Once again, I have to apologize for my delayed absence around here. I’ve been avoiding updating because there’s just no easy way to talk about what I’ve been doing. My Grandpa died a week ago today. First I should tell you that being just 4 months shy of my 29th birthday, I’m extraordinarily lucky to have had all 4 of my Grandparents living and an active part of my life. I just lost my last…
Continue readingLast August, my oldest niece decided she wanted an American Girl doll for her birthday. I made the Katie Dress for Katelyn, and gave her 2 dresses in different styles. She was in heaven. Her sisters anxiously awaited their next birthdays to get their AG dolls as well. Emily’s birthday was in January and we were knee-deep in the SYTYC competition, so I didn’t get to make her anything. Madison turned 5 last week and…
Continue readingI received a really amazing email a few days ago I wanted to share: Hi Melissa, I know you covered the Cranes for Kids program when it first launched last month and we’re excited to let you know that OshKosh B’gosh and its parent company, Carter’s Inc., announced that it has received more than 2 million origami cranes in response to the program. They will be donating $1.5 million worth of clothing to the children…
Continue readingThere’s no other way to describe this past week, other than it’s been a total whirlwind!! I did some sewing for orders and got them ready to mail. Friday The Hubs and I got up really early, left the girls at home with Grammy, and went to my 20 week ultrasound. We found out that these little girls… are getting a baby SISTER!! We’re totally over the moon to have a third little girl, even…
Continue readingI love handmade gifts and I try to give them whenever possible. But this year for Mother’s Day, I was stumped on what to do for my Mom. I stumbled upon this idea and knew it was perfect!! My Mom is a huge bracelet person and loves her Granddaughters more than anything else. I love this idea so much and I’ve been dying to share it! I consulted my sister, since I’d need pictures of…
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