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Saturday, March 26, 2011

This Week's Treasures ..Giveaway Week

I had the joy of making pillow-covers for my best friend. I just adored how they turned out. She picked this fantastic material. Floral and soft!

Accented by this cute button, these are my favorite style. The pillow is tucked inside this cute envelope. I need some now!

I also had some time to frequent the Salvation Army. I found this Target Dwell Studio Baby Crib Blanket. I love it!! I only paid $4.50 and it's brand new.
I'm not pregnant or anything, but I'm saving this for the day I have my baby boy.

It's the perfect design...and I love giraffes!! Now I have a starting point for decorating his room. I'm sure I could swing this for a girl too!

I'm trying to get more followers to my blog. Please share me with your friends. I will be counting followers, and commmenters starting today. I will be doing a giveaway next week.

I'll put all the names in a hat and have my little girl draw one for fairness. The more you comment or share my blog, the more chances to win. The giveaway name will be picked this next Friday!

The Newest Addition

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Friday, March 25, 2011

For the little Ones...Embellished Baby Dress / Refinished Stools

I found these fabric flower buttons recently and just had to get them!

This dress has always been a bit plain.

Baby Girl trying to get involved in putting on this button. Two minutes later, this dress is way cuter!

It has been a very busy week. How about you?

My husband refinished these stools. They were broken and plain...unfinished looking wood. He used Antique White Milk paint on the legs, then sanded some off for the Antique effect.

He glued the seats back together, and put on a Walnut Danish Oil. Turned out very nice! I wish I had taken the before picture so I could've shown you.

I hope everyone has a great weekend, and the weather warms up again...I wish!

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Friday, March 11, 2011

Embroidered Linen and Burlap Sign

Spring is definitely in the air. The next five days say sunny and at least in the 40's...that's a heat wave for us around Chicago. My tulips in front of my house are already coming up!

In the spirit of Spring, I did up these Burlap and linen embroidered Spring signs. I stuffed them with some cotton and added a wood leaf button.

My baby seems kinda aloof to the whole thing. Quietly reading by the bookcase. Ok. Probably not reading, but definitely paging through ALL of our books.

You can make your own Spring sign or you can grab one from my shop here.

I hope everyone has a great weekend! What are you going to do?

Shaker Silverware Tray

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Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Flowered Wreath

It was fun changing up this grass wreath. I bought it a couple years ago at Joann Fabric on clearance.

I grabbed some scrapbook paper, wire, buttons, and scissors.

I cut out some flowers and then some pieces of burlap. I also had to eat some of my favorite chocolate candies! Yum!

I layered the burlap, paper, and button and put a wire through. I also twisted up some burlap for a flower.

Added these to my wreath. Easy Peasy. I've seen many different things online, but this I had all the stuff for, which makes for a great project!

I bet you could add these to so many things. Any thoughts?

Grilled Chicken & Pineapple Quesadilla

From Plain Jane to night out

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Monday, March 7, 2011

Cardigan a'New

Baby trying to swipe this shirt.

There are so many awesome things you can do with buttons. I love them...and collect them. This cardigan has always been a little boring for me. I've had it forever, and I've worn it...twice. wow. So, I tried it out with the yellow buttons.

I Really like it. Also love Yellow and Gray together, so, of course, I had to do that! The great thing about changing out buttons, is that you can do it again. No damage done. Even change it with the seasons. I personally am looking forward to spring.

Almost sold this cardigan a few times, and now I'm glad I kept it.

Do you know of any great places that sell buttons?

So Good Blueberry Bisquick Muffins

30 Minute Elastic Waist Skirt

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Saturday, March 5, 2011

Cute as a Button Baby Tee

I told ya I'd find use for those buttons yesterday! I had fun making this. And I just put it on Claire, and it's even cuter! My inspiration was one of these $0.25 buttons.

Grabbed one of her plain tees, and embroidered on another piece of material. I'd embroider right on the shirt, but I've heard that the threads can rub their skin and irritate it, so I opted for adding this fabric. Hey, I could also use this shirt on a boy...maybe?

Of course I'm putting a pink onesie underneath this for those who think my baby looks like a boy. Poor girl, she gets that a lot.

Ok, so I also put her in embroidered jeans...gotta make sure they know she's a girl! and P. S. Pink blankets don't help.

What would you do on a baby tee with these buttons? Go here

Embroidered Counting Bean Bags

A-1 Good 'n Hot Burgers

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Friday, March 4, 2011

Fix'a Skirt for a $1

I got a really great deal on buttons at Joann Fabrics. I just couldn't pass them up. Plus I had a 10% off coupon on everything. They can totally change up anything ordinary. I'll be showing you some of my creations the next few days.

On to the skirt! At Marshall's it pays to look around. I found this skirt for a $1 on clearance. Three of the loops were half off, and it was too big for me.

I sewed up the loops, and then took in the sides to fit. I love it! With spring/summer coming, I'll appreciate the lightweight material of this skirt. It's gonna look great with a brown belt too. For now I'm thinking some gray tights and my brown boots. Ahh..comfort.