Matching Tie and Hairbow

I found out this month that I'm having a little girl! 

Naturally, I had to make some sort of coordinates for my little boy and new baby girl to wear at church!

I made the bow from the fatter side of a men's tie (you can use the flower tutorial from the Tie Headband). And the little boy tie is made from the skinny part of a men's tie (tutorial here).

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Holly Bloggy Christmas Event

Mark your calendars!

The 2010 Holly Bloggy Christmas is December 13-17.

it's a week of fun

with 5 holiday linky parties

and fabulous giveaways!

Monday, Dec. 13 - Homemade Gifts - The best Christmas gifts come from the heart. Whether you sew, bake, paint, or glue, a homemade gift is always unique and special! Come join Jen at tater tots and jello and share your homemade gifts.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 - Christmas Crafts - Christmas is a wonderful time for crafty people to show off their skills. Do you make your own Christmas decorations? Ornaments? Cards? Something else? Come and show off your crafts with Nicholette and Vanessa at Craft Envy.
Wednesday, Dec. 15 - Christmas Decor - It's so amazing to see everyone's unique decorating styles, especially at Christmas time. And we can't wait to see yours! Share your Decked Halls, Christmas Trees, Mantels, Home Tours and more with Gina over at The Shabby Chic Cottage.

Thursday, Dec. 16 - Christmas Recipes - Food and the Holidays go hand in hand. Come and share your favorite Christmas recipes with Jerri over at Simply Sweet Home. Whether it's an appetizer, a dessert, or the main course, I'm sure we'll all be hungry for seconds!

Friday, Dec. 17 - I'm Lovin' It - Cheryl at Tidy Mom will host a Christmas edition of her I'm Lovin' It event. Share anything from a product, to a recipe, a picture you took, a project, or even your children or family…..really anything Christmas-related that you are loving right now!

Giveaway Sponsors will include:

Scentsy Consultant, Jonnie Mellen

Lisa Leonard Designs

Yummy Cuppy Crafts

Hun...What's for Dinner?

Up to My Knees in Crafts

Twelve Crafts

Scrapbook Circle

Kinley Lane Designs

Lavender Cottage

My Dream Sample Box

Best Bath Store

Pure Sugar

Hope Abound
Simply Sweet Creations

Hope you'll join us for a week of fun, friends, and a cup of good cheer!

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Thanks For Sharing!

Some highlights from this weekend! Thanks to all who participated:)


I love these pilgrim hat cookies from Craftily Ever After...who can resist Reeses!

 These gift boxes are such a cute idea from Saturday Mornings!

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Saturday Spotlight #29

Welcome to another edition of Saturday Spotlight: A Craft Linky Party!

 

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself. Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.
2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project (not your homepage) . To get your link, click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.

3) Have fun checking out all the awesome projects!

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Pledge Contest and Giveaway!

I have two SWEET giveaway chances for you to enter so put down your crochet hooks and listen up!

So you know Pledge, the yellow spray can that you can clean stainless steel, counters, marble, leather...almost everything (not yo mama's dustin' cleaner). Check out this incredible opportunity they have going on!... 

 Pledge

Pledge is having a contest called  "Pledge to Love Your Kitchen". One LUCKY woman will receive $15,000 to update their kitchen with marble, granite, stainless steel, leather....and a years supply of Pledge products!

Mom It Forward is hosting this campaign so if you're interested in a shot for the kitchen of your dreams, visit this blog for information on how to do it!

Giveaway

P.S. one awesome Craft Envy follower will receive $40 in Pledge products to shine up your home sweet home. To enter for this giveaway:

• Tweet the following: Enter the “Pledge To Love Your Kitchen” Contest for a chance to win a $15,000 kitchen upgrade. Visit http://bit.ly/bMhDSU #PledgeContest
• Leave a comment sharing what you would do if you won $15,000 in kitchen improvements from the “Pledge to Love Your Kitchen” contest.

 Your homework? You have two giveaways to enter, get to work and good luck!

*I was compensated for my participation in the Pledge to Love Your Kitchen Campaign.

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Crocheted Fashion Beanie

Ok I'm totally a beginner crochet person so naturally I'm proud of pretty much everything I finish. I made this adult size cap and then I made two smaller ones for newborn to three months but I can't post them yet since they're going to be gifts ;)

Don't ask how I made them...I couldn't tell ya.

Don't ask how I made it...I couldn't tell ya.

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Thanks For Sharing!

I always love seeing everyone's projects! Here are some of my favorites this week!

 I want to make one of these I Spy bags for my lil guy. From While He Was Napping

A beautiful ornament Christmas tree from Full of Great Ideas!

 Dress up a picture frame for the holiday season with wrapping paper! From Craftily Ever After. 

Thanks again to all those who shared their talents with us!

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Saturday Spotlight #28

Welcome to another edition of Saturday Spotlight: A Craft Linky Party!

 

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself. Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.

2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project (not your homepage) . To get your link, click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.

3) Have fun checking out all the awesome projects!

 

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Toddler/Baby Tie From a Men's Tie

Make a tie for your baby or toddler using a men's tie! It's simple and takes about 30 minutes!

What you will need:

-One men's tie

-Scissors

-Needle and thread

-Elastic

1. Tie a single windsor knot it your tie using the skinny end of the tie as the front. For you ladies who can never remember how to do it, I found a useful step by step image here.

2. Cut the loop down the center. Cut it down so there are only a couple of inches on each side.

3. Put a few stitches in the back of the knot.

4. Cut off the big fat part of the tie. You won't be needing that part.

5. Stitch on some elastic so the tie can slip over your little one's head.

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Saturday Spotlight #27

Welcome to another edition of Saturday Spotlight: A Craft Linky Party!

 

1) First, create a blog entry about something you made yourself. Post our Saturday Spotlight button under your post or somewhere on your blog so that others can find all of your awesome links at Saturday Spotlight. Our linky party button is on the right side of our blog. Just copy the html code to the bottom of your blog post. If you would like to keep it somewhere else on your blog where others can see it, that's also ok.

2) Next, add your blog post name down below and then add the link of the blog entry about your project (not your homepage) . To get your link, click on the title of your blog post that you would like to enter and then copy the address that appears in the address bar up top, and paste it down below. It should look about like this: http://yourblogname.blogspot.com/2009/07/your_project.html.

3) Have fun checking out all the awesome projects!

 

 

 

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Reversible Baby Carseat Cover

I have been wanting one of these forever ....now my little boy it too big! It's ok though, there's plenty of time for more kids ;)

Anyways, I just made this up as I went along so I don't really have a tutorial for it. The one thing I would have changed is the straps that hook to the carseat handle. I made them a bit too long but I might be able to fix it still.

 And it's reversible so both sides have a sweet little pattern...

It was pretty easy to make, just kinda time consuming. You could totally do this!!!

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