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{baby announcement hershey kiss stickers} easy tutorial included!

Mar
06

Baby Announcement Hershey Kiss Printables | simplykierste.com

I really wanted something fun to give visitors at the hospital and at home when I had the baby--something small & simple, and with her name on it. We've all seen Hershey Kiss stickers for every season & holiday, and I've always loved them, so I thought designing one as a tiny baby announcement would be PERFECT! The idea came to me when I was in Michael's, and saw bags of Hershey kisses that said "It's a Girl" and "It's a Boy". I immediately fell in love with them, and knew adding her name to the bottom was exactly what I was looking for. If you can't find them at your local Michael's store, just google them--lots of links come up where you can buy them online...or use regular … [Read more...]

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{DIY easy & adorable ruffled burp rags}

Mar
01

Yesterday I promised that I would post about the Silhouette project I was working on, and I'm excited to share it. You all know that I'm about simple details that can totally change the look of a project. Well, today is a perfect example of that! I purchased some plain white burp cloths, and wanted to "fancy them up" a little. Using my Silhouette and sewing machine, and about an hour of time, I ended up with adorable ruffled burp rags! When I say easy, I mean EASY! Sewing is not my forte (although it is my goal to get better!), but these require only one straight stitch down the middle of the ruffle. Not only do I love the look of this particular ruffle style, but it's … [Read more...]

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{custom baby blocks}

Feb
21

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A good friend of mine is expecting her eighth child (I know--she's superwoman), and in the weeks before she delivers, has been busy finishing up the cutest baby announcement cross stitch project for the new baby. It has been a tradition for each of her children, and they are proudly on display in her home.I love the idea of having a child's birth information displayed, so I created these darling baby blocks--perfect as a baby gift for a new mom, or for your own child's nursery or room. This is a simple project with a fabulous finish! I totally love them, and can't wait to make them for my own kids' rooms. SUPPLIES: 4x4 post, cut into perfect squares spray … [Read more...]

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{baby bloom shoes}

Aug
17

My friend Martha made the MOST adorable baby shoes for her baby girl, and when I saw them, I was smitten. She sent me the link for the tutorial and I couldn't wait to try them. The facts that my babies just turned two, and that they are boys? Minor details. They literally took less than 20 minutes to make, and I LOVE that they are made from an old tee shirt. One of the cutest ways to recycle that I've ever seen! Using the collar pieces that are already hemmed means very little sewing (just a few hand stitches), and that makes me very happy. :) Did I mention they were easy? SO easy! Now don't judge the way the slippers fit the baby in my pictures. You would really want … [Read more...]

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{ballet bags & baby gifts}

Dec
29

As you can imagine, as soon as I got the Silhouette in the mail, my mind was racing through all the projects I wanted to try. I even made a spreadsheet, so I could keep track of them all! :) With the machine, they sent me a few rolls of heat transfer paper to try, including a really fun yellow. I thought it would be perfect for some burp cloths I wanted to cute-sy up for baby gifts. I also really wanted to make my girls bags specifically for their ballet clothes--so we could just hang it up and be ready to go. With all my supplies in hand, I got to work! Ballet Bags ITEMS YOU NEED: canvas bag, or other fabric bag fabric, in two coordinating colors Silhouette & heat … [Read more...]

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Aug
02

To help celebrate my baby boys' first birthday this past week, I knew I had to make them these super simple, but adorable appliqued onesies. My intention was to sew them on, but considering the ratio of my sewing skills and the time I had to make them in, I opted for wonder under only. There are two types of wonder under (or heat 'n bond). One is more heavy duty--meant for non-sewing projects. The other is lighter, so you can sew over it after it has been applied. I have heard that wonder under is better for the sewing projects, since it's less likely to gum up. You can purchase it at JoAnn's, or similar sewing store. If you've been afraid to try it, don't be! It really is very easy to … [Read more...]

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{book on a ring}

May
28

Whether it be at church, in the car, sitting in the doctor's office, or running errands, these mini books made out of juice can lids are the the perfect thing to keep little hands busy. I am seriously thrilled with how they turned out! I chose to do a color book, and a little church book for my two baby boys, but really, the possibilities are endless. My next project is to make a mini-scrapbook with them...using pictures on one side, and text on the other----HOW DARLING! Hopefully I will have it done soon, so I can show you how it turns out. ITEMS YOU NEED: juice can lids, washed and dried ***For one book, I used 8 lids. That's only 4 cans of juice.*** mod podge and foam … [Read more...]

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{ABC’s in a can}

Apr
30

About a month ago, I was able to share this tutorial over at Ucreate. I wanted to share it here with all of you, too! I just love to personalize things--I think it makes everything more fun! This project also has the components that are perfect for little ones...the thickness of the juice can lids is just right for their hands, and the clink when they hit the bottom of the can is sure to please. It's also easy to do, and can be finished in a day. What a fun gift! Here's how I did it! ABC's IN A CAN ITEMS YOU NEED: #10 can (you could even use a formula can--they are a little smaller, but it would work) 26 frozen concentrate lids (My plan is to make more for numbers 1-10, so … [Read more...]

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{monogrammed taggies}

Dec
17

Okay, okay. I know I am crazy about anything and everything monogrammed. It can automatically make anything ordinary into something special, and SO adorable. I made these taggies for my baby boys for Christmas, and the felt initial just makes it! I followed THIS tutorial. This is also a personal accomplishment--I am most definitely not a seamstress. After a rough go in my 8th grade sewing class, I figured it was not for me. Finally, last year I got a sewing machine, and although I have tried a few small projects here and there, this one definitely taught me some new things. Merry Christmas, babies! … [Read more...]

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{adorably easy burp cloths}

Aug
03

For all you non-sewers (like me) this is a very simple, but adorable project. It literally just consists of sewing strips of your favorite coordinating ribbon down the front 2 sides of white burp cloths. For the girls, I chose the pink gingham and brown dot ribbon, and for the boys a blue stripe and the same brown dot. If you can sew a straight line, you can do this project!! … [Read more...]

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