Stretchy Baby Headbands

Ivy. Ivy. Ivy.  I'm always crafting things for Baby Ivy!  I made this headband this morning for seriously pennies!

My sister Megan found this amazing tutorial for making baby headbands from girls tights on the blog Little Birdie Secrets.  Click here for the tutorial!

Above are two headbands Megan made a few months before Ivy was born.  

 And one for Christmas!  Seriously so precious!  

The possibilities are endless for baby headbands!  You can use silk flowers from the craft store, embellishments from adult accessories, felt, buttons, etc!  

Hope you have as much fun making baby headbands as I did!!!  

xoxo,

Ashley

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Newborn Knit Uggs : Free Pattern

I have been "working" on making baby Ivy some pink "Uggs" for a while now to match her pink baby sweater!.  I finished the first bootie a long time ago... and waited and waited and waited to get the motivation to knit the second.  If you're a knitter, you might agree with me -- making the second sock, bootie, mitten, etc... is just the worst!  I think it's because I've already had the satisfaction of finishing the first one and making the second one is just anti-climatic.  While Jessica was here this past weekend, I roped her into knitting a "few rows" for me.  One thing lead to the next and she finished the second half of bootie #2!  Aren't they so cute?!!

Today, my Florida BFF Kayla and I had a fun afternoon working on projects and shopping for craft supplies.  Kayla is an amazing photographer and she showed me a few no-flash photography tricks and gave me a quick PhotoShop lesson.  Look at the photos below-- the one on the left is the original and the right is the photoshopped version.  Kayla worked her magic to brighten up the image, create a soft and warm glow, and even took out the orange lighter in the left corner!  

I can't wait to go to the post office tomorrow morning and send baby Ivy her "Uggs".  If you want to get your needles click clacking and make a pair for your favorite baby-- scoot over to Hipknitized to print out the free pattern!

<<update: the link isn't working anymore.  if you want a copy of my scanned print out-- send me your email address and I'll send you a copy! >>

Baby Ivy and her New Knit Sweater

Oh my gosh! Isn't she just the most precious baby you've ever seen?    

For Christmas this year I knit my niece, baby Ivy, a tiny cardigan.  I used pink cotton yarn and pretty flower buttons.  Perfect for Valentine's Day! 

The picture above is a screenshot from a recent FaceTime session!  I just love FaceTiming with Ivy.  And her mom too :)  

Here is the pattern I used: free pattern from Lion Brand.  

Hope everyone is having a good day today.  The weekend is almost here!  What are you doing this weekend?  My bestie Jessica is coming into town tomorrow and is staying for a few days!  I am so excited!   I'm sure I'll have lots to share after a 3-day weekend of crafting, thrifting, and good food!  

{You might also like my post on Newborn Photography Tips }

Newborn Knit Legwarmers for Baby Ivy

Baby Ivy's One Month birthday was on Saturday!-- so I knit her up a fancy pair of leg warmers.

My sister Meg and little Ivy live in Wisconsin and it gets pretty cold there!  Brrrr.... I knew Ivy's precious little legs would love to keep cozy in some super soft baby alpaca leg warmers!  

I followed this pattern from Hippie Stitch.  I used baby alpaca yarn in cream and merlot.  

Mister G loves when I knit!  He likes to snuggle up on the couch with me and watch 30 Rock.  Here are my finished newborn leg warmers.

When I learn to crochet, I hope to make myself a pair similar to these amazing leg warmers from Free People.  I'm thinking a cream color or maybe even mustard!