Crafty Momma Check-In

JessieAlbin · December 2013

Sisimama10 said:
This thread sucks! Shut it down! Makes me feel useless! Haha keep up the cute crafts ladies.

Give in to the crafty dark side, @sisimama10 heehee

thompson26 · December 2013

Hair Bows/Clips and holder (pictured) also made done spa items (hand scrub, salt scrub, foot scrub, body butter, and lotion bars)

patunia7321 · December 2013

First painting project ever! Finished the alphabet on canvas. I love that BRU $5 dog. ha.

reillyea · December 2013

Made these this morning before work for my two year old nephew. They are adorable, So glad i decided to make him a pair too!

Scndtimemomma · December 2013

Practicing headbands for my LO. Needing smaller crochet hooks to make embellishments

Scndtimemomma · December 2013

Finished one headband yesterday. It's a rose

cgoldian · January 2014

Hey crafty mamas! I am ready to start making a tiered ruffled crib skirt. What are your favorite places to buy cute, inexpensive fabric? I usually just buy at a local fabric store or Joanne's Fabrics, but I have a feeling I am going to be very picky with this project and need more options! TIA!

JessieAlbin · January 2014

cgoldian said:
Hey crafty mamas! I am ready to start making a tiered ruffled crib skirt. What are your favorite places to buy cute, inexpensive fabric? I usually just buy at a local fabric store or Joanne's Fabrics, but I have a feeling I am going to be very picky with this project and need more options! TIA!

Hobby Lobby is my go to for all things... They have sales for days and while I don't usually buy fabric I feel like I have seen a huge selection there!

chucko326 · January 2014

After several failed scarf attempts, I thought I'd try a blanket for LO. Once I got the basic blanket done, I watched 1,000,000 YouTube tutorials and tried my hand at a scallop border.....I'm going to toot my own horn and say I LOVE IT!!

deidremaria · January 2014

My current situation: I'm making a throw for the new sofa we're getting. It comes home at the end of this month so I'm going with this color scheme.

JoelleOK · January 2014

I make fleece animal themed pants for my little boy. He is loving roaring like a tiger. And he love Daniel Tiger's neighborhood.

maripsa14 · January 2014

Just got a sewing machine from DH for Christmas and made these two baby blankets! They are far from perfect but I was pretty proud of how they came out considering this was my first attempt

Emmynetty · January 2014

My mom, sister, and I had a scarf making day. We made 11 total. Here are my 4. Now I need to get going on all my baby projects I have planned

acmarcolini · January 2014

So every year I decide I'm going to get really good at sewing and it always ends the same way... I spend a couple hours at the sewing machine and all I have to show for it at the end of the day are some crooked seams on an unfinished project and back pain.

However, this time I was much more committed. I haven't been able to find a crib blanket that had all the colors I wanted, so I decide I was going to learn how to make a quilt. Much to my surprise, I'm getting there! I just finished sewing most of the front together and am feeling quite accomplished. My hope is to assemble and finish it up tomorrow. I may even make a pillow and valence to match.

I've attached a picture, although the lighting is bad and I'm too exhausted to take another.

JoelleOK · January 2014

@acmarcolini
That looks great! Keep up the good work! I always feel so accomplished because something exists that didn't before my hard work.
Valances are pretty easy. That would be a good project too. I work out the size on paper by drawing a sketch before I start cutting or I forget to add a seam allowance somewhere.

Sisimama10 · January 2014

Not baby related, but I made these today. And I felt crafty!

Well, kind of baby related since baby made me make them!

Mport90 · January 2014

I made these today for nursery. Made from various scrap book papers. I just cut it into the shapes i needed.

eireyes · January 2014

Almost there! I'll need to finish sewing the buttons down and frame it, but the hard part is done!

tamaraaaa · January 2014

I've been crafting up a storm, mostly making bibs (or "scarf" bibs) and pacifier clips to match. These aren't totally done, but this is what I did yesterday.

acmarcolini · January 2014

JoelleOK said:
@acmarcolini
That looks great! Keep up the good work! I always feel so accomplished because something exists that didn't before my hard work.
Valances are pretty easy. That would be a good project too. I work out the size on paper by drawing a sketch before I start cutting or I forget to add a seam allowance somewhere.

Thanks for the encouragement! Good tip for the valances. I find I do much better if I have it all planned out ahead of time.

hsabyan · January 2014

Starting a blanket for baby girl... Bonus shot of my fur baby, Zoey.

Alana1977 · January 2014

I posted the start of the first quilt a while ago. I finally finished it and then made the second quilt for crib. Now I am starting on an outfit for lo.

SimplyRSVP · January 2014

Finished these shower invites!

SimplyRSVP · January 2014

Does anyone know how to make soap? My monthly craft group got canceled, but we were supposed to learn how to make soap. I was super excited about this, so I offered to make soap stars for the shower. I still want to do it, but I'm not sure where to start. Any advice?

RedDawnsRevenge · January 2014

SimplyRSVP said:
Does anyone know how to make soap? My monthly craft group got canceled, but we were supposed to learn how to make soap. I was super excited about this, so I offered to make soap stars for the shower. I still want to do it, but I'm not sure where to start. Any advice?

The easy way or the hard way? The hard way involves using lye. The easy way is go to the the craft store and buy the 5-10lb tub of glycerin soap. You scope out what you think you need, melt in a measuring cup in the microwave until melted. Then add your scent ( a few drops is all you need) and coloring (also a few drops). Mix and pour into molds. You can add glitter, beads, sponges, luffa, etc. allow to cool and harden over night. Or try making felted soaps!

SimplyRSVP · January 2014

@RedDawnsRevenge - Thanks! I'm definitely thinking "the easy way". :-) I also found this site, that's the "Semi-homemade way". I might try it as well.

https://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/02/semi-handmade-valentines-day-heart-soaps-how-to-make-fun-soap-balls.html

RedDawnsRevenge · January 2014

SimplyRSVP said:
@RedDawnsRevenge - Thanks! I'm definitely thinking "the easy way". :-) I also found this site, that's the "Semi-homemade way". I might try it as well.

https://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/02/semi-handmade-valentines-day-heart-soaps-how-to-make-fun-soap-balls.html

I've never done it that way but I have heard of doing it that way. I think I would get tired of grating soap fast.

RedDawnsRevenge · January 2014

I have been knitting a ton of hats to go with my ton of booties. And made some sweaters with one more in the works. You'd think I live some place cold not Cen Cal...

Soon2bStaff · January 2014

acmarcolini said:

I haven't been able to find a crib blanket that had all the colors.

^^ this is my problem still!

Man, I thought I was crafty before looking through this thread! If you or @Alana1977 want to make me a blanket, I'm game! haha

Soon2bStaff · January 2014

cgoldian said:
Hey crafty mamas! I am ready to start making a tiered ruffled crib skirt. What are your favorite places to buy cute, inexpensive fabric? I usually just buy at a local fabric store or Joanne's Fabrics, but I have a feeling I am going to be very picky with this project and need more options! TIA!

I usually go to hobby lobby for everything since its on my way home from work. However, Michaels is 2 miles away from my house so I go there too for quick trips!

I've been pinning instructions for a ruffled tiered skirt on Pinterest... Have you found instructions you like? I found a no sew skirt video but it isn't tiered!

pineconey · January 2014

This is in the process of being sewn into a nursing cover, then dyed orange.

hsabyan · January 2014

Not so much crafty, but was pretty handy today... Assembled and painted ikea spice racks for bookshelves in LO's room. Easy Pinterest project idea

reillyea · January 2014

Been working on lots of things, but still havelotsmore to do! Finished blanket, curtains and the felt birds for the baby mobile. To do: refinish dresser, finish mobile, come up with and make some cute wall decor. Still have lots of diapers to make and more burp cloths.