Fashion Bug...

The Children's Art Project

Brase is wearing a romper from The Children's Art Project at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.  Click on the links below to purchase this item or learn more about the this wonderful organization that has helped pediatric cancer patients for over 35 years.

Animal Parade Baby Romper

 

The Children's Art Project at MD Anderson Cancer Center

 

The Children's Cancer Hospital

My 1st chanclas...

Thanks, Mimi!!!

You must read The House on Mango Street if you are unfamiliar with the Spanish word chanclas.  It's an enlightening little book!  Check out more about this easy summer read via the attached link.
http://www.amazon.com/House-Mango-Street-Sandra-Cisneros/dp/0679734775

Krafy Korner - Easy Infant Belt

Keeping Brase's pants up in style!

Ribbon + Pair of D-Rings + Needle & Thread = Snappy Belt

This is a quick and easy project that can be completed in 15 minutes.  Supplies can be found at your local fabric or craft store.

Kelly's Kids (Classic Kids Clothes)

Kelly's Kids 

Great classic clothes for children!

Check out all the spring styles via the link below.

http://www.kellyskids.com/kkids/spring_10/wmindex.pgm

Krafty Korner: New Designs

We are either going to have a baby or are perfecting our skills at designing and manufacturing Haute baby essentials. This is another newly created bib/burp set for our future little one.

Krafty Korner: Bibs in Blue

We have made multiple bib and burp sets in various colors.

This is the latest collection in blue and Danish linen. .

Krafty Korner: Kids Clothes

This is another little creation that Jose' made. It's a basic reversible jacket (size for 12 to 18 months). He did a fantastic job with all the tiny details.

Krafty Korner: Bibs and Burps

Here is another little project for ambitious parents to be.

We purchased a bib and burp cloth set from a local monogram shop and had sticker shock from the price. We decided to try our hands at this sewing endeavor and saved some dough. We made patterns from paper bags using the originally purchased bib and burp cloths. Then we whipped out the Singer and made multiple sets from discounted fabric. Now when baby spits up... we don't have to worry about stains on the ridiculously expensive nappies. Keep in mind they are attractive and disposable. You can use scrap material or match the sets to outfits. Look above at some of the fruits of our labor.

Project Tips
#1 : Patterns need to be bigger than purchased sets (allow 1/2 inch seam allowance)
#2 : Use ribbon that will not unravel (simple cotton works best)
#3: Buy "small" cloth diapers with padded middle for burp cloths
#4: Allow for shrinkage - Wash and dry diapers and fabric before cutting

Krafty Korner: Kids Clothes

I just wanted to share an outfit Jose' recently made. He is perfecting his skills at making baby attire. It seems to be pretty complicated due to putting snaps in the crotch for easy diaper changing access. My suggestion to all viewers is... buy on SALE and save your energy for when the baby arrives. It's a lot of work!