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Thursday, November 20, 2008

Thanksgiving Ideas from Make and Takes

Check out the great Thanksgiving ideas at Make and Takes, a blog devoted to bringing ideas and crafty tidbits for home, family and fun. Check out these cute Turkey Table Favors:
Marie, the crafter behind the blog, says she finds inspiration in "children's books, the Internet, craft stores. I love walking through each isle of the craft store, as I come out of there with lots of fun things to make and do with my kids and for my home." She also says, "I'm inspired by many women out in the world who are doing what they love and being crafty."

It's obvious Marie invests time, energy, and love into what she does for her family and home. And best of all, she shares it with the rest of us! Thanks, Marie. I love your blog!

Marie has a giveaway that you can enter until midnight TONIGHT! Hop on over and check out the cool Holiday Card giveaway.

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Labels: food, holidays

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Minnie Inspired Dress

It's Halloween season! I've decided to make Sammi's costume this year. I've had this Minnie Mouse doll for longer than I care to admit. I've always loved her little skirt. So I thought this year I'd make a Minnie Mouse costume for Sammi. She likes to play with her, but usually calls her Mickey (we have two Mickey Mouse dolls.)

I've made two practice dresses. One is tiny for her baby dolls. But, it also fit Elli so I took a picture of her modeling it. It has a tie in the back to adjust for different waists. I used bias tape around the band and then continued it for the ties. Hemming it was a beast because the back has rounded corners and it was so small. But, despite the imperfections, iy looks pretty good from afar!

Here's the practice version: Sammi-sized. It turned out quite big on her. I'm glad it was practice material. I'm going to tweak the pattern and make one more practice one before I cut the actual fabric. I also have an idea for the top of the dress. I'm going to actually have it be two pieces so the skirt can still be worn for dress up after she's outgrown the top.