February Tutu and Toe Shoes

 Melissa made the onesie for me. The blanket is this pretty Valentines print on one side with white flannel on the other, with a sweet pink ruffle to finish it off.

Her tutu has a sweet pinwheel bow on the back and the skirt was made with three different lengths of tulle (all 1" in difference).  Her shoes were pink, with a white sole, pink ribbons, and white flowers.  Her bracelet was pink, red, and white, and her headband was a simple white with pink flowers.  Very cute.

February Pillow Exchange

I was totally out of my element on this one.  Melissa likes the "sweeter" side of Valentines.  I use a different color pallet, but I am still really happy with the way this turned out.  I totally need an embroidery machine though.  I couldn't find the picture I took with the pillow inserted so this will have to do.

Red Toe shoes

I made these red toe shoes to go with Alyssa's paris dress.  I love the way they turned out! (I also made these same shoes in pink, a darker red, purple, white, and grey.)

January Pillow Exchange

My friend, Melissa suggested a fun little 12 month project.  A pillow exchange!  How fun is that.  I used this really pretty bird fabric that Melissa loves on white flannel, with a blue swirl border (again one of her favorite fabrics) I am super happy with the quiet simplicity of this pillow.

January Tutu and Toe Shoe set

 Alyssa's January blanket.  White flannel for the back with a cotton white polka dot front trimmed with a dutchess satin ruffle.

 Simple blue headband with a white snowflake rhinestone.  Blue and white bracelet on stretchy cord.

 Back of the tutu.  White satin pinwheel bow with a snowflake rhinestone center.

 The onesie that my friend Melissa made with her embroidery machine (I gotta get one.)

 The January tutu and toe shoes.  (The tutu was made with five layers of tulle, and a white duchess satin underskirt. The tulle and satin waist band was gathered together, then elastic was inserted into the band.  All tulle is cut at the same size.)

Toe shoes made of white satin with blue top stitching and laces.  Clear rhinestones to add a little blig.

Welcome to Neverland

Wow was I busy in October. Not only did me and my kids get the flu (I had a temp of 104, and Aiyana had one of 106!) but I also had all these costumes to make. Then I helped Melissa with her kids costumes, made a costume for Katrina, Libby, two for Keegan, and did a few paid projects. Whew! Busy busy! Here is my family and I all dressed from characters from Neverland.

Toby as captain Hook. This picture does not show off his beautiful purple satin pants with pretty little lavender bows. The coat is felt along with his hat. The shoes are a faux leather along with the bed.

Me as Wendy. There aren't a lot of women to choose from in Neverland so I went with Wendy. A night strolling around in flannel backed satin??? Sounds good to me. I added stretch velvet cape for warmth. This was the only picture that I had of me and Landon. He didn't want to be put down. Landon is dressed as a cute little chubby bear. I LOVED this fabric!
Landon as my lost boy bear.

Aiyana dressed as Fall Tinkerbell from: Tinkerbell and the lost treasure.

With the wings she rarely wore.

I love how her hair and make up turned out. Wish I got a shot of her looking up. This dress was a pain. I had it finished a while ago then tried it on like three days before she needed it. It was too small! (her growth hormone shot dose changed and so she hit a huge growth spurt.) so I had to put a "waist band" in the bodice. I think it turned out well. The belt is braided rafia, the hat is a peice of craft foam covered with fabric.

The pouch is filled with fairy dust (polyfil spray painted with gold glitter). The trick or treat bag is a autumn colored flower with a cute covered button detail. Boots are a faux fur trimed boot.

My peter pan and tinkerbell.

Peter pan without his hat. This costume was very easy to make and consists of the tunic, tights, belt, hat, and jacket. (We had a cold Halloween, so I made him a jacket).

Ready for battle.

I will never grow up!

Lucas as my little fox. Isn't he cute with his bow and arrow?

Micah as my lost boy rabbit. I should take a picture of the cute pads of his feet!

Micah: Lost boy rabbit; Kaity: Mermaid; Chandler: Peter Pan; Isabella: fairy; Chris: superhero; Aiyana: Fall Tink; Lucas: Lost boy fox.

Poodle Skirt for Keegan

Keegan's birthday is at the beginning of October, so I thought I would make her a 50's outfit to go with her rollerskating birthday party. The skirt is made from a poly blend with a faux fur poodle in both black and white fabrics. It features a silver beaded collar and a silver embroidered leash.

Also made was a replica for her 18" (American Girl) doll with an "H" embroidered for Honey.