Inspired By My Family

While I was in Colorado, my sister-in-law gave me a book of wallpaper that I found interesting. The card to the right was made with a sample upholstery fabric that matched a wallpaper. I would hate the wallpaper but it made a fun card. The card to the right was inspired by a throw pillow that was in a book my mom sent me. I also used the sewing machine my mother handed down to me to make these cards. I have my mother-in-law to thank for the scrap of fabric I used. I really enjoy making home made cards and can't wait till all my other fabric and art supplies finally get unpacked!

New Baby Gifts

I recently went on a trip to Colorado to spend time with the in-laws and got to go to my sister-in-law's baby shower. I wanted to make something special for the little one but no one knows if it is a boy or girl. The baby is due October 1st so I wanted something that was a little warmer for the baby and decided to go with a fall theme. Here is what I came up with:
(1) Acorn Long-sleeved Onsie (2) Maroon Baby BootiesThis was my first attempt at baby booties. I thought they turned out pretty well (even after my pattern instructions flew out the car window on the way to Colorado).

Another Fun Card

I made this for a friend. I think it is fun to put a little time in to communication. I found the basic tutorial from here. Then I just added that cute paper flower and glued it on one corner of the page so that when pulled, the letter would open.

Homemade Card

I enjoy making home made cards for friends and family when I can. Here is my latest:It cost next to nothing because I got a sheet of the specialty paper (brown with flowers) for 10 cents. I did not use much of it. I already had the ribbon on hand. The blue flower came in a pack of at least 20 for 50 cents. The white card stock comes in a pack of 250 for a couple dollars and I used 1/2 a sheet.

Trying New Things

I made this purse for a graduation present. I really like how it turned out.

Here is my first ever, successfully paper-quilted block. Yay for Christmas table runners.

Organization

I started a small collection of fabrics last year. I do not really have a way to store them creatively or properly. Inspired by this:I decided it would look neat to take this:A common shoe organizer from Target... and make it look like this:

Uncommon Vase

My husband gave me a bouquet of flowers for my birthday. A few of the mini carnations in the arrangement fell off. Since we are "in transit" most of my vases are packed. The big bouquet I placed in a curvy glass water pitcher. This inspired me to get creative with the few that had fallen off:

Happy Spring Card

Here is my latest stamping creation. I used a small card that you attach to a gift and spiced it up with some springy stamps. A family in our church had a house fire last year. They are finally getting to move in to their new place this month and the church members are throwing them a new home shower. I felt like getting creative. (The envelope is on the right)

Home-made Magnets

I made these magnets from some cute fabric I thought would match our "vintage" Whirlpool refrigerator. To the best of my knowledge, the refrigerator is from about 1967 .

Things for Thursday

Rug: http://www.juditgueth.com/index.html, Green Tree Rug

Left Chair: http://www.stacksandstacks.com/viviana-upholstered-dining-chairs-set-of-2/

Right Chair: http://www.stacksandstacks.com/madera-linea-chair-solid-wood-chair-with-leatherette-cushion-set-of-2/

Table: http://www.stacksandstacks.com/madera-geo-table/

Birds: www.target.com

Pitcher: https://www.discountcooking.com/shop/product.php?productid=1745&cat=242&page=1

My Kind of Pillow, Etc...

My pilot instincts found this wonderful pillow:Here is the link to the creator: http://www.designpublic.com/shop/hybrid-home/3777
I am really in to the stenciled look right now. Here is an interesting rug in this art style.

You can find this at http://www.designpublic.com/shop/thomas-paul-rugs/13324

My Creative Niche

I was inspired by a recent trip to Illinois. Here is my current inspiration. I myself do not have the money to decorate my whole house with new things but I love looking and I really love finding deals on similar items. If anyone wants to hire me for their home let me know :) These colors and items could be used on a porch or inside.

Onsie Creations

I enjoy making these personalized onsies. They make great gifts. If you want some let me know!
This is my "insignia" for the back of the girl onsies.

Knitting Needle Case in Apple Cinnamon

This is one of my first fun creations with the sewing machine. It is a knitting needle case. It rolls up for easy storage or transport.This is the inside of the bag unrolled. The red pocket holds circular needles.This is a small pocket to hold accessories. Above the pocket are extra needle spaces for longer needles.