FREE Valentine's Printables by Yaya Design

Valentine's Day.

Isn't that when we pull out all the crafting tricks?
{um, i don't unless the opportunity strikes...like this one}

Just a little insight, I'm not much of a crafter.
I like crafting and I really like doing stuff for the kids.

BUT, I'm not a "serious" crafter.

That means, it has to be easy.

And ideas have to be floating out there for me to grab on to.

Or mix in to what I already have in mind.

When I saw this at Pick Your Plum, I knew this was the theme

for Valentine's this year AND I even bought more for other gifting purposes.

Cuz, truth be told, I am a chevron freak.

As much as I am a polka dot freak.

I knew this would be easy to make if I bought the "french fry" containers.

Felt, check.

Hot glue (a must in crafting), check.

Rick rack, check.

Baker's twine (that stuff that is red & white), check.

Goodies to fill, check.

Here are my goodies all laid out.

See those cute chevron printables?
{SIG} teamed up with Melissa, owner of Yaya Design to come up with

some great, FREE printables for you!

{click on the photo to take you to the PDF download}

Now, I don't like to copy, per say.

I do venture off a bit.

For instance, I used pinking shears to cut out the hearts.

I like the detailing and it doesn't take any more effort than regular scissors.

I also have a thing for not using rick rack on chevrons.

So I opted to use it on the natural french fry container.

I also made the teachers/staff at the school some goodies.

If you like the covered button earrings, check out the tutorial to make yours HERE.

And I swear I had one for the covered button bookmarks but I'm at a loss.

I can't find it anywhere!

BUT, it is the same process as the earrings.

Use a bigger covered button, check out HERE for the size.

And you can always go to your local craft store like Hobby Lobby or Joann's.

They always have them & come in smaller quantities.

You should also be able to find those HERE or again, at your local craft store.

Putting it all together and seeing the end result is so cute!
I can't wait to pack up the containers with Valentine's goodies

and let the kids share them with their friends!

Enjoy the printables and happy Valentine's Day!

Fashion Forward Friday ~ Week 2

I'm really starting to enjoy Fashion Forward Friday.

{read more about FFF HERE}

I had this particular fabric set aside for just this idea.

Isn't it awesome?

Want the fabric for yourself?
It is from Riley Blake's Chevron collection and you can purchase it HERE

as our favorite Skye Reve Fabrics has sold out.

I paired it with awesome navy blue polka dots.

Again, from Riley Blake.

I knew I wanted this to be a little more subtle so that is why I chose

the navy blue rather than the red or orange to accent with.

Here is what one lucky little girl will be wearing.

And let me show you a close up of the pretty bow.

You know we love us some Melbows Place!

Here is the rundown on what I did with the basic peasant dress.

~ Cut the sleeves at the 1/2 way point and added a ruffle.

~ Added ruching right above the sleeve.

~ Added ruffling at the bottom of the dress.

~ Added a "squiggle" ruching on the bottom of the dress.

Andrea and I love being challenged and we often talk

about what our next design is going to be.

Andrea is up next and I think you all are going to LOVE what she makes.

And...in other blogging news,

I hope to have a few tutorials up sometime this month.

I just wish I had more time!

Anyone know where I can find 48 hours in a day?
It would be much appreciated!

Happy Monday Peeps!