I'm still around

Yeah, I'm still here, running around like a crazy woman and trying to recover from a Thanksgiving trip and Christmas decorating . . . I'll post something real soon . . . in the mean time, some scary outtake pictures of me. (The hunny doesn't get home when there's still day light so when I needed a last minute picture for this We got some scary pixilated lighting, alas).

And the winner is . . .

The winner of the thankful giveaway sponsored by Simple Serendipity is number 16, Sarah! She said: 

I'm so thankful for my best friend AMY. I love her like a sister! We met in school and have remained BFFs through births, deaths, moves, ups, downs and life. We are 1/2 a continent apart but she inspires me to better every time we talk.

 We will be in contact so we can send your best friend Amy her $20 gift certificate.

Thanks for all the great comments!

Freebie Friday- Editable Recipe Dividers & Cards

After gathering some great recipes the last couple of fattening days. I thought I would provide a way to write them all down nice and neat. I already posted the recipe cards, but this time they are better. THIS TIME YOU CAN TYPE YOUR RECIPE IN! The same is true for the dividers-you get to write in whatever you like! Then you can organize things you're way-with as many as you need. Fun fun.

They could also be fun put in a recipe box (modge podge an old one?) and given as a gift with your favorite recipes. Or just send a favorite Christmas recipe with the homemade goods as neighbor gifts. The possibilities.

Anywhoo. The only downer to making them editable is that I can't just link them up-scribd isn't a fan of editable fields apparently. Oh, and the other downer is you can't save the edits. That means you have to type it in and print it out immediately because it won't save what you typed. Alas.

So here are you're options: email me at yellowmum (at) gmail (dot) com and let me know what you want-the cards, the dividers, both . . . your Christmas wish list. (joking). I'll send them as soon as I can.

Or, don't worry about the neatly typed look and download the empty dividers here and recipe cards here and write them in by hand. 





Sorry for the weirdo freebie. Email me so you can Enjoy!

Give Thanks cards

I'm guest blogging over at Whatever DeeDee Wants today. Go check it out and print some free give thanks cards and place cards-just in time for a last minute Thanksgiving table spruce up-or as little grateful reminders!


Happy Thanksgiving! 

Sneak Peek: sealing the deal

This, my friends, is the answer to your ink jet running dilemma. When I have something home printed that I'm worried might get wet and then run or bleed, I spray a light coat of this cheap aqua net hairspray on it and it seals in the ink so it doesn't run if it gets wet-I mean, a little wet. Obviously if it gets soaked it's going to ruin your paper AND run. But anyway, it works well. Just make sure you hold the hairspray about 12 inches away when spraying and then only do a light coat. If you're worried, do a couple light coats.

Giveaway AND Freebie Friday-Winter Lace-up Dolls

A giveaway AND a freebie? How great is that? But this is no ordinary giveaway, after all, we've got less than a week until Thanksgiving! So, today we're doing a THANKFUL giveaway thanks to Sara, from the awesome etsy shop Simple Serendipity . Her great shop is full of gorgeous jewelry all under $5. A great option for Christmas, no? Seriously, go check out her shop! I think I'm grateful for this ring . . .

photos via simpleserendipity

Anyway, in the spirit of giving, rather than receiving, she's is giving away a $20 gift certificate to a person you're thankful for.

Me? I'm thankful for my best friend Alicia. We now live across the country from each other, but somehow she is always doing nice things to keep us close. She's the best and I'm so grateful to have her in my life!

To enter the person you're thankful for

1. Leave a comment letting me know who you are grateful for
2. To give your thankful nominee a second chance, go to her shop and comment on something you wouldn't mind getting yourself-or what you think your thankful nominee would like.

GIVEAWAY ENDS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25th.

Doesn't it feel good to think of someone else? I think so! Keep it rolling with . . . a little freebie for a little sweet girl in your life: 

 

I think I will make a couple of these as Christmas presents this year. But I can't very well do spring clothes now can I? So, here are some winter clothes for us to enjoy! Click here to download.








Oh, and one note, I took these pictures before I made some changes-so the one you download will be different-similar, but just different colors-like a blue princess costume instead of pink. (I'm kind of fickle . . . and lazy). If I suddenly become un-lazy and take new pictures, I'll put them up.

Fabric Envelope for Lace up Dolls Tutorial

I made this fabric doll envelope specifically for storing your lace up dolls when not in use. A package of lace up dolls with fabric envelope would make a fun Christmas present for someone special too . . . When finished the envelope roughly measures 6 x 8 inches.

*I may also be posting 4 more winter outfits for the lace up dolls in the near future . . .

What you need:

Envelope Template (click to download)
1 thicker weight fabric for outside (I used an old pair of khaki slacks) at least 14 inches square
1 cotton weight fabric for lining (cheap walmart fabric)
1 inch piece of velcro (male and female)
button-optional
sewing supplies

1. Print out and put together envelope template following instructions in pdf. 

2. Using envelope template, pin and cut out one envelope from each fabric.

3. Find center of flap by fold lining in half and crease on top "blue" flap (outline color of template)  Place velcro across crease and 1/2 inch from edge. Pin and sew down.

4. With right sides together, pin together. (It appears that my right sides aren't together-they really are, it's just such low quality fabric that the print shows thru almost as good on the wrong side). Start sewing on the long flap (purple) where my finger is with 3/8 inch seam allowance. (This is an out of the way spot that is straight, not curved). Remember to leave an inch or two opening to turn it right side out.

5. Clip curves and corners

6. Turn right side out. I used the flat end of a skewer and ran it along all the edges. Iron edges. You'll notice a little picture on the opposite side. *See notes at bottom for explanation.

7. Fold up flaps starting with orange, then purple, then blue. Pin in place and hand stitch shut taking care not to sew all the way to the back (You want to be able to open the envelope when you're done)

8. Fold down top and determine location of second peice of velcro. Pin and sew, again taking care not to sew back two layers. (this is kind of tricky-but you can do it.)

9. Sew a button on top so you know which end opens.

*note: I wanted a label on mine. So, I stretched a piece of cotton tight and taped it to a letter size sheet and then printed out a little label on the computer onto the "fabric." It isn't super clear and it kind of printed wiggly, but it's okay. After doing so, I realized you can buy printable fabric. Alas.
I just sewed it to the right side of the outer fabric before sewing them together. If you're interested in having a label let me know.