Another Week in Crafts

I finished my last wholesale order that was looming over my head last week. Then wouldn't you know it another one came in. Which is not a bad thing, but it does not leave much time for other crafts. I have really been wanting to do some personal sewing. This last order will bring everyone locally current so I think it will buy me some time. I still want to update the Etsy shop before Valentine's Day, but we will just have to see.

I did manage to complete a taggie blanket that has been on my to do list for months. Now I just need to ship it out.

I also made myself ear warmers from the turtleneck of one of my thrifted sweaters. I have been wanting to make myself a hat, but haven't been able to decide on a design. I had this turtleneck piece laying around so I threw it together really fast. I know you can't tell much from the photo, but you get the idea.

I also made another owl last week. I used the same sweater for both the owl and the ear warmers.

Happy Crafty Tuesday everyone!!

Much Needed Fresh Air

On Saturday morning we decided to head out to the park to get some much needed fresh air. I grabbed my macro lens and decided it would be nice to try to get some nature shots. It has been awhile since I have used it and I was needing some macrotherapy. Of course, about 6 shots in my battery died. I did have a spare one in my purse in the car, but I didn't fell like going all the way back to the car. I did get a couple of shots that I liked though.

You know I can't resist those raindrops.

I love the fairy in one hand and the horse in the other.

I am chosing this as my best shot this week. There's just something interesting about it. I love the richness of the colors too.

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Super Simple Gadget Pouch Tutorial

Here is the tutorial I promised earlier in the week. For those of you who have been sewing for awhile, this tutorial might be pretty self explanatory. But for those of you who are wanting to learn how to sew or are just beginning, this is a perfect little project. I wanted to share it because it is a great gift idea and can be completed in a short amount of time. This is the same pattern that I use for the ones that I sell at a store here locally. It is the perfect size for an iphone, itouch or small point and shoot camera. So easy and so versatile....can't beat that. You can even handsew the pouch using a blanket stitch and not even use a sewing machine.

This is the first time I have created a pdf for a tutorial so let me know what you think.

Super Simple Gadget Pouch Tutorial

One More Down

This week I finished one more wholesale order and I am halfway through with my last order. These orders are ones that I was not able to finish before Christmas and they have been looming over my head for a month now. So I am beyond happy to have them finished. Now hopefully I will have time to update the Etsy shop before Valentine's day. I am also working on a tutorial for a REALLY easy gadget pouch like the ones that are pictured above. I plan to have that posted by the end of the week.

Here's some craftiness from Harper that I thought I would show you.

Two of her friends have birthdays this week so she decided to make them cards using some of my die cut recycled cardboard pieces. I thought they turned out well. We still need to stamp the names on the front and write a message inside. I have been trying to figure out what to do with these pieces. Now I am thinking make your own card sets might be a good idea. What do you think?

Happy Crafty Tuesday everyone.

Monster Jam 2010

We took the kids to the Monster Jam on Friday night. The things we do for our kids I tell ya!! It was very entertaining and I think the kids enjoyed the event.

There was a party in the pit before the show and the kids got to see the trucks up close.

Somehow we convinced Grammie & G-Pa to go with us.

We put on our ear protection because those trucks are VERY loud.

Grabbed some cotton candy because a Monster Truck show is not complete without it.

Then watched the show.

I am not sure what Miller is doing here, but don't you love the hat? It came with the extremely overpriced cotton candy.

Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Back in Action

I am officially back into the swing of things, well mostly. I am still having some motivation issues, but I was able to get one wholesale order done this week plus a couple of custom owls and a penguin. Not too bad. I am also brainstorming about Valentine's Day, but I am not sure if I will have time to get much together. We will just have to see.

Happy Crafty Tuesday everyone.

Let it Snow

We don't get much snow here in Tennessee so when we get even just a little bit everyone goes a tad crazy. School was out on Thursday and Friday. There was not enough snow to make a snowman, but there was enough to have some fun. And there was plenty to eat. Why do kids love eating snow so much?