A Feathered Nest

A very dear friend welcomed her very first grandchild yesterday!  A girl, Peri Laine (love the name), is healthy, happy, and of course beautiful!!!  Congratulations :)

Any reason to craft, make cute baby clothes, pretty food, or decorate - We're in!!

Ruffled diaper cover, onesie, and burp cloth

It's a girl ~ Peri Laine

Love the dot cake!!

And initial cookies!  Yum!!

Congratulations, again!  I can't wait to meet her!  

All items pictured (clothing/baby items, decorations, cake and cookies) are by Modern Mamas.   

Student of the Week

My cup overflows...

Yep, this is going into that bin o' stuff that will eventually be a super cute and crafty scrapbook!! 

MK didn't go to school today due to a virus.  When I went by to pick up her nap cover and found this in her cubbie I almost shed a tear.  The little things :) 

Randomness

Several photos from recent projects...

Matching shirt & ruffle capris

For a trip to Disney

Love this one!  We will be offering this dress, along with some other knit dresses - monogrammed of course!

Baby shower gifts for little Weston who should be arriving very soon!

And finally, a beach outfit for MK. 

Drum roll please ... I am proud to announce that MK won the 'special big prize' for being the first to say her memory verse at school.  We practiced a lot and rewarded with M&Ms :)  She was so proud!!  

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.  Gen 1:1 

"K-Free"

We are officially in K-3 (“K-free”)! I can’t believe it. Even though MK was in daycare/school during the summer I still had that feeling in the pit of my stomach and the lump in my throat as I left my big girl for her first day in K-3.

Where does the time go?

Every day I am amazed by her thoughts and insight to life, and her amazing ability to comprehend new things she learns!

I’m her best friend she tells me…

 A classic “my tummy hurts” picture. That’s actually what she said, but I’m pretty sure she hasn’t learned to play hooky YET.

Here she is at her school, standing at the door to “K-free”…

Note the scripture on the door sign behind her. I love her school for so many reasons!!!!

I will praise You, God, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

~ Outfit featured in this post ~

Addie top (NEW!) – shown with zig zag apple applique

Karley - girls ruffle capris

Monogrammed Towels

A quick post to show off our monogrammed beach towels!  It's that time of year for beach trips, lake days, and pool parties.  And who can resist a monogrammed beach towel (or monogrammed anything)!  Great for adults and kids.  Also great to give as gifts! 

Shown here in a fill stitch embroidery font which is great for towels.  Tons of towel colors and patterns out there to choose from.  $17 for one; $30 for two.  Price includes towel and personalization.  Hurry, while they last!   

Crafty Stuff!

We are always brainstorming, getting new ideas, and being inspired!  Somtimes ideas for

STUFF comes as a new twist on an old thing, and sometimes it's a product of our inventive minds (scary!!). 

This is sort of a little of both.  I'm sure you've all seen this idea 'around', but you didn't know exactly where to get some of your own.  This is such an easy peasy fun project.  I love it when 'work' is fun :) 

Fabric covered thumbtacks ... 

Awesome gifts for a 'Thank You', house warming, college student, or just because.  These are soooooo cute.  ENDLESS possibilities with all of the fabric options.  A unique way to hold things in place at the office, great for bulletin boards, etc.  Mix-n-match, be creative!! 

Fabric covered magnets...

Available in various sizes.  Again, great for lots of occasions, or even a gift to SELF!  Imagine your fridge with these.  I know my fridge is getting a magnet makeover!  Also great for offices or classrooms. 

Last, but not least, fabric covered pony tail holders ...

And because everything must be personalized, they can also be monogrammed! 

Check these lovely new items out by visiting the Crafty Stuff link on the right sidebar at Modern Mamas. 

I know, I know, two posts in two days!  Are you proud of us?!

Once Upon A Time...

There was a beautiful little girl (with a really sweet mommy ;)) and they had lots of fun playing together outside on hot summer days.  MK has actually been requesting this 'Once upon a time' story at nap/bed time :) 

While we do spend most of our time showing photos of our sewing projects, I wanted to take a moment from the hustle and bustle of work and busy schedules to share a snippet from our *pigtail weekend*.  

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I love summer time!  And fun days like this!  Memories (*tear*)...

Her MAD face!  Love it!

Posing :)

Pig tails & flip flops - that's what it's all about :)