Wednesday Already???

This week sure is flying by and has been busy as usual.  I have been working on a few new project and driving myself crazy with every single one of them.  It takes me forever to design new items sometimes.  I just sit there and stare at what I have to work with and make piles and piles of objects that go together all around the house.  A few things have come together so far.  Like this cutie....

A simple new headband from some vintage trimmings and buttons.

Also, I used my Project ReStyle this week for a new hat in the shop.... again.  I couldn't help it. I need a little multitasking these days :)  

 I took this knit scarf....

...unraveled it... wound it up into one giant ball and crochet it into a few of these.....

 Vanilla Bean

These are new too!  They will be listed soon.  Can you tell I had an extra big golden button??

And here is a sneak peak (really sneaky) at something I am super excited about.

I can't wait till I can show off the finished piece in action!

Hope you enjoyed my rambling. 

Night Night.

Project ReStyle Week 4

 I have finally listed all my up cycled diaper covers after making them MONTHS ago!  You can find them HERE.

I kinda cheated with the last one and used it for my ReStyle this week.  I had a couple rows sew on already so all I needed to do was add the row of roses.  This is my personal favorite of the bunch. I love the colors and that cute fabric.

I am feeling so accomplished :)

We are headed to Utah tomorrow for a visit with the family, a date night without the kids and some shopping.  I am hoping to pick up a few things at the craft store for a few awesome ideas I have jumping around in my head as well as doing some much anticipated thrifting!! I can't wait to get my hands on some junk!

 Have a goodnight and a fun weekend.

Project ReStyle Week 3

I purchased this sweater from a thrift store because I loved the color.  It has been sitting in my "crap" box for awhile but inspiration hit and I used it for my restyle project this week.  

With a few snips and stitches I created three darling "up cycled" hats!!  All are in size newborn.  I might have to do this more :)

I am sooo in love with these little hats! I decided I will part with them and list them in the shop soon.  Maybe I will get around to listing my up cycled diaper covers too!! Hmmm we shall see!

Tee to Tote-- A Tutorial

For my Project ReStyle this week I used an old t-shirt my kiddo outgrew.  I turned it into a darling tote bag.  I really love it so I took pictures as I went for a tutorial.  I hope it makes sense... I am not a pro sewer or anything.  Sometimes I have no clue how to word what I do. So, sorry in advance if I am confusing :)

Supplies

• Size 3T Tee Shirt
• Fusible Fleece
• Old Pillow Case

This is what I did....

Cut the tee just under the sleeves and also up one side to make a long rectangle.

Cut a piece of fusible fleece or other fabric stabilizer the same size as your tee.  Iron to the wrong side of your tee to give it stability.  The fleece made mine really thick.

For the top of my bag I used the clean finished edging of an old pillow case... I just cut it apart right by the seem.  You could use a piece of fabric folded in half  to get the same look. 

Place your tee right side up. Lay your fabric strip on top with the unfinished edges lined up with the top edge of your tee (longways). Sew them together.

Open and press that seem.  Now, sew a line or two down the inside of your fabric strip.

Fold the entire piece in half with right sides together and matching up edges.  Sew together leaving the top open.  I ended up rounding off my corners too, just so you know.

For the handles I used the sleeve edges from the tee. I simply hemmed the unfinished edge and sewed them to the bag.  

TA DA!! Done... hopefully if you attempted the tutorial you made it to the end! 

The cutest little tote just for this little guy....

  Ugh, I hate it when he smiles all weird and totally fake-ish.  Silly boy. 

Project ReStyle-- Week One

I'm doing THIS.  I have read her blog for years and I love it!  She has amazing style and a great personality!  She is such an inspiration too.

For week one I used a broken chain that I thrifted and turned it into a pretty necklace that took about 5 minutes to make. All you need is some ribbon and a flower embellishment.

Before---

After--

If your looking for a fun weekly project for the year you should join too!  It''s not too late :)