Saturday, October 10, 2009
Made In Texas
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Ghost Clippies
Don't you love them?
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Fashion Show and Benefit
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tutu Instructions
Supplies
about 4 yards of tulle in color of choice
1 inch wide elastic (enough to go around the waist of the person the tutu is for)
Scissors
Ruler
Sewing Machine (optional)
Step 1
Measure around the waist of the person the tutu is for. Add 1 inch and cut the elastic to that size. Over lap the two ends together (about 1/2 inch) and sew them in place either by hand or with a sewing machine. Make sure the elastic is not twisted. Sew over it several times to ensure that it will not come apart.
Step 2
Cut the tulle into strips. I recommend cutting them 5 inches wide by 24 inches long. The finished tutu will be a little less than 12 inches long. Adjust the length as desired. Just remember to double it when cutting. Example: If you want your tutu to be about 10 inches long, then cut the strips 20 inches long by 5 inches wide.
Step 3
a. Fold one piece of the tulle in half. Hold one end in each hand. Put it through the middle of the elastic and hold it with your first two fingers like the picture.
b. Grab the two long ends of the tulle with your two fingers and pull it through the loop. Tighten it around the elastic.
c. When tightening the tulle the elastic will be squished together. This is okay. It creates the look of a round waistband when the tutu is finished. The elastic will twist as you keep adding strips of tulle. This is okay as well. It does not matter which side, top or bottom, the tulle is put on...just be consistent.
The right side of the tutu will look like this picture....
The underside of the tutu will look like this picture....
d. Continue adding the strips of tulle until you have gone all the way around the elastic, making sure the tulle is close together. Adjust the strips as necessary and fill in any gaps with more strips of tulle.
Your finished tutu will look like this...
Add some style!
Want a more unique Tutu? Alternate two or more different colors of tulle as you put the strips on.
To add a little flair to your tutu, tie a bow with a piece of matching satin ribbon and sew it onto the tutu. Or tie long pieces of satin ribbon around the waistband.
That’s all.
Congratulations! You did it!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
I Spy...Letters, Numbers, and Shapes
Little Wallets
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Exploding Box
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Cake Anyone?
Friday, May 15, 2009
Site Make-over
Cakes
Unfortunately I can't get it to work, so click here to see it.
I love cake decorating and baking. It's a great way to be creative and expressive. (Maybe I've just been watching too much "Ace of Cakes.") Anyway...all of the items pictured can be made Gluten Free. I've been baking gluten free for myself for many years, and have recently added one of my children to that list.
I make cakes and other goodies for all occasions. Listed here are some cake flavors that I make.
Yellow/White Cake
Chocolate Cake
Spice Cake
Carrot Cake
Pumpkin Cake
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake
Pound Cake
Cheesecake
Brownies
Cookies of all kinds
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Beaded Socks
These are the colors of beads I have available. You can mix and match or just go with one color scheme. The choice is yours! The hearts are only available in Pink, Red, and White.
Available sizes:
0-6 months
6-18 months
18-36 months
S (6-10.5)
M (10.5-4)
L (4+)