Oh, Baby, Baby!!!

I just had to share with everyone my latest knitting project! 

 

My cousin, Janice, is having twins! My Mom always knits baby blankets as a shower gift, and I offered to knit one blanket while she knits the other. So Mom knit a matching blanket, but in pink. (Sorry, I don't have a picture for both.) 

I also made a cute card to go with our blankets. 

I saw a cute baby card on Pinterest that used tiny clothespins for the letters and used that as my inspiration for this card. I cut out the letters using my Silhouette machine and used an edge punch on the patterned paper. 

Do you give handmade gifts for baby showers? 

What's your favorite thing to make for babies? 

 

I Made Pretty Cute Cupcakes!

Oh wait, you thought I baked? Excuse me while I giggle a minute... 

Okay, I'm back...

I recently saw these adorable burp cloth cupcakes on UCreate. When I was invited to a baby shower for one of my (many) cousins, I knew they would be the perfect little baby shower gift. 

Didn't they turn out adorable?

I was pretty happy about how this batch turned out, although next time I think I'll try using receiving blankets to make them a little bigger, but overall I think it was a great tutorial to follow. 

I'm really proud of my cupcake toppers! 

I used several different shapes that I had in my Silhouette software and cut them out. 

I glued them together. 

Then I glued those pieces together with a skewer stick in between. 

 Then I stuck them in the center of the "cupcake".

 When I had my "cupcakes" all put together, I put them in a little basket that I trimmed with ribbon. 

I think it's a pretty creative and cute little baby shower gift. I'll definitely be making more "cupcakes" in the future. 

What's your favorite baby shower gift idea? 


I'm sharing this project at the following link parties: 

~ Make It Great Monday @ Etcetorize ~ The Cure For The Common Monday @ Lines Across ~ What's In The Gunny Sack @ The Gunny Sack ~ Craft & Tell @ Cherished Bliss ~ Tutorials & Tips Link Party @ Homestories From A to Z ~ Take-A-Look Tuesday @ Sugar Bee Crafts ~ Tell Me Tuesday @ Me and My Boys ~ Talent Tuesday @ Vintage Wanna Bee ~ Tiptoe Thru Tuesday @ Crayonfreckles and Tiaras & Bowties ~ Too Cute Tuesday @ Funky Polkadot Giraffe ~ Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife ~ 

The Perfect Baby Blanket...

While surfing Pinterest awhile back for baby shower ideas, I can across this pin from the blog The Crafting Chicks for what they have dubbed the perfect baby blanket. 

Perfect? 

I had to give this one a try! 

 My cousin, Jessica, is having her first little one, a girl that she's naming Harper Rose! (Seriously, isn't that just the cutest name?! I love it!) 

Since I needed to do something for a baby shower gift, I went to Jo-Ann's and after calling in a second opinion (Thanks, Tiffany!), we picked out an adorable monkey princess flannel paired with a baby pink minky fabric.  

I don't know about perfect, but for my first attempt at sewing a baby blanket, it turned out pretty darn close! I kind of wish that I had the time to make a whole stack of these to stash away for whenever anyone I know is having a baby. I know I'll definitely be making more of these adorable blankets in the future. 




I'm sharing this project at the following link parties: 


~ The Cure For The Common Monday @ Lines Across My Face ~ Make It Great Monday @ Etcetorize ~ What's In The Gunny Sack @ The Gunny Sack ~ Craft and Tell @ Cherished Bliss ~ Tutorials & Tips Link Party @ Home Stories From A to Z ~ Talent Tuesday @ Vintage Wanna Bee ~ Take-A-Look Tuesday @ Sugar Bee Crafts ~ Tuesday Talent Show @ Chef In Training ~ Tip Toe Thru Tuesday @ Crayon Freckles and Tiara's & Bowties ~ Time To Shine @ A Diamond In The Stuff ~ Too Cute Tuesday @ Funky Polkadot Giraffe ~ Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife ~ Tell Me Tuesday @ Me And My Boys ~ Love It And Link It Up @ The Little Giggler ~ Wow Me Wednesday @ Ginger Snap Crafts ~ Lil Luna Link Party @ Lil Luna ~ Your Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims ~ Weekly Link Party @ Sew Woodsy ~ Share The Wealth Wednesday @ Laugh, Love & Craft ~ Show & Share @ Southern Lovely ~ Wicked Awesome Wednesday @ Handy Man, Crafty Woman ~ Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage ~ Party Time @ The 36th Avenue ~ Creative Juice Thursday @ Momnivore's Dilemma ~ T.G.I.F Link Party @ Craft Junkie Too ~ BFF Open House Link Party @ The Answer Is Chocolate ~ Delicately Constructed Fridays @ Delicate Construction ~ Weekend Bloggy Reading @ Serenity Now ~ Anything Goes Link Party @ Bacon Time ~ Creative Genius Link Party @ The Creative Paige ~ Weekend Wrap-Up Party @ Tatertots & Jello ~ Whatcha Got Weekend @ Lolly Jane Boutique ~ Free For All @ Young & Crafty ~ Strut Your Stuff @ Six Sisters' Stuff ~ Show & Tell @ Be Different Act Normal ~ Saturday Seven Party @ Positively Splendid ~ Think Pink Sundays @ Flamingo Toes ~ Sunday Show Off @ Twigg Studios ~ Sundae Scoop Link Party @ I {Heart} Naptime ~

There's a First Time For Everything!!!

Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still here! 

 

I've been a little quiet in blogland this week because I've been working like a mad woman on a baby shower that I'm co-hosting for my best friend, Gracie, this weekend. It's been a little crazy because not only have I been making the decorations and shower favors but also in true crafter fashion, I'm making my gift as well.

I just finished the biggest part of my gift today and I'm so excited about it that I had to share it with you guys. 

 

I finished my very first baby blanket!!! 

 

 When my friend found out she was pregnant, she asked me to knit her baby a special baby blanket. Apparently, she had a special baby blanket that she had received from her grandmother, who is no longer with us, and since my friend's Mom can't knit, she asked me to make her daughter's special blanket. How could I say no to that kind of request? 

 

I found a free pattern tear sheet at Michael's and bought the Bernat Baby Blanket yarn online since I couldn't find enough of it in the color I wanted in the store. I have to tell you, I LOVE this yarn! It knit up so quickly and everyone who has seen it while I was working on it, compliments how soft and cozy it looks. Plus, it's machine washable and dryable! How great is that?! 

 

I am so proud of how this blanket turned out! I know Gracie will love it, and I hope that little Sophie will enjoy it just as much after she decides to grace us with her presence. 

 

 

***note: I receive no endorsement or sponsorship from Bernat. All opinions expressed here are mine.***

You Glued Fabric To What ?!

The baby shower that my Mom and I are throwing for my brother Jonathan and his girlfriend, Sarah is this weekend and I still have a few projects to cross off my to-do list but I wanted to show you guys one of the cool things I made that will add a neat touch to our decor.
 

Mom saw in a magazine a craft project where someone covered tin cans in fabric and ribbon and used them as utensil holders. She told me all about them, showed me the picture in the magazine and said, "You can make these, right?" 
 

Sure I can, because I'm AWESOME! 
 

And because Mom made a trip to Jo-Ann's so that she could buy fabric and ribbon that color coordinated with our colors for the shower. 

So I present to you...

Fabric  Utensil Holders!!!

 
Wanna see how I did it? 

 

Supplies:

clean tin cans

fabric

ribbon

craft glue

scissors

pinking shears

measuring tape
sponge brush




After making sure that the cans were clean and removing the labels, I was ready to start. I first measured the circumference of the can, then added half an inch. 

Then I measured the height of the can and added 1 1/2 inch.

Then I cut out a rectangle of fabric using my measurements. 

I took the can and traced the bottom circle onto the fabric to cut out for the bottom piece.

Once I had all my pieces cut it was time to start gluing. I squirted my craft glue directly on the can and used a sponge brush to get the right amount of coverage I needed. Then I applied the fabric to the can, leaving plenty of fabric on the top and bottom for the next steps.

After gluing the fabric to the can, it's time to deal with the excess at the top and the bottom. At the top, make small even cuts around the top so it will fold nicely into the can. 

Once the slits are cut, apply a ring of glue around the top lip of the can. Then smooth the fabric down inside the can. 

When the top is done, it's time to move on to the bottom, which is pretty much the same. Cut even slits around the fabric at the bottom of the can. Then apply a ring of glue and smooth the fabric down to the bottom of the can.

Once the bottom slits of fabric are glued down, apply a ring of glue and glue the circle of fabric that you traced out to the bottom of the can, which hides all the folds from the side fabric.

When you have all the fabric glued to the sides and bottom of the can, then you can decorate it as you want. Since I made a few cans, I used the pinking shears and used them to cut strips of coordinating fabric that I glued around two of the cans. I also used ribbon to add embellishment. But you could do any sort of embellishment, rosettes, rhinestones, charms, etc. 

I love how these turned out! Even Amazing Boyfriend commented  on how well they turned out. And I'm happy because I know they're going to add that little extra touch to our baby shower. 


I'm sharing this project at the following link parties: