Top...errr...4?

Goodbye 2010 HELLO 2011! 

Just when you thought you had 2009 out of your mind and could live that year down, you get to do a total restart! I am so not sure I can live down 2010. 

So far I have managed to not embarrass myself on the blog yet, kudos to me!

Since the "cool" bloggers that I long to be are doing top 10+ blogs for the year end I decided to see if I could do one. Eh... Let's just say I will stick with a top 4 and a mini recap! {totally just added in that mini recap idea}

 #1 Little Man/Girl Quick and easy Toolbelt tutorial

Great also for art supplies, gardening tools, and more!

#2 Quilted Carseat Straps Tutorial

These have been my favorite go to gift for new mommies and daddy's! I hate those strap covers with the giant heads on them!

#3 Quilting is terrifying!

My son still drags this around off and on.

#4 Sleep Sack tutorial

Not my greatest tut but it is quick , cute , and functional. We still use it on really cold nights. 

So this past year has been a crazy one! I have been struggling to start my business while taking care of a new baby. 

In bug recaps... he went from a 10lb 1oz (20 inch length) load of joy...born 4 weeks early btw...

(minutes after he was born)

{a couple of days after birth when the face swelling went down some lol}

To this handsome little 11 month old dude...weighing in at 23lbs and 31 inches tall

I am going to be starting school this coming year so it should add a bit more excitement but I plan on making sure I have a good schedule in place so that I can get stuff done! 

I am also making the standard new years resolution... Lose weight! I need to get healthy for me and my son... 

What is your new years resolution?

Twas the baby's first Christmas...

Bug had his first Christmas! I of course was way more excited than he was, but that's okay next year will be amazing! 

Christmas morning, Santa, Nana, Great grandparents, auntie Lexy and mommy spoiled him... Just a little. 

Since his Nana, and Aunt's and Uncles live 8 hours away we did a video chat using Skype. Bug that it was awesome! 

Here are some highlights.....

{stuff from his Nana stocking}

{talking to nana p.s. that is a toddler back pack I made him}

{taking his fish out of their fish bowl...another present I made him}

{opening his scout}

{giving scout love... I will be totally writing a review on this over the next couple of weeks}

{Riding his ride on from santa}

{opening his santa stocking... his two favorite spongebob and Reese's}

{He got a dirt devil vacuum since he likes to use mine from his walker... this child non stop vacuums everything now}

....

In bloggy news... Lots of new stuff happening around here soon. This month is going to be crazy getting ready for valentines, and of course Bug's first birthday! Looking forward to the new year. 

Coming soon..& Not so Wordless Monday

There are going to be some changed coming around here over the next couple of weeks! I am so excited! 

 I have mainly done my "business" as a hobby in the past... Now I am buckling down and I am going to stop playing business owner and BE a business owner. I even bought a marker board calendar! -gasp-

So stick around and check back often...

Think...Tutorials once every 2 weeks at least...new fun things....Lots more posts!

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This week we decided to check out the outside world....

{Bug discovered leaves yesterday}

{Our Butterfly Bush}

{My baby has learned to pull up and stand up}

{A peek down our road}

{Bug can be so precious and sweet he loved watching the leaves fall}

{We have discovered that the rug where he starts out is not a fence...}

{Such a curious little man}

{Standing up all by his-self}

{A fleece blanket I made for Bug}

{Close up of the appliqué I was afraid to do}

{Enjoying his blanket}

Extreme Makeover

Nope not the show! 

My blog! 

Bug Creator got a major makeover today!

I have been working on the header and new buttons for about 3 weeks now... But between chasing around a 7 month old, and sewing I have not had the time to finish until now! 

I am pleasantly pleased with the makeover and I feel like it is a fresh start... And a good way to get ready for B2S/B2B over at Kludgy Mom with Gigi! 

So check us out! Let me know what you think!

Quilted Carseat strap covers tutorial

Welcome to National Sewing Month!!! 

National Sewing Month is celebrated for the entire month of September! So for the month of September we have some exciting things going on around here! 

For one we have a giveaway at the end of the month! What are we giving away? Sorry can't tell! It's a surprise! 

There is going to be a new tutorial once a week on Wednesday!

I will be guest blogging over at Seven-Thirty-Three &  at Keeping It Simple!

It is going to be a crazy month folks! 

Don't forget to check out what is going on over at No Big Dill w/ Katy... She has some awesome ideas and plans!

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So let's get down to our first tutorial... Today we will be sewing the absolute essential piece to any babies car seat! 

Strap cozies!

{This tutorial is continued under the "Continue reading" so that this blog can be more reader friendly to those who have slower connections}

Link it up Saturday (no more sunday) #6

Wait what?! Link it up Saturday?! Yep! 

Sunday is kind of a off day for most people. So I am going to take my off day! 

From now on it is link it up Saturday! 

Never fear the linky party will still be open until Wednesday!

So let's get on with it enough of my rambling. 

I had to do two features this week because I think they are both really yummy. 

Lolly Jane made these great cupcakes!

I tried these Friday and I am taking them with me Sunday to family day.

My Frugal Lifestyle made this awesome jello watermelon! 

No joke this is an amazing idea and a big hit! I took the watermelon I made to tuesday night pool and it was gone... like instantly. 

If you were featured grab a button from the left sidebar! If not.. Don't worry there is always this week! 

I am sure you know the rules by now but if your just joining us ,or have short term memory loss like myself, let me refresh your memories! 

Link up any DIY | Crafty project (or baked good) that you have done. Or it could be one that you admire that someone else has done. 

This includes:

-Sewing

-wood & metal work

-decorating a room

-stenciling

-scrapbooking

-cupcakes

-good family meal

-etc... You get the picture!

What not to do or you will be deleted....

-link a store (including etsy stores)

-link to something profane (remember we are family oriented)

-link to anything NOT DIY or CRAFTY or BAKED!

I really don't like being mean. So please don't make me use my "mommy voice." 

So grab a button and slap it on that post... (if you don't I can't feature you)

(<----------code is in the left side bar )

And above all...

Enjoy!

September= Awesome

Do you like amy butler fabric? Me too!! Girl from Tulsa @ feather and cloth is giving away a full fq set of amy butler fab!
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September has always been a good month for me! 

Why do I love September?

-Starts to cool down because fall is on its way

-Means daylight savings time is closer and I love me an extra hour!

-Halloween is almost here and it means it is time to start thinking costumes

-We are that much closer to Christmas which is my fav holiday EVER.

And now I have a new something to add to that list...

{View from my sewing machine into the back 3 acres}

NATIONAL SEWING MONTH!

{nationalsewingmonth.org}

Yes folks there is a WHOLE MONTH dedicated to... SEWING! 

Now I might just be the last person on earth to know about this but when I read about NSM on Katy's blog No Big Dill... My jaw hit the floor. September just got THAT MUCH BETTER! 

With only 5 days left I am putting my machine in gear and my camera to work.... I am hoping to be able to offer 1 tutorial a week!

-crosses fingers-

I am also going to be doing a giveaway the last week of September! 

A friend of mine may be joining in but no promises yet! 

I can't wait to see what September brings! Can you? 

Am I the last person on earth to know about NSM? What are your plans for NSM?

New name = new life

I decided that Motherhood Unedited our old name was just not working for me anymore. 

Since I call my son Bug and my business selling stuff is called Rybug...

We are officially Bug Creator!

(haha get it? I created bug? yeah I am a self proclaimed comical genius!)

What do you guys think of the change? 

Enjoy.

HairBows for a cause... Let's help this little boy get to a specialist!

Hello fellow bloggers and blog readers!

I want to tell you a story today about a great woman and her son!

This amazing woman & mother I am speaking of is named Kathryn. She is a wife and the mother of 3 short people, 1 boy and two girls.

This woman has been there for me [& several other friends we have made along the way] long distance since I got pregnant! We were actually pregnant together and met on a site called Babycenter.com. 

Now for the rough part....

Her son little E, the youngest, has been having quite a few problems with fevers. On average his fever runs around 105 + degrees. After many trips to the hospital and pediatric doctor in Alaska, where she lives, tons of tests and lots of worrying on the parents part... the doctors have decided that a specialist is the best thing for him. 

[Something they simply cannot offer in Alaska.]

No one can tell this family what is wrong with their precious little boy. 

So off to the specialist they are going! However money is a bit tight as is for most of us. A new little one is never easy to work into the budget so in order to help out with the expenses so that they don't stretch themselves too thin, Kathryn, has decided to start selling the hairbows that she previously only made for her daughters, friends, and family. 

So far they are a big hit on facebook amongst friends and in true bloggy helpfulness we are branching her out to the blogging world. 

She has a fan page where you can see pictures of these gorgeous creations and contact her about purchasing them as well. 

[The photos on this page are just a few of her creations check the fan page for more ! She has at least 20 different styles and will customize an order!]

***The prices are as follows as of last update***

*Sequin Headbands (w/ bow)- $12 large bow, $10 medium bow*

*Crochet And Lace Headbands (w/ bow)- $10 large bow, $8 medium bow*

*Alligator Clips (w/ bow)- $ 8  for a set of 2 w/ small bow*

*Single Alligator Clips & Hairties- $5 with small bow*

If your tight on money as well and cannot purchase one of her creations another great way to help out would be to pass this page link on... Whether it be in a blog, or on your facebook to friends and family. Anything helps!

Let's help Little E and his family!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buttons-N-Bows-Tique/138075196224280

Update: Appointment date is set for August 11th in Portland. With a stay length of the 10th-26th. Little E was in the hospital yet again with a fever of 105 a couple of days ago.

Have you noticed yet?

Noticed?

Anything yet?

No?

hmmmm.

We have a NEW LOOK!

-insert applause here-

After a few minutes hours of coding and Photoshop 'ing I finally found just what I was looking for. 

The buggies are in honor of my son R.Bug.

So grab a button! 

Wanna exchange buttons? 

Yep we have a button now!

Enjoy.

It's..... CREATIVITY WEEK!

Yup you heard right folks! 

It is Creativity Week over at 733! 

So hop on over to 733's blog and grab a button... Join in some giveaways and tutorials!  But above all have fun and be creative!  :D

Enjoy!

Kicking it up a notch

I am sitting here cruising blogs. 

Who's blogs?

Your blogs! 

And I realize... I am lacking a gazillion SEVERAL elements of a successful blog! 

-gasp-

Me the prepared blogger.. Is NOT so prepared!

So since my baby boy is sick and sleeping most of the day. I am going to take advantage of this and ignore my housework to kick this blog up a notch on the success scale. 

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So please bear with me while I get things situated and lovely. 

Oh and did I mention that I am going to be doing a great badge swap? 

Yep down the road in a week or two I am going to do a badge swap.

And it will be put in its place over there ---->

Under the heading that will most likely say "Affiliates". 

Enjoy.

20% off for my readers?! NO KIDDING!

The lovely Aimee at Xpresiv Designs has graciously offered to give all of my readers...

20% off your order through the end of July! 

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You may be saying well what do they have over there? Well for one...

GET YOUR BOOTY OVER THERE AND SEE! 

And secondly they have some pretty fantastic wall vinyls for all kinds of occassions.

[Here are a few examples]

[All images via xpresiv designs portfolio]

And since I am ADDICTED to these things I will be partaking in this promo!

And don't forget wall vinyls go on Glass, Wood, Walls, etc etc... Most smooth surfaces work! 

(Think of the possibilities and the gifts you could make!)

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Do you know how your going to get this lovely bit of wonderful? 

Well ...

1st your going to go on over to Xpresiv Designs...

2nd your going to pick out one of their amazing wall vinyls from their store [or have one custom made]!

3rd your going to check out and enter the promo code: MEGAN

[My name has never been a promo code... I'm a bit excited about that :D]

So not only did I win two amazing stencils in the aforementioned contest but all of YOU won 20% off! 

Now remember this only lasts until the end of July! So get over there quick! 

Enjoy!