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Turn Tights into Kickin’ Knee-Highs

Published October 13, 2009 accessories , tutorials 3 Comments
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I purchased these tights for little Miss M two years ago, and they’re still in great shape and couldn’t be any cuter. Her legs have grown too long to continue wearing them, but I’m not ready to let go yet! So here’s what happened to them today:

Step 1: cut ‘em off!

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Step 2: serge or zig-zag around the cut-edge to prevent unraveling.

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Step 3: Cut elastic to desired length (I used 1/4″ elastic cut to 6 1/2″ lengths), then stitch ends together to form a circle.

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Step 4: Set the elastic into a casing at the top of the sock…just fold it over and stitch it down, being careful to not catch the elastic in your stitching. I used a stretch-stitch, but a zig-zag would work fine.

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Step 5: Put on those cute new socks and wear ‘em with pride!

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It’s My Party…And I Want You to Come!

Published October 5, 2009 accessories , crafting , gifts , just for fun , sewing 4 Comments
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Okay, so it’s not really my party. But I want you to come! This little pretty will be for sale, along with several more unique, colorful, fun apron styles made by moi. Here’s the 4-1-1:

Date: Thursday, October 8th
Time: 6:30 – whenever, it’s an open house…come and see LOTS of cute stuff, eat something yummy and hang out with the girls!
Location: Katrina Van Orden’s home, email me for directions if you need.

Can’t wait to see ya!
Audrey

Pretty ‘New’ Trinkets

Published October 2, 2009 accessories , crafting , favorite things , tips , tutorials 3 Comments
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I received the latest J. Crew catalog in the mail the other day and immediately stopped what I was doing to spend a few quiet minutes drooling over how they’ve styled their Fall ‘09 looks. So gorgeous!

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While I’d dearly love to snap up a gazillion dollars worth of J. Crew goodness…it’s not in the cards this year. So, I decided to do the next best thing–make something I already have work! I purchased this necklace at da-da-da-daaaaa: Walmart for about $5 a couple years ago, and it just wasn’t sitting right with me as-is. It’s cute-ish, but just a little too bulky and blah at the same time:

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I fiddled with the necklace until it had the drape I wanted, then tacked black grosgrain ribbons to the links:

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And just for fun, I attempted a little self-portait. (OK, that was harder than I thought it would be!) I’m LOVING my new trinket, especially the fact that it cost nothing and took literally minutes to do!

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Back to sewing now…I’ve got some fun things to share soon!
Audrey

P.S. Disclaimer: I’m *not* the professional photographer in the family, so please don’t judge Kayla’s work on my blurry, blotchy photos!! ;) )

Workin’

Published September 23, 2009 accessories , just for fun , sewing Leave a Comment
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My sister-in-law, Katrina, is hosting a little crafty open house with a bunch of local talented chicks in a few weeks, so I’m working on some projects to throw in the mix. I’ll post more details of the party later (feel free to go ahead and mark your calendars for Thursday, October 8 ;) ), but wanted to leave you with a shot of what’s cooking! Y’all come back now, hear?

Audrey

Oh, And an Apron Too!

Published August 1, 2009 accessories , gifts , sewing 3 Comments
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While I was working on my nieces’ dresses the other day, I remembered that I kind of did the same thing for their mom’s birthday…last December. Only I told her I’d make her an apron. And then I forgot! Sheesh.

So anyway, while I was planning and cutting everything else, I threw this little baby into my pile and since it was finished first and I couldn’t wait for her to see it before showing you (sorry, K), I rushed over to Kayla’s for a quick photo. Bonus: I got a yummy pork chop dinner out of the deal! I’m sooo lucky. :)

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BTW, if you like this apron (which went together fast and easy), it’s the Flirty Skirty pattern I purchased at Kati Cupcake (with a few of my own modifications…but you get the idea).

Banishing thoughts of keeping it all to myself,
Audrey

Kaymn’s Name Bracelet

Published July 15, 2009 accessories , my sister's photography Leave a Comment
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Kaymn's Blessing Bracelet

Here is a close-up of the  bracelet I made for Kaymn’s special day. I love how it turned out–it’s a tradition for me, as I made one for her big sister’s blessing four years ago. One Small Child carries a selection of similar personalized bracelets.

(P.S.  I’ve purchased a few stretchy bracelets for Kaymn and have lost two so far.  This bracelet with the clasp will NOT slide off!  Just a little advice from ME!) …….Kayla

Inspire Me

Published July 11, 2009 accessories , just for fun , sage meadow studio , sewing 20 Comments
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Hey! Guess what?!?!

Give up?

Today’s post is Sage Meadow Studio’s 100th! To celebrate, one lucky reader will receive this fun, summery, floral tote sewn by moi (Audrey)…it features a stripey contrast lining, a multi-color polka dot print interior pocket, and a flower pin you’ve seen before. Want it? Just share your favorite inspirational quote/motivational thought with us…the winner will be chosen at random from all comments on this post received by 10 p.m. on Tuesday the 14th (one entry per person please :) ).

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Can’t wait to soak up all your inspiration–good luck!
Audrey

Flower Crops

Published June 30, 2009 accessories , favorite things , sewing , tips 5 Comments
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More on my continuing quest to re-purpose long pants for summer: these little crops can’t be more simple: take a pair of too-short jeans (can you tell we’re a jeans family?), fold and stitch the cuffs in place. To dress them up, add a pretty fabric flower pin–this little idea makes my head spin with all the possibilities…you can have custom-looking pants, skirts, whatever for any occasion using anything you want!

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Dizzy-lizzy love,
Audrey

One on One Time

Published May 19, 2009 accessories , crafting , family 1 Comment
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Last week was a busy one, with new babies and dance recitals and homework and…you know the drill. ;) One afternoon my two younger children spent a few hours at Grammie’s house, and didn’t want to leave when it was time for big sister’s school bus to arrive, so I left them there to play for a while longer and headed home solo. Miss J was thrilled to have some “alone time” with Mommy, so I decided to deviate from ‘the list’ and asked her what she’d like to do with our little unexpected time treasure. She wanted to make jewelry, so we pulled out the supplies that I seem to keep accumulating and put a little something together for her.

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We lined everything up:

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And giggled and made some faces:

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And she went to school the next day with something pretty, with which to practice time management.

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Every Girl Needs a Pair of Pearl-drop Earrings

Published January 20, 2009 accessories , crafting , favorite things , tutorials 4 Comments
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My mom “surprised” me with this necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs for my birthday (thanks Mom!), and I’ve worn it constantly since. I love it’s simplicity, the meaning of the three little initials, the hammered texture of the silver discs, the luminous pearl charm. I’ve been wanting some cute earrings to wear with it, and finally found some time to sit down and make these little babies:

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They came together in about three minutes (once I gathered the items I needed), and they look perfect with my favorite necklace. Here’s how they work:

Items needed:
1 pair silver french hook earwires
2 freshwater pearls
2 silver 2″ headpins
1 pair round nose pliers
1 pair needle nose pliers

Thread the head pin through the hole in the pearl, form a loop using the round nose pliers, slip the earwire onto the loop, then wrap the rest of the pin around the base of the loop using the needle nose pliers. (You might need to trim a little bit off.) Since I forgot to take pictures of the process, here’s a good demonstration of the technique.

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