If you saw Alea’s sketches earlier, you know this girl has taste. No little blue frock was going to pass muster for her. I armed myself with a video still from the new movie and 6 yards of blue fabric and got to work. Thankfully I did have a pattern for a little girls’ dress…
Archives for October 2010
An Alice in Wonderland Birthday: The Invitation
Alea is no ordinary girl. She has very specific tastes. When she decided she wanted an Alice in Wonderland birthday, she was quite clear that it needed to be Alice 2010, not Alice 1951. So in getting started and talking with her mom, I thought we could make it quite clear both on her invitation…
Crafty Goodies in the Mail
I got the coolest package yesterday from my friend Marta. Remember when she guest posted here and showed us how she made this uber cool sign for her son’s room? Well, now I have some for my very own. Well, for my kids. But I own them and everything they own, so technically they’re mine. Right? Times…
How to Look Good Naked: A Tutorial
We’ve introduced Marjorie and Eloise to you before. Except they weren’t naked. Well, today Marjorie was ready to bare it all in hopes that she could inspire others. Here she is, just the way God the factory made her. She’s brave, isn’t she? I don’t know about you, but I was not brave/energetic enough to…
Halloween Costume Idea? You Know Who You’re Gonna Call
Rome? Disneyworld? Both boxes have been checked in the past week by the crafterhours girls. And guess what? While we are continents apart, both of us are sick. As are the kids. You already know this, I’m sure. Because kids touch everything. Travel + kids keep you up later than usual, your immune systems are…