its a jolly holiday with Mary

you have to check this out! How great are these costumes from Ashley at Make It and Love It- complete with tutorials!!

Mary and Bert. Perfect.

owl costume

looking for a cute costume??

Check this tutorial out from llevo en invierno.

sewing essentials...

Seven Essential Sewing Skills from Tasia of Sewaholic via Sew Mama Sew

Dress Tutorials

My sweet girl- lately known as "princess love" around here- needs a dress. A dramatic, colorful, bold, girly dress is now a necessity ;) so, where do I turn? the internet, of course... where there are enough ideas and free tutorials to keep me busy for the rest of my life.

here are some that are inspiring me for my new project.

Happy Together: The Ruffles Behind the Dress (tutorial)

The Happy Together Dress Up Skirt (tutorial)

Make It and Love It Cinderella Dress (tutorial)

The Make It and Love It Fluffy Chiffon Skirt (tutorial)

backpack tutorials!

Need to whip up a backpack for your back-to-school sweetie?

A while back I made this one from indietutes and it has been very well loved indeed.

Want to browse some more options? check out this tutorial/ pattern round-up at Prudent Baby!

simple dress tutorial!

tutorial from Jess of Craftiness is Not Optional at Project Run and Play

Cascading Ruffle Skirt Tutorial from Lil Blue Boo!

Cascading Ruffle Skirt Tutorial from Lil Blue Boo?... yes. please! My girls would love one of these...