Get your craft on!

Ok I am being lame and these are really lousy pictures, but they will at least give you an idea of what I have been up to.  Most of these I finished before Eleanor came, now I am keeping crafting to a minimum. :)  Hopefully you can gather some ideas from these, maybe for Christmas gifts if you still need some.  They are not original but gleaned from the great ideas of others.  Let me know if there is anything specific you want to know how to make!


Hairbow frame holders

Refinished a vase from Goodwill for the girl's room

Recovered this lampshade.  Would you believe Modpodge played a roll?

Made over 20 different bibs and burp cloths to have on hand for baby shower gifts.

Ok not beautiful, but a hot/cold pack that you can warm up in the microwave or throw in the freezer for a few hours.  Instant relief for whatever :)

I have since given the ones I made away as shower gifts, but this is my original diaper changing kit I got the idea from.  It holds a few diapers, cream, changing pad and wipes.  Fits easily into your purse for when you are sick of lugging around a diaper bag and want to switch back to your purse.

Folds up nice and neat

Another thing that is not my creation.  I made some wet bags for a friend and based them off of this one that I have.  Another baby item--I made myself reusable nursing pads that worked AWESOME!  I thought I would spare you and not include a picture.  Contact me if you hate buying them and want a wonderful and inexpensive alternative.  They are super easy to make!

I made a duvet cover for our bed out of a sheet I bought.  I finally figured out how to make button holes on my sewing machine so it is complete! 

I have been coveting the beautiful hand-stamped silver necklaces from places like The Vintage Pearl that have your children's initials on them.  Problem being, they are expensive!!  I found some round little silver charms at the craft store and decided to make my own!  I added the charms etc and had Nick engrave the initials with his dental drill. 

I love how it turned out, along with the fact that Nick helped me with my craft project! :)  We also made 7 more for some gifts. 

Shirt I embellished.  Bought a clearance tee in XXL.  Took in the sleeves and sides to fit me.  Used the extra fabric to design. Another plus to buying a larger size and re-sizing it: it has a GREAT long length!

I have wanted an advent calendar for Christmas.  When I found this one I knew it was the one for me!  Little magnetic tin boxes that hold treats, scriptures, etc go on the fridge.  So fun to make!