My Apron is Done!!! Yay!

This took me a long time and I would do a few things differently, but I am very proud of myself for accomplishing this! Thanks for looking!

My Apron is Nearly Done!!!!

I have pieced it all together and am ready to sew it together. Problem: I hit a pin with my needle. It's time to make dinner anyway, so I will take a break until tomorrow morning. This has a been a fun project. I am new to sewing and I have made this whole thing up without a pattern. I think it will be very cute and functional. I am looking forward to having it completed. My goal is to have it done by my stamping retreat next weekend as another project that can be completed with the SU! Scalloped Square Die and the Sizzix Big Shot. Enjoy!

Aprons!

Can you believe it? Two posts in one day! Oh my. My creative juices are flowing today! My next project is an apron. I have cut out all the front squares and lined about a third of them with batting. Here's what it looks like so far. Check in soon for the finished project!

My Latest Venture

I have started making these business card wallets. As you can see, I have been trying to sew more and get the hang of it. ;) I think I am getting a bit better. Check them out! If you want me to put directions up, no problem, simply post a comment and I will draw up some details!

Rag Quilt Bag Success!

So, I finally dug my sewing machine out, and after much frustration, I finished my first bag all without any help or instruction! I am so proud of myself. I have made one other in a class, but I did this one all by myself. I used the Stampin' Up! Scallop square die to cut my fabric squares, which I put together with fusable batting. Then, I sewed the edges together to make the frayed-looking edges out of the scallops. I ran out of fabric, so I used a coordinating ribbon. :) It's super cute. Enjoy!

Listed my First Necklace on ETSY today!

Here it is! I am so excited! Check it out at by clicking on my store link to the left! Next, I am making wine glass charms for door prizes. I'll post those when I'm done! Enjoy!

My ETSY Store is doing pretty well!

My ETSY store was opened on Saturday, and already I've made 6 sales! Mostly retired stamps, but some of my custom items as well! I am so excited!

New ETSY store

So, I got motivated today to list some more items in my ETSY store! I hope you'll visit it and give me some feedback! Enjoy!

One more fun project

I saw this on www.constantlystamping.com and have been wanting to make it. I wish my googlie eyes were bigger, but I still think it's cute!

Valentine's Make-Your-Own Stamp-A-Stack

On Friday, February 5th, I am hosting my very first Make-Your-Own Stamp-a-Stack from 9a.m.-1p.m. at my house. KITS are available for an extra $5 per item plus shipping if you like. Below are the options you have. Please think about your time when you are selecting your items. If you haven't already received an Evite for the event, please e-mail me at bassett_liz@yahoo.com to get added. Please be sure to include your requested items in your RSVP so that I have them cut and ready for you.

As noted on the Evite, Once I cut the items on the 4th, you will receive them as a kit and charged the kit price if you change your response less than 48 hours prior to the event.

Option A: 20 Classroom Treats ($10)

There are Three Options:

1. Milk Carton Lady Bugs (please RSVP Option A1)

2. Heart Treat Cup Pop (Please RSVP Option A2)

3. Treat Box with Owl (You can change the image--please RSVP Option A3)

Option B: Set of 5 Luminaries $5

Option C: Teacher Gift $7

Option D: Set of 5 identical Valentine's Day Cards $5

Option E: Set of 5 identical Monogram cards $5

Option F: Set of 5 Identical Thank you cards $5

Valentine's Train

I saw a version of this train on Splitcoaststampers.com and just had to make it.

Follow this link to see my inspiration.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1589747

Valentine's Projects

I am ahead of the game this year. I have started to make Valentine's projects already and they were so much fun to make. Have fun looking at them. Most of them use the new mini and SAB sets.

Friend Card

Mini Card

Mini Box filled with Treats

XOXOXOXO Treat Cup Card

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Sweetheart Pop

I Love you Friend Card

Treat Pouch

New Year = New Spirit

Ok, so it's the first day of 2010 and I feel motivated! I am currently working on cleaning out my craft room/office in hope that I will try to stay a bit more organized in the new year and get back to my crafts. Although this blog got started as a site for my Stampin' Up! customers to connect with my and get inspiration, I plan to grow it this year to include the other crafts I have adopted since the start of this blog. I will still post paper crafting projects with directions, but I will also be sharing some of my items as well. :)

Happy new year everyone!