ELM ST Designs

Someone recently asked me why I call my crafts ELM ST Designs. The reason is that it stands for Ethan & Liam's Mommy...Sidney's Too. I originally was using the name ELM Designs, but then Sidney came along so we changed it to include her as well. Worked out perfect if you ask me. :)

I am so excited, I just ordered custom labels with ELM ST Designs on them. I can't wait to get them, they are going to be so cute sewn into the seams of my dolls! (And of course sewn on everything else I make)

M.I.A.

I have been totally MIA the last few days, I have been terribly busy. I had several hat orders to fill, and I still am not done with all of them. And of course because I have work to do the kids have been extra ornery! So something that should have taken just a couple of days has taken me almost a week. But that's OK, I am just happy to have orders to fill! I love that people like my stuff enough to purchase it!

Who knew?

Growing up I was a bit of a rebel. I listened to punk and alternative music, and dressed a bit "different" I guess you could say. Today I realized with great intensity that those days are long gone. Despite my best attempts I grew up. I don't know when that happened....I must have been too busy to notice. But I got hit with a huge dose of reality this afternoon while driving Liam to preschool. Here we were, radio cranked up, both rocking out and singing along.....when I realized something wasn't right. What the heck?! I was singing along with the Jonas Brothers! I am officially NOT cool anymore! Who knew?? This wasn't supposed to happen. Maybe it's time to restock my car with MY things. I need to regain some level of coolness after all!

Holly

I finished another doll this evening. I had a special order for a dark haired girl. I hope this fills the request. I think she is adorable.

UPDATE: Holly was a huge success. The lady I made her for absolutely loved her! Holly will be going to live with a special little girl on her birthday. :)

New Apron

I finished my "shabby chic" vintage inspired apron last night. I love it. It came out cuter than I expected it to really.

Marnie

I put together one of my dolls today. This is Marnie. She is for sale in my ETSY shop.

PMS...No not that kind

Last night I went to the local quilt shop Ladybug's Quilts for Pizza, Munchies, & Sewing (PMS). OK, so I only did the sewing part since I don't do pizza with cheese. :( But I went and enjoyed adult interaction! A lot of people take that for granted. When you are a stay at home mom of 3 kids, life can sorely be lacking in the adult contact department! I didn't do a whole lot while I was there besides cut out some fabric for my dolls. I talked more than anything! But I was pretty happy that I got 3 dolls cut out and was looking forward to sewing them today. Too bad that isn't going to happen. Somehow between the time I packed up my stuff and drove home I lost my dolls! How does that happen? I know I put them in my bag, but when I got home they were not to be found. I figured I dropped them or they fell out in my car, but I can't find them anywhere. Man, I must have lost more of my mind than I thought! It's too bad that I can't find them, they were going to be extra cute. I used some REALLY cute fabrics, some of which I only had enough for the pieces I lost. Oh-well, back to square one!

UPDATE: My wonderful husband found my dolls! I am OH SO HAPPY! They had fallen between my passenger seat and car door. YIPPEE!