After dipping my toes back into the water with those small barrette projects, I've decided to dive right back in. This week I started two fairly time-consuming projects. The first, something I've never attempted--I full sized (okay, baby sized) quilt. This is the largest quilting job I've taken on, and my first that involves actual … Continue reading Four by Four WIP
Author: cdonaghy
More Barrettes…
...But I really don't know why I bother, since they last about two seconds in Maggie's hair! Two of these feature vintage elements. The green one has an old opal earring at its center, and the cream colored one, a green button bought at an antique store waaaaay back. The pink one just looks vintage, … Continue reading More Barrettes…
A Few Small (Finished!) Projects
The kids are back in school, my morning sickness has passed, and I've been feeling crafty! 🙂 So far, I've just been working on some small projects. I also have a baby blanket in the works, but that's not pictured.Kanzashi Flower Pin: Fancy Knotted Hair Bow: That's all I have for now!Happy Monday!
So Many Projects…
...So little time. Here's a preview of what I'm working on right now:
Freshly Cut Fabric Rounds
Look at the pretty colors! These are going to be yo-yos to be added to a project I have in the works. I've decided Maggie needs a proper Barbie/Princess case. Since there's a shortage of tutorials on how to DIY one of these things, I've decided I'm going to post my own tute for anyone … Continue reading Freshly Cut Fabric Rounds
DIY Tinkerbell Shoes
Maggie's dressing up as Tinkerbell for Halloween, and I've decided, instead of paying thirty bucks for a cheap, tacky costume, I'd make my own cheap, tacky costumes. The dress is still in the works (only one last thing to sew together!), but the shoes are finished! (Nothing frustrated me more as a child than to … Continue reading DIY Tinkerbell Shoes
Tinkerbell Cupcakes
Today's my youngest 5th birthday, and since she's smitten with Tinkerbell, I decided to design her cupcakes with that theme in mind. For my cake, I used a Coconut Cake recipe I found online. I didn't have marshmallow whip, so I improvised the frosting a bit. So, first of all, I found this really cute … Continue reading Tinkerbell Cupcakes
Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
Small side project--refinishing frames for school pictures! Pretty standard stuff, but in case you're interested... 1.) Gather your supplies: 2.) Brush on one coat of white to prime the surface. You may need to rough up the frame a bit if it has a shiny finish on it. Mine didn't need it, though. 3.) Then … Continue reading Refinishing Old, Crappy Frames
Blocking…
The Winter Leaves scarf is finished! Steam-blocking....
Monday Mayhem!!
Eh, not really. Just another quiet day! Work continues in the old office/craft room. I have yet to tackle my years' (plural) worth of magazines. I have folded and organized the fabric, and removed much of the clutter. It's actually looking might nice! We had a quiet weekend. We did a little decorating for Halloween. … Continue reading Monday Mayhem!!
Fisheyes and Magpies 