tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60574018926964581542024-03-06T13:02:56.955-07:00Domestic DivasWelcome to the Diva Dugout! We are four moms who are doing our very best in life to make ends meet, raise happy, healthy children, and stay sane along the way by adding some spice to everyday life. We hope you enjoy our ideas, recipes and musings and let us know if there's something we're missing out on!The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-83119127783856068022009-02-02T17:56:00.003-07:002009-02-02T18:04:36.300-07:00Jessica's Chocolate Chip Oatmeal CookiesI got this recipe from my sister-in-law who is lactose intolerant and makes these to fill her sweet tooth cookie-indulgance craving.<br /><br />1 cup brown sugar<br />1 cup white sugar<br />1 cup crisco<br />2 eggs<br />1/2 tsp salt<br />1 tsp baking powder<br />1tsp baking soda<br />1 tsp vanilla<br />2 cups flour<br />2 1/2 cups oatmeal<br />2 cups chocolate chips<br /><br />bake at 375 degrees for 8 minutesThe Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-21645851001222414412009-01-16T13:16:00.004-07:002009-01-16T13:22:08.333-07:00Quick Chocolate Sheet Cake<strong>Mix together in bowl:</strong><br />2 cups flour<br />2 cups sugar<br />1/2 tsp salt<br /><br /><strong>Heat on stove:</strong><br />2 cups butter<br />1 cup water<br />2 Tbs. cocoa<br /><br />Pour hot mixutre over flour mixture<br /><br /><strong>Add :</strong><br />2 eggs<br />1 tsp. soda<br />1 tsp. vanilla<br />1/2 cup milk<br /><br /><strong>Bake at 350 for 20 min.</strong>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-30347219592938835382009-01-06T17:49:00.003-07:002009-01-06T18:18:24.061-07:00Quiet Time Nesting ShapesNext Divas:<br />Tuesday, January 13th<br />Gram's<br />12:00 p.m.<br /><br />What you'll need:<br />-bring any scraps you might have that would be cute for the shapes(you could even patchwork fabrics together if you don't have large pieces)<br />-you can also bring thin batting scraps to line your shapes with<br />-the largest shape will be about 10" by 10", the next 8" x 8", the next 6"x 6", etc-you can make as many as you want<br />-whatever closures you want (zipper, snap, tie, clip, button, velcro-<span style="font-size:78%;">might be noisy at church</span>, etc.)<br />-sewing machine, thread, scissors, pencil, paper(just white computer paper)The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-27683938608400046712008-11-15T15:09:00.005-07:002008-12-02T11:04:41.212-07:00Decking the Halls Again!!!<div style="text-align: center;">Christmas Tree Skirt<br />Tuesday, December 18th at Gram's<br />12:00 noon<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXaTdltCHvfSLw5znbTxuikJJk1wLUAEMPGqkiVqgNffg47mLX_ncGZZzkfacJLy2xKyef06QXoduDz44IjZSrhscQZhktSZwCk_ZLrveO8mqyZvTHPBq9TQOGJCU_HgNJgatVcuHaXwt/s1600-h/Tree+Skirt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXaTdltCHvfSLw5znbTxuikJJk1wLUAEMPGqkiVqgNffg47mLX_ncGZZzkfacJLy2xKyef06QXoduDz44IjZSrhscQZhktSZwCk_ZLrveO8mqyZvTHPBq9TQOGJCU_HgNJgatVcuHaXwt/s320/Tree+Skirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269010180009179394" border="0" /></a>Print out this sheet to help you at the fabric store:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLy5VgRqb8BAMMbUKfyHNJwuRIhGGKQFudUW99c-trOwduuMXFx1JxG-52AMwSmZNp3lYCuDq-Tvp8rP7BNfV_ic3cZ7xta6hBZjHBuvPSCTrHPSKRne5fxhnQOFhXUulCI8GcBLVftbe/s1600-h/Christmas+Tree+Skirt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwLy5VgRqb8BAMMbUKfyHNJwuRIhGGKQFudUW99c-trOwduuMXFx1JxG-52AMwSmZNp3lYCuDq-Tvp8rP7BNfV_ic3cZ7xta6hBZjHBuvPSCTrHPSKRne5fxhnQOFhXUulCI8GcBLVftbe/s400/Christmas+Tree+Skirt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270002045932375682" border="0" /></a>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-26974526523210466642008-10-03T13:46:00.005-06:002008-12-02T11:05:01.119-07:00No-Sew or Some-Sew PillowsDate: Tuesday October 14th<br />Time: Noon<br />Location: TBA<br /><br /><p><span class="subhead-level1">No-Sew Pillow How-To</span><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/ms_living/2008Q3/mld103497_0808_pillow_ht1_l.jpg" class="ms-global-shadow-large-thumb" /></p><p>Lay a 20-inch square cloth napkin face down, positioning it to resemble a diamond. Center a 12- or 14-inch square pillow form on napkin. Fold in 2 side points of napkin to middle, then fold up bottom point. Hand-stitch through all 3 pieces of fabric along upside-down V, about 2 inches down on each side. Stitch a button to bottom flap near point. Fold down top flap; sew a loop of cord to underside of fabric as a button holder, ensuring it fits snugly around button when closed.</p><p>Thanks, Martha!<br /></p><p><br /></p>Sewn Pillows:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfWeU82flx9o_IEeOkywekmKo3EjtRXDPfbXoMfE_JT_SggPfMbdxWNFQPPkrchYbgkYP56jjatrMxifhwz5jxVs1MhLENM4U6Y9pyiN8TSaFmv2cbNEYwoCt8FB2ZoA8POzK4N4bakV3/s1600-h/img14l.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfWeU82flx9o_IEeOkywekmKo3EjtRXDPfbXoMfE_JT_SggPfMbdxWNFQPPkrchYbgkYP56jjatrMxifhwz5jxVs1MhLENM4U6Y9pyiN8TSaFmv2cbNEYwoCt8FB2ZoA8POzK4N4bakV3/s320/img14l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253021349118926482" border="0" /></a>Materials:<br />*Pillow Form<br />*Fabric (A flat bed sheet works well if you can find it in the right color)<br />*Matching thread<br />*Large Button for each pillow<br /><br />Thanks for the picture & Idea, Pottery Barn!<br /><p></p>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-41092751643797283782008-09-30T00:35:00.003-06:002008-09-30T00:41:57.286-06:00White Sandwich Bread<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriCRmCHeRc-Bie93_pFg2s2-X71dwjWSM9CLpY_pUHO5Ub6PFR0NX0CaaytiHqLIfp30TR2_BjmgK5J3_nocECDl09UfhS49wWNOkt0a-dmx8ofseE5SDDHunhHDPjOwGOtLlsUTHe70f/s1600-h/P1020298.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251700494922226690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhriCRmCHeRc-Bie93_pFg2s2-X71dwjWSM9CLpY_pUHO5Ub6PFR0NX0CaaytiHqLIfp30TR2_BjmgK5J3_nocECDl09UfhS49wWNOkt0a-dmx8ofseE5SDDHunhHDPjOwGOtLlsUTHe70f/s320/P1020298.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I found this recipe off of the <a href="http://http//www.thefreshloaf.com/lessons/addingmore">Fresh Loaf </a>website and use it weekly! My husband is disappointed if I buy bread from the store!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>Ingredients</strong></div><br /><div></div><div>2 cups all-purpose enriched unbleached flour</div><div>1 cup bread flour (or all-purpose flour, if you do not have bread flour)</div><div>1 teaspoon yeast</div><div>1 teaspoon salt</div><div>1/8 cup sugar</div><div>1 cup warm milk</div><div>2 tablespoons butter</div><div>1/4 - 1/2 cup lukewarm water<br /></div><div><strong>Directions</strong></div><br /><div></div><div>Mix the dry ingredients, then add the wet ingredients. Mix and adjust water until all ingredients are incorporated and the dough is capable of forming a ball. Pour the dough onto a flat, floured surface and knead for approximately ten minutes.<br />Return the dough to an oiled bowl and let rise until doubled in size, approximately 90 minutes. Shape the loaf and then let rise again until the desired size is reached, approximately another hour.*<br />Bake at 350 for 40 to 45 minutes, until when tapping the bottom of loaf the bread springs back and makes a hollow sound.</div>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-84172016714514934312008-09-09T14:58:00.009-06:002008-12-02T11:05:01.120-07:00Roman ShadesOkay, Divas! The next project is Roman Shades. Here's some pictures of how we hope they'll turn out:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/pkimgs/ab/images/p2/products/200836/0012/img1m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/pkimgs/ab/images/p2/products/200836/0012/img1m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/pkimgs/ab/images/p2/products/200836/0010/img90m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/pkimgs/ab/images/p2/products/200836/0010/img90m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/pkimgs/ab/images/p2/products/200836/0004/img20m.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/pkimgs/ab/images/p2/products/200836/0004/img20m.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16th<br />Time: 12:00 p.m.<br />Place: Provo @ Gram's<br /><br />The pattern has been emailed to a few Divas, if you want it, let us know and we'll get it to you.<br /><br />What you'll need:<br /><br />*Note: The amounts of the supplies that you need depend on the size of shade that you are making. The following worksheets will help you make all the calculations. Print both pages then grab a pencil, measuring tape, calculator, and some chocolate and have fun!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFjyO6DjhJIwZoiz26i-mCzWkPYz74Ixf68SIDXRyl-VKsadv4o_q7OHkPMuJ_LnsybQmJsdGhR_biJahQLPdoSMtD1gbxp2EwPWuf9D0YVhf-jaVwPkHPJ38kDqGuCwF_8sKIHLuhoRd/s1600-h/Formula+for+Roman+Shade.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFjyO6DjhJIwZoiz26i-mCzWkPYz74Ixf68SIDXRyl-VKsadv4o_q7OHkPMuJ_LnsybQmJsdGhR_biJahQLPdoSMtD1gbxp2EwPWuf9D0YVhf-jaVwPkHPJ38kDqGuCwF_8sKIHLuhoRd/s200/Formula+for+Roman+Shade.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244574578842840082" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqETFdbTVer2etg4Cpyz8lN5BdRVTFBLG9Ay57JW2nTm5l39Xy8IfIm-8tRDksYDB9zwFMrKOuFS2FjMhrxSJJihxJKO2yP5yYVGb-0yWRSv-TXumtraMo1-PUwyFaZRr0Pl9Nb-HJ-vM5/s1600-h/Formula+for+Roman+Shade+Part+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqETFdbTVer2etg4Cpyz8lN5BdRVTFBLG9Ay57JW2nTm5l39Xy8IfIm-8tRDksYDB9zwFMrKOuFS2FjMhrxSJJihxJKO2yP5yYVGb-0yWRSv-TXumtraMo1-PUwyFaZRr0Pl9Nb-HJ-vM5/s200/Formula+for+Roman+Shade+Part+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244575761825896770" border="0" /></a><ul><li>Designer fabric<br /></li><li>Thread to match designer fabric (invisible nylon thread will work great)<br /></li><li>Lining fabric (Block-Out or heavy fabric).<br /></li><li>Polyester Cord<br /></li><li>Plastic Rings<br /></li><li>Mounting board<br /></li><li>Weight Rod </li><li>Screw Eyes (one for each cord)<br /></li></ul><br />Bring:<br /><ul><li>Sewing Machine with Zipper Foot</li><li>Scissors</li><li>Seam Ripper (hopefully you won't really need it)<br /></li><li>Staple Gun</li><li>Fabric marking pen</li><li>Measuring Tape</li><li>Calculator</li></ul><br /><br /></div></div>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-10846319768639181232008-09-04T22:45:00.001-06:002008-09-05T09:56:25.346-06:00Grandma's Breakfast Casserole SouffleThis is a crowd pleaser every time! I never make this without having to give out the recipe!<br /><br /><br />8 slices white bread, crust trimmed and cubed<br />2 cups cheese, diced<br />1 ½ lbs sausage browned<br /><br />Place bread in bottom of oblong pyrex baking dish. Place cheese evenly on top. Sprinkle sausage on top of the cheese.<br /><br />2 ½ cups milk<br />4 eggs slightly beaten<br />¾ tsp dry mustard<br /><br />Mix and pour evenly over bread, cheese and sausage. Let stand over night in refrigerator.<br /><br />1 cup cream of mushroom soup<br />½ cup milk<br /><br />Before baking, mix soup and milk and pour over soufflé. Bake at 275 degrees for 1 ½ hour or until center is set. Serve immediatelyThe Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-4853403160244648172008-09-04T22:40:00.001-06:002008-09-05T09:57:05.735-06:00Lisa's Carrot CookiesThese are delicious, fluffy cookies that are sweet, yummy, and have vegetables in them too!<br /><br />Boil 2 cups carrots (drain water & mash)<br />Mix carrots with 1 ½ cup Crisco or shortening<br />2 cups sugar<br />2 eggs<br />2 tsp vanilla<br /><br />2 tsp baking powder<br />1 tsp salt<br />4 cups flour<br /><br />8-10 minutes @ 350<br />(do not grease cookie sheet)<br /><br /><br />1 box powdered sugar<br />2 tblsp butter<br />Orange juice to flavor (can substitute lemon also)The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-69549800441204173042008-09-04T22:37:00.001-06:002008-09-05T09:57:05.736-06:00Karen's Cinnamon RollsCombine:<br /><br />½ cup lukewarm water<br />1 pkg yeast<br />1 tbspn sugar<br /><br />Mix and let stand in a warm place<br /><br />1 beaten egg<br />¼ cup melted butter<br />2 ½ cup lukewarm water<br />½ cup dry nonfat milk<br />1 ½ tsp salt<br />½ cup sugar<br /><br />Mix together and add yeast mixture. <br />Add 8 cups flour. <br />Knead for 10 min on floured board.<br />Place in a greased round bowl. Spray with oil and cover.<br />Let rise until double in size (2-3 hours).<br /><br />Punch down and divide in half. Spray surface with cooking spray and roll out into ½ inch thick rectangle. Spread with butter. Sprinkle layer of brown sugar and shake cinnamon. Roll up from long side and pinch ends. Cut with string in 3” widths. Place in casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray. Let rise 1 hour.<br />Bake at 375 degrees for 17-20 min.<br /><br />Frosting:<br />¾ cup butter/margarine (softened)<br />2-3oz. pkgs cream cheese (softened)<br />1 tsp vanilla<br />3 cups powdered sugarThe Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-22147458167877132192008-09-04T19:49:00.005-06:002009-09-06T22:33:33.390-06:00Easy Wall ArtWe made some fantabulous canvas wall art that goes for big bucks at Pottery Barn and Pier 1, but was pretty cheap and VERY easy to make. If you want the project to be more involved, you<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6i97dqpQpD5IAiC4a4ntm7pucdsUKWlF8ucZE5Iv7KvNHsRiECAs08inGwYNFC6vML062oxkVMolCaWH9RBlZ6E2C8g26NwYiN5PEmKXJYA_rDBsVp_tNCP0Rtep1-wsoacKGtpJkEMI1/s1600-h/P1020179.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242387156978964370" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6i97dqpQpD5IAiC4a4ntm7pucdsUKWlF8ucZE5Iv7KvNHsRiECAs08inGwYNFC6vML062oxkVMolCaWH9RBlZ6E2C8g26NwYiN5PEmKXJYA_rDBsVp_tNCP0Rtep1-wsoacKGtpJkEMI1/s200/P1020179.JPG" border="0" /></a> can really go to town with different mediums and embellishments. We'll give instructions for the easy way, then extra tips for the more extravagant route. (For ideas on the more extravagant route, check out these ladies at <a href="http://winborgdesign.blogspot.com/">http://winborgdesign.blogspot.com/</a>)<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">You Will Need:</span></span><br /><ul><li>Stretched Canvas, any size or dimension (available at craft and art stores, we got ours on sale at JoAnne's for half price)</li><li><a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/apMP.asp">Mod Podge</a> or other craft glue. This will be used to glue and seal our project so make sure that it is a glue that dries clear.</li><li>Sponge brush (also available in craft stores, but also at Walmart, usually 3 for $1)<br /></li><li>Scrapbook papers</li><li style="FONT-STYLE: italic">(Optional) Cheap acrylic paints that match your papers (you can get these at walmart for about $1 a piece, and you only need a few)</li><li style="FONT-STYLE: italic">(Optional) Paint brush (something big and chunky will do the trick)</li></ul><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Creating the Art:</span></span><br /><ul><li>Decide what you want on your canvas. Emily got her inspiration from some Pottery Barn flower art. You could do animals, geometric shapes, something related to your child's hobby, anything! We saw a very cute one on 3 canvases that was a catarpillar with 2 big green paper circles of different patterns on each canvas, and little feet painted on. Get Creative!</li><li>Cut out your paper in the shape/size that you want (we made a template first so as not to make mistakes on our cute paper).</li><li><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">(Optional) Use paint in matching/accenting colors to add shadow, contrast or pizazz to your shape- especially if you will be layering multiple papers. </span><br /></li><li>Let dry<br /></li><li>Use your sponge brush to cover the back of your paper image with glue, making sure the entire shape is well covered.</li><li>Place in desired location on canvas and carefully smooth out any bubbles or bumps.</li><li>Once all pieces are in place, load sponge brush heavily with glue and begin brushing over the entire canvas. Go slowly over papered areas to prevent tearing or wrinkling. It is best to work brush strokes in one direction (up and down or side to side) for a more uniform look. Brush strokes will be visible once dry, but this is part of the "look."</li><li>Let dry, and hang!</li></ul><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTLy2wlCrsWKYi4Y4Y1IJyxJhmlh3Ulj7ofwU4HFsMlPDjEsmcNRha-nsulFxpzNJjkSjuEx9kWZsN1t01mKlI_eOEUwM3A2p09L4humlmhGGxHWOkF1GC9w-DeUhAGyuJew5cZ-SuNgn/s1600-h/P1020180.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242388861248180082" style="CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRTLy2wlCrsWKYi4Y4Y1IJyxJhmlh3Ulj7ofwU4HFsMlPDjEsmcNRha-nsulFxpzNJjkSjuEx9kWZsN1t01mKlI_eOEUwM3A2p09L4humlmhGGxHWOkF1GC9w-DeUhAGyuJew5cZ-SuNgn/s200/P1020180.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlWYpArvLCvfJ4bzeYw8aSz6w28IDAoURxjYp0Ldo6m4iuASPDQglq6p76mO3ab1JI1igs6vLTJ3-91iN6Qg4goSatelJUTrLzzZ7Nv90nIMScFyNUhZjy620_EBi3dCJKHlozU9C056s/s1600-h/P1020181.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242388862676261666" style="CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlWYpArvLCvfJ4bzeYw8aSz6w28IDAoURxjYp0Ldo6m4iuASPDQglq6p76mO3ab1JI1igs6vLTJ3-91iN6Qg4goSatelJUTrLzzZ7Nv90nIMScFyNUhZjy620_EBi3dCJKHlozU9C056s/s200/P1020181.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifIoemyLdgbkdPPejlnECKLtecnaSXiRZ7WaJGxnbAuhdp0BsrARxg5HroQxoKivxU1H7detGbZmf909-ZyJQuuOzczji8uUW-PBgPuq8pNLcOcNR2OZSveZg767cykYmn7FPtMJODIKhO/s1600-h/P1020182.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242388867341611826" style="CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifIoemyLdgbkdPPejlnECKLtecnaSXiRZ7WaJGxnbAuhdp0BsrARxg5HroQxoKivxU1H7detGbZmf909-ZyJQuuOzczji8uUW-PBgPuq8pNLcOcNR2OZSveZg767cykYmn7FPtMJODIKhO/s200/P1020182.JPG" border="0" /></a><span style="TEXT-DECORATION: underline"> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyw77mKPwH7zDXWR90U0Ri-Eghs-TOk6_xZJ-ZUG-UjCNfQR8pTZBM14mlEp6Dnowa2meMkIlKUs4AfN9hp_R37fsZddfaVhEs90gTPpN9lDtD4mlzxowk5FJpH9XDcgQHpgDkadmnXmq/s1600-h/P1020183.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242388878394513282" style="CURSOR: pointer" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyw77mKPwH7zDXWR90U0Ri-Eghs-TOk6_xZJ-ZUG-UjCNfQR8pTZBM14mlEp6Dnowa2meMkIlKUs4AfN9hp_R37fsZddfaVhEs90gTPpN9lDtD4mlzxowk5FJpH9XDcgQHpgDkadmnXmq/s200/P1020183.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Tips for Extravagance:</span></span><br /><ul><li>Add pictures to your art the same way you add paper. Black and white are particularly eye-catching in wall art</li><li>Scrapbook paper can be art in itself, create a collage of coordinating papers in different shapes and sizes, glue them on, seal with glue for a finished look and hang.</li><li>Distress: use sandpaper to rough up the edges of papers and pictures, Ink edges with black or brown stamp pads, water down white paint and fade a picture by brushing on a light whitewash, tear papers or even pictures (gasp!) to complete that vintage look.</li><li>Embellish: Stamp or write letters, slogans or phrases, add brads, eyelettes, decorated tags. You can also paint or ink large chipboard letters for a more stand-out look.<br /></li><li>Glue on decorative jewels <span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">after</span> the project has been sealed to really make your project pop!<br /></li></ul>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-7106975099812839512008-09-04T09:15:00.005-06:002008-09-30T00:34:46.656-06:00Banana Banana Banana Bread<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXcIIRaSklMEjr_l-nozGZy8U0Rv11DfpQtOXUUwrSWM-ghwdHiPMuNxDPezZhr1hvttJxKCrXgOEN0-ngqRvRoN57OurAsHps2w0YkuBm4fY5VArqsv2tDuCnPFDDHNQTBTzVK39SJ9v/s1600-h/P1020191.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251699046311713490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXcIIRaSklMEjr_l-nozGZy8U0Rv11DfpQtOXUUwrSWM-ghwdHiPMuNxDPezZhr1hvttJxKCrXgOEN0-ngqRvRoN57OurAsHps2w0YkuBm4fY5VArqsv2tDuCnPFDDHNQTBTzVK39SJ9v/s320/P1020191.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My husband, being a lover of banana bread, sent me on a 3 years quest for the moistest banana bread recipe known to man. I found this one and fell in love! Enjoy!<br /><br /><br />Yeild: One 9x5 inch loaf<br />Prep Time: 15 min<br />Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes<br />Total Time: 1 hour 20 min<br />Servings: 12<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Ingredients:</span></span><br /><br />· 2 cups all-purpose flour<br />· 1 teaspoon baking soda<br />· 1/4 teaspoon salt<br />· 1/2 cup butter<br />· 3/4 cup brown sugar<br />· 2 eggs, beaten<br />· 2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas (approx 6 large bananas)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Directions:</span></span> *see extra tips below*<br /><br />1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.<br />2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.<br />3. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.<br /><br /><br />Extra Tips:<br /><br />For my oven, I had to reduce the temperature to about 300 degrees because my loaves were burning before cooking through. You may have to do a few test loaves to find what works for your oven.</div>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-26640196481238105822008-07-31T13:45:00.002-06:002008-07-31T13:48:32.754-06:00Ideas, Anyone?We are taking a little break during these summer months when everyone is so busy vacationing, and when we get back together in a few weeks we would like to plan out our crafts through Christmas, if possible. If you follow our blog at all and have any suggestions or ideas for projects, let us know! We can't guarantee that we will do them all, but we would love some help deciding. See you soon!The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-73278157841981320422008-07-07T13:58:00.005-06:002008-07-31T21:21:32.265-06:00Making a Princess<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nuptCIj3F7LNSkga5mY39aQn6fr97e667wGczWImqNM-eWoie9x70WbCboXFugXR8WWsx58x8VXeIe3lkl7sS40o6-wrwC9sigr-4BTbxLd-qXREv2Fn4nGCGBSh92DMGs5vn8gHxWtT/s1600-h/P1010769.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1nuptCIj3F7LNSkga5mY39aQn6fr97e667wGczWImqNM-eWoie9x70WbCboXFugXR8WWsx58x8VXeIe3lkl7sS40o6-wrwC9sigr-4BTbxLd-qXREv2Fn4nGCGBSh92DMGs5vn8gHxWtT/s320/P1010769.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229375756550874722" border="0" /></a>This is a VERY long post, as we made tutus and all the accessories necessary for a princess. We'll start with the tutus, then move on to crowns and wands!<p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Toddler Tutus</span></p><p>The amount of <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tulle</span> needed will depend on the size of your baby/toddler and how long and/or full you want the tutu to be. You can also buy your tulle in just one color, or as many colors as you would like. To see some examples, click <a href="http://http//www.creations4qts.com/home1.html">HERE.</a></p><ul><li>2 year old: 6 yards for a full, floor-length tutu, 3 yards for a full knee-length tutu</li><li>1 year old: 3 yards for a full or knee-length tutu, 1 1/2 yards for a very short, traditional tutu.</li><li>Elastic for waist (measure her waist for exact measurement)</li></ul><p>Optional Tutu accessories</p><ul><li>Ribbon for tying into Tutu (you can get organdy ribbon in the bridal isle of craft stores for 99 cents a spool)</li><li>Flowers from the dollar store (we will be making accessory flower clips for the tutus, but these can also be used to be stitched straight onto the tutu</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Making the Tutus:</span><ul><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuRRZDP3qmqmm-vAlW-caCFN2Ck0EBt0LTFzc7yI8G5brwXZeqEpmqNR8hUrOz72wYKEu23ujZy9REerKMt9mOZLKm8ljE0C-3Xdfo_35_c6b3hQNlNjAYK9zJ-8RgaHjivxQ3dhHXveT/s1600-h/P1010761.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyuRRZDP3qmqmm-vAlW-caCFN2Ck0EBt0LTFzc7yI8G5brwXZeqEpmqNR8hUrOz72wYKEu23ujZy9REerKMt9mOZLKm8ljE0C-3Xdfo_35_c6b3hQNlNjAYK9zJ-8RgaHjivxQ3dhHXveT/s200/P1010761.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229335344535443298" border="0" /></a></li><li>Cut your tulle into 4" wide strips, length depending on how long you want your tutu to be **Remember, we will be knotting the tulle in half over the waist elastic, so cut your tulle twice as long as you want your tutu to be**<br /></li><li>Cut your waist elastic to the desired length</li><li>Tie elastic to two chairs, then separate the chairs so the elastic is stretched tight.</li><li>Fold one strip of tulle in half. Hold doubled strip under elastic, then pull free ends over the elastic and down through the loop formed by the folded end. (sorry, that's hard to explain, but the pictures will give you a better idea...).</li><li>continue with all tulle strips until finished</li><li>To close, you can knot or sew your elastic ends together. I wanted mine to be adjustable, so I tied a bell to one end of elastic and made a loop out of the other, that way I can tighten or loosen it depending on how the loop is tied.</li><li>Embellish with bells, flowers, ribbons, beads, etc.</li></ul>Extra tips:<br /><ul><li>If you want a fluffier tutu that doesn't tangle as easily (tulle is not very stiff and the strips can tangle) tie 3 or 4 strips together in each knot. This will keep the fluffiness but keep them straightened out better.<br /></li><li>Tulle vs. Netting: If you can afford it, netting might be better than tulle just because the tulle is so lightweight, it takes more to make it puffy and it can tangle, but Tulle is not as itchy as netting.</li><li>I have also seen tutus made of pure ribbon (wired ribbon). Again, if you can afford it, those are beautiful as well.</li></ul> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGPJrBI_Ib0JAV_Cu4jr0A-0IrtmXBQ52FBaahpkxOp_ZryDRqvePNm2IyNkknckNZT5kp9lcqsSgVlMYhi4amMHT2PNvU3oKd1fwA1csP96CmR4wOcTjl1IYYlAd6Xrm1x1MP8IBPvw8/s1600-h/P1010782.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKGPJrBI_Ib0JAV_Cu4jr0A-0IrtmXBQ52FBaahpkxOp_ZryDRqvePNm2IyNkknckNZT5kp9lcqsSgVlMYhi4amMHT2PNvU3oKd1fwA1csP96CmR4wOcTjl1IYYlAd6Xrm1x1MP8IBPvw8/s200/P1010782.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229369471894830322" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2bBdPd_tF118BNNc_hzMk4ui-nOlRZQmr7o2CCz2LAugHrUBmbbmntp-OTvyLiK1pkXi5Diu-Yebvg2hDCwIoYGntASa90nfJm8KsKpJDdC-TwZv1tgKEeZtgG8KrRs-PFk3ds8IlpQFF/s1600-h/P1010786.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2bBdPd_tF118BNNc_hzMk4ui-nOlRZQmr7o2CCz2LAugHrUBmbbmntp-OTvyLiK1pkXi5Diu-Yebvg2hDCwIoYGntASa90nfJm8KsKpJDdC-TwZv1tgKEeZtgG8KrRs-PFk3ds8IlpQFF/s200/P1010786.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229369487201756754" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wands & Crowns</span></span><br /><br />Here are the things you may need, depending on which style you choose:<br /><ul><li>headband</li><li>silk flowers</li><li>dowel (12 inches)<br /></li><li>tulle (netting)</li><li>satin ribbon to wrap dowel</li><li>organdy ribbon for streamers</li><li>curling ribbon for streamers</li><li>rhinestones</li><li>wire</li><li>beads</li><li>bells<br /></li><li>paint (if you want to paint dowel instead of wrapping)</li><li>glue gun</li><li>terrifically tacky tape</li><li>glitter spray</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Making the Wands:</span><br /><ul><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSr1Xw87wn1idv2oRi2ergkMSoc52FOCWqfoKziXe0GbhAbSUmgdx_zyGAgjkxum_CyGSY-SNsGuSVzZqlRNqnl0x7lxDg-VE2fMnU3xFBJ5U5hdW0FwPPXfn8vIakONBwtnnQDFRlKQM/s1600-h/P1010788.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSr1Xw87wn1idv2oRi2ergkMSoc52FOCWqfoKziXe0GbhAbSUmgdx_zyGAgjkxum_CyGSY-SNsGuSVzZqlRNqnl0x7lxDg-VE2fMnU3xFBJ5U5hdW0FwPPXfn8vIakONBwtnnQDFRlKQM/s200/P1010788.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229369494579527650" border="0" /></a></li><li>Run two strips of Tacky Tape the length of your dowel (one on either side). This will keep the ribbon from slipping.</li><li>Hot glue the ribbon to the side of one of the dowel ends.</li><li>Pull the ribbon over the end and begin wrapping dowel with ribbon, continuing to end.<br /></li><li>Hot glue ribbon over end of dowel.</li><li>Wand Embellishments: We put large beads on pipe cleaners, shaped them, and glued them to our dowels <span style="font-weight: bold;">BEFORE</span> gluing on ribbon (so ribbon will cover up pipe cleaner ends). We then tied ribbon and pieces of tulle, pearls, etc to our creation.</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Making the Crowns:</span><br /><ul><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqO56SJu0g69I6ozU9tGFEr0_MYG93St44ZOVS-I76wUxIdfcYwO95mbJN9ASAX1cXd_kD-ZfKBHUaSHLo5v48n_RihKqt_tZgjTyo1xtsIJwCmOtqxYj3e4gxUzG6Xb3-h62jsGKWdD4/s1600-h/P1010767.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtqO56SJu0g69I6ozU9tGFEr0_MYG93St44ZOVS-I76wUxIdfcYwO95mbJN9ASAX1cXd_kD-ZfKBHUaSHLo5v48n_RihKqt_tZgjTyo1xtsIJwCmOtqxYj3e4gxUzG6Xb3-h62jsGKWdD4/s200/P1010767.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229366555176339458" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEVvZ57WEH3rRv6immWtrfDYSjhAiyMaLXCmK_z5epcXs8qonI6xfWiCQvq7hCpJdgNBGrn6eGhw4v88-f55gWtP-dRWzb6cJGfl_FSqCFhTwB-ejvZUy2LU_0aFJba1THyKXTb2_WtgM/s1600-h/P1010768.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSEVvZ57WEH3rRv6immWtrfDYSjhAiyMaLXCmK_z5epcXs8qonI6xfWiCQvq7hCpJdgNBGrn6eGhw4v88-f55gWtP-dRWzb6cJGfl_FSqCFhTwB-ejvZUy2LU_0aFJba1THyKXTb2_WtgM/s200/P1010768.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229366567133627650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9U4siBbAtJM93nKYSSBo9_nTgmKpcSnzhtLQEiUIs6Jz7wEmvbVzOqTE4kW0k-cpsnexr3TggYUvPiHVEAe1Y26jLL-fr6PhT19_YTizj0iXOCiz7e8VgpCP6OPTVz5ruA8NuXvHWJNy7/s1600-h/P1010772.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9U4siBbAtJM93nKYSSBo9_nTgmKpcSnzhtLQEiUIs6Jz7wEmvbVzOqTE4kW0k-cpsnexr3TggYUvPiHVEAe1Y26jLL-fr6PhT19_YTizj0iXOCiz7e8VgpCP6OPTVz5ruA8NuXvHWJNy7/s200/P1010772.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229369466825823826" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoD2qqf5RAnx4xdJimkbYQZWrPK8GeMOkNlTzjL53_CUIorEpyTwdsIWIdbUdKO7VA8nWI9wsopHtGXi4BDBBFqLUIkk2RLlBQUU7jucsdyImWEtBe3S7ciCLhy6XtX3BEHI1I0gvpmGLP/s1600-h/P1010784.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoD2qqf5RAnx4xdJimkbYQZWrPK8GeMOkNlTzjL53_CUIorEpyTwdsIWIdbUdKO7VA8nWI9wsopHtGXi4BDBBFqLUIkk2RLlBQUU7jucsdyImWEtBe3S7ciCLhy6XtX3BEHI1I0gvpmGLP/s200/P1010784.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229369480089343570" border="0" /></a>We bought soft, fabric covered headbands at Walmart (so they would be less irritating to our girls heads) (I believe the were $1.99 for 5), and because the colors matched our tulle color choices, we did not cover them with ribbon. If you want to cover yours with ribbon, we suggest putting tacky tape on your headband, and then using hot glue to wrap it the same as the wand.</li><li>For beaded shapes on your crown, string beads onto a pipe cleaner, create the desired shape, and then hot glue the pipe cleaner to the headband.<br /></li><li>Tie strips of tulle to your headband in the same way you did for the tutu (if you did beads with pipe cleaners, this will cover up your pipe cleaners!). Add a dab of hot glue to the knot to keep it in place.</li><li>Embellishments: You can glue on flowers, strands of pearls, or other embellishments as you wish.<br /></li></ul>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-70085643046128957382008-06-05T22:17:00.002-06:002008-06-07T14:39:19.178-06:00Easy Single Stitch Beanies(For whatever size head you're looking to make)<br /><br /><em>This pattern is not a crochet how-to post, just a pattern for those who already know the basics of crochet. Really all you need to know for this is how to do a single stitch, and how to work in rounds. <strong>The 9 rounds given here should be big enough for the average toddler's head.</strong></em><br /><br />Time for a math refresher! This pattern is all about multiplication by 6's. Until reaching the point of the beanie size desired, you'll be counting/multiplying by 2's- 9's (give or take beanie size) and keeping multiplying until reaching #6. Then you are done with that round.<br /><br />Round 1; 6 single stitches in 1st loop (6)<br /><br />Round 2; 2 stitches in each single stitch (12)<br /><br />Round 3; 2 stitches in 1st, 1 stitch in next; repeat (18)<br /> <em>(Stitch pattern= 2,1,2,1,2,1,2,1 etc..)</em><br /><br />Round 4; 2 stitches in 1st, single stitch in next 2, repeat (24)<br /> <em> (SP= 2,1,1,2,1,1,2,1,1...)</em><br /><br />Round 5; 2 stitches in 1st, single stitch in next 3, repeat (30)<br /> <em>(SP= 2,1,1,1,2,1,1,1,2.....)</em><br /><br />Round 6; 2 stitches in 1st, single stitch in next 4, repeat (36)<br /><br />Round 7; 2 stitches in 1st, single stitch in next 5, repeat (42)<br /><br />Round 8; 2 stitches in 1st, single stitch in next 6, repeat (48)<br /><br />Round 9; 2 stitches in 1st, single stitch in next 7, repeat (54)<br /><br /><ul><li>When your beanie has a round "placemat" look and it's about the size of the crown of the head you are making it for. (It's the size of the crown when it looks like the small head covering Jewish men wear) Finish the Round you are on and then stop adding stitches and do only single stitches until the beanie is the length desired. </li><li>When finished, tie off the yarn and cut it a generous distance from the knot. Then use a yarn needle to thread the remainder up through the weave of the beanie.</li><li>The tightness of your yarn will play a huge roll in how many Rounds will be needed in your beanie. Example- tight stitches will equal more rounds.</li><li>The goal is to gradually "grow" the beanie so there won't be bumps or lumps.</li><li>For beanies to fit a larger sized head, continue adding a single stitch between the double stitches as you've done before. (example: Round 10; 2 stitches in 1st, single stitch in next 8, repeat (60) )</li></ul>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-37864026309278941442008-05-07T16:43:00.002-06:002008-05-08T11:59:44.263-06:00More Girlie Hair ClipsSince our girls seem to have a knack for losing their clips, we decided to extend our adventures in hair clips and try some new ideas, both for the clips themselves and their uses. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOzaqGhd91f36ZHfxBbNJKiUmd4_4k1CTcB_SyCf-TE86NHKkX26yp9vd5wRAm1eqx20_fJbBnRflIPzdSZmp9Tpo98vVzC2AQvsekIRjKIKgfwfJnLB1iRwoltuVAAKvVzslvhlcA8Qf/s1600-h/P1000727.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198056953966816738" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIOzaqGhd91f36ZHfxBbNJKiUmd4_4k1CTcB_SyCf-TE86NHKkX26yp9vd5wRAm1eqx20_fJbBnRflIPzdSZmp9Tpo98vVzC2AQvsekIRjKIKgfwfJnLB1iRwoltuVAAKvVzslvhlcA8Qf/s200/P1000727.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><strong>Bow Clips:</strong><br /><br />For these you will need some floral wire (or any very fine wire) and everything listed on the original girlie hairclips post. <br /><ul><li>Cover your clip with ribbon <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk8goydMGSaCUNBCOugdSoRS6P2m2wXLMitgRreQIls5Uzso8M2i6j3TWq3K2R_GFMFoov139zlIW7-iKYx23b8D18-TP4SLb3HU15TDzrMS_dl1svB-tGmykrnR9LAn2R5fY4ZJX1rjL/s1600-h/P1000728.JPG"></a><br /></li><li>For a traditional bow, fold your ribbon into a long rectangle, and pinch in the middle, forming little dimples on each side of your fingers.</li><li>For a layered bow (like the red one pictured at right), fold your ribbon into a rectangle, pinch in the middle, and <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk8goydMGSaCUNBCOugdSoRS6P2m2wXLMitgRreQIls5Uzso8M2i6j3TWq3K2R_GFMFoov139zlIW7-iKYx23b8D18-TP4SLb3HU15TDzrMS_dl1svB-tGmykrnR9LAn2R5fY4ZJX1rjL/s1600-h/P1000728.JPG"></a><br />continue folding back and forth across the center until you have the desired number of layers. (for patterned ribbon you will have to twist the ribbon at the center each time you fold to keep the pattern face-up)</li><li>Wrap pinched center with wire 2 or 3 times to hold shape</li><li>Cover wire with a short strip of ribbon hotglued at the back of the bow</li><li>Glue bow to clip</li></ul><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk8goydMGSaCUNBCOugdSoRS6P2m2wXLMitgRreQIls5Uzso8M2i6j3TWq3K2R_GFMFoov139zlIW7-iKYx23b8D18-TP4SLb3HU15TDzrMS_dl1svB-tGmykrnR9LAn2R5fY4ZJX1rjL/s1600-h/P1000728.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198056966851718642" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRk8goydMGSaCUNBCOugdSoRS6P2m2wXLMitgRreQIls5Uzso8M2i6j3TWq3K2R_GFMFoov139zlIW7-iKYx23b8D18-TP4SLb3HU15TDzrMS_dl1svB-tGmykrnR9LAn2R5fY4ZJX1rjL/s200/P1000728.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><strong>Other Tips and Ideas:</strong></div><div> </div><div>I made the large flower clip pictured at right entirely out of embellishments bought from the dollar store. Because it is spring, they had TONS of beautiful flowers for $1 a stem and about 8 flowers per stem. The jewel center was part of a cell-phone decorating kit I found (15 jewels per kit, also $1) and hot glued to my center. Beauty CAN be cheap!</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLs8ntBmGpcXM3zij817Oaw0EqPPWPk8TlQ_zwAX3WmySCjQJ5E6TFwhhcoU1E2Ma1ElLcyLSYj-gFjy2gnoZoiXmBb8BrLovTC04U9eT5z9KcBGncrvRRwN9bFSp9eW20YRnyBaYOYB8/s1600-h/P1000726.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198056945376882130" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVLs8ntBmGpcXM3zij817Oaw0EqPPWPk8TlQ_zwAX3WmySCjQJ5E6TFwhhcoU1E2Ma1ElLcyLSYj-gFjy2gnoZoiXmBb8BrLovTC04U9eT5z9KcBGncrvRRwN9bFSp9eW20YRnyBaYOYB8/s200/P1000726.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div>On cold days, embellish a beanie with a big flower clip like the one pictured here. It can turn even the most boring beanie into a fashion statement! (These beanies are also very easy to make if you use the <a href="http://http//yarngear.com/looms/">Knifty Knitter</a>- you can easily make one for a little girl in about an hour)</div><div> </div><div>For play-time, clip them into the waist of a dress-up tu-tu (tutorial on making the tu-tus coming soon...) as interchangeable accessories!</div><div> </div><div>The possibilities are endless..... :)</div>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-20501598768395353032008-05-05T13:51:00.011-06:002008-09-04T23:23:26.578-06:00Look, No hands!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtenWXDSipKdE55klz9dlBG3sxkfdtrLRTwvkS72ethZn0GJ8936dGonDGJXVUGMKTO2WUKeIqY6WdcyGLQwBY0KlfQj70U_UV22MN1v0JRaen0fSFDeydSA6YFY9if4MjW7jYw0A-UIp/s1600-h/P1020169.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJtenWXDSipKdE55klz9dlBG3sxkfdtrLRTwvkS72ethZn0GJ8936dGonDGJXVUGMKTO2WUKeIqY6WdcyGLQwBY0KlfQj70U_UV22MN1v0JRaen0fSFDeydSA6YFY9if4MjW7jYw0A-UIp/s200/P1020169.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242396766696431874" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7pfGUf-d2eQzX1QY5dJKhz23S_WZ4S4Do5uJ88os_WrdjEVg9EAkmY8XzDdCKsneG8dOZEi2pTZIU3FeDGoTrRiR9SclUt4TjyrnAOR3eW7ckDn4vqECqNONAYpMqK8Rq67RM65GO3GT/s1600-h/P1020178.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH7pfGUf-d2eQzX1QY5dJKhz23S_WZ4S4Do5uJ88os_WrdjEVg9EAkmY8XzDdCKsneG8dOZEi2pTZIU3FeDGoTrRiR9SclUt4TjyrnAOR3eW7ckDn4vqECqNONAYpMqK8Rq67RM65GO3GT/s200/P1020178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242396773023574754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhro7dIwetSvlaGZcW6hiJzAehbae4X9nk5XkovMjr5DA2EbqAf9Jjb9f8D_VXgI7mYJxpLyj2NoLKPsKfXoXuo980HolaS00DFLtmfeY2G2B35bOFPik3tjI9QoXr-pY8m9hQ05Tj7IQ1K/s1600-h/P1020186.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhro7dIwetSvlaGZcW6hiJzAehbae4X9nk5XkovMjr5DA2EbqAf9Jjb9f8D_VXgI7mYJxpLyj2NoLKPsKfXoXuo980HolaS00DFLtmfeY2G2B35bOFPik3tjI9QoXr-pY8m9hQ05Tj7IQ1K/s200/P1020186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242396777868962882" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkudViM18wHCkadrC9ZY3JFH7tUG9hioY-2NYOO6u3R6_k4Z_GRE-pFfrp5OZ2ND0jFi2LGRSi3-1XWgSdLp5JrbeVcBaB64APGtOz0kx-NBlJ3Gy-1WPCafNYykF1wsdh8C4ZVIsSV7n/s1600-h/P1020187.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlkudViM18wHCkadrC9ZY3JFH7tUG9hioY-2NYOO6u3R6_k4Z_GRE-pFfrp5OZ2ND0jFi2LGRSi3-1XWgSdLp5JrbeVcBaB64APGtOz0kx-NBlJ3Gy-1WPCafNYykF1wsdh8C4ZVIsSV7n/s200/P1020187.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242396783680448386" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Oh-so-fancy Baby Slings</span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRVM7E6dPfS2rBQkzrooriYd2HKEaQN8wghWoW0_YvbFajmEaU9ABKdbXFajzOIxMGKRqG7p8L45fgn2rlAJPvsaoCzQoLWQFHagTJX2QItGyxJh5Kow7n4OmzXUaCtFN7Sj1WsgQ4b76/s1600-h/P1000889.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209189139403861810" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRVM7E6dPfS2rBQkzrooriYd2HKEaQN8wghWoW0_YvbFajmEaU9ABKdbXFajzOIxMGKRqG7p8L45fgn2rlAJPvsaoCzQoLWQFHagTJX2QItGyxJh5Kow7n4OmzXUaCtFN7Sj1WsgQ4b76/s320/P1000889.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />What you will need:<br /><ul><li><strong>Fabric:</strong> You will need a total of 3-4 yards of fabric- Either 3-4 yards of one fabric, or 1.5-2 yards each of two coordinating fabrics.<br /><strong>Sizing:</strong> Kelli is an XXS and her sling is 21" x 52". This will take about 1.5 yards of each fabric. You can adjust the amount of fabric you will need depending on your bust, shoulder width, hips, and height.<br />Choose a heavier-weight woven fabric (one that doesn't stretch)</li><ul><br /><li>Note: 3-4 yards of fabric will be enough to sew 2 complete slings -but you need to buy that much to get the length for two different prints.<br /></li></ul><li>Pattern</li><li>Sewing Machine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBj4q-HzBOA-_b6CSjC4QJ0XJ2l5Gzr04MFVYdpfJ6yfRhMV3tUFPFwkXrdMyqJ5syzWP8S47bYmzqN6gc2uvfUFCkGVfhatCDPWzThQqtUed45mgtcTpIEeSrifNaJgBpK3-4x0vktzCk/s1600-h/P1000698.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198072209690652194" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBj4q-HzBOA-_b6CSjC4QJ0XJ2l5Gzr04MFVYdpfJ6yfRhMV3tUFPFwkXrdMyqJ5syzWP8S47bYmzqN6gc2uvfUFCkGVfhatCDPWzThQqtUed45mgtcTpIEeSrifNaJgBpK3-4x0vktzCk/s200/P1000698.JPG" border="0" /></a></li><li>Thread</li><li>Cotton Piping: about 12 inches of 3/4 inch thick (this is about the thickness of a Crayola marker). </li></ul>Pre-wash and dry fabric.<br /><br />Making the Sling:<br /><ul><li>Fold fabric in half and place short end of pattern along fold. Pin pattern in place and cut fabric. (repeat for 2nd fabric if you have it)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3Wlz-6_pVfT1Snrwf-niBNccKrCCeXr55eXKWNpboh8ur1b0itCm1dY63glRJOyWkbwH6CpysRGPwgkha32jYxrQa1gCRJgXr9n_GTJ5eFjqm7BP13H0qPcRR1hlA-ilMfdzfZIYVKzt/s1600-h/P1000700.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198072213985619506" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis3Wlz-6_pVfT1Snrwf-niBNccKrCCeXr55eXKWNpboh8ur1b0itCm1dY63glRJOyWkbwH6CpysRGPwgkha32jYxrQa1gCRJgXr9n_GTJ5eFjqm7BP13H0qPcRR1hlA-ilMfdzfZIYVKzt/s200/P1000700.JPG" border="0" /></a></li><li>Place cut fabric right sides together and stitch around all sides, leaving a small hole open for turning.</li><li>Turn and press.</li><li><em>Optional Step: When carrying a toddler in the sling, the fabric can hurt the back of their knees where they sit. We added piping to one side of the sling as padding for their knees. To add padding, insert piping into open hole used for turning. Center piping along one of the long sides of the fabric and pin in place. Stitch a casing around piping to hold it in place.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4z2AFWpNB-t93aeG-n6syRy-fPc4KM5YUqb4lWe45PfNOZGrXZKpzKyhKJwPXoyedpB6seBdz8RNlwP5rSAI4p6Y2khYellu08DZLg5TpSXWr6hjR2G-BBqt73T0N0xTN4fu0GXZygcAr/s1600-h/P1000707.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198081916316741202" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4z2AFWpNB-t93aeG-n6syRy-fPc4KM5YUqb4lWe45PfNOZGrXZKpzKyhKJwPXoyedpB6seBdz8RNlwP5rSAI4p6Y2khYellu08DZLg5TpSXWr6hjR2G-BBqt73T0N0xTN4fu0GXZygcAr/s200/P1000707.JPG" border="0" /></a></em></li><li>Close hole (tuck in edges of fabric and stitch through them as close to the edge as possible.)</li><li>Top stitch 1/4" from edge around all sides.</li><li>Fold fabric in half and line up curved edges. Pin along curved edge.</li><li>Stitch along curved edge, following top-stitch line already sewn.</li><li>Open up sling behind curved edge. Fold curved edge to the side so it lays flat with the rest of the fabric. Pin and stitch as <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw84zEYCw8U9CrbhqwT_CLXrMgDOamsxltRkb4OzBM0HzrgNp0yY1WQ-TWEHYYCnJihRfWAbp3rUWbb4YCV0xqJWJxEvcWMIldjE7mnzUn11SiPPwbrDwZSls70gztlok-6b6KB0UbKQyX/s1600-h/P1000709.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198081920611708514" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw84zEYCw8U9CrbhqwT_CLXrMgDOamsxltRkb4OzBM0HzrgNp0yY1WQ-TWEHYYCnJihRfWAbp3rUWbb4YCV0xqJWJxEvcWMIldjE7mnzUn11SiPPwbrDwZSls70gztlok-6b6KB0UbKQyX/s200/P1000709.JPG" border="0" /></a>close to the edge as possible. (this way your seam will lie flat with your fabric when you wear the sling, and adds strength to your seam.)</li><li>Load up your baby and go!</li></ul><p>Extra Tips</p><ul><li>Before you insert your piping, make sure and tape the ends to prevent fraying. Also, if you have to cut it, tape above <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf43SCsGeWMg74LveOkfIyjxfkFzBEd6RFMW-pcXd9xXOvyC0E9VIJYi2ByiDRVw_AKSpFd_nbNMlxY3-z4hdnBC6xI8dsbJFxTuSr2Fjayw4A1s8unCFhuWQDXWgQ1zLsb4s9FnrXKi0L/s1600-h/P1000712.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198081929201643122" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf43SCsGeWMg74LveOkfIyjxfkFzBEd6RFMW-pcXd9xXOvyC0E9VIJYi2ByiDRVw_AKSpFd_nbNMlxY3-z4hdnBC6xI8dsbJFxTuSr2Fjayw4A1s8unCFhuWQDXWgQ1zLsb4s9FnrXKi0L/s200/P1000712.JPG" border="0" /></a>where you will cut, and then cut. (It's easier!)</li><li>Our sling pattern is about a size small. If you need to make a sling for a taller/bustier mom, just make it longer (not wider). The width fits the baby, length fits you. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78q0YKk4g9-0R3WXmk1ugHxs9ERTo2-6m10JzmSUW3HVkGkcDd5cFHI3znrlP3vp68DZTEavTRZw32Th4kwbguRvzjVqOj4enHOU88izthtB2Ue32AAao4MDIaWdee_ALVzEot4zhPLMv/s1600-h/P1000697.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198072196805750290" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78q0YKk4g9-0R3WXmk1ugHxs9ERTo2-6m10JzmSUW3HVkGkcDd5cFHI3znrlP3vp68DZTEavTRZw32Th4kwbguRvzjVqOj4enHOU88izthtB2Ue32AAao4MDIaWdee_ALVzEot4zhPLMv/s200/P1000697.JPG" border="0" /></a></li></ul>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-51262198594459066972008-04-11T19:59:00.005-06:002008-09-30T17:07:15.370-06:00Pee Pee Tee Pees<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnRR9j6qaVn63sLZviX8TkoPOB36DopGAfONnfcE3oXaeDqLhxuMpM2aI4tJFVqz1z-G-bQ4nhVz91BTEfzs-OpgUTIOcQBBuu_2x1atOttZYLo0FepAx6e8N-Ql7GtWT1LuhdRQ2rry2/s1600-h/Melissa+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190286382807664642" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnRR9j6qaVn63sLZviX8TkoPOB36DopGAfONnfcE3oXaeDqLhxuMpM2aI4tJFVqz1z-G-bQ4nhVz91BTEfzs-OpgUTIOcQBBuu_2x1atOttZYLo0FepAx6e8N-Ql7GtWT1LuhdRQ2rry2/s320/Melissa+009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>I saw these at the Baby Expo the other day and just had to make some of my own just because they were so funny! Apparently the Tee-Pees serve as a little shield to keep you from getting sprayed when you change your baby boy's diaper. :)</div><br /><div></div><div>You Will Need:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxHWfXqbehMYWgxHeEVwE8PgU7VE0V-Dpy-u4i0iRYQQAR5TXhZGetExAtjP9nDjKH6y2vq2fQSM6nHFZ83tbkFK6W2kBtJD8x_zWf1a6ExOwsYrdE0Cfa7zoZl8xB5H49SBva0aShkdh/s1600-h/P1000874.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209985677548482194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxHWfXqbehMYWgxHeEVwE8PgU7VE0V-Dpy-u4i0iRYQQAR5TXhZGetExAtjP9nDjKH6y2vq2fQSM6nHFZ83tbkFK6W2kBtJD8x_zWf1a6ExOwsYrdE0Cfa7zoZl8xB5H49SBva0aShkdh/s320/P1000874.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><ul><br /><li>Fabric strips (I have seen flannel and terrycloth used) at least 7" wide and length depending on how many you plan on making.</li><li>Thread</li><li>Sewing Machine</li><li>Paper and scissors for making pattern</li><li>Cup or small bowl for making pattern (circle should probably be at least 4" across)</li></ul><p>Making the Tee Pees</p><ul><li><strong>On my pattern, I have the diameter as 4 1/2" across, but another blogger found that a 6" diameter worked better, so you might want to find a cup or bowl about that diameter.</strong></li><li>Use the cup or small bowl to draw a circle on your paper and cut it out.</li><li>Fold circle in half and then in half again to make an "x" marking the center of your circle</li><li>Draw a line from the center down the middle of one of the quarters of your circle.</li><li>Now cut out half the circle plus the little half-quarter piece, and this is your pattern.</li><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrvqX15bIihSymkGIMAa0h1xEmat_ZFgQziKu79QPvhO_LBfwz5v7RssQgNbG8kIcPse0rhJB6FLllxRcx_GhGKFrfabhgPj6MsdQ_8g3WuWZtdtlrHRJikt-sYlwpfqTyGWg7RpSHFCF/s1600-h/Melissa+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190286352742893522" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxrvqX15bIihSymkGIMAa0h1xEmat_ZFgQziKu79QPvhO_LBfwz5v7RssQgNbG8kIcPse0rhJB6FLllxRcx_GhGKFrfabhgPj6MsdQ_8g3WuWZtdtlrHRJikt-sYlwpfqTyGWg7RpSHFCF/s320/Melissa+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><li>Use your pattern to cut out two semi-circles.</li><li>Sew the two pieces right-sides together leaving one straight edge open for turning.</li><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Xz4w68ax5TW3QUrLjeSisXw7sjMu_FW08ZRHpesr3UdDD98RJHbg2WJz5ph9KaSKSp7ct2wfKWB4SChqnQFGRIm0NhNV0swH238NLzAa9g0UCv7tUHv3_AkQo-EbbnTLQc3Eu-tMkqic/s1600-h/Melissa+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190286369922762722" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Xz4w68ax5TW3QUrLjeSisXw7sjMu_FW08ZRHpesr3UdDD98RJHbg2WJz5ph9KaSKSp7ct2wfKWB4SChqnQFGRIm0NhNV0swH238NLzAa9g0UCv7tUHv3_AkQo-EbbnTLQc3Eu-tMkqic/s320/Melissa+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><li>Turn right-side out, tuck in the open seam (so raw edges are inside) and press. </li><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDvptla0Suo1Hw6AyGKs5yIH6_1htOcYraDncmRxhWhObhwy5JerVR8QaaNXQPA2JsBjR2AasdTQLn2XuWzUQmeZPd3miO6EXdFuI6klWL6mkNor1Sa0Js5EMXPMgxTjWGNSk6F7y8HWr/s1600-h/Melissa+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190286374217730034" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRDvptla0Suo1Hw6AyGKs5yIH6_1htOcYraDncmRxhWhObhwy5JerVR8QaaNXQPA2JsBjR2AasdTQLn2XuWzUQmeZPd3miO6EXdFuI6klWL6mkNor1Sa0Js5EMXPMgxTjWGNSk6F7y8HWr/s320/Melissa+006.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><li>Sew the two straight edges together, and you're done!</li></ul>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-16317545590486348812008-03-27T20:23:00.003-06:002008-05-07T16:29:47.842-06:00Felt Cookies<div><a href="http://image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.22639388.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.22639388.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>What you will need:<br /></div><ul><li>Cream or Chocolate colored felt squares (5 for $1 at JoAnne's fabric) for the cookie, pink, purple or other pastel colored squares for the frosting.</li><li>Ecru or Chocolate colored embroidery thread </li><li>Polyfill batting</li><li>Puff paints in colors that coordinate with the frosting colors chosen</li><li>Hot glue gun</li><li>Scissors</li><li>Quilting needle</li></ul><div><br /></div><p>Making the Cookies</p><ul><li>Find a cup or small bowl that is the desired size of the cookie you want to make and trace circles onto the Cream or Chocolate felt squares, and cut out.</li><li>Find another cup slightly smaller than the first, and trace circles onto the pastel squares.</li><li>Staying within the lines of circle on the pastel squares, cut out a wiggly-lined circle for the frosting. </li><li>Use the puff-paint to put "sprinkles" on the frosting and let dry.</li><li>With the hot glue gun, glue the outer edges of two cream colored circles together (leaving the middle and a small edge section unglued for stuffing.</li><li>Stuff cookie with batting to desired puffiness, then glue shut.</li><li>Once dry, glue frosting to top of cookie.</li><li>Use a blanket stitch to stitch the outside edge of the cookie all the way around. </li><li>"Serve" and enjoy!</li></ul><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmom9OfvMJOm6n9m_BQp0TRKyYSn-Vspm_paM6TW5WgpqIBkijsr5ZezAvmN7-qmjhKgdbfqJoFDvBkTyMzPirB9MFvt_DVwyDjPxpNmVbt5AqV5BtIENCc53N5X7u_ne14I8gruu6ELpe/s1600-h/blanket+stitch+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197765033629642130" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmom9OfvMJOm6n9m_BQp0TRKyYSn-Vspm_paM6TW5WgpqIBkijsr5ZezAvmN7-qmjhKgdbfqJoFDvBkTyMzPirB9MFvt_DVwyDjPxpNmVbt5AqV5BtIENCc53N5X7u_ne14I8gruu6ELpe/s200/blanket+stitch+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfgrtFM3IiJu6n6VH5GWAwhcqxcxI2qpdf5I9S2oQuRKBb0C9uspIwWx3iSofrJKMQTPcMph5fOBjhMaBMDZBGwNgStmQlPIVanNLi5VH_dsS39NhvKiIPixJhYFrUIeK6unleSTlVjcF/s1600-h/blanket+stitch+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197765037924609442" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCfgrtFM3IiJu6n6VH5GWAwhcqxcxI2qpdf5I9S2oQuRKBb0C9uspIwWx3iSofrJKMQTPcMph5fOBjhMaBMDZBGwNgStmQlPIVanNLi5VH_dsS39NhvKiIPixJhYFrUIeK6unleSTlVjcF/s200/blanket+stitch+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYaqLvO8INw33FHEx1ZGMOmyRX4Kh-TN7MTN1MftlbR3d5mFeififATKLfTCTAaACtU7Dx-aZNu9BeQ1wFvR4EpHAiuGhye-DjoMn4qOjTv1-o_H14jing-EEV0u7geW7oDu50flmCRyN/s1600-h/blanket+stitch+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197765037924609458" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGYaqLvO8INw33FHEx1ZGMOmyRX4Kh-TN7MTN1MftlbR3d5mFeififATKLfTCTAaACtU7Dx-aZNu9BeQ1wFvR4EpHAiuGhye-DjoMn4qOjTv1-o_H14jing-EEV0u7geW7oDu50flmCRyN/s200/blanket+stitch+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYyaTpbkmwWWkeJmIlcPqK-nB_zfAJk3GE0Y6bCeQSQym8MQdsYjeZgVZxolyJjeP1lzwDF2uzmwYImiJxOtqjqD2M9c6XlV-ZPbPHtGnLL6QpnKUMq_MDhGfekbKLPBA5Cb40PFjsyeL/s1600-h/blanket+stitch+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197765042219576770" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiYyaTpbkmwWWkeJmIlcPqK-nB_zfAJk3GE0Y6bCeQSQym8MQdsYjeZgVZxolyJjeP1lzwDF2uzmwYImiJxOtqjqD2M9c6XlV-ZPbPHtGnLL6QpnKUMq_MDhGfekbKLPBA5Cb40PFjsyeL/s200/blanket+stitch+4.jpg" border="0" /></a> Photos courtesy of <a href="http://http://primrosedesign.blogspot.com/2006/11/stitch-school-blanket-stitch.html">Primrose Design</a> embroidary tutorials</p></div>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-55372516233697815542008-03-17T14:36:00.008-06:002008-04-25T13:11:19.739-06:00ABC Quiet Books<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgdopsEExEfbIyHDHUfgYcb0A7lEJoKNLpQZHTGyIMM33RjEp5iBgnFoZ5H8VkKERDLsUBbWNXOw_K2QRw3AF2UodZ_VS-nUQ2PB0jdjWylDiAyphqHYniaRmcK7SrmF_isQAsL4NUsXd6/s1600-h/DSC02592.JPG"><img style="cursor: 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{parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2LvpY6lQUZEzLoDfV35BWt7of4lF7fXBEhSZRzg7U9_H54ctUcTaLI6zFyocqlfQCmPfiPCQVmeSEq-IRLtBL-IuU8-dHeq-zY8tIRlenxRE4LvdgkHExCuJJBKgeOwxuQ9P6Ba07_Tf/s1600-h/DSC02595.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip2LvpY6lQUZEzLoDfV35BWt7of4lF7fXBEhSZRzg7U9_H54ctUcTaLI6zFyocqlfQCmPfiPCQVmeSEq-IRLtBL-IuU8-dHeq-zY8tIRlenxRE4LvdgkHExCuJJBKgeOwxuQ9P6Ba07_Tf/s200/DSC02595.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178853580741852546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh698hsltzEVgs-CHvH4PiBTl2TpwwOKD8D1Mcs6dg_qlk1Xe_mJS7ZvqZWMYqDkiz2utR2KnwCCWvWc1nxA5aJCo6I-AfIVslPGhtN2-d-1BecuFVnMU3gRZM1C4TRdt7lwTWMraabsux5/s1600-h/DSC02596.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh698hsltzEVgs-CHvH4PiBTl2TpwwOKD8D1Mcs6dg_qlk1Xe_mJS7ZvqZWMYqDkiz2utR2KnwCCWvWc1nxA5aJCo6I-AfIVslPGhtN2-d-1BecuFVnMU3gRZM1C4TRdt7lwTWMraabsux5/s200/DSC02596.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178853585036819858" border="0" /></a></div><br />We're always looking for great ways to keep our kids entertained and quiet during church. Hopefully this next project will do that while teaching them at the same time. The idea comes from <a href="http://www.theideadoor.com/Printables/QuietBook.htm">The Idea Door</a>. It is an ABC book with a page of pictures and words for every letter of the alphabet. All of the pictures are gospel based, so it's great for Sundays! They provided a pdf document with the graphics in 8 1/2 x 11 size. I imported them into a word document and made them smaller so they will fit in little photo protectors and make a perfect size book for little hands. The pages are about 4x5. The file can be emailed to anyone who would like to use it.<br /><br />Here's what you need:<br /><ul><li>Printout of pages-get from email. Print in color on white cardstock-there are 8 pages including title page.</li><li>Paper cutter or scissors</li><li>Adhesive (glue stick, rubber cement, photo squares, etc.)</li><li>27 Photo Savers-laminating pouches. Or plan to laminate book before binding. You can get these at Staples or any office supply store. If you have a hard time finding them, I think I could get some for you, but they might be kind of pricey :)<br /></li><li style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQT8OAlC5mJj-ID_efIoukqW65s4bFdyOuqFHWIgAOqR6v9hndWegFBeiSYBJd3edn0Q16ErQnNWpwD5cDTtOic7ax0FsNM1lSIM2nMsESPWK8R0i4Da7Me8_7yp4oS_CKv0CWjjsrCXO/s1600-h/DSC02600.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipQT8OAlC5mJj-ID_efIoukqW65s4bFdyOuqFHWIgAOqR6v9hndWegFBeiSYBJd3edn0Q16ErQnNWpwD5cDTtOic7ax0FsNM1lSIM2nMsESPWK8R0i4Da7Me8_7yp4oS_CKv0CWjjsrCXO/s200/DSC02600.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178853589331787170" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFMoztsnMgw5tjVd73RrKywWc6bmrRvOqxyoIGAPZ9dEGkE9fpc8x_4Xkp0R3t9mI4N0blMccm9cuqNOlQQ1OM7Xb8n3uXEE9BONEMsztzXawkD6yKIK7agGjXwtqHZZiDK0_H2qwRaQs/s1600-h/DSC02601.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFMoztsnMgw5tjVd73RrKywWc6bmrRvOqxyoIGAPZ9dEGkE9fpc8x_4Xkp0R3t9mI4N0blMccm9cuqNOlQQ1OM7Xb8n3uXEE9BONEMsztzXawkD6yKIK7agGjXwtqHZZiDK0_H2qwRaQs/s200/DSC02601.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178858111932349874" border="0" /></a></li><li style="text-align: left;"> Pictures: I just printed these out with my printer onto cardstock, but you can use pictures that you have developed. See instructions below.<br /></li><ul><li>A is for Angel (optional)- this page has its own pictures, but I had one of Lydia dressed up like an angel for our nativity program, so I used that.<br /></li><li>D is for Daddy- I printed 2 pictures of Daddy to cover the ones already on the page.</li><li>E is for eternity- 1 or 2 pictures of you on your wedding day or the family at the temple.</li><li>F is for family- 1 or 2 pictures of the family</li><li>G is for grandparents- pictures of all grandparents</li><li>I is for I am a child of God- 1 or 2 pictures of your kids, I put one in of cousins on this page.</li><li>M is for Mommy- 1 or 2 pictures of Mommy</li><li>P is for prophet- I changed this one because it had two pictures of President Hinckley. I put Joseph Smith and President Monson. I also changed the text. If you want it to be different than the way I did it, print out whatever you want :)</li><li>W is for wisemen- (optional) 1 or 2 pictures of family members dressed like wise men (maybe from Christmas).</li><li>Y is for you- 1 or 2 pictures of your baby/child or both.</li><li>Graphics are provided on all of the pages.<br /></li></ul><li>Plan to bind book at copy store, or<br /></li><li>Hole punch and multi-purpose rings</li></ul>To print the right size pictures in WORD:<ul><ul><li>Import the pictures into document(Insert, Picture, From File OR copy and paste)<br /></li><li>Crop them using the image tools.</li><li>To make them the perfect size, double click on the picture, select the size tab. Type in the size that you want the picture to be. I measured the space I wanted to fill in the book and chose sizes accordingly.</li></ul></ul>Instructions:<br /><ol><li>Take page printouts and cut each page to 5 1/4 x 4 inches.</li><li>Crop pictures with scissors or paper cutter.</li><li>Glue pictures to pages with adhesive</li><li>Take laminating pouches and position page inside.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWLYZ740AMjW11s84VRMOM0kaACOlKI019u4_IPfMPDmkN0UVlfy2Ezn5gmW3xqfp2SYvkjZ7gHwOoM7Wzoje-akLh7qalQqUuW_E9iTdByViEcZlvluOpmscduTWB4V0otFG5j2ILvYb/s1600-h/DSC02603.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsWLYZ740AMjW11s84VRMOM0kaACOlKI019u4_IPfMPDmkN0UVlfy2Ezn5gmW3xqfp2SYvkjZ7gHwOoM7Wzoje-akLh7qalQqUuW_E9iTdByViEcZlvluOpmscduTWB4V0otFG5j2ILvYb/s200/DSC02603.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178868106321247698" border="0" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQsUm8iAxSPVsCKS0IQoY09oAaRYax4Br31oUG9PYmPJ2lPvGgP_7lIWPk1nsi3EcW3jyG9J6AQGrNC7BASydaQIL-sGPM4FWe57KzK76qJMYqEMJMd-U2LgZhTffi0a77H81weA5Q7Ay/s1600-h/DSC02605.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQsUm8iAxSPVsCKS0IQoY09oAaRYax4Br31oUG9PYmPJ2lPvGgP_7lIWPk1nsi3EcW3jyG9J6AQGrNC7BASydaQIL-sGPM4FWe57KzK76qJMYqEMJMd-U2LgZhTffi0a77H81weA5Q7Ay/s200/DSC02605.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178868102026280386" border="0" /></a>***Make sure you line it up so that the crease is on the RIGHT side of the page-this will keep your book together. The binding will be along the side of the laminating pouch that opens. *** Make sure it's right before doing next step. <br /></li><li>Peel off grid liner and firmly seal around page.</li><li>Take to copy store to have spiral bound OR punch holes and use multi-purpose rings. It cost me 3.99 at Kinkos to get my book bound. I would recommend calling elsewhere to see if you can get a better deal.<br /></li><li>You're Done! If you have a highly destructive child (like mine) don't leave her alone with it in the back seat, or your pages will be bent before you even get home from Kinkos.<br /></li></ol>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-6242795285920602872008-03-06T19:40:00.015-07:002008-04-25T13:16:51.509-06:00Bag-A-Lopes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3zAbpomRf-mnzmMEnwa_PabK1Zl1tAMnzr-q_lNzmolFs3qHbHnNoO3aeeUm2m8yOtBal7Jb9WfdcniAfAW5bWXdyrteDTyjU2ogW_1_C7LYUiGFELDwCEvKMS1WM7rB9nQSCK5HmpFZ/s1600-h/DSC02590.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3zAbpomRf-mnzmMEnwa_PabK1Zl1tAMnzr-q_lNzmolFs3qHbHnNoO3aeeUm2m8yOtBal7Jb9WfdcniAfAW5bWXdyrteDTyjU2ogW_1_C7LYUiGFELDwCEvKMS1WM7rB9nQSCK5HmpFZ/s200/DSC02590.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178852008783822130" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvylBhmyf0R2j9ciuSutoo55SpeNInJA71y8sfduYeMm-pGKtMZLFfUuEpz0tlRn6bcuQqjixl0SSSohE-SDTXAr3JhScKTIfjmbZnWGk7yyuUEncsGP9XwaR1pl0GSEFHIaGrz1AU5ZER/s1600-h/DSC02588.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvylBhmyf0R2j9ciuSutoo55SpeNInJA71y8sfduYeMm-pGKtMZLFfUuEpz0tlRn6bcuQqjixl0SSSohE-SDTXAr3JhScKTIfjmbZnWGk7yyuUEncsGP9XwaR1pl0GSEFHIaGrz1AU5ZER/s200/DSC02588.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178852017373756754" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieICgfJzsbvUpyDhqX2tj42gFSkdcgzPbtlq7TxMywpiwOC2Pedx3lfPkOoYaU3jnvflpxhJ8WtEWD_YL7i7zkmoIjoEepSgYHvp02vpEKvX307Z8j-fITpyhhMsHWwfVWNEB5e1iIUaJ2/s1600-h/DSC02591.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieICgfJzsbvUpyDhqX2tj42gFSkdcgzPbtlq7TxMywpiwOC2Pedx3lfPkOoYaU3jnvflpxhJ8WtEWD_YL7i7zkmoIjoEepSgYHvp02vpEKvX307Z8j-fITpyhhMsHWwfVWNEB5e1iIUaJ2/s200/DSC02591.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178852013078789442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Next Project: Bag-A-Lopes<br /></span>It's a gift bag made out of an envelope! These are inspired (aka copied) from my FAVORITE website: <a href="http://splitcoaststampers.com/">splitcoast stampers</a>. Each week they have a new little tutorial that teaches you how to do something fun with stamps. This one is from a while ago. If you don't use stamps, you can modify just about any project on the webpage and just use printed paper or stickers or other embellishments.<br /><br /><br />This is what you need:<br /><div class="step-text"> <ul class="supply-list"><li><b>9x12 <span style="font-style: italic;">White </span>Catalog Envelope (I think the envelopes I found are larger, just get the largest you can find)<br /></b></li><li><b>Paper Trimmer</b> with Scoring Blade</li><br /><li><b>Bone Folder (it's okay if you don't have one, or if you don't even know what this is-I never use one)<br /></b></li><br /><li><b>Extra-Strength Adhesive like Terrifically Tacky Tape (TTT)<br /></b></li><br /><li><b>Ribbon</b></li><br /><li><b>Stamps & Embellishments</b> to decorate</li><br /><li><b>Corner Rounder</b> optional</li><li>Optional:</li><ul><li>Patterned Paper</li><li>Punches</li><li>Colored Card stock</li></ul></ul>Step by Step instructions:<br /> </div><br /><ol class="step-list"><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 1 </h3> <p>Trim 3” from <b>envelope</b> off of the open end.</p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_01.jpg" height="216" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 2 </h3> <p>Remove orange cutting blade from trimmer. With the opening of the envelope at the top, <b>score</b> in 2” from the right, left and bottom edges of the envelope.<br /></p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_02.jpg" height="218" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 3 </h3> <p>You will have a 2” square in each bottom corner, score from inside corner to the outer point.<br /></p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_04.jpg" height="284" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 4 </h3> <p>This is the point at which you decorate the front of your gift bag, staying inside the score lines. </p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_03.jpg" height="220" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 5 <span style="font-style: normal;font-size:100%;" >(Optional)</span> </h3> <p>If desired, use decorative scissor or <b>corner rounder </b>to scallop the top of your gift bag. </p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_06.jpg" height="209" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 6 </h3> <p>Crease the score lines and pop the envelope into a bag, carefully bringing the bottom corner squares into a point on each side.<br /></p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_07.jpg" height="224" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 7 </h3> <p>Use <b>bone folder</b> to give points a crisp fold.</p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_08.jpg" height="221" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 8 </h3> <p>Apply <b>extra-strength adhesive </b>to flaps that will fold in to the bottom of the bag.<br /></p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_09.jpg" height="217" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 9 </h3> <p>Fold flaps in to form bottom of the bag. Bottom will measure 5” x 4”.<br /><br /></p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/index.php/resources/tutorials/bag_a_lope/" /><img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_10.jpg" height="219" width="300" /> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 10 </h3> <p>Punch holes through all layers of top edge for <b>ribbon</b> closure.<br /><br /></p> </div> <div class="step-img"> </div> </li><li> <div class="step-text"> <h3>Step 11 </h3> <p>Embellish the front of bag for gift giving.<br /></p> </div> <div class="step-img"> <img src="http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ee/images/tutorials/BagalopeTutorial_11.jpg" height="375" width="300" /> </div> </li></ol> <div class="content-box"> </div> <h2><br /></h2>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-8892655736941602552008-02-24T17:31:00.011-07:002008-07-31T21:29:16.828-06:00Toddler Aprons Continued...<div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9kqRknjjoyxSSkuWmBSyCmLa4LRVZHD4L71qjHnko_iylXyGi4OiIwfr1oIhssA_WLvJBqIr9A9Pw-7KNJtwjwmGayG0O2WvAPGYRCW_u_dkxEa15zSrWXXQJcMUqfoohI6kvNQNY3qC/s1600-h/P1000339.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175040019150191874" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9kqRknjjoyxSSkuWmBSyCmLa4LRVZHD4L71qjHnko_iylXyGi4OiIwfr1oIhssA_WLvJBqIr9A9Pw-7KNJtwjwmGayG0O2WvAPGYRCW_u_dkxEa15zSrWXXQJcMUqfoohI6kvNQNY3qC/s200/P1000339.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>You Will Need: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfD1rM_hCBMz5Yjwv3I2n-eFz8GXEKvMHfBTHYMaE4WpNpc-LTV4R0CIWZlExku5NwByoDyc0YxxowjcAsXR36Z5CWmg2pGOCuc7dkf2wF7f6ilR_dQtFnB4rSh9_P6UOw2IuAXsJXFVY0/s1600-h/P1000342.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5175028847940254946" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfD1rM_hCBMz5Yjwv3I2n-eFz8GXEKvMHfBTHYMaE4WpNpc-LTV4R0CIWZlExku5NwByoDyc0YxxowjcAsXR36Z5CWmg2pGOCuc7dkf2wF7f6ilR_dQtFnB4rSh9_P6UOw2IuAXsJXFVY0/s200/P1000342.JPG" border="0" /></a></strong><p> </p><ul><li>1 yard of fabric. Get 1/2 yard of each coordinating fabric if you want 2 fabrics on your apron (like the one pictured)<br /></li><li>2 yards of ribbon (I used 2 different colors of ribbon and bought 2 yards of each)<br /></li><li>Thread<br /></li><li>Sewing Machine<br /></li><li>Any embellishments you would like to use: Buttons, silk or felt flowers, etc</li></ul><br /><p><strong>Getting Started:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rd-dLnfGSvgZgi_KC0WUNn6r78ZSzAc9OiS78LzPerNut_XDXcGECoy4IasBV1zf5tbfpYlNiWmeGptPzZUdm625xioOl3HK7pZGsxGHDTP3tQHY8gaWQvNA0Wr_Pvn4q_4txdbBCZCE/s1600-h/P1000341.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174740900244838786" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rd-dLnfGSvgZgi_KC0WUNn6r78ZSzAc9OiS78LzPerNut_XDXcGECoy4IasBV1zf5tbfpYlNiWmeGptPzZUdm625xioOl3HK7pZGsxGHDTP3tQHY8gaWQvNA0Wr_Pvn4q_4txdbBCZCE/s200/P1000341.JPG" border="0" /></a></strong></p><ul><li>Put your fabric wrong sides together, pin on the pattern and cut. Do this twice (for front and back panels)<br /></li><li>If you would like pockets, fold your fabric in half and cut your desired pocket shape out of both layers.<br /></li><li>Ribbon: cut four 6-inch strips, and two 24-inch strips<br /></li></ul><p><strong>Sewing the Pocket:</strong></p><ul><li> Put your pocket fabric wrong sides together and sew around all sides, leaving a small gap open.<br /></li><li>Turn right side out, push out corners, press with iron and close gap.<br /></li><li>Select apron panel piece that you would like to be the front, and pin pocket(s) into desired location.<br /></li><li>Sew pocket(s) to apron on three sides, leaving top open</li></ul><strong>Sewing the Panels:</strong><p> </p><ul><li>Take 2 of the four panel pieces and place them wrong sides together (one of each <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIkZw4WdE5IY0inQ2jLV5GaKcohyphenhyphenIb7_2nmmPD2a2wSjY4S0bQ3n7Js8UarKPaOZlgevXE1XehNgtxJWnOFjfriRIEdZqrHZxCCVXIwUdm4-KMUXlnzvDMCgoUQK5qY8H5QJZGX-7ghyP/s1600-h/P1000337.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176557967966780690" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnIkZw4WdE5IY0inQ2jLV5GaKcohyphenhyphenIb7_2nmmPD2a2wSjY4S0bQ3n7Js8UarKPaOZlgevXE1XehNgtxJWnOFjfriRIEdZqrHZxCCVXIwUdm4-KMUXlnzvDMCgoUQK5qY8H5QJZGX-7ghyP/s200/P1000337.JPG" border="0" /></a>pattern, if using 2)</li><li>On each shoulder, place one 6" strip of ribbon <strong>between</strong> the pieces of fabric so only a little bit of the ribbon shows out the top, and pin in place (it will seem that you are sewing the ribbon inside the panels, but when you turn them inside out, you will have sewn the ribbon into the shoulder, leaving the majority free to use for tying)<br /></li><li>Sew completely around entire panel, leaving a small gap open<br /></li><li>With scissors, snip seam around curves of neckline every inch or so to add some give to the neckline.<br /></li><li>Turn fabric right side out, push out corners, press and close gap.<br /></li><li>Repeat all steps for second panel.</li></ul><br /><strong>Adding the Waist Ribbon:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnf-9WodQMS8d7TTO9kvcJv_RuLJQ_zBmh-5JuBRKHOyDFHrjwg5YHuFuJ32oM-txPur1yVkcWQq45mOEvgzS-n0EIxWsX1IYzfT_fOeoRdhz7U1Sc-NeIo5r-0WJEJRmE_rscorRnpenH/s1600-h/P1000335.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174740840115296578" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnf-9WodQMS8d7TTO9kvcJv_RuLJQ_zBmh-5JuBRKHOyDFHrjwg5YHuFuJ32oM-txPur1yVkcWQq45mOEvgzS-n0EIxWsX1IYzfT_fOeoRdhz7U1Sc-NeIo5r-0WJEJRmE_rscorRnpenH/s200/P1000335.JPG" border="0" /></a></strong><br /><ul><li>Using one piece of 24" ribbon, mark center of ribbon with a pin, then pin across panel at desired chest height.<br /></li><li>Attach ribbon to panel by stitching along length of ribbon<br /></li><li>Attach ribbon to second panel (make sure both panel ribbon placements match!)<br /></li><li>Knot shoulder ribbons, joining the panels, and you're done!</li></ul><strong>Extra Tips:</strong><br /><div></div><ul><li>Stitching an extra line of stitching at the edges of the pocket opening and where the waist ribbon leaves the fabric will prevent future tearing.<br /></li><li>Treating the ends of your ribbon with "fray<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYZNJTVX0E4nJKsVWPvaUkR9wwQJ1HUVCu15zBUDzgGn40ZaOwQxCCv3t1Ou1J9qzCyqqYkvGPgcJKoMSXPb62BqiwBEYy6-1CNynpbzwlinmqQ3cocukc9u0mEygRWcAjR4x17kSAfWP/s1600-h/P1000338.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174740874475034978" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicYZNJTVX0E4nJKsVWPvaUkR9wwQJ1HUVCu15zBUDzgGn40ZaOwQxCCv3t1Ou1J9qzCyqqYkvGPgcJKoMSXPb62BqiwBEYy6-1CNynpbzwlinmqQ3cocukc9u0mEygRWcAjR4x17kSAfWP/s200/P1000338.JPG" border="0" /></a> check" or "fray no more" will prevent unraveling.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9THt6U5_zJyvwgjicGaqz15E1LAqcVpH_FIqjkyyeacQH_jVLXsXbgiouVqritOnABnMnbgkrj3_ZXo2vpJyHeA4-dHTnygBRf1nCHyhJRbz39m36Q2WdTUK7PiFyy9UKOuhFgCW_eXYF/s1600-h/P1000346.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5176557980851682594" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9THt6U5_zJyvwgjicGaqz15E1LAqcVpH_FIqjkyyeacQH_jVLXsXbgiouVqritOnABnMnbgkrj3_ZXo2vpJyHeA4-dHTnygBRf1nCHyhJRbz39m36Q2WdTUK7PiFyy9UKOuhFgCW_eXYF/s200/P1000346.JPG" border="0" /></a></li></ul><br /><p> </p><br /><p><span style="font-size:180%;"><strong>The Pattern:</strong></span></p>Ok everyone, I tried for MONTHS to try and figure out a way to post the pattern so that it would print "actual size." I drew it out on three separate sheets of paper so you could print it and then tape it together and cut it out. Sorry, but it didn't work! I finally had to just photograph the pages to post them. I included measurements on the pattern, so hopefully you can still create your own without too much trouble. Also, the pattern is only one half of the apron. You can use the dimensions to draw out a whole pattern on a big piece of paper, or you can just do the half pattern, fold your fabric, and place the long dotted line of the pattern along the fold of your fabric to cut. If you get stuck or need help, just post a comment and I'll try to answer you ASAP :)<br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJh9jXofZ17xlHEcuAbdf31LPww3-cL6S__Ch2rcEdehD8ZL0Oyjt2CXjBpS8lAjh8761bz8L5a4spviRd72s_eAydEeRc5Tcw6IcFRbwUP2ih7dMUXc_PcOxvUiEuJSPxBX_PIF2V7Mv1/s1600-h/P1000888.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209992176465508322" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJh9jXofZ17xlHEcuAbdf31LPww3-cL6S__Ch2rcEdehD8ZL0Oyjt2CXjBpS8lAjh8761bz8L5a4spviRd72s_eAydEeRc5Tcw6IcFRbwUP2ih7dMUXc_PcOxvUiEuJSPxBX_PIF2V7Mv1/s320/P1000888.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLyKlaaHPC_ECLPr6rRxailyWvzrvkQQq2Z2_wz5gdWBYMmbkFLzyqHvgmxA_DoYkL8d58fEWTguvLreKRlJ5y7B3UdT3gSgIxHgbapdvJgI3TtDKbQVhHFxebszdEFStc3frjm-TQ9ZD/s1600-h/P1000885.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209992200992417858" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLyKlaaHPC_ECLPr6rRxailyWvzrvkQQq2Z2_wz5gdWBYMmbkFLzyqHvgmxA_DoYkL8d58fEWTguvLreKRlJ5y7B3UdT3gSgIxHgbapdvJgI3TtDKbQVhHFxebszdEFStc3frjm-TQ9ZD/s320/P1000885.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzLfpI0pp9jXhjSh5OLIeC6isk_VnL8CMLkDp_p_nAXr0d-CapnGOA1qZHIKGP4zIaF2FxpTB-3n0FngTqtfrMKoL85E8AWj4pL6-3D6qMolsw_Wq92G-Q5cWBuCW3o_G6FYOV0LFSAdy/s1600-h/P1000886.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209992188015480482" style="margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; float: right;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPzLfpI0pp9jXhjSh5OLIeC6isk_VnL8CMLkDp_p_nAXr0d-CapnGOA1qZHIKGP4zIaF2FxpTB-3n0FngTqtfrMKoL85E8AWj4pL6-3D6qMolsw_Wq92G-Q5cWBuCW3o_G6FYOV0LFSAdy/s320/P1000886.JPG" border="0" /></a></p></div></div>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-62040124561949170182008-02-21T20:20:00.004-07:002008-04-25T13:11:19.739-06:00Flannel Picture Books<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGvAB_wCtI23zOV3WRM1k-Q9DNsjgPEvN0lBCL-9hIGykxKHAWDehL3yvG7_9xEdyL7cliCazsH_cK3Y8UzPw0QX1YuJA1iJk7rH3XWJOBGTCgcyHP447uTYBOB_AO6UNyc4_Byyn2CAU/s1600-h/P1000218.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170237090380450210" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGvAB_wCtI23zOV3WRM1k-Q9DNsjgPEvN0lBCL-9hIGykxKHAWDehL3yvG7_9xEdyL7cliCazsH_cK3Y8UzPw0QX1YuJA1iJk7rH3XWJOBGTCgcyHP447uTYBOB_AO6UNyc4_Byyn2CAU/s200/P1000218.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong>You Will Need:</strong><br /><ul><li>One yard of fabric (1/2 yard of each fabric if you want two) One yard should make 3 books.</li><li>1/4 yard clear vinyl (available in fabric stores)</li><li>1/2 yard batting</li><li>Thread</li><li>Sewing Machine</li><li>Scissors<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOsormEistYvHJqUhTyPL3Bqlp5pQROzXSg1SGmvpw_eDliOnEc_Aktlw727ZCnoveOnTil_3AgKSMXEtBLQWNg3kIQdbJdHWuLyylFKV9toBs26ocXUJabhKYqk9Vcs2DDlQox5-jKH0/s1600-h/P1000219.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170237098970384818" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOsormEistYvHJqUhTyPL3Bqlp5pQROzXSg1SGmvpw_eDliOnEc_Aktlw727ZCnoveOnTil_3AgKSMXEtBLQWNg3kIQdbJdHWuLyylFKV9toBs26ocXUJabhKYqk9Vcs2DDlQox5-jKH0/s200/P1000219.JPG" border="0" /></a></li><li>Ruler/tape measure or Cutting Mat with measurements</li></ul><br /><p><strong>Making the Books:</strong><br /></p><ul><li>Cut flannel into rectangles measuring 18 1/2 " by 9 "</li><li>Cut batting into rectangles measuring 18 " by 8 1/2 "</li><li>Cut vinyl into squares measuring 6 1/2 " by 6 1/2 "</li><li>On each vinyl square finish one <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFoaZyu26HDjVpBG5IHmmqd39h4YfqM9EIcsaJUb5u_JIXfSvkgLmsw9iWnr_qIsQSZkw37AYj11vl-UcpGp6x1cGtYgs0FGpqkXzt7roUt46eMwHMMD-wysPYcc4VX0xEIncGRTV4PZs/s1600-h/P1000221.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170237120445221330" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQFoaZyu26HDjVpBG5IHmmqd39h4YfqM9EIcsaJUb5u_JIXfSvkgLmsw9iWnr_qIsQSZkw37AYj11vl-UcpGp6x1cGtYgs0FGpqkXzt7roUt46eMwHMMD-wysPYcc4VX0xEIncGRTV4PZs/s200/P1000221.JPG" border="0" /></a>edge by folding it over and creating a small "hem"</li><li>Sew 2 pieces of vinyl to each piece of flannel along the 3 unfinished edges of the vinyl, keeping in mind that there will be a 1/2 inch "spine" for the book in the middle of the rectangle.</li><li>Pin 2 finished pieces of flannel wrong sides together with batting between. </li><li>Sew pinned pieces together at least 1/2 inch away from edges (to allow for "fringe")<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj048wBo95Qe75mjfomAqTKMy7w9_7sz2OIIdRtdbCtRBgneyjq4_ppTU4FgFjGUmfiYva88TrHuz3tlsc2AeM4Opm7EbPKWJdjKAYwxN1a1kC7wQEts5RwGpyV8246UHKcLvI2GMIwUc2f/s1600-h/P1000222.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170237124740188642" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj048wBo95Qe75mjfomAqTKMy7w9_7sz2OIIdRtdbCtRBgneyjq4_ppTU4FgFjGUmfiYva88TrHuz3tlsc2AeM4Opm7EbPKWJdjKAYwxN1a1kC7wQEts5RwGpyV8246UHKcLvI2GMIwUc2f/s200/P1000222.JPG" border="0" /></a></li><li>Take 2 sewn pages, and stitch them together down the center either with a straight line or a narrow rectangle</li><li>Snip edges</li><li>Wash & dry (be careful not to clog machine)</li></ul><br /><p><strong>Extra Tips</strong><br /></p><ul><li>When preparing vinyl, it can be easier to cut a strip of vinyl 6 1/2 inches high along length <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCXjb9P_FgY8XgImKyyBA-dUjdT8g0j0icA48lhGm62bVFoN-KukrygAPBDwHs_EJqAmYOmgN6wqvglybUB0dmWZPhVQEnhnQbKkgDTg4849JzM4WmrjUH3H3pyjgJW6LfHtWtengpdfZ/s1600-h/P1000220.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170237111855286722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCXjb9P_FgY8XgImKyyBA-dUjdT8g0j0icA48lhGm62bVFoN-KukrygAPBDwHs_EJqAmYOmgN6wqvglybUB0dmWZPhVQEnhnQbKkgDTg4849JzM4WmrjUH3H3pyjgJW6LfHtWtengpdfZ/s200/P1000220.JPG" border="0" /></a>of piece, finish one side of strip, and then cut every 6 1/2 inches to create squares. (It just makes the sewing go quicker)</li><li>We sewed the vinyl pockets onto the flannel with the opening at the top, you can also sew it with the opening toward the spine or away from it.</li><li><strong>When joining finished flannel pages, make sure the pockets on the front and back are facing the same direction! (The same goes for when sewing the book together)</strong></li><li>On the book in the top photo, a flannel heart was stitched to the front, you can choose to do something similar to spice up the front or back of your book, but for simplicity's sake, we opted to make all our pages the same including the front and back.</li></ul><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-29136060760543070592008-01-26T22:22:00.000-07:002008-01-26T22:33:06.401-07:00Toddler ApronsOk, I found some really cute ideas for making aprons for our girls, but I don't know which pattern to choose. So, click the links to view the aprons and we'll decide at our next Diva Day which apron to make!<br /><br /><a href="http://http//lddbaby.com/index.php/action/category/id/7/">Traditional Apron</a> This apron would be the most difficult to make but has the most potential for cuteness. Take a look at this other site to see the possibilities for a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8904532">cute apron</a><br /><br /><a href="http://thebabyboutiqueatwombswindow.com/html/Aprons-for-Toddlers--Many-Varieties--FREE-SHIPPING!.html">Full Cover Apron</a> This apron would be the easiest to make because it is all one piece and only requires ribbon and velcro (both easy to attach) for closures.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.countrynmore.com/images/small/cu3003.jpg">Dish Towel Apron</a> This apron requires the purchase of 2 cute dish towels, and then we attach them to the tops. They are cute and wouldn't be too difficult to duplicate.The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6057401892696458154.post-33539573191171176852008-01-25T18:02:00.000-07:002008-04-25T13:10:04.159-06:00Binkie ClipsYou will Need:<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1olp1YvYVQEUE8n_XvIRQNvs7ytet75VTrbcGB0bjoYTA66cPDlfSrqx4SfTdBaaiTmaVqfW8An29aj7OznsjzvQwJa4wd3mdyzfbzu9Y7KEGXfykIEybFOSVKE1mpqB4k9PSQwHnL1O/s1600-h/DSCN1063.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159633589546587362" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1olp1YvYVQEUE8n_XvIRQNvs7ytet75VTrbcGB0bjoYTA66cPDlfSrqx4SfTdBaaiTmaVqfW8An29aj7OznsjzvQwJa4wd3mdyzfbzu9Y7KEGXfykIEybFOSVKE1mpqB4k9PSQwHnL1O/s200/DSCN1063.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><ul><li>1 pkg 2" Badge ID Clips (available at Walmart or Office Supply stores- 12 for about $3)</li><li>Ribbon- 12 inches per clip you plan to make ( 3/8 width works best, but anything one inch and under will work. </li><li>Sewing Machine</li><li>Clear quilters thread- easy to find at any fabric store.</li><li>Terrifically Tacky Tape aka TTT (optional but very helpful!)</li><li>Fray Check (or other fray prevention product, also optional but helpful)<br /></li></ul><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159633602431489266" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPXL8xuYui-PJLI-L36_jdfJcEujIauGNsKKQd7FATfR7qDfTKEoTjZByONTuOlxIamsr1NHJThs8hXUhFkeiM6eMxa6xjWpzX83wuAxCaoJT5b-3B2DkGGlIGZEU4BBsKhMMXMg68RMMU/s200/DSCN1076.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p>Making the Clips:<br /></p><br /><ul><br /><li>Remove the stud joining the two pieces of the badge clip together (we used craft pliers)</li><li>Cut your ribbon and treat ends with Fray Check</li><li>Open clip and thread ribbon down through hole at mouth of clip (inside to outside), then up through hole at back of clip, leaving approx 1" of ribbon protruding from back of clip.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHfMiO3us5TngMFWEv-Bq1e3QgSyuWsTnEwg6S7Mdz7BymM19yS8jhGOE7wbRBiSHFDVzbvpn3zUdiPijuP5y3lDH-OCbzohbDQ7361LQ3eDSLV96Nn1NURxXlkHXW2qcUSLXZN260QMd/s1600-h/DSCN1079.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159633632496260386" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnHfMiO3us5TngMFWEv-Bq1e3QgSyuWsTnEwg6S7Mdz7BymM19yS8jhGOE7wbRBiSHFDVzbvpn3zUdiPijuP5y3lDH-OCbzohbDQ7361LQ3eDSLV96Nn1NURxXlkHXW2qcUSLXZN260QMd/s200/DSCN1079.JPG" border="0" /></a></li><li>Place a small piece of TTT behind second hole on bottom of clip. Fold protruding ribbon under clip and adhere end to TTT. </li><li>Fold ribbon at mouth of clip under bottom of clip. Stitch across width of ribbon at the back of the clip, securing folded ribbon end to main body of ribbon.</li><li>Take plastic piece and on the flat side, put a piece of TTT between the metal snaps. Adhere piece to ribbon leaving 3/4" of ribbon at end. </li><li>Put another piece of TTT on the outside end of the plastic piece. Fold ribbon end over <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsze037Gmh4GZooxQMUPpiqE8YpruPO2KKj-DWiVnKp_lPAHqOXre0Vxl9w-pG22_pn-heoXeCQRXQRjwcONsJJfsH2cQ5VM5iM3CX2CSs3sYf9-w5MymQWBHRUEhHwDre1hVhZ2iI_NM/s1600-h/DSCN1077.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159882899513218354" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsze037Gmh4GZooxQMUPpiqE8YpruPO2KKj-DWiVnKp_lPAHqOXre0Vxl9w-pG22_pn-heoXeCQRXQRjwcONsJJfsH2cQ5VM5iM3CX2CSs3sYf9-w5MymQWBHRUEhHwDre1hVhZ2iI_NM/s200/DSCN1077.JPG" border="0" /></a>twice (to hide rough end) and adhere to TTT on plastic piece.</li><li>Stitch across folded ribbon end, securing it to plastic piece </li><li>Stitch across inside end of plastic piece, securing it to main body of ribbon</li></ul>The Domestic Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01453676634446821938noreply@blogger.com0