A Matching Serger Cover to Complete the Set

It took a while to get to (seems like I always have repairs or other projects that need me before I can get to the fun stuff!), I have finally completed my Serger Cover to match my original Sewing Machine Cover! Again, I didn't really have a pattern (although, in retrospect I believe I shall make one, as a serger is most definitely shaped quite differently from a sewing machine!), so I just went with the shape of my serger as best I could, and and voila! The finished product:

Complete with side pocket for scissors, tweezers, and accessories:

Once again I used a paper piecing pattern from sewhooked.com--I love the paper piecing, because I can utilize all those little scraps that I don't have much use for. I'm the sentimental type, so of course I still had a few scraps leftover from my sewing machine cover, and couldn't wait to use them to create a matching set! :)

Pretty Pillows

Over the past several months we have been slowly collecting things for our new little apartment to make it feel more like "Home Sweet Home." Since we are of course your typical newly-wed-struggling-college-students, many of our additions come courtesy of DI and/or homemade. After we found our lovely little couch at DI, my younger brother decided it needed some pillows and was kind enough to purchase some for me (also from DI, we're big fans if you couldn't tell). I dug through my fabric bins to find some home decor fabric and I got right to work on recovering my new pillows!

The first pillow was tricky, as I attempted to recreate "The Easiest Pillow Cover Ever" that I have seen floating around Pinterest, but sadly for me it wasn't so easy... Here's what it's supposed to look like:

However, in retrospect, I think my decorator fabric was much to thick for this particular design, no matter how hard I tried to tie that blasted knot. I gave up and just bunched the fabric together in an effort to strangle the pillow, and one of those miraculous "happy accidents" of creating happened--it actually looked really good like that! So I quickly grabbed a needle and thread and tacked the fabric all around to create a lovely little flower!

For the remaining two pillows I kept it simple, although I did end use extra fabric from the first pillow and made matching piping. The best part was that I made one of these pillows completely wrong-side out, but didn't notice until I was totally finished and admiring them on the couch! I was so bummed out, and probably would have just left it that way, but since it didn't match its twin I had to fix it (my perfectionist gene). In the end though, I am quite pleased with the result:

Home Sweet Home! :)

Oh, and of course I can't forget to mention, my brother actually got me FOUR pillows, but I just couldn't recover the last one--it is perfect just the way it is. ;)

Baby It's Cold Outside!

Can you believe how quickly the cold is taking over?? I heard that it was even SNOWING in some places! Crazy... Fortunately, we have our beautiful headband ear warmers in shop just in time to warm up--check them out HERE! :)

Sage Green Rose:

Brown and Blue Floral Fantasies:

Black Beauty:

Beautiful Blue Bow: 

Fresh Fuchsia Pink Bow:

Sunshine Yellow Bow:

Sewing Machine Cover

I was visiting my mom a while back to see her new sewing lesson room; first of all, it is beautiful! (I'll have to get pictures, it's so cute) Second of all, I was very impressed by all the sewing machines lined up in a row, covered nicely with sewing machine covers. I haven't really sewn much since I got married (sad story, I know--I am in the works of remedying that), and decided that my machine definitely needs its own personalized cover to keep it clean and safe. 

I looked for patterns to make one, but couldn't quite find one that would fit my machine or what I was really looking for. My goal was to make a cover much like my Cricut machine cover (made by my amazing little brother for Christmas a few years back--isn't that just the sweetest Christmas gift ever??); however, I wasn't really sure how to do it, but I attempted it any.

Basically, I just measured my machine (height, depth, length), added a bit for seam allowances, and well--just fit it around the machine the best I could. I actually didn't have any fabric big enough to make a cover either, so I pieced together various scraps that I had--in the end, I think it turned out pretty cute:

The sewing machine design seen here is actually a quilting paper pieced pattern I found on sewhooked.com (she's got lots of really cute designs).

Next up, a cover for my serger--wish me luck! :)

What I Wore: Color Block Dress

So, turns out I really haven't sewn much since I got married--my husband pointed this out the other day (he's never seen me actually make a dress--he's just seen all the things I've made, but never seen the process)--I know that getting married is definitely a whole new phase in life and it's taken a while to get used to things, but I didn't realize how much I miss sewing! We went to the fabric store and my husband helped me pick out some fabric and I got to work--and here is the finished product:

I finished it just in time to wear it to the wedding of my husband's friend--What can I say, I'm still a little girl at heart, I just love dressing up. :)

Our New Sister Shop--Bluebird Blossoms!

Hey guys! We are happy to introduce our new sister shop--Bluebird Blossoms! 

Check out our fabulous flower blossom rings, earrings, and bobby pin sets--perfect for adding some lovely personality to your wardrobe this Summer! :)

Here are some of my favorites:

Black and White Polka Dot Full Set! Ring, Earrings, and Bobby Pins--reminiscent of an Audrey Hepburn style. :)

Pink Polka Dot Earrings--my personal favorite! :)

Retro Dot Ring and Earrings Set:

 Psychedelic Ring and Earrings Set:

Bumble Bee Yellow and Black Ring and Earrings Set:

Sunshine Yellow Ring and Earrings Set:

Champagne Pearl Ring and Earrings Set:

Turquoise and Coral Ring and Earrings Set:

 And many MANY more!!!

What I Wore: Mother's Day Edition

A few years back she went crazy for Christmas, designing and making me SEVERAL beautiful ensembles (all my favorite items in my closet!) So, in honor of my ridiculously amazing mother, I wore one of her creations for Mother's Day:

Perfect for a bright and beautiful Mother's Day! :)

Shirts into Skirt Upcycle

I've been trying to cycle through my wardrobe finally--I haven't done it in a LONG time, and I could definitely use the extra space. I came across a few shirts that I never wear, and as I was about to throw them out, I suddenly saw something in them: could I turn those into a skirt? I was getting rid of them anyway, so I figured I'd give it a shot.

I basically turned my shirts upside down; the leopard print had elastic around the hem, so it made a perfect pre-done waistband. The neck-edge had a cute ruffle around it, so I left it intact to become the new hem for my skirt; I then cut off the ruffled hem from the yellow skirt and stitched it to the new hem of the skirt to give it a little extra layering. I chopped off the sleeves and stitched the holes shut, then cut the elastic from those sleeve pieces and stitched it around the back of the hem.

Basically, in the end, I just cut and pasted all over the place and had a lot of fun. With the extra fabric, I cut out some floral pieces and made a big yellow flower for the skirt, as well as a flower pin to match the ensemble.

And voila! Three old shirts now become one brand new outfit! :)

Dreaming of Floral Fantasies this Winter!

In addition to our Bright and Beautiful Big Bow Ear-Warmer collection, we also have new in shop our Floral Fantasies Collection! 

Sage Green Garden Rose Soft Fleece Headband/Ear-Warmer:

Colorful Floral Fantasy Soft Fleece Headband Ear-Warmer (featured in black):

Colorful Floral Fantasy Soft Fleece Headband Ear-Warmer (featured in Brown):

These adorable floral fantasy fleece headband ear-warmers are perfect to bring the warmth and beauty of summer to keep you warm with style this winter! Check 'em out over at our shop, Tinkeranniebelle!

Bright and Beautiful Big Bow Ear Warmers!

Wow, what a crazy new year it's been! :) But we are BACK and ready to share our latest creations! 

Here in Utah, Winter has been harsh and downright FREEEEZING! When I am out with the kids at recess during work, I am SO glad to have one of these Bright and Beautiful Big Bow Ear Warmers! (I have the Sunshine Yellow) I can still keep my style even while braving the cold--they are so warm and so soft, I just button it around my head (which is great because then it doesn't mess up my hair either!), and voila! Instant ear warmth and comfort. 

Our Bright and Beautiful Big Bow Ear Warmers come in three stunning colors!

Fresh Fuchsia Pink:

Bright Sunshine Yellow:

Bright Sky Blue:

These adorable bright and beautiful big bow fleece headband/ear-warmers are perfect to bring the warmth of a clean summer's day to keep you warm with style this winter! Check 'em out over at our shop, Tinkeranniebelle!

Party at Debbie Jean's This Weekend!

If you're in the Wisconsin area this weekend, take a trip over to Debbie Jean's Custom Framing and Whimsical Treasures for her Holiday Open House and 10th Anniversary Party! Debbie is showcasing TONS of great items for the holidays, including my own Shabby-Chic Headwraps and Flirty Flower Rings and Earrings, as well as many MANY other beautiful creations!

And if you can't make it this weekend, just drop by her store anytime to find some beautiful holiday gifts!

Upcycles in my Room

So, continuing on our home makeover (why buy new when you can make it prettier for cheaper?), I decided to recover my lovely pink pillow--what can I say, I'm a girly girl. :) --this particular pillow cover was one of my very first "home decor" projects. 

But it is definitely time for a change--to continue the theme of our new room, I headed off to JoAnns and purchased some gold and green brocades (I LOVE brocades!)--and here is the result:

Of course, since that upcycle was so much fun, I decided to try my hand at another one--this time, my little pink bed lamp (again, pink of course, haha). I forgot to get a full picture before I got started on my project, but I did snap one of the lamp shade, so you can see the big difference:

So out to the shed I went for some spray paint:

and painted the base (once pink) brown (but with some glittery top coat, haha):

There's the glittery shine! ;)

While that was drying, I got to work on the lampshade--real high tech pattern making, I know, I just rolled the lampshade and traced, like the kids do with shapes in first grade. :)

Once cut out, I simply glued the fabric onto the old shade with a glue gun.

Then I added just a bit of gold ribbon for the trim, and voila! :)