I'm in that mood...

This weekend I've been in the crafty/sewing mood,and I only like doing things that don't take any longer then a day.  
                          

         

So after some thought I figured I'ld make my new camera a pretty strap cover,because I was planning on doing it soon anyway.

After picking out some fabric from my fabric bin,I got started,the results actually made me happy!
 I'm rarely happy with the way things end up turning out 'when I sew them',but I actually REALLY like it.

The colors match my blog designs color scheme too. =)

Oh,and I know I need to trim off the thread....

lol,and I seem to forget to trim off the thread when I finish a project,until after Itake photos. ; )

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Next was repurposing a shirt that had some.... I think...... they were blech stains on it.....huh...anywho,I saw THIS tutorial a few weeks ago and thought 'I could use that pink shirt upstairs for this',but I kinda liked this shirt and I always put on a cute sweater with it,but today I decied I was going to do it.

So I pinned where I was going to cut.

                                                                           Cut it.

Cut 3 strips using the leftover (the bottom half of the shirt.)

Ruffled them up.

sewed them on...

Added 3 yo-yo flowers....and I was finished.

It came out very cute and suits me perfectly!

I'm planning on wearing it to my violin recital thats coming up in a few weeks....

I'll have to do a whole outfit post. ;)

 Ihate throwing away scraps so Iquickly wrapped the extra around my head as a headband,but I definitely like the shrug better.

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My hopefully next project is when stores start having flip-flops on sale,

I want to do either THIS or THIS with them.

 I might be doing an engagement photo session next sunday,I'm very excited!

It would be for my brother,but still exciting for me.

IF I do and when I post the photos I would very much like everyones opinon on them. =)

Have a blessed week everybody.

Christmas Card tutorial......................

                     Christmas is on its way and everyone is sending out cards of their Chrsitmas greetings.
I love making my cards for those friends that I send gifts to,and I thought I'ld do a lil' tutorial for you all.

Step 1. Choose your colored paper you'll be using for the tree and some cardstock paper for the card.

Also a pen or whatever you desire to write with,glue and a scissors.

Step 2.Using your cardstock paper, cut the desired size for your card then fold it in half.

(mine was about 4 x 2 1/2 before I folded it.)

 

           Step 3. Cut out several strips of your colored paper the next always slightly shorter then the first.(as shown above.) also a small,but long strip of paper from your cardstock.

                           Step 4. Glue your strips of colored paper in order on to the cardstock strip of paper.

   Step 5. Once you've glued all your strips on and let them dry,cut at an angle from the end of the longest strip of paper up to the top do the same on the other side,making a triangle. As shown above.Note: Make sure your cardstock strip behind your now Christmas tree is shaped into a point like the last strip of colored paper at the top of your tree.  

 Step 6. Glue you finished tree onto the front of your card.Take your pen and color a stump for your tree as well.  

  Step 7. Wish a Merry Christmas or whatever you desire inside the card and your finished. :) Enjoy! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Now that you know how to do this,you could mess around a bit and even use fabric,use fun patterns(polka dots,stripes,etc...) and colors to match your friends personalities! =)  

Fun right?

I hope you enjoyed this. I have.

This could be a great craft to get your siblings involved in also.

lets do a Thanksgiving craft.....

 little brother: Okay.  *after starting the craft* Me: Hey, I should take photos for my blog. little brother: Yeah...... So here I am.... =)    

{my brother tracing his hand.}

Trace your hand on a piece of paper.

{giving my hand a try as well...}

 

At the outer edge of your thumb with a yellow crayon or pencil draw a triangle beak.

With red that dangling fat...... I know,I know there is a name for it,but I don't remember.

Oh,and make a black dot for an eye.

color your turkey whatever your heart desires...

Then on the thumb/middle of your turkey write,

'I am Thankful for' or  ' name is thankful for'...

Really whatever you want.

Now on the feathers/fingers write what you are thankful for....

                                        You can cut out your turkeys and glue them onto paper ......

            or if you make two turkeys with your left andyour right hand you can glue them together for a two sided turkey...

   We, that is my brother and I enjoyed making these turkeys together,and since he was especially energetic today it was a perfect project for us to do together. Why don't you grab a younger sibling and try this out as well.


        

Frilly Lily

 I've been wanting to figure out a flower I've been seeing girls wear...(okay,I've seen only like 2-3 girls,but I was hooked) But they have caught my attention.

I recently bought some fabric from Joann's and this fabric I knew would be perfect for my test flower.

I'm in love with it...even if others don't really like it, I ♥ it emmensly!