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I Sewed A Dress Today!

By on December 19, 2009 in My Creative Space

I did another hard thing today!

I sewed a dress for my baby girl (she’s 19 months already) using a pattern from Squiggly Twigs. I had been planning to use the Pretty Peasant Dress Pattern a long time ago and let fear stop me. Well, I did it. I made Hosanna’s dress  in a little over an afternoon nap time. I found the instructions very simple and easy to follow.

My next project is to sew a dress in the same fabric for Hosanna’s Christmas doll. The dress for the doll will be a VERY simple pattern (out of my head).

Hopefully, I will also have time tonight for the Cute and Quick Pants Pattern (also from Squiggly Twigs).

Pictures will be coming soon! I promise! We just need to find the camera first.

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I Sewed A Doll

By on December 19, 2009 in My Creative Space

I did another hard thing!

I found a pattern on-line HERE. I printed the pattern out and cut it up.

I chose the fabric for the body from my stash. I have an amazing stash of fabric that I need to use up.

I ironed the fabric. If you know me… I don’t iron. hehehe. I buy NOTHING for anyone in my household that requires ironing. I did a hard thing and learned how to iron.

I traced the pattern on my newly ironed fabric and then I cut it out.

I grabbed my laptop and brought it to the table (where the sewing machine was) so that I could follow along on the tutorial.

I sewed the pattern. It was mostly easy to follow. I had a hard time with a couple of steps because I think that the tutorial skipped over them.

Then I got out the wool and attached the hair following THIS tutorial on another website. It was so easy. I am only hoping that I tied the knots tight enough to withstand the twins (okay and maybe the big boys too).

Today during morning nap, I showed the big boys the doll. They seemed to like her. They were kind of upset that I wouldn’t let them play with her.

The next job (during afternoon nap time – right this very minute) is to make Hosanna (my daughter) her dress and then make a dress for her doll. I don’t know if one nap time will be enough to finish all of that? It took me 4 hours last night just to make the doll. I really do want to finish her present today, so it may be another late night tonight. The things mothers do to make Christmas special. If only I had known when I was young….

I hope to have a picture for you soon… I want to wait until she has a dress though…

What are you making for Christmas this year?

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Fun Christmas Ornaments To Make With Your Kids

By on December 19, 2009 in One Room Schoolhouse

Are you looking for some last minute Christmas gifts?

Maybe you need some things to do while you hang out with the kids before Christmas?

I went on a hunt to find some great (but simple) Christmas Ornaments to make with my kids. I found some amazing picture tutorials and thought I would share them with you just in case you are looking for something to do.

Here are some ideas for decorations for the tree:

A Simple Paper Tree Ornament

This web page has a tutorial for a simple paper paper tree to hang on your real tree. What a cute decoration.

Beaded Ornaments

These are fun and simple tree decorations to make.

Button Wreath Ornament

This is a cute little ornament that would be very simple to make.

Festive Paper Pines

Here is a really nice idea for making trees using a hole punch and construction paper.

Festive Photo

Here is another really cute way to incorporate photos into your tree decorations.

Handmade Christmas Ornaments

This web page has a wonderful little tutorial on how to make some simple, but classy photo ornaments.

Paper Drops

These simple paper ornaments from construction paper make an elegant tree decoration.

Puzzle Tree

If your house is anything like ours, you have puzzles that have lost pieces and should be thrown out. I always hate to throw them out (thinking that there must be a use for them) and now I have finally found a way to use them up.

Ribbon Candy Ornaments

This is a very simple craft using decorative ribbon and some thread to make a pretty tree ornament.

Here are some ideas for decorations to use around the house:

Christmas Choir

I saw these really cute Christmas people made out of toilet paper rolls and thought that it might be a nice idea to use when making a nativity.

Christmas Tree Sun Catcher

I absolutely love this idea. It is so simple and requires very little supplies, but produces an amazing decoration.

Easy Christmas Tree Craft

This is an amazing and simple craft made from Styrofoam cones and tissue paper.  WOW! It looks so elegant.

Fabric Trees

What a cute little tutorial for making fabric trees. I love these. I have also seen similar tutorials for paper trees.

I had tons of fun looking for ideas of things for us to make as Christmas approaces and I hope you enjoyed having a look at them with me.

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