2 Tutus

Every little girl needs a Tutu!

There are some really great tutorials out there for making our own tutu like 

here

I made two of them in the last week 

for two very special girls !

They turned out great and I would suggest trying this tutorial 

*Tip buy by the roll not off a bolt it goes much faster*

Happy Crafting ♥Sarah

American Idol YAY

Are you and American Idol Groupie?
I am [a loud and proud one at that]
Tonight is the face down of the final two
Chris & Adam
I really like both of them but tonight I will be voting for Chris.
His style of music fits my style of music :)
Lets have our own vote
Who do you like best and Why?
see the poll in the top corner!
♥Sarah

Tutorial: Baby E's Booties

New babies are such a blessing here is a baby set I made for my coworkers new baby boy

The booties are my favorite part of this set so here are the instructions to make your own :)

BOOTY

rnd1= ch14; 3sc in 2nd ch from hook; 5 sc, 6 dc, 7 dc in last loop (repeat the above for other side); 2sc join

rnd2= ch3, 2dc in sp, dc in next st; 2dc in next st; 11 dc; 3 dc 1dc (toe); dc 11; 2dc ;1dc join

rnd3-4= ch3; dc 45TOErnd1=9 dc; 4decrease; 9dcrnd2=8dc;3decrease; 8 dcrnd3=join

The ediging is the best part its a rib stitching :)

EDGINGrnd1=chain 10 turn sc in top loop only for 10; 1 sc in base turn*repeat the entire length of booty top* on the last stitch slip stich to join to the sides then fold bootytop down once and then thats it!

Happy Crafting

♥ Sarah

Tutorial: Cup Cake Stand

When planing an event like a birthday or a wedding the cake is always the main attraction. I knew when I was planning my wedding that I wanted a cupcakes instead for two reasons one they are cheaper and two who eats a whole piece of cake. I looked and looked for a stand to buy but couldn't find one that was exactly what I wanted so I just made my own.

[my wedding cake]

[Squirmy's First Birthday]

They are perfect because you can make specific for each events theme .

The supplies you will need are
-are 3 card board cake circles [10 inch 8 inch 6 inch]

-theme cordinating fabric of wrapping paper [enough to cover the tops of the circles]

-three cylinders [these can be cans or i use flower arangement foam]

-cordinating ribbion[enough to go around the edges and to go around the cylinders I usually use 4 rolls]

-hot glue & Gun 

The Steps to follow are

Step 1. 

Place a thin circle of hot glue down on your circle and place the paper/fabirc down 

Trim the paper/fabric flush with the circle's edge *Repeat this step with all three circles* 

See Images 1&2 for reference 

[Image 1]

[Image 2]

Step 2 

cover the cylenders with the ribbion. 

Place a dot of hot glue on the cylinder and place the ribbion firmly on the dot apply pressure till dry. wrap the ribbion around the cylinder and then secure at top by placing a dot of hot glue on the cylinder and placing the ribbion firmly on the dot apply pressure till dry. *Repeat this for all 3 cylinders*

see image 3 for reference

[image 3]

Step3 

Attatch the ribbion to the circles edges. 

Place a dot of glue on the circles edge place ribbion on dot and press firmly till dry. Spread about one inch of glue then ribbion pressing firmly till dry till you reach the starting point. *repeat for all 3 circles*

Step 4 

attach one cylinder to the bottom of 10inch circle by placing a layer of hotgule on the cylinder then placing it firmly in the center of the cicle hole till dry. 

Step 5 

attach one cylinder to the top of 10inch circle by placing a layer of hotgule on the cylinder then placing it firmly in the center of the cicle hole till dry. 

Step 6 

attatch the 8 inch circle to the top of the cylinder that is attached to the top of the 10inch

by placing a layer of hotgule on the cylinder then placing it firmly in the center of the cicle hole till dry.

Step 7 

attach one cylinder to the top of 8inch circle by placing a layer of hotgule on the cylinder then placing it firmly in the center of the cicle hole till dry. 

Step 8

attatch the 6 inch circle to the top of the cylinder that is attached to the top of the 8inch

by placing a layer of hotgule on the cylinder then placing it firmly in the center of the cicle hole till dry.

And thats it your done this cake stand easly holds 50 cupcakes and one 6 inch cake on the top 

Happy Crafting

♥Sarah

Kids Say the Funniest Things

We have the privilege of living amongst the funniest group of children I have ever met. They share every bit of personal information they have with you as soon as you walk out the door and you must also share with them interesting tidbits of you life. Usually we come in through the back door and can make it inside the house before they catch us but as the weather is warmer we take nightly walks and aren't so lucky. Our walk Sunday Evening....
Neighbor Girl 1 : Wow your baby is getting big my aunt had a baby and its ten days old
Hubby and I : O thats nice
Neighbor Girl 2: My mom had Five kids I am the oldest thats my brother and my sister and she has twins. She wanted to have six but after the twins she decided she could handle any more.
Hubby and I: o thats nice [trying our very hardest not to laugh]

To Every Momma

Giggles and mama dadads is what I woke up to with one eye open I saw squirmy crawling full speed ahead to my room dad in tow of coarse. As I came down the stairs he threw a card my way I opened that card addressed "MOMMY" of coarse and a sheet of paper slipped out in to my lap, daddy said squirmy came up with it he just fixed the spelling errors and I thought I should share it with you because its sort of perfect and will surely touch every mothers heart out there because I know it touched mine (espicially coming from my 1 year old )

"Dear Mama,
I know that this is the day that is celebrated for doing what you do . I wanted you to know that i appreciate you not just today but everyday that end with y. I love you so much mama. You're my favorite person in the whole wide world. You have the undeniable power to make me better when the world is crashing down around me. You instantly can make anything better. I appreciate all the time you spend rocking with me at night when I am having a hard time. I also appreciate all the times you change me, or all the times that you lose at that game you and dad play. "Not It". You're an amazing mother and I am grateful that your mine. I couldn't have asked for a better one not would I want one. You're the one person that I know will never give up on me and will spend their life encouraging me to be the best I can be. I know I have been growing right before your eyes, learning new things and becoming more and more independent. That is because you give me the power and strength to feel comfortable on my own. I know that you will be there whenever I need you no matter what.
Mama I Love you!!"

*Tears*
So I hope each of you mothers out there had a wonderful day !
Happy Mothers Day

My list Just keeps Growing

I know there hasn't been A weekend craft post in what seems like forever
Im sorry but I have been a busy little crafting bee that can't seem to complete a project!

But projects and tutorials I can promise to you in the next week starting tonight

-Make Your own Cup Cake Stand
-Baby E's baby set with a new booty tutorial
-Squirmy's B-Day Quilt with flannel & Fleece tips
-Tutus for special little girls
-quiet book
-Fathers Day Awesomeness

Stay tuned a crafting wave is heading your way!

♥Sarah

1 Amazing Year

Dear Squirmy, Today you are the big ONE! We woke up and went and had a special birthday day. Both mommy and daddy took the day off of work. We went to Toys R Us and you got the special birthday treatment. Then we went to build a bear to build you a special birthday bear....Then we went to the doctor but try not to remember that part. Wow how you have grown

-you drink real milk
-you can walk
-you can say bye bye and wave
-you know how to blow a whistle
-you love to play cars
-you had a super fun birthday party
-you eat grown up food
-you are 22.4 lbs
-you are 28.5 inches tall
-you wear 12 months clothes
-you are in a size 4 diaper

-you had you first real taste of cake [No turning back now]

And we love you so so so much! HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BOY!!!

♥ Mom