Big Girl
August 10, 2009 3:43 pmHere was what I did today. Isabel graduated to a booster seat so, of course, I had to recover it. I got this Anna Griffin fabric a while ago and loved it but didn’t know what I was going to do with it. It’s funny that I loved it because I, actually, hate the circus. I think I was drawn to the whimsy and colors. Here’s how it turned out.
Then I finished making her lunch box. I used oilcloth for the inside and outside. I put an ‘i’ on it for ‘Isabel”.
If you haven’t seen some of the oilcoths and vinyls they do now, do yourself a favor and check it out HERE. I used the dots and floral because it’s what I had, but they come in some unbelievable prints now. Here’s the inside.
All ready for school next week!
Wednesday I will be doing the random number generator for the pattern winners/testers. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long! My husband and best friend threw me a birthday party this weekend(pics to come tomorrow) and getting Isabel ready for school has been so distracting. So it’s almost done. Wednesday I will announce the winners!
Tags: car seat cover, childrens, girls, lunchbox
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By Megan on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
You are right! There are some really cute fabrics out there, but I don't think I will be using the oil cloth anytime soon considering that the chemicals in it are know to cause cancer.
By luvinthemommyhood on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
Great job!
By A. on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
Hi! I'm new to blogging so wasn't sure as to where to post this. Just wanted to say I *love* your blog, it's fabulous. I mentioned it in my blog in my top ten things of this week. You can see it at http://www.stockingsneededmending.blogspot.com
Keep up the lovely work!
x.
By Ashley on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
Look how CUTE your daughter is with her bag…..she is so proud of it!
By Mormishmom on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
That cover is awesome!
By Nicole on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
1. Love the booster. ADORABLE.
2. I still can't even handle the fact Bel will be in Kindergarten. She looks so excited and proud and beautiful in her pics! XOXO
By dana on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
Cool idea! I've never thought to do a booster seat. And seriously, your daughter is way too stinking cute.
By umama on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
She is too cute in that last photo looking all grown up!
By BJ_Mama on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
Thanks so much for that link to AWESOME oilcloths! i've been looking for a place to get some unique designs!
By Karin on Aug 10, 2009 | Reply
That coverseat is great. Was it hard to do?
Your daughter, and her bag, are lovely. Wish her lots of fun in school!
By Miss Peregrin on Aug 11, 2009 | Reply
Oh, these are super-cute!
By Jennifer on Aug 11, 2009 | Reply
Thats such a great idea with the booster seats! Our could use a make over too. Did you find a pattern or did you wing it?
By Abby on Aug 11, 2009 | Reply
awww I want one of those lunch boxes!! so cute! she looks like she's all set for school
By Alexis on Aug 11, 2009 | Reply
A.-LOve the blog and thanks for the mention. I was so flattered!
The booster wasn't hard to do at all! I've done custom car seat covers for orders so the booster was a breeze compared to some of the other designs. I didn't use a pattern, but it's a pretty basic shape.
Thanks everyone!
By Heather on Aug 11, 2009 | Reply
Love the lunchbag – too cute and I really like the booster cover – what a great idea.
By alette siri ane on Aug 11, 2009 | Reply
Look how proud she is!You both have had a wonderful feeling today.
By ral on Aug 14, 2009 | Reply
i love your handmade lunch box! My daughter is 4 and would love if i made her something like that.
Thanks for sharing.