Toddler throw Blankets

I made the girls coordinating blankets (so glad to be done with these!)

I think they are about 34"x45".. but I wish I would have made them a little wider

first I measure my length and width I wanted (which I should have contemplated more)

then I designed the side w/ the cotton fabric squares.

I sewed each row and when it was all put together I had the satin strips cut, folded, and ironed (2x the length)

next I pinned one edge (leaving about 1-2 in on the outside for the corner) and pinned the other edge, then the middle and sewed on the ruffle along the way.

I did thise around the entire blanket (raw edges together and right sides together)

next when the minky fabric squares were all put together I put right sides together w/ the ruffle edges down on the inside and made sure it was all laid out straight and pinned and sewed along the edges, leaving a portion opened for turning it right side out and finished off the open part.

then I sewed along the edge of the ruffle and the fabric so it lays flat. Finally I quilted in a few spots to keep the 2 fabrics together.

I ran out of the purple and pink swirly minky, so I had to go to the store and buy more but they didn't have the same stuff..so I bought the pink and green dot minky. I had copied 2 coupons to use for each purchase.. which I have done in the past and told from another employee at the store that it was ok to do that. Once I got to the counter I wanted to do 2 different transactions so that I could get 40% off each cut of the fabric.. since it was 15$/yd. The girl let me do it but said that it wasn't allowed.. oops!

The other fabric is scrap fabric I had already :)

Toddler Bib

This is another Toddler bib that I made for my boy...eating with style! :)

for this one I bought a thinner vinyl so that it is easy to fold up and put in my bag for on the go eating.

first layer is vinyl, fabric, then vinyl.
you need a piece of fabric that is about 1/3 the size of the back of the main/front fabric.. so that when you flip your pocket you have a coordinating fabric.

you need bias tape to sew along the edge and velcro (non sticky) to sew on the tabs.
button snaps after the bib is finished.

for cleaning.. I just use a lysol wipe :)

Puffy Heart Pendant 6mm

I have made this puffy heart pendant previously.. but this time it is bigger! I made it with 6 mm swarovski crystal bicone beads.

and now I am posting the instructions on how to make it!! or you can go to www.mydailybead.blogspot.com to see a video :)

start off with 100 cm of clear wire string and 76 beads

string 3 beads in the middle
cross 1 bead by stringing the right and left sides through the bead
1 bead on R,1 bead on L
cross 1 bead
1 bead on R, 1 bead on L
cross 1 bead
2 beads on R
cross 1 bead
2 beads on R
cross 1 bead
string the L thread through onto the next bead on the L (always on the perimeter)
1 bead on R
cross 1 bead
L thread through on the L
1 bead on R
cross 1 bead
L th th the next 2 beads on the L
cross 1 bead
1 bead on R, 1 bead on L
cross 1 bead
1 bead on R, 1 bead on L
cross 1 bead
1 bead on R, 1 bead on L
cross 1 bead
2 beads on R, cross 1 bead on L
2 beads on R, cross 1 bead on L
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on L
L th th next 2 beads on L ( your heart shape will be upside down)
cross 1 bead on R
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th next 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th next 2 beads on L ( you should be back to the bottom middle of the heart shape)
cross 1 bead on R
L th th next bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th next 1 bead on L
1 bead on R, cross 1 bead on R
L th th next 1 beads @ bottom
cross 1 bead (at this point you are done w/ this part and you can thread the wire through some beads and then tie a secure knot.. right over left, left over right, right over left)

Now you need a 50 cm long string
Thread Through 2 beads on the top side of the heard (heart facing you sideways)
1 bead on R, 1 bead on L
cross 1 bead
L th th on L
1 bead on R, 1 bead on L and cross through the bead on the R
R th th next 2 beads on the R
cross 1 bead on R
R th th 1 bead on R
1 bead on R
cross 1 bead on R
L th th next 2 beads on L
cross 1 bead on L
L th th 1 bead on L
1 bead on L, cross 1 bead on L
R th th 2 beads on R (open up heart to see the bead on perimeter..across at the bottom)
cross 1 bead on L
R th th 1 bead on R
1 bead on R
cross 1 bead on R
L th th 2 beads on L
cross 1 bead
now you can thread your wire through some beads and tie a knot
and you are done..
ok if you want  your heart to have more strength and shape.. when the top part is open add some larger beads to the inside before you close it up.

   now to make the loop at the top:
string about 10-15 cm of wire through 2 beads at the top middle of the heart.
add about 3-4 bead on the R & L side of the string and cross 1 bead. Re-thread both side back down the rest of the beads and 1 side back to the other side and tie a knot.
  Now you are done and ready to BLING!
( if you don't understand these instructions.. watch the video on my daily bead first)

(big thanks to my friend Roma for showing me how to make these!)

Superhero Cape

The girls have been wanting superhero capes for a while and I finally decided to make them.

I had some leftover fabric that was actually given to me by my mother in law.

They were previously using blankets for capes and they weren't as practical, because they would tie them at their necks and it wouldn't stay very well and it was a huge knot at their neck and uncomfortable.

I measured from the shoulder to the back of the knee for length and then drew out the pattern on the back of the fabric and cut it out.

sew 2 right sides together and turn it right side out and sew the remainder.

I drew the superman symbol and cut the fabric out and the letter of their name and sewed it onto the pink fabric.. before I sewed the blue flower lining.

I used spray adhesive to keep the applique on while sewing w/ a zig zag around the edges.

I sewed the lace on the bottom and sewed the outside edge of the entire cape. I used velcro for the straps and sewed it on (non stick)

really easy and fast and the girls love playing with them on!

Watch Bracelets!

what you need:

watch face, clear stretchy cord (0.8 diameter), a bunch of beads, 4 lobster clasps, 2 spacers that match the length of the watch face bar (I found them at Michaels)

1. With the elastic, wrap loosely around your wrist three times. Cut the elastic at this point. You will use this piece of elastic to thread your beads.
2. Slide one lobster claws through the elastic with a small bead on each side of each lobster claw. Then slide another lobster claw.  The space from lobster claw to lobster claw should be the less or the same width as the solid bar of the watch.
At this point, pull gently on the elastic so you have the same length coming out of both sides of the lobster claws.
3. Now it is time to slide your beads for the bracelet. Place them in whatever arrangement you like best. I prefer to do both sides at the same time, so I slide some beads down one side of the elastic towards the lobster claw, then I slide some beads on the other side. Once they match about an inch of distance from the lobster claw, I slide one of the connectors in place.
4. After placing the connector, slide more beads down each elastic. Once you have about 2 inches of beads down each side of elastic, slide the other connector in place.
5. Once the second connector is in place, it is time to slide more beads down each of the elastics. You will need to match the same length as the other side, so you only need about 1 inch of beads.
6. Slide one of the lobster claws, be sure that it is facing the same direction as the previous two. Slide the three small beads that will rest along the solid bar of the watch. Slide the last lobster claw, making sure it is facing the same direction as the previous three
7. Grab both ends of the elastic. Make 2 square knots or any other knot that you know will hold the elastic securely.

Design the layout before you put the beads on the string..that way you save time taking beads on and off.. or you'll do it anyway and take forever like I do because I want it to be perfect.