Make one using a vintage floral sheet or turn it into a dress-up skirt using something sparkly. This skirt is so easy, you should probably make both. Find the full tutorial HERE. Tutorial also on Whrrl.
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Inspired by silk wings I saw in a catalog, these butterfly wings are a favorite item in the dress-up box. These specific wings will fit most kids ages 2-8. Here’s how to make them: Gather your materials: 44″ square silk scarf (Dharma Trading Co), 36″ piece of elastic for straps, two 5 1/2″ pieces of elastic [...]
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This fabric “high chair” is perfect for away from home dining. It’s no 5-point harness, but it helps secure them in the chair. This one was made from an old thrifted, quilted ottoman cover Click HERE for the full tutorial. For personal use only.
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These homemade ornaments are a favorite holiday tradition in our house. Powered by Whrrl Picture Tutorial on Whrrl
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One of my favorite baby shower gifts to make and give. Gather materials: Newborn wrap shirt, Skirt fabric (about 1 yd), 3/8 ribbon/twill tape, 1″ ribbon or lace. Step 1 – Cut off bottom half of wrap shirt 3/4″ below snaps. Use long sleeve or short, dyed or undyed. Step 2 – Cut 2 skirt [...]
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Powered by Whrrl Thanks to a “Painted Lollipop Cookie Making” kit sent by my mom, it was easy to find the time to introduce my kids to this old family tradition. Picture tutorial on WHRRL Hard Sugar Cookie Recipe: 3/4 butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 1 t vanilla 2 1/2 cups flour 1 t baking powder [...]
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My kids love to take their Art Cases to church, on long car rides, and to doctor’s waiting rooms. We love to gift them pre-stocked with colored pencils, a coloring book on one side of the case, a drawing pad for the other and some stickers for the little pocket. But kids will inevitably fill [...]
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The best advice I could give on DIY dyeing is just go for it, experiment and learn. Other than that, I am far from an expert on the subject, but here is what I do: I use a large plastic bowl for dyeing since I usually don’t dye very many things at once. I don’t [...]
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It’s so much fun to revamp old boxy T -shirts. If you don’t have a baby to spoil with a refashion, go ahead and make something for yourself. Boxy T to Fitted T Instructions (pdf)
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Here you go! Let me know if you have any questions or need any clarifications. Newborn Gown Pattern (pdf) You will probably have to choose “shrink to printable area” to get it the right size. It’s the right size if the top is 5″ wide and the sleeve is 7 1/2″ across “join” line. Lately, [...]
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