Girl's Mermaid Costume- Simplicity 4043 Pattern Review

Last year, my daughter wanted a mermaid costume. Creating a mermaid costume for a 6 year old came with a couple of quandaries. 

Halloween 2014

Before I start posting about the costumes I am making this year, thought I should make sure I share last year's fun.

Saint Patrick's Day Dress part 2 (Simplicity 6995 pattern review)

Yesterday, I revealed part one of the 2015 St Patty’s Day dresses.Today I get to share the dress I made for my youngest, Simonne.

Saint Patrick's Day Dress part 1 (McCall 3260 pattern review)

With Saint Patrick’s Day around the corner, my daughter started asking for her “St. Patty’s Day dress” early this year.  Last year, I made this dress and my daughter loved it.

"Sew-Dreamy" Button Cake

 

For my mom's birthday this year, I wanted to make her a special cake that captured her true passion- sewing and crafting.  The button cake was created because fondant buttons are adorable.  I have Pinterest board dedicated just to button cakes.  Check it out.  There are so many beautiful tiered cakes, but since there was only six of us, one tier would suffice.

Bowling Birthday Party

This last spring we celebrated my son's 8th birthday. Since he is now officially 8 1/2 years old, I cannot procrastinate posting about his wonderfully fun party any longer. Spring in our house is always a very busy time with many family birthdays and holidays to prepare for and celebrate. And then before you know it summer arrives with more busy fun and birthdays. This year time seems to have escaped faster than before especially realizing my little baby is now 8, well 8 1/2.   

Frozen Elsa Dress

 

The past six months in our house there has been a Frozen frenzy.  My daughter has been slightly obsessed over the movie.  She loves everything about the movie, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, etc.  But the thing she really gravitated to is the music, specifically the "Let It Go" song.  You would think everyone else in the house would be absolutely sick of hearing the song for the one billionth time. But you know what?  We really aren't.  Yes, after the 6th time in a row it can get a little trying, but my little one enjoys singing and performing, it is hard to bring a negative element into it.  Judging from the amount of videos and spoofs on YouTube, I know we are not the only ones.  I think it is safe to say that if you have a little girl between the ages of 4-12 you have seen the movie  and most likely the children are slightly obsessed.