Photo Board

I saw this fun idea here and had to make one. I made this one for a teacher appreciation gift. The pictures attached are to help the teacher know what it is for. I hope the teacher will put new pictures on it! It was easy and cheap with a frame from DI and scrap piece cuts from Lowe's. And clips from the Dollar store.

Andrew's Dragon

So Scot was helping Andrew survive Stake Conference yesterday. They took turns drawing and adding lines and circles. This is their final masterpiece. I thought it was so cute I wanted to make it into a pillow. The pillow is not finished yet, but I couldn't wait to share.

Heat Press Vinyl

http://www.vanessachristenson.com/2010/05/tutorial-heat-press-vinyl-on-shirts.html

(we really need a vinyl cutting machine...)

little lambs

look at these cutest ever little lambs! i love them so much!

found here: http://www.dana-made-it.com/2010/03/lamb-pillows.html

and here: http://www.purlbee.com/little-lamb-pillows/2010/3/12/mollys-sketchbook-little-lamb-pillows.html

Monogram Collage

http://alittlemoore.wordpress.com/2010/03/04/mod-podge-family-monogram/

Patterns/Printing on Fabric

http://www.ink-bloom.com/inkblocks/

Headboard Tutorial

This looks like a fun project to try. The creator said she built this headboard for under $30 using old kitchen cupboard doors! This is amazing! Now I just need to find some doors.

http://www.remodelaholic.com/2010/03/head-of-board-headboard-tutorial.html

I tried the free motion quilting!

Michelle posted a tutorial on free motion machine quilting a while ago. I decided to give it a try. It is so much fun, and quite fast. Perhaps it was fast because I did my free forms larger than the tutorial instructed. My blocks are 6 inch squares. I did a couple practice pieces, then decided to give it a go. Once you have a little practice, the motion becomes easier.

I made a couple baby size quilts for humanitarian, and then this one was a gift. It isn't flawless, but I really like the results. It took me about 3 hours to piece and freehand and bind. It was much fun! The tutorial said that a regular sewing machine can only handle up to a crib size quilt. I completely agree; It was a bit of a wrestling match. I'm ready to try another!

Roman Shades from cheap or old blinds

http://frugalhomeideas.blogspot.com/2009/11/no-sew-roman-shades.html

Wall Art

I want to make two of these in the kids' room so bad. I think that it would be fun for them to pick out the fabric themselves and then hang them on their walls by their beds. It is so easy too!! I love it. It would be fun to do one for every season and put up somewhere as well. Maybe I could make a huge one for the kitchen wall above the table...hmm, I will think on that one. The tutorial is over at Blue Cricket.

recycled wall art

you can believe that i will be making one of these... now where to put it? :D i dug through my garbages last night to fish out toilet paper tubes to start collecting for it.

http://homemademamas.blogspot.com/2010/01/recycled-wall-art.html

Royal Icing Cookies

Super cute.

More Fabric Flowers/Bracelet

http://therubberpunkin.blogspot.com/2009/12/fabric-flower-bracelet.html

Owl Ribbon Teether

http://therubberpunkin.blogspot.com/2010/01/owl-softie-ribbon-teether.html

bubble skirt

and then... after you made the little knee high's from the too short tights, make this cute bubble skirt!

http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/12/bubble-skirt-from-tights-scraps.html

tiny tights to knee high socks

i think these are SO adorable and look like something that LIZ & CALLIE might just die for!

http://www.rufflesandstuff.com/2009/12/tiny-tights-to-knee-high-socks.html

i think they would be perfect for spring time and early summer when it is still a little cooler. :)

Portable Play house

http://uklassinus.blogspot.com/2008/08/fabric-dollhouse-tutorial.html

Ribbon Headbands

http://kari-youcanmakeit.blogspot.com/2010/01/creative-guest-ruffles-and-stuff.html

Monkey and Kitty dolls

http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/07/drum-roll-pleasemolly-monkey-pattern.html
Here is the free monkey pattern.



http://mmmcrafts.blogspot.com/2010/01/ashers-mikey.html
Here are a few alteration ideas...the pattern costs $$, but I bet we could figure it out!

Margaret Bag

Tutorial

Pattern


And here is what I made: A brown fabric with purple and brown accent interior. I also made a matching diaper clutch to go in to keep the wipes and diapers in.

Pleated Tote

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/butterflies_and_fruit_pleated_tote_2

Peekaboo purse

I might add a fat band above the pleat to make it taller...
http://sites.google.com/a/sketchbookmaggie.net/www/aislynpeekaboopurse

Gathered/Pleated Bag

I like the pleats better than the gathers in the tutorial, but that would not be too hard to change.

http://gettingcraftyclub.blogspot.com/2008/06/tutorial-nice-big-shoulder-bagpurse.html

Messenger/Diaper Bag

http://amingledyarn.wordpress.com/gallery/tutorial-hip-mama-diaper-bag/

Rounded Corner Bag

http://artsycraftybabe.typepad.com/artsycrafty_babe/2009/06/the-people-have-spoken.html

Pleated Wasp Bag

http://machenmachen.wordpress.com/2007/08/31/free-pattern-for-the-wasp-bag/

Buttercup Bag

http://madebyrae.blogspot.com/2009/02/free-buttercup-bag-sewing-pattern.html

Knit Yoke Skirt

http://www.youcanmakethis.com/info/featured-products/Knit-Yoke-Twirl-Skirt-6mths-12yrs.htm

Stroller Liner

http://floatingworld.typepad.com/floating_world_views/2008/08/stroller-liner-tutorial.html

Felt Christmas Ornament

Laurel found this very cute and easy ornament! http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2009/11/craft-project-felt-christmas-ornament.html

another DIY play kitchen

here's another, smaller version of a DIY play kitchen, using a nightstand.

http://onegirliegirl.blogspot.com/2009/12/ahhhhhi-did-it.html

picture frame stocking holders

i want these!!! instead of putting kids pics in them (since we only have one kiddo :) ) i would use some cute holiday wrapping paper and maybe some letters spelling something.

http://lincandjenesplin.blogspot.com/2009/12/stocking-holders-revamp.html

Silver vase

http://mybackyardeden.blogspot.com/2009/11/making-faux-mercury-glass.html

ornament wreath

i love this!

picture from here: http://mybackyardeden.blogspot.com/search?q=wreath

directions from here: http://www.eddieross.com/eddie_ross/2008/12/no-wire-hangers-well-maybe-just-one.html

paperback book or magazine christmas tree

these are kind of cute if you are doing a vintage-y christmas style. http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/paperback-Christmas-tree.shtml

Wreath stand

i have also been wanting one of these, but haven't even seen them in stores to buy... now i can make one! (why don't i have this creative brain???)

http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/12/shanty-wreath-hangers.html

hurricane lamp thingies

i will also be making some of these:

http://mybackyardeden.blogspot.com/2009/11/dollar-store-hurricane-lamps.html

make your own apothecaries

i can hardly wait to get to Cedar City so i can make these (rather than making them up here and having to pack them down there...)!

http://shanty2chic.blogspot.com/2009/10/ashleys-fall-apothecary.html

the whole blog is chuck full of really cute things that are so easy to make!

jute decorative balls

so how cute are these?? i am going to make some to put up on my ledges in my living room and kitchen.

found here: http://mamacancraft.blogspot.com/2009/12/cabinet-top-decor-part-deux.html

Pom-pom Lamp

http://rufflesandstuff.blogspot.com/2009/11/practically-free-pom-pom-lamp.html