Mad Skills Monday Link Party #10

So we've had another busy and long weekend...camping in Oakwood, Texas.  Lots of fun...and lots of driving.  But anyways, on to Mad Skills Monday #10 and a giveaway!!!
Keep reading to get the scoop...

Here are the super stars from last week:

these beautiful vases all redone by Making the Best of Things

I love this...a no-sew car play mat from A Girl and a Glue Gun

this gorgeous cabinet re-do from Tool Are for Women Too

 and this totally awesome re-vamped ottoman from Innovative Mom

A big round for all who participated...great work everyone!

If you were featured today, please snag the button below and wear it with pride!

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And yes...the big news.  A giveaway!!!  One lucky entry from this weeks party will win one of my fabric paci clips!

The winner will be announced at next weeks Mad Skills Monday Link Party!

So get in there...link up all you can!  You could be the winner!

Today I am showing off my paci clip!  I'm so pround of this one...(grin).

Now its your turn to share!  Here's what you do:

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share!  It can be anything you want!

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. It can be a tutorial or a project.  No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of your tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!(PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. Visit other links, leave them comments (we all love comments) and enjoy their blogs!

This link party will end on Friday, June 4th at midnight.

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I'm linking:

Show Off Your Stuff at Fireflies&Jellybeans
Strut Your Stuff at Somewhat Simple 
Get Your Craft On at Life as Lori 
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage 
Hook'n Up at House of Hepworths 
Plant a Seed Friday at Punkin Seed Productions 
Hodge Podge Friday at It's a Hodge Podge Life

Quick Fabric Taggie Tutorial

So the taggie toys are IN right now!!  They are really fun for baby and easy to make!  

I've seen tons around; even at the high-priced baby stores!  Many different styles and tuts around blogland too!  

But all I've seen are ribbon taggie toys...?  I was wanting to sew some new toys, but didn't have enough ribbon.  Mmmm...(thinking)

I was in a creative mood and decided to try and make some taggies out of scrap fabric!  Turned out to be really easy and they can be made to match your main fabric...how cool is that?

Here is what you need:

some scrap fabric pieces that are at least 3" long and 1 to 2" wide (you can go bigger and longer)

sewing machine

thread, scissors, etc.

iron

Step 1: So get you some scrap together and cut to size.  

Step 2: Tri-fold your fabric piece.

Step 3: Iron the piece flat.

Step 4: Once ironed flat, fold in half long ways.  Set your machine to a decorative stitch (I like zig zag, but you can use anything) and stitch right down the middle and all done!

Now you've got some fun, fabric taggies for custom toys!

Ginger

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I'm linking:

Tot Tuesdays at Delicious Ambiguity
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design
Just something I whipped up at The Girl Creative 
Show Us What You're Working With at Me and My Bucket 
Show Off Your Stuff at Fireflies&Jellybeans 
Strut Your Stuff at Somewhat Simple 
Get Your Craft On at Life as Lori 
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage
Hook'n Up at House of Hepworths 
Plant a Seed Friday at Punkin Seed Productions 
Hodge Podge Friday at It's a Hodge Podge Life 

Paci Clip Tutorial

Alrighty, so I have seen  bunch of great paci clip tuts around blogland, but mainly with using ribbon...never seen one using fabric?  Not that ribbon isn't awesome, but I tried it and just never really liked how it turned out.....so....

Here is my tut on making a fabric paci clip.  Pretty easy and if anything isn't real clear, just shoot me an email!  And sorry some of the pics are so dark...?  Not sure what the deal is with my camera.  But anyways!

You will need:

some scrap fabric (I used flannel from my bib tut) about 2 inches wide and 9-12 inches long

suspender clips (get a 2 pack at Hobby Lobby for under $2)

sewing machine (or hand stitch it?)

thread, scissors, etc.

wooden spoon (yup...just trust me)

Step 1: Cut out your strip of fabric, fold in half long ways, and sew it up (right sides together) with a hem leaving one end open to turn right side out.  You'll be working with about an inch to turn right side out, but don't worry.  Remember your wooden spoon?

Step 2: Once its all sewn up, work the sewn end into a little "cup" and stick the end of the wooden spoon up in there.  Sounds weird, but gently work the end of the spoon up the inside of the fabric.

Step 3: Gently continue to pull the fabric down over the spoon, working it right side out.  Get it?

Step 4: Work the sewn end out to sharpen the corners.

Step5: Hem up the open end and iron flat.

Step 6: Top stitch with a zig zag for a little interest.

Step7: Sew on the suspender clip.

Step 8: Cut some velcro pieces to fit the fabric strip.  Sew them on using a tight zig zag stitch.

All done! A custom paci clip made by YOU!

Don't wanna make one?  Email me today for a custom order!  I can make burp clothes, bibs, blankets, baby toys, boppy covers, and matching sets!

Don't forget to head over to Mad Skills Monday and link up your stuff!!

Ginger

SSB

I'm lining:
Tot Tuesdays at Delicious Ambiguity
Show and Tell at Blue Cricket Design
Just Something I whipped up at The Girl Creative 
Show Us What You're Working With at Me and My Bucket
We Did It Wednesday at Sew Much Ado
Plant a Seed Friday at Punkin Seed Productions 
Hodge Podge Friday at It's a Hodge Podge Life

Baby Bib Tutorial

So I have seen a lot of different tuts floating around for a baby bib...all really GREAT ones too!  So I figured I'd take a stab at it as well.  I made mine reversible...2 bibs in one!

This is a very basic tut and easy to follow, so I didn't include pics.  But if something isn't quite clear, be sure to email me!

You will need:

2 coordinating fabrics

velcro

sewing machine

thread, scissors, etc.

a baby bib that you already have and like the way it fits (that's important)

 Here's a pic of my fabrics I used.

Step 1: So I took two coordinating flannel fabrics and placed the right sides together down on the table.  

Step 2: Then take the bib you have and trace a pattern around it (with the neck open!) using chalk...or eyeball it like I did.  Leave room for the hem (1/4 inch or so).

Step3: Cut our your bib and make sure that the right sided of the fabric are facing one another.

Step 4: Pin and sew up leaving a hole at the bottom to turn right side out.

Step5: Once all sewn up, turn right side out and top stitch your hole closed and all the way around the bib.  *You could do a fancy stitch to add a little interest!

Step6: Cut your velcro pieces (about an inch long works).  Line them up where you want them on your bib.  *Use your existing bib as a reference if needed.

Step7: Sew on your velcro using a tight zig zag stitch and you're all done!  

A custom bib made for your baby by YOU!

Wanna buy one?  Email me today to place a custom order!  I also make burp clothes, paci clips, boppy covers, and matching sets!

Hehe!  Look at him being silly...

Ginger

SSB

I'm linking:

Tot Tuesdays at Delicious Ambiguity

Blue Cricket Design

What You're Work'n With Wednesday at Me and My Bucket
We Did It Wednesday at Sew Much Ado 
Show off Your Stuff at Fireflies & Jellybeans 
Plant a Seed at Punkin Seed Productions 
Hodge Podge Friday at It's a Hodge Podge Life

The Craftiest Crafter...I'm feel'n generous again!

I'm am wanting to just jump-start on the whole award thing.  I mean, its just so nice to be given an award.  I have received 2 myself and it is just so pleasing to be recognized for your efforts.  And I want a few others to be happy too!

What you do:

Include your award in a post, passing it on to at least 5 other bloggers!  Let them know that you've given them the award by posting a comment or email.  And display your award with pride...you've earned it!

So, with out further adieu, I am awarding 5 crafty bloggers 

The Craftiest Crafter Award!

I do present this award to...

Allison at House of Hepworths

Leslie at Night Owl Crafting

Star at A Load of Craft

Kaysi at Keeping it Simple

Gay at A Hodgepodge Life

Now go for it ladies!

Ginger

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Mad Skills Monday Link Party #9

Wow.  Its been one long and crazy weekend...a birthday weekend that is.  But I am ready to see all the crafty goodness to come with this weeks

Mad Skills Monday Party #9!!

Here are my show-stoppers from last week...

I am in total looovvvvvve with this flowered drink caddy from Just Another Hang Up...absolutely gorgeous!

And this is too cute...a Disney Pixar Cars apron from This Present Life...I really wanted to make one of these for Jackie for his birthday but time got away from me :(

Digg'n this totally Zen Planter from Veronica's Korner...super easy and styl'n!

And...I just had to squeeze one more in here...lov'n this Modern Baby Blankie from Dittle Dattle!  Super smart and easy to snag a store bought blankie and add a little pizzazz to it!

Okay!  All done!  And a big shout out to everyone who participated in Mad Skills Monday!  Be sure and check back for next weeks party...its also a Giveaway!  Check back for details!

For those of you who were featured today...please snag the button below for your blog!

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Today I am showing off Jack's awesome birthday cake!  Okay, so maybe I didn't make it (my dad did), but it's still awesome?! I mean, its a TREASURE CHEST...!

Now its your turn to share!  Here's what you do:

1. Link up something crafty, creative, or fun that you wanna share!  It can be anything you want!

2. Please link to the blog post and not your main page.

3. It can be a tutorial or a project.  No shopping pages please.  An offer to buy your item at the end of your tut is welcomed!

4. Snag the Mad Skills button and include it on your tut post so others can see where you've linked!(PS- this button was designed from my sons art work....if you are interested in a custom button, please contact me!)

5. Visit other links, leave them comments (we all love comments) and enjoy their blogs!

This link party will end on Friday, May 28th at 11pm.

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Jack's 3rd Birthday Party!

Hey all!  I wanna share Jack's party with you!  I just love throwing parties and event planning....so many fun details!  And I get a big kick outta trying to get the biggest BASH for my $$$!

Alright, so my first move was to browse my local Dollar Tree...nothing very exciting utnil I visited the one in Arlington , where my folks live.  RRrrr! MATEY!  PIRATE PARTY STUFF!  There we go, our theme is a Pirate Birthday Bash!

Once I had my theme, I was ready to go.  Mostly went with store bought decorations (everything for under $30)!  Check it all out!

The goodie bags were my genious husbands idea...grrr, it shoulda been mine, BUT I MADE THEM!  Anyways, for a pirate theme, I took plain ole paper lunch sacks and drew pirate treasure maps on them with a Sharpie marker!  Easy peezy and super cute!

Dressing up a party is easy to do....with streamers!!!  Super CHEAP and adds color and fun!

And let me tell you something about balloons...kids love em.  Whats not to love?  They float and brightly colored, I mean I get it.  But, don't skimp on quality.  Go to your local party store and buy the good ones. 

And get a load at this cake!  My father has made all the kids' cakes since forever!

My dad is the BOMB!

The bottom layer is a sheet cake with a plastic wrapped cardboard box sitting on top.  Fill with candy and treasures, then place the box lid on and cover with a molded sheet cake (so it looks like the lid to a treasure chest).  Decorate and when you're ready to open er up, prop up the lid with something sturdy (we used one of the party cups).

And lets not forget all the loot.  Jack made out with a new bike, a sandbox, and enough Toy Story toys to last until Christmas, hopefully.  Hope you enjoyed!

Ginger

SSB

I'm linking:











Motivate Me Monday at Keeping It Simple
Marketing Mondays at Trendy Treehouse
Something I Whipped Up at The Girl Creative
Tot Tuesdays at Delicious Ambiguity 
Blue Cricket Design 
What You're Work'n With Wednesday at Me and My Bucket
We Did It Wednesdays at Sew Much Ado
Show Off Your Stuff at Fireflies & Jellybeans 
Plant a Seed at Punkin Seed Productions 
Hodge Podge Friday at It's a Hodge Podge Life

We produce BIG babies...

My husband and I, that is...we produce big babies.

I read a post today, in a fantastic little blog I recently discovered, that mentioned a baby in the 97 percentile of weight and height.  

Wow.

I thought I had given birth to the only one!  

You know, big babies are wonderful, with little chubbs here and there...and the little ham hocks (thighs)!  Super cute, but heavy.  Yup.  Super heavy.  And I am strongly right handed (which means my left is basically useless) so after only a few moments of holding Sam, I feel my right arm will FALL OFF!

Look at my little guy...I mean, my big guy!

(sure loves his food)

Ginger

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Big SALE at Appleseed Gifts!

I'm hosting a ginormous sale over at Appleseed Gifts!

Everything is BUY 1, GET 1 HALF OFF!

Snag the sale button and blog about my sale 

and you'll receive an additional 10% off your total purchase!

Visit HERE  to get all the details!

Ginger

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Starting a New Adventure!

Hi folks!  So in an effort to have additional $$$ coming into our home and to keep my kids out of daycare and WELL (they've all been so sick lately), I have decided to open my home to care for some kiddo's!

So say a prayer and lend some support as I embark on a new adventure of running an at-home daycare center!

Thank you all for the support in advance!  Any ideas, pointers, games, crafts, etc. is welcomed!

And don't forget about Mad Skills Monday!  Link up and share you stuff!

Ginger

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The Search for Dino's at Clean Mama

Came across this lovely site and had to blog about it!  Clean Mama has a Messy Monday series that is the cutest and today I saw this!

Check it out for a cool recipe for home made clay (plus her little twist to it) and the search is on for buried dino's!

Be sure to head on over and check it out!  Snag her button and leave some comment love!

Ginger
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Be sure to snag this button!

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