She is here. And adorable as EVER. She is wrinkly, snorts like a lil piggy when she eats, and has puppy breath!! She already is so lovey and just seems to fit perfectly! This was however a HUGE challenge for me, she likes to move! I will be doing this again so be prepared for lots of extra cuteness soon! :)
So here is our newest family member Opal.
snuggly in her blankie! :)
Well, first off I wanted to mention my new site, and blog! How incredible is it?? All thanks to my wonderful designer Alissa from The Color Interactive she is INCREDIBLE and once again nailed it! I wanted a logo and site that was more of a reflection of ME and I think it is just perfect! I am just so excited about it!!
So today I am here showing a craft I recently worked on. My kids have had the puppy bug forever now, and we have been promising them that we would get one….so the time has come! We have caved! I am looking forward to it, but know that it will be like having a newborn all over again….not so much looking forward to that part! So, I have been trying to get a few things here and there, and went to find a puppy bed. Not very impressed by them, and especially the price tags! So, of course there is always the side of me that says “oh i could SO make one!” so that is what i set out to do! I am going to do a little step by step process here, really it is just a cover. And it is UBER easy, all you need to know is sewing basics….which is all i am really good at!
1.So first you will want to find a pillow. I had an old pillow here just a standard size, if you have a bigger dog you will of course want a bigger one…you could even just make a cover for the dog bed you already have.
2. Find fabric that will hide some dirt, I found some vintage fabrics. One is a vintage sheet I got for 25 cents, and the other at a thrift store that is YES polyester HA! but it holds heat,and does not stain…perfect for a puppy!
3. Measure your pillow and add a seam allowance on the sides. For the back side I used a SUPER simple method that will make it easier to take on and off. You could also leave the ends open and attach velcro. But, I went the easy way! So for the backside, you are going to want two pieces. You will want to half the length measurement but add at least 3 inches to one of the sides, so that it overlaps the other piece on the back. So my length of my pillow was 26″ with allowance, and so for the back I cut two pieces one 13″ and the other 16″.
4. Next you are going to want to hem the two sides that will be exposed on the backside so that they do not fray when washed.
5. Then pin together the front piece to the back pieces, right sides together, lining them up so that they are overlapping on the back. and iron them flat.
6. Sew around the entire edge within your seam allowance. Turn right side out and insert your pillow. You can then add ruffles, bows or any other cutsie thing! :)
We will hopefully have a new puppy within the next month..so you KNOW i will be posting some pics as soon as she arrives! :)
ALSO..my wedding season has arrived so busy I will be. I cant wait to post some pictures from my recent Chico wedding…it had a farm cowboy theme, SO fun!!! Be back soon to post some pictures!
Hope you enjoy this fun little project!
This last weekend was our daughters 7TH birthday, and also my hubs and I twelfth wedding anniversary! Which I am so incredibly thankful for God’s provision in our marriage all these years! It was a great celebration weekend!! I am so thankful for I’s sweet, joyful spirit….she is such a happy voice in our home! And our only girl :) We did her party with all her fave things…blue, candy, rainbow, popcorn, and whipped cream NOT frosting and crafting/art! :) SO, thought I would share a few photos from the day.
Had the huge privilege of doing Kadens pictures for the second time and oh my goodness how I wanted to keep him! ;) He is so sweet and happy which makes our day together even more fun! AND…he is at my fave stage of chubby goodness!
thought i would post some link love today. Most are clothes and accessories that would be fun for spring! Some vintage, and some handmade. Links are below for easy purchasing :) Hope you enjoy a little inspiration for your spring wardrobe!
I will be posting some diy links, and some wedding homemade links soon!
I love seeing the small little buds emerging from trees, the sun finally shining (although it is not today). It means that a new season is here. I love each and every season, but for some reason going from winter to spring just feels even better this year. I am excited for color, outside fun, and decorating with all the wonderful things that come with spring and summer!
Thought I would post a few things I have been working on (or projects to come), and a few fun things that i love lately!
I drive by these in the morn and they brighten my day!
