Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mothers Day!

I am sending out one big hug, to all the wonderful mothers out there! I hope you all enjoyed your special day! I know I did. My family did everything for me today! I'm so proud and grateful, I know that I am truly blessed.
Since I had plenty of free time today, I made up a tutorial for a non-slip baby changing pad. You'll have to forgive my pics, because, as I've said before, my poor camera is allergic to close up shots.
To make a non-slip pad, you'll need,

2  hand towels, with hemmed edges and ends (I get mine at the dollar store)
foam mesh drawer liner (also from the dollar store)




First, unpick the top and bottom hems of one towel. Lay it flat on your work surface and lay the foam liner on top, cut a piece the length of the towel, minus half an inch. Cut the second towel to the same size as the foam liner.

Center the cut towel and the foam liner onto the first towel. Fold over edges and pin.


Stitch around the entire piece, close to the inside edge, making sure to catch both the inner towel and the foam in the seam. I stitch the corners down separately.  And that's it! You're done! A soft, comfy change pad for your baby!


Unfortunately I don't have a baby to change! I'll be using my changing pad as a 'hot pad' on my kitchen table!

Lately I've seen dozens of projects on other sites with fabric 'yoyo's' on them. On Friday evening while watching t.v., I made this,


I used a toddler size tank top, and remnant fabric from another project I have on the go. I used embroidery thread for the stems. I think it turned out pretty cute! I have enough fabric left to make a matching skirt, so I might do that next. I don't have anyone to give this to, so it will be put away for my future etsy shoppe...

19 comments:

  1. Great job! I love the little yo-yo top, very sweet!

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  2. I'm definitely bookmarking your changing pad tutorial- fantastic idea! Your tank top turned out so sweet. Thanks for stopping by my blog, and have a great night!

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  3. I love that top, so cute!!!

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  4. Thanks for commenting on my cape,a pencil skirt is exactly what I planned for its debut outing! Your little yoyo baby tank is very sweet, would look adorable on I'm sure!

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  5. very cute projects anne, thanks for stopping by my blog earlier:-)
    Tracey

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  6. very creative projects. especially loving the tank top. thanks for linking this to Make My style Mondays.

    www.avidaccents.blogspot.com

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  7. Thanks for the comment! BTW what a great idea for the changing pad, and OMG I <3 the tank top... super cute and a GREAT idea! I just bought my daughter a couple plain tanks and I think I am going to have to do this and make a Cheer Athletics flower one... GREAT job and thanks for the idea (now need to find my yo-yo maker)!

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  8. Oh, and be sure to link up over at ISSC on Thursday for It's Stinkin Cute Craft Thursday! Great job!

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  9. Love both of these. Lots of ways to use that non-stick pad too. Thanks for linking up to Craftastic Monday!

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  10. Visiting from Tagalong Tuesday and am your newest follower! :) Love your baby crafts- I have a nephew coming next month and am hoping to make him some things!

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  11. New follower from Tag Along Tuesday.
    I love the top! It is too cute!

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  12. Genius idea for the changing pad - I'm filing it away for future reference.

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  13. What a smart idea!! I could have used one of those when my kids were little!!

    Thanks for linking @Creative Itch's "Sew Cute Tuesday"!

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  14. That tank top is too cute. I'm really wishing I new how to make this adorable little flowers!!

    Rachel

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  15. Hi Anne,
    I'm returning your Tuesday Tag Along visit,and I'm so proud I did. You have such a lovely blog.. I love the changing pad idea..that's genius..and the little yoyo top is just adorable. I love making yoyo's..but like you, have nobody to wear such cute things..but as luck would have it, just today I was scanning in some old patterns to post..and 1 happens to be instructs for a yoyo pillow. I'll try to get it posted in a couple of days if you're interested.

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  16. Great stuff you made! I love the idea of putting the drawer liner so the changing pad won't slip off or move at all. Clever!

    I love what you did with the shirt. I have seen tons of projects with yoyo flowers as well. Pretty!

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  17. Great job! Thanks for linking up. Hope to see you again at Make My style Mondays.

    ~L~

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  18. Very cute and what a great idea for the baby change pad....it wont slip and slide anywhere while you are changing bubby...hugs Khris

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