Craftyminx

30 Before 30

 

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It has taken me a few days to finish up my list. I'm not sure why, but this year was really hard to nail down what I wanted to put in writing and what I didn't. I'm guessing it's because I want to actually complete everything this year and knowing how I work means if it's put in writing it might not happen haha. 

This list is printed out and will be posted on my mirror in my dressing room so hopefully I'll remember all my lofty goals this year! I'll try to be better about updating this post along the way and doing milestone posts as well.

Do you do a birthday list? What is one of your big goals this year?

Credits:
Tape Strip - Pugly Pixel
Kitschy Digitals Kits:  Thrift Store Grab Bag, Monotone Fresh Feathers, Granny's Sewing Basket, Fabric Covered Buttons, Woodgrain Papers (I don't think this one is available right now)

What I Wore - First Date Dress

 

It has been ages since I have done a "what I wore" post so I thought I would share my new favorite dress with you. I wore this to brunch on Sunday.  If you don't know about Red Velvet, it is a boutique owned by Elsie Larson who blogs at A Beautiful Mess. I was so excited when she announced that her Fall line would have a couple of dresses in plus sizes because her designs are so cute! My mom got me this one for Christmas and I still need want the Sewing Kit Dress.

I'm in love with this dress and I'm not ashamed to admit I wore it Friday night too when we went to see The Addams Family Musical. It was super cute with the coat I made.

My hair was still huge from the night before thanks to Levi and his teasing comb so I just went full on Jackie O for the day. I felt glamorous and cute all at the same time :). 

 Outfit Details

Dress: Red Velvet First Date Dress 

Pink Cardigan: Calvin Klein (I think. I got it at Sam's last year hah)

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Tights: Eloquii

Shoes: t.u.k.

Dog: Brody (Levi's beautiful Great Dane)

 

And for fun:

Sheldon loves to make fun of me. It's probably his favorite past-time.

January Photo-A-Day - Week 3

 

1. #janphotoaday day 15: happiness is coming home to my boys!!, 2. #janphotoaday #morning Dash wants some gray sky action too., 3. #janphotoaday day 17: water, 4. #janphotoaday day 18: something I bought - thrifted blankets, 5. #janphotoaday day 19: sweet - cookie crumb face, 6. #janphotoaday day 20: someone I love. Oops forgot this one yesterday., 7. #janphotoaday day 21: reflection - on my birthday!!!

 

 Credits: Photo Template - Pugly Pixel

 

Finished Butterick B5605

Well I finished my birthday dress right in time for my party. Like 2 hours before the party to be exact. It was crazy to say the least. I didn't even start sewing on the dress until 11:30 on Friday night. I decided to vlog through the process to keep me going. I'll add my rambling vlogs to this post, you know, in case you want to see what happens when I pull an all-nighter. 

Overall, I'm very happy with the finished product!! The top is a little too big. I didn't do as much fitting and tailoring as I should have because of time constraints but I'm really happy with it. I think I'll go back and make the adjustments it needs to be perfect. 

Here are the tutorials I mentioned in the vlog:

Gertie's Horse Hair Braid Tutorial

Kimono Sleeve Gussets Tutorial

 

Mad Men Birthday Party

Yesterday was my 29th birthday and we celebrated in style. Vintage/vintage inspired clothes, plenty of gin based drinks, and many retro recipes made up one of the best birthday parties I have ever had. Thank you to my friends for making it special and to Levi for letting us party it up at his house!