Whatcha Been Up To {Wednesday}

October 19, 2011 6 Comments
Whatcha Been Up To
{Halloween Edition}
Learn how to create this awesome Halloween Road Side Marker over at Burton Avenue!

I am loving these BOO Letters created by Courtney over at A Diamond In The Stuff!
Get the recipe for this Candy Corn Fudge over at Something Swanky!
These Marshmallow Ghost Goodie Bags are so simple and cute!
Get the tutorial for this super cute Halloween Banner over at Being Creative!
Make sure to grab a button!

Johnny In A Dress

Happy Wednesday!

Filed Under: Featuring YOU, Whatcha Been Up To

Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop {Review & Giveaway}

October 18, 2011 45 Comments
One of our awesome sponsors is

I had the privilege to try out the Olivia Pea Coat pattern!
This was the first coat I have ever made and it was one of the most simple patterns EVER!

I whipped this cutie up during ONE nap time!
Yep.
That’s right.
And now I am in love!
Harper will have a million coats because this pattern is sooo fabulously simple and the finished product is crazy cute!

And because Amy is super sweet, she is offering THREE lucky JIAD readers any pattern from her shop!

To enter you MUST be a Johnny In A Dress Follower….
Then you can leave one entry for the following:

1. Visit Peek-a-Boo Pattern Shop and tell me which pattern you would like.
2. Follow Nap Time Crafters and leave Amy a super sweet comment.
3. Like Nap Time Crafters on Facebook.
4. Pin your favorite JIAD project!
5. Tweet or Facebook this giveaway!
(Make sure to include @NapTimeCrafters and @JohnnyInADress)

The winner will be chosen via random.org and will be announced Monday, October 24th!

Good Luck!

If you see something you HAVE to have now, you can get 15% off your total purchase of $10 or more
 with the code  “JIAD15″!
 (This offer is good through 10/22)
Did I mention all of Amy’s awesome patterns are available for  INSTANT DOWNLOAD?!
No more waiting – Yay!

Filed Under: Giveaway, Review, Sponsors

Mine For The Making Giveaway {Winner}

October 18, 2011 2 Comments
…And the winner (chosen via random.org) is…
I LOVE Mine for the Making! Great giveaway!

I follow you. :)

Yay!
Congrats Lindsay!
Please email me and I will forward it to Kara!
*You have 24 hours to respond*

Filed Under: Giveaway

Ruffled Pumpkin Applique {tutorial}

October 17, 2011 32 Comments
I made Harper a super cutie Ruffled Pumpkin Applique shirt!
And today, I am showing you how to make your own!
Yay!

I started with a piece of fabric that was about 5 inches wide and 18 inches long.
(It was a scrap piece so it does not have to be exact!)
Sitch two rows down the center of the fabric to create your ruffle.
Make sure to set you machine on the LONGEST stitch setting and DO NOT backstitch!

Pull one of the threads on each row to ruffle your fabric.
The ruffle should be about 6 inches long x 5 inches wide.

Iron the ruffle flat!
Trust me, just do it!

Apply your ironed ruffle to Heat n Bond or Wonder Under following the directions on the roll.
You only need a square that is about 6 x 6 (just to be safe!)!

Gently pull the threads out that you used to create the ruffle.
Their job is done and it’s time to say goodbye!

Next Print out this template and use it to cut the pumpkin shape. You can trace around the pumpkin shape using a pen on the back of the ruffled fabric (the paper side). Get a scrap piece of fabric for the stem and apply Heat n Bond to it too. Use the template to cut out the stem!

Ruffle Pumpkin Applique Pattern

Now you should have this:

Place the stem and pumpkin onto the shirt where you want it.
Pull off the paper and iron into place following the directions on the package.

To create the ruffled neckline, cut a strip of fabric that is about 3/4 of an inch wide and 12 inches long. (again I used scraps… just make sure it is long enough to go from shoulder to shoulder when ruffled)
Create your ruffle by stitching straight down the center using the longest stitch setting.
Remember DO NOT backstitch!
Pull on thread to create your ruffle.
Use the neck of the shirt to determine the length.

Pin your ruffle onto the shirt neckline:

Using a normal stitch setting, stitch the ruffle onto shirt:

And while you are at your machine, stitch around the pumpkin and the stem too!
Gently remove the thread that was used to create the ruffle on the neckline of the shirt and…..
You are done!
Now your little girl has a super cute Ruffled Pumpkin shirt!

Put that cute shirt on a super cute little girl and show off your creation!

Happy Halloween!
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Filed Under: Applique, Make Your Own..., Seasons, Sewing, Tutorial

Little {BIG} Moments.

October 16, 2011 7 Comments
Walking.
The ultimate goal.
Our dream.
The thing we all hyper focus on.
Yes, Cliff attempted to take a few independent steps this week.
We are thrilled.
Like over the moon with excitement.
…But then Cliff reminds us to celebrate the little {BIG} moments too.
This week Cliff cut paper with scissors, regular scissors all by himself!
I was told that isolating the muscles would be VERY difficult for Cliff.
So difficult that I went out and got him scissors with a spring that makes them automatically open.
I got these special scissors for him not because I was giving up, or tossing in the towel, but because I want him to have a sense of accomplishment with the little things.
Cliff struggles daily and if I can help him find independence, I will.
No matter what.
We believe the more Cliff thinks “yes I can” or “yes I DID” then those thoughts will become second nature to him.
Those thoughts will take over the “no I can’t” thoughts.
And ultimately, with little bits of success, Cliff will come from a place of YES no matter the challenge.
Cliff CAN do it:

He didn’t need my help with the spring scissors.
He CAN do it.
He DID it.
He is amazing.
Cliff comes from a place of YES.
He reminds us of this during these little {BIG} moments.

This moment was HUGE for Cliff.
Huge for us.
This moment brought tears to my eyes.
This moment I got filled with the same excitement and pride for Cliff as I did when he stood for the first time.
These moments remind us…
Yes, Cliff CAN.
Isaiah 40:29-31
He gives power to the weak
and strength to the powerless.
Even youths will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion.
But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.
They will soar high on wings like eagles.
They will run and not grow weary.
They will walk and not faint.
Filed Under: Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy, The Boy

Time to {VOTE}

October 14, 2011 6 Comments
Yay!
 
I am still thrilled that I made it to round 2!
 
Guess what?!
 
This Week I am #5 AGAIN!
 
So click on over and VOTE for #5!
 
Wahooo!
 
When I read that this week’s challenge was “House Of Order,” I was super excited because I lately my house has been anything but a “House Of Order…” and this was the perfect motivation to get in gear and create order in my house!
I chose to focus on our laundry room because it needed some serious TLC and now it looks like this: 
LOVE!
Ok… here is a peek at the disaster that once was…
To get into our house from the garage, you have to walk through the laundry room.
So walking through that disaster everyday was driving me completely NUTS!
But now I get to walk through this:
It was really hard for me to reach the detergent in the cabinent above the washer, so I decided to use the laundry items I use often as decor!
And what laundry room is complete without Martha’s Stain Removal Guide?!
Print it, frame it, display it!
Of course I HAD to use a few mason jars to hold things like clothes pins and dryer sheets!
Love!
This mirror used to be white, then many years ago, I painted it black and a few days ago, I worked a little magic with some sand paper and…
ended up with this:
Dog food, cat food and treats are neatly stored in their own little jars!
Neat and clean!
Love it!
With a little effort, laundry supplies can be pretty!
Who knew?!
Check out my new drying rack!
… no more clothes laying out in the kitchen to dry!
Yay!
(Here comes the bribery…)
If I make it to Round 3, I will show you how the Hubs made this so you can make one for your laundry room!
It is amazing how a little organization can make a huge difference in the way you feel about your house!
What once was a room that made me cringe is now one of my favorite rooms in our house!
Now it’s time for you to VOTE VOTE VOTE…
#5!
Please?!
I was blown away at last week’s support!
Really, it is amazing!
Thank you all so much!
VOTE!  

When it’s organized…
Laundry can be
loads of fun!
Filed Under: American Crafter, Blogging Events, Decorating, My House

Shop {JIAD}

October 13, 2011 3 Comments
New goodies are now avaliable in The Shop!
Like these super luxurious Infinity Scarves:

They can be worn sooo many ways!
I am in LOVE with them! 

Head on over to The Shop so you can wrap your self in some cozy goodness! 
Another newbie are these super cute Ruffled Zippered Pouches!
I know we are still a few months away,
but have you started your Christmas Shopping yet?!
Head on over to The Shop and cross a few names off your list!
Happy shopping!

Filed Under: The Shop

Whatcha Been Up To {Wednesday}

October 12, 2011 1 Comment
It is REALLY Wednesday AGAIN?!?
Geeez, the time is flying…
Anywho,
it’s WEDNESDAY so let’s see whatcha been up to!
Kelsey at Tattered and Inked shares her Vintage Frame & Some Sticks!
I am LOVING this!
 It is now on the top of my MUST DO NOW list!

Melissa shares this fun Caramel Apple Tutorial!
What a fun idea!
Learn how to make this fun Rose Trim Bracelet over at Rubies and Pearls!
What a cute gift idea!
Get this awesome recipe for Homestyle Fries over at Cats and Casseroles.
Desiree from 36th Avenue created these awesome Mod Podge Fabric Dollar Store Pumpkins!
Love!
Make sure to grab a button if you were featured!
Johnny In A Dress

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Filed Under: Featuring YOU, Whatcha Been Up To

Mine For The Making {Review & Giveaway}

October 11, 2011 50 Comments
One of my  FAVORITE Etsy Shops  (and blogs) of all times is
Mine For The Making!
You gotta go check it out!
Kara has the BEST goodies EVER!
Isn’t this ring fabulous?!

And these super cute earrings are my new favorite go – to piece of jewlery!
Really, I wear them all the time (I am actually wearing them now)!

Want a chance to win a $15 credit to Kara’s awesome shop?!
Turquoise Peony Necklace
What would you choose?!
Burgundy Rosette Earrings
….I seriously want one of EVERYTHING!
Aqua Vintage Floral Ring
Well one super lucky JIAD reader will win a $15 credit to Mine For The Making!
To enter you MUST be a JIAD Follower (because I love my readers and want one of YOU to win!)
You may leave one comment for each:
1. Follow the Blog Mine For The Making and leave Kara a super sweet comment!
2. Visit Kara’s Shop and tell me what you want if you win!
3. Like Mine For The Making on Facebook!
4. Pin your favorite project on Mine For The Making!

The winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced on Monday, October 17!

Ready, Set, GO!

Filed Under: Giveaway, Review, Sponsors

BOO {to you} Wreath Tutorial!

October 10, 2011 27 Comments
Thank you to everyone who voted for my BOO {to you} Halloween Wreath in American Crafter Round 1!
I am so amazed at all of the support!
Thank you TONS AND TONS!
The competition is fierce this season!
All of these ladies are super talented!
I am honored to have made it to round 2!
Ok, so, Want to make a BOO {to you} Wreath for your house?!?
Well, today I will show you how!
Yay!
I wanted to use things I already had on hand, so I grabbed a grapevine wreath that was in a closet and some Krylon Primer. I gave it a good coat of primer then a coat of Krylon Metallic Silver.  
I had these wooden plaques that I grabbed at Hobby Lobby a while back.
(They go on sale for 50% off often – just fyi!)

I sprayed them with Krylon White.
I also had these wooden balls.
(Ok, I have an entire drawer dedicated to wood items that are just waiting for the perfect project!)
So I gave them a good sprayin’ of Krylon White too!

While the plaques and balls were drying I gathered up my ribbon scraps.
Any of them that were black, white and orange!
See, scraps come in handy!
(yes, there was some ricrac in there as well!)
I began tying the ribbons in knots all around the wreath.
Like this:

I kept tying and tying until the wreath was covered in scrappy goodness:
I had two strips of this fun black and white fabric left over from another project.
They measured about 9 inches x 24 inches.

I laid the fabrics right sides together and stitched down one of the short ends to create one long strip of fabric.

Next I ironed the seam and then folded the long edges in about half an inch then ironed flat.

It should look something like this:

I sloppily (is that a word?!) folded the edges in then laid the wreath in it like this:
Pull the fabric and line to short edges up like this:
My handy dandy Silhouette cut out the “BOO {to you}”
and I applied it onto the large wooden plaque!
Next I took the big square wooden plaque and hot glued one end of ribbon onto the back.

I looped the ribbon around the fabric like this:
Then hot glued the other end of the ribbon to the back of the plaque making sure that it was not twisted because that would not be cute…
I wanted polka dots for the white balls, so I gathered up some left over vinyl and my hole punch.
Then punched out little holes…

And stuck them onto the balls!
How easy is that?!

I used my Silhouette to cut out a vinyl crow and stuck it onto the small wooden plaque then decided to place it on the left bottom side of the wreath. 

I loaded the back of the plaque up with hot glue and then…
(it would probably be a good idea to remove the tag first… but I was too lazy)

…I slapped that bad boy right onto the wreath!
Holding it in place for a few seconds to make sure it was very secure! 

I did the same for the wooden balls…
Hot glue! 

Slap it on there!

And that’s it!
Now you have a super cute Halloween Wreath for your front door!

This week’s challenge is “House of Order!”

… ummmm…
 I am racking my brain trying to get motivated to create order in my house!
I will need your help again on Friday – so please be ready to click on over and vote!
Yay!
… oh yea and…
BOO
{to you}

I am linking this post here , here and to these awesome places!
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