Banner Card

I got this card the other day from a sweet and crafty friend of mine (thanks for sharing your craftiness with me, Elisabeth). She is one of the most creative people I know, and I'm totally going to borrow this idea for making my own stationery.

She just cut small triangles out of some scrap fabric and put some fray check around the edges (to keep from fraying). Then she used a sewing machine to sew them on like a banner. Genius, right?!? I thought so!

Source: Elisabeth Conger

Little Miss Ali

One of my best friends has a 4 year old little girl. I made this doll for her since she has a new baby brother now. I wanted her to know how special she is and that her roll as a big sister is very important.

I had so much fun making this doll, and I wish I would have had her when I was a little girl. Back when my mom and dad used to sing me to sleep, I would have a ribbon in one hand (the grosgrain was my favorite) and the thumb of my other hand in my mouth. I would rub the ribbon together until I fell asleep. This doll's hair would have been perfect for me. :)

I'm not sure how long it took me to make her since I worked on her a little bit on the weekends for several weekends. I had so much fun sewing her together and adding the small details to her face.
 

Below is a picture of Bella with her doll. She named her Ali

Doll pattern is from Wee Wonderfuls by Hillary Lang (Little Miss Storybook pattern)

Crochet Owl Hats

I fell in love with these owl hats when I saw them. They have so much personality, and they look great on babies and children. I made this particular hat for a newborn baby boy. A good friend of mine that I've known since middle school had a baby boy, and his nursery has sort-of an owl theme. I showed her this hat, and she fell in love with it, too!

Another friend of mine had a baby girl, so I made a baby girl owl hat. I think she's so cute with the little flower.

Sources: I used a combination of 2 patterns from the following etsy sellers: RAKJpatterns  and  Angelschest