These stripy curtains add details of designer fabric without the price tag. By combining three half-yards of Monaluna for Birch Fabrics Beach Mod with a bed sheet, I was able to stretch my budget with nice results. And Gordon won’t mind, the best fabric is right at his eye level!
Here’s how to make your own Striped Grommet Curtains…
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Link Love
5 Strand Braided T-shirt Headband. I need 50 of these!
Garden bounty overload? Try delicious Zucchini or Summer Corn Soup.
This Peach Mango Tea Sangria would look perfect on Jaime’s new patio.
5 Killer Peach-Flavored Cocktails
Adorable wrist pin cushion tutorial. Make 2 and send to a friend!
ALSO
Oodles of DIY’s to temporarily turn any table into a stylish lemonade stand at Fiskars.
Three Reasons Why One Pretentious Curmudgeon Might Give Up on Printed Books
Do you geek over miniatures? Get your gown-up doll house fix here.
How did I miss these homemade toy fireflies made from plastic Easter Eggs?
To My New Backyard (A Love Letter)
Back in May I asked you for help turning my patio into a place of relaxation and beauty (prudently). I gave you a whole rundown of the scenario and a bunch of before pics and you offered up fantastic suggestions that had me all excited to redecorate (or, umm, just actually decorate). Since then I’ve been diligently working away, parsing out my American Express Membership Rewards points to avoid spending cash and DIYing just about every detail. I can’t wait to share my source list, show you how to build a pallet daybed (with arms!), block print your own fabric, make fabric tassel garlands, sew embroidered seat cushions, ombre dye bedding, and more. You can learn a little more about the elements on Design Sponge today too. But for now, I just wanted to share the transformation with you in this little time lapse video. I can’t wait to hear what you think.
P.S. If you watch closely you can see me toasting the Prudent Mamas with a glass of champagne at one point. XO
P.P.S. That amazing song is by Twin Sister.
UPDATE: See the photo spread and source list here.
Make for Baby: 25 Free Dress Tutorials for Babies & Toddlers
Nothing is sweeter than a little girl all dolled up in a homemade dress. Here are 25 free baby dress tutorials for you to whip up for the little loves in your life.
We’ve rounded up the most popular dress tutorials from Pretty Prudent and a few favorites from around the web. Most of these dresses are ideal for beginning sewers; all will make you feel like the crafty mom superstar that you are. From pinafores to party dresses to dress-up tutus, these 25 free baby dress tutorials will have you and you little one smiling from ear to ear. Take a look and get the links to the sweetest free baby dress tutorials here.
Looking at these sweet photos of our own babies in the handmade baby dresses that we made from these free dress sewing patterns warms our heart.
–Pillowcase Dress
– Snappy Toddler Dress
–Snap Wrap Dress
–10 Minute Onesie Dress
–Pillowcase Dress with Bias Tape
From casual to dressy baby dress patterns, these frocks make perfect beginner sewing projects.
–Sweet Shirred Summer Dress
–Peasant Dress
–One Shoulder Dressy Dress
–Snappy Toddler Top
–Two Minute T-Shirt Dress
Try sewing a ethereal tu-tu or the perfect sundress pattern for your girl.
–Magical Tutu Dress of Magic
–Pretty Party Dress
–Hipster Swing Dress
–Smocked Sundress with Pom Poms
Even more sewing patterns for girls dresses. These are adorable for back-to-school.
–Easy Summer Muumuu
–Mini Mod Dress
–Jersey Knit Dress
–Racerback Dress
Beautiful dresses with ribbons and bows are gorgeous if you want to sew baby dress for the holidays.
–Ribbon Dress
–Fitzgerald in Lace Dress
–DIY Sweatshirt Dress
–Gathered Pillowcase Dress
–Summertime Jumper
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–Warhol Dress
–Beachcomber Dress
–Ruffled Tunic Dress
–Summertime Fun Dress
–T-shirt to Toddler Dress
–Party Dress with Sash
–Bubble Ruffle Dress
–Pretty Little Pinafore
–Leisurely Dress
–Beginner Jersey Dress
Then go ahead and share links to your favorite free baby dress tutorials we missed in the comments so we can do another round up soon. You can also share them on our Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest Page.
How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint
You may have seen me mention on facebook and twitter that I’m contributing to Soleil Moon Frye’s new online show Her Say. Here’s a fun clip where I teach you how to make chalkboard paint in any color you like for just a few bucks. We use it to whip up some little vases you can use as table settings and a travel chalkboard tile. It’s so easy! Let me know if you try it. And you can check out more of my hersay videos here.
Crafty Books on My Cutting Table
I love a good crafty book. A book with clear instructions, beautiful pictures, and projects I’ll want to make again and again. Here are some of my favorites. Check them out after the jump…
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How to Sew a Button Down Bib
Hi I’m Jen from My Own Road, and I’m so thrilled to be here guest posting at Prudent Baby today!
From one Hot Mess Mommy to another, I’m sure you know how hard it can be to find cute boy projects. I mean, my daughter is no problem. I can put that kid in pink, ruffly dresses any day, but when my son came along I had to change my strategy.
When my husband gave me a pile of his old button down shirts that he couldn’t fit into anymore, I came up with the idea to do a series called “Button Down Rehab” where I took my husband’s old button downs and gave them a new life. Some friends agreed to join me, and I used the series as an opportunity to make some cute, new clothes for my son. And today, I’m sharing my Button Down Bib project with you!
All you need is a button down shirt and a few basic supplies to make an adorable bib for your little guy! Read on for the full Button Down Bib Tutorial and links to the rest of the Button Down Rehab projects.
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Link Love
How to make firestarters, cute if you’re going to a summer bonfire or as a gift for someone with a fireplace! at EveryNothingWonderful.
Love the idea of giving someone a message egg anytime of year. DIY at Poppytalk.
Crushing on this josephine knot bracelet tute (made from an old t-shirt) at hotpolkadot.
Adorable 4th of July free printables at The Sweetest Occasion.
I am becoming obsessed with macrame.
This round up of flower headbands on Live & Enliven has me picturing Scarlet & I making princess flower chains while enjoying a luxurious sunday picnic in the shade…
A few 4th of July treat tutorials from the Prudent Baby archives…
First up, No-Bake 4th of July Ice Cream Floats.
Then some easy-peasy Jelly Bean Pods.
My friend Alice, her son, and her husband came to town for a visit. We went to the beach, bbq’d in the yard, AND he gave me a tattoo. Lewis Hess is amazing! I can’t wait for it to heal and do a post on it… if you want to see it. Scarlet called it a “stamp.” Seems a good enough explanation for now.
Fascinating quiz on Slate – see if you can match up the ingredients to the processed food. I mean, I couldn’t tell the difference between friend rice and cat food.
Love these DIY coffee bag covered side tables.
I am very, very excited about ABC’s new show, The Chew, and not just because I used to work there. Because it’s about FOOD. I love food.
Interesting list of dos and don’ts for Etsy sellers at handmadeology.
Watch as this woman gets one year’s worth of makeup applied to her face at Jezebel. Hypnotizing weirdness.
In this Hersay video I’m sharing a couple of my favorite new products for summer then we are discussing whether men wearing babies is sexy. Don’t even get me started.
May you have sparkly 4th’s filled with family, food, and freedom!
