Crafty Obsessions

I have been lagging in the 'updating the blog area' and will try and be better this week. There are a lot of stories I would like to capture (while I remember) and share with those I love. But in the meantime....I thought it was time to post some of my latest 'crafty obsessions'. I made this for Mother's Day for Grandma Alma and my dear friend Dusti.

I made this apron for a friend's daughter's 2nd birthday. I thought the party was Friday, but in my forgetful, not all together there pregnant mind the party is actually on Friday in two weeks. Oh well, now I am unbelievably ahead for once!

I made this skirt set for another friend's daughter's birthday. It was through trial and error and I really wish I knew how to sew better. I think my little projects would go much faster and smoother if I knew what I was doing. I just love doing this kind of stuff - I know it may sound corny, but it is really fun and relaxing to create something and I seem to have this obsession with fabric and handmade clothes lately! I hope Donna and Sela like it (and maybe will hand it back down to Laura when Sela outgrows it - hee hee)! No pressure Donna!

Here is the one I made for my little Laura. We were all excited to go to Sela's princess party and wear our princess skirt, but alas, Mommy threatened one too many times if they didn't behave they wouldn't be able to go to the party. In hindsight I should not have threatened something I really didn't want to, but I just felt I had to follow through. Nathan and Laura have really been acting up lately and fighting a lot - Gosh I hope this is a phase - and I just had to take something away that would mean something. I am sorry we missed the party, but Donna called and said she and Sela really liked the outfit. I am so glad the party went well. Hopefully I won't ever have to threaten the kids with that again!