Making Room For Baby

He's fast approaching. Only 5 1/2 weeks left until he makes his arrival on Valentine's Day. I still have plans to design and sew his crib bedding and now I will be reupholstering a glider I bought. Wish me luck ;) It will be my first try at upholstery. But, it doesn't seem like it will be too hard.

The crib bedding should be adorable. I'm planning to mix chocolate browns, baby blue and lime green. I'll post a picture when/if it gets done...lol. Crazy how fast 9 months (actually 10) can pass by.

I have had a lot of custom orders lately. So, I had to get those done first. I made my first article of clothing for my son. I drafted a pattern for lounge jammy pants. Made him three pairs for Christmas. He loves them! Planning to make a couple matching pairs for his brother. Start the bonding early ;) Nice to finally have tackled clothes. Much better than expected. Funny part is I bought a pattern for them and then tossed it. My brain works better at it's own design. Plus fit is always important. That pattern looked like it would be too big.

Happy New Year!!! Hope your holiday season was memorable.

Wristlet Style Key Fobs aka KeyChains ~ Perfect Christmas Stocking Stuffers

Just introduced to the "Get Carried Away" line.

Coordinating wristlet style key fobs. These were designed with a friend in mind. She had purchased a key fob and it wouldn't fit over her wrist. Her wrist was average size too! I figured she couldn't be the only one out there with the same problem. So, I went to the design board and designed with women and moms in mind. They are all ample sized. Perfect for moms on the go that don't have an extra hand for carrying keys. Slip it on your wrist and go!

Perfect gift for any woman in your life. Moms, teens, teachers, co-workers, girlfriends, your favorite waitress, hairdresser or bank teller. Just the right sized present for stocking stuffers too.

Details:

1 1/4" wide

5 1/4" long (5" opening)

Nickel Plated Hardware

1" Split Key Ring (all of them come with a key ring)

I will be taking custom orders as well. Order soon since Christmas is just around the corner.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=74509&section_id=5016570

Wow...it's been awhile!

So, a lot has happened since the last post. Which I can't believe was that long ago. It's official we are having another boy! So, exciting. Wish we could just pick a name...lol. Not sure why it's so difficult to pick a name this time around. He's an active little guy. I'm already in the 3rd trimester of my pregnancy. It's flying by. I really need to start prepping the nursery and designing his crib bedding and my diaper bag!




My first craft show was a success! I shared a booth with a friend. Turned out perfect. The traffic came in waves. But, I sold quite a bit. It was a little stressful getting ready for the show. But, completely worth. Can't wait for the next one. Here are some pictures of my half of the booth. I was worried I wouldn't have enough to fill it up. I was wrong. these pictures are after a lot of stock had been sold too!

The compliments were amazing. People couldn't get over how pretty the bibs were. Worried about them getting dirty. I had to reassure them that they are completely washable. I sold almost all of my bibs at the show. The key fobs were another big seller. I still need to list them in my store.

Keep your eye on my shop. I'll be loading it full before the holidays ;)

http://culveramber.etsy.com

More Cherries for a Custom Order

Isn't that the cutest set???

I was playing around with the booties and made matching bows for the tops and stitched them down tight. Thought that made the cherries on the soles pop.
My friend had the set made for a co-worker who was just approved the adoption of a preemie baby girl!
So, we're getting closer to finding out what we're having!!! On next Tuesday we should know the sex of our little bean. I can't wait. Feels like the month and a week has dragged on and on...lol. We had a slow weekend around here. But, I got lots of cleaning done this morning. Now that's super exciting. I'm about to start working on another bag. Hmmm...what should I design this time???

It feels like Fall here already or at least it did this weekend. Although, it's going back up into the upper 80s this week. I went and bought some pumpkin puree to make a loaf of pumpkin bread. Yummy! I'm not a big fan of pumpkin pie. Texture thing. But, I like the taste of it in sweets. My friend made these pumpkin chocolate chip cookies last year and they were so yummy. That's when I realized I do actually like pumpkin...lol.

I have a feeling a baking spree will be coming soon. Since I found another recipe for soft oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Since I have been pregnant I can't pass the bakery section of the grocery store without buying something. Explains why I'm finally starting to gain some weight. Lately it's been cinnamon rolls with a ton of cream cheese frosting smothered all over them. Probably not the best choice. But, they're so good and I just have to pop them in the microwave to get them gooey ;) After all that talk maybe I need some lunch. Have a great week!

Cherry, Cherry Bib - The latest

Don't you just love cherries?

I just finished this bib up last night. Thought it turned out rather cute ;) Reminds me of the fabric on the clothes the Cabbage Patch Kids would have came in. That little puff flower I spent a bunch of time on. But, it looks so cute. I was going to do two little puffs with a stem. But, figured that would be cherry overload.
I thought it looked cute next to the Red Riding Hood Diaper Bag. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5456682
It's in my shop now. Move fast because that last two were swiped up within a day. Only $10!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6984873

I did some minor fabric shopping this past weekend. Got to love a Labor Day fabric sale! Got some new fabrics that I am looking forward to creating new items with. I was in a vintage mood. So, that will be seen in some of the new items. Can you believe Christmas is less than 4 months away??? I just realized that what I listed on etsy today. Better get myself off the computer and onto the sewing machine.

Still counting down till I find out the sex of the baby. I'll be 17 weeks tomorrow. I am eager to design a diaper bag specifically for me. It's been so long since I had a little baby to carry stuff around for. But, the bag has to be able to cater to my sons needs too. He's only 3 1/2. But, he needs the usuals. Drink, fruit snacks, and a toy. Just need to find out what I'm having so I can pick the fabric and start drafting the design. I don't like a huge bag to carry around. Can't believe my first diaper bag I picked out was an overnighter! I figured the bigger the better...right...oh so wrong! Only used it for trips. Live you learn. I'll be sure to post my bag for the mom of 2 when it's done.

Another bib just Listed- Love Pink & Chocolate Brown!

It's all girl related lately! It could be that I am lazy and don't want to change the thread...lol.

This one turned out so cute. I actually made the little puffy flower by hand. Reminds me of those cute pin cushions. I was going to do a little stuffed circle. But, thought that would be too much and went with a flower. I really like that these bibs are OOAK (one of a kind). Kids deserve to be the only ones with at least one thing in their wardrobe ;)

One added bonus of the bib is that it's reversible. So, if you wanted this side for drool and the other for messes. That's always an option. It's listed in my shop for $10
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6839367
I have made 4 key fobs so far. Still need to get the key ring part. But, I've already picked one for me! I'll try to get pictures posted later. They're going to be perfect for Christmas stocking stuffers.
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So, I went to the doctor on Monday and we will be finding out the baby's sex on September 25th!! So, excited. The doctor was trying to hear the heartbeat with the doppler and having problems finding it. Scared the crap out of me. So, he pushed in a little further. At 13 weeks that little baby pushed back and the doctor felt it. Pretty impressive considering the baby is only supposed to be about 3 1/2-4"! I'll be sure to keep you all posted. I should start taking bets now...lol. My sister is convinced it's a boy and then I have friends that say girl. I have no clue either way. With my son I just knew he was a boy. We couldn't say she. Always said he. Could have been coincidence though. Who knows.

New Bib Style! ~ For a truely style savvy baby ~

Introducing our new Bib Design!!

I was in need of something new. So, I sat and drafted a new pattern. I'm pleased with how it turned out! Don't you love the little crocheted flower? It was a PIF (pay it forward from etsy seller chelmorning). This is a one of a kind. I can't even list it in my shop yet. I was emailing a couple friends and relatives and one has already put a hold on it ;)

I was trying for one of a kind. I can't remember seeing a shape quite like this one. Can't wait to make a couple for me! Of course once I find out the sex of the baby. Which should be next month! This pregnancy is flying by.

Starting price will around be $10-12 depending on the detail. I'll be sure to post about the next one I make.