Cutoffs, My Way

I think summer is FINALLY here! The long, cold spring has left me less than anxious to run out and acquire summer clothing for the kiddos, but I gave in and picked up a few things last week. Even with the new additions to our wardrobe, the rigors of potty-training seem to keep our favorites forever in laundry baskets. Today, following an ‘accident’ I pulled out a pair of barely-too-short jeans and cut them off to add to our warm weather repertoire. I didn’t feel like waiting to wash them to get the stand-by fringed denim look, so I pulled out a ribbon I’ve been dying to use and came up with this:

And here’s my favorite trick for girling up a pair of crocs:

Stay tuned…I have a stack of the PERFECT fabric for a sweet little top to go with these shorts…just have to get through those pesky work projects!