A Couple of Craft Addicts

Easter Dress: American Crafter

2012-03-16T05:00:00.001-07:00

When I found out the theme for this week I was instantly inspired and knew exactly what I was going to make. I wanted to do something in my element (sewing) and challenge myself. So I came up with a great Easter dress design. It keeps up with current trends: solid color, lots of ruffles, and very feminine. I added a little bit of southern bell flair with a bustle, big bow, and some extra color in a violet petti skirt. The hair piece is a collection of vintage style flowers from the scrap book section of the craft store. The whole ensemble together is the perfect combination of vintage and sweetness. I love how it turned out, and am so glad my fingers are still working after making all those ruffles (lol).

For all of our readers I wanted to add a little to this post. I originally wanted to make two Easter outfits, one for my daughter and one for my son. This dress ended up taking so much time that I didn't have time to work on something for my son. BUMMER, don't worry it is still in the near future and will be blogged about.

Back to the dress, it is Kona cotton and if I could make it again I would use a stiffer and fancier fabric. Something with some weight to it would make this dress look crisper. And after making this dress I have decided my new sewing purchase will be a ruffler foot and an invisible zipper foot. Those would have cut the time in half :). Other than that my daughter loves this frilly dress and I am satisfied with the final product (I am a perfectionist and knowing all the things I would do differently has left a sour taste in my mouth.)

Anyways, don't forget to go and vote for me this weekend,
I really want to make it through to next week.

Quick St. Patrick's Day Hair Clip

2012-03-15T17:35:00.001-07:00

This week I made my daughter a quick and easy clover clip to wear on Saturday.

Supplies:
-Clover stickers (I purchased a small bag from a craft store for only $1)
-small piece of green fabric
-hair clip
-hot glue gun

I started by peeling the back off of two stickers and gluing them to green fabric.

Then I trimmed the fabric around the stickers.

I used the edge of a paper plate to hold my clip while I applied a generous amount of hot glue.

The clovers fit perfectly on the clip.

We're ready for St. Patrick's Day!

WOW Us Link Party #8

2012-03-14T15:49:00.003-07:00

Good Afternoon All. Welcome to WOW Us Wednesday Link Party. Last week we had some amazing links but my favorite was this adorable baby chick wreath from minimoz, just in time for Easter. Thanks for the tutorial and some original spring inspiration.

The linky party is up and running so WOW us NOW!

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Fashion Art Projects Giveaway Winner

2012-03-13T06:06:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to announce the winner of the Fashion Art Projects giveaway!

Congratulations Tina!

You just won a collection of Next Style Products including letter sheets, iron on appliques and rhinestones, a tote bag, and bandana. Have fun crafting and don't forget to check out the Fashion Art Projects website for some great ideas on how to use your new supplies! You will be receiving an email from us in a few minutes to claim your prize.

AC Sneak Peak-Kids

2012-03-12T21:10:00.002-07:00

So I made it through round one of American Crafter, phew. This contest has some series players and I need to step up my game. This week I worked really hard on my project. I am only half way done but until Friday here is a sneak peak.

The theme is kids...who knows where the other contestants will run with it.