New bib I just finished i finished 2 of them my daughter says she wants them but when I tried to put them on her she changed her mind.

What do you do with a cute puppy?

Make him even cuter with clothing

So I know I know long time no post Andrea.. where have you been?

I have been a vegetable that is where I have been.
But today I made a few things. I got a order for a bib made taht really fast then had to work on something for the dog.



This coat is lined with this nice green fleece-


He looked so cute in that I had to make him one out of my skull and cross bone fabric.

Lined with a black fleece-

boy were these fun!
And the puppy looks SUPER CUTE!

Artist of Etsy Exposed

You HAVE to check out this way cool new treasury I got

its a treasury featuring some Lovly ladys from my Utah steet team.
These girls are brave enough to show there faces on etsy for YOU the reader and you the etsy buyer.
so check it out make a comment about how hot they all are, and support one of my favorite teams.

What do you do when no one will model for you?

Myspace angle and timer setting..

I had to get some shots of these on so I did my hair put on about 3 pounds of the makeup (gots to cover those spots) set the timer on my camara and this is what I ended up with.

now the My space angle didnt work out as well for me.


I look old.

those are some crazy roots I have going.. I am going natural but I think after seeing this photo my natural color is.. well, ugly.

I was on the News KSL

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

I didnt speak but I am there the one with the 4 chins.
Also there was-
Kristin: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5712607
Kara: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5521381
Jen: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5752488
and me Andrea: http://www.levityinbrevity.etsy.com

New dress,

After a long long time of not being motivated. I have finished something that i am proud of.




Description:
This handmade dress was made using my own design. Its a very classic design Full skirt dress with petticoat. and a cute puff sleeve. This dress comes with the black ribbon pictured. It is not sewn into the dress so that you can use it to cinch the waist.

Don't you just love the black, pink, red & beige color combo on this dress?

This dress is made with a stretch cotton fabric with the flower print on one side.

This dress had a petticoat sewn into the inside with a soft slip closest to the child's skin for comfort. NO itch.

This dress would be great for events such as birthday parties, weddings, church services, and special occasions.

Buy handmade

Soo its that time of year again time to BUY HANDMADE for the holidays.

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Homemade for the Holidays

PDF Instructions to make your own sewn Marry Christmas Garland

This super cute Garland can be made with scrap fabric or nice cheap holiday fat quarters.

Gumdrop Wreath Alicia from Posie Gets Cozy (have you fallen in love with her new book?!– Wonderful!) shares a Gumdrop Wreath Tutorial, hosted on Kiddley.

Woodland Ornaments Meg from elsie marley (and our board) created this Woodland Ornament Tutorial (pine cones, mushrooms & a sprig of holly) series with a PDF pattern download just for you! We’re already planning the fabrics we’ll use for our pine cones.

SALE sale sale

25% off sale at my shop.
Already marked down for the ease of the buyer.
So if you have been looking at my items for a while and thinking "hmm that is soo cute I really wish it was just 25% less and i would buy it" NOW is the time.

Tutorials and links on the way.
I will be making a tutorial to make a jumper soon.
also the easy way to applique.
Tree pattern and all.

Livejournal is down

So here i am making a post.. lol.
Why Prince WHY!??!!
I loved you once and now... you have thrown it all away!
in other news I am pro equal rights. if you cant tell.

I finished a nice baby shower basket this last week for a friends.
it had a receiving blanket a matching bib and a cute little reversible fleece outfit. for a new born. I also recovered my old boppy for her and knitted a ear warmer/head band, with a knitted heart on it. ( I threw in 2 pairs of socks because all winter babies need loads of socks.)

The coat did turn out a bit large for a new born but everyone agrees this is a good thing because baby grow so fast.
I have a feeling it will be usable for the whole winter with the new baby due in Mid December. Its super warm and SOFT!

Make your own banner

Ok here are some resources for making your own banner these banners won't look as good as they would if you knew how to use Photoshop or owned it or if you bought them from one of the many people on etsy who make them for you but they will be passable.

http://www.bannersketch.com/
From now on you can create free web banners with our banner generator. Why you ask? Well that's quite simple to answer! Bannersketch.com is the only totally free banner creator currently online!

http://www.vintagewonder.com/createabanner.html
There are alot of design programs you can use to make a banner (InDesign, QuarkExpress, etc.). This is a simple tutorial on using Microsoft Powerpoint to create a great shop banner.

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/skill-share-making-a-banner-641/
I thought I'd show you how I made the new EtsyLabs banner. I'm not a trained graphic artist by any means but I love making banners, avatars, and general photoshopping! So here's the banner and the tips:

Don't forget I have some simple premade banners in my shop for cheap.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13897619
just $4.50 for a premade banner
I also do custom banners for a reasonable price.

also don't forget to search etsy for banners-
http://www.etsy.com/category_sub_sub.php?tags=everything_else.custom.banner

It's been a busy week I made a cute little jumper to trade with a fellow team memmber at cafemom.







I like it.

Sharitaki Ramen/ spicy miso flavor

I lived in Guam for almost 3 years and was pregnant with my daughter while I lived there well she seemed to LOVE spicy Miso ramen cause its all I ever wanted when I was pregnant with her.

Now Ramen In Guam (or Japanese style) is not like the ramen you think of. You know that stuff you eat just to get by. College food, I am to broke to eat right food. NO while Ramen is still cheap in (for) Japan its is not freeze dried noddles with a cheap beef broth. It has many different styles and regional differences. Guam had a (what i understand to be) Tokyo style ramen. there was Soy flavor, miso flavor. Then it got to spice.. spicy soy, spicy miso, there was Chasu and non chasu (bbq pork slices) then there was the regional favorites like Kimchi ramen, and Taiwan style ramen, That was a spicy soy ramen with fried chilies and fried garlic.
My favorites?
Kimchi and Spicy Miso Chasu ramen.
I have been craving these ramens for ages but I am on a diet.. what ever to do?


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 4 oz
Servings per package 2
Calories 20
Calories from Fat 5

Miso Paste? Very low cal and good for you.
put them together with about 15 Calories worth of kimchi, garlic fried in about a 1/2 tea of toasted sesame oil, home grown sprouts, Chinese hot sauce, Nori flakes and green onion.

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I just want to tell you now though if texture is a big deal for you and chewing on stuff with the firmness of very firm gelatin is not your bag use regular Ramen noddles.
This was so good and very close to what I was going for. The kimchi really did it for it. Its the element that had been missing before. What is still missing? PORK. ah pork my old friend how i miss you. I have been with out red meat for some time now and I miss it.
So for less then 90 Calories I have a HUGE lunch that taste like Guam.
I miss Guam... Ok I miss the food on Guam.
There will never be a better Thai restaurant then this HOLE in the wall "King and I" . If you are ever there look it up its behind a convenience store and next to a gambling bar.

Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com

links are fun

Keeping a food diary has been found to help people lose more weight then any other diet plan.
http://www.caloriebalancediet.com/program.asp
new program I just down loaded it seems complicated but good there is always the calorie king web site but that cost a lot of money where as this one is free. I am all about the free. I gained 15 pounds I am not happy.
going to start back up at gym and doing soy int eh mornings again that should work well again I just have to hunker down again its nice to not have Jason on my case all the time too. I hate sneak eating.

Its like I am talking to my self here people

really not fun.
lol.
anyway I will be sewing today so I wont be doing a update I may do a recipe.

chairs

Etsy Buy Handmade levityinbrevity

I wonder if this seller would be willing to make a deal with me if I bought all of these prints I love them and must have them.. I have been a good girl lately and have money to spend soon.

Shepperds Pie

My kids Loved it
Shepperd's Pie
my easy shepherd's pie
1 pound ground lamb
Salt pepper to taste
1 onion, diced
1 pack brown gravy (I use McCormick)
1 cup water
2 cups mash potatoes
1 cup shredded cheese (I like Irish cheddar)

brown beef and onion/ salt, pepper.
add brown gravy mix and water
mix til thick put in baking dish top with mashed potatoes and cheese bake at 350 for about 20 minutes until the top it kind of brownish and bubbly
My husband likes me top add corn to the mix but I just serve it on the side.