Lookie, Lookie......

(I don't know what in the world is wrong with my camera, or what exactly is the problem, but I have not been able to upload any pictures on blogger for at least a month. Every time I try, it takes forever and ends up giving me an error message. So, I just tried uploading one picture at a time instead of them all at once and it seemed to work, although it did take a lot longer than usual. I am using a different camera so maybe that has something to do with it???)

Anyway, I had posted about all the things I was going to make for the new baby, but realized, first things first. The crib we have used for all 3 kids bit the dust when we moved into the house we live in now. I guess that crib couldn't take anymore abuse! Having someone in it for 8 years solid (we have kept each kid in there as long as possible until we have accquired an alternate place to sleep, LOL) and being taken down and put back up like 5 times (yes, we have moved that many times) finally caught up with the poor little crib so it is gone. We haven't purchased a new one yet, but I know the one I want. It is in my online shopping cart as we speak. We don't actually NEED it for at least another month or so, and we have been spending our money on things we need right NOW.....like food.....gas.....other things! KWIM???!! :) Ah, the joys of the self-employed! It's all good! :) Anyway, I decided to make something the baby will need sooner and made this:
You can make them out of whatever fabric you want: fleece or whatever. I chose cotton so I could use it in the spring and possibly summer and not roast the poor child. I love polka-dots, btw.

I found the idea online and whipped it up in like 30 minutes. So easy! You just need a yard each of coordinating fabric then just sew around the edge. I attatched ribbons in the middle and tied them onto the handle. I also made a cover for the handle that is much softer on your hands than that plastic. I just used velcro to secure it on so you can take it off if you need to.

I found that fabric at Hobby Lobby and I love that it is bright, and not really babyish at all! This would make such a cute gift for someone so act surprised if you get one from me! :) P.S. I am done with the blessing dress and will post pictures soon....if it works.