Blossom and Poppy

This poor, neglected blog has been crying out to me. Begging for some love...just a short post, a picture, anything! It's not that I don't love her, it's just that I've been a little busy with my move and my computer situation has not been that rad.

Now, while my computer may not have been running as much as it used to, my sewing machine has been running on overdrive! My amazing friend, Mary has started up an online boutique called
Blossom and Poppy,
and will be carrying items crafted by Aqua Seventy6 - So exiting!!

I have had such a blast whipping up lots of goodies for her. It has been a very inspiring experience...and a very messy one.


For now I will keep the finished products a surprise until the official launch of her website at the end of the month. But just as a preview, here are some of the lovely little camera cases that will be available for purchase.

Bird and Owl Hair Bow Holders

In an attempt to organize my daughter's bathroom, I realized that she really needed somewhere to keep her extensive collection of hair bows.  She is totally into birds and owls, and I found this great tutorial which I tweaked to suit her needs and my on-hand materials.

Turned out pretty cute if I do say so myself! ~~Y

Stylish bloggers...Who? Us?

There have been many changes in the lives of the AquaSeventy6 gals, not the least of which includes an out-of-state move for one of us.  Once the boxes are unpacked, the sewing machine is set up and the camera lens is fully focused, we'll be back to blogging full-time.

For now, we'd like to thank Ashley from Lemon and Lavender for awarding us the Stylish Blogger Award.

When receiving this award the rules are to:
1. Thank and link back to the person who awarded you
2. Share 7 things about yourself
3. Award to 10 great bloggers
4. Contact those bloggers and tell them about the award

Seven things about Autumn and Yvette:

1. Yvette doesn't drink coffee but is addicted to nonfat chai tea lattes.  Autumn loves a good cup of joe.
2. Autumn loves to host parties and get-togethers at her home (and is considered by her friends a FAB-tastic hostess!)  Yvette hates to host parties at home because it means cleaning up before AND after, and she's kind of lazy! ;)
3. Autumn and Yvette often speak to each other in the form SNL skits.
4. Autumn and Yvette are willing to be sister-wives to Jimmy Fallon.
5. Autumn is an inch taller than Yvette, but Yvette wears shoes 2 sizes bigger (she's only an 8.5, people...no Sasquatches here!)
6. Autumn and Yvette were born 17 days apart, grew up in the same town, had some of the same friends, but didn't meet until they were 30 years old.
7. Autumn has a cat, Yvette has 2 dogs.

As soon as we get some time, we will pass this honor to our 10 favorites sites. In the meantime we leave you with a photograph of someone with super style, the NYC Fashion District Tailor.

Camera Case

Lately I have been obsessed with making these camera cases. They are really fun and fairly simple to construct. They fit my trusty point and shoot perfectly and I just love all the fun fabric!







All of these were made as gifts but we will certainly be listing these little cuties on the shop...coming soon - we promise!

Gorgeousness!

I am head-over-heels for this old card catalogue turned console!

Check out the before and after (plus a how-to guide) at Dream Book Design!

Sassy Owls

There is something addicting about making baby items. Maybe it is the idea of a new life bursting into the world or the way a parent feels when they see their new little one for the first time or the thought that they are so tiny and innocent and perfect. It is possibly a combination of all the above. Regardless, I like making baby and kid things the mostest.

So you can imagine how my heart skipped a beat when I found out my dear friend (and neighbor) was preggers. Oh the ideas that rushed into my head! A few days back I said to her, "I am going to have to accept that there will come a time when you look at me and say, 'it's time to stop' because I want to make everything under the sun for your precious baby!" She just threw her head back and laughed but I really don't think she understands how many plans I have for projects!

So here it the first completed Sassy Owl for her baby girl's room.




I loved it so much I started working on another one. Here is a sneak peek...she's only about half completed.



You may notice a small thing I have become obsessed with: pinwheels! Easy to make, just a tad time consuming but so freakin' cute they're worth it! Anyone interested in a pinwheel tutorial?

These owls will be available for purchase on the shop (which is soon to be launched) for $22 -$30 depending on size and style.

Happy New Year!

We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous 2011.  May your year be filled with love and long-lasting friendships.  Here's to the New Year!