Baby Bracelets

Here is the "How To" which is very simple and targeted towards beginners - which is me!

http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/keepsake-baby-jewelry.html

Sewing Projects

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/08/hotcold-rice-bag.html

 

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/01/crayon-roll.html

My Projects

Okay, here we go. This is a taste of what I have been up to.

 

  

 

 Pics of Bats and Mason Jar Lanterns to come.

Halloween Tree

http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Crafts/Mini-Treat-Bags-and-Tree.html

Spray paint a black stick and some rocks.  Check.

Wood Growth Chart

I have had my eye on making one of these for probably two years now.

http://www.howdoesshe.com/wood-growth-chart

 Alternative Images:

Chunky Watch Band

http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-chunkier-fabric-watchband/2010/10/14/

Tutorial

I have been wanting to make one of those chunky bead watch bands for a long time, but it hasn't happened yet.  I love this alternative and I actually may try this.  My friend Lindzee gave me this site for cheap watch faces.  I think they were only like $5.

www.ewatchwholesale.com   

Dry Erase Board

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2010/04/craft-room-part-3.html

I can think of about 3 of these that I want - one for my kitchen, one for my bedroom, and one for my office.  Definitely adding it to my TO DO list.  

Alternatives:

Bats!

http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/haunted-home-photos-1009

What?  This is AWESOME!

This is actually one of my friends homes, she really has they creative talent if anyone does.  LOVE!

p.s. I should probably put a side note in that I am LOVING Halloween/Fall decorating this year, but it has to be cute. I don't do gross or scarey.  Any other good ideas out there?

The Images that started it all

These may have been some of the first pictures I found that made me think - I want to try to make that! I didn't make them last year because gilding can be pretty hard to find and a bit pricey, but this year, after studying paint so much from moving to my new home, I found an EASY alternative.

http://theinspiredroom.net/2009/09/08/fall-project-gilding/

My secret:  SPRAY PAINT!  I didn't get crazy on designs this year, because spray painting itself is a new thing to me, but I still love my copper pumpkins!

Halloween Wreaths

I love both of these.  The only problem is which one to choose!

http://thelongthread.com/?p=1310

http://somethingtodo-jamie.blogspot.com/2009/09/two-easy-to-make-wreaths.html

Purpose of this Blog

I have been trying to decorate my home for the last year and having very little success because I just cannot find what I want.  I recently came to the realization that to get what I want, I am probably going to have to make it.  This blog is basically a place where I can copy, link and trace cute ideas I discover from others.  Unfortunately I am one of the least creative people I know, but I do know how to link on to very creative people and I am trying to learn from them.  I am also the least crafty person I know, so if an idea makes it to this blog, it is probably doable for anyone.  Here we go!