Happy Cinco De Mayo!

I've been busy C.R.A.F.T.ing today. To celebrate I wanted to create a traditional Mexican circle skirt. After some online searching I found a pattern for a double circle skirt. 

It allows for a beautiful twirly whirly effect! I added a waistband with a tie instead of an elastic waitsband. 

Finally I added a double lace edging and top stitched ribbon in contrasting colors. 

Blast from the Past

After a recent scare of thinking I had lost a huge chunk of digital pictures, I "forced" myself to look through all of my digital pictures to see if and where there were any gaps. That is when I came across these pictures from the Renaissance Festival. I made the girls' and my outfits in 2010 with extra material in the waistband and hem, so the girls could grow into them. In 2012 the idea was put to the test and it worked!

2010

2012

American Girl Fashion Show

Only a week left until Jacqueline and I get to go to our first fashion together. I've been busy this weekend creating matching looks for her and her doll, as well as Easter outfits. I used purchased patterns for the childrens' clothing and then "dollified" each for the smaller version.

I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out!



The skirt and headband are for Alicia. The dress and headband are for Jacqueline.

Creating time to be creative

I have so many ideas and not enough time in the day to actualize them. With all the planned school days off and all the early dismissals due to impending weather, there was very little time for me to create any new outfits. However, that didn't stop me from dreaming and planning! I can't wait to start creating and sharing these with you.

So in the few spare moments I've had, I made sure to list what I have completed on Etsy. To see the listings click on the pictures. If you like them, please share them with your friends. If you love them, please feel free to buy them!

Lined Jacket, Blouse and Skirt

 White Terrycloth Bathrobe

Leopard Print Bathrobe

Taking Care of Business...

And working overtime! This idea has been a while in the making and it is finally coming to fruition. I love to craft! It wasn't until recently that I found a way to use these diverse abilities in a cohesive fashion. Then while researching a present idea that I finally figured it out, clothing and accessories for 18 inch dolls (i.e. American Girl, Our Generation, Journey Girl, etc.). I've already created some items and am working on creating more to sell on Etsy and eBay. I started working with denim and loved the detailing I was able to create!

Jeans Jacket and Knee-length skirt

Peasant Blouse

Bootcut Jeans

Close up of the detail stitching