I thought I would share this off the page I did for my husband.
I used the Create a critter Cartridge. I love that I managed to put the acorns of the bottom of the inside frame.
Happy Scrappy and God Bless
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Nuts about you.
Over on Scrappy Moms Stamps there was a Terrific Tuesday Challenge all about nuts. Click here to see the awesome projects that have been done. I know the time frame is up but the linky is still there so I thought I would give it a go.
I thought I would share this off the page I did for my husband.
I used the Create a critter Cartridge. I love that I managed to put the acorns of the bottom of the inside frame.
Happy Scrappy and God Bless
I thought I would share this off the page I did for my husband.
I used the Create a critter Cartridge. I love that I managed to put the acorns of the bottom of the inside frame.
Happy Scrappy and God Bless
Favourite pair of Jeans up-recycle
Swimming was coming up for my eldest and she wanted a new bag. Something different then what everyone else had. Then she bought me a pair of jeans and asked if she could make a bag out of it. So we did. She started the bag but after breaking two needles and having to constantly keep re-threading the needle due to snapage, it was handed over to me.
Like most of us when Tamika wanted it done straight and was getting very annoyed that it wasn't working. I am sure we have all felt like that with many of our projects. Especially when you are working on it late and you need that one thing to finish the project. I find that so annoying... ;)
Not bad for a first attempt. Some things I would do different would be to add a pocket on the inside and put a little secret pocket where the fly is on the jeans.
Total cost for this bag: Nil. I had everything in my stash. Awesome. Nothing like a freebie.
Happy Crafting and God Bless
Like most of us when Tamika wanted it done straight and was getting very annoyed that it wasn't working. I am sure we have all felt like that with many of our projects. Especially when you are working on it late and you need that one thing to finish the project. I find that so annoying... ;)
Not bad for a first attempt. Some things I would do different would be to add a pocket on the inside and put a little secret pocket where the fly is on the jeans.
Total cost for this bag: Nil. I had everything in my stash. Awesome. Nothing like a freebie.
Happy Crafting and God Bless
Monday, 24 November 2014
Bags, bags, and bags
Well Christmas is nearly here and I have sew many projects to do and finished. I figure at least they are all started. I have one more assessment due for my studies this Friday then my sewing machine will be getting a major workout. lol
I realised having a look at my pictures I have made several different types of bags. They were fun to make but I have to practise some more to master the art of bag making.
The reason I call it my 50c tote bag is because all the material I used was scraps from making quilts for my girls or donated. The only thing I had to buy was the lining and that was 50c. I love it, so bright and colourful. Great for all sort of craft things.
I realised having a look at my pictures I have made several different types of bags. They were fun to make but I have to practise some more to master the art of bag making.
My Hobo Bag for my niece for Christmas. She is going to Bali at Christmas so hopefully it will be usefull. I got this pattern of Pinterest. I love pinterest.
The pattern I used was by Amandita Designs. The link for this bag is
but there are heaps of patterns for these types of bags online. So just have a google.
Next up is, what I call my 50cent tote bag.
this pattern came from a lady at craft. I don't know where she got it from. A few of us were making the bags. Same pattern but all very different. I recently find another craft page that does a "Anything Goes Monday" at Stitch by Stitch.
The reason I call it my 50c tote bag is because all the material I used was scraps from making quilts for my girls or donated. The only thing I had to buy was the lining and that was 50c. I love it, so bright and colourful. Great for all sort of craft things.
I recommend pinterest for a starting point. It has so many ideas.
Check out my page. lots of inspiration there.
Craft is only as expensive as you make.
Happy Crafting and God Bless
Sunday, 9 November 2014
Up- recycling
I have developed a real interest in sewing and quilting but it can get quite expensive especially when you are just starting out. Since money in this household is very scarce and I have taken on board some easier ways to help me get what I need. I really need to thank my mum for all her wisdom is this area after all quilting and patchwork used to be made out of old dresses and shirts. THANK YOU MUM. YOU ARE TRULY MY INSPIRATION
I love hitting the op - shops. There are always bargains to be found here. For the backing of quilts I use a flat sheet or old doona usually they are under $5 but to get backing material from shops can cost heaps more then that. For the bigger quilts it saves you having the join in the middle and saves heaps of money. You can get all sorts of different background if you are willing to shop around. Another thing mum said was to use winter blankets and don't worry about the wadding or the backing. I did this on the back of Tamika's quilt and it saved a lot of time.
I love textile traders at the moment. They have quilting material out sometimes for only $2 - $4 a metre. You have to get a metre but for $2 if you really like it you can get it and figure out what you are doing to do with it later. I have picked up some great material and I am going to make a bag and some seat covers for the kitchen stools. Every textile traders is different. I always love a bargain.
Pinterest is also a favourite of mine. I love the inspiration and showing me how to do different and wonderful things and the best thing is that when you 'pin it' it doesn't get lost. Love it. With my millions of followers are the moment (aka none :( so if anyone wants to follow me that would be awesome then I wont be lonely lol) I will put the link to my pinterest here.
God Bless and happy Crafting
Tabatha
I love hitting the op - shops. There are always bargains to be found here. For the backing of quilts I use a flat sheet or old doona usually they are under $5 but to get backing material from shops can cost heaps more then that. For the bigger quilts it saves you having the join in the middle and saves heaps of money. You can get all sorts of different background if you are willing to shop around. Another thing mum said was to use winter blankets and don't worry about the wadding or the backing. I did this on the back of Tamika's quilt and it saved a lot of time.
I love textile traders at the moment. They have quilting material out sometimes for only $2 - $4 a metre. You have to get a metre but for $2 if you really like it you can get it and figure out what you are doing to do with it later. I have picked up some great material and I am going to make a bag and some seat covers for the kitchen stools. Every textile traders is different. I always love a bargain.
Pinterest is also a favourite of mine. I love the inspiration and showing me how to do different and wonderful things and the best thing is that when you 'pin it' it doesn't get lost. Love it. With my millions of followers are the moment (aka none :( so if anyone wants to follow me that would be awesome then I wont be lonely lol) I will put the link to my pinterest here.
God Bless and happy Crafting
Tabatha
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