As usual neglecting my blog. I typically think... snap that picture and post a tutorial... I just never do- I'm working on it though...

Here is something I wanted to share this afternoon and that is my oldest daughter Kiana- Its my "Photo Of The Day" here in sunny California! She's all dressed up and ready for a school play (last week). She is beautiful from the inside out, an "old-soul" child. I just had to share this picture! Happy Monday Ya'll (promise to post again SOON)!

HAPPY EASTER!

Happy Easter Friday! I was going through pictures of last years Easter and I came across a few pics I wanted to share. A long time tradition in our family is to BBQ at the park and hunt for eggs! Last year I made these chocolate home-made cupcakes with chocolate frosting. For decoration I made fondant ducks for toppers! This Sunday I'm not as prepared. I'm not sure about you, but this Holiday kinda creeped up on me! HA~ HAPPY FRIDAY

My Fondant Easter Cupcakes {were a HIT}

Homemade Chocolate cake & frosting

Daddy. Alexa and her cousin. Getting started on the egg hunt! 

{2011}

{2011} Easter egg hunt!

See that little blue egg? 

Wonderful Applique Onesie Tutorial

{LOVE}!!! I came across this and I can't wait to try~ This is a step-by- step, wonderful tutorial from "see kate sew". Check it out!

Applique onesie tutorial~

Appliqued onesies are the perfect baby gift! They are pretty cute, super useful during the first few months and my favorite part is that they can be personalized. This is a fun activity for a baby shower, too. I love onesies.

I made these two for some friends from Arizona who are expecting baby Wyatt. I guess you could have guessed those two facts by the appliques I chose!

tutorial
***Warning*** This process may become an addiction. It's so fun, really satisfying, and can be just so dang cute/funny/perfect for your little babe or friend's babe. But how many onesies does a new baby really need? 10? 20? The world may never know. You've been warned.

Materials:

-Heat N Bond (purple)

-fabric scraps

-shapes or letters, printed or drawn

Print out or draw shapes, outlines, silhouettes and/or letters that you want to applique on your onesie. Make sure they are the right size for the size onesie that you are making.

Cut out your first shape and cut out a piece of heat n bond large enough to cover it.

Iron the heat n bond to a scrap of fabric.

Let it cool and peel off the paper backing. You can see where the adhesive is below, it's a little darker.

Pin on your shape and cut it out.

Iron it onto the onesie.

Stitch around the shape. Make sure you're only going through the top layer of your onesie! Topstitching will give it some extra definition and stability.

I sewed a tiny star made of tshirt knit over my friends' hometown. If you're doing a state onesie, you can also put a little heart. (This is for a boy, so I chose star.)

I added my clothing label on the inside. A special little touch! 

And you're done! Okay baby Wyatt. It's time to be born. I hope they really do name you Wyatt ;).

So what are you going to applique on your onesies? A silhouette of a poet? A car? An iphone? Twitter symbol?http://seekatesew.blogspot.com/2011/10/applique-onesie-tutorial.html

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Wow- how I've neglected you!

What can I say, life is busy. Between 2 kids, a husband, work and a house to clean up after its no wonder. Right? I haven't had much fun/down time lately~ However, being that Valentines Day is this Tuesday, here is a very cool "Fabric Valentine Heart Garland". Love this and might even give it a try this weekend with the kiddos~ enjoy & Happy Friday!!

                    http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2011/01/fabric-valentine-hearts-garland.html

                                                                        Jennifer

                                                               


                                                             

Photo Coasters Tutorial {DIY Gift} !!

I came across this great, personalized Christmas gift this year. This is a tutorial from the "Tip Junkie". I thought I would share because this is a fun project for your kids to do as well. You more than likely have most of these supplies on hand anyhow. Who doesn't love a personalized gift?? This is a great idea. Hope you enjoy!

http://homemade.tipjunkie.com/photo-coasters-tutorial/


                                                              Merry Christmas, 
                                                                     Jennifer

Wood SNOWMAN Makeover!

 I was searching high and low for "outdoor" Christmas Decorations on Craigslist. I came across an ad with this adorable snowman. From the pictures he looked adorable and even better than he was only $5.00! I jumped in the car and went to see him {and a few other things listed in the ad}... However, when I got there the adorable snowman looked completely different. He was outdated and had been an outdoor/front patio decoration for 10+ years. I hesitated and was a little disappointed, but then thought... Well, I'll vamp him up over the weekend  and that's exactly what I did! 

UGLY!

With a new coat of paint, a new scarf and a smaller hat he looked years younger. I'm loving him in our front entry way. His nose lights up the entire area and he is super cute. I'm so glad I decided to take him home!

Now, he's perfect for our home!

                   


                                                          
                                                                            Jennifer~