so rediculously high! So I always wait until they go on sale to get them.

I got three patterns for $3.22. I think that the little cowgirl pattern would be cute or even the costumes for Halloween.