Infant Seat Redo

Two years ago Maria was getting ready for baby number six to arrive.  She was having tons of fun making a matching diaper bag, moby wrap, and nursing cover.  I commented to her that she was making so much that there wasn't going to be anything I could give her for her baby shower.  Jokingly she suggested that I re-cover her infant seat.  Not long before that I had seen a tutorial from Ashley at Make it and Love it on re-covering an infant seat.  I told her that I would do it!  To say that I was nervous though would have been an understatement.  What if I totally messed the whole thing up!?

First I took everything apart, taking LOTS of pictures along the way.  I didn't want to forget where each piece went since I didn't have another seat to reference if I forgot how it went back together.

 

In Ashley's tutorial she took the original fabric off of the padding.  I decided to keep the original fabric and just put new fabric right over top of it.

I was actually quite surprised at how quickly the whole thing came together.  It really wasn't nearly as hard as I had envisioned it to be.

I also made a head support piece that can be removed.

 

 And just for fun - a side by side comparison :

 

 -- Lisa

Apple Picking

Our ward went Apple picking on Saturday. My oldest  wanted to stay home and have a day to himself, so I took the other kids and off we went. I forgot how cold it was in the mountains and poor C was cold.

 

It's cold up here in the mountains.

L had fun and filled her own bucket with a little help.

K must have gotten a sour one.

T loved picking apples and got upset when the buckets were to heavy for her to carry.

J was so excited to find a couple of red delicious apples.

Team work is best!

My favorite part of the day is when L picked flowers and brought them to me and said Momma " these are for you I love you soo much" and gave me a kiss.

C is wearing a twirly strip skirt that I made in Korea.

L is wearing a peasant top and the snazzy pants by tie dye Diva

T is wearing the Miss Lily by The handmade dress by Smantha Caffee

A Custom Order

I had so much fun putting this custom order together.  It is for my friend who has nine children, yes you read that right.  She is getting ready for family pictures in a couple of weeks and already had something for two of the children, but needed something for the other seven.  They are doing their pictures at a pumpkin patch.  These colors are just going to pop with those pumpkins.  I can't wait to see their pictures!

First up - shirts for four of the boys.  The shirt is the Classic Oxford Button-up Shirt is by Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop.

Size 2T

Size 3T

Size 6

Size 12

I also made three bow ties - a bow tie for dad and the two oldest boys.  My friend loaned me a bow tie to copy.  I was a little nervous since I had never made bow ties before, but turns out, they weren't so bad.  Now I just need to learn how to tie them!

Now for the girls!  First up is the Fairytale Dress by Tie Dye Diva Patterns.  This dress is a 3T.  I am absolutely in love with this dress.  I want one in my size!!

 It laces up in the front

I love the uneven hem that it has.  The skirt of the dress is a circle skirt that is made with squares instead of circles.  It is perfect for twirling in.  Check out pictures from our first photo shoot to see this dress in all it's twirling glory!

The straps are threaded through button holes in the back and then tie in a big bow making it so you can adjust it for a perfect fit.

The next dress is the Perfect Peasant Dress by Peek-a-boo Pattern Shop.  I love the simplicity of this dress and that it can easily be dressed up by adding a sash and a flower.  This dress is a size 7.

Last, but not least for the dresses is the Megan Dress by Petite Kids Boutique.  I love the ruffle on the bottom of the dress and that the back of the bodice laces up.  This dress is a size 8.

 Then mom needed something to dress up her outfit and tie her in with everyone else.  She couldn't quite decide which pin she wanted :)

The whole ensemble wouldn't be complete without some hair bows for the girls too.

Phew!  Since this order was for my friend who lives near me I was able to deliver it to her.  It was so much fun to show off everything and see the girls get excited about their new dresses.  If you see something here that you would like for yourself head on over to Sunshine and Pink.  Right now we do not have listings for the shirts or some of these dresses.  If you would like something that is not listed or would like to have something that is listed made in a different color feel free to start a conversation with us.  We will be happy to work with you!