LAST MINUTE ST. PAT'S T-SHIRTS

So yesterday, around lunchtime, I decided that my little boys needed something to wear today for St. Patrick's Day. I know, I know, nothing like waiting 'til the last minute. But seriously, if they're only going to wear one day, does it matter when it's made as long as it's ready for the occasion?

Over the weekend, I discovered the Cricut "Lite" cartridges that Walmart carries for only $39. I found one that has images for pretty much ALL the holidays. YAY!!

Anyway, there were a few images for St. Pat's Day, so while the boys napped, I cut one of them out on copy paper. Modified it a little (because it was actually two shamrocks together), used it as a template, and then cut the shape out of green craft felt.

I used fabric glue to hold them in place on the white under-shirts while I loosely stitched around the perimeters with embroidery floss in a contrasting color.

I don't know how well the craft felt will wash, but again, it's only for one day, so if it fades or the color runs... oh well, they looked cute for these pics.

Of course, today was the day that my oldest decided to have an opinion about what he wanted to wear, and he did not want to wear this shirt. Therefore, bribing ensued.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!!!!!

I'm linking up here... be sure to go there and check out all the other great ideas!!

DOLLAR STORE FIND

Today, during my weekly trip to my local Dollar General, (I had to go to get a new hair dryer, because my old one blew up yesterday [literally - it shot a line of fire up my right arm... amazingly, neither my clothes or my hair caught fire] TMI?) I came upon this Amazing Find... for $6!

Isn't she cute? I love her color and distressed features.

I love the little metal sign that she is holding in her beak.

They also had them in a sage green and a mustard yellow.

She is supposed to be for the outside, but I think I'll keep her inside and make her part of my Easter / Spring display.

So, if you likey... run on over to your Dollar General and pick yourself up one.

LUNCHTIME CRAFT

I think I have a new sure fire way to lose weight... do a Craft rather than Eat lunch.

I whipped up this Awesome No-Sew Scarf in like twenty minutes. I know winter is almost over, but this scarf is lightweight and would look great in spring colors. I was too excited to take pictures along the way, so go Here to see a quick tutorial. This link also has Another link to a Video on how to do it.

So Ladies, raid your husbands t-shirt drawer tonight and make your own Fabulous New Spring Scarf.

OK... now I'm Starving. Maybe not a weight loss plan after all.

CUSTOM ORDERS

Last month, my Etsy shop had a little sale, which got me Five Custom Orders. And they all came at the end of the month, so needless to say, I've been a busy little bee.

I wanted to share with you what I created for my wonderful customers.

This first one was for Krystal over at Sassy Sanctuary. She needed a bag for Church. She teaches Sunday School, so she has a lot to carry along with her Bible. Along with being a Church Tote, it also doubles as a Diaber Bag. So now every Sunday, she can load it up with Everything she needs and go in Style.

Krystal selected the two main fabrics and sent them to me.

I added the third fabric to be used for this cute Ruffle embellishment...

and for a little trim detail on the inside pockets.

I think the size turned out great, and I will probably be making more of these to add to my shop.

These next three are for a High School classmate of mine you wanted bags for herself and her two daughters - one being 15 and the other being 21. My only instructions were that they needed to be black and white, and all different.

LOVE the Bling Button on this one.

Can you guess who got which one?

And this last one is for another High School classmate. She told me she likes black and whites, but that she also likes green. When I saw this fabric, I got so excited. I knew it would be the perfect one.

LOVE the little Rosette Button... so much so, I also used it on one of the bags above...

and, I added the little Ruffle detail.

What do you think of the little ruffle? It's new for me, but I might start doing it more.

Hopefully, these inspired you to come visit me at my Etsy shop, and maybe have me whip something beautiful up for you.

A GIVEAWAY - BY PROXY

Krystal over at Sassy Sanctuary is giving my Blog and Etsy shop a VERY Kind and Generous Shout Out today.

Be sure to head over there and check it out.

And oh yeah, BTW, she's doing a Giveaway from my shop. Become one of her followers and get in on the Giveaway.

THE "FARRAH" FEATHER

This is a TOTALLY RANDOM post about... of all things, my hair. Two weeks ago, I got a new haircut. I thought I would try something a little Different, and up until today, I really was Hating it. I don't know what I altered in my hair styling routine, but today, I Love my hair.

I accomplished this Amazing "Farrah" feather (which I'm SURE, I won't be able to duplicate). This picture really doesn't do it justice. I couldn't turn my head enough (and still take the picture) to really show it off.

And what about those earrings? They're Vintage - my Mom's - circa 60's / 70's. Not sure how I came to own them... probably just took them from her jewelry box. She'll probably see this post and think... "I was wondering whatever happened to those".

Like I said... Totally Random