DIY Boys Summer Wardrobe {a collection}

I have been working away at a fun project! Making Jude's summer wardrobe. I am almost done... almost. A few pieces will squeak in at the end, but I am ready to start sharing some fun boy projects! Sewing for boys is a lot of fun but it can be a little challenging to come up with "new" projects since boys are fairly limited in the styles. I mean they can wear shirts/tees and pants/shorts. But that doesn't mean it can't be fun. So I made a little collection for a mommy made summer wardrobe just for the boy in my life. Some of the projects are easy no brainer projects and some of them take more time and skill.
Here are the projects: (links to come when they are shared)
1. Tabby Pocket Shorts
2.Boys Cargo Pants 
3. Simple Belt
4. Reverse applique Sail away tee
5. State tee
6. Polo
7. Checkered Maxwell
8. British invasion tee
9. Colored Yoke tee
10. Skinny cuffed trousers
11. Maxwell Top
12. Colored Pocket tee

So get ready for some boy sewing! (with a few other projects sneaking in)

Here are some other past tee projects:

1. Bicycle Tee
2. Color Block Tee
3. Sketch Tee
4. Spider Tee

And for even more boy sewing fun go HERE

DIY Painted Rug Stencil

We are in the middle of a basement redo. College couch is on it's way out and the new couch we ordered will be delivered on Friday!!! I am a little too excited. This means an overhaul for the basement, new paint, curtains, rug entertainment center, the whole thing. So in my search for rugs I have had a hard time find the "one" The idea of painting my own was becoming more and more appealing but I was having a hard time convincing my husband that cheap rug and spray paint could become the basement solution. Enter Vecco.
They sell everything you need for DIY rug painting.

 Complete Rug kits with the rug, paint, sealant, and stencil. Seriously everything you would need to make a rug yourself. It takes the scary out, and it convinces husbands when they can see the end result.

 They even have kits for large area rugs like we will need in the basement and they have some really fun designs that still let you control the finished look.

Perhaps a whole kit is not something you need, they sell the stencils by themselves so you can pick up a stencil and paint your own rug. (only 7.99 so it is not a pocket book buster) 

So check them out today and brighten up a room with a new area rug. 

Imagine Gnats

 Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to introduce you to our newest sponsor and a great blog to check out. Imagine Gnats. Racheal is the cute gal who runs the blog. It is creative, beautiful and inspiring. So what kind of great things will you find at Imagine Gnats?
How about a whole page of links to embroidery how to, designs, and inspiration. My fingers just got the itch to stitch...
She also has free printable downloads More coming soon
As well as an awesome program called the Covert Robin

It's a fun gift exchange between a bunch of crafty women. I mean who doesn't like getting a mystery package in the mail full of crafty stuff?? Check it out here

So Stop by Imagine Gnats and give Racheal a little hello. You won't be sorry.

Instagram Friday

Welcome to Instagram Friday! 

A little Glimpse into life beyond Sewing and crafting

 Our week started out with a face colliding with a table. Jude has since requested that we throw the table away...

 The kids packed up their things for a "train ride" on the sofa. Jude took pictures of all the wild animals that they saw along the way and it was fun to see the things the kids would pack when going on a trip.

 We went out to eat and Jude ordered a corn dog that was as big as his head. He just dove right in.

 Abbey got in touch with her inner princess while getting her chalk on.

 The kids pretended to have manners for an afternoon tea party. (a tease for a post coming soon)

 The manners went out the window and rough play went forth so both kids had dirty and grass stained knees.

Lastly Jude's preschool sent home a fantastic homework assignment. The kids have been working on an alphabet quilt all year and then we had to tie them and sew the back and binding on. Not a horrible assignment but my favorite was just looking at his awesome drawings :)

So how was your week this week?

Zip Screens Screen Printing System Giveaway!

 Remember my post yesterday? I got to try out Zip Screens from Fashion Art Projects. If you have ever been interested in screen printing then this is an awesome way to start. No machines are needed no special tools, just the screens and paint applicator. You can see the tutorial on how easy they are to use HERE

 So now one lucky reader gets to try out the Zip Screen screen printing system for themselves. You will win a 5 pack of paint colors, in fun neon glitter colors.

 And a 3 pack of reusable screens.

They have three different designs so you can design to your hearts content.

So would you like to win?
Check out Fashion Art Projects
Simply leave a comment (with email) about what you would do with the Zip Screens screen printing system.


Giveaway will close Friday May 11th and the winner will be announced Saturday May 12th.

For more official rules check out Fashion Art Project General rules


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Goodluck!

Rock n' Roll Tote Bag

 Remember the Super Hero tote I made Jude? Well the totes were a 3 pack so I had fun making another tote. This time I used out another new product that Fashion Art Projects Sent me. It's called Zip Screens and they are awesome! I was so excited when they sent them to me to try!

 Simple and easy screen printing right at home. I have never done screen printing before so I was a little nervous, but Zip Screens make it sooooo easy. And you can use it over and over again which is awesome! The lines turn out crisp and clear. I also added some bling with Fashion Art Project iron on rhinestones.

 A little pleated detail up at the top added some feminine touch and the bag was a perfect gift for my soon to be sister in law.
So want to know how to make one?

 I started with my tote from fashion art project. They can be found at walmart in a three pack. Then I used painters tape to tape off some lines using the same technique I used on this tee.

 colored the lines in with the markers and then did the same to the other side so the lines go all around the bag.

 Next I grabbed the Zip Screen and special Zip Screen all in one paint and applicator. (can also be found at walmart)

 Stick the Zip Screen sticky side down where you want the design.

 Then I used painters tape to tape around the edges incase of any paint run off.

 Then take the Zip Paint. With the tear side up press the paint to the bottom.

 Then with scissors cut the top off. Not cutting the plastic piece.

 Then with the paint side down slide from top to bottom applying some pressure to the underside so the paint comes out.

 Continue sliding downward until the whole screen is covered. Then scrap over the top to remove excess paint from the screen.

 Then pull up the screen and you will see your design. Wash the screen with soap and water and you can use it again and again.

 Then when the paint was dry I added the iron on rhinestones around the design. Then cover with a cloth and press with a hot iron to set the paint and the stones.

 Pretty little bling all in place.

 Then I took some black ribbon and pleated it across the top and then stitched it in place.

That's it a cute little tote with a rock n' roll twist.
There may even be a giveaway coming up later for you to win some Zip Screens and paint for your own use :)

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Link Party #18

Welcome to this weeks Link Party!

You guys rocked it as per usual! Here are some of my favorites from last week

 Laura Thoughts shared this super cute Yellow dress it is a knock off of one she saw but this one is so much cuter (I think) I would love this in an adult size... it would be so cute and retro.

 Craftstorming shared some striped pajamas she made for KCWC seriously the cutest I have ever seen and of course I love stripes :)

And for a great non-sewing project, Vixen Made shared this painted utility rug. I have seen painted rugs but this is a great transformation, I love it!

I can't wait to see what you guys share this week!

New to link parties? That's totally fine here's what you have to do:

Find a entry on your blog that you want to link up.

It can be ANYTHING (unless it's an ad or something let's keep it spam free)

Say it is a great new project you just made and have been dying to share it with the crafting world. 

the link should look something like this:

http://(your blog adress/website)/(the post you want to link).html

Linking to the post is the easiest way for people to get back to that post.

Then click where it says "click here to enter" 

follow the steps to link your post and create a title, and select your picture.

Keep in mind the picture will be small thumbnail so pick a picture that shows it off the best. 

Lastly if you were so kind to add our button to your page or post, or where every you store your link party things that would be super cool. You don't have to use the button to link up, it's just there for you if you can't live without it. 

cool? cool. Let's get the party started!

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