The Perfect Diaperbag!

This has to be one of my favorites!!

I made my own pattern for this diaper bag; and now it's perfect for all of my needs.

Here it is:

I love the colors and fabric!
You can't tell here, but it really is huge!

I loved how the button turned out! I got this idea from another bag pattern I have and just adapted it to the way I wanted, you might have to enlarge it to see what I did.

I love the inside!! There are pockets on each side (I planned their sized based on what I would use them for) and the divider makes is so much easier to stay organized!

HINT: If you decide to make your own pattern I would draw out your pattern on tissue paper and then cut it out. This made it much easier for me, it was big enough so I didn't have tape pages together.

Here you can kinda see how big it is.

I LOVE IT!!!!

I used home decor fabric for the outside and the lining as well - I wanted it sturdy!

I also used fusible interfacing so my bag is really firm.

And for the base and I got a plastic net from JoAnn's that is used for yarn needle projects; it works perfectly and it was only $1.

In summary........ I LOVE MY DIAPER BAG!

I really feel stylish now!

Reversible Vinyl Blocks

Here's my latest vinyl project! I wanted blocks that would work for spring decor, but that I could also use through the rest of the year, so here's how they turned out.....

For Spring:

For the rest of the year:

Nursing Cover!

Yep...I'm making nursing covers now! I think they are super fun and very easy!

In my opinion the key is to find good boning for the neck.

I have a cover that won't say up and is more of a pain than anything.

I must say this sewing project was a success!

When I finished it I wanted to keep it for myself - I like it A LOT more then the one I have!

I am selling these so if you're interested let me know.

They are a must have for nursing moms!

I love Decorative Pillows!!

Our bed has looked SO plain and I found this fabric in the remnants basket at JoAnn's!! As soon as I saw it I knew just what to make....... PILLOWS!!I have to say that this picture doesn't do it justice!...Our room looks so much better now!
It was a little more challenging then the previous pillows I've made, but I like these better.

Ya know it's good when the hubby says,..."Wow dear those look like a professional made them!"

Made my day!

Now on to the next project!!

Been puttin' vinyl on my walls!

So I have Many plans for vinyl in my home and I'm finally getting some of them done!!!

Here is my first...it is in our hallway by our door. I was happy with it but it's a pretty big wall so I might add something else with it..we'll see!

NEXT....I put the "love you" and I think it has made the wall look even better!

Still gonna....put vinyl in the baby's room, in our bedroom above the closet, in the kitchen above the sink and then also in the bathroom!!

Crib Bumper!

Hurray!!!! I've finished it and I LOVE it!!!

I started out by making two 9" x 160" strips. I used the leftover fabric I had from when I made my daughters quilt. Then I put padding in the middle, made my own bious tape, and sewed it together and added ribbon as ties! So happy with it.

It's amazing how much better her whole room looks now that it's finished!!!

Crocheted Baby Hat!

I've been wanting to learn how to do this for a long time...so I finally Did it!

I crocheted this hat and now I'm addicted.
It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be.
Here's the link to the pattern I used to make it.
CLICK HERE

Catch up: Thanksgiving Decor!

In October my sister came and spent a couple days with us and one of our projects was to make some Thanksgiving decor...... Here is what we made!

I made this for my Mom!

And my sister made this for her apartment!

We had a great time making them together and they looked GrEaT! These pictures don't do them justice!

Project #1: for the new year!

I have become quite the slacker lately on updating my craft project......so this is my plan...

I want to complete at least one project a week and then post it at the end of the week!

Here is my project from last week:

For those who follow my personal blog you may remember this dumpster find! Well it has been partially finished for quite awhile now....but I've finally finished it all the way!

And here is the finished product! I painted the inside little purple and then added the lime green wooden pegs at the bottom! (They're perfect for hanging her coats!)
The blocks on the top of the shelf will have her name on them when they are finished! I made the flower holder also...I'll upload that later!

Craft Fair!!

GOOD NEWS everyone!

On November 13th I'll be at the Curves for Women Annual Craft Fair selling all my stuff.

So if you're in the St Paul area come stop by and see what's there!!

It's from 9am-3pm, Nov 13th @ 561 Snelling Ave, St Paul, MN

Pink & Brown, Polka Dot & Stripe Ring Sling

I think I have just made my favorite ring sling so far!!!

I made this for a friend of mine, and I have to admit I wish this one was mine! It has the pocket in the front to hold pacifiers and toys!
The fabric is so cute! Brown pink stripes with pink and white polka dots!

These are my favorite baby shower gift!!! You know who to call if you need one!!)

Baby Legs! - Great for cold weather!

Baby Legs are my latest obsession!

I have made many for my daughter and now I'm making some to sell on Etsy! I think they are super cute, and I love how they keep her legs warm!

I can make them in all sizes, for boys or girls, with or without lettuce edge.

I'm selling them for $7 - I was amazed that at the store they cost about $12 (ridiculous!)

For fellow crafts these are very easy to make. Just need women's knee high socks and a sewing machine! The web has a couple free tutorials, look around and find the one that best works for you!

* More on the way!!!*

Baby Ring Sling

Here is my baby ring sling!

I love it! I have to say, now that I have a baby of my own I LOVE my ring sling!!!!!

Wish had a better picture, cause it is cute. It has a zippered pocket with cute pink buttons!

I think every parent should have one! (Remember I can make you one!) I like to give this as a gift for baby showers, and a lot of the people I give them too end up not using them cause they can't figure out how to use it.

My suggestion: get on the Internet and read how to use them; look for different holds that will work for the age of your child. (There really is a hold for every age). Then just experiment with it and find what works best for you!

I often have these on Etsy, but make them custom all the time! - so just ask!

Baby Sun Hat

Baby Sun Hat!

I can make any size you need!

This one was made about three months ago.

Haven't made any sun hats for Etsy yet, but do plan to.

If you're interested in one just leave a comment or email me at purpleliliescraft.gmail.com!

I'm selling them for $9.

If you're interested in making these, they're pretty easy. JoAnn's has some patterns, but there are also some free tutorials on the Internet.

Free home decor!

We all love to decorate for free! Well we love anything for free!

I just went outside and gathered up some dead sticks, painted them white and done!

I know, i know it's been forever!

I Need to apologize, it has been SO long since I last posted.

Lets just say that between having a baby and moving I haven't made the time to post my crafts.

So get prepared for a whole lot to come!!!

First: This is the Rag Quilt I made for my daughters crib!! I was excited with how it turned out. I also made her crib skirt!

I am still planning what will go on her wall right above her crib!!

DIY - Old Desk Refurbished

This DIY project what quite the deal. I found this old desk for free on the Internet. It is huge and is perfect for all my crafting! I sanded it down and painted it with an Oil Based High Gloss black paint. And then topped it off with new hardware.

Total price of this project: About 20 bucks!

DIY projects Rock!