DIY: Tassle Socks

my constantly, crying, baby Reed gives me only a few minutes to do anything creative. when i get the craft bug i quickly have to create something before i easily become frustrated with an idea. since i can't sit in front of my sewing machine--which i desperately desire--i reach for simple diy projects that muster up creative juices and yet keeps me close to baby.

ta-da!!!

Kids Thanksgiving Craft and Story

Happy Thanksgiving! 

The kids made these "suspicious turkeys" just in time for the holidays. We were calling them suspicious because they really do, don't they? The kids soon began making up a story to these suspicious turks (not a racist comment!) and that is how this story came into fruition...(craft idea from here)

Agent X, Y and S gathered at the Turkey Headquarters for a debriefing.
They'd be in the sky to their next assignment as soon as the subject was verified.

Contact made! Let's go!
The agents flew high, fast and stealth.

 They landed and had a visual on the enemy.....

Mr. Owl and Dinosaur Dragon! Fierce creatures who sought to take over the world.
There plan of attack was just about ready, a few minor changes then destruction!

 The turks plan of action: get in close then, a surprise attack.

Right above them and they weren't even detected. 

 Ahha! where do you think you're going Mr. Owl and Dinosaur Dragon?!

 Ouch, we didn't see that coming! Don't get too confident Dino Drag....

 Regroup Agent Turks! Let's stick together and attack.

Now you're surrounded. Give up and surrender!
Oh, no?

Ha! Enemy down. 

But wait where's Mr. Owl? 

Long gone I bet.

 Back to headquarters!

Debriefing and our next plan of action in acquiring Mr. Owl.
He won't stop till he's caught.
Till next time....

The End.

 Introducing: Agent X

Agent Y

and Agent S

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

1. Decide on a vase you want to decorate.

2. Use tape to make straight rows-like painters tape or any that don't leave any sticky residue.

3. Use a permanent marker that works well on glass and make sure the shading is to your liking.

4. Decorate in between rows (due to the shape of my vase, my mustaches decreased in size as I drew towards base).

5. Remove tape and use for freshly cut flowers or a nice succulent--or whatever you like :)

Surprise!

A few months ago, the girls and I went birthday shopping for Key at H&M. Every time we go there, Key wants everything in the little girl section, naturally. This day was no exception. "Mommy, can you buy me this?" happened at least 50 times. As I try to be a smart shopper, I have to weigh things out--is it necessary, useful, on sale, can we wait, etc. 

The previous time there, she begged for hair accessories, which I bought her, thinking this would be a good buy since she'll actually wear them--wrong. She only wears them when she and Story play princess at home. I try getting her to wear them out, but they usually come off in the car. 

OK, so next time I'll be a smart buyer, at least in theory :) So this time, she asked for a cute, Hello Kitty wallet. She's never had a wallet, but Rock does (she reminded me of this). I thought about it, but then concluded "I'll just make one!" Call me a cheap skate, but I told her no, and that I would make her one. With trying to keep my word, this is my novice, Hello Kitty wallet project. Lots of mistakes but she doesn't care.

Cut, layered, and sewed...

 Made a Hello Kitty design then sewed onto homemade wallet

 attached velcro and hand sewed little clip buttons 

 I made a fabric lining on the outside, to cover up the stitching of the velcro. I cut, sewed, turned inside out...

  then attached the fabric.

Fabric glued the tiny nose.

 Then, voila!

Why is Story closing her eyes? It ain't for her!

She was so happy that sang a 10 minute song, she made up, about her wallet! It was so cute! I love her!

DIY shoe clips

What you'll need:

fabric (to cut out 30-40 quarter size circles)

needle (I use a quilt needle)

thread (I use crochet thread, it's thicker)

2 Felt cicles, desired size (the darker the better in case they easily dirty)

clips

Technique (sorry no pics):

Place 1 circle on top of felt,

 pull thread through back of circle/felt fabric, then back out. Circle should look puckered. Continue this technique, placing circles around the felt, and making it look puckered. No need to cut thread, until you're completely finished. On the other felt circle, attach clip towards outer circle, then attach two felt circles by threading the outer circles together (this technique). 

Then place on any shoe you like!

My Small Eclectic Kitchen

Calendar months in a frame

 Humming birds on a stick

Photo-booth pictures of me and my lovely, in a glass-free frame

 Hanging fruit and veggie baskets. I need to go to the grocery store!

 YUM

A thrify find!

Left over party decorations

Little, matryoshka measuring cups.

My little air plant, that I love! Please don't die!

DIY: Poncho

Being on a budget sometimes pushes me to make things that are easy. I'm not the greatest seamstress but when something looks easy, I just gotta try. I made this non sew poncho. I'm not a fan of the fabric design, but I just needed something to try my idea out on. It turned out good. I'll have to try again with a likable design.

(image taken here)