Boots with the Furrrrrr.....

Remember when I said I bought lots of new crochet shoes patterns from one of my new favorite Etsy shops? Well, I finished another pair! These particular cuties are called Furylicious Booties (if you're interested on purchasing a pattern of your own, check out the link!). I made these as a custom order for a baby size 3-6 months. Question: Do you think these would be tacky on an adult because I am sorely tempted to make a pair for myself!

I don't have current plans to list any at the shop, but custom orders are always welcome!

Feeling Hoppy!

I have a customer who has an eye for all things cute! She has a dedicated pinterest board with my name on it for items she wants me to make (how cool is that?!). One of the items I am currently working on for her are a pair of 3 to 6 month furrylicious crocheted boots, but her pin lead me to this AWESOME etsy shop called Two Girls Patterns. Not only did I purchase the furrylicious boot pattern, but I also purchased 5 other ones... I just couldn't help myself their patterns are too cute and so reasonably priced!

Mind you, I will have to post the pic of the boots at a later date, but in the meantime I am getting into the Easter spirit. Here was my first practice pair at making these precious bunny slippers (pattern found here). I'll have a pair (or two) up at my etsy shop soon, but feel free to contact me if you're interested in a custom sized order for you or your little one!

Belated Valentines

Yes, I am THAT mom who dresses her children in 

"holiday themes". But seriously, they are only going to be little for a short while and I just have so much fun playing dress up. I found the cute ruffled shirt at Goodwill (did I mention I love that store!?) for $1.99, and made a simple elastic ruffled skirt with matching rosette pins. Finished the outfit with a crocheted flower hair barrette. Hope you both gave and received some love this Valentines Day!

Finishing Touches...

I spent January working on some "home" projects. I had a stash of items that I had purchased but just hadn't gotten around to doing anything with. Our half bathroom has been "done" for awhile, but it lacked finishing touches. My colors are Gray and Yellow with a bird theme. I found Birdhouses: $1.00 each, Subway Art Frame $1.99, Vase $.99, Shelf $2.99...... Using these thrifted items (LOVE Goodwill), a little paint, some spare scrap book paper, and some free printables, here is what I came up with! BTW, I know the vase is empty, I still have to put together a fun floral arrangement.... AND I am also hoping to make a yarny birds nest to add to my shelf, so many projects to work on and so little time!

Hockey Giftset

I recently completed a custom order from a previous co-worker. I really just "pretend" to crochet since sewing is my passion, but since there is very limited craft items for hockey, (what's up with that?) I had to get creative! I mean seriously, no buttons, no fabric, no nhl licensed anything..... SO, this is what I came up with; The family she is gifting the items to are HUGE Nashville Predators fans, hence the colors. The baby is supposed to be born in March, so I made them to be a 6-12 month size so that he could enjoy them for next hockey season.

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!).