Sewing seems to be the way I spend half of my days lately. Between orders I have for the boutique that I sew for(currently I plan to be done with that the end of December), plus several gifts I need to finish, as well as a order for a family member. It's ok most of the time, but right now I'm starting to get a little tired of it!
Today is crunch time. I have at least 4 projects to finish in the next 3-4 hours, before my company shows up. Two nursing cover-ups. Finishing two car seat covers(one is pretty much done), as well as a table cloth. So technically 5 but hey one is pretty much finished.
Either way I'll have to post a picture of the pile once I get done! :) In the mean time off I go to see if I can get it done this afternoon!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
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My little brothers are going to be thrilled!!
So I decided to buy them something fun to play with whenever they come to visit us. They have a few toys but generally have to bring their own along if they want something in particular. Usually it comes down to them bringing their own farm toys/K'nex/Train track set with them. This time no more train track needing to be dragged along. I found this awesome website that you buy them for a discounted price. The set I got was on sale so I got it for an even better price.
For anyone who is interested the website is: http://www.woodentracks.com
I got them this set: http://www.woodentracks.com/PROD/37151.html
It's compatible with the following: Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway, Melissa and Doug, Brio, KidKraft and other fine wooden Train Sets and Accessories.
If the boys really want they can take their own Thomas the Train engines along as well. This time they don't know yet that I've got it for them.. that is unless mom tells them about it lol :) Either way they should be pretty excited about it.
The other thing I found out about this company was that they are one of the companies online that has the fastest shipping time for train sets. Also the most reasonable I could find!!! So if you are looking for a great gift for your boys I totally recommend them!
For anyone who is interested the website is: http://www.woodentracks.com
I got them this set: http://www.woodentracks.com/PROD/37151.html
It's compatible with the following: Thomas and Friends Wooden Railway, Melissa and Doug, Brio, KidKraft and other fine wooden Train Sets and Accessories.
If the boys really want they can take their own Thomas the Train engines along as well. This time they don't know yet that I've got it for them.. that is unless mom tells them about it lol :) Either way they should be pretty excited about it.
The other thing I found out about this company was that they are one of the companies online that has the fastest shipping time for train sets. Also the most reasonable I could find!!! So if you are looking for a great gift for your boys I totally recommend them!
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Stamper 10 Project - Christmas Card #2
Here is the second card that my Stamper 10 group made this past Monday.
I'm not going to give super detailed directions for this card, but I will tell you what I used to make the card. So here is the list:
Real Red - Cardstock
Wild Wasabi - Cardstock
Very Vanilla - Cardstock
Holly Berry Bouquet - Specialty Designer Series Paper
The Sounding Joy - Stamp Set
Crumb Cake - Classic Ink
Versa Mark - Ink
Gold Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
1/8 Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
Finally a quick closer look at the stamped image on the card.
Happy Stampin'
I'm not going to give super detailed directions for this card, but I will tell you what I used to make the card. So here is the list:
Real Red - Cardstock
Wild Wasabi - Cardstock
Very Vanilla - Cardstock
Holly Berry Bouquet - Specialty Designer Series Paper
The Sounding Joy - Stamp Set
Crumb Cake - Classic Ink
Versa Mark - Ink
Gold Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
1/8 Very Vanilla Taffeta Ribbon
Finally a quick closer look at the stamped image on the card.
Happy Stampin'
Thursday, November 17, 2011
What's new with me?!
Well, where should I start.
Sewing: First of all I think I've got way to much going on right now. I'm feeling somewhat stressed out because I have 5 sewing projects that all need to be done by the middle of next week. Not sure how or when I'm going to get them finished but I suppose I will be. A time frame that is given is kinda important. Or, maybe I'll be sitting at home sewing on Thanksgiving Day instead of hanging out with the family! (I'd rather not, but it's a possibility)
Working: Namely house cleaning, this is something I started doing not because I love it.. in fact it definitely isn't one of my favorite things to do for others. The other side of the story is it brings in more money than most jobs would where I live, and I have the convenience of not having to justify buying a second vehicle. I think the vehicle part makes my hubby the happiest :) Anyway... so the house cleaning, well after having lived here for 2+ years and looking around and hardly finding anything. Last week I got 2 phone calls within a day that they were looking for someone. Of course right now I'm not super excited about looking for more things to do because, some days the little things that I need to do are already overwhelming! The good thing, I have a new sister-in-law who needs something to do as well, so we are going to clean this place together :) Get it done in half the time, we both make some money, and we have company while we are working. Seems like good enough of a plan to me!
Baby related: I've been feeling baby move around for a few weeks now. Let's see I want to say it's at least been 3 weeks or so since I first thought to myself that it had to be baby. It's the best feeling ever!!!! I don't know why people say it feels like a butterfly, to me it's more like baby is having a party punching and kicking me LOL :) Just gentle "pop" kinda feeling like a bubble popping. I don't always feel it, and I think John could probably feel it if he had his hand there at the right time. That never seems to happen. Then when he does put his hand there, it's like baby is laughing at him and saying "forget it dad! I'm not kicking for you" haha Another positive thing is, that I finally got off of my medication a few weeks ago as well and everything is going great without it! Makes me a happy camper to finally have my life back to normal without having to take something for it!
Stampin': As you can tell, I keep fairly busy with my Stampin' Up! business as well. I have a monthly class, which forces me to go make projects. Otherwise right now that would be the last thing I would be doing. I've got way to many other things on my plate right now. It makes me sad... but one of these days I'll be spending more time in my craft area finishing my wedding scrapbook, making cards and other fun projects! In the mean time you'll have to be happy with the occasional post that I do on projects that we do with my group! :)
So I think that pretty much covers everything! :)
Sewing: First of all I think I've got way to much going on right now. I'm feeling somewhat stressed out because I have 5 sewing projects that all need to be done by the middle of next week. Not sure how or when I'm going to get them finished but I suppose I will be. A time frame that is given is kinda important. Or, maybe I'll be sitting at home sewing on Thanksgiving Day instead of hanging out with the family! (I'd rather not, but it's a possibility)
Working: Namely house cleaning, this is something I started doing not because I love it.. in fact it definitely isn't one of my favorite things to do for others. The other side of the story is it brings in more money than most jobs would where I live, and I have the convenience of not having to justify buying a second vehicle. I think the vehicle part makes my hubby the happiest :) Anyway... so the house cleaning, well after having lived here for 2+ years and looking around and hardly finding anything. Last week I got 2 phone calls within a day that they were looking for someone. Of course right now I'm not super excited about looking for more things to do because, some days the little things that I need to do are already overwhelming! The good thing, I have a new sister-in-law who needs something to do as well, so we are going to clean this place together :) Get it done in half the time, we both make some money, and we have company while we are working. Seems like good enough of a plan to me!
Baby related: I've been feeling baby move around for a few weeks now. Let's see I want to say it's at least been 3 weeks or so since I first thought to myself that it had to be baby. It's the best feeling ever!!!! I don't know why people say it feels like a butterfly, to me it's more like baby is having a party punching and kicking me LOL :) Just gentle "pop" kinda feeling like a bubble popping. I don't always feel it, and I think John could probably feel it if he had his hand there at the right time. That never seems to happen. Then when he does put his hand there, it's like baby is laughing at him and saying "forget it dad! I'm not kicking for you" haha Another positive thing is, that I finally got off of my medication a few weeks ago as well and everything is going great without it! Makes me a happy camper to finally have my life back to normal without having to take something for it!
Stampin': As you can tell, I keep fairly busy with my Stampin' Up! business as well. I have a monthly class, which forces me to go make projects. Otherwise right now that would be the last thing I would be doing. I've got way to many other things on my plate right now. It makes me sad... but one of these days I'll be spending more time in my craft area finishing my wedding scrapbook, making cards and other fun projects! In the mean time you'll have to be happy with the occasional post that I do on projects that we do with my group! :)
So I think that pretty much covers everything! :)
Stamper 10 Project - Top Note Purse
I have to mention that I can't take credit for thinking of this project on my own. A fellow demonstrator posted it on her blog not to long ago and I completely feel in love with the idea! Credit goes to Becky Roberts for her fabulous idea!
Here is what you need to do:
Die cut the Top Note with the Big Shot. Place it in the paper cutter with a scoring blade. The middle points of the Top Note are lined up with the outside of the paper cutter OR at approximately 1-1/4".
Die cut a piece of Designer Series Paper with the Top Note and cut it off to fit just under the score line. Trim on the perforated line so it fits inside.
Punch two holes for the handle on the back side of the score line. Cut ribbon to about 8' long. Place one end through each hole and secure to the top of the Top Note with a Mini Glue Dot.
Small flat cello bags from Stampin' Up! trimmed to about 3-3/4" long. Put the candy in the bag, fold the bag over about 3/4" - 1" until the bag is level with the bottom of the purse. Fold on the score line and staple closed.
Cover the staple with an embellishment.
Here is another sample of the purse.
Here is what you need to do:
Die cut the Top Note with the Big Shot. Place it in the paper cutter with a scoring blade. The middle points of the Top Note are lined up with the outside of the paper cutter OR at approximately 1-1/4".
Die cut a piece of Designer Series Paper with the Top Note and cut it off to fit just under the score line. Trim on the perforated line so it fits inside.
Punch two holes for the handle on the back side of the score line. Cut ribbon to about 8' long. Place one end through each hole and secure to the top of the Top Note with a Mini Glue Dot. Small flat cello bags from Stampin' Up! trimmed to about 3-3/4" long. Put the candy in the bag, fold the bag over about 3/4" - 1" until the bag is level with the bottom of the purse. Fold on the score line and staple closed.Cover the staple with an embellishment.
Here is another sample of the purse.
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