Printables

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I admit that I haven't done much sewing these past few weeks... I think I am a little burnt out from Christmas! However, I have kept busy with all sorts of various projects, of which I will post at a later date. One of my winter projects has been to finish furnishing our half bath. My theme colors are yellow and gray and I have a few bird items thrown in. Today's project was to create some wall art (and if you like them, feel free to download the images for your own use!). I can't decide which one I like best though..... decisions, decisions! Subway art is EVERYWHERE on Pinterest these days, and thanks to picnik.com I'm having fun (until the site shuts down in a few weeks... boo). 

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I have also been working on some fun printables for Valentine's day to decorate the house! Stay tuned, for more to come. 

Giveaway - Babes and Boobs! (GIVEAWAY NOW EXPIRED)

As a mother of 2, who also breastfed, I always notice those brave mama's who nurse in public.It seems lately that I have seen alot of drab and flimsy nursing covers and felt sympathy for the moms wrestling to use them. I was a modest public breast feeding mom and to be honest did not have that skill of whipping "it" out while hiding the evidence. Therefore, I relied on my nursing cover to be private, comfortable, breathable, useable, and most importantly fashionable..... is that too much to ask!?

THEREFORE, this giveaway is for all you nursing moms and moms-to-be.....Call it what you will; a nursing cover, jug jacket, or hooter hider, this item is a MUST have and it could be all yours!!!!  The winner of this giveaway will be permitted to chose from any of the nursing covers listed in my shop OR request a custom cover valued at $18.

How to enter!? Tell me why you chose or will choose to breastfeed your precious little one... and send it to me by:

1. Leave a comment below (please include your name if you are an anonymous poster)

2. Like my page on Facebook "Yellow Trunk Designs" and post to my wall

3. Send me an email 

Thanks to all of you who entered! I LOVED all of your comments. So without further adieu..... the winner is:

Congratulations Erica! And since I think it's only fair that everyone walk away with something.... I will be sending each of you a 20% off coupon code via email to use at my Etsy shop for whatever your blessed heart desires (and don't forget I love doing custom orders!). 

Free Patterns

Click on the pictures below to see the details on these fun patterns!

Favorite "How To" Links

Here is a listing of some of my favorite "how to" links. Click on the picture and have fun crafting!

Matching Cuteness!

Just finished these dresses and hairbows for two little cuties, who happen to by my nieces! That's right folks, it's January 9th and I have finally finished my Christmas presents. (don't judge.... I didn't exactly procrastinate, I was just saving the best presents for last!)

My little lady modeled the older sister's version.... and though I admit I tried the younger sister's dress on my little man to make sure I had the sizing right, I think my husband would have had more than a few words with me if I took pictures of him modeling it! 

Of course, every dress needs accessories.... The crochet caps can accompany the dresses for the cooler months, and the hair bows/barrettes for the warmer ones! I used pinwheels on the dress (since they wash well and won't unravel), but I found this awesome free "how to" for making the fabric flower barrettes... check it out!

Little Quarterback....

Found this pattern for a CUTE football hat..... AND had a new little football fan to gift it to (I love when I have an excuse to craft... not that I ever need one)! I thought the hat and shoes made a PERFECT set.

Giftsets

I apologize that my posting has been scarce... the Christmas season kept me busy crafting! My husband's family had a "creative" Christmas, meaning we each drew names and had to create that person a handmade item using no more than $15 in raw materials. I must say it was a fun and personal way to gift this Christmas! Here are our creations:

I made a kitchen giftset for my sister-in-law. It's not a great picture, BUT the set included 2 potholders, 3 coordinating towels, a ruffled/embroidered apron, and a fabric flower pin. (Her name is Naomi, but my kids have always called her Aunt Naomi-o)

 My husband made a calendar holder/organizer wall hanging for his sister. He loves woodworking, and I was amazed at how great it turned out!

For all of my nieces I made crochet flower hats with matching pillowcase dresses. They turned out really cute..... now I need to get working on one for my little lady since she was a bit disappointed that she didn't get one!