tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32643824859172933792024-03-19T03:03:32.711-07:00Pumpkin Pie CraftsKelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-88220100703121401342012-06-11T11:32:00.001-07:002012-06-11T11:32:31.631-07:00What I've Been Up ToWedding season has officially arrived! I have been a busy little bee making lots of custom orders for garters, veils and alterations. Here are some pictures of some of my latest creations!<br />
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This is a set that I made for a friend from High School. This is for her little sister.</div>
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She wanted pink, so we added the pink centers to the flowers and a little extra bling.</div>
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This was designed by the Maid of Honor! The bride's colors were white, ivory and champagne. Very romantic and vintage!</div>
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This is the message she wanted me to add to the inside of the keepsake garter. I used a font called "Jane Austen" which I love!</div>
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This garter was designed by the groom for his petite bride. I used vintage lace that I got at the Farm Chicks show last weekend.</div>
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This was probably my favorite garter so far. This was a collaboration with a fabulous bride. I am going to start making this design as an option in my shop. Very fun and fancy!</div>
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Hope you all are doing well! I have some other projects that I'm hoping to do some tutorials on soon.</div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-28486927011273658362012-05-24T20:37:00.002-07:002012-05-24T20:37:38.738-07:00What I've Been Up to Lately<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, I didn't mean to take a long break, but I had no time to add this blog to my list of craziness. I have been doing well with my little <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageVanityLLC?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">shop</a> and it has kept me busy.</div>
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Here are a few of the things that I've made for different brides lately:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was asked by <a href="http://applebrides.com/" target="_blank">Apple Brides</a>,
(a local blog for brides that holds all kinds of fun info on
photographers, venues, florists, caterers, ect.) to make a garter set
for a photo shoot they were doing at a brewery. The theme was a French,
romantic theme with red and black. I was so excited to be asked and
even more excited to show what I can do.</span></td></tr>
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Then this past weekend I was asked to participate in a Fashion Show for my friend who owns the bridal shop that I do alterations for, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/riannes.bridal" target="_blank">Rianne's Bridal</a>. My pillows were used for all the flower girls and my daughter was a model, which of course she rocked it. I made 3 new designs for the show, that I will post pictures of late. It was a lot of fun!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">So as you can see, I have not been idle. I have been a crazy creatin' machine.</span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Well, my baby girl turned 5 at the beginning of April. Yes, I'm insanely late in posting this I know, but better late then never. We spent her actual birthday with a picnic in the park followed by dinner at Olive Garden (her choice) for dinner. She's so spoiled, but it's a special birthday!</div>
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Now, for the fun stuff, the party. She wanted a Fancy Nancy Tea Party. I wanted to do something vintage. We met in the middle. I ordered a few vintage tea cup sets and borrowed vintage table cloths and doilies for the decorations.</div>
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Zoe asked for cupcakes, not cake, this year, so I made very fancy, bright pink frosted cupcakes. She wanted chocolate cake, so I made her happy.</div>
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She had lots of friends and family come. This is my Uncle with one of his daughters. He was such a good sport sitting at a very girly table and having a tea party with all the kids.</div>
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Zoe and her cousin. Or Ebony and Ivory as we like to call them.</div>
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My nieces.</div>
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All in all, it was a very low key, fancy and fun party this year. My family gives me a hard time about going overboard with parties, but this one was actually pretty fun for me to do. </div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-53596110888744293182012-03-16T18:23:00.005-07:002012-03-16T18:35:58.633-07:00Busy Little BeeIt's been a while! Sorry ladies. I got a little swamped with alterations these past few weeks. It's prom season, so I've been taking in the already Size 0 dresses an inch or two. Seriously, why are girls so SMALL?!! And I also have to say that the dresses that I've done are not that pretty. I've done bridesmaid dresses that were much prettier than those! I also got to take the zipper out of a wedding dress and add a lace up back, which was a first for me and I seriously love how it looked in the end. Pictures below.<br /><div></div>But first, I have to share my newest listing from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageVanityLLC?ref=si_shop">my shop</a>! I am very excited about them and have more to come.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8l3NNpUUm9aZWFarerZ3DlMJo_fbPJxzCXg4Y3T8nKhEO-BgbXIi3-BLHmtX6WzCKdZdmkNWUQFWtfY9aysoTnxGV9WyNyQw_Htr26RdP9h4czFF_asiThjx5Heqkhz5m89c0ODAx2g/s1600/IMG_0110.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo8l3NNpUUm9aZWFarerZ3DlMJo_fbPJxzCXg4Y3T8nKhEO-BgbXIi3-BLHmtX6WzCKdZdmkNWUQFWtfY9aysoTnxGV9WyNyQw_Htr26RdP9h4czFF_asiThjx5Heqkhz5m89c0ODAx2g/s320/IMG_0110.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720672173352643362" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUnPM6nOMBc4cwaMTDOSC2hNNP985tr3Uab8QZXdI7dfBb41Ck72YbOvsVb4wZBYCBpw2aiE386BPiYCJSlKSH_NifjVAzY1tbHsBrO7vvKPtvT5zFIAs5hJ5fkpMMwtrj4t3BW8GL3k/s1600/IMG_0106.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkUnPM6nOMBc4cwaMTDOSC2hNNP985tr3Uab8QZXdI7dfBb41Ck72YbOvsVb4wZBYCBpw2aiE386BPiYCJSlKSH_NifjVAzY1tbHsBrO7vvKPtvT5zFIAs5hJ5fkpMMwtrj4t3BW8GL3k/s320/IMG_0106.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720672168638414530" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EbGsHyI5IfAhq3YDLE2GIJb8JHscrnFdw4idSKgAQOAZaPbHzvpmgPm94lRueekW6RYFEDCmosN5SwdTd4I8NQiR3CMTy3AOGOfhmI4GNZJrhUMXhfEZGgzpin-C2FHLADch-dBKpa8/s1600/IMG_0114.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EbGsHyI5IfAhq3YDLE2GIJb8JHscrnFdw4idSKgAQOAZaPbHzvpmgPm94lRueekW6RYFEDCmosN5SwdTd4I8NQiR3CMTy3AOGOfhmI4GNZJrhUMXhfEZGgzpin-C2FHLADch-dBKpa8/s320/IMG_0114.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720672179377568546" border="0" /></a>And here is the dress that I got to alter. It was such a gorgeous dress and of course I didn't take a picture of the front. Oye.<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Before:<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNH1yS0G6qL6lSG6j_lyGYQbeIYGvszwMmGmcwioLAQKgsOROqpgpLJ2ZSdFLXXq-jOtQwjCxsGZttDzYXZPIheGU5W_ZGXD0onpn_XIT7ue4VIRgXKmpduoiC2Y9LCLYCsI9vEuMWJ4/s1600/IMG_0102.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMNH1yS0G6qL6lSG6j_lyGYQbeIYGvszwMmGmcwioLAQKgsOROqpgpLJ2ZSdFLXXq-jOtQwjCxsGZttDzYXZPIheGU5W_ZGXD0onpn_XIT7ue4VIRgXKmpduoiC2Y9LCLYCsI9vEuMWJ4/s320/IMG_0102.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720672699159471698" border="0" /></a><br />After:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf7yTuaAqt_dWHIVW0j2u2L33JKWAE9M7lO9VA9P5Iywa01qX_k3zmP7FidUSvcTLSsfoSN0gSzYTqrdSsPCgqAP1U8jPr7s5I8ZsFrCMZh5FQcEHUI-K4ZeiL65mU0Wyp7khS_Dbtt4/s1600/429070_2638707898035_1565663158_31812282_1652057053_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGf7yTuaAqt_dWHIVW0j2u2L33JKWAE9M7lO9VA9P5Iywa01qX_k3zmP7FidUSvcTLSsfoSN0gSzYTqrdSsPCgqAP1U8jPr7s5I8ZsFrCMZh5FQcEHUI-K4ZeiL65mU0Wyp7khS_Dbtt4/s320/429070_2638707898035_1565663158_31812282_1652057053_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720672696986283138" border="0" /></a><br />And in other news, here is a little taste of some of the new things coming to the shop!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9sr1esVXqm7b5-1WxF_Zip194d5ZIc0wbPrlYDuaSgIWdercmx5V9sgzE60T7HuljUOvRC0CbguuSp8nUV9wPD5YgfGeuTo0Zftdmlb4L4_B4-3w8GgbnfmgoQhZkDYJBbj8W5uSTDQ/s1600/421021_2642845201465_1565663158_31813951_1413110519_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9sr1esVXqm7b5-1WxF_Zip194d5ZIc0wbPrlYDuaSgIWdercmx5V9sgzE60T7HuljUOvRC0CbguuSp8nUV9wPD5YgfGeuTo0Zftdmlb4L4_B4-3w8GgbnfmgoQhZkDYJBbj8W5uSTDQ/s320/421021_2642845201465_1565663158_31813951_1413110519_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720672703092489586" border="0" /></a><br />Exciting times! Hope you all have a great weekend!<br /></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-30770613955895504662012-02-22T16:20:00.004-08:002012-02-23T14:14:10.525-08:00Sewing Classes Part 1<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">For Christmas I asked my mother for sewing classes. I know, I'm a total nerd. I mean, who asks for "school" for Christmas?! THIS GIRL! It's a program that is offered through our local college's "Workforce Training" courses. The class that I REALLY wanted was specific to tailoring, as it is getting closer to wedding season and I want to be ready with all the know-how on all the alterations I will be doing. Last year I kind of started doing alterations without really knowing what I was doing, but I learned as I went along and have become pro at it! The only thing is is that I don't know how to do all the fancy seams at the bottom of a bridal gown so I can't hem it for any of the brides. I can take that sucker in or let it out, no problem, but I can't hem it, sorry. Not really a thing a bride wants to hear. So, back to the class, in order to do the advanced class I have to complete the basic class. Some of the things are a little redundant, and it's a bit boring for now, but I'm excited because I am actually getting to learn all the proper terms for specific stitches. I know that they all have special names, but I just know them as the "Fold It Over One" or the "Curvy One." Very scientific, I know. I am however looking forward to learning more, especially with the advanced class. That one is going to be so much more challenging and I am looking forward to it.<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtfF9pmoGaCz1inONl2ldKrYeIqoriI_MB2IAtDlY9k4jOwYSpT2rVz7u26-D-RlmPNZ_AUu2_KB3EVbyVWTCvDz8BObivYy6YUsWKsiH6EAtVkwJ6W-VBEjg8iazQKQxFr2E3d7h3ow/s1600/vintage_sewing_postcard-p2392732983203590357mpi_325.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712125101737338898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBtfF9pmoGaCz1inONl2ldKrYeIqoriI_MB2IAtDlY9k4jOwYSpT2rVz7u26-D-RlmPNZ_AUu2_KB3EVbyVWTCvDz8BObivYy6YUsWKsiH6EAtVkwJ6W-VBEjg8iazQKQxFr2E3d7h3ow/s320/vintage_sewing_postcard-p2392732983203590357mpi_325.jpg" /></a>(If only we all looked this pretty while sewing. Instead I wear my sweats, no makeup and I have a can of Diet Dr. Pepper next to me.)<br /><br />Other than that, my life has been a bit quiet. Other than trying to organize my kids' rooms. It's going to be a month long project and I might not make it out alive. </div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-12996118034330708652012-02-18T15:21:00.000-08:002012-02-18T15:51:11.151-08:00A Thrifting I Will Go!<div style="text-align: center;">I was in some desperate need of some retail therapy today. So I loaded the kids up and we headed to St. Vincent's in search of...well, not really anything in particular (which can sometimes be dangerous for me). Luckily, there weren't so many treasures that I spent a ton of money, but I did walk away with some fun things! Check it out:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />First, I got two mens' shirts that I will be using for a tutorial I am cooking up. Stay tuned for that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAqvcJsEe81tEQXZublEyROIEWCb2w__7-tPNo0FaLsLW6PB55wfnQte0IDovnYRjKeyhniAS6WlANFYsDVzCsxR1UHNvX6wZnV-lucb1SBPYpFXsdsv0cceX1Co_ZI17AKZ6CNd9ZZsk/s1600/IMG_0077-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAqvcJsEe81tEQXZublEyROIEWCb2w__7-tPNo0FaLsLW6PB55wfnQte0IDovnYRjKeyhniAS6WlANFYsDVzCsxR1UHNvX6wZnV-lucb1SBPYpFXsdsv0cceX1Co_ZI17AKZ6CNd9ZZsk/s320/IMG_0077-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710626632294872994" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Sheet Music from 1938. Gotta love us some vintage sheet music!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM04cafIlq9qwzqSPVjYZKE2wEXtbYgzBIbl-EIgU8_reBsL4mXqsYO_1YVZOLU-xXK77v-teH7Lq0BNHL-htF7t4TLNsFM0wgaIZrRQV8A0LFMRd_GMTeDoRGYbhUig1zrafllS6_POg/s1600/IMG_0081.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM04cafIlq9qwzqSPVjYZKE2wEXtbYgzBIbl-EIgU8_reBsL4mXqsYO_1YVZOLU-xXK77v-teH7Lq0BNHL-htF7t4TLNsFM0wgaIZrRQV8A0LFMRd_GMTeDoRGYbhUig1zrafllS6_POg/s320/IMG_0081.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710626867387069362" border="0" /></a><br />A bag of trims. I like looking in the "Odds and Ends" bins by the fabric. Sometimes you can find some fun little things. I love this lace and I think I will use it in some future garter designs for the Shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3w4EOFxcgtkIKz_6vprs3FZ0nw36T7uaTBwMD7F8-VRkGUpBXb4Cl4pdxfHQzVo64ndAfx5EgRaVs7WF37HRjromZu0E2xOXtxHgP2end-IxPFbce4VlLAZ0cuq-8NEwk9U3dycQ5lw/s1600/IMG_0085-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3w4EOFxcgtkIKz_6vprs3FZ0nw36T7uaTBwMD7F8-VRkGUpBXb4Cl4pdxfHQzVo64ndAfx5EgRaVs7WF37HRjromZu0E2xOXtxHgP2end-IxPFbce4VlLAZ0cuq-8NEwk9U3dycQ5lw/s320/IMG_0085-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710626640009859602" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I found this pink hounds-tooth, yummy goodness in the fabric bins! This stuff can get spendy, but if you find it, you GRAB IT! This fabric will become some clutches that I want to sell in the Shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvpBbUFWj-I3o5jAqFS5kpjyGcP2sEJV2CfbXRAgU4oSSpx-UdLGQjHQG54HEjkpngGSLz2DWpYeIpyaK24RBm4F1qitPa0Hp47erco3M97bTKCKNCZijydPc3t6ECmnktKFPS3dUtf4/s1600/IMG_0078.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIvpBbUFWj-I3o5jAqFS5kpjyGcP2sEJV2CfbXRAgU4oSSpx-UdLGQjHQG54HEjkpngGSLz2DWpYeIpyaK24RBm4F1qitPa0Hp47erco3M97bTKCKNCZijydPc3t6ECmnktKFPS3dUtf4/s320/IMG_0078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710626648020086946" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And last but not least, a tea pot. You might not think this is a huge find, but I am planning a "Fancy Nancy Tea Party" for my daughter's 5th birthday and this is one of the many items that will be used for decorating and creating a fun table-scape. Love it! Plus, it was only $2!!!! Can I get a What What?!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFN2ChT8t46NXH_sMkUfNfNNkhoXz5-e5AaTz5N9_6W2pSHuzc-yBo5nWoqQQKj_YKAHwUaGburvIrCIN4UwcMJLQA6C8YR0BCywXlxuKzJSDaq6ZyjVbzgBqkvUAPTRfM88SPewcWPGI/s1600/IMG_0087-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFN2ChT8t46NXH_sMkUfNfNNkhoXz5-e5AaTz5N9_6W2pSHuzc-yBo5nWoqQQKj_YKAHwUaGburvIrCIN4UwcMJLQA6C8YR0BCywXlxuKzJSDaq6ZyjVbzgBqkvUAPTRfM88SPewcWPGI/s320/IMG_0087-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710626645917730978" border="0" /></a><br />The Grand Total for this little trip was........$10.57! Not too shabby if you ask me!<br /><br />Did any of you go thrifting this weekend?<br /></div><div></div><div></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-58278207860384097252012-02-15T15:35:00.000-08:002012-02-17T19:03:23.617-08:00I Just Can't Quit You<div style="text-align: center;">Hello? Is anyone still out there?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I sure hope so. I know I said that I was going to quit this blog, but I have felt a little lost since doing so. I feel like I have lost that sense of "community" in the creative world and to be honest, my husband is a little sick of me trying to explain the difference between chiffon and organza. So I need my girls. I need to have that sense of accomplishment back. I need a place to share something that I've done, to make new friends and to have a place where I can express myself.<br /><br />I have entered in a TERRIFYING world of having a business. I opened up an Etsy shop, which I have wanted to do for years, I have just been too much of a chicken. I'm still uncertain of myself, which is a new feeling and I don't like it, but I feel like being back in "Blogland" will help to ease those fears.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n5DZP9znKB26qZOgoTJxR7TafVw-zFouoQDucfCQ1UBDwBSZkHtgR-jGhcO1zuOuRu1HroIKNTijgLuPiWIGH_zTwBd-ZWVstdleM60Tgp4yINE7g-nyxvLYwsXEpIHeTvgSZ76d8R8/s1600/Collages.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 408px; height: 68px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5n5DZP9znKB26qZOgoTJxR7TafVw-zFouoQDucfCQ1UBDwBSZkHtgR-jGhcO1zuOuRu1HroIKNTijgLuPiWIGH_zTwBd-ZWVstdleM60Tgp4yINE7g-nyxvLYwsXEpIHeTvgSZ76d8R8/s320/Collages.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710302707082732978" border="0" /></a>What is this new venture? Well, my shop is called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageVanityLLC?ref=si_shop">Vintage Vanity, LLC.</a> Go check it out! I would seriously LOVE some feedback on it! So, please share any thoughts you have. I have only had the shop open for a week now, well, I have only had things listed for a week, and I'm trying to keep my chin up. I have had my garters in a local bridal shop for a few months now, which has been fun and I have gotten some interest locally, which makes me happy. I have many, many ideas and new designs so the shop will be changing constantly. I have a Facebook Page set up for it too, so go follow me there too. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Vintage-Vanity-LLC/273461996028212">Vintage Vanity, LLC</a>.<br /><br />Other than having all my dreams come true (that includes those insecurities that make you have the dream that you show up to school naked) what have I been up to? I have been attempting to organize this house. We decided to hold off on selling for one more year as the market here is brutal. So I will have posts on making SUPER SMALL places more functional.<br /><br />Another thing I have done since I spoke to you all is I put some pink in my hair. Yup, I am a 27 year old trying to go a little more Rock-Star! Or, trying to get all my "Midlife Crisis" things done before I am that age. However you want to look at it. Here's a picture of it. And I have to add that my hair stylist was upset about me doing it but is now posting lots of fun colors in her "Hair" file on Pinterest. Hmmmm. Coincidence? I think not!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxiDXOv2TjQIC-E45Vk7SrdJlWJKtvjsRk-DNiQUwSRxKEkCC82vkM7P5lqe8jzQIRRTfB-12QhltDNr_QiJnmxw0bECCFGKaaiFSGVcca1wiMQWFw1hIzC-St55Uq_kFCk-GaMykimw/s1600/393176_2302979625038_1565663158_31685124_541749411_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxiDXOv2TjQIC-E45Vk7SrdJlWJKtvjsRk-DNiQUwSRxKEkCC82vkM7P5lqe8jzQIRRTfB-12QhltDNr_QiJnmxw0bECCFGKaaiFSGVcca1wiMQWFw1hIzC-St55Uq_kFCk-GaMykimw/s320/393176_2302979625038_1565663158_31685124_541749411_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5710305397659686834" border="0" /></a>Well, there you have it. I will be around more often. I hope to make this blog into what I want it to be and I am ready to do that now. Plus, I got a big Starbucks gift card for Christmas, so I will be well caffeinated, which also helps.<br /><br />Anything new with any of you?<br /></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-64303605445666098362012-01-07T10:54:00.000-08:002012-01-07T11:00:05.252-08:00Signing OffHi ladies. I have made the incredibly hard decision to sign off of my blog. This year is all about change. I started up my little business (find me on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Vintage-Vanity/273461996028212">Vintage Vanity</a>). I am also going to be taking classes on Alterations at our local college, starting in February, so I can further that part of my business. And last but not least, we are getting our house ready to sell in the summer time. Needless to say, I will be incredibly busy and I will not have the time to put into this blog. <br /><br />I want to thank each and every one of you for following my little blog and all the nice comments I have gotten. I have made many new friends in the blog-world and I am so grateful for that. I wish you all well and hope that this year will be full of wonderful changes, like mine is.<br /><br />Farewell Friends,<br /><br />KelseeKelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-54917851367630306652011-12-11T13:47:00.001-08:002011-12-16T15:15:17.604-08:00Child's Apron Tutorial FINALLY!Sorry for the lull this past week. I got a fun case of food poisoning/bug that kept me on the couch or in the bathroom for a few days and it's taken about a week to feel normal again. I started this tutorial before I got sick, so it's taken me several days to actually finish sewing these.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnuMyv8YjJlglIbnxP_MXfMu0O70mcitOliYTYdexf2rZ06ww2MLgpr9wDuh2Smh7TYh51hsRadoVUbYIFP1-AAONak9EQ9Tm0Yx04gjokfJqmI4FmwvqpTYxbJHQiq6eKZwxyn56Dck/s1600/IMG_0587-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnuMyv8YjJlglIbnxP_MXfMu0O70mcitOliYTYdexf2rZ06ww2MLgpr9wDuh2Smh7TYh51hsRadoVUbYIFP1-AAONak9EQ9Tm0Yx04gjokfJqmI4FmwvqpTYxbJHQiq6eKZwxyn56Dck/s320/IMG_0587-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804752349237762" border="0" /></a>I love tutorials that are versatile. It's like two in one. This is one of them! You can use these steps to make a half apron or a full apron! I love both!<br /><br />Let's get started!<br /><br />Supplies:<br />*1/2-3/4 Yard of fabric for bottom layer, waistband, and ties<br />*1/2 for top layer and bib part<br />*Iron and Ironing board (Sometimes you can fudge and skip the ironing part, but with this you can't. It would look so wobbly and it would not lay right, so get ready to iron...a lot.)<br />*Basics- Sewing Machine, thread, pins, tape measure, rotary cutter and mat (not mandatory, but makes things go faster.)<br /><br />Step 1: Let's start by cutting all your pieces out. This apron is perfect for scraps of fabric. That's exactly what I used, so my measuring was a little interesting. But you can make it work however you want. For the bottom piece: I made these for my nieces who are 8 and 6. I took their measurements of their waist and based everything off of that. Both had a waist of 25". So your bottom piece needs to be Half of that measurement+6" for a gather. Mine came out to 18.5", so I rounded it up to an even 20". Then determine the length you want. Mine was 10.5", keep in mind that you will have to hem it so give yourself your seam allowance, mine was 1/2".<br /><br />The top layer needs to be smaller than the bottom. Make the top 3" shorter than the bottom layer and 1.5" shorter on the sides. So mine was a rectangle of 9"x17".<br /><br />If you are making this a full apron (you can do both with this tutorial!) determine how wide and long you want yours to be. It depends on where you want the waistband to sit, if you want it more of an empire waist, then make your bib shorter, if you want the waistband to sit lower then make it longer. As you are going to fold over the top of your bib by 3", allow the extra fabric. Mine ended up being 11"x10". Don't forget your seam allowance!<br /><br />Now for the ties and waistband. For the waistband you want to cut 2 pieces that are 3"x however long your measurements are. I wanted mine to be well behind the back, so it went all the way around, so with my measurements I made it 22". You can just rip your fabric for this, it saves time.<br /><br />For your ties in the back, cut 2 2"x however long you want them. I like to have the girls' aprons tie in the front, so it has to be long enough to wrap around them. They ended up being 45" long.<br /><br />For the necktie, cut it at 2"x 35-40"<br /><br />Remember to iron all your fabric after you cut it so you start off with clean lines.<br /><br />Step 2: Fold the bottom layer in half. Use a cup to trace at the corner and cut around your curved edge.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkEtEWH9HeEGcn2CTNWDi65MlAOF-BgxsjsdtU2OTzmsM23E5PKxpkpRd1Qq2DMfs8Lrid7lJFHx6YTiU_SYV9flQl4IH7CbjY9Y0iJ8ccCunGiWqohSgjdFpdoLsNRlzAo_TT67rImY/s1600/IMG_0552.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQkEtEWH9HeEGcn2CTNWDi65MlAOF-BgxsjsdtU2OTzmsM23E5PKxpkpRd1Qq2DMfs8Lrid7lJFHx6YTiU_SYV9flQl4IH7CbjY9Y0iJ8ccCunGiWqohSgjdFpdoLsNRlzAo_TT67rImY/s320/IMG_0552.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685741521589403250" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaX7mFN1FWqHLiMxapbdh-ULTFvxo67deMl5gai7iGgSrsdH0AEADxvsa7s_blhDe5Bbx61zKDyPxYcPENrBGaohS6nFrsMMh9RvdtACtp-BqjgUt8AHU4QhyphenhyphenRLSoY7CnGLGpf6qqQMU/s1600/IMG_0554.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikaX7mFN1FWqHLiMxapbdh-ULTFvxo67deMl5gai7iGgSrsdH0AEADxvsa7s_blhDe5Bbx61zKDyPxYcPENrBGaohS6nFrsMMh9RvdtACtp-BqjgUt8AHU4QhyphenhyphenRLSoY7CnGLGpf6qqQMU/s320/IMG_0554.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685741533330125938" border="0" /></a><br />Step 3: Do the same for the top layer, fold it in half but with this one you will make a half circle. I just eyeballed it, but if you have a method you like, go with that.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoO7N3DkANr7q-oSgHPseFkxhbqiYEnnAY4BC1v2j6tAoMBTj3K6fK48aatLqv1qevhjBZStA-BkfO6SVKFW6CuAf0zo6933ODcsv5FRzPUk9ZgpriJI6dXl1X2ImA-RfmYmLtQ8_yWWo/s1600/IMG_0551.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoO7N3DkANr7q-oSgHPseFkxhbqiYEnnAY4BC1v2j6tAoMBTj3K6fK48aatLqv1qevhjBZStA-BkfO6SVKFW6CuAf0zo6933ODcsv5FRzPUk9ZgpriJI6dXl1X2ImA-RfmYmLtQ8_yWWo/s320/IMG_0551.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685741534653386450" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil395odrdpuMgO1zjGERFZq9col05y-8JIxVBtJQHPcAe5thTLYlmI4cSsV_mCwkPI7Amtk_A2V8DaaxUN2oJN_NZEhsgCYgTLy4SFX34iwKQgRUPwDLnh61xq_9IQIiPZrnu6Pmub1es/s1600/IMG_0555.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil395odrdpuMgO1zjGERFZq9col05y-8JIxVBtJQHPcAe5thTLYlmI4cSsV_mCwkPI7Amtk_A2V8DaaxUN2oJN_NZEhsgCYgTLy4SFX34iwKQgRUPwDLnh61xq_9IQIiPZrnu6Pmub1es/s320/IMG_0555.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685753766547278498" border="0" /></a>Step 4: Now for the bib. I had to line my bib part because the fabric was too thin. Iron your sides to finish the edges. I did a half inch, then I folded the raw edge in and ironed the edge. This creates a clean hem. (If you want to make a half apron, skip this step and move down to Step 6)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCVTHE0Uik80qtL7gsJ-K1_3s_YCJar-MwiENHLMHLgVEnjxRiUC923rLNHEDgkqDgyVaiBjkjeE6b_6lMKsOna-u2b4xrGPBm1CFGw9YFpalw33ez1C_nvzNypwSzIfPBIZ72zI2IqM/s1600/IMG_0559.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCVTHE0Uik80qtL7gsJ-K1_3s_YCJar-MwiENHLMHLgVEnjxRiUC923rLNHEDgkqDgyVaiBjkjeE6b_6lMKsOna-u2b4xrGPBm1CFGw9YFpalw33ez1C_nvzNypwSzIfPBIZ72zI2IqM/s320/IMG_0559.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685753774218586258" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7IIa7izuFIFCDzPkMbmbnPT1losaarg5PhobEX6J5b6gxF6wEnpP0FShd5tz_OIz5nYMWODJuZc4i6MiWMh7dJsIkZbiHzNa8z7oZZtbuPfnQuK2zs0dlC9qUdNEeO2UlB4ZZUSLw94/s1600/IMG_0560.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU7IIa7izuFIFCDzPkMbmbnPT1losaarg5PhobEX6J5b6gxF6wEnpP0FShd5tz_OIz5nYMWODJuZc4i6MiWMh7dJsIkZbiHzNa8z7oZZtbuPfnQuK2zs0dlC9qUdNEeO2UlB4ZZUSLw94/s320/IMG_0560.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685753782817807090" border="0" /></a>Step 5: Now fold your bib piece down 3" and iron it flat. This is going to be the place for your necktie. Stitch across the raw edge.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbPNlQonYyWmVmPOZS6TepseRqf0D3ANmt8b-VX4PAkjnUwZLixWVpG0h_quA6vAJ1rsWSRKPWUjxAkz2iK6qD2c48HzC2njSgvjmaslTM0THmg12FDaV6LBNjbxkIvnR9zEkgkRcRJY/s1600/IMG_0562.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTbPNlQonYyWmVmPOZS6TepseRqf0D3ANmt8b-VX4PAkjnUwZLixWVpG0h_quA6vAJ1rsWSRKPWUjxAkz2iK6qD2c48HzC2njSgvjmaslTM0THmg12FDaV6LBNjbxkIvnR9zEkgkRcRJY/s320/IMG_0562.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685753784140828898" border="0" /></a>Step 6: With most aprons you finish the edges before you put it all together, that's what we do next. As this is a curved edge, either use a rolled hem foot on your machine or if you're like me and couldn't find your foot without waking a child up, just go slowly and make a loose twist on the bottom. This takes some patience. Just go slow and just make sure your raw edge is folded under so you can't see it. You will have to iron your pieces after you finish to get them to lay flat as they might want to curl a bit, but it actually looks cute.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SGHXmEHWYZxKG50ioQR9jmZc98VLboGJaZeFWaWIM29-UHnq1jh8JaKjcPpOuA2w_qOOb0iZon1kKaU6aOhN-2Xw8fHa6-I-UAg-voXUY3884m7Fy4XS0053XENeiXCEiNnPy19KeAo/s1600/IMG_0561.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SGHXmEHWYZxKG50ioQR9jmZc98VLboGJaZeFWaWIM29-UHnq1jh8JaKjcPpOuA2w_qOOb0iZon1kKaU6aOhN-2Xw8fHa6-I-UAg-voXUY3884m7Fy4XS0053XENeiXCEiNnPy19KeAo/s320/IMG_0561.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685757934478289250" border="0" /></a><br />Do this with both the bottom and top layers. If you want, you can add lace trim after your hem is done.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yKCNuA31mCVd5Q6Q3LefYflIrF70omIj29N33uNCYovgMTTprsqkaad52mggqrblbYkpBJ7lhMl4GVgJDdmdxLdJl1KIwQwfYpH2pDoZUFxjCm3h-IJAn2Kgw00Q0rqO_KrAevGUnqs/s1600/IMG_0564.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4yKCNuA31mCVd5Q6Q3LefYflIrF70omIj29N33uNCYovgMTTprsqkaad52mggqrblbYkpBJ7lhMl4GVgJDdmdxLdJl1KIwQwfYpH2pDoZUFxjCm3h-IJAn2Kgw00Q0rqO_KrAevGUnqs/s320/IMG_0564.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685757940231876466" border="0" /></a><br />Step 7: Make a gathered stitch on the top of your two layers. Gather both pieces to the desired length you want.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zKilE42iposijEfgBLebOjye9QfMBT6yQRA2vbRBZlaVKm6QfCljd0woYAPx-Db9tuuoS0ondBKk-Leltku-2F2EmWfHUkZ80Gac6Q6t4NvcIXCK3AmWg36Is8vIwr4O_USfSgCS508/s1600/IMG_0566.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zKilE42iposijEfgBLebOjye9QfMBT6yQRA2vbRBZlaVKm6QfCljd0woYAPx-Db9tuuoS0ondBKk-Leltku-2F2EmWfHUkZ80Gac6Q6t4NvcIXCK3AmWg36Is8vIwr4O_USfSgCS508/s320/IMG_0566.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685757939559925138" border="0" /></a>Step 8: Fold your bottom layer, top layer and one piece of the waistband in half. Once you find the center of each piece mark it with a pin, chalk, pen, anything that will stand out for you. Lay the two layers on top of each other, with the center marks lined up. Lay your waistband on top of your two layers, center mark lined up, and pin it to your layers, right sides together. It's easier to start from the center and work your way out.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPB0fOBlcELuAWrp6L2RWb5_5jv9hxYakfpWC0Ok87w2T21Yi7UPtPhWaPLfYsom47n05Obx3H5617X35581tfvxUCab2j8TgHrUxDDvNi2OfSvbCvuWQTK26bqPby5qIKSrUsgbs3FY/s1600/IMG_0567.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsPB0fOBlcELuAWrp6L2RWb5_5jv9hxYakfpWC0Ok87w2T21Yi7UPtPhWaPLfYsom47n05Obx3H5617X35581tfvxUCab2j8TgHrUxDDvNi2OfSvbCvuWQTK26bqPby5qIKSrUsgbs3FY/s320/IMG_0567.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685803683621375938" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0lQPk4w2BoAgIumO9zenDIl3Y_3oSJyXASExvJ-6xfav17zQQjqW8ETwcty-EnXoWuL2BrVy3bDCDv79nViXkfwrzmdOmiOixdEFdWWIclYLlEgIVZK8Il8wMHFasnsiO4m3eqTx41M/s1600/IMG_0568.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0lQPk4w2BoAgIumO9zenDIl3Y_3oSJyXASExvJ-6xfav17zQQjqW8ETwcty-EnXoWuL2BrVy3bDCDv79nViXkfwrzmdOmiOixdEFdWWIclYLlEgIVZK8Il8wMHFasnsiO4m3eqTx41M/s320/IMG_0568.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685757950655275938" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcompEWjLtwUJsyxgzOXQc6rtUxjiV-1Tmz2gzVyrOta7T3qHFf-yIsCZNDYRpEj-KhRp_4BLe2amvVjajak9yfcvwd-R-15P5i_YjLEXLPGetIvym1TsF_swRuCGv2L1Oqf-tSWWy2kw/s1600/IMG_0569.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcompEWjLtwUJsyxgzOXQc6rtUxjiV-1Tmz2gzVyrOta7T3qHFf-yIsCZNDYRpEj-KhRp_4BLe2amvVjajak9yfcvwd-R-15P5i_YjLEXLPGetIvym1TsF_swRuCGv2L1Oqf-tSWWy2kw/s320/IMG_0569.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685802621326896498" border="0" /></a><br />Step 9: Stitch the three pieces together. Once done, iron your waistband up, making a clean line. Continue to iron the fold of the waistband extending out to the ends.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYl0v8iMzVWSr2Uh4HiYgqkbD6ZkXP9597IJ64FWzRt5rMCE6mrYM_Mvy4LfN7R3PErRGf9E5zEXF-6vhmMBBjMcpPhZnuPHVqkEMJMt0lzLRt4B-VpPyLTwI1WALeqPDbg8Qkntx3IAI/s1600/IMG_0572.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYl0v8iMzVWSr2Uh4HiYgqkbD6ZkXP9597IJ64FWzRt5rMCE6mrYM_Mvy4LfN7R3PErRGf9E5zEXF-6vhmMBBjMcpPhZnuPHVqkEMJMt0lzLRt4B-VpPyLTwI1WALeqPDbg8Qkntx3IAI/s320/IMG_0572.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804334832077074" border="0" /></a><br />Step 10: Find the center of your bib, by folding and marking, just like the others. Line the center with your waistband center. Pin them together and stitch along the edge of the bib. Iron flat after you make your stitch. Continue to iron the fold of the waistband extending out to the ends. (If you are making a half apron skip to next step)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtuc4c3b6qdOt2Qg2wDdFWJ7UPoVGr0FAL6hEul1iAB9Q94nC7v23P4DH8cQSt7Uslo143VuZ-4eKkHqSnNo5RsdIgEPaffVkfVVhHCoA8RG0-sobabiO7X-COvbrBNJ9hu4V8vjy8K1Y/s1600/IMG_0573.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtuc4c3b6qdOt2Qg2wDdFWJ7UPoVGr0FAL6hEul1iAB9Q94nC7v23P4DH8cQSt7Uslo143VuZ-4eKkHqSnNo5RsdIgEPaffVkfVVhHCoA8RG0-sobabiO7X-COvbrBNJ9hu4V8vjy8K1Y/s320/IMG_0573.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685803689513371106" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHW5xUGdGL2zVyTxVoU2bBCpUSZc5TJZ94VshDD5KROhkbqq2gKFM93mJ76Tu800azdv8e6_DxZ1MN_u6cqHJhLE6CO1m5XT88PyxjG5ZPPaMlcAVzsTCTQkzmyTac5-jkxVh7XA1Ap4/s1600/IMG_0574.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbHW5xUGdGL2zVyTxVoU2bBCpUSZc5TJZ94VshDD5KROhkbqq2gKFM93mJ76Tu800azdv8e6_DxZ1MN_u6cqHJhLE6CO1m5XT88PyxjG5ZPPaMlcAVzsTCTQkzmyTac5-jkxVh7XA1Ap4/s320/IMG_0574.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685803697635672370" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49a2QwpPD6PNZEdUOyy1T0ROHskIAe_dtDO4H1kDmUDpe29KXgyfYfjgYOAkvb7NjFDeRwGorjpN4gGtHMXrSXDKQRlwcxYXm3TT9I2QyLj3Kq2rw5BjGf65J6M9bgrfWyFSeQaH4G_4/s1600/IMG_0575.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49a2QwpPD6PNZEdUOyy1T0ROHskIAe_dtDO4H1kDmUDpe29KXgyfYfjgYOAkvb7NjFDeRwGorjpN4gGtHMXrSXDKQRlwcxYXm3TT9I2QyLj3Kq2rw5BjGf65J6M9bgrfWyFSeQaH4G_4/s320/IMG_0575.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685803695038780994" border="0" /></a><br />Step 11: Take other piece of your waistband and place it on top of the bib on the back side of your apron. Lay it so that the wrong side is facing you. Pin it to the bib/waistband raw edge of your apron and all the way out to the ends of the front waistband and stitch. Iron your waistband up.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvRezbAfXffysp9_uNDJ6LA5f-qWbe4eIT5vdmSiXiiOCFaW2xB44A5MEN_ywJ0h9Jf1pXycK-JdBHFOcTGYfbGTfF56KSCH5p5heZHf8ijKyoflXQd7__0JpNvlsnCRJEHS5vywb77o/s1600/IMG_0576.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggvRezbAfXffysp9_uNDJ6LA5f-qWbe4eIT5vdmSiXiiOCFaW2xB44A5MEN_ywJ0h9Jf1pXycK-JdBHFOcTGYfbGTfF56KSCH5p5heZHf8ijKyoflXQd7__0JpNvlsnCRJEHS5vywb77o/s320/IMG_0576.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804335462689890" border="0" /></a><br />Step 12: Iron the waistband down, so the raw edge is pointing down, using the same seam allowance you used with the front waistband. Pin all the way across from the front waistband, over the layers on the bottom, and to the other side of the waistband. This creates a clean, professional look to your apron. Iron after you stitch them all up.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIgWn95_pPtY14M7nn9vhfKJDNU9GxJLRfLSRLbvES_fAj5g0eQ_7ZG0Kc_EfztXyV2bu7grkAztEiSaYTcuXfvcVaQTD8y1JPwoTJZRY2IEDWVYwEV8gaNzyGx9llfDk0XxRjaitrrw/s1600/IMG_0580.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggIgWn95_pPtY14M7nn9vhfKJDNU9GxJLRfLSRLbvES_fAj5g0eQ_7ZG0Kc_EfztXyV2bu7grkAztEiSaYTcuXfvcVaQTD8y1JPwoTJZRY2IEDWVYwEV8gaNzyGx9llfDk0XxRjaitrrw/s320/IMG_0580.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804343183602578" border="0" /></a>Step 13: Sew your ties together. Fold each in half, right side together, and stitch up the raw edge. Take a safety pin and turn each inside out. Iron flat. With the waist ties, tuck one end in on each piece and stitch it closed. With the necktie finish both ends.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjdtfgcuNjcn-bY1wRcqnuUsMdShYkIxYMGum9B1DBnjnUFJVO2938U3zW5R7nxSYrp0Z8U9I1QtUOO2BGMUU10O9LRWIEJ-hs7wI0FrXOgDLMbSNgjdBtEaNajb2gmf-U8v76jOd_1g/s1600/IMG_0565.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtjdtfgcuNjcn-bY1wRcqnuUsMdShYkIxYMGum9B1DBnjnUFJVO2938U3zW5R7nxSYrp0Z8U9I1QtUOO2BGMUU10O9LRWIEJ-hs7wI0FrXOgDLMbSNgjdBtEaNajb2gmf-U8v76jOd_1g/s320/IMG_0565.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804351953622690" border="0" /></a><br />Step 14: Tuck in your waistband pieces and put your waist ties in the opening and pin in place. Stitch both sides closed. (If you're making a half apron, this is your last step!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifI3JG7H1magsYgrMlCuoXdaCkdMCsW_SO1N18om1NkT65dcOnvKOLYEBButs9l-q5wvt9OJUxlyDp5Mxl-ttXcM7P2VsU5AyivRK-p0H9rm4jjsWCnBiKlDdDdpfEKfqP4gG2Cu0Mv8M/s1600/IMG_0582.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifI3JG7H1magsYgrMlCuoXdaCkdMCsW_SO1N18om1NkT65dcOnvKOLYEBButs9l-q5wvt9OJUxlyDp5Mxl-ttXcM7P2VsU5AyivRK-p0H9rm4jjsWCnBiKlDdDdpfEKfqP4gG2Cu0Mv8M/s320/IMG_0582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804345408040562" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUpfGIJ_bpIc5hA-t2nJBbaH0XMVPjojiXH8h4KWlPvk8i9ix7jR2Ltl6nsSDqy0iMfLkma-X-c82r2hP5fVhpmWctFAzTHcmLkiJFapGI-PI1KzcYAn8sSjvTJmzL-ncEkhkAg6NjTo/s1600/IMG_0583.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUpfGIJ_bpIc5hA-t2nJBbaH0XMVPjojiXH8h4KWlPvk8i9ix7jR2Ltl6nsSDqy0iMfLkma-X-c82r2hP5fVhpmWctFAzTHcmLkiJFapGI-PI1KzcYAn8sSjvTJmzL-ncEkhkAg6NjTo/s320/IMG_0583.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804744402153970" border="0" /></a><br />Step 15: Take a safety pin and string your necktie through the opening on your bib.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7N708zktQoP5CRKuCIR04OfhyFhYLhOTavCk31VV5TifXiZ75jaRF88OndC9Q8XZ2abSnL8tc4FVZBE8k1avb5bRktWvHHPq_RE-l_dV1iAZzoZZ7drWyzNedDFfTMf0noogbR8lxWTQ/s1600/IMG_0585.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7N708zktQoP5CRKuCIR04OfhyFhYLhOTavCk31VV5TifXiZ75jaRF88OndC9Q8XZ2abSnL8tc4FVZBE8k1avb5bRktWvHHPq_RE-l_dV1iAZzoZZ7drWyzNedDFfTMf0noogbR8lxWTQ/s320/IMG_0585.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804748739870466" border="0" /></a><br />And that's it!!!!!!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnuMyv8YjJlglIbnxP_MXfMu0O70mcitOliYTYdexf2rZ06ww2MLgpr9wDuh2Smh7TYh51hsRadoVUbYIFP1-AAONak9EQ9Tm0Yx04gjokfJqmI4FmwvqpTYxbJHQiq6eKZwxyn56Dck/s1600/IMG_0587-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnuMyv8YjJlglIbnxP_MXfMu0O70mcitOliYTYdexf2rZ06ww2MLgpr9wDuh2Smh7TYh51hsRadoVUbYIFP1-AAONak9EQ9Tm0Yx04gjokfJqmI4FmwvqpTYxbJHQiq6eKZwxyn56Dck/s320/IMG_0587-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804752349237762" border="0" /></a>I also made a second one for my other niece so they could have aprons together and play house. I love how they both turned out and it really will be something that they will use for a very long time!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11-HbB8-6_CxSeQm46ana5IdxnyVQOJSFO26VFC8LyABLTmFm7NUpCYcbqQ3xzV1oo3VZyufZTiGv03ek9wAtl-PwQSTHJzVCbfpUTwqNYMcmVCvQ-PhQCkJwIeCOKBA9IoylyfsHuzA/s1600/IMG_0588-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi11-HbB8-6_CxSeQm46ana5IdxnyVQOJSFO26VFC8LyABLTmFm7NUpCYcbqQ3xzV1oo3VZyufZTiGv03ek9wAtl-PwQSTHJzVCbfpUTwqNYMcmVCvQ-PhQCkJwIeCOKBA9IoylyfsHuzA/s320/IMG_0588-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5685804762519066226" border="0" /></a>Just so you guys know, it has taken me all week to get this tutorial finished! Both of my kids are sick this week, I am incredibly sleep deprived, and I'm a bit sluggish because of all the things I've been staying up late to make. I'll post pictures tomorrow...hopefully, of all my creations that I've made so far. I only have a handful left to make, but they won't take me much time to do, so I am way ahead of schedule than I was last year! Hope you all are enjoying your season!Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-19112969436777692772011-12-02T10:59:00.000-08:002011-12-02T11:40:32.245-08:00Super Late Thanksgiving PostI had great intentions of doing these great posts on recipes, decor, kid table fun ideas. But as you can see, I didn't. Yup. I got so busy with cleaning my house (like, on my hands and knees with a tooth brush scrubbing the snot out of our toilets), ironing napkins, tablecloths, clothes, sewing my skirt, and attempting to sleep even though it was hard. So here's how my first Thanksgiving went and what I learned.<br /><br />1. I had my house cleaned a couple days in advance. That way on the day of it was just a quick wipe down and a sweep and mop, light a butt load of candles and call it good.<br /><br />2. My skirt (which I'll post later) was done two days before Thanksgiving. Some of you might think that that is cutting it close, but for me, that's a HUGE victory! Usually I'm staying up late the night before an event finishing my clothes. Having it done two days before, piece of cake!<br /><br />3. I had my potatoes done, in the fridge, my cranberry sauce made and in the fridge, all the day before. That was a HUGE help for me! My grandmother used to make us kids peal her potatoes, now I know why she did that. It's the most boring, time consuming job. But I had them done, whipped up and in the fridge before nap time was done the day before.<br /><br />4. The day of, I was so relaxed (which freaked my husband out). I had everything set up, cleaned and waiting by 2:00 (dinner was at 6:00).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7A-po3LV9lSVPBvFyOm9So27eiE7grkQKJL6TI4MxdRU78ma-bnGlLkShK3BP2VY3VBUr_GVRrWjz1t-AQ2OPhoMVSgGOtvwcsnpnj63kkSgqm9A6WaQ1J97hFYUf10lfCsXMg0OyqqM/s1600/IMG_0534-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7A-po3LV9lSVPBvFyOm9So27eiE7grkQKJL6TI4MxdRU78ma-bnGlLkShK3BP2VY3VBUr_GVRrWjz1t-AQ2OPhoMVSgGOtvwcsnpnj63kkSgqm9A6WaQ1J97hFYUf10lfCsXMg0OyqqM/s320/IMG_0534-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681617250202216626" border="0" /></a>5. Turkey's are the easiest thing to cook! Who would have thought?! The only gross part is getting the neck out and the gizzards out. Other than that, it was so easy, it was ridiculous!<br /><br />6. HAVE A KID TABLE!!!!! I set up a kid table for the three "big" kids and it made dinner so enjoyable! There weren't flying rolls being thrown by bored toddlers, no tears, no frantic mother's eating when the kids were busy (which usually meant that dinner was done and we had to eat it cold). We put in the movie "Elf" and the kids sat still, ate more than any of us expected, and were quiet! I covered the little picnic table with brown paper, I set out crayons, made Pilgrim hats and turkey pine cone decorations, I printed off color pages so they could sit and color. It was Heaven! Here's a picture of the kid table (after they kind of picked it apart).<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbT_A3ujLLsl9Xh8FSpb-yjsC6FkoYVwDeFDIYWN-d7-EGZtUbA_ViJJf52CWqTILte2OtHG2GIXVObOD8TaPjSrhXDEO8n4TZe7J_2EcqfsKXCGlFEl42aq4j1_3wzBB4iJ0r3L1pEM/s1600/IMG_0538-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhbT_A3ujLLsl9Xh8FSpb-yjsC6FkoYVwDeFDIYWN-d7-EGZtUbA_ViJJf52CWqTILte2OtHG2GIXVObOD8TaPjSrhXDEO8n4TZe7J_2EcqfsKXCGlFEl42aq4j1_3wzBB4iJ0r3L1pEM/s320/IMG_0538-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681617255176252018" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are the kids sitting quietly and eating. Notice my son is the only one not dressed up? Well we had a little bit of a fight with him right before everyone got here as I was trying to get him dressed. He wanted to wear his Bumble Bee costume, and I wanted him to put on his sweater. He wore his sweater long enough for family pictures, then shucked it like corn. I'll take what I can!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFLHchj5ktuMOe7rhyphenhyphenCJwXAeOnpTSuc17pxHN0KG_zRgUCgIhE69KJQUYTROqY8oIJBEHE9TkCf3hOjsssPlMyq2ovg6F-DM80VfoyPH2ONpqOlnsXA8_Oh38bDvAolIsmSp9k6cKyng/s1600/IMG_0546.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirFLHchj5ktuMOe7rhyphenhyphenCJwXAeOnpTSuc17pxHN0KG_zRgUCgIhE69KJQUYTROqY8oIJBEHE9TkCf3hOjsssPlMyq2ovg6F-DM80VfoyPH2ONpqOlnsXA8_Oh38bDvAolIsmSp9k6cKyng/s320/IMG_0546.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681617256203787266" border="0" /></a></div>So, those are the things that I learned. Not only was this year a success, I volunteered for next year! Yup, it was that good! I enjoyed every minute of it, but the best part was just having a nice meal with family. Then after Thanksgiving I was in a coma for about 4 days. It was glorious!<br /><br />Now I'm working so hard on my Christmas gifts, I will have a kid's apron tutorial this month (because that is two of my gifts) and some other fun things. Hope you all are having a great start to your December!Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-20295406579330742202011-11-18T10:54:00.001-08:002011-11-18T11:26:41.860-08:00Stress Free Thanksgiving- Table Setting (Mini Tutorial)<div style="text-align: center;">I have been talking about a stress free Thanksgiving on here and what do I do? Stress the hell out! I had a moment about a week ago where I sat and bawled because I realized that I didn't have nice glasses or enough matching silverware. And I'm not just talking just a little cry, I'm talking ugly pregnant lady who can't get her craving kind of crying! I'm sure my kids were waiting for my head to start spinning around. But the strange part was that I started laughing at myself, while still crying, because I knew I was being ridiculous! Oye! So after a talk with my sister-in-law, who talked me down from the ledge, I made a plan and took care of it, as well as a few surprises along the way.<br /><br />I went to Walmart and got a package of 16 glasses for $9.99. I was super stoked because they're pretty and heavy duty and I have enough for everyone to have a matching glass.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi34mU2lBZcVmGL1fTRpaj9ijcJEZ8-T3jubJZ0O6Ft7WRpa4JomzMk84ZliIJa_DCcM3vDZ4IYAUON-CHekoU7irzQfLL1btL3v_5P8PeP2fO_kI2pxP9m710v61vsH31Fs1l9Z6UyYOo/s1600/IMG_0527.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi34mU2lBZcVmGL1fTRpaj9ijcJEZ8-T3jubJZ0O6Ft7WRpa4JomzMk84ZliIJa_DCcM3vDZ4IYAUON-CHekoU7irzQfLL1btL3v_5P8PeP2fO_kI2pxP9m710v61vsH31Fs1l9Z6UyYOo/s320/IMG_0527.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676417861196860354" border="0" /></a>I also got these wine glasses, we aren't sure if they're supposed to be red wine or brandy glasses, but they will do and I have enough for everyone. I got two 4 packs for $5/each, also at Walmart.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahprtBl7UZK1tHGJax0A4zlRlQVXn894T8XxVRyuQdWFwarJyVNCohAOsWGu5d-2cBYjWBop9PRW05R_YFLUB_HmtuZpCvIcSZcozcKt8kcWbCXrRiPZg_ADetJwkLDXfOyKOv131Hgs/s1600/IMG_0528.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahprtBl7UZK1tHGJax0A4zlRlQVXn894T8XxVRyuQdWFwarJyVNCohAOsWGu5d-2cBYjWBop9PRW05R_YFLUB_HmtuZpCvIcSZcozcKt8kcWbCXrRiPZg_ADetJwkLDXfOyKOv131Hgs/s320/IMG_0528.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676417866519836178" border="0" /></a>Now I was going to make do with the silverware that I have, they aren't the best, but they would work. Then I got a call from my mom saying she has a gift for me. When I was a kid and my mom would entertain, she would get out her nice silverware. It was a set enough for 16, in a fancy box and they are gold plated, not my favorite, but I have so many good memories of family dinners while using the fancy stuff. She gave them to me. Seriously! They have been packed away for a good 15 years and are in great condition. I am so thrilled to have these to share with my family and continue on with the tradition.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTr2nuCVTMxlfI_FK_vOJs41tUvPJSptHJLnVrBniVSwq2DFHTQhyphenhyphenVbe_vqhaWpwtm3xjsn47ZffxT4IIQR97W6Q-EXfIK3_9bfznd75oGRn-7kM7l8F6niCnRRLA9HbYE__XrMQ8YBQ/s1600/IMG_0522.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTr2nuCVTMxlfI_FK_vOJs41tUvPJSptHJLnVrBniVSwq2DFHTQhyphenhyphenVbe_vqhaWpwtm3xjsn47ZffxT4IIQR97W6Q-EXfIK3_9bfznd75oGRn-7kM7l8F6niCnRRLA9HbYE__XrMQ8YBQ/s320/IMG_0522.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676417868546845122" border="0" /></a>Another thing that I realized that I didn't have was a Gravy Boat. Tragic, I know. So I went over to Goodwill's Christmas sale they had last weekend and I found this. I LOVE the detail on this. It's so pretty, very fancy and goes with my colors! I got it for $1.99.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXjZp_tfeL6bddpOJSQDP2wcO7kC9OX6opuURaHHx1prwBmlNyDj5OpvhMxSJmbL3Yspp0d7Glu-bxY-M1SKx_jW3OkW7rA22gBh7KUKdduoriRdUMHmbuS7E0Lo_9bc2aBXAnW1bp20/s1600/IMG_0530.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXjZp_tfeL6bddpOJSQDP2wcO7kC9OX6opuURaHHx1prwBmlNyDj5OpvhMxSJmbL3Yspp0d7Glu-bxY-M1SKx_jW3OkW7rA22gBh7KUKdduoriRdUMHmbuS7E0Lo_9bc2aBXAnW1bp20/s320/IMG_0530.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676417876044495122" border="0" /></a>I also was worried about small serving plates. I have the big one, the salad plate, but I wanted another smaller one so everyone could have their own butter slab so we aren't all waiting for the butter to get passed around. I got a set of six of these for $.49 a piece at Goodwill.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidt-BhnEbavcXXS6Pp5hUU28TpQOcCOQGWMsAam6PcahmdI_2oiJvHNNaQufvIaCUWtkCzFzvNYqD4hZSSct3swbK-mIaJ6-ow-dz5u0FrpAn_IwQpY1zAoKqg8eBgEljLp2L5M-gIy4Q/s1600/IMG_0526.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidt-BhnEbavcXXS6Pp5hUU28TpQOcCOQGWMsAam6PcahmdI_2oiJvHNNaQufvIaCUWtkCzFzvNYqD4hZSSct3swbK-mIaJ6-ow-dz5u0FrpAn_IwQpY1zAoKqg8eBgEljLp2L5M-gIy4Q/s320/IMG_0526.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676418616860429458" border="0" /></a>Now for a mini tutorial. I have never needed napkin rings before (we are a paper napkin kind of family) but I wanted something to hold the new white napkins I got. So I dug through my craft stuff and remembered that I had a set of about 37 of these basic grapevine circles. Not sure if they are supposed to be napkin rings or what but I am using them for that. Now get your favorite berry garland and snip on enough to wrap around the ring and VOILA! Festive napkin rings.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJV8mcpGziGtmmsY8fJ_nFi-d06rFA423G3emB-35tkyoLg-7PNiBx5ibLLj59zeQwpKsC5IPTDagI6oTjnJGDNDQIN2ahYjeYlSK3rBmjgbu-ZdfTIl-V_n4jPECLjvIigPoiVv-cQE/s1600/IMG_0521.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJV8mcpGziGtmmsY8fJ_nFi-d06rFA423G3emB-35tkyoLg-7PNiBx5ibLLj59zeQwpKsC5IPTDagI6oTjnJGDNDQIN2ahYjeYlSK3rBmjgbu-ZdfTIl-V_n4jPECLjvIigPoiVv-cQE/s320/IMG_0521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676418620045940274" border="0" /></a>Here is the place setting of what I'm going to use. I am making a table runner, but we aren't going to have any place mats and I love how warm everything looks together!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM59yW_HdqKd_-PdolJfhQbX_I_nN87i-rKUQ7tSxNfDR0C0wrQU_OEgMNbM6PDJdTyCq0-iDZHB4f8NvlH-AvqoKoY1MxSJzCR941d6lJT_ESBIzbAEbZyEx5PsKkP8XW7v3qd_oXbaY/s1600/IMG_0532.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM59yW_HdqKd_-PdolJfhQbX_I_nN87i-rKUQ7tSxNfDR0C0wrQU_OEgMNbM6PDJdTyCq0-iDZHB4f8NvlH-AvqoKoY1MxSJzCR941d6lJT_ESBIzbAEbZyEx5PsKkP8XW7v3qd_oXbaY/s320/IMG_0532.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676418621906688866" border="0" /></a>Hope you are all having a great week! It's snowing here and I caved and let the kids start watching Christmas movies. I held out longer than I thought I would. I still have a few more recipes to share, show you my table runner, centerpiece, skirt and the kids' table!<br />Stay Tuned!</div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-64146771572983721892011-11-07T11:32:00.000-08:002011-11-07T13:41:58.386-08:00Stress Free Thanksgiving- Potatoes<div style="text-align: center;">I don't know about you but potatoes are my absolute favorite Thanksgiving side dish. I am not a fan of stuffing (Gasp!), cranberry sauce (Gasp!), or green bean casserole (not too big of a gasp as lots of people don't like the green bean casserole.) If the potatoes are good and the rolls are fantastic, everything else for me is great. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a few recipes that I have found that not only you can make a few days in advance, but that they are so good!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAoUVQygmxCQLVQV2zuG-LI-4u8ILc507MVsJ-XCScho7PUur-5IA0_kgbYxZ0sQ1rOsBc0i-gvBTTDtivUt2ZWfccbEmvNb7-dGZU7nKyDWI5VyB6-qKUHfXTsHv860dPp-Hw_Acziw/s1600/hc-395x298-mashedpotatoes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSAoUVQygmxCQLVQV2zuG-LI-4u8ILc507MVsJ-XCScho7PUur-5IA0_kgbYxZ0sQ1rOsBc0i-gvBTTDtivUt2ZWfccbEmvNb7-dGZU7nKyDWI5VyB6-qKUHfXTsHv860dPp-Hw_Acziw/s320/hc-395x298-mashedpotatoes.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672341274974682418" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/home-crafts/parties-holidays/do-ahead-thanksgiving-dinner">Recipe Found Here</a><br />I've made these before and they were SOOOO good! Plus, you can make these 2-3 days in advance! You can even make it a month in advance and freeze them! Score!<br /><br />The Pioneer Woman has some of the BEST recipes out there! Plus, she is a busy woman and most of her recipes are super fast! Here are a few that have been big hits in our house and might be making an appearance on our table this year.<br />(As I didn't get permission to use her pictures, I'll just put the links on here.)<br /><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/01/perfect-potatoes-au-gratin/">Perfect Potatoes au Gratin</a><br />I've made these before and they were a big hit with my kids! Anything that is smothered in cheese is a hit with them. Yup, I taught them right.<br /><br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2009/01/fluffy-new-potatoes/">Fluffy New Potatoes</a><br />My husband made these a little while ago and they were so good. If you are wanting to break with tradition a bit an have these potatoes, you will be the coolest kid on the block.<br /><a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/11/delicious_creamy_mashed_potatoes/"><br />Creamy Mashed Potatoes</a><br />My mother-in-law has made these potatoes for the last few years for Thanksgiving and let me tell you, they are everything that is Thanksgiving! The best part is that you can make it a couple days in advance as well and they are so yummy.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now stop stressing about slaving away to peel and mash up your taters the day of Thanksgiving!<br /></div><div></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-28347953211517907162011-11-06T10:27:00.000-08:002011-11-06T16:04:20.722-08:00Embarking on New TerritoryThis year I have been volunteered to host Thanksgiving. I'm incredibly nervous about it because I have never cooked a turkey in my life! I know, GASP! Because my family is all local and both sets of my kids' grandparents like to see them for the holidays, we always have been the traveling caravan. We usually have 2 meals that day, one at my grandparents and one at my husband's family. It's stressful, especially in timing naps for each kid so that they can last for both houses, we usually have to have two outfits for each of the kids (and a back up just in case for ourselves) for the eminent spills and food plopping on their nice, clean, and freshly pressed clothes. I also usually have to make a dish for each house, so timing that is stressful too as I usually have to make it in advance, cook it at each of the houses as it's too far a distance to each house to cook it ahead of time and have it still be warm when we get there.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYx9xdzFTkQvqbgTYVJFvXMIqBWZ8AkIkroEioKFE8iBR5rCEszjn6UtZHGcXuIt2dfd9MwxQOgdFgAsU9mTBo8-5LBb_bIBYvm7fduHtdhyEc2bOdHoP-LfRQwnuEdJKT2zT8Lazwkxg/s1600/imagesCAI39S3N.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671988849271251474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYx9xdzFTkQvqbgTYVJFvXMIqBWZ8AkIkroEioKFE8iBR5rCEszjn6UtZHGcXuIt2dfd9MwxQOgdFgAsU9mTBo8-5LBb_bIBYvm7fduHtdhyEc2bOdHoP-LfRQwnuEdJKT2zT8Lazwkxg/s320/imagesCAI39S3N.jpg" /></a>This all seems so hectic and sounds like a terrible way to spend a holiday, right? Well, it has become the norm for us, for every holiday, so I'm used to it now. This year, on the other hand, is more stressful and scary for me! My mother-in-law is always the hostess for Thanksgiving, the tables are always so pretty with gorgeous place settings, the nice dishes come out, the nice glasses come out and everything is just so organized. Well, if you've been reading this blog for a while or you know me personally, you know that organization is not a strong suit of mine. So to help me along this journey, I'm going to be doing a small series, mostly so that I get mentally prepared for holiday ahead. I'm going to have recipes that can be prepared ahead of time, so you aren't freaking out the day of, table settings for adults and kids, ideas on stress management, and decorations for your house.<br /><br /><div><br />So today, I am going to talk about what I am going to wear. Yup. If I want to be the "Hostess with the Mostest" I need to look the part! I have been looking up ideas for months now and I think I have settled on a great idea. Well, by great I mean in theory it is great, in all actuality, not too sure yet. I have decided to do something a little out of character for myself and try making a High Waisted Pencil Skirt. I've been doing lots of research to see if it's even a good idea for someone of my shape and size to wear something that hugs your hips.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyKmFqnshnyxCQYYm-fiFthKoOUYBu8xaoB6Ip9coR3F2B9zMh7ZFPfLbk30eEmghzwKyEnlrLWSE5yhVnLkaYHVlNfHCmlXklKzpOGZjZThPboC-c6Qp_AUrK6RQbCd4Wc80nK9Jt7A/s1600/1950-housewife.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 135px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671989825670282226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsyKmFqnshnyxCQYYm-fiFthKoOUYBu8xaoB6Ip9coR3F2B9zMh7ZFPfLbk30eEmghzwKyEnlrLWSE5yhVnLkaYHVlNfHCmlXklKzpOGZjZThPboC-c6Qp_AUrK6RQbCd4Wc80nK9Jt7A/s320/1950-housewife.jpg" /></a> Here's what my research has found:<br /><br /><br /><div>* Pencil skirts, especially High Waisted Pencil Skirts, are flattering for ALL sizes! You just have to find one that fits properly for your shape and size.</div><br /><br /><div>* When finding the perfect skirt, you need to think of how long you want it. If it's too short it will make you look way bigger than you really are and slightly tacky, if it's too long then you will have a hard time walking. Plus, wherever your skirt ends is where the eye is drawn to, so you want it to be a smaller part of your leg like just under the knee or at your calf where it starts to taper down. To find the right length, wear the shoes you want to wear with your skirt (mine are a pair of pumps that I found at Goodwill for $2 and they are brand new!), stand in front of a mirror and put a sheet of fabric on the floor, pull the sheet up until you reach the length that you feel makes your legs look great. I am incredibly knock-kneed so I have to find things that are past the knee or it looks like my legs sprang out from nowhere! I am making mine about 3" below my knees, so the skirt isn't stopping at a wide part of my leg and it's still very flattering to my figure.</div><br /><br /><div>* Also, your figure has a lot to do with what type of skirt you get. If you have no hips, you want to look for a skirt with pleats or pockets at the sides to give the illusion of having more there than you really have. If you have big hips, like me, you want to stay FAR FAR away from pockets and pleats. If you have a belly, no pleats in the front either as it will make your tummy look much bigger than it actually is. If you are pear shaped, you carry your weight in your hips and thighs, you want your skirt to be as simple as possible, with no buttons, embellishments or pockets at the front or sides of your skirt.</div><br /><br /><div>* Usually for us bigger girls, black, navy or brown are the recommended colors to help minimize your hips, or at least give the illusion of it. But now, the trends are getting more bold and colorful. The thing to look for is the fabric itself. Stay away from shiny fabrics, like satin and taffeta, as it is not very forgiving if you have a bulge in the front because it causes shadows which is the same as having a giant neon sign flashing and saying, "Look at my baby bulge! Yes my baby is almost three years old, but LOOK AT IT!" Look for cotton, cotton blends, linens, wools and other thicker fabrics that give your skirt more structure and won't shift very much. The fabric I bought is a burnt orange linen that I'm really excited about!</div><br /><br /><div>Now I also want to show examples of women that are fashion icons of all shapes and sizes rockin' the pencil skirt!<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">You can't talk about beautiful curves without thinking of Marilyn Monroe. She is still a trend setter and designers still look to her shape and the way she looked in her clothes for inspiration for modern day fashion.<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_hpcAPKTVYykmjSk9hB_bQ_y8YbzIphR-nfvlFflAts5Zmp-MrQlhmL3lSlC5A1l8Fj887PYKoU0gtDYICWa9l0WHOD14AmWQf7vjVBSlXHka-qqYxM80GHv_f8MiSMhkMi1kd8zVS0/s1600/imagesCAWL8NT4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 252px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671983581197909298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh_hpcAPKTVYykmjSk9hB_bQ_y8YbzIphR-nfvlFflAts5Zmp-MrQlhmL3lSlC5A1l8Fj887PYKoU0gtDYICWa9l0WHOD14AmWQf7vjVBSlXHka-qqYxM80GHv_f8MiSMhkMi1kd8zVS0/s320/imagesCAWL8NT4.jpg" /></a> I love how this skirt looks on America Ferrera. It shows how simple an outfit can be, but the outcome is stunning! A simple black blouse and a grey skirt makes this amazing!<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl90ZG-zyTTU-r3ZpHWTwlPxjEmDF7Fbpbwyo7s8TYGSzQVDRsaFtLtSO8PiTaj3MpwIlgE7BCwSOrjAx3R6pcMoiGCq6njuwvaT4bz-bFN92QJmRrVlLgd6y0YJtJgnExRATw5MDlt54/s1600/imagesCAJD8ESV.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 259px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671983480298934338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl90ZG-zyTTU-r3ZpHWTwlPxjEmDF7Fbpbwyo7s8TYGSzQVDRsaFtLtSO8PiTaj3MpwIlgE7BCwSOrjAx3R6pcMoiGCq6njuwvaT4bz-bFN92QJmRrVlLgd6y0YJtJgnExRATw5MDlt54/s320/imagesCAJD8ESV.jpg" /></a> I have been watching "Mad Men" a lot lately, which is probably why I want to make a pencil skirt. Christina Hendricks, who plays Joan, is setting a new standard of GORGEOUS! She is busty, hippy and beautiful! I have to say that I have a little bit of a girl crush on her (in a very straight way). I just think she is stunning and if I had half her confidence I would be one happy camper! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEGxS-2YO2j6zqZhEqagGKzAiXIhsyC2_Ju3bTa_a8f2skaf0y6Wy5CQmBzvchiSVTO4lGnPM3bCOo1dJC_R7EEfKmqYZU3dy-bIcOsqt8ZIz_olZw5Vk5hkDY7nMgrO-dBX9hXB6O0E/s1600/imagesCAWXM9VI.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 169px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671983471464972850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEGxS-2YO2j6zqZhEqagGKzAiXIhsyC2_Ju3bTa_a8f2skaf0y6Wy5CQmBzvchiSVTO4lGnPM3bCOo1dJC_R7EEfKmqYZU3dy-bIcOsqt8ZIz_olZw5Vk5hkDY7nMgrO-dBX9hXB6O0E/s320/imagesCAWXM9VI.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3FZ7EkHtFIx2_FJChB8tPYb3C1lumj9C5mWkYjQLqk7FjqvyR6PXA4MiGOMofqboEVC69wgfyA_BJae5ggIzhEGE5jFcKUDxLIhGN5lA2_1rEYmlIH8qjpoaQApVmraFMxMg9LYOPlHg/s1600/imagesCA4AW7U9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 188px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671983472099241538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3FZ7EkHtFIx2_FJChB8tPYb3C1lumj9C5mWkYjQLqk7FjqvyR6PXA4MiGOMofqboEVC69wgfyA_BJae5ggIzhEGE5jFcKUDxLIhGN5lA2_1rEYmlIH8qjpoaQApVmraFMxMg9LYOPlHg/s320/imagesCA4AW7U9.jpg" /></a> These are examples of how to dress up and down a pencil skirt. These skirts are so versatile that you can wear them year round and at the office or on a date! Love that!<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-dbSETtE-os5OsRd697ryWlPqtrvD0IeVfekQ9QBj5dkm0YJPkAHmx2vIWnT3Poiw5v2vgYpni-VMCSeb489CAv2dGvB5Ri-Jy0rGajwcBceUrSbyxnolXa8o3K37skLo9hSUjbtgkK4/s1600/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjZCa2JxOFZfM1JHV1A2ZUJPZ1cxYXcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671983473783963778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-dbSETtE-os5OsRd697ryWlPqtrvD0IeVfekQ9QBj5dkm0YJPkAHmx2vIWnT3Poiw5v2vgYpni-VMCSeb489CAv2dGvB5Ri-Jy0rGajwcBceUrSbyxnolXa8o3K37skLo9hSUjbtgkK4/s320/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjZCa2JxOFZfM1JHV1A2ZUJPZ1cxYXcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" /></a><br />Here is a perfect example of how to break with tradition and think outside the box... or the color palette. This is a gorgeous, show stopping ORANGE skirt that compliments this girls curves so well! I love the band at the top too! If you are making your skirt with a band at the top, put some stiff interfacing in it to give the look of a corset! Easy way to create the illusion on a tiny waist!<br /></div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5t-mrICrtvK3PWMj3iVb7wKK9Me2EWhtJxk32s70eKZdRfj2fbKedJGKCt-BK37qOPWMidWPeYdSaQaQhYIsa_vLzSDIA1alygVx-Ax1qxmJCZKlkrbHggFInt95UVWXQxlOczwL11r8/s1600/imagesCAQ8D8ES.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 272px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671983480552718962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5t-mrICrtvK3PWMj3iVb7wKK9Me2EWhtJxk32s70eKZdRfj2fbKedJGKCt-BK37qOPWMidWPeYdSaQaQhYIsa_vLzSDIA1alygVx-Ax1qxmJCZKlkrbHggFInt95UVWXQxlOczwL11r8/s320/imagesCAQ8D8ES.jpg" /></a> Stay tuned for more on my Stress Free Thanksgiving Series! </div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-56335602311236794872011-11-01T10:43:00.001-07:002011-11-01T11:11:07.068-07:00Giant Costume Post<div style="text-align: center;">Another year has gone by with costume making madness. This year I made a total of 4 costumes. Only one was for my family though. Let's get started with the cuteness!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Little Miss Sassy Pants decided to be Rapunzel a long time ago, so I started thinking of how to make it. I used the same format as the<a href="http://pumpkinpiecrafts.blogspot.com/2011/08/incredibly-versatle-shirt-tutorial.html"> Versatile Shirt</a> for the top. Just a tub with sleeves. Add some rick-rack, lace trim and some ribbon and you have a Rapunzel top. I also wanted to make her a tutu to make it extra fufu-ey! (Yes, that is a word)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQNFuADarUDBSEKrbUrkcWR_sepxMZLRG6EEbI-jF4lhB8aM3MavOaenWwr9K8V0YK_RrhStk2MPQU99QBLjlkmknFwpcVLbnByqXgbP2YLaFyyCj9O9c6oVtl5vAsLDzm0zX7gRXNYs/s1600/IMG_0476-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQNFuADarUDBSEKrbUrkcWR_sepxMZLRG6EEbI-jF4lhB8aM3MavOaenWwr9K8V0YK_RrhStk2MPQU99QBLjlkmknFwpcVLbnByqXgbP2YLaFyyCj9O9c6oVtl5vAsLDzm0zX7gRXNYs/s320/IMG_0476-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670084821755656722" border="0" /></a>I just straightened her hair (which makes her look like a teenager :-( ) and she was good to go!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCeRfzxIypx8DLGKNSKsZaZ_mKcOaqZS3o6qjtvskQ_Svj4apNST4N0XCYlZQ4uiOTQ5XK_CSqij5zop18Zvrlla7yGYUNsC0AE5kfwJ89u3-GyEZM3pcvnGpEmgBfVzcr2PzCjGzLWg/s1600/IMG_0474-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCeRfzxIypx8DLGKNSKsZaZ_mKcOaqZS3o6qjtvskQ_Svj4apNST4N0XCYlZQ4uiOTQ5XK_CSqij5zop18Zvrlla7yGYUNsC0AE5kfwJ89u3-GyEZM3pcvnGpEmgBfVzcr2PzCjGzLWg/s320/IMG_0474-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670084787360204898" border="0" /></a><br />Good thing I have a friend with a bridal shop as this is the dress I cut up to make the top. This dress would've fit her as is....whoever is this small is abnormal! The center piece of the top with the darker purple is from a bridesmaid alteration I did and kept the scrap fabric.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynLUIBeqfbRAuhy4M957gDsR1cJNdzZq87EHRWeNImKCK3TOPHRqT1xK5NgUKwETbDoXlfRfRazksj9uSyYF0sesDeN_NCS3lGHJAOfVpJCzVhDk9i_R8uQJ_2QFEbOxpcTrRWAnPnZo/s1600/IMG_0433.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiynLUIBeqfbRAuhy4M957gDsR1cJNdzZq87EHRWeNImKCK3TOPHRqT1xK5NgUKwETbDoXlfRfRazksj9uSyYF0sesDeN_NCS3lGHJAOfVpJCzVhDk9i_R8uQJ_2QFEbOxpcTrRWAnPnZo/s320/IMG_0433.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670084782273027570" border="0" /></a><br />Now, my older sister conned me into making her and her husband's costumes. The only reason I agreed was because she supplied me with an endless amount of Diet Dr. Pepper and came over to help pin and iron seams and cut all the pieces out. Plus she asked me about 3 weeks in advance, which is very out of character for her as she usually calls about 3 days before she needs stuff done. They went as the Princess Bride and the Dread Pirate Roberts. Here is her hubs sporting the shirt I made. She did the sash and head piece (with fabric I had lying around).<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYP1s0uhnZl29WICCLs5k7CtsoixBegmU8mQ-yIHfL1dl6egBmf8WUNclywZOWBxKVCqiPPiDH06MHzKtn9qeEiYYdRYf3adPNPK2wSeD0672VfErsgt6Jmi68Wf_ZLzQo8L_fMj05pE/s1600/2011-10-299520.05.23.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJYP1s0uhnZl29WICCLs5k7CtsoixBegmU8mQ-yIHfL1dl6egBmf8WUNclywZOWBxKVCqiPPiDH06MHzKtn9qeEiYYdRYf3adPNPK2wSeD0672VfErsgt6Jmi68Wf_ZLzQo8L_fMj05pE/s320/2011-10-299520.05.23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670085399219055698" border="0" /></a>And here is Princess Buttercup. The dress weighed about 47lbs as it was that stretchy velour stuff and was a bit of a pain to sew with as it kept shifting. Luckily I have my new machine as it took a fraction of the time to make than it would have with my other machine!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayxZvU2REGOgayYe4HBIl6lIUqi_QpTXhSHiK_k6EmsR5S6jJnJk2JuaJzOouUIViBHtcAdzOCNQoAzgLQ40LkLOV7h25WtuaJztnmq4RjtDkyS6luUK4BqDzgaz2jl8_bXUP37NS5OY/s1600/2011-10-299520.05.42.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhayxZvU2REGOgayYe4HBIl6lIUqi_QpTXhSHiK_k6EmsR5S6jJnJk2JuaJzOouUIViBHtcAdzOCNQoAzgLQ40LkLOV7h25WtuaJztnmq4RjtDkyS6luUK4BqDzgaz2jl8_bXUP37NS5OY/s320/2011-10-299520.05.42.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670085404530142066" border="0" /></a>And the newest member of our family was festive as well. Here is baby Emma sporting her new little hair pretty I made for her. She is about 5 hours old in this picture. Baby and mommy are healthy and happy and I have gotten to sniff her squishy baby head a few times and it has been heavenly.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-r9BY8YWWKrwg0KU0d1wbFhALIuAJ5gMdHrF4LYw6EJ7Kx2ZiLfZsAXfviY6OJHPywXnG-gjN-PPfcMVFBaOqyRVHTiLULrj72p7DK0TWbAEH8hNdhfACjGOvXfNv0fbg4SdKTB64Hvk/s1600/IMG_0450-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-r9BY8YWWKrwg0KU0d1wbFhALIuAJ5gMdHrF4LYw6EJ7Kx2ZiLfZsAXfviY6OJHPywXnG-gjN-PPfcMVFBaOqyRVHTiLULrj72p7DK0TWbAEH8hNdhfACjGOvXfNv0fbg4SdKTB64Hvk/s320/IMG_0450-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670085395382117506" border="0" /></a><br />Now, I know that last year I made my son's costume too, but this year, due to all the other projects, and his particular interest in the Transformers, I got a screaming deal on his costume online and had to just buy it. We planned on making his Bumble-Bee costume out of boxes and foam, but decided that he would not be able to walk and that I just didn't have the time. He was very popular with all the little boys out there Trick or Treating. Plus, this is the only Transformer that he can actually say. So, win win.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawwLVzPxgfcPjBenoUX6bRhQDSPOyxrRzlsUzYlGh-pCtodJUjaGtrtD0lTYLB_JpYV4WsdrRg1Nto0ek5FXlWvqNQsVaYpPWHn6Ttp5cmCK6U4L4mtvZQ8bd8N5CPr_-47ffRCRqbCA/s1600/IMG_0477-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiawwLVzPxgfcPjBenoUX6bRhQDSPOyxrRzlsUzYlGh-pCtodJUjaGtrtD0lTYLB_JpYV4WsdrRg1Nto0ek5FXlWvqNQsVaYpPWHn6Ttp5cmCK6U4L4mtvZQ8bd8N5CPr_-47ffRCRqbCA/s320/IMG_0477-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670084870073138722" border="0" /></a>No, I did not dress our dog up, but I had to share a nice little story with you all. Our dog decided to bust out of this joint and go on an adventure alone. On Friday night we were making pizzas and were in the midst of craziness and all of a sudden we realized that our dog was not inside. We searched everywhere and he was gone from our yard. Plus, it was cold and raining at that time as well. Trying to look for a black dog, in the dark, in the rain is almost impossible. We searched for hours, cried, called his name outside, cried some more. Then my husband decided to go look again, got the flashlight, and was going from the backyard and I heard something knock on the front door. I opened the front door and was greeted with a soaking wet, tired and cold dog that was wagging his tail so hard that his legs were shifting on the ground. We still don't know how he got out, but we are so thankful that he came home safe.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSGiH4o-iHpdkgvY_arYKCIIKk8A2mgnOq8pc-qdGGfFVOKlyHjDEIdJNaw94SD2NGRmdjDVqgvpeefFxjYStEdN4EaGUbtyPZ3iLqwB357D3QjawdrmGbEdXEY-um_tNvj4HPTlUO6w/s1600/IMG_0478.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSSGiH4o-iHpdkgvY_arYKCIIKk8A2mgnOq8pc-qdGGfFVOKlyHjDEIdJNaw94SD2NGRmdjDVqgvpeefFxjYStEdN4EaGUbtyPZ3iLqwB357D3QjawdrmGbEdXEY-um_tNvj4HPTlUO6w/s320/IMG_0478.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5670084867965039714" border="0" /></a>I hope you all had a safe and happy Halloween!<br /></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-82856145340813518952011-10-25T10:05:00.003-07:002011-10-25T10:28:10.504-07:00Candy Corn Hair Pretty Tutorial<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>Being in a festive mood, I decided to make my daughter and soon to be niece some festive hair pretties. These were super easy and fun to make!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE29mpXYFmuREIkLGc4fcRsDNF-_OPdEs65T-zJHYtE_HGcPSL_EgtR5tNNcvKdjSQF_2p7w0-7KSmH4qOodMqU2imAJ1NpyuZwwQltjpuPUE3jw0FLQRPiyLULYzxskendAynJe8JHhk/s1600/IMG_0448.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE29mpXYFmuREIkLGc4fcRsDNF-_OPdEs65T-zJHYtE_HGcPSL_EgtR5tNNcvKdjSQF_2p7w0-7KSmH4qOodMqU2imAJ1NpyuZwwQltjpuPUE3jw0FLQRPiyLULYzxskendAynJe8JHhk/s320/IMG_0448.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667478512426287954" border="0" /></a>Supplies:<br />*White, Orange, and Yellow fabric cut/torn into strips<br />*Felt or fleece for the body<br />*Sewing Machine<br />*Needle and Thread<br /><br />Step 1: Cut 2 fleece or felt into a rounded triangle, one for the body and the other to hold your hair clip. I did two sizes. One for my 4 year old and on for a baby (That should be out any minute.. like, she's in the hospital on the OR table.)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLiIbbOskIWOP5WlnJOg2wP9xM69OoqNNKcYOOSb6Xmu4AVQ0RSoz2X4IiRNQHeZw2qdYm802rXZ93JLuy1n17mqPydn7_IdY9khAKoYOJM0yZuH2egNQ7l6ZO1YqOrbY-bx6v-74TqA/s1600/IMG_0440.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLiIbbOskIWOP5WlnJOg2wP9xM69OoqNNKcYOOSb6Xmu4AVQ0RSoz2X4IiRNQHeZw2qdYm802rXZ93JLuy1n17mqPydn7_IdY9khAKoYOJM0yZuH2egNQ7l6ZO1YqOrbY-bx6v-74TqA/s320/IMG_0440.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667477818984418242" border="0" /></a><br />Step 2: Cut/tear your fabric into strips of the same width. They don't have to be the same length, just need to be long enough to get ruffled and fit on your triangle. I made mine freakishly long, because it's easier to cut things off than to not have enough.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyvoq0hFNybZM91VL04_MsnJc8ktU6AVCvFG2vtOMEEoPi-GZagjOXKZB82oyCxeHclQ0kQHAMRnDBUFLxoZFr6G7crkLhnWfl96oqc8RY7jCunmYr98xvcYe5ZcdnrsPzY3T7eekQ2E/s1600/IMG_0441.JPG"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfyvoq0hFNybZM91VL04_MsnJc8ktU6AVCvFG2vtOMEEoPi-GZagjOXKZB82oyCxeHclQ0kQHAMRnDBUFLxoZFr6G7crkLhnWfl96oqc8RY7jCunmYr98xvcYe5ZcdnrsPzY3T7eekQ2E/s320/IMG_0441.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667477825299215778" border="0" /></a>Step 3: Take your needle and thread and do a gathering stitch down the center of your strips. Do it to all three strips.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqzsY-59rM0ublLn61G0yjGQNZRP3LE7vhzxu8sl0TagOt7-UCRb_k2jAJdQpD_0lhcRFz4rcKvGTuqyWLcWy5WIpcZgVSHlfNVn95LRkKTwCHZV-wbWM71FfpFfeKW_qnpBzKXXvDcI/s1600/IMG_0442.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsqzsY-59rM0ublLn61G0yjGQNZRP3LE7vhzxu8sl0TagOt7-UCRb_k2jAJdQpD_0lhcRFz4rcKvGTuqyWLcWy5WIpcZgVSHlfNVn95LRkKTwCHZV-wbWM71FfpFfeKW_qnpBzKXXvDcI/s320/IMG_0442.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667477821491504146" border="0" /></a><br />Step 4: Place them onto your triangle, overlapping the fabrics. You will pin these down and stitch on the top of the orange strip and then the yellow. This holds your fabric down so there aren't any holes.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHk3owJwG9cTM6SZ9Zn_Nchd6IyoH6wGmtMCuCaZo1pyHiKw9aBOFuFHK1eZfTY-C6zyjKWiaBXKumcHX3LveeUG-aYF0ljCOtmUQllUtmExSar39usOJ1dT55hqJo_buzMTkGn9DcnrA/s1600/IMG_0443.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHk3owJwG9cTM6SZ9Zn_Nchd6IyoH6wGmtMCuCaZo1pyHiKw9aBOFuFHK1eZfTY-C6zyjKWiaBXKumcHX3LveeUG-aYF0ljCOtmUQllUtmExSar39usOJ1dT55hqJo_buzMTkGn9DcnrA/s320/IMG_0443.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667477833533934466" border="0" /></a>This is before I pinned them and stitched them onto the triangle.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQnFriH98cHAuUjNpDGat43SCzVXl0dE_xNdX3-ub-kXGng1T3KvrbkN-PnTeLpC2PyjnfFGT82L0nimGPrPZMVCXe9wflfpEU2dS3bKfbLlky7qP_GOji7QWWCL893Ra3LISU_u6EQI/s1600/IMG_0444.JPG"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQnFriH98cHAuUjNpDGat43SCzVXl0dE_xNdX3-ub-kXGng1T3KvrbkN-PnTeLpC2PyjnfFGT82L0nimGPrPZMVCXe9wflfpEU2dS3bKfbLlky7qP_GOji7QWWCL893Ra3LISU_u6EQI/s320/IMG_0444.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667478497564460082" border="0" /></a>Step 5: After you have stitched your fabric strips down, flip your triangle over and stitch around your triangle, getting as close to the edge as you can get.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2w8fvEqSEJZ7gaMIL0X9HWyhzDDLSypk6oQPpnYuBCzS7vQsDacW2yD6dLDScFvVyglA7HgQEzPmgkIQrpKcFXZQoB4HQXujJxt2EezND2LaZzV8VEX-pfeZ_jEmpxBD9IFu2aOjmPY/s1600/IMG_0446.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo2w8fvEqSEJZ7gaMIL0X9HWyhzDDLSypk6oQPpnYuBCzS7vQsDacW2yD6dLDScFvVyglA7HgQEzPmgkIQrpKcFXZQoB4HQXujJxt2EezND2LaZzV8VEX-pfeZ_jEmpxBD9IFu2aOjmPY/s320/IMG_0446.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667478501097171346" border="0" /></a>Step 6: Trim your extra fabric all the way around the edges. Then glue the second triangle you cut out onto the back, adding your alligator clip.<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqlJk2TYjKw_vGto9dqWx-5wifVbBXGUwDuwYGxSkw9c9GeaOCA8ZJX650Cpa802-hn3pNC9wQkx_9tZ9tEOo4yW6tfI4iFajKlfSlokfp4nLNLWGyvx8TfOMX1s4pfcFJPCfXPzwEv8/s1600/IMG_0447.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWqlJk2TYjKw_vGto9dqWx-5wifVbBXGUwDuwYGxSkw9c9GeaOCA8ZJX650Cpa802-hn3pNC9wQkx_9tZ9tEOo4yW6tfI4iFajKlfSlokfp4nLNLWGyvx8TfOMX1s4pfcFJPCfXPzwEv8/s320/IMG_0447.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667478500158522594" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Add a little bow on the top and clip it onto your hair! I mean your kids' hair.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE29mpXYFmuREIkLGc4fcRsDNF-_OPdEs65T-zJHYtE_HGcPSL_EgtR5tNNcvKdjSQF_2p7w0-7KSmH4qOodMqU2imAJ1NpyuZwwQltjpuPUE3jw0FLQRPiyLULYzxskendAynJe8JHhk/s1600/IMG_0448.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE29mpXYFmuREIkLGc4fcRsDNF-_OPdEs65T-zJHYtE_HGcPSL_EgtR5tNNcvKdjSQF_2p7w0-7KSmH4qOodMqU2imAJ1NpyuZwwQltjpuPUE3jw0FLQRPiyLULYzxskendAynJe8JHhk/s320/IMG_0448.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667478512426287954" border="0" /></a>I also made this little candy corn dress for baby Emma to go with the hair pretty. She has to be festive looking for her first Halloween!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscEewzHXsrfVQvxSVShUGvY_rKN_kL11y-etE__iJegxRFahi-xuDTtViIxanz-mwWeVkefK6Jz6CVDWux6OrtuT18eZTJUXdiOOvs6_cVDlkf4oQCNfC7k6acKsiAIv9Rs9G2Ue69_g/s1600/IMG_0438.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhscEewzHXsrfVQvxSVShUGvY_rKN_kL11y-etE__iJegxRFahi-xuDTtViIxanz-mwWeVkefK6Jz6CVDWux6OrtuT18eZTJUXdiOOvs6_cVDlkf4oQCNfC7k6acKsiAIv9Rs9G2Ue69_g/s320/IMG_0438.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667477819392348738" border="0" /></a><br />Have Fun!<br /></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-53491378688597167072011-10-24T20:14:00.000-07:002011-10-24T20:17:31.742-07:00Makes Me Giggle MondayOk, so the talking dog video was a big hit in this house and in many others (thanks for all the emails). This is one that my kids fell over laughing on. They will walk around the house saying, "Night time! Day time!" and "Alan, Alan, Alan!" Cracks me up. Enjoy!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EQ1HKCYJM5U?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480"></iframe></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-23370144324860067292011-10-24T18:33:00.000-07:002011-10-26T12:43:03.034-07:00Preparing for BabyNot mine! No no! That ship has sailed. But my sister-in-law, my husband's only sister, is having baby #2 tomorrow. Oh how I love babies. I cannot wait to sniff her little head. I've been working on this project for a few months now. I know, shouldn't have taken that long, but that's what happens when you have so many projects and alterations to do.<br /><br />Apparently I'm the car seat lady. Which I'm ok with. Especially when I have such great fabrics to work with and a new machine to use! This one is from a vintage sheet set that my sister-in-law has had for a few years, but never knew what to do with it. Must have been divine intervention that she didn't use it in all that time because she was destined to have a little girl!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwMr32m5TWr5YlNO8DaM2oA2yVe57s8VT1Pzk2v4Vtgk2BeQ9ddy69b99P7d-1lomSeHYOvR5iPcUwwiE1sE3OTi6ciHci0yAQqXfmjPNCmEAv8Vl-zSWtKA4MB_8EmsG9x42k63lbV0/s1600/IMG_0435-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrwMr32m5TWr5YlNO8DaM2oA2yVe57s8VT1Pzk2v4Vtgk2BeQ9ddy69b99P7d-1lomSeHYOvR5iPcUwwiE1sE3OTi6ciHci0yAQqXfmjPNCmEAv8Vl-zSWtKA4MB_8EmsG9x42k63lbV0/s320/IMG_0435-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667255515562614482" border="0" /></a>The brown is the fabric that I bought to recover those wing back chairs I got last summer. I never even got a chance to do that project because when we moved our garage around the chairs had become home to more spiders than I could even count, so we took them to the dump. I don't do bugs.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXf8nWgZeqhAn3cpsxx-Wt5UAV8yxPVlJQ6UEPi7lNCAY2Qewbbit0fofwNcLEWzxFX2V_ogf6Fd4noGVRLfj6a_NrDHY0Avx6lFpTsCoBWkoBlODE8re1nW-r98SNPej7o4t0EKPvo5s/s1600/IMG_0436-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXf8nWgZeqhAn3cpsxx-Wt5UAV8yxPVlJQ6UEPi7lNCAY2Qewbbit0fofwNcLEWzxFX2V_ogf6Fd4noGVRLfj6a_NrDHY0Avx6lFpTsCoBWkoBlODE8re1nW-r98SNPej7o4t0EKPvo5s/s320/IMG_0436-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667255515438256994" border="0" /></a>I just love how this turned out and to be honest I was a little emotional when I finished it. This is the car seat that brought home both of my babies and now it gets to bring home one last bundle of joy. I will post pictures when I can of baby Emma!Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-11923469360498678792011-10-21T11:24:00.000-07:002011-10-21T11:42:19.039-07:00The Frequent FlyerWe've had yet another trip to the Emergency Room this week. And once again, it was our son. The abbreviated version of what happened was that he flung himself off of my back and cracked his head open on the tile floor in the bathroom. After 3 hours of trying to get him calm, monitoring him, the doctors decided to sedate him so they could sew him up, which involved getting him hooked up to all the monitors and oxygen, and it still took 5 people to hold him down. So, in less than 3 years of life, our son has had to go to the ER 3 times already. My husband and I think that the ER should implement a Punch Card system, "Come in two times, Get the next one on us!" Just like a coffee stand!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here is the bruiser boy. He had to have 2 stitches inside (because you could see the meat, gross, sorry) and 5 on the outside.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwE-gYFigJnBOAcr3UVkExvT2ZVff6OfpP09BALWp98cfWJiaLBNAltltGzUuJEiiMHaJkozbJ4gwl9hgp4z4crLeJ4eV7LAqNDG-bQvHIvvqRVCi2aH8A-oPiq5rxY38a9Ewewaf9kGo/s1600/IMG_0428-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwE-gYFigJnBOAcr3UVkExvT2ZVff6OfpP09BALWp98cfWJiaLBNAltltGzUuJEiiMHaJkozbJ4gwl9hgp4z4crLeJ4eV7LAqNDG-bQvHIvvqRVCi2aH8A-oPiq5rxY38a9Ewewaf9kGo/s320/IMG_0428-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666016578895838114" border="0" /></a>With a face like that, do you honestly think that I have a chance of never going to the Emergency Room again with him?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBUthBTkxgrgARp91PSkt3snSFMn1BVbWbpYndlFiShh3HnDuBSiD4dirm7laaVtABvl8Et4BluUTvUCqv_hA79ZgPB65_JdvodBkzSJ_lswzzULX2sy9XaHB3YYK-KKSDHmcQmhaFXA/s1600/IMG_0430-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwBUthBTkxgrgARp91PSkt3snSFMn1BVbWbpYndlFiShh3HnDuBSiD4dirm7laaVtABvl8Et4BluUTvUCqv_hA79ZgPB65_JdvodBkzSJ_lswzzULX2sy9XaHB3YYK-KKSDHmcQmhaFXA/s320/IMG_0430-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666016575286660338" border="0" /></a>The funny thing about this situation is that I was reminded of the show Home Improvement. Do you remember that show? Well, as a kid I watched it all the time and one scene stayed in my brain for some strange reason. It was when Tim took one of his son's to the ER and the nurse got out Tim's file and it was so big it took up the whole table. Now I know why that scene stayed in my head... I would have a Tim.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXS3zWFp06UrXIFlbQhXA4PIPp_oHs3H7YGwlyKYY_7qmcCa-IjLghOMZ1BtNz-u49sLvn-vEobk5heKfInHKQ1R1UcdS7ab0HUXS5G665Kl78nv1GylYqI4Zglt0zjvNNDQ-R30yVNB4/s1600/Home+Improvement.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXS3zWFp06UrXIFlbQhXA4PIPp_oHs3H7YGwlyKYY_7qmcCa-IjLghOMZ1BtNz-u49sLvn-vEobk5heKfInHKQ1R1UcdS7ab0HUXS5G665Kl78nv1GylYqI4Zglt0zjvNNDQ-R30yVNB4/s320/Home+Improvement.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666016580310917042" border="0" /></a>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-86658888547842210332011-10-11T11:35:00.001-07:002011-10-13T15:25:25.098-07:00What's Been Happening HereWell....yeah, I've been on a little break, dealing with life in general. I assure you that I have not been idle all that time. Here are a few of the things I've made since last we talked:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Freezer Paper Stenciled Shirts for my nephew. I made him a mustache shirt for Christmas and he has worn the crap out of it. Not because he likes the design, but because he thinks the mustache is a French Fry. So he got yet another "Chip" shirt.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglWgGQB1ytA5UqE5Fbx35e4c5RxJV5rEY1Uj22MwbWEjhpkIL9c5TjJyb85K_2SK_c9BSe-EPh6rsUBDae9aMQVGxgP6Q11VqcgHjJWpFcSq7kVrIzbppmcezbDdaVztN3FVUy1QUzCk/s1600/IMG_0347.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgglWgGQB1ytA5UqE5Fbx35e4c5RxJV5rEY1Uj22MwbWEjhpkIL9c5TjJyb85K_2SK_c9BSe-EPh6rsUBDae9aMQVGxgP6Q11VqcgHjJWpFcSq7kVrIzbppmcezbDdaVztN3FVUy1QUzCk/s320/IMG_0347.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663103618869673698" border="0" /></a><br />Another thing that has happened is a little bit of a side business. It's kind of funny, I went in to drop off a few bridesmaids dresses at the shop that I do alterations for and there was a bride in picking up her dress. This bride asked my friend if she sells custom garter belts, which she doesn't, so my friend looked at me and said, "You want to make a custom garter?" It was pretty funny. This was the first one I did. I used the stretchy lace (so not to have the sausage-link-leg-look), some vintage blue ribbon, some fabric borrowed from a dress I did and some other vintage bits that I had lying around. What's not shown on here is the little pendant that I made with the Boston Red Sox logo in it, filled with Dimensional Magic (have you tried that stuff? It's AMAZING!) So this bride got her "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something Blue" all in her garter. She loved it and it was fun to make for her.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFp_0gx8kZTg9a3gtSvP1aBLwbNPljfLHOxLoPjBaR_zGx6FKGc2UjI9DjjKRwxjmx76iMNmAr0nf5IAu878wSLWsulal8u8OMpHImWqVK3Ei9WTarSvTbssTMtrc5BezAj6XZhMt-p0k/s1600/IMG_0340.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFp_0gx8kZTg9a3gtSvP1aBLwbNPljfLHOxLoPjBaR_zGx6FKGc2UjI9DjjKRwxjmx76iMNmAr0nf5IAu878wSLWsulal8u8OMpHImWqVK3Ei9WTarSvTbssTMtrc5BezAj6XZhMt-p0k/s320/IMG_0340.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663103615994382466" border="0" /></a>If you are interested in a custom garter belt, just shoot me an email! I would be happy to share more info with you.<br /><br />Upcoming projects: a Rapunzel Costume, an Optimus Prime Costume (made from boxes and other things we can find), maybe a Princess Bride Costume, and a crap load of other alterations and maybe a veil tutorial (because I'm pro at them now! Only took a few tries, several yards of tule and lots of Diet Dr. Pepper.)<br /><br />P.S. I got my NEW MACHINE!!!!! I will do a whole post on it later but let me tell you, it's amazing!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-12132411900384113302011-10-03T13:48:00.000-07:002011-10-03T14:18:55.677-07:00Fall Is Here!Yes, I'm still here. Just been a little busy, have been having issues with my eyes (which makes blogging, reading, sewing and anything else a little difficult to do), trying to get caught up on all my family projects that have been put to the side with all the alterations and of course cooking, cleaning and being a mom and wife. Put all that together and sorry ladies, but blogging is not that high up on my list of priorities, it used too, but then I got burnt out and broke. Lol<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Any-hoo! Here is a fun video for all your scarf lovers! My mother-in-law sent it to me and I am so jazzed because I LOVE scarves in the fall and winter! Enjoy!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5LYAEz777AU?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" width="480"></iframe><br /></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-14649521459567207482011-09-22T12:29:00.000-07:002011-09-22T12:58:07.897-07:00Farewell Old FriendToday is a day of sadness. My faithful, sometimes temperamental, tough as nails, older than dirt sewing machine finally kicked the bucket. This machine had gotten to the point where the foot pedal had to be in a very specific position, the cords had to be taped to the table, I had to troubleshoot with the placement of the cords and tape them down before I could even begin sewing.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iKqryCt2Och_9QrxXm54Y-q_52umtQ9sHEzq7QCgFUxgQ2fx-u1mBBqSH7413wVJ2rDnk9ceExhnVzLF8PPfBEZGd10eg9g-qRR8jd7qzqFhEmcUeskZbQFmDdRAM8W2_5FCSgK7F_4/s1600/IMG_0345.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iKqryCt2Och_9QrxXm54Y-q_52umtQ9sHEzq7QCgFUxgQ2fx-u1mBBqSH7413wVJ2rDnk9ceExhnVzLF8PPfBEZGd10eg9g-qRR8jd7qzqFhEmcUeskZbQFmDdRAM8W2_5FCSgK7F_4/s320/IMG_0345.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655272436569977106" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSpbK5f9-cEc7zOuWKMaGFKoWLk_QUHbB7ZH9hw1uBDZKydBm6BN4DGnVRAhomPqoRLRg3oLFXBbNJeZ7sBf1UNOkJ3YrJF8h-eHDcNWByh8p0y29DeRBCluiC6IYksDyZFNBsuX3iBs/s1600/IMG_0346.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSpbK5f9-cEc7zOuWKMaGFKoWLk_QUHbB7ZH9hw1uBDZKydBm6BN4DGnVRAhomPqoRLRg3oLFXBbNJeZ7sBf1UNOkJ3YrJF8h-eHDcNWByh8p0y29DeRBCluiC6IYksDyZFNBsuX3iBs/s320/IMG_0346.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655272445286719826" border="0" /></a><br />I called her the Bertha or The Old Hag. When she died I was sad, not because I wasn't able to do the alteration I had for a bridesmaid dress, but because it was the end of an era. Bertha was the machine I have been using for the last 2 1/2 years. She was responsible for all my sewing projects that I have done since then. She also helped me to learn to LOVE sewing. I know all her quirks, which made sewing with her easier as I knew her limits and didn't push her past them... often.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKq8l6-hq8csyLyOawAWDr-jHO5D2YB3Y72uFfIWsHT0Y5I56B8g3MHgXah44g35PmIJJr3Qc97FwrpMVObgOBqWwuP7-Q6KTzP0-_BVuUNKFJ2RuN3C5Ap6OZE2k1_REnT_4mwIFIE0/s1600/IMG_0350-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKq8l6-hq8csyLyOawAWDr-jHO5D2YB3Y72uFfIWsHT0Y5I56B8g3MHgXah44g35PmIJJr3Qc97FwrpMVObgOBqWwuP7-Q6KTzP0-_BVuUNKFJ2RuN3C5Ap6OZE2k1_REnT_4mwIFIE0/s320/IMG_0350-1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655272453163604898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMSpbK5f9-cEc7zOuWKMaGFKoWLk_QUHbB7ZH9hw1uBDZKydBm6BN4DGnVRAhomPqoRLRg3oLFXBbNJeZ7sBf1UNOkJ3YrJF8h-eHDcNWByh8p0y29DeRBCluiC6IYksDyZFNBsuX3iBs/s1600/IMG_0346.JPG"><br /></a>However, there is a silver lining in all things. A couple of weeks ago my friend, who owns the bridal shop, had me do an alteration of a GORGEOUS wedding gown for a photo shoot that will be featured on theknot.com. I did the dress and gave it to her the day of the shoot and the dress did not fit at all, couldn't even be zipped up. I didn't actually have the exact measurements for the model, otherwise it wouldn't have happened, so I went off of what I was given. So I get a call that Friday at around 4:00 from my friend. She said, "Name your price, I will pay whatever, but would you do the same style of dress, just a different size and do the alterations again? I need it before noon tomorrow." I said, after throwing up in my mouth a bit, "Ok, I will do it, but you get to buy me a new machine!" This time around, I got the models' measurements, stayed up until after 3:00am, made a pot of coffee at around 10:00pm and had the dress done. It needed a good 4 inches taken in and had lots of bead work that needed to be taken off. The dress was taken away at 8:00 on Saturday morning and I got a call around 3:00 saying that not only did the dress fit, but it fit so well it looked like it had been painted onto the model. Oh yea, I'm good. Lol Or just insanely lucky!<br /><br />So, I would like you all to see the machine that is on it's way to me. I decided on the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JQM1DE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p201_d13_g201_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1TK4G94NNY8EDHTDRPA9&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846">Brother CS6000i</a> I have been researching machines for months now and came to the conclusion that I want something that has all the bells and whistles, but is affordable. Seeing as how this particular machine has been voted #1 in Best Quality for the Money for 2 years now, I am excited. I cannot wait to fall in love with the new machine, need to find a name for her and start making things like crazy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iKqryCt2Och_9QrxXm54Y-q_52umtQ9sHEzq7QCgFUxgQ2fx-u1mBBqSH7413wVJ2rDnk9ceExhnVzLF8PPfBEZGd10eg9g-qRR8jd7qzqFhEmcUeskZbQFmDdRAM8W2_5FCSgK7F_4/s1600/IMG_0345.JPG"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMtHmqcX6TN1qZcpWnvWRBb-6ulC71BA_iEAnxcDi7987Oc4Tb3gLjwmJkWip7zkQ_wFL9QN72HoSshsOs7Xne7mTQNVYw1XPsNB1bkWLuchkQdLwApEDknG6ER3mAXvR53ONJz-Ey8Y/s1600/imagesCAJ63XDM.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMtHmqcX6TN1qZcpWnvWRBb-6ulC71BA_iEAnxcDi7987Oc4Tb3gLjwmJkWip7zkQ_wFL9QN72HoSshsOs7Xne7mTQNVYw1XPsNB1bkWLuchkQdLwApEDknG6ER3mAXvR53ONJz-Ey8Y/s320/imagesCAJ63XDM.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655272459133458946" border="0" /></a>Do you name your machines? If so, what are they and do you have any suggestions for a name for mine?Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-67009213626303928972011-09-19T12:44:00.000-07:002011-09-19T13:03:03.952-07:00The Proud, The Few. The Marines.I have been a little bit of an emotional wreck as of late, today especially. My little brother is off to boot camp today to follow his dream of being a Marine. I am insanely proud of him, terrified for him, excited for him, and just feeling all those crazy feelings of joy and terror all at once. He is fresh out of high school, all shiny like a new penny. I was 8 years old when he was born. He was the runt of the litter and we all just picked on him like crazy, but that's what you do with a baby brother.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_uq33Wf5ykGc4GHu28yoBHiFcfg_pFGC409H1etryApwdoVASvU5J6OmP6H-LRN-_Tpw1xVYWwqkfEMg0OSAk460SrzfuVs7bvzYCQyugnEm8AHwxc7Xp6rZ-oJUBL0wTSIKQM9ccUM/s1600/7533_127798153126_548248126_2478345_7561932_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_uq33Wf5ykGc4GHu28yoBHiFcfg_pFGC409H1etryApwdoVASvU5J6OmP6H-LRN-_Tpw1xVYWwqkfEMg0OSAk460SrzfuVs7bvzYCQyugnEm8AHwxc7Xp6rZ-oJUBL0wTSIKQM9ccUM/s320/7533_127798153126_548248126_2478345_7561932_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654160863079506850" border="0" /></a>He is such a strong and brave person. I am so proud of how he turned out, despite all that was set against him from our crazy family. I know that our late brother would be very proud of him too. He is setting out to do what none of us have, which is so brave of him, but at the same time shows how special he is.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPdFcglzjRO3BC2A3mWTtGOOViU9LT5Ni2HHuZ6F1LjSuageXGQoDvkOMjx8zwvPJF7mfYWcpVhHsKa-cMp3Eo2ScCOxx3avVWf92Osw9MIeAdizSO_3-jxKW7hcWEUatyFTb5sId_Ow/s1600/19173_100237240006587_100000609333542_3597_1709064_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEPdFcglzjRO3BC2A3mWTtGOOViU9LT5Ni2HHuZ6F1LjSuageXGQoDvkOMjx8zwvPJF7mfYWcpVhHsKa-cMp3Eo2ScCOxx3avVWf92Osw9MIeAdizSO_3-jxKW7hcWEUatyFTb5sId_Ow/s320/19173_100237240006587_100000609333542_3597_1709064_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654160738957931986" border="0" /></a>I am just a big ball of goo today, crying at random times, for no reason. But I wanted to express my gratitude to all the brave men and women who leave their families to defend our freedom. I don't usually do a September 11th post as I get too emotional when I think about that day and all the lives that were lost. I also get emotional knowing that there are all these strangers out there that fight for me, every day. I am proud to be an American and proud that we have selfless people that defend us all. Now my little brother is going to join the ranks in that group of brave people that fight for us. <br /><br />I am proud to be your sister Jake. I am so proud of you! Be safe, don't do anything crazy, stay strong, and know that I pray for you and all the others out there every day! I love you little brother!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHOahmbuiv4eV65aHa33c-PWlIFutmD4qMbcVFVA3A0OC8rbsEwBT2mwYXXRyXiNSPfRY9enSE5TSSKfdHyGRpPJh56sSpD1kh2znFsFvcaPGGh7VMf6WqJxRTLjvgJuP5gRqNy09mCs/s1600/19173_100237240006587_100000609333542_3597_1709064_n.jpg"><br /></a><br /><div></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-21910386923026082262011-09-05T13:02:00.000-07:002011-09-05T13:03:14.791-07:00Makes Me Giggle Monday<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nGeKSiCQkPw?fs=1" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="344" width="425"></iframe></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-38553224775835734732011-09-05T12:39:00.000-07:002011-09-05T12:59:23.818-07:00Getting His Craft OnSo, as you can see I have been a little MIA as of late. I wish I had some fun fabulous excuse, but the reality is that I have been helping a friend with her bridal shop in doing dress alterations and I have just been a smidge busy with those. Maybe I will do a fun tutorial for you so you can learn how to take in a formal dress with boning. I'm pro now! Lol Or not.<br /><br /><div>Any-hoo, my cute little husband was watching one of his gaming forums and they had a tutorial for making gaming t-shirts using bleach in a spray bottle and a cut out design. I didn't have the heart to tell him that that particular idea has been around in blogland for some time now and that mom's have been making these for a long time. But I let him think that this gaming sight (which probably got the idea from a woman) had an original idea. But he was so cute in making them that I had to take pictures to show that a man can make things too.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Get your shirt, line it with cardboard, cut out your shape and place it on your shirt<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rib3eSxr4MJEpsgqUYGx1sNydQjc61r9GHXg9zh1Y8iYDLp1FSZT_lj5lrSsTVgF3J6eBUdDj8kQyC7VInbNEI5pn8UAkwb4arKeroKemLEMzoKJbYq2WQbTpazdM-w0yhBDODhA66g/s1600/IMG_0337.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9rib3eSxr4MJEpsgqUYGx1sNydQjc61r9GHXg9zh1Y8iYDLp1FSZT_lj5lrSsTVgF3J6eBUdDj8kQyC7VInbNEI5pn8UAkwb4arKeroKemLEMzoKJbYq2WQbTpazdM-w0yhBDODhA66g/s320/IMG_0337.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648965569445079314" border="0" /></a>Step 2: Take your spray bottle with 1/2bleach 1/2water and spray over the top of your design.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowfMoVQ_rmnHJha6IrEKZA5vVRphZSaFB6qrR8RRxK1zM6rdkclTmotP5CEtg4Q-U2QjMlZ7uReULwZYWEsZaH_Pck2_5zdribllJVCe9LAUj2hVnDT_y4ertcGkLgQk-ET2kl8yYaSs/s1600/IMG_0338.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowfMoVQ_rmnHJha6IrEKZA5vVRphZSaFB6qrR8RRxK1zM6rdkclTmotP5CEtg4Q-U2QjMlZ7uReULwZYWEsZaH_Pck2_5zdribllJVCe9LAUj2hVnDT_y4ertcGkLgQk-ET2kl8yYaSs/s320/IMG_0338.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648965573796116434" border="0" /></a>Step 3: Remove your paper design and let your shirt "cure". After it is dry wash alone or with any other shirts you may have created as usual.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmIn_vyXzrhaGrg181luy__cRESuaMdifHJzjTIwBunbdqcRFIXuwe7D7ud8OhvuRlvOw7a2JaTr9DQa5jY6BQQg-itV_e17o_s1MiemzGj4sfIU6ga2hlx-BwcH-5MiZdXvDPp7hGsU/s1600/IMG_0339.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmIn_vyXzrhaGrg181luy__cRESuaMdifHJzjTIwBunbdqcRFIXuwe7D7ud8OhvuRlvOw7a2JaTr9DQa5jY6BQQg-itV_e17o_s1MiemzGj4sfIU6ga2hlx-BwcH-5MiZdXvDPp7hGsU/s320/IMG_0339.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648965582636661058" border="0" /></a>Here is another shirt he did. He was so proud.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNRMicVMxj2TM6HshJ_9Ez-jwpCwPuXqtclMvTZOct_60kxem6ob30DSqyJcbHi15aXLutuxqGOMP9zeUGk3_Tw-jwo0mVuLMVmIFOGv8drR6p-DTLwRajUvvQxuGI-1T3p0dNtxp3ks/s1600/IMG_0336.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNRMicVMxj2TM6HshJ_9Ez-jwpCwPuXqtclMvTZOct_60kxem6ob30DSqyJcbHi15aXLutuxqGOMP9zeUGk3_Tw-jwo0mVuLMVmIFOGv8drR6p-DTLwRajUvvQxuGI-1T3p0dNtxp3ks/s320/IMG_0336.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5648965589855623698" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And that's it! Now he has 2 shirts that he is very proud of and that don't have holes in the armpits, that's what I'm most excited about. Hope you all are having a great day!<br /></div>Kelseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03625344447669990763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3264382485917293379.post-43393923660200355172011-08-22T08:47:00.000-07:002011-08-22T08:50:51.589-07:00Makes Me Giggle Monday<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Incredibly inappropriate, but stinkin' funny!</div>
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