Clip Frames #10

I am always looking for ways to keep things put away. Especially if the kids can do it for themselves. I made these frames today for hair clips to call home. I bought the frames at a garage sale for 25 cents each. Quick coat of paint that I had already then I distressed it with some sandpaper. I then used random ribbon I had left over from various projects. I think they will be cute hanging on the wall. Pretty good for a 50 cent investment!

I saw this idea at a boutique my friend Elyse was having. She doesn't sell them (although she should) but she made one to show off some flowers she DOES sell. Here is a link to her blog if you want to check it out.

Crayon Rolls #9

I had forgotten about these crayon rolls I made a few months ago. I had bought a bunch of fabric for another project which hasn't happened yet so I already had the coordinating fabrics. If you look closely you will see that the elastic closure is actually a hair tie. I looked at several sites to pick the way I wanted to make these, but I am not sure if I ever landed on one or borrowed ideas from several sites. I know most of the sites made them for 16 crayons. I had bought 24 packs during back to school time so I extended them a bit. We love a functional finished project!!

Baby Curtains #8

Part of the excitement in preparing for a new baby is putting together the nursery. I am lucky enough to have been invited to help with that for my a fore mentioned nephew coming this summer. These will be the curtains for his room. He actually has 2 windows in his room so I made 4 panels. There has been quite the ordeal with fabric purchasing (mostly my own brain power to actually remember how much of what to buy). Also Joanns ran out of the stripes. Not in the plan. I had to go to another store to buy all their fabric too. Then I still had to piece it a little bit. I hope it won't be too noticeable when they are hung. I think they turned out cute, and although he won't even notice it is important for him to have a cute room!

Introducing...

My brand new sewing machine. I finally broke down and bought a new machine...well 1/2 of a machine. I am time-sharing it with my mom. I am SUPER excited about all the fancy new features. I even did my first blind hem. Oooooooo......Ahhhhhhh! So far I am in love. And will have no excuse not to finish these 30 projects!

Technical Difficulties

I guess my pictures have not been loading. I have reloaded the pictures, but can't get rid of the broken links too. It is very strange. But the bright side is that it is like looking at the blog for the very first time...again.

Hair Flowers #7

I recently made these flowers that I found from this blog.
This might be a spoiler for some people's Christmas presents. I made these from felt. These have been fun to make. I have made the majority of these about an hour before church starts when I realize I don't have bows or anything for hair. Cheap, Easy and fun to make. It's a win win win!

Burp Cloths #6

I had some use-able scraps after I made the rag quilt. (Due to my mis-calculation I had some flannel left over. Math and I are becoming reaquainted after a long break) I decided to make some burp cloths again for previously mentioned nephew on his way. (All I have been hearing is "why are you making him so much stuff. Shouldn't you be making stuff for your OWN kids. Out of the mouths of babes!) A little ribbon and cloth diapers and here you go.