Etsy Window Shopping

Do you ever just like to pull up Etsy and check out what you are missing?

These were made by Perini Designs

These are made by Perini Designs

These are made by Silver Mania Studio

These are made by Silver Mania Studios too

These are made by Popsicledrum

These are made by Cute Jewels

Etsy & MOPS International

I sold my first item on Etsy this week! Woohoo! Yes it's only one item, but it's a start. I sent an Elmo hair clip off to MOPS International last week for the convention coming up the first week of August. They will use it and all their other donations as giveaways. It sounds like they are giving them away on Twitter and Facebook, but seeing how they are taking everything to Florida for the convention I'm wondering if they will be giving some away there too.

Alright I need to go find something to do with my preschooler. She's bored and Neal's not feeling well. Those are not a good combo.

Christmas Shopping

I'm now on the hunt for Christmas gifts. Whenever we are out I'm always trying to spy something Kaitlyn may like. I didn't see board puzzles at the BX so I bought her a couple "real" puzzles for ages 3+. They have 24 pieces. I bought her some blue play shoes and the memory game. Last night her and I did a bit of shopping on Etsy.com and came away with a doll sling from ApplePieKids. She's selling them for a good price right now if anyone wants one for the little girl in their life. I saw others on Etsy selling slings for the same price, but they were made out of what looked like discount fabric. They weren't girly really, just slings. This lady had maybe four different prints. It was a toss up between the cupcakes or cherry print. We went with the one below.

This is the image of the one we bought. It looks like Maddie's head sticking out. I know what you are thinking and yes I could have made it myself. I felt once I bought the fabric, clips, and thread, the cost wouldn't be that different. This way I didn't have to figure out how they make them. If I ever need another one I will use this one to make it.

Kaitlyn has started playing with her Chou Chou cry baby; in the non-crying mode of course. Yesterday she wanted to change her clothes, but we don't have any that fit the doll. I may have to expand the doll clothes pattern I have for her longer body and try to make this poor doll a second outfit. Either that or breakdown and go buy one that's made for her at Toys R Us. She's 19" long, not 13"-15" like the pattern and Kaitlyn's girls. BTW, her cry baby has yet to become one of The Girls. I'm good with that. She sleeps with The Girls and 1. her bed is full, and 2. talking dolls aren't the best option at night. Sarah giggles, but I have never heard her do it at night. Kaitlyn slept with Elmo a couple times and he just wouldn't be quiet. I had to band him from the bed.

Riley Top And Bottoms Pattern

Tell me what you think of Kaitlyn's new outfit?
I know you have seen the top before, but now you can see the whole package. I never would have guessed the flowers would have been so easy to put on. I'm now inspired to try appliqueing again. My last go at it was maybe a year ago and it was rough. I've heard several people say how to cheat by using coffee filters and other such random items behind the applique'; I say don't be cheap. Buy yourself some sturdy stabilizer! I used the sew in kind, but I didn't actually sew it on. I put it behind my applique' and held it in place. It made the fabric turn so smoothly. When I was done I tore the stabilizer off the back.


Here's the back. If you don't want to try your hand at button holes you can use snaps or Velcro. If you aren't brave enough to sew in Velcro you can use the iron on kind; I'm not sure how sturdy it would be long term, but you can give it a go.

If you would like to try this fun pattern it will be available soon on You Can Make This and Etsy. Because Christmas is right on top of us the pattern may not be available until after the holidays. I'll let you know when it's published.