Hotel Cardmaking

Back in July, I went on a road trip to attend my best friend's bridal Shower. Thinking ahead, I bought her present over a month in advance to try and break the cycle of my procrastination. Wrapping the present and making a card was another story. I am usually very good at finishing projects before I hit the road, but the week before I left was chaotic. I waited until the last minute thinking finding wrapping paper would be easy! Frantically, the day before my trip, I went shopping for the perfect wrapping paper. No where to be found! So as the stores for the day closed, I decided I would just have to shop on the drive down.

On to the card, I picked out stamps, paper, ink and so on and began my card making. Noting the clock striking one am three hours later, I decided I should probably pack up all my crafting and continue the card making process in the hotel the next evening. Thankfully, I remembered everything I needed to finish the card. I did learn one thing though. I am a messy crafter, even in hotel rooms. Note photo below!

But it all worked out in the end like it always does. The party was a success in every aspect. 

a Pleasant 4th

The 4th of July came very fast and I quickly realized that I had nothing to wear patriotic for church. Of course, when did I realize this?.... 1 am to be exact... the night before!

So Heather Bailey came to my rescue! :) I remembered a video and blog entry of her showing how to make these fabric flowers. I even made one for my craft room curtains a while ago which remains to be unblogged for the moment.

Thankfully, I had some left over patriotic fabric from my husband's in progress quilt. To save time, instead of the hand sewing, I used my machine to sew using very wide stitches so I could gather the fabric. A great time saver for sure. Instead of felt for the center, I hot glued a wooden button to finish off the look.

 In order to attach it to my hair, I hot glued a felt circle and then attached a hair clip. This project was just what I needed to add to my vintage inspired hair-do. I just love it when things work out, even if it is at 1am. :)

It turned out to be a fun patriotic day with church in the morning, a potluck, church in the evening, and then time with my husbands family setting off fireworks and enjoying each others company.

Did I mention the pie? :)

Mother's Day Presents: Flower Pin - Part 1

I hope all the mothers out there had a special Mother's Day. This past week, was spent making presents for my Mom and Mother-in-law. For a while now, I have been wanting to try my hand at making crochet flower pins and this was the perfect occasion.

I found a great crochet flower tutorial from Attic24. She has so many cute ideas and this flower is one of my favorites. Her blog is a must-visit.

Making these pins are super easy. All you need is:

• a Crocheted Flower
• a Pin Back by Darice
• 2 felt circles the size of the back of your flower
• Needle and Thread
• a Hot Glue Gun 

  

  1. After you have crocheted your flower, cut 2 felt circles the size of the flower back.
  2. Stack the 2 felt circles and Sew on the pin back.
  3. Then hot glue the felt to the back of the flower.

  

See? Super easy! This project has so many possibilities. There are so many types of crocheted flowers out there. Give it a try!

Frantic Packing?!

We could be moving in a month! So excited! If all goes well, this month will be full of frantic packing! So excited! SO LONG Apartment living! House living here I come! woohoo!

My quilt is still laying on the floor waiting to be sewn. Cant seem to catch up with anything! But, I have been crocheting like crazy! I am making these really cute face scrubbies to sell in my shop that I designed. Now I just need to list them and make a set for me. :)

This month is going to be one busy month. Full of packing and organization. Which means I will only be able to craft in the evenings.

In my new place, I just might be able to get more things done! I have a terrible time concentrating when there are noises around me. For example, constant stomping above, slamming doors, people talking outside my craft room....and so on. With a house, it will be peaceful. I will be able to concentrate on writing patterns as late as I want without worrying about bothering neighbors.....October cant come fast enough! :) House living will look good on me. :)