I spy school

Images clockwise from top left are from: the bookfair, Maybe Matilda, Sweet Potato Chronicles, Target

I have not posted in a little while because I have been overwhelmed by school! I signed up for too many classes this semester. Thankfully, this is the last week. Only a few exams stand between me and more time for sewing. Since I have been consumed with school lately, I thought that I would share some school related goodness. 

 

Book Fair Kit and Book Fair Button from the bookfair on Etsy

This Etsy shop was created by Kate of the amazing blog Scathingly Brilliant. When I saw the Book Fair Button with stickers that you can apply as you finish your books, I laughed out loud. Children of the 80s-90s, how much did you love Book-it? I got my free pizza every single month!

Lined Paper Tee Shirt Tutorial from Maybe Matilda

 

Sandwich Sushi from Sweet Potato Chronicles

I should make myself more bento style meals because I am a grazer. And they are just too cute. (My Love tells me that I eat like a child. I guess this confirms it...)

 

Red Stripe Washed Backpack from Target

I spy Easter

Images clockwise from top left are from: A Thrifty Mom, Seychelles Footwear, New York & Company, Brach's, sissyprint 

 

Easter Chicks Deviled Eggs DIY Recipe from A Thrifty Mom

My sister is the deviled egg maker in the family so I sent this tutorial to her the minute I saw it. As expected, Grandma requested that she bring deviled eggs for Easter dinner on Sunday, so hopefully the family will appreciate these as much as I do.

Pansy sandals in fuchsia from Seychelles Footwear

What great colors for spring.

Colorblock Dress with Pleated Skirt from New York & Company

This dress reminds me of a dyed Easter egg!

(Side note: I do not recommend wearing the sandals above with this dress. That might be a bit much...)

Jelly Beans from Brach's

I am glad that Easter is nearly here because I need to cut back on my jelly bean intake. It is much easier to do when the store shelves are not full of them!

 

Easter Peep Notes from sissyprint

This is free to download at sissyprint. I am going to print them out for my love to find around the house on Easter morning (like an egg hunt that he doesn't even know he is in.)

I spy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day! I hope that these things get you in the Irish state of mind...

Images clockwise from top left are from: asos, Beer of the Day, Gina's Skinny Recipes, Embellish, SeptemberHouse

Midi Dress in Watercolour Print from asos

Smithwicks Beer spotted on Beer of the Day

Baked Potato Soup from Gina's Skinny Recipes

The recipe uses cauliflower as well as potatoes to make it a bit healthier. I was quite skeptical about how it would taste because I do not care for cauliflower, but it was delicious! I will definitely make this again.

Rice Crispy Shamrock Treats from Embellish 

Shamrock Necklace from SeptemberHouse on Etsy

I spy sailboats

Images clockwise from center are from: Old Navy, mengseldesign on Etsy, cotton & curls, Frank & Gertrude on Etsy, Modcloth

I saw the adorable sailboat blouse from Old Navy (center of collage) and was inspired to see what other interesting boat related apparel, accessories, crafts, and  decor that I could find...

Sailboat Print 3/4 Sleeve Top from Old Navy

Bigger Boat throw pillow from mengseldesign on Etsy

 

Ok, so this one doesn't have any boats on it, but it is a boat neck top and it is a great way to refashion a shirt, so I couldn't resist: 

Refashion a regular neckline into a boat neck shirt on cotton & curls

Foldover Springtime Clutch from Frank & Gertrude on Etsy

An Open Coloring Book top from Modcloth

I spy Valentine's Day!

Images clockwise from top left are from:  melt'm design studio,  Wild Olive, Modcloth,  rachelInk, and Hungy Happenings

Valentine's Day is tomorrow! I love these love-inspired things...

 My Love Ring by melt'm design studio on Etsy 

 Hand Painted Envelope on Wild Olive

Haute to Trot Dress on Modcloth

 Chocolate Bike Valentine Bike Love Card by rachelInk on Etsy

 Chicken Parmesan Hearts on Hungy Happenings 

I spy DIY dresses

Images clockwise from top left are from: Freckles in April, Tilly and the Buttons, zilredloh, and Prudent Baby

I am continually amazed by the talent of others! It is clearly seen in these great hand-made dresses. Look out some great DIY-ed dresses that I spied:

The Artists Only Dress on Tilly and the Buttons

The Most Flattering Shirt Dress on Prudent Baby

 

The Christmas Dress on Freckles in April

The “OMG One-Day Challenge?!” Pinafore on zilredloh

I spy something yellow and blue

Images clockwise from top left are from: Ural Nature, Fabric.com, Sweet Potato Chronicles, and ModCloth

When I am not spending my free time sewing, I also love to peruse the internet looking at other blogs, Pinterest, etc. So I have decided to share some of my favorite finds with you! 

Here are some great things that I spied recently:

Real pansy flower ring by Ural Nature on Etsy 

Winding Flower Stretch Jersey ITY Knit Fabric in Royal on Fabric.com

 Lemon Thyme Chicken on Sweet Potato Chronicles

(Ok, so the chicken is not actually blue. Close enough.)

 

Paint Life Grand dress on ModCloth