DIY for the New Year

I have always been the kind of person that has seen something in a store and thought to myself..."hmmmm...I could probably make that."  This thought has turned out to be true only about half the time.  Either I attempt to make it and just don't have the proper tools or skills or I make it and feel pretty pleased about myself.  Then there are the times when I just buy the store version because it just looks really complicated.  I have made a New Year's resolution to make more items for myself and my kids this year.  Clothing, toys, decor, accessories...really there are so many great DIY projects out there that are FREE!  My kinda price. 

Here are a few I will attempt in 2010.  If you are a do-it-yourself type, you should try them too! 

A craft apron for me when I vend at shows - Click Here

A peasant skirt (maybe a kid version) - Click Here

Cool grocery bags...this might be used as totes instead of groceries.  They are too pretty.  - Click Here

This adorable Gigi Giraffe from BurdaStyle - Click Here

There are so many great free pattern resources online.  I love the great tutorials that April at Sew to Speak put on their blog too.  She is so talented! 

If you want to learn to sew in 2010, come take a class at Sew to Speak.  I am teaching Intro to Machine Sewing and Beginner Tote classes each month.  Call or stop by and sign up.....You too can Do It Yourself!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Merry Christmas to all...

...and thank you to those who have bought from Baby Gee's this year. I appreciate your business and look forward to hearing from you again in 2010.

I plan on finishing up my last few ordrs and taking it easy over the next few weeks.  Plus I want to get my sewing machine maintenanced so I can try some new designs and items for spring. Look for my items online and in consignment stores around town. You can find me at Sprout Soup, Wholly Craft, and Sew to Speak - all in Clintonville, and Circa Circus in Powell.

Have a safe and happy holidays!
Michelle :)

What a season! Whew.....

So coming into the home stretch now! I don't think I have done this many shows EVER in one year. I think you have to be a little bit crazy to put yourself through set up, tear down, creating stock, getting up early, staying up late, CRAFTING!!! Yes...that's me!

I am happy to say that I have been accepted into the North Market Holiday Show this year. It is 2 days this year! It will be Saturday, December 5 from 8am-5pm and Sunday, December 6 from noon to 5pm. I could not believe the turnout last year...it was great! So come early and get your baby gear for those little ones you have to buy for this Christmas.

I am also participating in a show that will be held at Sugar, Inc in Old Dublin at a cute little cupcake and tea shop located at 36 N. High Street. It is Saturday, December 12 from 11am to 5pm. There will be vendors there representing Etsy Team Columbus and it should be a good time. So come grab a cuppa tea, a cupcake and some great crafts for those last minute holiday gifts.

After this.... no more shows for me until 2010! Stay tuned :)

A Robot, a Princess and a Pumpkin! Oh my...

Well Halloween is almost here. The costumes this year are thankfully easy ones to pull together.... Sean wants to be a robot and Sarah wants to be a princess, specifically Cinderella. Sam is going to be pumpkin since that is what I have to fit him right now. Poor kid... the third kid is always stuck with the hand-me-downs. But he doesn't know any better yet so a pumpkin it is!

November is approaching and it is a busy month for me both personally and professionally. There are tons of birthdays in November for our family. I can't believe my niece is going to have her first birthday! She is going to get a pretty little bubble skirt from her Aunt Michelle (act surprised if you are reading this Erin!). There are a couple of big shows for me in November too. Here's the info:

Saturday, November 7, 2009: Mark Twain Elementary Craft Bazaar at Westerville North High School, 950 County Line Rd. 10am-3pm

Saturday, November 14, 2009: HUGGS for the Holidays at Robert Frost Elementary School at 270 N. Spring Rd, Westerville, OH. 9am-3pm

Also I am doing consignment with Circa Circus in Powell and she will be selling at Tiny Canary on November 14 & 15. This is a huge indie show in Columbus and well attended. The event is from 10am to 6pm each day. I think I will have to hit that show on Sunday for sure. I might actually get some Christmas presents bought before Dec 20 this year!

Also, I was recently featured in a fellow Etsy members blog. She lives in Clintonville as well and makes really lovely paper items. Her stationery is just so pretty. Check out On A Limb Paper.

Happy Autumn and thanks for reading!

It's Fall....Yippee!

I love Fall and all that comes with it...the leaves are turning, cooler temperatures, football, sweatshirts and jeans. I could go on. When I was much younger, I would get into the whole spirit of Fall when I saw the pumpkins appearing and Halloween decor popping up around the neighborhood. I hope I can bring that same feeling of excitement to my kids during this time of year. We plan to do some apple and pumpkin picking this year with the kids at Lynd's Fruit Farm and maybe spend a day at Leed's Farm in Ostrander. We are creating traditions that will hopefully carry on.

With Fall comes lots of events for me as well. Here is where I will be vending in October:
Saturday, October 3: St. Joan of Arc in Powell, OH
Sunday, October 4: North Market Artisan Sundays
Saturday, October 10: Worthington Fall Festival
Saturday, October 17: Star Bazaar, Slate Hill Elementary, Worthington, OH
Sunday, October 18: North Market Artisan Sundays
Saturday, October 24: Grandview Hop

Stop by the Worthington event, October 10 and just smell that Kettle Corn! It will put you into that fall state of mind :)

Thanks for reading!

Let the craziness begin - Sept Events

Ok, I don't really know what I was thinking.... Sept is quite busy for Baby Gee's. Here goes... visit me if you can!

Sept 6 - Artisan Sunday at the North Market
Sept 2 & 9 - Sewing 101 at Sew to Speak
Sept 13 - Market Days in Downtown Powell
Sept 19 - Old Worthington Market Days
Sept 20 - Artisan Sunday at the North Market
Sept 23 & 30 - Sewing 101 at Sew to Speak
Sept 26 - Sewing 101 at the Market at Serendip

Note: The Market at Serendip has relocated to downtown Powell! It is located at:
36 N. Liberty Street, Powell, OH
This store is a collective of artisans extraordinaire!! You must go check it out if you are in the area.