Ruffle PIllows

I made these pillows because I wanted to do a bit of a trial run before making ones for my upstairs living room ( which needs a punch of colour!). I had some material from another project and some scraps ( I can't bear to throw good chunks of material away!) and some ribbon that kinda co-ordinated as well. So I followed this tutorial from Tatertots and Jello I love their blog and get so many great ideas from them and other craft bloggers...

Now seeing as I dont have girls, I wasn't sure what I was going to do with these now that they were made. My sister in law Jenn just decorated their girls room in pink and yellow...it was meant to be...Hope they enjoy them!!

Now onto my burlap wreath...lots of rosettes to sew...a new post soon...and then I really like this idea...but I'm not sure I can do it but I love the idea!

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2011/03/hello-fellow-readers-tater-tots-and.html

Camera Strap Cover

So I have seen these covers on a few blogs. What I love most about it is the pink patch on the bottom of the strap cover I made is actually a little pocket to hold the lens cover. Super great idea otherwise I fine I always put them in my pocket or plain just misplace them.

I got the patchwork idea here from LBG Studio. I used up some pieces I had left over from various other crafts. SO its not as perfect as hers. But I like it the same. Next time I will make it like her 2nd version, all one fabric

or maybe like this with a ruffle, made by "Crap I've Made"...I just love the colours!!

Next time I will make it like her 2nd version, all one fabric, or maybe like this with a ruffle

Cozy Cup Holder

OK..Im sure I have done some more craft between the quilt/shirt but will have to track down pictures! So onto my next creationg/idea!!!

I go out to IKEA with my "house in Campden" girls and a few extra. I had seen these POKAL mugs before and I love them. This time as I was drinking more and more tea, I thought hey..its a big cup and I can put more tea per cup in this...what a great idea. My friend Donk says..." I never get a mug without a handle". I though...why..no big deal..its cool!!

Until I make my first cup of tea.....Duh!!!!
The whole cup is way to hot, possibly scorching to pick up.

So I had to sew a cup cozy. Which I love as well. I mean I can pick my own pattern and everything...so here is the first one I made...

I checked around for a few tutorials, and even found one for this specific cup, but it didnt fit so I had to rework it. Now I find it a little big..but it still works

Addy is One ( Part Two of Gift!)

So the 2nd part of the gift was that I made her a quilt. I bought a material pack, already cut up in fat quarters I believe at Joannes ( in the US..my favourite crafting store!) And made a few more cuts to make a square and then some long pieces. I had many one quilt before for our camper, and I will post a picture of it later. But I received some better advice about spray adheasive ( which has been a very bad thing to have in our house...another story!!) and how to simply finish "quilting" all the pieces together. Its by no means perfect, but it was made with love by Tante Carolyn. Hopefully I hope to make more as I really enjoy the final outcome...and the receivers smile!!

Addy is One ( Part One of Gift!)

So I saw a friend of mine who did a spectacular job on throwing her little girl her first birthday party. What I loved most was her little shirt that had a one on it. It was so cute and again I thought...how could I make them. From there I started researching DIY appliqués. Not hard at all...It would be nice if I had a Silhouette machine...**sigh** well a girl can dream. For now...not necessary! For now I will print and cut one my own! I know Kristie loved the shirt...and I look forward to make more!!

Emmeline Apron

I again had seen beautiful "girly" aprons for sale at a mom 2 mom sale. Going for $40 or more! I thought, I have to make me one of those. I can understand the cost involved especially when you take in consideration the time to sew the apron. I picked the Emmeline Apron pattern up off ETSY at the time and feel in love with it.

The first time I made it was for my sister Debbie, and the second for my sister Kristie. No worries other sister, mom and sister in law...yours will come! Now that I made it twice, I will admit I am quicker at putting it together. Practice does make perfect...

Sister Kristie Side 1

Sister Kristie Side 2 (sorry for the blurriness...still learning camera at this point!)

Faux Flower Box

So again, I saw this Faux Flower box on Samster Mommy, and loved it!!

So I had to make one myself. I think though the biggest issue was finding a square basket similar to hers that was kinda long. I think it turned out well. My mom even liked it so much she said I could make her one! Thats a compliment coming from her, she used to work at a flower shop arranging flowers.

LIttle Girls Headbands

So I kept seeing beautiful baby headbands for sale for $15.00 or more. Super cute, and because I was taking more and more photos for newborn baby girls (there seemed to be alot of them at one point in time...now its all boys!!) So after searching for a good tutorial, and stumbled across Samster Mommy Blog

I LOVER HER IDEAS....its an understatement. She is super creative and was my inspiration for making things on my own and fulfilling my creative needs!! Here was her tutorial for the flower headbands.

Magnetic Note Board

So myhubby and I were considering selling our house at various times, and in our old house we have mostly plaster walls that have been faux finished. They are beautiful, however when you hang a new picture, or your garbage pail lid constantly hits the wall, you get scratches, dents and worst of all chips of the plaster come off. We patch them..but there is no way to now match up the colours again. Our agent said use a bigger pail to hide it... We decided to paint a magnetic board. So I taped off the area and started to paint many coats. I think we did 5 in total.

Looking back I wish we did a few more coats b/c not all magnets stick on it. Stay tuned for the final picture to be posted!

Tablecloth

So here is one of my first creations. I was looking for a table clothe that would fit our long table and was a little thicker than most tablecloths out there. I picked up this material at IKEA for around $2.00 a meter and just folded and hemmed over the sides and ends...perfect for only$8.

"A" Approved

Close up of the pattern....even nice at Christmas

The Beginning......

So here is it...I keep crafting and sewing and finding inspiration for other peoples blogs. Or I see something and think...I can make that too. So many people are blogging about their great ideas, and even offering to show how the made it. So why would I buy it when I can sew, glue, cut or paint it??? If I can do it on a budget and still get a high end look...Im all for it. I am Dutch you know!