I have decided to stop blogging over at my frugal blog (I live a frugal life), I don't know if you remember this post here, but by having two blogs I'm just not using my time wisely, plus there are so many awesome blogs dedicated to saving money that I just don't know what to blog about without sounding redundant. I have decided that this blog will feature everything, money saving tips, crafts, my family and whatever else strikes my fancy....
Here's to a simplier life
*a*
Friday, October 31, 2008
Another crafty week, oh my!!!!
Hey all, I know I have been such a bad blogger. My goal each week is to post atleast 3 or 4 times, but sometimes life gets in the way. Even though I have been such a horrible blogger, I have been crafty, I haven't gotten alot accomplished but I have been busy. Can you believe Christmas is less than 2 months away? I sure can't, and my goal is to have all my gifts made, bought and wrapped by the end of November. I better get my butt in gear if I am going to make this goal. I recently found this site and they have some really great ideas. I love the idea of a Christmas Planner, I have never done this before, but this year I am. It will be great to have everything all in one book, plus mine is going to be in a 3-ring binder so I can use it year after year. When I am finished with it I will post pictures. I am also taking a class here, like I don't have enough to do this month, I decided to add a class into the mix. So far I am pretty impressed with the class, they have downloads for my Christmas planner and the 2 projects that they have down I love and will definitely be doing. So if you have some time and want to take a class I would definitely recommend this class.
Okay enough of that, so you ask what have I been working on, well I'll tell you and show you.
Here is what you can make out of wooden circles, an old dictionary, stamps, and some bling.
I think it turned out great, I just added a bail and a chain and waa-laa you have a necklace. I made several of these, which I am not sharing because they are Christmas presents. Miss Pie loved them so much that she claimed one for herself and I even claimed one.
I love the name of this bag, a booty bag, just makes me chuckle. I still have 2 more of these to make and even though jeans are pretty sturdy I did line this it just makes it a lot prettier inside.
I'm outa jeans so I think a trip to the thrift store is in order.
I found a tutorial for this bag holder here and it was so simple to make, I think it took me about an hour to sew this, but I am a true beginner at sewing. For someone who sews alot you could finish this in about 30 minutes. I really like it and have put this on the list to make myself plus 2 or 3 more for gifts.
With all my Chirstmas crafting my dining room is being taken over....
Okay so right now it doesn't look that bad, I'll have to take a picture of it when I'm in the middle of a project.
Have a great day, I'm off to finish my Christmas planner.
Happy crafty and hugs
*a*
Okay enough of that, so you ask what have I been working on, well I'll tell you and show you.
Here is what you can make out of wooden circles, an old dictionary, stamps, and some bling.
I think it turned out great, I just added a bail and a chain and waa-laa you have a necklace. I made several of these, which I am not sharing because they are Christmas presents. Miss Pie loved them so much that she claimed one for herself and I even claimed one.
I love the name of this bag, a booty bag, just makes me chuckle. I still have 2 more of these to make and even though jeans are pretty sturdy I did line this it just makes it a lot prettier inside.
I'm outa jeans so I think a trip to the thrift store is in order.
I found a tutorial for this bag holder here and it was so simple to make, I think it took me about an hour to sew this, but I am a true beginner at sewing. For someone who sews alot you could finish this in about 30 minutes. I really like it and have put this on the list to make myself plus 2 or 3 more for gifts.
With all my Chirstmas crafting my dining room is being taken over....
Okay so right now it doesn't look that bad, I'll have to take a picture of it when I'm in the middle of a project.
Have a great day, I'm off to finish my Christmas planner.
Happy crafty and hugs
*a*
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Crafty Momma
It has been one crafty week and I love it. I forgot how much I love to create and make stuff. My goal this year for Christmas is to make 50% of my gifts, I really want to cut down on our Christmas expenses. Truly the gifts is not what this holiday is about and I really want my kids to know that Jesus is the Reason, not all the stuff.
Last week I got this:
Isn't' this fabric absolutely fabulous. I love it. I started sewing, now I really haven't sewn since 7th grade home-ec, unless you count sewing on my scrapbooking projects. But I recently got an itch to start. My granny was an awesome quilter and seamtress, I got some of her stuff, so I am hoping that some of her genius wears off on me. For my first project, I wanted to make a bag of some sort, so here is the first one I made.
For my first purse it turned out cute, I even lined it. I had to rip it apart only once, so I was pretty happy about that. Caitlynn loved it. Here's the second one I made. I am still in the learning process of bag making, but I think I am addicted to it. I will have a closet full of bags, one for every season, occasion, etc... This bag is my own pattern, with the first bag I did use a pattern but the directions were awful and I had to alter it to work. (added note: it might not have been the directions, chances are it was the reader of the directions and her inability to follow them properly.)
Here's the inside view of the bag, I love all the pockets, it really keeps all my stuff organized. It is a little small and I wasn't so thrilled with the outside of the bag, I have also realized that I need to add some interfacing. I used canvas for the outside but the bag doesn't have enough structure. Like I said I am still in the learning process of this new craft. I'll post the next one I make.
Now for some scrapbooking projects, I told you I have been a busy, crafting fool. Sadly none of this stuff is for me, so I am hoping the people that receive this stuff loves it as much as I do.
My daughter wants one of these too, so I am thinking stocking gift for her.
These are mini-albums I made, I am definately making the dates to remember for myself because it turned out great and the All Mine mini is an idea I got from here, I absolutely love her kits and she has some really great ideas for mini-albums.
My projects this week includes, old paper, wooden circles and stamps, oh my (what could it be, make sure you come back to see).... and some booty bags.... (I love that name, it just makes me smile.)
Big hugs and stay crafty
*a*
Last week I got this:
Isn't' this fabric absolutely fabulous. I love it. I started sewing, now I really haven't sewn since 7th grade home-ec, unless you count sewing on my scrapbooking projects. But I recently got an itch to start. My granny was an awesome quilter and seamtress, I got some of her stuff, so I am hoping that some of her genius wears off on me. For my first project, I wanted to make a bag of some sort, so here is the first one I made.
For my first purse it turned out cute, I even lined it. I had to rip it apart only once, so I was pretty happy about that. Caitlynn loved it. Here's the second one I made. I am still in the learning process of bag making, but I think I am addicted to it. I will have a closet full of bags, one for every season, occasion, etc... This bag is my own pattern, with the first bag I did use a pattern but the directions were awful and I had to alter it to work. (added note: it might not have been the directions, chances are it was the reader of the directions and her inability to follow them properly.)
Here's the inside view of the bag, I love all the pockets, it really keeps all my stuff organized. It is a little small and I wasn't so thrilled with the outside of the bag, I have also realized that I need to add some interfacing. I used canvas for the outside but the bag doesn't have enough structure. Like I said I am still in the learning process of this new craft. I'll post the next one I make.
Now for some scrapbooking projects, I told you I have been a busy, crafting fool. Sadly none of this stuff is for me, so I am hoping the people that receive this stuff loves it as much as I do.
My daughter wants one of these too, so I am thinking stocking gift for her.
These are mini-albums I made, I am definately making the dates to remember for myself because it turned out great and the All Mine mini is an idea I got from here, I absolutely love her kits and she has some really great ideas for mini-albums.My projects this week includes, old paper, wooden circles and stamps, oh my (what could it be, make sure you come back to see).... and some booty bags.... (I love that name, it just makes me smile.)
Big hugs and stay crafty
*a*
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wordless Wednesday....
Yummo sand.....
Look they are touching each other, a wonderful moment.... (this is not the norm, LOL)
Just like mommy, Say Cheese......
hugs
*a*
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Rested up....
We are back from our mini-vacation, well actually we got back last Sunday and I just found some time to post. We had a great time, the ocean was a little cold, but the kids didn't mind and it was nice to spend some time with my parents. I even got my dad to put on a white shirt for a photo shoot, they turned out awesome. The pictures are even better because I recently got photoshop (love it) and if you go here you can download some free actions. Now who doesn't love free..... I thought I needed a new camera, but now I don't think so, I just need more actions. So my new loves this week are photoshop and actions.
These two are best buds.....
As my hubby would say "the whole clang"......
This week I did a photo shot with my brother-in-law and his two kids, the pictures turned out great, I love this whole taking pictures thing. Maybe someday I could make a career out it. So add to my loves photography.....
On a sad note, my most favorite kit club is shutting their doors. I am so sad. My kits and Pieces did their last kit this month, and I will really miss getting this scrappy goodness in my mailbox every month. Right now Linda, the owner, is offering 25% off almost everything in the store so if you are in need of scrappy supplies go check it out, plus Linda has top-notch customer service.
Out for now gotta get ready for a football game.....
Hugs,
*a*
These two are best buds.....
As my hubby would say "the whole clang"......
This week I did a photo shot with my brother-in-law and his two kids, the pictures turned out great, I love this whole taking pictures thing. Maybe someday I could make a career out it. So add to my loves photography.....
On a sad note, my most favorite kit club is shutting their doors. I am so sad. My kits and Pieces did their last kit this month, and I will really miss getting this scrappy goodness in my mailbox every month. Right now Linda, the owner, is offering 25% off almost everything in the store so if you are in need of scrappy supplies go check it out, plus Linda has top-notch customer service.
Out for now gotta get ready for a football game.....
Hugs,
*a*
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