I saw this darling crib mobile on Pinterest and of course pinned it for later… I finally got around to making one for baby Crosby!!  I LOVE how it turned out!!!

I followed THIS tutorial to make the circles.  And I opted out of the painted beads at the top, and used a simple ribbon instead.  The hardest part about this project was probably cutting out all 104 circles!!!  But other than that, a very simple project:)

More baby stuff to come:)  Thanks for sticking around!!!

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So I ordered THIS fabric for baby Crosby FOREVER ago, and have slowly but surely been plugging along making things here and there, until I can say now I am finally DONE!!

I found some really simple tutorials online for a pleated crib skirt and bumper pads, which helped take some of the thinking out of it:)

I altered them a little to fit our crib, and to look a little more boyish…

For the quilt, I just drew out a pattern and sewed it up:)

Of course  it needed super soft minky for the back:)

And the pillow had to have pendants!!

I’ll show ya the crib mobile tomorrow, and some other little goodies too:)

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Don’t you love Pinterest!!  Seriously best ideas EVER!!  I saw THIS idea,

right before our trip, and loved it so much that I threw one together in the hours before we had to leave.  I know.  I’m crazy.  But it was a life saver on our trip!!

I couldn’t find a tutorial anywhere, but I found one for a CD visor, so I adapted mine to work for my kids’ coloring books and headphones.

Would you like to make one for your car??

Go grab your supplies, and let’s get started.

Supplies:

• scraps of fabric (I used 6 coordinating-ish fabrics)

• interfacing or fusible fleece

• ribbon and embellishments (optional)

• sewing machine

• thread

• cutting mat and rotary cutter

Step 1:  Measure the size of your book.  I know books are all different sizes, but my kids have a ton of these color wonder books, and knew they would be a popular item for our trip.

Step 2:  Based on this measurement you will know how large to cut your main fabric, pockets, interfacing, and basically everything else.  I wanted at least 4 pockets, so based on the size of the book  I used these as my measurements:

Cut 2 pieces of your main fabric (for your front and back piece) and a piece of interfacing to be 11 x 22 inches.

Cut 4 pieces of fabric (for your folders) to be 11 x 13 inches.

And cut 3 or 4 strips of fabric (for your bias tape) to be 2 x 100 inches.  I added a little extra just to be safe, you can always cut it shorter at the end.

Step 3:  Iron your interfacing piece to the back (wrong side) of your front main piece of fabric

Step 4:  Next you’re going to add your pockets.  Fold each piece of fabric in half, wrong sides touching, and iron in place.

Start at the top, going down about 1 1/2 inches, and stitch your first pocket on at the bottom with raw edges facing downward.

Add the next pocket, about 4 inches below the first one, raw edges pointing downward.

Continue with the rest of the pockets.

Step 5:  Iron the back piece of fabric to the other side of the interfacing, this time for a longer period of time to give it a good bond.

Step 6:  Stitch all the strips of fabric together to form a nice long strip of fabric for your bias tape.  Fold each side in about 1/4 – 1/2 inch and press in place.  Next fold the strip in half with your edges inside and press in place.  (Sorry for the lack of pictures!!)

Next you will open the fold of the bias tape,

start at the top corner of your main piece of fabric and place it inside the fold.

Fold back over, and pin in place.  Continue pinning along the entire outer edge of your main fabric piece.

Stitch in place right along the folded edge, taking care to catch the inside main piece and each edge of the bias tape.

Step 7:  Add the ribbon by measuring 2 inches from each outer edge and pin the ribbon in place.

Finally stitch along the same stitch as the bias tape to secure.  I added a little ribbon flower at the corner as an embellishment.

Tie it onto the back of any headrest, and you’re done!!

Stuff full of books, and you’re all set!!

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Eek!!  Less than 2 weeks to go people!!  I can’t believe how fast the time has flown by!!  I plan on finishing all my handmade gifts this week so I can play with my kids the week before Christmas!!  Aaahh so exciting:)

So we had such a fun Cookie Exchange party this week, thanks to all the pinterest inspiration:)  Can’t wait to show you all the fun pics!!

One of my friends made this darling scarf project with her girls this last week, and shared the link with me… I am SO excited to try this with my daughter!!

And finally, I have been wanting to make hooded towels for my kids for years!!  I’m gonna do it!  I might even go crazy and embroider their names…

Did you pin anything fun this week??  Have a fabulous week everyone!!

So while perusing pinterest, I saw this darling monster shirt!!  I knew I could make it, but was curious where I could buy it. Guess what!!  It wasn’t for sale anymore… So my decision was made.  These would be perfect Christmas gifts for my monster lovin boys!!

This is basically an applique tutorial, super simple, so grab your supplies and let’s go!!

I’m making two shirts at a time here, so forgive me for switching in and out of pictures…

I decided to iron both my big monster felt pieces at once to save on heat-n-bond.

I actually ironed my scrap pieces of felt to the heat-n-bond before cutting the shapes out.  It just makes them easier to cut.  Just have an idea of how much of your scrap piece you will need, for whatever add-ons you decide to give your monster.

I left a bit of an opening at the bottom for the teeth to slide into.

This will secure everything and keep it nice through all your washes.

So I made my 3 yr-old try his Christmas present on.  I know, lame.

I didn’t tell him what it was for, I just told him if he put the shirt on and let me take his picture, I would give him chocolate.  He will do anything for chocolate.  He takes after his mama:)

and then he looked at his shirt…

and thought it was pretty cool…

So we had to take it off quick before he could ask any questions…

You could totally customize this for a girl as well, I may just do that for my 6 yr-old!!  Have fun creating!

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Happy Monday everyone!!  How was your week?  Any projects completed?  Started? Pinned?  I can’t believe it’s Thanksgiving already!!!  We just had our first dinner with my mom this evening, and it was lovely.  The Holidays, gathering with friends and family, and the spirit that we feel just makes me feel content.  Hope you all have a fabulous week!!

So!  Back to pinning!  Guess what??  I finally finished my ruffled coat project!!  I will have a tutorial for ya on Tuesday:)  And I ordered some yummy wool socks online to make some of these beauties:)

This week, I’m piling on the projects though!!

We moved my boys and their bunkbeds downstairs to the basement, it was a little ambitious.  BUT, now I get a craft/sewing room!!!

I painted the room this weekend, will be picking up some furniture tomorrow, now all that’s left is the organizing!!  We will be adding a crib in about 5 months or so, so soon it will be a craft room/nursery, but either way, I’m excited to be leaving this 4X4 foot corner of my husband’s office!!

So I thought THIS would come in super handy!!!  An entire blog devoted to craft room storage ideas!!!

My kids are at the stage where they still think it’s cool for mom to make them clothes, so when I saw this shirt…

I knew it would be perfect for my 5 yr-old!!  I picked up a plain T-shirt already, and can’t wait to get started!!!

What did you pin?  Any projects in the works??  I LOVE pinterest, such inspiration!!!  If ya need an invite, shoot me an email:)

Happy Pinning!!!

My kids are sooo excited for the countdown for Christmas to start!!  Who are we kidding, they already ask me everyday, “How many more days until Christmas??”

A couple more weeks in November, then let the countdown begin!!!

Just decorate some cute little chinese takeout boxes (found at your local party store).  As you can see, my decorations are SUPER simple, then thread a ribbon through the top.  Pin with mini clothespins to some hanging twine!!

This little advent garland just follows the boughs of our lighted pine garland…

And a shot during the daytime…

Can’t wait to fill these little cuties with some fun ideas, traditions, and treats of course!!!  Hope you are all having an excellent weekend!!

What a stressful busy week!!  I think I like the days leading up to Halloween better than the actual day. -K- Going into complaining mode for a sec.  I’ve had bronchitis, a sinus infection, cough, and pregnancy related nausea and sickness for the last MONTH and that may be why I sound like such a scrooge!! -K- moving on:)

Don’t get me wrong,  the decorating is fun…

Cornbellys is fun…

Pumpkins are fun…

Parades and parties are fun…

Making costumes is fun rewarding…

BTW.  One of our fabulous sponsors, the talented Kirsti from Kirsti Koo sent me a pattern to try out for my litte Batman wanna-be, and it was PERFECT!!  Really simple directions, easy to follow, and my son is in LOVE with his costume!!  Thank you Kirsti!!!

And trick-or-treating is fun… (although I think I like handing out the candy just as much:)

They lasted longer than I thought they would, and made out with TONZ of candy!!!  It was an AWESOME Halloween season!!

But tomorrow I think I’m ready to drink hot cocoa and make my Christmas playlist… Are you guys gearing up for the Holidays too!!!

I’m excited to introduce you to Bonnie and Trish from Uncommon!  I’m in love with their blog, and you will be too!!

Go say hi, and check out some fun tutorials,

projects,

and more…

Can’t wait to see what these talented ladies have to share with us today!!  Take it away ladies!!

We are so excited to be guest posting at Just Sew Sassy today!  We are Bonnie and Trish from the blog, Uncommon. We are going to share one of our all-time favorite Halloween party decorations… bat cake toppers!

Trace one bat onto the black paper for each cake topper. I used a wooden cut-out from Michaels for my template.

Cut out the bats.

Hot glue the florist wire to the back of the bat.

I washed mine, patted it dry, and colored it black with a non-toxic marker, but you could leave it white or silver.

Now place them in your cake at different heights.  You may need to clip your wire to make it shorter.  That’s it!  I was so excited to use my new cake stand!  Isn’t it so adorable?  Stay tuned for the tutorial on the cake stands on our blog, Uncommon!

Staci, thanks so much for having us today at Just Sew Sassy!

Bonnie and Trish

Thanks so much for sharing these darling bats with us!!  Can’t wait to try these out with my kids!!

Cruzie just turned 5!!! I can’t believe how fast the time has flown by!!

This day…

seemed like it was yesterday…

And now look how big he is!!

In pre-school they’re reviewing the letters in the alphabet, so for the letter “B” we made him some birthday bat cupcakes!!!

I found THIS idea on pinterest of course:)

Do you have some fun Halloween treats planned??!!!