Owls!

I came up with the idea for these owls just before Valentine's Day. As a Mommy to 5 kids it's is always a challenge to figure out original homemade gift ideas for special days like Valentines and Easter. I try to save money whenever I can on these days. This year I recycled some wool I had been saving for winter hats and turned them into these adorable owls. I didn't get any made in time to sell at Valentines on Etsy but I made 8. 5 for my kids and 3 to donate to our youth group Valentine's Day Banquet auction. The kids loved them, and all 3 sold at the auction. I really, really enjoy making these. Each one is unique and I find that a lot of fun! I've tried to make sure that each owl has his/her own name that starts with an O...this has proved a little challenging. I recently had a blogger ask to review one for me! I am super excited to read her review and will let you know when it is up. I've given her one to give away too!
Click here to check them out in my shop.

This is Octavius

and Oswald (who went to live in Kauai)

and Odette (for sale in my shop)

and Oliver (my first etsy owl sale)

Pillow Case Dresses

Something I really enjoy doing is taking something meant for the dumpster or thrift store and recycling it into a thing of beauty and function. People have coined this Upcycling. I refer to it as upcylcing, but I also like to use the words reclaimed and vintage whenever it applies. One thing I love to upcycle is vintage pillow cases. I think the pillow case dress is an adorable look, it can be worn alone as a dress and as a shirt along with some leggings, jeans or shorts. I've also turned vintage pillow cases into skirts for grown ups as well. Every once in a while I am inspired to create pillow case dress out of scrap fabric, but find it great fun to take an old pillow case and turn it into something retro, cute and fun. Here are a few of the dresses I have in my etsy shop right now. I have a huge stack in craft closet (1/3 of our walk in closet) for future dresses, skirts and maybe even some sling bags. If your interested in making one for your self out of your favorite pillow case let me know and I will post a how to blog for you sewing enthusiast!



Hand embroidered vintage pillow case dress size 2T.



Genuine vintage pillow case dress with batik flower applique size 18mo.


Genuine pillow case dress with applique flower size 6mo

Woven Mexican fabric pillow case dress size 3T.


My daughters and niece in their pillow case dresses on Easter Sunday.

Western Otter

This past summer I had the oppurtunity to hang out with my Daddy and Step-Mom at their store in Hico, Texas. I took them 13 totally unique baby slings to sell in their store Western Otter. I feel super honored to be included in the amazing creations offered by super talented artisans (my Daddy included). I'm trying to convince them to list his upcycled/recycled vintage cowboy boots and her cards and clothing at etsy. I think they would do well. Here is a link to their store and if your ever in Hico, Texas (or anywhere near there), you should stop by and check it out yourselves!