do it yourself mania

So...I love the idea of being self-sustaining/self-sufficient. Mainly because I love feeling like I saved money (part of the reason I'm obsessed with KSL). Actually DOING all these things that I think are a great idea though, is a different story. Actually canning and coupon-collecting and sewing and crafting is a lot more work than my lazy self is usually willing to do.

BUT! I went a little crazy with the idea (only with the idea, I'm yet to actually make her one) of making Jori her own hair accessories, (along with a few other baby items), so I've found some fun how-tos that I thought I'd share.

The above AND below ribbon-flower tutorials are at: http://ribbonflowers.blogspot.com/

http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/02/diy-fabric-flower-hair-clip.html
These silk ones (probably my second favorites) are found at http://allison-thriftycrafting.blogspot.com/2011/01/simple-flowers-and-mini-tutorial.html
These pom-pom-like ones are found at http://treyandlucy.blogspot.com/2010/12/pom-pom-headbands-and-clips.html
This kind at http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/10/no-sew-rolled-fabric-flower-baby.html
These ones (I think they're my favorites) were found at: http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2011/05/no-sew-fabric-flower-tutorial.html
This feather one (it had a mother/daughter matching tutorial, but you can do it only for baby) was found at http://www.prudentbaby.com/2009/12/new-years-fancy-feather-hair-clips.html
http://thefrugalgirls.com/2010/08/how-to-make-cute-flower-headbands-for-babies-and-little-girls.html
These are at http://domesticatingmichelle.wordpress.com/2011/06/22/ribbon-flower-tutorial/

This one's at http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2011/03/baby-hair-accessories-wool-felt.html
The above is at http://getyourcrafton.blogspot.com/2010/03/ribbon-flower-headband-tutorial.html

I also found how to make your own moby wrap (kinda) in a discussion found here: http://www.mothering.com/community/t/646577/making-my-own-moby-wrap

Here's a 'pattern' for a carseat canopy http://www.make-it-do.com/tag/car-seat-canopy-pattern/

And here's a pattern for the best swaddling blanket i know of, the miracle blanket http://www.flickr.com/photos/49911501@N05/sets/72157624537889292

What fun eh?!