Baby Taggie Blanket Tutorial

 I haven't sewn anything is a while, but now that my due date is approaching I have been thinking of lots of baby girl sewing projects. The trouble is finding the quiet time to make them, but this taggie blanket is super quick and easy to make! It would make a great handmade baby gift. 

 

Supplies:

-Two 16" squares of fabric
(I used two different colors and patterns of minky fabric
that I bought locally from Create Your Own Joy Studio)

-16 to 20 5" longs pieces of ribbon (I chose 3 different colors and sizes)

-Scissors

-Pins

-Sewing Machine

-Thread

 First place your 16" square pieces of fabric with the right sides facing each other.

 Next cut 16-20 pieces of ribbon each 5" long.

 Begin folding the ribbon in half to create the tags for the blanket.

 Tuck the ribbon with the folded edge inside the two pieces of fabric, leaving some of the other side sticking out. Pin each ribbon into place.

 Once all of the ribbons are pinned into place you can sew along the edges. When I passed over each of the ribbons I sewed back over then 3 times to make sure they held in place. Also make sure to leave a small opening in between two of the ribbons so that you can turn the blanket the right side out when you are done sewing. 

 Once the blanket is turned right side out it should look something like this. Now you can sew up the small hole either by hand or with your sewing machine. Then you are done!

Handmade Gift Ideas

 Teacup Candles via Martha Stewart

Tile Coasters via Curbly

Handmade Ties via Purlbee

Quilted Playmat via Purlbee

Car Playmat via Homemade by Jill

Here are a few great handmade gift ideas if you're looking to make something for someone this year. Love all of these ideas! I am making a few felt car playmats, however mine will not be as beautifully detailed as this one by Homemade by Jill! Love all of the thoughtful details included on it.

The Purlbee has lots of other awesome tutorials for handmade items that would make great gifts!

Hot Cocoa in a Jar

 I recently made these jars with hot cocoa mix in them to sell at some holiday boutiques. I think they would make great gifts for teachers, neighbors, or friends and family. I tied some paper straws to the jar with twine and put a tag on each jar with the directions on the backside. There are lots of homemade hot cocoa mix recipes online, so you can try out different ones. When I made mine I didn't write down a recipe, but the next batch I make I will make sure to write down my recipe!

 I added mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallows to half of the jars.

 Then I added crushed candy canes and mini marshmallows to the other jars to make a peppermint flavored hot cocoa. 

Vintage Market: Saturday, September 17th in Scottsdale, AZ

Mark your calendars for this Vintage Market happening in September in Scottsdale. Come and shop or if you are interested in being a vendor contact Junk in the Trunk Trio. I will be there selling some of my handmade items along with The Pink Ruffle and many others. You can also be following Junk in the Trunk Trio's blog to check out who will be participating as vendors for the market.

Unique Mother's Day Gifts

 

Necklace on Etsy by La Vieja Tun Tun 

$45.00 find it here 

Mug Rug on Etsy by Fortheloveofjoy

$10.00 find it here.

 

Cake Stand on Esty by E. Isabella Designs

$36.00 find it here.

Handmade Recipe Box on Etsy by ErinsArtwork

$22.00 find it here