Quilted Reversible Fall/Christmas Table Runner - 17 1/2 in. x 31 in. by Quilting Diva.
Handpainted Glasses by the Blushing Ivy
Personalized Reversible Brown Cord Turkey/ Red Cord Present Aline Dress by Kids Fashions by Linda
Set of 6 Clothespins ALTERED or MAGNETS---Happy Fall Yall, by MicroMops
Gobble Gobble I'm Stuffed Thanksgiving Turkey Table Runner, by CozyCabinCreations
Printable Personalized Recipe Cards - Autumn Pumpkins Fall Leaves Design, by Pixel Perfect BoutiqueOctober 17, 2008 at 1:00 PM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (2)
You've heard of Etsy, right? Well, if not, then you should know that Etsy's the coolest, most action-packed online craft fair in America! There are thousands of crafters and artists on the Etsy site, and the merchandise is changing all the time.
In fact, right here on CafeMom, there's a group for CafeMom Etsy Moms, open to any CafeMom who sells anything on Etsy. And now through October 31st, several of the CafeMom Etsy Moms are having a Pre-Holiday Sale. Don't miss it!
Here are a few of my favorite handmade Halloween items for Home from the CafeMom Etsy Moms shops (available while supplies last):
"Boo" Vinyl Board from caligirlcrafts (aka CafeMom caligirlcrafts), $9.95
Harvest Pumpkins, set of 5, from ae baby (aka CafeMom aebaby), $16.50
Spiced Pumpkin Scented Soap from Cosmic Clean Body (aka CafeMom Celyn4), $4
Fall Pumpkins Table Runner from Cozy Cabin Creations (aka CafeMom cozycabinmom), $10
Photo by aebaby
I have to say, it's been wonderful to explore all of the cool stuff happening on CafeMom! There are so many great groups and stories and moms to meet. My friend Cafe Sheri, who is also the Home & Garden blogger, told me about CafeMom Etsy Moms -- and I'm so impressed with them! Some of these fabulous mamas are creating beautiful things that you need for your baby -- you've gotta check it out.
Etsy connects people (like me!) willing to lay down cash for cool handmade stuff with the artists that create it -- and there's a gang of these mamas here on CafeMom. aebaby makes beautiful baby things -- diaper and wipes holders, blankets, toys, super-cool car seat covers -- that I covet. Also, I'm just amazed with her incredible DIY talent! I asked her a few questions about what she does and why:
How did you get started making baby things?
"It was a natural to begin making baby things when it became near and dear to my heart almost six years ago with the birth of my son. I love the whimsy and freedom that comes with being a child; polka dots, fairy princesses, and silly elephants. I'm a stay-at-home mom with two energetic preschoolers and the aunt of a crowd ranging from 8 months to 4 years -- and I love sewing for children!"
How long have you been doing it?
"I've always been sewing. As a child working on a simple pillow, through college making extra spending money tailoring, then making baby blankets, Cinderella ball gowns, and toys for my family. I love the challenge of creating and learning and making new things. I also draw on my degree in recreation, knowing how children play and interact with their world and others during the different stages of development helps."
What's your absolute favorite thing that you've made so far?
"Every new thing I make is my favorite; they are always being replaced with the next creation. My kids have their favorites -- my daughter loves the Sugar Cookie Bake Set and my son loved a Frog Chair I made."
cozycabinmom and pinkcupcakes5 for their entries in our black, red and white theme!!!
Cozycabinmom entered her
Country Farm Cows Pillowcase Dress 2T 3T 4 5 6 Mooooooooo
for which she did make a baby size for lil pinkcupcake5!!!
You will find a variety of handmade creations at Cozy Cabin Creations
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Here is just a small sample of what you will find when you stop in.....
Chocolate Floral Garden with Paisley Border Girls Pillowcase Dress 12 mos 18 mos 2T 3T 4 5 6
Pinkcupcakes5 entered this yummilicious beauty:
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Since I've never had a girl before I actually have never seen this type of headband before. The band is super soft and super stretchy. This one should last through many, many growth spurts! What's especially neat about this one is that the bow is actually not part of the headband but a separate clip, allowing you to exchange it for a different one.
Ali Bug Boutique sent a second bow in a different color with this one already! Since the babies in my family tend to be somewhat bald I figured our little one couldn't wear her bows anytime soon but with this clever headband/clip combo our little baldie will be stylin' from the get go!
I love the brown and pink color combination on this clip! It's another item from Ali Bug Boutique Bows and I know this item will make my life so much easier. In fact I am already using it!
We don't actually 'do' pacifiers but I love it already. We cloth diaper and so I carry a pretty big diaper bag with me whenever I go anywhere. It's roomy but it's like a black hole for car keys and other small things. I am using this paci clip as a leash for my car keys in my diaper bag and it works great! Even though the paci clip is really light weight (perfect for the original use intented!) the clip itself is very dependable and makes it a breeze to retrieve my keys in a stylish way. You know it's going to keep the paci securely attached if it can hold car keys.
Thank You, Ali Bug Boutique Bows!
First you need to decide two things:
1. Decide how full and how long you want your tutu. Depending on the size you will need anywhere from 2 yards up to 100 lol
2. Decide if you want the base to be ribbon or elastic.
Now, on we go
You will need to decide how long you want your tutu (when doing this remember that the tulle MUST be folded in half so you end up with a double layer effect and the way we knot them will affect the length if you only cut for a single layer)
~The tulle should be folded in half already, now fold in half again, and again until it looks like this
You should basically have one long skinny piece of tulle.
~Now we cut. You want the pieces to be 3-6 inches long, then just keep going down the long piece until there is no more tulle left to cut
~If you are using ribbon you will need to make two knots (I was able to measure Madison and where the ribbon met, that is where I tied it off. If you do not have a live model you will need their waist measurements. Find the mid point, say their waist is 20 inches, the mid point would be 10 so you would tie the ribbon off at five inches from each side of the mid point.) You do this so the tulle stays in place.
~Starting at one knot we will now tie the pieces on to the ribbon. You are going to do a basic loop knot so you should have one side of the tulle open
And the other side should be connected at the fold
You can either place the tulle on top or under the ribbon, I did this one under
~Place your hand through the loop part of the tulle and grab the remaining tulle and pull through
~Pull to tighten into a knot, but don't pull too hard or you will tear the tulle
~Scrunch the tulle pieces together as tight as you would like, the tighter you scrunch them the fuller the skirt
Just keep tying the tulle on until you reach the other knot. At that point if it is scrunched enough for you then you are done, if not scrunch the pieces together more and keep tying. I like to scrunch them just a little bit, that way as the girl grows the mom can undo on of the ribbon knots and unscrunch the tulle so it can grow with her.
Your finished product should look something like this
You can add to this whatever you want.
If using elastic you will need to make it a few inches smaller than the actual waste size and just sew the ends together then start applying the tulle.
*Please ignore my gnarly finger nails! lol
