
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
80s Nostalgia

Sunday, June 15, 2008
Paper Bag Scrapbook Project
Back in May I blogged about working on my first paper bag scrapbook project. I finished it a few weeks back, but couldn't post the pics due to the fact that it was a gift for my sister's graduation. I almost forgot that I had given it to her, and that I can now share the pictures with everyone! I was really pleased with the results. I just hope she enjoys it and turns it into something even more special. You should be able to click on the pics if you need a closer view. All the papers used were from Cosmo Cricket's "Wanted" and "Love Notes" lines and the embellishments came from various sources.
On a totally separate note, I am so in love with Cold Play's new song Viva la Vida. Their album comes out on Tuesday, and I can't wait!
#1 This is the front cover of the book. The little metal tag says "explore."
#2 Pages 1 and 2
#3 Pages 3 and 4
#4 Pages 5 and 6
#5 Pages 7 and 8
#6 Pages 9 and 10
#7 Pages 11 and 12
#8 Pages 13 and 14
#9 Back cover of book
On a totally separate note, I am so in love with Cold Play's new song Viva la Vida. Their album comes out on Tuesday, and I can't wait!
#1 This is the front cover of the book. The little metal tag says "explore."









Labels:
Cold Play,
crafts,
gift,
paper bag scrapbook,
Viva la Vida
Saturday, June 14, 2008
It's A Bird, It's A Plane...No It's A Bird Mobile!

Inspiring Projects


Next, is this very cute Tape Measure Pouch that Jodie of ricracsews has created. The instructions look a bit daunting at first, but after reading through them it appears that anyone that is slightly more advanced than just a beginning seamstress should be able to figure it out as they go. I don't consider myself much further than maybe slightly more than beginner when it comes to machine sewing. I have found that pattern instructions always look like Greek until you actually start putting the project together. Having the pieces in front of you and being able to play with them makes all the difference in making heads or tails of the instructions.
Labels:
crafts,
design*sponge,
etsy,
inspiration,
mason jar lights,
projects,
ricracsews,
tape measure pouch
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Etsy Eye Candy
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I could not think of anything profound to post today, and I really need to start feeling my creative side again, so I thought posting some prettys from Etsy might help. These are just some of the things I had saved in my favorites or items from my favorite sellers. I really want to buy the pink dress, but alas, it is too small and would not fit at any point in the near future. I hope that someone loves it and buys it soon, to take away the torture of knowing that it will never be mine. I did actually get out some fabric and start planning my next "from scratch" project. I seem to like those the best, but they take a lot of planning. I find it easy to dream things up and difficult to make them come to life. I'm sure I'm not alone in that habit. I always seem to find that once I get started it doesn't end up being as hard as I had imagined it to be. That initial step is just a doozy!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
2008...Here's a Stink Eye in Your Honor!
Labels:
2008,
broken AC,
Caliber,
Circuit City,
David Bowie,
Ron Burgandy,
stink eye,
Tucson,
Tundra
Monday, June 9, 2008
Old friends, Great Times

Sunday, June 1, 2008
New and Cute Towels



Good morning and happy June everyone! Hard to believe that much of the year has flown by already. I was actually crafty yesterday and got a few items ready for my shop. I wanted to share them. I think I am done doing the towels for now until some start selling. Today I will be working on a custom order for some cool, funky bandanas, and I'd like to get started on my aprons. I have material picked out to do 2, so hopefully I'll have those done in the next week or so to get them up. I had an idea for a really cute bunny toy this week, but it's going to take a lot of work to plan and actually get a pattern done. I'm starting to see holiday fabric in all the fabric shops I frequent online. I think they're trying to give me that nudge to start planning some of my holiday items. I know that it's necessary. It just doesn't feel right to be thinking about Christmas on June 1st! I am still anxiously awaiting my first sale in my shop. I've had 1 trade and 2 orders through Alchemy that I bid on and won, but none that truly came from people browsing my shop. I'm getting a little antsy since it's been about 6 weeks now. I feel that it's coming soon though with the addition of more items. I'm hoping by the end of June to have enough to be over onto page 2 of my shop. Okay, enough shop talk. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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