Baby Girl!

Someone very special to me is having a little girl this spring, and so it was important to find time to make the little one a few items.  I tried to coordinate the color of all items with the nursery, which will be purple and brown.  I always try to convince myself to do a couple of items and stop going overboard, but one of the most rewarding things in life is to see the smile on a mommy's face when she opens a gift made especially for her little one.  I pray my friend loves her gift!  It was definitely a gift basket made with love.

 Quilt, Personalized Onesies, Monogrammed Items, & Bears

 Monogramming is great!

 Designed by Me!

 Onesies to Match!

All Packaged to Go!!!

Valentine's 2013

2013 has started out big time in the hobby section!  Along with party planning and making baby shower gifts, I am working on a "zig zag" quilt in my mini quilting guild (actually just a small group with two of my close friends).  I am also trying to complete Valentine's goodies for my daughter's classmates.  It's challenging to find time to devote to crafts with a busy toddler (I usually end up waking up early in the morning to work on these projects).  I have twelve to make, but I am close to finishing the wrapping now! Whew!  So much to do and so little time!  :-)

Painting Memories

I wish I had time to paint these days.  I dread the idea of pulling out my acrylics and brushes only to have little hands come through and cause destruction.  This is a picture I painted for my husband as a Christmas present several years ago.  Oh the memories!

What I Love

My wedding was one of the best memories of my life!  Not only because I married my best friend, but because it gave me the perfect excuse to make stuff!  My mom made my wedding dress.  She truly is the most talented person I know and my inspiration for everything crafty that I do.  I tackled everything from my wedding cake to handmade quilts as wedding party gifts.  The rustic setting of the renovated tobacco warehouse was the perfect setting for our special day and reflective of my family heritage.  Check out a few pictures of things I made for my wedding!

 My Wedding Cake

Wedding Dress (my mom made) & Aisle Runner

 I Love Bay 7!

 I made coloring book for the little guests

 I made homemade apple jelly as wedding favors

 Wedding Programs/Fans

 Close up of hand painted aisle runner

Apple Cider with Custom Labels

Afternoon Tea

As my birthday approaches I feel inspired to host again.  However, having a little one adds a few extra headaches to entertaining.  Today I decided to look back at some memories of wonderful gathering with friends.  I hosted a tea with some of girlfriends a few years ago, and enjoyed every minute!  It was the perfect excuse to dress up and eat delicious sweets.

 A Table Prepared for Tea With Friends

 Purse Themed Place Cards- Picture frames I found on sale!

Mini Cakes- Cute and yummy

Our Very Hungry Caterpillar

For my daughter's first birthday I decided to use one of her favorite books as the theme, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar".  Her birthday parties are an opportunity for me to craft until I can craft no more :-)  Here are a few pictures from her first celebration of life, and we look forward to many, many more!

Hungry Caterpillar Lanterns

The Smash Cake and Cupcakes

Decorated Highchair & Bib

Table Centerpieces

Tutu and Bloomers

The Joys of Giving

One of the most rewarding things in life is to create a special gift for someone.  God has blessed me with many talents and I try to use them to bless others whenever possible.  When my cousin was pregnant with her daughter, I was so excited about hosting her shower.  She made a special request for a quilt to hang in her daughter's nursery.  In addition to the quilt, I made some personalized rhinestone onesies as well.  I also decided to make a customized tub to place her gifts inside.  Below is a picture of my sweet, baby cousin (one year later) inside the tub.