I have been SEW busy!

It has been such a beautiful week here in my part of the country with weather hovering around 70 degrees and cooler nights.  Just perfect!  While I have spent a fair amount of time outside and even got my first and second sunburns of the season, I have been enjoying working on things to fill up the shop with the windows and door wide OPEN!!!!

I only have about 2 hours to myself each day and I am loving this quiet time with the breeze, a cold drink and my trusty sewing machine.  I have been taking custom orders for my Overnight Bags and my new Beach Bags (coming soon!)

Here is one of my custom made, monogrammed overnight bags
for a special 8 year old girl...

It includes a medium-sized pocket inside

It's very roomy and perfect for traveling, sleepovers, a beach bag...you name it!  They are fun as birthday gifts for a special girl in your life or as a travel bag for an adult (in a more mature fabric of course...lol)

The new beach bag came from a desire to have a beach bag that encompassed everything I could possibly need or desire in my beach bag, but couldn't find anywhere.  I spend almost every day at the beach in the summer and want this bag to "work" hard for me.  

While I do love my Lands End bag, the interior matches the exterior and makes it hard to find things in it and while it's big enough to hold everything...it's more deep than wide and everything falls to the bottom.  It's also light in color.  I loved their colored bags, but they fade so much from the sun that it seemed silly to even bother.   So....  here is what I came up with.

This is already spoken for, but I used bright, fun, bold fabrics that are outdoor as well as indoor use fabrics.  They are easy to clean and can take tons of sun without dulling!  

This bag is large inside but more wide than deep so it's easy to find things.  The towel inside this bag is a full size beach towel folded in half.

It has one very large, deep pocket on one side that can hold my Nook or an iPad and a double pocket on the other side for my wallet or sunscreen, etc.

 ( Sorry for the blurry photo )  It also has a key ring so I can easily find my keys.

I have TONS of fabrics and can't wait to finish a few to list this week.   

Stay tuned to the SHOP!!

And if you just so happen to be in the market for a new beach bag or bag for someone in your life, don't hesitate to let me know ;)

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Pins of the Week...

It's been a month since I've done a "Pins of the Week" post
and I have some really fun pins to share.

CRAFTASTIC

This one is more SEW-TASTIC, but I had to share this adorable onesie I found 

for St. Patty's on pinterest.  I duplicated it for my own little guy!

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Here is my own little leprechaun in his big boy version....

What a ham!

FOR THE HOME

I have absolutely no plans of re-doing anything in our home right now, but I just love to look at home decor and home re-do projects.  Here is a fun painting idea I love.  Some day...   I seem to have a thing for stripes lately!

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My daughter's first big girl room had stripes and I adored them.....and that sweet little girl!   Now she's all grown up with a grown up girl's room..sniff sniff!

Here's a better shot of her adorable bedding that I still have because I just can't part with it.

RECIPES

Here is one I'm excited to try.  Now that the weather is warming, I've been pinning tons of salad type recipes and this one looks great!  

spinach, black beans, cucumber, tomato, avocado, lime juice, pepper, cilantro and a dash of olive oil...yum!

FOR THE HOME

We are headed to Disney at the end of April and I'm looking for fun, comfortable outfits that I still think look cute since we always take tons of pictures.  The key is that they have to be cool for the weather and comfy too.  Here are a few I love.

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Always need a sweatshirt for the cooler evenings...minus the watch and glasses.

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And this could be good for the flight with a light sweater.

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GREAT TIP

I found this last week and I loved it.  Not sure how I never did this before or thought of it myself.  I always used the receipt from the prescription to do something similar, but why not write on the bottle itself?   Well, just Friday my daughter went on antibiotics for a throat infection so I'm using this idea!  So easy!

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WORDS TO LIVE BY

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Some treats from the leprechaun....and some treats from you!

Warning:  Strap on your seat belt because this is going to be a long one.  I wanted to make sure I gave you all of the great ideas I found in time to try a few before Saturday!

Each year leprechauns visit our house and while they do make a bit of a mess, they leave some great treats for the kids.  
 If you don't have leprechauns visiting your home, you may still find some of these great ideas helpful if you are giving little gifts to classmates or playgroups or any other special little people in your life this St. Patty's Day.

I also have some fun printables and party ideas if you are hosting your own little soiree for the big day.  While the adults are enjoying some great appetizers and green cocktails, your little ones can be enjoying some sweet treats of their own.

And lastly, I have some fun ideas to share to bring some green spirit to your children's day on Friday and Saturday whether at home of in their school lunch.  So hang on while I share tons of great ideas!

First....some great treats and goodies from the leprechauns and your own little ones.  Click on any of the links below the pictures for how-to's and free printables
to help you create your own goodies.

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Oh how I loved those little  butterscotch candies at my Nana's house 

when I was a little girl!

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Rainbow cookies inside...

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And a great non-sweet treat!

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Here are some fun FREE gift tags to accompany your goodies for either classmates or a special teacher.

Just click on the link below to download them...super easy!

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All of the above goodies would also be great as goody bags if you are throwing a little St. Patrick's day partay!   Speaking of...check out these great party ideas and free printables to go along with it!  These are great for the adult party as well as the party for the little people in your life!

This fun St. Patty's Playdate is cute with all green food...

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Or how about a St. Patrick's Day Green Dessert Bar?  

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The streamer backdrop on this party is just adorable!  

Or how about this great banner?  Click on the link for the free printable!

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Check out this spread... even includes some "lucky juice"...

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And my most favorite of ALL... this party takes the cake (no pun intended!)

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They even shared some free printable to create your own St. Patrick's Day party.  Click HERE.

No party would be complete without incredible food.  Here are some fun treats for both the young and old to help celebrate.

I'm not quite sure how or when it happened, but cupcakes are no longer just chocolate or vanilla with icing and maybe a few sprinkles...they have become full on ART!  Check these out.

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And if you're a little more basic with your baking like I am, but still want the fun...check out these cupcakes with the cute toppers.

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Or how about a festive cake??

Green velvet anyone?

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Or rainbow?

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And there's always cake pops...

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And a personal favorite...chocolate pretzels..yum!

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Maybe you'd rather something a little healthier...try a fruit rainbow.

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For beverages....

For the kids, a leprechaun float

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Hot chocolate or a hot toddy???

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And last, but not least...beer, ale, stout...whatever you call it!  

Click on the link for some authentic Irish drinks.

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If you have no party planned, but still want to add a little festive spirit to your children's day...try some of these great ideas.

For breakfast... rainbow pancakes, waffles and eggs. Or even green pancakes???

(I don't like to use tons of food coloring...not good for the body, but they certainly look fun)

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Or maybe some green milk and cereal?   What could be easier than the cereal made by leprechauns??

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And for lunch and/or dinner.....these take it to a whole new level.

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Almost too cute or scary maybe to eat???

I think I'll stick with the more basics...

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I hope you have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day regardless if you have festivities or not!

And I leave you with one of my favorite Irish blessings...

May the road rise to meet you, 
May the wind be always at your back, 
May the sun shine warm upon your face, 
The rains fall soft upon your fields 
and, Until we meet again 
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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