Handmade Christmas: Sock Monkeys

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This was the very first project I worked on for Christmas.  I think they turned out so darling.  My girls have all requested one for themselves. I used knee high socks to make these.  Some fuzzy and furry and some not.I like them both equally.  These are pretty dang cute.  The fuzzy socks do help to hide your stitches a little easier however.  I got the Sock Monkey pattern from Craft passion.  Her tutorial is so great and complete that I am not going to do my own and just send you … [Read more...]

Blogapaloosa Day 6

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Blogapaloosa Day 6.  Happy Friday everyone!!  I hope your week went well.  We are not slowing down for the weekend.  So don't forget to check back for more awesome giveaways!! <a href="www.measuredbytheheart.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://measuredbytheheart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/blogapalloosa.gif" alt="Blog-a-pal-oosa" width="125" height="125" /></a> Today's giveaway is from my good friend at Mammy Made. Hi everyone, today I am going to be … [Read more...]

My daughter’s Baptism

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A few weeks ago we had a special event in our family.  My daughter got baptized.  We couldn't be prouder of her decision.  It's been a tradition for us that my mother and I get together and make special dresses for my daughters.  We made their blessing dresses when they were newborns and we have made 2 baptism dresses so far.  {Don't worry, I don't think we will be making any wedding dresses}  I showed a sneak peak of this dress in my post about my mother.  And here is the official … [Read more...]

Scripture case

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I am pretty excited to get back to the crafting on this here ol blog.  I was glad to do the New year New blog series but I have been missing my crafts.  Did you guys know I competed in One month to Win it?  It's an online crafting competition.  Yeah I only made it past round one.  But that is ok with me.  Here is what I made for that one round: It's a scripture case for my oldest daughter "Love".  I have been meaning to make her one for such a long time and I'm so glad I did … [Read more...]