Is it just me? I didn't drink but I sure feel hungover. Must have been the big dose of trying to get a lot done for Christmas and, now that the rush is over, I feel exhausted. Ugh. Did everyone have a nice holiday? Kids home from school? Enjoy them while you can. They grow fast.
I did my traditional holiday thing and worked....at work. Since my daughter is grown and doesn't live close I work the holiday so others with little ones (or family close-by) can get together with their families. It also translates to ...make something for everyone in the unit who is working, cook something extra special to share, and bake cookies for the hubby to share at home. What I did make for gifts are little scrappy birds I crocheted. Stash busters birds (I love stash busters be it yarn, wire, or fabric). Here is the picture that inspired me:
Pretty darn cute, huh? I thought so, too. Easy to make and Lucy at Attic24 has easy-to-follow instructions. They work up pretty fast...that is unless you are making 12 of them at the last minute like I did. Still, worth a go. I am thinking of making a few to keep on hand for package ornaments.
Anyway, enough of my kvetching. Here are the latest additions to the GoofingOff Sewing Pattern collection and available for sale.
Little girls are so much fun to sew for. Nothing against the boys but adding a little bit of lace to dotted Swiss creates magic. So much fun! I just listed three new patterns in the GoofingOff Sewing shop for the little girls out there.
The holidays are upon us and even if a person doesn't celebrate everything it's still fun to get in the spirit and make something. I work every Christmas (or most of them) and like to bring gifts to the other folks who work, too. Kind of takes the sting out of being away from the family. I usually make things to give, foot scrubs one year (easy, fragrant, and very appreciated), quilted ornaments last year, hand-painted ornaments goofy snowmen ornaments another year (each one was painted on galvanized metal...had to file edges for burrs. The hardest part was finding different jokes for each one).
Anyway, here's a few ideas for last minute decorations that would are gift and OOOH Ahhh worthy.
Clothespin Stars These stars are lovely to look at and easy to make. Clothespin are fairly inexpensive, too. Great gift idea.
Gingerbread men Bunting (or ornaments)This is from Craftsy. Cute little gingerbread men to make as a bunting or make individual ones for gifts or ornaments. Use a cookie cutter for the pattern. Alternatively, a star-shaped cookie cutter could be used. Make the stars out of felt (no frayed edges) and individualize each one.
ON THE GO READING PILLOW TUTORIAL by Melissa Mortenson....This one is so cool. A great way to inspire kids to read. Click HERE for the tutorial.
OK, this is gorgeous. The tutorial is well written and easy to follow....easy enough for me. Great gift idea from the folks at Homemade Gifts Made Easy.
I made some of these (or something like them) a couple of years ago for friends we had over for Christmas. They were such a big hit that I have none to take pictures of. Glad these folks do. Anyway, I used pictures I drew (childlike, yes) and Modge Podged them on to ceramic tiles I bought at Home Depot. Can't draw? Use a map, music paper, or scrap book paper. Give some paper to the kids and ask for artwork. Grandma and Grandpa would love it. Check out the tutorial HERE.
Hi, everyone! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I traveled to see family....long over due and had a great time. I've been busy getting ready for my mission trip to Haiti, too. Got lots of supplies to take with me. Everyone has been generous and helpful. I hope I can do some good. In the meantime, I stocked my Etsy shop, GoofingOff Sewing, with great patterns to sew and create wonderful outfits. Here's a few of the new listings:
Check out the other listings in the shop. There's great fabrics, trims, books, and lots of patterns to choose from. Get Free US shipping when you buy $50 or more of patterns. Free International shipping when you buy $100 or more of patterns.
Use the coupon code BLOGGIN and get 15% off your order.
