Monday, October 5, 2009

being crafty

I swear it seemed like i was sewing and sewing my eyeballs off for weeks.  But really I don't have much to show for all my hard work. I have been attempting to make a carseat cover for chloe's big girl car seat for a month now....and failing miserably. I don't think i should try to make my own pattern ever again. I have almost finished it but have put it aside for a little break from the stress. so hopefully it is coming soon!  
But i have finished a few things starting with this crib railing teething cover. My crib came with those plastic things to protect it....but obviously (note the damage) they do not work.  So i once upon a time saw a cute alternative on someone's blog and whipped one up!  i think it came out alright and it was super easy!!

I also made chloe a little baby for her birthday. I was going to make her two, but it didn't happen so maybe she will get a little friend for Christmas. I was surprised at how easy the doll was to make, and i think you should all try one!! you can find the tutorial HERE 
As you can see Chloe loves her baby and carries her around everywhere! 


Then I made this birthday banner, which wasn't hard but took up a lot of time. My sister in law was my inspiration and she was a HUGE help!! so thanks Pam!!  I am excited to be able to pull it out for every birthday.....decorations check! 

And lastly i made these cute little magnet letters so Chloe can learn how to read and be the smartest kid in her class.  Or i just thought they were really cute and they were also super easy. Magnet strips+modge podge+cute scraps of fabric+ exacto knife = super cute fridge letters!!

6 comments:

lynz said...

you just whipped that teething cover up eh?!?! wowsers is all i can say! you can whip me up one of those any time you get bored :) the day i can whip anything crafty up will be the day i die! super cute stuff jenn!

Shelley said...

Did little Chloe do all that crib damage?? Nice. Your doll turned out cute - Summer throws hers instead of loving it...

Suz said...

I want a cute alpha set...so my kids can be smarter too!

kelsey said...

the crib rail cover turned out way cute, did you see mine? i'm loving it. so easy too. also, i love those magnets--- ah, i wish i had the patience to do something like that. but. . . i don't. i'll just admire yours.

Malea said...

I love the crib rail cover so super cute!!! I am also really digging the alphabet...I have been looking for some for Ali because she loves playing with magnets on the fridge. Maybe you could whip some up for me hint hint ;) I could of course pay you for the expenses

PamH said...

everything is so darling....i am going to have to make a cover for my crib for sure...cover up van's damage, and protect it from boston's sure-to-be damage as soon as his chompers come in....i need to make all of those things...well, except the doll...i need a little girlie for that i think!