Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Rest In Peace

Sorry I haven't posted lately, my Father-In-Law passed away last week. We are all just really sad and remembering our good times with him. Here are some of the last pictures we took at my SIL's wedding in May. He was so happy twirling her around the dance floor during the father-daughter dance. That's how I'll remember him.





Melissa

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Back to School

I just finished all of these last night. I love how this Back To School Apple shirt turned out. I know I said I wasn't going to post on ebay but I think I might list a few of these. I'll have to do a quick turnaround since schools will be starting in the next few weeks.



Bibs and Burp Cloths in my new surfboard fabric plus the matching floral print that goes with it.







Melissa

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Been Working Hard- Part 2

Been Working Hard – Part 2

More stuff I’ve been working on the last few weeks.

Lot’s of burpies…














Hand towel with this fabric I love



Cute “Beach Babe” onesie

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

Been Working Hard

Here's some recent stuff I've been working on. I'm taking a little break and won't be listing anything on ebay for the month of August. I have some other projects I'm working on and want to try to make some new stuff. If your a current customer I will be happy to take your order- just email me at sandiegobeachbaby@cox.net.
Thanks!

Recently I posted a cute UCLA set I made- here's a USC one. I also have similar fabric for Cal. These would make great gifts with football season coming up!





Cute Onesie Set I made for my friend's sister's baby shower. I've had these jungle animals forever and am glad I finally had a reason to use them. I also have elephants, giraffe, hippo, lion and more.



Knight shirt for my friend's son's birthday



My friend had me embroider this plain white dress for her daughter's birthday. I found this really cute butterfly set. Her daughter is turning two and so I added a subtle touch.





Cute butterfly applique shirt for my friend.



More to come- thanks for looking!
Melissa

Monday, August 4, 2008

Going Green

Here's a fun craft project I did recently with the kids. We decorated canvas bags to take to the grocery store. My oldest is very concerned about plastic bags getting into the ocean and hurting the whales and dolphins. I think it's so sweet that he wants to do something to help the environment at such a young age!

I bought these canvas bags at cheaptotes.com. They also sell plain canvas bags at craft stores like Michaels (don't forget your coupon!). I just used regular craft paint and foam stamps for the kids. I also sprayed some Scotchgard on them. I don't know if they will do well being washed. If you are concerned about that you might want to use fabric paint. I placed some cardboard inside the bag when we put stamped them so it wouldn't bleed through to the other side.

For the bags I made I used real fruit as stamps. It didn't come out as well as I had hoped but the citrus one is ok (I used oranges, lemons and limes). The other one used apples and pears. I think one made with handprints would be fun too.

It's messy but fun! Let me know if you try it!

Ryan getting ready to stamp


My homemade fruit stamps


Ryan's bag


Kyle's bag


My citrus bag


My apple/pear bag


Melissa