DIY Lipstick Pouch

How to Make this Super Cute Lipstick Pouch

It's that time of year again in my life where I need to start cranking out birthday gifts for all of my sisters and sister in laws. I don't know why there are so many birthdays at the end of August and September? Are there a lot of people who like to give little holiday gift to their spouse (if you know what I mean, bow chika bow bow...)? Or maybe it's just that time of year when it's cold outside and people get extra snuggly and then, well, you know the rest.

Katie MilesAugust 19, 2014Birthday, Gift, Embroider, SewComment

Puppy Dog Ear DIY

I made these puppy dog ears for my daughters second birthday party which was themed Vintage Kitty and Puppy. All of the children who attended the party loved wearing their ears and pretending to be puppy dogs and they made a great party favor. Here are the directions with an easy to pin strip for you to make your own ears.

Katie MilesDecember 4, 2013Birthday, Toddler, Party FavorComment

Kitty Cat Ear DIY

I made these kitty ears for my daughters second birthday party which was themed Vintage Kitty and Puppy. All of the children who attended the party loved wearing their ears and pretending to be kitty cats and they made a great party favor. Here are the directions with an easy to pin strip for you to make your own ears.

Katie MilesDecember 4, 2013Birthday, Party Favor, ToddlerComment

Ombre Scarf Tutorial

Three of my sisters have birthdays this month and next. Three in a row is a lot of female gift giving, but it's my favorite kind of gift giving because women are so much easier than dudes to buy/ make gifts for. We all love getting pretty accessories and can never have too much jewelry, bags, scarves, etc. This ombre dyed scarf makes a great gift and is a an easy way to get started in the art of tie-dying. I made one for each sister and figured that, while I was at it, I deserved a cute gift as well. This project doesn't require much knowledge about tie-dying and it is fairly easy to construct. Follow my simple tutorial below to make one for yourself or to give as a gift.

Katie MilesAugust 6, 2013Fabric Dying, Sew, Birthday, GiftComment

A Birthday Crown for Indie

If it is possible for a one year old to have a best friend, then Indie is Ruby’s best friend. We met Indie and her mom at the grocery store when the girls were only about 4 months old. Now they are old buds who sit and around talking about the good old breast milk drinking days. I made this crown for Indie’s first birthday to match Ruby’s 1st birthday crown. I hope they will wear their crowns together and forever be the princesses of Dumbo. You can see a tutorial on making this crown here.

Katie MilesJanuary 27, 2013Sew, Toddler, Baby, BirthdayComment

How to Make a Birthday Banner

Why buy a pre-packaged birthday banner when it is so easy to make your own? Besides, if you take the time to make a banner, you can save it and use it again for many years to come. Or, you can learn how to do it and then custom make your banner for each themed birthday.

Katie MilesDecember 5, 2012BirthdayComment

Birthday/ Princess Crown

I can’t believe my baby is going to turn one year old in less than three weeks! The past year has at times felt like a never ending battle against sleep deprivation, exhaustion, and frustration. But, it has also been the best year of my life and I have never felt more happy, more fulfilled as a person and more in love.

Katie MilesNovember 6, 2012Sew, Birthday, Baby, ToddlerComment