My Cozy Little Home

      Hi all! I have unfortunately been away from my blog for a few weeks.  I have however still been crafting :)
     Yesterday I discovered a wonderful little bird book http://www.amazon.com/Little-Birds-Handmade-Projects-Collective/dp/160705003X#  . I love creating things with birds and this book is full of beautiful and fun ideas.  The first thing I made was this embroidered picture and I absolutely love it.  This can be customized to include however many people are in the family.  I plan to make one for my family members very soon :). 



                                     

              ( Above is my mantel over the fire place where this frame is now setting on display. )

Every Girl Needs A Great Skirt

        

   With spring fast approaching I decided it was time to learn to make an adorable skirt. While searching for help (because I sure as heck couldn't just whip one up without some) I found a wonderful tutorial by Dana at Dana-Made-It. 

 http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/07/tutorial-circle-skirt.html

          This tutorial was great and helped me to make this super cute skirt! I am sure hoping my baby niece will be able to fit into it this summer.  If not I may just have to find some cute little girl to give it to :)  The tutorial also teaches how to make adult sized skirts out of the same technique and you better believe I will be whipping myself one up soon. 


                                                            Have a Happy Friday!!

Olivia the Owl

            I must say that these adorable stuffed owls are one of my favorite things to make.  Since they are not all that big I often use my cute scarp fabric to create them.  I decided to name the owls to make them more personal.  The girl (as seen below) is named Olivia and the boy is Oliver.  They would make a great small pillow for car rides or just a little stuffed animal to carry here and there.  I plan to create larger ones later on so that they can be used more as a pillow/bed accessory.  I hope you enjoy my little Hoots! :)