Mod Podge decor

How cute are these decorations?!

This christmas tree would be an adorable neighbor gift dont you think?

Vintage Labels

I found this post over at How about Orange for some adorable vintage labels. I can't wait to use them!

Hanging Pictures

I was looking for home decor ideas and found THIS idea for hanging pictures. I may just try this in my home. I love love love it!

Alphabet Bunting

You have to head on over to Ruffled. You can download free alphabet bunting and its adorable!! I printed off this adorable sign and I cant wait to use it!

Muslin Petticoat

Check out how its made..

Since I didn't have a pattern, I made my own from an old skirt. While I don't wear it anymore, I loved the shape and design which was a little bit A-line- just what I wanted for my petticoat!

Start by cutting up an old skirt to use as a pattern (or use a pattern!)

Cut out the pattern from fabric.

(I used muslin for my petticoat)

Cut out lots and lots of strips of fabric for the ruffles.

To create the ruffles- sew a straight stitch down the edge of the strip.

Pull the top thread until you have a ruffle

Continue until there are enough ruffles to cover the front and back of the skirt-

the more ruffles the fluffier it will be! Pin ruffles to the skirt and sew to the surface.

Sew the skirt together (front and back for my skirt pattern) and add an elastic waste band to the top.

***update- I've been asked by a couple of people about the edges of the ruffles fraying- I actually chose muslin and not to finish or hem the edges because I actually want my edges to fray :) I am messy in everything that I do! But if you want a cleaner ruffle you can hem the edges of each one.***

J.Crew Inspired tshirt

Adorable isn't it?! I made THIS shirt and I love it!

(The picture below isn't mine, I made a pink one.)

I poked myself a couple hundred times, bleed a little but in the end its all worth it!

I love the feeling of wearing or having something that I have made. It makes me feel so good inside. Maybe thats because I know I didn't spend over $15 to make it!

Ruffle T-Shirt

Even though THIS tutorial is meant for a little girls shirt, Im still going to try it and make one for me!

You will need:

T Shirt

Knit scraps or extra T shirt

Matching Thread

Start with a plain Tshirt. I picked this baby up at Target for $3

Next grab a thrifted T Shirt. I'm always wandering around goodwill looking for XL T-shirts. They are great for extra material, and they are super soft. This particular shirt was long sleeved, and I decided that the length was great.

I cut off at the shoulder and I cut off the cuff. Next I opened it up by cutting off the inside seam...

And started cutting my 1.5" strips. You can go wider too, whatever style you like. 1.5" worked for me becuase I didn't want the ruffles to overwhelm the shirt...and my 22 month old's neck!

Run a basting stitch about 1/8 inch along one long side (sorry, didn't take this pic) and pull to create a ruffle.

Attach the ruffle at the neckline. I decided to keep the ruffle more towards the front of the blouse. Pin it directly onto the neckline and stitch down.

Take the next ruffle and pin it underneath the first ruffle. I made this ruffle not as long as the first one, to make it cascading

Continue with the other two layers with the same technique, gradually making the ruffles shorter to keep the cascading look.

And your all done!

Now pair it with a cute skirt...

...or some great jeans