New Shop Items

A few new things to peruse in my Etsy shop.

Sweet Little Girl Scrapbook, Junk Journal, Bullet Journal, Project Life Kit

Pirate Themed Junk Journal, Scrapbook, Altered Book Kit

Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin

Cards made using Paper Pumpkin Kit Supplies

Paper Pumpkin is the Stampin' Up! line of crafts delivered monthly to your home based on your subscription.  It is a kit that arrives full of unique goodies- papers, inks, stamps, adhesives and embellishments.  The kit can be used to complete the suggested project, or, of course, it can be used in any of the many ways you can imagine.  During Sale-a-bration the subscription to Paper Pumpkin is at a special price.  Check it out!  Let me know if you would be interested in signing up today!

Demonstrating for Stampin' Up!

 

It's Sale-a-bration time with Stampin' Up!  At this time each year they host a large sale and incentive to join their team.  As I was interested in a number of items I signed up to demonstrate again.  Previously I joined in 2008 and had fun sharing Stampin' Up products with a number of friends. 

The main reason I am back is that the products speak for themselves.  They are top-quality at reasonable prices.  These days I do a lot more purchasing of paper products and embellishments over stamp sets, but I am always glad for the consistency in quality and the fun options available.

If you are interested in purchasing or hosting a paper-crafting get-together, let me know.  I'd be glad to show you how I use some of the fun Stampin' Up products in my own crafting endeavors.

Snuggly Pillowcases

I found this super cute, woodland creature, flannel fabric and wanted to make something with it.  I decided it would make great snuggly pillowcases for my nephew's birthday.  I'll have to make more pillowcases soon for my own kiddos.  They are really a quick easy project!

Tongue-in-Cheek Crochet

After a friend posted this picture to my Facebook timeline, I had to make a little something special for her.

It was labeled, "Just because you can crochet doesn't mean you should."  This was her fun gift I made as a simple reminder.  I also included a tag with the above quote.

BTW Her daughter put them on an AG doll and said they fit perfectly.  :)

Some Sewing

I found these great dish towels at Kmart on sale and knew I would be able to find a good use for them.  The colors are so bright and cheerful!  Inspired by a friend, who keeps losing her towels in the floor, I decided to make hanging towels.  I followed this tutorial though I altered the look a little to make more rounded corners.  I am gifting the finished towels (I made two sets of 3) to my friend and my sister. 

Girlie Mary Janes

After crocheting so many baby boy shoes it was time to make some girlie Mary Janes for my niece.  I found this cute pattern online and wanted to try it out.  I used a fun cotton yarn with a blend of colors to make these a little more versatile with matching clothes.  If I make more of them I'll try a variety of other colors, too, more like the pattern shows.

More Baby Boy Loafers

I loved how this pattern turned out for the last baby boy gift I made, so I wanted to use it again for a set of twins.  I used a cotton yarn in neutral colors to make complimentary pairs of shoes for the baby boys.  They were again super, fun and so cute!  I'll be using this pattern again, I'm certain.

Baby Loafers

 Love how these little boy loafers turned out!  I used this pattern.  Well written and easy to follow.  They became my cake topper for this diaper cake.

County Fair Ribbons

There is something totally fun and exciting about entering items in the county fair!  Even though I crafted often as a child (sewing, crocheting, miniatures, etc.) I never entered anything in the fair until last year.  I wasn't as excited about my projects this year, but I still did fairly well (no pun intended :).

Chokecherry Syrup

It is such a fulfilling thing to harvest food and see it processed and made ready to give or store for future use.  Yesterday my kids and I were able to go to our gracious neighbors home to pick from their chokecherry trees.  We made syrup to enjoy on pancakes and waffles.  Yum!

Notepad Gift

This sweet little notepad set was a fun gift to make as a Thank You for our children's librarian.  It has a Post-It pad inside and I chopped a pen down to size to make it fit the holder.  Making more of these soon.

Card Making Spurt

Every now and then I do get an opportunity to make and finish a project.  Here is a fun card I created one day along with a friend.  It was one I had been dreaming about for a while and finally got a moment to make.

Lace Crochet Hat - Pinned It! Did It!

Miss D's Crochet Hat

I had a request from a friend to make a hat for her daughter, so I decided to make a couple more for my own daughter and her Hearts 4 Hearts Doll (she got to choose the colors).  These hats are fun and easy to make.  I did alter the finishing to more of a band and added elastic just around the bottom to make it a more fitted hat.  I imagine making lots of these in the future.

My Inspiration

 

Penguin Appetizers - Pinned It! Did It!

My Flock of Edible Penguins

Had so much fun making these little guys for a Christmas party we attended.  My husband even got in on it and helped me cut feet and beaks.  They were so simple and cute!  Next time I think one can of olives will be enough though, here I used two cans (one small, for the heads, and one medium, for the bodies).

Still Knittin

Though the days have been busy I have continued knitting and sold a number of wristwarmers and coffee cozies at our local coffee shop, The Beta.  This set of knit wristwarmers shows a pair in youth and adult size.  Hoping to continue making and selling more during these chilly winter months.

Pallet Wood Signs - Pinned It! Did It!

My pallet wood sign

There are some beautifully done pallet wood signs for the home that I have seen and love on Pinterest.  I created this saying through the custom program for Uppercase Living some time ago.  To create my sign I cut a piece off a pallet and adhered the vinyl lettering.  

The saying is the Latin phrase from Adeste Fideles meaning "Come let us adore the Lord", a song I sing with my kids often.

Crochet Granny Squares Hat - Pinned it! Did it!

My Crochet Hat with Fair Ribbons

The first in a series of items I have pinned on Pinterest and actually took the time to complete.  This one even won ribbons at the fair.  There are so many great ideas out there.  Look forward to doing more!

Sugar Yarn at The Beta

Looking to buy local?  You can now find knit items from my Sugar Yarn line available at the Beta Coffeehouse in Cody, Wyoming.  Just in time for the holiday season, though supply is limited, so be sure to check them out while they last.

Fair Entries

Thanksgiving Stamped Card

 While the fair occurred some time ago, I still wanted to share some of my finished items.  They showed well and it was a fun event.  I will certainly consider showcasing my favorite items this way again. 

Hand Knit Lace Sweater