Some of them, I have ideas on clothes which I'll create with them...others, just like them...thought they would be great outfits for their American Dolls.
But here's a couple of outfits I created for Christmas and Morgan's Birthday!
American Doll Clothes...for my nieces...
I've been waiting to post this pics of the American Doll clothes which I whipped up for my families late Christmas celebrations; here and there I've been collecting the remnants of fabrics for JoAnn Craft Store...picking only the fabrics and such which catch my eye. Here's some of the latest fabric:
Some of them, I have ideas on clothes which I'll create with them...others, just like them...thought they would be great outfits for their American Dolls.
But here's a couple of outfits I created for Christmas and Morgan's Birthday!
Some of them, I have ideas on clothes which I'll create with them...others, just like them...thought they would be great outfits for their American Dolls.
But here's a couple of outfits I created for Christmas and Morgan's Birthday!
2015 AllPeopleQuilt.com UFO Challenge...for February Progress Report
Originally, I thought I had posted the next AllPeopleQuilt.com challenge, but I guess it was only posted on my Instagram account!
So the challenge continues, as you may know, a number is posted the 1st Monday of each month. These numbers corresponds with a monthly listing of UFO which the participants created shortly after the beginning of the year.
If you still want to participate, check out the details: 2015 allpeoplequilt.com challenge
February has been here for 2 weeks...and like I said I thought I posted the challenge via my blog, but I was wrong...
Anyho, this month's number is 7!
And here's the pic from my instagram account:
I must go stitch!
Laterz!
So the challenge continues, as you may know, a number is posted the 1st Monday of each month. These numbers corresponds with a monthly listing of UFO which the participants created shortly after the beginning of the year.
If you still want to participate, check out the details: 2015 allpeoplequilt.com challenge
Anyho, this month's number is 7!
And here's the pic from my instagram account:
It's been a slow start for me...and I still want to keep with the theme of getting UFO projects finished...so I'll end here...
I must go stitch!
Laterz!
enjoying my time...
Hello again...it's me again! I've been working on some things...
For the past couple of years, I've enjoyed making holiday cards for my co-worker...it takes off the stress of the holidays...and I can have fun making cards. I coordinated several challenges...mainly because they provided inspiration...that's the only reason!
Here's a listing of the challenge which I participated in:
Merry Monday #140: Create a card using a snowflake
Hope you enjoy your day! For me...it's the last day of vacation! Pooo! So back into the craft room I go to enjoy the last bit of the fun!
For the past couple of years, I've enjoyed making holiday cards for my co-worker...it takes off the stress of the holidays...and I can have fun making cards. I coordinated several challenges...mainly because they provided inspiration...that's the only reason!
Here's a listing of the challenge which I participated in:
Merry Monday #140: Create a card using a snowflake
And here's the cards I created using the challenges:
I modified the sketch slightly, so I could create a shaker card. They are so much fun to create..hopefully, you can see the snowflakes in the shaker?!
I did use another sketch to create my nephew's belated birthday card:
Oh, before I forget, I did manage to complete my Vintage Christmas Quilt...remember, the one which I was hmmm and a a-hmmm about...well, a lot of the times, I don't end up doing anything...instead of JUST DOIN' IT!
So as a result, I machine quilted the quilt...and got the binding done...and was able to hang it!
This little huddle will provide a nice foundation for things going forward...I hope! Besides, my hubby loved it...and really...that's all that matters!
And it's the first accomplishment for 2015 allpeoplequilt.com challenge:
I will admit...it was an easy start, but I got it done!
Anyho, here it is:
the first of 2015...
Goodness...where have I been? Tis the season, right?! Well, I'm back...and have decided to only post once a week, preferably, on Thursday.
The other day, I was browsing on Facebook; I came across an interesting posting...allpeoplequilt.com had posted a challenge for 2015...12 UFOs, 12 Months...to get it done! Here's how it works: print of the PDF, fill in 12 UFO projects which you want to complete, then a number (1-12) is drawn each month. The number drawn corresponds with the number on the project list...(please note: it's includes all craft projects).
Here's the link to the challenge for more specific information: 2015 UFO Challenge
Well, I have enough project for at least several....several years. And quite frankly, I want to decorate my house...as well as give gifts...
Stay tuned for my progress...
The other day, I was browsing on Facebook; I came across an interesting posting...allpeoplequilt.com had posted a challenge for 2015...12 UFOs, 12 Months...to get it done! Here's how it works: print of the PDF, fill in 12 UFO projects which you want to complete, then a number (1-12) is drawn each month. The number drawn corresponds with the number on the project list...(please note: it's includes all craft projects).
Here's the link to the challenge for more specific information: 2015 UFO Challenge
Well, I have enough project for at least several....several years. And quite frankly, I want to decorate my house...as well as give gifts...
Stay tuned for my progress...
over the weekend...
Well, over the weekend...I didn't get much accomplished! However, I did work on Hazel's First Day of School mini album...I used the Thursday tutorial from My Sisters Scrapper. Honestly, I love her creations and her tutorials are awesome!
I've assembled the cover and binding...and I got the pages figured out...kinda?! I might be moving them around before they are adhered down. However, I'm at a stand-still...I only had a 6x6 paper stack of Simple Stories, Smarty Pants. The cover is about 1 inch larger than the paper...so I ordered some accompanying journal pages, brads and the 12x12 paper stack. I know that I'll have more than really need but I'll make many cards as well as possible another mini album with whatever is leftover.
Oh, and on Monday, Minnesota became Minnesnowta! We got over 12 inches of snow...UGH! And did I mentioned Darling Hubby left for the week...and he didn't hook up the snow blower! Yes, the same snow blower that I didn't know how to operate last year! And last night, I learned that it IS mechanically possible to get a Subaru AWD Outback stuck in the snow while in the driveway!
So let me paint the pretty picture....Car stuck in the driveway...me walking in knee high snow up the LONG driveway to get the cat liter and a shovel! Okay, yeah! I got the car unstuck and in the garage! However, now I can't get to the wood pile which heats the house! Yeah, get the shovel ready...nope! Darling Hubby is driving home from his workplace in Wisconsin to hook up the snow blower and clear the driveway as well as a path to the wood pile!
But for now...here's a picturesque snow scene from INSIDE the house!
But before he gets home...I'll have enough time to page through and start planning for projects during another LONG winter!
Hope you have an amazing day! Laterz!
I was the worker B...this weekend!
Oh my, I've had a busy weekend. Friday, hubby and I went to Fargo, ND to visit his daughter, Brittany and her family! Truth be told, we just wanted to go Trick and Treating with the grandkids! We had lots of fun...things were...um, shall we say...a little unpredictable...but honestly, you need to be with a 6year old, 4year old, 2year old and a newborn! However, I'm still chuckling at the weekends events!
Saturday, I helped Brittany at the Festive Flea Market...she's the creator/developer and entrepreneur of The Honey B Soap Company...oh, I forgot one last word to describe her goods...Chemist! Check out her website...she has a great line of bath goods!
Here's some pictures I took:
Saturday, I helped Brittany at the Festive Flea Market...she's the creator/developer and entrepreneur of The Honey B Soap Company...oh, I forgot one last word to describe her goods...Chemist! Check out her website...she has a great line of bath goods!
Here's some pictures I took:
Not the progress I was hoping for....
So far, I haven't been able to keep up my end of the bargin...posting on Mondays and Fridays. I need to make adjustments....how about I try Mondays and Thursdays. These days fit better into my weekly routines and such.
Anyho, here's what I've been up to:
Hubby still thinks I'm a seamstress...he's had me fix a zipper in his work jacket! At first I thought I would have to cater to each stitch with my seam ripper! Finally, on a whelm, I just grabbed hold of the zipper and R-I-P-E-D...thankfully, it worked!
In the rush of the weekend, I forgot to get a final picture of the outcome. So last night, I text darling hubby to take a quick picture of him wearing the jacket...and this is what I got!
What else have I accomplished? Oh, I remember! Friday, I got up early as usual...and well, I got a bug in my bonnet...I started a mini album for Hazel, my oldest granddaughter...she started kindergarten this year...definitely, a pretty big occasion! My guess...Brittany would have done the mini album herself, but she still has 2 toddlers and 1 newborn at home...simply, too much going on! So I'm doing it for her...hopefully, she will like what I created!
Recently, My Sisters Scrapper started posting Tutorial Thursday on YouTube! She's amazing! I love her creations...all of them! I've been missing her tutorials...until now! Check her out if you're looking for some SERIOUSLY great inspiration!
and finally, one last thing I'm working on:
I've pinned the Vintage Christmas quilt...I wasn't sure if I wanted to machine quilt or hand quilt this beauty...I think I've decided to hand quilt...BUT one small problem...well, a couple small problems! 1) I've never hand quilted anything EVER and 2) I can't find my handy little book on how to hand quilt! Today, I think I'll have time to search the craft room! I won the book for some festivity at the local quilt store, probably a shop hop or something! And thought I would never use it! UNTIL now!
I'll keep you posted on the results of the search! Thank you for stopping by!
Have a great day!
Anyho, here's what I've been up to:
Hubby still thinks I'm a seamstress...he's had me fix a zipper in his work jacket! At first I thought I would have to cater to each stitch with my seam ripper! Finally, on a whelm, I just grabbed hold of the zipper and R-I-P-E-D...thankfully, it worked!
Isn't he the smart one! Honestly, next time I will not forget the final picture...
Oh, and I got the cutest card from my Oregonian peep (and BFF), Stephanie! I love it! Thank you for being so thoughtful! And I'm glad she's loving the Stampin' Up! products I got for her as a birthday gift!
Recently, My Sisters Scrapper started posting Tutorial Thursday on YouTube! She's amazing! I love her creations...all of them! I've been missing her tutorials...until now! Check her out if you're looking for some SERIOUSLY great inspiration!
and finally, one last thing I'm working on:
I've pinned the Vintage Christmas quilt...I wasn't sure if I wanted to machine quilt or hand quilt this beauty...I think I've decided to hand quilt...BUT one small problem...well, a couple small problems! 1) I've never hand quilted anything EVER and 2) I can't find my handy little book on how to hand quilt! Today, I think I'll have time to search the craft room! I won the book for some festivity at the local quilt store, probably a shop hop or something! And thought I would never use it! UNTIL now!
I'll keep you posted on the results of the search! Thank you for stopping by!
Have a great day!
There was a hiccup....
There was a hiccup in my plan....I had Tim's sister and nephew visit on Saturday...kinda unexpectedly. So I had to CLEAN a little more than usual, since I worked this past weekend, I needed to get it done on Friday....YUCK!!!
It was great to see Josh...check out the picture of Josh and Odessa! Odessa LOVES him!
I was working on a couple of things later in the week...it has been a project that I've been working on for the last five years...that might be a bit an over estimate, but it's not a far off!
There's a lot more progress which needs to happen but at least it's on the sewing machine again!
Then the sewing begins...I have 2 plastic shoe boxes which I have 1 inch strips cut...1 plastic box for the dark colored fabrics and 1 plastic box for the light colored fabrics.
It takes me a little longer to sew each block, because I'm sewing 1 block at a time...I'm trying to have the scrappiest look ever...I'm afraid there will be a couple of blocks which have the same fabric...that's out of 144 blocks....crazy, isn't it!
It was great to see Josh...check out the picture of Josh and Odessa! Odessa LOVES him!
I was working on a couple of things later in the week...it has been a project that I've been working on for the last five years...that might be a bit an over estimate, but it's not a far off!
There's a lot more progress which needs to happen but at least it's on the sewing machine again!
First, I got everything organized and set up...
It takes me a little longer to sew each block, because I'm sewing 1 block at a time...I'm trying to have the scrappiest look ever...I'm afraid there will be a couple of blocks which have the same fabric...that's out of 144 blocks....crazy, isn't it!
Then I cut the strip...
and finally, the block is ironed...then I start all over again! Just NUTS, isn't it!
Oh, and I had some time to create a card....LUCKY ME!
The Paper Pals Arts supplied a (sketch) challenge #244; not too complicated, which was nice...that way I could use some great designer paper! I always like to maximize at most 2 challenges if I can...so I took a peek at the Color Throwdown colors...Red, Pale Yellow and Pale Pink...well, I went a little brighter than what was intended but I really like how it turned out! Don't you?!
Recipe for card:
Stamp Set: Hi Cupcake (Fiskars)
Ink: VersaInk Dazzle (frost)
Paper: Serendipity (BasicGrey), SU! Pretty In Pink, SU! Real Red, and SU! Whisper White
That Little Something: Static Pal, Red Embossing Powder,
That Little Helper: VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, Coffee Filters, SU! Dimensionals
I didn't like how the embossing powder speckled itself on the paper; I even used the anti-static thingie to help! Perhaps it was the cheaper than normal powder...I'm going to have to do some testing!
Anyho, that's it...for now! Have a great evening!
The start of new routines....
I'm on the start of a new routine; my new part time job: crafting and blogging! I have dedicated myself to at least 1 hour Monday - Friday on crafting then posting on the blog on Tuesdays and Fridays! My hope is that I will be able to work through my addition to everything crafty...ALL of my crafty stuff! Eventually, I would like to start MAYBE selling some of my items....which gets me to the FUN part...REPLENISHING my stash!
So today is Tuesday and here's where we start:
This past weekend, hubby asked that I "just sew up" his vest! I do a lot of crafty things but a seamstress, I am not! I told him I would try! He burnt a hole in his safety vest! Scary...yes, that's what I thought!
Saturday, my friend, Jody came over! She's just as crafty as me! Any ho, her sister and brother-in-law just had a baby, so we needed to sew up some burp bibs, right?! I got pattern free via the Internet! And I loved it! I would definitely make them again! And It was fun spending the day with her!
Oh, and here's the free baby burp bib pattern: Cloud6 Fabrics blog/website
Oh, I did get to make a halloween card using the Sweet Sunday sketch challenge #240. It was a perfect sketch for a shaker card! I loved how it turned out...and I'm going to make more with other stamps....I was thinking the SU! stamp set, Batty for You, would work perfect for additional shaker cards. I'll include them in one of my upcoming posting...
Here I cleaned up the hole...
Here's the hole fixed! Then he asked for a pocket for his phone! What the heck! I AM NOT A SEAMSTRESS! But I did it anyway!
And these are the pics he sent me! What a goof ball! (it's the face only a wife could love!)
I must have done a good job!
Oh, and here's the free baby burp bib pattern: Cloud6 Fabrics blog/website
Oh, I did get to make a halloween card using the Sweet Sunday sketch challenge #240. It was a perfect sketch for a shaker card! I loved how it turned out...and I'm going to make more with other stamps....I was thinking the SU! stamp set, Batty for You, would work perfect for additional shaker cards. I'll include them in one of my upcoming posting...
Recipe for card:
Stamp Set: Hampton Art Halloween set (front and inside lower right), SU! Wacky Wishes (inside)
Ink: SU! Basic Black, SU! Basic Gray
Paper: BasicGrey Eerie (DP), SU! Basic Black, SU! Whisper White
That Little Something: Spellbinders Hexagon die, SU! Texturz plate (weave/distress), Martha Stewart Glow-in-the-dark acrylic paint, Darice sequins, PaperTreyInk envelope liner die
That Little Helper: Toothbrush for splatter paint, a huge roll of 3M foam tape
Thank you for stopping by; hoping to be posting more fun things on Friday!
Laterz!
What happened after Monday...
Well, let me tell you what happened after the last posting...not that much...but I think it looks like a lot! Yesterday, I finally completed the last of the mesh bags...well, for the most part. I still need to make 2 backpacks for my nephews...I don't think I have enough to make 2 different backpacks, so I'm combining some fabric which I saw at my local quilt shop! However, I went through my thousands of patterns...and I guess I don't have the drawstring backpack pattern. So I'll have to check around to see if I can find it on the internet or something.
Well, that's a wrap for the week...have a great weekend!
Check out the fabric: (they are going to love it, I hope! Totally, up the alley!)
Here's a pic of the remaining bags which I wiped up yesterday:
(Still only used supplies which I had on hand!) even the zippers...I purchased ZERO zippers...I had them all in my stash...which might explain why some don't really match, but they will work great for my WIPs needlework stuff.
And here's my progress on the stocking: a little disspointed that I haven't completed it, yet! Perhaps I will need to come up with other ideas for my brothers family....oh, we'll see!
And I, also, started a little project which I thought would be an easy WIPs....Boy I was so wrong! The linen is 32ct....and well, I'll say that I need to get a stronger magnifying reading glasses to stitch easier! I'm thinking the strongest you can get, which I don't even know. Currently, I'm using a +2.00 reading glasses...it's not cutting it...maybe +4.00...I'll have to see what Target has tomorrow! Here's the picture of the little halloween project.
Laterz!
I still have more mesh to sew....
Hello! And Happy Labor Day! Hopefully, you didn't start out your day by working like me! But I'm home now and chilling!
So I've been busy...overwhelmed by all of the craft things which I collect....quilting stuff, cross stitch stuff, knitting/crochet stuff and stamping stuff....my craft room is bursting at the seams...my darling hubby laughs when he says, "I should have put more support beams under your craft room" but I think he's right!
Anyho, in the mist of being overwhelmed, I started some things to GET THEM DONE! Like to instance, I have a bag of zippers which I've collected over the years...being a huge purse freak, I need them...lots of them! I guess! Because I have a WHOLE BAG of them! A WHOLE BAG! And I had a bag of pet mesh to sew bags....(do see where I'm going with this)...so I combined the two along with some fabric and here's what I got:
Any I haven't used all of the mesh, yet...so there's more coming! But I'm determined to use it up!
And just in case you are interested, yes, I am willing to sell each of them! The two text/phone mesh bags are for my nieces, so they are spoken for...sorry!
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