Made By ME #120 Linky Party and Features

It's party time :) - great projects from last week, a lot of them highlighted below.  Got a project to share?  No problem, scroll to the end of the post to add yours :).

Have a terrific week!

CRAFTS & DECOR 

Nautical Banner from The Life of a Crazed Mom

Twin Knotted Jar Lantern from Quinton Wench 

Scalloped Tag Topper from Stamping on the Back Porch

SEWING AND KNITS

  DIY Lunch Bag Tutorial from Nifty Thrifty Things 

Crochet Dish Clothes from Life Away From The Office Chair

 FOOD

Creamy Lemon Layer Pie from Pink Recipe Box

How to Toast Coconut from Domestic Bliss Squared 

Chicken Pot Hand Pies from Vintage Zest

...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  

Happy Linking everyone! 

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Made By ME #119 Linky Party and Features

Hi there :).  Here's some great features from last week's party - and don't forget to add your special project this week at the end of this post.  Have a great week!

CRAFTS & DECOR 

A Midsummer Nights Dream Flower Crown from Our Mini Family 

Gold Pencils from The DIY Dreamer 

Repurposed Drawer from Penny's Vintage Home

SEWING AND KNITS

 

Ruffled Diaper Cover Sewing Pattern from Blissful Sewing

The City Cardigan from Little Green Orchids

 FOOD

Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes from Will Cook for Shoes 

Best Ever German Chocolate Cake from A Dash of Sanity

...and onto this week's "Made by ME" Linky Party.  

Happy Linking everyone! 

... and don't forget to visit our fellow bloggers :)

  

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Made By ME #118 Linky Party and Features

Spring is [almost] in the air :).  Time for some great outdoor fun!  Are you slowing down on projects for a while?  I probably will for a short time to get the vegetable garden ready for the growing season (pics to come!) and to plan some spring activities for the kids...not to mention TBall and swim season will start soon as well.  How is your few months looking?

I'm very lucky to have great readers...and not to mention very busy ones!  I can't believe the wonderful projects that you have all contributed for the last 2 years (has it been that long since we started this party???  Almost I think.)  Well, I will not babble on any longer.  Here's some faves from last week and of course the week's party is at the bottom of this post.   Thank you and have a terrific week!

SEWING AND KNITS

Free Kitchen Apron from Happy In Red

Crochet Beach Bag Pattern from Life Outside the Box 

Fox Pillow from Nero's Post

 FOOD

Lucky Leprechaun Bark from Pink Recipe Box 

Our Fave Bruschetta from Our Mini Family 

Tuscan Tortellini Soup from A Dash of Sanity

CRAFTS & DECOR 

 Family Date Sign from The Life of a Craft Crazed Mom

Leather Fish Scales from Woods of Bell Trees

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A Couple of Completed Items & Apron Tutorial Revisited

Just noticed that it's been a while since I actually finished a project to post.  Good thing I have TWO to share today ;).

My first little minky blanket for Aya.  She's 16 months now and it's the weather is getting warmer, so it's time for a different lighter and slightly larger blanket.

The top is a cotton print from Riley Blake (found here).  I didn't want this blanket to be super girly so I went with a more gender neutral print and color.  For the backing I used a 'dimple minky'.  I didn't add any layers in the middle since I don't want her to be too warm in the upcoming months.

Next up, I decided to make a quick little half apron - the second one (first one posted here)...figure it's about time I had a backup.

A closeup of the print - LOVE IT!  I finally have an excuse to use the Ballerina canvas I had in my stash :).

In case you missed it-here's a repeat of the half apron tutorial I posted a little while back:

Here's how I did it:

Easy Half Apron Tutorial

1. Cut your fabrics:
• Top fabric: ~21" x 17"
• Lining fabric: ~19" x 13"
• Ties: 2 pieces 21" x 2.5"

2. Make the 2 ties: Fold and sew raw edges 1/4" and fold together to form two strips for the ties

3.  Put together the apron top:
• Fold 1/4" and sew down all raw edges of the lining and top fabric
• With the top fabric right side down , place the liner right side up on top of the top fabric.  Make sure that the liner fabric is about 1 inch lower than the top fabric.  
• Fold down the two short edges of the top fabric over the liner and sew down.  Make sure that the top fabric is sewn so that the edge of the liner fabric is completely covered
• Fold down top edge of the top fabric about 1" over the liner fabric.  Insert a tie on each end of the folded top.  Sew down the top edge and the inserted ties.

4. Voila!  All done :)

Made By ME #117 Linky Party and Features

Why hello again :) - has it already been a whole week already???  Wow.  I am very thankful to have such great readers on this blog - and very creative ones.  Very beautiful, yummy and creative projects last week.  Lots of highlights below.  And of course please add your wonderful creation this week at the end of this post.

Have a great week everyone!

FOOD

Bacon Cinnamon Doughnut from Southern Distinctions

I Just Got Dumped Brownie Bars from Gal On A Mission  

Buffalo Chicken Tortillas Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories

CRAFTS & DECOR 

 

Duck Fabric Tape Shoe Tutorial from Sew Can Do 

DIY Toys Road Signs from B-Inspired Mama

Decorative Pencils from The DIY Dreamer 

SEWING AND KNITS

Felt Flower Pillows from Gingerly Made 

Mint Blanket from The Crochet Caretaker

Party after the JUMP....