Gearin Up

Here in my neck of the woods we are gearing up for yet another snow storm. Normally I have a big problem with winter (beach weather is more my style). This year I was doing really great. Storm after storm and below normal temps weren't getting me down. Then last week we had upper forties all week and it was such a tease! Now I am ready for spring.

Please?

Ok fine, I know it's coming. Since we're all getting stuck in our houses we might as well get crafty right? What's that you say? You're not very crafty? Well, here are some ideas for you!
These craft kits are fun, beautiful, simplified..... I've been thinking of a few reasons why you might want to use a DIY (Do It Yourself) kit:

1. You don't know a thing about crafting but would like to try.
2. Birthday party crafts/favors.
3. Maybe you are thinking about getting into a new hobby but want to make sure you like it and/or want to learn more about it. 
4. You like the sense of accomplishment.
5. You are lazy. (that's me!)

Whatever the reason, check out these great kits! (And let me know what you are crafting on this weekend!)

Magnet Kit

Hailey Dress

Car Seat Tent

Square Glass Pendants

Butterfly Chandelier

Easy Catch Ball

i heart baby

Scallop Beanies

Kitch Polka Dot Frock

Heart Throb Bow Tie

Full of Heart Lovey

Sweetheart Hat

Personalized Baby Announcement

Brrr.....

It is so cold here right now. I'm in Minnesota where the temperature was -12F when I brought Axel to school this morning. Then you add in the wind chill, and your fingers are frozen before you even make it out the door. It seems like most of the country is experiencing a colder (and snowier) than normal winter.

That being said, I really wish I knew how to knit (or at least crochet). A friend of mine made me some fantastic chunky knit pink gloves for Christmas. I would love to knit hats and gloves for my family. The fun knit flowers and the cute baby hats with the ears....

I bought this hat for my girls when Evangeline was born. I actually have a few. One the same as pictured and then two in a cream with brown. Unfortunately Evangeline has grown out of hers, but Miracle's still fits. We get so many compliments! I was going to link you to the etsy shop, but it is no longer there. Bummer!

Another Etsy favorite of mine:

Bear Ear Flaps Hat

 

 

 

I saw these at the mall a few weeks ago and think they are a really fun accessory (bought handmade instead of course!):

Chunky Ear Warmer Headband

 

And I really want some chunky legwarmers. I've been wanting to try the whole skinny jeans/legwarmers/boots combo.

Dotted Custom Legwarmers

For the Expecting Mama

 I made this onesie and card for my cousin who is expecting in July! I am so excited for her. Babies are so fun and I love fabric appliqué onesies. And doesn't the momma on the card look so trendy?! 

 The card die cut was made on my cricut machine using the New Arrival cartridge, and I simply put some foam sticky dots on the back and affixed it to some cardstock. 

As for the fabric applique I did a quick google search and found a tutorial from Totally Smitten Mama. I do mine a little differently, but this is the same basic idea.
If you aren't up to making one I would love to do it for you! I usually charge $10 for a onesie and $2.50 for cards. Click the contact me tab above for my e-mail!