Involving Your Small Children in Operation Christmas Child

It’s that time of year again.  The leaves are falling, pumpkin flavoring is in everything, winter squash is part of every meal, and we’re buying Christmas gifts – wait, what? Yes! It’s time to collect and make boxes for Operation Christmas Child! Never heard of Operation Christmas Child (OCC)? Go here to watch some inspiring… Continue reading Involving Your Small Children in Operation Christmas Child

A New Use for Yarn Poms

Introducing Lace and Yarn’s newest endeavor, jewelry making! A new project!  I haven’t made jewelry since I was a teenager, but man, was it great back then!  Especially in my preteen days where my friends and I would take string everywhere to make bracelets and necklaces.  Remember those friendship bracelets that were so cool in the… Continue reading A New Use for Yarn Poms

Messiness Equals Craftiness

With my baby boy no longer a baby anymore, I was enjoying “free time,” as he likes playing by himself sometimes.  Well, that was before it got super nice and warm outside.  Now that we’re going outside to play quite often, I’m finding less time to make things and to blog!  This is creating a… Continue reading Messiness Equals Craftiness

Sailboat Softie by Sew and the City

As DIY nautical baby gifts go, this is one of the easiest if you’ve got some scrap fabric, a sewing machine, and an hour!  Sew and the City did a wonderful tutorial you can view here.  And didn’t she take a cute picture?  How creative!

Vintage Nautical Baby Outfits

When thinking about baby nautical outfits, I say the only way to go is vintage.   Last year, I found this beautiful vintage nautical romper for my little guy at a local (Pittsburgh) children’s consignment sale, Sunflower Sprouts.  Consignment sales are a great place to find vintage (and handmade) clothes cheap.  I’ve found the vintage… Continue reading Vintage Nautical Baby Outfits

Nautical Handbag with Hand Painted Anchor by Love of Buttons

Today, I’m featuring this gorgeous Nautical handbag with hand painted anchor by Love of Buttons. I kind of love everything about this bag.  I’m a sucker for polka dots; grey and navy make me swoon; plus, it’s got that handmade touch that I’m hooked on.

Whale Softie Tutorial by Craftiness is Not Optional

Softies are such a great DIY baby gift, and so simple!  I have a sewing machine, but honestly, it’s been so long since I’ve used it, and I need a complete refresher course.  I used the tutorial by Craftiness is Not Optional to make a whale like the ones below, but I could not figure… Continue reading Whale Softie Tutorial by Craftiness is Not Optional

My Favorite Nautical Baby Treasuries on Etsy

I love the treasuries feature on Etsy.  It’s a place where shoppers create themed shopping lists.  It’s a wonderful to place to start shopping, especially when you’re looking for a specific themed item — such as a nautical baby gift!  In no particular order, here are a few of my favorite “nautical baby” treasuries.  (Click… Continue reading My Favorite Nautical Baby Treasuries on Etsy

Nautical Themed Baby Gift Week

If there are two things I love, it’s baby gifts and themed things!  This week I’ll be featuring some of my favorite nautical themed baby gifts.  Posts will range from knitting patterns to DIY tutorials to ready made items you can buy on Etsy. Follow my “nautical baby” board on Pinterest for other ideas. Anchor’s… Continue reading Nautical Themed Baby Gift Week