The Last of 2010

Here's some evidence of my last ditch effort for 2010.  Most of that effort was spent on Christmas presents.  Now, I can start focusing on 2011, which I think will be the year of the baby shower-- even more babies are due in my circle of friends than were last year!

Happy 2011!

Twirl Skirt for Lucy

Fabric: Heather Bailey's Pop Garden

Pattern: Edith Twirl Skirt

Twirl Skirt for Emily

Fabric: Heather Bailey's Nicey Jane

Pattern: Edith Twirl Skirt

Silk Flowers 

(on everything! skirts, headbands, pins, you name it)

Some friends showed me how to make these.  Here is a good tutorial, but WARNING they are addictive!

Lots of trappings for the newest edition to our family, Felicity. (Pictured sleeping on the center shelf).

Doll Quilt and Pillow

Fabric: Moda 1933 Jelly Roll

Pattern: None

Clothes for Felicity

I mostly used Simplicity patterns.  I really like the vintage dresses in No. 4347 and No. 3929.

I can't take credit for this one, but Billy customized this scooter for Henry.  I think it turned out great!

Henry's name written in slip-proof tread.  Genius!

 Bottle Cap Necklace with lots of interchangeable bottle caps!

Some paper ornaments for Lucy.  I'm sure I love these more than she does.

                                      

A little room re-arranging is good for the soul.  Plus, we needed some more spots for all the goodies Santa brought.

Of course there were lots of unfinished projects in 2010.  Some that will remain unfinished because I lost interest, some that will have to wait until 2011, and others that just made me angry.

                                      

So, here's to the project pile of 2011!  May it be as fun to climb as 2010's.  

Mom- Hopefully, these pictures are better quality than the web cam!

Ryli's Birthday Case

I decided months ago to make a case for Lucy's friend, Ryli's , 7th birthday. But, the weeks slipped by and despite my diligent thrifting, there seemed to be a shortage of second hand train cases. I had pretty much given up on the idea when my keen friend, Emily spied a beauty at the Savers grand opening. Even though she is the queen of craft, she graciously let me have it. I brought it home and Lucy and I went to work.
{If you are looking for instructions on how to make your own case, I'll be posting them later this week.}
Notice that pile of laundry behind me, screaming to be folded? I'm really good at ignoring it.

And the finished product:



I made a few things for Ryli's American Girl Doll to put in the case along with some other goodies.

Happy birthday, Ryli!

Personalized Treasure Box

Becca transformed this old second-hand cosmetic case and made it into a five year old's favorite gift! Using scrap booking paper and embellishments, she completely covered the old case and personalized it with letter's to spell niece's name. Once everything was glued in place, she coated it with several applications of diluted Elmer's glue for a protective finish. The fun part was filling it with pads of paper, jewelry, hair bands, special pens and other trinkets that make a girl feel grown up and special.