Repurposing your old sweater.

Head on over to Don't Mind if I Do blog for a little tutorial for repurposing that old sweater into a more useful cardigan!

Elastic Waist Skirt.

My latest sewing project is this beauty.

An elastic waist skirt.

It has a thick elastic band around the waist...super comfy. stretchy. perfect for my growing belly...AND for all you skinnies out there wanting a cute comfy skirt!

{One day I will master the art of sewing in a straight line ^^}

And one of the best features of this skirt...

Deep pockets!

On both sides.

I may put some pics of my [preggo] self modeling the skirt LATER, but for now, this is all you get.

Oh, and fabulous Christal modeling her mustard yellow creation...

 {photo taken by ME}

just LOVE LoVE LOVE it!

To make your own, use this tutorial from Freshly Picked!
And have fun!!

DIY: Jewelry Display

If you need a cute/decorative way to organize your drawer full of earrings this is the perfect solution!

Materials you need to make your own:

a cute frame {just the frame} - you can go vintage, modern, simple - personalize it!

window screen {available at your local hardware store}

and hot glue

Cut the screen to the exact size of your frame.

glue it down to the insides using hot glue [careful not to burn yourself] 

display your jewelry! and admire...

That's it!

Any ideas for cluttered necklaces and bracelets?
I was thinking the same kind of frame with hooks....or maybe a necklace tree....
thoughts??

L.O.V.E.

February is one of my favorite months of the whole year. 

I LOVE it!

It's a month of birthdays (4 in my family - including mine)
Come to think of it, Noa's half-birthday too...

A month of sweet treats and lots of hugs & kisses.

It's a month of LOVE, of course!
and everything else that comes with it...chocolate....flowers..........

Here are a few Valentine's Day ideas that I am loving right now...
{P.S. These are all DIY-(do-it-yourself)-able, so go ahead, make some for yourself!! I know I will}
 

Naturally Sweet - a DIY Valentine from Twig & Thistle
(there are more stickers for oranges, pears, berries, passion fruit...SO FUN!)

for your honey's Valentine's Day breakfast, how about some

Samoa Scones - YUUUUMMY - my favorite Girl Scout cookie in scone form.
get the recipe at Baking Bites

 Valentine's wreaths:

The heart felt wreath from The Idea Room
 
and finally...

the paper rose heart from DIY dish

...Which leads me back to the photo at the beginning of this post....

I finished my paper rose project!!! YAY!
And it looks fabulous, if I do say so myself ;)

And SwEEt Husband took this glass vase

and spray painted it to make this faux-porcelain vase

Which goes SO much better in our apartment.
isn't he the sweetest? I LoVE him.....


And the final product.....

I also L.O.V.E.