well, she's finished! i spent afternoon nap finishing her up and working on another present, too...i guess it finally hit me that christmas is in two weeks and i'm running out of time to procrastinate! darn. here's where i found the pattern. … [Read more...]
book wreath
December 1, 2009 By 9 Comments
i made one of these book wreaths the other day...made with this tutorial! it was pretty easy, although a bit time consuming. it was a good sunday morning nap project! and i used a nicholas sparks book that i'll never ever read again because it was so depressing, so win-win! it's hanging in our master bedroom for now...i'm still working on finding … [Read more...]
gift for ju-bug
November 6, 2009 By 6 Comments
i made this little notebook/pen case for my sister julia's birthday. she and josh love to draw pictures at church, so i thought this would be a cute thing to contain her supplies! i used this tutorial, awesome one by the way, very specific and easy to follow! the outside, i just love the girly fabrics! inside...i added some twistable colored … [Read more...]
fabric covered bracelet tutorial
November 2, 2009 By 7 Comments
here's a quick and easy way to make a cute bracelet! you'll need: fabric, torn into a long strip about 1 inch wideglue gun or fabric glueplastic bangle (i found mine at the target dollar section)fray check (sorry it's not in the picture)first, rip your fabric into 1 inch wide strip, then dab a bit of glue on the bracelet to start you off. secure … [Read more...]
silhouette tutorial
October 27, 2009 By 9 Comments
sadie's silhouette needed some updating (last time i made her one was when she was tiny! and bald.) you've seen these all over, right? well, here's the way i like to do them. simple and easy and quick.Click below for more details!you'll need: a piece of thin white paperpencil black paper framefirst, take a picture of the person's profile. (or your … [Read more...]
poofy fabric flower tutorial
October 21, 2009 By 23 Comments
i thought of this last night before drifting off to bed, and just had to try one out this morning. i love the poofy petal shape on these flowers!2 ways! Click below for more details!ok, you'll need:5 circles of fabric (whatever size you like, mine were 3 1/2 inches in diameter)needle & threadsewing machineironcut out your 5 circles, then cut those … [Read more...]
blanket
October 20, 2009 By 7 Comments
i finally finished this crocheted blanket i've been working on for over 4 years. and by working on, i mean i do a few rows twice a year. and by finished, i mean gave up and made it into a shawl. or very short blanket. i'm just not a fast crochet-er. i do wish i knew how to make hats though.though maybe i should call it good. … [Read more...]
gifts
October 17, 2009 By 4 Comments
here are some recent birthday gifts i've made. if you're interested, that is.first, the cards, i love sewing random scraps onto a card and calling it good. so easy and quick. i made rory's anniversary card a few months ago after i remembered right before bed that i hadn't made one yet. i hopped out of bed, picked a few scraps out, sewed them on, … [Read more...]
candy corn softie tutorial
October 5, 2009 By 67 Comments
i'm not a big fan of the actual candy corn, but the stuffed version i like just fine.it's a lot more cuddly too. i suppose you could cuddle with the candy, but it might get sticky. edit: er. candy corn is yellow on the bottom. then orange, THEN white. oh well. i like this way better, but if you feel the need, go ahead and make yours the … [Read more...]
corners
September 22, 2009 By 5 Comments
i am so lucky to have a whole room dedicated to making messes.oh wait, that's the rest of my house too.nonetheless, this is the funnest room to make messes in.i try to keep it clean...it just doesn't work most of the time. fabric is the hardest. i recently stacked it as neatly as i could and took a picture to prove it. it doesn't look like this … [Read more...]