Customized Family Tree

A new post!  You better sit down before you fall over.  I know it's been awhile since I posted anything.  I've tried to slow down at looking for new creative things, because I have a huge list of things I want to do already.  But I just couldn't pass up sharing this (and posting it so I can find it when I'm ready).  I've been thinking about a way to display a family tree in an artistic way for a long time.  There are A LOT of different ideas out there, but this post caught my interest more than most.  I love the teal and yellow one for a formal family tree to hang in a living room.  But I REALLY love the green dot tree with just the imediate family names on it.  It would be easily replicated.  How cute would this be with some pink blossom dots mixed in and hung in my girl's room!  I LOVE IT!  found on Li'l Magoolie (she's in NZ!).

Tights to Knee Highs

I just found the Ruffles and Stuff blog, thanks to my friend Tresa.  There is a cute and easy tutorial for making girls knee high socks from out grown tights.  I'm so excited to try this.  I think Miss A would look adorable in some!

Child Capelet

I L-O-V-E this little capelet! I can totally see my little Miss A wearing this. I can't wait to go pick out the perfect yarn to make one. I will have a hard time deciding what color choose. If it's as easy as it sounds, she may have a whole assortment of colors. Found on You Can Make This. Update:  Done!  I made 2 and they are SO cute and easy!

Repurposing: Leggings/Skirt

This is so Tammy and I can find this when we are ready. Cute all in one legging/skirt combo out of old shirts. Found on Make it and Love it.

Perfect Box Pouch Tutorial

I've had no time for sewing lately. I am now craving a sewing project. I have many on my project list, and I'm adding another one. Here is an easy (looks easy, as I haven't made one yet) tutorial on how to make a "Perfect Box Pouch", with a lot of pictures, which I love. I'm thinking of all the uses for this cute little pouch. Found on Indie House blog via Betz White (one of my favorite blog stops).

Craft Lake City

Ooh! Have you heard? The first annual Craft Lake City Festival will take place on Saturday August 8, 2009 from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. at the The Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City. This event will be FREE and open to the public. I would really like to go to this! I wonder if I can make it happen. XX here's crossing my fingers.

Update: Me and the girls went, and it was really fun. We are excited for next year.

Disappearing 9 Patch Quilt

This is for Tammy. Here is a great tutorial on making a disappearing 9 patch quilt the "super easy" way. I haven't tried it yet, but it does look super easy.