Little Lizzie dress

Whipped up this little dress and pinafore yesterday. To me, it looks like something my favorite heroine, Elizabeth Bennet from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, would have worn when she was a little girl. The dress is made with a white swiss dot cotton using "Portrait Peasant Tops and Dresses" from the Scientific Seamstress and the pinafore is made from a printed eyelet found on clearance at Hancocks. I used Jack and Jill Designs' "Apron Jumper" pattern.

2 Days, 2 Dresses and a Cute Little Outfit

I've been sewing like crazy over the last couple of days. I guess I'm finally getting caught up after being laid up for a couple of weeks. Here's some pics of what I've been working on.

This pink dress was made from a Gap shirt found at the thrift store and loosely based on Disney's tutorial from Ruffles and Stuff

This little skirt and top are made from Amy Butler's Daisy Chain fabric. For the top I used "Portrait Peasant Tops and Dresses" pattern from the Scientific Seamstress. The skirt is my own design.

I love this jumper. It's reversible and I'm all about reversible clothes. I used fabric found at Hobby Lobby and the "A-line Tops and Dresses" pattern from the Scientific Seamstress.

Oh, say, can you see our outfits?

Here are some pics of the fourth of July outfits I made for the kids. They are both from fabric I found at Hobby Lobby. Caleb's short-alls are made using Baby Kay's Boy's Romper Pattern and Katie's dress is made using Mani Mina's Little Mademoiselle dress pattern. I sprained my ankle a couple of weeks ago and had to take it easy for several days. I was sewing these things up until July 3rd.

Chicken Biscuit Casserole and Three Pretty Sweet Giveaways

I have had a couple of requests this evening for my chicken and biscuit casserole recipe since posting on Facebook that I was making it for dinner. It's very yummy and perfect for an easy, one dish, comfort food kind of supper.

1 large can of chicken breast drained
1can cream of chicken soup
1 small bag of frozen mixed veggies that you can steam in bag
1 celery stalk chopped
1/4 cup diced onion
1/2 cup of mayo
1/2 can of sweet whole kernel corn
Prepared biscuit mix such as Bisquick
Shredded cheddar

Grease 2-3 quart casserole dish with cooking spray. In dish, stir together everything except biscuits and cheddar. Once together, spoon prepared biscuit mix on top and sprinkle with cheese. Bake covered in 400 degree oven for 30-40 minutes until biscuits are done and casserole is bubbling. Feeds about 4-5 people. We all ate it, even Caleb and it was gone!

Now, on to these pretty sweet giveaways I've found today. First up is Ashley from Lil Blue Boo who is giving away 5 copies of her new, super cute twirly skirt pattern (photo below.) Head on over to her blog for details.

Next is V and Company who is teaming up with Fat Quarter Shop to give away a really beautiful quilt kit (photo below) worth over 100.00! Head over to V and Company for details.

Last but definitely not least is Mique at 30 Days who is giving away a set of cute little flower hair clippies from Little Lisew. You can enter at 30 Days.

In my own crafty news, I spent a lot of this past weekend making hair bows for an upcoming craft fair I'm planning to do in October. I am also doing some cute little dresses with vintage pillowcases and button up shirts. My knitting WIPs are keeping me pretty busy as well. Working on the Haruni Shawl in a beautiful bright red, the Woodland Shawl in a gorgeous dark teal wool/ silk blend and Wendy Knits bavarian cable socks in a pretty grey and brown tweed for my dad.

Etsy Reopen and Fabric Shoppe Giveaway

My Etsy shop has been reopen (Yay!!!), however, right now all I pretty much have time for is basic custom hair bows and some special holiday ones and korkers coming very soon. I offer all sizes starting with packs of 2 in two inch and three inch as well as single packs of 3.5 inch and 5 inch fuller bows. I also have value packs and "grow with me" packs, which feature bows of the same colour in different sizes. All of my bows are made with high quality grosgrain ribbon and sealed with Fray check on the ends. You can choose either an alligator clip or a pony-o. Your bow can also be put on a wrapped headband for a small additional fee.

It's give away time at one of my favourite etsy stores, Fabric Shoppe. Right now she has 5 different scrap bundles of super cute fabric up for grabs. Head on over to Jody's blog Everyday Beautiful for details.

Here are some pics of what I'm offering in the My Little Cupcake etsy store:

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