Pin and Do: Valentine Shirt for Boys

I saw this adorable t-shirt on Pinterest.  I love the spin on the Jolly Roger skull and crossbones for Valentine's Day. And the applique' is so sweet!

(image source)

At $25, I just couldn't swing it.  So....

I decided to do a similar look using fabric paint and a freezer paper stencil.  Here is the finished result:

(sorry the light is so bad in this photo!)

Cheap and quick.  Not as cute as the appliqued original but it only cost me about $5 and took less than thirty minutes to do!

If you want the really nice version, follow the link under the top photo to the WeThreeBees Etsy shop.

Die Monique's Fabrik

My wonderful friend Monique finally opened an Etsy shop!!! She is starting with these lovely handmade flower pins that incorporate wonderful fabrics and vintage notions. Think this one would be perfect for Fall:

Based on how special the fabric and notions are, the pins range in price from $12-$19.  Perfect for Christmas gifts!!!

Stay tuned....we'll be doing a "Die Monique's Fabrik" giveaway soon!!!

Etsy Find of the Day

My friend Charles has opened an Etsy shop and has listed a few of his special winter icicles. He gave me one last year and it is in a place of honor on my Christmas tree. Each one is unique and I think they are just full of personality!!!  Find these and other creations here.

Etsy Find of the Day

I swore up and down that I would go on an Etsy hiatus before my holiday spending got out of control but.... 

I just cannot resist Crystal's adorable creations. Plus, I am supporting a creative stay-at-home mom so it's a win-win, right?  Not only does Crystal have a great blog but her Etsy shop is filled with the cutest stuff!!! Can't wait to put this on Noodlebug! 

Hope you all had a fun-filled Halloween! (can you believe that it is already November?!!!)

(photo borrowed from and owned by Little Bit Funky)

Etsy Find of the Day and the Weekend

My talented friend Ellen has added some new fun items to her Etsy shop. Although Ellen closed up her popular blog, THE REIGN OF ELLEN, awhile back, she continues to charm with her whimsical creations on Etsy.  I bought this sheep for Noodlebug's room. 

And this just really tickles my funny bone....

We had a nice weekend although it always seems so short! Every week, we get a box of produce from a local farm here in town called the Bounty Farm. This farm not only grows local, organic, sustainable fruits, vegetables and flowers but also provides these items at cost to low-income families in the area. Since my family doesn't need this program, we pay a higher fee for our produce in order to support the farm's charitable mission. Bounty Farm threw a party on Friday evening as a thank-you to the community. There was local food, a free produce stand, face painting, music by the wonderful Green String Farm Band and tractor rides. We had a terrific time! Truly a Fall evening full of fun.


I dearly love TOY STORY and I have been plotting to take Noodlebug to see it ever since I heard it was being re-released in 3D. I thought it would be the perfect first movie. I knew it was ambitious to try and take a 16-month-old to a 3D movie. Or any movie for that matter. I was fully prepared to have to leave after 15 minutes. Well, my sweet little Noodlebug sat in my lap for the entire film. Quiet as a mouse with those giant 3D glasses perched precariously on his little nose. I thought he might be asleep but he would occasionally point at something on the movie screen. I couldn't believe how good he was! It was fantastic!!! We didn't stay for the double-feature but we sure enjoyed TOY STORY. What a fun time!

Etsy Find of the Day

Still a bit under the weather but I had to share this with you.  You all know how much I love Etsy. Well, I found a handmade nap mat for Noodlebug at Allie's Nap Mats shop and I just love it!!!  Allison provides a very high quality handmade product.  The pillow and blanket are attached and the cover can be easily removed for cleaning.  The whole thing rolls up and velcros shut with two tabs. Allison even includes a carrying handle. It is just so adorable!!! Head over to her Etsy shop to see more patterns.  Being a Texas girl, I had to get Noodlebug a cowboy print!

(photo borrowed from and owned by Allie's Nap Mats)

Dime Store Chic

The ever-fabulous Beth of Beth's Bagz has opened a new Etsy shop full of all sorts of adorable vintage goodies and kits. I ordered a kit to make the Halloween corsage pictured above. I keep talking about following Beth's tutorial to make a corsage but I've never done it. Now, I will have no excuse since the kit will have everything I need. Beth's original Etsy shop carries her lovely handmade bags and one-of-a-kind pincushions. I have one with the sweetest little cowgirl you have ever seen perched on top!

Congrats on the new store Beth!!!

(photo borrowed from and owned by Beth Holcombe)