Works in Progress

This week on the Scatter Girls Blog, they asked what were some of our works in progress.  I took these pictures yesterday of some of the things I've been working on in my craft room to add to my shop.  I received some free fabric from a friend's Mom, (thanks Sky).  So I've been using those a lot lately.  I have to admit the new items have an 80s feel but I'm totally ok with that for some reason. :)

One 80s inspired pin/hair clip in the making

New pretty fabrics from Sky's mom, plus the pink from an old dress I cut up. 

80's kick??? Just maybe. . . or it's that whole I use what I have thing going on ;)

Just need a touch of rhinestones, a felt back, a pin and hair clip, then it's ready to be put in the shop. 

Loving all the bright colors, hope you do too!

And something new.  This wreath will be available in shop when finished.  

I'm also linking up with my friend Laura over here.

I'm also linking up here. 

And I'm linking up here:

What do you think of the new products?? Too 80s?  

I'm also thinking of just having one blog since 2 are too hard to keep up with.  Unfortunately since I started this one, I think I'll stick with this one and just include shop updates every once in a while.  Do you think that's an ok idea??? 

Have any projects you've been working on lately?  I'd love to see pictures!

Crafty Saturday GIVEAWAY!

GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED


Make sure you scroll all the way down to the bottom!  One nice surprise down there!

Today we had Brandon over.  This crazy guy and Aaron played a few video games while I crafted.  He also went to the store with us to go grocery shopping.  That was fun.  We got fresh pineapple for $1.99.  We bought two!  OH MY GOODNESS!!! WAY TASTY!!! Fresh pineapple may very well be my favorite fruit.  YUM YUM YUM!!!

End of randomness that has nothing to do with this post.

Ok, back to what this was supposed to be about.

I made the following 4 necklaces a while ago.  I like them very much.  I also very much enjoy making these necklaces.

Again, all of these are made from recycled tees and have a vintage button.

 

Pink and gray rosettes on white braided chain.

 Turquoise rosettes on yellow braided chain.

 Gray, Turquoise, and Kelly Green rosettes on white braided chain.

 Pink Rosette on yellow necklace for little girl. 

 

These are some earrings I made a while ago as well. 

White buttons with turquoise ruffles. 

 This barrette I assembled today but the pieces were done weeks ago.

 

Large vintage buttons and red ruffles barrette.

 Then there are these necklaces from today.

 Purple rosette on white braided chain for little girl.

 

Red and black rosettes on white braided chain.

 Pale blue and kelly green rosettes on white braided chain.

 GIVEAWAY!!!

Now, for the exciting part for me.  I would love to giveaway one of these items to anyone who leaves a comment with which item you like the best.  I will close the giveaway on Monday May 16th.   (You'll have a few extra days because my hubby graduates this weekend from Grad School, in VA, about 9 hours away!)I would also appreciate any constructive criticism.  I'm really starting to think about doing an Etsy shop. Thank you in advance for your advice! 

Hope you had a great weekend!

Saturday CraftDay!

So today I will be linking up again with Laura from Along for the Ride.  I love her blog and her Etsy store.  That's beside the point though.  She has a wonderful series which allows me to post on here the crafts that I've been working on during the week.  Without further ado, here are some of my recent craft projects.

I made this hair clip recently.  I love it.  Aaron doesn't, too bad! hahaha

And then there's a picture of me looking goofy, but it's the best of the ones my husband took. 

My friend, Karen, is asking for some donations to take with her to an orphanage.  I made these little mittens this morning for a young child.  Love them!

These headbands are almost done.  I need to get some buttons. . .

to cover up the center of the flowers so they don't look so messy. 

I made some bean bags, and two that are filled with plastic bags, which make fun noises for babies.

And lastly, these two bracelets finished off my crafting for today.  

Now I am going to play Dance Praise 2.  It's basically DDR but with Praise Music!!! What could be better?  For me, not much! Love it!

Crafty Saturday

So these are some of the projects I worked on last night and this morning.  I will be linking up to my friend Laura's blog.  You can check out the other entries over here.  She's soooooo awesome.  I absolutely LOVE her etsy shop.  She's a believer and always posts things that are so encouraging. :)

And without further ado, here is the frog I made for a friend's bridal shower this weekend.  They have a frog theme for the baby's room so I made this little guy.  I used this pattern, sorta.  I made it bigger and added more detail.  And I still didn't make it big enough.  Turning those front legs was nearly IMPOSSIBLE.  I ended up ripping out one seam and then turned the foot and sewed it by hand.  :/ Not the best job I've ever done, but I am learning.  I still think  he's adorable. :) :) :)

 I made this little pillow last week.  Gah, I keep calling it a pillow, it's not.  It's actually a rice filled heating pad you put in the microwave.  I looked at it and loved it immediately when I was done.  Until I noticed I forgot one of the most important words in the entire verse.  BOOOOOO!!!

I can't believe I forgot that little word NOT.  It makes all the difference in the world with the verse though.  I tried squeezing it in by hand stitching it, I don't really like it as much, but I do still like it enough.

I made this little heating pad out of desperation last week when my tooth pain was soooooooo intense I was trying everything to make it stop.  Through prayer and the help of a wonderful dentist, I've been pain free for two days :).  Thanks be to God!

I made this little headband for a one of the girls I am a nanny for.  She LOVES pink and purple.  Oh and red and violet, but I just stuck with pink and purple since that's what I had.  I'm going to give it to her on her birthday.  April Fools Day.  Maybe I'll go in wearing it and saying it's mine, but then tell her April Fools and give it to her.  We'll see. Ignore the angry look on my face, I wasn't really angry but a little frustrated because I couldn't stop shaking the camera and all my photos were out of focus.

I made this flower headband for myself.  But I did this close up because I made the same flower into a little flower clip for the other little girl that I watch.  Love it.  You can see in the bottom photo that it's lime green and denim. 

 Some day I'm hoping to be able to sell some of the things that I make so I am trying to practice for now.  I made this headband for myself.  I made another one for myself, and I made a wonderful mustard hair clip I will have to share tomorrow.  I'm hoping to wear it to church tomorrow.

I am having so much fun with crafting lately.  I realized that I do much better with smaller projects than larger projects like quilts.  I need to finish my husband's quilt.  I promised one to my nephew too, but after that I'm not sure I'll make any more quilts.  Maybe I will, but send them to someone else to quilt them.  I love piecing them.  I dislike quilting them.  

I'm so thankful that God has blessed me with time this weekend to craft.  It's so relaxing and fun for me.

Oh and before I forget.  A very happy birthday to my nephew Ryan and My friend Sky of Many Dreams Come True & Some Have Silver Linings.

Have a Happy Lord's Day tomorrow everyone :)