Chevron Gracie Dress in Gray, White, and Aqua

 I made this dress this week for Kids Clothes Week.  I LOVE chevron and I LOVE how it turned out.

 My daughter was a great model today.  The dress pattern is the Gracie Dress by Mama Stellato.  I've made this dress a few times before and love it.  This is a 5T and the biggest size so I'll make a few more for my daughter before she gets too big.  But I added some aqua trim that I had on hand to spice it up.  I'm loving the gray, white, and aqua combo.

 I made the headband awhile ago out of felt and elastic.  So easy and fun to make.

 Back closes with a covered button that is so simple to make.  All in all a great pattern and I think it will be a favorite for the summer and in spring/fall with leggings.

I'm loving her modeling poses these days.  So funny!

-ellen

Teacher Appreciation Ideas

Teacher appreciation week is right around the corner and also the end of school!  Craftaholics Anonymous has a WONDERFUL list of do's and don'ts from teachers that's really worth reading so you can get your teacher something that they will love.  They all say no more mugs, lotions, homemade treats please!  It was very interesting to read.  Teachers LOVE gift cards!

 

-ellen



DIY Toy Storage Bags

Here's a great tutorial from Craftaholics Anonymous for these cute hanging bags.  Great way to organize toys easily and stylishly!  You can find the tutorial here. 
-ellen

St. Patrick's Day Free Printables and Crafts Link

 Ashley at Lil Blue Boo did a fantastic roundup of 10 fun and cute St. Patrick's Day crafts and free printables.  Chocolate covered oreos with adorable tags and a treasure hunt with printable clues are just two that I love!  Check them out here.

-ellen

Valentine Lollipop Photo Card Tutorial

 Here are my kids' Valentines this year.  I know this idea has been on a lot of blogs.  I finally got it done this time and I love them!

 It's self explanatory, but take your kid's photo with their hand out stretched.  I've heard of some people giving their kid a piece of PVC to hold also.

 Then I used Photoshop Elements (which I LOVE) and fixed the color, added a fun speaking bubble, and added text.

Get them printed (40% off at Walgreens, thank you very much!) and I used an exacto knife to make a cut above the hand and below.  Buy some cute lollipops (Dollar Store heart ones) and insert.  I think if you want to stay away from sweets that a Valentine pencil would be very cute or a glow stick maybe?  Happy Valentine's Day!

-ellen (I have been gone from my blog for a while.  We bought a fixer upper last month and we're not unpacked yet and everything is everywhere and life is crazy, but hopefully some house pics/posts soon and more sewing posts when I am set up!)

Merry Christmas!

Hope everyone had a blessed Christmas!  We did here.

-ellen

Felt Nativity

If you have some time on your hands and like to do some hand sewing, then here's a beautiful felt nativity set you can make.  It's from Stay At Home Educator and tutorial and patterns can be found here.

-ellen