Sewin' and Sellin'

We'll start with the Sewing: Pardon the immodesty, I haven't finished the girls' cardigans yet, but here are their dresses for Sam & Jenna's wedding in April. I still have to make her niece's dress, my mother in law's dress, and all three cardigans, but I'm loving it! So much fun and I'm really happy with how it's all turning out!

This was my first experience with creating my own pattern from a picture and I'm really happy that it turned out!

Also, I'm making the bridesmaids' necklaces for the wedding. The top one is the one we're going with. They've been really fun to make as well. I got the idea from Little Miss Momma. It's super easy and really fun! I recommend it!

Okay, so on to the Selling part....

We've officially got our house on the market! So check out our house blog and let anyone you know looking for a great house in the Boise area to look us up!

Little Sickies

Poor girls- both have upper respiratory infections. Ellie has an ear and sinus infection to boot. But they are trying their best to still be angels... they aren't always succeeding. But it's the thought that counts, right??

Here's Brook planning a picnic for us- she's so thoughtful!
Poor little thing- she is really struggling, but she still tries to smile

This is a new one

Love my girls!

Love Birds

My soon-to-be sister-in-law recently sent me this picture and asked how hard it would be to recreate:

I'm not sure where the picture is from, so I can't give credit

I believe the idea originated from Ann Wood's birds

My exact thoughts were "So easy, I can totally do that." Well, I was right and I was wrong. I did it, but it was NOT easy! It was really fun though (except for handsewing the 4 prototypes to try to get the bodies right). I like trying new projects that make me use skills I don't normally choose to use.

So without further ado, here is my take on the birds:
Meet Mr. & Mrs. Sam Douglass
The bride is absolutely my favorite... LOVE her veil!

Close ups of the groom

Not as cute as the real couple, but close :)

Thanks for letting me help with this Jenna- I hope you like them!