Peepers Three Year Photos

These are Peepers 3 year Photos... I took them beginning of May at some abandoned rail road tracks by our house... I thought he would be super excited to see real train tracks, but the sucker actually was a bigger hit in trying to get him to cooperate for a few photos.

Thank you, Karla

Tooth Fairy Pillow - The Girl version

Hi all, I have a few lace crafts that I just did not get around to posting... So bear with me on a few more. Last month I made the BOY Tooth Fairy Pillow, now I've made a Girl version. You'll need: 1 piece of fabric 7"x9" (I used light pink satin fabric that I had on hand) 2 pieces on 3"x 9" satin 1 piece 3.5" x 9" of gathered satin (this measures 18" before gathering) 1 piece 4"x5" satin for the pocket 2 - 9" of lace 1 - 9" piece of ribbon a scrap of white felt cut into the shape of tooth Gather the longest piece of satin, sew it between the 2 skinny pieces. This is the start of the front of the pillow. Sew the lace over the skinny side pieces of satin... I let the scalloped edge lay over the seam of where the satin was joined. I trimmed off the excess from the outer edge. This is what the front & the back of the pillow look like before sewing together.

Follow the same steps from the BOY Pillow & you end up with a cute girl version of the Tooth Fairy Pillow.

Thanks, Karla

Tooth Fairy Pillow - Boy Version

More wedding dress crafts - this one is a Tooth Fairy Pillow.

If you just google it - there are a ton out there that I drew my inspirations from ... But I still needed to make it look masculine & use lace... I know know... the word masculine doesn't exactly come to mind when you think of lace.

You'll need:
2 pieces of fabric 7"x9" (I used light blue flannel)
1 piece 4"x5" for the pocket
9" of lace
3 - 9" pieces of ribbon
a scrap of white felt cut into the shape of a tooth
Sew the tooth on the pocket & the pocket on one piece of fabric - this will be the back of the pillow. I sewed the tooth on a bit crooked, but centered the pocket on the back of the pillow.

I positioned the lace down the center of the front of the pillow. Then positioned the ribbon on each side of the lace. Pin it & sew down the inside edge of the ribbon.

Since the lace is scalloped, I trimmed off the excess...

Then stitched down the outer edge of the ribbon.

Stitch down the ribbon handle along the top edge. I went is 2" from each side.

Now, put the back & the front together (RIGHT SIDES TOGETHER) Something you should have learned that from 7th grade sewing class. And sew the 2 pieces together, leaving open one short end. Then stuff your pillow, and sew the opening shut.

Put your tooth in the pocket, hang on the door & wait for the Tooth Fairy to exchange it for a dollar. PS: Peepers is years away from needing this... I just need to be prepared.
Plus, I love to take photos of him sleeping.

For more fun boy crafts check out THE BOY button to the right - a full month of boy inspiration starts Feb 15th.

Enjoy, Karla

Baby Elliott

Could he be any cuter???

Thanks, Karla

Baby Kenji

Adorable! Need I say more? His hair just naturally forms a little Mohawk.

He truly is a gift & a very loved little baby.

Thanks, Karla

Tim, Shannon, Olivia & Baby Jake

edited photos from weekend class

Class

OHG! I cannot tell you how much I learned at my Photography class on Saturday.

I actually know what an F stop is & how to set it & when it should be at what setting. Thank you Kari. http://www.karilaylandphotography.com/ I will post some photos from the class once I play with them in Photoshop.

And, Thank you Mom & Dad for babysitting :)

My Wonderful hubby just got me 3 Scott Kelby books on Photography for our 5 year "1st date" Anniversay. Thank you Sweetie for your support!

Here are a few (unedited) snap shot of Peepers on Friday night.

I know know how I can lighten these up & really make his eyes twinkle - I hope to post the edited versions someday...

Have a great day!

Karla

Down on the farm

On the 4th of July we went to visit my sister & her hurband. We also stopped by to see Bob & Jackie (my brother in laws parents). They have a circular drive with a flower bed in the center showcasing an antique rake. Here are my latest photos of Peepers.