Monthly Archives: February 2012

Button-spiration

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Sarah

This button craft is just amazing, right down to the elegant colour wash effect. Probably not something that I will ever make, although a coin purse version of this would be lovely! Source: Uploaded by user via Sarah on Pinterest

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Big burps for little boys

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Sarah

In anticipation of baby’s arrival, there was lots of crafting going. One of the most useful projects that I completed was burp cloths. Yep, burp cloths. Not very glamorous or challenging, but they are so indispensable. If I could recommend … Continue reading →

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Stitch by stitch

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Sarah

There has been some more crafting going on, one small stitch at a time. I prepared several embroidery hoops with a variety of lovely fabrics (thanks mom for letting me raid your stash of prints). Oh yes, I know it’s … Continue reading →

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Button-spiration

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Sarah

Have you notice how popular bunting has become in the past few years? I have yet to make one, but maybe I’ve just been lacking the right inspiration. Now here’s a bunting banner that I can get excited about! The … Continue reading →

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Button-spiration

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Sarah

Here’s a simple way to make a cardigan a bit more unique. Pick out some of your fav buttons and stitch along the front. You could even go all the way around the neckline too. This example is cute because … Continue reading →

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Knee deep in cloth

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Sarah

Cloth diapering, that is. Yep we started using cloth diapers for our little man as soon as his umbilical cord fell off, around day 12. We’ve known for a long time that cloth diapers would be the way that we … Continue reading →

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I did something!

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Sarah

Yep, I actually did some crafting this week. AND not only did I do some crafting, I completed a little project! Here’s my first Button-spiration completed craft project. I posted about it on Wednesday. I quickly discovered that it was … Continue reading →

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A whole month

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Sarah

Our little man is one month old today! A month! That’s crazy! Time does some strange things around babies. Some 24 hour periods feel like a week long, but then suddenly a whole month has gone by. Sam has changed … Continue reading →

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Button-spiration

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Sarah

I am quickly discovering how tricky it is to write on this blog with any much frequency and at any great length now that Sam is in my life. I have, however, been spending many late nights and pre-dawn hours … Continue reading →

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