Thursday, March 10, 2011

Envy.

Yep... it's one of the 7 deadly sins... and it haunts me sometimes.

Right now my little sister is boarding a plane and headed to California.

Our last visit to California

She's visiting our grandma and showing off her beautiful little girl and will more than likely get to ride space mountain and the tea cups.  I hate her.  Okay maybe that's harsh but I'm very very jealous right now.  Boo.

So today, while pouting like a great big titty baby, I booked my family a mini vacation in Dallas.  I know, I know... it doesn't even compare but consider this:


While my sister and her 3 year old are braving the cold cold beach in their Target bikinis, my little Livi Lu will be dropping jaws in the heated pool with her vintage barbie tribute suit.


Booyah!

Okay so maybe it doesn't beat a Disneyland vacation.  Okay, you're right, it doesn't even come close.  But I love love love how it turned out!!

Here's a quick picture tutorial of how I made it using a $3.99 Goodwill maternity top!




So if everything about swimsuits has you scared... let it go!  This was so easy!  It took me under an hour!  You can do it!


at 6:43 PM
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24 comments:

  1. EtcetorizeMarch 10, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Soooo super cute! Did you know that it was Barbie's birthday this week? Perfect timing for a great project~

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  2. MelissaMarch 10, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Darling! I love it! Great job!

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  3. Brianna!March 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    first,
    I am OBSESSED with ALL things Barbie
    Second,
    I have been obsessed with this swimsuit, for as long as I can remember!
    I WANT ONE



    NOW NOW NOW:)

    great blog dear

    xoxo
    bB

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  4. AprilMarch 10, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    LOVE!

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  5. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    AWESOME!!!

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  6. UnknownMarch 11, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Great Job, She looks absolutely adorable in it!

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  7. Shauna@shwinandshwinMarch 11, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    This is amazing! I want one for myself (which would be a VERY large maternity top) and for my little miss! This is just so cute! Awesome!

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  8. Lacey @ Brickstory LaneMarch 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    This is AMAZING!!! I love it!

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  9. JenMarch 12, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    That is adorable and so cool that it matches Barbie's swimsuit!

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  10. Lepäävä esteetikkoMarch 13, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Now I found your stripes, too! This is so perfect!

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  11. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Great job on this swimsuit! My daughter's swimsuit is totally stretched out so she will need a new one for summer. I have been hesitating about making her one but you make it look easy!

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  12. Krystine StephensonMarch 14, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    That is THE cutest swimming suit I've ever seen! I love it! You did such a great job!

    Krystine

    http://lucyluvinyl.blogspot.com/

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  13. Jess D.March 14, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    This is so cute! Looks awesome on, and I love the styling!! Also, thanks for checking out my swimsuit tutorial and for your kind words :) It is very much appreciated!

    Jess
    http://peanuttoprincessdesigns.blogspot.com

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  14. JanelleMarch 15, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    This is so adorable!

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  15. The Farmer's WifeMarch 16, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    How Freaking Cute!!! Love It!

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  16. UnknownMarch 17, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    What in the world?!? This is amazing!! I'd love for you to link up to Wow Me Wednesday!

    http://polkadotsonparade.blogspot.com/2011/03/wow-me-wednesday.html

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  17. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsMarch 19, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Saw you over at wildflowers and whimsy. THIS IS SO CUTE!!! I want one in my size hehe! :)

    --Rebecca
    www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com

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  18. AprilMarch 19, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    featured you today...come grab a button!

    http://wildflowersandwhimsy.blogspot.com/2011/03/sew-crafty-saturday-wfeatures-winner.html

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  19. Jenn EricksonMarch 20, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Absolutely brilliant! So glad I saw your link-up at "Just a Girl"!

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  20. Refugee CrafterMay 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Disneyland's got nothin' on you. This suit is amazing.

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  21. Laura *You Stir Me*May 4, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    aaa, so happy to have found your blog! This little suit is so stinking cute! How very crafty of you to find a chevron style top and think to make it into a bathing suit - your little Livi Lu is quite the little model! So adorable!

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  22. AnonymousMay 25, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    Fabulous!
    The idea of sewing a swimsuit makes me break out in a cold sweat. You make it seem so easy. You are one clever mumma!

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  23. ringmasterMay 25, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    dying over the cuteness!!!!

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  24. Stacy HartMay 29, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    i love it! so impressed, as i am a person that needs a pattern. and she looks so cute in those sunglasses :)

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