Big to Small

As the title says, I took something huge and made it into something small and cute.

Before it was this rather large sized t-shirt I had gotten at a thrift store.  It came with several other items for a grand total of $1.  I liked the flower stitching on the front, but the stain at the shoulder was a problem and it was too big for anyone in my family.  That’s what scissors are for, right?
After some major cutting up and some stitching on the edges, I turned it into this lovely little poncho for my niece.  She absolutely loves it, she very carefully hung it up on a hanger and put it in her closet in a place of honor.  She really is adorable isn’t she?
Here’s the updated list:

• Bag
• Cuffs
• Bookshelves
• Books
• Magazines
• Poncho
• Table
• Desk chair
• Chair
• End table
• Lamps
• Capelet
• Headbands
• Globe
• Rug
• Curtains

Four down, twelve to go.  I’m going to try to finish  rest of the list in the exact order now, but I can’t promise anything.

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Redecorating?

I have been wondering something about this blog, namely the layout and appearance.  I have been using the same blogger template for over a year and wonder if it might be too boring.  I didn’t give it much thought when I chose it to begin with except to tweak some of the colors a bit, that part isn’t very noticeable actually.  And I do still like it, but I have seen several blogs with the same template.  That’s just too strange.  Should I change things up a bit?  Not sure where to start with that kind of thing.  Any feedback would be quite welcome on this matter.

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As Seen On TV

Remember that one stretchy hair thing that was advertised on TV?  The beaded one with combs that you were suppose to do all kinds of updos and stuff with?  I think they sold for about $10 plus shipping and handling, I can beat that.  Now so can you, I found this tutorial for something similar on abigailscraftshowto.com.  It is pretty simple to do, and this way you can have one in any color or design you want.  If I remember correctly, the one from TV only came in 2 or 3 colors that matched common hair colors, so boring.  You could probably use lots of different kinds of beads or even other objects for a really unique look, the possibilities are almost frightening.

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Tin Decor

While checking out other blog, I found this great tutorial.  It’s for tin can tea light holder.  It caught my eye mainly because I have recently developed a thing for candles, I just picked of a couple today at Family Dollar.  Anyway, this looks really pretty for being made from something that most people throw away, and a major perk is the instructions for it.  They are all drawn out by hand, the style is very fun to read.  Same goes for the rest of blog which is why I subscribed.

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1, 2, 3….

I said I was going to take my time getting through the list, but that doesn’t seem to be possible for me.  I have finished three projects and I’m still going.

First up, I had some leftover fabric from the dresses I have been making lately, so I thought I would make a pretty bag to match.  It is lined with a fabric in a lighter shade of pink, and I used batting to give it some shape. It came out with a sort of plush quilted look to it that I thought was cute.  It is suppose to be shaped like a heart, does it look like it?

Next up, I had plenty of smaller scraps of fabric left and the only thing to do with them is make accessories.  These cuffs were made to take advantage of the edge of the material.  It also allowed me to practice doing button holes, and I really do need the practice.  At least they stay buttoned.

I had planned to make this capelet much later seeing as it is much too warm here in Arizona still to wear it.  I’d be lucky if I can wear next month.  Still, I was too excited to wait on it to finally cool down.  I got the fabric for it at Goodwill for 50 cents, it reminds me of fallen snow.  I used a fitted t-shirt to help get the shape of the shoulders and I sort of winged it to get the neck of it.
The brilliant part is the bow.  I made it from part of a vintage skirt that had to be shortened, now they coordinate.  Plus, it is removable so I can switch it with another one to match any number of outfits.  Makes it cute and versatile, my favorite combination. 
Here’s the updated list:

• Bag
• Cuffs
• Bookshelves
• Books
• Magazines
• Poncho
• Table
• Desk chair
• Chair
• End table
• Lamps
• Capelet
• Headbands
• Globe
• Rug
• Curtains

Three down, thirteen to go.  I need to hunt down some cardboard before I start the next few, unless I go ahead again.

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Back to Our Regular Programming

It’s been a nice break the last few weeks, but I can’t stand it any longer.  I have to have a list for my projects in order to function correctly, I see that very well now.  So to make up for the long absence, I prepared a very long list of fun.  Here it is:

Craft Project List #11

• Bag
• Cuffs
• Bookshelves
• Books
• Magazines
• Poncho
• Table
• Desk chair
• Chair
• End table
• Lamps
• Capelet
• Headbands
• Globe
• Rug
• Curtains

What makes it so long is that I decided it was about time to work a little more on the cardboard dollhouse.  I will be starting on the library, also known as the “other” room.  If I take my time, I should have this list finished half way through October.  But if I do what I normally do, sacrificing sleep and whatnot, then it will be finished in about three weeks.  That is why I need to take my time on it.

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