tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534859745909744042024-03-13T20:58:11.664-07:00handmade mommyMy little corner of the web to ramble about handmade goodness.Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-42012137880826999672013-09-20T12:57:00.000-07:002013-09-20T12:57:16.360-07:00Handmade Gifts for the wine lovers on your list
Handmade Christmas Gifts continued...
I know, I know, it's SEPTEMBER.
I get it.
But it takes a long time to make all our Christmas gifts and I have to start a few months in advance otherwise it's just too overwhelming.
And why make thoughtful gifts for our loved ones and not enjoy the process?
I made these gifts last year for the wine lovers on our gift list and they Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-7975072786811084492013-09-17T21:25:00.000-07:002013-09-17T21:25:46.824-07:00Do you hear jingle bells yet?
When you make handmade Christmas gifts like I do, you have to start working waaaay in advance. Like in August. Yep, no joke. I know that might sound horrific to some people, but it's totally worth it to me. I love knowing that our friends and family know how much thought and time I put into their gifts. And I feel like it's a great experience for my kids to learn how to give handmade gifts.
Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-22405981463362053842013-09-11T11:44:00.000-07:002013-09-11T11:44:00.072-07:00No thread. No sewing machine.
It doesn't happen very often, but every once in a long while I create something that involves no sewing whatsoever. (it's hard to believe, I know)
And if there's no sewing, there's a really good chance there's painting. I >heart< painting.
When I paint, I really, really love taking something ugly and making it cool. Like this classic 1960's dresser that I picked up on craigslist Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-9840625294734134222013-09-09T10:37:00.002-07:002013-09-09T14:00:12.960-07:00Pink or Blue??
You know how some people wait until the birth of their little one to find out the baby's gender?
I think that's wonderful. A magical surprise in a life with so few real surprises.
But, let's be honest, it's not so wonderful for giving gifts.
When I'm making a baby gift, I really really want to know if it's for a bouncing baby boy or a sweet baby girl.
But, instead Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-5796147301480506332013-07-12T08:08:00.000-07:002013-07-12T08:13:22.670-07:00Deconstructed Dresden
Remember that Dresden Plate quilt block tutorial a few days back?
Well, here is one of the things I did with the Dresdens that I made.
Technically, I didn't make a complete Dresden Plate for this. But it's my own take on the block and I'm pretty thrilled with it. It looks like an anthropolgie style pillow to me (if they wanted to pay me to design pillows, I'd take that Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-83215968036569123662013-07-10T08:26:00.000-07:002013-07-11T20:22:58.503-07:00Oh Baby {free baby nursery printable}
Recently, I needed a baby gift for friends and didn't want to give the same things I always do (you know, baby blankets, onesies, etc.). So I thought and thought and thought some more...and decided to make a printable instead of my usual sewing projects. I printed it off at home and put it in a nicely matted 8x10 frame. It makes a quick, easy (and gender neutral) baby gift!
FiguringKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-4939608838848741632013-07-07T11:03:00.000-07:002013-07-12T08:12:01.632-07:00Dresden Plate Tutorial
Dresden what? If you are a quilting nerd like me, you might know what a Dresden Plate is. If not, they are blocks that look like large flowers with different colored/patterned petals all around and usually a circle in the middle. I am in love with vintage Dresden quilts, especially the hand quilted ones made with flour sack fabrics around the 1930's. Every once in awhile I get on Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-67192714103875366252013-07-06T08:48:00.000-07:002013-07-06T08:48:09.015-07:00The Book Quilt
I finished this quilt awhile back but just didn't get around to taking pictures until now. Maybe it's something about the slower pace of summer that makes it seem like there is time for the less-than-essential activities...
This is a random patchwork quilt. Rather than using a repeating pattern, I just wanted it to have a fun feel in layout and colors. The print on the squares is a Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-83972112754806413512013-05-08T15:31:00.001-07:002013-05-08T15:31:49.380-07:00My First Kari Renee Designs Giveaway!
FREE STUFF!
I knew that would get your attention.
Who doesn't like free stuff? Come on.
The very sweet Anna over at Noodlehead is doing a giveaway in honor of Mother's Day
and is offering up a couple of my leather cuffs from Kari Renee Designs to the lucky winners.
What leather cuffs?
Why, these leather cuffs...
So, head on over and win Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-43991454754293710552013-02-25T06:00:00.000-08:002013-02-25T06:00:09.773-08:00Warming the House
We have new neighbors across the street!
AND they have little kids to play with! Yeah!
To welcome them to the neighborhood, we took over a coffee cake (thank you, Trader Joe's box mix).
Who doesn't like homemade goodies??
Confession: this is the SECOND coffee cake I made for the neighbors since we ate the first one...it wasn't warm by the time I was going to walk it over Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-78199599853084565712013-02-08T16:17:00.002-08:002013-05-08T15:34:07.397-07:00Party All Night Long!
My neighbor's son is turning 9 and is having a blowout slumber party to celebrate.
A Lego Avengers slumber party, to be precise.
And what party favor did this sweet 9 year old come up with?
Why, handmade Avengers pillowcases, personalized with each friend's name!
Oh, and he thought I would be just the right person to make them.
How could I say no?
{I used this magic pillowcase Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-63772933803230056322013-02-06T11:58:00.000-08:002013-02-06T11:58:04.118-08:00I just can't stop sewing...and a discount for you!
Hi! It's been a long time and I hope you're doing great!
I'm still playing soccer once a week and loving it.
My kids are still getting bigger way too fast for my taste.
And we are trying to enjoy all these fleeting moments that are exhausting and exhilarating but will gone much too soon...
And a bunch of my time has been going to sewing lately and I finally decided to re-open the etsy shop!&Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-69123256148372882072012-09-12T18:24:00.001-07:002012-09-12T18:24:42.254-07:00This Crazy Life
I've been putting this off for a long time (about a month, in fact, since my last post). But I need to let go of the blog for awhile... My life is full of first grade excitement, 4 year old exploring, and daily milestones for my 18 month old. Oh, and fun things like husband, family, friends, soccer, sewing, and training for a first 5K for this 34 year old!
Believe it or not, I am still sewingKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-5554465657933249082012-08-06T10:26:00.001-07:002012-08-06T11:57:19.842-07:001st son, 6 years, 3 layers
We had a big milestone in our house this weekend...our oldest son turned 6! We had a little get together with family, eating on the patio, building new Legos, and relaxing. The craftiest part of it all was the cake. Before anything else, let me make it clear that I am not a serious baker but I do love to make special occasions really special. So, when my son gave me his very detailed vision for Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-6721913082345818872012-08-01T20:43:00.000-07:002012-08-01T21:15:32.690-07:00GOOOOOOOALLLL!!!
A couple months back, my kindergartner had a playdate with a
classmate. Since he hadn't played at this friend's house before, I
tagged along. While the boys were playing, the classmate's mom said,
"Tell me a little about yourself, we've never really gotten to chat."
OK, ummm...I told her I love to read and am always working on a book. Then I
told her that I also love to sew and I make a Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-32791846189284311492012-07-24T08:47:00.002-07:002012-07-24T09:08:52.390-07:00The L Train Quilt {take 2}
Sorry for the repeat but I just had to post better pictures of the L Train Quilt. I would even go so far as to delete the original post with the sub-par photos but that seems dangerously close to disrupting the space-time continuum of the little blog. Geek Alert!
So those stay right where they are and I make amends here.
My sweet sister took these. Thanks, Lissa!
To recap, my sister Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-61804496376556855482012-07-14T20:13:00.000-07:002012-07-24T09:03:54.102-07:00L is for...
{After posting this, I was really unhappy with the photos.
For better pics, check out this post.}
My sister's birthday was recently and we get to celebrate with her tomorrow because she's out visiting from Chicago. We are all so excited to see her tomorrow and can't wait to give her this quilt! A couple months back, I was trying to figure out what to do for her birthday and I started Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-55957975422161600642012-07-07T12:54:00.002-07:002012-07-07T13:07:23.201-07:00On the road again
Pretty soon, we're taking a family road trip to vacation with some friends and I can't wait!
One big rented house, 4 adults, 6 kids ages 8 and under.
Doesn't that sound like everyone's dream vacation?
Of course, a road trip with three small children is a whole different beast than pre-kids. Besides the snacks, potty stops and copious amounts of books & toys, we happen to have a Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-28936153082300791852012-07-02T13:07:00.004-07:002012-07-02T13:09:50.736-07:00Om
It's been kind of quiet on the little blog lately with all our summer fun. I hope you are having as much fun as us, wondering where the time goes and why you don't take more pictures. (on the other hand, I'm always very satisfied knowing I enjoyed something so much that I didn't even think to take pictures...) One of the things taking up my time has been yoga. Lots of it. It's been a few years Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-453251198719683682012-06-16T11:18:00.000-07:002012-06-16T11:18:03.490-07:00Lazy Days of Summer
Since school is out, our sense of time has been altered around here.
Somehow, a couple weeks got away from me while we've been playing, seeing friends, and making our big plans for summer adventures.
I got to have a real live sewing date with Natalie and we totally geeked out over thread and needle stuff.
Look at our machines bonding...
And if I get Starbucks with my Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-25883256538204921342012-06-01T19:11:00.000-07:002012-06-01T20:14:56.841-07:00Looth Tooth
We've hit the big time in our house! First loose tooth ever! Woo Hoo!!
(of course, this means first tooth fairy pillow, too!)
There's a lot of excitement about the
tooth and a lot of questions about the Tooth Fairy which I am sorely
lacking knowledge of. Every Christmas, I dread the great Santa Lie
because I am a terrible liar. Just ask my husband. I am the worst liar
you'll ever meet. Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-3243438256770531632012-05-28T19:42:00.000-07:002012-05-28T19:42:08.218-07:00Hello Monday
...and Happy Memorial Day!
The flag is flying out front (at least until it's dark) and we had 3 days with Daddy.
I've been missing my sewing machine (still in the shop...sigh) but decided to do some hand embroidering because...why not, right?
It's part of my sister's birthday gift and I hope it makes her happy.
{...intentionally vague since she isn't supposed Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-1798157819393416992012-05-26T07:07:00.004-07:002012-05-26T07:07:24.344-07:00Winner!
We have a winner for the Shabby Apple giveaway and it's Randi who said,
Liked on FB, and I LOVE so many dresses it's hard to choose! Overboard
is definitely among the top picks...I'm also really loving the new
Stardust collection!
I'll email you with details, Randi. Have fun shopping!
Sadly, my machine is back in the shop since it wasn't quite right when I brought it home...
here's Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-84190459035762827452012-05-22T09:06:00.002-07:002012-05-26T07:02:51.949-07:00Shabby Apple Giveaway!
I don't know about you, but I am LOVING skirts and dresses lately.
I am completely over my daily uniform of jeans and want to look like a real girl this summer.
So, it was perfect timing when the folks at Shabby Apple contacted me about a giveaway (and a coupon code!) for you all!
They have some seriously great dresses (and a lot of other stuff).
If you haven't visited Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-353485974590974404.post-35202594707061879312012-05-21T19:18:00.000-07:002012-05-21T19:34:23.927-07:00Hello Monday
I hope you had a great weekend! We've had lots to celebrate around here.
My grandma turned 90. Talk about longevity! I am counting on those genes to keep me going for a long long time.
{My Grandma really did request a Roast. No joke. At least we have a sense of humor...}
AND my sister got to visit from Chicago! While she was here we laughed, shopped, ate, and she had Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05992950820970256748noreply@blogger.com1