I drew a winner for the knitting needles today, and it was comment #5 Jolanthe! who said: “LOVE the knitting needle bag. I bought a bunch of fabric to make a crayon caddy for each of the kids similar to that…and have yet to make them. I should realllllllly work on that. Meanwhile, throw my name in the hat for …Read the Rest
For my knitting needles ;) Here is the ingeniously clever way I was storing them before: And here is how they currently reside: All thanks to this free tutorial I found online. I’m so excited at how it turned out, would you believe that there was a time I considered paying $30 for one of these (not that it wouldn’t …Read the Rest
I’m so glad that I actually finished Monkey’s hat before the weather really gets cold. I don’t know how it started, but somehow it’s become tradition that instead of buying winter hats for the kids, I find some way to make them by hand. Most of the time that means I’m crocheting them, but more recently I’ve taken up knitting, …Read the Rest
So I have been wanting to make these FOR-EV-ER, ever since they were featured on Dollar Store Crafts (Did I mention I love that site?). The frames have been sitting in my closet waiting for the perfect opportunity to shine….and finally the right moment has come upon us: Grandma’s 90th Birthday Soon my Grandma will be celebrating her birthday, and …Read the Rest
So today I made some new ribbons for my candle centerpiece. Some of you might remember a while back when I posted the first set of them on Lapbook Lessons (before I had my own “Craft” blog) Here are the old ones: And here is how I updated them for Fall: Here are the instructions for how to make your …Read the Rest
I love to recycle old clothes…..it just makes me feel like a good steward of my money. So when Monkey started outgrowing clothing, I saved the ones that weren’t quite up to resale standards, and put them in my sewing stash. And today, I got to take my first crack at Monkey Fashion Recycle: THIS (a 50 cent onesie from …Read the Rest
I just had to make a girl version using my Alphonse Stripe Spice. This time I made little frilly tags on the corners without the crinkly shapes: I put a little crinkly butterfly on one end: And a little turtle on the other (remember this little turtle) For the backing I used an Off White Chenille (Kinda looks like clouds …Read the Rest
Oh my goodness! Fall is almost here I have yet to start making the kiddo’s their Winter hats! I’ve got the inspiration I’ve got the yarn: Now to find the time!
Remember awhile back when I made this little leaf using needle felting techniques? Well, it’s been tucked away in a closet for 5 months, Just waiting for the perfect opportunity to shine….. What do you think? Is this bib to “Girly” looking to put on Monkey?
I have so much to show you! But so little time. These photos will have to do, maybe I’ll find time to explain them all, and link them up. Soon. Promise :) If there is something you just have to have the link for ASAP let me know…. I’ll dig quicker!
Seriously, There are certain aisles at Walmart that I cannot even go down anymore. (Like the fabric aisle, the kids craft aisle, the scrapbooking aisle and especially the ribbon aisle) So, you know what kind of trouble I’d be in if someone actually handed me a catalog. Especially one filled with the most beautiful ribbons I’d ever laid my craft-weary …Read the Rest
Here it is…..the post you’ve been waiting for (I know I made you wait a long time to see it right ;) I’m not one for drama. I’m Soooo in love with this bag…..but I have no idea what I’m going to do with it. It’s WAY to colorful for my wardrobe. (I’ve had Brown, Black, and when I’m feeling …Read the Rest
My first adventure in applique. I used this adorable pattern I cut out left over fleece I had, and used some embroidery thread. Then I stitched it all together And sat back and admired my work Now, Someone tell me how to wash this thing! And while I’ve got you experts on the line….. What is the best fabric to …Read the Rest
I don’t even have time to write about it. So here is a bit of “Eye-Candy” of what I’ve been working on. It’s my first time using “Blocks” to make a panel I must say that I’m addicted. Stay tuned for the final project photos…..it’s going to be super cute!
I saw this at Joann’s the other day, and I just couldn’t pass it up. Sewing + Education = Must Buy! All I really did to it was add a fleece backing. I thought about batting, but that’s just too much work for me. So I tried to learn how to do a new stitch on my sewing machine I …Read the Rest
…Just a bib. The pattern was just too easy The fabrics were just too cute I ended up with a Stack of Bibs There are Greens: There are Browns: There are Blues: A couple of my favorites: Now I’m off to make matching burp cloths.
But look what I got today: And This too: And This: Oh…And This: I have been holding out…..FOREVER (Okay…34 weeks….but it feels like forever) I would see all the adorable scrapbook albums at the store… And it was so hard to pass them up…… Knowing that I needed had an excuse to buy one… Waiting….and Waiting until the perfect one …Read the Rest
But I can put on a good front. Wanna come on a journey with me? I’ll totally show you how to fake that “I know how to decorate” look. (Disclaimer: You’re not going to see anything POSH, or Sophisticated here…so don’t get your hopes up….trust me) Okay ready? Here’s how my afternoon went: First I saw the depressingly blank kitchen …Read the Rest
Okay, so I admit it. When I was in High School, and Capris started coming back into style, I was very “I’m never going to wear those crazy pants” Preferring of course, my LEI flairs, or my MUDD Bellbottoms Some of you know what I’m talking about, LOL. Anyway, it’s like 10 years later and I have to admit that …Read the Rest
I Did It! I found a Pattern off the internet, (and successfully followed it) And Made this. Okay, I know it’s basically a rectangle with straps. But these were very important straps…. Ones that required exact placement 1/4 of the way to the center…. And Boning and D Rings were involved…. (Don’t worry, I had never heard of them either) …Read the Rest
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