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Monday, March 7, 2011

Look at what I made!

For Christmas this past year I got a sewing machine from my parents and let me tell you, I LOVE IT!! Within the first 4 days of receiving it, I made Ellie a dress (that was a little ambitious of me and required several late nights!). After that very difficult experience (I have VERY limited sewing experience and could hardly make sense of the pattern lingo), I decided to do something a little easier, so I made a skirt! That was quick and easy and successful and Ellie actually wears it and likes it! YAY! Since then, I've hemmed some pants and fixed some things here and there.

Just the other day I decided I needed a small project that didn't require I buy anything (I have some scraps from the dress and skirt I made). And so, this is what I made:
Can you guess what it is?
It's a....
Crayon roll!
It's a cute little case for Ellie's crayons! And the best part...she likes it! :)
Feeling inspired? Here's the link with directions on how to make it!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

more pictures?

Not a lot of exciting news here.... so here are some pictures!

Ellie in her new dress:
Ellie's face after an "as a matter of fact" comment.
Siri in her usual location when Joe is home- right by his side!
Siri at church:
Family photo! (Ellie's hair was cut the day after this photo...It looks MUCH better!)