T-Shirt Makeover #2

I hope you enjoyed Makeover #1, now on to another amazing transformation from your boring ordinary t-shirt.  Check out these creations by Little Birdie Secrets.

To refashion a t-shirt, you'll need one plain shirt, and another spare one that matches. That's the one you'll cut up into pieces, which is why it needs to match.

To add flowers to your t-shirt, you basically just cut out small hearts (ours were about 2.5" long) and sew them in bunches to the neckline of the shirt. These simple refashions only take about 30 minutes to do.

And shirts look even better after being washed/dried (the dryer fluff up the flowers nicely). If you didn't want the fluffy look, just hand washing and line drying your shirt.

Thanks so much to the ladies at Little Birdie Secrets.  If I had one thing to add to their project it would be to add more flowers.  I can just picture them running down the front in a lovely cascade of blooms.  Please head over to Little Birdie Secrets and let them know how much you love them and their creative ideas.  Also, let me know what you think of the project and especially if you give it a try!!

...until tomorrow,  where you will find another fantastic t-shirt makeover!!!  See you then!

T-Shirt Makeover #1

Here we go... T-Shirt Makeover #1!  I've been searching for my most favorite designs and narrowed it down to 1 week worth.  I'll have one everyday for you to try.  Please let me know how it goes!

Without further delay I present day #1:  Sleeves...they're here, they're gone, they're back again!

1: To make it, you'll need to take a long-sleved shirt, and cut the sleeves off so they are a nice short-sleeve length:

2: Then cut each sleeve into two 4" strips, and trim another 1" section off of each, leaving 4 3" strips.

3: Sew one end of two of the 3" strips to the end of the other two, to make 2 very long 3" strips. (do the same for 2 of the 1" strips)

4:Gather both the 3" strips into ruffles that are the length of the front of your shirt.

5: Lay the ruffles on the front of your shirt, with gathered edges ouching, then lay your 1" strip over the gathers, and pin well.

6: Sew the 1" strip and ruffles on to your shirt with a zig-zag stitch.

7: Then arrange buttons down the front, and tape them into place with clear tape. Sew them to your shirt well with a zig-zag stitch.

(You'll need to adjust the stitch width, and use the hand wheel to make sure that the needle will go into each hole without hitting the button.)

Then hem up your sleeves with a zig-zag stitch, and you're done!

Well, did you love it???!!!  I have a few t-shirts that were on their way out of my closet that might just be making a comeback after this.  Please let me know what you think!!



Thanks so much to Disney from Ruffles And Stuff for the wonderful creation!!!  She is super creative and has loads of fabulous ideas.  Please go check her out and let her know how much you love her!!

Drop by tomorrow to see what I came up with for the next T-Shirt makeover!!  

Kiddo's Quotables

My friend Tara came across this super cute Free Printable.  Amy at Delightful Distractions designed this little book for keeping track of all those cute little things your kiddo's say.  I know... you're thinking, "Kelly, your kiddo is only 4 months old".  Well , I better start getting ready now, by the time he starts talking it will be too late!  Amy gives several ideas on how to use her printable.  I plan to follow her lead but also plan to scan them once they're filled in and use them in my digital scrap book.  Head on over to Delightful Distractions to check it out & let her know what you think!

Look ahead to next week...  
I will be doing an entire week of T-Shirt makeovers.  Wait until you see what I've come up with.  Super cute, easy, and virtually free.  You'll be so excited to give them a try!!  Come check it out and let me know what you think!

Is it a bag? Is it a play mat?

I've been on the hunt for a new diaper bag lately.  I have not been pleased with the one I have.  It's just way too deep and doesn't have enough pockets for me to find what I need.  So yesterday I decided to check out Etsy.  I figured there must be other mom's out there that couldn't find what they needed and finally broke down to make their own.  Not sure that I found exactly what I wanted but I did find this!  It's a bag and a play mat, could be a changing pad too.  I think it is super cute and a fantastic idea.  Check out Snug as a Bug Baby Etsy site!!!

Sweater "Remodel"

Well, It's officially Fall has arrived.  Ready or not, for me it's a not but I better start getting used to the idea if I don't want to freeze.  With this in mind I have found the most amazing crafty idea for turning blah into spectacular!  Oh how I wish I could sew.  It's not often I say this as I'm just a crafter.  I'm not too interested in making my own clothes but I've had my times.  Thankfully I have a wonderful mom who is always interested in helping with my sewing projects.  Which leads me to this...

and after a few simple changeroos you get this...

That's right...did you see it...magic!!!  I have never seen something so dull become something so charming.  Now, if I can just try it myself.  Check out the Grosgrain blog for the simple how to's, as well as an entire month of Embellishing your Knits.  That's right she has an idea of how to change up drab sweaters for every day of the month.  It's a must see!!  Enjoy!!

"Leafing" your mark

My friend Allison Dooley Wyatt was recently married.  She had this fantastically creative "guestbook" at her beautiful wedding.  I love, love, love it!!!  Not to mention she looked absolutely stunning at the wedding!  Unfortunately, we we not able to attend but I thoroughly enjoyed all her beautiful pictures!

Secret Millionaires Club

The Secret Millionaires Club by Warren Buffett on AOL is a great learning tool for how our economy works.  They have short cartoons that easily explain some complex financial topics and even a pretend stock market where kids can invest and watch their wealth grow (or shrink).  The Secret Millionaires Club even has programs for teachers to use in their classroom for financial literacy, entrepreneurship & core math skills.  I give it two thumbs up!!!