The Hampton Collection Key Fobs

I found these GREAT fabrics the other day...a Fat Quarter bundle...which means a quarter of a yard of each fabric.  So.......this is a limited edition Collection since I have a limited supply of fabric.  Check out my Etsy store to grab one of these beauties for you or a friend.  Wouldn't these be great gifts for bridesmaids or hostess gifts!!! 

Or, if you are crafty and want to try your hand at these....here is a great tutorial on how to make them yourself!!!

 

New Blog Signature!

  Hi everyone!!!  I just had to post about this great company that does Blog design.  I tried them out because of my good friend Janette (go check out her give aways, she is hosting one for some sassy earrings right now).  So far, I have only gotten a little signature from them, but I will definitely be going back to them when I decide how exactly I want to re-vamp my blogs:)  I HAD to do a quick post so I could check out my fun new signature:)  What do you think???

What a crazy Craze!!!

I love a good, quick, crafty, cheap and fun project!!  After being inspired by the company Home a la Mode, I went to Walmart and bought:

You see, I have NEVER really liked Sock Monkeys.  I mean, they are monkeys made of Men's socks right??  Until at Home a la Mode I saw all these cute, cute, cute ones!  Pink, purple, polka-dot...etc....Okay, I am now officially Sock Monkey Crazed!!!  I decided to turn those $3 socks (which came with buttons on them already...yay for eyes included) into some of our very own sock monkeys!

So I enlisted some help (we used this tutorial)

 It was pretty fun! 

And following it (with just a couple of adjustments because of the size of my socks, etc) we made these:

Now, the first time I make things there are always oopsies like:

*the tails are EXTREMELY long                       

*The eyes are maybe too high?                          

*In a couple of places the stitching is sort of bad

I had to finish them while the girls were in bed, so they didn't get them until the next morning....and I knew that all my oopsies weren't so bad when I got these morning smiles!!

(love that morning hair, don't you!!!)

And, if you follow my other blog, about our family you will know what a fashionista my oldest daughter is.  I had a little extra "sock" left from the 2 pairs I had made the monkeys out of...and she "styled" hers! 

Anyway, I would say this project was for any level sewer (from beginner to more experienced) and was super fun!  Stuffing the polyfill was probably my least favorite part because I couldn't seem to get it very even.  All-in-all it was a fun, cheap ($7 total for both monkeys) and pretty quick project!  Go make some sock monkeys, or go to Etsy or Home a la Mode and find some really cute ones for sale (they are all about $30 though)!

I am off to get some housework done while my girls nap!

And the winner is......

I used a Random Number Generator from http://www.random.org/ to determine the winner.

So Congratulations to:

Poefam I will contact you today!!!

Thanks everyone for checking out my new blog!!  Keep checking back for more fun!

New Year, New Inspiration, and a New Give-away!

Hey everyone! I decided since it is a New Year, I am going to change up my website a little by blogging more. Sharing gift ideas, tutorials, and inspirations. And because of my super fun friends, Janette and Allison (who hosted give-aways for me on their blogs) I have gotten the give-away bug. So expect lots of fun blogs about the things I make along with give-aways and postings of items available for purchase by emailing me at info@kristikelly.com

Okay...now on to my new inspiration and a New Give-away!!

My sweet Hubs left for work as usual the other morning, and I thought he looked especially handsome in his argyle vest...so I snapped a pic!

The Inspiration:

I then took my youngest, Avery, to Hobby Hobby as she calls it for a small sewing supply spree (Kyndall was in Preschool). Of course I can't RESIST buying a little fabric. I was so in love with a new argyle print (INSPIRED by my handsome hubs) they carry, that I bought a yard of it and while Ave was napping I made this fun tie bib. Now, I am giving it away!
The Back:

All you have to do to win this stylin' bib (for your baby or a gift for someone you know) is become a fan of Kristi Kelly Designs on Facebook AND leave a comment on this post telling me you became a fan! It is THAT easy!! And if you aren't on Facebook, you can become a follower of this blog and leave a comment on this post letting me know you are a follower:) Good Luck! Give-away is open all weekend until Sunday @ Midnight central time and the winner will be posted on Monday! This is fast and furious peeps, so sign up and tell your friends!!!

Fabric Key Fobs

It's that time of year again...and we are all searching for great, unique gifts for our friends, family, teachers, and gifts for Holiday parties. I ran across these at a craft show and knew I had to make some for gifts for my friends and family. Soon, people started asking if I could make some for them to give as gifts....so I thought I would offer them on my website.

They are great stocking stuffers, perfect for giving with a giftcard (just punch a hole in the giftcard and attach to the ring), and great for yourself! They fit around your wrist, and are big enough to find in any bag:) I carry one now and am so glad I have it!

Right now, I am giving 2 away, your choice, on my friend's blog:
http://www.thejohansonjourney.blogspot.com/

To win, just go to that link and follow her instructions! If you win, you can also have it embroidered or monogrammed for free!! Good Luck!

If you don't win, they are $8 each or 2 for $15
(embroidery is free for the holidays!)

Just email me at info@kristikelly.com and place your order!

Christmas Bibs!

What a fun way to spread a little holiday cheer, get the baby in your life a sweet and comfy little Christmas bib! Order now via info@kristikelly.com and get them early so they can wear them throughout December!!!

Christmas Bibs only $10

As a Christmas gift to you, embroidered initial is free!!!