Numbered Jars Tutorial

I blame my lack of posting on my new toy... the Cricut! My wonderful husband and kids got it for me for Mother's Day and I am addicted. Last week's clothing challenge kept me away from it, but as soon as that was over, I knew what my next few projects would entail.

I got these jars at Goodwill a couple of weeks ago as I wanted to recreate this look from Pottery Barn.



First step is to wash the jars and dry them really well. Then create the stencil. This was very easy with the Cricut. I simply typed out the numbers and made sure to press FLIP. I used freezer paper and placed the shiny side down on the sticky mat. I used medium for both settings, and 2" for size.

Carefully peel the stencil off the mat- I wasn't careful enough and the three ripped a tad.

Place stencil on the jars with tape. I used painter's tape because we have some around the house since my husband is painting the living room, but you could use any type of tape.

Then using your preferred type of paint, color in the stencil. I used an acrylic paint in black. I tried to smudge the edges a bit on purpose to give it a more rustic look.

Let the jars dry and fill! I'm not sure if this is what will go in them forever, but it works for now since they are going on top of the cabinets in the kitchen.

1: Chickpeas

2: Rice



3: Pinto beans

Their destination, for now!

I created an additional stencil while making these today and will show you the finished product at some point this week. I'm so excited about my Cricut machine and can't wait to use it to cut out fabric!!!

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The Versatile Award

Leslie from Night Owl Crafting was kind enough to give me the the Versatile blog award.

The Rules for the award are:

1. Thank the person who gave you this award

2. Share 7 things about yourself.

3. Pass the award along to 15 bloggers who you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic! (in no particular order...)

4. Contact the bloggers you've picked and let them know about the award.

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Leslie, thank you so much for this award!!! Your blog was one of the first I started reading and I am always inspired when I visit. I feel very honored to have been mentioned on your list :)

7 Things about myself

1. I am originally from Spain.
2. I love shoes & purses.
3. I'm currently training for a 5K.
4. I love cooking for my family & friends.
5. I met my husband the first day of college orientation.
6. I learned to sew a year ago.
7. I love going to the beach with my family.

I would like to pass this award onto the following blogs:
Bec @ iheart blog
Eva Girl @ The Opulent Poppy
Emily @ naptime creations
Ginger @ Support Blog for Moms of Boys
Yvonne @ The Magical Years
Melissa @ Until Wednesday Calls
Laura @ Along for the Ride
Veronica @ Veronica's Korner
Andrea @ The Freckled Bug
Miri @ Milk & Honey Quilts
Meg @ elsie marley
Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State
Beverly @ Flamingo Toes
Tere @ Pony Tails & Fish Scales
Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life

Sparkly Butterfly Dress

Day 3 & Day 4 of the kids clothes week challenge were spent working on this dress. I have been wanting to make an a-line dress forever, so I'm glad to check it off my list.



It was not as hard as I thought it was going to be, and I learned a couple of tricks along the way that I know I will use for other patterns. I love the way the inside of the neckline is done as it lays very flat, even though it has a deep curve.



The pattern I used was New Look 6504 (View B). The fabric was hand picked by my daughter a while back and she couldn't be happier to finally have the dress she's been wanting for a while. She also picked the buttons, big & purple.

I copied the pattern onto freezer paper because I know I'll use it again and again. I can't wait to make it in a fabric that I actually like :)

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New Buttons

A couple of weeks ago I won a giveaway for a month of FREE advertising at Support Blog for Moms of Boys. I was thrilled until Ginger requested I email her the buttons for my blog. I didn't have any, nor the knowledge to make them. But she was sweet enough to create two amazing buttons for me... and I love them!!!

If you are in need of some buttons, please visit her blog. Check out her button which she created from her son's artwork.

Oh, and she also has an awesome link party on Monday's called the Mad Skills Party.

Thank you SO much Ginger, I love my new buttons!!!

Ladybug Sundress

Day 2 of Kid's Clothes Week Challenge was dedicated to this Ladybug Sundress. I bought the fabric last year and was worried that it would be too small for my daughter, but a quick fitting proved me wrong. This took an hour, start to finish.



The basic construction was easy, until I got to the straps. The spacing of these gets me every time. In the end it worked out and I like how they look. My daughter picked this red ribbon, I had planned on using the fabric I cut when creating the hem. I guess I'll use that for a hair accessory.

The red brings out the ladybug design and makes it extra girly, which is totally fitting with her personality.

The plan was for it to be shorter, but she requested I leave it longer as it made her feel like Belle from Beauty and the Beast. As you can see, she loved modeling it and would not take it off once the photo shoot was over.

Tomorrow night I have sewing class, so Day 3 of the challenge will be completed there. This means I won't post the results from Day 3 until Thursday since I'll get home late tomorrow night.

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Spring Skirt

Today was the official start of the Kid's Clothes Week Challenge. I decided to make a Spring skirt for my daughter. She had picked out this fabric last year for a dress that never happened, so I was glad to find it in my stash. I used some leftover trim for the bottom from last year's 4th of July outfit.



She deemed it perfect, the fabric was cute and it was twirly!

She loves it when I make her clothes, however she gets very confused by the lack of labels. So I decided to follow Jessica's advice and simply added some ribbon to designate the "back" of the skirt.



I'm loving this challenge and hope I can keep up the rest of this week. Check out what others have made, tons of inspiration here!

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Little Boy Shorts

These shorts were just meant to be. I've had the pattern forever and when I saw this fabric in the remnant pile I knew I had to have it. I love the look of patchwork but never would have the patience to do it myself.



I used a Burda pattern (#9639) which I later found out my sewing teacher does not recommend for beginners. Live and learn. It definitely wasn't easy to follow and I think I will probably go back to drawing up my own pattern based on a good fitting pair of pants.

But all in all I am happy with the end result, as was the little dude. It's hard to find pants that fit him well because he's tall and skinny, so being able to customize them is perfect! These are on the longer side, but I just LOVE that look on little boys.

I realize the action shots are not the best, I just haven't figured out a way to get him to stop moving!

I am joining elsiemarley for her Kid's Clothes Week Challenge this week and I am sooooo excited!!!

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