EASY Bib/Painting smock with pocket

Tada!

 *If you'd like to applique stars on the front, follow THIS tutorial before continuing on (I didn't really applique stars on this bib. I just added them with this editing program to show you what it could look like if you did. I'm a HUGE applique' fan! I just didn't take the time to do it on this bib).

You can buy packages of plain bibs for a bargain.

Start with one and choose a coordinating fabric for pocket.

TO MAKE POCKET, follow step 5 in THIS tutorial.

Not too bad, right? You can also use these as children's painting smocks.

They can keep brushes or other art supplies in their pockets.

5-minute STAR ONESIE applique'

SO EASY!

I bought this plain onesie at the dollar store.

By adding this quick and easy little applique', it's much cuter for VERY LITTLE COST!

Plus, it matches the rest of my baby gift since I used my other project's scraps.

Here's the tutorial- Click on pictures to enlarge.

 You can use this technique for MANY different uses!
I made these below for my kid's Christmas pajamas.

 I made a whoooole bunch of pajama pants (using my Black Friday flannel purchase).

Then I bought a shirt to match each pair (from the dollar store! A BUCK, people! Awesome!)

 Next, I used the above applique' technique,

 Only, I did a straight stitch around the shapes. If you don't atleast do that, they eventually come off in the wash. Though I believe a tight zig-zag (AKA applique' stitch) LOOKS better, a simple straight stitch holds up just fine. Can you imagine how much time this would've taken me to do a tight zig-zag around ALL SEVENTEEN PAIRS?

 They turned out great!

On this one, I appliqued the bottom flower, then I stacked smaller ones on top and attached in the center. A button would've been a perfect finishing touch, except my little girl has a tendency to bite them and tugs until they pop off. No more buttons for her.



Aren't they fun, though? All it takes it trying applique' once, and you'll be looking for all kinds of things to embellish! I absolutely LOVE it!

Bunk Bed Tents

Bunk Bed Tents

We made these fun little tents for my 3 boys last Christmas. They were fairly easy to make... especially the middle one. I just measured the space, made a flat rectangle (with a vinyl window), and added velcro tabs to the top where it attaches to the bed. Although it wasn't difficult, it WAS time consuming because of the measuring and planning. But I have to say, these were well worth the time. My boys keep them up 24/7! They tend to go to bed with less resistance for me, too. The love each having their own little private space, which is hard to give them when you have 3 sharing a room. They read with their book lights every night. They love it... and so do I!

*To make tabs, follow steps 2, 3, and 4 of THIS tutorial.
*To applique' stars, go to THIS tutorial for instructions.

Triple Bunk Bed Tents with PVC pipe arcs,
star appliques, and a vinyl window.