Slip cover action

Oh my it's almost the weekend! I am spending this lovely Thursday making progress on the slip cover that I'm making with my mother-in-law! We started a few days ago and she snapped this photo of me with her phone. As you can see, my sweet Apple is trying to help as best she can ; ) Such a doll! 

Making slip covers for the first time has been...well, interesting. It's just a lot of fabric! Thankfully, The Nester and Pink and Polka Dot have paved the way and shared all of their knowledge to help us. If you have any interest in learning how to sew a slip cover I'd highly recommend buying the e-book that we are using! And when it's all done and I'll be sure to share my triumph here on little plum.

Cheers everyone!

Etsy Must Buy

    

P O I N T E D

Items made from recycled, re-purposed, or salvaged materials.

tgif: "sewn stash baskets"

You can never have enough baskets to put things in right? Right now I have 3 basket/totes like these with yarn overflowing. I guess it's time to start making my own! Really loving this easy DIY pattern from the purl bee!

Josh Blackwell

I'm having a "why didn't I think of that" moment. Josh Blackwell turns the ultra boring plastic bag into the ultra fab carrying tote that happens to be made out of plastic.
These would be the coolest bags to take to the grocery store!

Here are my favorites...

[Josh Blackwell via design*sponge]

Doily runner

Absolutely loving this doily runner. What a great detail :)

cutest DIY guest goodie bags

This idea is absolutely precious/time saving/money saving/a must do!!!

I know there are many ladies out there want to save money in all the right places when it comes to a wedding. Giving little thank you gifts to the out of town guests is kind of one those things you can forget these days and no one will notice. THIS idea can still allow you to give [if you want] while still save the money! I love when you can find happiness in both worlds :)

Little sewing kits are always handy. I make sure to keep one on me whenever I travel because who knows when you'll need to repair that popped button! And c'mon, everyone loves to snack. But you don't have to put sweet treats in those bags you could fill them with other things-be creative!

Also, I just love it when templates are already online and available.
Thanks to Ruffled and Two Brunettes for this lovely idea!

Etsy Wednesday continued...

birds/necklace/tote/pillow/painting/drawing

d*s

Too many good things on design*sponge lately...

Kristen Wicklund art

terranium log

diy embroidered logs

terranium ornaments [via free people]

"Sex and the City" shoes

Even if these shoes may not be exactly my style, I think the DIY project for them is just fabulous. You just can't go wrong with turning an old pair of heels into something stylish, snazzy, and new!

You don't even really need a sewing machine either. Check out Hope Studios for the full project.

[via craftmybride]

Hand made leather journal

Check out this great tutorial from Cut out and Keep on how to make your own leather journal! 

If you put the time into it you could make some awesome gifts for anyone you know.

cozy floor

...These would be perfect for that empty spot in the house that you can just never seem to fill.

[from top: 1,2,3]

head candy

I have to say how much I love this headband. I'm really not big into headbands at all but this is just amazing. Especially because it's called The Peacock. I love deep, rich purples. This would definitely spruce up any outfit that's for sure!

Etsy Wednesday: Chicago style!!

I'm so excited to visit the windy city this weekend. It will be my first time in Chicago and I'm looking forward to seeing and experiencing all of the wonderful things I've only heard about. Below are just a few creations from some Chicago natives...

Obi Sling Bag

Felt Corn on the Cob

Miss You Tons card

Knit Desperado Slippers

sleep anywhere

this sleeping bag suit is pretty amazing...

and it's completely handmade....tutorial here

via crafterholic

reusable sandwich bags

my new favorite!

A while back I was trying to think of creative ways to use something to pack sandwiches instead of a zip lock bag every time. Eco-friendly and also great as gifts...from evelynfields.

Etsy Wednesday: Home

Citrus Pom Kit-PomLove

Felted Vase-Reyaveltman

Lu the Panda-Daresong

Pillow cover-Stiksel

flower pillows

   

wow aren't these pillows exquisite?! So dainty and feminine! I would definitely like to throw a couple of these on my bed.

etsy: missmosh

mary.jane.

Elephant and chickpea is the featured seller this month on Etsy and I am in love with their shoes! The house shoes come in different shades of blue and pink and orange and green...perfect for any outfit (even if just inside). Here is their interview.