Many Many projects

Seriously.

Around this time of year I get the "crafting" itch. It's a real problem at times because I can have many, MANY projects going on all at once. Not only going on, but a will and desire to have them all finished YESTERDAY!

a) I am pregnant (tired)
b) I have a 2 year old (tired)

So, I am pushing myself. Not hard to motivate, just hard to find the time.

Right now, I have a few projects on my plate:

I am:

- currently working on a raglan sweater for my little man. I love knit sweaters. I love that we are going to live in a place that requires many wooly goodies. I started making this great sweater last week when I noticed I was using the WRONG yarn for the white. I grabbed a ball of white yarn out of my knitting (in use) project bag and just started going to town. There was one point (early in the knitting process) that I thought to myself (hmmm.. there wasn't very much yarn in this ball!) Well that would be because you are using the wrong ball! UGH! So the project was halted because I had to order a new ball of yarn.. I know.. long story.. but I was peeved. Crafting Peeves. HAHA! My life of stresses ;-)


- currently planning my great curtain assembly. I have the fabric. I am ready. These are mostly for decorative purposes because the window is so big and we have great blinds.





- currently making a dress. I hate maternity clothes and wanted to make a dress for my upcoming trip to New York. I don't know if it will turn out because a pregnant 20 week body, is no regular body. It's looking good though, but it's going to need some nipping and tucking (the dress. not my body)


- currently searching the internet for great fall decorating and crafting ideas. and making my handmade christmas list. and finding things to make for the baby. Slightly crazy!
And my husband just came into the office and said "WHAT? You're not sewing!!!!" Well we got home late from dinner and I just had to blog about my craft craziness.

Coming soon. A finished gift for my dear friend Alyssa's baby, Bryce! I can't wait to share!

Etsy Tree Felt Order

Finally! My camera is back and I am busy clicking away at all the crafty business that has been coming from these hands.

The other day I received an Etsy Order for my Waldorf-Inspired tree shirt. It was very exciting to make and to use my new Made By Lora labels.

Thank you, Tiffany, for your order!!




Coming this week is a peak into things that I plan on creating and making. July to me represents a time when I start thinking of the Holidays and the winter. Luckily we finally live in a place where sweaters, heavy knits, and lots of layers are a necessity. I am busy making my little man a sweater and many new baby clothes are on the horizon (Due in December! Brrr!) I always get a little "Christmas Happy" in July!! So hat's off to thinking about the winter months.. this helped get me in the mood also. On a hike through our local park, we came across some Holly! YEA!!!

Oh these shoes!

Off subject of crafting.

I love these little shoes for my little man. If they weren't $30 I would get them. $30 for a 2 year old's pair of shoes just doesn't seem all that reasonable.

But they are darn cute! Christmas present maybe????

Made by Huddy and Lora

My camera took a nice beating and I have finally gotten it back. It was a long 3 weeks without my beloved electronic. I have many things to share, but they require grabbing everything and having mini photo shoots. Soon. Soon. I promise.

In the meantime, here is some Made by Huddy and Lora. I love crafting with my son. I love watching his imagination take over.

The trucks have taken a backseat to Huddy's new love.. Art. It's delightful and fun for all. When he wakes up he asks for crayons and markers. He even decided to revamp his craft table.

Our first art project yesterday was decorating Huddy's clothes pins. I am going to get him a mini clothesline so he can hang his own laundry. Meet our new friends.


Then it was on to decorating a birdhouse for our friendly blue jays ;-)



then it was time for "clean up"

and then realizing.. messy hands


And, yes, finally got my camera back.. all is well!

**A note**
I try to limit the exposure of my kid (and future kid) on my crafting blog. After reading about a few bloggers that had their kids pictures stolen by other people, I decided I should try and protect my little one's from online exposure as much as possible.

Landon's Turning 2 Tee

My friend, Cindy, emailed me and asked if I would make her 2 year-old-to-be a jungle themed tee for his birthday. She has the cutest idea: she gets a shirt for each year with the number that he is turning and then plans to give them to him when he is older. I really thought an elephant would be a cute thing for a tee and this is what I came up with it. An elephant with a party hat.



I had the hardest time finding a shirt I liked. I originally started with a white tee, but my husband thought it looked a little too W.T. So I was on a search for a cute shirt to place an elephant head with a birthday cap on. Then I found a cute tee, but with a design on it.. oh well, I can cover that. Here is what the tee looked like originally.



I can't wait to share pics of when he wears it this weekend!

If you would like a custom shirt for your little one, please send me a comment here or a request on my etsy site: Made by Lora on Etsy.

Happy Birthday Landon!

Maternity skirt

I am 10 weeks pregnant with my second child. I gained 80 pounds with my son and I am trying desperately not to do that again, but I am not holding my breath ;-) With my ever increasing waist, hip, bust.. everything line.. I needed to start making some maternity clothes. Call me crazy, but I can never find maternity clothes that I like AND I do not like spending money on something that might last me a month or two. So, I made this skirt. I love it. I made it with a maternity band so as I progress in my pregnancy I can cover my belly up a tad more if need be.



I used this very easy pattern found here: Sew Mamma Sew and then I added a maternity band (a very stretchy knit) to the waistband.

Somewhat back....

Oh the joys of unpacking and being pregnant while watching a toddler. It's been a crazy couple of weeks. My new pregnancy has me feeling a tad nauseous and a tad tired so my blogging and crafting time has taken a great big hit.

Before all this chaos.. I was busy making a few things. An order on Etsy came through for a knit hat with "Brooklyn" on the front and a cute onesie set for a twin boy and girl. After much contemplation, I thought of pac-man and the mrs. I was really happy with the results.. Don't you just miss those two???




Then I was busy making a present for a dear friend whose baby came really early. So I was frantically trying to finish it.. not even thinking that I had a good 9 months until this would fit. I have been wanting to make this sweater vest for a long time. I love it! I don't know why the lines don't seem to match up in the picture.. they do in real life. Oh well!



I am currently working on a birthday shirt for my friend Cindy and a baby shower gift for another dear friend. I also just received my "Made By Lora" sew in tags. I can't wait to show you and use these!

Happy May to everyone!