Pull over Baby Bib

Finding a unique gift for a new mom can sometimes be hard.  I found one of these bibs and fell in love with it.  I needed more. Little ones can really make a mess.  It seems like bibs only make it through one kiddo. I discovered fingertip towels are the perfect size.  So now with each new little bundle I make a few new ones. Just so they get something new.   You can never have to many bibs right??

Supply List:

Fingertip Towel ( I got these at Target for $2 each.)

Ribbing

 Begin by folding top of towel down about 6 inches.

 Use piece of paper to make 5 inch circle. Fold circle in half. Lay straight edge on folded edge. Cutout circle.

 Take ribbing and cut a strip 12 x 2.5.  Make sure the ribbing stretches the length of your strip.  Inmy photo I cut the ribbing on the fold. So I cut it 6x2.5 on the fold.

 Stitch short ends of the ribbing.

 Divide towel and ribbing into 4 equal parts. 

 Pin towel and ribbing together.  If you need to divide into more equal parts go for it. 

 Sometimes it makes sewing it easier.

 As you stitch the ribbing and towel together pull ribbing to the same length as the towel.

Take it one section at a time.

After stitching neck either serge the edge or zig zag around edge to give it a finished look. 

(I missed the picture for this step)

Once you have finished the edges do a top stitch around the edge of the neck line. 

 Your done!  Quick and easy.  A great gift for a new mom. 

This is perfect for my new little guy.  He is not quite ready for solids but when he is he will be sporting several of these!

This one fits my baby and my 3 year old.  I have seen these made with hand towels and dishcloths for older children or disabled adults.

I was thinking these would be totally cute using fabric and the silhouette for some cute appliques for plain towels. 

Tatertots and Jello

Tiered Plates

I found a serving tray at Target I loved.  But the price was a little more than I wanted to spend.  I searched the internet and found just what I needed to make my own.  I though they would make great gifts for Weddings, Teachers, Girlfriends, Birthdays or even Christmas. Here is what I came up with... 

What you need

Melamine plates (I got mine at Target)

Cake Stand Handles (HERE )

This company is going to be expanding.  They have told me they will be getting more styles soon!

Painters Tape

Drill and Drill bit (Mine was 5/16ths)

Tape your plates in a plus sign  on the right sides of the plate.  Find center and mark it with a marker. Make sure you are taping and drilling from the right side of the plate.  Drilling from the wrong side can cause the plate to crack and break.  I learned from experience. Cracking can occur at anytime. But I have found the tape really helps alot!

Place your plates right side up and on something you can drill into.  I just used and old board in my garage.  Do not do it on your nice kitchen table or floor (I did that once.Right into my linoleum.  Live and learn!) 

Drill slowly into the plate.  Once through reverse the drill and pull out. You should be left with pretty little holes like these above. 

Take your handles and thread the screws through the holes.  Voila, a beautiful new serving plate. I am excited to try the 3 tiered plate too.  The great thing about these handles is you only need one set and you can change them out for holidays or seasons.   

Perfect for serving 2 Princess there lunch!

I am linking up too:

I Heart Naptime

Skip to my Lou

Bacon time with the Hungry Hypo

Crystal and Co.