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Showing posts with label projects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label projects. Show all posts
Thursday, June 6, 2013
\Saturday, May 18, 2013
I'm totally loving our new IKEA ANTILOP highchair, it's sleek, inexpensive.. but also pretty boring. So, I thought I'd jazz it up a little!
Using a (FREE!) pattern from BurdaStyle, I whipped up this little gem in about 30 minutes or so. I plan on making more since they are machine washable, easy and so fun!
If you own an ANITLOP highchair and would like to make your own, the pattern can be found (AGAIN: FREE!) HERE.
Ta-da!
Sunday, March 24, 2013
CAPSLOCK IS TOTALLY NECESSARY.
Just the other day, I was going through my craft area, organizing and doing some spring cleaning. I stumbled upon the inexpensive trainwreck mini sewing machine. I paid $15 for that thing at Jo-Ann.. Yeah, it was definitely a piece of garbage. It made learning to sew and actually tackling projects so incredibly frustrating, that I gave up really quickly. This was literally almost two years ago. I have no idea why I kept it all this time. I probably didn't want to completely give up.. I didn't want to accept total defeat. Anyways.. Blah, blah.. Well, when I dug it out of storage and while I was tempted to try again.. I decided against it and tossed it in the donate pile.
Then, the next day we're out thrifting as a family (that's how we roll) and we found this amazing gem!
DRUMROLL..
$20! AND IT WORKS.
I've already mastered the art of threading it and I've begun tackling some fun projects. The best part? IT WORKS AND I AM TOTALLY TEACHING MYSELF TO USE IT. It's awesome.
The law of attraction, man. It works.
Just the other day, I was going through my craft area, organizing and doing some spring cleaning. I stumbled upon the inexpensive trainwreck mini sewing machine. I paid $15 for that thing at Jo-Ann.. Yeah, it was definitely a piece of garbage. It made learning to sew and actually tackling projects so incredibly frustrating, that I gave up really quickly. This was literally almost two years ago. I have no idea why I kept it all this time. I probably didn't want to completely give up.. I didn't want to accept total defeat. Anyways.. Blah, blah.. Well, when I dug it out of storage and while I was tempted to try again.. I decided against it and tossed it in the donate pile.
Then, the next day we're out thrifting as a family (that's how we roll) and we found this amazing gem!
DRUMROLL..
I've already mastered the art of threading it and I've begun tackling some fun projects. The best part? IT WORKS AND I AM TOTALLY TEACHING MYSELF TO USE IT. It's awesome.
The law of attraction, man. It works.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
I'm really excited to talk about Groovebook. As someone who just had a little bundle of joy and is constantly trying to capture every. single. moment, Groovebook is nothing short of aaaamazing!!
Groovebook is an app that lets you upload 100 photos a month, and for just $2.99 they will send you a book filled with your printed photos! Perfect for collages, framing.. or my latest craze.. scrapbooking!
Yes, I swore I wouldn't be one of those moms.. but whatever. I'm keeping all of Liam's baby shoes and will eventually put them into shadowboxes, and I have one of his newborn diapers framed.. I'm one of those moms, can't go back now.
So, my craft space has been in utter disarray for months.. But since receiving my first Groovebook, I've been feeling inspired. So, I decided I would tidy up my craft desk and make it somewhat usable. My sister had given me a scrapbook and some supplies, and I finally put them to use!
{where the magic happens!}
Monday, August 13, 2012
Super quick and easy! The little man didn't even fuss during the imprinting process. Win! I will probably mount this one in a shadowbox and put it on the wall. You could also paint it, but I personally love how it looks like sand.
// SALT DOUGH
half cup whole wheat flour
half cup salt
one third cup water
PS: You can use regular flour if you'd like a smoother consistency.
Preheat oven to 200F. Combine ingredients to form a consistent dough. Roll into balls and form small patties. Gently press little one's foot into the dough. Bake for 2.5 hours. Done!
Friday, July 27, 2012
Friday, July 20, 2012
// THE GOODIES
- feathers
- end caps
- briolette beads
- wire + tools
- an assortment of beads, pearls, shells..
- various chains
- ribbon, string, yarn.. anything, really!
- a branch, stick or dowel
- GLUE
{trim feathers and secure end-caps with glue}
{wire-wrap briolettes}
{gather bits and piece of yarn, string, ribbon and chain}
{wire-wrap shells, pearls and beads}
{start creating little 2"-3" segments of alternating chain, ribbon, and beads}
{glue your knots! glue is your friend... until you glue yourself to yourself, that is}
{keep going!}
{make as many strands as you'd like}
{secure each strand to the branch with a knot and some glue}
VOILA!
Monday, July 9, 2012
{painted + repurposed metal cans for storage}
Monday, July 2, 2012
Here are few photos of some of the things I've been working on lately.
\{jewels, tassels and charm necklaces}
{mixed metal & gemstone toggle bracelets}
\{jewels, tassels and charm necklaces}
{crystals, pearls and mixed metals}
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
The end!
