Holidays

The holiday season is approaching and I would like to recommend a few holiday crafts. Since I love to recycle as much as possible I will try to post "green" holiday crafts.

1. Cork wreath
You will need
A wreath
Corks
Ribbon
Hot glue gun

Here is a link to a better how to with pictures http://www.save-on-crafts.com/corkwreath.html

2. Flower Centerpiece
paper
hot glue gun
scissors

I am talking about the oragamiKusadama  flowers I love these! Any color combination can make for totally unique flowers also great for anything else! Here is a link with pictures http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/origami_kusadama_flowers

3. Puzzle Piece ornaments
Puzzle pieces
hot glue
paint
ribbon

Again the possibilities are endless. You can make candy canes like the one in the link or christmas trees or snowmen, use your imagination! Here is the link http://familycrafts.about.com/od/treeornaments/ss/puzcandycane.htm

4. Count down calendar
These supplies will depend on what type you want to make

If you want to make a fabric calendar you will need scrap fabric and a sewing machine (this link is for onw to buy, you will have to put your own twist on it) http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=536983

Or you can use those annoying little magnets to all the places you wont need here is the link for that
http://www.thriftyandthriving.com/2010/11/homemade-holiday-make-your-own-christmas-countdown/

5. Tree Skirt
You will need fabric
sewing machine (optional
More (see link)

Here is a link to a no sew tree skirt http://www.paperpony.net/2008/12/diy-no-sew-tree-skirt.html

6. Napkin rings
fabric
no sew tape
ribbon
cardboard tube

Here is the link for a great tut on how to make these and shock all your guests! http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/how-to/how-to-make-napkin-rings-from-a-cardboard-tube-086867

7. Holiday garland

http://craftingagreenworld.com/2007/12/19/diy-holiday-garland/

I hope you like the list I put together! Happy holidays!

Quilt again

Lol so I dont really think quilting is my thing, I cannot figure out how to sew they layers (top, batting and backing) tigether without getting wrinkles. I would love if anyone could give me some tips. This one is a bit better than the first I attempted but I dont like that my edges arent quite even and its a bit wavy. Thanks so much ahead of time.

Heres my pic.

Quilt..

So that quilt did not work out too good lol. I am going to attemot again and when I get it down right I will post some pics. :)

First Quilt

Today I had an itch to do something new. I decided to attempt once again a quilt. suprisingly with a pretty easy pattern it is going pretty well so far! Here are some pics...

I know it is not perfect by a long shot but I am pretty impressed with the outcome so far :)



Last Minute costumes...

I want to wish you all a Happy Halloween!!  I though I would make a list of quick easy things to throw together if you decided last minute to dress up.
Here is a great link for clever cheap last minute costume ideas, http://www.halloween.com/halloween-costume-quick-ideas.php  I love the one that says carry a quarter and a hammer and be a quarter pounder. :)
Heres another link http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Halloween/easy-minute-halloween-costume-ideas/story?id=11975601 Have a safe fun Halloween!



Lately..

Sorry it has been a while since I have posted, I have been working on a new rug it is a shag rug. It has been taking a lot of time and effort. :( and still I am barely half way, but at least when it is done it will be amazingly sofy and cozy. I will post pic's when done (if ever lol). Want to wish you all a Happy Halloween! It is just around the corner. Well I think the rug is calling me. Be back soon!

New Project

My new project is this beautiful blue scarf. It will have different shades of blue gray, white and gray I love working with it because it is so soft and warm. I will post some pic's once its further along. It is a shell kind of pattern. It is actually the same pattern as the one below. I just decided to keep this one more neutral.