tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502397475659472202024-03-13T03:56:20.570-07:00Lindsay's Craft CornerLindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-50054729318581297102011-12-19T15:33:00.001-08:002011-12-19T15:33:43.433-08:00DIY Ruffle Tree Skirt…<p>This tutorial has been floating around Pinterest, and my good friend made one and I just had to try it.  It was a tedious project, but totally worth it!  The directions in the tutorial are for a no-sew skirt, but I used my machine to ruffle the fabric strips first, then hot glued them down.   I imagined I saved myself from hours of gluing.  </p> <p align="center">To ruffle fabric: Set tension to the highest it will go (wheel dial about where you thread). <br />Set thread length the longest setting (mine is 5) <br />Remember to backstitch and away you go. <br />This will save you so much time when it comes to ruffles.</p> <p align="center">I then got to work gluing the rows of ruffles onto the base.  I LOVE IT!!! <br />Visit <a href="http://mycrazylife-lauren.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-pinned-it-i-did-it-ruffled-tree-skirt.html"><font color="#72179d">My Crazy Life</font></a> for the tutorial. <br /> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nVFmsqryRYc/Tu_JyGpYCsI/AAAAAAAACjo/1Buj23qiCGE/s1600-h/2002_edited-1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2002_edited-1" border="0" alt="2002_edited-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IpdhOBIMH3k/Tu_Jy6W4XRI/AAAAAAAACjw/Q3_1CjpozyQ/2002_edited-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7c8FHHOk6yI/Tu_JzhObHcI/AAAAAAAACj4/CcreboXWXfw/s1600-h/2005_edited-1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2005_edited-1" border="0" alt="2005_edited-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uFUOZ9oXeNc/Tu_J0MTpBTI/AAAAAAAACkA/jnqBFlKUDuI/2005_edited-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--HKTr0RqREA/Tu_J0yB-1aI/AAAAAAAACkI/BusoCUY1lCk/s1600-h/2007_edited-1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2007_edited-1" border="0" alt="2007_edited-1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-m844gg74fS4/Tu_J1rmeiEI/AAAAAAAACkQ/jUDS4gPCCCE/2007_edited-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-71064657967765288892011-12-19T15:20:00.001-08:002011-12-19T15:20:27.183-08:00Felt Stockings…<p align="center">We have  A LOT of family coming to town for Christmas this year.  I wanted to do something for them, and figured since they were all coming from out of town stockings would be a good idea.  I searched around for something super cute, but decided for cost purposes that felt was the way to go (I made 18 of them).  Not only that, but it is super easy to sew. <br /><u> <br />Materials: <br /></u>3/4 yard felt – red (I got 11 stockings (front and back) out of this)) <br />3/4 yard felt – green <br />1/4 yard felt – White (top part of stocking) <br />Thread <br /><u> <br />Directions:</u> <br />I found a stocking I liked on google images and traced it onto wax paper. I folded the fabric in half, and pinned the wax paper to the felt and used pinking shears to cut around it.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IRHSw6QoyPk/Tu_GnTuQx_I/AAAAAAAACh4/zBNwYkSRc5A/s1600-h/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520362%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2Guia Familiar 362" border="0" alt="2Guia Familiar 362" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JgeiajcFBH0/Tu_Gn4Q3NNI/AAAAAAAACiA/vOo0mvlsLYA/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520362_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1F-cqENY3SQ/Tu_GoEuu96I/AAAAAAAACiI/w74sEAEis7E/s1600-h/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520363%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2Guia Familiar 363" border="0" alt="2Guia Familiar 363" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Vo4Y6nUyEaM/Tu_Go-nK6UI/AAAAAAAACiQ/yqWO8Xb3sjI/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520363_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a>Then I cut two pieces white felt (I guessed on the size…really whatever you think looks good). <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pZpd0efml5s/Tu_GpY73-XI/AAAAAAAACiY/EzmLlZB5Ijc/s1600-h/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520365%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2Guia Familiar 365" border="0" alt="2Guia Familiar 365" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WNtjafTfhcQ/Tu_Gp98gn5I/AAAAAAAACig/VriQ-AuvFVI/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520365_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>Then put the white felt on the outside of 2 stocking pieces and start on one side, and sew all around the stocking. <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-MwTHCwLvhn4/Tu_GqZTDJHI/AAAAAAAACio/3X1d3HmDyTg/s1600-h/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520366%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2Guia Familiar 366" border="0" alt="2Guia Familiar 366" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DDON6nqM-QY/Tu_Gq4wQeRI/AAAAAAAACiw/Z2U8jXnsVUA/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520366_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a>When you get to the end stick a folded piece of felt and stick it inside the two sides of the stocking. <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HQibuDWCrDo/Tu_GraX-05I/AAAAAAAACi4/E_CcFwomMvk/s1600-h/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520371%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2Guia Familiar 371" border="0" alt="2Guia Familiar 371" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3ec3Kgas7yQ/Tu_Gr3uuFzI/AAAAAAAACjA/FUXAK18ru3w/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520371_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a>Then your done! <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wvmJi4XPLC4/Tu_GsOqwqFI/AAAAAAAACjI/WCPZu5uQE_8/s1600-h/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520370%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2Guia Familiar 370" border="0" alt="2Guia Familiar 370" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pHyvLA2bYMw/Tu_Gsulqp9I/AAAAAAAACjQ/L2DUjeMTR_A/2Guia%252520Familiar%252520370_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a>If you want, enlist a 4 year old who lost arts and crafts to help you decorate ;), then hang! <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ApO_EafoKUI/Tu_Gtl-LVVI/AAAAAAAACjY/-71QD2wWtx4/s1600-h/2010_edited-1%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2010_edited-1" border="0" alt="2010_edited-1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-feoMRr7icdE/Tu_Gujbgk7I/AAAAAAAACjg/tKqtsML4VuA/2010_edited-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a></p> <p align="center">Merry Chirstmas!</p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-56922558059477745892011-12-19T15:08:00.001-08:002011-12-19T15:08:50.369-08:00Christmas PJ’s…<p align="center">I found this super easy tutorial to make pajama pants.  I couldn’t pass up the chance to make them, and seriously they were the EASIEST things EVER!  I made a pair in about an hour start to finish.  The tutorial comes from <a href="http://mycottoncreations.blogspot.com/2010/07/christmas-eve-pajama-pants-tutorial.html"><font color="#72179d">My Cotton Creations</font></a>.  I followed the tutorial exactly, but used a pre-ruffled fabric for the bottom.  That definitely helped speed things along.  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-M-YkqTDK4Uc/Tu_D-ZsjJMI/AAAAAAAAChY/4uNlCbWUkcE/s1600-h/003%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="003" border="0" alt="003" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-axNtPNJi3tM/Tu_D-yY1qDI/AAAAAAAAChg/Jz-dyLbJedU/003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a>I measured a jersey skinny leg pair of jams for the little pair, and ended up with really skinny legs with no stretch.  I tried them on my 19 month old, and they fit, but they were snug.  I’d definitely measure wider next time. <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xeMhL6vCsCA/Tu_D_u0cZxI/AAAAAAAACho/u9DLdEjTih8/s1600-h/001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="001" border="0" alt="001" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lIgWrefFojw/Tu_EAVJyRSI/AAAAAAAAChw/ijIHCnRqn9g/001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-1701350338331371422011-10-31T12:07:00.001-07:002011-10-31T12:07:11.209-07:00Halloween Treat…<p align="center"><font color="#f79646" size="4">HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!</font> <br />My daughter had a Halloween party at pre-school today, and she had to bring treats to share with her friends.  Yesterday we got to work, and made this fun treat!  They are white chocolate covered rice krispy treats – ghost and jack-o-lanterns.  <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ktEPnGlRAxg/Tq7xwifUVOI/AAAAAAAACf4/gqu2lxYjGOI/s1600-h/2545%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2545" border="0" alt="2545" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fXQVlHE3RUk/Tq7xxU6JAvI/AAAAAAAACgA/chBQLgWl5Gk/2545_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a><strong>Ingredients: <br /></strong>Rice Krispy’s <br />1 bag mini Marhsmallows <br />Butter <br />White Chocolate – I just used white Chocolate Chips <br />mini chocolate chips <br />Cookie Cutters <br /> <br /><strong>Instructions: <br /></strong>-Make rice krispy treats.  I followed the instructions on the box. <br />-Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. <br />-Melt White Chocolate <br />-Cover one side of the Rice Krispy treat.  <br />-decorate with mini chocolate chips. <br />-note:  Once I added the orange food coloring to the white chocolate, it started to get hard.  I’d probably buy orange colored chocolate next time.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-mSabfpgP45I/Tq7xyNt6RMI/AAAAAAAACgI/etVCwDkAXq0/s1600-h/2538%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2538" border="0" alt="2538" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EzH198PozHI/Tq7xy8HzQcI/AAAAAAAACgQ/M6AqxdZnJRQ/2538_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ljK88Xxvah0/Tq7xzA79vBI/AAAAAAAACgY/W1j3ZuYfPKE/s1600-h/2540%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2540" border="0" alt="2540" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-loagWFf7_j4/Tq7xz3bxgnI/AAAAAAAACgg/MQM3gPuGoFw/2540_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-gAAK9GyqUYU/Tq7x0WIqaGI/AAAAAAAACgo/ROzVmSTuId0/s1600-h/2541%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2541" border="0" alt="2541" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-j9RMAoo_69o/Tq7x0zXmDDI/AAAAAAAACgw/_fvYx5UHt4o/2541_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cBjyO6K50AU/Tq7x1q5l69I/AAAAAAAACg4/mUsg9IJnkTo/s1600-h/2542%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2542" border="0" alt="2542" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hq49yPtycDE/Tq7x2LstyJI/AAAAAAAAChA/QUD19m3PZjI/2542_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5UTvSauCJdY/Tq7x2yT0xxI/AAAAAAAAChI/o7e7oAYiTRE/s1600-h/2545%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2545" border="0" alt="2545" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-qkla7zNqgHg/Tq7x3vGpinI/AAAAAAAAChQ/obvrNNxPExk/2545_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-91376715493196765372011-10-06T12:49:00.001-07:002011-10-06T12:49:54.539-07:00Felt Wreath…<p align="center">I’ve seen these all over craft blogs and Pinterest that I decided it was finally time to make one.  I am in LOVE with it!  Run to the store to make this…you won’t regret it!  I chose cream, because it was functional for all holidays.  I can change the ribbons out, or add embellishments if I want too. <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MfIdfpE33X4/To4GPLrfsXI/AAAAAAAACbw/E8RacSCFWPg/s1600-h/2023%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2023" border="0" alt="2023" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2sWtpDq57as/To4GPu31CmI/AAAAAAAACb0/T9Ojmjd0Rd0/2023_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="311" height="480" /></a></p> <p align="center">Materials: <br />3/4-1 yard felt color of your choice (make sure you buy it on the bolt. It is a lot better quality.) <br />Foam wreath <br />Straight pins <br /> <br />1. Start by finding a circle size you like.  I used a big mug.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VYXoNrQVf24/To4GQQcf_EI/AAAAAAAACb4/pPGXoV1JDd0/s1600-h/2003%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2003" border="0" alt="2003" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nwg7P-rLSEo/To4GQ0B7teI/AAAAAAAACb8/DwzAORXqQZA/2003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>2. Cut out lots and lots of circles. <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YAX9EVVn0uI/To4GRUa_qQI/AAAAAAAACcA/AxemABTnhMs/s1600-h/2005%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2005" border="0" alt="2005" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z4-L6XFfD5k/To4GR74aUVI/AAAAAAAACcE/UtrEK9Abg9o/2005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>3. Fold each circle into 4ths. <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AZh3YkGNr3Q/To4GSkK8BQI/AAAAAAAACcI/GhvT69XRjOc/s1600-h/2006%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2006" border="0" alt="2006" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CI5jGQlMwyA/To4GTMBRinI/AAAAAAAACcM/Cq8rpwrrBy4/2006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>4. Put straight pin in the bottom of the triangle.  The part that doesn’t open. <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yY4vjwkO5Wc/To4GT4e-hsI/AAAAAAAACcQ/FKiECv-hol0/s1600-h/2007%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2007" border="0" alt="2007" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yH-ZuqMO2-M/To4GUcVjv8I/AAAAAAAACcU/izWsCQvbHbM/2007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>5. Pick a starting point on the foam circle and start pinning. <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MyYNzpei-gU/To4GU1m1nxI/AAAAAAAACcY/XbZA6QZwSog/s1600-h/2010%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2010" border="0" alt="2010" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wv89LhlrFqg/To4GVcCxc8I/AAAAAAAACcc/8RhQlzanff8/2010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>6. Pin felt circles 3/4 of the way around the wreath.  I left the back open, so it would lay flat on the door. <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oUEWTwtfKms/To4GV2ZQ51I/AAAAAAAACcg/d-DIUbeJTAQ/s1600-h/2011%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2011" border="0" alt="2011" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UXehLNQcVr0/To4GWf4PJII/AAAAAAAACck/JOfBXg7AMds/2011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>Here is half of the wreath done.  (the other half is from Daylynn helping me) <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sF_yOvI15SY/To4GW7XiPLI/AAAAAAAACco/9Gq4IAhfoAw/s1600-h/2014%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2014" border="0" alt="2014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fwjQOBcr8Rc/To4GXeV3oEI/AAAAAAAACcs/ydpUec1VJAw/2014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="369" height="480" /></a>7.  Add any color ribbon to the wreath and hang.  <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iqD07Le1WE8/To4GYLtvBcI/AAAAAAAACcw/7zCD_1DC40I/s1600-h/2023%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2023" border="0" alt="2023" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EVKAjlU1qb8/To4GYcrl08I/AAAAAAAACc0/RNIVsnH_J0k/2023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="311" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-28817238164611321792011-10-01T12:48:00.001-07:002011-10-01T12:49:47.241-07:00Necklace T-Shirt…<p align="center">What I’m still crafting???  Shocking I know!  The last year has been a little crazy with 2 little ones that my crafting has gone down the drain.  I’m slowly working my way back into it, and looking forward to all the fun things I’m finding on Pinterest (My new favorite site).  About a month ago, I made some of these t-shirts for an auction and decided to make a tutorial to go with it.</p> <p align="center">Materials: <br />t-shirt.  I buy mine at Target for $5.00 <br />Fabric Paint <br />Ribbon <br />2 paintbrushes – different sizes <br />cardboard to put between the shirt - I cut up a cereal box.</p> <p align="center">-Start by putting paint on a plate and putting the end of the paintbrush in the paint. Just make sure the bottom is covered (not the sides).  It will make a much cleaner circle. <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LqshR6d6Et8/ToduVuoNj_I/AAAAAAAACa4/wND8bSLVluE/s1600-h/22012%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="22012" border="0" alt="22012" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YL46ZF15d8M/ToduWEyqvJI/AAAAAAAACa8/Pk_-DmDlvt4/22012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a>-Press end of paintbrush on the shirt, and continue until you have a “strand” of beads from one side of the shirt to the other.  I usually just eyeball it. <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-85oq9ZqsLKs/ToduWnKfZ1I/AAAAAAAACbA/3lxCCOZAVJk/s1600-h/22013%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="22013" border="0" alt="22013" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CaqY1jJvZsg/ToduXD6gSgI/AAAAAAAACbE/uIlex6nrMMk/22013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>-The second strand I use the bigger paintbrush end, and add a glitter paint to the pink for some contrast. <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xz31V7O9ZKY/ToduX49f0iI/AAAAAAAACbI/5sSGaLziowg/s1600-h/22017%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="22017" border="0" alt="22017" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ugj-hlR1mC0/ToduYdwGuNI/AAAAAAAACbM/fMRjRFljfjo/22017_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>-Continue until you have three strands. <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--FFr_jTSsfQ/ToduY_SIWPI/AAAAAAAACbQ/NuALRZb_bnQ/s1600-h/22018%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="22018" border="0" alt="22018" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jReVCDee8JM/ToduZjhSxnI/AAAAAAAACbU/I7gRW8bTkAg/22018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>-Add a ribbon bow (or any embellishment would be cute).  I just put it on whatever side needs it…usually the one I’m trying to hide a mistake. <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-xWwaPm2utCI/ToduaIiUxWI/AAAAAAAACbY/hhcd_Jtod5c/s1600-h/22019%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="22019" border="0" alt="22019" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HjruZ5Q--Ck/Toduaia6lOI/AAAAAAAACbc/h4CfsLafdJc/22019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>It’s done! <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tbFDVV7jocg/TodubX6otFI/AAAAAAAACbg/FY0VrOD6OXo/s1600-h/22021%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="22021" border="0" alt="22021" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-T0VvnBzh_4A/ToducAtWVWI/AAAAAAAACbk/cyWfocYIa4w/22021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a>And another in purple. <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lXT3NcH6dlY/ToducoMhFhI/AAAAAAAACbo/blqH9KTO8LM/s1600-h/22023%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="22023" border="0" alt="22023" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yoJRRdO_6UU/TodudaEr6pI/AAAAAAAACbs/ntZ5b4Q227w/22023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-7002273034967972952011-05-28T13:19:00.001-07:002011-05-28T13:19:01.279-07:00Bustle Skirt Part 2…<p align="center">Here is the second bustle skirt I made from <a href="http://simplesimonandco.blogspot.com/2011/02/bustle-skirt-tutorial.html"><font color="#9b00d3">Simple Simon  & Company</font></a>.  I used the same measurements as she did, and love it! <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5tKw_ue4Pjk/TeFYrDrTrtI/AAAAAAAACao/jriqlobrqME/s1600-h/2001%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-slcEk3-Bqxk/TeFYr5UdexI/AAAAAAAACas/z08MbtBQZkw/2001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="480" /></a>I probably could have used another row, but I ran out of fabric.  I only bought 3 yards, and could of used 3 1/4.  We’ll just make sure to wear longer shirts from now on ;) <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gNSOG2LoCBA/TeFYsUhsPZI/AAAAAAAACaw/9ZQ_pjiVX3M/s1600-h/2003%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-07Xova2S47M/TeFYtEJ3NPI/AAAAAAAACa0/f2Nph0Uf2ho/2003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-91321765180757717442011-05-05T13:56:00.001-07:002011-05-05T13:56:24.974-07:001st Birthday Skirt and Necklace Shirt….<p align="center">So I couldn’t let the opportunity pass to make by <strike>baby</strike> big girl a birthday outfit!  I was searching on-line for something fun, and this is what I came up with.  I’m sorry I didn’t take step by step pictures for this project, I was just too busy sewing and trying to get it done in time for her big day.  For the tutorials you’ll have to visit the websites of the original creators (they’ll do a better job explaining then I would anyway!) <br /><u>Skirt <br /></u>I used a thicker white muslin as the base of the skirt (I bought a 1/2 yard, but it was WAY too much!) <br />Tulle.  I used dark purple and light purple (the middle layer was one dark piece and one light piece).  I made 3 inch circles and layered two pieces of tulle for each triangle. <br />Elastic (you need 2 inches less than your waist size) <br />Follow directions at <a href="http://simplesimonandco.blogspot.com/2011/02/bustle-skirt-tutorial.html"><font color="#9b00d3">Simple Simon and Company</font></a> to make your own!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TcMO6YslCZI/AAAAAAAACaQ/XC2cQ-0EZlE/s1600-h/222117_edited-1%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="222117_edited-1" border="0" alt="222117_edited-1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TcMO694gN3I/AAAAAAAACaU/yjVQyxYEZuc/222117_edited-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a> <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TcMO7uGIKTI/AAAAAAAACaY/uoEK8WbFfQ0/s1600-h/222109%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="222109" border="0" alt="222109" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TcMO8VpYKuI/AAAAAAAACac/VKqrxwZ0mnw/222109_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a>Next is this adorable necklace shirt (sorry one of the “strands” is folded under).  <br /><u>Shirt <br /></u>$5.00 t-shirt from Target. <br />2 colors of fabric paint (I used lavender and a silver glitter that I had to mix with the lavender b/c it wouldn’t stick very well) <br />foam paint brushes (I used two different sizes) – you dip the bottom end in the paint to create your beads. <br />Ribbon for bow (or you could add a flower or any other embellishment) <br />Follow directions at <a href="http://livingcraftilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2011/03/faux-necklace-shirt-tutorial.html"><font color="#9b00d3">Living Craftily Ever After</font></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TcMO9Q4Qp5I/AAAAAAAACag/k1fXRMdfvvc/s1600-h/222143%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="222143" border="0" alt="222143" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TcMO947u9ZI/AAAAAAAACak/wD7dMOUGxCY/222143_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="467" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-16761540050512599532011-04-17T13:30:00.001-07:002011-04-17T13:30:02.315-07:00Candle Makeover…<p align="center">I have been looking for new candles for awhile now.  Since my husband painted our walls to sand, these candles blended in.  I did NOT want to spend a fortune on decoration candles.  It was hard to find a good color for under $8.  While at JoAnn’s, I saw a candle decorated in paper.  My first thought was, “why would you do that?”  Then it hit me that I should find a really fun paper to wrap around my candles!  That exactly what I did.  <br />Start by measuring the height of the candle and circumference (around) the candle.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNo6V5rEI/AAAAAAAACZg/bdQ_riwb4L4/s1600-h/2019%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2019" border="0" alt="2019" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNpsz_rnI/AAAAAAAACZk/tlPPF_kA9pI/2019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="467" /></a>cut your paper to those measurements.  (I ended up cutting mine smaller before gluing it on) <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNqdtymCI/AAAAAAAACZo/hrzJEgwbo5A/s1600-h/2020%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2020" border="0" alt="2020" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNtEfZGpI/AAAAAAAACZs/VRjlN6BW3tQ/2020_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="342" /></a>Center your paper in the middle of the candle.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNtbXViaI/AAAAAAAACZw/xWI40iRC25c/s1600-h/2021%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2021" border="0" alt="2021" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNuLI1YMI/AAAAAAAACZ0/WcNrmkkP6_8/2021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="355" height="480" /></a>Hot glue the ends together. <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNu3dnsWI/AAAAAAAACZ4/-xGf1pjfeM0/s1600-h/2022%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2022" border="0" alt="2022" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNwVDbaOI/AAAAAAAACZ8/XOl0tt9q2vw/2022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="541" height="480" /></a> <br /><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNw-OtAuI/AAAAAAAACaA/AVH-lcCgY5Q/s1600-h/2025%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2025" border="0" alt="2025" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNxVCcZzI/AAAAAAAACaE/VHtMKQKzFs4/2025_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="480" /></a>The full look.  (Notice the red wall gone!) <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNx-u2lOI/AAAAAAAACaI/CclmfDCUg1U/s1600-h/2026%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2026" border="0" alt="2026" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatNyYO7OVI/AAAAAAAACaM/7QiVb6bYBeI/2026_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="425" /></a></p> <p><em>*Sorry for all of my pictures being crooked.  I guess I can’t take a straight picture, and I don’t know how to fix it</em></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-63391602373608305712011-04-17T13:00:00.000-07:002011-04-17T13:31:31.950-07:00Frame Makeover…<p align="center">I’ve been introduced to the world of spray painting and it is addicting!  Here is one of the many things I’ve spray painted over the last week (others include candle sticks, bookshelf, and a metal star).  In my attempt to brighten my house, I thought it would be fun to change these picture frames.  They worked well with the old décor, but were a little dark for the new look.  <br /></p> <img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2010" border="0" alt="2010" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLVTtomWI/AAAAAAAACY8/SrWiuBve7rE/2010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="518" height="480" /> <p align="center">So after buying cheap spray paint, I went back and got Krylon.  It works great!  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLV7QJLPI/AAAAAAAACZA/EbgZWaehb0c/s1600-h/2013%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2013" border="0" alt="2013" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLWmnC5BI/AAAAAAAACZE/ir1143m4Pfc/2013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="480" /></a>After one coat.  If you look closely, you’ll notice the paint really isn’t adhering to the frame very well.  It took several coats for them to look nice.  Later we (a friend and I) learned that we should have used primer first.  It makes a HUGE difference! <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLW-L3bLI/AAAAAAAACZI/glkRxyNbHhs/s1600-h/2014_edited-1%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2014_edited-1" border="0" alt="2014_edited-1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLXqTXg6I/AAAAAAAACZM/2f8yQvEIYwM/2014_edited-1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="320" /></a>I filled the frames with some fun fabric!  My husband says he still prefers picture (a nice way of saying he doesn’t love it), but I’m going to keep it to see if he warms up to it :)<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLY4khX8I/AAAAAAAACZQ/oq24rTrF-HM/s1600-h/2018%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2018" border="0" alt="2018" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLZTeST7I/AAAAAAAACZU/qHE5ex4B3P0/2018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="549" height="480" /></a>A close-up.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLaMY-R5I/AAAAAAAACZY/OVJYfJaE-YQ/s1600-h/2016%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="2016" border="0" alt="2016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TatLamiaWlI/AAAAAAAACZc/LJZjt6M71us/2016_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-12650240923180246672011-03-23T14:05:00.001-07:002011-03-23T14:06:38.362-07:00Letter Makeover…<p>So I have two walls in my kitchen painted red, and basically everything on the walls are black.  I really liked it at first, and still think it looks cute…just time to add some more color!  I decided to go with the letter “E” that sits on the shelf.  I used the same paint as I did for the pillow.  My husband informed me that painting the e’s the same color might be overkill.  Oh-well.  The wall before.<img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2009" border="0" alt="2009" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYpge5AmafI/AAAAAAAACYo/CFmW-sD9HUg/2009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="404" /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2008" border="0" alt="2008" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYpgg0MJVxI/AAAAAAAACYs/_fGSbfkL7vI/2008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="365" height="480" />First coat.  I thought it looked cool to leave it like this at first, but once I put it on the shelf I quickly realized it looked like I’d just done a horrible job painting it. I since added a second coat and it looks so much better!<img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2010" border="0" alt="2010" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYpghx0eUQI/AAAAAAAACYw/btv49YN1vT4/2010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="368" height="480" /> I realize the color doesn’t really go with the wall color.  Eventually, I want to paint it back to a more neutral color.  I’m not sure how my husband feels about it, but I’m going to give him some time to warm up to the idea :)<img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2018" border="0" alt="2018" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYpgjETJ6oI/AAAAAAAACY4/SusAiPRJBEI/2018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="467" /><u><font color="#72179d"></font></u></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-39201240353688447382011-03-18T14:59:00.001-07:002011-03-18T14:59:30.443-07:00Pillows…<p align="center">  I’ve been in a redecorating mood lately.  Our place is starting to feel small to me, and since we won’t be moving anytime soon I decided the inside needs a makeover!  So two things inspired these two pillows 1. add color and 2. I love the initial pillows.  I decided to do both of those things with the pillows I made.  </p> <p align="center">Initial Pillow Instructions: <br />Materials: <br />Pillow cover (you can make your own pillow if you want). <br />A stencil or letter cut out of paper. <br />Paint – fabric paint would be best, but I used acrylic paint for mine. <br />foam paint brush. <br /> <br />I used an Ikea 20x20 pillow cover.  Be sure to put something between the layers so the paint doesn’t go through.  I used cardstock.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVlT1mmQI/AAAAAAAACXo/T6CpkNSS1x4/s1600-h/2005%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2005" border="0" alt="2005" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVmM4HU8I/AAAAAAAACXs/Ck2bXDBt7dU/2005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="605" height="480" /></a> I cut an “e” out of paper for my stencil.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVm_QCGFI/AAAAAAAACXw/rn7TfWorKqs/s1600-h/2006%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2006" border="0" alt="2006" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVnXxataI/AAAAAAAACX0/GK-Sq5S0pbY/2006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="611" height="480" /></a> I taped the paper down so I wouldn’t get paint under the paper.  Be sure to paint carefully on the edges.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVoTrnygI/AAAAAAAACX4/Bhg1AdCxBjI/s1600-h/2007%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2007" border="0" alt="2007" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVpKuhA4I/AAAAAAAACX8/GZpaAPTZ3NE/2007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="480" /></a> Wait for paint to dry and pull off paper/stencil (Mine didn’t turn out perfect, but good enough).<img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2008" border="0" alt="2008" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVp0DhM-I/AAAAAAAACYA/dxSkon_F0Zg/2008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="525" height="480" />The finished pillow!  I thought I had a pillow big enough to fill the cover, but I was wrong.  So I’ll need to get one.  I also used a teal paint to add color! <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVqXi4WzI/AAAAAAAACYE/JzsYwg1Pd1w/s1600-h/2013%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2013" border="0" alt="2013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVqykmHiI/AAAAAAAACYI/GiPNElR249A/2013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="596" height="480" /></a> Purple Pillow Instructions: <br />Materials: <br />1/2 yard fabric <br />Pillow 16x16 (finished dimensions) <br />Flower: 4in x 34 in <br />Start by making your flower.  Pinch corner and start wrapping fabric (flat) behind the fabric.  Hand sew together as you wrap to hold flower together. (that probably doesn’t make any sense…just follow this <a href="http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2011/02/creative-guest-flower-pillow-by.html"><font color="#800080">link</font></a> to show you how).<img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2018" border="0" alt="2018" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVrcVWIGI/AAAAAAAACYM/7off60N-cOA/2018_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="238" /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2019" border="0" alt="2019" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVstpyBdI/AAAAAAAACYQ/QWh3qEXEdUQ/2019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="546" height="480" />Be sure to sew flower onto the pillow before sewing the 4 edges together.  Remember to leave a small opening to flip pillow through (sorry I didn’t take pictures of these steps).  I filled this pillow with batting from Joann's and whip stitched the small edge closed. <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVtYAhA0I/AAAAAAAACYU/YoaambKvjDU/s1600-h/2012%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2012" border="0" alt="2012" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVua792XI/AAAAAAAACYY/1GCMgRz2riY/2012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="481" height="480" /></a>Finished pillow! <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2011" border="0" alt="2011" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVuxA9MXI/AAAAAAAACYc/7Jm_7H76twE/2011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="588" height="480" /> Both pillows together.  I love how it adds color and fun to my brown room! <br /><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVvbWNhTI/AAAAAAAACYg/6DOYV266OPA/s1600-h/2015%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2015" border="0" alt="2015" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYPVwaoiUbI/AAAAAAAACYk/R_fN3Hmz-L0/2015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="460" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-69959776688747902222011-03-17T07:34:00.001-07:002011-03-17T07:34:25.645-07:00Table Fort…<p align="center">I saw this table for at <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/02/fort-table-cover.html"><font color="#800080">Make-it-and-love-it</font></a> forever ago, and finally decided to make it!  Our place is getting small, and this just opened up one more place for my kids to play.  I love that!  I tried my best to give directions, but by the end I stopped taking pictures and just wanted to get it done.  So it’s best to just go to Make-it-and-love-it’s website for the full directions.</p> <p align="center">I went to Jo-Ann’s to buy fabric and it was going to cost around $27.00 just for the fabric to cover the table (and that was on sale!)  So I ended up using two top sheets and saved all that money! <br />I don’t have exact measurements for anything, because I basically just laid the sheet on top of the table and cut around the table.  I just prayed it would end up working, and it did!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6j2OGjr4I/AAAAAAAACVU/Bvh1TN0BNUE/s1600-h/2005%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2005" border="0" alt="2005" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6j7xSEv9I/AAAAAAAACVY/w-RQflvVTko/2005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="385" /></a> I made 4 panels to add to the top sheet (2 long and 2 short)<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6kCUg9OJI/AAAAAAAACVc/n11fM69FQYE/2069%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2069" border="0" alt="2069" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6kOKNPB9I/AAAAAAAACVg/I2Vo5ATsq70/2069_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="382" /></a>On one of the longer panels I cut out a rectangle for the door. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6kZbHjo5I/AAAAAAAACVk/5Cpcor01c94/s1600-h/2071%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2071" border="0" alt="2071" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6p37xzDpI/AAAAAAAACVs/FRnvPqm-0bs/2071_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="332" /></a>I used biased tape to hem (finish the edges) of my door and windows (I used two packages for one door and two windows) <br />To make the corner, cut the bias tape into a “V” shape and sew along the “V” <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6roKr4l7I/AAAAAAAACVw/8YL6fnG0VgQ/s1600-h/2073%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2073" border="0" alt="2073" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6rpNabcOI/AAAAAAAACV0/zS2-fzi8gs4/2073_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="624" height="480" /></a>When you refold it, it creates a nice corner. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6rqALkqLI/AAAAAAAACV4/luJOK8ZffTY/2074%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2074" border="0" alt="2074" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6r1o73jPI/AAAAAAAACV8/uhvonPMha5s/2074_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="445" /></a>Pin to the door and windows and sew. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6r2r_KT9I/AAAAAAAACWA/5NDt1372Ye0/s1600-h/2077%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2077" border="0" alt="2077" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6r3WGpqoI/AAAAAAAACWE/DuwQSvaiLjs/2077_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="449" height="480" /></a>Use clear vinyl for cover the windows. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6r34YXHpI/AAAAAAAACWI/rDj6l6lW8eQ/s1600-h/2080%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2080" border="0" alt="2080" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6r4q5S-SI/AAAAAAAACWM/hoNv9AVaD9g/2080_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="357" /></a>Next, I added embellishments to each side. <br />Daylynn insisted on having a pink door so that’s what she got!  I sewed it on the left side and attached ribbon and velcro to the other side to close it.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6r5erQppI/AAAAAAAACWQ/cMq54H6z1aY/s1600-h/2082%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2082" border="0" alt="2082" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6r6mpawII/AAAAAAAACWU/3_hHEhe_DV8/2082_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="405" /></a> I also attached a piece of velcro to the other side to keep the door open.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6r7MJr8QI/AAAAAAAACWY/501YEwKdaeo/2083%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2083" border="0" alt="2083" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6sbUpPOiI/AAAAAAAACWc/dYmZKrE7db4/2083_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="410" /></a> Curtains for the windows (side window)<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX6scXRl6bI/AAAAAAAACWg/coOnLKKfDP0/s1600-h/2084%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2084" border="0" alt="2084" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX_SbKJYxTI/AAAAAAAACWs/QL20PP7Ia88/2084_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="407" /></a> And the back window.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TX_Sb51KmvI/AAAAAAAACWw/n4QXch82Wcs/s1600-h/2087%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2087" border="0" alt="2087" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYEQOolInfI/AAAAAAAACW4/IExw316ZPpY/2087_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="392" /></a> On the other side I used fabric glue to add some flowers.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYEQQENbzHI/AAAAAAAACW8/g-tgZxy0_uo/s1600-h/3085%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="3085" border="0" alt="3085" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYESm0z3XaI/AAAAAAAACXA/HP9j_15cAj0/3085_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="462" /></a>After this step, you attach each side to the top sheet.  Please follow make-it-and-love-it’s link above for directions on this part. <br /> <br />And here you have one happy girl playing in her fort. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYESoWKmlCI/AAAAAAAACXE/-wptahKijiA/s1600-h/220028%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="220028" border="0" alt="220028" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYESqkzsobI/AAAAAAAACXI/sSNd3f9tHsE/220028_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="441" /></a> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYGAqdiCuQI/AAAAAAAACXc/V0Zke5q_4zI/s1600-h/220030%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="220030" border="0" alt="220030" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TYIb75db9EI/AAAAAAAACXk/UPcRH_RgwTU/220030_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="331" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-1788007710075149662011-03-11T14:37:00.001-08:002011-03-11T14:55:50.501-08:00Cake Stand…<p align="center">For enrichment, we  had a craft night (finally something to get me crafting again!)  I singed up for all but one of the things, and finished two so far.  Be sure to check post below for the second project.  Now, this is a fun one!  I can’t wait to make many more of these different ways for different things.   I included some links below of other fun things you can do with it.  I love the idea of using it for a  jewelry stand. <br /> <br />Start with a plate and stand (cup, candle holder, vase, tea cup etc.)  A great place to find fun dishes is the Goodwill/D.I.  I unfortunately didn’t have much luck the day I went, but Homegoods saved the day!  Thanks to friends who helped me find this adorable plate and Sundae dish.  <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqkFnILuKI/AAAAAAAACT8/zqAEXa4Omi8/s1600-h/2005%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /></a>1. Be sure to have clean your plate and “stand” well before starting.   <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2005" border="0" alt="2005" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqkGb8OLiI/AAAAAAAACUA/CSednbpYjy0/2005_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="599" height="480" /> I turned the cup upside down and glued the bottom of the cup to the plate. <br /><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqkHH_WMaI/AAAAAAAACUE/srtNXFims4E/s1600-h/2008%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2008" border="0" alt="2008" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqkIgl5PAI/AAAAAAAACUI/e9MT9_KelZQ/2008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="385" height="480" /></a> 2. Measure the diameter of the plate and the part of the stand that is being glued to the plate.  This will help you find the center. (Truthfully, this part went over my head.  You can just eyeball it if that’s easier).<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqkJXgQFSI/AAAAAAAACUM/tJ5wsnvrIyw/s1600-h/22019%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="22019" border="0" alt="22019" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqkJ01B1OI/AAAAAAAACUQ/mfoqDMfj6AA/22019_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="502" height="480" /></a>3. Use Gorilla Glue to glue the stand to the plate.  Just follow the directions on the back of the glue.  Be sure to put something on top of the stand to keep the glue of expanding.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqkKc0TYeI/AAAAAAAACUU/Zb_wWkyfSN0/s1600-h/22021%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="22021" border="0" alt="22021" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqkKzbwk8I/AAAAAAAACUY/w9dpakWxcBw/22021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="592" height="480" /></a> And there you have it!  This is going to be the girl’s birthday plate!  Addison’s 1st birthday is just around the corner (less than 2 months away!!)</p> <p><a title="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14323376@N08/3054194267" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/14323376@N08/3054194267">http://www.flickr.com/photos/14323376@N08/3054194267</a></p> <p><a title="http://mimpimurni.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-cake-stand.html" href="http://mimpimurni.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-cake-stand.html">http://mimpimurni.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-cake-stand.html</a></p> <p><a title="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fcinnercircle.com/.a/6a010536b6f447970c0115703127cb970b-800wi&imgrefurl=http://www.fcinnercircle.com/fc_inner_circle/home/&usg=__t-_gDzzlnS4V_kWM9IMPxzpKr38=&h=400&w=400&sz=58&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=z6_8A5bBjQApbM:&tbnh=147&tbnw=147&ei=U6h6TfLJC9T6rAGskf3LBQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcake%2Bstands%2Bfrom%2Bold%2Bdishes%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DvPr%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1600%26bih%3D707%26tbs%3Disch:1%26prmd%3Divns0%2C228&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1039&vpy=269&dur=956&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=137&ty=248&oei=Sqh6Tf6BI4qV0QGnp-jbAw&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:0&biw=1600&bih=707" href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fcinnercircle.com/.a/6a010536b6f447970c0115703127cb970b-800wi&imgrefurl=http://www.fcinnercircle.com/fc_inner_circle/home/&usg=__t-_gDzzlnS4V_kWM9IMPxzpKr38=&h=400&w=400&sz=58&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=z6_8A5bBjQApbM:&tbnh=147&tbnw=147&ei=U6h6TfLJC9T6rAGskf3LBQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcake%2Bstands%2Bfrom%2Bold%2Bdishes%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DvPr%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1600%26bih%3D707%26tbs%3Disch:1%26prmd%3Divns0%2C228&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1039&vpy=269&dur=956&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=137&ty=248&oei=Sqh6Tf6BI4qV0QGnp-jbAw&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:0&biw=1600&bih=707">http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.fcinnercircle.com/.a/6a010536b6f447970c0115703127cb970b-800wi&imgrefurl=http://www.fcinnercircle.com/fc_inner_circle/home/&usg=__t-_gDzzlnS4V_kWM9IMPxzpKr38=&h=400&w=400&sz=58&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=z6_8A5bBjQApbM:&tbnh=147&tbnw=147&ei=U6h6TfLJC9T6rAGskf3LBQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcake%2Bstands%2Bfrom%2Bold%2Bdishes%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DvPr%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1600%26bih%3D707%26tbs%3Disch:1%26prmd%3Divns0%2C228&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=1039&vpy=269&dur=956&hovh=225&hovw=225&tx=137&ty=248&oei=Sqh6Tf6BI4qV0QGnp-jbAw&page=1&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:0&biw=1600&bih=707</a> <br /> <br /><a title="http://www.flickr.com/photos/monbonbon/3054620598/" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/monbonbon/3054620598/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/monbonbon/3054620598/</a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-25173838650137202552011-03-11T14:15:00.001-08:002011-03-11T14:15:29.357-08:00Flower Headbands…<p align="center">I can’t believe I have 2 girls, and NEVER made this before!  It took me all of 5 minutes and the possibilities are endless!  Daylynn is really into headbands right now.  Her outfit isn’t complete unless she has one in her hair.  So this was the perfect thing for her!  <br />1. Take a fake flower.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqey0KM9AI/AAAAAAAACTM/BKuOLnigqmg/s1600-h/2009%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2009" border="0" alt="2009" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqezrOFNFI/AAAAAAAACTQ/pV_BWuf0XK8/2009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="505" height="480" /></a>2. Cut the stem/back of flower off.   Remove the front piece after that.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe0qxWnFI/AAAAAAAACTU/io1B0_faKdA/s1600-h/2010%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2010" border="0" alt="2010" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe1uaWWPI/AAAAAAAACTY/kdIeG-pWj4U/2010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="587" height="480" /></a>3. Pull pieces together and restack them by hot gluing. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe2CUa-DI/AAAAAAAACTc/HVQXR8ADRzM/s1600-h/2012%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2012" border="0" alt="2012" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe2x1CiII/AAAAAAAACTg/Lv-psVrpaX4/2012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="225" /></a> 4. Add embellishment to the center of the flower.  I used an old fake diamond earring, but you could use anything.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe3ZEK_dI/AAAAAAAACTk/bA-KZ5pjTl0/s1600-h/2013%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2013" border="0" alt="2013" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe4pJgJDI/AAAAAAAACTo/spiZMlHRXPs/2013_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="543" height="480" /></a>5. Hot glue flower to headband. <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe5B0e9RI/AAAAAAAACTs/ya1exf06yDw/s1600-h/2014%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2014" border="0" alt="2014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe54NVAwI/AAAAAAAACTw/0L3Y_Uha1So/2014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="589" height="480" /></a> 6. Place on an adorable child and you’re done!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe_BrVjjI/AAAAAAAACT0/J1X5dwG3L_I/s1600-h/2017%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2017" border="0" alt="2017" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TXqe_o07XaI/AAAAAAAACT4/lHjvjqoDaTY/2017_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="607" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-40499516299052815042011-02-09T16:14:00.001-08:002011-02-09T16:14:53.941-08:00Valentine’s Box…<p align="center">Today for music makers we did a Valentine’s party.  Each kid brought a decorated box/bag and valentines to pass out to all the other kids.  Up until this morning, we didn’t have anything to put our valentines in.  Thanks to <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/valentines-day/valentines-day-crafts-cards-gifts-decorations/valentines-day-crafts-gifts/valentines-day-card-carrier/valentine-mailbox-663773/"><font color="#400080">Family Fun</font></a> for the cute idea.  Here is our version of it.  I envisioned it a little more decorated, but Daylynn got bored and didn’t want to decorate anymore.  <br />I used a graham cracker box, and covered it with decorative paper.  Then we embellished with other scrapbooking items. <br />(sorry for the bent edges, I took these pictures after the party) <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2035" border="0" alt="2035" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TVMo_z7G-HI/AAAAAAAACRI/JlE60ilwsUw/2035_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="337" height="480" />The back with a little sticker<img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2034" border="0" alt="2034" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TVMpBFIYsjI/AAAAAAAACRM/JQ6I0DFZack/2034_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" height="480" />Full of Valentines<img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2032" border="0" alt="2032" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TVMt_AZDzgI/AAAAAAAACRU/qCqFcMuK-g8/2032_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="480" /></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-78268108256136696112011-02-04T16:35:00.001-08:002011-02-04T16:35:07.763-08:00Valentine’s Decor…<p align="center">For Activity Days, we made this Valentine’s felt garland.  Have I mentioned that I love making things out of felt?  I love that it’s easy to cut, easy to fix if you make a mistake, and it doesn’t require any sewing???  It’s great!  The girls had a fun time, which is always a good thing!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUyYWdXI-0I/AAAAAAAACQg/m2mRgh-4RXI/s1600-h/2006%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2006" border="0" alt="2006" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUyYXLzbURI/AAAAAAAACQk/7qfryuzsBTs/2006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="259" /></a> What to do with a restless 3 year old?  Pull out the scissors and glue!  we cut a heart shape out of a cereal box, and used some of the leftover hearts from the garland to create this Valentine’s wreath.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUyYYK5_weI/AAAAAAAACQo/P56unX_L9w0/s1600-h/2001%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2001" border="0" alt="2001" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUyYYw32UEI/AAAAAAAACQs/VugKFe3d3Ac/2001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="427" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUyYZJTrKlI/AAAAAAAACQw/4zCAWuOkNFM/s1600-h/2003%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2003" border="0" alt="2003" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUyYZgtXjNI/AAAAAAAACQ0/B5rfbI2fTts/2003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUybM6bsWzI/AAAAAAAACQ4/cOp-7DOvoVg/s1600-h/2007%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2007" border="0" alt="2007" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUybNnLKO0I/AAAAAAAACQ8/M4JQHkKVf3o/2007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="443" /></a>Add ribbon and hang! <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUybORAymLI/AAAAAAAACRA/Bgu1a0ACc3k/s1600-h/2012%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2012" border="0" alt="2012" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUybOgbdfII/AAAAAAAACRE/8fGzSL2xQzk/2012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-32555702389725221532011-02-04T14:37:00.001-08:002011-02-04T14:37:04.281-08:00Baby Shoes…<p align="center">My mom gave me a pattern for baby shoes a long time ago, and I finally got around to trying them.  As I was sewing them, I realized I missed a crucial step (the batting/machine quilting) considering they are a quilted baby shoe.  Nothing in the directions told you to do this, so I skipped it all together.  After telling my husband this, he say, “you don’t like to follow directions.”  He’s partially right, and I did find that step in the “materials needed” section.  My shoes ended up flimsy, so I added a little iron on to the bottom, and  it helped a little.  They were really easy, and I have big plans to try some more out.  <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUx_hyeb_gI/AAAAAAAACQQ/9iZRPHsifYU/s1600-h/2009%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2009" border="0" alt="2009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUx_ijfwBMI/AAAAAAAACQU/lapWbSs8nj4/2009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="480" /></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUx_jFPOPAI/AAAAAAAACQY/gfDjaczhHek/s1600-h/2011%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2011" border="0" alt="2011" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TUx_j6kGYHI/AAAAAAAACQc/cE8UqkmgesY/2011_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="342" /></a> <em>*nearly impossible to get a good shot when they are on your 9 month old.</em></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-47791834298563899172011-01-12T15:28:00.001-08:002011-01-26T21:50:22.855-08:00Nursing Cover…<p align="center">My best friend just had a baby, and when we visited her she said she didn’t have a nursing cover yet. I didn’t think much of that comment until I was looking for a project to do. I was inspired by her adorable <a href="http://www.petuniapicklebottom.com/collections/original/boxybackpacks/frolickinginfez/"><span style="color:#400080;">Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bag</span></a> when I picked the fabric and colors. I think it turned out really cute! Instructions can be found <span style="color:#800080;"><a href="http://lindsayscraftcorner.blogspot.com/2010/04/nursing-cover.html">here</a>.</span><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TS45J_tooNI/AAAAAAAACP4/06hhTr6jqs0/s1600-h/2001%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2001" alt="2001" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TS45KSzxwqI/AAAAAAAACP8/NdmmtG-nipw/2001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="327" height="480" /></a><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2002" alt="2002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TS45LDzD42I/AAAAAAAACQA/N4RdiG7Asi4/2002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="274" height="480" /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TS45L9XBYmI/AAAAAAAACQE/2NoshsLEHqc/s1600-h/2003%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2003" alt="2003" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TS45My97s_I/AAAAAAAACQI/HkzLJ-gb2zc/2003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="452" /></a></p>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-83590629490416442832011-01-12T15:20:00.001-08:002011-01-12T15:20:54.778-08:00Camera Strap…<p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TS43VOYMi4I/AAAAAAAACPw/Lbw8Yn3qxiM/s1600-h/2016%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2016" border="0" alt="2016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TS43VndHl4I/AAAAAAAACP0/aZRCEW2KJs4/2016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="280" /></a> </p> <p align="center">Remember this <a href="http://lindsayscraftcorner.blogspot.com/2009/07/camera-strapcheck.html"><font color="#800080">camera strap</font></a> I made a year and half ago?  Well it was getting pretty dirty (gross), so it was time to make a new one.  Luckily this is one of the easiest projects ever, so it was a quick fix.  I used some leftover fabric from the nursing cover, and I love it.  I tried to make it a little more masculine color wise, but my husband said it was still to feminine for him...ha.  <br />*<em>Click on the link above for instructions.</em></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-28064454815346744762010-12-23T21:29:00.001-08:002010-12-23T21:31:43.370-08:00Ballerina Doll….<p align="center">Just 2 days before Christmas, and I finally got the doll done. I tried to be sneaky and not let my 3 year old know what I was doing. I told her Santa asked me to make something for her, and that she couldn’t look at what I was working on (like that was really going to work). I thought I was doing O.K. until Day said, “Mom Addison is going to get my doll.” She totally knew. Oh-well….I love how it turned out. <img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2003" alt="2003" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TRQvn2NlWkI/AAAAAAAACPY/3zBf-oAPmkE/2003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="346" height="480" /><span style="font-family:Georgia;">I added a ballerina bun to her hair (it ended up a more square than I intended it too).</span> <img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2008" alt="2008" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TRQvoe-hxRI/AAAAAAAACPc/LnKSFAl5_Ak/2008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="320" height="480" />Ballet Shoes <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TRQvo7dmEUI/AAAAAAAACPg/MzsJBOFcXKs/s1600-h/2007%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2007" alt="2007" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TRQvprV8NJI/AAAAAAAACPk/6DGefB5zapA/2007_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="483" height="480" /></a> And a ballerina tutu. I made a mini version of this <a href="http://lindsayscraftcorner.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-tutu.htmlhttp://lindsayscraftcorner.blogspot.com/2009/10/halloween-tutu.html"><span style="color:#800080;">tutu</span></a>.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TRQvqFOlcWI/AAAAAAAACPo/hu5enrw-UYQ/s1600-h/2009%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2009" alt="2009" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TRQvrUd0K4I/AAAAAAAACPs/uPDekbOstMI/2009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" /></a></p>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-53940910658726464902010-12-17T13:35:00.001-08:002010-12-17T13:35:41.934-08:00Ornaments…<p align="center">This weeks the craft I decided to make was ornaments.  The first one I made (and didn’t take pictures of) was this from <a href="http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/2010/12/last-mintue-christmas-decorations-3d.html"><font color="#800080">Little Birdie Secrets</font></a>.  She made a star wreath, and below showed making ornaments with the stars instead of the wreath.  I made one and added it as an embellishment to a gift.  It was really cute…if only I’d taken a picture of it to show you all.  </p> <p align="center">The next ornament inspiration came from this Pottery Barn ornament.  After making the signs last we decided we could make this ornament.  So a group of us got together and that’s just what we did!  We decided to make them square, since squares are so much easier to cut than circles. My friend Tori is planning on putting them on Martinelli’s bottles as gifts for families.  Good idea huh???  I decided to just make them for my family (selfish I know), and put them on our tree. <br />Pottery Barn Ornament <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQvXmtnA-nI/AAAAAAAACOo/ZdC0Xn2R6HQ/s1600-h/2002%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2002" border="0" alt="2002" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQvXnvkMnnI/AAAAAAAACOs/xd8ckGTmDJQ/2002_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="480" /></a>What you need: <br />Cardstock for squares (or circles) <br />-Big Square 9cm x 9cm <br />-Small Square 6 1/2 cm x 6 1/2 cm <br />Mod Podge or glue <br />Glitter <br />Hole Punch (I used my handy crop a dile for the hole punch/grommets) <br />Grommets <br />Ribbon <br />Letter (stickers or cardstock) <br />Scissors <br />Decorative Scissors <br />Glue Gun <br /> <br />Instructions: <br />Cut big square with decorative scissors. <br />Mod Podge/glue edges and add glitter – let dry <br />Use Glue Gun to glue the small square on top of the big square. <br />Punch hole in top (I did mine on the diagonal, but you can center it in the middle and have it hang square). <br />Insert Grommet <br />Add Ribbon <br />Glue/Stick on letter.  (I traced/cut my letters out of cardstock) <br /> <br />The finished ornaments <br />A-Aaron, L-Lindsay, D-Daylynn and A-Addison <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2012" border="0" alt="2012" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQvXoI7VgjI/AAAAAAAACOw/wu5r9SNRxG4/2012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="254" />Sticker letters probably would look better, but it works. <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQvXosnSj0I/AAAAAAAACO0/a5nOrIPh5JY/s1600-h/2014%5B2%5D.jpg"> <br /><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2014" border="0" alt="2014" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQvXpbCbuII/AAAAAAAACO4/AH0sZLXPkNk/2014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="330" height="480" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQvXqPFX9GI/AAAAAAAACO8/6ljwPmfyX7U/s1600-h/2015%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="2015" border="0" alt="2015" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQvXqqjELvI/AAAAAAAACPA/z5dzcgQBQo0/2015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="357" height="480" /></a></p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-84826297091361344712010-12-11T13:30:00.001-08:002010-12-12T11:25:01.609-08:00Christmas Sign…<p align="center">My friend found this cute Halloween sign at <font color="#800080">The Bateman Buzz,</font> and thought it would be cute to do one for Christmas.  We originally want to have it say, “Merry Christmas.”  When we really thought about it we thought a shorter word would be more manageable with all the kids.  We went with Noel, and I am in love with it!  I didn’t have any Christmas decorations in my eating/computer area, and this added just the right touch.  </p> <p align="center">What you need: <br />Scalloped Note cards (one for each letter)– we didn’t have any, so we used cards and cut them with scalloped scissors.  <br />Scrapbook Paper <br />Letters (we traced ours off the computer.  Vinyl, stickers or dye cute would work great too). <br />Ribbon to string the cards <br />Hole Punch <br />Pom Poms (optional, but they do add a little something extra) <br />Sparkly pipe cleaners <br />Glitter (optional) <br />Glue Gun <br /> <br />Take note cards glue layer(s) with paper.  Add embellishments like glitter, pom poms and pipe cleaners and letters.  Punch holes in the top (easier if done before adding everythig), string ribbon through holes and hang.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQPtZW9m7iI/AAAAAAAACOY/tWjmPf6fV1U/s1600-h/2013_edited-4%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2013_edited-4" border="0" alt="2013_edited-4" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQPtaOTW1vI/AAAAAAAACOc/qAb8kdZz6IU/2013_edited-4_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="414" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQPtbUUpJkI/AAAAAAAACOg/xYVsf7U_9o0/s1600-h/2017%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2017" border="0" alt="2017" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TQPtdMzua0I/AAAAAAAACOk/22Dd75GuyKM/2017_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="640" height="274" /></a> Now I have to make one for every holiday!</p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-62040674460938631342010-12-07T14:34:00.001-08:002010-12-07T14:37:28.250-08:00Blocks…<div style="text-align: center;"> I found these blocks awhile back after Daylynn was too old for them. So when a friend said she wanted to make them, I pulled out the tutorial I found on <a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/03/as-promisedcloth-blocks.html"><span style="color:#400080;">Make it and Love it</span></a>, and decided it would be the perfect gift for Addison. I will give an attempt at a tutorial here, but you might just want to use hers. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Start with 6 squares. These are 4 x4.<img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2003" alt="2003" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62MAU4EvI/AAAAAAAACMo/tFri8aSocPo/2003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" />Decide which fabric you want to be the top and bottom. Then cut the coners a quarter inch in. It’s best to measure…I learned from experience. <img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2006" alt="2006" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62NDNjhEI/AAAAAAAACMs/JL2uxoHViAU/2006_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" />Sew the other 4 squares together. <img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2009" alt="2009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62NiUyYuI/AAAAAAAACMw/NUc8j8YnuZA/2009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="280" />Fold strip of fabric in half right sides together and sew together creating a box. <img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2010" alt="2010" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62OOnlE6I/AAAAAAAACM0/ZCiMk-dKiA0/2010_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" /> <img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="0112" alt="0112" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62OvScDQI/AAAAAAAACM4/62BfxyTSnwU/0112_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="320" height="480" /> With the right side of the fabric inside add the top and bottom piece. <img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="20132" alt="20132" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62PM-mvPI/AAAAAAAACM8/HZ6DgIedqM8/20132_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="320" height="480" /> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62PiUdPII/AAAAAAAACNA/npo0neE7RL0/s1600-h/2014%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2014" alt="2014" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62QQxZ3yI/AAAAAAAACNE/yFIbFytieks/2014_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" /></a>Leave a small opening on one end of the square, so you can flip it out and fill with batting. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62RDcvrZI/AAAAAAAACNI/F3h4qkm-pQk/s1600-h/2015%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2015" alt="2015" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62SFUMMBI/AAAAAAAACNM/CMuwDrUsR4A/2015_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" /></a>When done, hand sew the opening closed. <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Block one – Texture fabric.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62SrSCPBI/AAAAAAAACNQ/wE2EGgZUe8s/s1600-h/2016%5B2%5D.jpg"> </a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62SrSCPBI/AAAAAAAACNQ/wE2EGgZUe8s/s1600-h/2016%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2016" alt="2016" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62TdK0F8I/AAAAAAAACNU/YhW4Bi2ym0E/2016_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" /></a>Block 2 – jingle bell inside. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62T0JxAsI/AAAAAAAACNY/fIwqYDeyafM/s1600-h/2022%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2022" alt="2022" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62VZCLRqI/AAAAAAAACNc/oxvuoX1LEDM/2022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" /></a>Block 3 – Tags <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62WPBFhxI/AAAAAAAACNg/OMmxzuNIjYU/s1600-h/2023%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2023" alt="2023" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62W-GS3dI/AAAAAAAACNk/4-SjNkofrlA/2023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" /></a>Block 4 – crinkle paper inside. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62XUT2ulI/AAAAAAAACNo/i1-ytuq260s/s1600-h/2024%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2024" alt="2024" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62X3rRPMI/AAAAAAAACNs/tR4tivqKCwU/2024_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="427" /></a>Set of 4 blocks! <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62YW0cmYI/AAAAAAAACNw/HLuBSMXa3gI/s1600-h/2026%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border: 0px none; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="2026" alt="2026" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP62ZSqlASI/AAAAAAAACN0/FwgiC3S_9BA/2026_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" border="0" width="640" height="262" /></a> I got a preview of how she was going to like them last night. They were a big hit! She army crawled on over, and started grabbing them while I was finishing them up.</div>Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-750239747565947220.post-87810148801341335632010-12-07T14:15:00.001-08:002010-12-07T14:15:31.665-08:00Doll 2…<p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP6x_vHavZI/AAAAAAAACMg/8LVKxbZiPV4/s1600-h/2003%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="2003" border="0" alt="2003" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_evb4RGBLvXY/TP6yAY-hWhI/AAAAAAAACMk/jmgHL_40kZU/2003_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="480" /></a> I made this doll (start to finish 2 hours) for my neighbor’s granddaughter.  She lives in Hawaii, and thought the Hawaiian print would be perfect for her.  I still plan on making one more for my 3 year old…just got to get motivated!</p> Lindsayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775609661294290305noreply@blogger.com0