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This blog is now exclusively devoted to crafting in general, and the shop in particular! Pretty much all of my personal content has been moved to a new blog, one that is intended primarily to help keep our family and friends in the loop. (If you are interested in following the new blog, you will find it here.) This blog will continue to feature shop news, new listings, sales, giveaways, and all of my share-worthy crafting exploits.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Jessie's Outfit


Elora's made-by-Mama birthday gift is a Jessie costume to wear at her party, and any time she wants to play dress up.  


I took a cotton knit shirt from Target and a pair of jeans and added to them.


The binding on the collar, the red loops, and the cow print on the jeans were added by hand.  The rest was machine stitched.   I wasn't trying for an exact duplicate of Jessie's outfit, just an approximation.  For example, I didn't even try to bring the yellow panel down to points on the shirt.  She already has a little pair of brown boots, and I ordered a hat from The Disney Store to complete the look.

Edit:  Ack!  I just realized that I forgot the gray buttons on the shirt.  Should I add them, or just let it go?

So excited for the party---this weekend!!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Scissors and Steam

 Jamie over at Scissors and Steam is doing a give-away!  She's gathered an eclectic bunch of crafting supplies, and is looking to find them a new home.  And if she isn't already on your blog-roll, you should add her.  She makes me laugh.  :)