Baby Bows Galore

So Isabelle has gotten older, you know something that babies do! Anyways, I feel that she's gotten so big now meaning this has gotten me in the mood to buy baby clothes like crazy. I've been more interested in dressing her up more and purchasing clothes because I know that she's going to be wearing them for longer unlike when she was 1-3 months and going through some major growth spurts! Even more I feel that she's older to start wearing BOW HEADBANDS!!! Yes, I'm beyond excited and I just can't hide it! 

One thing I said, well Ben and I said, we wouldn't place headbands on Isabelle's head until she was a bit bigger, and we didn't want her looking ridiculous with one of those huge bows or flowers on her head. I'm sorry but i do find it funny (in a good fun kinda way) to see babies with flowers or bows that are literally bigger than their head. 

Nevertheless, I quickly went to the oh so crafty Hobby Craft, by the way I love that place and loaded up on my necessary materials. I also checked out my local fabric store to pick up FOE elastic (Fold Over Elastic), which to my disappointment only has a very small selection of colors for the headbands. However, I did ring my mom (she's my go to person for EVERYTHING when I can't find something that I know will be in America, the greatest place in the world!!) and asked her to check out our craft stores to pick me up FOE elastic in every color she could find.  I managed to find a UK website that buys elastic from the US that ships. I haven't bought any from the website yet because I have a supplier on hand now (the all powerful mom). 

 Felt heaven

There were many colors to choose from but I tried to keep it simple because what if I really screwed this project up. I would have all this felt and wouldn't know what to do with it!! 

Well let's just say I'm quite the bow maker now!! (claps hands) After making a handful of bows I was so happy and made Isabelle try on every one I made. 

   What can I say, she's a great model!! 

She just makes my little heart happy!!

I might have a slight bow problem now but who can resist making their kids look adorable. 

Now the reason I loved making these bows so much...I only had to use a glue gun and found how to make them on Pintetest under No Sew bows. Oh did I also say that I love Pinterest!!

Well that's all folks, and have a bowtastic day!

Website for No Sew Felt bow www.linesacross.com you'll Find here

Baby Fever

(*UPDATE* Just found out that the video can only be played on a computer and NOT mobile devices. What kind of game is this?! So this gives you a great opportunity to start using your comp again!) 

I would like to say my lack of blogging has to do with getting pregnant, having a baby and sheer laziness, although they do go hand and hand. Moving on, it has been quite a year, well end to 2013 but I'm happy to see it go.  I mean 2013 is sooooo last year, so hello 2014! (cue confetti and the ballon release).

Wow, I must say 2014 looks really good! 

Now the only way to really enjoy the new year is by taking a quick look back at 2013.

Finding out I was pregnant went something like this......

And then it kept going and can only be summed up in the form of a video collage. So PLAY with caution if you're the sappy type. I wouldn't say you need tissue, but there will be a little tug at your heart. 

And if you're like me who rarely goes on their computer, a pic collage of our baby filled year! It just doesn't have the same effect as the video though. 

After nearly a full year of pregnancy, the cutest bundle of joy was delivered to Ben and I. Now just to make sure no one gets confused or mislead. Our little bundle of joy was delivered by a team of midwives and a doctor NOT a stork which I was lead to believe. 

Isabelle Elizabeth Hamilton

September 19, 2013

 There you have it! I would like to keep on chatting away but mommy duties never stop. I do believe I hear Isabelle calling me! Until next time, keep pushing play on that video when you need a dose of heart tugging cuteness!