Baby Barefoot Sandals

I found these crochet barefoot sandals on Pinterest and I simply could not resist. I LITERALLY, dropped everything, and began crocheting...

I like to dress my lil girl up, and these were the perfect accessory for her to wear around and still be comfy! 

It was probably the easiest crochet project I have ever done. I've made my little Lily crochet sandals before, but since these don't even have soles, they were way faster.

You can find the pattern here.

(I did my flower different from the one in this pattern).

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Birdies and Bows: A Baby Shower

I threw a baby shower for my friend Jessica this past weekend. We did kind of a birdie theme (which her mom did with the decor), and for the activity we made hair bows!

 Jessica's sweet mom did an amazing job on the decorations!

Party Favors

 

Hair Flower Diaper Wreath

The Bow-making Station

 The Cute Mama!

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Simple Beaded Binky Clip: Tutorial

Here is a simple way to create your own pacifier/binky clips with small beads. 

The great thing about this binky clip is that it can be used with any brand of pacifier.

What You Will Need:

-stretchy jewelery making cord (very thin, I don't know what the size is)

-whole bunch of teeny tiny beads

-ID badge clip (Walmart or office supply store)

-super glue

I didn't take pictures along the way, but the finished product pictures can serve as a good guide.

1. Using about 14 inches of cord, start from one end and make a small loop about 1/2" wide. This is where the ID clip will snap through. Tie a square knot and apply a dab of super glue to reinforce.

2. String your beads on filling up about 8" of the cord.

3. Make another loop using about 4 inches of the cord and tie a knot adding a dab of super glue.

4. Slip the loop through the binky hole and pull the whole binky clip through the loop too. 

Monday: Sew Can Do, Graphics Fairy,  Mad In Crafts, It's So Very Cheri, Skip To My Lou, The Girl Creative,  DIY Showoff, Making The World Cuter,  Sumo's Sweet Stuff, Keeping It Simple, Trendy Treehouse, 
Tuesday: Sweet Floweret, Hope Studios,

Wednesday: Sugar Bee,  Silly Little Sparrow, Today's Creative Blog,  
Thursday:Someday Crafts,  The Thrifty Home, 
Friday:Beyond The Picket Fence, Train To Crazy,  733,  Shabby Cottage,  Fireflies and Jellybeans, Somewhat Simple, Thirty Handmade Days,  Shabby Nest, 
Hodgepodge Friday,  Fun To Craft,  Tidy Mom, Finding Fabulous, Fingerprints on the Fridge,  Simply Sweet Home, 
Chic On a Shoe String,  Kojo Designs.
Saturday: Show and Tell,  I Am Only One Woman, The Hungry Hippo, Funky Junk Interiors, Saturday Spotlight @ Craft Envy. 

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Binky Clip Tutorial

Yay! Another baby boy craft!

I went to a shower a few weeks ago and I through these in with the gift to add a nice personal touch:)

 What You Will Need:

-Ribbon

-Suspender clip

-skinny-ish elastic

-sew on velcro

-needle and thread 

-fabric glue (optional)

 1. Cut your ribbons about 9 inches in length.

2. Fold over one side and glue with new sew fabric glue (just to hold it in place while you sew.

3. Sew on the elastic with coordinating thread.

4. Fold over other side of ribbon.

5. Sew in a 4 inch piece of elastic between the ribbon layers.

 6. Interchange your binky ribbons with the clip for a variety!

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Silhouette Rhinestone Onesie!

I recently acquired the Silhouette Rhinestone Starter kit which I absolutely LOVE!

I have another shirt tutorial over at Mom It Forward, so be sure to check that out.

I totally think a bedazzled onesie would make a perfect baby shower gift! Don't you!?

I know my baby girl loves hers...see, I caught her sunbathing in it!

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Baby Shower Handmade Gifts

My baby shower was this weekend, so I thought I would highlight the handmade gifts that were given to us. 

I will be decorating my little Lily's room in lavender and white. My mom, who just learned how to crochet, made this beautiful blanket!

 One of my awesome friends made this cuddle wrap, and I love the colors! (She sells them too!)

 Vanessa made a diaper cake! 

(It was actually two tiers but I stacked them since I didn't have a plate for the other one.)

A friend from my church made these cute bibs! 

(I think she made them out of kitchen towels! Genius.)

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