She Got Teary Eyed

Posted on | December 2, 2011 | 10 Comments

Because I made her the above. I’ve never seen Emma so happy to receive a handmade item from me and so all the work (up until 2 a.m. and spent a good two hours just cause I suck at sewing) was completely worth it!!! I left the book on top of her uniform yesterday morning and while not captured on camera, the excitement that I saw on her face was just like Christmas morning — probably better!

Card making’s fun, scrapbooking makes preserving memories prettier but the best part of crafting is making something that would make Emma smile (and Jovie too when she understands/appreciates more). Yesterday’s event is really making me want to (non-paper) craft more which basically means I need to toughen up a bit and learn how to sew and crochet better and take some knitting lessons. I’d love to make the girls a cute fabric play tent/house, a knit hat or arm warmers, and cute dresses with awesome (designer) fabric. I’d love to cross stitch more too and do some hand appliques on the girls’ clothing. Maybe I can make this as my 2012 goal! I hope!! {::SMILES}.

I’ve been wanting to make this for ages. Since school started. But obviously I never got to it until the other night. It’s not that I haven’t had the time but the sewing made me a terrible procrastinator. The cloth covered book idea came from Sarah Martina (and she did insist I could do it) but instead of all the way fabric, lace and buttons, I went paper, twine and a bit of ric-rac.

I used WPlus9′s VERY new Heartfelt Mix and matching dies + new dies for the older (but still awesome) Love Birds set. To adhere everything I used dimensionals and fabric glue. So far they seem to be holding up but we’ll see!

I LOVE the fabric. I know it’s a designer fabric but not sure who. I got a few different bits from an Etsy seller some while back. I made an apron for Emma with one piece and the rest are still untouched.

I hope you enjoy this little project. Don’t forget to visit the other DT’s page to see what they did with these new goodies from WPlus9.

Take care and more tomorrow!!

Party Hat

Posted on | August 2, 2011 | 2 Comments

Like? Hop on over to Pebbles’ blog to find out how to create this. It’s my day to share something for How To Tuesday. Laters!

Hubs Delusional

Posted on | January 14, 2011 | 5 Comments

The other night, over dinner, hubby and I were commenting on how slow Jovie’s hair is growing. The conversation went more less like this:

Me: Jovie’s back hair is growing but the front is still so short.
Hubby: They’ll grow.
Me: She’s still cute, but a bit more hair on the forehead would be good.
Hubby: Well, just be patient, good things come to those who waits.
Me: Hmmm, guess so.
Hubby: Like my hair for example. They’re just not here yet, still waiting for them to grow.
Me: {I stared, mouth opened… five seconds later…} HA HA HA HA HA {tears rolling down}. You’re delusional. You’d be waiting forever for your hair to grow.
Hubby: Hmpf

Here’s my little rotten brat and her hair… Looks just like daddy! Still a skinny little thing… taller but skinny!!

The book… I think it’s starting to be an M thing now these little books. I’ve made five now for different girls and they all loved their books. This was another gift I made for M’s friend, whose birthday party was last week. I love making these little booklets because not only are they easy they’re really fun too. The girls like them because they’re cute and personalized.

There are a bit of dimension on the cover which I think makes the front more interesting… it’s not so flat ya know.

For this particular one I used a little bit of Dear Lizzy stickers, American Craft dimensional stickers, My Little Shoe Box clouds, Sassafras owl stamps, Pebbles paper and some Cosmo little alphabets. I do need to get more of the 3/4″ wires. They are perfect for a 20 page booklet.

I wrapped the booklet with the door hanger with this handmade paper. I know the paper looks brown and serious but I dunno, I kind of like it because even though 7-yr-olds are still kids it’s nice here and there to get something that looks somewhat grown-up-ish. I remember as a kid it was always special when an adult thought that I was mature or grown up — even if it was for a minute. To sweeten it up I added the baker’s twine and flowers. I did though put this wrapped gift into a fun gift bag and the content are age appropriate {::SMILES}.

Have a great one! It’s Friday, YEAH!!! This week went by fast!

Dear Diary

Posted on | January 12, 2011 | 6 Comments

When I was younger I tried to keep a diary but each one never lasted more than 10 entries. Then I started blogging, started after M was born and then I went into this craft blog. Granted I wasn’t as regular when it was just a baby update blog at least I kept it up.

I think it was before Christmas, or maybe even Thanksgiving, hubby was talking to our neighbor friend and our friend said (more less): “Ok, I’ll put it in my diary.” I looked at him and said, “So, you have like a diary where you regularly journal?” He looked at me and laughed. That was the day when I learned that in the UK people call their calendars, diaries. So when somebody says, “I’ll check my diary.” It’s not their “dear diary” they’re checking. I’ve heard the word diary here and there when people were conversing but it didn’t click that it was their calendar they were talking about.

Even though I say “hiya” here and there when I greet and “cheers” at the end I have not started using the word diary for my calendar. Speaking of, I know one little person who’s turning British on us. She switches back and forth or mix them all up but the other day she said “Ai(r) Mina” instead of “A Minor”. The first time she said it I went, “WHAT?” If she wasn’t holding her guitar I wouldn’t have guessed!!

And the door hanger…

Made the above using Pebbles Inc very cute Cats and Dogs goodies. Every Wednesday the Pebbles Blog have this 30-minutes or less project highlights called Whip it Up Wednesday and today is my day along with two other DTs.

The size of this project is 4×4, coaster size, and it took me 20-minutes to do. I made this for M’s little friend who had a birthday party last Friday. According to M all the girls, seven others there, loved it and they all want me to make them one. HA!! I haven’t agreed but who knows, maybe one day when I don’t have a birthday to plan and grading to do besides DT work and housework.

For the details do visit Pebbles’ blog. You’ll see all the materials that I used and what the other two ladies did!

Have a great one!!

IKEA Bookcase

Posted on | November 7, 2010 | 6 Comments

Hi!! Hope you all had a great Saturday! We sure did!! The bonfire + fireworks at our friends’ were great. There were mixed reviews on the Smores. Some, most of the kids, thought it was great and some other thought it was just a bit odd and overall too sweet. Whether they liked the Smores or not we all had fun toasting marshmallows! Jovie was ok for the most part but then the fireworks got loud and got scared but with some love she was fine. She eventually fell asleep. I would too if I were in her seat. She had a Wallaboo and Thermolite lined coat so she was cozy in front of the fire.

Today I want to share the above photo. M did that with Jovie and while M wanted to share it with the world, Jovie wasn’t on the same boat as her sister it seemed. Jovie kept grabbing at it and looking cross. I hope they’ll be more in agreement next time {::SMILE}. All the “noodles” as M call them were Jovie’s and the rest, the mix media and coloring, were M’s. The girls spent a good 15-min on this. I was surprised that Jovie kept going at it with sissy.

Then I want to ask those who has an IKEA Expedit… do you store everything you have except for paper in it? I am trying to decide how many drawers and doors I need or go with baskets. I’m also trying to figure out if I need the big 5×5 cubbies or go with a smaller one. I have wall space for either but if I get the smaller one I can fit a chair in the room but I might need that extra space. I think everything I have will fit best in a 5×5 although if I have to I can do with a 4×5 and other arrangements. It’s not that I use the chair but if I can’t keep it in this room there’s no other place I can fit it.

I seriously need to organize my room because although cozy and there are plastic bins for things it’s just not tidy and I want to get rid of little boxes, the plastic bins (those Rubbermaid ones that you can get at WMart or the sort), and have less clutter. Plus I need to find a home for the Thickers below. I think I got a bit carried away and I didn’t order every Thickers in the catalog!! When I opened the box I could have sworn I ordered other stuff but when I checked my order form they’re right. It was really hard to resist a generous offer for us Pebbles DT gals by American Craft (Pebbles is part of AC).