Subway Art?

Subway art is everywhere right now. I decided to give it a try too. This is my second attempt, the first was me painstakingly cutting out stencils and stenciling on a canvas. This did not work so well. I had a lot of paint bleeding and it just didn't turn out, which was sad cause I think it would have been really cute. Who knows I may revisit it one day and try to fix it. In the mean time I will settle for only printables. Here is what I came up with today. Nothing great, but for 10 minutes of playing around it isn't bad either. I am sure the more I mess with it the more I can figure out. Here is a glimpse of the first attempt

Makin' It Monday

Want a quick and easy project just in time for Valentine's Day?  Here ya go!  All you need is a wire hanger and some burlap cut into strips.  This project took all of 10 minutes to make.  Super easy and quick, what could be better?  Oh yeah, it is kinda cute too

Sewing project

Yeah.  I know right?  A sewing project?  Well before you get too excited, no I did not learn how to use my sewing machine.  I tried.  I tried and tried, then right before I threw the damn thing out the window, I gave up.  Decided to hand sew instead since no one would be able to see the seams anyhow.

I searched online to find a cute camera bag for the new camera.  Um, yeah.  They are $100+  I almost broke down and ordered a cute one from a lady on etsy until I read the fine print that she wouldn't be making any of her orders until mid February.... whatever!  I am not leaving my camera stuck in the box till then.  I decided to take matters into my own hands for now.  I pulled out an old purse from the closet and went to town.  I just so happen to have material (that I technically bought to make some pillows for my bedroom) and some foam (that I technically bought for a baby doll bed mattress that I am planning to make in the future) so I made my own darn camera bag!

Old purse...

 Inside (wish it zipped shut but will do for now)

 Padded bottom and sides

 Padded spacers

 drawstring bag

To hold my second lens

The inside of my purse now.  There is still space to throw in my wallet and cell phone to just use one bag when needed :)  

Makin' It Monday

 I bought a ton of ornaments last year during after Christmas clearance and finally got around to making my wreaths.  I have one hanging on the back of my front door.  ( the 2 random ribbons you see in the pic are now covered in our Christmas cards from family and friends)

 This one is on my pantry door

This one... well it didn't end up hung anywhere :(

Makin' it Monday

Annual Craft day this year brought several new things into my life that I had been wanting to craft.  I have seen these for a while now but had never attempted to make them myself.  Gotta say, I love them!  I guess I love about anything with white Christmas lights though.  These will be going out to several people as Christmas gifts this year.  

Makin' it Monday

Crafting has been a big part of my days for the past month.  I would love to make it a priority in my life not just around the holidays but all year long.  I got my first set of these last year as a gift in an exchange I took part in.  I made my first set this year at our annual craft day.  I have recently made 5 more sets for gifts, most of which were already given out so I'm not spoiling anything. They are so cute (way cuter than the ones I got as a gift)  I love having them in my house and my kids love getting to change the numbers everyday.  

This set was my favorite!  I love how the snowman looks like he is peeking around the 3!  My sister got this set for Christmas :)

Christmas Craftyness!

Part of Mykenzie's teacher gift

Back of Clipboard for M's teacher

Floating glass frame (given to my FIL)

Ornament for part of M's teacher's gift

A and B frames for Abby and Brielle

Kaylee's teacher's gift

Back of K's teacher's clipboard

Polk a dot ornaments for Mykenzie Kaylee, Lily, and K's teacher

Bath Salts from Craft Day with moms group

My first adventure in jewelry making thanks to Moms craft day

Pendants from craft day

Tree of life pendant from craft day... yep I am shocked I made that too

One of 2 buckets I made this one held M's teacher's gifts

Floating glass frame

Christmas floating glass frame for Aimee

Floating glass for Mom

One for me too

Photo blocks for Aimee

Ornaments cuter in real life~damn flash

Ornaments

My B ornament

My Believe ornament

Home floating glass for Aimee

Ornaments for Mom

Ornaments for FIL

Ornaments for Aimee's family

Ornaments for Dad and Jen

Project of the day

While walking around Lowes today I stumbled upon some ceramic tiles marked down to 35 cents each! Yay! Perfect for a project I have been wanting to try out. Pair that with the Hobby Lobby 50% off of stamps and ink sale and I have the makings for a pretty sweet craft that I really needed to have anyhow but didn't want to pay $20 for. I got enough to make 2 more sets for gifts too :)


Here are the supplies.....








Finish Product....





Still don't know what it is? Now look... It is a set of 4 coasters :)