Appliqued Onesies

I actually have multiple posts to share with you this week, it's been a long time.

Today's post are some appliqued Onesies that I put together for my sister yet somehow they never made it to her.  I was invited to a baby shower for a little girl so I put them to good use I gave her these two onesies and a pair of baby booties.  It made an easy but cute gift.

The giraffe wraps around the back

What Catie Wore Wednesday #69

Again, some of these are iPhone photos so they're not great but cute none the less.

Cousin Gwen came to play and they were in Catie's room, we investigated and found them playing on the change table.

Occasionally I walk into Catie's room after her nap and find her laying on the shelf, it was cute to see them both there together.

I was trying to be a good Mom this day and thinking of new and fun activities for her to do so I pulled out some rice, some cups and bowls and let her at it.  She loved it, too bad I kept finding rice three days later, that stuff is hard to sweep up.

Playing with Daddy

We have an iPhone app that lets you draw and I couldn't resist saving this awesome picture that Catie drew.  I think it's her first real artwork.

Okay, I know this next one is a really terrible photo but I had to share it anyway.  She often gets horsey rides from Daddy and today she gave Mr. Brown a piggy back ride.

We had a bad day last week and I wanted to do something fun for Catie so I blew up a couple balloons, it did the trick and she played with them for quite some time.  I drew the line when she wanted to take them to bed with her for a nap.

And a special video bonus today, singing Once There was a Snowman with Daddy.

Blue Jewelery Holder

Probably 6 months ago my Mother-in-law asked if I would make her a Jewellery Holder.  It's recently come to my attention that if a project isn't my idea I have very little motivation and it takes me far too long to complete it.  When her birthday rolled around this was the perfect time and the perfect kick to get me to finish.

Now here's where I admit I didn't take a before picture.  I had such a clear picture in my mind of what I wanted it to end up looking like that the transformation seemed like no big deal to me.  It was only when my sister-in-law saw it and was impressed with the change that I realized it really did change a lot.  I'll show you the after and then we can talk about the before.

Before the small section at the top was a cork board and the bigger area was a mirror. It was the classic orangey wood tone that we've all got used to covering up.   I punched out the cork and mirror and sanded down the finish on the wood.  I spray painted it blue but the blue was a little brighter that I though my Mother-in-law would like.  I'd planned on glazing the frame but it seemed more my style than hers so instead I glazed it (white washed it?) instead.  I took some white paint and watered it down and then using a rag I gently brushed that over the frame.  It toned down the blue nicely and gave it just the look I was going for.  The hooks I included are for curtains, they hook in really easily and securely and they're super cheap at the fabric store.

I love the way it turned out and my Mother-in-law was very happy with it.

What Catie Wore Wednesday #68

I think you'll all be proud of me this week, I don't remember the last time I had this many pictures to share and most of them are great although there are a bunch of cell phone ones so the quality is a little off.

This photo isn't technically from this last week but it was too good not to share.  There's a very cute backside shot showing her blue underwear but I figured I'd leave that out.

Bath time

She was very concerned about Cinderella, she was being chased by the King's guards.

I realize this isn't actually a great photo of her but it was such a sweet moment that I'm sharing it anyway.  I loved her cute knees and her arms wrapped so lovingly against Mr. Brown.

Daddy's turn to hide while playing Hide & Seek so she's covering her eyes and counting to 10.

She loves to wear Daddy's hat and thought it was great fun to hide from me while I tried to take pictures.

Enjoying some time with Daddy

My first picture looked like this... the second was a little less co-operative

STOP!

Her cousin spent the night the other day so we had this bed set up on the floor and it hadn't been put away yet, Catie loved to play on it.

These last three are my favourite.  She likes to play with my scarf and it's adorable every time and I didn't want to fight with her to capture the picture so I told her if she let me take some pictures she could watch a movie after, she let me take these three adorable photos.  I swear she put the scarf on herself.

Mending

Yesterday turned out to be mending day, very productive.

I finally shortened some pajama pants for Brad, fixed his suit pants and stitched up a tie.  Then I added some much needed belt loops to Catie's pants.

A long time ago Mom made some jeans for Catie, be-dazzled them with cute rhinestones but when I put them on they were far too big and they didn't have an adjustable waist.  She was going to grow out of them in length before they ever fit in the waist.  They had belt loops but only two at the front which is useless.  I threw them in the mending pile knowing that I could add some loops to the back but then they were forgotten.

I chose a fabric with pattern thinking it would be cute and she loves them.  I know this is a really terrible photo but sometimes that's the best I can do.

What Catie Wore Wednesday #67

Allright, so there aren't many photos but I've tried to make more of an effort this week.  Perhaps I'll be even better next week.

Watching a video with Daddy

Fresh from a bath.  The next photos taken were all of her trying to hide from the camera.

Just playing

Valentine's Traditions

Do you have any Valentine traditions?

Growing up my Mom always made heart shape shortbread cookies with pink frosting.  Every single year we made these cookies and they're always delicious so it seemed only natural that I would carry this on once I left home.  I haven't been as consistent and I always make sugar cookies instead of shortbread but for the most part I've made us heart shape cookies with pink icing.

This year I had a realization though... every year I dread making said cookies and I put it off longer and longer, I didn't even make them last year.  Why am I forcing myself to follow a tradition I don't even enjoy.  So I've decided no more cookies.  We may not eat the same thing every Valentine's Day but I will always make something delicious.  I planned on making cupcakes this year but in the end settled on this, which is in my fridge now.  I'm thinking it's a decision I will not be regretting.

Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle


Let me break it down for you, starting from the bottom.  A layer of cut up brownies, a peanut butter/cream cheese mixture, chocolate pudding (I used chocolate mousse), whipped cream, and chopped up mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.  Repeat.  Drool.

I did make one small change to the peanut butter layer of the trifle.   I make this Peanut Butter Toblerone cheesecake and every time I make it I realize it's the best thing I've ever eaten.  I've never made it for anyone that didn't love it so instead of their peanut butter layer I used the cheesecake (minus the Toblerone) for mine, it's a small change though, their's was very similar.

Also there is no way mine is as pretty.  The only clear dish I have is huge and I wanted a 3 family size so mine is much smaller and I definitely skipped the piped on whipped cream but it will be equally as delicious.

Are you eating anything delicious today?

Boy's Baby Booties

I have three more pairs cut out and waiting to be sewn together but I thought I'd show you what I finished, so cute for a little man hey?

 Linking To Monday - C.R.A.F.T., Making The World Cuter, Polly Want a Crafter, Simpsonized Crafts, Sugar Bee Crafts, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, The Girl Creative   Tuesday - All Things Related, Creative Itch, Domestically Speaking, It's Sew for You,  Ladybug Blessings, Sassy Sites, Today's Creative Blog, This & That, Topsy Turvy    Wednesday - Blue Cricket Design, Me and My Bucket   Thursday - A Glimpse Inside,  House of Hepworth, It's Sew Stinkin Cute, Lemon Tree Creations,  Somewhat Simple, The Train to Crazy, What Allie's Making Now   Friday - Creation Corner, Finding Fabulous, Tatertots & Jello, The CrEaTiVe CraTe

Girl's Baby Booties

I discovered this great pattern from Make It and Love It back when Catie was too old to wear them.  I loved them but just couldn't justify buying them when I had no reason to make them.  Then not too long ago she had a sale, both the boy and girl shoes were on sale for $3 and I figured this was the perfect opportunity so I bought them both.  I still can't make them for Catie but I do have two nieces/nephews on the way so if nothing else they'll make a great gift.

I've sort of been addicted to these little shoes, they're a quick sewing project with a real quick payoff.  The combinations and embellishments are endless and they use up scraps.  The pattern lets you make larger sizes as well but I stuck to the 0-3 months and the 3-6 months, after that I wanted Catie to wear real shoes.

On a separate note I'd just like to complain for a minute... I've never known a house that gets more terrible light than mine.  I tried to take these outside to photograph and they blew away so I brought them in and took some crummy shots, it's the best I could do.

I have some cute boy shoes to show you as well but we'll do that another day.

Linking To Monday - C.R.A.F.T., Making The World Cuter, Polly Want a Crafter, Simpsonized Crafts, Sugar Bee Crafts, Sumo's Sweet Stuff, The Girl Creative   Tuesday - All Things Related, Creative Itch, Domestically Speaking, It's Sew for You,  Ladybug Blessings, Sassy Sites, Today's Creative Blog, This & That, Topsy Turvy    Wednesday - Blue Cricket Design, Me and My Bucket   Thursday - A Glimpse Inside,  House of Hepworth, It's Sew Stinkin Cute, Lemon Tree Creations,  Somewhat Simple, The Train to Crazy, What Allie's Making Now   Friday - Creation Corner, Finding Fabulous, Tatertots & Jello, The CrEaTiVe CraTe

What Catie Wore Wednesday? #66

I know, I've been missing.  I haven't been doing much including taking pictures of Catie.  I have two really horrible photos to share with you today to prove how tough she can be.

At least you can see her face in this photo.

She has my mitten on her foot and she was wearing her funny toque, too bad she wouldn't let Brad catch of picture of it, plus she wasn't wearing pants, only underwear so maybe the hiding was for the best.

Two really bad photos, an apartment with terrible light... I could promise to do better but I'm pretty sure I won't follow through on that promise.