Who needs 20$ Giraffe Shoes?

When it comes to crafting, I tend to be manic. Do nothing for months, then go completely gaga for a few days/weeks. The arrival of Gigi the Giraffe has launched me into an outfitting frenzy. Behold, Giraffe shoes and elmo-embroidered diaper.

  OK, even I have to admit that "branding" the giraffe's diaper was a bit much, even for me!

And Gigi isn't the only beneficiary of my crafting prowess these days. BB had her first ever school picture today and everything in her closet is either ill-fitting or passed down from her sister. So last night, I let her have at the fabric stash from Super Buzzy, I picked a simple dress pattern from one of my Japanese craft books and here are the results:

  I have to say, the Japanese kids clothing pattern are so simple and sweet, they always turn out stunning. The girls both wore their dresses today (what? You thought I could make BB a dress without making one for Dumpling? Please!)

I also just finished knitting Gigi a tiny giraffe sweater... i think I've lost my mind. Thankfully this time next week, I'll be in Texas, hanging with Shelba and Bobbi Jo and a bunch of other gals heading to Canton.

Comments

[That Girl]

What a fun blog! I found you at Topmommas.
I can relate to your crafting style. I go months - even a year at a time in a craft drought, then something just comes over me and it's all I can think about. Sleep even alludes me when I'm in the throes if a crafting binge.
Love your little dresses. Party on.

[ines]

those dresses - so cute. Love the Japanese craft books, but haven't purchased one yet. Are there english instructions or is it mostly pictures?
PS - in the elmo diaper picture...are those cork floors? Do you mind if I ask how they fare with the dogs? We're thinking of redoing our kitchen floors in cork.

[Elizabeth]

You're really good!!! I think you underestimate yourself - I think you CAN make tiny giraffe ice skates - and a giraffe ice rink to go with it. You could even make a giraffe skating costume. And a giraffe judges table complete with giraffe judges. Then they can hold up little giraffe signs judging the giraffe skaters. Hey, I wanna come play.
(Ok, I think my imagination has run a bit wild).

[beverly]

Adorable. You are so talented.

Beverly

[trisha freitag]

Oh wow...I love those dresses. Where did you get the patterns? They look adorable!