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Sewing for Girls

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:18:00 +0000

 I have done a few very simple projects lately for my little miss. Girls are so much fun to sew for though I oftentimes feel overwhelmed with all the options. Should I add lace? Maybe ric rac? Keep it simple? Extra ruffles? So many decisions! 

This outfit ended up being Miss T's Easter outfit. I made a very simple twirl skirt with two fabrics, appliqued a little flower onto an inexpensive shirt and then whipped up a headband. 

This little tank dress started with a cheap tank top from W@lmart. I gathered up a skirt and attached it to the tank. The extra tank fabric was bulky so I trimmed it off.  I finished it off with a ruffle and some matching fabric covered buttons. 

Here is Miss T modeling her tank dress after church

This peasant dress was a possible Easter dress for Miss T... the same colors as her above outfit. I just wasn't sure if I liked the body fabric so I went with Plan B. BUT, I do love this dress. I found the free pattern on fabric.com. 

This tank was a birthday gift for one of my niece's. I really love the spring colors and am planning on making one similar - I love it so much!

Pork Chop Rub Recipe - to die for! And Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:15:00 +0000

We've
 had some pressing family matters going on around here so it's put 
crafting, sewing and blogging on the back burner. I'm dying to sew a few
 projects up but it will wait. I do want to share a quick and easy rub 
for pork chops that I tried this week and it turned out awesome! Love, 
love, love! 

Excuse the bad photo - I snapped it with my phone. Obviously!

I found this on the Betty Crocker app on my phone when I was trying to figure out what to make with these pork chops.

Spicy Rub

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
8 pork loin or rib chops

In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients except for the pork chops. Rub the seasoning mixture on both sides of the pork. Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the flavors blend. Grill as usual and enjoy!

I also finally did the drawing for the giveaway! So excited that The Northern Cottage is the winner! Yay! E-mail me your mailing info and I'll drop these in the mail to you (sarah.jarnagin at yahoo dot com)! I hope you and your daughter enjoy them!

Weekend Warrior: IKEA Curtain Hack

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:00:00 +0000

I bought two packages of these LONG IKEA curtains two years ago... yes, 2
 years ago! My plans were to use three panels to cover my closet which 
is a floor to ceiling opening and use the final panel for our bedroom 
window. I knew they would need a little fabric added to the bottom to 
make them long enough which is why I put it off and off and off. So, 
this project was a long time coming! I got some awesome gray fabric that
 I figured was neutral enough to go with my winter and summer duvets and
 anything in between. 

Adding designer fabric to cheap IKEA curtains is such an economical way to get the custom look. These curtains started out as tab tops which was not the look I was going for. I needed something to hug the curtain rod so no piles in my closet peeked out. 

I cut all the tabs right off and then pinned the top over to sew a pocket for the curtain rod. 

For the curtain for the window, I added the little ruffle thing on top. This is my cheat way of getting an even hem when doing a deeper hem. I just stick on a piece of painters tape to use as a guide. So easy! 

The window curtain, finished! Not the best photos but I am loving the gray fabric on the bottom. It matches the pillow I made here for our bed! 

Here are the closet curtains finished! 

Tab tops no more! These curtains were much wider than my old Pottery Barn set so it only took two to span the opening. I was planning on using three but this made it much easier. I am afraid if I had 3 panels, it would have been hard to slide them out of the way to access my wardrobe. 

AND, I do realize these desperately need to be steamed... soon, I promise. I did press them but that obviously did not do a good enough job. 

One thing I learned BIG time was to pay attention to the fabric repeat dimension... I did not even think about that before I cut my strips of fabric. I was trying to piece it out after the fact so that they strips matched up. They are all off a bit but it's not too noticeable when hanging... this one was the absolute worst! Oh, well. At least it's in my own house and not for someone else!

A Bless Others Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

I am going through Beth Moore's James Mercy Triumphs study at church and this week our mission is to bless others. I am working on things to bless my family and a few others but I thought it would be fun to do a giveaway on the ole' blog to help others bless more! 

So, I am giving away 2 tissue pockets to one lucky winner with the hopes that you will keep one for yourself and bless someone with an unexpected small gift!

To enter, leave a comment telling me who you'd like to share your winnings with. For a second entry, become a follower of my blog! Leave a comment for each entry. The giveaway will close next Monday evening!

Giveaway Time!!! Holla!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:42:00 +0000

I am hosting a little Valentine's Day giveaway over on my Facebook page. Hurry over and comment to win a colorful infinity scarf! The giveaway closes tonight!

Gray & Yellow Baby Banner

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:51:00 +0000

I was asked to make a banner for a baby shower where the theme was yellow and gray along with giraffes. I really am loving the gray and yellow combination right now. So darling! I could not find a patterned paper to match so I went with solid card stock and used yellow polka dot ribbon. 

I have found some great gray and yellow inspiration lately on Pinterest.... expect a post dedicated to that soon!

Minnie Mouse Birthday Bash

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:17:00 +0000

I did a Mickey Mouse birthday party for our son's 2nd birthday so throwing a Minnie Mouse bash for our daughter's 2nd birthday was so much fun, again! This time, we hosted it at our house and kept it small and simple. I incorporated some of my Valentine's Day decorations too since Miss T loves hearts and it was a perfect mash up!

I was nervous about making the Minnie Mouse cupcakes but I think they turned out cute and definitely set the tone for the food table. I actually spiffy-ed up the cupcakes by putting cookie dough in first before the cake batter to make a cookie bottom. I frosted with butter cream icing and then dipped the cupcake into crushed Oreos. I used two toothpick halves to support mini-Oreos as the ears. The bows were just a dollop of pink frosting in the middle. They aren't technically bows but I think they'll pass. 

I
 also served chocolate chip cookies, strawberry cupcakes with sour cream
 frosting (yum!), V-Day m&m's, strawberry heart shaped 
marshmallows and a fruit tray (got to get some healthy in there!). We 
served strawberry lemonade to drink. 

This
 tower has been such an asset for parties! I cut coordinating scrapbook 
paper to fit the trays and added the shape to the top. Instant, 
coordinating cupcake tower! 

I took down our usual curtains in the dining room just leaving the sheer curtain and then hung streamers from the curtain rod. I topped it by hanging the pinata there. 

I used my Cricut and Mickey Mouse cartridge to make the name banners to hang up. I had also made the heart bunting for Valentine's Day and it matched the party theme perfectly! 

I think that's about it! If you have any questions, feel free to ask! 

Sources:

Minnie appliqued shirt and polka dot pettiskirt: etsy seller but shop has since closed- which is probably good because I had a bad experience. This outfit was ordered for our Disney trip but I did not receive it until 2 weeks after we got home. So, it worked out perfect for her birthday. :)
Minnie Mouse bow: Giggle Baby Designs on etsy
Photographer: RM Photography
Cupcakes, tissue poms, banners: Me

Found: Antique Theater Seats

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

I found these beauties hiding in the very back of one of my dad's storage garages. As in, my husband had to pull out all kinds of awkward, heavy objects to unearth these. I'm so glad I married a strong man! 

They were covered with lots of Oklahoma red dirt and were missing a few bolts and screws. 

After a little elbow grease, they came out looking pretty spiffy! Don't you think they would be perfect in a country farmhouse mudroom? Ah! I love them! I want to keep them!

Weekly Booth Update

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:18:00 +0000

I am so lucky to have a husband who encourages my dreams and helps me explore them! He has been such a big help in working on my booth space. I know it's not where I'd like it to be yet... I am not crazy about the red wall that shows along with the shelves. I'm debating on painting the wall or covering those shelves with a curtain. It is a work in progress.... 

We were excited to see a few things sold this past week. The antique medicine cabinet already sold along with one of the soda pop crates and a few other little things. So, I got in and had to do a little rearranging. I brought in a few more pillows to fluff things up. 

We added a few magnetic chalkboards along with a selection of my magnetic clips and rosettes. 

Isn't this chair divine? A cute pop of color, for sure!

Our newest treasure to move in is this trio of antique theater seats. These come from a local theater and are an awesome statement piece! I am secretly hoping they don't sell so I can place them in our *future* aka larger home!

Pillows, Pillows Everywhere!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:25:00 +0000

I have really been enjoying making these ruffled pillows lately. It is so fun to pair fabrics and make adorable ruffles. Yes, I LOVE ruffles!!! Be sure to check out my Facebook page! 

This one I made for our bed! It is nice to make something to keep for a change. This one is a pillow cover with an envelope back. 

Chevron Stripes! Ah! Loving this so much! I do have this fabric in gray as well... just haven't had a chance to make something with it. 

This pillow was a custom order. It features vintage lace from my granny's stash. Sweet, sweet! 

If you are local, most of these pillows are currently in my booth at the Southwestern Antique Mall. For non-locals, I can always ship!

Funnies... yet, seriously?

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:23:00 +0000

These funnies crack me up so I thought I would share! Some days Facebook just wears me out... I've contemplated fasting from it but get pulled back in. Isn't it the truth?

Booth Space~ Hurray!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:07:00 +0000

Fun things have been going on in these parts... for instance, we opened a booth at an antique mall! It's a very popular antique mall with a lot of foot traffic so I have high hopes that we will be successful! I still have a lot that I want to do to the booth including more doors to cover this icky red shelf & peg board and some more doors. Those things will come... soon enough. 

Here is a peek into the booth... it includes antiques, vintage treasures and some made-new things including my new pillows! Most of these were taken with my phone so not the best quality.

I love this typewriter... I am secretly hoping it does not sell so it can find a home in my house. :) 

Vintage desk along with some fun vintage cowboy pillows. 

I love this antique medicine cabinet - it was destined for the dumpster before I swiped in to save it... errr, actually, my brother-in-law saved it for me. It's over 100 years old!

This metal ice box is a sure treasure... it has shelves and all! 

Here are a few of the pillow cuteness... I love these fabrics!

That's a little bit of what has been going on around here! This weekend, we are celebrating T's 2nd birthday with a Minnie Mouse themed party. Holla!

Merry Christmas, ya'll!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:56:00 +0000

From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Pinterest Love

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:18:00 +0000

Source

Are you addicted to Pinterest? Don't know what Pinterest is? Read here. If you want an invite, let me know!

I've tried many crafts and recipes that I've found via Pinterest and had great successes! I have several friends who have had failures as well. Mostly, mine have turned out great!

After a trip to the thrift store last week, I turned this sweater into these leg warmers aka boot socks! All for a $1 sweater.

I cut the arms off using the stripes as a guide. I hemmed them quickly to create the legwarmers which double as faux boot socks! 

I also made this tie turned necklace using one of my dad's old ties. Thrift stores normally carry ties for only $1 so this can be a cheap craft. I used unfinished wooden balls from the craft store - when they were on sale 30% off so that helped too. 

I have a board of recipes that I've tried and love! This week I made this potato soup and it was soooo awesome! We added in crumbled bacon (I think ham would be great too) and then added shredded cheese to our bowls of soup. So yummy and EASY!

S'mores Brownies!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 04:54:00 +0000

Dusty is crazy for s'mores so last week I decided to take boxed brownies to a new level and make s'mores brownies. I realize it's probably not an original idea but I thought I'd share because it's easy and delicious!

I just mixed up a brownie mix and spread it in a baking dish like usual. Then I sprinkled mini-marshmallows across the top and topped it with crumbled graham crackers. Bake as usual and devour while they are warm. Awesome (& easy) s'mores!!!

Girl's Day in the Country! A fun event for all ladies!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:49:00 +0000

This coming weekend, I am a vendor at the very first Girl's Day in the Country at Mound Valley Farm. If you are from my area (western Oklahoma) definitely check it out! I'm bringing lots of handmade goodies like appliqued onesies and shirts, burp cloths, tissue pockets, rosette magnets, pins and clips. I've also got lots of magnetic chalkboards, frames and antiques!!! It's going to be a blast so be sure to come by!

Here are just a few of the goodies we'll have!

Autumn is blooming!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 03:21:00 +0000

Since returning home from vacation, I've dove into fall decorating and creating! I made a few autumn rosette clusters today for Sarah Found Sarah Made. I thought they turned out cute - they are even cuter on! Perfect to clip on a cardigan, scarf or purse!

I attempted a new autumn wreath too - so far, I'm loving it! The fabric bunting is just pinned on so I can change it out if I'd like. The rosettes are a cluster pin that I stuck on too. It's hanging from a strip of orange fabric that I tacked to the very top of the door for a custom & seamless look! I do love that I can change the wreath up for each holiday/season. I am contemplating adding a big fabric bow to the top... still undecided. 

I hung last year's wreath on our entry mirror and added the J this year. 

I've finished my mantle and just need to finish up the decor in the dining room. Next up, planting pansies, mums and kales! Pin It

New Sewing Projects!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 22:20:00 +0000

I'm loving my new studio - it makes sewing much more efficient having 
everything within arms length. Before, I set up my cutting mat in the 
dining room, the sewing machine in our bedroom, supplies in the sunroom,
 iron board in the living room, kitchen or our bedroom. Needless to say,
 it was not convenient! 



I made a couple twirl skirts for Miss T along with a couple appliqued 
shirts for an upcoming trip. Bet you can't guess where we are going! :) 

The label makes me feel all official and all. You know big! Ha ha.

I also sewed the kids crayon rolls as a little surprise for the little trip. :)

Ribbon Storage Solution - Guttering!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:45:00 +0000

With my husband's help, we've embarked on a mission to turn my sun room into an efficient craft space. I should have take a "before" photo of my ribbon storage - it was disastrous. Last weekend, the sweet hubby installed this guttering to hold my ribbon. I must say that I am IN LOVE! It's perfect because I usually take the whole roll down to match so it's easy to access.

As far as cost, it wasn't an inexpensive project. I think it came in around $40 from our local hardware store. I think if you purchase the pieces from a big box store, it might be a little cheaper. The brackets and end caps are what got us coming in $3-4 each! The 10' piece of gutter was $8.19. We cut mine into two 4' pieces so that we could center it above the shelving unit below. I really should have used the full 10' and cut it into two 5' sections because I had a few rolls that didn't fit.

I cannot wait to show you the completed space! I am in love but still have a few tweaks - like curtains to make... and order the fabric first!

Pin It

Launched - Sarah Found Sarah Made

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:58:00 +0000

I've finally done it, taken a leap of faith, and launched a store of sorts. I started a Facebook page for it and will hopefully, get etsy set up soon too. It's a place for me to indulge in my passion of thrifting and crafting. A place to hopefully, share these passions with others. Click here and like me! :)

Some of the current features includes these fashionable magnets, soda pop crates, cheerful art and tissue pockets!

This week's gifts - more monograms and bows!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 22:34:00 +0000

We had a birthday party for two sweet nieces (we have 6 nieces!) and a baby shower for a precious girl (my cousin's baby) this weekend. My week was filled with Vacation Bible School and trying to get gifts made for these special girls.

This onesie is a sort-of reverse applique. Not technically a reverse applique but a different take on the usual monogram.

I thought a cupcake onesie would be fun and adorable for Miss Peyton

I monogrammed a couple of canvas bags for my nieces. They have a bit of age difference - one turns 8 and one turned 2. I thought this was a gift they could both use. Cayson has a bag this size that he uses for his church activity bag.

This project is really economical too! I bought a 4 pack of bags at Hobby Lobby half off. I did happen to accidentally sew one closed so it's in my bag to rip that seam out to start over on. Ugh. You win some, you lose some, right? I already had all the supplies on hand.

I added bows to help glam them up a bit.

Ruffle Goodness - Aprons

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Mon, 30 May 2011 04:12:00 +0000

 I made a couple aprons last week using an existing apron as my pattern. I added the ruffle detail because who doesn't love a ruffle!?!? By the way, these are terrible to try to photograph without a model! Guess I should have slapped it on my 4 year old, right? 

Here's my spring aqua charmer! I love this fabric! 

Here's my take on a patriotic number.... a fun navy print paired with red polka dots. I found the navy blue fabric on clearance at Hancock's (think $2/yard). I really do love it and plan on making a few other things with it. I'm also a sucker for anything polka dotted. Ah. So fresh! 

Applique Onesie - again!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Thu, 19 May 2011 15:13:00 +0000

I realize I've posted monogrammed onesies before - but wanted to share this one real quick. I'm crazy in love with the turquoise & bright yellow combo! I made Miss T a dress using this combo recently too. The yellow is actually a pillow sham I picked up at a Crate & Barrel outlet. I love re-purposing fabric finds!

Happy Birthday Miss K! I bet you'll look oh.so.cool in your summer monogram shirt!

Bling it Out!

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Thu, 19 May 2011 03:12:00 +0000

A friend recently asked me to try to girlify this baseball shirt for some fun family photos - the kids (all 4 of them!) are going to dress in their Red Sox gear. My dear sister will be shooting the photos to boot!

I thought it was cute how just some bling and a bow takes a boyish shirt to all girly! I know Miss G will rock this shirt at her fun photo shoot!

Birthday Goodies

noreply@blogger.com (SarahJarnagin) — Sat, 07 May 2011 02:07:00 +0000

Things are busy around here... thought I'd post a couple quick pictures of a couple things I did this last week for friends' parties.

A little first birthday t-shirt for an owl themed birthday party! I already had the owl print flannel so I used it as the background with a 1 out of some brown minky I had left over from a blanket.

A Mickey Mouse birthday banner for another first birthday! She's doing Mickey/Minnie Mouse so we used the Minnie Mouse colors to girlify it!