Happy 4th of July

Hope you find time to relax this weekend !

All Sorts

A Star Spangled Spinner free Printable & tutorial

Skip To My Lou

Recipe  & tutorial for this sweet treat

 DIY Inspiration for your table top or picnic

Happy 4th of July!

Homemade Baby Gifts, Patterns & Tutorials

Today I was going to post a recipe and I promise I will soon. I have two or three new ones I have tried but, I put them somewhere when organizing in the kitchen and oops can't find them. So I decided to share what is on my must sew list and what I have been sewing. I happen to be on a big sewing kick right now!

Kimono Baby Shoes, a Stuffed toy, Onesies and  Burpee Towels more to come....

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Homespun Threads

I found this cute tutorial for baby kimono shoes! All you have to do to get it is visit Homespun Threads and follow her blog then download tutorial with pattern. How sweet is that? I am in love and more in love with the fact that there is going to be a new baby in the family! I can't wait until he gets big enough to wear a pair of these handmade by me.

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Gingermelon

I came across this cute fox stuffed toy and thought it would be the sweetest pattern to own and make for the little ones nursery! If you are looking for cute stuffed animal patterns check out Gingermelons Etsy Shop. You are sure to find a pdf pattern to please.

If she was having a girl I might pick this sweet deer pattern.

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Ilovefancyshmancy

Now my daughter Jenni pinned this little onesie on Pinterest, wanting mom to make something like it and put it away for when it's her turn to have a little bundle of joy. This Etsy shop is a girly boutique with such pretty things to purchase if you aren't the crafty type. Perfect for baby showers or your special little girl. Now onto what I have been sewing for baby...

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SeeKateSew

I have just made a bunch of these burpee rags! I can't wait to take pics and share in the next few posts. I found the cutest fabric at Walmart of all places when I was picking up the tri fold diapers. (Which is great as who wants to use expensive fabrics when they will be for spits and clean ups.) I have to find the clear bucket to put them in, but Kate has tips, a tutorial and also you can print out her bucket sign!  Visit Kate to see where I got my inspiration!  Don't forget to come back another day and see what mine look like.

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I created a zipper bag similar to the ones above but bigger! I am hoping I took enough photos of the zipper bag I made as I was going along to share a tutorial. This zipper bag that I made was big enough for a few diapers, wipes, ointment, and a few of mom's things when on a quick run. That way if you want to create your own you'll see how. I promise to share soon! Until next time, I hope you are being sew creative too or at least finding some gift ideas for the baby showers your invited to.

Are you working on any sewing projects right now? What is your favorite baby shower gift to give?

Art Bag

 Artsy, Crafty, Re-cycled fabrics, my own pattern &  Art Bag Creation.

Remember when I mentioned all those art bags & posted about all the wonderful inspiration? Well I haven't been in the painting mood lately, but I printed out something I painted onto muslin and created an art bag / purse using felt, burlap and fabric scraps I had laying around. I used some decorative machine embroidery. Although far from perfect my daughter Sammie fell in love with it. She asked me to make the straps so she could wear it from shoulder to hip. I thought I would share the results and a few steps I am going to take to make it better next time.

If you have ever printed something from your computer you will notice how sometimes the colors just don't match the image. That is just what happened here. It was pretty light on the muslin that I printed it on. But I used permanent felt tip markers to draw in shapes and color it up. I need to fix color prior to printing!

Well, you know how I hate to stop even where there are mistakes. I decided since I started and this was kind of like a pro to type any way to finish what I started instead of scrapping it. I love figuring out how to create patterns on my own. This image shared is the back where underneath the front flap is sewn in and connected.

Another thing I will change when I create my next one is the strap material. For this I didn't want to go out and purchase anything. I wanted to use felt I had, burlap from a recycled coffee sack, woven burlap scraps I had from the wedding table runner we made, and for the straps I had these great silk pants that were ripped which I cut and created them from. Added a vintage button from one of the grandma's stash & ta da.....

A happy girl modeling her new art bag with gnomes. I promise to share  my next one with you when I make it! & I hope I can even try painting directly on fabric when I get unstuck from my painting slump! Here is the acrylic painting completed which the art bag was made from.

 If you'd like to see my post about the art bag inspiration just click here. Also visit here to see the original post of the gnomes acrylic painting  and if like you can visit my link on the side bar where I have video of  how I finished the painting on You Tube.

Have you ever tried creating and sewing an art bag?  What art or crafts inspiring you right now? 

If you have never sewn a bag & need a pattern and instruction this might be something you would like. Amy Butler's Style Stitches.

Top Crafty Things To Try This Summer

Who doesn't want to try new crafty things? If you don't, move on over and let the crafty ladies be first in line! All you crafty ladies put a ring on this list! Each link goes to a tutorial .*some not needed you'll be directed to image.
Feel free to Copy, paste and Share! But,*Please link back to original post!

Listen, it's time to take a look and see the results!

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1. diy cake plate

2. create homemade stamps 

3. make a pin wheel

4. picture frame photo display, no tutorial necessary see image below

5. make a journal cover

Now some eye candy of those crafty items!

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Now this is only the beginning of my top crafty things to do this summer tutorial round-up! So be sure and drop in for some more crafty inspiration!! Have a crafty tutorial you want to share? Email me & lets get it on the list!   MsartistTheresaHuse (at) g (mail) dot (com)

What is the top crafty thing you want to try this summer?

Sewing Machine Applique

Thanks to Kim and Kris for inspiring me to try applique! I thought I would share their video for some great pre-summer tutorials on applique with using the sewing machine or an embroidery machine. They even have a free pattern. So be sure and visit DIYdish. where I linked it to the post with the free pattern.  They also have some great photo's of their projects there. I also wanted to show you some great examples of cute applique ideas I found via Pinterest......

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I can't wait to have some sewing time after the wedding! So I can buy some onesies and tees to whip up  some little gifts for giving~

 Have you ever done applique? By machine or hand? I'd love to know~

Picnic Easter Baskets and Picnic

Easter Picnic Baskets and Utensil Caddy's! Swoon, sweet Easter picnic here we go..............

 Picnic Easter Baskets

SnowyBliss 

Oh, this just caught my eye today! It sure makes me want to have an Easter Picnic! Thanks to Anj at SnowyBliss I just might have to do a picnic and make these wonderful picnic caddy's with her lovely tutorial over on her blog!

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How about a little birds nest treat for your basket of goodies? It only takes 3 Ingredients!
 A sweet, treat recipes visit;
Art of Dessert

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I spotted this on Pinterest and thought this would be a sweet Easter skirt for Sammie!  Simple Simon & Company made a tutorial for making just that skirt! Oh, all the Easter sweetness I am seeing across the web!

Elizabeth Evans Apron Skirt Tutorial on Scribed.

So now that I have the idea of a picnic I am on the hunt for a perfect menu to go in the basket besides those cute little birds nests treats. Do you have any menu suggestions for an Easter picnic?

Paper Crafting Inspiration

Today I thought I would share some paper crafting inspiration. Sometimes you come across things that just make you want to create with paper. Often I don't have the time or patience to paper craft, but alas it is something I want to try more of because the more you do something the easier it gets! Right?

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Well Michelle Wooderson made these little button cards that were paper crafted, it was love at first sight. I have always wondered what to do with my grandma's vintage buttons that sit in a jar or little box only to look at once in awhile. Now I am inspired to make button cards and put them in a display to hang on the wall!
To see where Michelle got her inspiration and to take a peek at her lovely blog just visit her at Mish Mash. She has all the details of which rubber stamps she used to help make this card from a website called papertreyink.com.

 Mores button cards I am  inspired by!

Look at this card made with little buttons. I was inspired by this paper crafted card at first sight! I am so temped to make a card for my daughter who is getting married. I am sure to find what I need from Emma's Paperie. Have you ever shopped online at Emma's Paperie? Well I have and I was swept away with lovely things from here. I have blogged about a designer for them before and also shared a teacher's box I made with supplies from Emma's Paperie. 

These paper craft goodies are designed by Melissa Phillips via her blog LilyBean's Paperie  and has me knowing I am in love with the idea of making these button cards! 

Swoon!

Well dear friends, I hope this has you inspired to do some paper crafting! Have you ever made any cards or displays with your vintage buttons? I'd love to know~ 

Birthday Book and Felt Gifts

Hello Dear Readers, Just a quick post today of some little gifts I have been sewing for my three year old granddaughter Audrey. This is a felt and fabric with ribbon necklace and a wrist cuff out of felt.  I attached the cuff to the necklace and added the little cupie doll gift tag.

This is the cover of the birthday book in felt with papers and lace.

This is the first page I added the little deer, she doesn't read yet and loves animals. The birthday book was inspired from the previous post. I  made it quickly with scraps of felt, paper and lace. It was very easy.

In this strip of photos you can see some of the other pages. I created a painted page and scanned and cut out the cupcake image and heart with flowers. On the last image I left a spot to write a little note to my dear little one. I also included a photograph of her in her gym class. She will be three. Hard to believe Audrey and my daughter Sammie are only six years apart. It makes for much fun when we all get together!

Sammie has a science fair tonight and I have been busy with other things. Today I shared some photography on my other blog. You are welcome to see it and use it according to the terms posted on my blog. Just pop over to MsartistTheresaHuse.blogspot if you'd like. I also have some color inspiration I shared there today!

What crafting have you been doing lately?

Wool Felt Baby Hair Accessories

make it and love it

 Hello there crafters! As you know I mentioned I have a lot of baby showers to attend and I love throwing in some heart felt gifts made just for the baby and mom. When I came across this tutorial *for personal use only on make it and love it I thought I would share it with you. Simple, uses up wool felt scraps and makes a great gift!

Oh, so sweet 

 

Just look how sweet that baby is! Only thing is I have another friend having a boy too, so I will be on the search for a great project or tutorial to make a baby shower gift for him. 

 

 

Soon I will share with you  a quick grab diaper and wipe holder for when you just need a few items on the run. Just a quick post today! You can see why I am so busy by popping by my other blog if you like!  I hope you are having a great week! Now to see the tutorial and the pattern to down load for free just hop on over to make it and love it! What are you up to these days? Crafting? Sewing? Don't be shy I would love to know! Do you have a favorite hand crafted baby shower gift to give?

Irish Rose

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Celebrating here with this free Irish Rose Pattern

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Hi there readers, I hope this finds you having a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!! I posted some photography on my other blog today "Green" and "Irish" pop over when your done if you like. But what I wanted to share with you today here is this Irish Rose pattern. It is a free Irish rose crochet pattern found via Raverly but is at Lionbrand.com. I want to relearn how to crochet and knit. I came across these two fabulous sites so if you are interested these are great sites to check out.

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Raverly does require you to sign up but it is free and fast! Then you have access to forums, patterns, groups, shops, have your own notebook and more! I am just checking it out myself, but one think I like right away is the ease of the site. You have a search, so maybe if you have a stitch your interested in finding you can look it up * lots of images, links and how easy or hard a pattern is. This is going to be a big time and money saver for learning!!

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  Lionbrand.com has information for yarns, patterns, learning, community, and shop.They have both knitting and crochet information.  I have come across this site LB one other time but really haven't investigated it much. I am excited about this! Do you crochet or knit? Are you a beginner or veteran?

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I am so happy about finding these two sites I could do a jig!

St. Patricks Day Fun and Freebies

If you think you don't have enough time to pull together a little St. Patrick's Day fun well let me say think again,  you can still do it with these printable s, ideas and recipes!

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I was smiling when I came across this green freebie! Having a wee bit of the Irish in me what is not to love about having a little fun on St. Patty's Day. This is a PDF which you can click and print any of the items you wish for personal use. So just hop on over to Love the day grab the freebies and see what else Lindi creates when your done here today!

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Here is a simple idea for last minute St. Patrick's Day decor. A little flower arrangement with flowers in a jar or vase from your yard and add some cut out clovers to your arrangement out of card stock or use one of the printable s. Easy peasy.

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A little green treat for the leprechauns in your life. To see the step by step directions with amazing photographs just pop over to Love From The Oven. 

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Here are some photo both props  I love the smaller size for kids, plus you could incorporate these designs into the flower arrangement so easily! Thanks to Paper and Cake.

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You are the gold at the end of my rainbow! How cute is this! You can even put candy gold in the bottom instead of gold coins. Simple all you need is some rainbow twists, gold coin or candy, cello bags and the printable from here.

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What ever you end up doing for St. Patrick's Day; May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light, May good luck pursue you each morning and night. ~Irish Blessing

How do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?