tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50549236060665076682024-03-14T05:15:28.142-04:00Moose Mouse CreationsCarolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-15261840567213745602014-10-31T10:50:00.000-04:002014-10-31T10:50:16.100-04:00Bats in the BelfryWhat do you do when you fill goody bags for halloween and you have a handful of plastic bat rings left over???<br />
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Stick them in your hair like a swirl of creepy 'n 'cute flying rodents that will follow you around all day.<br />
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Halloween is the best!<br />
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Let's go trick of treating!!!<br />
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-11852960941467945722014-04-10T20:19:00.001-04:002014-04-10T20:29:52.009-04:00The Unconventional Trashion Rain Poncho<span style="font-size: x-large;">Project Run & Play week 3 and </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kids Clothes Week day 4</span><br />
Ok, so I went totally Project Runway "Unconventional Challenge" with this one, but I couldn't resist!<br />
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Maybe it's the constant rain we seem to be having this spring...<br />
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Maybe it's the fact that 7 out of 8 soccer games and practices this season have had weather ranging from drizzle to downpour and have left my family looking like a pack of drowned rats...<br />
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Maybe it's the fact that the Target bags compel you to do <i>something </i>with them...<br />
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But when the "Make your own Fabric" challenge came up on <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/" target="_blank">Project Run and Play</a>, I couldn't get plastic bag rain gear out of my mind.<br />
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I thought, "this is a crazy waste of time!!!" and "are you really going to let your kids wear Target bags out in public?!?!? (even if you pronounce it Tar-jay and pretend it's french couture, lol)"<br />
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But, sometimes, you can't refuse the creative drive. <br />
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It just takes over and then you find yourself obsessively sewing plastic shopping bags together. <br />
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Crazy or creative, you decide...<br />
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Here's how I made it:<br />
I used an old receiving blanket as a lining.<br />
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I traced a hood shape (from a hooded shirt pattern) onto another old receiving blanket.<br />
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I cut a neckhole in the center of the blanket. The neckhole didn't look big enough, so I extended it with a 2 inch slit. Turns out it needed to be extended even more to actually fit over a 4-year-old head.<br />
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I sewed the plastic bags directly onto the blanket starting at the bottom and working upward overlapping like a tiled roof. I want the rain to roll off, not sink in at the seams!<br />
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I also covered the hood pieces with plastic bag.<br />
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I sewed the hood pieces together and then attached them to the poncho.<br />
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Then I used "plastic bag bias tape" (ha-ha, there is no bias to a plastic bag, I just used thin scraps) to put a neat edge around the hood opening and poncho bottom.<br />
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There you have it, the Unconventional Trashion Rain Poncho!<br />
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I still can't decide if I'll let him wear it in public...<br />
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Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-83747758079528309282014-04-07T23:17:00.002-04:002014-04-08T08:33:44.261-04:00Kids Clothes Week - Day 1Here's one of the great things about having twins...<br />
You know the saying, "Practice makes perfect"?<br />
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Well, when you sew coordinating outfits for twins, you sew a pattern once, and then the second time around it comes together so much more quickly and easily...<br />
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(except when you think you know what you're doing and ignore the instructions completely...or sew your french seams inside out and have to rip them and start over with already trimmed, itty-bitty seam allowances). <br />
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But, usually, the second time through a pattern goes more smoothly than the first and you can really appreciate the clever work that went into designing the garment and the pattern.<br />
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Did you think I was going to say "Practice makes perfect" on parenting skills???<br />
Bwaaa-haaa-haaa! That's a funny one, silly...<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">Anyway, my second time through the aptly named Easy Linen Shirt from Sewing for Boys, was a breeze except for the french seam issue...and it really was only one seam, so I'll stop whining about it now. Maybe not perfect, but pretty close. I just have to finish up the collar and the sleeves on <a href="http://blog.kidsclothesweek.com/" target="_blank">Kids Clothing Week</a> day 2.</span><br />
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Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-50397922527277701202014-04-03T17:24:00.002-04:002014-04-08T08:35:48.314-04:00Over the River and Through the Woods...<span style="font-size: x-large;">To Grandma's House We Go!</span><br />
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Well, there's not really a river...<br />
Or any woods...<br />
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It's more like "Into an airplane and through the sky, to Grandma's house<i> in Florida</i> we go!"<br />
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However they get there, Little A and Little Z are ready for a Spring Break weekend filled with the best that Florida has to offer...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sun, Fun and Grandma!!!</span><br />
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It also happens to be the Spring Break Challenge this week at <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/" target="_blank">Project Run & Play</a>, so why not play (and sew) along...<br />
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Sandy beach, playground and warm weather, here we come...<br />
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In our new outfits...<br />
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The shorts are loosely based on New Look 0153. I used the pattern for size and shape, but I only had 2 half-yard pieces of this fabulous "Car Box" fabric by Echino, one in turquoise and one in brown and I wanted to the shorts to be a bit longer than in the pattern. No matter how I tried, I couldn't get the lengthened pattern to fit while keeping the cars upright. <br />
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So, I cut the pattern into 2 pieces. The first makes up a sort of yoke and then runs down the sides of the shorts. And the second, which I used the Echino fabric for, makes up the body of the shorts. <br />
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I added little pockets on both sides, because Zander has informed me that shorts and pants shall <i>not</i> be made without pockets.<br />
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The best part of redesigning the shorts pattern was that I then had enough leftover fabric to make these cute bucket hats! <br />
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I used Peek-a-Boo pattern shop's "Reversible Bucket Hat" pattern with the Echino fabric, some khaki fabric harvested from pants with blown-out knees and a brown herringbone suiting on the reverse. <br />
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For the shirts also used another Pee-a-Boo pattern, the "Boardwalk Hoodie and Henley." <br />
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I've had these two cute knits lying around for a while just waiting for inspiration to strike. <br />
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Traffic signs + Cars + Cool colors = a perfect combo!<br />
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Are we ready for Spring Break???<br />
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Sunscreen...check!<br />
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Sunglasses...check!<br />
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Swimmies...check!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunshine state...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">here we come!!!</span></div>
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Vote for the PR&P contestants<a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2014/04/time-to-vote-spring-break-challenge.html" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br />
See all of the sew along creations <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2014/03/week-2-spring-break-challenge-and-week.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2014/03/week-2-spring-break-challenge-and-week.html" target="_blank">project run and play</a>, <a href="http://thecraftyblogstalker.com/create-link-inspre-linky-party/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheCraftyBlogStalker+%28The+Crafty+Blog+Stalker%29" target="_blank">the crafty blog stalker</a>,<a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2014/04/show-me-what-ya-got-159.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FlUkHL+%28Not+JUST+A+Housewife" target="_blank"> not just a housewife</a>Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-38390061662376901222014-03-27T17:43:00.004-04:002014-03-30T10:24:56.248-04:00Elephantastic!<a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/" target="_blank">Project Run and Play</a> has started again...hooray!<br />
This week it's a zoo over there...<br />
It's the <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2014/03/season-9-begins-week-one-put-me-in-zoo.html" target="_blank">"Put Me in the Zoo!" challenge</a>.<br />
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Our zoo animal inspiration comes from Zander's favorite literary animal...Gerald the elephant from Mo Willams Elephant & Piggie Series.<br />
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Gerald and Piggie are true friends and the dialog between them never fails make us laugh. In our house, everyone from toddler to adult enjoys reading about their adventures! <br />
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Here's my take on an <span style="font-size: x-large;">Elephantastic</span> Gerald Outfit:<br />
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Dark grey textured linen pants with a funky fun graphic element. <br />
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I used the Treasure Pocket pants pattern from the book <a href="http://sewing-for-boys.com/" target="_blank">Sewing for Boys</a>. I don't usually show the <i>inside</i> of the pieces I sew, but these pants are an exception, I used all flat fell and french seams, so they are as beautiful on the inside as the outside!<br />
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The shirt is cool, comfy, casual seersucker in espresso and white stripes and has a bit of the graphic fabric as a contrast on the inner collar.</div>
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This is the Easy Linen Shirt pattern also from <a href="http://sewing-for-boys.com/" target="_blank">Sewing for Boys</a>. I think this shirt is a perfect lightweight layering piece. I left the selvage ends on the bottom hem because they had the most beautiful green color threads running through. I think it adds some shabby-chic casual elegance to the shirt.<br />
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But the outfit is Zander approved...(translation: after struggling for 15 minutes to get him into the clothes, and then begging him to do something other than stick his tongue out or hide behind the book for 20 minutes while I tried to take photos, he refused to take them off!)</div>
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To see the PR&P contestant's fabulous creations and vote for your favorite look go <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2014/03/time-to-vote-put-me-in-zoo-challenge.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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To see all of the amazing sew along looks go <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2014/03/season-9-begins-week-one-put-me-in-zoo.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/2014/03/season-9-begins-week-one-put-me-in-zoo.html" target="_blank">project run and play</a>, <a href="http://whipperberry.com/2014/03/the-party-bunch-link-party-2.html" target="_blank">whipperberry</a>, <a href="http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2014/03/anything-goes-linky-147-spring-inspired.html" target="_blank">bacon time with the hungry hypo</a>,<a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2014/03/30/party-time-3-30-2014/" target="_blank"> it's so very cheri</a>,<a href="http://www.itsoverflowing.com/2014/03/share-creativity-party-%E2%80%A2-number-107/#utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ItsOverflowing+%28Its+Overflowing%29" target="_blank"> it's overflowing</a>,<a href="http://too-much-time.com/2014/03/get-schooled-saturday-120.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=get-schooled-saturday-120" target="_blank"> too much time on my hands</a>, <a href="http://blog.peekaboopatternshop.com/2014/03/friday-favs-party-151.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NaptimeCrafters+%28Peek-a-Boo+Pattern+Shop%3A+The+Blog%29" target="_blank">peek a boo pattern shop</a>Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-3656591922524539602014-01-06T14:23:00.001-05:002014-01-06T14:26:23.857-05:00Blueberry and Feta Topped Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently embarked on a weight loss journey. <br />
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But I won't bore you with the details of that today. <br />
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I only mention it because it has led me try some creative, healthy salads that have, shall we say, somewhat unexpected combinations of ingredients. <br />
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This Blueberry and Feta Topped Salad is so delicious and fresh and <i>pretty, </i>that I couldn't resist sharing it with you. If you would like a few more adjectives, it is also low-fat, easy and downright yummy!<br />
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baby arugula<br />
baby spinach<br />
small handful of blueberries (approx 1/4 cup)<br />
1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese<br />
balsamic vinegar<br />
lemon pepper<br />
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Toss together first 4 ingredients. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with lemon pepper to taste.<br />
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Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-15888113431488511772013-11-26T09:12:00.000-05:002013-12-05T10:43:47.987-05:00Pattern Testing: Wee Muses' Prairie RoseI had the absolute pleasure of testing the Prairie Rose pattern for Anneliese at Wee Muses Patterns. You may also know Anneliese from her blog <a href="http://www.aestheticnest.com/" target="_blank">Aesthetic Nest</a> where she sews, crochets, cooks and entertains and shares beautiful photos of her adorable girls. Or you may have seen one of her two <i>Etsy</i> shops <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/AestheticNest" target="_blank">Aesthetic Nest</a> or <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/WeeMuses" target="_blank">Wee Muses</a>, in which she sells her sewing and crochet patterns and some fun printables.<br />
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The Prairie Rose Pattern includes a dress, top, skirt and pants that all feature over-sized ruffles reminiscent of southwestern, prairie style clothing. I chose to sew the top and pants and was thrilled with how they turned out.<br />
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The pattern was easy to follow and the instructions were clear. The construction of the pieces was cleverly simple. I especially love how the ruffles on the blouse were created. The pattern has tons of photos to guide you along. <br />
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This was the first Wee Muses pattern I have tried, and I am eager to sew some more!<br />
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I sewed this outfit for my sweet niece Julianna. <br />
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She jumped up and down and began dancing at the sight of the clothes...definitely a sign that she liked them!<br />
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I used a bold flower print for the top and a coordinating polka-dot for the pants. <br />
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I trimmed all of the ruffles with teeny-tiny turquoise pom-poms. I also created a matching headband with the leftover fabric and trim. <br />
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When Julianna tried the outfit on, she wouldn't stop twirling around. <br />
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It is wonderful to sew for someone who loves and treasures the clothes!<br />
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-55476573496694201702013-11-26T01:03:00.000-05:002013-11-27T16:50:00.042-05:00Beaded Christmas Tree Hat with a Jingle Bell on TopI've been hard at work on my latest crochet pattern. And I'm happy to say that it's finally ready and in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MooseMouseCreations" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>!<br />
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It is the festive Beaded Christmas Tree Hat and it is as fun to crochet as it is to wear! <br />
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My little ones have been wearing theirs around and singing Jingle Bells. They bob their heads so the jingle bell on top plays in rhythm with the song!<br />
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The pattern has instructions for sizes from preemie/doll all the way up to adult, so everyone can have one.</div>
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They would make terrific props for a unique holiday portrait or Christmas card...</div>
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They are perfect to sell at a craft fair or bazaar...</div>
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And they would make a special gift for anyone who appreciates lovingly-crafted, handmade goodies.</div>
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I even think they work as cheerful holiday decor when they're not being worn!</div>
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The pattern is clear and easy to follow for a confident beginner to intermediate level crocheter. The beads are crocheted right on as you go, rather than sewn on later. And, I have included a photo tutorial of the textured stitch and the beading technique! The pattern is now available in my etsy shop, just click <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/170735351/crochet-pattern-beaded-christmas-tree" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-39781889343054130102013-11-18T08:12:00.000-05:002013-11-25T08:24:24.409-05:00The Intersection Tee<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
This tutorial was originally a guest post that I did over at <a href="http://www.twindragonflydesigns.com/" target="_blank">Twin Dragonfly Designs</a> during One for the boys: T-shirt Week, but I think it's a fun project and worth repeating here...</div>
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My little guys spend 90% of their lives in T-shirts, so I love to find fun ways to embellish and customize them.</div>
The tutorial I'm sharing today uses something a little unexpected to turn a plain white Tee into wearable textile art...<span style="font-size: x-large;">Plastic Lanyard</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">! </span><br />
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You can buy the lanyard at any craft store. It can be flat or shaped like a tube and is usually used for making bracelets or key chains. Today I'm going to show you how easy it is to use the lanyard to make:<br />
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You will need a T-shirt, approx. 1 1/2 yards of lanyard in your choice of colors, a washable/disappearing marking pen or chalk, sewing machine, thread and an adorable little boy to wear the finished shirt!<br />
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Wash and dry your T-shirt to preshrink it. (I know it's a drag, but take the time now so that the shirt doesn't shrink after you've sewn the lanyard on - that would REALLY be a drag!!!)<br />
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Draw out your design on the Tee.<br />
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I used a ruler to make three straight, evenly spaced lines vertically and horizontally.<br />
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Be sure you use a marking device that will wash out or fade away especially if you're using any transparent lanyard.<br />
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Decide where you want each color and cut a piece of lanyard slightly longer than each line you've drawn.<br />
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Line up your drawn line and the lanyard under the presser foot of your sewing machine.<br />
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Stitch the lanyard in place using your hand to keep it lined up.<br />
I used two different zig-zag stitches to sew the lanyard in place. For the first inch or so, I used a broken zig-zag so that the needle would actually go through the lanyard, anchoring it to the shirt. Then I switched over to a regular zig-zag stitch, sewing around the lanyard rather than through it for most of it's length. Then, I switched back to the broken zig-zag to anchor the other end. <br />
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If you are lucky enough to own one, you can use a specialized couching foot to attach the lanyard (these feet go by all sorts of names: couching, cording, piping, braiding, etc.)...but a standard presser foot and a bit of patience will give the same results (I used my "monogram" foot because I love that is clear in the center and lets me see where I'm sewing).<br />
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While you sew, be sure not to stretch the T-shirt or the lanyard, that would result in a roller coaster of hills and valleys instead of a smooth finish.<br />
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Continue to stitch each piece of lanyard down over the lines.<br />
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After all of the lanyard pieces are in place, trim the ends as close as you can to the stitches.<br />
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Viola! The Intersection Tee!<br />
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You can safely wash the tee in a cold temp wash and machine dry on medium (I tested it!).<br />
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I love the way the lanyard looks with the stitching around it, </div>
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but I especially love the texture...notice my little Zander <i>feeling</i> the stripes in the center photo!</div>
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I hope this inspires you to create a super cool T-shirt and to think a little outside of the box with your craft materials!</div>
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linked up at:<a href="http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2013/11/motivate-me-monday-201-block-party.html" target="_blank"> keeping it simple</a>, <a href="http://www.creativelylivingblog.com/2013/11/monday-funday-29.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20CreativelyLivingOutsideTheBox%20(Creatively%20Living%20Outside%20the%20Box)" target="_blank">creatively living</a>,<a href="http://www.craft-o-maniac.com/2013/11/craft-o-maniac-monday-with-my-christmas.html" target="_blank"> craft-o-maniac</a>, <a href="http://www.alifeinbalance.net/motivation-monday-christmas-tips/" target="_blank">a life in balance</a>,<a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2013/11/24/its-party-time-11-24-2013-2" target="_blank"> it's so very cheri</a>, <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2013/11/25/made-by-you-monday-179/" target="_blank">skip to my lou</a></div>
Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-52543578019068493632013-11-14T11:24:00.000-05:002013-12-05T10:43:21.124-05:00Turning Four: A Pair of Birthday Outfits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Avery and Zander just turned 4!</div>
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Their birthday outfits were 100% Mommy-made. <br />
But, before I talk about the clothes, let's talk about the photos. As you may know, four-year-olds can be a whirlwind of fleeting emotions. It is staggering how quickly they can go from happy to sad to seeming possessed. <br />
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Put two of them together and stand back. <br />
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These photos are a testament to the unstable emotional states that can be seen over any given fifteen minute time frame in the course of our daily lives. I hope you enjoy their mixed-up, fast-paced, occasionally blurry, swirl of 4 year-old temperament at it's best...(and worst,<i> wink</i>!)<br />
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Now, the clothes...<br />
the shirts were inspired by this one from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/151054956/one-chevron-pez-green-circles-1st?ref=market" target="_blank">charlieandsarah</a> on etsy<br />
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but I decided, instead of dealing with finishing edges around all of the letters, that I would put the woven fabric <i>behind</i> the knit and make the letters as cut outs. <br />
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Since the knit doesn't unravel, you don't have to finish the edges (your raw woven edges will be inside the shirt and neat knit edges will be on the shirt front). I think "ambitious laziness" is a good term to describe my sewing habits...<br />
Anyway, I used all of my time saved from not finishing the edges to hand embroider around all of the letters (while watching Project Runway...) before cutting them out. A really quick and dirty way to make this shirt would be to put the woven fabric behind the knit, machine stitch the letters, and then cut out the knit inside the stitching.<br />
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I used <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2013/02/tutorial-and-free-pattern-5-steps-to-the-basic-tee.html" target="_blank">Dana's Free Basic Tee</a> pattern for the shirt. The only change that I made to the pattern was to use a block of the woven cotton print on the lower portion of the back. <br />
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I was concerned that the cotton wouldn't have enough give for the shirt to fit well, but it actually still fit great. <br />
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Guess who's pattern I used for the pants? <br />
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That's right, <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/" target="_blank">Dana Made It</a>! She's amazing (have I said that before?) both for making and especially for sharing her fabulous patterns and tutorials! <br />
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These are the <a href="http://www.danamadeit.com/2013/02/tutorial-kid-pants-and-shorts-with-back-pockets.html" target="_blank">Kids Pants with a flat front, pockets and back pockets</a>. <br />
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I embroidered the boys' first initials on the back pockets and ironed an irresistible little panda bear "4" patch on the front pockets. <br />
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For some reason, even though the fabrics were the same linen from the same manufacturer, the yellow was soft and the green was itchy, even after washing twice. So, I lined the itchy green with a soft knit cotton for my little, eczematous Zander...problem solved!<br />
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And Avery's out...<br />
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Zander still has a few poses left...</div>
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-50376248403284040462013-10-24T17:31:00.003-04:002013-10-24T17:31:21.403-04:00Sun-Melted Crayon CanvasThis project is totally out of season now here, but maybe if you live near the equator...or in a desert...you'll find it timely. Everyone else, feel free to <a data-pin-config="none" data-pin-do="buttonPin" href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2Fmoose-mouse-creations.blogspot.com&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-BrzaUk3MU8c%2FUmmKVoJKL0I%2FAAAAAAAADRg%2FCPc6OfpdBP8%2Fs400%2FIMG_5962a.jpg&description=Sun%20Melted%20Crayon%20Canvas%20by%20Moose%20Mouse%20Creations"><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a> for next summer!<br />
We had a few scorching heatwaves on the East Coast this summer. One searing hot day, Rowan and I decided to harness the energy of the sun and put it to some creative use...<br />
Using painter's tape we blocked out his initial on a canvas.<br />
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Then we carefully used an old cheese grater to make crayon confetti.<br />
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We placed the canvas in the hottest, sunniest spot in our back yard.<br />
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And we waited,<br />
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and waited,<br />
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Until, the sun melted the crayons.<br />
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Then we brought the canvas to a shady spot to cool,<br />
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removed the tape,<br />
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and revealed an awesome initial canvas to put in Rowan's room!<br />
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-81963052865176834702013-09-26T21:13:00.001-04:002013-10-12T08:39:08.622-04:00Mad for Plaid<span style="font-size: x-large;">Project Run and Play Sew-Along Week 3</span><br />
The theme this week on Project Run and Play is <i><b>Mad for Plaid</b></i>!<br />
This will be a post of mostly photos and few words as the deadline for sew along entries is in mere minutes...<br />
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I made Little A some plaid pants with quilted knee pads and pockets. <br />
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It was not the most cooperative of photo sessions...</div>
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But we did find some wild strawberries (I think they're strawberries...)</div>
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And managed to get a photo or two of the pants.</div>
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I left the pants quite long because my little guys tend to grow upward, rather than outward and I have (probably unrealistic) visions of these pants lasting for more than half a season. When they are cuffed (or partially uncuffed as seen here ;) the soft, knit lining shows.</div>
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The shirt is an upcycle of two old favorites that the boys have outgrown.</div>
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With a little bit of added machine embroidered detail.</div>
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-63621280838012882642013-09-25T08:02:00.000-04:002013-09-25T08:02:00.307-04:00Wordless Wednesday - Finally!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-19621904231054707532013-09-12T00:22:00.001-04:002013-09-23T07:23:08.424-04:00Super Hero PopoverWelcome back autumn (almost)...<br />
Welcome back school (yay!)...<br />
Welcome back Project Run and Play!!!<br />
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It's week one of <a href="http://www.projectrunplay.com/" target="_blank">PR&P</a> and I've dusted off my sewing machine and am happily sewing along! <br />
The theme for this week is a pattern remix of the Popover dress by <a href="http://oliverands.com/blog/" target="_blank">Oliver and S</a>.<br />
As much as I love to sew little dresses, I need some fall clothes for my <i>growing out of everything</i> boys.<br />
It is amazing how much they spring up in the summertime...one moment they're babies, the next moment it takes a a dozen eggs to and an entire loaf of bread to feed them breakfast...(and then they're hungry again in 20 minutes, eeek!)<br />
But I digress, we were talking Project Run and Play. Fall clothes. For boys.<br />
So, what to do with this adorably sweet dress pattern...<br />
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for a boy...hmmmmm???<br />
And then it hit me.<br />
The dress looks kind of like the shape of a cape.<br />
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A super hero cape!<br />
Think Superman...<br />
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Not Little Red Riding Hood!<br />
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I dug through my stash and found some star-spangled red, white and blue cotton, a red and blue men's XXL old navy shirt (purchased for $1, you just can't get knit much cheaper than that) and some linen look khaki fabric.<br />
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Using the popover pattern (size 3 body and size 4 yoke) I made the cape with surprisingly few alterations to the original pattern. <br />
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I removed the armholes by cutting the sides straight up to the top, I gathered the top to fit the yoke, and I stitched all the way around the body pieces, rather than just up the sides.<br />
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And, just like that, a pretty dress transforms into an adventurous cape!<br />
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Velcro holds the cape in place on the back of the shirt which is the Short Sleeved Raglan Tee from <a href="http://www.sewing-for-boys.com/" target="_blank">Sewing for Boys</a>. <br />
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The pants are the Kickin' Back Sweats also from Sewing for Boys.<br />
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Notice the hem?<br />
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No? Thant's because it's almost invisible!<br />
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<i>Someone</i> learned how to do a blind hem! (blush)<br />
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-35967563766773039432013-06-21T09:16:00.001-04:002013-06-21T09:16:30.223-04:00Last Day of School...Looking Forward to Summer!I used to dread the last day of school...<br />
I would think <i>WHAT am I going to do with all these these kids now???</i><br />
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This year feels different...<br />
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maybe it's because they're getting bigger.<br />
maybe it's because I'm (sometimes) getting to sleep through the night.<br />
maybe it's because I'm living in a fantasy world where children happily meander through museums making intelligent comments and observations, leaving strangers in awe of their perfect behavior...<br />
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<i>Warning: Don't spoil my fantasy! </i>Reality will set in soon enough, I'm sure...<br />
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But for now, I'm really looking forward to a summer of exploration and fun with the boys!<br />
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...<i>stop laughing Mom...</i><br />
<i>or they'll be spending the summer at Grandma's Sleepaway Camp for Unruly Boys ...</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Sweet Memories from Last Summer...</b></span><br />
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<br />Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-83557273800394658572013-05-21T10:38:00.000-04:002013-05-21T10:41:06.224-04:00Intersection Tee Guest Post at Twin Dragonfly DesignsCome visit me today at <a href="http://www.twindragonflydesigns.com/2013/05/the-intersection-t-shirt-from-carolyn.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DragonflyDesigns+%28Dragonfly+Designs%29" target="_blank">Twin Dragonfly Designs</a>. It's One for the Boys T-shirt Week and I'm sharing a tutorial to make this cool tee (using something a little unusual!)...<br />
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Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-17961241417728388222013-05-20T10:35:00.000-04:002013-05-23T09:27:53.454-04:00The Twin to Twin T-shirt ExchangeI like to dress my twin toddlers in coordinating outfits, but not matching...matching makes it too hard to tell them apart! I had a brainstorm for the simplest way ever to make coordinating T-shirts. Well, not really <i>make</i>...more like refashion in a cut and paste sort of way.<br />
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I started with two T-shirts in different colors. <br />
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I cut them both off at the same point below the arms.</div>
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Pinning them together helped me <strike>lazily</strike> quickly cut both shirts at once.<br />
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Then stitched the bottom of one to the top of the other and vice versa.</div>
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I finished them off by top stitching using a double needle.</div>
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From start to finish the swap took about 15 minutes...<br />
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but the cuteness will last all season!</div>
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Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-71178646603504947012013-05-16T08:49:00.000-04:002013-05-23T09:22:30.926-04:00School Spirit Sugar Cookie PopsThis past weekend was the school fair at my children's elementary school. <br />
I made these cookies for the bake sale booth and they were a huge hit! They are easy and fun to make - like playing with play dough! I found the idea and a great tutorial at <a href="http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2011/06/lollypop-cookies/" target="_blank">The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle</a>.<br />
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To make these cookie lollipops...</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe</span>:</div>
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1 1/2 c unsalted butter</div>
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cream butter and sugar together.</div>
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mix in almond flavoring and eggs.</div>
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slowly add flour, salt and baking powder. mix until well combined.</div>
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divide dough and mix in coloring.</div>
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refrigerate for 30 minutes before rolling or shaping cookies.</div>
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When the dough is ready to work with, make a small ball of each color.</div>
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Roll each ball into a 2 inch snake and place the two snakes next to each other.</div>
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Roll the two snakes together into one longer skinnier snake 12- 13 inches long. Not too skinny, you don't want it to break when you coil it up.</div>
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Create the spiral pattern by rolling the snake from horizontal to vertical (This step amazes me every time!)</div>
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Start at one end of the snake and coil it into a lollipop shape.</div>
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Transfer the cookie to a nonstick foil or parchment lined pan and place in the freezer for 5 minutes.</div>
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Remove from the freezer and push the lollipop sticks into the cookies (I went a little past the middle of the cookie with the sticks).</div>
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Bake in a 400 degree oven for 6-8 minutes (depending on the size and thickness of your cookies).</div>
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The boys had a blast at their first party with a live DJ.<br />
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Drop it like it's hot!<br />
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They thought the party was all for them...<br />
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but there was a real guest of honor...<br />
my niece Danielle turned a very sweet {and a little bit sassy} 16!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy birthday Danielle!</span><br />
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The twins are wearing the Treasure Pocket Pants from <a href="http://www.sewing-for-boys.com/" target="_blank">Sewing for Boys</a>.<br />
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I used a small welt grey corduroy with a grey and white chevron print for Zander's and a graphic turqouise, black and white print for Avery's.<br />
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I love the elasticized pockets! Another great pattern from <a href="http://www.sewing-for-boys.com/" target="_blank">Sewing for Boys</a>. <br />
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Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-24675027641105513862013-04-26T08:04:00.000-04:002013-05-02T12:22:22.049-04:00Kids Clothing Week: Days 3 and 4So...I was happily sewing these adorable little hats together<br />
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when <span style="font-size: x-large;">"C</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">LUNK"</span><br />
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my sewing machine made a noise it should definitely NOT make..<br />
And then it started feeding the fabric backwards! BACKWARDS!!!<br />
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A quick disassemble, clean, reassemble of the bobbin case area didn't solve the problem - you never know, sometimes it does!<br />
So, sadly, in the middle of kids clothes week, my machine has become a patient at our nearest sewing machine hospital. Hopefully she will make a swift and complete recovery.<br />
Now, what to do for kids clothes week without a sewing machine...<br />
hmmm....<br />
Maybe I'll cut and pin some pieces that I've been wanting to get to and let them pile up awaiting my machine's return home.<br />
In the meantime, I can share some photos of a few projects that are already complete but I haven't posted about yet...<br />
Here's the first:<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Donkeys in Boots Spring Coats</span><br />
I posted a quick photo <a href="http://moose-mouse-creations.blogspot.com/2013/03/oh-boy.html" target="_blank">here</a> when I completed Avery's coat during Celebrate the Boy. But I've since made one for Zander too.<br />
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They make quite a pair...<br />
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the boys...<br />
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and the coats.<br />
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I'm so glad it's finally warm enough for spring coats! I almost thought we were going to go from ski jackets straight into bathing suits this year. <br />
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Thank goodness for a little springtime weather!<br />
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I used the 2-in-1 jacket pattern from <a href="http://www.sewing-for-boys.com/" target="_blank">Sewing for Boys</a>. The fabric is Jack and Jenny by <a href="http://lauriewisbrun.com/" target="_blank">Laurie Wisbrun</a> with a dark wash denim on the reverse.</div>
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I used the flannel from a couple of old receiving blankets to add a layer of warmth between the fabrics.<br />
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Don't you love how we've accessorized with the backwards fireman hat...<br />
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and these sneaks...<br />
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And we used delicious rocks as props.</div>
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Just kidding, ha-ha-ha-ha.<br />
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Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-9353827001709933952013-04-23T21:03:00.000-04:002013-04-23T21:03:00.676-04:00Kids Clothing Week: Days 1 and 2Not much to show yet...<br />
Just a little cutting,<br />
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recycling,<br />
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pinning,<br />
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and a wee bit of sewing.<br />
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You can find out more about Kids Clothing Week at <a href="http://www.elsiemarley.com/" target="_blank">elsey marley</a>.<br />
Or check out the great stuff in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1293871@N23/" target="_blank">KCW flickr pool</a>...<br />
like this from Jess at <a href="http://www.craftinessisnotoptional.com/2013/04/kcwc-bubble-pocket-shorts-and-polka-dot.html" target="_blank">Craftiness is not Optional</a>:<br />
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Hopefully tomorrow I'll have some finished hats to share!<br />
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Carolyn at Moose Mouse Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09527319195859371134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5054923606066507668.post-47967724266659419562013-04-19T11:20:00.000-04:002013-04-30T16:53:01.460-04:00Modern Heirloom Newborn BonnetsHooray! I'm so excited...My new line of bonnets is complete and in my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MooseMouseCreations" target="_blank"> etsy</a> shop! <br />
And, I just received the first image of a beautiful newborn wearing my "Lorenza" bonnet from the wonderful photographer Vanessa at <a href="http://vanessagphotography.com/" target="_blank">Vanessa G Photography</a>! Thanks a million Vanessa! <br />
I couldn't wait to share it with you...<br />
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Isn't it sweet *sigh*<br />
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I named the line Modern Heirloom because they are classic heirloom quality baby bonnets but with modern twists of pattern, texture and fresh new colors. <br />
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The line contains 3 girl styles...<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127452369/crocheted-lace-newborn-bonnet-grace-with?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">"Grace"</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129111933/crocheted-lace-newborn-bonnet-isabella?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">"Isabella"</a><br />
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and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129105892/crocheted-mesh-lace-newborn-bonnet?" target="_blank">"Lorenza"</a></div>
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and 3 boy styles...<br />
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and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/129190333/crocheted-baby-boy-cap-newborn-bonnet?ref=shop_home_active" target="_blank">"Ethan"</a><br />
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I think they are all absolutely precious, I hope you agree!<br />
All of the styles are available in many custom color combinations. <br />
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I even experimented a bit with hand dying the ribbon flowers...the yellow roses on "Lorenza" are hand dyed!<br />
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I am also planning to release the patterns for this line. <br />
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Selling patterns is a completely new venture for me, so it may take a bit of time before it is all in order...stay tuned, my crocheting friends...<br />
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If you are as captivated as I am with Vanessa's photo and would like to further your photography skills and/or develop your photography business, consider signing up for Vanessa G Photography's Authentic Newborn Workshop. You can read more about the workshop <a href="http://vanessagphotography.com/authentic-newborn-workshop/" target="_blank">here</a>...all attendees will get a little surprise from my etsy shop too!<br />
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