Pom Poms

In January, my daughter celebrated her very first birthday. Because we've been through so much in the last year, it was such a huge milestone. I went all out on her decorations. I absolutely LOVE the new paper mom moms that have been popular in a lot of decorating schemes but none of the store ones were in the colors I needed (yes, need, not want!). I put my pinterest surfing skills to use!

My finished product

They turned out fantastic! And made great photo props at the end of the day. They were so easy and cheap to make. For each ball, you choose a color of tissue paper. Each one takes an entire package of 8-10 sheets. Fold all the sheets together as if you're making a fan. The instructions I found said to tie it with string but I chose to use a rubber band first. Then I tied with a string cut long enough to hang. After that, you simply cut the ends to the shape you prefer and begin pulling each sheet up and out. I made nine balls in a little less than an hour. One recommendation I can make is..... poof them up at your venue. It was tough transporting these giant tissue paper beasts without damaging them.

Happy birthday Callista!

I am on spring break this week so in between children's hospital appointments I am looking forward to adding products to my soon to be Etsy shop! Eeeeeek!

Scarf

I got a sewing machine for my birthday in November and haven't had much time since then to even enjoy it. I decided to learn to sew too late, as my grandma would have been the best teacher in the world. I have been more than inspired by pinterest though and have lots of projects in mind. I made the "five minute infinity scarf" recently. It took me a little longer than five minutes, but who's counting?!

I used one yard of thinner flannel from Joann's. I highly recommend you go in to feel this fabric, because anything that's too stiff isn't going to make a good scarf. The directions said to use the whole cut, but I wanted my scarf to be skinnier. So I folded the yard in half and cut up the middle. Then I folded THAT piece in half and sewed it into a tube. Connect the two ends together by tucking one into the other and stitching it shut. Voila! An infinity scarf in whatever print you so desire! I am glad I did this, as I can never find prints I love in a store.

Next up, a little ruffle fabric dress for the smallest love of my life :)