At long last, the birthday dresses are finished and photographed for posterity! These girls picked out their own fabrics and styling, and, if I don’t say so myself…they look beautiful!
Love,
Auntie Audrey
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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 CommentsTags: aprons, crafts in southeast idaho
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
Oh, And an Apron Too!
Published August 1, 2009 accessories , gifts , sewing 3 CommentsTags: flirty skirty apron, kati cupcake, sewing
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. 
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
Two of my darling nieces had birthdays last week, and thinking I’d like to do something different than the usual gift-in-a-box, they received these cards: we’re gonna have some fun together!! Stay tuned for results next week!
Love,
Auntie Audrey
I was shopping for a last-minute gift for my lovely mother-in-law last week, when I remembered seeing this tutorial for making rice bags last year. I was excited to make them–we have a similar little bag that I keep in the freezer for boo-boos, and I love having it handy for puffy eyes, minor bumps and abrasions, tummy aches and childhood hot-flashes. They can also go in the microwave for a quick warm up if that’s what’s needed. These were so simple and easy–just using pretty bits of leftover fabric. I think I need to make some for me too!
Fresh Poppies Tote
Published August 14, 2008 accessories , gifts , sewing 3 CommentsTags: amy butler fresh poppies fabric, tote bag
Last week, my little sister requested a birthday treat for her good friend, so I played around with a new version of my music tote bags and ended up with this pretty little carry-all. (Hope you like it Heather!) I was getting low on inspiring fabric, but a trip to the nearest big town took care of that little problem this week. No excuses now, got to get more sewing done!
Another Drawstring Bag…with Accessories
Published August 6, 2008 accessories , dresses , gifts , sewing 2 CommentsTags: amy butler bags, apron skirt, cloche hat
Birthday Bags
Published July 23, 2008 accessories , gifts , sewing 2 CommentsTags: drawstring bags, morning glory fabric
I bought the fabric for these sweet little drawstring bags last summer with the intention of making one for each of my nieces for Christmas 2007. They’ve turned into birthday gifts for this year (we won’t delve into my procrastination issues just now). These two are the most recently finished…so quick and easy, and they are the perfect size for toting around a little snack, a book or two, or a handful of Polly Pockets.
I found myself rushing to pull a couple projects together for a last-minute-dash to a birthday party this afternoon. In the spirit of trying to do better in my personal gift card battle, this cutie materialized at the last possible minute and I felt a wave of relief as I realized this ribbon would work so well with the wrapping paper. I need to give serious kudos to the inventors of double-sided tape and glue dots–life wouldn’t be the same without them. Or maybe life would be pretty much the same, but most of my gifts would come without cards.
Details on the other pre-mad-dash project coming tomorrow!
Pearls for Girls
Published May 24, 2008 accessories , gifts Leave a CommentTags: accessories, children's accessories, children's jewelry, jewelry
I’ve enjoyed making a few necklaces for my kindergartner this year…this is one of a set of three for her and some friends, and I love how they turned out. Simple, sweet, and best of all–fast! Is it bad that I want to wear it? I just might!
