Time for School

It's been a rough day over here. My little guy has started pre-school and after 2 days, he's just not happy about it. Today I had to leave him in tears. Which resulted in me in tears...

I know it'll get better. And I know he's going to love it. But, right now... this just stinks.

Here are a few fun finds for little ones from some of my fellow Busy Moms of Etsy to brighten the day.

Toddler and Kids Cotton Flower Cloche from zbelle.

Pocket Mirror with Drawstring Bag from Heather Jane Design.

Numbers Prints 123 by Grace Hester Designs.

Speedy the Turtle - Funny Toddler T by Cantaloupe Corner.

Here's hoping for no tears on Thursday.

Happy Morning Surprise

The other morning I opened the shade in my bedroom window to be greeted by these beauties growing along our garden fence...

Not sure where they came from, but they sure were a pretty surprise! So bright in the morning sun! Their white centers almost seem to glow in the sunlight.

I think they are Morning Glories...

Which I've heard grow like crazy and can take over your yard in the blink of an eye! We'll see what happens... I'm really enjoying these in the mornings for now.

Summer Fun!

Aren't summer trips fun? I'm really looking forward to my annual summer trip back East to Philadelphia. I always bring my boys and we always have a fantastic time. We hit the beach, eat lots of soft pretzels and water ice and visit with family and friends.

In anticipation of this year's trip, I decided I needed a new tote to carry around all of my essentials... diapers, wipes, a few toys, snacks, my wallet, a camera, sunglasses... oh, you get the point. Needless to say, it needs to be a pretty big tote!

I decided that I wanted to use fabrics from Sandi Henderson's Meadowsweet Collection. I am in love with these fabrics! I added a solid taupe twill, a few pockets, and a heavy muslin lining. It's sturdy, pretty, and will hold just about anything I need!

And I admit it, I may be cheating a little... But, I'm already using it! I just couldn't wait!

Make sure you head over to Everything Etsy to check out all the other great creations in the I Made It! {Blog Party Thursday}

New Ruffle Tote

Are you seeing ruffles everywhere? They are certainly popping up everywhere you look and they are super cute! I've been experimenting a bit with them, and so when my friend asked me to create a gift for her sister, I thought, "I have just the thing!" What do you think?

I am really happy with how it turned out.

I even made a little zip pouch to match,

I was really tempted to keep it for myself...

But I really hope her sister loves it!

So, I've already gone fabric shopping to whip up some more of these! My sewing machine is going to see a lot of ruffles this week! Keep an eye on the shop... these babies are sure to be listed soon!

Make sure you stop by Everything Etsy to see lots of other great projects in the I Made It! {Thursday Blog Party}

Thursday Night Market!

This past Thurday was the first night of this season's Thursday Night Market in Downtown Chico! It was tons of fun and it was great to see everyone! I met lots of new people and was so happy to see some familiar faces from last season. So fun!

I was very busy the last few weeks getting ready. I had lots of new goodies. I whipped up a stack of super cute little coin purses...

And a stack of fun pencil pouches...

Of course, I had lots of new Chico Cozies! Lots of fun new patterns this year...

I made several new totes with repurposed denim and pretty spring fabrics...

And these new ruffled totes... So cute!!! Perfect for carrying books to class...

Here's my set up. Notice the fun new screen that my super-talented hubby put together for me to hang my bags on...

From another angle...

I was so excited to be back at the market! I'm always working on something new, so you never know what I will have from week to week. Of course I have my Possible Bags, card holders, key chains and other favorites, too! Stop by and say hi next week!

Introducing...

...my newest creation!!! The Anything Is Possible Bag!!! I'm so excited! The idea for this bag has been swimming around in my head for some time now. I wanted to make something bigger than my wristlet, The Possible Bag, but not too big as to be cumbersome. I think I got it. This purse is big enough for a wallet, cell phone, checkbook, a little make-up, and a few little odds and ends. It still has one zipper compartment and a front snap pocket. The strap is long enough to go over your shoulder and detachable so you can use the longer adjustable strap that I make.

I love it! And I'm loving the new Meadowsweet fabrics that I used.


I customized this one for me with two little pockets inside the front snap pocket. I have two phones (one for work, one personal), so this is just perfect! And when I'm not at work, I can use the other pocket for my iPod!

OK, I'm off to add a few of these to my Etsy shop! I have a few already made in super cute fabrics with more to come. You'll have to stop by to see for yourself!

And the Winner is...

The winner of the Adjustable Coffee Cozy Giveaway is...

Friendliest Ghost! Congratulations!

She chose the Adjustable Coffee Cozy in Wood.

Thanks to everyone who participated. That was fun! I may have to do more of these... be on the lookout!