Made it Monday

This is the last day of my "stay-cation". It was so nice to have 6 days off work, I did a lot of relaxing, sewing and saw the BFF a few times. Pretty much perfect! Here's a sneak peak of what I accomplished. Some of these things will have their own posts later on but for now just pictures.

I made a bib as part of a baby gift for one of my co workers.

This sweet little dress for Julie. I am in love with the animal fabric and it was very easy since I used a t shirt as the top.

These house shoes. I'm really not pleased with but I'm going to give the pattern one more try.

Another little fishy zip pouch.

That's all for now. I am back to work tomorrow :( Have a great week!

Pin-ed It, Made It

Welcome back to the New and Improved Pin-ed it, Made it Party! We’re so glad you’ve joined us for some good old fashioned linky fun :)

Your hosts are Brandi & Meig from Crafty Girl Squared, Melanna from Rhapsody of Cacophony
& Jennifer from Finding My Way in Texas 

Now on to the Features!

Top Viewed This Week!

Easy Citrus Punch from A Crafty Cook! This looks so yummy and refreshing! Perfect for sumer :)

Our Top Picks!
From Rhapsody of Cacophony:


I love these washer jewelry sets from Crafty Imaginings! Stamped jewelry has totally been on my list of things to do soon. :) I may have to go to the hardware store soon. Hehe!

From Crafty Girl Squared:

We're Loving these tissue holders from Thrifty Crafty Girl!

From Finding My Way in Texas:


These just got put on my to do list! Super cute box shelves from NorthShore Days

Just a Reminder:

• We’re no longer doing separate feature posts! The features will be posted right here before the link up every Friday. Each host will be picking their favorite link and I will also be posting the Top Viewed link.
• There will now be TWO categories! Pined it, Made it & Everything Else! That means that this party is now open to ALL projects! :)
• You may have noticed we have a new button :) The Fabulous Jac from babEblessings kindly made it up for us! There will be a matching banner coming soon :) She is starting a design business and has great rates!

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Please Remember to...

Please follow ALL 3 hosts.

Post our new and fabulous button on you blog so others can join the fun.

For all projects linked to the “Pined it, Made it” category, please be sure you link ONLY projects you were Pinspired to create and that the original post that inspired your project is properly sourced. We want to play nice :)

For the “Everything Else” category, please do not post giveaways, items you’re selling or other link parties.

Pin-ed it, Made it!:


Everything Else!:

Made It Monday: More Babies!

I've been really busy lately getting things done around here. I'm moving soon so I'm trying to get a bunch of projects out of the way so I don't have to move them, too!

I made these nursing covers for my best friend from high school (the fabric on the left matches the other baby stuff I made for her) so she has a little more freedom out in public.

I also made myself a leash bag for when I'm out walking my dog. I've been reading Cesar Millan's book (Be The Pack Leader) and am trying to walk him a lot more so that I can redirect his energy. I needed a bag to hold my phone and keys so I made this one up so I don't weigh down my sweatpants when we're out.

Another good friend is having a baby so I made a boppy pillow cover, a car seat canopy, and a cute little onesie for her son. 

 They're going with a jungle theme for the nursery and the car seat is brown/green so I picked jungle fabric and brown as the coordinating fabric.

I really love these canopies. I'm hoping that once we clean out the shop, I can put some in there to sell in sets with the boppy cover, a changing pad, maybe a nursing cover, and a few other assorted things I've dreamed up for little people.

That's about all I've completed lately. I started working on a new bed for Raj (new house = new bed!) and a state bag for a giveaway. I have a few other things on the cutting table, but I need to pack first and reward myself with sewing. :)

I hope you're all having a great week!

Pin-ed It, Made It

The day has finally come and I am absolutely thrilled to announce the changes that we’ve made to the Pin-ed it, Made it Party :)

First off let me introduce the Hosts!

There’s Brandi & Meig from Crafty Girl Squared, Melanna from Rhapsody of Cacophony & Jennifer from Finding My Way in Texas :)

Now onto the changes!

• We now have a 3rd Host! Melanna is a total sweetheart and I am thrilled that she’s joining us :)

• We’re no longer doing separate feature posts! The features will be posted right here before the link up every Friday. Each host will be picking their fav link and I will also be posting the Top Viewed link.

• There will now be TWO categories! Pined it, Made it & Everything Else! That means that this party is now open to ALL projects! :)

• You may have noticed we have a new button :) The Fabulous Jac from babEblessings kindly made it up for us! There will be a matching banner coming soon :) She is starting a design business and has great rates!

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The New and Improved Rules:

Please follow ALL 3 hosts.

Post our new and fabulous button on you blog so others can join the fun.

For all projects linked to the “Pined it, Made it” category, please ensure you link ONLY projects you were Pinspired to create and that the original post that inspired your project is properly sourced. We want to play nice :)

For the “Everything Else” category, please do not post giveaways, items you’re selling or other link parties.

Time to Party!!

Pined it, Made it:

 

Everything Else:

 

Foodie Linky Party!

Hi there! here is a quick and cheap pasta recipe my toddler is crazy about.

Creamy Tomato Soup Noodles.

1 box of pasta ( I use whatever I have around)
1 can tomato soup
4oz cream cheese

So its this simple. Boil the noodles, drain, put them back in the pan over low heat. Add can of soup and cream cheese and stir until its combined evenly. Enjoy!

We would love for you to link up and recipes or anything food related.

Have a great weekend!

Made it Monday

Just stopping in to share a few things I've been working on.

First of all, Meig and I both made Ruffle clutches following Kate's pattern from See Kate Sew.


                                                                    Here is mine

                                                                   Here is Meig's

I have also been playing around with covered buttons just because they are quick and fun.

We had a request for 3 fish zipper pouches so here are these little cuties. I love making them and would welcome any color combo request :)

And last but not least a crocheted hair tie bow. I have been making a few of these to put in the shop soon in different colors.

Well that's what I've been working on. Have a great week everyone!

Pinned It; Made It: #13

Welcome to Pinned it, Made it! #13! We're so excited you could join us today. Grab our button and spread the word!!
We're currently looking for a third co-host so let us or Jennifer know if you're interested!! :)

Also be sure to link up your favorite recipes to our Foodie Friday post!

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The Pinned It, Made It! Party is hosted by us here on Crafty Girl Squared and our blog friend Jennifer at Finding My Way in Texas! On Tuesdays she will be posting her top picks from the link ups and we will also be posting ours on Tuesdays! So that is a double to chance to get featured. :)

The "RULES":

Please, please, please follow both Finding My Way in Texas AND Crafty Girl Squared

Give credit where credit is due! Please include the ORIGINAL link from your inspiration, in your post. Life is more fun when we all play nice. :)

Add our button to your post so that others can discover this party and join in on all the fun!

Feel free to link up any project, be it food, craft or DIY, that you’ve been inspired to create because of something you pinned!

Can't wait to see what you create!!

Foodie Friday: Creamy Garlic Pasta

Hi guys!! I want to share this AMAZING recipe that I've made twice this week. Yes, I said twice. It was so good the first time that I had to make it again!!

The recipe is called Creamy Garlic Pasta. Now where can you go wrong with that?! Nowhere, that's where!

Creamy Garlic Pasta
2 tsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
¼  tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
3 cups chicken stock
½ lb spaghetti or angel hair pasta
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

In a pot, bring the olive oil to medium-low heat. Add the garlic and stir, allowing it to cook for 1-2 minutes. Mix in the butter until melted. Add the salt, pepper and chicken stock. Raise the heat to high and let it come to a boil. 

Once it is at a rolling boil, add the pasta and cook for as long as the box’s directions indicate. Reduce the stove to medium heat and mix in the parmesan until completely melted. Turn off the heat and stir in the cream and parsley. Serve immediately.

So simple!! One pot and delicious! :)

I hope you're all having a splendid week and have a very happy Easter. I will be up at 5:30 for the sunrise service at church on Sunday and it is the only time of the year that I willingly get up that early in the morning without grumps because I love that service.

Made it Monday

Happy Monday! Just kidding, is anyone excited its Monday? eh.....

It has been about two weeks since I have posted on here, With the lack of time I have had to make the decision between crafting or blogging and since I participated in 2 swaps in March I couldn't put off the crafting part.

Here is another apron, I made this one from an upcycled sheet, its so soft I hope the little girl who gets it loves it.

I made a sewing machine mat, first time using quitling batting and I can't decide if I liked or hated it. I really love the finished product but since I have no experince quilting it was a little tough to work with. I like the pockets a lot, they hang over the edge.

A little felt hair bow.

And a crocheted hair flower with a button center.

Well that's what I've been working on lately, a few more things I can't show because its a suprise! Stay tuned. :) Have a great week everyone!