My husband had an afternoon off and set up the changing table and crib. The weeks are counting down until my due date, so the nesting phase has set it. With my son, I made a real crib skirt. But this time, I went with the quick and easy. Kind of trash crib skirt. I had extra red and white striped cotton from...
var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17358383-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); I'm so excited to show you the first project in the flickr group! Chris from Pick Up Some Creativity made this pillow!Here is my...
As I've been deciding on what I want for my daughter's christening/ blessing dress, I was inspired by these turn of the century christening gowns. Back when baby boys and girls wore dresses in photos. {photo source} {photo source} It's been funny expecting a baby girl, I find I'm not drawn to ruffles, lace, satin--the frills so much. I was telling my mom I'd have...
I found two little lamps that were the same, except different colors for $3.00 each. To make them identical, I gave them a little makeover. Primed. Gray spray paint primer. Then painted with satin latex paint I had laying left over from this entry bench. I found affordable small shades at Lowes that clip on the light bulb. Lowes had much better selection...
Thanks for everyone who voted on my poll. An overwhelming percentage were interested in facebook. Very few in twitter, and a bunch weren't interested in either. So I've made a Running With Scissors Facebook page if you would prefer to follow projects that way. You can "like" the page on my sidebar or click directly to the page HERE. Thanks for all your...
Baby Sleep Sack Debut (more photos and details about the features) Thanks to everyone who showed interest in this tutorial and pattern, I really appreciate your comments and wish more people didn't have "no reply" on their blogger settings so I could respond to your comments. I hope to see some of these in the flickr group! Make it worth my while...
Baby Sleep Sack Tutorial should be up Monday! ____________________________________________________________ Just another idea if you are interested in the binky clips. Tutorial HERE. Variations HERE. With winter ending, a lot of items are on clearance. I found these mitten clips at Walmart for $2.00 a set, making each clip only $.50 which is a lot more affordable than buying the clips from the notions...
Thanks for everyone's comments on the Baby Sleep Sacks below. A tutorial is in the works! I'm a big fan of the faux chenille technique: scarf throw pillow But I finally made the baby blankets. Tutorial here from Dana at Made. Another tutorial form Aesthetic Nest. **I would say I don't use the spray adhesive as shown in Dana's tutorial. I tried it...
