Vintage Beach Baby

I have been following Project Run and Play for the past few weeks. If you haven't been over, check it out. There is tons of inspiration from both the designers and readers.

This weeks challenge is retro and vintage! During the week, before the designers reveal their creations, the readers can also participate and post pics of their inspired looks. I found this pattern on etsy. I didn't buy it, but it was my inspiration for my vintage beach look. I just love all those bum ruffles and that sun bonnet! 

We go to the beach a lot during the spring and summer. We had already planned on going to the beach today with friends, so I thought this would be a the perfect outfit for Clara to romp around in the sand.

I also like this, but I don't crochet.

I had previously cut bloomers using this fancy pants pattern from Little Lizard King. So I just had to add a piece to create a top. It's funny how projects seem to evolve.  

Did I mention I love all those ruffles...

I added a little lace at the top of the neck and the midsection. What's a vintage outfit without a little lace?

Here is Clara modeling her vintage beach look.

 She looked for seashells as I snapped away.

Can't wait to see everyone's vintage looks! Have a great night!

Birthday Superhero

What little girl...or boy doesn't like to pretend they are a superhero? How fun would it be to fly through the air at the speed of lightening and save people, using super powers? It seems like superheroes are even more popular today than when I was a little, especially superheroines. Wonder Woman was the only female superhero I remember. I used to have Wonder Woman underware, when I was 5, and loved to run around in them pretending to save people...and things. With all of the comic books, figurines, movies, games and apparel you just can't help but fall into the superhero craze. There is even an online quiz that you can take to help you determine which superhero you are most like. I couldn't resist...

Your results:
You are Superman

Superman 100% Supergirl 80% Robin 70% Wonder Woman 60% The Flash 50% Spider-Man 45% Green Lantern 45% Batman 40% Iron Man 40% Catwoman 35% Hulk 5%

You are mild-mannered, good, strong and you love to help others.

Click here to take the Superhero Personality Quiz

I was excited to learn I was most like Superman...one of my favs!

Besides having superpowers, superheroes have great costumes! But what superhero is complete without a cape? A few weeks ago a friend of mine asked if I could make a cape for her nieces for Christmas. She gave me a link to this cape she found on Chasing-Fireflies and asked if I could make something similar. I had never made a cape before, but thought it was super cute and was excited to try it out. And who better to try it out on, but our friend Mary...

This weekend we are attending Mary's birthday party. She is turning 6...I can't believe it! I remember visiting her when she was just a few weeks old. She has grown so much and is the most expressive, imaginative and creative (about to be) 6 year old I know. She gets it honestly. Her mother is the BEST story teller! Mary loves to pretend and play dress up. So I immediately thought of her when I was experimenting with the cape.

I used a polyester-satin fabric in sparkly green apple and hot pink. The outside of the cape is pink and the inside green. I embroidered a "M" and "mary" on the center-back of the cape.

I also made a matching mask for this little superheroine. I ended up cutting a little more out around the eyes. An I may even adjust the nose part as well. It was a trial and error project:)

It's hard to tell in the pictures, but the green fabric has sparkles in it. I love the way it shimmers.

Carson had a fun time modeling it! I think I will probably make her one too:) Just a little shorter and more narrow around the neckline.

I like to package gifts in reusable boxes or bags. I saw this unfinished box at JoAnn fabrics and thought it would be perfect for Mary's superhero cape and mask. Maybe she could use it to store secret items, her most prized possessions or to hide things from her sister. Anyway she chooses to use it, I thought it would be a good way to wrap her gifts. Decoupaging a box would be great for Christmas cookies or gifts too!

I wrote this silly, little poem and placed it into the box with her cape and mask. I am by no means a poet, but I have fun trying...

Her name is Mary,

She fights those who're scary.

She wears pink and green,

And could never be mean.

Whether a friend or a foe

To help she will go...

She will always be there,

To show she cares.

And to serve and protect,

Those she loves best!

Happy 6th Birthday!

XOXO

Chris, Sarah, Carson and Clara

Hope you ENJOY! We are so happy to be able to celebrate with you:)

M-I-C...K-E-Y

I am so excited about out trip to Disney World for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party, yea!! We had planned to go a couple weeks ago, but as our luck would have it the girls came down with a horrible stomach bug the very night before. Then I got it the following night and my husband a week later....ugh it was the worst. Hopefully, we have paid our dues and will not be sick for a VERY VERY VERY long time.

Thankfully, the people at Disney were very understanding and allowed me to change our ticket dates. So tomorrow night is the night! And it worked out because my sisters are both going too. All of the cousins are going to have a blast together!

Of course I had to make the girls outfits to wear...

I chose a short sleeve shirts (Target) thinking that the weather was going to be about 75 degrees. Now it's freezing...well from what we are used to. I think the low is going to be 45 degrees....Brrr. But I can just stick a long sleeve T underneath. And I am sure they will have a coat, hat and mittens....so basically you probably won't even see their outfits, but it's the thought that counts...right? And I had fun making them:)

I used Word to create the image. All I did was stack circles upon circles. I played with the positioning and colors. Carson's image has big white polka dots around the perimeter and Clara's small white polka dots. I did this to tie the design in with their pants, which were made with fabric modeled after Minnie's famous red dress. The Santa hat image on Mickey's head was found here. I used super soft iron on transfers from Dharma Trading Company. And they are...super soft! After creating the image you have to reverse it, print it, cut it out and iron.

Ta-Da!!

I wanted to do a double ruffle on their pants and ran out of the fabric with large white polka-dots so I had to improvise. I used a small white dot fabric. I like that there is some variation.

My little angels were not in the picture taking mood earlier when I was trying their outfits on them. Hopefully, they will cooperate tomorrow and I can snap a few photos. Hope everyone is having a great night!! Thanks for stopping by!

For the Birthday Girl

We are attending a birthday party tonight for one of Clara's first friends...Miss Georgia! I can't believe that they are both one! I remember their first play date like it was yesterday. They had lots of fun getting to know each other...

Now they are both mobile and enjoying things like the aquarium and chewing on inflatable swords!

Georgia, we are so excited to celebrate your special day with you!

Georgia's mommy and daddy both went to Arizona University, so it's only fitting I made her this to show her school spirit and cheer on her Wildcats! I have made lots of skirted onesies, but have never made one with an empire waist style..

"Bear Down" was embroidered on the front of the dress as it is the official motto of UA. It also has a little ruffle around the bottom for that extra bit of femininity and fun! I really like the empire look and will be making more!

I also made the birthday girl this!

I love owls and made two other little birthday girls these a couple weeks ago. I used Ashley's owl download. I have since made my own owl modeled after the little owls on the fabric. I loved the flowers for eyes and their little wings. I make the owls larger/smaller depending on the size of the shirt.

I have been selling them in the shop, but really made the very first outfit with Georgia in mind. I saw these cute little guys at JoAnn fabrics and had to have them.

I paired the owl knit fabric with some stripes and polka-dots. I made a pair of mismatched leggings for those chilly Florida days. We do have a bit of cool weather in October and November (can't wait for those days).

I hope you have a fabulous birthday Miss Georgia! We love you!

A Joint Party

This Sunday we are spending the afternoon at a joint birthday party for two of Carson's friends. They are both turning 3...so exciting! I decided to make them some twirl skirts with their favorite Disney characters.

Tinkerbell

and Aurora!

Both Disney skirts were made using the Twirl Skirt pattern from Lil Blue Boo.

Fall is right around the corner so I thought I would go with some fall"ish" looking outfits for the girls too. We have many warm fall days living here in Florida so short sleeves and skirts are appropriate. But I think the outfits would look really cute with a long sleeve shirt under the shorts sleeve shirt, tights and boots for the occasional chilly days.

The skirts were made with a thin corduroy. I love the bright colors. I found this particular fabric at Hancock Fabric store. You can find something similar at JoAnn Fabrics too. The pattern I used to make the skirts is the Edith Twirl skirt pattern. I love this pattern! It's directions are really easy to follow and has pictures to help you along the way. Which I like because I am such a visual person.

Aren't these lil' owl appliques cute?! Ashley has a pdf pattern download here! I did a couple of things different. I only used the inner owl piece on my owls and felt for my owl's eyes where she used buttons. I try to use what I have on hand and I have lots of felt!:)

I used rick rack on both skirts to give them a little detail and color.

Carson modeled Melina's owl outfit.

She insisted on wearing her cowgirl boots with it.

After our little photo shoot, I wrapped their gifts up in little brown bags...

with their names. I used scrap book letter stickers leftover from Carson's birthday place mats.

I used foam stars for the card. I punched a little hole and tied them with ribbon.

Happy Birthday girls! I hope you have a fabulous time at your party. We are very excited to be able to celebrate with you.

XOXO