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Etsy Finds Friday!

Friday Friday!  Still preggers, but perhaps not for too much longer?  Little guy's horoscope said that "people will be looking at him this weekend"... so, here's hoping for that!

Let's get to the finding!

First up, check out Yellow Bird with Ladies by Gypsy and Twink...

 

I love the colors used here, the beautiful buttons, patterns - the whole shebang - it's so awesome!  This would look so great in my living room... the colors would work perfectly!

Next up, check out ABC of Birds by Geninne...

 

There are so many great ABC posters in the world, but I especially like this one because it's all about birds!  We have tons of birds that hang out in our backyard and I'm sure once the little guy is older, he'll be very curious about them!

...and finally today, check out Large Multi Colored Alphabet Set by MiChiMa...

 

These are so great!  I love the colors used, the fact that they're soft and large, and they look like something babies might want to chew on while learning their letters!  Win win!

Happy Friday!

 

More Baby Bibs!

Finally!  The patterned baby bibs are complete!

My boy Chuy now has 10 custom made bibs courtesy of his mom and pop and the fabulousness that is Stencil 101.

The first six on muslin and the remaining 4 on various scraps of fabric I had in my stash... check it out!

 

 

I used plain white terrycloth as the back - figured it would be soft and would soak up various liquids well...

Now, to make a cute baby hat out of some awesome hot rod car fabric... because all babies need hot rod sun hats, don't cha think?

Etsy Finds Friday!

Friday Friday! Oh, and it's a holiday weekend - even better! Many great finds to share with you today - let's get to it!

First up, check out Apothecary Jar Terrarium No 30 by Blithe Gardens...

I've wanted one of these awesome Terrariums for a long time. They seem perfect for my house - indoor plants, but protected from the cruel vengance of four wild cat beasts. I especially love the glass container that was used - too cute!

Next up, check out Key To My Wooden Heart Necklace by Kim Quinn...

Love the wooden heart! Love the teeny tiny key! Love that it's a necklace! So simple and timeless.

Finally today, for the baby that refuses to make his appearance on the outside... you're gonna have to come out of there sooner or later, and when you do, check this out -

It's Superhero Cape Set for Teddy and Child by Baby Pop...

How cool will my little guy and his favorite stuffed animal look in their super awesome matching capes? Totally cool! Oh, and don't worry Dad, they have adult sizes too...

Happy Friday!

C'mon Glambert, You Can Do It!

 

Last night was American Idol history.

History in that I personally have never felt the urge to pick up the phone and vote for a contestant.  Never.  Not in however many seasons.

The Hubs and I watch the show religiously, but have never ever voted... until last night.

Simon made a good point last week - that if you want someone to win, you have to vote for them.  Plain and simple.

Well, I've never wanted someone to win more than I want Adam Lambert to win, so, I did my civic duty and picked up the phone.

C'mon Glambert, you can do it!

Etsy Finds Friday!

Friday Friday!  How many more Etsy Finds Fridays do I have left before my little guy decides to make his appearance?  Two more? Three more?  It's anybody's guess!

Let's get to the finding!

First up, check out Kitschy Candy Dish by Home ECOnomics...

I like this candy dish for so many reasons! One, it's cute. Two, I love the pattern on the tea cup. Three, it's a tea cup attached to a vintage wood candlestick. Such a conversation starter!

Next up, check out the amazingly awesome Verde Handbag by Zelaya...

So beautiful! Love the hand embroidered leaves, the natural base fabric, the handmade handle (yes, handmade) - such a work of art!

...and finally today, something for the man cub... check out Owl Grasping and Teething Toy by Little Sapling Toys...

I love how simple these teething toys are - just wood carved beautifully into shapes, sanded and ready to be chewed upon. Plus, the hole in the middle makes it easy for little hands to get a good grasp!

Happy Friday!

Baby Bibs!

In an on going effort to make sure that the cobbler's kid has shoes, I've tried to make sure Chuy gets to have at least a few handmade-by-me items in his stash of stuff...

One idea that The Hubs and I most recently tried our hand at was one that we participated in at our friends Vickie and Dave's baby shower a couple months ago... Stenciled baby bibs!

Thanks to the awesomeness that is Ed Roth's Stencil 101, stenciling has never been easier or more fun... Check it out...

Me working on a deer bib...  

The Hubs getting in on the crafty action...  

We stenciled on plain muslin as well as patterned fabric (which I have yet to sew into bibs... the couch and Oprah always tend to win that contest)...

I used a bib that I received as a present as my pattern and used velcro to make the closure at the top...

All in all, I think they turned out really cute... More pics soon when the patterned fabric ones finally are complete!

What is it, boys?

Another snake? A moth? Spare change? Turns out it was... nothing... just some shady cat business...

Etsy Finds Friday

Friday Friday! It's going to be 95+ degrees today here in the ATX... think I'll stay inside with my trusty fan... lucky for me, the interweb is climate controlled, so, Etsy Finds are always cool and comfortable!

Let's get to the finding!

First up, check out Painted Record Clock by Studio K...

Having worked in record stores for most of my adult life, I've seen my fair share of records made into things like clocks, bowls, coasters, etc. But I love the idea of using the record as a canvas for a painting and then turning it into something useful! The design here is pretty darn awesome too - I'm so in love with these yellows lately...

Next up, check out Avocado Mills by Lokimonkey...

Okay, so, it makes sense that crafty people would know how to make salt and pepper mills... but I guess I never really thought about it - they seem like the type of item that only appears in stores... guess I was wrong. These are so amazingly beautiful - I would almost hate to mess them up by putting peppercorns and salt into them.

...and finally today, check out Little Gray Rabbit by Make It Awesome...

This little guy is made out of angora sweaters. He has a lucky penny in his belly to bring you extra luck! He also has little snaps on his hands, so he'll stay put in his thinkin pose. Love Love Love Love Love!!!!! Love.

Happy Friday!

Time to move the bassinet...

We've been keeping the bassinet that our dear friends gifted us in the garage since we got it - to keep cats from sleeping in it...

Last night, we came home after seeing a movie to find this in our garage...

That's right - a big giant SNAKE! In our garage! Hanging out around our baby's bassinet! Not cool!

I've been wondering when the right time to bring the bassinet into the house would be... looks like that would be now-ish...

Congrats Congrats Congrats!

The Hubs came home one day five years ago and announced that he wanted to go to school to be a Dental Hygienist.

I thought that sounded good, he's always liked teeth, loves to clean things, the job pays well, and there's always people that need the service. Couple that with a 2 year program at the Community College, and it sounded super easy.

Turns out, the program is one of the hardest programs to get into ever in the history of programs. They only accept 18 students per year, their one criteria is your grades, and they have over 100 people apply each year.

So, you have to be the best of the best of the best with perfect grades. I never knew how unacceptable B's were... I thought that was a good grade... nope... it's all A's or nothing.

It's been a long, difficult, frustrating road, but I'm so very pleased to announce that after two previous attempts at getting into this crazy school, Mr. Canacorn finally did it!

Congrats, dear Husband! I knew you could do it and I'm so glad that you never gave up on your dream!