Ribbon hair clips

I just got my hair cut again yesterday and made these to have a cute way to keep my hair out of my face while playing tennis and volleyball! melissa

Work in Progress

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Pencil Crayon Roll

Well, this seems pretty dorky compared to the hobbit house below, but I think my kiddo will dig it. And it's something you can make with fat quarters of fabric if you don't quilt.





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Tiny Bag End

The backstory: link

The finished project: link

I'm in awe.

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Skirt and Backpack

Well, I certainly have been getting my money's worth with that backpack pattern! These two items were made for a charity fundraiser, I will post more about that later.





Now, the pattern for the skirt (it's size 4) reads for the waistline "add one inch to waist measurements" so I had to guess what size a 4 year old's waist would be. The last time I guessed measurements I made a skirt for B's 3 year old that was big on her 6 year old. I hope it fits okay.

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Sun Jars

These are so pretty! It would also be cool to use etching cream to make designs on the glass. These would be so nice for outside on a patio.

Not Martha's instructions
Instructables's instructions



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Hiatus is over...

Hopefully! Things are settling down a bit around here so I can finally start contributing more! thanks for holding down the crafting fort Amanda :) Not to mention the ass kicking job of sprucing up the place :)

Okay so its not particularly exciting but I have 3 wraps to make. Here is number one. Its a pity I can't get a good picture. The fabric is wonderfully soft and its the prettiest sage green colour :) Melissa

Knitted Egg Cozies

Egg cozies I knitted last year on creme and caramel eggs. I like the stripey one best.



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Hurrah!

Months ago I participated in a swap where I filled a pringles can with crafts. My partner flaked, then my swap angel flaked too and I was a little bummed about it as I tried really hard for my swap items. Then today I received a suprise in the mail- someone felt sorry I was flaked on twice and sent me a can of goodies!

Fabric, calorimetry, necklace, earrings, singer sewing machine miniature and chocolate!



I was really cheered up by their thoughtfulness and generosity as they didn't receive anything in return for sending this.

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Happy Birthday Shirt

A happy birthday shirt for my DS who turned 3. It's embroidery but I am hoping next year I can make him a screen-printed one.



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Embroidered Bibs

Two bibs with vintage embroidery patterns.





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Gifts from a Friend

These were all made by a friend of mine, which she sent in a lovely package to DS and I.

Bear toy



Headband



Knit hat for DS



Felted Firefighter hat




She is hoping to have an etsy store, I can't wait!

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Playdough Recipe

Playdough Recipe

1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 tsp cooking oil
food colouring
optional- packet of kool aid without sugar (little envelope), makes it smell yummy and adds colour

1. Mix all ingredients and stir over low heat until thick and clings to a spoon. Mixture should form a ball. (Use low heat. For years I used too high of a heat, it's better if you are patient and use the low heat. I also add the food colouring/kool aid to the water first instead of directly into the pot, helps distribute it more evenly- Amanda)

2. Remove from sauce pan and place on a smooth, dry surface to cool.

3. Knead until smooth and pliable.

4. Store in airtight container. This clay will stay soft for months if always returned to an airtight container after play.

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This is my favourite playdough recipe. It is soft, lasts a long time, is much cheaper than store bought playdough and there is no packaging to create excess waste. Also, playdough can keep my son entertained for over an hour, which makes it worth approximately it's weight in gold.

Make Your Own Egg-Shaped Sidewalk Chalk

instructions here at Skip To My Lou.

Let's not forget the accessories

a matching diaper case to hold a little wipes container and a couple of diapers. Pattern can be found on Jan Andrea's baby-related craft site.



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I know this will be a big suprise

I have made more bags.

A commissioned messenger-style diaper bag. The messenger flap is a cool taffeta with flocked printed flowers, the bag body is corduroy with embossed flowers and it has a checkered lining that made my eyes slightly cross when trying to cut and measure it. It has a couple of bottle pockets on the sides.





and a Thomas toddler backpack, made for a swap.



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More iron ons

Realy because thats all I have the energy for these days.

Brodies says ride it like you stole it and Coopers says Keep on rockin in the free world :) M

Little Bird in Nest

A little toy I made for my son. I really wanted to go out and buy new fabrics and make a black and white nest with a red bird but I refrained and used scraps.



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Inked Bag

A bag I made for my friend K's birthday.





I used a webbing strap I scavenged from a bag my husband was going to throw out but made the newbie mistake of trying to iron out a wrinkle in it and melted a small part of it. I really like the webbing though, it adjusts easier than the fabric straps and it much easier than sewing a strap myself.

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Headband & babooshka (sp?) lol

I fixed the tension on my sewing maching today and gave it a good greasin'. I spun off a headband for me ( oh lordy check out my bed head) and a babooshka (sp?) for Karlynn...I love the word babooshka...just wish I knew how to spell it! m